Chapter 42
Yang Kexin, Level A [Ingenious Design]
Chen Yu shrugged innocently and said, "It's completely voluntary! I absolutely didn't force you, please don't misunderstand! I'd be even happier if you guys didn't come to freeload, saving me energy!"
A stronger gust of wind, carrying snowflakes, poured in through the breach and lashed everyone's faces.
Everyone instinctively tensed up.
It's impossible to stay outside. Even if you manage to survive, you'll probably be half-dead.
Not to mention finding any prototype...
They looked at each other, their faces filled with struggle.
One boy, unable to bear it any longer, tried to rally the others: "Chen Yu! There are so many of us, and you only..."
"puff!"
The sound stopped abruptly!
The boy lowered his head and looked at his heart...
It was pierced straight through by an axe!
Chen Yu stood there, saying, "With so many of you, you can all just get lost..."
The scene fell silent for a few seconds.
Everyone's eyes lingered between the two corpses on the ground.
It's clear that nothing is as convincing as this.
finally.
Although everyone was reluctant to hand over the supplies, no one wanted to be the first to do so.
They had no choice but to enter the small building through various exchanges of supplies.
Chen Yu counted them; there were a total of 32 people...
A few people couldn't squeeze in and could only get to the entrance of the small building. Chen Yu gave them a 30% discount.
The supplies they received were even more extravagant: over 600 bags of biscuits, over 500 bottles of water, over 100 buckets of instant noodles, three sets of fleece clothing, and various other essential supplies.
Isn't this much better than just killing them?
Let's squeeze it dry first.
Chen Yu's personal backpack was practically bursting at the seams.
Left with no other choice, he could only put some of the supplies in the public backpack.
It has to be said that sometimes, robbery... oh no, it should be:
He earned more from business than Hongluan.
...
"You mean, your talent allows you to create weapons?"
Chen Yu stroked his chin and asked with some curiosity.
At this point, one minute had passed since the absolute zero wave erupted.
A terrifying, deep cold raged silently outside, and through the gaping hole, one could see that the air was filled with pale blue crystalline powder, which fell softly.
Inside the small building, everyone huddled together.
Chen Yu, Zhang Wanyue, Deng Yuxin, Li Mengyao, and Wang Mengmeng, as the owners of the heat source, naturally occupied the most central position, surrounding the prototype machine in the center.
And beside Chen Yu, there was another...
That was Yang Kexin, whom he had brought along.
The others who witnessed this scene had mixed expressions, but dared not say anything and could only crowd around the perimeter.
Yang Kexin sat cross-legged on the ground, her hands supporting her chin, seemingly observing the prototype, her eyes sparkling.
"Yes, but there are quite a few restrictions~"
"I'm assembling a new dance rig before the end of the world..."
"Then the voice told me that the talent is called 'Ingenious Design,' and it's Grade A. It sounds quite artistic..."
"But how should I put it~"
"I can imagine a cold weapon in my mind! I can visualize its appearance and general structure, and then, by expending the corresponding mental energy and time, it will actually become that weapon!"
As she spoke, she gestured, her fingers flying through the air: "For example, with an iron rod, I would imagine how long and thick it is, what the grip looks like..."
"Of course, anything too complicated won't do. My mental strength is only 11, which isn't enough to cover it."
Chen Yu nodded: "You can actually think of anything you want, that's impressive."
Yang Kexin said playfully, "Impressive? I thought it was pretty useless. My teammates also thought it wasn't very useful, since you can't eat it~"
Chen Yu listened, his eyes narrowing slightly.
If creative talent is considered useless, then 90% of talents are useless...
The potential of this talent has been severely underestimated in a post-apocalyptic environment!
On the one hand, this talent allows for the customization of tools!
Customize climbing hooks, ice-breaking heavy axes, and stealthy short spikes to meet immediate needs!
On the other hand, it also has extremely high strategic value!
This is not just one person's talent; if used properly, it can greatly improve the team's equipment level!
What Chen Yu valued even more was...
As an awakened being with a physical constitution of 100, he can easily roll, break, and shatter normal weapons!
Only the 10-pound octagonal hammer made by Yang Kexin was barely usable!
However, after intensive use, it has already shown signs of cracking!
Not to mention the fire axe that Chen Yu frequently uses...
The axe blade had long been flattened, and Chen Yu always used tremendous force to chop, which concealed the weapon's mediocre flaws!
Chen Yu slowly said, "I don't think it's necessarily useless. Many times, it's not that the talent isn't strong enough, but that the right way to use it hasn't been found."
"What about your talent?"
Yang Kexin suddenly turned her head and asked curiously.
Chen Yu's lips curled up slightly; this was exactly what he had been waiting for.
He leaned closer: "I can see the future."
Some things, once you start talking about them, actually come true.
Just like now, Chen Yu said those words with great conviction.
Beside her, Deng Yuxin silently hugged her knees and buried her face in them, sensing a sense of crisis.
Chen Yu seemed very interested in the girl next to him, and they chatted happily the whole time.
On the sidelines, Yang Kexin's teammates watched her and Chen Yu chatting happily, their feelings quite complicated.
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Yang Kexin covered her mouth, her pupils dilating in shock: "You...you're serious?"
Chen Yu nodded: "Otherwise, where do you think my prototype came from?"
Yang Kexin looked to the side at the prototype machine that was radiating terrifying heat.
Also.
Without such incredible capabilities, how could the prototype have been obtained so easily?
[Warning lifted: Absolute zero wave has passed]
The current temperature in the area will rise back to the baseline value.
[All passengers, please make the most of the time and continue completing the task.]
The voice was still cold this time, but to everyone it sounded like heavenly music.
"It's... over? Really?"
"It was over in just two minutes! That's fantastic!"
"No, it shouldn't have been two minutes..."
"However, if it goes any longer, there will be no way to survive outside!"
The relief of surviving the ordeal made everyone very excited.
Chen Yu did not dwell on his emotions and gently placed the prototype into his backpack.
In an instant!
A chill swept through the entire house once more!
And that's why...
Almost uncontrollably, all eyes were focused on Chen Yu!
There was gratitude, relief, confusion, and even greed!
Such a magical artifact, who wouldn't want to possess it?
With it, no matter how terrifying the icy disaster, you can remain safe and sound!
The boys in Yang Kexin's group had shifty eyes, as if some kind of impulse was brewing within them...
Zhang Wanyue moved half a step without making a sound, blocking Chen Yu's side and front!
Deng Yuxin grabbed Chen Yu's sleeve tightly: "Chen Yu, be careful..."
Li Mengyao and Wang Mengmeng also nervously moved closer.