Global Shelter Game

Chapter 210: Chapter 193: Mission Completed (Part 2)

[Gene-Cleaving Crystal - Small (Blue)]

[Description: A rare crystal containing an unknown energy that seems capable of destroying gene chains.]

[Use: Causes the gene chains within the body to cleave.]

Ye Yun studied the black crystal in his hand, his expression thoughtful.

The item description made it clear that the crystals contained a strange energy, one undoubtedly connected to the four-armed monster.

Ye Yun looked at the strange experimental subject, and a name immediately came to mind: Beastification.

The four-armed monster’s physique was a bit extreme. However, when he recalled how Zhou Mei looked almost identical to a cheetah after her transformation, he found the creature’s appearance perfectly acceptable.

After all, he had heard that some with Beastification could even grow giant wings and fly after using their abilities.

So, having two extra arms and a tail didn’t seem all that surprising.

Beastification was a massive subclass of superhumans.

Beastification, as the name implied, was a classification for superhumans who could partially or fully transform into beasts.

When they activated their powers, they manifested animal features and gained corresponding abilities.

It was said that these superhumans were actually an artificially created type.

Supposedly, it was part of a special research project before the Great Cataclysm.

Some mad scientists had spliced animal genes into the bodies of test subjects.

The experiment’s original purpose was to create powerful humanoid bioweapons.

After all, bioweapons using humans as the host vessel could retain a high degree of intelligence.

However, with the arrival of the Great Cataclysm, the research was left incomplete, and many test subjects escaped into the wasteland.

Due to the instability of genetic editing and radiation-induced mutations, only a small fraction of the test subjects’ descendants inherited this ability to transform. These people became the present-day Beastification.

Of course, another theory suggested that the descendants who didn’t show the ability simply lacked a catalyst to activate the dormant power within them.

This special bloodline would be passed down through generations until it awakened in one of their descendants.

If this was all just an urban legend circulating in the wasteland before, then obtaining this item proved it was no longer a legend, but a fact buried by history.

According to Carlos and his group, the site of the massive lake was supposed to have been an important pre-Cataclysm facility.

It must have drawn special attention during the Great Cataclysm. It wasn’t just razed to the ground; a massive crater was blasted in its place. Over time, that crater filled with water and became the Heishui Lake of today.

If these passed-down stories were true, then the original facility at Heishui Lake was likely destroyed because it was a research lab for bioweapons.

The enemy was clearly terrified of these bioweapons being deployed, so they didn’t hesitate to use overwhelming force to obliterate the site.

Ye Yun looked at the faintly glowing test tube in his hand.

A bold idea began to form in his mind.

’The [Gene-Cleaving Crystal - Small (Blue)] is obviously just one piece of the puzzle for the Beastification experiments. Even if it’s a critical piece, trying to replicate the process with only this item is a fool’s dream.’

However, Ye Yun remembered Carlos mentioning other ruins near Heishui Lake.

’Perhaps I can find some scattered information there from before the Great Cataclysm.’

’If I can find enough clues, maybe creating a weakened army of Beastmen would be a great option.’

’Zhou Mei’s strength is undeniable. If I had ten, or even four hundred, weakened versions of her... I can’t even imagine how powerful my shelter would become.’

Of course, that was just wishful thinking. He had no idea how he could actually pull it off.

He decided to store the crystals safely for now.

He also decided on a location for the teleportation point in Mission Two.

He had previously thought a teleportation point in Heishui Town would be useless, given that it had been completely destroyed.

But now, it seemed essential. He would definitely need it for future exploration.

Even though October Town and Heishui Town weren’t that far apart, the journey still took about a day.

Since a mission was offering to cover half the cost, he absolutely wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity.

Ye Yun immediately opened the system and began arranging the construction of the teleportation point.

As his resources were consumed, a Teleportation Gate emitting a faint blue glow soon materialized amidst the ruins of Heishui Town.

Ye Yun opened his inventory and looked at the purple-rarity item he had just acquired.

[Universal Decoder (Purple)]

[Description: A high-tech decoder manufactured before the Great Cataclysm. It can bypass most access control systems.]

[Use: Opens any access control system of purple rarity or lower.]

[Uses: 3/3]

Ye Yun’s eyes lit up when he read the item’s description.

’A purple item, as expected. This thing is amazing.’

’This is basically a skeleton key from a video game.’

’Purple is already a very high rarity in the wasteland.’

’With this, invading other shelters will probably be a piece of cake.’

’After all, the main gates of most shelters are probably blue-rarity at best. My Universal Decoder can crack anything purple-rarity or lower.’

Just then, the mission panel popped up before him.

[Mission One: Clear the Ruins]

[Mission Description: There are many abandoned ruins in the wasteland, hiding abundant resources. Please clear and explore a shelter ruin within 7 days.]

[Mission Reward: Random Purple Item x1, Blue Components x100, Green Components x100]

[Mission Two: Establish a New Teleportation Point]

[Mission Description: To better explore the wasteland, more teleportation points need to be established. Please establish a new teleportation point within 5 days.]

[Mission Reward: Blue Components x50]

[Mission Three: Kill Mutated Creatures]

[Mission Description: The mutated creatures in the wasteland are growing more rampant, and their threat to the shelter is increasing. Please successfully kill 100 mutated creatures within three days.]

[Mission Reward: Blue Components x30]

[You have completed all missions within the time limit.]

[You have received the following rewards:]

[Random Purple Item x1]

[Blue Components x180]

[Green Components x100]

[For completing all missions, you have received an additional reward:]

[Blue Blueprint x1]

Ye Yun was very satisfied with the mission rewards.

’I can’t believe I got a bonus for completing all the missions. Blueprints are pretty common on the exchange now, but who doesn’t love a freebie?’

He hadn’t found many useful supplies in the abandoned shelter, but finding the container and the Gene-Cleaving Crystals was a fantastic haul.

Especially the Gene-Cleaving Crystals. They were a crucial item holding the secrets of Beastification.

Ye Yun decided to store the crystals safely and wait until he had more clues and data before conducting further research.

As he received his rewards, the system presented him with three new missions.

[New Mission One: Genetic Mysteries]

[Mission Description: You seem to have acquired some clues related to genetic engineering. Conduct a deeper investigation to obtain more useful information.]

[Objective: Explore the next shelter ruin related to genetic engineering within 7 days.]

[Mission Reward: Random Purple Item x1, Blue Components x150, Green Components x100]

[New Mission Two: Explore the Unknown Region]

[Mission Description: To the east of Heishui Lake, there appear to be some building ruins left over from before the Great Cataclysm. They might still contain some clues from that era.]

[Objective: Please achieve over 30% exploration progress in this area within 7 days.]

[Mission Reward: Random Blue Blueprint x1, Blue Components x100]

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