Chapter 74: System Mall!

The wind stopped.

Even the occasional howls of unknown monsters coming from the distant ruins vanished.

The whole world fell into a deathly silence.

"My heavens…… this…… this……"

"Are we…… are we now in the sky?"

"God! This is definitely a divine miracle!"

Inside Xuanwu City at this moment, everything had already descended into chaos.

Everyone stood frozen as if under a paralysis spell, their faces etched with shock.

What did they see?

They saw that the ground beneath their feet had expanded more than tenfold in just ten minutes!

The living quarters and farmland that had seemed quite spacious on the turtle's back now appeared utterly tiny.

"Lin…… Lin kid……"

Wang Gongtou leaned against the battlement, his lips trembling; he wanted to say something, but found his throat so dry he couldn't utter a word.

He had spent his whole life dealing with construction, having seen countless grand projects.

But everything before him had completely surpassed the scope of his lifelong knowledge.

He could not imagine what tremendous power could create such an astonishing miracle.

Han Ya and the members of the Black Tortoise Guard behind him were also stunned, mouths agape.

They gripped their rifles tightly, veins bulging on the backs of their hands, not from nervousness but from extreme excitement and exhilaration.

What lay beneath their feet was no longer a mobile fortress.

This is…… a true, movable city in the sky!

At this moment, everyone felt an unprecedented surge of heroic fervor and a sense of belonging.

If anyone dared to act against this city, or against their City Lord, without Lin Yue giving an order, they would be the first to charge forward and tear the enemy to pieces!

Inside the command room.

Lin Yue paid no heed to everyone's shock.

"Primordial Earth Vein Black Tortoise……"

He looked at the new species name on the system panel, his breathing slightly quickening.

From "Great Earth Xuan Armor Turtle" to "Primordial Earth Vein Black Tortoise," this was not merely a name change but a leap in life stage.

Especially those several talents that had been strengthened; their power had already surpassed common sense.

"Absolute Defense," which could almost ignore any attack.

"Mountain Impact," capable of releasing an impact force ten times its own weight.

"Celestial Canopy," which could even reflect energy attacks.

"All Things Return to Ruin," further elevating the earth control ability to a level near "creation" and "destruction."

Not to mention the brand-new "Gravity Field"……

Lin Yue hardly dared to imagine just how powerful the Black Tortoise had become now.

At this moment, only one thought filled his mind: "Who else?!"

After a brief excitement, Lin Yue's attention shifted to the System Mall.

"System, open the mall!"

With a soft hum, a futuristic, pale blue, semi-transparent interface gradually unfolded in his consciousness.

【System Mall】

The interface was stripped down to the extreme, with only four category icons emitting a soft glow.

【Basic Supplies】, 【Weapon Equipment】, 【Tech Blueprints】, 【Curio Exchange】

In the upper-right corner of the interface, a number flashing with golden light indicated his current wealth.

【Energy Points: 364】

Lin Yue eagerly clicked on the 【Basic Supplies】 tab.

The light curtain flickered, and rows upon rows of product lists instantly popped up.

【Pure Water (10L Pack)】: 1 Energy Point

【High-Energy Compressed Biscuits (Box)】: 1 Energy Point

【Self-Heating Military Rations (Box)】: 1 Energy Point

Looking at these familiar items, Lin Yue curled his lip.

After the Black Tortoise possessed the heaven-defying 【Life Spring】 ability, these supplies, which in the apocalypse were more precious than gold, had completely lost their appeal to him.

He then opened the 【Weapon Equipment】 tab.

This time, his breathing instantly grew ragged.

From the most basic 92mm pistol and 95mm automatic rifle to the Barrett anti-materiel sniper rifle and Stinger anti-air missiles…… it virtually covered all known conventional weapons humanity had before the apocalypse, everything one could want.

Furthermore, appearing at the bottom of the list were some weapons glowing with a faint blue light, full of sci-fi flair.

【Gauss Electromagnetic Rifle】: Uses electromagnetic rail acceleration to fire an energy laser that can instantly pierce 100mm homogeneous steel plate. Price: 500 Energy Points.

【"Hive" Miniature Self-destruct Drone (a set of 12)】: Can lock onto targets for suicide attacks; each drone's explosive power equals that of a high-explosive grenade. Price: 800 Energy Points.

【"Heaven's Punishment" Space-to-Ground Ion Orbital Cannon】: Requires installation on a large war platform; its power is enough to instantly destroy a small city…… Price: point energy points!

"Holy shit……"

Even though Lin Yue had a steady temperament, seeing these massive weapons that only exist in sci-fi movies, he couldn't help but curse in his mind.

He suppressed the urge to immediately exchange for a "Heaven's Punishment" space-to-ground ion orbital cannon, and shifted his gaze to the next category.

【Technology Blueprints】

【All-Terrain Powered Exoskeleton Armor Design】: 3000 energy points

【Controlled Nuclear Fusion Reactor Basic Model Diagram】: 5000 energy points

【Anti-Gravity Engine Core Algorithm Diagram】: energy points

……

Controlled nuclear fusion? Anti-gravity engine?

This fucking…… is preparing to let myself light up the human tech tree, break out of Earth, and head toward the universe?

"Calm…… calm……"

Lin Yue took a deep breath, constantly admonishing himself.

These things are certainly tempting, but they are of little help to Xuanwu City at present.

He shifted his gaze to the last, and also the most mysterious, category.

【Curio Exchange】

【Primary Gene Enhancement Potion】

【Effect】: Comprehensively enhance the injector's physical fitness, raising strength, speed, and stamina to three times the human limit. No side effects.

【Price】: 200 energy points

【T-Virus Original Liquid (Improved Version)}

【Effect】: The zombification side effect has been removed, greatly enhancing physical fitness and granting ultra-fast regeneration. Extremely low probability of awakening special abilities.

【Price】: 800 energy points

【Super Soldier Serum (Improved Version)}

【Effect】: ……derived from the "Marvel Cinematic Universe", it can develop the injector's bodily potential to the limit, delay aging, and grant strength, senses, and self-healing far beyond ordinary people……

【Price】: 1000 energy points

【Danger Perception Potion (Passive)}

【Effect】: Greatly enhances the user's ability to perceive danger, producing a strong warning within 0.5 seconds before danger arrives. Permanent.

【Price】: 5000 energy points

When Lin Yue's gaze fell upon that vial emitting a soft blue light—the 【Super Soldier Serum】—his pupils contracted sharply.

Super Soldier Serum!

Captain America!

He never imagined that the mall actually had something that only exists in fantasy!

Although 1000 energy points is practically a sky-high price, just thinking that after injection he could have a physique as formidable as Captain America's, Lin Yue's heart burned hot.

However, as his gaze slowly moved to the vial next to it priced at a staggering 5000 energy points—the 【Danger Perception Potion】—Lin Yue's heart began to race uncontrollably.

Danger Perception!

Isn't this just Spider-Man's "spider-sense"?!

He knows better than anyone what his biggest weakness is right now.

Not strength, not weapons, but himself—he is still just an ordinary person with a slightly better physique.

Even if Xuanwu is mighty, it cannot constantly keep him at the center.

A single small sniper bullet, a meticulously planned assassination, or even a glass of poisoned water could take his life.

And the 【Danger Perception Potion】 and the 【Super Soldier Serum (Improved Version)】 are undoubtedly the best solution to this problem!

Moreover, with Xuanwu growing stronger…… on this wasteland, he will truly possess the capital to stand invincible!

As long as he doesn't court death himself, he basically won't die!

"6000 energy points……"

Lin Yue looked at these two items, unconsciously clenching his fists.

However, when his gaze fell once again on his pitiful "364" energy points…

"Damn it, in the end I'm still a penniless wretch!"

Lin Yue gave a helpless, wry smile.

It seems that for a long time to come, I'll have to toil for energy points.

Make money!

No!

It's about earning energy points!

I must earn 6000 energy points as quickly as possible!