Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Level Up and New Talent

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[Nanoscale Therapeutic Needle: Used primarily for non-lethal injuries, this can enhance tissue repair capabilities in a short time to accelerate wound healing.]

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Chu Guang had obtained this item from a Blind Box.

He had witnessed her remarkable recovery abilities and originally intended to save this needle, but after noticing her wound had already started to show signs of inflammation and pus, he weighed the pros and cons and ultimately decided against cutting corners.

If the wound were to worsen, amputation might become necessary.

Currently, the refuge lacked a doctor capable of performing surgery, not to mention anesthetics or disinfectant alcohol, let alone a sterile environment for major procedures.

With this in mind, Chu Guang silently resolved in his heart.

Anesthetics could wait, but at the very least he had to get Brother Mosquito to procure the alcohol!

Watching Chu Guang steadily approach, Xia Yan instinctively wanted to retreat, but with only one leg and half a life left, she slumped in her chair, unable to move back.

"You, you stay away from me."

Chu Guang couldn't be bothered with idle talk and explanation as he injected the needle into her right leg.

"Ah—"

Huh?

It doesn't hurt?

The scream Xia Yan had started died in her throat as she stopped abruptly, looking bewildered at the man before her who withdrew the syringe from her leg.

What happened?

Why don't I feel anything...

Just as Xia Yan was about to whisper that question, her consciousness suddenly blurred before she could speak.

"You... what did you do to me?"

"Saved your life, no need to thank me."

If she really wanted to thank him, working hard would suffice.

However, Chu Guang did not expect the natives of this world to be as industrious as the players from that other world.

Xia Yan wanted to say something more, but her tongue wouldn't move, and her consciousness quickly plunged into darkness as her erratic breathing slowly became even.

"I didn't expect this thing to have a sedative effect."

"Lucky I didn't use it in a fight..."

He quietly observed her reaction, Chu Guang took a pen from a drawer and silently recorded her clinical responses in his notebook.

The Nanoscale Therapeutic Needle has side effects such as drowsiness, anesthesia, and a sense of disorientation, unsuitable for use in combat situations.

After all this, Chu Guang carried her next door to a room where all four cultivation chambers were inactive and laid her on the floor.

The effects of the Nanoscale Therapeutic Needle were already becoming apparent.

The red and pus-filled wound was slowly reducing in swelling and pus, and her pallid cheeks were gradually regaining some color.

Although it was unlikely that the lost lower leg would regrow, at least amputation was not necessary.

The temperature and air quality of the refuge were basically stable within the most suitable range for human habitation; although the floor was a bit cold, it was certainly better than outside.

The rest was just rest and recuperation.

Her constitution wasn't bad, Chu Guang felt she would survive.

After leaving a piece of chocolate and a bottle of pure water produced by the Outpost on the ground, Chu Guang used his Manager's authority to lock the room's door, preventing her from wandering around the refuge upon waking.

Then Chu Guang returned to the Residents' Hall, eager to conduct a self-examination.

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[ID: Chu Guang

Gene Sequence: Manager

Level: LV.5→LV.7

——Basic Attributes——

Strength: 9→10

Agility: 6

Constitution: 7→8

Perception: 7

Intelligence: 6

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"Actually leveled up twice?"

Although he had vaguely felt on the verge of a breakthrough before, Chu Guang had not expected this crisis to take him directly from LV5 to LV7.

Surprise and delight were written all over Chu Guang's face.

But then again, the attribute changes caused by the increased progress in developing the "Manager" Gene Sequence seemed to have no discernible pattern.

Other players all had a primary attribute, yet he did not; the points appeared to be allocated randomly.

However, gaining 1 point of Strength and 1 point of Constitution weren't bad at all.

These two were basically the most useful and cost-effective attributes in the early stages.

Chu Guang now possessed 10 points of Strength, almost twice the power of an average adult male, and a similar story unfolded on the physical examination chart in terms of stamina, explosive power, and other related items.

The increase in Constitution meant that he would have a stronger physique and greater resistance to negative statuses.

Of course, what Chu Guang cared about the most was the Talent section at the bottom of the attribute panel.

Compared to the last physical exam, there was a new line in the Talent section—

[Talent: Wild Instinct (Wild instincts can be awakened under extreme conditions, increasing all attributes by 10~15% for the duration, with fatigue accumulation increasing by 20~30%).]

"Wild Instincts, not bad..."

It felt peculiar to Chu Guang.

But he could understand it.

After all, the First Generation Manager who designed this attribute panel and conversion formula was a rather twisted individual.

Chu Guang had made an estimate based on the previous physical exam data.

Simply put, the meaning of this Talent was probably to enhance the work and metabolic efficiency of all body cells for a certain period, or perhaps to stimulate adrenaline secretion or something of that sort.

The effect was somewhat similar to a stimulant.

But, just similar.

The physiological chemical reactions involved were likely quite complex.

And the data from the physical exam that was converted into the panel was merely a reference.

For instance, the Crawler he encountered today—based solely on panel data—would have had no issue crushing him as a human being.

Despite this, it wouldn't have been easy for that beast to kill him.

After entering the physical exam data into the Computer archive, Chu Guang continued to look at the backpack he had thrown on the ground earlier, reaching out to pick it up.

Inside were the weapons scavenged by Night Ten from the bodies of the three Mercenaries.

As soon as he opened the zipper, a look of joy instantly crossed Chu Guang's face.

Four handguns, two stockless Submachine Guns, one pump-action shotgun, and one assault rifle broken in half in the middle.

Regardless of whether the assault rifle could be fixed or not, the haul from this outing could be described as a bounty!

"Struck it rich!"

It was an excellent haul!

In addition to the Firearms, there were also about a couple hundred rounds of ammunition in total. Some were loaded in magazines, some were just loose, stuffing the backpack to the brim.

It was evident that Night Ten had been very thorough, not even leaving behind empty magazines, which were also stuffed into the bag.

However, the quality of these bullets was pretty average, most of which were made entirely of steel with only a few loose bullets cased in copper or with a lead core.

Chu Guang noticed that a few bullets were painted red at the tip, and the materials seemed unusual, probably indicating special ammunition.

These Mercenaries might not have been wealthy, but they were certainly well-armed.

"It seems Giant Stone City's strength is not to be underestimated..." Chu Guang weighed one of the red-tipped bullets and gently tossed it back into the bag.

The overall strength of a region was usually linked to its productivity.

For instance, Residents in the suburbs used homemade iron pipe rifles or salvaged weapons, some even resorted to melee weapons.

To arm even "stragglers" to this extent, Giant Stone City's industrial capacity was likely more astonishing than what he had heard from rumors.

Chu Guang made up his mind.

After this winter, he would definitely go there to take a look!

It would be best to organize a Commercial Team to go together.

The Outpost was bound to grow in size, and initiating trade with other Survivor Bases was inevitable.

One can't always expect those unscrupulous merchants to bring goods to the doorstep; To avoid being fleeced, one must make the journey personally.

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