Chapter 22: My Name Is Xue Feifei, and I Am a Scientist…

With a hint of apprehension, Kong Zhe opened the two treasure chests.

“Whew!”

Seeing the ring and the Holy Persuasion Scroll appear once more in his inventory, Kong Zhe finally let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that some things, even if repeated, would not change their outcome—this must be what people call the inertia of history.

Though these two treasures were not the best of their kind, they were certainly above average, and more importantly, perfectly suited for early use. Kong Zhe felt not a trace of dissatisfaction; on the contrary, he was reassured.

Xue Feifei was still curled up under the computer desk. The events had unfolded too swiftly, the twists too abrupt, leaving her unable to fully grasp the situation. Yet amidst her fear, she kept her eyes fixed on Kong Zhe on the sofa, her face etched with bewilderment.

Kong Zhe equipped the storage ring and learned the skill scroll. Almost immediately, a scream echoed from downstairs.

“Ah! Help, don’t eat me...”

This time, Kong Zhe didn’t even need to look; he knew exactly what was happening.

He rose, scanning the room, his gaze ultimately settling on the instrument in the center. He had already confirmed in his previous life that the only thing in this room that could serve as a weapon was the blade attached to that machine.

Quickly, Kong Zhe found a screwdriver, pliers, and other tools, preparing to dismantle the instrument.

Just then, he felt his sleeve tugged.

“You need a weapon, right?”

Behind him, Xue Feifei asked,