Chapter 23、The Blueprint to Create a Behind-the-Scenes Mastermind!

[You have obtained the talent reward "C-level Technological Weapon - Infinite Bullet Rain Rifle (High Sniper Type)".]

With the appearance of the prompt message, a rifle directly appeared on the dining table.

Jiang Xiaoci's chopsticks paused slightly. Her beautiful eyes lowered, and she pretended not to see it and continued to eat gracefully.

Yi Bai didn't explain either. He directly picked up the rifle and began to examine it.

The gun body made of light and high-strength alloy shone with a cold metallic luster. Its lines were simple and elegant, equipped with devices such as a smart sight and a silencer.

At the magazine part, there was an energy conversion system, which looked very futuristic.

While Yi Bai was observing, the information of the rifle also appeared in front of him.

...

Weapon Name: Endless Bullet Rain Rifle

Weapon Grade: C-level.

Weapon Traits:

[Infinite Ammo] - It can shoot gunpowder bullets without limit, but please note the cooling of the gun barrel.

[High-Precision Medium-Range Sniper] - Within a range of 800 meters, it can be adjusted to a single-shot sniper mode to maximize the power.

[Silencer] - Its shooting sound is very faint and almost undetectable in a non-enclosed space.

Basic Attributes:

Weight: Approximately 4.6 kilograms.

Length: 1020 millimeters (gun body) + 450 millimeters (retractable buttstock).

Caliber: 5.56 millimeters (can be adapted with conversion kits of various calibers).

Range: Effective range is 800 meters, and the maximum range can reach 1,500 meters.

Rate of Fire: Adjustable between single-shot, three-round burst, and full-automatic. In full-automatic mode, the rate of fire can reach 800 rounds per minute.

Ammo Type: Built-in infinite ammo, no need to reload; other types of bullets cannot be used.

...

"A rifle with infinite bullets? And with a sniper function?"

Yi Bai's expression was a bit strange. He felt as if he had entered an infinite stream world.

Even this thing exists?

The mysterious existence has really created a doomsday game localized on Earth!

"A C-level weapon. The reward grade has been upgraded by one level. This might be related to the upgrade of my talent."

"But in the eyes of the talent mechanism, is a weapon what I lack the most at present?"

Yi Bai held his chin and analyzed. Seriously speaking, the shelter now has no shortage of food, water, or talents. But in terms of weapons, it is indeed insufficient.

Counting the firearms confiscated from Brother Li and his gang of thugs, there are only five pistols in the entire shelter, and the bullets have been consumed to less than a hundred rounds in yesterday's gunfight.

Although it is possible to have a pistol for each person, the remaining bullet reserve is simply unable to handle a higher-intensity confrontation.

"So, the talent reward simply gave me a rifle that doesn't need bullets?"

"This is indeed a timely help. However, I usually don't go out, and there are not many opportunities for me to use this gun."

Yi Bai looked up and asked Jiang Xiaoci: "Where is Lin Yue?"

He planned to give this gun to Lin Yue. She is the main exploration personnel of the shelter at present. Carrying this gun outside, the safety factor would be greatly guaranteed.

"She went to check the corpses."

Jiang Xiaoci said softly: "She said she wanted to personally confirm whether the enemies yesterday were really dead. It should be almost time for her to come back."

"The corpse of that Brother Li?"

Yi Bai held his chin and muttered: "Come to think of it, I forgot to ask her yesterday. How did she delay for so long and how did she capture Brother Li?"

Yi Bai was very curious about this.

That period of time yesterday morning was the most dangerous moment for the entire shelter.

Thanks to Lin Yue attracting the attention of all the thugs alone, otherwise both Yi Bai and Li Ya would have been in danger.

"I asked."

Jiang Xiaoci put down her chopsticks and patiently explained for Yi Bai: "According to Miss Lin, she made full use of the outer wall of the building and various residential rooms as cover in the battle yesterday."

"This was thanks to the fact that those enemies had broken into and ransacked the houses before, opening most of the doors in advance."

"Miss Lin used the outer wall as a passageway, caught the lone enemies in different rooms, ensured our one-on-one combat advantage, and thus continuously weakened the enemy's effective strength."

"Although Brother Li used a grenade, Miss Lin managed to avoid the damage, so she was unharmed."

"As for capturing Brother Li... Coincidentally, it is said that there was a sniper among the new soldiers you brought, sir. His appearance deterred Brother Li and attracted most of Brother Li's attention."

"Miss Lin then seized the opportunity, ambushed Brother Li, and successfully captured him."

"Since Miss Lin had noticed that Brother Li seemed to have the ability to revive, she specifically tied him up, trying to prevent his continuous revival."

"And you already know what happened later."

Jiang Xiaoci narrated the whole story. Yi Bai asked: "Lin Yue told you this?"

"Yes. I think it is necessary for me to understand everyone in the shelter, so I had a preliminary communication with them."

Jiang Xiaoci nodded and praised: "Miss Lin's combat ability is outstanding, and her combat will is also very commendable. She is an excellent fighter that is hard to come by."

"I think so too."

Yi Bai nodded in agreement. He had personally experienced yesterday's gunfight and deeply understood Lin Yue's importance.

"However, considering to avoid the recurrence of what happened yesterday."

Jiang Xiaoci looked at Yi Bai and suggested: "I suggest you adjust the development direction of the shelter and focus on building the internal defense mechanism of the shelter."

"I was thinking the same."

Yi Bai nodded and smiled: "It seems we have the same idea. I was just planning to let Li Ya be in charge of this."

"No, that's not enough."

Jiang Xiaoci shook her head: "Besides the physical defense measures of the shelter, we also need to build more defense means."

"For example?"

Yi Bai asked humbly: "If you have any good ideas, just say them."

"Residents. We need more helpers!"

Jiang Xiaoci said softly: "I know you don't trust outsiders, sir. After all, human hearts are complex and unpredictable. I understand this very well."

"But aside from this reason, population is the key factor for the shelter to become stronger."

"If we have a sufficient number of people, a battle like yesterday's wouldn't have been so dangerous."

"The strength of Brother Li's group was nothing more than their large number of people... Actually, speaking of it, according to the information I learned afterwards, Brother Li didn't have outstanding management skills. He just managed his subordinates in the most brutal way."

"These subordinates didn't have loyalty to him, only resentment and fear. But even so, Brother Li still had strong control over them."

Jiang Xiaoci paused and promised seriously: "If you trust me, sir, I can be in charge of this. I can ensure the loyalty of the new residents to you to the greatest extent."

"Gather the strength of ten thousand people to forge your shield and sword, sir."

Jiang Xiaoci spoke very seriously. Obviously, this was the development direction she had thought of for the shelter.

"What you said makes a lot of sense."

Yi Bai pondered, frowning tightly. He was seriously thinking about Jiang Xiaoci's words.

Yi Bai was cautious, but he was not stupid. He could understand the unspoken subtext of Jiang Xiaoci.

Judging from the current world situation of the doomsday cycle, the current stay-at-home policy is very good. But once encountering a doomsday situation that requires people to unite and coexist, a shelter with a small number of people is bound to suffer.

And according to the mechanism shown in the doomsday game at present, in order for humans to survive better, there will inevitably be a phenomenon of mutual annexation among shelters.

Annexation can bring more population and resources, and the number of population itself is also one of the preconditions for ensuring survival.

Even if Yi Bai doesn't consider the factor of the doomsday cycle, he also has to be wary of the threat from other shelters after they become stronger.

"I have hesitated too. Compared with outsiders, I prefer to gather more talent units as residents."

Yi Bai took a deep breath: "Just like you, Lin Yue, and Li Ya. You are the cornerstones of the shelter."

"Sir, we don't have a stable means of recruiting talents."

Jiang Xiaoci looked at Yi Bai, still with a gentle tone: "So, you have to learn the art of controlling people. I will help you."

Yi Bai looked directly into Jiang Xiaoci's beautiful eyes and suddenly felt a bit emotional.

So this is what it feels like to have a military advisor. One can't help but be convinced.

Jiang Xiaoci's analysis was very correct. Yi Bai couldn't refute it and nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you."

"However, since you can see my character, you should know that I....."

"Yes, sir, I know what to do."

Jiang Xiaoci smiled and said: "I will formulate a complete shelter recruitment system and management plan."

"I will do my best to create a safe identity for you."

Jiang Xiaoci spoke mysteriously. Yi Bai was a bit curious: "What kind of identity is the safest?"

Jiang Xiaoci said softly: "A behind-the-scenes big shot."

...

"Hey, Chief, are you talking about some confidential matters?"

The door was carefully pushed open by Lin Yue. She looked inside and didn't dare to come in.

Because the expressions of the two people in the room were very serious. Especially the chief, there was some surprise and expectation in his seriousness.

"It's okay. Come in."

Yi Bai beckoned and asked: "Lin Yue, you went to check the corpses. How was it?"

"He didn't revive. He's dead for sure."

Lin Yue smiled happily: "The corpse stank. I threw it out of the building."

"Okay."

Yi Bai nodded and handed the rifle to Lin Yue, and explained the basic information of the rifle to her.

"This... Is this for me?"

Lin Yue was very pleasantly surprised. She stroked the gun body fondly, and her beautiful eyes showed a look of infatuation.

Soldiers love guns. It's an instinct.

What's more, this is a rifle with infinite bullets and very complete functions, which can deal with many dangerous and complex battlefield situations.

"Well, give your submachine pistol to Xiaoci for self-defense."

"Chief, there are only twenty bullets left in that gun."

"That's enough."

Yi Bai smiled: "If we need Xiaoci to face the enemy now, it means we are not far from being destroyed."

"Chief is right. I will never let anyone hurt everyone!"

A resolute expression appeared on Lin Yue's pretty face. She held the rifle tightly, full of confidence in becoming stronger.

Lin Yue had indeed become stronger. Her combat rating after recovery was 256 points, and it became 456 points after equipping the rifle.

This rifle directly increased her combat rating by 200 points.

According to Yi Bai's own estimation, Lin Yue's current actual combat power is at least at the peak level of ordinary humans.

Those stronger than Lin Yue are probably only superhumans in movies.

"Then, let's set off."

Yi Bai opened the dispatch task and found that the three daily refreshed dispatch tasks had all been upgraded from D-level to C-level.

Higher-level dispatch tasks presumably mean more abundant resource collection.

Yi Bai selected a dispatch task to collect medicine and assigned it to Lin Yue.

At present, the most lacking supplies in the shelter is medicine. Lin Yue received the task, stood up straight and saluted: "Chief, don't worry! I promise to complete the task!"

After saying that, Lin Yue carried the gun and the necessary supplies and left the shelter.

The execution time of this task is 12 hours. Calculating, she won't be back until tonight.

"There are too few combat talents. There is only one Lin Yue at present."

Yi Bai sighed: "Once she leaves, the safety factor of the shelter will drop by several levels."

"Sir, everything will be okay."

Jiang Xiaoci comforted: "We will have everything. Take it slow."

"Okay. By the way, continue."

Yi Bai looked at Lin Yue's back and then looked at Jiang Xiaoci with great interest: "Continue to talk about your [Plan to Build a Behind-the-Scenes Big Shot]."