As soon as he stepped into the mall, Alden instantly froze, and the corners of his mouth began to twitch involuntarily.A few large and eye-catching words - "Anniversary Sale" came to his eyes, which made Alden feel a bit caught off guard.
Seeing Alden's reaction, Ma Xingdong said lightly, "This time, you can take advantage of it.It just happens to coincide with our mall's anniversary sale, and many items are on sale.Since you've decided to buy something, pick it out well and don't put yourself at a disadvantage."After saying that, he stopped paying attention to Alden and turned to chatting with the other hunters.
Alden slid the interface and began to carefully browse the goods in the mall.He found that there were a wide variety of goods in the mall, ranging from cultivation materials to various equipment, but the prices were not outrageous.
"It seems that my Hunter rank is too low and I don't have enough permissions, so the goods I see are limited."Alden thought as he flipped through the pages.
The variety of goods in the mall was very rich.The first thing that caught his eye was something he was very familiar with - Awakening Stones!In the post-catastrophe era, Awakening Stones were not only precious cultivation materials, but also energy sources with diverse uses.For example, Awakening Power Vehicles and Awakening Power Guns both required Awakening Stones as a driving energy source.
"Low-grade Awakening Stones 1 point a piece, medium-grade 100 points a piece ... "Seeing these, Alden couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotion: in the past, he couldn't afford to use low-grade Awakening Stones at all, and could only pick up the ones left over from his classmates' use to cultivate.But now, he could easily exchange several hundred Awakening Stones to cultivate.
However, for him who possessed a special system, using Awakening Stones to cultivate was simply a waste.
As he thought about it, he carefully browsed through the menu.Suddenly, he found a second familiar item: the High Forging Alloy Knife.He had borrowed this alloy knife once during his first quest, and the cost was as high as 2,000 Human League coins back then.Alden thought in his heart that the cost of this knife must be quite high.
Sure enough, the price in the mall stated: Original price: 500 points; Discounted price: 420 points.Alden couldn't help but sigh, "500 points!Even with the discount, it's still worth 4 Medium Grade Awakening Stones!"
Alden was a little distressed at the thought.Originally, he felt that the knife was very smooth to use, with a hard yet light texture.Combined with the speed and strength after the outburst, it was simply an unbeatable existence!However, it now seemed that he could only endure the pain.
"There's no harm in it... ... Weapons are just external objects... ... It can even be said that if I'm not dealing with alien beasts but just humans, a normal steel blade would be perfectly adequate...Just borrow it again when you feel the need ..."
Alden reassured himself.
At the same time, he also saw that there were Awakening Force Guns for sale, pistols ... shotguns and shotgun styles were available.Only the value was also all inexpensive.Even for the pistol model, it was 1000 points to start with.
Alden laughed dryly: this thing, now it is just over the top.And it didn't really fit with his current method of playing in a wave.
"Hmm?Awakening Force Shield?"His eyes instantly lit up, and he found an option to redeem an item.
This Awakening Force Shroud was not the type of external device that needed to be actively energized and relied on Awakening Stones as an energy driver, like the one Xiang Hai was using.Instead, it was an Awakening Force Utilization Technique demonstrated by an Awakened Person.As one of the basic techniques of Awakening Force utilization, the Awakening Force Shield did have its own unique features.However, as far as he knew, there were also many tricks and secrets to the utilization of this technique.Whether or not one understood these tricks would have a great impact on the speed, quality, and consumption ratio of unfolding the Awakening Force Shroud.
"This looks like a really good one, but unfortunately..."He glanced at the price of 700 points and sighed softly.
The price was high, but it wasn't the most crucial issue.
The key was...
He had yet to become an Awakened!
He was still far from having enough control and understanding of the Awakening Force.Under such circumstances, even if he mastered the Awakening Force Shield, its utility would inevitably be limited.
"It seems that these points I have now are really of little use..."Just as he was about to give up shopping and follow Ken's advice to keep these points, he suddenly brightened up and noticed a few new items.
"Stepping Technique Detail, originally priced at 100 points, now priced at 70 points..."
"Blade Technique Essence, original price 150 points, current price 140 points..."His eyes immediately lit up as he began to scrutinize the product description.
The Stepping Technique Detail was actually a comprehensive introductory guide that combined the exercise method and breathing method for the utilization of Awakening Force.It was undoubtedly more valuable compared to some ordinary footwork guides.As for the Blade Technique Essence, in addition to some out-and-out sword strokes, it also included some instructional explanations on power transportation and power generation.
"So cheap?"He felt a bit surprised.In his opinion, the value of these two books was definitely no less than that Awakening Force Shield instruction book!
On second thought, he immediately understood: I'm afraid that this was related to the actual combat situation of Awakened people.Most Awakened might be more inclined to long-distance combat, such as using medium- and long-range abilities or auxiliary abilities to engage in nomadic combat, rather than close-quarters combat.Especially considering that they often faced alien beasts whose strength and vitality far exceeded that of humans, the risk and cost-effectiveness of close combat was obviously not high.
Under these circumstances, it was understandable that the two guidebooks were of lesser value.
Just...For him, the situation was different!
"Currently, my life-preserving stance is the ability 'Explosion', which is mainly focused on melee combat."
"What these two books mean to me, then, is completely different!"In Alden's eyes, these two essentials were literally made for him!
Without hesitation, Alden immediately placed an order for these two books.
On top of that, he still had 30 points left, which he didn't waste, and directly took advantage of the discount to purchase a steel short sword with an original price of 50 points.
In Alden's opinion, this knife was much more cost-effective than a high-forged alloy knife.Although it was a bit shorter, it was completely strong enough to be used.Combined with his "burst" ability, it was completely sufficient.
"Ken, just these two books and a knife, are they still available at the warehouse now?I want to pick them up immediately."
Ken, who was at the side, sniffed and walked over, glancing at Alden's order and raised his eyebrows:
"Boy...That's all the junk you bought?"That's right, it was trash.
In Ken's opinion, these things Alden procured were pure garbage, simply a waste of points.
"What do you care, it's not like I'm spending your points..."Alden, who had always been calm and mature, couldn't help but roll his eyes: this guy was simply more nagging than his mom!
Of course, Alden knew that Ken was saying this out of good intentions, but he had a clear understanding of his situation and his own plans.
"Oh, this 280 is kind of a hit and miss."
"Still young ah ... "The other hunters came over to take a look at the instrument panel and shook their heads: detailed footwork, essentials of knife skills, these things were flashy for hunters.A steel knife wasn't much use.
If it was them, they would definitely be like Ken, accumulating points and either exchanging them for Awakening Power Guns to enhance their combat power, or exchanging them for Awakening Power Utilization Secret Techniques such as the Awakening Power Shield Guide to enhance themselves.
Choosing like Alden did was paying tuition in their eyes.
Alden ignored them and turned to leave the Hunter's Union, suddenly thinking of another person: Bayonet!
Throughout the mission, Bayonet's reaction, judgment, and his own strength had impressed him.He felt that this guy was among the top among one-star hunters and even first-level Awakened.An Enforcement Bureau Awakened like Light might not be able to help him one-on-one.
More importantly...
"That guy has probably already studied the two Essences.He mistook me for a combat-type awakened person like him, so he pointed me out."There was no doubt that this was similar to Mukai's situation, and that he was releasing goodwill towards himself.Alden remembered that Bayonet's attitude wasn't like this in the beginning.
"It seems the world of hunters is both complex and pure.As long as you're strong enough and have enough potential, both your employer and your peers are willing to invest a little in you."
"While I don't want to be too high-profile, the necessary display is still necessary."