Chapter 578: Chapter 412: Running for Nothing
’What a mess!’
Grumbling to herself, Wu Yue finally opened the System Mall.
"Get me a jumpsuit, the kind that’s easy to go to the bathroom in."
After she searched, countless jumpsuits instantly filled the System Mall, each with its own unique style. For a moment, Wu Yue was overwhelmed by the choices.
"You damn System, no wonder you’re always trying to scam my points to buy clothes. Turns out everything in the System Mall looks this good?"
The System puffed out its small chest. "You bet! Anything from the System is guaranteed to be top-quality."
The System was absolutely thrilled by the sudden praise.
Salesman Little Commander instantly went online. "Host, let me tell you, the clothes in the System Mall aren’t just for looks. They also have all sorts of functions.
We have rain-proof, fire-proof, even blade-proof ones! You name it, the System can do it."
Wu Yue fell silent for a moment, her gaze landing on the System, which was spitting with excitement as it spoke. "You make them sound great. The ones with special functions must be expensive, right?"
The System chuckled and rubbed its hands together. "Well, you get what you pay for. The more expensive ones are definitely more badass."
Wu Yue glanced at her pitiful point balance at the bottom of the System Mall and sighed deeply.
’Poverty limited my imagination.’
"Just get me a decent-quality one. I’m not asking for it to be blade-proof, but it should at least not rip the second it snags on a branch."
The System was well aware of its host’s financial situation. Adhering to the professional principle that it could only thrive if its host did, it carefully picked out three outfits.
"Host, take a look. The defensive power of these three outfits is about the same. This first one, the red one, is flamboyant and powerful. It would be a perfect fit for you."
Wu Yue glanced at their surroundings, then back at the vibrant, fiery red outfit. "Are you trying to make us stand out even more?"
The System’s small face twitched as it, too, remembered their current predicament. It gave an awkward laugh and put the fiery red outfit away.
"Then how about this black one? Its defense is excellent, and it can also reflect damage. If someone attacks you, Host, they’ll suffer from the backlash."
Wu Yue’s eyes lit up, and she reached out to take the jumpsuit.
She didn’t know what material the clothes were made of, but they felt exceptionally soft and comfortable to the touch.
The design was also very practical. She was tempted. "How much damage can it reflect?"
The System’s small face stiffened, and it began to hum and haw.
Wu Yue shot it a sidelong glance. "Don’t stall for time. Spit it out!"
"It reflects five percent..."
It finished, then added anxiously, "Host, don’t underestimate five percent! It could save your life at a critical moment."
Wu Yue fell silent for a moment, her gaze shifting to the camouflage jumpsuit hanging on the System’s arm. "What about this one?"
The System held up the camouflage jumpsuit. "This one has about the same defense as the black one, but it can conceal the wearer’s energy fluctuations. In other words, Host, when you’re in front of high-rank individuals, they won’t be able to sense your Witch Power Level as long as you don’t use your witch power."
"What’s the rank limit for its concealment?"
The System glanced at the item description. "It can span three major Ranks. In other words, Host, if you wear this jumpsuit, no one will be able to detect your Witch Power Level unless they are a Great Witch or higher."
After pondering for a moment, Wu Yue handed the black jumpsuit back. "I’ll take the camouflage one."
’The black jumpsuit could reflect some damage, but both the Fierce Beasts and that team of Messengers from the Super Tribe are far more powerful than us. The reflected energy is so small that I’d have to take the rest of the hit. I’d probably still die. It’s better to switch to something that can hide my Rank. If I can pull a fast one later, there might be a slim chance of survival.’
’Of course, that trick would only work on the people from the Super Tribe. As for the Fierce Beasts...’
’Heh...’
’Ferocious Fierce Beasts only bow their heads and run in the face of absolute power. Someone with no detectable Rank is no different from a wild animal in their eyes—just another meal waiting to be turned into dung.’
The System regretfully took back the black jumpsuit and handed over the camouflage one. "This camouflage jumpsuit is a low-to-mid-rank item. It costs twenty points, which I’ve already deducted for you, Host."
Wu Yue could only laugh drily. "..."
’This damn System is useless at everything but takes first place when it comes to deducting points.’
She took the camouflage jumpsuit and quickly slipped it on. "It’s getting dark. We need to find a cave to hide in. The deep forest is too dangerous at night."
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