Chapter 5, Prey and Hunter

Lin Xi shook his head: "Yesterday I was watching television, and a monster appeared outside. I was a bit scared, so I crawled into my blanket to hide. I went to sleep before it got dark. Do you have something to discuss?"

No, it is like this, yesterday...

Close the door, Lin Xi's expression became indifferent. He did not wish to reveal his identity or give these people any thoughts, as that would be too troublesome. Moreover, in this world, he had no confidence in his own safety, so what qualifications did he have to protect others

The residents would not think that these walls and iron gates serve as an umbrella, isolating them from the streets where wandering monsters roam, creating a sense of security

Through the peephole, I discovered that there were residents from more than ten neighborhoods outside, so I opened the door

Just as I was about to pull the chain, to retrieve the hook and cast it again, a gigantic and powerful hand seized the meat hook

Under the cover of night, Lin Xi bent down and moved towards the giant, noticing that the monster was engrossed in chewing the corpse of a plump man. He sheathed the dark sword at his waist and took out the bloodthirsty meat hook from the item space of his mobile phone

The general content is that monsters have suddenly descended. There is no need for everyone to panic. Stay at home, secure your doors, and do not go outside. The military will organize forces to eliminate the monsters and restore a peaceful and safe life for everyone

The apocalypse has arrived, and the military is indeed the strongest force resisting the monsters, surpassing even the evolved beings.

One by one, everyone is discussing the presence of a "strong individual" in the community, a person capable of confronting giants, undoubtedly invigorating all those who live here

The teeth bit down, directly tearing the man into two pieces

The old man was speaking when a plump woman beside him interjected, "Old Xu, why are you rambling so much? This child has delicate skin and tender flesh, with small arms and legs. How could he possibly be the strong one who killed the giant last night? Don't waste time; there are many more families to inquire about. Hurry up and find out, so we can ask for information more quickly"

It is indeed a weapon for which a significant portion of one's wealth has been spent, effortlessly slicing through the coarse flesh of giants, as smooth as cutting through butter with a hot knife

Child, do you live alone?" inquired a kindly old man with a gentle expression

Within the community, some residents observed the situation outside through the windows, and upon witnessing this scene, a dazed and incredulous light appeared in their eyes

There are evolvers in our community

The time for hunting has arrived

Furthermore, if someone takes advantage of the chaos to commit a criminal act, the military and police will immediately open fire and shoot to kill upon witnessing it

You wretched soul, you have been out gallivanting until now, making me go open the door for you, and you even brought back a monster. You can die alone, don't drag me down with you, you scoundrel...

We must ask him how he became an evolver and share his experiences! Who knows, we might also become evolvers!

The balance of power has vanished, and the giant, whose center of gravity is uncontrollable, fell backward to the ground, stirring up a large amount of soil and dust

Lin Xi's forehead instantly broke out in sweat

It is noteworthy that the television mentioned "evolvers," calling on evolvers to actively contact local governments and military forces

With a roar, he pulled with all his might, and the chain was moved a few inches towards him by the force of the explosion, and in the next moment, he released his hands

Ruins ... ... the future of the city?

A person turned their head and went to knock on the neighbor's door again

Lin Xi was unaware of others' discussions, and even if he knew, he would not care—now, he was exerting all his strength to resist the giant, yet he was still being pulled little by little—he had to admit that, relying solely on strength, he was indeed no match for the giant

It is time to inspect the weapons

Upon turning on the television, Lin Xi discovered that some television stations still had signals; however, the content being broadcast on each channel was quite similar.

It resembled a massive black python, twisting its body, the chain rebounding violently and striking the giant, the tremendous impact causing the skin at the point of contact to split open, the tail of the chain even hitting the eyeball, causing it to burst, with the vitreous humor spraying out

How many people can the military protect

"Who is that person? It's hard to see at night. Let's go look for him. Thank you, thank you. Building a good relationship with the evolvers is beneficial for everyone," said an old man.

Accompanied by the sound of the locking ring's friction, the giant hook, illuminated by the streetlight's glow, shot out a dark shade of red, flying eight or nine meters away, and then... fell at the giant's feet

Although he possesses sufficient strength to throw the bloodthirsty meat hook, he is still inexperienced. It seems that trying to hook a target at will like the butcher in the game is not such an easy task

He and the giant each grasped a chain, initiating a tug-of-war of strength

A tremendous force came from the chain, actually attempting to drag him over!

The giant is pursuing a corpulent man, not far away, there is also a resplendent woman in pajamas, equally corpulent, who, while fleeing, emits piercing howls and curses

So cool

The opulently dressed plump woman rolled her eyes and fainted.

Did you hear any noise yesterday

However, placing all hopes on the military is undoubtedly naive

The streetlights of the community illuminated everything; a giant entered, posing a lethal threat of death to all residents. Even more terrifying was that the community gate had been opened, and new giants could rush in at any moment

The giant is the prey, and I am the hunter

Both the body and mind are very fatigued, I turn off the television and begin to sleep

The man was ultimately too overweight; after running just a few dozen meters, he was out of breath, his legs weakened and he fell to the ground. As he supported himself with his hands and desperately tried to get up, the giant had already caught up to him.

Not only is it impressive, it is simply extraordinarily strong

Is he... the powerful evolver mentioned on television?

Moreover, soldiers and police cannot possibly maintain order on streets filled with monsters; the threat of shooting criminals is merely an impotent warning. It is foreseeable that in the days to come, society will undoubtedly descend into chaos, and may even face complete collapse

In fact, the walls and iron gates of the community can only block ordinary giants; if abnormal types, beastly giants, or special giants appear, they cannot be stopped. The colossal giant that appeared at the school could easily topple a twelve-story teaching building in one blow

The 9-meter tall giant of death, its corpse dissipating into points of light

Can a child engage in tug-of-war with a monster? What a joke

Impressive

Hehe, I will not disturb you any further

Establishing connections with official powers has certain advantages, as it is indeed more comfortable to be sheltered under a large tree. However, there are also disadvantages, including the risk of becoming a guinea pig, pushed onto the experimental stage. Ultimately, it is more reassuring for an individual to be at ease and enjoy freedom.

Great!

It is unknown how many people in the house are cursing this couple

Not long after closing his eyes, Lin Xi began to dream. In the dream, he found himself in a city that had turned into ruins, surrounded by corpses, most of which were young men armed with weapons, along with women, the elderly, and children.

I only feel wet and cold all over, only to realize that I have unconsciously broken out in a cold sweat.

Yes

Ah ... ...

Evolvers... how exactly can one become an Evolver? Why am I not so fortunate...

The sound is particularly loud in the silent night

I don't know, the streetlight's illumination does not clearly reveal the face; judging by the body shape, it seems like a child

100 points have been obtained

These are, in fact, merely comforting platitudes. Monsters have appeared in various places around the world; how can the military possibly have the capacity to eliminate all the monsters and strange entities?

With his left hand gripping the coiled black chains, and his right hand holding towards the blood-red hook's lower part, where the chains connect, Lin Xi took a deep breath, gathered his strength, and suddenly hurled the blood-colored giant hook forward towards the direction of the giant

Lin Xi suddenly woke up

Is he wrestling with giants

The faces of all the corpses bear various terrifying expressions: horror, despair, emptiness... These faces, each with a different expression, suddenly detach from the corpses, flying and gathering into the air, ultimately forming a gigantic, twisted, weeping face

This strange dream leaves one feeling quite uncomfortable. Lin Xi glanced at the clock; it was only 9 PM, and there was still a long time until the next day

Hero

Fortunately, there were no other giants, and the iron door was successfully closed.

Quietly returning home, the first thing to do is take a shower—although Lin Xi does not have a cleanliness obsession, every battle leaves him covered in dust, which is always quite uncomfortable

As the giant's head loomed closer, its mouth, large enough to swallow a cow, opened to reveal thick, yellowed teeth resembling door planks. A hoarse, desperate scream escaped the man's throat, and a foul odor emanated from beneath him, causing him to lose control of his bowels.

With the sun shining, the light became brighter, and people's courage increased significantly. Some residents of the community went to the place where Lin Xi fought with the giant last night to check. The giant's body had disappeared, but the marks left on the grass during their struggle remained.

The black and red entrails, the yellow intestines, flowed from the severed abdominal cavity onto the ground, splattering everywhere

Casually prepared some food, and got the bloody meat hook, dark sword, hard leather armor, and oak shield ready

It is dead! The monster has been killed!

You are right

The proposal put forth by the stout woman immediately garnered the approval of the crowd, and the group promptly set about their task, knocking on doors one by one to inquire.

Lying on the bed lost in thought, he suddenly heard panicked shouts from outside, accompanied by a commotion. Frowning, he walked to the window to look outside, and to his astonishment, there was a monster on the road in the community, a giant!

At this moment, countless houses echoed with voices of surprise

Who is that

On the second day, the sun rises

Lin Xi lives on the second floor. At this moment, having just woken from sleep and while washing his face, he hears a knocking sound coming from outside the door

Cutting through the skin, penetrating deep into the muscles, slicing through thick muscle fibers, that distinct sensation of vibration transmitted through the wrist

The sound of rustling... ...

Lin Xi was panting heavily; the recent tug-of-war with the giant had been too intense, causing his temples to throb. However, he understood that this was not the time to rest. He quickly stored the bloody meat hook in his item space and hurried towards the community gate.

Looking at the ravines on the ground, everyone sighed repeatedly, including the plump woman who had fainted and narrowly escaped death yesterday, spitting out "quack quack quack" without a trace of sorrow for her deceased husband

Lin Xi immediately drew the Dark Sword, opened the window, and jumped outside. The giant within the community must be killed; at the very least, it is essential to ensure that this place remains a safe haven for rest. Additionally, the community gate must also be closed.

Witnessing this scene, the residents of the community finally let go of their hearts completely one by one

With both legs exerting force and the center of gravity sinking, Lin Xi's calves suddenly sank into the muddy ground. With a powerful tug of her arms, the heavy, thick chains instantly tightened straight, and the lock rings even emitted a creaking sound, reminiscent of twisted steel wire, producing a sound that was grating to the teeth

The figure of Lin Xi was like a gust of wind, breaking into this cloud of dust. His right hand grasped the hilt of the sword, and he took several large steps to the fallen giant's head. With his left hand, he lifted the ear, slightly raising the head, and with a swing of the dark sword, he struck towards the nape of the neck

No, no...

Lin Xi, who displayed great strength and closed the community gate, naturally became a hero in the hearts of the people

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