Chapter 43

In the spore maze, due to the massive size of the mushroom caps that block out the sky and sunlight, it remains very cool even during the height of summer. Occasionally, a gust of wind blows through, causing goosebumps to rise.

Shen Jingran glanced at Zhao Siyu.

What do you mean by looking at Sun Yuan?

Do you think the rest of us are brainless and can't answer this question?

Looking down on my +9 IQ?

Shen Jingran's intuition told her that she was being underestimated by this woman, so she decided to show off and quickly answered.

"It must be the sequence number of this map. It's the third one!"

Shen Jingran analyzed, "There should be other maps with different sequence numbers. As long as we get them and follow the route, we can get out!"

"Could it be that we need to collect all the maps to get out?"

Zhao Caiwei interjected.

She was injured and couldn't contribute much in fighting monsters, so to avoid being considered a burden, she tried to contribute in other ways.

"No, the maze depicted on this map is very complete. If we needed to piece together maps, they would be incomplete."

Shen Jingran finished and looked at Zhao Siyu, "What do you think?"

Hmph!

Trying to steal my position as the smart one?

Not a chance!

"Reasonable, but I'd like to hear the team leader's analysis?"

Zhao Siyu flicked her long hair that fell over her forehead and smiled slightly.

Xu Qingshan stared blankly at Zhao Siyu, his mind filled with her smile.

So beautiful!

Then, he felt a bit disappointed.

He wanted to be called "team leader" by Zhao Siyu, but he knew he wasn't as excellent as Sun Yuan and couldn't command respect.

He probably wouldn't have the chance to be a team leader in his lifetime.

"I think it's the number of people!"

Sun Yuan examined the animal leather: "The route on this map should only allow three people to pass. If more than three people go, something bad will happen!"

Sun Yuan used uncertain words like "think" and "should" to indicate that he was guessing, not certain.

This way, he could avoid being identified as an insider player.

In fact, he knew the meaning of that number, just as he said.

Once the number of players exceeds the "map-specified number" and steps on this route, the path of survival immediately turns into a path of death, and a large number of monsters will spawn to chase and kill the players.

"No way?"

Bao Qi was originally relieved that they could pass, but hearing Sun Yuan's analysis, she immediately became nervous and anxious.

Because she knew she was useless, if only three people could go, she definitely wouldn't be one of them.

The others also had poor expressions, clearly thinking the same thing, so they instinctively looked at Sun Yuan.

Especially in the eyes of Zhao Caiwei and Wang Yu, there was a strong plea.

They didn't want to be abandoned.

"Since we've formed a temporary team, let's work together to kill more monsters and get more maps to ensure everyone has one."

Sun Yuan looked at everyone, "I promise I won't go first, but I'll say it upfront: if anyone tries to cheat, not only will they not get a map, but I'll deal with them!"

Sun Yuan's tone became very serious at the end.

"No, no, we'll do our best!"

Zhou Ze quickly assured.

His hand was injured, and if Sun Yuan didn't leave, he would benefit the most.

"Wah, team leader, you're so kind!"

Zhao Caiwei was moved to tears.

"Team leader, you're too kind!"

Zhao Siyu teased.

Actually, Sun Yuan's decision, from a rational perspective, was foolish, but it earned him respect.

Shen Jingran smiled, but she shook her head helplessly in her heart.

Sun Yuan, why do you care about them?

We just need to survive!

For example, Zhao Caiwei and Li Wan are just deadweights.

"Actually, there's another possibility. This number indicates that the number of maps is limited, and each route has only one map, so we need to get more as soon as possible."

Sun Yuan proposed another possibility.

Everyone's nerves tightened, feeling immense pressure.

"Let's go, continue fighting monsters!"

Sun Yuan led the way.

Everyone quickly followed, their morale already high without Sun Yuan's encouragement.

Sun Yuan was satisfied with the current state of the team.

In fact, he had his own selfish reasons for not leaving early.

Because the monsters in the maze, when killed, have a certain chance of dropping maps.

These maps not only indicate the route to leave the maze but also lead to treasure chests.

He wanted the equipment in those chests.

Sun Yuan could kill monsters alone, but it was tiring and dangerous. Now, with the team's cooperation, it was much easier.

Ding!

[You have received a new tip, please check it promptly.]

Sun Yuan was surprised. Who tipped him this time?

He quickly opened the attribute panel and clicked the +1 envelope icon in the upper right corner.

A message popped up.

[The pure and noble maiden admires your kindness and benevolence, tips you one divine coin, and looks forward to your next performance.]

"..."

Sun Yuan was speechless.

It's confirmed.

The pure and noble maiden is a woman with an overactive savior complex.

She tipped him because he didn't leave alone after getting the map but promised to continue leading everyone to survive.

If she knew his real intentions, she would probably regret tipping him that divine coin.

Sun Yuan was right. At that moment, the righteous dark demon was complaining in the channel.

[Why not go alone? Why bring these burdens? I want to see a lone wolf show, sigh, this human is clearly very smart, why do such a foolish thing?]

The righteous dark demon thought Sun Yuan, who found the key to the maze so quickly, was a talent worth watching, but this kindness was too annoying.

[I want to see some killing, can you kill these companions?]

The righteous dark demon sent three angry emojis.

[Your words are extremely disgusting!]

The pure and noble maiden criticized, [Please note this is a public place.]

[Holy Mother Bitch, get lost.]

The righteous dark demon angrily spammed this message.

The pure and noble maiden didn't like arguing and planned to leave the channel, but when she saw this message, she decided to stay.

Otherwise, wouldn't she be afraid of this disgusting demon?

[Holy Maiden, attack it!]

The princess who spends a thousand gold coins to watch a show was stirring up trouble.

Silver Horse saw Sun Yuan receive another tip and quickly came to check, only to see this scene.

The channel atmosphere was terrible, but Silver Horse didn't dare to mute anyone.

After all, it already lacked popularity, and if it angered the gods and they never came back, what would it do?

Forget it!

Bear with it!

Once I become a top streamer, I'll ban you all for a thousand years.

Sun Yuan, you must do well for me!

...

"I'll keep the map, and the third spore suit goes to Qingshan!"

Sun Yuan decided and distributed the loot.

No one complained. Xu Qingshan worked hard and his contributions were visible to all.

Xu Qingshan took the spore suit and immediately gave it to Zhao Siyu: "You... you wear it."

"I don't want it!"

Zhao Siyu refused.

"Take it, I'm not afraid of those monsters!"

Xu Qingshan persuaded, not wanting to see Zhao Siyu in danger.

"I'm not afraid either!"

Zhao Siyu frowned, "And I'll earn my share with contributions."

Seeing Xu Qingshan about to persuade again, Zhao Siyu's face darkened, "If you do this again, don't talk to me."

Xu Qingshan was speechless, his expression falling.

"Why can't I have such a devoted backup?"

Shen Jingran was frustrated.

Bao Qi and Wang Yu were envious, wishing they could be cared for like that.

Zhen Yu didn't care about such things. As a female game streamer, she was gradually becoming interested in fighting monsters and collecting equipment.

"Let's go!"

Sun Yuan had a higher opinion of Zhao Siyu.

She was a very self-respecting girl who wouldn't give up her dignity to survive.

With a goal, everyone was motivated, moving through the maze to find mushroom men.

"Help!"

A girl shouted.

"Go!"

Sun Yuan immediately sped up, running towards the direction of the cry for help.

Because it was a maze, they had to take some detours. By the time the team arrived, they saw three tattered corpses on the ground, bloodstains everywhere.

The monsters had left, but there were fresh blood drops on the ground, clearly from the monsters after killing the people.

This was the most obvious trail.

Sun Yuan immediately followed it. After turning three corners, he saw three mushroom monsters.

Such a small number was like a free meal.

Sun Yuan could take them all out alone, but since he had teammates, he decided to use them.

A minute later, the three mushroom monsters were dead.

Fortunately, another spore suit dropped.

"Qin De, it's your turn!"

Sun Yuan threw the spore suit to Qin De.

"Thank you, team leader!"

Qin De bowed. He was the only outsider in the team, with no friends, so he tried to improve his relationship with everyone by being funny.

The team spent the next time hunting and fighting monsters.

The drop rate of spore suits was low. Sometimes, even after killing over thirty mushroom monsters, they wouldn't get a single spore suit, which was frustrating.

The drop rate of maps was even lower.

Five hours passed, and everyone was hungry, thirsty, and exhausted.

"Let's rest for a while!"

Sun Yuan suggested.

During this time, they had killed 120 mushroom men, getting four spore suits, but no maps.

As soon as he said this, everyone's spirits fell, especially the girls, who sat down without caring about the dirt.

The boys were even more dramatic, lying on the ground.

Zhen Yu had sat down but saw Sun Yuan not sitting and instead leaving, which scared her. She immediately jumped up, "Hey? Senior, where are you going?"

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Seeing this, the others quickly stood up, looking at Sun Yuan nervously.

"I'm not tired, I'm going to fight monsters!"

Sun Yuan explained.

"I'm not tired either, I'll go with you!"

Zhen Yu was anxious.

Senior, don't leave me behind!

"I can still hold on!"

Shen Jingran was exhausted but managed a smile.

"I... I..."

Zhao Siyu wanted to say, "Take me," but her legs were trembling from fatigue.

"Sun... Sun Yuan, you're not made of iron. Don't go fight monsters, rest for a while?"

Zhao Caiwei pleaded.

"Right, it's better to stay together for safety. You going alone is too dangerous!"

Zhuo Wen persuaded.

Actually, they were worried that Sun Yuan would leave them behind.

After all, Sun Yuan had proven to be a strong leader who could help them all.

"The drop rate of maps is too low. I'm afraid we won't have enough by the time limit."

Sun Yuan shook his head, took out the No. 3 map, and handed it to Zhen Yu.

Zhen Yu didn't take it.

"Sun Yuan, don't do this, we trust you!"

Zhao Siyu thought Sun Yuan was incredibly selfless. By leaving the map, his chances of leaving alone were much lower, which made everyone feel more secure.

Thinking this, Zhao Siyu immediately supported herself and walked to Sun Yuan's side, holding his arm. Shen Jingran and Zhen Yu also reacted, walking over and pressing him to sit down.

Sun Yuan had no choice but to comply with the group's wishes.

"I hope things go smoothly from now on!"

Bao Qi prayed.

Just as she said this, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

Slap!

Bao Qi slapped her own left cheek.

My bad mouth!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Everyone stood up, ready to fight.