vncnus Chapter 17, First Attribute Enhancement!
Chapter 17, First Attribute Enhancement!
"use."
The two cards disintegrated in the void, turning into two wisps of dark blue light, like two nimble snakes, which suddenly burrowed into his chest.
The heart contracts violently.
"Thump!"
That heartbeat was so heavy it felt like a war drum beating right next to my eardrums.
Blood flow accelerates instantly, and blood vessels bulge under the skin like wriggling earthworms.
A surge of scorching warmth exploded up my spine, frantically washing over my limbs and bones.
This isn't the kind of superficial stat boost you see in games; it's a real, tangible physical transformation.
Muscle fibers tear and reorganize during high-frequency vibrations, becoming tighter and stronger.
The bones emitted subtle "crackling" sounds, their density being forcibly increased in that instant.
Jiang Ming gritted his teeth, a fine layer of cold sweat seeping from his forehead, as he endured the aching sensation, which felt like growing pains magnified tenfold.
Only three seconds passed.
The pain receded like a tide, replaced by an unprecedented sense of fullness.
He tried to loosely clench his fist.
The knuckles popped.
His body, which had been somewhat unsteady, now seemed to be filled with explosive power, and even the black iron longsword, which had felt somewhat heavy, now felt as light as a fire poker in his hand.
But this is not the end.
As the power surged, the enhancement of perception followed closely behind.
The world has changed.
The once murky and dimly lit dormitory became clear in his view.
Every speck of dust floating in the air, the slight trembling of a spider web in the corner, and even the buzzing of a mosquito becomes incredibly detailed.
Their hearing was further enhanced.
"Huff... huff..."
In the neighboring dormitory 302, the heavy snoring of one of Zhong Chengyu's group could be clearly heard.
He could even hear the suppressed breathing of Wang Yang and Li Bin next door.
Are they asleep?
Jiang Ming frowned, his brain quickly adapting to the overload of information and learning to automatically filter out useless noise.
As the effects of the body modification faded, a few lines of pale gold text slowly appeared on his retina, providing the most direct data feedback:
You have used a Strength Attribute Enhancement Card (Blue), Strength Attribute +3
[You used a Perception Enhancement Card (Blue), Perception attribute +3]
With a thought, Jiang Ming brought up his personal attribute panel again.
The previously dismal data has finally become somewhat acceptable.
Name: Jiang Ming
【Level: Lv.1 (0/100)】
[Strength: 10] (The standard for an average person is 5. Congratulations, while your strength isn't yet at the level where one punch would instantly kill an ordinary person, you can at least overpower three adults.)
[Agility: 4]
[Physical Fitness: 4]
[Perception: 8] (The average person's level is 5. You have complete control over everything within ten meters, making it difficult for enemies to ambush you.)
[Equipment: Black Iron Longsword, Black Iron Round Shield, Rat Fang Dagger]
[Overall Assessment: Although your physique is still as fragile as a potato chip (Constitution 4) and your legs are still not very nimble (Agility 4), as long as you strike first, your 10 points of Strength combined with 8 points of Perception will be enough to make you a nightmare for most creatures in the starting village. Recommendation: Offense is the best defense.]
Looking at the strength value of 10 points, a glint of light flashed in Jiang Ming's eyes.
Equivalent to twice the strength of an average person!
This is not just an accumulation of numbers, but a qualitative change in the probability of survival.
Now, even without weapons, he could kill that bristly rat with his bare hands using only his physical strength.
He had just closed the panel when his consciousness returned to reality.
"Old Jiang?"
Li Bin's voice came from the side, tinged with a hint of probing.
Jiang Ming turned his head to the side.
Li Bin was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding two dusty stones in his hands, his eyes behind his glasses fixed on the sword and shield in Jiang Ming's hand.
"You got an S-grade rating?"
Li Bin pushed up his glasses, his tone full of sourness, "These two big things, I can't think of any other explanation besides an S-level reward."
Jiang Ming did not deny it, and instead put the black iron round shield on his left arm.
The shield was small, just enough to cover the forearm and half of the chest. Its edges were sharpened to be very sharp, so it could be used for defense or as a blunt weapon to strike people.
"Good luck."
Jiang Ming gave a casual reply, sheathed his sword, and asked, "And you guys? What did you draw?"
Li Bin curled his lip and threw the two stones in his hand onto the table.
"Don't even mention it. I was hoping to get a gun, or even just a watermelon knife."
The stone made a crisp sound as it tapped on the table.
"In the end, they gave us these two pieces of junk."
Jiang Ming leaned closer to take a look.
The two stones were engraved with intricate patterns and faintly glowed with a green light.
[Basic Skill Stone: Herbalism Mastery]
[Effect: After use, users will automatically learn how to identify, collect, and process common wild herbs.]
[Basic Skill Stone: Planting Mastery]
[Effect: After use, it provides planting improvement techniques for basic crops and some mutated plants, shortening the crop growth cycle by 10%.]
Jiang Ming's heart skipped a beat.
This is not junk.
This is clearly a divine skill for building shelters in the later stages!
In the apocalypse, killing skills can only guarantee your survival for today, but if you want to live longer and better, food and medicine are the true currencies.
"I used it."
Jiang Ming picked up the two stones and shoved them back into Li Bin's hand. "These things are more effective than guns."
"ha?"
Li Bin looked constipated. "Old Jiang, are you kidding me? This godforsaken place isn't even safe, and you want me to go farming? Gathering herbs? I'd have my head bitten off before I even raise the hoe!"
"As long as the campus is relatively safe for now, that's fine."
Jiang Ming patted the black iron scabbard hanging at his waist. "Leave the fighting to me."
He pointed to the time in Li Bin's hand and said, "Whether we survive if we get injured or have food to eat when we're hungry depends entirely on these two skills of yours."
Li Bin was stunned for a moment.
As the quickest thinker in the entire dormitory, he instantly understood Jiang Ming's meaning.
This is a division of labor.
In a team, it's impossible for everyone to be a damage dealer; someone has to handle the support roles.
"Alright."
Li Bin took a deep breath, no longer hesitated, and clenched his fists tightly.
The two skill stones shattered instantly, turning into green light spots that entered his brow.
Li Bin's body suddenly stiffened, and he froze on the spot as if he had been electrocuted, his eyes rolled back, and a strange "hehe" sound came out of his throat.
A massive influx of knowledge was being forcefully poured into his brain.
A full half minute passed before Li Bin collapsed, drenched in sweat, panting heavily.
"Holy crap..."
He rubbed his throbbing temples, his expression gradually shifting from pain to a strange one, and finally to ecstasy.
"Amazing... Absolutely amazing!"
Li Bin pointed to the long-dead cactus in the corner of the balcony, "I used to think that thing was a dead ball, but now I can actually tell that its roots are rotten, and three ways to save it automatically pop into my head!"
He then looked at the few blue-veined berries that Jiang Ming had placed on the table.
"And this too! Blue-veined berries, they prefer shade and grow mostly in humus-rich soil. The roots and stems are slightly poisonous, but the fruit can replenish vital energy... Good heavens, all I can think about is this stuff!"
Jiang Ming nodded in satisfaction.
This is a sure thing.
With Li Bin as a living encyclopedia, we can avoid at least half of the unknown risks when exploring the jungle.
"Old Wang, what about you?"