[Primary Insight Eye]: Allows you to directly see the opponent's strength level, with an effective range of three levels above and below your own strength!
It wasn't a rare skill to begin with, and now it's practically commonplace.
It's estimated that [Intermediate Insight Eye] or [Advanced Insight Eye] will be dropped later.
Much like the difference between [Minor Constitution Potion] and [Intermediate Constitution Potion]!
Zhang Chen thought randomly.
Even without seeing the opponent's level, Zhang Chen could still feel it intuitively.
The people present here probably couldn't even withstand one of his moves.
The person who spoke just now was Bazer.
Current strength: Level 2 Beginner Awakened, energy evolution direction, just learned [Energy Strike].
Looking at his palm, he could unleash a powerful energy wave.
The damage was even greater than that of a firearm.
His entire mentality had inflated sky-high!
Up to this point.
He hadn't encountered anyone stronger than himself.
This made him extremely confident in his own strength.
So, the moment he observed Zhang Chen with his Insight Eye, he made a judgment.
Either Zhang Chen was a Level 2 Intermediate Awakened or above, or he was in the exceptionally strong category or below.
Bazer couldn't believe there were survivors three levels or more higher than him.
After he reached the Awakened stage, he discovered that the amount of [Energy Crystal Core] required for each upgrade was equivalent to the total amount of [Energy Crystal Core] consumed in all previous upgrades combined.
The difficulty of upgrading increased drastically.
This meant that the higher the level, the more crystal cores were needed, and the greater the difficulty.
In fact, such a mechanism ensured that most survivors would eventually stop at a certain level of strength.
This prevented a significant gap in combat power.
So, the probability of Zhang Chen being an Intermediate Awakened Level 2 or above...
Even analyzing it logically, it was minuscule.
After a moment of thought, Bazer concluded that Zhang Chen was a survivor in the strong category.
He posed no threat to himself.
Beside Bazer was his older brother, Isaac, who was at the peak of physical limit.
Upon hearing Bazer's words, Isaac breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, his vigilance towards Zhang Chen greatly diminished.
He extended his hand to Zhang Chen and said:
We've cleared all the zombies in the mall, so you can move in with peace of mind...
Of course, no outsiders can enjoy such high-security treatment for free. You'll need to pay an overnight fee of 1 crystal core!
I can provide you with a bed to rest well!
Good heavens, people are still doing business in the apocalypse.
And treating the furniture store like a hotel?
Before Zhang Chen could reply, Isaac gestured to the side and said excitedly:
Of course, if you're feeling generous and willing to fork out 10 crystal cores...
Then we can arrange a comfortable double bed for you, and there will be beautiful women to accompany you overnight, ensuring you won't be bored for the day!
Following Isaac's gesture.
Zhang Chen saw a row of women with heavy eye makeup standing by the wall, wearing low-cut tops and short skirts with fishnet stockings.
They were smoking and chatting in small groups.
Smoke swirled around them.
Occasionally, one would glance at Zhang Chen, lick their lips with their tongue, as if beckoning.
Yuck~
These women did not appeal to Zhang Chen's aesthetics at all.
He truly couldn't enjoy such an offer.
Seeing Zhang Chen's silence, Isaac assumed he thought ten crystal cores were too expensive and quickly tried to persuade him further:
10 crystal cores not only get you a luxurious bed and female companionship...
See, this guy next to me, Bazer, is my brother, and he's very strong!
With him here, zombies wouldn't dare come near!
And we have very strict rules here, absolutely protecting our guests' safety and privacy!
We are honest businessmen, earning money through integrity, not by robbing people!
So, staying with us, you can be completely at ease!
Whoosh...
As soon as Isaac finished speaking.
A torrential rain began to fall outside the building.
Rumble!
Another deafening clap of thunder.
The countdown had ended, and the bio-energy storm had arrived!
Isaac immediately seized the opportunity to say:
Sorry, due to the weather, our accommodation fees have increased. An overnight stay is now 2 crystal cores!
However... the good news is that we have a special offer: the deluxe double room price remains the same at 10 crystal cores!
Zhang Chen took out ten crystal cores, handed them to Isaac, and said:
You said you'd guarantee safety, I hope you'll keep your word!
As for the so-called beauties... they're not necessary...
Isaac happily collected the ten crystal cores into his ring and then, with a knowing expression, whispered:
It's okay if you don't like women, we have men too!
If you think Bazer is good... it might cost an extra 10 crystal cores!
Zhang Chen took out five crystal cores and stuffed them into Isaac's hand, saying coldly:
Scram, and don't bother me!
Isaac was someone who saw crystal cores and his eyes lit up.
Even though Zhang Chen had cursed him, he didn't get angry.
He smiled and said:
I guarantee we won't disturb you, don't worry, I'll have someone arrange the best bed for you!
If you change your mind, you can always find me, I'll be here on the second basement level!
Of course, someone will guide you upstairs!
Isaac continued to smile at Zhang Chen's retreating back until Zhang Chen entered the elevator.
In the peaceful era of the past, he was a pimp.
His current expression and fawning manner of speaking had become a habit, and he couldn't change it.
The most surprising thing was.
In the apocalypse, Isaac had managed to not only have no shortage of supplies by continuing his old profession.
But he had also nurtured his younger brother into a Level 2 Beginner Awakened powerhouse.
It seems that dedication to one's profession is truly important!
The elevator arrived directly at the third floor.
A service staff member led Zhang Chen to an independent display area by the window.
This area was for selling bedding, sofas, and desks.
The merchant had used wooden boards to section off a rectangular area on an open space, creating something resembling a room.
Outside was the living room, furnished with display sofas.
Inside the room were a desk and a double bed.
At first glance, it even gave a sense of home life.
It's just a pity there was no door.
On this floor, patrolling guards could be seen, maintaining order among the customers.
"Hmm, this sofa is quite comfortable..."
Zhang Chen sat on the sofa, looking out at the heavy rain, and muttered to himself.
Er Pang jumped onto the sofa, lay down next to Zhang Chen, and also looked out at the rainy scene.
The rain appeared to have a faint red hue.
The paint on the cars, being washed by the rain, quickly began to crack...
The car windows seemed to be rapidly gnawed by something.
From small scattered white spots, they developed into continuous cracks.
And finally, they shattered.