Chapter 2: The Transition Bracelet

Jiang Chen did not want to take this risk, but fortunately, he has now established a cooperative relationship with this woman

My companion naturally has a way to handle this, so you need not worry about it" Jiang Chen continued to lie.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen sighed and had no choice but to abandon the plan to move these devices to the modern era for sale

The year is 2190, and the location is still Wanghai City in the Republic of Huaxia. However, this Wanghai City is almost unrecognizable compared to the Wanghai City on Jiang Chen's side.

It is quite a coincidence that the present time is also June

By now, Jiang Chen had probably realized what it truly meant to walk down the street with a backpack full of food.

That night, he got drunk; it was the first time since his graduation that he had drunk alone to the point of losing consciousness. After venting a belly full of frustration, he vaguely felt as if his head had been struck by something, and he fainted. The unidentified metallic object seemed to merge with him and disappeared after striking his wrist

Then Jiang Chen took out a can of curry chicken. Upon smelling the aroma of the can, the beautiful woman continued to look at Jiang Chen with her big, watery eyes filled with pleading. Being gazed at in such a manner by a beautiful woman was an indescribable pleasure for Jiang Chen, who was still a virgin, both mentally and physically.

Ah, what are you talking about... After the nuclear explosion, most electronic devices became unusable, right? However, if we dismantle the key components from them, we can still exchange some useful items at many survivor bases.

As for why one would choose to explore this villa, the answer is naturally evident; wealthy individuals must have some valuable items in their homes, don't they

Should I answer yes or no..." Looking at that beautiful face, Jiang Chen swallowed and murmured softly.

This villa indeed contains a considerable amount of cash, but the currency in this world differs significantly from the currency in Jiang Chen's original world. Jiang Chen had considered searching for valuable items such as gold; however, it is evident that the owner of this villa did not keep such valuable items at home

Then ... ... there is no then.

It is hard to imagine... that you would dare to explore the city without an EP. Aren't you afraid of exceeding the radiation index in your body?" Sun Jiao sighed and pulled out something from her portable backpack that resembled a large electronic watch, tossing it to Jiang Chen, "Put it on and give it a try.

Physical condition

Time-space travel? ... Dimensional leap? ... He did not possess sufficient expertise to explain this extraordinary phenomenon. It was only after an accidental electric shock, which initially seemed inconsequential, that he discovered that after absorbing approximately 100 degrees of electricity, a hollow slot on his wrist, resembling a tattoo, would fill up, thereby meeting the conditions required for "traveling through time and space." Each journey would consume about half of the energy slot, meaning that a full charge of 100 degrees of electricity would be enough for a round trip. The cost of traveling is only around 50 yuan, which is undeniably very inexpensive.

Thus, Jiang Chen enthusiastically took out a spoon and fed the delicious contents of the can to the stunningly attractive long-legged beauty, bit by bit

"Taken from the body of an unfortunate fellow." Sun Jiao's lips curled into a smile that was undeniably bright, yet it sent a shiver down Jiang Chen's spine

A butterfly in the Amazon rainforest flaps its wings inadvertently, and perhaps two weeks later, it could trigger a tornado in Texas, USA. That is, any slight change may, after being amplified infinitely, have an impact significant enough to alter the trajectory of the future

He did not understand why he was the one chosen, only that the opportunity to reach the pinnacle of his life might have arrived

Even though one may already know, reality may still leave one looking disheveled and embarrassed

Reflexes: 11

Technicians with frail bodies, if they do not possess high-end skills such as arms manufacturing, are likely to face a fate of merely surviving in slums

After consuming a can and several steamed buns, the beautiful woman drew a pistol from her waist without a word and pressed it against Jiang Chen's forehead. ... While Jiang Chen was completely dumbfounded and unable to react, she had already skillfully tied him to the chair and, using materials at hand, retrieved the ... of the villa's original owner. ... Uh, it should be a toy for intimacy—a whip. She aggressively began to interrogate Jiang Chen. While Jiang Chen was completely dumbfounded and unable to react, she had already skillfully tied him to the chair and, using materials at hand, retrieved the ... of the villa's original owner. ... Uh, it should be a toy for intimacy—a whip. She aggressively began to interrogate Jiang Chen.

Then, he acquired an astonishing ability—time travel

In the autumn of 2174, the International United Organization announced the failure of the "Reconstruction of the Biosphere" project. The radiation-purifying bacteria under development underwent uncontrollable mutations due to radiation. At the same time, due to attacks from unidentified armed forces, the mutated bacteria spread on a large scale in urban areas. Humans infected by the mutated bacteria exhibited zombification, leading to a global biochemical crisis. All institutions consequently fell into paralysis, and all order collapsed overnight. Humans infected by the mutated bacteria exhibited zombification, leading to a global biochemical crisis. All institutions consequently fell into paralysis, and all order collapsed overnight

Epaid? Jiang Chen was taken aback.

The mural hanging on the wall may be quite valuable, but those great painters probably do not exist at Jiang Chen's place. It is clearly not feasible to exchange these artworks for money. As for the more advanced home facilities in the villa, Jiang Chen showed great interest. However, upon discovering that things like holographic image televisions and automatic cooking devices could not be activated at all, Sun Jiao straightforwardly provided the reason.

The tall courtyard walls and iron gate exude a strong sense of security, while the withered vegetation within the courtyard appears rather desolate. The relief on the marble column beside the main entrance of the villa has become indistinct due to the washing effects of acid rain, indicating that pollution in this world must be quite severe

The universe is diverse

In the year 2150, global warming has led to extreme resource scarcity due to over-exploitation, and an economic crisis has arrived as expected

Sun Jiao was slightly taken aback, as the plain tone unexpectedly sent a chill down her spine. Although she did not believe that this man, whose combat power did not exceed 20, could pose any threat to her, the intuition for danger honed from years of living on the edge of life and death rarely lied.

Bone strength: 10

Of course, Jiang Chen could also choose to activate the tattoo on his wrist to transport himself back to the modern era. However, this would mean that his greatest secret would be exposed. Once he is 'guarded' by this woman, he would have to face even greater dangers

... ... or perhaps we should wait longer.

In 2173, this modern war unexpectedly fell into a stalemate. The entire world suffered from the effects of nuclear radiation, and the ecological environment was uncontrollably subjected to near-destructive damage. The nuclear winter covered 80% of the Earth's land with ice and snow, and no one anticipated that global warming would ironically come to an end for such a reason. ... War, famine, disease ... This modern world war consumed nearly all the vitality of human civilization in just two years, resulting in economic losses far exceeding the total of World War I and World War II. The nuclear winter covered 80% of the Earth's land with ice and snow, and no one anticipated that global warming would ironically come to an end for such a reason. ... War, famine, disease ... This modern world war consumed nearly all the vitality of human civilization in just two years, resulting in economic losses far exceeding the total of World War I and World War II. It is precisely for this reason that peace arrived naturally without a clear victor. Because everyone understood that if the fighting continued, there might not be anyone left alive.

"Alright, I am not on guard against zombies. I also know that as long as I do not provoke those disgusting creatures, they will not come over to bother me. I am preventing uninvited guests from sneaking in, do you understand? You certainly wouldn't want to be slashed in the neck while you are sleeping. We need to stay in the city for a while; this will serve as our supply point." As he spoke, Jiang Chen glared fiercely at Sun Jiao. We need to stay in the city for a while; this will serve as our supply point." As he spoke, Jiang Chen glared fiercely at Sun Jiao.

"Alright, boss." Sun Jiao rolled her eyes and drove the last nail into the wooden board. In fact, she wanted to retort: No one would casually sneak into a building that had clearly been ransacked.

Jiang Chen had a premonition that this energy reservoir should be upgradeable, including that storage space, which should also have a certain degree of expansion potential. However, at present, he still had not figured out how to upgrade it

The first time I crossed over was in an abandoned house. From the dusty bed and the decayed wooden windowsill, it was evident that this place had not seen visitors for a long time. After carefully confirming the environment, Jiang Chen began to explore the dilapidated house. From the partially damaged radio with storage capabilities and the old newspapers, Jiang Chen managed to glean some information about this world.

So the question arises, Jiang Chen has never had a tattoo, has he

Do you want to give it a try? Jiang Chen said fiercely

Sun Jiao wisely closed her mouth

What the hell, can this still be tolerated? If not now, when else should we act?

Oh, none of your abilities exceed 20... I must ask, are you really a man?" Sun Jiao cast a malicious glance at Jiang Chen's lower body

During the day, the strength of the zombies seems to have been significantly weakened, which has facilitated Jiang Chen's exploration of this area. Carefully crossing through the center of the street and avoiding areas with a higher concentration of zombies, Jiang Chen found this villa

After a brief stay, Jiang Chen chose to return to the modern era. There are too many unknown dangers here, and embarking on exploration without thorough preparation is certainly not a wise choice

Perhaps it was the beauty that dulled his sense of vigilance, or perhaps it was that Jiang Chen, coming from a civilized society, had not considered the dangerous aspects at all. In any case, when he saw the beautiful woman, who was already too weak to breathe properly, looking at him with pleading eyes, he generously took a bottle of mineral water from his backpack, brought it to her lips, and tenderly fed her to drink.

It is still safer to return to modern times for such pleasurable matters; with wealth, one need not fear the absence of women

Fortunately, the person I encountered was somewhat of a conscientious Miss Sun Jiao. If I had run into any cannibals or slave traders, I fear I would have already been bound up like a zongzi and treated as food or merchandise.

Radiation level: 11 (Safe)

... ...

Do not misunderstand, the term "good person" is definitely a derogatory term in the wasteland. However, for some reason, although this is what is said, she still prefers to associate with this "nice guy" compared to the "normal people" that are everywhere in the wasteland. At least, she does not have to wake up to find herself tied up like a dumpling

However, in just a short span of 5 years, humanity in this timeline has brought about its own demise.

... ...

What is your Epaid? I can send it directly to you

Moreover, the function of this peculiar tattoo is not limited to mere traversal. Jiang Chen inadvertently discovered that this object not only allows him to travel to an unfamiliar world but also possesses an independent subspace. To put it simply, it is a storage space of approximately 1 cubic meter. However, since accessing items from this space requires a certain amount of energy, Jiang Chen chose to carry items in a backpack for his travels. After all, if he does not conserve the energy in the energy tank, what if he cannot find a way to replenish energy in the apocalypse? Wouldn't that mean he could never return?

The information recorded in the newspaper only extends to the year 2176, while the remaining details Jiang Chen mostly gleaned from a yellowed diary. From the electronic clock still functioning in the drawer, it can be concluded that the current time point is June 2190

At the thought of this, Sun Jiao's somewhat dry red lips involuntarily formed a faint smile

As for how to charge? ... The method is quite simple, just insert your right hand fingers into the socket ... This method, although crude, is very effective. As for how Jiang Chen discovered this method, it has been mentioned earlier, it was entirely due to an accidental electric shock.

Neuronal activity: 14

However, what Jiang Chen encountered was not something of value, but a beautiful woman who was nearly starving to death

After returning to the modern era, Jiang Chen rested for two days, then purchased a box of canned goods, a box of ham, and a box of instant noodles from a nearby supermarket. Out of caution, even though he did not plan to spend the night in that dangerous place, he still brought three days' worth of food.

... ...

Joking aside, regardless of whether one can defeat the "barbarians," even if one could (which is impossible), one would still have to be wary of that woman biting off one's manhood during the act. Jiang Chen believes that this is something Sun Jiao could indeed do.

This is a parallel world similar to Earth, but the technology is evidently ahead of Jiang Chen's side. Skyscrapers are towering, yet there is not a trace of civilization. The streets are filled with zombies and other mutated creatures, and naturally, without reliable weapons, Jiang Chen does not dare to venture out easily

In 2164, the political crisis in Poland ignited the powder keg of Central Europe, prompting the red regime to advance westward. As a result, global geopolitics entered a state of extreme tension. It is worth mentioning that in this parallel world, the dissolution of the Soviet Union did not occur in 1991. Consequently, the world political landscape is divided into a tripolar world—comprising the NATO military bloc formed by the United States and its allies, the red regime in Central Eurasia dominated by the Soviets, and the Pan-Asian Cooperation Organization formed by the Huaxia nation and South Asian countries, along with some marginal countries maintaining neutrality. Thus, the world political landscape is divided into a tripolar world—comprising the NATO military bloc formed by the United States and its allies, the red regime in Central Eurasia dominated by the Soviets, and the Pan-Asian Cooperation Organization formed by the Huaxia nation and South Asian countries, along with some marginal countries maintaining neutrality

Strange patterns encircled his right wrist like a watch, and even upon closer inspection, one could only conclude that it was a peculiar tattoo

I can buy it. Jiang Chen chuckled awkwardly, rubbed his nose, and felt like a primitive man in front of this girl

Jiang Chen, male, 23 years old, is a university graduate. After graduation, he worked as a salesperson in a clothing store, but he has since been dismissed. The shrinking wallet has forced him to face a dilemma: should he continue to look for a job in Wanghai City, or should he terminate his rental agreement and return to live in his hometown

Upon seeing the radiation level, Jiang Chen felt a cold sweat trickle down his forehead. He almost forgot that this world is rife with radiation, and staying here for too long would inevitably lead to disaster. He was not clear about what the radiation level of 11 meant; he only knew that before coming to this cursed place, he would never have been exposed to radiation

I said, why do you have to smile so eerily... For some reason, although the smile on Sun Jiao's face was undeniably beautiful, it sent a chill down Jiang Chen's spine

"What’s wrong, my little boss? Why have you suddenly stopped speaking?" Sun Jiao emphasized the word 'little' particularly strongly, looking at Jiang Chen with a playful glint in her eyes

It seems quite suitable... Where did you get it?" Jiang Chen fiddled with it, astonished by the advanced technology of this world. This device called EP is very lightweight when worn on the wrist, and it does not feel cumbersome at all. The pale yellow display shows Jiang Chen's various physiological indicators; it appears to be a health monitoring device

For some reason, Jiang Chen suddenly thought of a person, the woman who had dismissed him, the one who had nearly deprived him of his livelihood, the one who had almost made it impossible for him to live in Wanghai City, ... the woman who always wore that cold, unpleasant expression ...

Username: Jiang Chen

"I am standing right here, why don't you come and try?" Sun Jiao boldly placed one of her leather boots on the armrest of the sofa, her eyes filled with provocation as she looked at Jiang Chen

In 2172, the red regime detonated the first nuclear bomb in Paris, signaling the entry of World War III into the nuclear warfare phase

... ...

Sun Jiao has evidently become quite proficient in this type of work, quickly reinforcing the entire first floor of the villa. As for the materials used for the renovation, they are naturally sourced on-site

Of course, discovering this anomaly has already been a matter of several months.

As for why she is here ... that is her secret

... ...

The actions of that beautiful woman perfectly illustrate the story of the farmer and the snake

In the same year, the World United Organization announced its dissolution

Then Jiang Chen regretted it so much that he wished he could slap himself in the face

"This is it." Sun Jiao tapped the wrist computer strapped to her arm with her finger, a smirk appearing on her lips as if she had just heard an amusing joke. "You wouldn't happen to be without one, would you?"

Abnormal status: None

To be honest, he is unwilling to return home in such a disheartened manner. Living in a metropolis like Wanghai City has not only been his lifelong dream but also the expectation of his parents. How many people who have never seen the world do not yearn to go out and explore it?

In the winter of the same year, the South China Sea incident broke out. A naval battle occurred between China and Japan in the South China Sea, and NATO declared war on Pan-Asian cooperation, marking the beginning of the Asian battlefield. In the same year, Mongolia experienced a political crisis, leading to military friction between the red regime and the Huaxia nation, forcing both countries to amass significant military forces at the border for confrontation

There is no need to offend a free meal ticket, being able to eat to one's fill every day is something Miss Sun Jiao had never considered before. The taste of the curry chicken pieces is simply amazing; it is her first time discovering such delicious food in this world. In this wasteland, being able to gnaw on a steamed bun is already a very fortunate thing. Oh no, most people still rely on nutritional supplements to stave off hunger. That kind of thing that does not fill one up, but also does not let one starve. In this wasteland, being able to gnaw on a steamed bun is already a very fortunate thing. Oh no, most people still rely on nutritional supplements to stave off hunger. That kind of thing that does not fill one up, but also does not let one starve.

"Hello, I said, how do you plan to transport the supplies here?" Sun Jiao asked in confusion while reinforcing the weak points of the villa's defenses

Is there? Don't you think that my sister has a charming smile?

Jiang Chen decisively admitted defeat

It is nothing, just some memories from the past

In the year 2176, the World United Organization launched six colonization ships to the planet Kaptan B located in the Centaurus constellation. These ships carried the hopes of human civilization, sailing into space under the name of "seed ships" in search of a new homeland. However, all of this was unrelated to the people still struggling on the ground

... ...

The New Year of 2174 marks the official implementation of the peace treaty. The "Reconstruction of the Biosphere" plan is officially launched, and the radiation cleanup initiative is jointly funded and promoted by all nations

Muscle strength: 12

The stone architectural structure lacks any sci-fi elements, and it is evident that the previous owner of the villa was a wealthy individual who knew how to enjoy life

He is unwilling to give up this "treasure land" so easily

Moreover, this somewhat immature boss seems to be a good person

Is there a map of this area? Sitting cross-legged on a somewhat moldy sofa, Jiang Chen felt no guilt about making this beautiful woman do hard labor. Just a moment ago, she had almost subjected him to an SM interrogation; the feeling of being held at gunpoint was far from pleasant

However, since these things have existed, it implies that there must be someone who can recreate them. Jiang Chen believes that if food is used as a form of exchange, there will certainly be many "elite individuals" willing to work for him, even to the point of fighting for the opportunity. After all, in this apocalyptic world, those luxurious civilian technologies are truly worth very little.

In other words, the future as we understand it is extremely unstable

To put it bluntly, reinforcing this building is of no significance. As long as we do not make too much noise, those mindless zombies will never be able to get in. There are no powerful mutated creatures in this area; what you are doing is purely...

Moreover, activating the time travel function also requires time. Once this madwoman notices something amiss, there is no guarantee that she won't shoot directly

Saving lives is of utmost importance ... ? ... Hehe, will she offer herself in return? ? Ahem

In 2171, the situation in Central Europe escalated as the red regime declared war on the blue regime, with both sides accusing each other of firing the first shot, thus marking the beginning of the Third World War

Sun Jiao did not understand what Jiang Chen found appealing about this villa, but since the employer had instructed her to get to work, she naturally would not refuse