Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Find Some Experimental Subjects!
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Dealing with Trial Monsters while being able to gain such additional abilities!
“These three are all White Abilities,” Shen Hao’s gaze also rested on these three, “Basic Electric Shock, Vulnerability Strike, and Perception Enhancement.”
From these three abilities alone, one could see the gap between White and Blue abilities.
Compared to the “Shock Wave” that Qiuyue received, which could immediately grant powerful combat strength, these three, just by their names, fell short by far.
What’s worse, Shen Hao had already asked Qiuyue, once an ability is chosen and used, it cannot be temporarily removed.
Perhaps there could be a way in the future, but it might come at a great cost, or might be impossible to erase.
To Shen Hao, these three abilities didn’t even match up to his Telekinesis.
He really didn’t value them.
Equipping them wouldn’t bring much improvement to his strength.
However, this was him.
The three people in front of him were staring intently at the three ability balls.
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Quite tempted.
Their Talents were only White, so naturally, they weren’t too picky about White abilities.
Especially Yang Jun.
Just relying on his Talent, he was nothing but a target in front of monsters!
However, none of the three spoke up, they just looked eagerly at Shen Hao.
“Under normal circumstances, a group should reward and punish clearly, rewarding after contributions,” Shen Hao said with a slight smile, “But given the current crisis, we should prioritize enhancing your strength, these three abilities, whichever you fancy, just take it.”
All of a sudden, the three of them showed joy on their faces.
They had already realized that, by following a powerhouse like Shen Hao, things like ability balls and various types of equipment will definitely not be in short supply in the future!
Thinking of this as a game, Shen Hao was that kind of player who was not only strong himself but could also lead his teammates to become powerful!
“I want this ‘Perception Enhancement’,” Chen Sihui spoke up first, eagerly looking at Shen Hao, “I’ll focus on a supportive role from now on.”
“Thank you, team leader, then I’ll choose Electric Shock,” Dong Gong pondered, “Let’s see if I can combine it with my Talent.”
“Then I’ll take Vulnerability Strike!” Yang Jun looked gratefully at Shen Hao, as what he wanted the most now was an offensive ability.
Vulnerability Strike was exactly what he was looking for!
“Since it’s decided, then take them,” Shen Hao stood up from his seat, his eyes sharp, “Get ready, we’re going to look for some test subjects, that monster said it would give us a welcome gift, right? We have to return the gesture properly, lest it thinks we lack manners!”
“Yes!” the three responded in unison.
Having made the decision, everyone immediately set to action.
Donghua Middle School has now become a temporary base, and from just a moment ago, more and more military forces were rushing over.
They were not lacking in manpower.
Although they decided to act on some monsters to test weapons, considering that those monsters were all hiding in the city or even among the populace, a lot of preparations still had to be made.
Monitoring the target, locking down the area, and setting up defense lines.
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The Humanistic District, a fairly upscale old neighborhood, has seen its property values soar over the years due to its proximity to Donghua Middle School, and many who bought here long ago have earned a lot.
He Jin was a classic example.
His family bought over twenty properties here in the past decade. After graduating from college and mixing around for a few months, he felt it was better to return to his hometown to lie flat and enjoy the comfort of being a landlord.
Every day, he wandered around, collecting rent from various properties, and checking if there were any damages to the houses.
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Today was the same.
“Sister-in-law, it’s time to pay the rent.” He stood at the door of a house without entering. The tenant was a thirty-seven or thirty-eight-year-old charming young widow, staying here with her child for their education.
Although seeing her always made He Jin’s heart itch, he still had his basic morals. Even to avoid suspicion, he would always collect the rent at the door with just a quick glance.
But today was different.
As soon as the door opened, a tear-stained, pretty face appeared, grabbing his arm tightly, “What should I do, Little Jin? The school has lifted the lockdown, but my son Lin Xin still hasn’t come back, and I can’t get through on his phone.”
“Sister-in-law, don’t panic.” He Jin felt like his arm might have touched something, his throat slightly constricted, “Call the school and ask, and if that doesn’t work, call the police. There are so many soldiers around these days, he won’t be missing.”
“I did call, but I can’t get through to the teachers or the principal, and I asked Lin Xin’s classmates too; none of them have returned home either. I hope nothing serious has happened.”
“Don’t worry, I know someone at the Ministry of Education. I’ll give them a call.”
“Thank you, thank you so much! Please come in and sit for a moment, I really can’t thank you enough!”
He Jin felt his arm being pulled inside. He had intended to say it was inappropriate, but at that moment, her grip was surprisingly strong, and he found himself being drawn in without much resistance.
It wasn’t until the door closed behind him that he started to blush.
Could it be that the sister-in-law, having not seen her husband for so long, took a liking to him?
Even the curtains seemed to have been drawn shut!
Should he go along with it, or should he not?
“Little Jin, have some tea.”
He Jin was indeed feeling a bit parched, but he remembered the pressing matter, “I’ll make a call first.”
“Thank you so much, have some tea first.”
“No rush, no rush.” He Jin, looking at her pretty face, felt increasingly nervous and abruptly stood up, “I better call and ask first, you must be very worried.”
“Have some tea!”
The young widow’s voice suddenly rose in volume, startling He Jin.
And when he looked at her face again, it seemed somewhat fierce.
“Drink the tea obediently, why can’t you understand that.”
“No, it’s just, sister-in-law, you…” He Jin looked at her blankly, not understanding what was happening.
Was drinking tea that important?
But then, he saw a scene he would never forget.
The once charming and seductive face of the young widow turned red, blood red. In fact, blood seemed to seep out from the pores like sweat.
“Sister-in-law, your face?!”
He Jin trembled at the sight of the increasing amounts of crimson blood which bizarrely did not trickle down but instead clustered together, rolling across the face.
“What a bother,” a sinister whisper came, “Just drink the tea, it’s such a simple thing.”
“A ghost!” He Jin was completely terrified, tumbling and leaping away, wishing more than anything that this was all just a nightmare!
But then, strands of red, like nerves made of blood, rapidly bound him tight.
“Good boy,” beneath that rolling and covering mass of blood, the delicate voice of the young widow said, “Drink up this bowl of tea.”
“No! Don’t want to…” He Jin struggled with all his might, his eyes rolling back, almost fainting from the immense fear.
But at that instant.
Bang—!