Inside the Healing Pod, Lin Bei continuously selected upgrades.
At the same time, his Combat Power was soaring!
[Prompt: Ten-fold Critical Hit triggered! Your Combat Power increased by 200 points!]
[Prompt: Fifty-fold Critical Hit triggered! Your Combat Power increased by 1,000 points!]
[Prompt: Twenty-fold Critical Hit triggered! Your Combat Power increased by 400 points!]
[Prompt:...]
A series of prompt sounds rang out in Lin Bei's mind.
In just a few short minutes, Lin Bei's level had risen to the current level cap of Level 40!
And his Combat Power, boosted by the Critical Hit System, soared all the way, finally settling at 7,805 points!
At this moment, his Combat Power had nearly doubled compared to before he entered the Healing Pod!
It is worth mentioning, however, that even though his Combat Power increased by over 5,000 points in one go, he did not feel any pain, only a warm sensation throughout his body.
This shows that the effects of this Perfect quality Healing Pod are truly impressive!
Unfortunately, the status bar for Lin Bei's Life Level still displayed "Transcendent One-Star," and did not increase to "Transcendent Two-Star" despite the surge in Combat Power.
Lin Bei actually had no idea how to raise his Life Level.
In any case, the fact that his strength had increased significantly was enough for Lin Bei.
"This feeling of power is great."
The pod door opened, and Lin Bei slowly walked out of the Healing Pod, a layer of white mist swirling around him.
"Hmm... conservatively speaking, I should be able to kill a hundred Great White Sharks with one punch now, right?"
Lin Bei clenched his fist slightly, the corner of his mouth curving upward.
He felt his body brimming with surging power; if he were placed on a battlefield, combined with his Master-level Fighting Skills, he could easily transform into a terrifying Combat machine!
"Those scumbags actually still want to launch an expedition against me?"
"Even if I stand still now, they probably couldn't break my defense, right?"
"I really don't understand the wiring in these people's brains. Isn't living a good life? Why insist on coming here to die!"
"If I recall correctly, on the very first day Survival began, the announcement ringing out in the sky reminded everyone of one phrase."
"Cherish life, stay away from courting death."
"Did these people... forget?"
Lin Bei shook his head helplessly and opened the public chat channel for a quick look.
Currently, the members of the Bei Ming Hunting Group already numbered close to eight hundred.
This many people already accounted for one-tenth of the total number of Survivors in the current area, which was a significant proportion.
Among these people, quite a few had received aid from Lin Bei's supplies through trade.
Yet now, they were about to gather together and launch an expedition against Lin Bei... "Qingqing, do you think I should just use long-range missiles to eliminate them, or should I go in person to stretch my muscles?"
Inside the Combat Control Room, Lin Bei looked at the wall covered in screens, his gaze landing on Qingqing, who was continuously typing commands on the keyboard.
"Hmm... based on calculation results, you only need to stay at home and watch the missiles fall."
"However, considering the emotional value this action provides you, if you wish to act personally, there will be no danger either."
"But if you decide to take action yourself, considering the distance to the Expeditionary Force's rallying point, you would need to leave immediately."
Qingqing said without lifting her head.
"Forget it then, I'm too lazy to move, and going back and forth would be a waste of time."
Hearing this, Lin Bei immediately said disappointedly.
He glanced at the coordinates of the Expeditionary Force's rallying point on the map; it was over 300 kilometers away from his current location, and even if he drove a tank, it would take a considerable amount of time with his current means of transportation.
Crucially, it would also waste Fuel.
Furthermore, he intended to use these small-fry members of the Expeditionary Force to intimidate other Survivors, so using swift and decisive methods would be more effective.
"Qingqing, I'll leave the specific operations for you to handle. I need to go out now; I haven't run today's Dungeon Instance yet."
"Understood, Master."
"Oh right, where is Nilu?"
"She was exercising earlier, then got hungry and went to the kitchen. She's probably already eaten and gone to sleep now."
"Did her Combat Power increase, then?"
"Yes, it increased by a few dozen points."
"It increased that much?"
"Yes, she is still growing. Based on the calculation results, if her daily food energy intake were slightly higher, she could achieve a 200-point increase in Combat Power from a single training session."
Qingqing said seriously, "Master, although our Manor Villa has sufficient food supplies, the quality is quite lacking. According to the calculation results, your and Nilu's food should at least reach Fine quality to provide effective energy for Combat Power enhancement."
"If possible, the higher the quality of the ingredients, the better."
"Is that so... Alright, I understand. I'll check the Braves Shop later to see if I can refresh and get some decent ingredients."
Hearing this, Lin Bei secretly made a note of the matter.
He left the villa. Before departing, he looked at the two robust security robots standing ramrod straight with their chests puffed out at the villa entrance, giving each of them a Small Red Flower to pin on their chest as a sign of commendation.
This action immediately thrilled the two generals, "Heng Ha."
"Thank you, Master, for the commendation!"
The two saluted with their eyes, watching Lin Bei walk away.
At the Braves Shop, Dahei was leaning listlessly on a lounge chair, humming a tune leisurely.
Suddenly, his expression changed as a piece of information flashed through his mind.
He immediately got up, and his figure vanished, reappearing moments later in front of the Dungeon Entrance.
He "looked" toward the villa. A young figure was walking quickly toward him—it was Lin Bei himself, the person who had previously refused to let him enter the Manor Villa.
He originally didn't want to pay attention to the other party, but remembering the information that had flashed through his mind, he suppressed his displeasure and spoke first: "Um... I have a message passed down from above that I need to tell you."
"Above? How far above? More intoxicating than invigorating cigarettes?"
Lin Bei subconsciously retorted.
He didn't know why, but whenever he saw Dahei in front of him, he instinctively couldn't help but want to mock him a few times. Now that he had spoken subconsciously, by the time he realized it, he was face-to-face with the other man's gloomy, charcoal-black face.
"You motherf..."
"Don't get excited. Let's talk nicely, let's talk nicely."
Lin Bei chuckled awkwardly.
"Hmph, I won't bother arguing with you!"
Dahei snorted coldly and said in a deep voice, "Someone up top has spoken. They hope you can join their faction in the future, and as a token of sincerity, they can provide some assistance within their means during your period of Survival."
"Oh? There's such a good thing?"
Lin Bei was surprised to hear this, and immediately asked, "Alright then, first let them give me some money to spend! Just ten million... no, one hundred million brave badges should be enough!"
"...No. We can only give you a maximum of one hundred thousand. That is the limit."
Dahei's face grew even darker.
"How much? One hundred thousand? Are you seriously calling that sincerity? Your grandma's sincerity!"
"Please understand, as the Overseer faction, they cannot go too far. But rest assured, as long as you pass the trial of this Survival World, you will definitely receive unimaginable benefits!"
"Damn, so you're starting to draw me a big pie now, huh?"
Hearing this, Lin Bei couldn't help but complain, "If someone really wants me to join, then show some actual benefits! Empty promises don't work on me!"
"Enough, I'm too lazy to waste more words on you. I need to enter the Underworld now. Here is the ticket money, hurry up and help me Teleport."
Lin Bei waved his hand, interrupting Dahei, who still wanted to say something more.
Seeing this, Dahei could only sigh. After handing over a Teleportation Stone, he activated the Teleportation Formation at the Dungeon Entrance.
With a flash of light, Lin Bei disappeared.
Dahei leaned against the wall, smoking an invigorating cigarette, but he couldn't lift his Spirit at all.
"This kid... he's a bit difficult to handle."
"Seriously, why didn't Lord Aleria offer more benefits? One hundred thousand brave badges... that's nothing."
"And that kid, honestly, I had other benefits I hadn't mentioned yet, but he didn't give me a chance to speak. Sigh... I'm having such a hard time."
"Other people encounter newbie Survivors, and training them makes them feel good."
"But me? I encountered a Little Ancestor!"
"He guards against me like I'm a thief. Isn't he being a bit too cautious? Seriously, I truly don't have any malicious intent!"
"Suffering, I am suffering so much..."
Dahei wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol right now.
However, regulations from above forbade drinking while on duty, threatening severe punishment otherwise.
Therefore, he could only dryly smoke his cigarette, sighing amidst the wreckage left after the Thunderstorm, lamenting the hardships of his Demon Life.