Restricted Abilities

Previously, Tom discovered that the crystal bombs produced by the R&D department could delay conflicts and achieve a timed explosion effect after activation, because some unknown liquids were used inside.

This liquid was also used on the armor of the Jade Rabbit.

Tom found a small box at the connection between the crystal energy backpack and the back of the armor. It also contains this unidentified liquid, and a small design mechanism connects the switch to the waist.

Before using power mode and switching to speed mode, the user can press this switch and wait for three seconds before stopping power mode and waiting for cooling.

The previously continuously inputted power and energy, in addition to normal supply, were partially delayed or intercepted by the liquid in that small box. When the energy for power enhancement stops outputting from the crystal backpack, the energy intercepted by the small box will be released, allowing users to continue using power enhancement during the cooling vacuum period.

Although the enhancement effect has been slightly reduced compared to before, and the energy intercepted can only increase the user's strength for an additional 1 second. However, this 1-second filling is equivalent to shortening the 3-second switching cooldown time to 2 seconds.

In rapidly changing battles, reducing the cooldown by one-third can sometimes provide a better living environment.

Although it is unclear what the liquid inside is composed of, it is completely easy for Tom to dismantle and study it, and Zhao Xin has no objections to this. After all, whether we can go back alive now depends on Tom's transformation.

For the sake of speed, Tom removed most of the protective armor, leaving only the basic framework and some critical protections.

"Where's your gold jewelry? Borrow it from me." Tom, who was busy and sweating profusely, turned around and reached out to Yang Caishan.

Yang Caishan was stunned for a moment and said, "You... how did you know I had gold jewelry?"

Tom smiled awkwardly and said, "When I was holding it just now."

Yang Caishan spat at him and blushed with embarrassment, then took off the gold necklace hanging from her chest and handed it to him. "What are you doing here?"

"All of them," Tom said.

Yang Caishan's face changed again, so she had to take off her bracelet, ring, and a gold belt.

It can be said that Yuan Feixing also dotes on her and gave her a complete set of gold jewelry.

Of course, nowadays people have become smaller, and the precious gold that used to be precious has suddenly increased, and it is no longer as precious as before, which is also somewhat related.

However, even if she came out to work hard, Yang Caishan surprisingly brought these jewelry with her, which can be considered strange.

Looking at Yuan Feipeng's strange gaze, Yang Caishan explained reluctantly, "Anyway, it was that bastard who gave it to me. I will take it away even if I die, so I won't turn his head and give it to other women... especially his mother tiger."

No matter what Yang Caishan thinks, Tom naturally wants gold to be used to transform the conductive material of this Jade Rabbit Type II armor. Incorporating gold as a conductive material can give him an additional boost while wearing armor.

The armor of Old Street Zero used level 4 red crystals to provide Tom with a 5-fold increase in strength and a 3.5-fold increase in speed.

After adding gold to the energy conducting material, the increase in strength becomes 6 times and the increase in speed is about 4 times.

Now that An wants to use this armor, he naturally wants to maximize its potential.

Unfortunately, most of the energy of the 4th level red crystal in the armor has been used up, which means Tom must be frugal and avoid running out of energy.

The energy conducting material is equivalent to the blood vessels and meridians of the human body for the armor of the awakened, and to transform this part, the armor needs to be completely dismantled.

Zhao Xin watched as Tom dismantled the parts of the armor one by one, feeling a little heartbroken. "Hey Duan... Tom, be careful, if it breaks down... we won't be able to use it anymore."

Yuan Feipeng snorted and said, "Worry about it, don't you know? The blueprint for making armor in the shelter was provided by him. It should be said that the armor of the Awakened was invented by him. Do you think his technology will be inferior to those idiots in the R&D department?"

"What?" Zhao Xin's eyes lit up as he heard this. "What... did you invent this? Oh my god... you can both fight and build. It's just about making weapons, and you can also make armor. That's really talented in literature and martial arts... I mean... why didn't they even mention you? With your abilities, whether you're in the R&D department or our Awakened Team, you're destined to be top-notch."

Tom smiled and continued to tinker with his armor.

Previously, he also had some doubts about his own disposal and bonuses.

Now that he heard about Yuan Feipeng, he understood.

The management of this shelter is quite chaotic, so the addition of this "capable person" is likely to change the personnel structure of Song Ren and others in the organization, affecting the position of Song Ren's confidants. So it's natural to cold treat him and try not to use him as much as possible.

This easily explains the reason why Zhang Chengjiang, who previously operated the black market, said "I want to use you, but I can't".

Regarding his inference, Yuan Feipeng added, "Because he was the person personally instructed by General Manager Shen Jiayi to have the Special Investigation Department specifically rescue him. Everyone thought that the man who was rescued would be valued, but General Manager Shen didn't mention it. This naturally gave Song Ren room to play. He probably felt that Shen always forgot about Tom, so he probably made everyone not use Tom and avoided him from entering General Manager Shen's view."

This supplement is very helpful to Tom's heart, and Mu Xiu will surely crush him in the forest breeze. In an organization, if someone without a foundation is suddenly recognized and promoted by a leader, it will inevitably attract jealousy from others. If that leader is very supportive of that person and provides enough resources and status, it's okay. A person like Tom who comes back with great fanfare but fails to explain the situation will naturally be swayed by other vested interests.

Tom doesn't care about any leadership position, even now he can still stubbornly survive.

"I won't beg for mercy from anyone." This is Tom's creed and the belief that has supported his journey. This person is not only human, but also includes fate and the current micro disasters.

Of course, to achieve the goal of not succumbing to defeat and not begging for mercy, simply shouting slogans is useless. We also need to walk step by step with a down-to-earth attitude.

Tom is now walking again, and under his metal shaping ability, Yang Caishan watched with some reluctance as her gold jewelry turned into a thin piece, which was then embedded in the conductive material that had just been removed from the armor.

After edging the gold part, the process of increasing the gold content is considered complete.

He quickly installed all the components back, and the embarrassing situation that Zhao Xin believed would result in "extra parts" completely disappeared.

With the help of Zhao Xin, Tom put on the Jade Rabbit Type II armor and moved his arm. Zhao Xin took out the force gauge from the backpack that had been hanging behind the Jade Rabbit armor, and then activated the Level 3 crystal to grip it directly towards Tom.

Tom shook his head and said, "You better put it on the ground."

"If it's not fixed, the measured data won't be too accurate."

"It's okay," Tom said, and he threw his fist down towards the ground, creating a fist deep pit that startled Zhao Xin.

"Oh my goodness, this strength is too strong... how much does it need?"

Tom smiled and said, "Can't we fix it now?" Then he stuffed the force gauge into the hole he smashed out, and then he used his strength to smash it down.

"131."

"132."

"126."

Zhao Xin couldn't believe the degree he saw and said, "How could this... the average value is 130. I remember you said that the 4th level crystal gave you 5 times more, and that's just 100. How could there be 130?"

Tom smiled at Yang Caishan and said, "Thank you for Miss Yang's help."

"Gold?" Yuan Feipeng was the first to react. "You added gold inside, so you can increase the effect?"

Tom nodded and said, "This is confidential, I hope you..."

Yuan Feipeng sneered and said, "I don't like the Haiwei Mini Industry set either, so I won't report it to those people." He looked at Zhao Xin.

Zhao Xin swallowed his saliva and said, "Ann... Tom... I... I wouldn't say it either... I... I swear to heaven!"

Yang Caishan smiled silently, and Tom did not force them to reveal anything. All of this had to be considered before they could return to the shelter alive.

After a busy day and a busy day, it was getting late outside, and the black dog was still dozing off outside the castle without moving at all.

Tom had all his belongings in his backpack, except for his ever-changing shapeshifting knife, which he never left behind. He was chased away by the black dog and naturally did not carry it with him.

Among so many people, only Zhao Xin is the most afraid of death. He has never taken off the Jade Rabbit Armor since he put it on, and even his backpack has not been pulled down.

In addition to three fourth level red crystals and two second level green crystals and two yellow crystals, there are actually many snacks inside. There are plenty of peeled melon seeds, crushed instant noodles, dried meat, and even two bottles of water.

This temporarily solved the problem of dinner, and they had no other choice but to continue staying in this simple yet sturdy castle.

"You really can eat, come out to die, and bring so much food. No wonder mooncakes want to make you fat." Yang Caishan teased Zhao Xin while eating the food.

"Ah," Zhao Xin said innocently, "I'm not too fat, okay? Just a little rounder. That moon cake is not a good guy, and it's cruel and merciless. But... Ha ha, it's not good to take a code name, but it's good to take a moon cake. Now, it's good to have a dog eat the moon cake, and his mother deserves it."

Does Tengu eat mooncakes?

Tom thought for a moment before realizing that he was referring to a lunar eclipse.

It's quite fitting.

After dinner, unwilling Zhao Xin ran to the door again to check if the black dog had gone back to its lair to sleep. Unexpectedly, it still lay at the door and refused to leave, causing him to complain a lot.

Yuan Feipeng had already found a dim corner and sat down, while the outside sky gradually darkened and night was approaching.

Yang Caishan sneaked over while Yuan Feipeng and Zhao Xin were not by Tom's side and asked in a low voice, "Tom... aren't you curious about how useful my abilities are? Why didn't you join the Awakeners team?"

Tom certainly guessed that it was due to certain conditions, but she didn't say it and there was no need to ask herself. After all, superpowers are also considered a form of privacy for awakened individuals to protect their lives.

"If you don't say it, I won't ask either."

Yang Caishan was a bit unsure how to answer the conversation. She looked at the others and felt that Zhao Xin might come looking for Tom at any time. She could only take a deep breath and said, "Because... it's only useful when I come... that time."

"That?" Tom was stunned for a moment, "What?"

Yang Caishan pouted and glared at him with hatred, blushing and whispering, "When my aunt came."

Auntie?

Tom thought for a moment before he finally understood.

"So only three or four days a month can it be used?"

Yang Caishan stomped her feet again in hatred, and Tom insisted on making her speak so bluntly. He gritted his silver teeth and said, "Yes, and then... I've been up the seventh floor until now... I haven't even gone to the bathroom... look..."

Tom understood. He had heard before that when a woman came to Auntie, she needed to replace certain things, so going to the bathroom was more troublesome. And now, the three men and one woman are all in the same castle, with no privacy space at all.

Yang Caishan couldn't help but ask Tom to help her provide cover.