"Still hanging around here, looking to rob me?"
Tao Yu looked at the West City Trio, whose drool was almost dripping out, and countered directly, even flicking the now Yuan Force-depleted magnetic card.
It must be said that it deserved to be called a hundred thousand Yuan Force; even though it was pure and contained no chaotic information, and a dedicated card was used, it still took some time for Tao Yu to absorb it.
However, considering that this was the card the wealthy woman had casually drawn out, and she hadn't even deliberately infused it with Yuan Force, it was probably something she carried with her, maybe even just for the convenience of giving out rewards.
"No, no, we, the West City Trio, would like to congratulate big brother on gaining the favor of a VIP. Additionally, we wanted to ask if the journey to that base is difficult."
The West City Trio quickly showed their empty hands, signaling they had no ill intentions, and then the eldest brother ingratiatingly posed his query.
For Outer City Pioneers, survival during this period was quite difficult.
The rainforest was filled with giant snakes and Aliens, the prairies were infested with Aliens and there was the risk of being infected by black water; when counting everything, the Zombie World seemed a bit more friendly to Outer City Pioneers.
Yet without a gathering spot, considering the average strength of an Outer City Pioneer, the pressure to survive was truly immense.
They now just wanted to get there early to claim a spot.
Moreover, getting there ahead of time might mean some simple tasks were available to take on, such as ferrying goods between the two realms!
"It shouldn't be difficult right now, but once the Aliens arrive, that's a different story."
Tao Yu's smirk made the three men's faces change, and after thanking him with a bow, they headed off without looking back in the direction Tao Yu had earlier pointed them.
Tao Yu had explained to Sun Shiyu with the trio listening nearby, so they had a rough idea of the location.
But relying on just their legs meant they would still need to spend more time to possibly arrive there.
Tao Yu watched the trio begin to scramble over rooftops to distance themselves, then he walked back to the stairwell and locked the roof access door.
Once the dead rose, he would also head there to check in, first to see if that fool Jack had been snagged on the way, and then to look for any suitable tasks.
The arrival of a hundred thousand Yuan Force into his account massively motivated Tao Yu.
"If they gave so much, it's probably mainly because I'm the first 'Chosen One'; later earnings may not be as much," Tao Yu pondered.
Now with a hundred thousand, he could focus on sustaining high-intensity training while considering his next steps.
"Currently, both talents offer extremely cost-effective benefits. If my Yuan Force is sufficient, prioritizing talents would actually be better. However, talents are more about growth; the stronger I am, the better I can utilize them. My immediate combat capabilities still have some flaws..."
Tao Yu hesitated for a moment.
Although having already dealt with several Inner City Pioneers including Cao Shaolin, Zombies, and the Alien Queen, making him quite experienced.
But Tao Yu hadn't become arrogant; his shortcomings and weaknesses were still obvious.
At most, it ensured that he wouldn't starve to death if he didn't eat, drink, or have Yuan Force—it was literally just to sustain life.
It could only be said that it provided him with a new channel for energy. The main benefit of a second Deification was the increase in various limits.
The additional limit increases that came with skill level upgrades were indeed quite nice.
Spending thirty thousand Yuan Force to learn a stronger breathing technique might not be possible, but a second Deification was achievable!
"It might also have something to do with the energy present in the world itself, but 'minute' truly means minute. If I continue to strengthen it, there might be a qualitative change, but the next requirements are too much..."
Feeling the consumption of millions of Yuan Force for the third Deification, Tao Yu couldn't help but feel speechless.
The second Deification consumed about two hundred times more than the first, while the third skyrocketed to a thousand times that of the second.
However, when considering the original gradient of Yuan Force consumption, this seemed normal again.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, the second Deification certainly wasn't as cost-effective as the first. Still, it was undeniable that the second Deification once again caused a 'qualitative change' in the skill!
Although the free energy absorbed was only 'minute,' it also represented a path laid out in front of him.
Beyond that, the strong resistance to toxins and the ability to sustain life through 'breathing' in water or even airless places greatly enhanced his survival and adaptability.
However, it was a bit of a pity that these extreme environments, although life-sustaining, couldn't support his high-intensity physical exertions.
After that, significantly increasing physical limits and chest and abdomen limits, as well as increasing Qi-blood to strengthen the chest and abdomen efficiency, were indeed helpful for the current situation.
Now that the Yuan Force had reached his account! Moreover, with the support of the new talent [Fist Intent], it was a great opportunity for improvement.
He urgently needed to increase his limits.
Looking at his more than seventy thousand Yuan Force, Tao Yu hesitated for a moment and then turned his attention to [Ambush - Modified].
This was a skill obtained from the Alien, the cost of Deification was cheaper than the two Stealth skills, but it combined the Shadow Force born from both Stealth skills, allowing the first strike after entering shadows to have an extremely powerful effect.
"Sigh, it's a pity that this skill itself doesn't produce 'Shadow Force.' Judging by the Basic Breathing Technique, it's likely that a second Deification won't increase it either."
Although Tao Yu felt a little regretful, if he chose [Stealth], his Yuan Force for daily training would seem poor. It was a true loss not to convert potential into strength by raising the limits.
And if he chose [Ambush], he would still have thirty thousand Yuan Force left over for Acceleration.
After some hesitation, he decided to go for a second Deification of [Ambush]!
The next moment, Tao Yu felt a chilling sensation, somewhat similar to the feeling when he used Shadow Evasion. Most importantly, his shadow started shaking violently, eventually calming down after a while.
It seemed to have become deeper...
[Ambush - Modified II]: You can store overflowing Shadow Force in your shadow and exercise a degree of autonomous control over it.