After the Lantern Festival, the north wind disappears and the rivers thaw.
All the shops in Daxing City, the new capital, are open. The streets are neatly crisscrossed from north to south. Pedestrians are walking on the pavement paved with stone slabs, and there is an endless stream of footsteps.
Outside the Huichun Hall, Mo Shili, who had a delicate face and a slightly thin figure, was wrapped in a sheepskin jacket and a rabbit skin hat. He was holding his shoulders and half leaning against the wall.
Under the warm sunshine, Mo Shili narrowed his eyes seemingly contentedly, but in fact, his muscles all over his body were tense and his heart was filled with tension.
He listened with rapt attention to the conversation between the so-called uncle and the owner of Huichun Hall.
"Hundred-hundred-year ginseng?"
"Exactly!"
"Come, come into the inner hall and serve tea quickly. Serve good tea."
The boss of Huichun Hall's voice suddenly rose to a high pitch, but then dropped quickly.
This was the seventh time in the past half month that Mo Shili had heard that tone of surprise and fear.
Either in a medical clinic, a drug store, or wherever they stay, this kind of drama will be staged every two or three days.
Mo Shili could recite the content of the conversation backwards and forwards.
But even so, Mo Shili still dared not slack off and tried his best not to miss a word.
Because this is related to his life.
He is not from this world.
He came here as a 'player'.
The 'uncle' in Huichun Hall is naturally the same.
The so-called uncle-nephew relationship between the two is naturally false.
The real relationship between the two is one in which the 'rookie' is forced by the 'senior' to sign a 'cooperation contract'
That 'uncle' is the 'senior'.
He, Mo Shili, is a 'rookie'.
A rookie who has just completed the 'rookie trial' and entered the 'huge city' in order to find his sister.
"well!"
Mo Shili let out a sigh full of unwillingness from the bottom of his heart.
In that 'rookie trial', he gained a lot.
This made him think that his fortune was in good hands, and made him full of confidence in finding his sister and even resurrecting his parents in the future.
But what followed was a blow that caught him off guard - in order to find his sister faster, and in order to better face the future 'Dungeon World', he started selling the proceeds from the 'Rookie Trial', and then...
He was targeted!
Mo Shili believed that he was not a reckless person, and he was even more cautious when selling. He distributed the items to several blocks to sell them, and he always dressed up in disguise.
But who would have thought that the boss behind those blocks would be the same person.
What was even more unexpected was that after the other party spotted him, they did not hesitate at all and took action directly to force him into a desperate situation.
Or die.
Or sign a contract.
Mo Shili didn't want to die, so he signed the contract.
In accordance with the contract requirements, he handed over the points, skill points, and all equipment and props he had just earned, just like the rookies who had been targeted by the opponent.
But unlike those rookies, Mo Shili didn't believe in the so-called 'cooperation contract' at all.
According to the agreement, he and the other party entered the current "dungeon world" and successfully passed through it. After handing over all the proceeds, he would be free, and the other party would never take the initiative to attack him within three years.
Let's not talk about how much "smooth passage" in the contract is considered to be "smooth". The power that the other party controls in the "huge city" is enough to make it easy for the other party to kill him without having to take action himself.
.
You know, he's just a rookie.
Is there any difference between a bullet in the head and a knife in the heart?
It's all fatal!
Therefore, he must save himself.
Leaning against the wall, Mo Shili thought again, his eyes couldn't help but look at the words that only he could see——
[Background: A dynasty established by special means is bound to have disasters. Under various mysterious rumors, careerists are peering at the throne. Guys who have lost everything are like injured beasts hiding in the dark. The emperor who ascends to the treasure is absolutely
I will not give up everything I have now! There are undercurrents in the markets, temples and rivers and lakes, and you, who are weak, should not be here at all...]
[Main mission: Survive for 3 days (completed)]
[Acquire a temporary language and disappear automatically when leaving the instance]
[The properties of clothing, backpacks, weapons, and items remain unchanged, and their appearance is temporarily changed, and will be automatically restored when leaving the instance]
(Tip 1: The main mission has been completed. If you stay in a team, you need to pay an additional 100 points every day. According to the contract, it will be paid by the captain ‘Xiao’)
(Tip 2: For firearms that are beyond their time, explosives will reduce their power and should be displayed in a reasonable manner)
(Tip 3: If you are too weak, the triggering rate of side tasks will increase, and the task rewards will increase)
(Tip 4: Do not disclose any illegal information to the indigenous people, otherwise it will be erased)
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"well!"
Mo Shili's eyes scanned the text in front of him back and forth, and after finally staying on [Prompt 4] for a long time, he sighed again in his heart, and more unwillingness and struggle appeared in his eyes.
That 'senior man' is not a generous person.
Pay and income must be directly proportional.
The opponent who spends an extra 100 points every day must be planning to earn a hundred times or a thousand times the income.
And his role?
Naturally, it is to make it better and more convenient for the other party to obtain such income.
【Tip 3】It has already explained everything.
Can……
The other party's greed is never-ending!
The next moment, the sound of footsteps sounded in his ears, drawing Mo Shili's attention back.
The two people in the Rejuvenation Hall beside him walked out slowly.
"Talk? Talk some more?"
Boss Li, who usually has his eyes set high above his head, had a hint of pleading in his tone.
But the middle-aged visitor was unmoved and just raised his hands and fists at Boss Li again.
"You stay."
"You know where we will stay. If you raise enough money, come find us and we will stay until the second day of February."
After saying that, he handed the box in his hand to Mo Shili who was standing aside, then turned around and left.
Mo Shili nodded towards Boss Li, but held the box tightly, as if he was afraid of being robbed, looking like a country boy who was very cautious but had never seen the world.
Watching the two people leave, Boss Li chased them down the steps.
This is already a bit presumptuous.
But, there is nothing we can do!
Centennial ginseng is so rare!
Apart from hearing it from his father, this was the first time Boss Li had seen him.
The ginseng, with all its beard and tail, was as white as jade. Although it did not take the shape of a human like the rumored thousand-year-old ginseng, just smelling it made him energetic. The malaise caused by staying up late during the New Year a few days ago was instantly gone.
.
nice one!
Really good stuff!
Boss Li wants it.
But, the money is not enough.
One hundred taels of gold!
This is the price offered by the customer, and there is no counter-offer.
He raised his hand and wanted to stop the two of them, but when he thought of the price of one hundred taels of gold, Boss Li did not shout out these words.
Huichuntang can be regarded as a well-known pharmacy in Daxing City, but it is still unable to take out a hundred taels of gold at once.
Unwilling to do so, Boss Li looked at the retreating figures of his uncle and nephew, the expression on his face changed. Finally, he gritted his teeth and asked the man to set up the car and drive towards a place in his memory.
Maoer Lane, small courtyard.
The destination of the ‘dungeon world’ in front of Mo Shili and the seniors.
When there were no outsiders, both of them took off their disguises, and the atmosphere was no longer harmonious and became a little cold.
Just indifference.
No anger.
Mo Shili perfectly showed his helplessness in the face of absolute strength.
Looking at Mo Shili who was sitting in a chair without saying a word, the middle-aged man said with a smile.
"Be calm and don't be impatient. Don't be ten miles away."
"It's almost over, it's going to be over soon."
“Once it’s over—
According to the 'contract' we signed, you will be free."
Mo Shili sat there without replying, while the middle-aged man smiled more calmly.
"What's wrong with that?"
"Although you have lost an income, but...
you are still alive!"
The middle-aged man's words were a bit understated, as if describing a fact.
"The magical 'giant city', the 'giant city' full of wonders, is not without bugs, it has some ways to make the 'game' easier - it's like I've completed 23 copies of the world, and you just
In the 'Rookie Trial', when you 'team up' with me, the difficulty will be averaged... This is a very effective method. You can also try it when you return to 'Huge City' in the future.
Trust me, as long as you use it properly.
Not only can you get your money back, but you can also gain a lot!”
The middle-aged man kept smiling.
Mo Shili's cold face showed emotion.
But deep down in my heart, I didn’t believe a word of it.
It's not that the other party lied.
On the contrary, the other party should be telling the truth.
After all, the other party has no reason to lie to a dead man.
That’s right!
dead!
As the other party honestly said these words that he would never say on ordinary days, Mo Shili was once again convinced that the other party would never let him live!
In an instant, Mo Shili felt that his heart was tightly grasped by invisible hands, making him powerless and suffocating.
That palm is...
die!
Like actual death!
The power called death tightly grasped his heart, and the breath that escaped turned into poisonous snakes called despair as he breathed, wrapping around his neck. The cold snakes
Staring at him, the hesitant words and hissing sound seemed to make him hear his own whine at the last moment before dying.
With a sudden inspiration, Mo Shili was freed from the illusion under the oppression of death.
Resist!
Resist!
I don't want to die!
Mo Shili kept shouting in his heart.
Even though he is experiencing a deeper sense of powerlessness at this moment!
Mo Shili, who has experienced the 'Rookie Trial', has experienced that magic. After also experiencing the 'Rookie Trial', how strong is the opponent accumulated in 23 dungeon worlds?
Mo Shili couldn't even imagine it.
Moreover, the other party also discovered loopholes.
What does this make him do?
Even though he has been thinking and looking for opportunities, the gap in strength and power is too big!
He couldn't find any way!
It’s almost a certain death situation!
This situation really made Mo Shili feel suffocated and desperate!
but,
It’s not impossible!
Mo Shili, who had made a decision in his heart, kept the despair on his face.
He wants to create a better situation for himself as much as possible.
'Xiao' sat across from him and looked at Mo Shili's expression. The middle-aged 'veteran' smiled.
He knew what Mo Shili was thinking.
It's not that Mo Shili's acting skills are not outstanding enough.
Just because he has seen too many rookies like this.
Twenty? Or twenty-one?
He couldn't remember clearly. He only remembered that every such rookie was as forbearing as Mo Shili, the same looking for opportunities, and the same believing that he could turn defeat into victory.
But what’s the result?
All dead.
Without exception, they all died under his plan.
And him?
The number of copies was successfully increased to 23.
Therefore, he tolerates these rookies very much.
Moreover, such a rookie is quite rare!
When he chooses a target, he doesn't just choose any 'rookie', but chooses the 'lucky' one!
How to count yourself lucky?
Naturally, I got a bumper harvest during the 'Rookie Trial'.
It is not easy to get a big harvest in the 'Rookie Trial'. Character, ability, and luck are all indispensable.
Only such a rookie can average the difficulty of his dungeon world while giving him a greater chance of getting good things.
Of course, there's also fun!
One of his greatest pleasures now is to appreciate the performances of these ‘rookies’ who can dominate if they grow up!
This is so much fun!
There is nothing in this world that makes people happier than killing a talent that has not yet grown up!
Especially the unbelievable expressions of the rookies at the end, when he thought about it, he was so excited that his whole body trembled!
He is looking forward to it very much!
"It's quick! It's quick!"
“This harvest will definitely not disappoint me!”
‘Xiao’ lowered his head, his eyes slightly narrowed with excitement and expectation.
If there was anything he looked forward to more than seeing the unbelievable expressions of despair on the rookies' faces, it was naturally the reward every time.
This time, it's no exception.
In order to increase the chance of getting good things, he chose to 'carry heavy treasures and go through the busy city'. Counting the Huichun Hall he just visited, this was the seventh drugstore he went to in half a month.
He believed that some people were losing their patience and were about to take action.
No matter who comes or which force comes, he will be a good harvest.
Coupled with the backup plans he arranged, such good harvests will come one after another.
He will definitely gain more than he imagined!
That's when he will truly stand on top of the huge city!
Time passed between ‘Xiao’’s excited waiting and Mo Shili’s anxious struggle.
When the sun turned to the west and the sky turned dark, a figure appeared in Mao'er Lane.
Without walking through the alley, the other party clicked on his toes, jumped through the house, turned around in mid-air, and appeared directly outside the door of Mo Shili, the house rented by 'Xiao', as nimble as a flying swallow.
.
Moreover, the purpose is clear!
Obviously the other party has already found out everything.
Boom, boom!
"I was introduced by Boss Li."
The other party knocked on the door and said.
Squeak!
The door opened.
‘Xiao’ opened the door.
The visitor looked at the 'Xiao' in front of him and Mo Shili in the room.
A short, middle-aged man with a dark face was the uncle of the two guests.
The other one has a handsome face, fifteen or sixteen years old, and a thin figure. He should be the nephew.
Right!
That’s it!
Thinking in his heart, the visitor looked inside the house.
The rabbit skin hat was thrown on the fire bed, the sheepskin jacket was covered with the quilt, and a dark box was placed on the bedside.
The moment he saw the box, the visitor's eyes lit up, and then he spoke directly.
“Let’s talk about it in detail!”
With that said, the visitor squeezed into the house, raised his hand to close the door, turned around and hit the 'Xiao' with a palm.
This palm was light and fluttering, like willow catkins in the wind, but the evil aura it brought was overwhelming. A strong and extremely rich smell of blood flowed out from the palm, and the eyes of the person who came were turned scarlet red.
The people who were enveloped in it felt as if they were experiencing a bloody storm.
‘Xiao’ stood there, as if he was frightened.
"Hey, you got something you shouldn't have, and you deserve to die here!"
After the visitor finished speaking, a palm was firmly stamped on the chest of 'Xiao'.
puff!
The single clothes on the 'Xiao' body immediately turned into cloth, and the flesh and blood on the chest were corroded rapidly. At the same time, the bones and internal organs in the body would also be corroded.
The visitor is quite confident in his 'bloody palm'.
As long as he is hit by one palm, even the gods will not be able to save him.
So, he looked at Mo Shili.
Therefore, he did not see the metal body of 'Xiao' exposed after his flesh and blood were corroded, nor did he see 'Xiao' raise his right hand and strike out silently.
boom!
The unsuspecting uninvited guest was hit by the 'Owl' in the spine of the dragon.
There was a crunching sound, and before the visitor could scream, his jaw was removed by the 'Xiao'.
Immediately afterwards, the limbs were also twisted.
"Hmph, do you know how expensive my artificial flesh is?"
"I hope you don't disappoint me, otherwise I will make you regret why you live!"
"Go, kill him!"
The 'Xiao', who had lost his flesh and blood and looked completely like a robot, looked at Mo Shili with his naked semi-electronic eyes, filled with cold murderous intent and burning greed.
Only when a rookie completes the final blow can the benefits be maximized.
Even though his attacks account for an absolute proportion, the gap between the two is enough to make up for everything, or even far exceed it.
Mo Shili pulled out the dagger from his waist and walked towards the uninvited guest.
Seeing the panic on the other person's face due to the accident and the deep confusion in his eyes, Mo Shili tightened his grip on the dagger.
He knew that the 'aboriginal people' in front of him were what 'Xiao' wanted.
If he kills the opponent, 'Xiao' will get the expected harvest.
Then, leave.
Once 'Xiao' decides to leave, it will be his death.
Even if I won't leave this time.
Next time I get a satisfactory harvest, I will leave.
When the time comes, he will still be unable to escape death.
call!
Mo Shili took a deep breath.
He doesn't want to die.
If possible, he hopes to survive.
But the problem is, 'Xiao' will never allow him to live.
In this case……
Then let's die together!
Mo Shili glanced at [Prompt 4] again. The helplessness and helplessness he had accumulated over the past few days turned into angry firewood at this moment, burning brightly, and there was madness in his eyes.
He strode towards the uninvited guest and stabbed the opponent's chest with the dagger in his hand.
puff!
The eyes of the uninvited guest widened immediately, but the other person whose heart was pierced did not die immediately. At this time, Mo Shili suddenly said -
"Do you know about 'giant cities'?"
"We're from there!"
Ding!
In the crisp sound, a series of words appeared in front of Mo Shili and 'Xiao' at the same time.
[Violating the player rules, the player ‘Mo Shili’ will be wiped out! 】
[Violating the player rules, as the captain player ‘Xiao’ began to determine serious injuries...]
[Determining...]
[The player ‘Xiao’ is a cybernetic. The result of the determination is: the energy of the player ‘Xiao’ is reduced by 50% and the body is damaged by 50%! 】
…
Looking at the information in front of him, Mo Shili smiled.
He let go of the dagger, turned over and lay down, just looking at the 'Owl' whose whole body was smoking and flashing with electric sparks.
"How dare you tell the Aboriginal people about the 'huge city'?"
"How dare you? How dare you?"
The shocking change in front of him made Xiao scream. He had never thought that Mo Shili actually died. This was something he had never encountered before. You know, even in the end, the rookies in the past were all
Just a lucky hope that I can survive!
Almost instinctively, the senior man raised his complete right arm towards Mo Shili, opened his right hand, and a circular hole appeared in the palm of his hand.
As for saying words that violate the player rules?
‘Xiao’ doesn’t care at all.
Even if it leads to his death.
With his energy reduced by 50% and his body damaged by 50%, he has no way to cope with the next crisis in the 'dungeon world'. You must know that his layout is not limited to this!
His plan is grand, and according to the plan, it will be an unprecedented harvest!
But now it has become a fatal crisis!
Rather than fall into the hands of those ‘aboriginals’!
Better to kill yourself!
Of course, more importantly, he has backup in the huge city!
His memory is stored somewhere in the huge city. In order to avoid the contract power of the huge city, it sleeps in the form of a digital life. When his body dies, the digital life will be activated and re-downloaded into a new body.
Resurrect him.
Why does he want to transform himself?
It’s just for times like this!
But this method also consumes a lot of money.
Whether it's the power of the contract to avoid the huge city or the new body, his accumulation will be exhausted.
Especially the former, that kind of 'abnormality' will make him very likely to be targeted by the huge city.
‘Xiao’ knows this very well!
Therefore, he became even more angry!
He wants to vent his anger!
Kill Mo Shili!
Mo Shili must be killed!
Kill this rookie who had the audacity to trick him!
Buzz!
The hole in the palm began to charge, and the blue light illuminated Mo Shili's unscrupulous smile.
carefree!
Since signing the contract, Mo Shili has never felt so happy!
"What are you laughing laughing?"
"Do you think you can survive after saying 'huge city'?"
‘Xiao’ once again violated the ‘Player Rules’.
This brought forward the time for him to be wiped out again.
'Xiao', who had never experienced a similar situation, miscalculated the time, and even before he could release the charging cannon, his whole body was reduced to ashes, leaving only a storage ring that fell to the ground.
Mo Shili didn't even look at the storage ring, he just lay there quietly, waiting for his own death to come.
But at this moment——
【Warning! Warning!】
[The huge city is attacked by players!]
[The huge city is attacked by players!]
[The huge city is attacked by players!]
【The huge city is broken!】
[The contract between player ‘Mo Shili’ and the huge city disappeared! 】
[The penalty for erasure disappears!]
[The attribute bar disappears!]
[The rules of killing are broken!]
[Plunder rules are broken!]
【Trading rules are broken!】
【Get the rules broken!】
[The extraction rules are broken!]
【Explore the remaining rules!】
[Strengthen the remaining rules!]
[Achievement rules remain!]
…
The words came out like a waterfall, and so much information poured into Mo Shili's mind that he was stunned.
Then, the words continued to flow——
[Achievements obtained: Stranger (Purple), Fish that slipped through the net (Gold)]
[Stranger: Being a stranger in a foreign land, get 500 points and 3 skill points]
[A fish that slipped through the net: Under certain death, you escaped like a fish that slipped through the net, and received 1000 points, 3 skill points, and 1 gold skill point]
…
The words in front of him made Mo Shili, who was in a daze, quickly come back to his senses.
He heard the noise coming from outside the house.
Obviously, the previous fight in the house attracted attention.
Almost instinctively, Mo Shili raised his hand and picked up Xiao's storage ring.
