Highway Survival for All: My RV's Infinite Evolution

The air seemed to freeze at that moment.

All around were the sounds of other players frantically swallowing and praising, but in this corner, the atmosphere was oppressively suffocating.

Sheriff Lyon did not withdraw his hand, and said in a low voice, "As a strong person, you should keep a clear head."

Lin Hui looked at the sacred fruit handed to him.

Annie's note flashed through my mind:

[Absolutely! Absolutely! Do not eat the sacred fruit!!!]

Regardless of who is telling the truth and who is lying between Leon and Anne, Lin Hui is very clear about one thing—he cannot eat it, and even if he were to eat it, it wouldn't be now.

Lin Hui raised his head, meeting Lyon's oppressive gaze, and said calmly.

"Sorry. This stuff is absolutely disgusting! It looks like a clump of old snot. I'm a germaphobe, so I can't accept it right now."

"Nausea?"

Lyon's eyes narrowed slightly, and the muscles at the corners of his eyes twitched.

"To refuse the sacred fruit is to refuse the protection of the divine tree. You will slowly lose your memories and emotions, becoming someone who acts only according to instinct and rules. Are you... sure you want to do this?"

As Inspector Lyon finished speaking, the officers who had been scattered around stopped what they were doing at the same time.

They slowly and silently moved closer to this side.

at this time.

Liu Xi, Song Shan, and the others behind Lin Hui were also on edge, their hands already secretly reaching for the weapons at their waists.

Although the vehicles are sealed, the players, as awakened specialists, still possess excellent physical attributes and reaction speed. If a fight were to break out, they might not be without a fighting chance.

"I'm sure."

Lin Hui stared into Leon's eyes and said calmly, "I really have no appetite for this kind of thing... that looks like snot. As for memories and emotions, if the day comes that I have to forget them, I will trouble Inspector Leon again."

"The curse began the moment you stepped into this town..." Sheriff Lyon's voice deepened. "Soon, you'll come looking for me..."

Just as he was about to take back the sacred fruit, Bai Ling, who had been standing silently beside Lin Hui, suddenly took a step forward.

"Inspector Lyon."

"Although I don't want to eat it right now, I'm very interested in this amazing fruit."

"As a doctor, I have a habit of researching rare medicinal herbs. Maybe I can develop a medicine to break the town's curse. Could you... give me one?"

Leon paused, his gaze shifting from Lin Hui to Bai Ling.

doctor?

His eyes flickered.

In a split second, he made his decision: "Of course."

As he spoke, he handed the sacred fruit to Bai Ling.

"However, I must remind you that the sacred fruit must be eaten as soon as possible after it leaves the divine tree. Do not leave it until 7 p.m., otherwise... the sacred fruit will disappear."

"Hmm!" Bai Ling took out a specially made sterile glass bottle, carefully took the sacred fruit, and sealed it inside.

Sheriff Lyon ignored Lin Hui and the others and walked towards the other players.

Under a tree not far away, three South Korean players stood quietly, not joining in the prayer for the sacred tree's blessings.

It was a group of one woman and two men.

Leading the group was a young woman with short, neat hair, dressed in a tight-fitting combat suit that accentuated her powerful muscles. She had two short daggers at her waist and held a submachine gun in her hand, standing as straight as a pine tree.

The two men behind her were also burly, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily; they were clearly a well-coordinated and highly trained regular team.

From the very beginning, they were observing their surroundings with scrutinizing eyes.

Inspector Lyon walked up to them and asked, as if it were a routine matter, "Aren't you eating either?"

The short-haired woman bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Yes, Inspector Lyon. We are new here, please allow us two more days to consider."

Sheriff Lyon nodded without saying anything more.

He turned around, looked around, and saw that most people had already eaten the sacred fruit.

Inspector Lyon took a deep breath and addressed the crowd in a loud voice:

"One sacred fruit can ensure that you will not forget your memories for a year. However, the sacred fruit is very precious! The number that ripens each year is limited. If you want to continue to consume it next year, you must make a significant contribution to the town."

At this point, he specifically looked at Lin Hui's group and the short-haired woman's squad, emphasizing his words:

"Especially for players who specialize in Awakening, as upper-class residents, as long as you cooperate with the work arranged by the town, you will have a quota of 1 per year."

Then, he changed the subject and said in a deep voice:

"Of course, as the most valuable resource of Misty Town, the right to harvest the Sacred Fruit is in the hands of the police. If anyone dares to come to the Divine Tree and steal the Sacred Fruit..."

"Execute him by hanging!!"

These four words sent a chill down the spines of most of the players present.

Those players who had initially harbored some ulterior motives completely abandoned those thoughts at this moment.

The police officers are all highly skilled players who have awakened their specializations, and they are well-equipped and trained. Furthermore, the fact that the police can hunt monsters without relying on vehicles and maintain order in the Misty Town suggests that their capabilities are certainly not to be underestimated.

As for Leon, the sheriff, his strength is probably even more unfathomable!

An hour later.

The Lyon police chief led his team back to the town.

As soon as the meeting was dismissed, Leon and his officers left in a hurry, without even bothering to assign specific tasks to Lin Hui and the others, as if some emergency had occurred within the police station.

It was already noon.

Having just eaten the sacred fruit, most players didn't feel hungry, and they dispersed in twos and threes, returning to their assigned posts.

In the misty town, food is only available through work. And the food usually consists of potatoes, a small amount of vegetables, black bread mixed with sawdust, and occasionally some smoked meat from an unknown animal.

"Then I'll be going now." Elinelle walked over to say goodbye to Lin Hui and the others.

There are many players in the Misty Lands during this period, and many people have accidentally wandered into the town. As the receptionist at the town hall, she is indeed very busy.

Soon, only Lin Hui's team and the three-man South Korean squad remained in the empty town square.

Chen Ye glanced at the short-haired girl not far away out of the corner of his eye and said in a low voice, "Brother Lin, those three people don't seem simple."

Lin Hui nodded, showing no intention of approaching him, and said, "Let's go."

"Where to?" Chen Ye asked.

Lin Hui turned around and looked at the town's intricate streets. "It's noon now, and there are still seven hours until dark. We need to hurry up and continue to 'explore' the secrets of this town."

"You and Song Shan will be in a team heading to the western part of the town. Remember, don't cause trouble. Focus on finding normal residents, gathering information, and checking for any strange rumors. If you encounter any danger, contact us immediately using your communicator."

"Understood!" The two nodded solemnly.

After the two left, Lin Hui led the four women and turned to walk towards the road they had taken to enter the town yesterday.

He was going to verify a hypothesis.

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