Chapter 27:

"What's a 20% discount?"

Hearing Bai Ling's inexplicable cry, Duan Heng hurriedly asked curiously.

At this moment, Bai Ling had already opened his eyes, and they were shining with excitement. Like a child seeking praise from his parents, he clenched his fists and said excitedly, "Treasure Mall! All items are 80% off for the next three days! We can even buy items worth tens of thousands of yuan!"

"Tens of thousands?!"

After hearing these words, even someone as calm as Duan Heng couldn't help but show surprise.

There are tens of thousands of items in Treasure Mall? What quality are they?

"Rank S!"

Bai Ling continued to answer excitedly, but Duan Heng's expression became increasingly shocked. Then, Bai Ling repeated the detailed information of the three accessories to him. After understanding the situation, even Duan Heng was deeply shocked by Bai Ling's luck.

"S-grade? There really are S-grade items! And at an 80% discount?!

"Uh... this thing is powerful?"

"You idiot! Of course I'm great!"

Seeing Bai Ling's silly look with her head tilted, Duan Heng couldn't help but let out a mocking chuckle. S-grade items were quite rare in his previous life. Even if he thoroughly searched a camp that could accommodate 10,000 people, he probably wouldn't find even ten... No, maybe not even three!

The system mall only refreshes A-grade items once a month, and S-grade items are even rarer. And the requirement is having money to buy them!

Now, Duan Heng finally understood why this section was called the Treasure Mall: although the number of items was pitifully small, each one was a treasure! Normally, no one could afford them, even with an 80% discount. That's why it was an advantage for newcomers.

Another point is that, although Bai Ling seems to have plenty of 135 system coins, you should know that they were all obtained by shooting with a gun!

It would be difficult for an ordinary person to kill more than ten in a day. Aside from B-rank items like the "Sleepy Black Tea," they are unable to afford anything else. After three days, when the mall's price returns to its original level, they won't even be able to afford B-rank items.

"But now, a divine opportunity! Bai Ling is so lucky!"

Duan Heng was so shocked that he was speechless and could only sigh from the bottom of his heart, while Bai Ling, on the other side, blinked dumbly.

The new member benefits, plus the thousands of system coins I've accumulated, are the perfect combination of timing, location, and people! Maybe I'll even get three "S" items right away! That's simply impossible in the early stages of the apocalypse!

And what about the original system shop function being unavailable? Never mind! Even ten thousand C-rank items can't compare to one S-rank item!

 Thinking of this, Duan Heng couldn't contain his excitement. The more he looked at Bai Ling, the more he liked her. He was so happy that he stepped forward and hugged her tightly before she could react.

Bai Ling, who was being held inexplicably, was completely furious and struggled while waving his arms.

Duan Heng's face was brimming with satisfaction. He rubbed Bai Ling's head with his chin and said happily,

"Bai Ling! You really are my good... brother! It's great to have you around!"

"Did you say something again? You're holding me too tightly! Quick, let me go!"

Instantly, Bai Ling's cheeks flushed red as she was hugged. Her delicate little hands continued to press Duan Heng tightly, but the other party, so happy he went crazy, was rubbing her face like a kitten.

"From now on, I must protect you well and won't let you go for even a second." What are you waiting for? Buy it now! If you spend all the money, I'll give you more! Spend it however you want!

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"That's all easy to say, just... let me go first!"

"Oops....

"My cheeks suddenly feel hot...!"

"I... I'm going to faint..."

The broad arms were strong and powerful, the burning chest was incredibly warm, and coupled with the way he held her like a pet, Bai Ling didn't have the slightest chance of resisting! Being held, Bai Ling felt her mind go blank, her body limp and powerless, and she was about to faint.

Then my eyes darkened, and I almost fainted on the spot.

Luckily, Duan Heng let go of her arm in time, allowing Bai Ling to regain her senses. She took a step back, swaying and barely managing to stay on her feet. Then she touched her chest and thought with lingering fear,

"Huh... finally free!"

"Good! That was dangerous! I almost lost control!"

"Why does this bitch have no sense of boundaries?"

"Sorry, I won't hug you so tightly next time..."

"You can't hug me! It doesn't matter if I hug you tightly or not!"

The exciting moment passed quickly.

After Bai Ling criticized Duan Heng through gritted teeth, Duan Heng scratched his face in embarrassment and finally realized his mistake—probably.

 Afterward, Bai Ling naturally purchased all three items, and her system coins were instantly reduced to just 3,071.

Wow—--

After acquiring the system accessories, a breeze blew, and a spherical space composed of data symbols suddenly appeared before the two of them. They would calculate at high speed, like a computer virus, and in an instant, the outline of the accessories could be vaguely seen in the digital symbols.

Finally, as the spherical space disappeared, the objects that had been formed suddenly appeared on the ground: a white knife handle, white stockings that looked like glue, and a box of ordinary-looking powdered black tea.

Duan Heng took the hilt and tested it. As soon as he had the weapon in his hand, the hilt changed shape slightly, taking on the shape most suitable for the host.

After that, he only needed to mentally recite it, and a shining white, extremely sharp blade shot out from the handle! As the tip pierced the top, a sharp sword sound echoed throughout the vast villa.

"What a beautiful knife!"

Duan Heng couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise. He only swung the alloy knife twice and felt its extraordinary power:

This weapon is definitely not made from materials from the Blue Planet. How can it be so long and so light? And...

You have to know that these barbells are all made of iron! The three of them together are

over ten centimeters thick!

"Bai Ling, you now have your own special weapon."

After witnessing the power of the A-level accessories, Duan Heng's smile seemed very satisfied, so he couldn't wait to turn around and talk to Bai Ling.

Only...

Turning around, Duan Heng discovered that Bai Ling had only put on half of her nanosuit, and beside her were her jeans and clothes.

The garment is worn like a bodysuit, with an AI-controlled zipper running from the crotch to the neck and closing automatically once the hands and feet are fully fitted.

In other words...

Bai Ling's torso was now naked! Her fair skin shone in the sun, revealing her voluptuous, upright curves. Luckily, her hair hid her prominent curves; otherwise, her body would have been completely exposed.

 "Who! Who told you to look back, bastard? Turn around now!"

Seeing Duan Heng's fixed gaze, Bai Ling, who was still pulling on his sleeves, blushed and roared in frustration. Duan Heng reacted and quickly turned around, embarrassed, "Ah! Sorry!"

Soon, Bai Ling gritted his teeth and put on the clothes. As the zipper automatically closed from bottom to top, the delicate and soft nano battle suit wrapped around his skin, the thin material fitting snugly against his body.

The clothes have metallic patterns on the surface, wrapping around the thighs, waist, and elbows, seeming to provide protection and also very beautiful.

 Except for her head and hands, every inch of skin is tightly wrapped, even her feet are not spared: the stockings outline the curves of Bai Ling's figure more tangibly, and because it's a high-tech nano product manufactured by the system, its breathability is unexpectedly good, without the suffocating feeling of latex suits, and it's inexplicably comfortable after wearing it.

Just...

"I'm already dressed, come see me."

Bai Ling spoke somewhat awkwardly, keeping her legs together and covering her chest with her hands as she spoke, looking a little embarrassed.

As expected, when Duan Heng turned around and saw her, he was stunned. Her slender figure and firm hips perfectly enhanced the beauty of the stockings! Moreover, since it was Bai Ling's first time wearing that garment, she had a shy expression, as if embarrassed to be seen.

It looks more like a work of art than a piece of clothing!

"Excellent!"

At that moment, Duan Heng felt his mind heat up, and he suddenly felt like he would die without regrets. Only that word could express his emotions, and he also nodded at Bai Ling.

But strangely, after hearing such direct praise, Bai Ling's face darkened;

He then turned around, picked up the clothes he had taken off, and said angrily,

"What kind of S-rank item is this? I can't even wear it! I need two more pieces!"

"Why?!" While she was speaking, Bai Ling had already gathered her clothes and ran back into the room, completely ignoring Duan Heng, who was still looking at her with a regretful expression. So, after five minutes of trying on different outfits, Bai Ling finally arrived at her final figure:

She wore a white robe over her upper body that covered her thighs. Perhaps she thought it would hide all the inappropriate parts. She wore white high-heeled boots. Perhaps she couldn't find men's shoes in the closet, so she could only wear low-heeled ones, which were more comfortable for walking... After all, the closet was full of clothes Duan Heng had prepared for her.

The rest of her body was still made of soft nanofibers, a dense and firm material, as white as her fingers and face. Her entire body looked lustrous, beautiful, and tender, like the heroic female fighters in mecha suits in science fiction anime.

Duan Heng's assessment of this was:

"Well, it's even more erotic."

 "Why!"