Chapter 34: I Want It Now

Chapter 34: Chapter 34: I Want It Now

A box of ordinary Montmorillonite Powder was actually priced at 50 Evolution Points!

Even the more expensive Enteritis Spirit was listed for over a hundred points!

Lin Ji took a sharp breath.

These prices were even more outrageous than the black market in the old world.

But in this environment, diarrhea could truly be fatal.

The human body was already short on water; if someone became dehydrated from diarrhea, they could only watch helplessly as death accelerated.

Lin Ji didn’t hesitate much and directly spent 50 Evolution Points to buy a box.

After all, in such conditions, whether it was Su Qingyue or Gu Yihan, they could come down with diarrhea at any time.

Even Shen Manyun, who possessed a Recovery-type Talent, had fallen victim; the other pampered girls probably weren’t far behind.

Lin Ji noticed the seller’s name.

[Medical Association · Li Yishui].

Judging by the prefix, this was clearly an organization focused on the medical industry.

Lin Ji quickly figured it out.

Most likely, Li Yishui’s organization had spawned near a location with abundant medical supplies.

They were monopolizing the lifeblood of medicine in this sea region!

Moreover, this organization likely had Awakened with Potion-type Talents.

Although such production and manufacturing talents had no combat power, in this Survival World, they were practically money-printing machines!

Lin Ji sighed inwardly; the speed at which these organizations accumulated Evolution Points was probably even more terrifying than killing monsters.

After buying the medicine, Lin Ji directly retrieved that box of Montmorillonite Powder.

He casually tossed it to Shen Manyun, who was sitting at the round table.

"Catch."

Shen Manyun instinctively caught it. Taking a closer look, she was completely stunned.

"This... this is Montmorillonite Powder?"

"Lin Ji... you bought this from the Trading House?"

Shen Manyun’s voice trembled intensely.

She had secretly checked the Trading House earlier; even the cheapest medicine cost fifty points.

She, Tang Ling, and Bai Taotao had spent an entire day decomposing things just to barely scrape together fifty Evolution Points.

Lin Ji spread his hands, his expression unchanged.

"Just take it and use it. Don’t overthink it."

He didn’t say anything overly sentimental.

But in Shen Manyun’s eyes, this gesture was more powerful than any sweet talk.

If before she had submitted only due to Lin Ji’s imposing pressure and her desire to survive,

now, she genuinely felt some heartfelt recognition for this cold captain.

Watching Shen Manyun’s tearfully grateful expression, Lin Ji then looked at Tang Ling beside her.

"This afternoon, besides the kettle, figure out a way to build a simple toilet at the stern."

"Otherwise, going to the bathroom is too troublesome; having to squat at the back of the boat, if someone accidentally falls in, they’ll really become fish food."

"Also, our boat is full of stunning beauties. We can’t keep exposing our... assets for other men to see, right?"

Lin Ji spoke with a straight face, but his words instantly flushed the cheeks of the girls present.

Especially Gu Yihan, who stamped her foot in shame and annoyance.

"Lin Ji! You... how can you speak so vulgarly!"

Shen Manyun also lowered her head, wishing she could bury it in that box of medicine.

Tang Ling glared at Lin Ji angrily.

"Got it! I’ll make a fully enclosed toilet this afternoon!"

Lin Ji smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying.

He didn’t offer any explanation either, simply stood up and returned to the cabin.

Teasing these former campus belles and teachers who once looked down on everyone was actually a rare way for him to relax in this oppressive environment.

At this moment, they were getting closer and closer to the location of the cargo ship.

After returning to the cabin, Lin Ji closed the wooden door behind him and frowned slightly.

He had a feeling that the journey ahead might not go as smoothly as before.

Although the Bone Burial Sea was vast, the number of survivors was simply too large.

Tens of millions of people were struggling to survive in the same stretch of sea.

He was now heading toward a Resource Point—a stranded cargo ship.

In the early stages when resources were extremely scarce, such a place was definitely a prime target, and it was highly likely they would encounter other survivor teams.

Moreover, those who had managed to survive in this environment until now and still dared to explore Resource Points were definitely not to be trifled with.

As for spending a fortune earlier to buy antidiarrheal medicine for Shen Manyun, it wasn’t entirely out of sympathy.

In this team, Shen Manyun’s Recovery-type Talent was an irreplaceable strategic resource.

Only by ensuring her physical condition could the team’s combat effectiveness be preserved to the greatest extent.

"Hah..." Lin Ji let out a soft sigh.

He glanced at the system panel.

He currently had just over 900 Evolution Points left.

Upgrading the raft to LV3 required a base cost of 500 points.

But if he wanted to add some enhancement options during the upgrade or deal with unexpected situations ahead, these savings were clearly insufficient.

More importantly, facing unknown enemies and Sea Monsters, relying solely on his own output would put too much pressure on him.

He had to improve the strength of his subordinates.

Thinking this, Lin Ji’s gaze passed through the cabin window and landed on Gu Yihan on the deck.

If he spent 500 Evolution Points to upgrade Gu Yihan’s [D-grade Light Body] Talent to C-grade,

not only would her combat power greatly improve, but as her binder, Lin Ji himself would also receive a corresponding ability feedback.

Moreover, this was also a perfect opportunity to demonstrate his capabilities to the other women.

Let them see with their own eyes that as long as they obeyed obediently, they could not only eat and drink their fill but also gain extraordinary power!

"Yihan." Lin Ji pushed open the door and called out.

Gu Yihan was wiping her Storm Hunter Bow with a cloth. Hearing his voice, she turned around in confusion.

"What’s wrong?"

"Come into the cabin." Lin Ji said calmly.

Gu Yihan put down her bow and walked into the cabin, her long, straight legs wrapped tightly in yoga pants.

"What is it?" Gu Yihan blinked, the tear mole at the corner of her eye looking somewhat playful.

Lin Ji looked at her, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth.

"I’m planning to continue upgrading your Talent."

Hearing this, Gu Yihan’s beautiful eyes instantly widened, and her breathing became rapid.

"R-really?"

She had personally experienced the benefits of Talent upgrades—that feeling of power flooding her entire body was addictive just to recall.

Overwhelmed with excitement, Gu Yihan threw herself into Lin Ji’s arms, wrapped her arms around his neck, and planted a firm kiss on his lips.

Lin Ji naturally wrapped his arm around her slender, soft waist, feeling its astonishing elasticity.

"Don’t be too happy yet," Lin Ji whispered close to her ear, his voice low. "To level up, I need to transfer energy into your body through physical contact."

"And it has to be the deepest kind of contact."

Gu Yihan was stunned for a moment, then her pretty face flushed crimson all the way to her ears.

She certainly understood what Lin Ji meant by "deepest kind of contact."

She bit her alluring red lips, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s hum. "Then... can we wait until tonight?"

"Outside... they’re all there..."

Lin Ji shook his head, his fingers gently tracing her warm cheek. "No."

"We’re about to reach the Resource Point, and there will likely be a fierce battle."

"Improving our strength now is more important than anything else."