"Can those of us who didn't contribute any points exchange the resources and crystals we collected before?" Wu Yanfeng asked.
"Can."
"That's good."
Wu Yanfeng breathed a sigh of relief.
I didn't even have any contribution points, and I almost couldn't afford to eat.
Fortunately, we had killed quite a few zombies and had some supplies.
Wu Yanfeng emptied his pockets and exchanged 65 points, Zhang Fei exchanged 15 points, and Mao Ce exchanged 45 points.
"Xiao Fei, you'll be out of contribution points after just two more meals. How come you only have so few contribution points?" Mao Ce asked in surprise.
"I don't have much ability right now. I haven't killed many zombies. What can I do?" Zhang Fei was also a little frustrated.
"I don't have much left either. These next seven days are probably going to be tough. I need to get out and kill zombies as soon as the black rain ends, or I won't even be able to afford food."
"Alright, enough talk, let's eat."
Everyone ate in silence.
Paying the "money" made all the difference; everyone wolfed down their food.
I wish I could eat ten steamed buns to make up for this contribution point.
Zhang Hao was also very pleased.
It seems that the rule of equivalent exchange motivated them.
Five contribution points for a meal isn't expensive, because one contribution point is equal to one level-one crystal core.
Five level-one zombies for one meal, that's already very cheap.
In the future, after inflation occurs, food prices will definitely have to be raised again.
After finishing the meal.
Everyone dispersed, and Zhang Hao finished absorbing today's crystal cores.
The raven absorbed the level-three mental crystal core it had harvested last time.
"Father, I've mastered another ability," Raven said, opening its eyes.
"Oh? What ability?"
"【Mental Marking】Simply put, I can mark anyone I've ever seen. Anyone within ten kilometers of me who has been marked cannot escape my pursuit. The maximum number of people I can mark is ten."
"Oh? Not bad, a practical skill."
Zhang Hao was a little curious: "But what's the principle behind this ability? What did you use to mark it?"
"It's about using your mind, I can't really explain it, but it's the same principle as dogs marking with their urine. They can smell their own urine from a long distance, and I can sense the mental markings I leave behind from a long distance."
"Your analogy is truly concise and to the point."
"Hehe, aren't I awesome?"
"Impressive, impressive. So, no one else can detect it? Or erase it?"
"Unless they are stronger than me, or they are mental beings. To eliminate a mental being, they would need to be at least at the same level as me. If it is just a level two mental being, it is probably enough to find them."
"Oh, it works pretty well."
Zhang Hao nodded.
Among the awakened ones, those with a spiritual focus are extremely rare.
Level 2 Awakeners are extremely rare, so they are generally quite useful.
The time that follows.
Everyone is absorbing crystal cores to become stronger.
For those whose contribution points are insufficient, Zhang Hao allows them to borrow from each other privately.
Five days passed in this way, during which Zhang Fei leveled up to level two and learned a control skill called [Entanglement of Vines].
Mao Ce also leveled up to level two and learned the defensive skill [Rock Wall]. Combined with the previous offensive skill [Stone Throw], he now has both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Mo Yu, who is of the metal type, has not been upgraded and remains at level two.
Wu Yanfeng has reached level three and mastered the skill [Ice Pillar], which has strong control and destructive power.
As night fell, a torrential downpour began.
The rampaging zombies have returned, with zombies breaching both the front and back doors.
There were especially many zombies at the front door of the supermarket, and almost all of them were level two zombies.
But even with the reinforced gate, the zombies still couldn't break through.
It's by the window on the second floor.
The crowd looked on with obvious satisfaction as they gazed at the hysterical zombies below.
Zhang Hao sat in his chair, glanced at the debris, and ordered, "Clean some of it up, otherwise the gate won't be able to hold up if the number gets too large. We still have two days to go."
"Okay, boss."
Fang Ping and Wu Yanfeng exchanged a glance.
Both of them provocatively gave each other the middle finger, and then attacked together.
Fang Ping activated his superpower, causing a large number of earth spikes to erupt from the ground floor, frantically strangling the heads of the zombies.
Wu Yanfeng was not to be outdone, and waved his hands.
Pfft! Pfft!
One after another, ice blades pierced through the air.
It pierced the heads of more than a dozen zombies, which was very efficient.
This is the advantage of being a remote awakener; you can kill zombies from the second floor.
"No way, you're not as efficient as me. I killed fifteen, and you only killed twelve," Fang Ping deliberately provoked.
Wu Yanfeng sneered, "If you hadn't leveled up three levels faster than me, I could have killed fifteen of them in one go!"
"Is it my fault that you're leveling up slowly?"
"You wait."
The two looked extremely angry.
But in reality, it's more about competition; everyone wants to prove themselves to the boss.
"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and finish collecting the crystal cores," Zhang Hao said speechlessly.
"Okay, boss."
Fang Ping smiled and activated [Earth Spikes] again.
Wu Yanfeng followed the same method, and soon all the level two zombies below were gone.
Other members also helped during this time, not to kill zombies, but to contribute points.
The raven flew down with its small bag on its back and collected all the crystal cores while the zombies were cleared out.
With a flap of its wings, it returned to the second floor.
Ravens are mutated creatures; the black rain poses no harm to them, but it also offers no benefit.
"One hundred and two, well done." Zhang Hao nodded in satisfaction.
"Hehe, aren't I awesome?"
"sharp."
Zhang Hao smiled slightly.
In just five days, approximately 325 secondary crystal cores were accumulated.
We have accumulated 2,440 first-level crystal cores, and it is estimated that we will be able to upgrade to level four in about ten days. Moreover, there are still quite a few second-level crystal cores left.
The members were all very enthusiastic.
Everyone wants to accumulate contribution points to get promoted and exchange for level 2 crystal cores.
Everyone knows the difference between a level 2 crystal core and a level 1 crystal core; the upgrade efficiency is at least three times worse.
Moreover, everyone's talents are different.
Some people may be able to absorb a level 1 crystal core and advance to level 3 in just over ten days, but for others it may take a month or even longer.
With a secondary crystal nucleus, five or six days might be enough.
Everyone was eager for the seven days to end so they could go out and wipe out all the zombies.
It was 3 a.m.
Zhang Hao had already gone to sleep, and the other members were also asleep.
The raven on watch let out a shriek, alerting everyone.
"Wake up! Level 3 zombies are here!!"
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