Jiang Yuner clutched her heaving chest, quickly downing a mouthful of mountain spring water before rushing to the bathroom to rinse her mouth repeatedly. The strange taste lingered in her throat despite her efforts.
Frustrated, she tried to purge the feeling by pressing her middle finger deep into her throat, but her empty stomach yielded only a bit of saliva, a result of her strict dieting to maintain her figure.
She curled up in the corner, hugging her knees as tears streamed down her face, overwhelmed by regret. Her impulsiveness had cost her dearly that night, forcing her into maturity through the loss of many firsts.
After her tears and remorse subsided, Jiang Yuner wiped her face, stood up, and faced the mirror. Her eyes, once confused, now shone with determination.
She wasn't the kind of woman to be defeated by setbacks. Her journey had exposed her to darkness before, and this was just another challenge.
The first time falling into the water was unsettling for the cautious Jiang Yuner, but this painful lesson and its high price would ensure she remembered Lin Feng forever.
Gritting her teeth, she vowed, "Just wait. Once I complete my mission and fully awaken, I'll repay you tenfold..."
...
Outside the quiet repair shop, the armored camper glowed faintly red under its tarp. Inside, Lin Feng studied the sleek, black handgun in his hand. Its weight felt substantial, even to someone like Lin Feng with his extraordinary physique.
Holding the gun, Lin Feng marveled at the condensed energy within, suspecting its weight included the 4000 rounds in its spatial magazine.
As the Lv16 autocannon completed its upgrade, Lin Feng quickly reviewed the new Lv17 grenade launcher's data, focusing on the stark choice before him: Bullet Time or Fire Coverage.
With only five seconds to decide, he chose Fire Coverage, assessing his current needs and the potential benefits.
Choosing the new attribute revealed detailed data:
"Fire Coverage: Within effective range, indiscriminately bombards a 100 sqm area. Longer charge time increases unit power. Base damage 20 per sqm, increases 10 per second, max 150."
This attribute intrigued Lin Feng. He calculated that each Black Spinal Bug, averaging 2.5 meters wide and 3 meters long, would take up about 10 sqm when grouped.
The Fire Coverage could target ten such areas, but its immediate damage, although impressive at 2000 total, needed at least 50 per sqm to break the bugs' robust legs. A three-second charge could incapacitate ten bugs, making it a potent tool against charging hordes.
Though Death's Eye offered precision, Fire Coverage's mass impact was invaluable for repelling swarms, effectively acting like an artillery barrage.
Anticipating future battles, Lin Feng's strategic choice favored Fire Coverage, essential for defending positions or retreating from the insect onslaught.
With his decision made, the Lv17 grenade launcher completed its upgrade, revealing enhanced stats:
"Grenade Launcher Lv17/19, Red Quality"
"Upgrade Points 0/10, Damage 150, Range 6km, Ammo 4000/4000"
"Extra Attributes: Bullet Recharge 1/s, Space Magazine 4000 ammo, Death's Eye 0/50, Fire Coverage Damage 20+10/s"
"Rating: A super weapon with the power of a 100mm caliber grenade launcher, delivering a 5m destruction radius per shot. Gain upgrade points by eliminating targets."
Reviewing the data, Lin Feng realized the base damage had increased by 30 points, now a staggering 150, with extended range and additional ammo.
The Death's Eye targeting capacity also expanded from 30 to 50, reflecting the weapon's substantial upgrades.
This formidable firepower, combined with the camper's mobility, empowered Lin Feng to face even a thousand Black Spinal Bugs head-on.
As he admired the weapon, Chen Yanyan, eager after a long wait, embraced him from behind, prompting him to set the grenade launcher aside.
...
The next morning, Lin Feng awoke to a notification of the armored camper's fusion upgrade completion:
"Armed Camper Lv13/19, Red Quality"
"Upgrade Points 0/10, Damage 60, Defense 80, Avg. Speed 120, Range 500km"
"Extra Attributes: Bio Armor (Defense +40), Armor-Piercing Front (Damage +40)"
"New Extra Attributes: Infinite Firepower (Ten heavy machine guns from Divine Handgun replicas, Avg. Damage 40), Auto Cannon (Three Lv14 autocannons, Damage 100, Total Ammo 6000, Bullet Recharge 1/h)"
"Rating: Post-upgrade, the camper's defense and damage surpass standard infantry combat vehicles, capable of gaining upgrade points through mileage or kills."
Though the base stats increased modestly, the upgrade's real value lay in the added firepower and defensive capabilities.
The ten Black Spinal Bug mandibles enhanced the camper's front, boosting its impact damage to 100, with some resources likely used for repairs.
The camper's transformation into a heavily armed vehicle, equipped with ten heavy machine guns and powerful autocannons, promised formidable battlefield presence.
Inspecting the modifications, Lin Feng noted the strategic placement of the ten machine guns, ensuring 360-degree coverage and enhanced overlapping fire density.
The autocannons, mounted on a rotating base, allowed for rapid directional fire, complementing the machine guns for air defense.
Satisfied with the upgrade, Lin Feng knew the camper would provide much-needed safety on the insect borders.
With everything ready, only Chen Yanyan's mastery of the new Lv13 Armed Camper was needed, especially coordinating its extensive arsenal during combat.
Returning to the bedroom, he found Chen Yanyan waking up, her sleepy eyes meeting his.
Half-asleep, Chen Yanyan hugged Lin Feng's waist, murmuring, "Lin Feng, I had the strangest dream..."
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