Chapter 394: Ranked
At five o'clock in the afternoon, at the crossroads where Fang Heng had agreed to trade the first-generation meteorite.
Ai Lei and the other two members of the Dark Knights were fully armed. They each wore a full protective suit to insulate themselves from radiation and also brought a tool box.
Seeing that the sun was about to set, the three of them waited anxiously.
"Why isn't it here yet? Is there any change? "
"Don't worry, let's wait a little longer. It's not time yet. "
As they spoke, a small white van gradually drove over from the end of the path ahead.
Ai Lei's heart relaxed, and he pretended to be relaxed as he said, "Look, he's here. "
The van stopped at the roadside.
Fang Heng walked out of the white van.
Yang Xia was surprised at Fang Heng's youth.
"Fang Heng, you're late. "
"You guys came too early. "
Fang Heng stretched his back muscles.
Apart from a large number of blue crystals, using the teleportation passage required prior maintenance checks, which was very time-consuming.
In addition, Fang Heng also lost 3,000 honor points to cut off a small bit of the first-generation meteorite that belonged to the Dark Knights of District 8.
Yang Xia turned to look at the white van behind Fang Heng.
"Where's the first-generation meteorite? "
"Don't look for it. It's in my hands. "
Fang Heng flipped his wrist and handed over a first-generation meteorite fragment.
Yang Xia and the others were frightened.
For a moment, they thought that Fang Heng was joking.
The first-generation meteorite had intense radiation.
Fang Heng actually took it out of thin air?
Could it be a fake meteorite?
Fang Heng spread out his hands.
In the center of his palm lay a thumb-sized stone fragmentl.
Jiang Yueping was the chief researcher of the Dark Knights. He stretched his head over and carefully used tweezers to clamp the fragment, placing it in front of his eyes and observing it for a moment.
"It is the real first-generation meteorite! " Jiang Yueping's pupils constricted.
He had checked the information about first-generation meteorite countless times. He could tell whether it was real or fake at a glance.
Jiang Yueping's tone carried a trace of anxiety, and he couldn't even keep his breathing calm. He turned his head and urged, "Quick, toolbox. "
Yang Fei immediately opened the toolbox upon hearing that.
Jiang Yueping held his breath and carefully placed the first-generation meteorite into the toolbox before closing the lid.
"Phew… " Jiang Yueping heaved a heavy sigh of relief.
Seeing how nervous Jiang Yueping was, Yang Xia also became nervous. She asked softly, "Elder Jiang, is this meteorite real? "
"Yes, it is indeed a first-generation meteorite. "
Yang Xia looked at Fang Heng in astonishment.Was he a human or a ghost? He could actually grab a first-generation meteorite with his bare hands? Was he not afraid of being exposed to radiation?
Jiang Yueping did not dwell too much on the issue of radiation. In his excitement, he could not help but sigh.
"I thought that the spatial rift passage was just a theoretical existence. I did not expect it to be true. With the first-generation meteorite fragment, the shelved research project can be restarted. "
"Hint: you have submitted the first-generation meteorite fragment (small) to the Dark Knights. Main storyline (District 7) has been affected… "
"Hint: your friendship with the Dark Knights has increased. Your reputation in the Dark Knights has increased. "
"Hint: main storyline impact assessment… "
"Hint: assessment completed. You have obtained 12,000 contribution points from the main storyline (District 7) . Your contribution points ranking in District 7 has risen to 8th place. "
"Hint: your contribution points from the main storyline have entered the top 10. Your name will appear on the leaderboard rankings and can not be hidden. "
"What the hell! " Fang Heng was also stunned.
He did not expect that the submission of a meteorite fragment would directly increase his main storyline contribution points by 12,000. He was instantly stunned on the spot.
He was on the leaderboard rankings?
He could not hide it anymore? !
Fang Heng did not expect to be exposed so quickly at the beginning.
He quickly opened the game log to check.
The name "Fang Heng" was casually slapped on the eighth place main storyline contribution points leaderboard rankings.
He was completely exposed.
The only fortunate thing was that there were no parentheses at the end of the list indicating that Fang Heng was from District 8.
"Fang Heng, thank you very much for your help. If there's any news about the first-generation meteorite research, we will immediately contact you. " Jiang Yueping bowed to Fang Heng and solemnly expressed his gratitude to Fang Heng.
He took a box filled with information from Yang Fei and handed it over to Fang Heng.
"This is the laboratory research information I've compiled. It includes research on the first-generation meteorite, the zombie virus, the Blood Moon, the first-generation virus, the quarantine zone, and so on. I hope it can be of help to you. "
"Uh, okay, thank you… " Fang Heng came back to his senses.
On the bright side, he had gotten a reward of 12,000 main storyline contribution points.
The Federation ranked first on the leaderboard rankings and had 98,000 main storyline contribution points.
The gap between him and first place was already less than ten times.
"Fang Heng, keep in touch. If there are any clues, we'll communicate at any time. "
Jiang Yueping had waited for the present day for too long. He couldn't wait to start researching the first-generation meteorite. He nodded at Fang Heng and returned to the small car with the box.
Ai Lei handed a skill book to Fang Heng. "Here, I've been looking for the skill book that I promised you for a long time. I have to escort them to the research institute now. I'll contact you later. "
"Okay. " Fang Heng took the skill book and looked at it before slapping it on his head.
"Hint: you have obtained the skill book on basic potion making. "
"Hint: you have learned the skill 'basic potion making. ' "
Skill: basic potion making
Description: you can make potions according to the formula. The success rate of potion making is related to the skill level.
Description: the skill can be upgraded to level 10 and can not exceed the player's current level (after the skill reaches the maximum level, you can try to upgrade the skill)
Description: you can try to combine various medicinal ingredients to learn a potion formula. Alternatively, you can do so through reading, getting passed down information from others, and so on.
Fang Heng glanced at the game description and muttered softly, "With the basic potion making skill, I can make the warlord potion with a more or less increased success rate, right? "
…
In Edge Creek Town, the team led by Roche had also returned.
A group of Scavenger Army NPCs crowded in the square, making a lot of noise.
Fang Heng drove the white van back to Edge Creek Town and parked it at the side of the central square.
Just as he got out of the van, a two-line game hint refreshed in front of him.
"Hint: as a result of their defeat, the Scavenger Army has low morale. When participating in the battle, the final effective output of damage will be reduced by 10% . "
"Hint: as a result of their defeat, the price of all materials that you exchange will be increased by 25% . "
"Oof. They lost the war again, didn't they? They were tricked by the mole again, weren't they? " Fang Heng thought. He got out of the van and glanced at Cheng Ya, who was sitting in the corner of the square, before walking toward the center of the square.
"Those two young adults beside Cheng Ya look unfamiliar. They're also players who just joined the Scavenger Army, most likely from the Federation. " Fang Heng quickly made some calculations in his heart.
Meanwhile, Cheng Ya also noticed Fang Heng, and a hint of vigilance appeared in her eyes.
Chapter 395: Industrial Potion Making
"Fang Heng! " Roche had been sitting by the flower bed and had nowhere to vent his anger. When he noticed Fang Heng, he shouted, "Damn it! Where have you been these two days? "
"It's my first time drinking the divine potion. I don't feel well, " Fang Heng explained casually.
"Bah! Damn it! " Roche spat on the ground and said fiercely, "You came at the right time. Those shelters are an eyesore. I don't want to endure any longer. Tonight, we will launch an all-out attack and take everyone there! Those trashes would never expect our attack at night. "
Roche gave off a vicious aura. "Fang Heng, just like last time, you will also take a team there. "
Cheng Ya's expression changed when she heard what Roche said.
"All-out surprise attack? A wave in the morning and another surprise attack at night? I have to inform all the shelters to prepare immediately! With little time to react and counterattack, it's very likely that the shelters will be destroyed. Moreover… I'm most worried about him, " Cheng Ya thought as she secretly looked at Fang Heng again.
In the past two days, when Fang Heng was not around, the players' shelter near Edge Creek Town had the upper hand and resisted the Scavenger Army's attack.
Once Fang Heng joined the all-out attack, the players' side would be in trouble again.
She needed to send the news back as soon as possible so that the players in the shelter could take precautions in advance.
Roche was in a very bad mood and was very irritable.
He threw a bottle on the ground to vent the anger in his heart. "Those damn b*stards! I want to crush them now! "
"Hint: Roche has made a public invitation to the players' shelter near Edge Creek town tonight. Will you accept it? If you refuse, it will greatly reduce Roche's favorability rating. "
"Roche, I don't think it's a good idea to launch an attack tonight. "
"Huh? " Roche turned around.
His bloodshot eyes stared at Fang Heng, filled with killing intent.
"Fang Heng, are you questioning my decision? "
For a moment, the NPCs in the square stopped making noise, and the atmosphere instantly fell to freezing point.
"Continuous fighting will affect our combat power. We need some time to rest. "
Fang Heng did not show any fear. He took a few steps forward.
"Give me some time. I have already prepared a plan. Bear with it for a while. By tomorrow, we will definitely be able to easily complete the plan to attack Edge Creek Town. "
Cheng Ya and the other two from the Federation stood aside and watched Fang Heng and Roche confront each other. They were even more confused.
It was too strange!
Why would Fang Heng stand up against Roche?
Just to buy some time?
Was it necessary?
Fang Heng had the ability to control zombies, so it was not difficult for him to forcefully attack the players' shelter.
Moreover, the overall plan for that night's raid was very sudden. Even Cheng Ya felt pressured.
Why did Fang Heng have to delay it for a day?
While Cheng Ya was confused, Wei Chun, who was beside her, stood up.
"Commander Roche, I think what Fang Heng said makes sense. After so many days, we are tired and need a good rest. Tonight, we will recover our strength and wait until tomorrow to destroy the shelter built by those survivors. "
Roche turned around and stared at Wei Chun.
Such a fierce look made Wei Chun's heart skip a beat, and his feet suddenly felt weak.
He gritted his teeth and forced himself to look back at Roche.
"Hahahahahahaha! "
Roche suddenly burst into laughter.
"Good! Then I will wait for tomorrow to see the surprise you've prepared for me. If you can't satisfy me… " Roche twisted his neck. The fierce glint in his eyes could no longer be hidden.
After he left, the cold atmosphere that shrouded the square finally eased a little.
"Are you crazy? "
Cheng Ya was furious at Wei Chun's self-assertion.
"Cheng Ya, with one more night, we can make preparations in advance. At the same time, we can also think of a way to figure out what Fang Heng is up to. "
Wei Chun noticed Fang Heng's movements as he spoke. "He went to the other side of the square. I'll follow him to take a look. "
"Don't go! " Cheng Ya stopped Wei Chun and warned him in a low voice, "Wait and see. Go offline first and inform your superiors about what just happened. "
…
"Hint: you have rejected Roche's invitation. The friendship between you and Roche has declined. "
Fang Heng received the game hint and shrugged. He could only comfort himself in his heart.
Anyway, the friendship was already so weak. There was not much to lose.
Soon enough, upon completing the task, he would gain a large amount of Scavenger Army contribution points, and he would get a promotion and a raise. Roche and the others would become his underlings.
"I'll give him a taste of his own medicine! " Fang Heng thought as he walked toward the warehouse.
Osborne stood outside the warehouse. He had seen everything that happened earlier. "Challenging Roche's authority? Are you that confident? "
"Of course. Just wait and see. "
Osborne shook his head and waved his hand to signal the two guards to open the warehouse's door.
Fang Heng returned to the dark Warehouse.
He walked back and forth for a long time and saw that the zombies' resurrection time was almost up.
Fang Heng walked to the center of the warehouse and looked around.
It was late at night. Since the NPC potioneers didn't have the habit of staying up late to make potions, most of them had already gone back to the temporary lounge at the back of the warehouse to rest.
There were only four Scavenger Army NPCs guarding the hall.
"Thank you for your hard work. " Fang Heng waved at the guards and walked to a potion making console in the center of the warehouse.
Half an hour later, a dark red alchemy magic array appeared under Fang Heng's feet.
"What? "
The four guards in the warehouse were stunned and subconsciously raised the shotgun in their hands to aim at Fang Heng.
Fang Heng immediately raised his hand to signal.
"Don't be nervous. Everything is normal. These are my friends. "
Screech…
In the next second, scarlet Lickers crawled out of the magic array one by one!
Seeing that, the NPCs were shocked. They raised their shotguns and aimed at the Lickers, cold sweat forming on their foreheads.
If it weren't for the zombie team standing still, the great pressure would have made the NPCs shoot.
Then, a large number of zombies crawled out of the magic array.
"Hey. "
Fang Heng looked at the guards and nodded. "All right, I'll guard the area here. Go back and rest. I'll call you if there's a problem. "
The guards looked at each other and realized that their legs had gone soft.
Screech…
Before the head guard could speak, the group of scarlet Lickers climbed up the wall and blocked the entrance of the warehouse, surrounding the four guards.
He really could control the zombie team!
The rumors they heard outside were true!
"W-We… "
The head guard's voice carried a hint of shock, and it was a little hoarse.
"You didn't see anything, right? "
"Yes, yes… "
Fang Heng nodded in satisfaction.
The group of Lickers retreated like the tide, leaving a passage for the guards.
"Go back and rest. Remember, don't tell anyone about my friends. "
The four guards fled back to the security room on the second floor.