A sleepless night.
Ye Shuangluo got up and stretched his body. Although he hadn't slept for two days, he felt only slightly fatigued.
This made him even more eager to see how strong he would become when his attributes were higher.
Of course, anticipation was one thing, but the immediate priority was to leave this place. So, he stepped on the countless zombie corpses on the stairs and walked down step by step.
As for where to go next, Ye Shuangluo didn’t have a good answer. After all, the main quest mentioned free exploration.
So, he decided to continue exploring eastward. Maybe he could meet some survivors, allowing him to earn more achievements or trigger side quests.
***
After walking for about three or four hours, Ye Shuangluo saw a large supermarket across the road.
He quickly walked over and indeed saw several people armed and seemingly patrolling.
Seeing Ye Shuangluo holding an iron rod didn’t surprise them. The leader even took the initiative to speak.
“Hey, little brother, did you see our message online and come to join our settlement?”
Online? Could it be that after all this time, the internet hasn’t collapsed yet?
Ye Shuangluo nodded calmly and said, “Yes, since there are more people here, it’s definitely safer than being alone.”
The leading uncle sighed and asked, “Did you come alone? What about your family?”
“They’ve all passed away.”
Ye Shuangluo’s expression was calm, but the people opposite him showed sympathy simultaneously, clearly thinking his family had died at the hands of zombies.
The leading uncle wanted to say something to comfort Ye Shuangluo, but seeing his expressionless face, he swallowed his words.
“Old Wang, take this little brother to Miss Su for registration. Without registration, he can’t get any food.”
Hearing the leader’s words, a bespectacled uncle stepped forward from the team.
Then, Uncle Wang led Ye Shuangluo into the large supermarket. As they walked, Uncle Wang couldn’t help but speak.
“Little brother, you look quite young. Are you still in school?”
Ye Shuangluo nodded. Uncle Wang suddenly sighed deeply and said with a melancholic tone:
“Sigh, my son is about your age. He got into a foreign university, but then this happened. I don’t even know how he’s doing now.”
Listening to Uncle Wang’s worried yet proud tone, Ye Shuangluo didn’t feel much. After all, he hadn’t felt familial affection for a long time.
In his memory, his parents’ faces were already blurred. If they were still alive…
But there were no “ifs.” Ye Shuangluo didn’t indulge in melancholic thoughts.
After all, it was meaningless. The only thing he needed to do now was to keep getting stronger and enjoy the fun this game brought him.
Soon, they arrived in front of a voluptuous woman. Seeing Ye Shuangluo’s unfamiliar face, the woman frowned.
“Another newcomer.”
Her words seemed like a question but were actually a statement. Anyone could hear the dissatisfaction in her tone.
“I really don’t know what Brother Lin is thinking. We barely have enough food, and he’s posting messages online, attracting a bunch of freeloaders.”
After complaining, the woman scrutinized Ye Shuangluo, her gaze like she was examining a product or a piece of clothing on sale.
Ye Shuangluo couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable under her gaze, a violent impulse surging in his heart.
At this distance, he could send her to her death with one strike.
The woman was startled by Ye Shuangluo’s sudden killing intent, instantly reacting like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
“What do you want?! You want to kill me? Are you crazy?”
Ye Shuangluo ignored the woman’s outburst. He had indeed felt the urge to kill her just now.
But in the end, he suppressed it, knowing that this was the so-called “harboring a weapon, a killing intent arises.”
Uncle Wang, on the other hand, wore a flattering smile, full of appeasement.
“Miss Su, I’m really sorry. I apologize on behalf of this little brother. He’s a pitiful person, all alone with no family.”
“Old Wang, I’m telling you, don’t even think about it. I absolutely won’t register this kid. It’s either him or me.”
Hearing Miss Su’s words, Uncle Wang felt a headache coming on. He was about to persuade Ye Shuangluo to say something nice and soften up, but Ye Shuangluo had already disappeared.
***
At this moment, Ye Shuangluo found a secluded corner, curiously looking at a flashing light on the ground. When he and Old Wang had passed by here, Old Wang hadn’t noticed the light.
In other words, Old Wang couldn’t see the light; only he could.
Thinking of this, Ye Shuangluo squatted down in front of the light and tentatively reached out to touch it.
【Congratulations, player, for discovering a novice supply pack. Do you want to open it?】
After silently choosing “yes” in his mind, the light in front of him exploded instantly.
【Congratulations, player, for obtaining Red (Blue) Potion ×10】
【Congratulations, player, for obtaining Wind Chaser Type I (Weapon)】
【Wind Chaser Type I】
Equipment Type: Handgun
Durability: 12/12
Magazine Capacity: 8/8
Special Effects: Wind Chaser (Can slowly absorb wind attribute energy from the air to automatically replenish bullets)
Usage Requirement: Wind Attribute Qualification, Strength above 3 points
Evaluation: This is an item developed by a young researcher who loved science, combining technology and the extraordinary in a world where everyone could control elemental power after years of development.Although it’s like a toy gun in front of true experts in that world, it’s very useful to you.
***
Taking advantage of the absence of others, Ye Shuangluo took out the Wind Chaser Type I from his space backpack and began to examine it closely.
The Wind Chaser Type I didn’t look much different from the handguns in Ye Shuangluo’s world. Perhaps the only difference was that the handguns in his world were mostly black.
In contrast, the Wind Chaser Type I was a combination of navy blue and sky blue, looking like a piece of art made for display.
Ye Shuangluo gently caressed it, finding even the texture to be excellent, making him reluctant to part with it.
However, the usage requirement mentioned having wind attribute qualification. Ye Shuangluo wasn’t sure if he had it.
But there was a straightforward way to find out.
Ye Shuangluo gripped the Wind Chaser Type I, his finger on the trigger. A slight pull, and the bullet would be fired.
In the end, he abandoned the idea and put the Wind Chaser Type I back into his space backpack.
Because he remembered the system’s prompt in his mind.
【Conducting equipment judgment…】
【Judgment successful, you can use Wind Chaser Type I】
Just as Ye Shuangluo put the handgun back into his space backpack, a deafening roar suddenly echoed in his ears.
Accompanying the roar, the game system’s prompt sounded in Ye Shuangluo’s mind.
【Emergency Side Quest Triggered: First Choice】
【Quest Description: You’ve arrived at a human settlement, thinking you’ve found a large group and can finally rest.
But what you didn’t expect was that a mutant zombie followed you here.
Now, you face your first choice since entering the game: abandon everyone in this settlement and escape, or fight bravely to protect these people and kill the mutant zombie.】
【Quest Hint: This quest is extremely dangerous. Reserve players, please choose carefully.】
【Quest Reward: Depends on the reserve player’s performance.】
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