Chapter 8

"Almost no stamina was consumed for the side-to-side movements, 5 stamina was consumed for the forward and backward rolls, and each one-handed side flip consumed 10 stamina!"

Qin Ran muttered to himself, his gaze once again falling on the two skills in the skill bar.

[Consumption: Stamina]

Without exception, the consumption listed was stamina, and none of them specified the amount of stamina consumed.

"The lack of specified stamina consumption is because the amount of stamina consumed varies with the size of the movement!"

Recalling the previous battle and the recent actions, Qin Ran easily came to this conclusion.

Then, Qin Ran flipped through various records in the system.

There was no information about stamina consumption there either.

However, the consumption of stamina was a real existence, just like the special state [Hunger].

"Is the information hidden? Or...?"

Qin Ran frowned slightly, speculating.

He had encountered similar games more than once, and this kind of hidden information was not uncommon.

It was either completely useless or had a significant effect.

For the current underground game, Qin Ran naturally leaned towards the latter.

However, with the current lack of information, he could not find the key point.

This made Qin Ran quickly gather his thoughts.

He would never waste energy on something that was destined to have no result.

"Qin Ran, can you teach me combat techniques?"

When Qin Ran came to his senses, he heard Corinne ask.

"No problem!"

Qin Ran had no reason to refuse. He nodded and said, "There are many combat techniques, but I'm only familiar with dagger combat!"

Qin Ran knew a lot about combat techniques.

However, that knowledge was just some vague information that everyone knew. It was impossible to teach someone with that.

Except for the skill [Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic)]!

After learning the skill [Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic)], Qin Ran not only felt like a veteran who had played with daggers for years, but his mind was also filled with a lot of related knowledge.

Teaching someone would be more than enough.

"That's exactly what I want!"

Corinne smiled, clearly satisfied that Qin Ran would teach her dagger combat.

After all, she had seen Qin Ran's combat stance with a dagger yesterday. It was not only fast but also ruthless, capable of delivering a fatal blow.

In the chaotic environment, Corinne was well aware of the benefits of mastering such dagger combat.

Then, Qin Ran began to explain and demonstrate.

The system did not prompt Qin Ran about teaching others skills.

Clearly, Qin Ran could only learn from others, not teach.

It might be a restriction of the game itself.

Or it could be due to the low skill level.

Qin Ran speculated in his heart.

This teaching session started in the morning and continued until the afternoon.

Then, they took a break.

To prepare for the inevitable battle at night, both of them deliberately conserved their stamina.

"It seems I don't have much talent!"

As soon as they stopped, Corinne returned the dagger to Qin Ran and shook her head helplessly.

"You did very well!"

Qin Ran said.

This was not just a comforting word; it was a sincere statement.

However, Corinne took it as a comfort.

"Compared to you, I'm like the clumsiest person!"

Corinne sighed, but then the lady showed the resilience she had developed over four months of survival in the chaos. She said, "Don't worry, I won't be a burden in tonight's battle!"

"I believe you!"

Qin Ran smiled and nodded.

Although they were resting, they were not idle. Qin Ran and Corinne refined their plan.

Especially Corinne, who drew on the ground with her finger.

Soon, a simple map of the villa garden appeared before Qin Ran's eyes.

"This is the main road of the garden villa area, about seven to eight meters wide, with a wide field of view. We absolutely cannot fight here; once we are surrounded, we're done! The best place to fight is around these villa ruins. Not only do they provide cover, but the debris, wood, and standing walls are enough to negate their numerical advantage!"

Pointing at the map on the ground, Corinne spoke seriously.

"Then we'll fight here!"

Qin Ran nodded.

For Qin Ran, who was unfamiliar with the area, the advice of the survivor Corinne was naturally something to listen to.

Especially regarding the terrain!

"Besides these places, where else should I be cautious?"

Qin Ran would not miss any opportunity to gather information about the surroundings.

"There's another gang of thugs here! And here..."

Corinne pointed at the map on the ground, reminding Qin Ran.

As they asked and answered, the sky gradually darkened.

...

'Hawk' Hook was the right-hand man and most capable subordinate of 'Vulture'.

At this moment, Hook was leading six subordinates through the garden villa area. Each of them had a firearm and wore a bulletproof vest.

While the six subordinates looked around, Hook's expression was filled with anger.

Someone dared to challenge the famous 'Vulture'!

After all, as a capable subordinate of 'Vulture', Hook had an indelible contribution to 'Vulture's' reputation.

Hook himself felt proud and satisfied.

Especially after gaining actual benefits, it was even more so.

While other guys were starving, he could eat and drink to his heart's content, holding a weapon and casually eliminating anyone who displeased him.

In Hook's view, this was a perfect life.

Anyone who dared to disrupt such a life was his mortal enemy.

So, after receiving a tip from some unimportant guys and confirming the deaths of two subordinates, Hook personally requested from 'Vulture'!

He wanted to personally eliminate that pair of dogs!

"They should be in this area, search carefully! Remember, don't spread out too far, they have two guns! And don't let your guard down just because there's a woman!"

Hook shouted loudly.

"Understood, Leader Hook!"

The six subordinates responded in unison and then headed into the ruins.

However, each of them had a look of disdain.

So what if they had firearms?

According to 'Vulture's' rules, each person was only given four bullets when leaving the nest. From Sixth Avenue to here, their two dead comrades would have wasted one or two bullets, as they often did the same—each time they fired, they enjoyed watching the survivors and thugs scatter, one of their few hobbies over the past four months.

Under these conditions, facing that pair of dogs, they would have wasted more bullets!

Therefore, what difference did it make if that pair of dogs had two guns?

With only three or four bullets left, how could they pose a threat?

After all, the deaths of the subordinates had enraged 'Vulture' the boss, who not only sent several times the number of people but also provided ample bullets and... bulletproof vests!

Feeling the bulletproof vests on their bodies, each of 'Vulture's' subordinates was full of confidence.

The police bulletproof vests might not withstand assault rifles, but they were sufficient for pistols like the [M1905].

Not only did the six subordinates think this way, but 'Hawk' Hook, who led the team, thought the same.

Holding the firearm in his hand, Hook, who followed closely behind the six subordinates, scanned everything in front of him.

He was eager to deal with that pair of dogs!

...

Qin Ran was equally eager!

Hiding in a pile of ruins, Qin Ran had noticed 'Hawk' Hook and his gang as soon as they appeared.

In fact, it was not surprising to Qin Ran that they quickly found his general hiding place.

Although he had shaken off the trackers last night, the few who followed to the end could still easily determine the direction he and Corinne had taken.

In short, everything was as expected.

Now, all he needed to do was wait quietly.

Wait for the enemy to get closer, and then deliver a fatal blow.

This was not an easy task, requiring great patience and considerable skill.

Fortunately, Qin Ran was naturally patient.

And the skill [Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic)] gave Qin Ran considerable skill.

Together, these made the difficult task easier.

Especially when the enemy was full of disdain, it made it even easier for Qin Ran.

The seven thugs spread out in a line, a certain distance apart, and began to search separately.

The armed thug who walked past Qin Ran was the one on the far side!

His demeanor was relaxed, as if he were strolling, never expecting anyone to be hiding in the ruins. He didn't even look in this direction, just looking around for places that seemed habitable.

In the mind of the armed thug, the idea of Qin Ran and Corinne taking the initiative to attack was out of the question.

In his view, that pair of dogs was definitely cowering somewhere, trembling.

So, when Qin Ran suddenly pounced, the armed thug had no defense.

Pfft!

The sharp dagger cleanly severed the thug's throat.

"Ugh!"

Blood gushed into the thug's trachea, making his final scream low, hoarse, and indistinct. Finally, with an expression of disbelief, he was dragged into the ruins by Qin Ran.

[Stab: Critical hit, causing 100 health damage (50 Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic) x 2), opponent dies...]

"First one!"

Picking up the [M1905] from the thug, Qin Ran thought to himself.

Then, he quickly checked the firearm.

The quality was damaged, but the magazine was full.

It had 7 bullets!

This made Qin Ran happy.

To ensure the plan's success, Qin Ran had given one [M1905] to Corinne and 5 bullets.

In fact, if it weren't for unexpected emergencies, he would have given all the bullets to her—after just a few hours of guidance, her close combat skills were far from ready for actual combat.

Now, a fully loaded [M1905] was a pleasant surprise for Qin Ran.

Of course, what made Qin Ran happiest was the bulletproof vest on the thug!