Chapter 4: Encounter

The blades of grass are densely covered with sharp thorns resembling arrows

Regarding Yang Qinglan, he cannot be said to be trusted yet; however, the fact that even his sister did not take the initiative to inform him indicates that it must not be of any help

Run

"Two shots... sniper rifle... that direction," Yang Qinglan spoke in a fragmented manner, weakly pointing in a direction.

Yang Qinglan furrowed her brows under her baseball cap and said, "My team is not allowed to use foul language"

Be cautious, as Li Qianxia from behind also looked over: "Brother?"

After another stretch of silent progress, he came to a halt

After taking a couple of quick breaths, Yang Qinglan and Li Qianxia also entered, leaning against him.

There is no time for idle chatter; the three of them rushed forward with urgency.

He thought of something, while keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings, he asked: "Is it not permissible to disclose the matter of this valuable game to outsiders?"

The response to him was the sound of a gunshot, the earth exploding, splattering onto Li Changzhou's hair

Li Changzhou shouted at the sniper again: "I love you! Baby!"

"But you just saw the doctor today; you are currently experiencing the most severe stage of kidney deficiency." Li Qianxia spoke with reason and evidence

Brother, what have you considered?" Li Changzhou called out again

"Brother, are you afraid?" Li Qianxia's voice, resembling a whisper, came from behind.

The bullet grazed past Li Changzhou's shoulder

Is the waist possibly a result of excessive indulgence in desires

"I haven't found anything, but my intuition tells me to change direction." After a pause, Li Changzhou added, "You can also think that I am afraid."

The known intelligence is of no assistance to the task and only serves to increase unease and anxiety

With a whoosh, he was the first to slide into the trench

Can we move past this topic? The elder brother sighed in resignation

In the past week, the black mist has also experienced such "disconnections," but in this environment, Li Changzhou cannot afford to be indifferent.

Yang Qinglan took off her baseball cap and shook it, shaking off the dirt that had splattered on it from the two shots just fired. At the same time, she turned her head and asked Li Qianxia: "Is there something wrong with your brother's mind?"

After a moment of silence, Yang Qinglan said: "It doesn't matter where we go."

The three individuals changed direction, leaving the well-trodden path, and waded into the river of wild grass

He withdrew his gaze, slightly raised his head, and shouted in the direction of the sniper

There are many trees around, and they have been walking in the shade of the trees, yet there is not a hint of coolness; instead, it feels like a steamer.

Gunfire

Then why didn't you tell me in advance? It would have allowed me to prepare a bit better. " Li Changzhou was even more puzzled

Not strong, he was frightened and weakened when he saw the humanoid black mist for the first time

Brother! We have three people here, including a melee fighter and a scout, and you are the sniper. How about we team up? This game is almost guaranteed to be a win!

Yang Qinglan glanced ahead at the trees, the bushes, and the narrow path beneath her feet, with the blazing sun beating down from above, and there was no difference from the previous scene

Immediately following, a rustling sound emerged as strips of grass, resembling tracks, broke free from the soil, the underbrush, and the tree trunks

Li Changzhou nodded slightly

"The elder brother is merely showing off in front of his younger sister." Li Changzhou pushed aside the branches that were blocking the way

Yang Qinglan's clear and enchanting eyes gazed deeply at him, perhaps conveying the message... I do not know how the other party is, but I have come to understand how you are

A silence that is almost deafening.

Grass

From the traces left along the way, it is evident that animals once inhabited this island. Where have they gone now? The world is truly incredible

Your capacity for acceptance is quite strong

He joked, "Rather than being so apprehensive, it would be better to let the enemy appear sooner and go directly..."

Li Changzhou nodded

"Certainly." Yang Qinglan's focused gaze also wandered around.

"Do you want to take a break?" Li Qianxia asked the two, wiping the sweat from her brow

The path that restores silence subtly evokes an atmosphere of contemplation

Bang! Another gunshot rang out, deafening.

Reject blind obedience, break free from authority, and do not blindly trust doctors. Li Changzhou sternly criticized this

Bang

Did you see it? The fact is: civilization does not bring peace; only war can ensure civilization, Li Changzhou gasped.

After the conversation, Li Changzhou's tense emotions and body relaxed somewhat

He glanced at his sister again, as Li Qianxia was holding the "vampire gun" and was trying to alleviate her emotions through deep breathing

Li Changzhou had never run this fast before; the wind, tension, and gunfire tore at him like knives, leaving his face numb

"Go there." She pointed to a trench ten meters away, which appeared to have been previously filled with water

Shallow Summer! Li Changzhou struggled to swallow but could not get anything down, "Are you alright?"

Li Changzhou glanced over in that direction without revealing his presence

"Change direction." Li Changzhou said

Li Changzhou suddenly changed direction because the humanoid black mist ahead came to a sudden halt

Li Qianxia merely shook her head, unable to speak due to her nervousness, her small face pale and her breathing rapid

No, Li Qiansha has also recovered, and the two of them are lying together on the slope. The doctor said he is perfectly normal

"I f*** your mother, do you know that using a gun is against the law!" Li Changzhou did not hold back either.

The opponent's marksmanship is inaccurate, likely because they just acquired the weapon in the last game. Yang Qinglan regained her composure and, like Li Changzhou, shifted from leaning against the trench to lying on the slope of the trench.

After a week like this, everyone's capacity for acceptance has strengthened

Quickly, the grass blades slithered like snakes, climbing towards the concealed spots in various directions along the path, and the forest returned to silence

Li Changzhou smiled, though there was inevitably a hint of tension in his smile: "First deceive him, if he has good character, we can cooperate; if not, we will kill him and seize his weapon"

An island devoid of any sound, seemingly a mere skeleton of a wreck, is eerie and terrifying

"What happened?" he asked, turning his head to look at Yang Qinglan on the left.

Yang Qinglan looked at him and calmly said: "I do not team up with individuals whose character cannot be guaranteed"

Indeed, they are all pieces of information that are of no practical use

Each time a task is completed, the items and privileges that can be exchanged are different Yang Qinglan explained rapidly

"Why don't you change your gun?" Li Changzhou looked at her

Even so, the opponent raised their hand and fired another shot, causing the dirt from the trench to splatter.

Then in the middle of the night, I saw it standing by the bed, which startled me and made me shiver all over

Li Changzhou let out a sigh of relief and took a step forward

After they changed direction, it was as if someone who had gone to the restroom returned to their computer. The character of the black mist began to move again, indistinguishable whether it was walking or floating along with the three individuals.

The blades of grass dance in the air, their sharp edges refracting sunlight, releasing an eerie cold light. The path is filled with a chaotic dance of shadows, resembling the jagged maw of a giant shark.

The freshly fired bullet is emitting white smoke in the soft soil, and the acrid smell of gunpowder pervades the air

Leaving the path, Li Changzhou slowed his pace, intending to wait for the black mist to move ahead, but that fool kept trailing behind the three, floating like a ghost

Bang! After that, there was another "Bang!" as the other party fired two shots in succession

My waist has gone weak, what do you think

Yang Qinglan glanced at Li Changzhou, who was walking in the front. Compared to the two of them, he bore a greater burden of pressure and a heavier physical load

The bullet struck the trunk of a tree behind Li Qiansha, causing the bark to splinter and splatter in all directions