Top Student: Wasteland Technology Invasion

Although Lin Chuan didn't know exactly how much more advanced the technology of the wasteland world was compared to the real world, judging from the items he had come into contact with along the way, it was a world where gold was everywhere.

It is not gold in the physical sense.

Rather, it is knowledge and technology.

If he can improve his physics, chemistry, and engineering skills, he can find a way to "bring" advanced technology from the wasteland back to the real world.

Lin Chuan understood that this matter couldn't be rushed.

Besides cars, you can also see many rusty metal boxes along the roadside in the neighborhood.

These rounded boxes are taller than a person, and the ground beneath them is severely cracked, as if they had fallen from a great height.

Looking at these things, Lin Chuan couldn't help but imagine a scene.

Several years ago, a residential community in this city called Chenxi Garden was invaded by hostile forces.

Soldiers are encased in deceleration chambers and plunge into the atmosphere. As they approach the ground, the deceleration chambers emit shockwaves to clear the landing zone. Then the chambers open, and the soldiers are slowed down by gliders, while their leg exoskeletons cushion the impact and allow them to land smoothly.

"It would be pretty cool to replicate this thing in the real world."

"We must study, we absolutely must study."

"But this zombie seems a bit unfriendly."

Lin Chuan's expression was more serious than ever before. He lowered his body, raised the fish-shooting gun, and aimed at the other side.

"Hehe!"

The zombie let out a strange roar and staggered towards Lin Chuan, its body contorted.

Its rotting flesh and white bone fragments were clearly visible.

"Whoosh!"

Despite his fear, Lin Chuan pressed on relentlessly, releasing the fish-shooting mechanism he had practiced countless times, and the ten-centimeter-long fish buoy flew out.

"Pfft!"

The incredibly sharp fish-shaped spear accurately struck the zombie's head.

In an instant, the zombie's skin was torn open, and dark red blood spurted out.

It was sticky and disgusting.

With a thud.

The zombie staggered and fell to the ground.

"Damn it!"

Ignoring everything else, Lin Chuan grabbed the fish-shooting device, stepped forward, and fired another arrow at the zombie's head.

Seeing that the zombies had finally stopped moving, Lin Chuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking around, no other zombies approached.

He didn't use firearms because he was afraid the noise would attract more zombies.

【1%...】

Looking at the line of small text that suddenly appeared at the end of the system panel, Lin Chuan was both surprised and delighted.

This is!!

Could it be a wasteland system?!

Or perhaps it's some kind of achievement guide for killing zombies?

Although he had been fooled once by the fake wasteland but real genius system, Lin Chuan was somewhat wary.

He felt that even if this thing eventually started, it would most likely still be something related to learning.

But everyone needs to have something to look forward to.

Even if he becomes a scientist in the real world in the future, he will not be able to resist the joy of wreaking havoc in the wasteland!

However, before he could think too much about it, Lin Chuan discovered that he was in new trouble.

Two or three zombies seemed to have smelled his scent and staggered towards him.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Two more fishing buoys were fired.

As with the intelligence gathered by the drones, these zombies moved very slowly.

Having learned from his first blood experience, Lin Chuan calmly retreated, fired his harpoon repeatedly, and successfully killed both of them.

Immediately afterwards, he swiftly drew the long sword from his back and slashed it fiercely down at the neck of the last remaining zombie.

Dark red blood splattered everywhere, and the latter staggered and fell to the ground.

【4%...】

The progress bar has increased again.

"call."

"Luckily, we were well-prepared."

"These zombies aren't very strong in combat."

"That's strange. If all zombies are this powerful, why do zombies even exist in this world?"

Lin Chuan put away his weapon and continued walking towards the gate of Chenxi Garden.

So far, the risks of exploring the wasteland world are generally manageable.

……

Time ticked by, until the panel in front of them displayed: [Time Travel Countdown: 01:12:33 (Wasteland Countdown)]

Lin Chuan did not continue exploring and returned to the safe house.

He has basically figured out the Chenxiyuan residential area.

Besides zombies, Lin Chuan also saw mutated rats that were forty or fifty centimeters long, and cockroaches that were bigger than the palm of his hand.

Although neither of them was particularly aggressive, the sense of oppression they exerted on Lin Chuan was even stronger than that of zombies.

Lin Chuan tried to kill the mutated rats to see if he could increase the progress bar, but these things ran too fast.

It was unsuccessful.

It's worth mentioning that there's a wetland to the east of Chenxiyuan residential area, which looks quite eerie.

Although the information provided by the woman indicated that there was a large settlement called Base City to the east, Lin Chuan still did not venture further east.

To the west is a park that has been abandoned for a long time.

To the south is a bus stop, where some large plants have sprung up and overturned the already rusted buses.

He didn't go north; according to the information the woman had given him, that area should be within the "Old Garage's" territory.

"Judging from the current situation, Chenxi Garden was located in the suburbs of a certain city before the war. For some reason, it was not directly subjected to large-scale artillery bombardment..."

"No suitable place has been found to establish a second anchor point. The 100 learning coins cannot be wasted carelessly. Continue to explore cautiously tomorrow."

"The biggest takeaway from this exploration was confirming the safety of the Dawn Garden residential area; the threat of zombies and other alien species doesn't seem to be as great as we imagined..."

After considering everything, Lin Chuan pulled out a chair, sat down, and took out his study materials.

He wasn't going to waste the last hour.

Instead of risking his life to kill zombies for a system function that might bring unknown changes once unlocked, he'd rather focus on studying.

Academic pursuits are the foundation of his career.

"Knock knock knock".

A familiar knocking sound came from outside the door.

Lin Chuan peered through the peephole.

The woman returned, but she was alone.

Bowing towards the gate, Tao Luo said, "Are you there? I found a pre-war book and gleaned some information from the old garage."

"It's a trade. You can call me... Su Guang."

"Dear Mr. Su Guang, my name is Tao Luo. The food and medicine you gave to my sister and me are very popular in the old garage. I used them to exchange for many supplies..."

Tao Luo was somewhat excited; it was clear that she had benefited greatly from this deal.

Moreover, she had delayed for so long that when she returned to Chenxi Garden Community this time, Tao Luo was not even entirely confident that she would be able to see Mr. Su Guang.

She was very lucky; she met Mr. Su Guang on her first knock on the door.

This made Tao Luo extremely happy.

At the same time, Tao Luo didn't expect it, but felt that Mr. Su Guang should be addressed in this way.

Only those with such a mysterious title can provide uncontaminated food and medicine.

For the past two months, Tao Luo has thought a lot about Mr. Su Guang.

Mr. Su Guang needs intelligence, books, and kinetic weapons that were only used on a large scale after the war.

This suggests that Mr. Su Guang was likely a member of a mysterious force before the war, who had been sleeping in a hibernation chamber for decades and only recently woke up.

That must be it!

Soon, just like before, Lin Chuan and Tao Luo completed the transaction.

After taking the book and the information written on the note, Lin Chuan left the other party with two cans of meat and five portions of compressed biscuits.

Upon seeing so much uncontaminated food, even Tao Luo, who had experienced many things in the wasteland, couldn't help but gasp and say, "Respected Mr. Su Guang, you have given me far too much."

"It's alright, this is the price." Lin Chuan casually flipped through the books and the information left by Tao Luo.

"Mr. Su Guang," Tao Luo hesitated for a moment before asking, "Winter is coming soon. Will you still be here then? Can I continue to help you find books and information?"

As if afraid Lin Chuan would refuse, Tao Luo added, "You possess extremely valuable food and medicine, but these things need to be sold. I suppose you don't want to deal directly with certain people. I have my own experience, knowledge, channels, and resources, and I can help you do many things that you yourself are inconvenient to do."

"I can't guarantee what will happen after winter arrives. As for the deal you mentioned, let me think about it... I'll give you an answer in four days. Now I need some quiet time to read and review the information you provided."

"Yes, Mr. Su Guang, I won't bother you any longer."

Tao Luo bowed to the door and then slowly retreated towards the stairwell.