63 Coastal Floating Bridge - Day 9
◎Cannibal◎
The two men were nearly 3 meters tall, with burly builds, skin a strange bluish-gray color, and muscular bodies that seemed to contain infinite power.
There was a large iron cage under their feet, the interior of which was obscured by the cage net, but faintly, bursts of subtle and chaotic rustling sounds came from the cage, which aroused people's imagination.
The two seemed to have just arrived here, and there was still some lingering fatigue from the journey in their words.
"We have to go through a rough sea life every two weeks. It's really exhausting." One of them complained while panting, with a strong sense of complaint in his tone.
"Do you have a better method? These poison frogs cannot reproduce on their own in the wild, so we have to raise them artificially."
Another person responded to his companion's complaints with a somewhat helpless tone.
"But fortunately, there's only one river on the island, and that's the only place the animals can go if they want to drink. There's a cave hidden at the source of the river. If we place these poison frogs there, their venom will flow downstream, easily killing any animals that accidentally eat it. That way, we can collect the poison quickly."
"Don't we have the human flesh brought by Captain Jack and his men? To be honest, it tastes much better than these animal flesh." The first person changed the subject, his tone showing a hint of yearning.
The second man shook his head. "Oh, forget it. While that human flesh is tempting, the quantity is limited. Once those big guys up there divvy it up, there's no chance for us. Let's just stick to our jobs and continue spreading the poison."
As the conversation deepened, Yan Lan's suspicions began to take shape. These two giants were most likely the cannibals that Captain Jack and his companions had mentioned.
She had escaped danger because she had seen through Jack and his gang's conspiracy, but she had not expected to meet them in this remote place. The iron cage under their feet was probably filled with poisonous frogs. Seeing that the two were about to open the dangerous lid, Yan Lan immediately stepped forward to stop them.
The voice was firm and powerful: "Stop!"
She suddenly appeared in this empty space, holding the Frost Moon Bow tightly in her hand.
The eyes of the two cannibal members were instantly attracted to Yan Lan. It was an almost greedy gaze, as if they saw the most tempting prey in her.
Yan Lan knew clearly what kind of cruel appetite was hidden behind those eyes. Thinking that she might become the fish on their chopping board, to be ruthlessly cut open and devoured, her stomach churned involuntarily and a wave of nausea surged in her heart.
Knowing that it was pointless to talk to these ferocious cannibals, she took decisive action, quickly raised her hand, and firmly nocked the Frost Moon Bow. Her eyes were as sharp as a torch, revealing her unquestionable fighting spirit.
When the cannibals saw her posture, they immediately realized that this was a signal to start a war. After exchanging a tacit look with each other, they rushed towards Yan Lan like two moving towers.
Their height of nearly three meters gave them an amazing stride, with each step covering a distance of nearly two meters. The distance between Yan Lan and them was not far to begin with. At this speed, they would be able to surround Yan Lan in just five seconds.
However, is Yan Lan an ordinary person?
She was quick-eyed and quick-handed. Almost the moment the cannibal members took their first steps, she had already shot several arrows in succession, each arrow carrying a special skill.
The arrows drew graceful arcs in the air and headed straight for the target.
[Skill 1: Stun] - When the arrow accurately hits the cannibal's head, a mysterious force instantly erupts, causing them to pause and a trace of confusion and dullness flash in their eyes, as if the whole world has become blurry and slow at this moment.
[Skill 2: Penetration] - Other arrows seemed to ignore the barriers of space, directly penetrating the thick clothing and skin of the cannibals, embedding deeply into their muscles and bones, causing severe pain and damage.
Yan Lan took the opportunity to distance herself from them, quickly adjusting her breathing, and once again drew the bowstring to its full length, unleashing the next round of deadly arrows. With a flick of her finger, the arrow whizzed away like an arrow from a string.
She now has nearly twenty attribute arrows, which is more than enough to deal with these two huge cannibal members.
Under Yan Lan's fierce attack, the two cannibal members finally couldn't hold on and collapsed to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.
However, Yan Lan did not let her guard down. In order to prevent them from faking their own death and counterattacking, she quickly pulled out her pistol and calmly and decisively shot each of them.
The bullets penetrated their bodies, making a dull gunshot. The two huge bodies fell to the ground without any reaction, and it seemed that they were really dead.
Yan Lan then slowly walked over and first retrieved the arrow that had been shot.
She squatted down and carefully picked up the arrows scattered on the ground, wiped each one clean, and then put them back into the quiver.
After completing this series of actions, his eyes fell on the forgotten iron cage.
She approached slowly, her heart filled with caution. This was a highly poisonous thing. Even if it was diluted tens of thousands or hundreds of millions of times in the river, it would still be that toxic. If she was accidentally touched by the poison frog's saliva, she would be dead.
Snowball and Silver Fox followed behind her, and the two little ones were also very cautious.
As she approached the iron cage, a damp and cold breath hit her face. Yan Lan saw a creature curled up in the corner through the gap in the iron cage - a poisonous frog.
Although these poison frogs are small in size, they are brightly colored and their skin is covered with warning markings. Their presence immediately reminds Yan Lan of the sinister plan of the cannibal members.
Yan Lan thought for a moment and decided to burn these poisonous frogs to death, thus eliminating the trouble forever.
She took the iron cage to a safe area away from the river, collected some dry firewood as fuel from the dense bushes, and then lit a fire outside the iron cage, completely burning the poisonous frog through the cage.
At the same time, the number of tasks suddenly increased from 80 to more than 100, and was successfully completed ahead of schedule.
A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Lan's eyes. She thought that this might be a case of "one move affects the whole body" - saving the river would indirectly save all the animals and plants that depend on it for survival.
At the same time, the mission reward was suspended in front of her eyes, and the familiar metal fragment made her heart tremble.
She quickly found another piece from the grid of her backpack, and the two pieces fit together gently. They fit perfectly, which made her excited.
At present, she has mastered two key fragments, and Ji Zhou has the third piece hidden. She secretly planned to trade with him and find the last two missing pieces, so that she could uncover the secret and purpose behind the metal fragment.
The mission was successfully accomplished, and time had quietly slipped into the evening. Yan Lan decided to rest on the spot. There happened to be an open space by the river, which was perfect for placing her capsule.
She turned to face the silver fox beside her, her eyes full of gratitude: "Thanks to you for leading us here, we were able to complete the mission ahead of schedule."
The silver fox held its head high and hummed meekly twice, as if in response. Then, it slowly walked away, looking back every few steps, a hint of reluctance evident in its back.
After saying goodbye to Silver Fox, Yan Lan brought Snowball to an open space on the river bank. She threw out the capsule, which turned into a mini cabin. The door slowly opened, and she entered with Snowball.
Everything was going well for her, but Ji Zhou and Shi Yuanyuan were in danger.
After a thrilling chase, the two finally found a hidden cave and hid temporarily.
Shi Yuanyuan was panting heavily, seemingly still recovering from the intense running he had just done. "We're out of bullets. I'll borrow some from Yan Lan."
Ji Zhou was chatting on the game panel at this time, and responded softly after hearing what he said.
At this time, Yan Lan had set up a table of steaming hot pot, and she and Snowball were eating with great relish. When they heard the message alert, they quickly opened it to check.
It was sent by Shi Yuanyuan. Yan Lan knew very well that their journey was dangerous, so she transferred 200 bullets to him without saying a word.
Shi Yuanyuan replied immediately after receiving the message: "Thank you so much, Yan Lan, you will always be our strongest support!"
Yan Lan smiled softly: "Stop talking nonsense. No matter how difficult the mission is, it is not as important as your safety. If you really can't win, retreat decisively."
Shi Yuanyuan: "Oh, that's a close call. My cousin has never known how to write the word 'give up'. He's gathering other players in the group. Let me tell you, we see several players here. If we gather together, maybe we can give it a try."
Yan Lan quickly opened the group chat and scanned the screen. Ji Zhou's message was like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples.
His proposal was brief and powerful: "Are there any players on the Cannibal Island? Are you interested in forming an alliance?"
Responses flooded in.
"My companion and I are still wandering around the island's periphery. The system prompts that killing a cannibal will add 10,000 points, but we are a little scared and haven't dared to go deeper."
"There are three of us here, but the terrain here is so complicated and scary. I'm afraid we'll be caught by a predator if we go in."
The most eye-catching message was a cry for help: "Help! I've been captured by these savages. They plan to use me as food and kill me when I'm fat! This place is horrible!"
There are many people who were arrested like him.
Yan Lan made a rough calculation and found that there were more than 30 players who responded, ten of whom had unfortunately fallen into the hands of the cannibals and were waiting for rescue. Most of them were still wandering around the outer islands. Only a few of them were ready to fight, like Ji Zhou and Shi Yuanyuan.
"We also want to rescue the trapped players and earn points for Area H-38, but we know nothing about this and don't have any suitable weapons. It's too difficult to fight against this cannibal."
Yan Lan couldn't go to the scene to command, but she could provide help. As soon as she saw the news, she hurried out to report.
"Don't worry too much, everyone. I have a detailed map of the Cannibal Island, and I can also provide you with weapons. Each person will be equipped with a pistol and an appropriate amount of ammunition. After the mission is completed, these pistols will be your rewards, plus an additional fifty rounds of ammunition and some delicious fruit."
When these words were spoken, many people swallowed their saliva silently.
In the gaming world, weapons have always been a rare commodity, and ammunition even more so. Many people racked their brains to exchange for a pistol for self-defense, but firstly, there were only a few available, and secondly, the items Yan Lan requested were too valuable, leaving many wanting them unattainable.
Yuan Song happened to be on the cannibal island. After his raft capsized, he drifted in the sea for three days and three nights before arriving here. He had hoped to spend the next few days safely, but he didn't expect that this was actually an island that eats people.
He was very excited when he saw Yan Lan's message, but he was still a little conflicted when he thought about the rift between them. Seeing more and more people signing up, he finally couldn't resist the temptation and asked.
"I...I'm going too," he said, feeling a little guilty, and then quickly added, "Is that okay?"
Yan Lan was slightly surprised by Yuan Song's participation, but she didn't say much. She simply replied, "Yes, all players willing to participate in the mission, please go and meet Captains Ji Zhou and Shi Yuanyuan. They will be there to distribute weapons. Also, during the mission, please obey their instructions to ensure the smooth progress of the operation."
"The mission is over. The pistol in your hand is yours. I will also supply you with the others."
"Got it!" Yuan Song rubbed his hands. He felt itchy whenever he thought of the pistol.
Other players also joined in: "I want to go too!"
"Include me!"
“Let’s fight!”
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