Chapter 010: Misplaced Anger

In addition to the four students waiting at the door, there is also a tall, burly individual over two meters in height waiting alongside the three.

Ahead, the residents have already set off in small groups, each holding a lantern that flickers with light. Outside, the conditions are manageable, but once we enter the subway tunnel, we will solely rely on our own sources of light

Each is used to address different objectives

This is an experience that has never been had before

Moreover, individuals originally permeated by psychic energy cannot be locked onto. Carrying non-electronic weapons that can be covered by psychic energy is also permissible. However, if one carries a personal terminal, it may instead create a vulnerability that can be locked onto through the personal terminal. At the very least, my entire family uses such ordinary items

I have been diligently practicing, alright

The handgun itself operates using electromagnetic propulsion, and the bullets are small metallic projectiles similar to steel needles. A magazine can hold one hundred rounds, and it is capable of semi-automatic firing

The terminal itself is equipped with many outdoor functionalities, such as multiple charging options including solar power, as well as the ability to connect to satellite channels for communication and other operations when necessary

The last caravan departed two days before Su Ren set out; if one were to wait for the next caravan, it would take nearly half a month. However, as an awakened tier, he indeed possesses the capability to form a team and set out on his own.

In addition to loading the magazine, it is also necessary to install an energy block, which can support the launch of one thousand rounds of ammunition.

Even the trainees themselves will be issued electromagnetic handguns for self-defense, just in case

After finishing the last piece of meat, Su Shijie felt it was about time. He returned to his room and took out a personal terminal that resembled a brick, which he strapped onto his wrist, looking much like a mechanical wrist guard.

The electromagnetic thrust has very little recoil; not to mention that they all possess some level of skill, even an ordinary person can easily master it, and continuous firing does not impose much burden.

There was also Liu Bo, the son of the late Aunt Lin. However, during this phase of the mid-term examination, due to the accumulation of unsatisfactory evaluations exceeding the limit, there is no longer any opportunity.

However, it is evident that everyone has already become accustomed to this environment, and the students similarly took out lanterns from their backpacks

The flavor is rich and juicy, and it can also promote cultivation to a certain extent

Only the echoes of footsteps remain in the corridor, along with the sounds of some residents chatting ahead as they head to work. It is evident that everyone has relaxed significantly after arriving here

His name is He Lei, a friend with whom Su Shijie gets along well in the training class, and to some extent, he can be considered Su Shijie's follower

At that time, the seven students will be the source of light

Since the awakening of my soul core, the speed at which I recover my energy should have significantly increased

The forest during the day still appears quite eerie, as the dense branches and leaves at a height of one hundred meters block all direct sunlight

If it were not for my suddenly increased recovery ability, I certainly would not have been able to muster any spirit today

"Old Bear, is it your turn today?"

With a somewhat silent atmosphere, we arrived at a dilapidated subway entrance covered in vegetation. As we descended, the already faint and hazy light from the outside was gradually consumed, relying solely on the glow of the lantern for illumination, while the noises of the forest began to fade away.

Brother San has worked very hard, so he should eat as much as he can

He then began to organize his backpack and put on his personal terminal

It is said that there are also advanced terminals that can be covered by psychic energy, but those things are even more expensive than awakening-grade potions

A young man with freckles on his face and slightly dark skin approached Su Shijie and said in a low voice

The initial velocity can reach one thousand meters per second; however, due to the small mass of the bullet, it only has lethality within 200 meters. To maintain accuracy, this range will decrease to 100 meters

The open door has already seen a number of residents gradually leaving, preparing to head to the shelter for work

However, to go to the shelter, this person's terminal is essential as it serves as a pass

The burly man appeared somewhat reserved upon seeing Su Ren, and this robust figure surprisingly exhibited the demeanor of a student encountering a teacher

Early the next morning, Su Shijie woke up early. Although he had been quite busy the night before, he found himself remarkably energetic upon waking.

No matter what, he is still Su Ren's son; even if his performance in the advanced class is just average, it still carries weight.

For ordinary people, when faced with a problem, the survival rate of turning around and fleeing is higher than that of stopping to resolve the issue with a gun

No way, how can you eat so much? Have you been possessed by a wild boar spirit?

For ordinary residents, the low-probability dangers encountered during their journeys are akin to crossing the street; they do not pay much attention to them, and few people would specifically follow them into the training class. In fact, the majority of ordinary residents do not possess firearms

The iron gate itself is quite rudimentary, and it is not even locked, only having a latch.

Su Shijie finished an entire wild boar leg in one go

Regardless of whether they are residents going to work at the shelter or trainees, none of them spoke before entering the subway entrance. After all, one must remain alert even when crossing the street, as no one wishes to become the protagonist in one of those few accidents that occur each year

I haven't done anything myself, and even when I play online games, I play alone, never harming other students by dragging them down.

It is just a bit cumbersome

The night vision capability of an ordinary resident is not that strong

Su Shijie and his two siblings, along with four other students, followed closely behind, while the tall Uncle Xiong walked at the back.

Instructor Su

The evil spirit completely disappeared after being absorbed by Su Shijie, while Aunt Lin's body remained.

Moreover, He Lei's ranking in the advanced training class is also quite similar to that of Su Shijie

After checking the pistol and skillfully loading the magazine and energy block, Su Ren, carrying several pieces of animal skin, was the last to arrive in front of the team

Residential Area No. 2 is located 1.2 kilometers away from the shelter. Although most of the route is through abandoned subway tunnels, it is generally quite safe, and ordinary individuals can traverse it without any issues.

The evil spirit itself and the corruption of the books pertain to the soul, representing a mutation of the soul. Therefore, the difference is significant compared to directly devouring spirit beasts. After a night of effort, it amounts to only 5% of the evil spirit's weight.

However, becoming an evil spirit and then searching for oneself, even cursing oneself before death, truly caught Su Shijie off guard

Bai Congcong saw Su Shijie eating so deliciously, with a beaming smile on his face, and even picked up a large piece of meat to give to him

The most interesting aspect is that this bullet has two firing modes: one is the armor-piercing mode from the front, and the other is the explosive mode from the back

"Su Ge, this morning someone said that Aunt Lin has died, and it was a suicide"

Su Shijie let out a loud burp, and it was quite exhausting to level up with his father. Not only did he have to channel his psychic energy with each kill, but he also had to maintain a high speed continuously

I have changed shifts and am preparing to team up tomorrow for a trip to the Floating City

With the conclusion of this term's examination, the academic journey of the students in their class is also nearing its end. Those ranked in the top fifty will be granted the qualification to purchase awakening potions and the opportunity to continue their studies in the city, receiving varying levels of financial assistance based on their rankings.

It feels like I could kill an old man with a single punch

The white core stared with eyes as red as rubies.

Where is Liu Bo? He wouldn't have encountered any trouble, would he...

Upon seeing the arrival of the three individuals, the burly man also broke into a grin

Even if residents heading to work are passing by not far in front or behind, it remains the same; one at a time, this is the rule

In fact, the iron gate is primarily meant as a warning. If the iron gate is damaged, it indicates that wild beasts may have entered the underground passage. If it remains intact, one can feel somewhat more at ease.

It might be better to directly purchase the eligibility and credit points obtained through the game, as the eligibility can also be sold later for cash, which would not result in a loss.

At this moment, Su Ren had also put on his combat uniform

Alright, today I will take you there. You all gather at the entrance first, while I retrieve yesterday's leather.

Yesterday, I hunted three spirit beasts. Although they are not of the awakened tier, they are not something that an ordinary family can often consume.

The door was opened by Su Ren, and after a group of people passed through one after another, Uncle Xiong closed it.

As a result, Aunt Lin committed suicide and transformed into an evil spirit, giving Su Shijie a blow

This made Su Shijie feel somewhat wistful

He Helei also revealed what he had learned.

In fact, it involves removing the magazine and reattaching it upside down. The explosive mode of attack causes the bullet, resembling a 'steel needle', to impact the target and undergo a 'parachute' type transformation, fragmenting and rolling within the target's body

The top ten can receive it for free, while those ranked from forty-one to fifty only obtain the qualification to purchase, requiring full payment. Su Shijie previously asked his father to bring back the awakening potion for his game, precisely because he could only obtain the qualification to purchase, which would require spending money anyway

However, as a student of the advanced training class, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, there will always be at least two awakened-tier combatants providing protection each time

It can only faintly reveal a little, just like a day that has always been shrouded in overcast clouds and continuous rain

The floor of the subway station is devoid of any external fixtures, leaving only an expanse of emptiness and a conspicuously later-installed iron door that appears out of place.

Although he is physically impaired, his abilities are evident, and his movements are surprisingly more agile.

However, the back-and-forth between the residential area and the shelter has been ongoing for many years, and the inherent danger has also diminished significantly. There are only a dozen or so safety incidents each year, which is even fewer than the number of people injured by falling solar panels.

Upon arriving here, the participants also relaxed.

Uh, most of the time, the function of connecting to satellite channels is merely a facade; in the wilderness, the focus is primarily on single-player gameplay

Well, energy blocks are essentially high-energy-density batteries, just with a more sophisticated name. Once used, they can be exchanged for full ones at the shelter by adding some credit points.

Three or four trainees of similar age are already standing here waiting

The flesh and blood of spiritual beasts contain nutrients even richer than those found in Class C nutritional paste, and they also possess residual spiritual energy that has not fully dissipated, which is incomparable to nutritional paste

Even personal identities and electronic wallets can be recorded within the terminal

Su Ren draped the three spirit beast skins he hunted yesterday over his shoulder and limped out first.

After casting a glance at Su Shijie and Bai Congcong, Bai Xinxin, feeling isolated, hurriedly ate two pieces of meat before stopping her chopsticks

You three little ones are always the last, here, take it.

However, I heard that when Aunt Lin's body was discovered, she had filled the entire room with curses and left behind a suicide note, seemingly cursing you...

The terminal itself supports encryption algorithms, so it can facilitate transactions even without a network, which is quite convenient

Then you might as well help me sell a few pieces of leather, so you can earn the difference rather than giving it to those unscrupulous merchants

The trainees at Shelter No. 2 originally had more than just this, but recently it was the mid-term exam for Su Shijie's class, while other classes happened to be on their work experience rotation, so they were not together

After a brief wash-up, Su Shijie pushed open the door and was greeted by a rich aroma, a familiar scent of mushroom soup mingling with the fragrance of meat

I do not know; ever since the announcement of the withdrawal a few days ago, I have not seen him. At first, I thought he was just being reclusive and that he needed some time alone, but now no one knows where he is.

Isn't this a case of misdirected anger

He reached out and patted the buttocks of the tall man

After packing up our things, we walked through the narrow passage with my younger brother and sister to the entrance we used last night

After speaking, someone distributed an electromagnetic pistol.

This handgun has been used for an unknown duration, its silver-white smooth surface appears to have developed a patina, and its color seems somewhat dull; however, its performance has not deteriorated.

In the subway passage, the tracks have long since disappeared, and the adjacent walls are bare, with only the occasional damp spot adorned with moss.

Even for their entire family, this terminal is not exactly a high-end product; it appears somewhat bulky and is a bit inconvenient to wear in daily life

Although the final outcome ultimately benefited himself, Su Shijie still felt somewhat uncomfortable with it