NOVEL NEXT Chapter 428: Preparing to Leave the City_2
Wang Tao explained with a smile.
His Perception Ability was gone, now he used spiritual power detection. Spiritual power detection was great in all aspects but had one flaw: the range was too small. In certain situations where there was no need for a clear image, just an early warning, Han Rui's Perception Ability was more suitable.
"Alright! Then I have no objections!"
Lan Yulian saw that Wang Tao had already thought things through and immediately nodded in agreement.
The others also nodded to show they had no problem with it.
"Good, then we'll head out tomorrow. At most, it'll just be for a few days. We need to return before the school's listing," Wang Tao decided firmly.
Then he called Gu Yun and told him he'd be going out.
"What? You're going out at this time?"
Gu Yun was skeptical, wondering if he had misheard. Going out at this time seemed like a death wish!
"Yeah. My car's been modified, so it shouldn't be a big issue. I know what I'm doing," Wang Tao reassured.
Wang Tao wasn't that experienced; he just needed Gu Yun to open the gate for him tomorrow.
"…Alright, as long as you're confident. Be safe, and I'll open the gate for you tomorrow," Gu Yun sighed, then added, "But since you're going out, you could also check out the situation outside. If the environment isn't too harsh and the zombies are completely frozen and unable to move, maybe we also need to consider our next steps. After all, there's no sign of this heavy snow stopping anytime soon. We don't even know when it will end…"
"No problem! I probably won't go far, just stay outside for a few days. I'll be back before the school's listing," Wang Tao responded with a nod.
"…"
Gu Yun opened his mouth, having thought that Wang Tao would go out in the morning and return in the evening. But Wang Tao was talking about possibly staying out for a few days?
The man was crazy!
But when Gu Yun thought about the strength Wang Tao and his team possessed, he sighed again, feeling a tinge of envy.
Having strength meant being able to do as one pleased!
Suddenly Gu Yun had the urge to sign up for the Awakeners School. He too wanted to become an Awakener!
But Wang Tao had said it was highly unlikely he had any Hidden Attributes. If he wanted to awaken, he couldn't rely on just himself. It would depend on items that could increase Hidden Attributes, and those depended on luck. Even with money, he might not be able to buy them…
"I'll need to pay more attention, even if it means selling the pots and pans to get one!" Gu Yun clenched his fists.
He hadn't been so eager to become an Awakener before, but now the situation was different. If he didn't have enough strength, he couldn't even keep his official position! If everyone else grew stronger and the base had more Awakeners, he wouldn't even dare to continue being the mayor. He also feared meeting the same fate as Yao Guodong…
On the other hand, after ending the call with Gu Yun, Wang Tao then called Cheng Yiyi.
"Do you still have any Meteorites? If so, I'd like to buy some," Wang Tao said directly.
"What? You want to buy Meteorites? Now? Well, I do have some stored right here in the camp…"
"Great! Then I'm coming to you now!"
Since he was already going out, it was the perfect time to buy some Meteorites. Maybe he could get lucky and find some good items. After all, Wang Tao had two hundred million on hand now, and it would be a waste not to use it.
Wang Tao stepped out once more, heading to the Sixth Army Corps camp, which wasn't far away.
On the way, Wang Tao checked his Space Backpack. He had five Meteorites on hand, one of each Quality but all were Level 5.
Opening a Level 5 Meteorite could be risky, but Wang Tao felt the risk wasn't too high. Compared to the last time he opened Meteorites, his strength had increased significantly. Plus, they had many Awakeners... Perhaps it was time to give Level 5 Meteorites a try.
Apart from Meteorites, Wang Tao also had many Nightfiend Worm Eggs. If the opportunity arose, he could use those as well.
However, these eggs weren't just Level 4 and 5; there were also several Level 6!
Although Night Demons had significant weaknesses, Wang Tao was currently only Level 4. The idea of killing a Level 6 Night Demon... Wang Tao quickly shook his head, deciding to be cautious. It was better not to take unnecessary risks.
Deep in thought, Wang Tao arrived at the Sixth Army Corps camp.
Cheng Yiyi was waiting for him in one of the warehouses.
After they met, Cheng Yiyi asked with some confusion,
"You're not planning to go out, are you?"
Wang Tao's urgency to buy meteorites clearly showed he was preparing for a departure. She knew Wang Tao was a man who abided by rules and certainly wouldn't open a meteorite in the city. That obviously meant he was planning to venture out.
"Yes, I'm going out tomorrow..."
Wang Tao briefly explained.
Hearing that Wang Tao was indeed going out, Cheng Yiyi's face showed a trace of worry. It wasn't that she didn't believe in Wang Tao's strength, but the current weather was terrible, and nature's force could be far more terrifying than those creatures...
"Don't worry, if I dare to go out, naturally I have made full preparations."
Wang Tao replied with a smile.
"Alright! Since you've made up your mind, I won't say much. Just be extra careful! To be honest, I kind of want to go with you, but I still have to be on standby..."
As the leader of the Sixth Army Corps, Cheng Yiyi couldn't just leave casually. This was the case for the other major corps as well. Disaster relief work within the base was handled by them, and they had to prioritize the safety of the residents.
"There'll be other chances. I'll go scout the area first. If it's not too dangerous, we can go together next time."
"Mhm!" Cheng Yiyi nodded, then pointed to the box behind her and said, "Right, these are meteorites. Which ones do you want?"
Each box was labeled with tags indicating the types of meteorites inside.
"Huh? You have Level 6 meteorites?"
Wang Tao briefly scanned them and was surprised to find Level 6 meteorites there.
"Yes, these are from a lucky encounter outside a while ago. But Level 6 is too high, and the current prices are too low; selling them now would be too much of a loss, so I've kept them for myself..."
Cheng Yiyi briefly explained.
"Are you selling these Level 6 meteorites, then?"
Wang Tao immediately asked.
But seeing Cheng Yiyi's peculiar gaze, he quickly explained,
"Don't get me wrong, I'm definitely not going out to open a Level 6 meteorite this time, I'm not seeking death. It's just to stockpile for later use."
Normally, the person who opens a meteorite should be of the same level, for example, a Level 6 meteorite should be opened by a Level 6 individual. It's not just about the difference in strength but also the problem of the Crystal Core. Without the corresponding Crystal Core, you can't open it!
However, Wang Tao had combat power that exceeded his level, allowing him to slay enemies beyond his tier. When he was Level 5, he had the opportunity to kill a Level 6 zombie and obtain a Level 6 Crystal Core, so opening a Level 6 meteorite shouldn't be a big problem for him.
As for when he would reach Level 5... it wasn't him bragging, but this was really not a problem for him.
Comparatively, the difficulty of ascending from Level 4 to Level 5 was simpler than ascending from Level 3 to Level 4, after all, it requires no further Awakening.
Besides, Wang Tao had saved many Omnipotent Crystal Cores, enough for his personal use. What he lacked now were high-quality Level 5 Ascension Crystal Cores. After slaying some more Level 5 zombies and accumulating some Ascension Crystal Cores, he should be able to reach Level 5...
Seeing that Wang Tao truly didn't plan to open a Level 6 Crystal Core, Cheng Yiyi breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good to hear... There are a total of three Level 6 Crystal Cores here, all of the highest-quality Orange. According to market price, a Level 6 Orange Meteorite is 5 million, but obviously, that price is not achievable. So I'll give you a 40% discount, 2 million each, what do you think?"
Previously, she had sold Level 5 meteorites to Wang Tao at a 50% discount, since selling any higher would mean no buyers. Now, the Level 6 meteorites were even discounted by 40%.
"That's fine."
Wang Tao certainly had no issues. After buying the three Level 6 meteorites, he picked out some Level 4 and 5 meteorites, focusing mostly on the high-quality ones.
In the end, Wang Tao spent 10 million Gold Coins to acquire 3 Level 6 meteorites, 10 Level 5 meteorites, and 30 Level 4 meteorites.
Actually, Wang Tao wanted to buy more Level 5 meteorites, but unfortunately, Cheng Yiyi was out of stock. Nonetheless, what he got was not insignificant and would suffice for now.
After loading the meteorites onto the vehicle, Wang Tao made another trip to the bank to exchange a large number of No-Attribute Crystal Cores for opening meteorites. When he returned home, it was already dark.
"Everyone ready? We leave tomorrow."