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This introduction carries deep meaning.
It reveals information about Qi Lin’s background but only provides the name for Chen Luo.
Chen Luo learns about Qi Lin’s background, but Qi Lin remains unaware of anything about Chen Luo.
It’s quite clear who Zhao Hai favors.
As for what Qi Lin is thinking, it’s unknown, but he is also very friendly towards Chen Luo.
Without much small talk, the organizer of the trade fair makes an appearance.
A young man a few years older than Chen Luo, dressed in a white shirt and casual pants, wearing a faint smile on his face, walks to the front of the meeting with a group of a dozen people surrounding him.
Zhao Hai squints his eyes, recognizing this person. He quietly introduces, “This person is Ye Gaofei, the heir of the Ye Group, involved in foreign trade business. He has a wealth of 30 billion, but of course, money has no meaning at this time. I heard this guy is quite resourceful and has deep knowledge.”
Chen Luo nods slightly but doesn’t focus his attention on Ye Gaofei; instead, he gazes at the young man in a gray T-shirt standing next to him.
Having been reborn for quite some time, besides encountering Mi Ling and Mi Li from his previous life, Chen Luo has now seen another former king-tier individual.
King-tier individuals are not common, with only around a hundred in the entire human population. Of course, there are also some with king-tier potential who met an early demise, like Xia Haoran.
This young man, Chen Luo recalls, is named Long Yu, a metal-element ability user..
Metal-element ability users are also exceptionally rare, even scarcer than light and dark-element ability users.
Manipulating metal is just the basic application of metal-element abilities.
Metal-element abilities can be broadly categorized into combat and support types.
Combat-type metal-element ability users can metalize their own bodies, making them powerful both offensively and defensively. Their physical defenses are even stronger than earth-element ability users. However, they tend to have lower magical defenses, particularly against lightning and electrical attacks, which are their Achilles’ heel.
Support-type metal-element ability users can transform into various shapes and forms, not as strong in direct combat as their combat counterparts but excel in providing support, acting as weapons. For example, they can transform into swords, staffs, or other tools, greatly enhancing the abilities of physical and elemental ability users. Chen Luo’s acquired Rat King’s teeth and Iron Claw’s claws can be inlaid into their bodies or used to forge weapons by metal-element ability users.
This young man, Long Yu, stands out as a king-tier metal-element ability user, a formidable force with unique abilities in the post-apocalyptic world.
Long Yu indeed possesses a remarkable talent in the field of transformation abilities.
Chen Luo supports his chin in contemplation, pondering whether Long Yu should transform into a sword or a staff. However, he realizes that Long Yu is not part of their group, so his thoughts on the matter are purely theoretical.
As more people arrive, Ye Gaofei smiles and proceeds with his self-introduction.
“I’m pleased to have you all here at this trade fair organized by me,” Ye Gaofei begins. “I am Ye Gaofei, and I’ve established a base. Currently, there are 1,252 survivors in my base, including 812 at Level 2, 56 at Level 3, and three at Level 4.”
Reaching Level 2 is relatively simple, especially with the presence of Level 2 and Level 3 crystals. Even those with lower aptitude can achieve Level 2 in a matter of days.
The proportion of Level 3 survivors is much lower, and it’s a remarkable feat that Ye Gaofei has 56 of them.
Level 4?
Everyone, except for Chen Luo, is shocked. The mere existence of a Level 4 ability user is astonishing to them.
Deng Xianhong opens his mouth in astonishment, muttering, “Level 4?”
Level 3 is already considered an elite among elites, so wouldn’t Level 4 be like a king?
Especially with the existence of three Level 4 ability users.
Zhao Hai isn’t particularly shocked, as he has seen a Level 4 before – Jiang Wu. However, he realizes that such Level 4 ability users are no match for Chen Luo, who seems to be at least Level 6 or 7, given the way he easily overpowers them.
Zhao Hai often wonders how Chen Luo achieved such power but never manages to ask him directly.
Chen Luo counts the number of Level 4 ability users in his group, including Mi Ling, Mi Li, Mi Fan, Su Da Zhu, and Shu Yun.
Five in total.
Oh, I forgot, there’s also a dog.
Xia Haoran still a bit more to reach level 4.
Xia Haoran’s talent has already reached the same level as Chen Luo’s previous life, but he hasn’t reached Level 4 yet.
Chen Luo couldn’t help but glance at Ye Gaofei.
There must be an advanced crystal involved; otherwise, how could there be three Level 4 ability users? Ye Gaofei wouldn’t likely have three advanced crystals.
It’s very likely that there’s only one advanced crystal, and three people are sharing it. Finding three advanced crystals for each person is too good to be true.
Chen Luo narrowed his eyes and studied Ye Gaofei. Crystals are probably kept close at hand, as they’re easy to carry. They are likely stored on their person.
Where could it be hidden?
Could it be…
Chen Luo looked at Ye Gaofei’s… Did he have a pocket there too?
For some reason, Ye Gaofei felt an inexplicable chill, but he didn’t know where it was coming from.
Ye Gaofei smiled as he looked at the shocked expressions below. They probably didn’t know how big the gap between Level 3 and Level 4 ability users was. If they knew, they’d be even more shocked.
Ye Gaofei clapped his hands. “I guess many of you are curious about the abilities of Level 4 ability users. Next, I’ll show you.”
Long Yu and a moderately attractive woman standing next to Ye Gaofei stepped forward.
“This is Long Yu, a Metal-type ability user. He has incredibly strong defense. Later, you can use your fists to test him, and if you injure him, I’ll take responsibility.”
“And this is Han Ya, an Ice-type ability user.”
“As for me, I’m a Lightning-type ability user. The three of us have all reached Level 4.”
Han Ya demonstrated first, summoning an ice spike that was half a meter long, an advanced form of the ice arrow.
The power of the attack left everyone in awe.
Ye Gaofei unleashed a relatively massive lightning strike, causing a deafening roar that reverberated in the hearts of most people.
A Level 3 ability user with a physical-based ability stepped forward and began wildly attacking Long Yu. The sound of blows echoed as the attacker’s fists hit Dragon Feather’s body.
However, the attacks not only failed to harm Long Yu but also left the physical-based ability user’s hands hurting from the futile assault.
Several others attempted to attack Long Yu, but they were equally unsuccessful in causing any harm. Despite Long Yu’s talent for transformation, he had developed a strong ability to metalize his body.
Chen Luo couldn’t help but roll his eyes, thinking, Should I go up and punch you to let you know how cruel people can be? Nah, I’m not a fan of the spotlight. Let’s forget it.
Chen Luo could tell that Ye Gaofei was showing off his strength. Chen Luo even contemplated checking if Ye Gaofei had any crystals on him; if he did, he wouldn’t mind engaging in a little robbery.
Ye Gaofei revealed a smile. “I have two good pieces of news to share with everyone.”
“First, the water resources have been contaminated. No matter how much you purify it, regular people who drink it will experience stomachaches, and there’s a risk of death for severe cases. However, once you reach Level 4, it’s completely harmless. Even those with Level 3 physical abilities can drink it without any issues.”
“Water is the source of life, and this means that we humans can survive.”
Chen Luo chuckled softly. It was true that if water became undrinkable, humanity would likely go extinct in just a few years. However, natural water sources would permanently reduce human potential.
The more water one drank, the greater the reduction in potential, but it wouldn’t be noticeable initially; it would become apparent only in the later stages.
Who could avoid drinking water?
Nobody could.
Ye Gaofei took out a crystal and continued, “Secondly, it’s about the secret of these crystals.”