Indeed, the skills were just the appetizers; the real showstopper lay in the recently upgraded store's one-time summon feature. Beyond the ordinary items like patrol guns, Predator missiles, and armed helicopters, it was the electromagnetic pulse and tactical nuclear bombs that truly defied the norms.
Firstly, the electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, would disable all electronic devices of the enemy within a designated attack range. The cost in game points varied based on the size of the area affected.
As for the tactical nuclear bomb, its explanation was self-evident. Like the EMP, its cost depended on the attack radius, precise to the meter, yet its destructive power remained uncompromised.
While the advent of the tactical nuclear bomb exhilarated Zhang Fan, he soon suppressed his excitement. These summoned weapons, despite their immense power, came with a significant drawback: enemies killed by these weapons yielded no experience or game points. This fact alone posed a substantial loss to Zhang Fan, making him decide to reserve such summons for truly desperate situations.
Name: Zhang Fan
Race: Human
Tier: Junior God Servant
Innate Attributes: Infinite Upgrades, Infinite Contracts
Skills: Enhanced Firepower, Silent Death, Extreme Sprint, Double Burst, Break Jade Fist, Huashan Sword, Tai Yue San Qing Peak
Equipment: Night Vision Goggles with Suppressor/Thermal Scope/Grenade Launcher, .44 Magnum Revolver, Feng Chang Sword (Bronze Grade)
Game Points:
After completing his enhancements, Zhang Fan's game points dropped to just over twelve thousand. His next step was to find Little Tear and Rebecca to strengthen them, as they had both signed contracts with him and would accompany him on various missions. It was crucial to bolster their capabilities so they wouldn't rely solely on his protection.
Little Tear's enhancement was modest, costing only two thousand game points to elevate her to the same Junior God Servant tier. Fortunately, she had already developed her abilities and mastered two system-recognized skills.
For Rebecca, a thousand energy points upgraded her to a Senior God Servant. Zhang Fan also obtained two skill books for her: the first-tier "Emei Sect's Bone Marrow Cleansing Method" and the second-tier "Plain Lady's Heavenly Circuit Skill," considering her medical background.
With 8150 points remaining, Zhang Fan contemplated his next steps. He thought about advancing his tier but was deterred by the steep cost of five thousand game points. Feeling somewhat cheated by the high price, he decided to focus on self-improvement and leveling up through enemy defeats, even fantasizing about venturing back into the world of Resident Evil to vent his frustrations.
"Come on, big brother, our steady progress through self-cultivation is also a valid path. It might be slower, but it lays a solid foundation," Little Tear consoled, noticing Zhang Fan's displeasure.
"Yeah, Zhang Fan, steady and gradual progress is better. I'll be by your side, and together, we'll grow stronger!" Rebecca encouraged him with a thumbs up.
"Alright, you two," Zhang Fan chuckled, affectionately tweaking their noses. His momentary frustration subsided, agreeing that a solid foundation was indeed crucial.
"Zhang Fan, you're so bad! I'm not a little girl anymore; I'm a grown woman," Rebecca protested, even as she enjoyed his affectionate gesture, longing for him to see her as a woman.
"In my eyes, you're my special little girl," Zhang Fan replied, embracing her. Rebecca lost herself in his warmth, all her doubts melting away.
"Should I leave the room?" Little Tear jokingly covered her eyes, peeking through her fingers, her tone laced with a hint of sourness. Zhang Fan was taken aback,
remembering a similar reaction from her before his departure to the world of Resident Evil. Was it possible that Little Tear, barely thirteen, harbored deeper feelings? The early maturity of girls nowadays left him astonished.
"What are you saying? Are you playing with me?" Zhang Fan ruffled Little Tear's hair heartily, brushing off the thought. He had always seen her as a sister, devoid of any other intentions, and didn't take her actions seriously.
"Not at all, big brother, you're just being silly!" Little Tear playfully stuck out her tongue at him and then darted away, displaying a mischievous side far removed from her initially timid and compliant nature. Indeed, this lively Little Tear was the genuine article, unencumbered by any pretense.
"Looks like Little Tear has a crush on you, Zhang Fan," Rebecca remarked thoughtfully, her cheeks still flushed as she watched Little Tear's retreating figure. Her words seemed both a personal musing and a comment directed at Zhang Fan.
"No matter what, in my eyes, she's my precious little girl, exclusively mine," Zhang Fan declared, drawing Rebecca closer into his embrace. Overwhelmed by his words, she found herself lost in his embrace, basking quietly in his warmth.
"I wonder, should I step out for a bit?" Seeing Zhang Fan envelop Rebecca, Little Tear playfully covered her eyes, yet the gaps between her fingers were too wide to block her curious gaze.
Amidst Little Tear's playful tone, Zhang Fan sensed a touch of jealousy. He gazed at her in surprise, still recalling her similar demeanor before his last adventure. Could it be that at just thirteen years old, Little Tear was already developing deeper feelings? The modern trend of precocious girls seemed to be a reality.
"What are you talking about? Teasing your brother?" Zhang Fan vigorously tousled Little Tear's hair, dismissing his earlier thoughts. He had always treated her as a sister, without any other implications, and didn't dwell on it further.
"Not at all, big brother, you're just being clueless!" Little Tear escaped from his grasp, sticking her tongue out at him and quickly scampering away. Her playful demeanor marked a stark contrast to the initially shy and submissive girl she once was. Evidently, the Little Tear before him now was the real one, completely uninhibited and genuine.
"Little Tear seems to have a fondness for you, Zhang Fan," Rebecca observed, her cheeks still rosy as she watched Little Tear's departure, her comment appearing as much a personal reflection as a statement directed at Zhang Fan.