Chapter 7, Four-Person Group

The risk of death certainly exists, but is it possible to obtain food without taking risks

A Yong, Juan Mao, Yan Jing, and the Fatty, the four of them moved away a certain distance. At first, they were discussing in low voices, but before long, intense arguing broke out.

Lin Xi's words instantly changed the expressions of the four individuals

Take out the bloody meat hook stored in the item space, hold it in hand and gesture: "Throw it out, hook the giant's ankle or leg, bring it down, and then use the sword to cut its nape. In these few days, I have already killed thirteen of them"

The mercenary holds back the giant while hunting down the prey himself

Curly, somewhat angrily, said: "This is a death sentence, why should it be! Besides, you are an evolved being, much stronger than us, why don't you lure them yourself!"

In response to Lin Xi's question, the four fell silent. The first person to attempt to lure faced a total of five giants, which posed the greatest risk of alarming multiple giants, undoubtedly the most dangerous situation. In contrast, the last person only needed to draw out one from two, making it the safest option

The words of the fat man rang alarm bells for Lin Xi

Lin Xi's nonchalant tone left the four young men somewhat stunned: "How to kill?"

The sun gradually moved towards the west, and it was already 3 PM. At this moment, Lin Xi suddenly noticed a few small dots in the distance moving towards here

The light in Lin Xi's eyes brightened. Although it is known that there are a total of 100,000 evolved beings worldwide, they are distributed across various locations, so how many are there really? Even if allocated according to population proportions, the number of evolved beings in China would only be around 20,000.

Sensing his mood, the chubby man who approached from behind said: "Little brother, you better not go looking for him. That guy is nothing but scum. He used to look decent, but once he gained some power, his true nature was revealed. He acts so arrogantly. Just yesterday, he insulted the department's beauty. Truly a beast!"

After a pause of a few seconds, Ah Yong forced a smile and said: "As the leader of the dormitory, I must lead by example, so I will go first! Curly, you are second, Glasses third, and Fatty, being the youngest and also overweight, will be last. Is there any objection?"

In Lin Xi's view, the weapons wielded by these individuals are of no use whatsoever

one overweight person, one with a more robust build, one with curly hair, and the last one is bespectacled and relatively frail

The frail young man tugged at the chubby one's clothing corner, seemingly afraid that the chubby one's words might anger Lin Xi. What if this seemingly delicate and weak boy was not a good person after all

There are a total of six giants wandering here, and he has set the goal of acquiring supplies in this place. Since there are so many giants "guarding" it, the supplies in the supermarket should be quite abundant

Lin Xi furrowed his brows tightly; luring monsters was not an easy task. If two giants were drawn out, there would be no guarantee of a successful hunt. If three giants were attracted and he was surrounded without a chance to escape, the outcome would undoubtedly be death

A robust young man, holding a long stick tied with a machete, walks ahead, while a stout man wielding a fire axe follows behind. The other two, armed with kitchen knives and a pot lid used as a shield, walk on either side.

The arrival in this city—Zhu City—is marked by giants, not by weak monsters such as zombies or skeletons

The four university students exchanged glances, revealing expressions of disbelief.

The robust young leader quickly diverted the topic. During the introduction, Lin Xi learned that these individuals were university students from the nearby Finance and Trade College. After the arrival of the monsters, the Finance and Trade College, which had walls, managed to contain a few giants within and eliminate them, thus remaining relatively safe

What? Killing giants?

Hello, young brother, are you also here at the supermarket looking for food? How do you dare to come alone...

Lin Xi felt a stir in her heart, jumped down from the roof, and ran in front of the four people: "Hello to you all"

They are all brothers from the same dormitory, good friends, and in the future, they will support each other as they move forward. Saying these things feels distant, so I will take my leave!" Ah Yong took out a water bottle from his bag, took a sip, gritted his teeth, and walked away from the street towards the supermarket.

It is necessary to find a way to lure the giants out one by one and kill them separately

Only large supermarkets like this have it! Food is everywhere inside, we risked our lives to come out, isn't it just to search for food

Originally, there were five giants, and it was certain that they could not enter. Fortunately, the Evolvers have graciously sought our cooperation. Curly and Glasses, what are you two still chattering about? If you are unwilling, then leave; in any case, I am willing!

As time passed, the tallest one, a 15-meter giant, walked away

China has over 600 cities, averaging more than 30 people per city. Some cities may have more, while others may have less, but the larger ones should not exceed 100 people.

The four individuals share a dormitory, arranged by age. The eldest is a robust young man, nicknamed Ah Yong. The second is a curly-haired young man, nicknamed Curly. The third is a frail young man, nicknamed Glasses. The fourth is a chubby individual, nicknamed ... . ... is also chubby.

Rely on ... ...

The robust young man then noticed the hard leather armor on Lin Xi, the dark sword at his waist, and the oak shield on his back. At first glance, these items exuded a sense of Western fantasy film style, causing him to pause slightly and ask, "Are you an Evolver?"

It is not difficult to kill.

When luring, if I run too slowly, I will be eaten. If too many giants are attracted at once and I feel unable to handle them, I will flee

If only there were a mercenary

These weapons are merely a form of psychological comfort

In the supermarket, there is certainly no shortage of food; however, as you can see, there are five giants over there

Thinking of the birds of the evolvers in the school, upon hearing Lin Xi's words, although still somewhat skeptical, the four young men could not help but give a thumbs up: "You are impressive"

I wish to collaborate with you; you will lure out the giant, and I will take it down

On the roof of a house, Lin Xi had been hiding for a long time, waiting for an opportunity, hoping that the giant near the supermarket would leave some behind

Next step in the exchange target, mercenary! Even if it's just a pet form, a low-intelligence mercenary! Right now, I have 1,700 biological energy, and even if I earn 1,000 a day, in a few days it will be enough

A street has been selected as the location for hunting giants. Lin Xi said to the four: "This is the spot. I will lie in ambush here, and you will lure the giant. Once it arrives, I will throw out the chains to pull the giant down, and then kill it. We will repeat this process."

A giant at least 3 meters tall, with only one weak point at the back of its neck, where can an ordinary person, armed with a spear, a kitchen knife, or an axe, hope to contend with it

Casual

The glasses-wearer and the overweight man remained silent. Curly-haired one gritted his teeth and said: "Let's leave it at that. My physical fitness is quite good, at least much better than that of the third and fourth. There's no need to be overly meticulous."

Yesterday, Lin Xi hunted a total of seven giants throughout the day, but that does not mean he can handle the six here

However, the lack of food is evident, as there are simply too many mouths to feed in the school

It is better to be empty-handed; when encountering a giant, at least one can escape a bit faster

Six of them ah

The apocalypse has arrived, and for the first time in three days, Lin Xi has heard news about other evolved beings, feeling somewhat excited.

The four university students looked at each other. The leader, Ah Yong, had some sweat trickling down his forehead. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Um... can we discuss this first?"

Ah Yong, this fellow, had learned a bit of martial arts, was quite bold, and since the fourth one had a good appetite, they could no longer bear the hunger. With a little encouragement, they decided to go out together to see if they could find something to eat

Lin Xi pointed and said: "My idea is to lure out the giants one by one and kill them"

A Yong decisively stated: "The fat man is not wrong; without effort, there is no reward. Moreover, we may not necessarily die. As for the last one, there is no need for bait; one person only needs to lure once. Taking a risk once can yield a large amount of food. Such a good opportunity, if missed, will not come again."

I need to prepare and seize the opportunity to take action

"Giants are not easy to kill," said the bespectacled one weakly

Remember, only lure one giant at a time! How to entice it without alarming the other giants is a matter for you to gauge. The giants lack intelligence, so there is no need to fear that the others will notice something amiss and come after you

Shall we act as bait

"A Yong, Curly, thank you." The chubby man nodded

There are still five left

The school store is closed, the restaurants outside are also shut down, where can we get something to eat now

After arguing for a while, the chubby man shouted angrily: "Damn it, can't you see how stingy those in charge at the school are? Just a little bit yesterday couldn't even fill the corner of my stomach, and the portions are definitely going to get smaller in the future. I can't stand it!"

Even if I really die, I accept it; at least I won't have to suffer in the future

It is a small team composed of four young individuals in their twenties

The evolver at the school, possessing special abilities, was still terrified to the point of losing control upon seeing the giant. Initially, a few of them appeared at the school and were knocked down by the security guard driving a large bus. Then, a group of people risked their lives to rush forward and stab at the nape of the neck with knives, which ultimately led to their elimination

The apocalypse brought forth by monsters surpasses any disaster in history. In the face of despair, the darker aspects of human nature will undoubtedly be magnified, and there will certainly be no shortage of individuals akin to those described by the overweight person.

Bait

Who is the first?

Even during the War of Resistance, when soldiers were sacrificing their lives and shedding blood on the front lines, there were still individuals who took the opportunity to profit from the national crisis

In this world, there are all kinds of people: the good and the bad, the kind and the evil, the noble and the base. Throughout history, when faced with disasters, China has never lacked heroes who step forward with generosity and lamentation, nor has it ever been short of despicable individuals who take advantage of others' misfortunes with insidiousness and malice

Lin Xi's expression was quite indifferent: "Collaborating with you is merely my suggestion; I will not force you to do anything. You are free to refuse and leave. However, aside from supermarkets, it will be quite difficult to obtain a large quantity of food elsewhere"

Seeing the four people approach, Lin Xi nodded and said, "Have you all made your decision? Very good."

The supermarket has some buildings that have been toppled by giants, leaving the fresh food section exposed and in disarray. Chicken, duck, fish, meat, pork, beef, and lamb are scattered everywhere, with flies buzzing around. However, the giants do not consume any of this.

Do you know about the Evolvers

Lin Xi does not consider himself a hero, but he will never condone the despicable actions of a villain. Such evolutionaries must be approached with caution, at the very least, they should be respected from a distance

Television broadcasts every day, and after some monsters descended, individuals who gained superpowers certainly know... Moreover, there is one in our school.

They only eat human flesh