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"You lack integrity!" The doctor’s face was so dark it seemed like it could drip water. Although the opposing side clearly had stronger combat power, they were outnumbered here.
Having learned their bottom line and realizing they were too afraid to make a move that might attract outside attention, he initially thought he had the upper hand. He planned to take a bite first, gradually increasing the benefits while continuously making demands, believing he could eventually claim everything for himself. He never expected that just as he was about to succeed in this gradual encroachment, he would be thwarted.
"Ah, who was it that blurred the lines and misled us into thinking we could take whatever we wanted? And then after we presented our exchange items, suddenly added conditions?" At this moment, Zhang Liang stepped forward to confront them.
He was known for his fiery temper. Seeing Yang Xiaoyou remain silent out of respect for the strong, he couldn’t hold back any longer when he noticed Yang Xiaoyou starting to fight back.
He cast a disdainful glance at Zhang Huang, who was hiding behind. It was ridiculous that he had almost been swayed by Zhang Huang's words. Such a traitor was bound to cause trouble; it was better to kick him out of the team now.
After being glared at by Zhang Liang, Zhang Huang seemed a bit flustered but quickly adopted a defiant attitude. "We only realized there were no bullets after we started this! Clearly, you were the ones who broke your promise first."
Such empty words could be thrown around by anyone; without substantial evidence, what could they do?
"Don't pay them any mind. Bring the items, okay?" Yang Xiaoyou didn’t even glance at the fellows. Although his face appeared slightly pale and sickly, his words carried an undeniable authority. Just as he was halfway through speaking, he suddenly paused and looked up at the ceiling.
"Forget the items; let them keep them as offerings. We're leaving." He had no intention of giving anything to this group he found distasteful, but upon discovering something unknown, Yang Xiaoyou decided not to waste any more time with them. He didn’t even want the food on the ground and headed straight for the back door.
Despite his leg being slightly awkward due to a fracture, his speed remained much faster than an ordinary person's.
Qian Kai and Zhang Liang, who had prepared for a potential conflict, were momentarily taken aback by Yang Xiaoyou's actions. However, the Demoness showed no hesitation at all. She stuck closely behind him and lost interest in the beef jerky on the ground.
As Yang Xiaoyou walked ahead, he spoke to Danish, "If we are considering hunters familiar with the tundra, we can take two people—maximum two."
This caught both the doctor and Zhang Huang off guard; they had thought Yang Xiaoyou was showing weakness and were ready to push further. The words they almost spoke got stuck in their throats as they struggled to grasp his intentions.
What surprised them even more was that two hunters indeed stepped forward—those same two who had guarded the entrance when Yang Xiaoyou was allowed inside.
Faced with locals like these, even the doctor knew better than to speak too harshly. After all, he himself was considered a half-outsider; if things went south, he'd find himself in trouble on both sides.
"Are we not taking any of this food?" Huang Yue murmured somewhat reluctantly as she followed behind Yang Xiaoyou with Zhang Liang pulling her along.
Based on Yang Xiaoyou's actions, it seemed that Zhang Liang had also sensed something. He remained silent, his face darkened, but he tightened his grip on Huang Yue's hand.
Only the last girl, who had originally followed Li Zheng, squatted down reluctantly to pick up some items. She was prepared to follow Yang Xiaoyou and the others, but she wondered what would happen if they went to the Snowfield without any food.
Bringing some supplies with her would be useful; she knew that in dire situations, one could only rely on oneself. Lacking any ability to obtain food in the icy plains, if food became scarce, those supplies could be lifesaving.
However, she didn't notice that while she bent down to grab some Beef Jerky to stuff into her bag, the others were gradually leaving.
When faced with the kind reminder from the Tour Guide walking behind her, she responded dismissively and quickened her pace. Just a little more would be enough—just a bit more.
As she continued to gather supplies, trying to fill her pockets, she aimed to squeeze in just a little extra when suddenly a thick, sticky liquid dripped onto her head like a glob of phlegm.
She felt a wave of embarrassment and anger, thinking that Zhang Huang was humiliating her at that moment.
But then, with a 'drip,' several drops of crimson sticky liquid fell from her forehead and splattered onto the ground.
Stunned by what she saw, she instinctively looked up and saw a horrifying figure sprawled on the ceiling above. Dressed in a filthy, blood-stained down jacket, its exposed skin was covered in crimson tendons, and it held a severed arm in its mouth!
The series of claw marks on the ceiling indicated that it must have crawled down from the second floor. Now it stared at He Ru and the Seal Jerky on the ground with an expression of pure hunger.
“Ah!!”
A piercing scream erupted from behind her but abruptly cut off. Then came a series of panicked shouts and sounds of crashing. Before long, a gunshot rang out—a sound that seemed to unlock Pandora's Box. Alongside another series of gunshots, outside there was a sudden halt as corpses turned their attention toward the direction of the inn.
“That sound... it seems like...” Huang Yue, who had been dragged along by Zhang Liang, now wore an expression of fear.
“I didn't expect her to be the first one found. It must be due to the scent of all those Beef Jerky piled together. What bad luck for that fellow. This virus is too aggressive; not only did it fail to suppress the original virus's activity but has instead become an enhanced version. They really dare to use it! If this thing leaks into densely populated areas, the damage could surpass that of the Tokyo incident.” Hearing the roars, gunshots, and curses coming from inside the lodging, Yang Xiaoyou's expression turned cold.
To save them?
He certainly did not consider himself a great savior.
The two hunters who had followed their instincts out were now shivering at the sounds of chaos behind them and the roaring voice, feeling relieved by their choice.
Especially when they saw the Horde in the distance starting to turn towards the inn, it seemed to mark an early end for the lives of those inside.
Originally, Zhang Liang and a few other team members who couldn't understand Yang Xiaoyou's actions now felt a deep sense of dread. If they had really listened to Zhang Huang's instigation...
"The virus is far more potent than we previously estimated. We probably don't have much time to prepare food; we can only grab some on the way. Everyone needs to be mentally prepared." At the same time, Yang Xiaoyou carefully observed the surroundings and sighed, laying out the current dire situation.
If they had taken that Beef Jerky earlier, they would likely be trapped in the Lodging now. But not taking it meant they were indeed facing a food crisis.
After realizing how quickly the Advanced Infected appeared, it was clear there wouldn't be time for everyone to scavenge for food extensively.
A single Advanced Infected was not terrifying; what was frightening was their keen perception and the noise they made during ambushes. For the nearby Horde, it was as if they had turned a Rocket Launcher into a missile. The lethal synergy between Both Sides would be quite terrifying.
I took a day off this morning to go to the hospital for a check-up... it was a rare half-day of rest, and I felt regret.
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