Chapter 10

The most important point is that once one is promoted to a Level 2 Mage, the arcane sigil techniques learned from the dark elf race in a previous life can be put to use. The arcane sigil technique is a method of inscribing magical runes on oneself to store spells within, and once the inscription is successful, the recipient can obtain a fixed number of designated spell slots each day without consuming mental energy. Moreover, this spell can be cast instantaneously. Once the inscription is successful, the recipient can obtain a fixed number of designated spell slots each day without consuming mental energy. Moreover, this spell can be cast instantaneously

There is no food, but one can use a level zero spell, the Water Creation spell, to produce magically pure water. This rare magical pure water has beneficial properties for the human body, enhancing vitality through its regulatory mechanisms, making it the least concerning aspect.

The number of flies is almost limitless, swarming in from all directions, their piercing buzzing sound sending shivers through Zhao Bin's entire body. The insecticide in his hand has been continuously sprayed without pause.

Close the car window

These fly corpses are just right for a test

Therefore, the first thing that needs to be confirmed is whether the powdered flesh and blood of zombies can truly serve as a substitute for magical crystals Zhao Bin, after planning the means to enhance his strength, suddenly realized the room was filled with the corpses of flies

A swarm of dark flies continuously circled and lunged at Zhao Bin, but were immediately blocked by a layer of transparent energy membrane, which then forcefully rebounded them. Transparent ripples oscillated back and forth between Zhao Bin and the flies.

"Black Panther," he called softly. Immediately, a shadow silently emerged from beneath the bed. Its pale yellow eyes, resembling amber, continued to gaze calmly at its master, Zhao Bin. As a projection of the plane, it was not a physical entity, so in the eyes of the flies, it was of the same nature as the nearby books and wooden table, utterly unappealing.

Lady Li was also wrapped in layer upon layer by him, but unlike Zhao Bin's attire, she was thrown into the living room, and her right hand was deliberately exposed. A small cut was made on her fair palm with a small knife by Zhao Bin.

Ah! No! Don't! Save me! Brother Zhao! Please! Save me! No! Ugh... cough cough... ugh... vomit..." Li Fei in the living room screamed, pleading, but soon her words became incoherent, as if something was lodged in her throat, rendering her unable to speak. Her violent struggles quickly dulled, and then suddenly fell completely silent.

Zhao Bin's complexion was pale, and he felt goosebumps all over his body. Cold sweat had completely soaked his close-fitting clothes, as if he were immersed in sweat.

The minimum mental power required for a Level 2 Mage to advance is 10 points. This means that if I kill 4 more zombies, I will be able to level up. Once I advance to a Level 2 Mage, the range of spells I can choose from will be greatly expanded. Moreover, with the assistance of the black panther, hunting zombies is not particularly difficult

I am still too weak now Zhao Bin wiped his forehead but found his hands were covered in sweat

It is time to leave here

Mental Power - 6 (A level 0 spell consumes 1)

If the flies really come, the first target of attack will definitely not be me Zhao Bin murmured as he picked up the prepared air freshener and insecticide and sprayed them vigorously on himself

Zhao Bin first swept all the fly carcasses into a pile with a broom, and then used a metal cup to contain about half of the carcasses

It is fundamentally impossible to defend against the attacks of mutated species here; this time it is flies, and next time it could very well be ants, bees, or the like. Zhao Bin began to carefully consider places that could safely withstand such attacks

The buzzing grew increasingly closer. Zhao Bin could distinctly feel the entire floor trembling incessantly with the sound. The zombies, which usually remained hidden during the day, began to emit their shrieks one after another. However, as the swarm of flies approached, these shrieks gradually fell silent one by one

Property appraisal

One by one, runes flashed in his mind, appearing and disappearing, as a multitude of mysterious symbols rapidly constructed spell models in the void through mental power

Crash! The glass shattered. Countless dark flies rushed in through the gaps in the aluminum panel, completely blocking the light with their bodies

It was unclear how much time had passed, whether it was one minute or two minutes; in fact, Zhao Bin felt as if it had been an entire year, so long was the wait. The insecticide in his hand had become much lighter, and the rebound force of the protective winged beast shield had also diminished significantly

This flame is merely a small magical trick, and the ability to manipulate a small amount of natural energy serves as a basic credential for determining whether one is a qualified mage. However, it is only a very limited amount.

However, it is important that Zhao Bin looked around the room.

Strength - 3

Speed - 2

The index finger of the right hand emitted a bright yellow flame with a soft hiss, and then it gently tossed the flame into the cup placed on the table

Zhao Bin: 25-year-old male human (1 represents the standard values for adult males)

As the flames were thrown in, a fire over half a meter high suddenly surged from the cup, and the corpse inside crackled as it burned, releasing a strong, acrid odor. However, Zhao Bin remained unfazed, holding the cup steadily and gazing through the flames at the condition within the cup

By the way, there was an underground shelter at Minshan No. 1 High School where I studied in high school. It is said to have been built by warlords during the Anti-Japanese War. Perhaps it would be a nice place to visit

Time passed second by second. After about half an hour, the flames extinguished. Zhao Bin used a small spoon to scoop out a spoonful from it; the body inside had been completely reduced to light, airy black ash.

A translucent screen with a dark border suddenly appeared in Zhao Bin's field of vision

At this level of flame, Zhao Bin can sustain it for approximately 7 hours, as it consumes only a small amount of mental energy per hour. Additionally, since mental energy also has a slow recovery rate, it does not equate to just six points of mental energy corresponding to six hours.

Until it was confirmed that the swarm of flies had completely departed, Zhao Bin maintained the shield for a while longer, until the twenty-minute limit was reached. Only then did he let out a long sigh of relief and cautiously stand up.

"Winged Beast Protection." This first-level spell, specifically designed to protect against all winged creatures, has finally been cast at the cost of Zhao Bin's doubled mental exertion

Zhao Bin walked around the house and found that most of the food had been consumed. The remaining bucket of rice had begun to turn green, and it was clear that it had been contaminated by flies, making it inedible. Furthermore, apart from the first two days when he had some fruit and meat soup, Zhao Bin had been surviving on plain rice and a little potato soup for the past three days

Zhao Bin sat cross-legged in the storage bedroom, his entire body wrapped in thick winter clothing, wearing a mask on his face and rubber gloves on his hands, with exposed skin covered by layers of bandages. This was to prevent attacks from mutated flies. Yet, despite being so thoroughly wrapped, a strong sense of crisis still occasionally surged within Zhao Bin.

The temperature of this flame is only slightly higher than that of an ordinary lighter, but it has a distinct advantage: the temperature can be freely adjusted by the practitioner between 200 and 600 degrees. Moreover, the mental power, or magical energy, ensures that the flame remains unextinguished.

Zhao Bin dropped the empty insecticide in his hand and opened the bedroom door. The first sight that met his eyes was the skeleton of Li Fei, stripped of all flesh and blood, with only her clothes and hair remaining. The swarm of flies had devoured every bit of her flesh, leaving nothing behind. The white skull, with its mouth agape, seemed to still want to cry out, while the bones of her right hand were firmly lodged at her neck, and her legs twisted into an S-shape, clearly indicating the violent struggle she endured before her death

Endurance - 2

Suddenly, a chilling sound of impact came from the bedroom window, as if countless tiny objects were incessantly striking the glass from outside. The force was so great that it felt as if individual pebbles were hurtling towards it at high speed. The sound of thudding impacts was relentless.

It is a fly!! A mutated fly!! Boss, hurry up!!

Indeed, since zombies can provide pure spiritual energy, their flesh and blood may also belong to the category of magical conductors. Magical conductors are essential materials for inscribing magical runes. In the past, the dark elf masters used powdered magic crystals, which is why many powerful dark elves have silver-patterned tattoos on their bodies, as the hue of the magic crystals is silver.

Mental power is at 6 points? Previously, the Black Panther killed 4 zombies, which should have increased it by 4 points. Then, at the cost of overdrawing double mental power, I forcibly calculated a level 1 spell, Winged Beast, permanently damaging an amount of mental power equivalent to double the consumption of a level 1 spell, which is 3 points. This means I currently have 1 point more than before

Zhao Bin knew that this first-level spell would not last long, as it was a silent incantation spell, which halved its power. Seeing ripples of water continuously reverberating in front of him, Zhao Bin hurriedly grabbed the insecticide and sprayed it wildly around him.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Amidst the increasingly loud buzzing sound, the intense gunfire followed.

At the critical moment, Zhao Bin's spell model was finally successfully constructed

Then there was another round of gunfire. The sound of the car starting gradually faded away amidst the buzzing noise

... ...

Damn it! What the hell are these things! Run! Hurry up! Get back in the car!

It is indeed a magical conductor, but it is far from the magical crystal, unable to even carry the magic of a level zero spell. Perhaps advanced zombies could meet the demand. It seems that going out to hunt zombies is an imperative.

Cell vitality - 2 (Determining the body's resistance and recovery capacity)

At present, my strength is still too weak. Not only the swarm of flies, but even the handguns in the hands of the three men I just encountered; if they suddenly aimed at me and fired, I would have no effective means of defense. It seems I need to plan how to ensure my own safety. Since the recovery of my memories, Zhao Bin has felt as if he has reverted to the nearly omnipotent lich of his previous life, developing an almost dismissive attitude towards this perilous world. However, this brush with death has completely shattered his previously lofty mindset.

Whenever Zhao Bin thought about how close he had come to becoming like Li Fei, he couldn't help but shiver internally

Suddenly, countless swarms of flies seemed to have received some signal, dispersing without hesitation in all directions. Zhao Bin experienced a sensation as if the world had suddenly brightened; he, who had been nearly submerged by the dense mass of flies, now watched as tens of thousands of them swiftly re-emerged through the gaps in the aluminum panel, leaving not a single one behind. The buzzing sound gradually faded away with the departure of the flies. All that remained were the thick layers of insect corpses scattered throughout the room. The sheer volume of these corpses nearly overwhelmed everything in the bedroom: the bed, the desk, the floor. Even the stacked medicines, rice, and flour were completely obscured by the bodies of the flies. The surfaces of all objects had turned black.

Zhao Bin extended his index finger and pointed at the black-gray substance, a unit of mental energy swiftly flowed along his finger into the black-gray. After a moment, Zhao Bin slightly shook his head and withdrew his finger