Chapter 18 The Three Women's Shock, The Gate Gets an Upgrade!

Su Ze's figure reappeared in the Fourth Floor corridor.

He did not rush towards Dormitory 404, but instead paced leisurely in the hallway, occasionally letting out one or two realistic low zombie growls from his throat.

The surrounding wandering zombie horde had no reaction to this "alien" mixed in among them, continuing to take shambling steps and sway unconsciously in the dim corridor.

Just like that, under the "cover" of the zombie horde, he returned to the door of Dormitory 404 safe and sound.

Inside the Dormitory, the three women's hearts were in their throats.

Through the peephole, they could see the dense crowd of zombies wandering outside; those rotting faces were almost pressed against the door.

"He... he has been out for so long, he won't be in trouble, will he?"

Yao Qingya clenched her hands tightly together, her knuckles turning white from the force.

Liu Qiaofei, holding onto a sliver of almost blind trust, whispered to comfort her: "He won't... Senior Su Ze is so powerful, he will definitely be fine..."

Jiang Yuwan had a cold expression: "Him? Even if the whole world died, he wouldn't be in trouble."

Although her tightly pursed lips and slightly furrowed brows betrayed her inner anxiety.

Suddenly, the door was gently pulled open.

Su Ze slipped in and quickly closed the door again.

"Great... you're finally back!" Yao Qingya's eyes reddened, and she almost pounced on him.

"Senior Su Ze." Liu Qiaofei's little face was full of joy.

Although Jiang Yuwan didn't make a sound, her tense shoulders noticeably relaxed.

She looked Su Ze up and down, confirming that he hadn't added any new bloodstains to his body.

"Senior, did... did you find anything?" Liu Qiaofei asked timidly, with a hint of anticipation in her big eyes.

Su Ze smiled, casually placed the long spear on the ground, and then moved his mind.

Clatter—

A huge pile of items appeared out of thin air, instantly piling up into a small mountain on the narrow Dormitory floor.

compressed biscuits, bottled water, bread,

Next to it were piles of Wood material, Iron Material, Stone Material, and cloth, as well as medical supplies like bandages and antibiotics.

Inside the Dormitory, there was instant silence.

Three pairs of beautiful eyes stared fixedly at the small mountain of supplies on the ground, their faces full of dullness and disbelief.

Yao Qingya subconsciously covered her mouth to prevent a gasp from escaping.

Liu Qiaofei was even more dumbfounded, standing still; her beautiful big eyes were wide open, and her mind went blank.

So many supplies?!

This... how much is this?!

Jiang Yuwan's breathing stopped for a moment.

She stared fixedly at the pile of food and materials, her cold face showing such intense emotional fluctuation for the first time.

Why did she take the initiative to approach Su Ze?

Wasn't it just for a 3-star gift package that might contain better supplies?

And Liu Qiaofei was even more shocked.

Why did Liu Qiaofei's best friend Zou Min kick her out?

Wasn't it also for a 3-star gift package!

But now look at these things Su Ze brought back!

Not to mention one 3-star gift package, even ten 3-star gift packages probably wouldn't contain this many supplies!

By himself, in just over an hour, he had scavenged enough supplies to make dozens or hundreds of people green with envy!

This is simply... unbelievable!

Su Ze ignored their shock and, on his own, picked up a piece of bread and a bottle of water, tore open the packaging, and began to eat in large bites.

Long periods of running around and fighting had left him starving.

Watching him wolfing down the food, the three women finally recovered slightly from the huge shock.

"These... are these all found by you alone?" Jiang Yuwan's voice was a bit dry.

Su Ze, while chewing the bread, gave a vague grunt and then pointed to the supplies on the ground.

"This isn't even all of it."

Hearing this, the three women's hearts twitched again.

Not all of it?!

Their gazes involuntarily converged on Su Ze, full of anticipation and curiosity.

Under their fiery gazes, Su Ze leisurely finished eating the bread and drinking the water, then took out a glowing blueprint from his backpack.

【Simple Toilet · Blueprint】

Su Ze chose to build it directly.

【Ding! Consumed Wood material * 20, Iron Material * 5, Simple Toilet successfully built!】

With a flash of light, a wooden toilet that looked a bit crude but had everything necessary appeared out of thin air in the corner of the Dormitory.

【Simple Toilet】

【Quality: Ordinary】

【Level: Lv.1】

【Durability: 30 / 30】

【Function: Each use consumes copper coins * 1 to decompose and purify waste.】

【Upgrade Path: Cannot be upgraded;】

【Description: A great invention that can solve urgent needs, saying goodbye to the primitive life of relieving oneself anywhere.】

Looking at the toilet that had suddenly appeared in the corner, the three women were stunned.

The next second, an indescribable shyness instantly welled up from the bottom of their hearts,

quickly flushing their cheeks red, and even their earlobes became scorching hot.

A... a toilet?

Although... although this thing is indeed one of the most urgent problems to solve right now,

but in this Dormitory that is empty except for the beds and totals less than ten square meters, in front of a man...

This is just too embarrassing!

Su Ze didn't feel there was anything wrong with it at all; these were his women, what was there to avoid.

He looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to the thin wooden door of the Dormitory.

With a wave of his hand, a portion of the materials on the ground instantly disappeared.

【Ding! Consumed Wood material. Lv.1 Ordinary Wooden Door has been upgraded to Ordinary Quality · Lv.2 Sturdy Wooden Door!】

Accompanied by the system prompt, the wooden door in front of them emitted a faint light.

The door panel became thicker at a speed visible to the naked eye, and it even had several crossed iron bars for reinforcement, looking much sturdier.

【Sturdy Wooden Door】

【Level: 2】

【Defense: 20】

【Quality: Ordinary】

【Durability: 30 / 30】

【Special Effect: None】

【Decomposition: Can obtain Wood material * 40;】

【Upgrade Path: Consume Wood material * 120, Iron Material * 10, can be upgraded to Ordinary Quality · Lv.3 Iron-Clad Wooden Door / Please obtain a higher-level Gate Blueprint for more upgrade paths;】

【Description: I am hard, rock hard!】

"Wow! The door... the door has become so sturdy!"

Liu Qiaofei reached out and touched the thick door panel in surprise, her face full of a sense of security.

Jiang Yuwan and Yao Qingya were also full of joy; 20 points of Defense and 30 points of Durability meant they could finally get a good night's sleep.

Su Ze glanced at the remaining Wood material in his backpack, enough for another upgrade, but he didn't do so.

He turned around and instructed the three women.

"Remember, upgrading the gate can instantly replenish its Durability."

"If I'm not here, don't rush to repair it; wait until the Durability drops to a relatively low level before choosing to upgrade, that's the most cost-effective way."

"Of course, don't push your luck; your lives are what matter."

Jiang Yuwan looked at him deeply upon hearing this.

This man was calculating the maximization of benefits at every moment.

This calmness and rationality were indeed the greatest guarantee for survival in the apocalypse.

Liu Qiaofei and Yao Qingya nodded seriously.

"Alright, you stay in the Dormitory, I'm going out for a bit." Su Ze finished replenishing his Stamina, picked up the long spear, and prepared to go out again.

"You're going out again?" the three women said in unison, their faces full of confusion and worry.

"Yeah, going to kill a few zombies." Su Ze's tone was as flat as if he were saying "I'm going downstairs to buy a pack of cigarettes."

He walked to the door, seemed to remember something, took out two glowing books from his backpack, and tossed them casually onto the bed.

"You three take a look, whoever wants to learn, decide for yourselves."

After saying this, he ignored the three women's shocked expressions, pulled open the door, and his figure disappeared again into the dim corridor.

Inside the Dormitory, the three women looked at each other.

Their gazes slowly fell on those two skill books.

【Skill Book: Primary Massage】

【Skill Book: Primary Ear Cleaning】

Jiang Yuwan's cold cheeks flushed red instantly, she secretly gritted her teeth and cursed Su Ze ten thousand times in her heart.

This dog of a man!

He really knows how to enjoy himself!

Yao Qingya was also so ashamed she didn't know where to hide, lowering her head, twisting the corner of her clothes with her fingers, unable to say a word.

Only Liu Qiaofei, looking at those two skill books, saw a hint of inclination gradually appear on her originally flushed face.

She was the weakest, couldn't do anything, and had always been the one being protected.

Now, it seemed there was an opportunity to help and prove her own value...

Jiang Yuwan noticed Liu Qiaofei's expression, she bit her lower lip lightly, her heart fighting a battle between heaven and man.

Cursing aside, she knew better than anyone that in this Dormitory, if you want to live better, you must make yourself more valuable.

Her hand, uncontrollably, slowly reached towards that 【Primary Massage】...