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The Spoils of Corpse Touching: How Can I Lose?
墨書 Inktalez
Before reading, please store your brain in the multifunctional preservation cabinet. I assure you that when you take it out, it will still be fresh and bouncy.
The city was lifeless, the streets littered with ruins. Inside a dilapidated shack, Ye Wumeng stared blankly at what lay before him. How could he possibly comprehend that one moment he was negotiating with a client, and the next he had crossed over into a world fraught with danger?
Even worse, there was a fresh corpse lying at his feet, its unblinking eyes fixed on him, sending chills down his spine.
He felt nauseous. The stench of decay mixed with the dust in the air made him gag.
At that moment, a cold, emotionless mechanical female voice echoed in his mind, and a transparent blue panel appeared before him.
【Detecting Cargo, is it to be Recycled?】
Cargo? Recycle? Where?
As if responding to Ye Wumeng's thoughts, a virtual red arrow appeared, pointing to the corpse at his feet.
Is this Cargo? He swallowed hard, feeling incredulous.
【Yes.】
What would Recycling yield?
【Different levels of resources based on the quality of the Cargo.】
It seemed there was no choice but to proceed. Ye Wumeng took a deep breath, placed his hand on the corpse, and silently recited in his mind.
Recycle.
He then watched as the body rapidly shriveled away and turned to ash, disappearing completely. Ye Wumeng could distinctly feel that the items he obtained were stored in a space similar to a subspace.
There was a cutlass, a lighter, and a cigarette.
【Completed Recovery, please check the warehouse.】
Spatial Storage! He was slightly taken aback; this system was impressive!
Suddenly, as Ye Wumeng marveled at the power of the system, a sharp, hoarse cry pierced through the silence from the corner of the room.
What is that?
Ye Wumeng felt a tightening in his chest as he quickly grabbed the Cutlass that had just emerged from the warehouse, his gaze fixed on the source of the sound. Suddenly, a shadow about a meter long darted out from a dark corner, rushing towards Ye Wumeng!
Danger!
With no time to think, Ye Wumeng dodged to the side, locking his eyes on the shadow until he finally got a clear view of its entire form. It turned out to be a large black rat, roughly the size of a hunting dog!
[Corpse Rat: A small rodent infected by Corpse Rat Infection. It poses a minor threat, but due to prolonged exposure to filthy environments, its claws carry mild toxins. Handle with caution.]
[Threat Level: Highly Challenging]
[Note: Although it's just a rat, its threat remains deadly. Good luck!]
[Mission: Eliminate the Corpse Rat]
[Reward: Random loot extraction, unlock Combat Power estimated Transparent Blue Panel]
A reward for killing this rat? He’d need to be alive to claim it!
Ye Wumeng didn’t overlook the system's description of this large rat. Getting scratched could be fatal!
Thinking this over, Ye Wumeng decided to forgo the reward. He faced the rat, gripping the Cutlass tightly and pretended to brace for an attack while subtly inching toward the door of the small room. As soon as he got outside, he would make a run for it!
Suddenly, a series of intense gunshots echoed from outside, causing Ye Wumeng to pause in his tracks.
Gunfire? There are others out there!
Could he seek their help? But why would they assist someone they didn’t know?
Let’s not forget—this is an apocalypse! There’s a good chance they might shoot him as if he were a monster!
Humans are far more difficult to deal with than beasts!
Ye Wumeng cursed inwardly, feeling trapped with no way to advance or retreat. What should he do?
Seeing that Ye Wumeng had yet to make a move, the Corpse Rat hunched its body and charged swiftly toward him, its black and red claws striking down fiercely!
Rather than entrust his fate to others, it was better for him to carve out his own path!
Ye Wumeng gritted his teeth and swung his cutlass at the Corpse Rat's black claw!
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed as the claw met the cutlass, revealing just how hard it was!
With the attack failing, the Corpse Rat retreated a short distance away, quietly searching for another opportunity.
Ye Wumeng gritted his teeth; this creature was truly difficult to handle. He couldn't confront it head-on; it had countless chances to strike, while he could only afford to be injured once.
His mind raced as he sought a way out. In his understanding, rats had a keen sense of smell but poor eyesight. If he could exploit its sense of smell, perhaps he still had a chance!
But how could he do that?
Wait, the cigarette!
Rustle...
The gunfire outside gradually subsided, and Ye Wumeng could faintly hear footsteps approaching this way! He needed to act quickly.
He tore off the tattered clothing from his body and fashioned it into a makeshift bandage for his hand. Then he retrieved a lighter and a cigarette from the warehouse, placing the cigarette between his lips and lighting it.
The tip of the cigarette emitted wisps of white smoke that drifted into the air.
The Corpse Rat was puzzled by why the human in front of it was stripping off clothes and putting a strange object in its mouth, but that didn’t hinder its desire to kill Ye Wumeng!
Once again, it hunched its body and lunged at Ye Wumeng with ferocity!
Here it comes!
Ye Wumeng took a deep breath of the cigarette, then exhaled the remaining half toward the Corpse Rat as he charged forward to meet it!
The Corpse Rat suddenly sprang up to attack Ye Wumeng, who had no choice but to hurriedly block it with his Cutlass.
Puff!
Then, Ye Wumeng exhaled a large mouthful of secondhand smoke, filling the Corpse Rat's nostrils with the acrid scent. This disoriented the creature, exposing a clear opening!
What a chance!
Ye Wumeng kicked the large rat into the air and then sharply caught it with the tip of his Cutlass as it fell, skewering it like a shish kebab!
Dark blood gushed from its wound, staining the once-dirty wrapping cloth on Ye Wumeng's hand a deep black.
Squeak!
The intense pain caused the Corpse Rat to thrash violently, its claws scratching wildly.
Rip!
The rat's black claws clawed at Ye Wumeng's hand, but the wrapping cloth provided some protection, preventing the claws from tearing through—at least for now. However, this cloth was merely tattered rags and might not hold out for long!
Rustle.
Hu Laoda! There seemed to be movement in the house ahead!
Hmm, let's take a look!
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed outside, tightening Ye Wumeng's chest.
He needed to end this quickly!
Gritting his teeth and ignoring everything else, he slammed the Corpse Rat onto the ground, stepping on its belly while drawing out his Cutlass. He plunged the blade fiercely toward the rat's head!
Die!
Ye Wumeng's eyes were fierce as he exerted all his strength!
Feeling the threat of death, the Corpse Rat fought back even more fiercely, its claws relentlessly tearing at Ye Wumeng's clothing and bindings, creating an incessant ripping sound.
Thud thud thud!
The footsteps grew closer!
Ye Wumeng felt increasingly anxious; veins bulged on the back of his hand as he gripped tighter.
Perhaps due to exerting too much force, Ye Wumeng felt a wave of soreness and a slight sting in his hand.
Hiss...
The Corpse Rat’s breath grew weaker and weaker until it finally stopped struggling.
It seemed that it was dead.
Seeing that the Corpse Rat was no longer writhing, Ye Wumeng felt a sigh of relief in his heart; at least the most dangerous trouble had been resolved.
[Mission: Kill the Corpse Rat has been completed]
[Reward has been issued]
[Combat Power assessment unlocked]
[Extracting entries]
[Congratulations! You have drawn: Enhanced Physique (Green)]
[Enhanced Physique: Significantly increases the host's physical attributes and greatly enhances resistance to Corpse Poison]
[Name: Ye Wumeng]
[Combat Power assessment: (Ordinary person level)]
[Current status: Corpse Rat Infection countdown: Six days and seven hours (Influencing factor: Enhanced Physique)]
[Entry: Enhanced Physique]
[Note: Although your Combat Power is only five, you are among the strongest of ordinary people.]
Corpse Rat Infection?!
This is bad!
Ye Wumeng hurriedly removed the tattered cloth binding his hand, his heart sinking. He noticed small wounds at the base of his palm, the cuts darkening and subtly spreading outward. He had been so engrossed in the fight that he hadn’t even realized he had been injured!
Damn it!
Ye Wumeng cursed inwardly, but he didn’t immediately tend to the wound. Instead, he smeared the blood of the Corpse Rat over himself and collapsed to the side, closing his eyes.
Creak.
The door of the small room swung open.
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