Sequence Highway Survival: I Upgrade Supplies in the Apocalypse-Chapter 329: Things Are Getting More and More Interesting

From the initial *Guan Blood Moon Breathing Technique* to the later *Moon Devouring Technique*.

Chen Ye had been cultivating using the energy of the blood moon.

Later, Chen Ye conducted some investigation regarding this issue.

Take Chu Che, for example; the cultivation method of a Pathfinder was vastly different from Chen Ye's own.

Whenever Chu Che used his ability to sense anomalies, that itself was cultivation.

To put it simply, a Pathfinder was cultivating every single moment.

Sun Xixi had also vaguely mentioned her own cultivation method, which was more related to her sword.

Then there was Iron Lion's cultivation method.

His cultivation was achieved through combat and daily physical training. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Of course, Iron Lion himself couldn't fully articulate his own cultivation method.

But it was very clear that Iron Lion's cultivation method was also different from Chen Ye's.

Among the few Sequence cultivation methods Chen Ye currently knew about, he was the only one who relied on blood moon energy to cultivate.

Before encountering another Smoke Apostle from a supernatural pathway, Chen Ye didn't know if the path he was walking was correct.

However, these cultivation methods were all given by the System.

Without a better choice, Chen Ye could only continue walking down this path.

That day, when Chen Ye was breaking through the boundary between Sequence 2 and Sequence 3.

Besides sensing the already existing Smoke Apostle, Chen Ye also sensed the presence of two other types of energy.

One was the "Mist Lord," and the other was the "Blood Moon Lord" that Chen Ye had now chosen.

This Sequence was filled with strangeness, disorder, and madness.

Just upon initial contact, Chen Ye felt the uncontrollable nature of this energy.

At the same time, he also sensed the immense power of this energy.

Compared to the stability of the Smoke Apostle and the Mist Lord, this energy felt like it was teetering on the edge of normalcy and insanity.

Similarly, Chen Ye could also feel that this path was complete.

It was a complete path, one that could lead to godhood.

Unlike the Smoke Apostle, where Chen Ye could vaguely sense its incompleteness at the time.

Even the future of the Mist Lord Sequence didn't seem that clear.

Only the Blood Moon Lord Sequence could definitively lead all the way to a divine throne.

He didn't know why.

But Chen Ye just had this feeling.

Of course, the power of this energy was also undeniable.

Chen Ye could very clearly sense the other two Sequences' wariness and disgust towards the "Blood Moon Lord."

Power was the foundation for surviving in this apocalypse.

Chen Ye only hesitated slightly before choosing the "Blood Moon Lord" Sequence.

After choosing the "Blood Moon Lord" Sequence.

Chen Ye's perception of this Sequence became even stronger.

It seemed as if the rules of this world were faintly rejecting this Sequence.

It seemed as if a voice was whispering in Chen Ye's ear.

"This Sequence should not appear in this world!"

Chen Ye felt that the "Blood Moon Lord" was like the villain of this world.

It was the evil dragon that the dragon-slaying knight must exterminate, the great demon king that must be defeated in those fairy tales.

In just an instant, Chen Ye understood.

He understood why no one knew what the third choice was for a Smoke Apostle reaching Sequence 3.

This was clearly a villainous Sequence that felt wrong from the get-go.

No one would be foolish enough to tell others their Sequence name.

What if it got spread...

Although he didn't know the consequences.

Chen Ye was certain they definitely wouldn't be good.

He didn't know why.

But Chen Ye was just this certain.

That's why everyone kept the third Sequence for advancement so tightly under wraps.

The Deputy City Lord who had just walked past was an exception.

He was of the "Son of the Blood Moon" Sequence.

If others had chosen this Sequence, fearing being targeted, they would surely hide it as deeply as possible.

Only this guy wished the whole world knew he was of the "Son of the Blood Moon" Sequence.

And himself... was of the "Blood Moon Lord" Sequence.

From the abilities and perceptions gained from the Blood Moon Lord, Chen Ye knew very well that he could completely overpower the Son of the Blood Moon.

Against the Son of the Blood Moon.

The Blood Moon Lord represented bloodline suppression.

Yet, this was a Sequence name he himself was trying to hide at all costs.

This idiot actually let the entire city know.

Who knows if this guy is arrogant or just stupid.

Chen Ye watched the retreating back of the Deputy City Lord, who could make ordinary people kowtow and superhumans fall silent.

The corner of his mouth curled up into a playful smile.

Interesting...

Things are getting more and more interesting.

However, Chen Ye always had an indescribable feeling.

As if all of this was arranged from the start.

From the beginning, making him cultivate methods related to the blood moon.

To now, outright presenting a "Blood Moon Lord" Sequence that he simply couldn't refuse.

It all felt like there was a black hand manipulating everything behind the scenes.

Of course, Chen Ye wasn't averse to this feeling.

If there really was a mastermind behind the scenes, Chen Ye hoped this mastermind would keep intervening.

Best to let him just lie flat and coast.

Who would be willing to fight so desperately if not for survival?

...

"Brother, how much to swap for these snow tires?"

Just as Chen Ye thought there might be no business today.

Finally, someone came.

This was a middle-aged man with a face weathered by hardship, his hair already more than half gray.

He also carried a canvas backpack on his back, looking as if he had traveled many roads.

Chen Ye thought for a moment and said, "Twenty kilograms of rice or flour."

The reason Chen Ye dared to quote this price.

Was that Chen Ye was certain anyone who came to ask was in genuine need.

Looking across the entire market, his stall was the only one with this kind of snow tire.

This was a monopoly business!

The middle-aged man shook his head. "Too expensive. Yesterday on March Street, fifty kilograms could get you two heart engines."

"Your snow tires are good, but they probably can't compare to heart engines!"

Chen Ye chuckled. "Brother, I'm the only one in the entire market with this stuff."

"Still too expensive. I'm sincere, give me a better price!"

The middle-aged man intended to haggle with Chen Ye.

A slight glint appeared in Chen Ye's eyes. "Sincere? Then how about twenty-five kilograms of rice for you! Deal?"

The middle-aged man was internally screaming: What the hell... can you even do that?

But the snow tires in front of him were indeed what he wanted.

He had unavoidable reasons to go to Rong City.

Without snow tires, moving around in Rong City was almost impossible.

The middle-aged man didn't answer Chu Che's words, his expression just turned very ugly.

Twenty kilograms was too expensive.

And this shameless guy, seeing he was sincere, actually raised the price.

Usually, being sincere meant lowering the price a bit, didn't it?

"Brother, that's not how bargaining works, is it?"

Chen Ye stated frankly, "You said yourself you sincerely want it. Should I not take the chance to rip you off, but instead lower the price for you?"

The middle-aged man: "..."

What the hell, so honest?

Xu Lina appropriately interjected, "When we came out from Rong City, we used this kind of snow tire. Without these snow tires, we..."

Xu Lina's voice was weak but firm.

The middle-aged man's eyes lit up slightly as he looked at Xu Lina. "You've been to Rong City?"

Xu Lina nodded. At this moment, she was very uncomfortable; speaking was somewhat difficult for her.

Chen Ye glanced at Xu Lina; this woman's condition was getting worse and worse.

He turned back to the middle-aged man and said, "Alright then, if you have fever reducers and anti-inflammatory medicine, I'll count it as twenty kilograms for you."

"Additionally, I can also tell you information about Rong City."

"How about it?"

After saying this, the one who reacted the most wasn't the middle-aged man opposite.

It was Xu Lina.

You must know, in an apocalypse like this, food was the primary hard currency, and medicine could be considered the secondary hard currency.

Back in Rong City, they had also collected some medicine, but it had long been used up on the journey.

After all, what everyone ate daily were expired food items.

Coupled with malnutrition, the consumption of medicine was very high.

Even though Doctor Luo was very frugal, it still wasn't enough.

As for those "Diluted Death God Blood Tears" in Chu Che's possession.

Those were precious items only to be used at critical moments.

Under normal, non-life-threatening circumstances, don't even think about Squad Leader Chu taking out such divine medicine.

Otherwise, Xu Lina wouldn't have been feverish until now.

What surprised Xu Lina was that Chen Ye would trade for medicine with the other party for her sake.

Xu Lina thought Chen Ye would never care about her life or death.

Just a simple sentence left Xu Lina's mind somewhat blank.

What kind of person Chen Ye was, apart from Chu Che, probably only she, Xu Lina, understood best.

The middle-aged man glanced at the stunned Xu Lina and finally nodded in agreement.

He had gone to March Street yesterday too, but unfortunately didn't find what he needed.

After the apocalypse, many supplies were scarce.

Some things might have been very common before the apocalypse, but now, they became things money couldn't even buy.

These four studded snow tires were the most suitable for going to Rong City.

"I don't have the medicine on me, I'll bring it to you in a bit."

After saying that, the middle-aged man turned and left.

After about half an hour.

The middle-aged man returned with twenty kilograms of food and medicine.

Both parties exchanged goods and payment.

Chen Ye tossed the medicine to the somewhat dazed Xu Lina.

Xu Lina didn't say anything either, just took the medicine in her hand on her own.

"Go take the medicine. Don't die!"

The way he said it!!!

Xu Lina's breath hitched upon hearing it, but she still nodded, said nothing, and went aside to take the medicine.

Next, Chen Ye explained the situation in Rong City to the middle-aged man in front of him.

The middle-aged man listened very attentively.

Under Chu Che's influence, Chen Ye still valued the spirit of contracts... right???

Anyway, the situation in Rong City wasn't some secret, nor was it something that couldn't be told.

Xu Lina sat on the steps nearby, watching Chen Ye converse with the middle-aged man opposite.

No one knew what was going through Xu Lina's mind.

Only when the middle-aged man left did Chen Ye turn his head and see Xu Lina was still there.

"You didn't leave?"

"Ah?~~~"

Xu Lina was momentarily stunned by Chen Ye's words, two patches of red slowly creeping up her cheeks, all the way down to her neck.

"Go back and rest. Probably no more business today."

"Oh~~~"

Xu Lina was very obedient; whatever Chen Ye said, Xu Lina agreed to.

Xu Lina stood up, intending to head back.

Chen Ye suddenly spoke from behind. "Wait, I have something for you to do!"

Xu Lina came back and stood obediently in front of Chen Ye.

A nameless perfume scent assaulted Chen Ye's nose.

"Have people investigate information about Pharmacist Sequence superhumans. I want to know as detailed information as possible!"

"Who this person is, when they arrived, where they are now—it's best to find out everything!"

Xu Lina nodded.

Maybe it was because of Chen Ye's concern, or maybe because of the anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing medicine she had taken less than a minute ago.

This woman's complexion had improved slightly.

"Also, that Deputy City Lord from earlier, investigate him too, as detailed as possible!"

"Including when he awakened, what his previous Sequence was..."

"Mhm!~~~"

Xu Lina nodded, committing Chen Ye's instructions to heart.

"Go back, rest well. You still have some use!"

"It would be very troublesome if you died!"

Chen Ye was beginning to realize that this woman seemed really useful.

Xu Lina didn't speak either. She gathered her things, bid farewell to Chen Ye, and prepared to leave.

"Remember, you are not allowed to enter my room!"

Before leaving, Chen Ye couldn't help but add another tactless remark.

This sentence seemed very low in emotional intelligence, still setting boundaries for Xu Lina.

He was afraid this woman might think his attitude towards her had changed, leading to her overstepping and pushing her luck later.

Of course, with Xu Lina's intelligence, such foolishness was certainly impossible.

But Chen Ye still felt it necessary to give a sweet date first, then follow up with a stick.

It was also a way to create distance between Xu Lina and himself.

Chen Ye also didn't want anything to actually happen with this woman, lest she become a weakness others could use against him.

Xu Lina didn't turn back, just softly uttered an "Mhm."

And so, Xu Lina slowly left East Gate Avenue.

Her current state formed a stark contrast to the state she was in when she arrived.

When she came, this woman seemed like she could collapse at any moment.

But now, this woman's demeanor had become much lighter.