Chapter 33

The sunlight shone brightly, evaporating the moisture from the primeval mushroom forest, creating a misty haze that clung to the body, making it quite uncomfortable.

Sun Yuan was rummaging through Hai Guang's pockets, finding a chocolate bar, half a pack of cigarettes, and a lighter, when he suddenly heard a scream nearby.

He immediately became alert, pulling out the boomerang from his waist, ready to throw it at any moment.

Aaah!

A group of people screamed and charged over.

"It's Chu Yuntao's gang!"

Zhen Yu, frightened, grabbed Sun Yuan's shirt.

He Ming lay on the ground, his left thigh pierced by a black arrow, bleeding through his jeans.

Li Lei, despite his short stature, ran quite fast and was the first to reach He Ming. Seeing him, he immediately scolded him angrily.

"Why is it you again?"

Li Lei, furious, kicked He Ming in the waist and then pulled out the arrow.

They had already robbed He Ming once, so he probably wouldn't have much left. Therefore, Li Lei's gaze turned to Sun Yuan.

After a day, this kid still looked so energetic, clearly living a comfortable life.

Annoying.

"Chu... Brother Chu!"

He Ming greeted, though he had been ambushed and shot with an arrow, he didn't dare to complain.

"Sun Yuan!"

Chu Yuntao ignored He Ming, staring at Sun Yuan with a hostile look.

"Lei, why didn't you search him?"

Li Minglu, taking the arrow from Li Lei, questioned.

"Huh?"

Li Lei was taken aback: "We've already robbed him before, right? After just one night, he shouldn't have found any more mushrooms, right?"

"To survive in this environment for a long time, you can't overlook any possibility."

Li Minglu lectured, walking over to He Ming himself.

"I... I don't have any mushrooms left!"

Before He Ming could finish, he was punched in the eye, dazing him.

What bad luck!

Why did I run into these scoundrels again?

He Ming felt like crying but couldn't.

"Did I give you permission to speak?"

Li Minglu scolded, began searching He Ming's pockets, and pulled out two Man露 mushrooms.

"Damn, you kid have such good luck?"

Liao Wei was shocked.

Counting this, the kid had found three Man露 mushrooms, almost like a god of luck.

"See that?"

Li Minglu looked directly at Li Lei: "Don't make subjective judgments; practice is the only truth."

"Got it, Brother Li!"

Li Lei admitted his mistake, then walked over to He Ming and kicked him fiercely.

Making me lose face!

Deserves it!

"Don't hit me! Please, don't hit me!"

He Ming covered his head with his hands, crying and begging.

He was completely desperate.

There were only three hours left until the game ended, and even if he were the son of Lady Luck, he couldn't find three more Man露 mushrooms.

Thinking of this, he struggled and grabbed Li Minglu's pant leg.

"Brother Li, please give me the mushrooms back? Otherwise, I'll be eliminated!"

Bang!

Li Minglu kicked He Ming in the face, knocking him over.

Zhen Yu's heart skipped a beat at this scene, as Li Minglu's expression was eerily calm.

Clearly, he was a ruthless person.

"Brother Li, don't hit me, I know the secret to finding Man露 mushrooms quickly."

He Ming begged.

"Oh?"

Li Minglu was surprised: "Tell me!"

"I... If I tell you, will you give me three mushrooms?"

He Ming tried to bargain.

"Ha ha!"

Li Lei kicked him again.

"I was wrong, I was wrong, I don't want the mushrooms!"

He Ming regretted it, wondering why he had to join in this mess.

"Tell me, if the secret is useful, I'll give you three mushrooms!"

Li Minglu was lying.

"Did you see the pig he brought? That kind of pig can find Man露 mushrooms."

He Ming revealed.

Chu Yuntao's group was stunned, then burst into laughter.

"What do you mean?"

He Ming was confused by their laughter.

"Hey, Sun Yuan, we meet again!"

Li Minglu greeted, ignoring He Ming.

"Your team is doing well!"

Sun Yuan complimented.

Li Minglu's team had grown by over a dozen members, and from his demeanor, it was clear he had adapted to the game, showing no psychological stress over killing and robbing.

He even seemed to enjoy it.

"Thanks to your hint. If I hadn't seen you with a pig, I wouldn't have realized that the pig was the key to finding mushrooms!"

Li Minglu laughed, looking very pleased: "With mushrooms as payment, it's natural to recruit more people."

"Huh?"

He Ming was stunned, realizing that they had already discovered this secret, and unlike him, they hadn't spent 500 points to buy it.

Sun Yuan's brow furrowed slightly.

Recruit more people?

With Li Minglu's character, how could he do good deeds for others?

So the people he recruited must be strong fighters, and possibly even lucky players who had obtained equipment.

Sigh!

Sun Yuan sighed, acknowledging that among these rich second-generation, there were indeed some smart and far-sighted individuals.

They could quickly integrate resources and maximize benefits.

"Feeling jealous?"

Chu Yuntao mocked.

Yesterday, they followed Li Minglu to a water source to catch a pig, waiting for three hours before finally succeeding.

These pigs were indeed good at finding Man露 mushrooms, but with so many team members, even though they found many mushrooms, it wasn't enough to share.

"Why should I be jealous?"

Sun Yuan wasn't that envious.

"Sun Yuan, how about joining my team?"

Li Minglu invited: "Do me a favor, and when we get back to school, we can have a meal and a drink together. You and Yuntao can bury the hatchet, okay?"

Chu Yuntao looked unhappy but didn't say anything.

Li Minglu had told him that Sun Yuan, though quiet, could burst with potential in a crisis.

If Sun Yuan joined, their team's combat strength would greatly increase.

More divine towers would appear in the future, and players would have to participate in various survival games. Having Sun Yuan on their side would be a significant advantage.

Instead of making a powerful enemy, it was better to turn Sun Yuan into a "team member" and subtly exploit his value.

He Ming was shocked and then filled with envy.

This was the second time Li Minglu had invited Sun Yuan.

He started to feel unbalanced.

Because this was the second time he had been robbed.

Can't you guys stop picking on the same person? I'm already bald from being plucked.

"I still prefer being a lone wolf!"

Sun Yuan looked at the group: "What's next? Go our separate ways or fight?"

"He actually refused?"

He Ming was dumbfounded, thinking Sun Yuan must be crazy.

Look at Li Minglu's team, over thirty people...

What a massive force!

If I could join,

I'd be laughing in my sleep.

He Ming suddenly realized this was an opportunity and immediately spoke up: "Sun Yuan, you're an idiot. Brother Li invited you because he respects you. Don't be ungrateful!"

After scolding Sun Yuan, He Ming looked at Li Minglu with a fawning expression, like a lapdog.

"Brother Li, can I join your team? I can endure hardship, do odd jobs, and even be cannon fodder."

He Ming was reluctant but had no choice; he had to survive first.

"Sorry, my team doesn't need more people!"

Li Minglu refused.

"What?"

He Ming was stunned. I'm being so humble, even willing to be cannon fodder, and you won't even give me this chance?

Am I really that bad?

Not lacking people?

Then why invite Sun Yuan?

And why are you so timid?

Don't you have arrows?

Shoot him!

He Ming's lungs almost burst with anger, wishing he could kill these guys, but he lacked the strength.

"My team is always open to you!"

Li Minglu looked at Sun Yuan, acting very generous: "Feel free!"

Fight?

With three people on the ground, two injured, the scene was bloody. Li Minglu saw that most of his team members looked scared.

"Senior is so impressive!"

Zhen Yu smiled, feeling that she had made a good choice, having attached herself to such a powerful group that no one dared to challenge.

"Brother Li, we found prey!"

A shout came from a distance.

"Let's go!"

Li Minglu made a quick decision and led his team to hunt.

"You actually scolded the senior? You deserve a beating!"

Zhen Yu ran to He Ming, lifting her right leg in black thigh-high stockings and kicked him fiercely.

"Forget about him!"

Sun Yuan urged Zhen Yu to move on, in case Li Minglu's prey was Zhuo Wen, they could help!

"How can I be so unlucky?"

He Ming tore his T-shirt to bind his thigh, to prevent excessive bleeding, then limped after Li Minglu. If he couldn't join the team, he was doomed.

...

"It's Chu Yuntao and Li Minglu!"

Zhao Siyu's heart skipped a beat when she saw Chu Yuntao; he wasn't a good person.

"Run!"

Xu Jing urged, but it was too late.

Three boys blocked their way.

"Don't worry, I'll protect you!"

Xu Qingshan clenched a wooden stick, but he was nervous, his palms sweating.

There were too many of them, and he couldn't fight them all.

"Brother Li, Brother Chu, they have a pig!"

Liao Wei was delighted, seeing them as a big catch.

"Hand over the Man露 mushrooms and the pig!"

Li Lei threatened, his tone firm.

"How can you be so shameless?"

Xu Qingshan accused: "Without the Man露 mushrooms and the pig, we'll die."

"Do I care if you die?"

Li Lei spat, looking at Li Minglu. As soon as the team leader gave the order, he would start robbing.

"Hand over the mushrooms and the pig, and you'll stay healthy and can continue searching. You have a chance to survive, but if you resist, it won't just be a broken leg."

Chu Yuntao threatened, his gaze falling on Zhao Siyu's face, finding her delicate and attractive.

Xu Qingshan noticed Chu Yuntao's gaze and immediately stepped in front of Zhao Siyu.

"Hero saving the beauty?"

Chu Yuntao sneered: "What are you guys waiting for? Since they won't cooperate, let's get rough!"

Zhao Caiwei was in a panic, suddenly seeing Sun Yuan and Zhen Yu in the distance, she immediately shouted.

"Sun Yuan, save us!"