Qi Xu found the shotgun a bit unwieldy—it didn’t feel as comfortable as his trusty pistol, so when it came time to upgrade, he chose to focus on the pistol instead.
As for the shotgun... Qi Xu posted its stats in their small group chat.
Invincible Black Tornado: "Anyone interested?"
After everyone declined, Qi Xu took it to the larger group.
Blessed by Luck: "A Tier-4 weapon?? Just selling it off like that? Damn, my main weapon just hit Tier-4!"
Panda Panda: "Holy crap! A Tier-4 weapon!"
Swim & Fitness Coach Chen: "What do you want for it, Tornado Boss?"
Invincible Black Tornado: "Weird but useful stuff, energy stones, or a Tier-5 upgrade card. Bring the enthusiasm!"
Swim & Fitness Coach Chen: "Heh, Tornado Boss, let’s talk privately."
Soon, Qi Xu received a DM: "I’ll take both the Tier-5 upgrade card and the shotgun! (˘⌣˘)ʃ
How about this for the trade?"
- Energy Stones ×150
- Vehicle Upgrade Card Fragments ×400
- Thermoregulating Cap ×1
- Tri-Colored Crystals ×50 each
"Deal!"
Coach Chen had claimed just two days ago that he’d gone broke scraping together upgrade materials, yet here he was with another haul. Clearly, he’d stumbled into some good fortune.
But whether he was flipping items or something else, Qi Xu didn’t care to pry into others’ secrets.
Coach Chen exhaled in relief—he’d been worried Tornado Boss might ask why he needed another upgrade card...
The reason was kinda awkward.
After the trade, Qi Xu immediately put on the thermoregulating cap—a simple white baseball cap that conveniently shaded his eyes from the sun. He hopped out of his vehicle to test it.
From head to toe, his body temperature stayed perfectly regulated. Now, whether it was extreme cold or scorching heat, nothing would affect him.
Just imagining fighting in a blizzard while wearing this made him giddy!
After organizing his inventory, he realized... by month’s end, he’d probably widen the gap between himself and the second-ranked player even further. He had so many supplies he couldn’t even use them all.
The next few days were painfully dull. No one dared to pick fights with Qi Xu anymore. Even on parallel roads, no one saw his pink vehicle and thought, "Let’s mess with that guy."
Now, the color pink screamed danger.
Even players with feminine-sounding usernames noticed fewer hassles lately.
Plus, no matter how hot it got, Qi Xu remained perfectly comfortable. He was enjoying the weather.
But... Chinese Master Chef, who cooked daily, was absolutely melting.
It was only then that Qi Xu remembered he had a spare thermoregulating suit. He quickly sent it over.
Chinese Master Chef was moved to tears. Tornado Boss always thinks of me first when he gets good stuff! Even if my ship isn’t sailing, at least I’m still getting perks.
If that ship ever became real, Tornado Boss would definitely give the best stuff to Sister Cut You first!
Qi Xu did often want to share his loot with Dongfang Yuan, but nine times out of ten, she refused.
Unlike others, she didn’t rely on luck to score rare items, so she avoided owing favors.
Her daily routine of cursing the game and its players only netted her basic supplies—enough to survive and upgrade, but not enough to live lavishly.
So she never wanted to take advantage of Qi Xu’s generosity.
Qi Xu respected her stance, though it frustrated him. Dongfang Yuan had been his combat mentor, after all.
Once all three weapons were upgraded, Qi Xu rubbed his hands together, gave his cat Xiao Qi a quick snuggle, and checked their stats.
First, the Pink Chainsaw had undergone a full transformation—its pink mech armor now covered his entire body.
But after one second, the armor turned transparent again, much subtler.
Now that’s a Tier-8 weapon. Qi Xu was thrilled. In a team battle, this would’ve made him the flashiest target—and the first to get focus-fired.
The pistol’s changes were minor. The bullet-tracking feature he’d hoped for didn’t materialize, but under Ball Ball’s clever design, it fused with the chainsaw, mounting onto his right forearm.
Firing now required just a clenched fist—way more convenient.
The Anesthetic Ring gained tracking but came with a drawback: a 10-minute cooldown between shots.
With all three upgrades, Qi Xu’s combat power soared past 100!
He grinned at his stats screen, teeth on full display.
ID: 8866620010608
Nickname: Invincible Black Tornado
Title: 〖Ruthless Bandit〗
Survival Coins: 4801
Energy Stones: 219
Vehicle: Tier-5 Modified Garbage Truck (Fully Autonomous)
Weapons:
- Tier-8 Pink Chainsaw
- Tier-6 Pistol
- Tier-6 Anesthetic Ring
Health: 95 (Glowing with vitality, full of energy!)
Fatigue: 14 (Peak condition, effortless stamina)
Strength: 96 (A mighty diamond in the rough)
Stamina: 86 (Special forces level—protect me, sis!)
Agility: 89 (Light on your feet, quick reflexes)
Resilience: 79 (A bit fragile compared to the rest.)
Combat Power: 115 (Server’s strongest!)
Seeing "server’s strongest," Qi Xu immediately checked with War Wolf 009 and Sister Cut You.
Their combat power? 127 and 128.
So much for "strongest."
Even stat screens knew how to flatter.
The next few days were uneventful, but Qi Xu’s loot luck held steady. No rare items, but basic materials—like AC units, water condensers, and crafting tables—piled up fast.
Players from the old 896 Server had been dirt-poor under the God of Light and his lackeys. Back then, good luck or wealth could get you killed. Now, freed from that oppression, everyone was grinding hard.
As resources flowed in, the first stop for most was Tornado Boss’s trading post. Soon, Qi Xu’s basic supplies hit 10,000+.
And that meant... the conditions for upgrading to a Tier-6 vehicle were almost met.
