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"Uh, no... she was just watching from the sidelines while we were killing zombies through the isolation fence..."
"Did you have any intimate contact with Qin Hehuan?...I mean, physical contact."
"Huh?" Faced with Nie Qingyun's sudden question, the boy shook his head vigorously, as if Qin Hehuan was some kind of terrifying being.
Is it manipulation, enslavement, or puppetry? Nie Qingyun tapped the table rhythmically as he frowned in thought.
The two boys she tied up today didn't have any [Soul Imprint] marks on them, which means that there must be some kind of restriction on Qin Hehuan's [Mirror Elegy] skill.
The number and distance are the two most likely possibilities. In addition, it seems that the activation of [Mirror Elegy] can only be completed through physical contact.
Nie Qingyun took out a small notebook from his pocket and wrote down the information he had collected.
This is not because he lacks memory, but because this method is more conducive to summarizing and organizing scattered information and conducting logical analysis.
In the time that followed, Nie Qingyun asked a series of detailed questions, and gained a general understanding of Qin Hehuan and the others' current situation.
They were currently in a multi-purpose teaching building, and finding food was extremely difficult. The only options were the students' own lunchboxes and snacks, as well as the convenience stores located between the floors.
Furthermore, in order to ensure the efficiency of their operations, even if they arrived at the convenience store, they could not carry too much food at once, and they could not go out too frequently, otherwise the zombies would completely block their route.
Because the corridors were blocked by zombies, people who went out to find food could only climb to other floors using rope ladders made from curtains, searching for food while exploring other routes.
Disposing of zombie corpses is a considerable undertaking; leaving them piled up in the stairwell is tantamount to digging one's own grave.
It seems these people are in quite a bit of trouble...
The only thing Nie Qingyun couldn't understand was why Qin Hehuan insisted on bringing these ordinary people with her under these circumstances. The key to escaping Linjiangtai was only her and Cheng Yuqiu, and it was always much easier for two people to move around than a group of people.
Was she not capable enough to get there safely?
Or does she really care about other people's lives?
These are things I can't figure out right now; it seems I can only wait until I get back to the team to verify them.
Ideally, the radio in the multimedia lab would be usable, and we would obtain a way to contact the military from Qin Hehuan, then leave with only Cheng Yuqiu.
Thinking of this arrogant young lady... Nie Qingyun felt a little ashamed. Thanks to him, this young lady had lost all her glory and would probably be starving for a while.
"Brother, I've told you everything I can, please let me go..."
"What's your name?"
"Wang He..."
Nie Qingyun nodded, put away the notebook and pen, resealed Wang He's mouth with tape, and then went out to another room next door.
After some questioning, the information given by the two was almost the same, except that Nie Qingyun received an extra piece of information from Zhichao.
After she left, Qin Hehuan demonstrated her ability to "conjure objects out of thin air" in front of everyone, and also shared the existence of the [Data System] with everyone. Of course, she did not mention the contents of the two key systems, [Skills] and [Certification].
At this stage, the only one with a deep understanding of these things is probably myself, who possesses the "Apocalypse Survival Manual".
The fact that Qin Hehuan was able to retrieve items from the data space means that she had at least authenticated one thing...
It seems I need to speed things up on my end.
After returning to his room, Nie Qingyun quickly made a zombie lasso to make it easier for Senior Sister Lingyuan to set up a "honey trap," and then took the girl out.
His goal this time was very clear: to find the first [resource deployment point] as soon as possible.
It took Nie Qingyun more than ten minutes to finally teach Ling Yuan Ai Li her first directional command, at the cost of using his male charm.
Now, as soon as he says the word "hug" and opens his arms, Senior Lingyuan will hug him like a koala.
In this way, Nie Qingyun could simply drag the girl along by her hips, which was a bit tiring, but much more efficient than before.
The zombies' eyes reflect a ghostly blue light at night, making them look like wild beasts hiding in the shadows.
However, due to Ling Yuan Ellie's presence, they could only stare blankly as Nie Qingyun passed by them.
After wandering around for about half an hour in the night, Nie Qingyun suddenly caught his breath. In a corner outside the stadium wall, he finally found the resource delivery point he had been longing for.
It was a rectangular prism about two meters high, with slightly flamboyant neon lights shining along its edges. When the two approached, they realized it was actually a vending machine.
However, the items sold inside had completely changed. Nie Qingyun checked the 110 Primal Crystals in the Data Space again, and then, with some excitement, placed his hand on the verification area of the vending machine.
Chapter 23: Even I, can I become a magical girl?
[Resource Distribution Center Activated...]
[New transcendent individuals have been detected visiting...]
[Permission verification in progress...]
[Verification successful, shopping privileges have been activated.]
As the notification messages appeared, the LED lights on the edge of the vending machine dimmed considerably.
Immediately afterwards, the user manual issued by the [Apocalypse Survival Handbook] appeared in Nie Qingyun's mind.
After reading it carefully, Nie Qingyun roughly understood how to use this [Supply Drop Point].
It functions much like a regular vending machine; as long as you have enough [Primal Crystals], you can purchase the built-in supplies.
In addition, this vending machine also offers a gashapon (capsule toy) function, where you can get one gashapon for every 10 [Primal Crystals] consumed.
The gashapon (capsule toy) comes in five colors: white, green, blue, pink, and orange, representing different item levels.
The white gashapon capsules are the most numerous and also the worst quality; they will automatically replenish themselves even after being used up.
The number of gashapon capsules in other colors is fixed, and the number of colored gashapon capsules will be announced in real time. You can communicate with them using your mind.
Currently, this vending machine contains 3 green gashapon capsules, 2 blue ones, and 1 purple one.
Nie Qingyun has never liked entrusting his fate to the unknown, so he hates all gambling activities, including lotteries.
So he focused his attention on items that were readily available for purchase.
The next second, he felt an urge to smash the vending machine.
That's outrageous!
One loaf of bread requires 8 [Primal Crystals].
One bottle of water requires 10 pieces.
Moreover, among the dazzling array of goods, there wasn't a single good item; they were all everyday necessities—fruits, meats, cigarettes, lighters, you name it—but nothing that could quickly boost combat power.
There's no need to even think about anything that can directly add attributes.
These things all have one thing in common: they're expensive!
The cheapest item costs 5 [Primal Crystals].
It's important to know that obtaining 5 [Primal Crystals] is no easy feat for an ordinary human.
Let's set aside the fact that this currency is obtained through a chance of killing monsters.
The fact that zombies carry a very strong infectious property means that ordinary people have to fight very carefully to kill one. Moreover, zombies have a swarm effect, making it even more difficult to kill them without getting hurt.
Then you desperately save up 10 coins just to buy a bottle of water?
Only a fool would buy something that can be purchased for free in a supermarket.
Left with no other choice, Nie Qingyun had to turn her attention back to the gashapon function.
On one hand, there's a 100% chance he won't get anything good, and on the other hand, there's a chance he'll get something good. He has no choice now.
After trying to use up 10 [Primal Crystals], the vending machine emitted a series of "ding-ding-dang-dang" sounds.
A moment later, a spherical object emitting a soft white light rolled out from the shipping port below and then slowly floated in the air.
You have obtained a white gashapon. Would you like to open it now?
[Note: Unopened gashapon capsules will disappear after one minute.]
"Open," Nie Qingyun gently touched the white capsule floating in front of him with his finger. Blue grid patterns flashed across the surface of the capsule, turning into specks of light that disappeared into the air.
At the same time, an additional item appeared in Nie Qingyun's inventory in his data space.
Sharp triangular spikes
Type: Dagger
Quality: F
Power: 12
Brief description: The standard weapon used by the Japanese Self-Defense Forces at the end of the last century, which is very reliable and durable.
"Durable my ass!"
As early as 55 years ago, Japan and Comstein were merged into China. Today, there are only two countries in Asia with independent governments: the Asia-Pacific Republic and Eossas.
Are you still showing off your old-fashioned items to me?
As his thoughts flowed, a brand-new triangular dagger appeared out of thin air in Nie Qingyun's hand. To be honest, this weapon was not as powerful as his battle-hardened baseball bat, and using it to kill zombies would only increase his danger.
However, considering that this item went directly into the inventory after being obtained from the gacha, saving the cost of [authentication], from another perspective, even if this triangular dagger was completely useless, Nie Qingyun still earned 10 [Primordial Crystals].
Thinking about it this way, it's not such a bad deal.
So Nie Qingyun continued to try.
You have obtained a white gashapon.
You have obtained a white gashapon.
You have obtained a white gashapon.
Just as Nie Qingyun was wondering if there really were colored gashapon capsules inside the machine, a flash of green light suddenly appeared from the dispensing port.
You have obtained a green gashapon. Would you like to open it now?
Finally, something good came out. Nie Qingyun's breathing quickened, and he immediately chose to open it.
[Water Gathering Technique (Skill Book)]
Type: Consumables
Quality: D
Effect: Can be learned if mental strength is greater than 10. After learning, you will gain the [Water Gathering Technique].
[Water Gathering Technique]
Type: Spell
Quality: D
Effect: Condenses a small amount of water in the air, and this water can be easily controlled.
"Holy crap! This stuff is amazing! Does this mean I can become a magical girl too?!"
To be honest, Nie Qingyun had always envied Qin Hehuan. Although they had both activated the [Data System], having skills made all the difference when their basic attributes remained largely unchanged.
In his view, being able to freely use abilities outside of the natural system is what truly elevates one to the level of an evolved being.
"study!"
However, no sooner had he finished speaking than the skill book he had just acquired suddenly disappeared.
Then a new suggestion appeared in my mind.
[The passive skill "Noise of Causality" is activated]
You cannot learn any skills; all skills you acquire will be randomly converted into higher-level spell scrolls.
You have acquired a new item.
【Will of Ice (Scroll)】
Type: Consumables
Quality: C-
Remaining uses: 5
Effect: Can condense air into an ice tomb to envelop the target, causing continuous ice damage, and the damage increases with the duration the target is frozen; using the skill again will melt the ice tomb.
Nie Qingyun was about to start cursing, but after seeing the newly acquired spell scroll, he immediately changed his mind and said, "It's actually pretty good!"
Although all learned skills will turn into spell scrolls with limited uses, you can tell from the quality alone that this [Will of Frost] is much more powerful than that [Water Gathering] spell.
Furthermore, learning spells and skills has attribute requirements. As long as you acquire enough skills, it's equivalent to having an unlimited number of spell scrolls, which of course means the more powerful the effect, the better.
Thinking of this, Nie Qingyun couldn't wait to exchange for five more gashapon capsules.