Reboot: Mechanic

As Shi Tian carefully navigated through the shadows and twisted his way, making a bunch of fake routes before heading towards the cave he had spotted earlier with the drone. 

He couldn't help but reflect on the harsh realities of their world. Survival was indeed a constant challenge, and every encounter was a reminder of the dangers that lurked in every corner.

His injuries throbbed with pain, a harsh reminder of the close call he had just experienced. Just one mistake and your life could be over in the flash of light. 

Death was so easy to achieve when the world was in this kind of ruin. 

However, Shi Tian was not one to dwell on his wounds; instead, he focused on finding a safe haven to recover.

'This should be enough misdirection.' Shi Tian thought to himself, making his way toward the cave now that he had created numerous misdirections in case the soldiers were still chasing after him. 

A few minutes later, Shi Tian arrived at the cave that he had recalled. The small cave seemed like a promising refuge. 

It had been cleared of the monsters that once inhabited it, thanks to their earlier efforts. This meant it should be relatively safe for the time being, and it would provide a much-needed place for Shi Tian to tend to his wounds and formulate their next moves.

As he reached the cave's entrance, Shi Tian activated a small light source on his boosters' suit to illuminate the dark interior. 

He cautiously entered and took a moment to assess the surroundings. The cave was eerily quiet, and the air was damp and cool.

Finding a suitable spot, Shi Tian lowered himself to the ground and began to examine his injuries.

Having been heavily injured and still forced his way to commit such intense action, it was natural that his clothes were drenched in blood now.

It was also a good thing that the pollution or the environment had no effect on him. Otherwise, with his current state, the possibility of his injuries being infected would be high. 

"Phew, if I'm ever going to fight again, then I better have more tools and grenades at my disposal." Shi Tian said, realizing how risky it was to go head-on to shoot his pistol.

"Hmm, maybe I should build a carriable sentry turret as well and equip the firing with Esper special bullets. That way I don't need to risk myself on the battlefield." He clasped his hands, only to realize his excitement had agitated his wounds further.

Smiling bitterly, Shi Tian understood that now was not the time to ponder over what he could do better but to treat his injuries.

And to be fair, he was actually stalling the treatment somewhat. After all, he should be able to raise his pain tolerance skill if he lets the injuries remain. 

It was just a shame that he didn't know if it would actually increase the skill level or not. 

As he was having such a thought, the status screen suddenly popped up in front of him, almost as if it was trying to jump-scare him like some horror game.

Description: The host's attempt to deceive the process is commendable, but also ridiculous at the same time. Do you think such loopholes would exist? If so, then wouldn't the host be able to cut his finger with a knife every time to gain experience in the pain tolerance skill. 

Shi Tian twitched his mouth slightly at the integrated chip's remark. 

Did he really need to be so frank? 

"Then did I at least gain some experience for the initial bullet wounds?" Shi Tian asked, too lazy to use his mind to communicate with the integrated chip.

Description: Experience had already been calculated at the first initial wounds. However, the host is indeed a masochist to be injured constantly. 

Rolling his eyes in response, Shi Tian knew the integrated chip never had anything great to say to him. 

Although he might have ended up heavily injured in the process, he still managed to confront the elite soldiers, killed a few, and even injured most soldiers, especially their leader's right eye. 

Was that not an impressive feat enough? 

Not to mention, doesn't his quick-witted thinking into framing the White Syndicate and proclaiming to be one to deter the elite soldiers deserve some praise? 

Description: The host thinks of himself as intelligent, but it's in fact no different than a clown performing a circus act. Framing the White Syndicate might seem beneficial currently, but if the White Syndicate learned of your action. Would they just accept it and say no problem? 

Speechless, Shi Tian was utterly speechless and dared not to have a debate with the integrated chip anymore. 

It was clear that the integrated chips were leagues above him when it came to debating and if he continued, then he feared that he might puke blood from anger. 

"Whatever you say, IC." Shi Tian waved his hand and said, addressing it as IC for the integrated chip. Since the integrated chip doesn't have a name, he could only address its abbreviation form. 

Unwilling to waste time further, Shi Tian retrieved the medical kit that he had stored in the Dimension Ring that Vanessa had given to him. 

Having the medical kit practically appear out of thin air, made Shi Tian even prouder of his decision back then to scam her. 

Just imagine the crisis he would be feeling if he couldn't carry many items in such a harsh environment? 

Even the storing device that he had looted from Yolanda was subpar compared to the Dimension Ring. 

The storing device was so mediocre in comparison that Shi Tian decided to place the storing device in the Dimension Ring as well. 

However, he still managed to find some usefulness in the storage device. 

It could be considered a double security process in which the storing device had Restorative Potions. 

Glancing at the Restorative Potion in a daze, Shi Tian ultimately decided not to drink it. The Restorative Potion was too scarce and limited. 

"I'll just use alcohol and bandages instead." Shi Tian was frugal and refused to waste the potion when he wasn't in extremely critical condition.