I can equip strange items

Chapter 84 Ominous Signs Level Six

As they continued onward, the surrounding environment became increasingly desolate.

Then, fine snowflakes began to fall from the leaden sky, landing on Li Yuan's shoulders and hair.

It's snowing again?

He looked up and saw that the clouds were very low, giving the impression that the entire sky was slowly sinking.

The air was filled with a biting chill, but the presence of those mutated creatures gave the snowy scene a sense of tranquility.

Unfortunately, the tranquility was just an illusion.

Li Yuan did not stop and continued to travel along the hilly area.

As they continued forward, the snow beneath their feet grew thicker and thicker, making a "crunching" sound when they stepped on it.

About two kilometers from the resettlement area, a series of rapid breathing sounds suddenly came from the bushes ahead.

Li Yuan stopped and expanded his senses, quickly discovering that three mutated wild dogs, each the size of a calf, were lurking deep in the bushes.

Are they treating me like prey?

He sneered and raised his left hand.

"Boom!"

A silvery-white bolt of lightning surged from his palm.

Because his target this time was the corpse of a mutated creature, he deliberately restrained most of his power.

The silver-white lightning, though as thin as a hair, pierced precisely through the head of the lead mutated wild dog.

The mutated wild dog collapsed to the ground with a thud, but its body was perfectly intact.

"boom!"

"boom----"

He did not stop and continued to fire the dark thunder.

Before the other two mutated wild dogs could react, they followed in the footsteps of the first one.

Li Yuan strode over, and with a thought, the three mutated wild dog corpses disappeared from their original spot and were stored in the space of the dissolving factory.

Save some up first, then break them down together.

He continued onward, venturing deeper into the hilly region.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, and visibility began to decrease.

But for Li Yuan, who possesses sensory abilities, this is not a problem at all.

He's like a mobile radar; no sign of life within a hundred meters can escape his detection.

Over the next hour, he killed twelve mutated creatures, including a mutated wild boar, a mutated fox, and a mutated python as thick as a thigh.

He preserved each corpse intact and put them into the dissolving factory.

He deliberately controlled the intensity of his attacks, switching between Yin and Yang lightning to minimize damage to the corpse's integrity.

That should be about right.

Anyway, this time the main purpose was to test how the dissolving factory works, which can be considered as exploring the way.

Li Yuan found a relatively sheltered spot under a rock, and after confirming that there were no threats around, he focused his mind on the dissolving factory.

He selected the three mutated wild dog corpses, mobilized his energy and spirit, and activated the "dissolving" ability.

The next moment, he suddenly felt his energy and spirit begin to deplete.

Immediately afterwards, the corpses of the three mutated wild dogs rapidly dissolved, turning into a pale golden mist.

The light mist did not dissipate, but was absorbed by space itself.

Almost at the same time, Li Yuan suddenly felt a warm current rising from his limbs and bones.

Is this the essence of nutrition?

Li Yuan quickly closed his eyes and carefully sensed the changes in his body.

He could clearly feel that his muscle fibers were becoming stronger, his bone density was increasing, and he even felt a sense of nourishment on a mental level.

The feeling was incredibly comfortable, like being immersed in warm water, with every cell in my body rejoicing.

"That's... an upgrade?"

Li Yuan opened his eyes, his face showing disbelief.

What he found most unbelievable was that dissecting the corpses of three mutated wild dogs consumed very little energy, almost negligible.

That amount of energy expenditure seemed about the same as that from walking normally.

However, the amount of essential nutrients returned is quite considerable.

Although it's not enough to directly advance his level, this kind of risk-free, high-profit deal is simply outrageous.

Of course, it's not entirely risk-free and highly profitable, since the decomposed substances are obtained from the animals they hunted.

His only investment was perhaps the corpse of the mutated creature; the energy and spirit he consumed were almost negligible.

"No wonder it's a blue tag."

Li Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

Without wasting any time, he selected all the remaining mutated creature corpses and activated the dissolving ability again.

This time, perhaps because the mutated creature's corpse was larger and stronger, it consumed slightly more of its essence and spirit.

But it's only equivalent to the energy expenditure of swinging the knife about ten times, which is well within an acceptable range.

Soon, these corpses almost simultaneously melted away, turning into an even denser cloud of golden light.

After the light mist was absorbed and transformed by the dissolving factory, an even more abundant source of nourishment surged into his body.

Instantly, Li Yuan felt an even greater surge of energy within his body, rapidly strengthening his limbs, bones, and internal organs.

This process lasted for about ten seconds before it ended.

My strength seems to have improved relatively significantly again.

Li Yuan clenched his fist, feeling the growing power within his body, and then looked at the equipment panel in his mind.

When he saw it, he was shocked.

Because his normal strength had actually reached the sixth level of the Ominous Realm.

"This—oh my god!"

He was astonished. In such a short time, the improvement he had made was equivalent to a unit of physical fitness.

If a few hundred or a thousand mutated creature corpses came, wouldn't I be able to take off on the spot?

"Is this what the blue tag looks like? This is outrageous!"

Li Yuan couldn't help but sigh again.

He didn't have this obvious feeling when he used the blue-labeled "Equivalent Evolution" to sacrifice his essence and spirit to strengthen the bamboo sword.

Perhaps it's because the bamboo knife is an external object, and it requires a lot of his energy and spirit to improve, so it can't be improved through external objects.

But this time, he could actually use cultivation resources, so his improvement speed was extremely absurd.

"According to Vice President Fang Leng, strange items also have levels, and each major level contains nine minor levels."

Li Yuan pondered: In this light, the [Health-Preserving and Evil-Repelling Jade Pendant] was at most a level one cataclysmic item, while the [Barrel of Oblivion] was probably a bizarre item at level nine cataclysmic.

Only in this way can this huge gap be explained.

Looks like I got a great deal this time!

After all, his original intention was to exploit the eerie streetlights, so the transaction proposed by the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs was irrelevant to him.

Furthermore, if the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs could agree to help clean up the city, he could make another profit.

Unfortunately, there are still too few mutated creatures near Donghe City.

Li Yuan glanced at the sky.

The snow was still falling, and the sky was gradually darkening.

It was almost 6 p.m., and soon the "Master of Staying Up Late" entry would take effect.

Just as he was about to continue his hunt, his phone suddenly vibrated.

He took it out and saw that it was a call from Lu Jiayin.

"Li Yuan, where are you now?" Lu Jiayin's tone sounded somewhat urgent, but with a hint of excitement.

"What's wrong with hunting mutated creatures outside?" Li Yuan asked, puzzled.

"The bureau leaders have approved your plan, and they have already mobilized a group of wind-type ability users and cleaning-type ability users overnight to prepare for a comprehensive cleanup of Donghe City."

Lu Jiayin quickly said, "However, the leaders would like to meet with you first to discuss the details of the subsequent cooperation in person."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan was secretly surprised. There were even people with special cleaning abilities?

Indeed, I had underestimated the power of the nation.

"Now?" he asked.

"Yes, is it convenient for you to come back now?" Lu Jiayin asked.

Li Yuan glanced at the vast expanse of white snow around him and then replied, "Okay, I'll go back now."

After hanging up the phone, he checked the direction and turned to walk back.

Meanwhile, inside a temporary command tent on the outskirts of Donghe City, four people were sitting around a folding table.

Seated in the main seat was a middle-aged man with gray hair, a lean build, and sharp eyes.

The person was wearing a dark blue uniform with the words "Abnormal Affairs Management Bureau, Donghe Branch" engraved on the badge on his chest.

He is Chu Tiankuo, the director of the Donghe Branch Bureau, with a cultivation level of the early stage of the Inner Core Realm.

Originally, the uniform of the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs was a black trench coat, but after receiving too much criticism, they simply stopped restricting clothing.

Of course, formal attire is still required for formal occasions, but the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs has added a new type of clothing: a dark blue suit.

To Chu Tiankuo's left sat a young woman wearing gold-rimmed glasses, who looked to be in her early thirties. She had a calm demeanor and was holding a document in her hand.

She is Shen Qingyin, the head of the intelligence section of the Donghe Branch Bureau. Although her own cultivation level is not high, she is meticulous in her thinking and is Chu Tiankuo's most trusted strategist.

To his right was a burly, bald man wearing a black tactical vest. His arms were muscular, and he had a scar that ran diagonally from his brow bone to his jaw, making him look quite fierce.

He is Tie Shan, the head of the Action Section of the Donghe Branch Bureau, with a cultivation level at the peak of the Innate Realm, and is currently one of the highest combat forces of the Donghe City government.

Lu Jiayin stood to the side, reporting on Li Yuan's situation: "He agreed and is on his way back."

"Jiayin, you've had the most contact with that kid. How much of what he says do you think you can believe?" Chu Tiankuo leaned back in his chair, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

Lu Jiayin said earnestly, "I've dealt with Li Yuan several times. Although he has many secrets, he hasn't lied to us so far. Moreover, the intelligence and advice he's given have always proven to be valuable."