Chapter 30: Lin Feng Lv10, Superpower Awakening

The over-tier upgrade to Lv10, coupled with superpower awakening, unfolded within Lin Feng simultaneously.

Lin Feng felt a surge of emotions, a wave of exhilaration.

As sweat poured to cool him, impurities clogging his blood vessels and old injury sequelae were purged by the energy's relentless cleansing, expelled from his body.

Before long, a layer of dark red grime formed on Lin Feng's skin.

Enduring nearly an hour of pain, the energy's intense wash gradually waned.

Lin Feng opened his eyes, stood up, and walked to the camper's bathroom, shutting the small door behind him. He removed his armor and clothes, turning on the shower.

Having run for over an hour, the camper's 200-liter water reserve had preheated.

Lathering soap, Lin Feng showered thoroughly before stepping out.

Owning a camper was convenient; Lin Feng changed into clean clothes, tossing the soiled garments into the small rolling washer under the sink.

Donning his backplate, complete with the red-silver shield, and securing his holstered gun, Lin Feng felt refreshed and revitalized.

Just then, the over-tier upgrade and superpower awakening completed.

"Lin Feng, Lv10/19"

"Health: 60, Constitution: 55, Spirit: 60"

"Equipment: Explosive Gun Lv10/19, Red Quality"

"Skills: Appraisal, Upgrade, Duplicate"

"Note 1: New Skill Awakened, Item Duplication. Bind equipment can be duplicated, with quality reduced by one, minimum white quality. Duplication requires certain base materials."

"Note 2: Second phase allows binding new items, up to red quality."

The initial stats were unsurprising, each attribute increased by ten points due to the over-tier upgrade. What caught Lin Feng's attention was his awakened ability—duplication?!

Though demanding, this skill could potentially create an army!

Lin Feng immediately examined the Explosive Gun:

"Can duplicate Lv9 Divine Handgun, requiring 5 kilograms of high-grade steel."

Seeing the notification, Lin Feng nearly jumped for joy. Just 5 kilograms of steel to produce a Lv9 Divine Handgun—this duplication skill was indeed formidable!

His eyes shifted to a nearby long knife, weighing about ten pounds and made from standard threaded steel, qualifying as high-grade steel.

He quickly grasped it.

Appraisal confirmed its suitability as material for duplicating the Divine Handgun.

A choice between a melee weapon and a ranged Divine Handgun was obvious.

Lin Feng activated the duplication skill.

A red glow enveloped the knife, melting it into a sleek black handgun.

As the glow dissipated, Lin Feng inspected the handgun:

"Divine Handgun Lv9, White Replica"

"Damage: 40, Effective Range: 3 kilometers"

"Extra Attributes: Unlimited Ammo, Metal Storm"

"Note: 1. Replicas upgrade with the original, granting 10% of accumulated upgrade points to the holder. 2. Replicas function only within 100 meters of the original. 3. Replicas cannot harm the original holder."

Lin Feng weighed the replica, pleased but slightly disappointed it couldn't upgrade with points.

He'd hoped for dual Explosive Guns.

Nevertheless, it was impressive. The 10% upgrade points to the holder could expedite leveling for others.

For instance, Chen Yanyan could wield the Lv9 Divine Handgun to clear sub-Lv10 Red Armored Beetle swarms, freeing Lin Feng to focus on Black Spinal Bugs.

Though seemingly limited now, the duplication skill could replicate advanced equipment as Lin Feng leveled up. Being replicas, concerns over damage or loss were mitigated, given their range limitation.

Storing the replica Divine Handgun, Lin Feng reviewed the last note.

Post-upgrade, he could bind a second item as equipment.

Initially planning to bind the camper, due to its importance rivaling the Explosive Gun, the duplication skill made weaponry more appealing.

After brief deliberation, Lin Feng stuck with binding the camper.

He currently lacked weapons more than transportation.

The Empress encounter left a psychological shadow mostly lifted, but the fear of impending death lingered.

Without a fast vehicle, relying solely on his legs and the Explosive Gun wouldn't suffice against the insect tide.

Lin Feng's self-assessment remained clear; the over-tier upgrade hadn't clouded his judgment.

Ensuring survival was paramount before considering other matters. An upgradeable vehicle offered more security than a standard car.

It wouldn't fail or malfunction at crucial times.

Throughout their escape, Lin Feng's greatest fear was vehicle failure. A breakdown mid-drive would spell disaster.

After thorough consideration, Lin Feng bound the camper as his second item.

A red glow from Lin Feng enveloped the camper, indicating the binding process...

Just then, a commotion arose outside.

Having expended energy during the upgrade, Lin Feng needed a good meal to replenish nutrients. He opened the side door, stepping outside.

Chen Yanyan stood nearby, watching the unfolding scene with interest.

Nearby, Zhang Xuan's car was the scene of a heated dispute between Liu Yueqi and her aunt.

Listening, Lin Feng learned Liu Yueqi wanted to join him in the security bureau, but her aunt was adamantly against it.

Having escaped Haicheng, they only had to follow the main force another hundred kilometers to reach her parents in Gold City.

At seventeen, Liu Yueqi wouldn't be an adult until her next birthday.

Watching for a moment, Lin Feng told Chen Yanyan:

"Let's prepare dinner. We might be busy tonight, and I need to teach you to use the gun."

Learning to handle a gun excited Chen Yanyan, who joyfully boarded the camper to prepare food.

The camper had two induction stoves, no gas stove for safety, but powerful enough for simple cooking or hotpot.

Lin Feng pulled a folding table and chairs from the camper's storage, setting them up for outdoor use.

Seated, Lin Feng opened a soda, grabbed some snacks, and watched the drama unfold.

As the elder, Liu Ruojiu opposed her niece's risk-taking. At seventeen, Liu Yueqi was still a student.

Joining a bureau now, facing potential danger, left Liu Ruojiu unsure how to face her parents and sister if anything happened.

"Liu Yueqi, have you thought about your mom? After the divorce, she only has you! And your grandparents!"

"How can you be so reckless? They said you're low-level, fit only for patrol or missions facing bugs!"

Liu Yueqi, face tense, gripped her Thousand Slash Blade, looking at Lin Feng:

"But Brother Lin's going; why can't I? It means a week's rations and fifty liters of fuel!"

"Do you think reaching Gold City is easy? How long will our food last? Can this car make it?"

"Even if we reach Gold City and find my mom, we'll still have to keep running!"

"Without stopping the alien insect invasion, running forever leads nowhere!"

"Running temporarily, running forever? Without seizing every chance to grow stronger, how will you survive? Relying on a man who can't hold a knife? Or your worthless degree?!"

"Qin Hu doesn't care if you live or die; wake up, Aunt, the world has changed!"

Liu Yueqi grew more agitated, while Liu Ruojiu, teary-eyed, slapped her niece hard.

"Slap!"

Lin Feng paused...

Then saw Liu Yueqi, indignant, storming toward him...