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"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The heavy and ferocious fists, like pile drivers, rained down on the relatively vulnerable head of the snake dog, amplified by 400%.
The first punch caused a bone fracture!
The second punch left a dent!
The third punch, the fourth punch...
Dark red blood mixed with brain matter splattered from the shattered skull. The snake-dog couldn't even let out a scream before its skull was brutally smashed.
That alone is not enough.
If the core of the spirit seed inside the snake-dog's body is not destroyed, it won't be long before they revive, fully recovered.
Chen Yuan used his blade to cut open his abdomen, then forcefully tore through the flesh and blood, searching quickly until he finally found a core that emitted a faint, eerie light, like an irregular crystal. Without hesitation, he smashed it to pieces.
[Ding! Successfully killed 3 snake dogs, gaining 450 survival points. Current total points: 450.]
A cold system notification sounded, like announcing the arrival of the most wonderful loot.
As the Spirit Seed shattered, the unsettling activity on the remains of the three-headed hydra quickly dissipated.
Chen Yuan walked over and picked up the hummingbird electromagnetic laser gun that had fallen to the ground. The cold metallic touch made him feel incredibly at ease.
"Marksmanship? If you're bad, practice more."
Hunger struck at just the right time; the intense fighting and emotional fluctuations had taken a heavy toll.
During the introduction of the future technology assistance system, Chen Yuan's brain had already received some information: as long as he continued to hunt down Devouring Beasts, he could continuously gain survival points.
Survival points can be redeemed for futuristic technology products or advanced food items in the system shop.
"Open the system shop, exchange for food, the most filling kind. I feel like I could eat a whole cow right now," Chen Yuan commanded in his mind.
[Instruction confirmed. Recommendation: High-Energy Compressed Nutritional Paste (Beef Flavor), 500g, provides an adult's daily basic calorie and nutritional needs. Points consumed: 1. Redeem?]
"Only 1 point for a pound of meat? That's too cheap, I have to switch."
The next moment, a flash of blue light appeared, and a silver-gray metal tube shaped like a toothpaste tube appeared in his hand.
He unscrewed the cap, squeezed out the thick, brown paste that smelled strangely like artificial beef, and put it directly into his mouth.
"Ugh... What the hell? I ordered the wrong thing."
It has a texture like chewing wax, and the taste is indescribable, but the feeling of fullness is undeniable.
Not long after swallowing, a warm current quickly spread in my stomach, dispelling the weakness brought on by hunger.
"As long as it keeps me full, I'll spend the money after I figure out the rules."
Chen Yuan quickly finished the nutritional paste, then stood up, stretched his limbs, and surveyed the deathly ruins.
"Right now, survival is the priority."
Chen Yuan licked his upper lip, a wild smile appearing beneath his mask. "I want to live better in the wasteland world, gain points, equipment, and stronger power!"
At this moment, more snakes and dogs were attracted to the area.
With a burst of power from his feet, Chen Yuan, amplified by the 400% power of the nanopulse, shot forward like an arrow, lunging towards the shadow of the next ruin, his several pairs of scarlet eyes gleaming with a bloodthirsty red light.
Hunting time!
Eat when you're hungry, and then go all out after eating.
……
Chen Yuan leaned against a cracked concrete wall that looked like it could collapse at any moment, his body rising and falling slightly.
Inside the mech, his weary eyes swept across a corner of his vision—the cold, impersonal system interface.
Survival Points: 2135.
This number is the result of his careful and hard-fought efforts throughout the entire day.
From initial panic to tearing apart snakes and dogs with his bare hands, and then to barely managing to hit moving targets with a hummingbird, he was like a piece of raw iron thrown into a wasteland furnace, brutally hammered and tempered in battle after battle, and forcibly mastered some fighting skills.
Two thousand points sounds like a lot.
But when he opened the system store and browsed the dazzling array of future technologies marked with astronomical figures...
Individual nano-steel combat suits costing tens of thousands of points or more, steel bases costing hundreds of thousands of points, energy shelters capable of establishing small ecosystems, and then there are interstellar warships worth tens of millions of points...
His current points are as insignificant as a grain of sand in the desert.
Not to mention that they also need to eat, wear clothes, and live in a place. They can't wear their battle suits all day long, can they?
at this time.
[Warning: Ambient light index is below the safe threshold. A highly threatening nocturnal manna ecological signal has been detected with a sharp increase in activity. The host is strongly advised to find a safe sanctuary.]
The system issued a warning, and Chen Yuan frowned. What safe haven?
In this godforsaken place, where is there any absolute safety?
He forcibly suppressed the almost pathological excitement he felt during the daytime hunt.
He must stay calm and, like a true veteran survivor, endure this long night.
Maintain a calm mind and minimize emotional fluctuations to avoid attracting monsters.
The "shelter" that Chen Yuan chose was a dilapidated, abandoned office building.
The bottom layer was mostly buried by sand and garbage, the middle section was full of huge cracks, and only the top layer was relatively intact and had a wider view, so you could at least see what was climbing up in advance.
Carefully stepping onto the stairs staircase littered with rubble and broken glass, Chen Yuan's heart was in his throat. He gripped the Hummingbird Electromagnetic Laser Gun tightly in his hand, ready to fire at anything that might pounce out of the darkness at any moment.
Fortunately, there was no danger along the way.
The top floor is an empty hall, which may have once been the office area of a company, but now only twisted metal frames and overturned desks remain.
The huge French windows were long gone, and the night wind poured in without hindrance, bringing with it the long, chilling roars of the Devouring Beasts from afar.
The sounds seemed to come from all directions, indicating their large number; they especially liked to gather together at night.
This place made Chen Yuan feel more uneasy than the open wilderness.
So what if you're wearing battle armor?
"No, I can't just sleep like this."
A strong sense of crisis prevented Chen Yuan from lying down peacefully.
He brought up the system store again, his finger swiping rapidly across the virtual screen.
Defensive trap?
It's too expensive, and it takes time to set up.
Warning and mine-dropping drones?
The cheapest option starts at 5000 points, which he can't afford.
Finally, his gaze quickly searched under the category of survival support.
Finally, a relatively inexpensive option came into view:
[Basic Nanosteel Hibernation Chamber]
[Description: A single-person hibernation device providing basic physical protection and environmental isolation. Constructed from high-strength nano-alloys, it features basic temperature control, internal air circulation, weak energy shielding, and physical impact resistance. It also integrates a basic life support system.]
[Exchange Points: 1800]
[Note: Designer Caron's design philosophy prioritizes practicality and cost control, resulting in a relatively compact interior space.]
Chapter 4 woke me up in fright.
Chen Yuan's lips twitched. This hibernation pod, paired with the square, angular, all-black metal box in the product image... looked exactly like a high-tech coffin.
There aren't even any windows. What's the difference between lying inside and being buried alive?
The designer of this thing is definitely a psychologically disturbed bastard.
but……
"Roar!!!"
A ferocious roar, filled with a violent aura, pierced the night wind and came from afar, making Chen Yuan's expression even more grim.
Safety.
live.
Points can be earned again, but you only have one life.
Chen Yuan gritted his teeth and had no choice but to endure it. "Exchange for a basic hibernation pod and put it here."
[Command confirmed. Survival points consumed: 1800. Resource transfer preparation... Transfer complete.]
hum!
A flash of blue light appeared, and a pure black metal cuboid, about 2.2 meters long, 1 meter wide, and 1 meter high, suddenly appeared on the cold cement ground in front of Chen Yuan like a tombstone, without making a sound.
The surface is smooth, without any unnecessary decorations or markings, except for an inconspicuous control panel on the side that emits a faint blue light.
The cold, metallic texture and the almost cold, square lines appear somewhat eerie under the dim moonlight.
"That's a damn coffin..."
"The designer is a genius, such a cutie."
Chen Yuan cursed under his breath, circled the metal lump, and felt increasingly uneasy the more he looked at it.
He reached out and pressed against the wall of the warehouse. It felt heavy and dull to the touch; at least it looked sturdy.
Chen Yuan was exhausted. The intense fighting and tense nerves during the day had already drained his physical strength.
"A coffin is fine, it's better than being dragged out by a monster and becoming its midnight snack."
Chen Yuan steeled his resolve and walked to the control panel.
The panel is very simple, with only a handprint-shaped groove and a green start button; operation is extremely easy.
Genshin Impact... Activate!
Chen Yuan took a deep breath (even though the air was circulating inside the helmet) and pressed his hand, covered by the silver mecha armor, into the groove.