Chapter 50 - The End
Xiao Shu didn't want to be left behind, but after Yu Shuling's firm shout, the others inexplicably followed the little girl without any independent thought. Xiao Shu was caught by the monster behind him and, without any rescue, was unable to break free.
With the monster having a target, things became much easier for the people ahead. The group successfully reached Area A. At this point, Brother Yao remembered the data stored in the computer room and quickly asked Luo Ziqi if she still had her phone and if she could record a video. After receiving an affirmative answer, he led her back to the computer room.
The server room couldn't accommodate so many people, so Luo Ziqi and Zhou Ya went inside, while the rest waited outside. After a few minutes, seeing that the people inside still hadn't finished, Mu Yubing went to Yu Shuling's side and whispered a few words to her.
"Let's go together then, I'm going too."
Mu Yubing was talking about needing to use the restroom. The game wasn't over yet and it was a bit chaotic, and she didn't want to be special by going alone. Apparently, most girls these days like to go to the restroom together, so Yu Shuling looked at Chuan Nai and asked her if she wanted to.
The remaining people were Yao Ge and Jiang Wenxi, two men. Whether or not they needed to solve their physiological problems was no longer a consideration for the girls.
They had roughly observed the environment when they came up. In fact, each floor had a small restroom, which could accommodate about two people. After Yu Shuling finished, she kept watch for Chuan Nai and Mu Yubing. Suddenly, her sensitive ears caught a slight noise.
It sounds like someone is coughing.
However, the sound quickly subsided, and just then someone came out of the restroom. Yu Shuling sensed something was wrong and gave Mu Yubing a wink. Although she wasn't very familiar with her, she could tell from her expression that Mu Yubing seemed to be carefully observing the movements below, so she stood still.
This time, Yu Shuling clearly heard the sound of running and deduced that the runners were not far away. Kawana had just washed her hands when she saw the two of them already on high alert, and immediately became vigilant, taking out her props.
"Shhh."
Yu Shuling gestured for them to be quiet. She could hear that the person seemed to be coming this way, and it was best not to alert them at this moment.
Although the three had never worked together before, they all sensed something unusual during their days of fleeing. They retreated slightly, hiding themselves in a blind spot that was not visible from the top of the stairs.
Not long after, a young man in a suit slowly walked upstairs, clutching a key tightly in his hand. His forehead was covered in sweat; he looked extremely nervous. He walked slowly, carefully observing the surroundings, muttering to himself:
"It's out of control, everything's out of control. I don't know what Dad was thinking when he went through all this trouble. He's made a complete mess of the area. Now look what's happened. I wonder if those idiots took our evidence. What if the cops..."
At this point, the young man suddenly stopped speaking and looked over suspiciously. The space to hide was small, and Kawana, who was very close by outside, suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground. She looked up at the young man in fright and tried to run away. The young man was also startled and turned to run as well, but stopped when he saw that it was an unarmed girl.
"Are there still any survivors?"
Muttering to himself, a cruel look suddenly flashed across the young man's fair face as he sped up and ran towards Kawana. Kawana seemed unable to dodge in time, but at the same time, Yu Shuling and Mu Yubing, who were hiding in the shadows, appeared simultaneously. Just as the young man was about to resist, Yu Shuling threw him over her shoulder.
A few minutes later, the group reunited. Yu Shuling requisitioned Jiang Wenxi's belt for public use and dragged the man towards Area B.
Youth: "Waaaaah!"
His mouth was also gagged, and before he could even utter his lines, he was violently subdued by this group. Brother Yao remembered the fastest route and led them back, but the monsters there became increasingly active, and the eerie atmosphere was amplified by terrifying sound effects, giving it a touch of realism. Upon reaching Area B, the number of monsters increased dramatically, and the group ran for their lives until they could finally catch their breath and remove the clean towel from the young man's mouth.
The young man is the factory manager's biological son. He got separated from the factory manager during the chaos and later heard that the factory manager was probably caught in an emergency while moving items in the chaos and had no choice but to run away.
"There are monsters guarding the gate to Sector B. Although we can control them, as they gradually spiral out of control, our control is almost nonexistent. If you want to force your way in—"
Jiang Wenxi was getting impatient. The man had a leather belt tied to his hand, the other end of which was in his own hand. They couldn't find a rope, so this was the only way they could do it, which made him feel a little embarrassed. Coupled with his physical exhaustion, his temper flared up, and he couldn't help but raise his voice:
Get to the point!
Young man: "...There's a passage about ten meters behind room B39, but it's probably been turned into a trap now. There's a small door leading out from there."
Luo Ziqi, holding her phone, exclaimed, "Ah! I've been to that place before. It seems it was indeed a government office before. Never mind, let's go and give it a try!"
They said they were just trying, but in reality, they had already exhausted a lot of energy, and if this continued, they probably wouldn't have a chance. However, forcing a breakout was unrealistic. They had reached the final moment, and everyone had their last bit of strength. Led by Luo Ziqi, they ran through the messy pile of debris and saw a deep tunnel.
Below the tunnel was an unseen abyss. Some blue and white columnar soft mats of varying heights and distances led to the other side. Brother Yao volunteered to be the first to step on, but after stepping on one, he realized that the pillar was descending rapidly and quickly pulled it back.
Seeing this, Zhou Ya stepped forward and tried it herself, finally concluding that:
"Two people need to stand on the left and right pillars together and walk in sync."
Reminded by her, Yao Ge realized that the two pillars were actually symmetrical; he had been too hasty. But now that Tao Liang and Xiao Shu were offline, with Luo Ziqi, Zhou Ya, Jiang Wenxi, Chuan Nai, Yu Shuling, and Mu Yubing making a total of seven, there was still one person left who couldn't be paired. Did he have to go with the factory manager's son?
"I'll stay."
Zhou Ya and Jiang Wenxi spoke at the same time. Jiang Wenxi frowned, about to say something, when they heard a sinister laugh behind them. The young man, his hands bound, had disheveled hair, a strange smile on his pale face, and said in a hoarse voice:
"You're running out of time. Don't forget, this is an individual battle."
After all, the official announcement has not yet revealed what the final reward will be.
Time was indeed running out, so Jiang Wenxi swallowed the words that were about to come out, not wanting to waste any more breath at this crucial moment. He figured if Zhou Ya was willing to wait until the very end, he would. He planned to quickly team up with Yao Ge for a swift victory, but Yao Ge, who had been so energetic just moments before, was now hesitant, his gaze constantly shifting to Luo Ziqi behind him.
Jiang Wenxi: "..."
Finally, Yao Ge and Mu Yubing, who seemed to be in poor condition, went first. Yao Ge was the strongest among them, with long arms and legs, and could lend a helping hand in crucial moments. Jiang Wenxi and Zhou Ya were pushed up by Yu Shuling. The two cooperated well and made it across quickly without any serious injury.
The next group, Luo Ziqi and Chuan Nai, were even faster than the others with the guidance of those in front of them. However, when they were crossing the last square, whether due to exhaustion or insufficient height, they were unable to cross it and suddenly fell down, causing Chuan Nai's pillar to creak and groan as it lowered.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events. At this moment, Kawana could have jumped up with just one leap. After all, he was the main dancer of the girl group, and his flexibility and core strength were excellent. However, Kawana did not hesitate for a moment. He immediately bent down and hugged the pillar, while reaching out to help Luo Ziqi, who was barely holding on.
The moment the girl's soft, warm hand grasped Luo Ziqi's, she felt an urge to cry, but she was quite strong after all. Using that strength, she quickly adjusted herself and sprinted forward.
The last one is Yu Shuling.
Yu Shuling approached the young man and unbuckled his belt. The young man, who had just been sitting on the ground, was now standing up, his tall and slender figure posing no threat to the girl.
Suddenly, before the young man could react, Yu Shuling snatched the keys from his hand at a tricky angle, turned around, and jumped onto a pillar. The young man gritted his teeth and had no choice but to follow her.
The moment they unlocked the small door and ran out of the factory, the faint light on the horizon slowly broke through the thin mist, and a stream, like a brocade ribbon, was inlaid on the land of the longevity village. Not far away was Xiaoxiao, wearing a bright red wedding dress, who had fainted on the ground.
There were boats and oars readily available. Yu Shuling carried Xiaoxiao onto the boat, and before dawn, the group successfully left Changshou Village and received news that their mission was complete.
Upon receiving the iPad from the director, Yu Shuling saw that her project had a score of 9 and she had also received a title as a gift.
Opportunistic troublemakers
Yu Shuling: "..." It's clear that the production team is still holding a grudge against her.
"Holy crap, I got an 8.6!" Luo Ziqi screamed excitedly. "So that's what individual battles mean!"
Indeed, there are many areas where it would be difficult to pass without their cooperation; the individual battles were just a facade. After the program ended, everyone also saw the truth about the so-called longevity village in Luo Ziqi's phone recording.
This village is named "Longevity," but in reality, it uses various evil arts to maintain immortality. Initially, a sorcerer gave them the method long ago, using the blood of young men and women. Later, the villagers killed each other, and the population dwindled. The village chief realized that no matter what method he used, no one could leave the village, so he started to create various gimmicks to attract outsiders.
This continued for a long time. The locals made a living by killing and studying outsiders and kidnapping and trafficking women. The so-called water source was a cover. The "water pollution" was just a pretext. Their sorcery had lost its effectiveness in recent years, and they had a falling out with the branch of the factory, so they let outsiders stir up trouble.
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Author's Note: Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution between 20:24:05 on June 6, 2024 and 21:11:54 on June 14, 2024!
Thank you to the little angel who threw the grenade: Moyu (1);
Thank you to the little angel who threw the landmine: Moyu (1 landmine);
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
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