I've already reached the maximum level, and you guys are just starting out?

Chapter 22 Harvest
What does "time is running out" mean?

Jiangcheng University.

After the group of short-haired youths left, Yu Jin on the bed opened his eyes.

His alcohol tolerance is indeed average, but...

The third-stage evolution greatly improved Yu Jin's physique.

While Yu Jin may not be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk these days, his alcohol tolerance is much, much higher than before.

He pretended to be drunk in order to get some information about "Wasteland" from Yin Yao.

The result is……

He actually found out.

"The truth, or drunken ramblings?"

The extent of the embers is uncertain.

But he still couldn't help but feel a strong sense of urgency.

Yin Yao's inexplicable approach to him, the inexplicable reality of the "Wasteland" game, and the "Wasteland Survival System" bound to him—all these signs exuded an aura of impending doom.

Yin Yao's words at the dinner table further foreshadowed the imminent arrival of the impending 'storm'.

"We must hurry up and become stronger!"

"If I really end up in the wasteland, at least I'll have some survival skills..."

Yu Jin muttered to himself.

Simultaneously.

A thought struck him, and he began to examine the findings of his visit to the zoo that day.

Wasteland Points: 613000

This is the current total number of points for Ember.

In addition to the 11 points I already had, today's trip to the zoo earned me a total of 50 points!
This number is outrageous.

but……

Yu Jin looked at the points shop, which had only three empty slots, and felt somewhat helpless.

I have a lot of points, but I can't spend them!

The countdown at the bottom of the points mall currently displays "8 hours and 50 minutes".

That is to say-

The store will only refresh with three new items around 11 p.m.

"Hopefully I can get something good, something expensive!"

"No matter how many points you have, you'll only feel at ease if you can convert them into abilities!"

Yu Jin took a deep breath and continued to tally up his gains—

1 fifth-order energy crystals.

6 fourth-order energy crystals.

10 Tier 3 Energy Crystals.

Second-order energy crystals *25.

Attribute Activation Stone *1.

Wind Blade lv1.

some of.

The purpose of the energy crystals is clear: they can be used to advance and upgrade.

"So many energy crystals..."

"Advancing to the fifth or even sixth rank shouldn't be too much to ask, right?"

Yu Jin thought to himself, but didn't rush to use it.

His gaze fell upon the descriptions of the other two rewards on the panel—

[Attribute Activation Stone: There is a chance to activate a new evolution attribute after use!]

[Note: The more existing attributes you have, the lower the probability of triggering them!]

The properties are something that Ember is no stranger to now.

I currently possess only one attribute: Light.

This single attribute grants it four skills: 'laser', 'light shield', 'light touch', and 'light wings'.

"If I can successfully activate the second attribute, I will have more skills."

The embers easily lead to this conclusion.

This setting is somewhat similar to the online game novels he read on Qidian.

Different characters can gain different skills after leveling up.

At this point, 'attributes' are equivalent to 'characters'.

Despite his anticipation, Ember did not immediately claim or use it.

Activating the attribute will cause quite a commotion, and even if you are alone in the dormitory, it is still not safe enough.

"Let's go to Langlang Mountain again tonight!"

Yu Jin had a plan.

Simultaneously.

His gaze fell on the last reward—

[Ability: Wind Blade]

Rank: lv1

[Evaluation: It can condense a gale and unleash devastating wind blades from a distance!]

[Note: This ability requires the 'Wind' attribute to be activated before it can be used!]

Despite having anticipated it, Ember still felt a little disappointed after seeing the last line of text.

Like the 'hardening' I bought last night, this 'wind blade' has prerequisites for certain attributes; otherwise, it cannot be used.

"Speaking of which..."

"The 'Light of Purification' ability that I initially obtained not only had no attribute restrictions, but I could also use it even before I became an evolved being."

Yu Jin belatedly realized.

Simultaneously.

With a thought, he brought up his personal panel— [Name: Yu Jin]

[Rank: Third Rank]

[Attribute: light]

[Identity: Lord of Dawn City]

【物品：五阶能量结晶*1、四阶能量结晶*6、三阶能量结晶*10、二阶能量结晶*25、属性激发石*1】

【能力：净化之光lv2、激光lv1、光盾lv1、光触lv1、光翼lv1、硬化lv1（不可用）、风刃lv1（不可用）】

[Achievements: Wasteland Purifier Lv2 (Equipped), Wasteland Shelter Lv2 (Equipped)]

……

【Points: 613000】

[Evaluation: You are still just a weak ant, unable to survive in the perilous wasteland. Please fight with all your might and strive to become stronger!]

Compared to the initial version, the panel now contains much more content.

The section on abilities, in particular, is almost completely full.

but……

"Except for the Light of Purification, everything else is level 1!"

Yu Jin frowned.

He still hasn't figured out how to upgrade these skills.

The obvious truth is—

The higher the skill level, the stronger its power.

"Does this mean we have to use these skills to 'fight monsters'?"

Yu Jin recalled that the 'Light of Purification' was upgraded because he picked up trash, which is to say, 'purified the source of pollution'.

Although he had 'suppressed' quite a few 'mutant beasts' recently, he had done so entirely by feeding them or by hand, never using any skills.

Let's try going to Langlang Mountain tonight!

Ember's plan has been expanded to include another item.

call--

After sorting out his gains, Yu Jin let out a long sigh of relief.

then.

With a thought, he produced several pure, transparent crystals in his hand.

Using energy crystals for advancement will not cause any special disturbances; the only side effect is that you will uncontrollably fall into a deep sleep.

"It just so happens that Yin Yao also thought I was drunk, so it's reasonable for me to 'sleep' in the dorm for a day."

Think of this.

Yu Jin threw the crystal into his mouth.

Crunch, so crisp!

result……

"Not sleepy?"

"Then give me two more!"

[You have used a 'Second-Order Energy Crystal'!]

[You have awakened; the crystals have transformed into advanced energy!]

[You have used a 'Third-Order Energy Crystal'!]

[You have awakened; the crystals have transformed into advanced energy!]

【…】

Soon.

On bed number 2 in dormitory 615.

Yu Jin drifted into a daze and lost consciousness.

……

……

at dusk.

"Lao Yu!"

"Wake up, Lao Yu!"

Yu Jin was woken up by Old Cui pulling his arm and calling him.

When Yu Jin opened his eyes, he was still groggy and hadn't quite recovered.

"What's wrong?"

Yu Jin rubbed his eyes.

He knew Old Cui's personality; unless it was something particularly important, he wouldn't wake him up.

"Lecture!"

Old Cui was getting a little anxious.

"Lecture?"

Yu Jin regained his senses slightly and frowned.

"The school just issued a notice."

"Have all students go to the auditorium to listen to the lecture together."

"The notice was very formal, saying that attendance would be taken in every class, and those who were absent would have their credits deducted!"

Seeing that Lao Cui was in a hurry but couldn't explain himself clearly, Gang Ge next to him spoke up to add to the situation.

"What kind of lecture is this? It's so formal."

Yu Jin sat up and casually asked a question.

Hong Kong's answer made him suddenly stop in mid-air as he was getting off the bed.

"What are you saying..."

"A lecture on popularizing wasteland survival knowledge?"

(End of this chapter)