Chapter 6, Escape

Ah! The fat man roared as he burst out of the room, his bloodied face twisted and grotesque. He swung the heavy axe over Zhang Mu's head, the stainless steel window frame severed by his terrifying strength. The axe blade struck the cat person's body with a heavy blow. This strike completely tore open the cat person's abdomen, and amidst the splattering blood, the cat person wailed as he fell to the ground, his intestines and organs scattered everywhere.

Task content: Meet with the mysterious merchant within 30 days

Zhang Mu pushed the fat man inside, causing him to fall to the ground. Several sharp glass shards pierced into the fat man's body, making him scream in pain. Just as Zhang Mu was about to jump in after him, three cat-like beings had already climbed onto the house, one of which leaped directly onto a tree and then pounced from the front.

The overweight man was nearly paralyzed with fear and stammered, "Is the boss not just joking with me? Can the two of them really fight their way out?"

Speed skating

The fat man saw that it was a person and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief

The chubby man urgently asked: "Boss, how is your injury..."

The two quickly ran towards the small hotel. Zhang Mu's gaze fell upon a tree in front of the hotel. In just a few moves, he climbed up the tree branch and, like a monkey, leaped over three meters, landing on the window of the third floor of the hotel. He then used the hilt of his sword to shatter the glass, preparing to slip inside.

Increase invincibility time by 0.5 seconds, reduce mana consumption, extend attribute enhancement duration by 20 seconds, increase enhancement degree by 5%, and reduce cooldown time by 3 minutes

Two individuals turned into a small street, where there was a medium-sized hotel not far away, occupying a small area but standing three stories high

Assassination LV1, F + Skill, maximum level LV3, increases attack speed by 50%, attacks the target, can be used in conjunction with other skills. Consumes 2 points of magic, cooldown time 10 seconds

The胖子 hurriedly kept pace with Zhang Mu, but after the initial shock, his mindset underwent some changes. For the first time, he felt that this apocalyptic and book-like disaster might not be entirely a bad thing

Zhang Mu then used a skill enhancement scroll, upgrading the level 1 Divine Blessing to level 2

A thunderous roar suddenly erupted from within the bus station

Zhang Mu observed the surroundings and took out some gasoline to hand to the fat man, pointing at several minibuses, saying: "This one, this one, this one, and these few as well, immediately go and open their fuel tanks, and pour in the gasoline"

The growth potential of this skill is immense, with a maximum level of 9, leaving one to wonder how high it will ultimately reach

Another goblin charged in from the side

Kill your way out

At that moment, another cat person almost flew over the eaves and pounced from the left side. The speed was too fast for Zhang Mugeng to react in time to evade. Its two claws left deep wounds on his back, and the cat person lunged at Zhang Mu's neck. Zhang Mu hurriedly twisted his body to avoid a fatal attack, but the cat person bit into his shoulder, its sharp teeth embedding into the shoulder bone, causing his entire arm to lose sensation

Success Reward: Mysterious Merchant Favor + 40, One Mysterious Reward

Zhang Mu calmly took out a zpioo lighter, "After the mysterious merchant leaves, the monsters will launch an attack."

Random task [Fortunate Reunion] triggered

Zhang Mu turned around and saw the fat man hanging from a tree branch, nearly bending the tree under his weight, as he struggled to climb up with an axe in hand. Just below him, a goblin with a short bow drew an arrow and, with a swift motion, shot a sharp arrow that struck the fat man's large and plump backside.

The stout man waved the axe lightly, and the gust of wind stirred up the dust on the ground, revealing an expression of wild joy: "Good, good axe, I like it!"

Zhang Mu activated a new skill, as if gliding on an invisible skateboard, his feet barely touching the ground as he swiftly slid towards a goblin. With a flick of his right hand, a cold gleam shot out; just as the goblin raised its wooden club, its neck was sliced open. Green blood sprayed several meters high, and its health suddenly dropped to 25%. Zhang Mu reversed his grip on the sword and delivered a finishing blow, completely eliminating it.

Boom

Zhang Mu shouted: "You dead fatso, what are you still looking at? Let's go!"

[Speed Skating LV1], F Skill, Maximum Level LV3, Increases movement speed by 25%, allows forward gliding for no more than 100 meters, can be used in conjunction with other skills. Consumes 2 points of magic, cooldown time 10 seconds

Level F is the lowest tier of skills and will gradually be phased out after a few months. These two skills do not have fixed values; instead, they provide percentage bonuses and can be used in conjunction with other skills, remaining useful even in the later stages. Although they do not directly increase damage, one skill enhances attack speed while the other boosts movement speed, thereby indirectly enhancing output

Assassination

What should we do then

The leader is a burly man with a shaved head, approximately in his thirties or forties, with a face full of flesh. The few individuals beside him are also dressed in a disreputable manner, as if they were just short of having the words "I am a bad person" tattooed on their faces

At last, it is safe. The fat man let out a sigh, and as he touched his backside, he exclaimed, "Hey, why can't I feel my backside?"

Zhang Mu struck with lightning speed, the sword's edge piercing the goblin's heart like a phantom. With an attack power of 16 points, the critical hit caused significant damage, reducing the goblin's health to zero. Zhang Mu waved his hand, the blade slicing through its neck, and the lifeless body collapsed to the ground

The bald man pulled out a black handgun, aiming the dark muzzle at Zhang Mu.

The goblin emitted a frog-like croak and ran towards the two.

The overweight individual followed the instructions. Zhang Mu then used the skill book he obtained.

The fat man rolled and crawled, "Wait, don't click yet!"

The fat man poured gasoline in front of him, and Zhang Mu had used up the two barrels of gasoline he had prepared along with the *illustrated* book.

"Time is up, I must take my leave," the mysterious merchant said with a smile. "I enjoy dealing with potential warriors from other realms, but sometimes, luck is equally important. If you can encounter me again within thirty days, I will give you a small gift."

Zhang Mu supported himself on the windowsill with his left hand and nimbly flipped into the room

The sound of the car explosion is too loud, attracting all the nearby monsters. The rational course of action is not to run around blindly, as no matter which road is taken, one will inevitably encounter swarms of approaching monsters. The only option is to find a sufficiently sturdy place to hide

The fine iron short sword measures two and a half feet in length, with a sharp blade that glimmers coldly. The fine iron two-handed axe is over four feet long, entirely black, and crafted from solid metal, with a thick and heavy blade. At this moment, the two individuals have already outpaced the other players by a considerable margin

The fat man felt his lower body gradually losing sensation, and couldn't help but panic: "Poisoned arrow! Am I going to be crippled?"

A moment of critical importance

Zhang Mu did not glance at the gruesome injuries, quickly walking to the center and lifting the round table to block the window. With the help of the stout man, he piled up more than a dozen heavy solid wooden chairs. Most of the monsters downstairs were unable to climb; as long as the two remained out of sight for a while, they would soon disperse.

The short sword was thrown from Zhang Mu's right hand, spinning in the air for several circles before being caught in mid-air by his left hand, aimed at the cat person's eyes. Before the sword could be drawn out, there was another sharp scream of "Meow Aah—!" A third cat person appeared, leaping down from the roof like a large bird swooping towards Zhang Mu

The ground is soaked with gasoline, and the fuel tanks of the surrounding cars have all been opened, with gasoline splashed on them as well. As long as Zhang Mu ignites the gasoline on the ground, the flames will spread, causing all nearby cars to explode, resulting in a considerable force

The fat man shouted: "Boss, Boss, wait, help me! Ouch... my butt! www.hetushu.com.com"

Enter

A few young men rushed up in anger, and the overweight man was unable to move his lower body, directly being kicked to the ground. Another was about to strike Zhang Mu, but his fist did not land on Zhang Mu. Instead, Zhang Mu delivered a lightning-fast kick to his knee, followed by a vicious uppercut to his chin, then locked his arms behind his back and pinned him to the ground, subduing him on the spot

Zhang Mu shouted, "Go hide in the house!"

The mysterious merchant has become completely transparent, and he will disappear in no more than three to two seconds

Failure Penalty: Mysterious Merchant Favorability -20

I am fine, my health is at 42%, and I am far from death

The fat man stuffed the axe into his backpack. It was unclear whether it was the absence of the heavy axe as a burden or the arrow that struck his backside that ignited his potential. He swiftly climbed up the large tree like a big fat worm, imitating Zhang Mu's leap. Weighing over 200 pounds, he fell onto the window like a cannonball.

Cracks were spread all over the ground for more than ten meters, and a faint trace of red energy lingered in the air, yet to dissipate. The fat man was so frightened that he was left dumbfounded, standing still in place

The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and several tall figures rushed in

Approximately six to seven seconds later

"I possess a skill that grants me temporary invincibility; explosions cannot take my life." Zhang Mu snapped his lighter open, the flame reflecting in his deep, dark eyes. "I am about to ignite it; go in."

It will last at most a few minutes. Zhang Mu discarded the bloodied wooden arrow and suddenly caught some sounds from outside the private room, causing his expression to change: "Be careful, something happened outside!"

The mysterious merchant finished speaking and gradually became transparent. The monsters outside the bus station all let out terrifying howls

Do not move, damn it

Brutal Collision

The fat man trembled with fear and said, "Boss, the situation doesn't seem quite right!"

Zhang Mu, holding a short sword and a book, leaped over the wall from the blazing car station, while the stout man followed closely behind with a double-headed axe. Both of them were already covered in dust and grime. As soon as they climbed over the wall, they encountered three goblins.

The stout man emitted a red glow from within, flames enveloping his entire body. With a powerful push of his legs, cracks appeared in the ground, resembling an uncontrollable locomotive as he collided with the goblin. Such a violent impact was beyond what the goblin's small frame could withstand. It flew out like a kite with a broken string, all its bones shattered, crashing heavily onto the ground ten meters away, struggling a few times before breathing its last.

Foolish, put the axe into the backpack

A large number of monsters are lurking outside the iron gate; as soon as the mysterious merchant leaves, they will launch an assault

"Detonating the car, are you alright?"

Most of the monsters will enter the parking lot, and I will ignite the gasoline on the ground to detonate the cars. The explosion of a dozen vehicles will be quite powerful, capable of killing or injuring a large area. You should go hide in the waiting room to avoid being accidentally harmed by the explosion. After the first wave of explosions, come out and take advantage of the aftermath to fight your way out. Remember, do not dawdle; the sound of the explosions will attract monsters from further away. We need to break through before they arrive, so we must act quickly. When fighting the monsters, be decisive; do not expect me to stop and save you.

Zhang Mushi launched a lethal attack, striking with lightning speed. The sword's edge targeted the cunning viper, which lunged at the cat person's neck. Its throat was slit open, and amidst the spraying blood mist, it fell with a wretched scream.

There is some paralyzing toxin on the arrow. Zhang Mu reached out and pulled the wooden arrow from the fat man's backside, "You are lucky; if it had been off by just a bit more, your flower would have been in full bloom."

[Divine Blessing LV2]: A-level skill, maximum LV9, consumes 45% of magic points, grants invincibility for 1.5 seconds, resets cooldown for skills below S-level, and increases all attributes by 30% for 140 seconds. Cooldown time: 57 minutes