Chapter 52: Chapter 50: Alien Cells, Branded Combat Suit, Invitation
At this moment, the Purification Extraction Filter in Lin Feng’s hand displayed its attribute data in the corner of his eye:
"Purification Extraction Filter Level 7, White Quality"
"Basic Attributes: 90% filtration; usable once; can upgrade by consuming one Life Value"
"Note: This device contains trace amounts of Holy Spring Cells, which are active factors that adhere during filtration. The Evolution Liquid left after ingestion will leave a gene mark inside the body, which can be purified and upgraded to remove the Holy Spring Gene Fragment."
"Evaluation: A basic Alien Gene Filter, but the cells consumed during adsorption leave residual gene fragments affecting the user, and it can only filter 90% of the alien gene impurities. It is recommended to upgrade it before use, at the cost of one Life Value to refresh usage counts."
The annotations and evaluations frequently mentioned the term ’alien gene’, leading Lin Feng to think it’s the active cells in the Mutated Wolf Fang.
It is the source of evolution, but it also causes unforeseen physical and spiritual effects on the absorber.
In the same vein, the Holy Spring Sect’s Purification Extraction Filter also uses so-called Holy Spring Active Cells to destroy the gene activity of mutated cells, leaving only the Evolution Liquid.
However, the filtration effect is unsatisfactory, and Holy Spring Gene Fragments remain, affecting the future of the Evolver.
Fortunately, through an upgrade, thorough purification via a secondary filtration can be achieved.
On the way back, Lin Feng immediately upgraded the Purification Filter.
It’s a pity he had just asked the staff and the Guild meat shop next to the hall, and they did not sell any Evolutionary Meat, including Nongzhuang Village.
Evolutionary Meat is a Level 1 strategic reserve resource only internally consumed and not allowed into the market.
After all, such evolutionary materials are resources that the upper class needs to maintain absolute control over.
It’s about their power and status.
After returning to the bus hotel, Boss Huang enthusiastically welcomed him, having snapped out of the shock of Chen Shanshan becoming an Evolver and quickly adjusted his attitude.
Being able to establish a connection with an Evolver, and a promising rising star at that, is undoubtedly a major celebration.
To this end, Boss Huang especially took out his treasured Sea Buckthorn Fruit Wine and made a large pot of stewed meat, preparing to hold a celebration ceremony for Chen Shanshan at noon.
The table was set inside the rear compartment, just as the Deserted Village Squad who rented the front had gone out for a mission, making the bus appear very spacious with plenty of room for activities.
During this time, Ah Lian and another person who had packed their luggage arrived at the bus hotel on the tricycle of their former team, attending the new team’s first gathering.
Everyone placed their equipment down and sat by the two connected long tables.
Led by Boss Huang, raising a glass:
"Let’s celebrate, in the sixth year of arriving in the Wasteland, on the eve of returning to the starting point, our Chen Shanshan has successfully taken a historic step, becoming a powerful Evolver!"
"In the coming years, the vast Wasteland awaits your exploration, witness..."
"But before that, let us remember this moment, cheers!"
Everyone raised their cups filled with fruit wine:
"Cheers!"
They drank most of it in one go!
What a relief!
"No problem, drink all you want, I’ve stored over thirty liters of Sea Buckthorn Fruit Wine for more than half a year, let’s drink to our hearts’ content today!"
Old Huang finished his drink in one gulp, boldly said.
The grand lunch banquet continued until two o’clock in the afternoon.
Having finished eating early, Lin Feng returned to his room with the excuse of not being able to hold his liquor.
While checking the results of the filter upgrade, he continued upgrading his Exhaust Wind Combat Suit.
"Purification Extraction Filter Level 8, White Quality"
"Basic Attributes: 95% filtration; usable once; can upgrade by consuming one Life Value"
"Note: The secondary purification function is now achieved to completely purify Holy Spring Active Gene, but still contains 5% impurities"
"Note: Consumable items cannot have their Durability fully restored through Branding"
Lin Feng immediately upgraded it, estimating that after reaching Level 9, it could filter out perfect Evolution Liquid.
Then he ate the Level Nine Enhanced Wolf Meat to recover the three Life Value points spent, and further upgraded his Exhaust Wind Combat Suit:
"Exhaust Wind Combat Suit Level 7, White Quality"
"Basic Attributes: Defense 20, Durability 10/10; can upgrade by consuming 1 Life Value"
"Extra Attributes: Photovoltaic Panel (one year remaining lifespan); Cooling Fan (adjustable switch positions)"
"Would you like to perform Branding to upgrade to exclusive Branded Equipment, so others cannot use?"
"The current Level 7 Exhaust Wind Combat Suit has optional enhancement directions:
Defense, Photovoltaic Panel lifespan, Fan power"
"Note: Defense Value can be greatly enhanced by integrating inserted board materials"
Seeing the prompt, Lin Feng found the four Steel Shields he had purchased for the wolf hunting operation.
First, he made a fracture in the shield with a dagger, then used the near-ton strength of a Level 9 Enhanced Person to cut and bend the 4-5mm thick iron shield into insert board shapes.
Then, while Branding, he inserted them into the vest and back layer of the combat suit for fusion upgrade.
Afterward, Lin Feng checked the Battle Armor placed at the foot of the bed that he had bought specifically for Chen Shanshan with three hundred Points:
"Ordinary Light Battle Armor Level 10, Red Quality"
"Basic Attributes: Defense 60; Durability 9/10; can restore Durability by consuming one Life Value"
"Extra Attributes: Alloy Protection (Defense +10)..."
"Evaluation: Basic model light alloy Battle Armor, providing some damage mitigation when worn, but reduces flexibility and agility during combat, also accelerates physical exhaustion"
Indeed, a Level 10 Red Quality item is impressive, with seventy points of defense, while a regular Level 9 weapon only has a maximum Damage value of fifty points.
When worn, it can essentially ignore Level Nine Desolate Beast attacks and the gunfire of normal firearms.
However, the usage conditions are high, only suitable for Evolvers to wear during long battles.
By now, the celebratory lunch banquet was nearing its end, and Chen Shanshan and the others returned to the room.
Chen Shanshan, overly excited, fell directly into a deep sleep.
Lin Feng sat on the lower bunk, feeding the wolf cub, who had slept all day, a bit of water and meat paste.
After eating and drinking its fill, the little creature licked Lin Feng’s hand, then nestled under the bed to continue its slumber.
Wolf cubs essentially eat and sleep all day, sometimes sleeping over twenty hours.
Fortunately, as long as the wolf cub is full, it neither causes noise nor disturbances, making it easy to care for.
The women in the team occasionally tried to entertain it, but the cub mostly ignored them, preferring interactions with Lin Feng only.
It seemed to regard Lin Feng as its master.
It appeared quite intelligent.
But in actuality, this was the cub’s strategy to ensure survival by sticking closely to the strongest presence for protection.
Soon, a few slightly tipsy individuals lay comfortably on their beds, enjoying this moment of peace.
Ding Yi was learning to use the medical kit nearby, the Liu Family Siblings were flipping through old books, while Ah Lian and Ah Ming lay in another room, closing the sliding door.
At this time, an unexpected guest ran to the front of the bus, approaching the co-pilot’s seat, and asked the slightly drunken Old Huang if Chen Shanshan and Lin Feng were staying there:
"My master has sent me to invite them for a meeting near the Guild."
Hearing the word ’master’, Old Huang realized the guest was from an Evolver’s Desert Hunting Team.
He subconsciously assumed another Evolver learned of Chen Shanshan’s advancement and intended to pay a congratulatory visit, hoping to make acquaintances.
After all, in Oasis Town’s Five Major Villages, Evolvers were already a higher class of people, often gathering to share and exchange insights about evolution and hunting.
Therefore, Old Huang quickly got up to find Lin Feng and the others.
While Chen Shanshan was still asleep, Lin Feng went to inquire about the situation:
"Which Evolver is your master, and how did he find us?"
Unexpectedly, upon being asked, the person extended the invitation stammered and failed to provide a clear answer.
Narrowing his eyes, Lin Feng became instantly vigilant:
"Is it Tian Wanrong who sent you?"