Chapter 45: Attribute Enhancement
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"Can I take all of these?"
Qiu Yaokang frowned.
"No, you can only use it here."
"That's great! If it's not enough, can I still ask you for more?"
Fang Heng was delighted and continued to inquire, "In exchange, I can help you get more evolution crystal fragments in the future. For research, it would be good to have more of such things, right?"
Qiu Yaokang's frown deepened. He felt that Fang Heng was not following the usual pattern.
"Sure, but the preparation of the potion will take some time, about two to three days."
"Deal!"
Fang Heng was very satisfied with the deal. He immediately took out 200 evolution crystal fragments from his backpack and piled them on an empty experiment table.
Qiu Yaokang was surprised again.
How many zombies did he kill to get so many evolution crystal fragments?
"You can count them. There are 200 fragments in total."
Fang Heng said and took the box from Qiu Yaokang.
The evolution crystal fragments were time-sensitive. They could be sold for some money at this stage, but they would become very cheap when the players reached higher levels.
Fang Heng knew very well that he had received the first wave of benefits from the game!
Currently, the players in the game had yet to reach a higher level. They were still unable to trigger Qiu Yaokang's mission, nor did they have the ability to farm zombies in large numbers to earn evolution crystal fragments.
However, he had already reached Level 9. There was no need for evolution crystal fragments at all.
[Hint: You have given Qiu Yaokang 200 crystal fragments. You have received a modified zombie strength enhanced gene potion*6, a modified zombie physique enhanced gene potion*7 and a modified zombie agility enhanced gene potion*7.]
[Hint: Your friendship with Qiu Yaokang has improved slightly.]
After completing such a huge transaction, the friendship between them had only improved slightly.
What an aloof guy.
Fang Heng was in a good mood. He didn't care about Qiu Yaokang's indifference.
He took out a bottle of strength enhanced gene potion from the box and opened the cap.
Qiu Yaokang finished counting the number of evolution crystal fragments he had obtained from the transaction with Fang Heng. When he turned around and saw Fang Heng starting to take the potion again, he couldn't help but remind him.
"Let me remind you again. There is a flaw in this potion. It can not be used in large quantities."
"I know. I have a way to solve this flaw."
Fang Heng chuckled. With a flip of his wrist, he took out more than ten evolution crystal fragments and held them in his hand.
"Bang!"
With a slight force from his hand, the crystal fragments exploded at the same time and dispersed into a ball of red mist.
The mist was instantly absorbed by Fang Heng.
[Hint: You have consumed 13 evolution crystal fragments. Your negative state, "Gene Chaos", has been eliminated.]
Fang Heng waved his arm at Qiu Yaokang.
"Hehe, how is it?"
Qiu Yaokang narrowed his eyes as he was taken aback by this.
He saw the greenish-grey colour on the back of Fang Heng's hand quickly disappear.
The evolution crystal had this ability?
Qiu Yaokang found a new research agenda. His expression quickly returned to indifference. He nodded and said, "Not bad."
Fang Heng continuously crushed the crystal fragments with one hand and opened the bottle he had exchanged for with the other hand. He drank tons of it.
[Hint: You have consumed the modified zombie strength enhanced gene potion*6, the modified zombie physique enhanced gene potion*7, the modified zombie agility enhanced gene potion*7.]
[Hint: Your basic strength attribute +3, your basic physique attribute +4 and your basic agility attribute +3.]
[Hint: Your 'gene instability' status has been increased to 55%.]
After consuming 20 bottles of the potion, the evolution crystal fragments in Fang Heng's backpack had been completely consumed.
Fang Heng opened his character's attributes to check.
Player: Fang Heng
Level: 9
HP: 158/158
Vitality: 100/100
Spirit: 100/100
Energy: 83/100
Strength: 10.8
Agility: 9.8
Physique: 10.8
Will: 5
Perception: 15
Intelligence: 5
Fang Heng tried to wave his arms, his fists clenching so tightly that they creaked.
In an instant, his basic attributes increased by 4 points. He could feel the increase in his strength.
Fang Heng even felt he could kill a cow with a single punch!
This effect was much more obvious than when he had just learned the strength training skill.
After all, the skill book at Level 1 only increased attributes by 0.2 points.
Fang Heng checked again. Each potion was still 1 to 2 points away from the maximum of 5 points.
"I still need 20 more potions."
"Come back in three days according to the agreement, by then I will need more evolution crystal fragments."
Qiu Yaokang nodded solemnly and with a cold expression, ordered Fang Heng to leave.
"Okay, your mission is completed. If there's nothing else, you can leave now."
Hey…
"I just wanted to ask for more potions. You won't get angry over such a small matter, right?"
Fang Heng muttered to himself while he waved his hand and said goodbye to Qiu Yaokang.
"I'll come back in three days."
After seeing Fang Heng off, Qiu Yaokang locked the iron gate at the entrance of the basement.
His cold expression was wiped off from his face and he suddenly became extremely animated and thrilled to the extent that his body couldn't help but tremble due to his excitement.
"Great discovery!!!"
"Evolution crystal fragments!"
"Improved body attributes!"
"Eliminated the negative effects of the potions!!!"
…
In the afternoon, Lu Yu and Zhou Yi had finished distributing the ores.
They sat in front of the 'small hills' of ores and looked at the zombies coming and going.
Lu Yu said, "I counted them. There are 45 zombies in total."
Zhou Yi shook his head and corrected him, "But you counted wrong. It should be 43."
Um…"
Lu Yu pondered for a moment.
"I majored in Mathematics."
"So what? Do you think I counted wrong?"
"No, boss. I think you're right. I counted wrong."
"Sigh, it's a pity that these zombies are a little stupid. Otherwise, they would be really powerful. After all, in the middle of the game, ordinary zombies are no longer a big threat. The enemy can target these zombies and kill them all."
"Even so, they are still very powerful. They are strong labourers and they don't even need to consume their vitality points. They can make a lot of money by constantly mining."
"That's true. The talent of God is ridiculous. With them around, God can still make money by lying down."
From a distance, they saw a small truck coming from the road.
The truck stopped by the roadside.
The door opened.
Seeing Fang Heng get off the truck, their expressions became strange again.
He was still riding a motorcycle when he went out in the morning and it had turned into a truck when he came back?
Lu Yu felt that this truck looked familiar.
Eh? Wasn't it the one in the apocalypse merchant camp?
"God, did you steal the truck from the apocalypse merchant?"
"I borrowed it."
"Oh." Lu Yu nodded and asked in a serious tone, "Do you need to return it?"
"Eh…"
Fang Heng was tongue-tied for a moment.
If he didn't return it, it would probably be survival points deducted from the deposit, plus being hunted down by all the apocalypse merchants and their companions.
"I think it's better to return it."
"Haha." Lu Yu laughed and said, "That's right. After all, we are living in a harmonious society. It would be inappropriate to be stealing and robbing from others, right?"
Fang Heng ordered the zombie clones to stop mining and move the coal into the truck..
Chapter 46: Big Purchase
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
"God, the day after tomorrow, the game will open the server transfer system for players below Level 5. The recruits of our company will also be transferred from other places to District 8."
In between moving the ores, Zhou Yi took the opportunity to inform Fang Heng and to say farewell to him.
"When the time comes, we are prepared to leave this forest area and develop elsewhere."
Zhou Yi had suffered quite a few blows during this period.
After he got a hold of himself, he carefully thought about the development of his gaming company in the future, and finally decided to find another way out.
Fang Heng would most likely continue to extend and develop outwards with the prison area as his base, and this area would be reserved by Fang Heng.
What a joke!
The nearby resources were all taken by God!
If they were to continue staying here and getting things that they want, it might even cause God to be unhappy.
Instead of this, they might as well develop in another place.
Of course, this was one of the many reasons.
Zhou Yi had a meeting at the company in the morning. They all agreed that with the domineering nature of the Dawn Gaming Guild, they would make a move on the prison.
The prison was a piece of fat meat!
The strong defense capabilities on the outside, coupled with the first super-large shelter established by Fang Heng in the game…
Not to mention that there was also the apocalypse merchant camp nearby.
It was a golden start!
No one could resist this temptation!
If the federation knew about this prison, they would be tempted and try to buy it for a large sum of money.
Not to mention "Dawn", who had no bottom line.
When that time came, there would be a battle between "Dawn" and Fang Heng.
Dawn was a powerful gaming union, and Fang Heng was not someone to be trifled with.
Zhou Yi felt that this was a protracted battle.
No matter who won or lost, it would have an impact on a small developing company like theirs.
If they continued to stay here, they would only be dragged into dirty waters.
Having a change of location for future development was the best solution.
Fang Heng did not think too much about it.
"That's a pity. I wanted to work with both of you for a longer period."
"It's alright. We can continue to work together in the future."
"The location of the new shelter has been decided. If we have a vehicle in the future, we can get there in half a day's drive. Let's keep in touch. If you need help, feel free to contact me."
"As for the next two days, I will continue to look for mines nearby."
Fang Heng nodded in agreement.
"Have a smooth journey. I will ask Liao Bufan to prepare the food and materials that I promised you. If I am not here, you can go directly to the prison to look for him."
Fang Heng had made a deal with Zhou Yi.
He would use food and basic materials as a condition, and Zhou Yi would help him explore the terrain around the prison, looking for possible mineral deposits.lIn the beginning, Fang Heng asked Zhou Yi to explore the mineral deposits not for survival points, but strategic reserves in the future.
While the other players were still building shelters and no one was competing, Fang Heng could make the first move and let the zombie clones mine first, hoarding all kinds of resources.
The underground shelter he was building was big enough to store a large number of materials.
Seeing that the zombie clones had finished with the materials, Fang Heng gave the order to all the zombie clones to kill themselves before returning to the apocalypse merchant camp.
With Fang Heng's current level, the zombies would resurrect after 20 hours.
Tomorrow, he would go to Hope Town, which was about 200 kilometres away from the camp, to do a mission.
After all, the zombie clones moved too slowly, and it would take too much time to walk there.
The simplest way was to make them commit suicide. After 20 hours, they would automatically be resurrected by Fang Heng's side.
…
The ride in the truck was bumpy and Fang Heng finally returned to the merchant camp before sunset.
The NPC porters were used to it. Seeing Fang Heng, they hurried to help unload the goods.
The apocalypse camp was bustling with activity.
Vettel also walked out of the hut.
"Fang Heng, Mr Qiu asked me about you earlier on. This is the first time he's interested in a stranger. How did you do it?"
"Uh… I gave him some experimental materials."
Vettel slapped his head and said, "As expected, his mind is only filled with experiments."
Fang Heng shrugged and his game log started to refresh again.
[Hint: You have submitted 300 units of coal to the apocalypse merchant Vettel. You have obtained 600 survival points.]
[Hint: You have completed the mission.]
[Hint: Your friendship with the apocalypse merchant Vettel has improved.]
[Hint: You have submitted 300 units of coal to the apocalypse merchant Vettel. You have obtained 600 survival points ].
[Hint: You have completed the mission.]
The hint was refreshed for more than ten minutes before the porters emptied the truck.
Fang Heng looked at his backpack.
He had received a total of 350,000 survival points this time.
The demand for coal in the apocalypse camp was much higher than for wooden planks. The mission could still be continued.
Fang Heng opened Vettel's trading interface to purchase items.
[Item: Standard shotgun.]
Type: Firearm.
Additional skill: Recoil
Skill description: After using this weapon, there is a 60% chance of a one-second stun, and the hit rate of this attack will be reduced by 60%.
Description 1: A firearm that can cause great damage at close range. The disadvantage is that it has a short range. Due to its strong recoil, it is difficult for ordinary people to use it.
Description 2: When the weapon's strength points reached 6.5, it can be equipped and used; When the weapon's strength points reached 8, it can cancel the hit rate reduction effect of the skill – recoil; When the weapon's strength points reached 10, it is completely immune to the effect of the skill – recoil.
After completing a mission, Fang Heng's strength points had reached 10.8 points. He could easily use a shotgun and ignore the recoil effect.
He bought it!
[Item: Standard bulletproof vest.]
Type: Equipment.
Defense: +10.
Description 1: Wearing a bulletproof vest can effectively reduce the damage after being attacked by a gun. The prerequisite is that you don't get shot in the head.
Description 2: Made of special materials, a composite defense structure. If unlucky enough to be caught by a zombie, it can also provide decent defense.
Description 3: It is sweltering in the summer, and it is easier to sweat after wearing it. As a result, you are more likely to feel hot and thirsty.
[Item: Butcher's machete.]
Type: Weapon.
Level: Rare.
Damage: 30-60.
Description 1: The machete left behind by the butcher Antu after his death is stained with his grievances and resentment before his de
death. When attacking a zombie, it can cause additional damage to the current strength of the player and has a probability of producing a 'dismemberment' effect.
Description 2: Because the machete is extremely heavy, it requires 9.5 strength and 8.5 physique.
Fang Heng licked his lips.
The attributes of this machete were very strong. He had seen it the last time he was here.
Unfortunately, his attributes at that time were not enough to equip it.
Now, 10.8 strength was enough to satisfy the requirement.
[Item: Whetstone.]
Type: Consumable.
Description: When used, it can temporarily deal 20 damage to weapons such as swords and sabres.
[Item: Small explosive pack.]
Type: Consumable.
Description: A powerful explosion will occur five minutes after the specified time. It will cause a large amount of damage to all living creatures and buildings within its range. Please use it carefully.
[Item: Molotov cocktail.]
Type: Consumable.
Description: Throw the Molotov cocktail and it will cause a large amount of fire damage.
[Hint: You have obtained standard shotgun*1, shotgun bullets*350, standard bulletproof vest*1, Molotov cocktail*10, butcher's machete*1, whetstone*5, small explosive pack*3].
After completing the purchase, out of the 350,000 survival points that he had obtained today, only 2000 points were left.
The sun had already set. Fang Heng did not have the time to return to the prison, so he decided to stay in the apocalypse camp to rest for the night.
"It's on me today. I'll treat you to a drink tonight."
Vettel had earned a lot of money today.. He smiled and gave Fang Heng, his big customer, free accommodations and provided him with a luxurious single-room hut