Chapter 73: Want a ride?

On the way back.

"System, decompose the B-grade ability [Fist Enhancement]."

"Ding-dong, [Fist Enhancement] is decomposing..."

"Ding-dong, congratulations to the host, [Fist Enhancement] decomposition complete, you have obtained 10,000 primitive ability beads."

"Fuse the obtained 10,000 primitive ability beads onto the F-grade ability — [Lightning Rod]."

"Ding-dong, congratulations to the host, your [Lightning Rod] has been upgraded, it is now a B-grade ability."

[Lightning Rod], B-grade ability: Has an 80% chance of preventing you from being struck by lightning, and even if struck by lightning, it can greatly weaken the power of the lightning.

"Only weaken?"

Chen Hao had originally thought that this lightning rod could completely immunize him from lightning damage.

"It seems the level of this thing isn't high enough."

"Perhaps when it reaches S-grade, or even SS-grade, it will be able to completely immunize against lightning damage."

However, the B-grade [Lightning Rod] was already enough for Chen Hao.

"Go back and rest for a bit, set off for the Thunder Canyon tomorrow."

The next day, Chen Hao got up early and headed directly to the Thunder Canyon.

This time, he didn't call Lu Xiaoji and Lu Xiaobu.

The Thunder Canyon was too dangerous.

Chen Hao possessed [Lightning Rod], and coupled with his cheat-like luck, the probability of being struck by lightning was extremely small.

Lu Xiaoji and Lu Xiaobu were different.

If the two of them followed, there was a high probability they wouldn't return.

Chen Hao carried his backpack and arrived at a small town outside the Thunder Canyon.

The town was very lively.

Many adventurers were pacing about.

"Come take a look, come see, the latest invented lightning arrester."

"Wear this, and you can avoid lightning attacks."

A guy was shouting loudly there.

In his hand, he was holding an iron hat with a small iron needle on it.

Seeing this, Chen Hao narrowed his eyes and revealed a cold smile.

In his eyes, that wasn't a lightning arrester, but a lightning-attracting hat.

Wearing that thing into Thunder Gorge, are you trying to die faster?

He continued walking forward.

The Thunder Canyon had spawned the industries here.

Chen Hao discovered that this town had everything for food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

What he saw most were things sold for lightning protection.

But without exception, these things didn't possess the function of lightning protection at all.

"Little brother, are you going into the Thunder Canyon?"

At this moment, a middle-aged man with black hair all over his hands walked up to Chen Hao.

He pointed his hand not far away, where a car was parked.

"This is my latest invented lightning-proof car."

"There are many lightning rods on it, and the surface of the car is also coated with insulating material."

"Even if it gets struck by lightning, it doesn't matter."

"See that pitch-black place?"

"It was struck by lightning there once, but we were completely fine."

"Look, didn't I come back safe and sound?"

As he said this, the uncle spun around in front of Chen Hao.

He attempted to tell Chen Hao in this way that he was very healthy and didn't have any missing arms or legs.

"No need, thank you for your kindness."

Chen Hao responded with a smile, then walked away directly.

"Little..."

Just as the uncle was about to continue saying something, Chen Hao had already walked inside.

At this time, the few guys in the car were getting impatient.

"Old Niu, why don't we pay a bit more money."

"Don't pick up anyone else."

"Leave this spot empty, that way we'll have more space."

Hearing this, the uncle thought for a moment, then nodded.

"That's fine, but you have to pay first, then I'll start the car."

"No problem."

It was clear that both sides weren't cooperating for the first time.

After the passengers in the car paid the money.

The uncle drove the car, carrying everyone toward the depths of the Thunder Canyon.

On the way, the uncle ran into Chen Hao.

"Little brother, are you sure you're not coming up?"

"I'll give you a 20% discount on the fare."

When he said this, the uncle frowned slightly, his face full of worry.

"No need, thank you."

"Alright then."

The uncle felt that he had already done everything he could.

He stopped paying attention to Chen Hao and continued driving forward.

The passengers in the car saw Chen Hao walking behind.

They laughed.

"How long do you think this kid can live?"

"Who cares how long he lives, he won't live past a day anyway."

"Sigh, what a greenhorn! Young and reckless, daring to run to this Thunder Canyon."

"Really don't know how to write the word 'death'."

"So what, are there few people like him?"

"Every year so many people die in the Thunder Canyon, yet so many people still flock to the Thunder Canyon."

"It's mainly because there are too many treasures in the Thunder Canyon."

"As long as you can find one or two, you won't have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of your life."

"You can even drive luxury cars and hold famous models."

The uncle's car drove faster and faster, heading toward the Thunder Canyon.

Chen Hao carried his bag and walked slowly toward the Thunder Canyon.

As he walked into the Thunder Canyon.

Chen Hao discovered that the sky had changed.

The sky, which had been clear and sunny, now gave people a misty feeling.

The humidity in the surrounding air began to increase.

The grass around was covered with dew.

Chen Hao felt his face cool, he touched it with his hand and discovered it was rainwater.

"It's raining, luckily it's just a drizzle!"

Chen Hao walked inside through the drizzle.

Boom-crack!

A clap of thunder caught Chen Hao's attention.

This thunder opened the prelude to the lightning.

Boom-crack!

Boom-crack!

Boom-crack!

It was as if the Thunder God in the sky was drunk.

Countless lightning bolts fell from the sky.

Striking toward the earth.

Boom!

A tree as thick as a bowl not far from Chen Hao was hit by lightning.

Immediately, sparks flew everywhere.

Crack-crack-crack!

Thud!

That tree fell to the ground in response.

Seeing this, Chen Hao frowned.

Although he had been mentally prepared, when lightning strikes right in front of you, few people can remain calm and composed.

"Luckily I possess the [Lightning Rod] ability."

Chen Hao didn't believe he would be so unlucky as to be hit by lightning.

He continued walking forward.

Who knows how long he walked.

He felt tired and planned to find a place to rest.

"Huh?"