Section 6: A Strange Pair of Gloves

Behind him, the boss was shaking his head and tidying up his things. "Not a bad little fellow, I hope to see you again. Although you are quite poor, I like your temperament. Don't die on me, I'm waiting to recoup my investment"

Blood Eye did not speak, but quietly gazed at the heavy iron box, his eyes revealing a fervent gaze. Armor, he had heard this term before. From the mouths of the bandit leaders in the shelter, he learned that this was the most powerful individual combat weapon of the pre-civilization era, the strongest armament that replaced tanks and mechs. Although it appeared to be merely a suit of armor, it could transform an ordinary person into a superhuman. For him, it was something he could only dream of.

"Nonsense, how could there be none? This is the black market, my friend." The boss smiled as he tucked the bag of ore into his embrace. He casually tossed a metal bucket over to Blood Eye from behind the stall.

This is the trophy brought back by the hunter. The simplest and most primitive weapon. It has the advantages of being sturdy and durable, but most importantly, it is inexpensive. Do not underestimate them; although their appearance is unremarkable, they perform quite well. Perhaps you will need a tool to help you skin a mutated beast, and it will meet your needs. But that is all it can do. The boss picked up a tooth from an unknown creature from the stall and casually scratched it against the nearby armored vehicle. A sharp noise immediately pierced Blood Eye's ears, and a clear scratch appeared on the armored vehicle. But that is all it can do.

What kind of gloves are these? They don't look like the claws of a mutated creature. Blood Eye did not care about the boss's sarcastic remarks and asked lightly

"Hey, I said, buddy, you are quite the miser. You overlook so many good weapons on wwwhetushu.com, yet you have your eyes on this most shabby item." The boss glanced at Blood Eye with a sidelong look and scoffed.

Originally, such a pair of tattered gloves would not have caught the attention of Blood Eye. However, for some unknown reason, the moment he laid eyes on these gloves, he felt something within him stir. It was as if a sense of longing had emerged. Driven by an inexplicable force, Blood Eye grasped the gloves in his hand

Entering the black market, Blood Eye noticeably felt a significant decrease in the flow of people around him. Perhaps his recent acts of slaughter were too horrifying, causing many to avoid him. It was as if an invisible wall had appeared around him. Blood Eye was already accustomed to this. In the ruins of No. 27, slaughter had become an essential means of survival. This was not the first time he had been feared by others. However, in the past, those who feared him were mostly other hunters, whereas now it was the common people. In the ruins of No. 27, slaughter had become an essential means of survival. This was not the first time he had been feared by others. However, in the past, those who feared him were mostly other hunters, whereas now it was the common people.

To be honest, Blood Eye was moved. He truly wanted to obtain this large iron box. However, he was well aware of the value of the iron box before him. Not to mention himself, even if he combined the leaders of all the gangs in the entire shelter, the number of people who could afford it would be very few.

The bandage vendor did not deceive Blood Eye. Level 3 food and water are indeed very expensive. Although this iron barrel is not large, the contents inside definitely exceed the remaining value of a bag of ore. Blood Eye nodded gratefully to the vendor. Picking up the items, he was about to leave

Here is a piece of advice, little one. If you intend to leave, try to head east. The environment there is better, and the mutated creatures are not particularly formidable. If you are fortunate, you should be able to make good gains before reaching the next gathering point. Of course, you must first escape from the bandits.

This is a very ordinary and worn-out bone gauntlet. It appears quite unremarkable. The color is pale and grayish, as if it is covered with a thick layer of dust. Unlike the typical gauntlets made from claws, this gauntlet has no sharp edges and lacks any lethal claws. It seems to possess no killing power whatsoever

Oh, you are indeed a discerning customer. However, I believe I understand your meaning now. The boss furrowed his brow and discreetly glanced at the blood-eyed one's purse. He then turned and led the blood-eyed one to another stall. The blood-eyed one took a quick look and found that it was filled with various claws and teeth of mutated beasts.

Blood Eye picked up the gun, fumbled with it awkwardly, then chuckled self-deprecatingly, shook his head, and set it down. "I can't use it."

Blood Eye did not respond. He merely paused for a moment.

Blood Eye purchased two specially made hooded cloaks. Such items are essential equipment in the wilderness. With these, he can minimize the effects of radiation pollution. Additionally, he acquired two large packs of dirty bandages. He then selected some camping gadgets: a tent, a set of multi-purpose tools, and essential trap components

The S-7 type 'Wanderer' reconnaissance armor. The pinnacle of technology left by the previous civilization. Total weight: 230 kilograms. Powered by standard energy blocks. Once equipped, an ordinary person can transform into a prehistoric behemoth, capable of smashing a tank with bare hands. Oh my, it is incredibly powerful. I can hardly imagine what it would be like when you equip it. Its high-compression air propulsion system will make you faster than lightning. The semi-enclosed structure will significantly reduce interference from radiation pollution. Of course, these are not its true capabilities. Look here, its built-in electromagnetic pulse gun, although not a standard weapon, has a range of only 100 yards, but is sufficient to turn a mutated mammoth into charcoal. Unfortunately, it was already somewhat worn when I acquired it, but it remains the best weapon here. I swear, you will not find a more powerful weapon than this.

Thank you. Blood Eye fell silent for a moment, uttering two words. Then, without looking back, he walked towards the exit

The ore here should be sufficient; if there is any remaining, purchase all level 3 freshwater and level 3 compressed food. Do not tell me you do not have it.

Following his指, the blood-eyed immediately saw a large iron box. She couldn't help but frown slightly. "What is this?"

"Ha, you are indeed quite adorable. But that's alright, take a look at this instead." The bandaged boss smiled slightly, pointing to a corner of the stall. "I think you will like this item, won't you?"

"Hello, I see the things you've bought; are you going out?" the boss shouted from behind him

Blood Eye picked up the hunting knife, examined it, shook his head, and set it down. "Too light"

In terms of weapons, there is a wide array of options available for Blood Eye to choose from. Ranging from small individual-use hunting knives to large armored vehicles left over from the pre-civilization era, everything is available. However, the prices are certainly enough to bankrupt even the wealthiest individuals in the shelter. During the selection process, the owner, completely wrapped up to the point that not even their eyes are visible, follows closely behind Blood Eye, continuously offering enthusiastic introductions and recommendations.

The food and drink at the third level are quite expensive, that's all. Kid, considering you took care of that annoying fat pig, I'll give you a discount today

Just when he was about to give up, he suddenly discovered a pale, bony knuckle duster in an inconspicuous corner of the stall

I... with my blood-red eyes lowered, could not see any expression. "Let's look at something else."

I have no idea; that broken thing has been here for quite some time. Only a genius would know how it got here. I am just a merchant, indifferent to the origins of the goods. Yet, even a piece of junk can find a buyer, just like you now. Therefore, you should know that that item has appreciated in value.

Look, buddy. This is our newly arrived multifunctional hunting knife. With a blade length of 1.2 meters and made of titanium alloy, it is undoubtedly a masterpiece among cold weapons. However, due to its challenging center of gravity, it requires considerable skill to wield effectively. But I believe that since you can take down a fat pig, using this tool should be a piece of cake for you. So, how about giving it a try? I can guarantee that it will certainly be able to sever the heads of those mutated creatures. If you are also interested in hunting mutants, this is the ideal choice for you

The black market is vast, filled with a dazzling array of goods. Blood Eye quickly found what he was looking for. However, the prices of the items left him feeling daunted. After wandering for quite some time without making a purchase, he was about to leave when he suddenly spotted a merchant wrapped entirely in bandages in a corner of the black market. He was unloading goods from a vehicle. A large number of items were scattered on the ground, but strangely, it seemed that passersby could not see anything as they walked past him. Blood Eye, feeling curious, approached to take a look and was instantly delighted. The selection of goods here was very complete, and the prices were quite reasonable

Blood Eye searched through the items for a long time but ultimately did not find a weapon suitable for himself. While these items were indeed powerful enough for an ordinary person, Blood Eye was skeptical whether their strength could match that of his own enhanced fists.

Well then, take a look at this, the XL3 model ultra-high-speed assault rifle left behind by the previous civilization, a cutting-edge weapon that replaces ordinary machine guns. It has a firing rate of 2,200 rounds per minute, more ferocious than many heavy machine guns. It can unleash a vast metal barrage in a short time. Killing with it is like mowing grass. Buddy, I can tell you are a straightforward guy; you will definitely like this thing. Seeing that Blood Eye was not satisfied, the bandage merchant did not take offense and handed over another black firearm.

Upon witnessing this scene, the Blood Eye nodded subtly. It then began to carefully select items. This stall offered a wide array of goods, almost entirely consisting of natural weapons from mutated creatures, including claws and forelimbs resembling those of insects. Generally speaking, forelimbs tend to be sharper than claws, though there are limitations. Insect forelimbs and teeth can typically be used as daggers, while claws are mostly fashioned into gauntlets

Once one leaves the city, they become prey for gangs. This is a consensus among all. In comparison, the information the boss provided to Blood Eye is of utmost importance. A direction with a better environment can significantly reduce the dangers for Blood Eye. The likelihood of reaching the next gathering point increases by threefold.

I understand. Blood Eye nodded and threw the bag of ore, which he had just obtained from the fat pig, in front of the boss