A sleepless night.
Ye Shuangluo got up and stretched his body; even though he hadn't closed his eyes for two days, his body was only slightly fatigued.
This made him look forward even more to how powerful he would become when his various attributes were higher in the future.
Of course, anticipation aside, the most urgent matter was to leave this place first, so he stepped on the countless zombie bodies on the stairs and walked down step by step.
Where to go next, Ye Shuangluo didn't have a good answer, after all, the main quest stated free exploration.
So, he planned to continue exploring eastward, perhaps he could encounter living people, allowing him to continue grinding achievements or triggering side quests.
...
After walking for about three or four hours, Ye Shuangluo saw a large supermarket across the road.
So, he quickly walked over and indeed saw several people holding weapons, seemingly patrolling.
The few people were not surprised to see Ye Shuangluo holding an iron rod; the leader even took the initiative to strike up a conversation.
"Little brother, hello, did you see the flyer we distributed, and that's why you came to join our gathering place?"
Ye Shuangluo nodded calmly and said, "Yes, after all, there are many people here, it must be safer than being alone."
The leading uncle sighed and asked, "Are you here alone? What about your family?"
"They all passed away."
Ye Shuangluo's expression was calm, but the people opposite him all showed sympathy, clearly assuming that Frostfall's family had all died at the hands of zombies.
The leading uncle wanted to say something to comfort Ye Shuangluo, but after glancing at Ye Shuangluo's expressionless face, the words of comfort that had reached his lips were swallowed back down.
"Old Wang, take this little brother to Miss Su to register. After all, if you don't register at our gathering place, you won't be able to get food."
Hearing the leading uncle's words, an uncle wearing frameless glasses in the team stepped out.
Subsequently, this Uncle Wang led Ye Shuangluo into the large supermarket, and as they walked, Uncle Wang couldn't help but speak.
"Little brother, looking at you, you seem quite young, you should still be in school, right?"
Ye Shuangluo nodded, and Uncle Wang suddenly let out a long sigh, saying with a melancholic tone:
"Alas, my son is about your age. He was a good kid, got into a foreign university, but then this happened, and I don't know how he's doing."
Listening to the other party's worried yet proud tone, Ye Shuangluo didn't feel anything special, after all, he hadn't felt familial affection for too long.
Even in his memory, his parents' faces were already blurred. If they were still alive...
Unfortunately, there was no 'if,' Ye Shuangluo didn't dwell on sentimentality.
After all, it was meaningless. The only thing he had to do now was to constantly become stronger and then fully enjoy the pleasure this game brought him.
Soon, the two arrived in front of a woman with a fiery figure. Seeing Ye Shuangluo, this unfamiliar face, the woman's brows furrowed tightly.
"Another newcomer."
The woman's words seemed like a question, but they were actually a statement; anyone could hear the dissatisfaction in her tone.
"I really don't know what Brother Lin is thinking. Food is already scarce, and he's still posting those messages online, attracting a bunch of freeloaders."
After complaining, the woman scrutinized Ye Shuangluo again, her gaze as if she were appraising an item, or perhaps looking at a piece of clothing finally on sale.
It must be said, this gaze made Ye Shuangluo very uncomfortable, and a surge of violent impulse welled up in his heart.
At this distance, he only needed one strike to send the other party to their grave.
The woman was startled by the sudden killing intent emanating from Ye Shuangluo; instantly, she bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"What do you want?! Do you want to kill me? Are you crazy?!"
Ye Shuangluo ignored the furious woman; he truly had the urge to kill her just now.
But in the end, he suppressed this impulse. He knew very well that this was the so-called 'having a sharp weapon in hand, the killing intent arises naturally.'
Meanwhile, Uncle Wang stood by with a fawning smile, his face full of ingratiating expressions.
"Miss Su, I am truly sorry. I apologize to you on behalf of this little brother. This little brother is also a pitiful person; his family is all gone, and he's all alone."
"Old Wang, I'm telling you, don't even think about it. I will absolutely not register this kid. It's either me or him, not both."
Listening to Miss Su's words, Uncle Wang had a headache. Just as he was about to persuade Ye Shuangluo to say a few nice words and humble himself to this woman, he found that Ye Shuangluo had already disappeared.
At this moment, Ye Shuangluo came to an unoccupied corner, looking at the flickering light spot on the ground with some curiosity. He and Old Wang had passed by here together just now, but the other party had completely ignored this light spot.
In other words, the other party couldn't see the light spot on the ground; only he could.
Thinking of this, Ye Shuangluo walked to the light spot, squatted down, and tentatively reached out to touch it.
【Congratulations, player, you have discovered a Novice Supply Pack. Do you wish to open it?】
After silently choosing 'Yes' in his mind, the light spot in front of him instantly burst open.
【Congratulations, player, you have obtained Red (Blue) Potion × 10】
【Congratulations, player, you have obtained Zhu Feng Type I (Weapon)】
【Zhu Feng Type I】
Equipment Type: Pistol
Durability: 12/12
Magazine Capacity: 8/8
Special Effect: Zhu Feng (Can automatically restore bullets by slowly absorbing wind-attribute energy from the air)
Usage Requirement: Possesses wind attribute aptitude, Strength 3 points or above
Evaluation: This is an item developed by a young man who loved scientific research, combining technology and the extraordinary, after many years of development in a transcendent world where everyone could control elemental power.
Although it is no different from a toy gun in front of the true powerhouses of that world, it is very useful to you.
...
Ye Shuangluo, taking advantage of no one being around, directly took out the Zhu Feng Type I from his spatial backpack and began to examine it carefully.
The Zhu Feng Type I had no obvious difference from the pistols in Ye Shuangluo's world. Perhaps the only difference was that most pistols in Ye Shuangluo's world were dark black.
This Zhu Feng Type I, however, was entirely composed of dark blue and sky blue, almost like an artwork specifically made for display.
Ye Shuangluo's fingers gently caressed it, and even the feel was excellent, making him adore this Zhu Feng Type I.
However, the usage requirement stated that one needed to possess wind attribute aptitude. Ye Shuangluo wasn't sure if he had this aptitude.
But to find out if he had the aptitude, there was a simple and clear method.
Ye Shuangluo gripped the Zhu Feng Type I, his index finger already on the trigger; with just a little force, a bullet would immediately be fired.
However, in the end, he gave up on this idea and put the Zhu Feng Type I back into his spatial backpack.
Because the system's prompt had already sounded in his mind.
【Performing equipment judgment...】
【Judgment successful, you can use Zhu Feng Type I】
Just as Ye Shuangluo had put the pistol back into his spatial backpack, a deafening roar suddenly sounded in his ears.
Along with the roar, the game system's prompt also simultaneously sounded in Ye Shuangluo's mind.
【Emergency Side Quest Triggered: First Choice】
【Quest Introduction: You have arrived at a human gathering place. You thought you had found the main force and could finally rest.
But what you didn't expect was that a mutated zombie followed closely and also arrived here.
At this moment, you face your first choice since entering the game: abandon everyone in this gathering place and choose to escape,
Or bravely fight this mutated zombie to protect these people.】
【Quest Hint: This quest is extremely dangerous. Please choose carefully, Provisional Player.】
【Quest Reward: Depends on the Provisional Player's completion status.】