Chapter Fourteen Change (Part Three)
Contemplating the implications of Kris's words, Xiao Ran pondered for a moment before speaking, "If the zombie nuclei merely serve as a catalyst, then my demand for them shouldn't be too substantial. There's no need to exert so much effort to collect such items every time."
After casting a seductive glance at Xiao Ran with her captivating eyes, Kris replied, "It's not as absolute as you think. The role of zombie nuclei isn't just a catalyst for evolution. For individuals like you who have been infected by the G-virus, it also serves as a potent supplement. When your body suffers severe damage, ingesting it can accelerate your body's regeneration by several times or even dozens of times, far surpassing the effects of ordinary healing potions. For someone like you, with exceptional mental abilities, it holds even more unexpected benefits."
"What benefits?" Xiao Ran asked, puzzled.
"Individuals with exceptional mental abilities don't excel in physical attributes. Their primary method of attack is through the release of energy, which consumes your mental power. The greater the power of the skill, the more astonishing the mental power it consumes. This places a tremendous strain on your brain and body. If the mental power consumed is too great, and your own mental recovery rate cannot keep up with the consumption, you may experience mental exhaustion. This not only renders you unable to continue using skills but also inflicts significant damage to your psyche. In more severe cases, it could lead to mental breakdown or even brain death, turning you into a mindless vegetable. However, certain types of zombie nuclei can replenish your mental power during battle, which is immensely helpful for you."
"In terms of recovery, the nuclei of mental type zombies are akin to the blue potions in games that restore magic points, while nuclei of other types are similar to red potions that restore health points," Xiao Ran made an apt analogy in his mind.
"Furthermore, if you consume a mental type nucleus during an upgrade, it will bring you significant benefits," Kris didn't give Xiao Ran much time to ponder, immediately conveying a crucial piece of information.
"In that case, the nuclei of mental type zombies are quite useful to me. I should try to hunt down zombies with mental abilities to enhance my strength," Xiao Ran said slowly, gazing at Kris's beautiful cheeks.
"It's not that simple. Just like individuals with abilities, zombies with mental abilities are also very rare. The big-mouthed zombie you just killed is a strength-based one, and the long-tongued zombie is agility-based. They represent the main directions of zombie evolution. The vast majority of zombies belong to these types. Mental type nuclei are difficult to obtain, which will severely limit your strength in the early stages and slow down your upgrading process. Compared with individuals of other types, you will be relatively weaker. Therefore, if you encounter individuals of other types with the same level, it's best not to confront them head-on," Kris delivered a piece of very bad news.
"It seems that individuals with exceptional mental abilities have many disadvantages compared to other types," Xiao Ran said with a gloomy face.
"Everything has its pros and cons. Individuals with exceptional mental abilities have low initial potential but high latent potential. Although they are relatively weak in the early stages compared to other types, they become the most powerful in the later stages. High-level individuals with exceptional mental abilities can wield energy that can destroy the heavens and earth, far surpassing individuals of other types," Kris encouraged.
"The premise is that I can survive until then," Xiao Ran smiled bitterly. He wasn't considering what would happen later, but how to survive now. If he had the choice, he would definitely choose to become a strength or agility-based individual.
After pondering for a while, Xiao Ran asked another question that he cared about the most, "What advantages do I have as a one-star superpower individual?"
"For individuals with mental abilities, a higher level means better control over the body's energy, allowing for the creation of more powerful skills. Through this upgrade, you not only generated new electric cells but also successfully integrated a small part of them into your body. I have analyzed the way energy operates in your body and calculated the most suitable energy usage method for you at present. Now listen to me..." Kris explained.
Following Kris's method, Xiao Ran conducted electric current to the military knife in his hand. Suddenly, several blue electric arcs crackled on the bright blade. Xiao Ran swung the knife forcefully at the thick wooden table. With a swift motion, the sturdy table split in half with a crisp crack. He then grabbed the military knife and wielded it fluidly, leaving behind silver afterimages in the air. The surrounding air was torn into strands and shreds.
Xiao Ran was quite satisfied with the result. This was the electric energy usage skill Kris had taught him. By conducting the electric current onto the densely serrated edge of the blade, the damage and sharpness of the military knife could be greatly enhanced. Although the output electric energy was too small to cause powerful electric shock to the enemy, it could paralyze the enemy, rendering it immobile for a few seconds. This was enough for Xiao Ran, who had been comprehensively strengthened in strength and agility, to kill or escape from enemies.
"To reward your progress, I will now activate the map function of the watch. You can obtain GPS maps guided by satellite in any city without getting lost," Kris said.
"Big sis, is this the best reward you can offer? Many advanced watches already have this function. Can't you provide a different function, like those magical space libraries in fantasy novels?" Xiao Ran shouted loudly, but Kris disappeared without even listening to him.
The ammunition and food left by the Wu brothers were too scarce, and there was nothing valuable. However, the military knife obtained from Wu Peng was impressive. With its thick back and thin blade, and the serrated edge all over, it could cut through even the tough bones of zombies easily when combined with the electric energy Xiao Ran emitted. It was definitely a necessary melee weapon for dealing with zombies. Moreover, its weight was just right. Xiao Ran found it very handy to use. It was estimated to be a valuable collection of the room's original owner. Xiao Ran then strapped it to his belt.
His clothes were already tattered and stained with zombie blood and flesh, emitting a foul odor. No wonder Chu Ying avoided him like she was avoiding zombies. Xiao Ran quickly took off his clothes and rummaged through the wardrobe. His luck was not bad; the clothes of the previous owner of the house should be very similar to his current size. He could basically wear all the clothes inside.