78: Chapter 78 Unlocks Supplies: XM7 Rifle!

Early morning.

Inside Su Yuyan's luxury villa, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the living room.

Lin Yuan sat on the leather sofa, looking at the supplies unlocked last night.

【 New supplies unlocked: XM7 Rifle (with ammunition, 1 set/sec)! 】

【 XM7 Rifle: 6.8 mm ammunition, power far exceeding traditional 5.56 mm, extremely high penetration! 】

Lin Yuan's eyes lit up.

Firearms?

Although his Superpower was already strong, having an extra weapon wasn't bad.

He took an XM7 Rifle out of his system space.

It was entirely black, with sleek lines, radiating a cold metallic luster.

The "SIG SAUER" logo was engraved on the gun body, and the handguard adopted a modular design, allowing for the installation of various accessories.

Lin Yuan weighed it; the weight was moderate, and the grip felt excellent.

He took out a few magazines; the 6.8 mm ammunition shimmered with a metallic luster under the sunlight.

"I want to test its power."

Lin Yuan stood up and walked out of the villa alone.

The women were still resting; only Ye Qingxue noticed his movement but did not follow.

She knew Lin Yuan wanted to test the new weapon alone.

...

Outside the villa complex, deep in the ruins.

Lin Yuan activated C-rank Danger Perception to scan the surroundings.

Soon, he locked onto several Evolved Beast.

Three D-Class Evolved Beast (mutated dogs), one C-rank Evolved Beast (Mutated Tiger).

"Just right for testing."

Lin Yuan raised the XM7 Rifle, aiming at the nearest D-Class Evolved Beast.

He pulled the trigger.

"Bang—!"

The gunshot exploded!

The bullet instantly pierced the mutated dog's skull!

The powerful impact knocked the mutated dog over directly, its brains splattering!

One shot, one kill!

Surprise flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes.

This power... was stronger than he imagined!

The penetration of the 6.8 mm ammunition far exceeded the traditional 5.56 mm!

He fired continuously, taking care of the other two D-Class Evolved Beast.

Three shots, three headshots.

Clean and efficient.

"The effect is good against D-Class Evolved Beast."

Lin Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

Next was the Mutated Tiger.

It was a giant tiger three meters long, covered in black stripes, with bloodthirsty red light in its eyes.

Sensing its companions had been killed, it let out a deafening roar!

"Roar—!!!"

The giant tiger lunged madly, its speed extremely fast!

Lin Yuan calmly raised his gun and fired continuously at the giant tiger!

"Bang bang bang bang bang—!!!"

Bullets poured out like raindrops!

They hit the giant tiger, splashing blood!

But...

The giant tiger only paused, it didn't fall!

Although the 6.8 mm ammunition penetrated its skin, for the thick-skinned body of a C-rank Evolved Beast...

It was only a minor injury!

Lin Yuan emptied the 30-round magazine in one go.

The giant tiger was covered in bullet holes, dripping with blood.

But it still wasn't dead, instead, it lunged at Lin Yuan even more crazily!

"It seems that rifles are already hard to use to kill C-rank Evolved Beast."

Lin Yuan waved his hand, and several Vines burst from the ground, instantly piercing the giant tiger's body.

"Awoo—"

The giant tiger screamed and collapsed to the ground.

Lin Yuan looked at the XM7 Rifle in his hand and fell into deep thought.

The power of 6.8 mm ammunition was far beyond traditional 5.56 mm.

But against a C-rank Evolved Beast, it could still only cause minor injuries.

Let alone B-rank, A-rank, or S-rank.

"As expected, firearms are of little use to an Ability User."

Lin Yuan shook his head.

The flexibility, destructive power, and growth potential of a Superpower...

All far exceeded firearms.

His wood-type Superpower could instantly kill D-Class Evolved Beast and heavily injure C-rank Evolved Beast.

Of course, this had a lot to do with his heaven-defying physique.

Otherwise, relying on an E-rank Superpower, killing a D-Class Evolved Beast would be a struggle.

Ye Qingxue's S-Rank Shadow Ability could even crush B-rank and possibly A-Rank Evolved Beast.

Because the highest Evolved Beast Lin Yuan had seen so far was only C-rank.

It was impossible to determine what special means B-rank, A-rank, or even S-rank Evolved Beast might have.

However, by comparison, firearms were too bulky and too inefficient.

"However, for ordinary survivors, this thing is still quite useful."

Lin Yuan put the XM7 Rifle back into his system space.

He remembered the pistol supplies he had unlocked before.

That thing couldn't even kill a D-Class Evolved Beast, barely able to kill an E-rank Evolved Beast.

Completely useless.

"Not every supply unlocked by the system is useful."

Lin Yuan turned around, preparing to return to the villa.

The test was over, and the conclusion was clear.

Firearms, for an Ability User like him, were just icing on the cake.

Far less practical than a Superpower.

...

Returning to the villa.

The women were already up and having breakfast in the living room.

Lin Yuan took food out of his system space and distributed it to everyone.

Bread, milk, fruit...

Only Lin Yuan's system space had absolute stasis, which could completely preserve food.

Most of these were collected by Lin Yuan from sealed warehouses before.

One month into the Apocalypse, being able to eat these was simply a luxury.

The women ate breakfast silently, the atmosphere warm and peaceful.

Lin Yuan suddenly spoke:

"Yanran, Xingli, from today on, you can receive 100 bottles of d-grade mineral water every day."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The whole place fell silent.

The bread in Bai Xingli's hand dropped to the ground, and she was stunned.

Chu Yanran was even more shocked to the point of being speechless, her eyes instantly turning red.

100 bottles...

100 bottles of d-grade mineral water every day?!

That meant...

They could increase their physique by 10 points every day!

What kind of terrifying rate of improvement was this?!

Ye Qingxue drank her milk calmly, without any expression.

She already had this privilege and was long used to it.

Ye Qingyue took a bite of bread, pouted her little mouth, and a trace of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes.

But her favorability had reached the brightest green.

Although jealous, it was just acting spoiled.

And the reactions of the other three women...

Were much more complex.

Su Yuyan put down the milk in her hand and looked at Lin Yuan with complex eyes.

She restrained her emotions and did not question him.

But a trace of confusion and grievance flashed in her eyes.

Why...

The Ye Sisters had privileges; she could understand that.

Bai Xingli was fine too, after all, she was the third woman to meet Lin Yuan.

But...

Chu Yanran?

That ordinary-looking woman, why did she deserve it?

Su Yuyan bit her lip, complex emotions surging in her heart.

Her appearance, figure, ability...

Which one was not better than Chu Yanran's?

She provided Lin Yuan with such a good villa.

She worked so hard to please him in bed...

But why...

Did she still not have this privilege?

Su Yuyan lowered her head, her eyes slightly red.

But as a cold female CEO, she forcibly suppressed her emotions and did not show them.

Lin Wanrou remained silent, a trace of envy and helplessness flashing in her eyes.

She also wanted this privilege.

Increasing physique by 10 points every day...

In the Apocalypse, this was the greatest guarantee of survival.

But she didn't dare to speak.

She was just one of Lin Yuan's women and had no right to question him.

Lin Ruoxue lowered her head and bit her lip.

There was injustice in her heart, but she dared not show it.

She had just developed a little favorability toward Lin Yuan.

But seeing this scene...

That bit of favorability was shaken again.

Why...

Chu Yanran could, but she couldn't?

Three women, three mindsets.

But all were restrained, and none questioned him.

Because they knew...

In the Apocalypse, Lin Yuan was their sky.

He gave it to whoever he wanted.

They had no right to object.

Bai Xingli came back to her senses, so excited that tears were about to fall.

"Lin Yuan... is... is this true?!"

Her voice trembled.

Lin Yuan nodded lightly: "True."

Bai Xingli instantly threw herself into Lin Yuan's arms and hugged him tightly.

"Thank you... thank you!"

She cried messily.

This lazy woman showed such an excited expression for the first time.

Chu Yanran sat there blankly, tears falling uncontrollably.

She was nervous and scared, feeling she wasn't worthy.

She, who looked ordinary...

Why should she enjoy the same treatment as those beauties?

Her appearance, figure, ability...

Were far inferior to Su Yuyan, Ye Qingxue, and the others.

But Brother Lin Yuan...

Actually gave her such a great favor?

Chu Yanran lowered her head, not daring to look at the others.

She could feel the gazes of Su Yuyan, Lin Wanrou, and Lin Ruoxue.

Those gazes carried doubt, envy, and confusion...

Chu Yanran was trembling all over, her heart full of unease.

But Lin Yuan's dominance made it impossible for her to refuse.

"Th... thank you Brother Lin Yuan..."

She whispered, her voice choked with sobs.

Lin Yuan watched the women's reactions, satisfied in his heart.

He did this on purpose.

To make the women who were not yet completely loyal...

Feel a sense of crisis.

To let them know...

Only loyalty would be rewarded.

If not loyal, they would have nothing.

This was a means of taming.

And also an incentive mechanism.

Ye Qingxue watched this scene, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

She knew Lin Yuan too well.

This man...

Never did meaningless things.

...

At night.

Su Yuyan lay on the bed in the largest guest room, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

She stared at the ceiling, replaying today's scene in her mind over and over.

Chu Yanran...

That ordinary-looking woman...

Actually received the same privileges as The Ye Sisters and Bai Xingli.

And she...

The cold female CEO, the leader of Xingyao Group.

Her appearance was unquestionable, her figure perfect, and her ability outstanding.

Yet she still did not have this privilege.

Su Yuyan's eyes reddened, and she bit her lip.

She didn't know what she had done wrong.

Was she not pretty enough?

No, her appearance was far superior to Chu Yanran's.

Was she not working hard enough?

No, she had already tried very hard to please him in bed.

Was her contribution not enough?

No, she provided such a good villa.

Then...

Why?

Su Yuyan felt aggrieved.

As the honorable CEO of Xingyao Group, she had never felt so aggrieved before.

But in the Apocalypse...

She was just one of Lin Yuan's many women.

A woman without privileges.

Tears fell uncontrollably.

Su Yuyan wiped away her tears, forcing herself to calm down.

"I must have done something not well enough..."

"It must be..."