Chapter 59: Star Team Extreme Cold
Qiao Qiao came to the Special Management Bureau alone.
The task bar is overcrowded, it seems that the bureau's plan to encourage hunting wild animals is being implemented well.
At a glance, at least one-third of the people had wounds on their bodies. It was indeed not easy even for ordinary beasts to do this.
After not being here for a week, a beautiful scenery appeared in front of the taskbar.
Many people realized that they could no longer fight alone, so they united into teams so that they could take care of each other if anything happened outside.
It looked interesting, so Qiao Qiao wanted to join in and experience it for herself.
"The Ace Team is recruiting. Let's hunt the black bear in Santaishan together. We only need two people. If we are full, we will set off immediately. If we succeed, each person will get 20 kilograms of bear meat!"
This won’t work. Mount Santai is quite far away, and I can’t get back in one day without exposing Qiao Man.
"The first-year team is recruiting! We need three members with their own weapons, only men! We are going to Hulu Mountain to hunt tigers. The team has a tricycle, and we can go back and forth on the same day. We will distribute 15 kilograms of tiger meat to each person."
This won't do. It's still discriminating against women at this time. If a fight really breaks out, these men won't be her match. After all, she's eaten the Dali Fruit once, and her physical strength is far superior to that of men.
"The Star Team is still short of one person. We only need card drawers with offensive cards, regardless of gender, to go to Nanhu Park to hunt wild boars. If successful, each person will be given 10 kilograms of wild boar meat."
This is not bad, Nanhu Park is only 5 kilometers away from the Special Administration Bureau. And she also wants to taste the wild boar meat.
While Qiao Qiao was still watching, Deng Zhouse saw her from afar and came over to greet her enthusiastically: "Miss Qiao, you are here."
Qiao Qiao nodded and raised her chin slightly to signal the crowd, "What's going on?"
Deng Zhouse explained with a smile, "Because of the deteriorating environment, all the wild animals on the mountain have come down and have harassed the refuge four times in just a few days.
Although the Special Management Bureau issued tasks to encourage card drawers to go out hunting, after three card drawers died while performing individual tasks, the plan failed and no one was willing to go out anymore.
In order to further motivate people, the bureau agreed that the prey would be divided equally between the card drawer and the bureau. In this way, people could complete the task and get food at the same time, and no one could resist this temptation.
There are always more solutions than problems. Some familiar people formed a team to act together. The success rate has increased a lot recently. If there were not so few people who drew cards, I am afraid that the beasts would be in short supply. "
Qiao Qiao raised an eyebrow, "I see."
Deng Zhouse looked somewhat guilty and worried, "I'm sorry, your tiger..."
Qiao Qiao saw her expression and knew what she was going to say, so he interrupted her. "Oh, it's okay. No one knew the policy would change at that time. The deal was already done, so there was no regret."
Deng Zhouse bowed to express his gratitude, "Okay, thank you for your understanding."
He approached her and whispered, "I left 5 kilograms of meat for you. If you don't mind, you can take it away later.
In addition, I found a seller who could sell me some pigeons, cows and pigs.”
Qiao Qiao was a little surprised that she would actually leave some for herself. You know, 5 kilograms of fresh meat can be traded for a lot of resources.
Moreover, she had thought that it would take some time to get news about the livestock transaction, but she did not expect to receive a reply so quickly.
Cows and pigs are the most important and must be taken at any cost.
As for pigeons...I've never thought about that before.
They can breed 6 or 7 chicks a year, and the area they occupy is not very large. Although it was unexpected, Qiao Qiao was really tempted.
"Please tell me about this matter in detail, including the price, source, and trade materials."
Deng Zhouse quickly responded: "The seller is a famous breeder in the Northeast, with dozens of breeding bases. As soon as he knew that the doomsday was coming, he quickly moved some of the livestock.
Unfortunately, most of them were killed or injured during the gray fog, and most of them were lost due to the heavy rain. Now only a few that were raised in high places in advance are left.
However, food shortages caused problems with the supply of feed for poultry and livestock, and some had to be sold.
But as you know, raising livestock is very expensive and only a very small number of people can do it. That’s why I found a loophole.
As for the price, the other party said that they have no shortage of basic supplies and hope to trade with cards, but the details still need further discussion. "
Qiao Qiao had a rough idea in her mind, "Okay, then you arrange a time and I will go for the interview in person."
Deng Zhouse nodded in agreement.
Qiao Qiao looked at the Xingyao team and said, "Then you go ahead and do your work. I need to choose the mission."
Deng Zhouse was very considerate and said, "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. I'll ask Deng Qi to put the meat in locker No. 1 at the door. You can call me anytime if you need anything." After saying that, he turned and left.
Qiao Qiao looked at her figure and said, "It looks like I'm going to bleed a lot. I hope the other party doesn't ask for too much, otherwise... I don't have to have livestock."
While thinking about this, he went to the corridor and put the bear meat into the system backpack so that he could go back and have a meal in the evening.
Then he walked towards the Star Team. This team seemed to have only 4 people, which was not a large number.
A little girl who looks only 14 years old, a middle-aged man with a beard, a young woman who is nearly 190 cm tall, and an old grandfather with a head full of white hair.
"Hello, can I join your mission this time?"
The little girl looked at her warily, "You?"
The middle-aged man asked, "Do you have any offensive cards?"
"Yes." Qiao Qiao took out his card, "R-level card."
The little girl subconsciously exclaimed in surprise, "R-rated offensive card?!" Then she immediately covered her mouth and looked around to see if anyone heard what she said.
Fortunately, the crowd was noisy and her voice was drowned out, so only the five of them heard it.
The tall girl whispered to the old man, "Grandpa, this is OK."
The others nodded frequently.
The old man held his cane and asked, "Can we leave now?"
"Can."
The old man took the task and walked to the information desk, "Okay, let's go now."
Qiao Qiao followed them. One of the reasons why she chose this team was that the team had a very strange composition, with children and old people in it. This strongly aroused her curiosity.
Deng Zhouse was not at the information desk, so another staff member took over the task list and scanned everyone's wristband for quick registration.
"Good luck to you, and remember to bring back complete proof of your kill."
The five members of the Star Team left the Special Management Bureau and headed towards Nanhu Park.
It’s a five-kilometer journey and if nothing goes wrong, you can reach the destination in an hour.
The howling wind raged, carrying with it the heavy snow, which scraped across people's faces like a knife.
The temperature has reached minus 75 degrees Celsius at this moment.
Even the constant temperature clothing couldn't resist it, and the perceived temperature reached 0℃, which was much better in comparison, and Qiao Qiao was wearing enough thick clothes underneath.
The snow was already above her knees, and just when she thought they had to move forward step by step, an old man with white hair stood up.
"I'll lead the charge, and you just need to protect me."
After saying that, he pointed at the road ahead with his cane, and something beyond human common sense happened.
In an instant, the snow within three meters in front slowly disappeared, even the melted water disappeared, and a path appeared in front of them that was wide enough for one person to pass through.
Noticing Qiao Qiao's surprise, the bearded man took the initiative to explain, "Grandpa's cane is an R-level card that can clear all obstacles in front of it."
[Crutch for the elderly: It is very dangerous for the elderly to walk, so they need extra protection. It can clear all obstacles within three meters in front of them to ensure the safety of the elderly.]
【Note: Only people over 60 years old can use it】
Qiao Qiao secretly marveled in his heart, this card is so amazing, there is no cool-down period, no restrictions, no matter there is a flood or snow ahead, it can be cleared.
If the conditions for use weren’t so harsh, the old man probably wouldn’t have been able to keep the card.
She looked at the cane carefully. It was made of pure black wood and looked ordinary. No one would have thought that it was the incarnation of an R-level card.
With crutches, the team moved faster. Everyone walked along the path, keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings.
On the way, the bearded man took the initiative to speak. "My name is Zhao Gang. I used to be a veterinarian at the zoo. I have some understanding of the habits of wild animals.
Wild boars generally live alone, and the goal of our mission is just to hunt one. I suggest leaving immediately after killing one to prevent any accidents.
Although I don't have any R-level cards, I drew a few N-level tourniquet cards. If you get hurt, you can use them at will."
[Tourniquet: Minor injuries can stop bleeding immediately, moderate injuries depend on the situation]
The white-haired old man nodded and said, "My name is Zhao San. Although I don't have any offensive ability, I can still provide assistance. When the time comes, I will use my crutches to clear a clean area, and you can lure the wild boar over to deal with it."
The tall young woman added, "My name is Zhao Yao, and I have an R-level card [Taunt Shield]. I will attract the enemy's attention, and you will attack from the dark."
Taunt Shield
Skill 1: You really deserve a beating!
It has a "taunt mechanism" that can attract the attention of all enemies within a kilometer.
Skill 2: Although it asks for a beating, it is very durable.
While in use, the shield can resist damage from SR-level cards and below and mature mutant plants and animals.
Use times 82/100】
This is a tank, which can both take damage and lure monsters.
The little girl said, "My name is Zhao Yue. Don't underestimate me just because I'm young. I have an R-level card [Hypnotic Bell], which can hypnotize the enemy. The disadvantage is that it attacks indiscriminately."
[Hypnotic Bell: Heaven and earth, please help me, baby, fall asleep quickly!
Special props for psychological hypnotists.
It can hypnotize all creatures within 20 meters around it, making them fall into a deep sleep for 10-15 seconds. It can only be used three times a day on the same target, otherwise it will backfire.
Use times 92/100】
The little girl took out a spare pair of earplugs and handed them to Qiao Qiao.
Qiao Qiao was shocked. What kind of luck was this? All four members of the family were card drawers, and three of them even had R-level cards!
As long as there are no crazy people, this team will never be betrayed. If luck can always be this good, sooner or later it will stand at the top of all teams.
Qiao Qiao briefly introduced herself, "My name is Qiao Qiao, and I have an R-level offensive card, □□. It can perform long-range attacks, and its power is comparable to that of a mortar."
Everyone quickened their pace as they communicated with each other.
With crutches leading the way, the five people soon arrived near Nanhu Park.
At this time, the grunting of wild boars could be heard in the park, and it sounded like there was more than one.
“Trouble!”
The bearded man ran in front of the old man and waved for everyone to stop.
He turned around and told the old man, "Dad, don't go over there. Just clear a piece of land here and we will explore the way ahead. If possible, we can lure the wild boar here and hunt it."
"Let's go." He crouched in front to explore the way, walking carefully in the snow. The others followed closely behind, leaving Zhao San alone to stay where he was.
Everyone should try to keep their bodies low to reduce interference from wind and snow.
Zhao Yao followed closely behind Zhao Gang, holding a taunting shield and keeping an eye on his surroundings at all times, fearing that a wild boar would suddenly appear from some corner.
Zhao Yue followed closely behind, standing in the safest position, holding the hypnosis bell tightly in his hand.
After all, she is a child. No matter how strong she is, she will still feel afraid when facing danger. Although she is shivering with cold, she can feel sweat on her back and forehead.
Qiao Qiao stood at the end of the team. After this period of rest, his energy had been fully charged and he could launch an attack at any time.
As they gradually approached the edge of the park, Zhao Gang signaled everyone to stop. He turned around and whispered, "I'm going to go investigate the situation first. You guys wait here for my signal."
After saying this, he disappeared silently in the wind and snow like a cheetah.
Qiao Qiao raised an eyebrow. This movement was not like that of an ordinary person. It seemed that they were also hiding their strength.
More than ten minutes later, Zhao Gang returned with a solemn look on his face.
"The situation is worse than we thought, there are three wild boars in the park, one of which looks particularly large and may be the leader, and the other is smaller and should be a piglet.
It's strange. Normally, adult male wild boars live alone, with females raising their offspring. I don't know why they would act together. But we need a plan."
Zhao Yao frowned deeply after hearing this. "We can't deal with three wild boars at the same time. It's best to distract their attention and defeat them one by one."
Qiao Qiao suggested, "I can just use □□ to kill one of the wild boars, so the pressure can be relieved a little."
Zhao Gang asked, "Wild boars have strong perception. What is the attack range of □□?"
Fortunately, Qiao Qiao had tested the longest distance of the attack before, "The maximum power is within 100 meters, and the attack range can reach 300 meters."
Zhao Yue was very nervous. "If the assassination succeeds, the remaining two wild boars will definitely go crazy. We have to bear the wrath of both at the same time."
Zhao Yao comforted her sister, "This situation is already very good, unless we give up this mission. The situation in the future will be more dangerous than it is now. We will face this situation sooner or later, so it's better to adapt to it sooner."
Zhao Yue was a little unconvinced, "I can do it!"
Zhao Gang sorted out his thoughts and continued to direct, "Dad should have cleared a piece of open space by now. Yueyue and Xiaoyao, you guys should hurry back now. I will lead the wild boar over there later."
He took out a trumpet transformed from an N-level card.
"good."
He continued, "Miss Qiao, please find a safe place to assassinate the wild boar. It would be best if you can successfully hunt down the largest one."
After saying that, he looked at her with some concern, "Are you okay alone?"
Qiao Qiao nodded, "No problem, it's still possible to solve one."
Zhao Gang instructed: "Find a secluded place. When I hear the sound of the cannon, I will immediately open the horn to lead the remaining wild boars away. You can take the opportunity to return to the battlefield."
"We will deal with them on the battlefield and try to kill them, but we still need your help."
Qiao Qiao: "No problem, I'll be back as soon as possible."
In fact, Qiao Qiao can deal with the three wild boars by herself, after all, she has Qiao Man and Yueying.
The plan was finalized. Qiao Qiao was responsible for assassinating a wild boar, Zhao Gang was responsible for luring and attracting the wild boar, Zhao Yue and Zhao Yao were responsible for delaying their opponents on the battlefield, and then the next few people would have a decisive battle on the battlefield cleared by Zhao San.
Before leaving, Zhao Yue emphasized again, "After the battle begins, I will use the hypnotic bell depending on the situation. Everyone must remember to wear earplugs to avoid being hypnotized."
With the plan finalized, everyone started to act.
Qiao Qiao left the team and walked towards the park along the traces left by Zhao Gang. Zhao Yue and Zhao Yao returned there. Zhao Gang stood there with a trumpet in his left hand and a kitchen knife in his right hand.
What Zhao Gang said was right. Qiao Qiao saw that there were indeed three wild boars in the park, and the corpses of other animals were scattered around.
She looked around. After experiencing multiple attacks of heavy rain, hail, sleet and blizzards, the once green park was now in ruins.
There are only a few century-old trees left nearby that have survived for many years. Although the leaves have long fallen off, some thick branches still remain.
The high place has a wide view and is concealed, making it the best ambush location.
"Xiaoman."
The mutant vine appeared silently, and its tail wrapped around Qiao Qiao's waist. She only felt a flash before her eyes, and the next second it appeared on the tree.
"Thank you for your hard work." Qiao Qiao stroked the mutant vine that was still wrapped around her waist.
The tree is about 100 meters away from the wild boar herd. This distance can maximize the power of the attack while ensuring one's own safety.
The shadow emerged from the ground, forming a black sheltered harbor surrounded by three sides, enveloping it.
Qiao Qiao took out his gun and aimed at the largest adult male wild boar.
The other side.
Zhao San had used his crutch to clear out a space the size of two basketball courts. Although there was still thick snow around, at least there was a space in the middle where he could move freely.
Just as Zhao San was resting with the help of a crutch and breathing heavily, Zhao Yao and Zhao Yue ran over.
"Grandpa, hide quickly, the wild boar is coming!"
Qiao Qiao squatted on the tree. After experiencing a close fight with a tiger, a mere wild boar could no longer make her nervous.
Perhaps because they had just eaten and drunk enough, the three wild boars lay on the ice to rest, which gave Qiao Qiao an opportunity.
She adjusted the angle of her gun and aimed at the largest wild boar.
This wild boar is probably the most difficult to deal with. If you can deal with it first, the rest of the battle will be much easier.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!..."
Qiao Qiao did not hesitate and pulled the trigger several times in succession. The air twisted slightly, and several invisible shock waves passed through the blizzard and hit the unsuspecting wild boar.
“Ouch!”
Blood spurted out, and the male wild boar let out a painful howl before falling to the ground, motionless.
"roar!"
The remaining two wild boars roared and looked around for the murderer, but unfortunately the sound made by the wild boars was not loud and was hidden in the snowstorm.
In addition, the moonlight immediately turned into a ball and protected Qiao Qiao inside, so that he couldn't sense any breath at all.
Next, it’s up to others.
"roar!"
“Success!”
Although Zhao Gang did not hear the sound of the artillery, he heard the roar of the wild boar and immediately turned on the loudspeaker.
"Collecting junk! Old home appliances, old cell phones, old computers, and scrap metal!"
Products produced by the system must be high-quality.
The honking of horns cut through the storm and into the park.
“Ouch!”
The plan was successful, and Zhao Gang successfully attracted the attention of the remaining two wild boars.
After hearing the sound of running, Zhao Gang didn't dare to look back and ran with all his strength towards the open space cleared by Zhao San.
At this moment he couldn't hear any sound, his vision was blurry, and he only had one feeling.
My lungs hurt! My throat hurts! My heartbeat is so loud!
Perhaps it was an illusion caused by being too nervous, he actually felt heavy breathing behind his ears.
"roar!"
It’s not an illusion, the wild boar is chasing us!
After turning the corner, an open space appeared in front of us.
"arrive!"
He looked back subconsciously, and time seemed to freeze.
His pupils constricted with fear, and the wild boar's ferocious face and sharp fangs were almost touching him.
“Dead…”
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