novelraw Chapter 149: Wasteland Calendar Day 29, [Celestial Phenomenon - The Aura of Ice]
Chapter 149: Wasteland Calendar Day 29, [Celestial Phenomenon - The Aura of Ice]
Day 29 in the Wasteland, 【Celestial Phenomenon - The Breath of Frost】
——【Security Level Upgraded. Current Level: 4】
With the mechanical prompt ringing in his ears, Yu Yuan's attention was pulled away from the book.
"Hmm? Has the upgrade finished already?"
He got up and walked to the security door. Looking at the blast-proof metal door that was a full 10 centimeters thick, he gave a slight nod.
This was his 29th day in the wasteland, and a full three days had passed since the initial multi-faction melee.
During these three days, Yu Yuan hadn't left the shelter. Apart from entering the Starry Sky Observatory every morning and evening to observe the situation at the Black Shield Police Department, he had been focusing all his efforts on upgrading the shelter's facilities and improving his own strength.
Tomorrow would be the final day of the Newbie Protection Period. He had to seize every single second.
In the past two days, he had upgraded 【Lighting】, 【Security】, and 【Walls】 all to Level 4. 【Rest Area】 was also upgraded to Level 3. It was finally no longer just that single bed, but a proper rest area with a large bed, a single sofa, and a coffee table.
On Taotao Hole, there were still over a dozen purchase requests he had posted, all ignored.They were all for high-end precision instruments or components.
"This isn't working! These materials are simply not something ordinary players can get their hands on. Even high-ranking players might not have a chance to access these things."
"Too bad. I really didn't have the spare time or space to take those experimental instruments with me back then. Otherwise, I wouldn't be worrying about this now..."
Looking at the two newly appeared shelter construction paths on the Virtual Light Screen, Yu Yuan thought helplessly.
——【Spiritual Creature Laboratory】, 【Genetic Modification Laboratory】
These two brand-new construction paths were Yu Yuan's gains from those computer mainframes.
Of course, this was only part of the harvest.
Inside those mainframes, there were also vast amounts of data on mutated creatures and human genetic modification, equally precious.
It could be said that the most core secrets of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association were now in his grasp, including the data of those individuals who had received injections of the Genetic Modification Serum.
For example, Hogg. And another example, Zoe!
This was also the first time Yu Yuan learned that Mona had actually received a Genetic Modification Serum injection as well, and it was a cheetah gene, with enhancement directions focused on speed and dynamic vision.
As for Hogg's Genetic Modification Serum, it was exactly as Yu Yuan had previously guessed—a wolf-type serum.
——【Gray Wolf: Feral Enhancement, Strength Enhancement】
As one of the first humans to receive the Genetic Modification Serum injection, Yu Yuan saw the entire experimental process of Hogg's injection.
He finally understood why Loris's notebook had written about seeing Hogg's true face.
Because Hogg's ability was actually to transform into a werewolf.
In the video, Yu Yuan personally watched as Hogg, in less than a minute, transformed from a normal human into a humanoid creature with a wolf's head, covered in dense gray fur, with a pointed muzzle and sharp fangs.
He also understood what the so-called "Feral Enhancement" meant.
He saw with his own eyes that the transformed Hogg slapped the laboratory wall, creating spiderweb cracks.
The threat level of Hogg instantly multiplied several times over in Yu Yuan's mind.
This was also the reason Yu Yuan was so focused on these two new facility construction paths. Because once these two facilities were built, he would have the possibility of creating or optimizing Genetic Modification Serums.
However, it was clear that building these two facilities was not something he could accomplish right now.
Closing the Virtual Light Screen, Yu Yuan stretched, checked the time—it was already 12:30 AM.
He put the book "Weapon Combat Techniques - Longsword" back on the Magazine Display Stand.
Throwing on some clothes, he entered the Starry Sky Observatory through the emergency exit.
Having been in the wasteland for nearly a month, he could feel the temperature had dropped significantly compared to before, with a noticeable chill in the air.
Walking to the edge of the viewing platform, he checked the situation at the Black Shield Police Department. On the streets of District 6, he could still see the wreckage of vehicles left over from the daytime battles.
The attacks by the three-party Faction Coalition Forces on the Black Shield Police Department were becoming more and more frequent.
Ever since the battle three days ago, the entire eastern city had become a warzone where battles could erupt anywhere, at any time.
After discovering they couldn't take Johnck Zoo, the Thug Prison, Burning Fortress, and Iron Anchor Shipping Company turned their spearheads towards the Black Shield Police Department.
They planned to nibble away at it step by step.
This was also the reason Yu Yuan hadn't left the shelter these past two days—it was too dangerous to go out now.
His daily task was to understand the movements and situations of the various factions through newspaper news, looking for opportunities he could exploit.
Some people died in this conflict, while others benefited from it.
Among those who benefited the most was undoubtedly that guy Carmen.
Carmen got a promotion, advancing from Enforcer to Commander (acting). Although it was still temporary and acting, he had genuinely entered the upper echelons of the Black Shield Police Department.
Because of this, Yu Yuan decided to temporarily put the Carmen connection on ice.
Human hearts are hard to predict. Previously, Carmen formed a temporary alliance with him because of the threat posed by Loris.
Now that Loris's threat was resolved, and Carmen had also received a promotion, even though the threat of the three-party coalition forces remained, it was hard to say whether Carmen might have other ideas about him.
Although Yu Yuan was very satisfied with Carmen's cooperation before, it's always wise to guard against others.
"The 【Jackal】 team has also left Green Forest City. For now, there shouldn't be any flaws..."
Lost in thought, the time arrived at 0:37 AM.
Today was precisely the day the Starry Sky Observatory would once again condense a Celestial Phenomenon Card.
As the time arrived.
In front of the Starry Sky Mirror, countless points of starlight gathered, forming a blue-white card, which then fell into Yu Yuan's palm.
【Celestial Phenomenon - The Breath of Frost】
Quality: Silver
Introduction: This is a climatic celestial phenomenon. Before each disaster descends, countless omens appear, but those who can truly perceive and grasp the information from these omens are exceedingly few. You are undoubtedly one of the lucky ones!
Function: Use this card to obtain information related to the descent of an extreme climatic disaster.
Yu Yuan's gaze paused.
"Extreme climatic disaster!"
Ever since experiencing the typhoon landfall, Yu Yuan held no underestimation for extreme climatic disasters.
Last time, the typhoon disaster was only forewarned by meteorological news in the newspaper. But this one was a Silver-quality Celestial Phenomenon Card.
The danger level was clearly more than just a step higher.
Returning to the shelter, Yu Yuan looked at the card in his hand and chose to activate it. Climatic disasters were unavoidable; the sooner he knew, the sooner he could prepare.
The 【Celestial Phenomenon - The Breath of Frost】 card was activated, transforming into a faint glow that dissipated into the air.
Yu Yuan waited for several seconds but didn't see any unusual phenomenon.
"What's going on?"
Then, Yu Yuan spotted an unfamiliar USB drive on the Magazine Display Stand.
Yu Yuan was very clear about his supplies. This USB drive was definitely not his.
Yu Yuan immediately understood that this might be the information about that extreme climatic disaster.
Fetching the laptop, he plugged in the USB drive.
Soon, a folder appeared before his eyes.
——Extreme Climatic Disaster Report: New Ice Age