Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 559: Replicating the Origin Bullet

Chapter 559: Replicating the Origin Bullet

Yang Xinxin was overjoyed when her leg healed, flitting around the shelter like a butterfly. She ran all over the place, spreading the good news to everyone—even Fatty Xu, whom she usually despised, wasn’t left out.

Everyone was thrilled to hear about her recovery and congratulated her warmly. When they also learned that Zhou Ke’er and Lu Keran had awakened superhuman abilities, they were even more amazed at the growing number of talented individuals in the shelter.

Only Zhou Haimei remained an ordinary person.

But she knew her place and had no complaints. She was a smart woman—not like the young girls who yearned for superpowers. Being a housewife meant she didn’t have to fight and kill outside, yet she could still enjoy a comfortable life at home. Wasn’t that a good deal?

Zhang Yi needed her as a mental therapist for Uncle You, soothing the loneliness of the old man’s heart. She performed her role perfectly.

Her presence even improved the overall atmosphere in the shelter, showcasing the charm of a mature and intelligent woman in keeping the environment lively.

On the other hand, Zhang Yi was pleased to see Yang Xinxin back to normal. He couldn't help but marvel at how convenient superhuman abilities were—capable of achieving what was once impossible for humanity.

Was this an evolution of the species?

Although the apocalypse had wiped out most of the population, the survivors, as the fire of humanity’s future, would become stronger and more exceptional.

"I think I might have grasped the pattern of evolution," Zhang Yi muttered as he leaned against the doorway, watching Yang Xinxin dash around the first floor.

Zhou Ke’er and Lu Keran, who were leaning on the second-floor railing, turned to him with curiosity.

"In the past, I always felt that a person's superpower was linked to their personality," Zhang Yi continued.

"But after seeing how you two transformed, I can finally confirm it."

He lifted his gaze to them.

"Ke’er, you’re a doctor, so your awakened ability is healing.

"Keran, you’re a mechanic, so your ability is related to machinery.

"Doesn’t that suggest that a person’s ability is closely tied to their existing skills—or perhaps their deepest desires?"

"Maybe… the stronger the desire, the more powerful the ability becomes."

The two of them fell into deep thought.

Zhou Ke’er spoke first. "Now that you mention it, that does seem to be the case!"

"Uncle You awakened his ability after getting shot—he wanted a stronger body, so his ability enhanced his physique.

"Xu Chunlei awakened at the brink of freezing to death—he desperately wanted to resist the cold, so his power allows him to withstand extreme temperatures.

"Teacher Liang is obsessed with martial arts—he wished for speed and strength, and that’s exactly what he got."

"Thinking back now, it’s true. Everyone’s mutation seems to be connected to their inner desires."

Lu Keran looked at Zhang Yi with a curious expression.

"Then what about you, big brother? You awakened a spatial ability—was it because you used to be a warehouse manager?"

Zhang Yi’s eyes darkened slightly.

What did he desire the most?

His overwhelming resentment after death had brought him back to life.

Had enduring the extreme scarcity of resources in the apocalypse caused him to awaken a spatial ability—to stockpile supplies?

And what about his rebirth—was that a form of ability as well?

Subconsciously, Zhang Yi rubbed his left eye.

"This is an interesting theory."

"We need to understand our abilities better and develop them further. Only by doing so can we survive the apocalypse more effectively."

He lowered his hand and waved at Lu Keran with a smile. "Keran, come here. I have a test for your ability’s strength."

Lu Keran ran over excitedly, looking up at him with anticipation. She wanted to be useful to him.

Zhang Yi opened his spatial storage and slowly pulled out a pitch-black bullet, holding it in front of her.

"Can you replicate this Origin Bullet with your ability?"

The Origin Bullet was a product of the Jiangnan District headquarters. Even there, it was classified and restricted to special units like the investigation team.

Its manufacturing process was incredibly complex, requiring rare materials that ordinary arms factories couldn’t produce.

It was said that Jiangnan District’s special department specifically developed it to counter superhumans, and the supply was extremely limited.

Back when they fought Yuan Kongye, Zhang Yi had gotten his hands on Bian Junwu’s pistol. He had returned the gun, but he had secretly kept one Origin Bullet.

This bullet could pierce through superhuman defenses. Even an Epsilon-tier like Yuan Kongye had her psychic shield shattered by it.

Zhang Yi had been eyeing this special ammunition for a long time.

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Unfortunately, Baili Changqing and his team wouldn’t be generous enough to share any with him.

Now that Lu Keran had awakened her ability, her mechanical expertise combined with her newfound power might make it possible to replicate the Origin Bullet.

If she succeeded, their entire team’s combat strength would soar to a whole new level!

Even ordinary people could pose a threat to superhumans with Origin Bullets.

And for Zhang Yi—an elite sniper—this would be the ultimate game-changer.

Lu Keran took the bullet, and the moment her fingers touched it, her mind instantly analyzed its material composition.

A few moments later, she frowned. "This bullet is highly specialized. It’s made of twelve rare metals. Just one bullet would cost at least 100,000 credits!"

"Rare metals, huh? No wonder." Zhang Yi nodded.

"So, can you replicate it?"

A proud smirk appeared on Lu Keran’s lips.

"In the past, with our limited resources, it would have been impossible. But now? Heh, it’s totally doable!"

"The only issue is sourcing the materials. Rare metals aren’t easy to find—we’d have to check the major laboratories or university research centers in Tianhai City."

Zhang Yi grinned.

"As long as we can make them, the materials aren’t a problem."

"Make a list of what you need. I’ll have Xing Tian and Xiao Honglian search for them."

Rare metals had a wide range of uses—no one would suspect he was using them for Origin Bullets.

And even if they did, so what?

Jiangnan District couldn’t be so controlling that they forbade others from producing their own Origin Bullets, right?

At least, for now, they didn’t have that level of authority.

"Got it! I’ll send you the list right away!"

Lu Keran immediately pulled out her satellite phone and compiled a list of the required materials.

Zhang Yi added several other rare materials to disguise their true purpose, then sent the request to three different factions.

He wanted them to collect as much as possible.

Tianhai City had been an economic hub with many scientific labs and top universities. Gathering rare metals wouldn’t be a challenge.

When the three factions received Zhang Yi’s request, they couldn’t figure out what he was planning.

But they were glad—Zhang Yi finally had a task for them.

To them, being asked to help meant he considered them part of his inner circle.

With that, the three factions set out to gather the materials, no questions asked.

Author's Note