Apocalyptic Extraordinary Convoy, I'm really not weird!

He glanced at the survivors around him, who were still filled with fear and doubt, and then at Su Ye, clearly weighing his options quickly.

A newly awakened Sequencer with unknown abilities and dangerous characteristics is a huge variable, but could also be a valuable asset.

Especially now that Old Zhao is still recovering from serious injuries.

He raised his voice slightly, so that everyone around him could hear him:

"You are the fourth awakened one in our team."

There are some things you should know.

Let's go!

Follow me!

He turned and walked toward the makeshift tent that had just been erected next to the modified armored personnel carrier.

Su Ye felt a slight sense of relief, knowing that the first hurdle was temporarily over.

He silently bent down, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and followed Chen Shou's pace.

He could feel countless gazes behind him; the fear hadn't disappeared, but it carried a more complex meaning.

Jealousy, curiosity, and awe of the power and privilege inherent in the identity of "Awakened One".

As he passed by, Lin Wei's cold gaze remained fixed on him. She didn't say anything, then turned and walked at the very back.

The three of them entered the small marching tent one after the other.

Inside the tent, a rechargeable LED camping lamp cast a cool white light, illuminating the simple folding table and chairs and the unfolded map.

The air was filled with the smell of a mixture of engine oil and dust.

Inside the tent, Old Zhao was already sitting in a folding chair, and his undershirt had miraculously returned to normal!

However, there are still some wounds on the exposed skin, but they have all scabbed over and are almost healed!

His face was slightly pale and his breathing was heavy, but his eyes gleamed when he saw Su Ye.

"Hey kid,"

Old Zhao's voice still carried the hoarseness of an old farmer.

"I heard you 'ate' people?"

"You've got some skills, huh?"

Before Su Ye could speak, Chen Shou had already walked to the simple table, picked up the kettle, poured himself a glass of water, and calmly continued the conversation:

"Old Zhao, say less."

Su Ye had just awakened, and his power was running rampant, out of control.

Those two bumped into us trying to steal the items; they just got themselves into trouble.

He took a sip of water, turned his gaze to Su Ye, and his tone carried a hint of explanation, as if he were explaining something to Old Man Zhao and Lin Wei inside the tent:

"However, Su Ye, that is, you are in my team."

Chen Shou put down his cup and gently tapped his temple with his finger.

"I have an extreme perception sequence, so I can see a little deeper than ordinary people."

On your body...

It possessed a very obvious "strange aura," quite concentrated and pure in nature, even purer and more refined than the first-tier strange entities we encountered in town.

His words caused a slight tension to rise in the tent.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wei's icy blue eyes instantly sharpened, and her fingertips unconsciously rubbed together, emanating a faint chill.

Old Zhao also narrowed his eyes.

Chen Shou then changed the subject:

"If it were another team, another superhuman captain, seeing you like this and sensing this aura, their first reaction would definitely not be 'awakening'."

Instead, they will see you as a sophisticated, intelligent, and disguised supernatural being in human form, or at least a puppet deeply corrupted and controlled by the supernatural.

His gaze swept over Lin Wei:

"Lin Wei was unusually wary of you the whole way because, in her eyes, and even in most people who rely on energy properties to sense danger, you were almost a humanoid monster, posing a great threat."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wei's icy blue eyes flickered. Although she didn't speak, the chilling aura that had just risen between her and Su Ye subtly subsided.

She trusted Chen Shou's judgment; this was a tacit understanding built up through many life-and-death experiences together.

According to Chen Shou, Su Ye is neither a monster in human skin nor a manipulated puppet, which means the situation is not as dangerous as it seems on the surface.

"However, I can see that this eerie aura is firmly attached to you."

It's not an intruder from the outside world, it's more like...

It is a part that originates and transforms from within yourself.

Just like the ferocious aura that Lao Zhao exudes when he transforms, and the icy feeling that Lin Wei has when she controls the ice, they are both manifestations of their own power, only different in nature.

If you were possessed or controlled by a supernatural entity, that chilling aura should erode, cover up, or even replace your life force, not be like this…”

His explanation was professional and calm, immediately highlighting the key point.

The last glint of cold light that could have been about to burst forth in Lin Wei's eyes finally vanished completely. Although her expression remained indifferent, her tense posture, which had been ready to fight at any moment, relaxed.

Her biggest concern stemmed from Su Ye's undisguised, eerie, almost human-like aura.

Now that Chen Shou has provided a reasonable explanation from a perceptual perspective, most of the doubts have naturally been dispelled.

"Oh?"

After listening, Old Zhao scratched his messy hair, a look of realization and keen interest on his face.

"There's such a saying?"

An eerie aura clung to the aura of the living...

Tsk tsk, that sounds creepy.

But now that you mention it, Xiao Chen, I do believe you.

"You little brat,"

He looked at Su Ye, grinned, revealing teeth yellowed from tobacco smoke.

"You're quite capable. You've only just awakened and you're already causing such a commotion, and you can even control it..."

Uh, controlling and absorbing strange power?

Chen Shou nodded, not surprised by Old Zhao's reaction.

He turned to Su Ye, his tone becoming serious and pragmatic:

"Su Ye, now you are also an Awakened One, although your abilities..."

It's somewhat special.

However, there are some situations you need to be aware of.

Our team currently has four Awakened.

I, in the Limit Perception Sequence, first rank, have abandoned physical enhancements and increased my perception abilities;

Lin Wei, Ice Sequence, Tier 1, specializes in mid-to-long-range attacks and crowd control; she can also engage in close combat if necessary.

Old Zhao, Berserker Sequence, Tier 1. After transforming, his physical attributes increase exponentially and he becomes immune to control, but he becomes extremely warlike and is a close-combat main force.

Now that you're included, the capabilities seem to be...

Absorb and utilize strange powers to enhance yourself or objects?

He paused.

"Your abilities sound like they have great potential. Whether it's strengthening yourself to become a new combat force or creating artifacts for us, they are crucial to the team."

but,"

Chen Shou emphasized his words.

"Its danger and uncontrollability are equally obvious."

What just happened must be prevented from happening again as much as possible.

You must learn to control it as soon as possible, instead of being controlled by it.

Su Ye revealed his confusion regarding the mysterious artifact:

"Captain Chen, what exactly is this 'strange weapon'?"

Furthermore, I'm completely clueless about how to use or control this ability.

Chen Shou gestured for Su Ye to sit on the empty folding chair, then sat down himself, while Lin Wei sat near the tent entrance.

"A 'strange artifact,' simply put, is a weapon or tool that contains strange power or has been processed by special sequence abilities, thus possessing characteristics that surpass those of ordinary items."

Chen Shou began to explain,

"For example, swords and guns that were originally ineffective against the supernatural become capable of attacking the supernatural after being given supernatural abilities."

However, as sequential artifacts, each artifact has side effects, and the more powerful the artifact, the more severe the side effects.

There are also some functional gadgets with all sorts of bizarre abilities.

Old Zhao interjected:

"Our team has encountered guys carrying strange devices before. Those things are indeed powerful, but unfortunately, they weren't ours."

If you can figure this out, you'll really hit the jackpot.

Su Ye silently memorized this information. It seemed that the value of his ability might be greater than he had expected.