Yu Xiangnan glanced discreetly at Fei Duo, who was hiding almost perfectly not far away, out of the corner of his eye.
The expedition team consisted of five people. She had already explained her mission to protect the NPCs in her private chat with Bula and Fedo. At this moment, apart from the reckless Zhao Gang, Fedo and Bula were each keeping a close eye on two targets.
If some "strange things" that ordinary people are powerless to deal with really emerge from the ruins, then she might as well just grab someone and leave.
However, considering the possibility of encountering other players, she decided to temporarily remove her invisibility cloak, put on a disguise mask, and change her appearance to ensure that she would not be recognized by players who knew her appearance.
Just then, she noticed that Bula suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Following Bula's gaze, they discovered that it was staring intently at Yu You, who was floating in mid-air and almost imperceptible.
[Bula]: Report! A shocking discovery!!!
[Bula]: I knew I had been feeling a bad aura. Turns out there was a super mini skull following us!
【Fedo】: Skull?
[Bula]: Didn't you see that? A skull, even smaller than a bead, has been following us all the way.
[Fedo]: You smelled it, didn't you?
[Bula]: Hmph, no matter how you found out, you, Lord Bula, are just that amazing!
[Bula]: @Yu Xiangnan, report, target spotted! What should we do with this skull?
[Feiduo]: Just swallow it; it can supplement calcium.
[Yu Xiangnan]: ? ?
Seeing the heated discussion between Fei Duo and Bula in the chat, Yu Xiangnan quickly explained, fearing that Bula might also swallow Yu You whole.
[Yu Xiangnan]: Wait, I forgot to tell you, this is a ghost from the underworld summoned by my skill.
【Bula】: Ghost? Ah, what use is a ghost that's like a fly?
[Feiduo]: Seconded
[Yu Xiangnan]: It was originally a very large skull; I made it smaller to make it easier to hide. Everyone, keep your eyes on your respective targets, prioritize your own safety, and don't worry about it.
[Bula]: Received!
[Fei Duo]: Good
Without anyone noticing, the team had quietly split into two groups.
Leading the way was a three-person group headed by Zhao Gang, who seemed very eager to find the treasures in the ruins.
Those lagging behind were Professor Zhang, Su Yao, and her.
Danger lurks in every corner of the ruins. They must not only remain vigilant at all times to deal with potential crises, but also overcome complex terrain.
The terrain here is extremely undulating, and every step forward requires a great deal of physical exertion.
Professor Zhang is getting old and his physical strength is gradually failing, making it increasingly difficult for him to keep up with the group ahead. As for Su Yao, compared to the others, she seems to prefer traveling with someone of the same sex, so she chose to stay at the back with Yu Xiangnan.
Professor Zhang's steps grew heavier and heavier, each step a struggle. Finally, he could no longer walk, and slowly stopped, supporting himself on his knees with his hands, panting heavily.
"I'm so sorry, my old bones are really useless, I've slowed you down." Professor Zhang looked at Su Yao and Yu Xiangnan apologetically, and took out a water bottle from his backpack and took a few sips of water.
Su Yao quickly comforted him, "Don't say that. You've already helped us a lot by coming deep into the ruins with us. It's not too late to rest for a while before you leave."
Yu Xiangnan nodded.
Taking advantage of this rare break, Su Yao took out the recording equipment, pointed it at the wall, and carefully filmed it inch by inch.
Yu Xiangnan was crouching in a corner, his figure hidden in the dim light, seemingly lost in thought.
In fact, she discovered that there were other creatures inside the ruins.
If we can successfully turn these creatures that have lived there year-round into friends, it will be extremely useful. Not only can we use them to explore ahead and detect potential dangers in advance, but they can also help us find hidden passages, resources, and so on.
Yu Xiangnan soon spotted a spider-like creature.
This creature is only the size of a palm, with a flattened body and a transparent shell as thin as glass, yet it can refract iridescent light even in the dimest light. Its eight slender legs are covered with barbs, and it has a pair of wings as thin as gauze on its back.
Decisively use the strategy of "turning enemies into friends".
Additional Skill 1: "Turning Enemies into Friends" (After using this skill, the player can recruit NPCs within a 20m radius to their side. Regardless of the NPC's level, the success rate of recruitment is fixed at 5%. Effective duration: 15 days, cooldown time: 3 hours, energy cost: 50) (Note: This skill will automatically expire after the dungeon ends.)
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[Tip]: The extra skill "Turn Enemies into Friends" has been successfully used.
[Message] (Exclusive to the "Turn Enemies into Friends" skill)
【Windwing Spider】(ID: 9680): Squeak (rustling sounds...)
[Yu Xiangnan]: If you understand me, call out three times.
【Windwing Spider】: Squeak squeak squeak
Yu Xiangnan was very satisfied after seeing its reply.
Having used the "turn enemies into friends" tactic so many times, she has discovered the pattern and the solution.
Lower organisms cannot engage in conventional communication with humans, but they can actually understand conversations. Therefore, it's not necessary for them to respond with language; expressing themselves through actions is also feasible.
For example, when they sense danger ahead, they can circle in place to warn others; when they find food, they can jump towards the food to signal it; and when they feel safe in their surroundings, they can stay quietly in one place, using these intuitive actions to convey information.
Yu Xiangnan sent the Windwing Spider ahead to scout the way. By this time, they had also finished resting and continued their advance.
Yu Xiangnan, Su Yao, and Professor Zhang were carefully moving forward. Suddenly, they heard a series of footsteps ahead.
The three of them stopped instantly, staring in the direction from which the sound came.
A man swaggered out, carrying a staff inlaid with several gems that gleamed eerily in the dim light.
It's... a player!
The player was clearly startled when he saw Yu Xiangnan and the other two, but he also noticed that these three were different from the player and could not open their personal information panels.
This indicates that these three people are NPCs, not players.
The player's eyes darted around, and suddenly an idea came to him.
He was teleported to this wretched place as soon as the survival instance began. It was pitch black all around, and he couldn't see the sky at all. He wandered around in the intricate terrain, his legs aching terribly, and he didn't see a single person for a long time.
Only now did he finally see a few active figures, who turned out to be NPCs... These NPCs might know how to leave this place. He should try to communicate with them and maybe he could join them and leave this place together.
With that thought in mind, he composed himself, put on a friendly smile, and strode toward Yu Xiangnan and the others.
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