Chapter 32: Return!
Chapter 32: Return!
Not long after Su Jinjin left, unbeknownst to her, in the back seat of the SUV in the repair shop, Lin Xia slowly opened her eyes, gazing in the direction Su Jinjin had departed with a complex expression...
As the towering silhouette of the crane came into view, Su Jinjin's tense nerves finally relaxed.
She looked up at this temporary "home" and suddenly felt incredibly warm and familiar with it.
"I will not go out unless absolutely necessary."
As she climbed the tower ladder, she made up her mind, "I'll stay here until the dungeon ends."
When Su Jinjin finally returned to the familiar cockpit and locked the door, she collapsed onto the cushion with a huge sense of relief.
At this moment, her space was already stocked with all kinds of supplies: piles of military canned food, compressed biscuits, bottled water, as well as shelves and medical supplies that she had conveniently picked up, enough for her to comfortably spend the rest of the dungeon time.
Su Jinjin had a good sleep first, and when she woke up, she looked down at the entire town of Andehua through the window of the tower crane.
In the days that followed, no matter how many players she saw moving through the town or how intense the sounds of battle she heard, she remained steadfast in this high-altitude fortress, never leaving the tower.
But Su Jinjin was not idle.
With ample supplies, she began to boldly use her [Clothing Making] skill, experimenting with various combinations of materials.
"Anyway, I have plenty of materials, so this is a good opportunity to practice." She muttered to herself as she took out the parasitic variant remains, metal parts, and special fabrics that she had collected earlier from her spatial storage.
What surprised her most were the clothes made from parasitic variant materials.
They stretched and deformed automatically, as if they were alive, eventually forming a close-fitting dark trench coat.
Parasite Trench Coat
Effect 1: Self-healing ability through eating flesh (as long as the trench coat consumes flesh and blood, it can repair the damage to the clothing).
Capability 2: Increases the wearer's reaction speed by 10%.
Ability 3: It has a certain deterrent effect on low-level insects and can prevent insects and parasitic monsters from getting close.
"This is amazing..." Su Jinjin looked at the black trench coat and couldn't believe that it was made by a parasitic variant.
She stroked the slightly writhing texture on the surface of the suit; although the touch was somewhat eerie, the effect was truly astonishing.
Especially since the three abilities are different,
In the days that followed, she continued to make clothes using the materials she had found.
She was also asked to make some unusual clothes.
And these clothes can also be used in special circumstances.
[Metal Fiber Bulletproof Vest](Made of metal materials + bulletproof fibers)
[Fireproof Coverall](Fire station fabric + special coating)
[Coverage Cloak](Can slightly change color to match the environment)
After completing each item, she carefully tested its effectiveness and then sorted and stored it away.
These special outfits will likely become key to survival in future dungeons.
Occasionally, Su Jinjin would think of Lin Xia and her brother, as well as Jing Ningyu, wondering if they were still alive.
But she quickly shook her head, putting such unnecessary worries behind her. In the apocalyptic game, it was already very difficult to take care of herself.
On the morning of the tenth day of the Parasitic Apocalypse, the system notification sounded precisely on time:
[Instance Quest Completed]
[Main Quest: Survive for Ten Days: Completed]
[Ding! Gained 200 experience points]
[Ding! Survival Game - Alien Apocalypse - Dungeon Completed!]
[Ding! The "Worker Talent - Learner Agreement" ability is activated!]
Please choose one of the following abilities for the Tailor profession: 'Quick Sewing' or 'Clothing Making'.
Without hesitation, Su Jinjin chose [Quick Sewing].
Afterwards, Su Jinjin breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the rising sun outside the window, and showed a long-lost smile.
In those ten days, she not only stockpiled enough supplies, but also acquired a bunch of special equipment, and more importantly...
She has acquired another combat skill that allows her to protect herself.
As the transmitted white light enveloped her entire body, Su Jinjin took one last look at the tower crane operator's cab where she had spent ten days.
Although it was simple, it gave her the most precious sense of security.
"The next dungeon will definitely go more smoothly," she murmured to herself, her figure gradually disappearing into the light.
The next second, Su Jinjin's vision blurred, and she was back in her small apartment in the real world.
The sunlight outside the window was perfect, and the hands of the clock barely moved. Just like last time, ten days in the game was but a fleeting moment in reality.
She looked down at the experience points she had gained.
[The "Parasite Apocalypse" dungeon has been successfully cleared]
Experience points gained: 200
And the words following one's own level.
[lv1 (400/500)]
"Another 200 experience points..." Su Jinjin stroked her chin thoughtfully. "It seems like I get 200 every time I clear a dungeon? If I clear one more dungeon, I can level up. I wonder what will happen after I level up."
Su Jinjin couldn't wait to imagine the new abilities or permissions that the upgrade might bring, but she was quickly pulled back to reality by the strange smell on her body.
I spent ten days holed up in that tiny space of a few square meters in the tower crane operator's cab. Even though I had done some simple cleaning despite the limited conditions, I still didn't smell very good.
"Take a shower first!" She ripped off her hair tie, and her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall.
"Yes, long hair should be cut short."
While waiting for the hot water, Su Jinjin habitually picked up her phone to browse the news.
Society hasn't collapsed yet, and water and electricity are still usable.
The internet remains calm, and discussions about the "disaster game" seem to have subsided again.
Occasionally, a few posts claiming to be from players will be quickly censored by the official team.
"They've all gotten smarter..." she chuckled, recalling the news about the players who had been assassinated.
Becoming a player in the Cataclysmic Game is certainly dangerous, but this extraordinary power is also an opportunity.
As the hot water poured over her, Su Jinjin let out a comfortable sigh.
She carefully examined her body for any possible traces of the dungeon, only to discover that the greatest injury she suffered in this dungeon was the mental impact of the parasitic worms.
"It seems a new problem has arisen: how to defend against mental attacks. We must take precautions in advance. What if other players have such talents?" Su Jinjin didn't want to be mentally controlled by someone.
She thoughtfully dried her hair. "Although I've gained a lot these past ten days, the mental exhaustion is real..."
After drying her hair, Su Jinjin took a can of chilled cola from the refrigerator, nestled on the sofa, and began to tally up her loot from this raid:
1. [Body Modification Pill] After modification, the body gains speed and reaction speed, which are greatly improved.
2. Various firearms manufactured by Jing Ningyu
3. A considerable number of special costume sets can be crafted at the end of the dungeon.
4. Various supplies.
Suddenly remembering something, he took out the dark red [Parasitic Suit] from his spatial storage.
Su Jinjin carefully put it away, deciding to test the effects of these devices in the real world later.
As night fell, Su Jinjin stood on the balcony, gazing at the myriad lights of the city.