Seven years ago, a catastrophe that swept across all of humanity quietly occurred.
A seventy-year-old man, chronically ill, leaped out of his sickbed.
A middle-aged man who had been disabled in both legs for over a decade threw off his wheelchair and started running at 200 kilometers per hour on the highway.
A blind man, born blind, sat under an overpass, looking up at a beautiful woman in a long dress on a building more than twenty stories high, his nose bleeding profusely.
A frail and sickly office worker, who gets out of breath after just a few steps, pulls the company gate and its frame off the wall when he goes to work.
There was also a white-collar worker who was reporting to her barrel-shaped female boss who was 160cm tall and weighed 160kg when a strange, faint fragrance suddenly emanated from her.
The female boss's serious gaze softened, and she slowly drew the office curtains.
From then on, the young man reached the pinnacle of his life...
Nearly 10 billion people worldwide have awakened various kinds of superpowers.
These superpowers may be powerful or weak, rare or common.
Initially, society did experience some chaos due to the sudden emergence of these abilities.
But humans are always very adaptable, and the capabilities of the authorities are also reassuring.
Within a month, the society returned to its previous order.
Of course, there are still changes.
For example, you can no longer see workers sitting in suspended baskets cleaning the facades of those high-rise buildings.
Instead, people, standing, sitting, or riding a pig, completely ignoring gravity, stand on the facades of tall buildings, writing furiously with brushes.
For example, two children who have a conflict might just spit at each other a few times, or at most fight bare-handed for a few rounds.
But now, you might see two college students arguing heatedly, when suddenly one of them produces a mysterious lump of excrement out of thin air and shoves it onto the other's face.
The aroma is wonderful.
Juice splashed.
Disgusting...
This behavior might seem childish to elementary school students.
But for college students, it's just right.
Humans have tried to explore the reasons and mechanisms behind the emergence of these superpowers.
But perhaps it's due to insufficient current technology.
Or perhaps there really are things in the world that cannot be explained by science.
After six months, they still hadn't achieved anything.
Just when everyone thought it was a gift from God, a voice suddenly appeared in everyone's mind, shattering their naive illusions.
[The adaptation period is over; the eerie game has begun.]
Next came the game explanation, which lasted for almost half a day.
After all, the abilities that appeared were all sorts of strange and unusual, and people didn't take the voice in their heads seriously at first.
I thought it was some kind of joke by someone with special abilities.
Until the next day mentioned in the voice...
Everyone over the age of 18, regardless of gender, disappeared instantly.
Several hours later, the missing people gradually reappeared in their original positions.
However, people made a horrifying discovery.
The number of people entering and exiting seemed to differ.
Some people have completely disappeared from this world and can never return.
It wasn't until this time that people understood.
Everything that voice that suddenly appeared in my mind said was actually true!
The world was shaken.
The first eerie game wasn't very difficult, and the official team's capabilities weren't significantly affected.
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In just one night, officials from various countries put aside their differences and took urgent action, jointly establishing a special affairs bureau and a joint government specifically targeting bizarre games and people with supernatural abilities.
The world order has undergone tremendous changes.
It took nearly a year for the World United Government, led by the Special Affairs Bureau, to quell the unrest in various places.
And over this period of time, some basic information about the eerie game has been compiled.
Anyone 18 years of age or older must participate in the bizarre game.
The eerie game is divided into 11 difficulty levels. Except for the "beginner" difficulty level when you participate in the eerie game for the first time, the other difficulties are divided into levels one to ten.
The beginner level game is very simple. Even if you have just awakened your superpowers, as long as you don't make any seriously mindless moves, your survival rate can reach 95%. After completing the game, you can rest for a week.
Difficulty levels 1 to 3 are considered beginner levels. There is constant danger to life inside. If you have excellent mental fortitude, your survival rate can reach about 80%. After completing the levels, you can rest for a week.
Difficulty levels 4 to 6 are intermediate and quite dangerous. Even experienced people have a survival rate of only about 70%. After completing the course, you can rest for two weeks.
Difficulty levels 7 to 9 are considered advanced, with a near-certain death rate. Even for the most powerful and experienced individuals, the survival rate is only 5%. After completing these levels, you can rest for one month.
As for difficulty level 10...
Information was scarce; over several months, the entire world's billions of people experienced this event only once.
There were 10 people who entered the game at that time, all of whom were recognized as the strongest awakeners in the world.
Even with this setup, no one survived after entering the bizarre game at difficulty level 10.
As for how to choose the difficulty level for the eerie game...
According to the current coalition government's speculation, each person who enters the bizarre game is recorded by an unknown entity that tracks their performance in the game and assigns a score based on their performance.
These hidden scores are not revealed, but they do exist. The higher the score, the more likely you are to encounter higher-level, bizarre games.
Therefore, since then, all superhumans have begun to consciously suppress their performance in the bizarre games.
In order to achieve a higher survival rate.
Of course, this excludes those desperate criminals who live on the edge.
Or, investigators dispatched by the coalition government.
To commemorate the establishment of the united government and to clarify the time when the anomaly occurred.
The United Government designated the year in which all humanity awakens as the New Era 0.
Now, it is the 7th year of the new era, the 6th year of the establishment of the united government, and the 4th year since Zhang Yan entered the bizarre game.
At this moment, he was sitting on a slightly worn sofa, his brows covered in sweat.
He swiped his phone with his thumb, constantly searching for job postings.
The eerie game has been around for six years, and most people have long since gotten used to it.
Furthermore, the coalition government has also compiled some strategies for each level of the game.
Currently, apart from the middle and high-risk groups, the mortality rate for low-risk groups is already extremely low.
In addition, after completing the beginner level of the game, you can freely choose when to enter the game within 24 hours, and the flow of time in the game will be somewhat different from that in the outside world.
People's lives are not much different now than before the advent of eerie games.
It's even more convenient in some ways.
Therefore, for Zhang Yan at present...
Entering the bizarre game, his anxiety was not as great as not being able to find a job.
After all, he was an orphan, and had no one to rely on.
Not being able to find a job means having no income.
Without income, it means that once he runs out of the little over one hundred yuan he has left, he will go hungry...
As for why he didn't go back to work at the place where he used to do part-time work during his university years, we have to talk about the issue of "Kong Yiji's long gown".
Back when he had just graduated from high school, he was full of ambition.
"After I graduate from university, I will definitely..."
Unfortunately.
Despite the dramatic changes in society, the essence remains the same, and reality still dealt him a heavy blow.
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The social classes are very stable.
After everyone awakened their abilities.
It did initially have a certain impact on social classes.
But now.
At the top of the pyramid are still the same people.
It simply means there's another way to reach the top.
For some of the lower-class people, life is even worse than before.
After all, these strange abilities have also led to a significant increase in the productivity of some people.
For example, it might have taken more than a dozen people to unload a truckload of goods before, but now a single awakened power user can do it all by themselves.
As a result, a large number of people who had not awakened powerful abilities lost their jobs.
Finding a job is even harder now...
The same applies to mental work.
After all, these days, who isn't a college student?
With 3,000 yuan, you might not even be able to afford to hire a trained hunting dog.
But for 3,000 yuan, you can hire a college student who has undergone 16 years of education and drained both of his parents' wallets and energy!
"Am I really going to have to go out and pick up trash on the street?"
Zhang Yan rubbed his slightly oily hair.
He has been looking for a job for almost a month, but unfortunately, no place is willing to take him in.
To save money, he only uses water to wash his hair, and doesn't even use shampoo or soap.
Hey, you know what?
That claim circulating online that you can go a month without shampoo and your hair not only won't get oily, but its quality will also improve...
It's a complete scam!
"No way, even picking up trash isn't easy these days. I heard there's some kind of trash king nearby who automatically sends everything that's labeled as 'trash' to him. I have no chance of making a living!"
"Also, if I remember correctly, the rent is due soon..."
Thinking about this, Zhang Yan felt an even bigger headache.
Although the place I live in now is just a small single room of about ten square meters.
Even the toilet is shared with others, but the rent is still 150 yuan a month.
After paying rent, he probably won't even be able to afford a steamed bun with all his current wealth!
"Anyway, the weather's warm now. If things really get too bad, we can just stay in a park or under a bridge for a while. Sleeping is easy to manage, but not eating is something we really can't endure..."
Just as Zhang Yan was preparing to temporarily give up his little apartment and rent it again after finding a job, his phone, which was on the old sofa, suddenly made a "ding" sound.
"It's over..."
Zhang Yan stared in disbelief at the contents of the text message on his phone.
Account *0038 received a credit of 150 yuan on July 15th, 2018 (Gregorian calendar), leaving a usable balance of 0.07 yuan.
"Oh no! Oh no! I forgot to cancel automatic payment!"
"What are we going to do! We can't even afford lunch today!"
"Should we ask the landlord for this month's rent?"
"No way! That shrew will never refund my rent!"
Slumped onto the sofa, Zhang Yan stared at the ceiling for a long time, lost in thought.
Because he needs to work part-time to support himself during his studies, coupled with his deep-seated inferiority complex, he doesn't have many friends at school, and now he doesn't even know who to borrow money from.
"Is this really the only option?" Zhang Yan sighed softly.
Currently, his game difficulty is beginner level. According to the hidden rating standards set by the United Government, his current hidden rating should be very close to intermediate level.
If you choose to enter the next eerie game early, there is a high chance that you will trigger the level-up mechanism and enter the intermediate level, which is level 4 to 6 of the eerie game.
The difference between the intermediate and beginner levels of eerie games, besides the increased level of danger, is that the intermediate level also includes items that can bring you back to the real world.
Many people survive by using items brought from mid-level weird games, which greatly alleviates the problem of labor surplus in the real world.
However, entering the eerie game still carries a certain degree of danger, and once the game level increases, it is almost impossible to decrease it.
Therefore, less than 5% of people choose to enter intermediate or higher-level eerie worlds.
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The beginner-level eerie game requires 1 to 3 participants, while the intermediate-level eerie game almost always requires more than 3 participants, and a maximum of 2 people can be selected to form a fixed team.
To ensure their own safety and avoid being stabbed in the back by teammates, most people will only choose to level up in the game after finding suitable teammates.
Zhang Yan didn't have many friends.
and...
His abilities are rather strange, and relatively speaking, they are not that powerful.
In the previous few beginner-level eerie games, no one was willing to team up with him.
Therefore, he didn't know anyone he played games with.
There were only two days left before he entered the next game, so there was no time to find any teammates.
"It's too rushed…" Zhang Yan frowned.
"However, the risk is proportional to the reward; what if we find a very valuable item..."
"At worst, I'll just try to suppress my hidden rating and only play level 4 weird games from now on."
"Moreover, perhaps there's a way to improve my abilities within the intermediate-level mystery game?"
After making the decision, Zhang Yan immediately began to call upon that mysterious voice in his mind.
The cooldown period following the bizarre game is a benefit granted by an unknown entity.
You can choose to have it, or you can choose not to have it.
The world's top awakened individuals may not all possess exceptionally powerful abilities, but they all share one thing in common.
That's crazy enough.
Rest period?
For them, it simply doesn't exist!
If it weren't for the inability to enter the game multiple times a day, those lunatics might dare to stay in the bizarre game indefinitely and never return to the real world.
Perhaps those people are just born with a love for pursuing power.
Or perhaps something else was forcing them.
Zhang Yan had no idea.
He was just an ordinary citizen.
They simply don't have access to that core information.
But he didn't care about that.
What he cares about most now is how to get some items from the next weird game, sell them, and fill his stomach!
"Enter the game."
[There are still 2 days and 13 hours of rest time remaining. Do you want to skip the rest time and enter the game directly?]
"yes."
[Matching players to enter the game...]
Match successful.
Number of participants: 10. Game type: Cooperative.
[Teleportation will proceed in ten seconds...]
As the androgynous, emotionless voice in his mind slowly counted down, the scene before Zhang Yan's eyes began to gradually become illusory and distorted.
A strong feeling of dizziness came over me.
When Zhang Yan regained his sight, he found himself in a milky white space.
[Game: Food God Competition]
[Overview: The Kingdom of Tianxi has an inexplicable passion for food, holding a grand culinary competition every ten years to select the nation's best chef. However, this year's competition seems to have been tainted by something strange.]
Main Quest: Find it, kill it.
Side Quest: Achieve a top-three finish in the Food God Competition.
Your role this time is: Participant in the Food God Competition.
[Difficulty level for this game: Level 4.]
[Since this is your first time entering the intermediate level game, you are granted 3 days to prepare. Please make good use of this time.]
[All languages are now common, and basic memories of this world have been transferred. Any language or behavior that is incompatible with this world can be corrected.]
[The game has begun. Have fun!]
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Do we have three days left to prepare?"
Zhang Yan strolled through the milky-white space, carefully observing his surroundings.
With a wave of his hand, a kitchen, complete with a set of cooking utensils, various ingredients, and seasonings, appeared out of thin air.
The surrounding scenery instantly transformed into a lush jungle.
You can hear birds chirping from inside from time to time.
The atmosphere is absolutely amazing.
Even last-minute sharpening can make a sharp knife shine, though it may not be the best.
These three days are enough time for him to improve his cooking skills by several levels.
After all, his abilities give him a certain advantage in this type of game.
[Player (Upgradeable)]
[Ability Description: You possess a gamer-like mechanic.]
[Ability 1: You have no weaknesses and are immune to any crippling effects. All normal attacks will not affect your physical condition, but if the damage you suffer reaches a certain level, you will die instantly.]
[Ability 2: Your stamina is limitless.]
[Ability 3: All your skills can be improved through proficiency.]
[Skills (Max Level 10): 1. Basic Cooking Level 8. 2. Basic Melee Max. 3. Basic Weapon Mastery Max.]
My basic cooking skills are at level 8; I'm just 2 levels away from reaching the mAx level.
With unlimited stamina and no need for rest, three days is enough to max out your basic cooking skills.
With basic culinary skills as a foundation, whether it's Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, or anything else, as long as there's a recipe, he can make delicious food that's in no way inferior to that of ordinary chefs.
And with the added benefit of Chinese culinary skills...
"Hmm, at least this side quest is more reliable!" Zhang Yan tied on his apron and started a fire to cook.
The fragrance permeated the entire space.
Although his abilities are not comparable to those of the top-tier abilities.
However, with its unlimited endurance and lack of any weaknesses, it can definitely be considered above average.
Logically, even if one were to enter a mid-level bizarre world, they would definitely be a teammate that others would be eager to have.
That was indeed what he thought when he first awakened.
But after experiencing several bizarre games, he realized the biggest weakness of his ability.
Unable to upgrade!
To be precise, he couldn't find a way to improve his abilities.
Others' abilities may be relatively weak when they first awaken.
As you play more games, your abilities will gradually improve.
And no matter how many games he's played, his abilities remain the same.
As for skill upgrades...
It does seem very useful, but acquiring the skill is incredibly difficult.
In four years, Zhang Yan only acquired these three skills.
In terms of combat strength alone, Zhang Yan is at most slightly stronger than those humans who have just awakened.
This is why he has never dared to enter the intermediate level of the game.
After all, in his current state, even encountering a Level 3 eerie game would be quite a problem for him, let alone an intermediate-level eerie game.
Three days to prepare.
For others, aside from rest time, they can only utilize about half of their time.
But for Zhang Yan, these three days were exactly 72 hours!
Like a robot, Zhang Yan kept heating oil in the wok, chopping vegetables and putting them in the wok, over and over again.
Two days later.
Basic culinary skills have reached the mAx level.
Zhang Yan finally stopped moving.
Next, I'll learn a few signature dishes.
As several books appeared out of thin air, Zhang Yan looked at the explanations of various dishes on them while fiddling with them in the kitchen.
As for your question about why Zhang Yan, with such excellent culinary skills, didn't apply for a job at a restaurant...
Oh...
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That means you're underestimating the world's capabilities!
There are all sorts of abilities, and there are many that can enhance the taste of food.
Zhang Yan's cooking skills are good, but only by ordinary standards, and they are incomparable to those who have cheat codes.
Fortunately, those ability users who have absolutely no combat power will not enter the intermediate level game.
Otherwise, Zhang Yan wouldn't even be confident of completing the side quests.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Space shattered and reformed, and unfamiliar scenes gradually appeared before Zhang Yan.
The ten-meter-wide street was packed with pedestrians.
The cries of vendors rose and fell in waves.
Judging from the shapes of the surrounding buildings and the clothing of the people around, this place has absolutely no connection with modern society.
At the same time, a large amount of information rapidly flooded into my mind.
Zhang Yan slowly opened his eyes.
Although he already had some basic information about this world in his mind, he was still shocked by the sight before him.
The faces of the pedestrians on the street...
Apart from some resemblance to humans, they look exactly like various animals.
Some have a pig's head on their upper body, while others have a snake on their lower body.
Some have six arms, while others have only one leg.
Human features stand out awkwardly among them.
Having experienced four years of bizarre games, Zhang Yan's mental fortitude is undoubtedly exceptional.
He was only shocked for a moment before he began to wander the streets and observe with a normal expression.
According to the memories that came to mind, the Food God Competition will be held tomorrow.
He has ample time to explore this world firsthand and search for clues to the main quest.
A game for ten players, the main mission is still to work together to kill enemies, and it takes place in the city center.
Although the strange orcs around him were somewhat unsettling, the bulging arms of the well-armored soldiers passing by clearly indicated that their defenses were formidable.
The NPCs themselves are powerful, and they also sent in 10 Awakened Ones.
That thing that snuck in is definitely not simple.
At least relying solely on the power of NPCs, it seems impossible to defeat the opponent.
"It's only a level 4 game. If the monsters are too strong, even if we add ten Awakened ones, it won't make much difference."
Zhang Yan walked along the road, stroking his chin as he pondered.
"It's highly likely that the guy who infiltrated was extremely good at disguising himself."
"Finding imposters? That's not my forte."
"We still need to find other Awakened as soon as possible."
"The federal government has ordered that players kill each other in cooperative games, and the rules of the weird game world also restrict self-destruction in cooperative games."
"Those people, they should be trustworthy, right?"
These words left Zhang Yan completely uncertain.
Even though he was only 22 years old and had just graduated from school.
But I did a lot of part-time work when I was studying.
And because he was an orphan, his understanding of human nature was much deeper than that of his peers.
Even if the federal government has orders to comply, in a bizarre game, if a few people are actually killed, where do you find the evidence?
As for the rules of this bizarre game...
Ha, with so many strange and wonderful props, there must be one that can offset the punishment.
"Let's be on the safe side and not rush to reveal our identities. Let's observe for a while longer..."
As expected of the capital of the Tianxi Empire, Tianxi City is extremely large and has a huge population.
Although it can't compare to the tens of millions of people in modern society, it still has several million.
Before he knew it, Zhang Yan had arrived in front of a lavishly decorated building.
Red silk, red lanterns, and a huge plaque hang above the gate.
The three large characters "Yihonglou" on the plaque gleamed brightly.
A strong perfume scent wafted dozens of meters and entered Zhang Yan's nostrils.
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Zhang Yan's lips twitched slightly.
As expected of a world-class chain store.
The "Yihonglou" has actually opened in another dimension!
but.
As a virtuous and upright person.
He had absolutely no interest in this place.
Um...
Of course, it's not that he's not interested in women.
If this were on Earth, or in another world where humans are otherwise normal.
He might also go and appreciate the local customs and culture of this renowned place.
But here...
He really couldn't bring himself to touch the "beautiful women" who had pig, sheep, or tiger heads.
After all, here, stimulating the taste buds is much more effective than stimulating the genitals.
Think about it.
The things that are usually placed on the dining table are now swaying seductively in front of you...
Shaking his head, just as Zhang Yan was about to walk around the place, a man with a bull terrier-like head on his head in front of the door suddenly caught his eye.
It's not because he looks like a certain celebrity, but because...
The other person was retching, leaning against the wall, clenching their teeth, and trembling as they tried to walk in.
A large puddle of vomit was clearly visible from where he had just stood.
"This guy... is he a player?" Zhang Yan raised an eyebrow.
If the vomiting is caused by drinking too much, the vomit should have the smell of alcohol.
As for why I knew there was no alcohol smell in the vomit?
Ha, I don't want to say!
Zhang Yan gagged a few times, hesitated for a moment, and did not follow the other person inside.
In any case, a lot can be deduced from their attire and behavior.
Firstly, although the other party was dressed in civilian clothes, it was not difficult to tell from the sword at his waist and his boots that he was a soldier.
Secondly, if the other person clearly doesn't like this kind of place but still insists on going in, then it proves that the other person's ability is definitely related to women.
Thirdly, the fact that the opponent revealed such a large flaw shows that he doesn't have much gaming experience and is probably not very old.
"It seems... the ten people who entered the game this time have different identities and side quests."
Zhang Yan breathed a sigh of relief once again.
Compared to those Awakened Ones with all sorts of strange abilities, Zhang Yan preferred to compete in cooking with the natives of this world.
He had seen some information online before.
Having personal abilities can maximize one's own and others' friendliness.
This kind of person doesn't need any cooking skills to win a championship!
Although it's just a side quest, it doesn't affect the game's progress.
But the reward points are real and tangible.
And points have many uses.
To offset punishment and prevent being erased.
Or take items from this world out.
Points are essential.
He's not good at combat, so his main quest score probably won't be very high. He'll have to find a way to get points through side quests.
After standing there for a moment in thought, Zhang Yan got up and walked towards a nearby restaurant.
At least we need to taste what the food in this world tastes like.
After all, the "people" here look all sorts of strange and different from those on Earth, and their taste buds might even be different.
With only half a day left before the Food God Competition begins, we must quickly adapt to the taste of food in this world and find a way to create dishes that meet the standards of this world.
The restaurant is not far from the Yihong Courtyard.
After all, the world has an inexplicable passion for food.
Just like the Yihonglou, the hotel entrance was crowded with people coming and going in a continuous stream.
The people coming and going were dressed in fine clothes and were clearly not ordinary people.
Fortunately, when entering the strange world, one always has some money and valuables from this world, which saves Zhang Yan the trouble of playing the role of a masked thief in the alleys.
As you step inside, you're greeted by a constant stream of chatter.
Zhang Yan stood at the door for a few minutes before a boy hurriedly came over and handed him a number plate.
After waiting for almost another hour, a seat finally became available in the lobby, which was even more exaggerated than Haidilao at its peak.
There are more than a dozen waiters in the shop.
They all had pug heads, and their tongues were constantly dripping saliva.
I don't know how those customers could eat their meals after seeing this scene.
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The casual conversations among the diners around him also helped Zhang Yan gain a deeper understanding of the food in this world.
Um...
The name is the same as Blue Star, but the methods and target audience are quite different.
For example, the famous dish Nine-Turned Intestines.
Most people who order this dish are dog-headed people, and it still retains the original flavor of the large intestine.
The sap was yellowish-brown, and the rising white mist carried a strong indole scent.
In particular, when the kobold took a bite, a large amount of yellowish-brown juice spurted out.
This made it impossible for Zhang Yan to have any desire to eat it!
The pig-headed people's food was relatively normal.
The taste isn't much different from human food, it's just the appearance...
This involuntarily reminded Zhang Yan of the stuff that Bull Terrier had vomited in front of the Yihong Pavilion.
"Sir, what would you like to eat?"
Seeing Zhang Yan staring at the menu without saying a word for a long time, the lapdog came over with a fawning smile and spat directly in Zhang Yan's face.
Silently closing the menu, Zhang Yan coughed lightly:
"Any recommendations? Just give me a couple of dishes."
"Okay!"
The pug, panting heavily, put away the menu and trotted happily towards the kitchen.
Before arriving, Zhang Yan had already seen his current appearance reflected in the glass on the street.
Its face was covered in brownish-yellow fur, its complexion was slightly reddish, its philtrum was deep, and its face was small with large eyes, clearly resembling a monkey.
Based on my observation, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I believe I will be served some fruit or similar food.
Zhang Yan dared not order anything from the menu.
What if I were to order myself a plate of authentic, unprocessed pork intestines...
So, should he eat it or not?
The food was served very quickly.
In just over ten minutes, the pug brought two steaming plates of fruit and placed them in front of Zhang Yan.
Um.
Fried bananas and steamed peaches.
"Standard enough... my ass!"
"Please enjoy your meal, sir!"
The pug chuckled, its drool dripping directly onto the two dishes.
Zhang Yan shuddered.
After watching the pug leave, I silently reached out with my chopsticks and scooped the saliva-stained part into the trash can.
"I originally thought that even if I didn't have enough points to take the items out the first time I entered the game, I could at least have a full meal."
"Now it seems..."
With a long sigh, Zhang Yan forced himself to swallow a piece of banana, suppressing his nausea.
"Hmm!"
Zhang Yan's eyes widened instantly, and the corners of his eyes twitched violently.
A moment later, he forced himself to swallow the banana in his mouth.
The taste... how should I put it?
He can understand fried bananas.
The problem is that he just can't understand if you sprinkle salt, chili peppers, and all sorts of spices on a banana!
The taste is indescribable!
Are there really any living beings that could eat this?!
After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Yan closed his eyes, picked up a piece of steamed peach, and put it in his mouth.
have to!
This flavor is even more addictive.
The peach's natural sweet and sour flavor, combined with the bitter, spicy, and salty seasonings, brings together all five flavors.
Moreover, steamed peaches have a strange taste that makes them difficult to swallow.
"Pah!"
Spitting the contents of his mouth into the trash can, Zhang Yan picked up his water glass, rinsed his mouth, silently slapped the money on the table, and got up to leave.
If it's this kind of bizarre cuisine...
Then all his training over the past three days has been for nothing!
Who can resist this taste?!
"Damn it, this side quest is going to be a bit difficult to complete..." Walking down the street, Zhang Yan rubbed his rumbling stomach, gritted his teeth, and got up to return to the restaurant.
"Damn it, I don't have any points, but I still need to eat!"
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He couldn't eat the food of the dog-headed and monkey-headed people.
But the pig-headed man's food...
Aside from its unappealing appearance, it at least smells normal.
Who knows how much longer I'll have to stay in this strange world? I need to fill my stomach eventually, right?
If we don't wait for him to leave, there won't even be any pig feed left!
As Zhang Yan sat back in his original seat, he was about to call his dog to order another "pig swill" to go when the conversation at the next table suddenly caught his attention.
I turned my head to look.
A rabbit-headed man was nervously whispering in the ear of a pot-bellied, lewd-looking deer-headed man.
"Tsk tsk, do you know what happened on Beida Street last night?"
The rabbit-headed man lowered his voice, his eyes glaring to the side every now and then.
"North Street? What happened? Who stole the title of courtesan of Yihong Pavilion again?" The deer-headed man's eyes widened.
"Pah! Why is your mind filled with such nonsense?!" The rabbit-headed man said with utter contempt.
"What's that?"
"Another person has died!" A hint of panic flashed in the rabbit-headed man's eyes. "Three people died on South Street yesterday, and five more died on North Street today. The way they died was horrific!"
"Died again?!" The deer-headed man's voice grew louder.
Then, seemingly realizing something was amiss, the deer-headed man rubbed his hands together and lowered his voice: "This has been going on for over a month now, hasn't it? At first it was one a day, now it's five a day. Are those officials in the government just sitting around doing nothing?!"
"Shh!" The rabbit-headed man quickly reached out and covered the other person's mouth.
"Speaking ill of the government here, do you want to be thrown into jail?!"
Feeling the soft warmth of the fingers between his lips, the deer-headed man blushed and his expression gradually became awkward.
"I...I'm just so scared! What if, what if that psychopathic killer..."
Reaching out to grasp the other's hands, the rabbit-headed man said with a serious expression, "Don't talk nonsense. There's no 'what if.' With me here, I'll protect you."
"How about I come to your place tonight?"
"Hate!"
The deer-headed man blushed and patted the rabbit-headed man's chest, his belly fat jiggling.
"Puff!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of tea.
If he's not blind, those two guys both look like they're male, right?
"Indeed, same-sex love is true love, while heterosexual love is merely for procreation..."
Zhang Yan watched the two people patting each other's skin as they walked out of the restaurant, and muttered to himself.
Wiping the water from the corner of his mouth, Zhang Yan picked up the "pig feed" he had just packed and fled the restaurant.
He was afraid that if he listened for a while longer, he really wouldn't be able to eat anything.
Without stopping along the way, Zhang Yan returned directly to the inn.
Although I had almost given up hope of completing the side quest, but...
Until the very last moment, no one knows what the outcome will be.
What if the orcs in this world also like what I've made?
The inn's rooms weren't very big, about the same size as the small room he rented.
But the room was much cleaner than where he lived.
God knows how they cleaned the wooden floor until it was sparkling clean; walking on it felt like walking on floor tiles.
In the very center was a large bed, 1.8 meters wide, with a square table and several chairs placed beside it.
The environment is nice, but Zhang Yan also inquired about the price, and it's quite expensive; at least most people can't afford it.
It's clear that chefs are still quite popular in this world.
At least with the money he has now, staying here is no problem at all.
"The serial killer who recently appeared in the capital?"
Sitting in a chair, Zhang Yan rummaged through the pig feed he had brought back while organizing the information he had gathered from this trip.
"If it were just a psychopathic killer, this bizarre game would fall a little short of level 4."
Zhang Yan frowned.
The purpose of this trip is twofold: first, to assess the likelihood of completing the side quests; and second, to observe the specific circumstances of this world up close in order to plan for the main storyline.
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From the conversations of the passersby around him, Zhang Yan did not find anything out of the ordinary.
You could even say that...
The world before my eyes, apart from the peculiar appearance of its inhabitants, is even less fantastical and technologically advanced than the real world.
If it were just like this...
He simply couldn't imagine what in this world required 10 Awakened Ones to unite and fight against it.
"Forget it, whatever it is, the main quest must be completed. It's either it dies or we die. Let's prepare first."
Zhang Yan tossed the empty paper lunchbox aside and patted his stomach.
You know what?
Once you overcome the visual barrier, the taste isn't too bad.
If the judges are pig-headed people tomorrow, this side quest might actually be completed!
Stopping his wandering thoughts, Zhang Yan pushed back his chair and prepared to go out again.
It's a cooperative competitive game, so you need to prepare some weapons yourself.
If you actually encounter that thing from the main quest, you can't exactly go and fight it with a kitchen knife, can you?
...
Tianxi South Street.
As the sunlight slowly faded and night gradually enveloped the earth, only a few pedestrians remained on the streets.
Despite the dense array of lanterns hanging on both sides, it was still impossible to illuminate all the dark corners.
A woman with a fox's head and wearing a pink beaded dress was helping a man with a slightly flushed pig's head stagger down the street.
Judging from the fox woman's strained appearance and the pig-headed man's enormous body, there was no doubt that the two of them might fall to the ground at any moment.
"How annoying!" The fox-woman slapped away the man's groping hand that had reached into her skirt, a shy smile on her face, showing no sign of anger.
"There are people all around, what's your hurry!"
"Hehehehe... I'm a pig, not a monkey."
The pig-headed man let out a lewd laugh and squeezed the other person's back hard.
"Little Sh, hiccup... Today, I'm going to show you what I'm capable of!"
"Hehe, don't worry, we'll be home soon!"
The fox-woman gave a coquettish laugh, then slipped her hand inside the pig-headed man's clothes and gently drew circles on his stomach.
You know what?
Putting her brains aside, the fox woman's figure and voice are absolutely top-notch.
Perhaps aroused by the fox-woman's teasing, the pig-headed man's already flushed face turned even redder. He turned his head to look around, grabbed the fox-woman's arm, and ran towards the alley next to him.
"Damn it, I can't take this anymore, I'm going to fuck you right now!"
The entire alley was pitch black, the ground was covered in black grime, and there was no idea what it was, but it emitted a faint, foul odor.
But the lecherous man didn't think much of it and lifted up the beaded skirt to start taking off his pants.
"No, no!"
The fox woman held down the other person's hands.
But that force was less about stopping the other person and more about adding some spice to the experience.
Just as the pig-headed man took off his pants and was about to mount the fox with his gun...
Suddenly, a gaunt figure appeared behind them.
Through the moonlight, one could vaguely see the other person's attire.
Its oddly shaped, brightly colored clothes, fluffy hair, large red nose, mouth stretched to its ears, and pale face...
It's as weird as it gets.
The pig-headed man swallowed hard, and his once-hard spear instantly went limp.
"Dude...dude, your look is pretty unique..."
"Ha ha ha ha."
Before the words were finished, accompanied by a strange laugh, a flash of cold light, and a huge pig's head shot into the sky.
The clown held a knife in his right hand and grabbed the pig's head, still dripping with blood, which had just fallen, with his left hand, staring at the fox woman with a ferocious expression.
"ah!!!!"
A scream pierced the night sky.
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This world is full of people with animal heads.
So what exactly is that crowing in the morning?
Meat, but what kind of meat is it?
Zhang Yan was unaware of this, nor was he in the mood to investigate.
When he was awakened from his bed by the sound of a rooster crowing, there was less than an hour left before the start of the God of Cookery competition.
However, he had already gone to the venue to check it out last night.
It only takes twenty minutes to get from here to the venue.
There's plenty of time...right?
Zhang Yan, carrying his pack, stood in front of the inn's entrance, gazing at the dense crowd running towards the competition venue, and fell silent.
"Damn, I forgot, this country has a strange obsession with food."
"But thankfully, I have unlimited stamina!"
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yan stretched out his arms and pushed his way through the crowd, quickly running towards the competition venue.
The Food God Competition can be considered the grandest event in the Tianxi Empire, even more so than ancestral worship and heaven worship.
To ensure that everyone could watch the competition up close, the founding emperor of the Tianxi Empire specially built a venue next to the palace to host the God of Cookery Competition.
The entire venue is a huge circle, about ten meters high, with a high platform in the center and densely packed stoves around the platform. The venue can accommodate at least 100,000 people to watch the game.
Even so, the venue was still packed.
Even the taller trees and buildings outside were filled with people.
In a sense, the emergence of a God of Cookery is second only to that of an emperor.
If you randomly ask any citizen of the Tianxi Empire on the street, they might not know who the Imperial Chancellor is, but they can definitely recite the names of every generation of Food Gods by heart.
The area was surrounded by people, but it was completely silent.
Because on the high platform in the very center of the arena, their emperor was sitting quietly, waiting for the competition to begin.
Inside the players' lounge.
Zhang Yan reached out and wiped away non-existent sweat from his forehead, peering out the window.
Every participant in the God of Cookery competition is a top chef from their respective city-state.
The empire provided each person with their own preparation room, demonstrating the importance attached to them.
However, this also caused Zhang Yan's idea ofexamining the other people and searching for special individuals to be aborted.
The rest room was simply yet luxuriously furnished, just like the inn where Zhang Yan stayed, except for the addition of a tool table.
A whetstone was placed on the workbench, so that participants could sharpen their knives to a sufficiently sharp edge before the competition.
There were some unique spices in the basket next to it, but not many people used them.
After all, they are all top chefs from various towns, each with their own unique seasonings.
As for the function of a bed...
There are still at least two hours before the competition officially begins.
After all, in any world, before a grand event is held, the leader always has to say a few words.
This bed is designed to help contestants conserve their energy and ensure they have enough stamina for the competition.
Yes, that's right...
Everything above is pure fabrication.
Before Zhang Yan entered the lounge, the attendant who led him in was accompanied by three graceful palace maids.
The bed was used in conjunction with these palace maids.
Of course, Zhang Yan politely declined the other party's offer.
Despite the fact that those palace maids had curvaceous figures and excellent bodies.
But anyone looking at the faces of furry animals would probably find it hard to be interested, right?
"No matter what, I'm still a pure virgin, and I absolutely can't lose my first time in a place like this!"
Zhang Yan placed his backpack on the table and looked out the window.
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Judging from the drowsy look on the faces of the people in the stands, it was clear that the emperor had begun to speak.
Around the arena, armored soldiers stood ramrod straight, holding long swords, maintaining order.
Zhang Yan couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
With so many people in the venue, how are we going to find that guy...?
As luck would have it, the soldier standing outside Zhang Yan's window was the very same Bull Terrier he had encountered at the Yihong Pavilion.
Unlike other soldiers, the Bull Terrier's armor seemed to be filled with thorns, its body constantly trembling, and its huge dog head twisting and turning as it surveyed its surroundings.
Perhaps because no one was paying attention to him, the Bull Terrier gradually became bolder and simply left its original position, peering into Zhang Yan's window.
"Hey buddy, are you a player?"
Zhang Yan was startled, then widened his eyes without showing any emotion, looking at the other person with a bewildered expression.
"Uh, it seems you're not."
The Bull Terrier sighed softly, and without the slightest hesitation, left and headed towards the next window.
"Wow, this guy's really something else! Is he a college student?!"
Zhang Yan stared in disbelief as the other person left.
Even if this game is cooperative, you don't need to so openly announce your identity, do you? Are you afraid others won't know you're a player?
If you're not going to be cannon fodder, I'll twist your head off and kick it around like a ball!
Shaking his head, Zhang Yang took out the long knife he had bought at the weapon shop last night from his backpack, turned his back to the window, and silently began to sharpen the knife.
Main quests and side quests complement each other.
If nothing unexpected happens, the target of the main quest in this Food God Competition will definitely appear!
You must be prepared.
I wonder what the side quests are for those players who are assigned as soldiers.
Zhang Yan shook his head vigorously and gave a bitter smile.
"What kind of time is this to be thinking about such trivial things?"
"A level 4 eerie game, and a cooperative one at that. What appears this time is absolutely terrifying..."
Whether it was psychological or not, Zhang Yan felt a chill run down his spine.
He turned his head and looked around.
It's very quiet.
The room has excellent sound insulation.
You can't hear anything coming from the next room.
After a slight hesitation, Zhang Yan moved the table to the corner of the wall by the window, keeping an eye on the door while continuing to sharpen his long knife.
The venue is right outside the wall behind us.
With tens of thousands of spectators outside and guards counting money, even if that guy is incredibly powerful, he couldn't possibly ambush me from behind, right?
Thinking of this, Zhang Yan's unease subsided somewhat.
"I hereby declare the 51st Food God Competition officially open!"
As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted. Then the door to the room opened, and a waiter appeared in the doorway, gesturing for Zhang Yan to enter.
"The competition has started, please follow me."
"Okay, thank you." Zhang Yan smiled, got up and followed.
The fact that there were 1,037 participants in this Food God Competition also proves that the Tianxi Empire has a total of 1,037 cities.
If we calculate based on an average of 1 million people per city, the entire Tianxi Empire has a population of over 1 billion.
This was already an extremely large empire for ancient society, which is enough to show the power of the entire Tianxi Empire.
Even if it's not the only country in the world, it's at least the most powerful!
As Zhang Yan walked out of the rest area and into the center of the field, deafening cheers erupted from the stands...
Amidst the cheers, a gentle voice clearly reached Zhang Yan's ears.
"finally found you."
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Awesome person!
Zhang Yan's expression suddenly changed, and he subtly glanced at the Bull Terrier.
"No, it's not him, that voice is a woman's." Zhang Yan frowned.
When was it discovered that I hadn't given anything away?
"Don't be nervous, we mean no harm."
The sound continued.
Not far from Zhang Yan, a tall figure wearing armor and a helmet, with only his eyes showing, waved at him.
Is she also a bodyguard?
This is the second guard we've found.
Looking at the thousands of guards around him, Zhang Yan suddenly felt a strong sense of unease.
He suddenly realized.
If the player's role is that of a guard, it is easy to get help from NPCs.
That proves that even with the help of NPCs, the final boss that didn't appear in this game is still very difficult to defeat.
Just how powerful is this thing?!
In any case, given his abilities, he absolutely could not possibly be a match for thousands of guards.
Even if those guards were just ordinary people.
How did you find me?
"It's very simple. All the other contestants are cleaning their guns, while you're the only one sharpening a knife in the lounge, and it's not even a kitchen knife you're sharpening."
Liu Hong chuckled softly.
"Relax, this mission is about cooperation, not confrontation."
Zhang Yan remained silent.
The task's nature cooperative is quite good.
However, it's not unheard of for teammates to be killed during cooperative missions.
After all, the bizarre game that lasted for seven years has created many people with mental disorders.
In the real world, with the suppression from the federal government and the Special Affairs Bureau, those people dare not act recklessly.
But in the bizarre game...
That's hard to say.
"I didn't realize he was so cautious at such a young age."
"Don't worry, we mean no harm."
"Our side mission is to ensure the smooth running of the God of Cookery competition."
"After all, the points rewards from side quests are quite substantial. Creating chaos is completely unnecessary."
"If you want to cooperate, when you choose a stove later, try to choose one that is closer to us."
"Oh, by the way, just a heads-up, those 'companions' who are looking for you are much safer than those 'companions' who don't say a word."
Perhaps knowing that Zhang Yan had reservations, Liu Hong stopped speaking after saying those words, but kept her eyes fixed on Zhang Yan through her helmet.
Zhang Yan shuddered.
Before he could think it through, the surrounding waiters shouted at the same time.
"This competition has 40 divisions, with 50 seats in each division. Participants can choose freely."
"Each region has only one qualifying spot. The selection time is 10 minutes. Those who do not make a selection within 10 minutes will be considered to have forfeited."
"Now, all participants, please begin your selections!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the contestants who had entered from all directions did not move for a moment.
There were a total of 1,037 participants, while the number of stoves was two thousand.
If a region is lucky enough to be selected, it can greatly increase their chances of advancing.
However, Zhang Yan did not hesitate for long and walked directly towards the competition area where Liu Hong was.
That's right, he was persuaded by Liu Hong.
Most importantly, Liu Hong's last words made him think of a possibility.
The main quest is to find it and kill it.
You could simply kill it without even needing to find it.
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After all, the main quest has already made it very clear that "it" is hidden within this area.
If you kill everyone in this area, you can naturally kill it as well.
Zhang Yan had no doubt that others would do the same.
The most significant impact of bizarre games on humanity is not how many people they kill, but rather how they influence the thinking of almost everyone over the age of 18.
If they can completely disregard the lives of players, how could they possibly care about the lives of these NPCs?
Walking to the stove next to Liu Hong, Zhang Yan began to take out the seasonings and kitchen utensils from his backpack.
You'll be glad you made that choice.
Liu Hong smiled.
Zhang Yan looked up and met the other person's eyes. "By the way, do you think there might be an ability that could wipe out everyone in the entire competition venue?"
"Impossible. Someone with that ability would have already entered the advanced, bizarre game. Besides, killing teammates will deduct points," Liu Hong blurted out.
However, Liu Hong's expression suddenly changed.
"However, some items can indeed offset the penalty for killing a teammate."
"Furthermore, if someone's ability increases in power the longer it's activated, and this is combined with a healing-type ability user..."
Liu Hong shook her head, her tone somewhat uncertain.
"No, those conditions are too harsh. We shouldn't be that unlucky!"
"There are nearly 10 billion people in the world," Zhang Yan said quietly.
Liu Hong remained silent.
She understood what Zhang Yan meant.
When the base number becomes large enough, some things that seem unlikely will become inevitable.
"By the way, is that guy your teammate?"
Zhang Yan pointed to the Bull Terrier, which was still turning its head to look around, but looked much more anxious.
"No, I should be a retail investor like you." Liu Hong shook her head.
"Retail investors? How did you determine that?"
"He didn't make any contact with his teammates, and you could tell from his expression that he was a newbie."
The unease deep in Liu Hong's eyes intensified, but she still spoke up to explain.
"We found a total of four players, all of whom were individual players. Apart from you, the other three were members of the guard team."
"As for the audience, firstly, the number is too large, and we have not conducted any surveys."
"Secondly, if you're a spectator, it's difficult to issue side quests..."
As she spoke more and more, Liu Hong's voice grew softer and softer.
"The three guys who haven't been discovered yet either have extremely strong disguise abilities, or..."
Without waiting for the other person to finish speaking, Zhang Yan emptied his backpack, leaving only a long knife, and slung it over his shoulder as he walked towards the exit of the arena.
It's just a side quest; at most, it'll only give you 1000 points.
It's not worth risking your life for such a small number of points.
He had already asked the waiter before entering and learned that he could withdraw at any time, but that withdrawing would mean the end of his culinary career.
joke.
What might be a threat to the native inhabitants of this world is nothing more than him being able to leave whenever he wants!
"Wait!" Liu Hong reached out and grabbed Zhang Yan. "Let's go together. The more people there are, the more strength we'll have."
"You're guards, you can leave too?" Zhang Yan was taken aback.
"The Tianxi Empire is the only empire on the entire continent, and it hasn't experienced a large-scale war in nearly a century, so its military management is very relaxed," Liu Hong explained.
As she opened and closed her mouth a few times, the two guards who had been standing not far away quickly ran towards her.
The Bull Terrier, which had been looking around, seemed to have finally found its owner, its eyes gleaming with the unique light of a college student, and quickly gathered in this direction.
The other guards and servants around them merely glanced at them before ignoring them completely.
It is clear that the word "relaxed" is still somewhat conservative in its description.
"Oh my god, family! I've finally found you..." The bull terrier excitedly tried to grab Liu Hong's arm.
But before he could even touch the other person, the burly man with a bear-like head who had been standing next to Liu Hong slapped away his outstretched hands.
"Leave here first, we can talk outside."
Zhang Yan's sense of urgency grew stronger.
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The group quickly passed through the exit and left the area.
Perhaps it was because of Liu Hong and her companions' status as guards, or perhaps the guards themselves were simply more lax.
The guards at the gate didn't even bother to check them much before letting them leave.
However, his gaze toward Zhang Yan was filled with disdain.
After all, for people in this world, giving up participating in the God of Cookery competition is like being a deserter on the battlefield, despised by all.
The group ran for nearly a kilometer before stopping in front of a grocery store.
Just as the group stopped and before they could speak, a loud bang suddenly came from the direction of the arena.
Then came the familiar notification sound in my ear.
Side quest failed.
A massive mushroom cloud shot into the sky.
A large amount of debris flew everywhere, and even though they were nearly a kilometer apart, the aftershocks of the explosion still whipped the fur off their bodies.
The entire site was completely razed to the ground.
Gravel fell from the sky, hitting surrounding buildings and passersby.
People who were originally climbing trees and watching the game from a high place were scattered by the powerful shockwave, and screams and groans echoed each other.
"Help!"
"My God! Is this divine punishment?!"
"Your Majesty, His Majesty is still inside!"
"..."
The situation spiraled out of control instantly.
The crowd on the street suddenly became agitated.
Some looked terrified and covered their heads, scrambling to crawl into the house.
Some fled in directions away from the site.
Some were shocked and rushed to the scene, wanting to rescue their emperor.
Zhang Yan stood there, staring blankly in the direction where the explosion had occurred.
This power is comparable to that of a missile.
Having always been in low-level, bizarre games, this was the first time he had witnessed the power of an ability user firsthand.
However, what followed was a deep sense of lingering fear.
His abilities can only ensure that he has no weaknesses, but they do not enhance his defensive capabilities.
Strictly speaking, his current defensive capabilities are not much stronger than those of ordinary people.
An explosion of this size, even if not at the epicenter, would be enough to kill or seriously injure him.
"Holy crap!" the Bull Terrier exclaimed in shock.
When he first heard Liu Hong tell him to leave, he didn't think much of it and followed her out.
In retrospect, it's fortunate that he was simple-minded and didn't think too much about it.
"They actually dared to..."
A hint of anger flashed across Liu Hong's face, followed by a long sigh.
"Thank you. If you hadn't reminded us, our team would have really been doomed here."
Zhang Yan opened his mouth as if to speak, but suddenly frowned.
"Wait, the side quest has already failed, so why hasn't the main quest been marked as complete? Could it be... that such a violent explosion didn't kill it?!"
"It seems so." Liu Hong nodded seriously.
This Level 4 eerie game seems to be more troublesome than they imagined.
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"Sister Hong... what should we do next?" a short girl with a rabbit's head asked softly.
"Go back. Those who survived such a massive explosion must be the targets we're looking for."
"The enemy is in the dark, while we are in the light. We must eliminate them as soon as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to find them in a huge city with millions of people."
"We don't have time to waste on it for that long. Even though the flow of time in the game world is different from that in the outside world, you don't want to leave here and find that several months have already passed outside, do you?"
"Sister Hong is right." The burly man with a bear's head nodded.
"And you guys?" Liu Hong turned to look at the Bull Terrier and Zhang Yan.
"Of course we'll follow you guys," the Bull Terrier said without hesitation. "By the way, weren't there supposed to be ten of us? Why are there only five of us?"
"Ten people?" Zhang Yan sneered.
"Leaving aside the three-person team that caused the explosion, and the two people who died in the explosion, there are only five of us left."
The Bull Terrier looked surprised.
"You mean... our comrade caused the explosion?!"
"Companions? They don't deserve that title," the bear-man scoffed.
"Wait, even if the explosion was caused by those three people, what about the other two? Why didn't you warn them?!" Ignoring the bear man, the bull terrier looked at Liu Hong, his face full of doubt.
"Kid, be a little more polite when you talk to Sister Hong." The bear-man walked up to the bull terrier and looked at him with an unfriendly expression.
"Tianlu".
Liu Hong reached out and pulled Xiong Nan aside, shook her head, and then carefully examined the Bull Terrier.
"I notified those two guys, but they ignored me."
"You could try to persuade them more!" The Bull Terrier's face was full of pity. "Those are two lives!"
"Greed is the worst thing in this eerie game. Since they chose to stay there, they have to bear the consequences." Liu Hong's eyes were somewhat complicated. "You, you shouldn't be very old, right?"
"19 years old? What's wrong with that?" the Bull Terrier asked, puzzled.
Liu Hong and the others wore expressions that said, "No wonder."
Ignoring the other person, Liu Hong turned to Zhang Yan and asked, "So, do you want to come with us?"
Zhang Yan nodded.
"Let's go. The longer we delay, the harder it will be to find that guy."
"good."
Liu Hong nodded, turned and ran towards the Food God Competition venue.
"Hey, why are you asking my age?" The Bull Terrier looked confused, but still followed behind everyone.
"Since we've decided to form a temporary team, let's each introduce ourselves and give each other some basic information." Liu Hong's lips didn't move, but her voice clearly reached everyone's ears. "My name is Liu Hong. I'm probably a few years older than you all, so just call me Sister Hong."
"My ability is called Whisper, which allows my voice and other people's voices to be heard by anyone within a 2-kilometer radius."
"Xiong Tianlu," the bear-headed man said in a deep voice, "His ability is a fist the size of a sandbag, which can enlarge his hands and increase his attack power."
"Yan'er," the rabbit girl said timidly, "her ability is to be friends with insects. She can control insects within a 1-kilometer radius to obtain information or attack enemies."
The Bull Terrier paused, then scratched the back of its head.
"My name is Gou Tongle, and my abilities..."
"The ability belongs to the offensive type. It can collect a certain emotion and store it to enhance one's physical abilities for combat."
"Hmm?" Xiong Tianlu frowned.
They had already explained their names and abilities so clearly, yet this seemingly honest guy was actually quite shrewd.
Not only was the name of the ability not mentioned, but even its effects were described vaguely.
Just as he was about to ask the other person a question, Liu Hong patted his shoulder again and shook her head at him.
Perhaps sensing the other party's dissatisfaction, Gou Tongle gave a wry smile.
"I didn't mean to hide it, it's just that... it's just that the name of my ability doesn't sound very good."
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