The 30th-floor corridor, which has a similar layout to the fourth floor, was crowded with humanoid monsters, about a dozen of them.
Some of them were dressed in white coats, and some in blue nursing uniforms, dressed up as medical staff in a human-like manner. Two of the "nurses" were holding needles as thick as their forearms and were about to stick them into the arm of a young man surrounded by the humanoid monsters.
The young man raised his eyebrows and bared his teeth, trying to break through the encirclement, but the humanoid monsters grabbed his legs and arms.
For a time, they found it difficult to escape even a fraction of the danger.
Cheng Shuang and the other two took a step back in unison and re-entered the elevator, ignoring the scene before them.
What a joke! That young man is with Qingnai. They're not saints; they'd rather the enemy be dead than interfere! Besides, who knows if this is a trap? If they take it seriously, they could easily get themselves into trouble.
Feeling clear-headed, the three decisively pressed the elevator button for the 29th floor. They were prepared to fight nearby, and if the young man was not stabbed to death, they could go upstairs at any time to finish him off.
Although the receptionist didn't say it explicitly, it's highly likely that Aona and her two companions hadn't received any warnings about NPCs at the sanatorium, so it's not surprising that they were caught due to their carelessness.
If you treat NPCs as mere decorations from the beginning, you're likely to suffer a great loss.
Cheng Shuang sighed with some regret. Liao Yuewei noticed and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
"I think we missed a chance to scam someone."
Du Lanshan raised an eyebrow, exchanged a glance with Liao Yuewei, and immediately understood the girl's unspoken message.
Liao Yuewei touched her arm. "It's not exactly a missed opportunity. After all, there's only one opponent on the thirtieth floor. The other two are probably hiding somewhere."
“Unless it’s a life-or-death situation, they shouldn’t abandon their companions to their deaths, so there’s a high chance they don’t know that the NPCs are actually lethal,” Du Lanshan added.
Cheng Shuang's eyes flashed, and she slapped the black cat card onto herself. A half-cat girl with cat eyes and ears immediately appeared in front of the two of them.
Liao Yuewei smiled, her left hand brushing across her right arm, and in the blink of an eye, her entire arm transformed into a ferocious blade, gleaming with a cold metallic light.
Du Lanshan awkwardly touched his nose, then grinned at Cheng Shuang, "I'll borrow the ghost for now."
They arrived at the 29th floor. The three of them, sporting their new looks, stepped out of the elevator. The corridor was dimly lit, with white walls and eerie lighting, instantly creating a terrifying atmosphere.
Du Lanshan, whose head was covered by a black cloak from head to toe, sniffed and said in a voice barely audible, "The disinfectant smell has faded considerably."
Liao Yuewei, with her sharp eyes, noticed the nameplate on the wall. "Coincidentally, this floor is the office for medical staff."
Their current appearance is enough to fool people, but their clothing is still a step behind. Cheng Shuang tilted her head and looked at the small doors that were open or closed, and suggested, "Let's split up and change our clothes."
The three of them used their skills to choose three empty offices, took spare white lab coats and put them on. Cheng Shuang's lab coat was originally very long, but she had a tail, so she just casually flicked it up, and the hem automatically rode up. At first glance, it didn't look out of place.
They had planned to go upstairs to check on the progress of the situation on the thirtieth floor, but just as Du Lanshan stepped out of the empty office used for the meeting, the elevator dinged open.
Cheng Shuang, being protected at the back, didn't see the scene outside the door clearly, but she heard Du Lanshan's sudden heavy breathing.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, a white-haired young man with a cannon barrel slung over his shoulder stepped out slowly, his footsteps so light they were almost imperceptible.
He was wearing a blue caregiver uniform, impatiently adjusting his tie as he walked deeper into the corridor, followed by the woman who had stolen the card in the restaurant.
The maintainer's senses are always sharp. Perhaps he heard the breathing hidden in the corridor, because Qingnai paused and looked over with a scrutinizing gaze.
Liao Yuewei quickly pulled Du Lanshan back into the house and used her undamaged left hand to cover his mouth and nose.
Cheng Shuang lowered her eyes slightly. Given Qing Nai's suspicious nature, they might have already been exposed.
Although Du Lanshan was filled with anger, fortunately he was not the type to take it out on his companions. He quickly calmed himself down and solemnly turned around to give Liao Yuewei and Cheng Shuang a "two" sign.
Then, the sound of doors opening could be heard from outside the corridor. Clearly, Qingnai was worried and checking whether anyone was in these offices.
Du Lanshan calmed himself down and pointed to the window. If he wanted to avoid the two men, going through the window would definitely be the best option, but his idea was rejected.
Cheng Shuang shook her head silently. They were bound to meet sooner or later, so why bother?
Just then, the three of them tensed up, because Qingnai's actions had attracted several humanoid monsters left in the office. However, he shouted loudly without any restraint, "Brothers, a patient has slipped down to this floor. Don't blame me for not warning you, whoever catches him first gets the meat!"
With a cold smile, he grabbed his companion behind him, a smug smirk playing on his lips. "See this? This is the one I caught. I personally saw at least two humans sneak into the 29th floor. You five, have you decided how to divide them? Humans, huh? First come, first served!"
Compared to the three who had just entered the ninth floor, Qingnai clearly understood these humanoid monsters better. His voice was light and smooth, as sinister as a snake. Coupled with his appearance carrying a cannon on his shoulder, not a single humanoid monster doubted his identity. In fact, after being fooled by him, they all rushed to other offices, eager to find human flesh to eat first.
The corridor suddenly became noisy, with footsteps clattering in.
Cheng Shuang clicked her tongue. No wonder he's a villain who survived to this point even after losing the rest stop. It would be surprising if he didn't have some cunning.
Unlike Liao Yuewei and Du Lanshan, who had serious expressions and were ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment, the little girl patted Luo An on the head and whispered a few words to it.
Luo An dashed out of the open door, flashing past the five humanoid monsters, and flew towards the neck of the sinister-looking young man in the corridor.
Qingnai, who had been mocking, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He leaned back and, with his limited vision, could only catch a glimpse of a dark shadow moving about. Then, he felt a sharp pain in his neck, and blood gushed out.
"Are you injured?" the woman asked in a low voice, a question that sounded both like a reminder and an accusation.
"Xiamie, shut up!" Qingna cursed, his face pale as he clutched his neck with one hand and quickly stuffed a white pill into his mouth with the other. Even though the wound had healed quickly, a trace of blood still lingered, causing him to curse repeatedly, "Damn it! Damn it!"
The humanoid monsters were incredibly sensitive to the smell of human blood. Even the slightest hint of it would be enough for them to detect it. So, the five humanoid monsters in white coats quickly turned their heads and stared at Qingnai with suspicious yet greedy eyes.
Qingnai released his grip, and the blood between his fingers was carelessly smeared onto Xiya Mei's shoulder. Xiya Mei pouted, but didn't dare to say anything.
Because Qingnai didn't care about her thoughts or complaints at all. This man was used to doing things his own way; after all, strength was the foundation of his life. Besides, their rest stop had always been like this: the strong were respected, and only those with ability had a voice. As for the station chief, that weakling whose weaknesses were exploited, he was just barely surviving.
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