003 Face Fruit Ability User
The increase in the bounty was not too unexpected.
Slaughtering the Nethermark Humanity, mastering the human experimentation of Frostplate, attacking military forces, destroying Mobile Armor —any one of these things is enough to cause an uproar.
But with a Frostplate of this level... it seems that some important figure is taking him seriously.
"It doesn't matter. I've already gone abroad. Frostplate's influence isn't that strong."
Li Aoz guessed that the higher-ups at Frostplate were worried about the moral condemnation that would result from the inhumane human experimentation practices of the Nethermark Humanity, which was why they put such a high reward on themselves.
As for the Bounty Hunter in GTB, they're at most Beta-rank; if they come, they're just free kills.
In contrast, the reward for specialization was a pleasant surprise.
The [Villainous Outlaw] feat is quite effective. Both the good side, which increases critical hit rate and critical hit damage, and the evil side, which increases evasion and evasion distance, are well-balanced and suitable for any class.
For Li Aoz, having this expertise means he can basically act entirely according to his own will, deciding whether to do good or evil. He can please both sides and always win.
"Global arrest is a bit of a hassle, so I'll just stay in Triangle Town for a while."
After all, Heavenly Ring Nation is one of the Four Nations, and he is now a household name as a 'celebrity'. As a public figure, his sudden appearance in public would still cause quite a stir.
Li Aoz was very familiar with the roads in the Outland. After packing his belongings and leaving the platform, he walked directly to Triangle Town.
Physical strength and distance were no problem for him. With the activation of the Gravity Aura, Li Aoz's body immediately floated steadily. He slightly changed direction and his body quickly accelerated to a speed of 400 kilometers per hour, flying fast close to the ground.
Along the way, there were quite a few Javelin Dragon and Forktail Bat that tried to ambush him, but before they could even raise their bodies or react, he cut off their tails, which were rich in oil and protein, and they could only watch helplessly as Li Aoz swaggered away.
The advantage of Aoneng lies in this: it relies on far less resources and equipment compared to other professions.
Li Aoz sped along, wreaking havoc on the wild animals of the Outland, and incidentally helping a group of Wanderers whose vehicle was about to be overturned by Heavy Armor Rhino Beast.
A colossal beast, as powerful as a heavy truck, roared and charged towards Li Aoz. With a casual flick of his wrist, he was instantly crushed to pieces by its own weight, gaining 2000 experience points. Just as Li Aoz was about to turn and leave, the leader of the Wanderers seemed to recognize him. He stepped forward and called out to Li Aoz:
"Excuse me, are you perhaps... Li Aoz?"
Li Aoz removed his mask, revealing a handsome face. His black and reddish hair fluttered in the wind. He casually turned his head to make eye contact with an ordinary person, and even a casual glance seemed to be captivating.
In reality, Li Aoz's appearance is not gentle and mild, quite different from the image of a "gentleman as warm as jade". His face is sharp, angular, and pale, easily reminiscent of a marble statue. Coupled with his gray eyes, he gives people a feeling of indifference and weakness.
A score of 100 in extraordinary charm transcends the comprehension of ordinary people; it's not merely about improving appearance, but more about an affinity that extends to temperament and extraordinary power.
Li Aoz's expressionless face, when viewed by outsiders, would be interpreted by the brain as approachable, aloof from greed, and otherworldly. This charm transcends racial and gender barriers, deeply touching the softest part of people's hearts.
The brain, influenced by this allure, instinctively wanted to follow and get closer. The Wanderers leader coughed twice, almost losing his senses.
'Damn, a man can be this handsome.'
"It's me," Li Aoz replied casually. "Drive carefully. I suggest you drive over to the rocky hill to the west. I've already taken care of the wild animals there. It'll be safer."
"It really is Li Aoz!" the Wanderers leader exclaimed. "We learned a few days ago that you raided the Nethermark Humanity and rescued many people. The Subway Brotherhood said to be awarding you a Tin Iron Medal in recognition of your contributions to the Outland People."
"I can't say I've saved a lot of people." Li Aoz shook his head, opened his mouth, and said, "I only saved one baby."
Frostplate took Du Zexin, Xue Nuo, and Zhou Lie Feng away. Xue Nuo, having escaped the harsh environment of the Outland, will have a much easier time surviving under Frostplate's care.
"That's quite remarkable, especially considering you just saved us." The leader of the Wanderers said admiringly, "My name is Locke, the leader of this group. Please allow me to express our gratitude to you on their behalf."
As he spoke, he took out a packet of seeds from his pocket and handed it to Li Aoz.
Li Aoz didn't think much of it at first and took it casually. Then he glanced at the seed packaging and said in a soft voice of surprise, "Huh? This is..."
"We don't have any valuables. These are seeds distributed by the lab technicians at the Greening Base ...maybe they will be helpful to you?" Locke, fearing Li Aoz's dissatisfaction, quickly added, "If you'd like, we'd also like to invite you for a hot soup..."
"No need, food is precious to you."
Li Aoz tossed the packet of seeds around in his hand and said with amusement:
"This is it, it really works for me."
Without waiting for Locke to stop him, he turned and floated into the air, disappearing into the distance in an instant. Locke was left standing there, gazing into the distance, and sighed, "Li Aoz, he really is a good person."
[Kindness Value +3]
[Trigger Perk: Increases critical hit rate and critical hit damage by 10%]
Originally, he thought it was just a minor incident, a chance to help someone out, but the seeds in his hand reminded Li Aoz of something.
Previously, when he was working on the first level of the Nethermark Humanity, he copied a lot of data about the Nethermark Humanity, including how to cultivate plants 'infected' by the Esha Virus, and then extract raw materials from them to make the finished Malefic Calamity Potion.
Both the [Craftsman] and [Biochemist] classes possess the ability to create potions and equipment, making them a perfect match when combined.
This packet of seeds reminded Li Aoz of something: the mid-game for [Biochemist] is a period of weakness, and bioscience is difficult to translate into actual Combat Power between levels 60 and 120.
If it were another profession, one could only grit one's teeth and get through it, enduring the hardship for a while.
But the players of the [Biochemist] class have a rather peculiar way of thinking: since I don't have any direct Combat Power, why don't I just switch to a support role? So, they teamed up with a group of [Craftsman] specialist players and created a device called the ' Portable Biochemical Pool '.
Strictly speaking, Biochemical Pool are classified as 'battlefield laboratories' and 'emergency factories'.
The emergence of the Biochemical Pool allows the [Bio-Master] group to deploy Biochemical Pool at any time for site deployment and production, and even create monsters on the spot to solve the problem of insufficient combat power.
In addition, given his knowledge of "Pioneer Level: Biochemical Materials," he can first create a simplified version of the Biochemical Pool.
The advertisements for Li Aoz have already been launched, but the product line can't be put together yet.
"The field of [Biochemist] is very broad, spanning biology, agriculture, medicine, military, economics, and industry. I can completely improve the seeds myself and control the fundamental way of producing the raw materials for [Esha Experimental Potion]."
The Greening Base, one of the three major organizations in the Outland, is a group of extreme environmentalists formed by a team of "biochemists" from the Old Era. However, it is undeniable that many of the seeds they promote do have very strong characteristics.
Once he has set up the Biochemical Pool, he can reverse engineer this packet of seeds and see if he can find anything of value.
Triangle Town was close at hand. As a key town controlled by warlords, its dense chimneys and production areas could be seen from afar, with its massive nuclear power facilities operating continuously. It was surrounded by high concrete walls and barbed wire, heavily guarded with sentries and machine guns.
Triangle Town is a relatively wealthy Outland town located in a triangular mining area of Tungsten Mine, Rich Iron Mine, and Uranium Mine. It would be difficult for it not to become prosperous. It's just a pity that it is located in the disputed area between Frostplate and Sky Ring, a place that everyone envies.
Li Aoz remembered that there was still a laboratory under the control of the warlords here. With his charm and status, he should be able to borrow it to activate the [Craftsman] first, and then create the prototype of the Biochemical Pool.
Afterwards, he planned to go to Sky Ring's key industrial park to gather professional knowledge and materials to improve the Biochemical Pool.
He thought for a moment, straightened his appearance, and landed nearby. Too lazy to queue for inspection at the entrance to the city, he simply swaggered past.
"Stop! No cutting in line, who are you?"
When the warlord's guards saw Li Aoz cut in line, they had just shouted when they noticed the junkyard trench coat Li Aoz was wearing. They became wary and exchanged awkward glances.
Nobody wants to mess with those crazy garbage collectors.
"I am Li Aoz, the Nethermark Destroyer, the Li Aoz who is wanted worldwide for 20 million derby."
Li Aoz took off his mask, thought for a moment, and then said this.
Outland People do indeed look down on the wanted bounties from the Four Nations, but after hearing what he said, coupled with his extraordinary charm and affability, they all showed expressions of admiration.
"So it was you."
"A source of pride for Outland People."
"I saw it Weibo before, I didn't expect you to be even more handsome in person than in the photos."
Li Aoz waved his hand and said:
"Without further ado, brothers, give me some face. I have something to discuss with your lord, Mr. Oakland·Jute."
Hearing this, the guards exchanged bewildered glances. This murderous bastard had come knocking on their door, and they were momentarily at a loss for how to react.
Fortunately, Li Aoz's charm was so great that ordinary people didn't doubt the truth of his words at all. One of them simply asked, "Uh, why are you looking for our boss?"
"It's not a big deal."
Li Aoz said, "I obtained some confidential information about the Nethermark Humanity, including some advanced medical techniques, but they are really useless to me... But I think Mr. Auckland won't refuse this deal, will he?"
Speaking of which, the main character's stats only appeared three times in total. Can that be considered low? (Thinking) Maybe to avoid low stats, we should just stop displaying data altogether? (?)