Chapter 4 Shocked Old Iron

It's more than just the audience.

The monster itself seemed to be stunned, standing there without moving for a moment.

Jian Yue had already taken out his phone from the backpack at his feet and took two photos. He smiled and said, "Forgive me, it's not that I'm too busy. My boss is not easy to serve. You'll know if you meet him someday."

He had just finished speaking.

The monster let out a huge roar, a sound mixed with anger and murderous intent, spreading from the depths of its throat. It did not sound like a human voice, but rather like the roar of some wild beast.

As the sound fell, it seemed as if the entire thick fog came alive.

Jian Yue heard a rustling sound in the fog. He gave a helpless smile and inadvertently touched his waist behind him. There was a dagger that he had taken out of his backpack when he took out his cell phone.

The bloody smell was surging all around.

The monster's blood dripped onto the ground.

Silent stalemate.

If the audience was just watching the fun before, now some of them are unconsciously worried:

"You can't move."

"Don't move."

"Once you leave this place, you're dead!"

Everyone held their breath. If they had just been watching the fun before, after a while, they actually felt reluctant to see the host die so quickly.

suddenly--

Something broke through the fog, and the sound of the wind whistled past Jian Yue's ears. It was a burning flame.

"Bang!"

The monster was hit in the shoulder, and fire instantly spread all over his body.

At the moment he twisted, Jian Yue seemed to see some runes on his arm. Instead of turning around and running, he quickly took out his mobile phone which he had not put away yet and took another picture to record it.

Audience: “…”

No, you are here to travel, bro!

However, because of this incident, the audience who were waiting to see Jian Yue's performance became a little interested. The number of viewers in the live broadcast room did not drop and remained stable at 500 people.

The monster seemed to be hurt by the flames and turned around and disappeared into the thick fog.

At the same time.

Jian Yue heard several footsteps behind him, he closed his phone and looked over.

A girl's voice was the first to sound: "There are really people here."

Jian Yue turned around and saw several young figures coming out of the fog. The girl had pigtails and the boys behind her were all wearing T-shirts and glasses. They looked very gentle, like archaeologists.

Among them was a very tall man who wore glasses, but they could not hide the scar on his face.

Eyes met.

He saw the girl glance sideways and whisper to the person next to her: "Is this person a player?"

The archaeological team members all looked at Jian Yue, examining him.

The man in sunglasses whispered, "He doesn't look smart. He doesn't even know how to use the card when he encounters a monster. Let's try him."

In fact, the two people spoke in very low voices, but Jian Yue was born with good hearing. He complained in his heart, is it really okay for these people to plot loudly in front of him? Is it because he doesn't like to use the card that he doesn't use? Then how can he use the broken card? Should he take it out and tell a joke to the monster?

The girl turned her head to look at him again, smiled and said, "That monster just now looked so dangerous. Why did you just stand there and not run away? Aren't you scared?"

Jian Yue pushed up his glasses and said, "I'm scared."

The audience was silent.

What are you afraid of, brother? You even took a photo with your phone!

The girl asked in confusion: "Then you..."

Jian Yue pointed to the luggage not far away and said, "My boss asked me to take care of the luggage when he left. I didn't dare to run away, because I was afraid that if I ran away, he would come back and deduct my salary."

Everyone: “…”

There was deathly silence in the valley.

At this moment, the audience in front of the screen felt much better. At least they were not the only ones who were speechless.

The girl was also shocked at this moment. She looked at Jian Yue as if he were a fool, but perhaps out of politeness, she still smiled and said, "Then, is your boss the lady behind you?"

Jian Yue turned around.

The fog was so heavy just now that he couldn't see the old lady at all when he turned around. Now that the monster had left, the old lady was sleeping on a soft cushion against a stone wall not far away.

He breathed a sigh of relief, at least there was no danger for the time being.

Jian Yue turned around and said to them: “Yes, she is my boss’s mother.”

The girl became even more curious and asked, "Who is your boss? What's his name?"

Jian Yue was just about to speak.

A powerful voice came from not far away: "Butler Wang!"

Everyone turned around.

This mountain should be a deserted place, but today, groups of people came here one after another. A man walked out of the fog. He was tall and straight, wearing a black windbreaker, with cold and sharp eyebrows, looking majestic and inviolable.

If he doesn't speak.

Shen Yushu stopped in front of Jian Yue and frowned: "You are not in front of the old lady, what are you doing here?"

Jian Yue got into the role instantly, and acted out the words as he spoke: "Master, I was in danger here just now, and it was these people who saved me. They seemed to be going into the mountains as well."

I thought Shen Yushu would not believe it.

As a result, Shen Yushu glanced at the group of people calmly and said, "Well, they are all the people I invited to find medicinal herbs for my wife. They will leave with us in a while."

Jian Yue: “…”

Why didn’t you say so earlier?

He complained in his heart, but said seriously, "Young Master is indeed thoughtful."

The girl with pigtails was filled with excitement when she saw Shen Yushu, because her character this time was the heroine, the real heroine who had a night of pleasure. You know, the closer she could get to the key NPCs in the plot, the more help it would be in clearing the dungeon in the later stage!

This president looks good and I can use him, so it’s a good deal this time!

So the girl took the initiative to say: "Hello, Mr. Shen, my name is Wen Yu, I am the leader of this archaeological team, nice to meet you."

The gentle, soft and cute appearance makes people feel good just by looking at it.

But Shen Yushu was not a normal person. He glanced at Wen Yu and frowned, "Are you the captain?"

Wen Yu nodded, a little embarrassed and said: "Yes."

"Oh, you arrived two days later than expected. Is this your work ability?" Shen Yushu looked down at them and sneered, "If anything happens to my wife, I want all of you to be buried with her!"

Jian Yue listened expressionlessly, he was used to it.

Other players might be experiencing this kind of shock for the first time, and their expressions looked like they had eaten shit, but they dared not not swallow it, because they all knew that if they angered the NPC here, reducing their health points was no joke.

Wen Yu forced a smile and said, "I got lost on the way and was late. Fortunately, I caught up now. Is the old lady's condition okay? Do you need me to see her?"

That's not right.

According to the original storyline, shouldn't the president fall in love with her at first sight?

What's wrong? Never mind. I guess it will be fine after a night of debauchery. Small differences won't be a big deal.

Shen Yushu didn't waste any words with her. He sneered in a particularly evil way and said condescendingly, "No need. You can't even find the right way. What can you see? The old lady has Butler Wang!"

Jian Yue: “…”

Why did this job fall on him? Even workers want to be lazy.

Just thinking about it.

Mr. Shen, who had already taken a few steps, said with dissatisfaction: "Butler Wang, what are you daydreaming about again? Can't you hear me?!"

System prompt: Health value decreased by 5%

Jian Yue suddenly came back to his senses, and hurriedly followed him, saying earnestly: "Master, this old servant is here~!"

Other players: “…”

This person must be a native NPC!

After being woken up, the old lady set out again. She didn't seem to be surprised by the sudden appearance of several people. She just nodded lightly. She might really be sick and not in a good spirit. Shen Yushu had been carrying her on his back all the time.

Fortunately, this place is not far from the village.

After walking for less than half an hour, a small village emerged from the thick fog. The houses were like silent tombstones. When we entered, there was not even a single person in the village.

The old lady said, "Go straight inside, it's my old house."

The village was quiet, with no people and no sound. The players finally understood the benefits of following the NPC. If they came by themselves, they would have nowhere to stay in the village and would be waiting to die.

Not far away, we saw an old house.

The yard is very large. After pushing open the door, there are several houses scattered inside, all with their doors closed.

Just at this moment.

Almost all players received the message from the system:

[Limited Time Mission: Village Chief’s Red Lantern]

[Task details: It's dark and there are no lights. Please go to the village entrance and get the village chief's red lantern before sunset for night lighting.]

[Mission countdown: 30 minutes]

Everyone looked up at the sky at the same time. The sky was gray but still had some light, but it was already covered with a layer of darkness. This was a timed task. No one dared to gamble on what would happen when it got dark in half an hour. And what would happen if they didn't get the lights?

All the players immediately became nervous.

The old lady said slowly: "I left the key to the yard at the village chief's house when I left, and I need to get it back."

Shen Yushu glanced at Jian Yue and said, "Butler Wang."

Jian Yue was just worrying about having no reason, and when he heard this, he immediately said, "Okay, Master, I'll go get the key."

When the other players saw that Jian Yue was about to leave, they would not miss such an opportunity and immediately expressed their desire to go together to familiarize themselves with the village environment and better understand the terrain and find herbs.

Fortunately, Shen Yushu did not stop him. He just waved his hand and let him go.

Everyone came to the house at the entrance of the village. There was no need to look for it, because among so many houses, only the village chief's house had a big red lantern hanging on it, which was particularly eye-catching in the thick fog.

Wen Yu was the first to knock on the door.

The red painted wooden door looked a little worn by the wind, but it felt extremely sticky and wet to the touch. The feeling of cold sweat spread from the skin to the bones, making people feel fear from the bottom of their hearts.

The silent knock on the door echoed in the cold wind.

The system countdown hangs on the screen:

[Mission countdown]: 10 minutes and 9 seconds

[Mission countdown]: 10 minutes and 8 seconds

As time went by, the sky became darker and darker, and an invisible pressure gathered in everyone's heart.

The audience in the live broadcast room was very excited:

“Here it comes!”

"The most difficult old man is coming."

"I was cheated by him many times back then!"

"These newcomers are going to suffer!"

There were footsteps coming slowly, and then——

"Squeak"

A pale and withered hand slowly stretched out from the crack in the door. The door made a dull and sharp sound, and the door panel slowly opened. A short and thin man appeared in everyone's sight. His face was very thin and full of wrinkles, but his eyebrows were very shrewd. When he narrowed his eyes slightly, he looked a little creepy.

Jian Yue asked: "Are you the village chief?"

The village chief nodded and said, "Well, what's up?"

Jian Yue said, "I want to get the key to the old house."

The village chief didn't seem surprised at all. He pointed to the bronze key hanging on the wall not far away and said in a rough and hoarse voice, "Take it yourself."

Jian Yue took it and saw red lanterns all over the yard.

The system panel displays the task countdown [9 minutes and 1 second]

He finally said, "We just returned to the village. There's nothing in the yard. Can we get a lantern from you?"

As soon as the words fell.

The village chief raised his eyes and looked over. In the dim sky, his cloudy eyes suddenly shone with brilliance. He looked at the people in front of him as if he was looking at some delicious food. His Adam's apple even rolled, showing a feeling of hunger.

"Sure." The village chief finally smiled for the first time, and said gloomily, "But you need to pay."

Everyone was stunned.

The identities they randomly get may have everything on them, except money. Moreover, when the system issues the task, it does not say that they have to pay money to complete it!

As dusk fell, the fog in the mountains became thicker and visibility became lower and lower.

The system panel has become red:

[Mission countdown] 7 minutes and 20 seconds.

As time passed, the bone-chilling cold seemed to penetrate into everyone's lungs.

Some players secretly took out cards. Most of these people were newcomers and did not know what the consequences of attacking NPCs might be. The fear of the approaching night gradually eroded their hearts and gave rise to the idea of ​​robbing.

The audience in the live broadcast room felt a little emotional when seeing this:

"Too young! Too immature!"

"Isn't this courting death?!"

"Do they really think that NPCs are easy to kill?"

“This group is finished.”

I don’t know if it’s time to die.

Just when someone was about to use the card, Wen Yu, who was standing in the middle, asked, "Can I exchange it for something?"

The village chief was stunned. He didn't expect that the people this time were quite smart. He sneered. His sharp voice made people feel uncomfortable. He said slowly, "Okay."

The others were relieved. They didn't have any money, but they had something on them.

So Wen Yu took off her necklace first, and the others also took off their watches and sunglasses, and took off any valuable things they had on them, so that they could gather together.

At this moment, Jian Yue was the only one who hadn't picked up the lantern.

Everyone turned to look at him.

Jian Yue: “…”

It’s not that he doesn’t want to, but that he has nothing!

He didn't know why this butler was so poor and had nothing on him. He looked up at the countdown on the task panel: [3 minutes and 20 seconds]

The sky was almost dark and swallowed by darkness.

Now even if he turned around and went back to his boss to borrow money, it would be too late.

A mountain breeze blew, bringing bone-chilling coldness. The village chief looked at him and smiled grimly. His teeth were sharp and pale, which was inconsistent with his age. His voice was sharp and rough: "What about you? What do you want to exchange?"

The other players also looked back.

The countdown on the panel was getting closer and closer to the time of mission failure, and the darkness outside the door was covering it like an invisible net.

A new player couldn't stand it any longer. Just when he was about to step over to help, his arm was grabbed by Scarface behind him. He and Wen Yu were obviously the leaders of this group of new players. He shook his head slightly and whispered, "Look at his card skills."

This behavior was also seen by the audience in the live broadcast room:

"This dungeon is led by an experienced player."

"If anyone is to blame, it's the intern's bad luck."

"Yeah, I got a useless skill."

"It seems that this newcomer will have to explain himself here."

"It's a shame to have such a calm intern."

"Yeah, I even got a gold card."

"Let's go, there's nothing to see. Once it gets dark, this anchor will just die waiting for him."

The number of people online in the live broadcast room has begun to decline.

The number of people gradually decreased from 500 to 400. Most people were too lazy to watch the newcomers being eliminated and waiting to die. After all, it was commonplace for them and there was nothing interesting to see.

Jian Yue stood at the door, frowning as he looked at the red numbers on the task countdown. He calmly asked, "Can I buy it on credit?"

The village chief said impatiently: "No, if you don't have money, leave!"

The cry of crows was heard outside the door. As the sky was about to darken, the hesitant and mournful sound echoed throughout the entire valley, as if it was playing some kind of gloating complaint.

suddenly--

Just as Jian Yue was racking his brains, he suddenly felt a flash of golden light in front of him.

When you look up.

A golden card drew a beautiful shadow in the air, and then a line of words appeared clearly in front of him, accompanied by the sound of a report.

【Eight Triggers】:

[Gossip: Need some small change? The village chief is a henpecked husband. He often hides his private money under the water tank at the door without his wife's knowledge. Search it and you may find a surprise~]

[Skill cooldown time 12 hours]

This line of words appeared so suddenly that Jian Yue's eyes widened slightly.

What he didn't notice was that when he finished reading this line, the village chief in front of him froze and looked up at Jian Yue in disbelief, as if he had heard something that had shocked him for eight hundred years.

The audience in the live broadcast room were also stunned:

"Oh my god, oh my god?"

"No... is this okay?"

"So many players have released guides for this dungeon, but this one has never been released!"

"If you're not the boss, how can you play like this?!"