A swift and decisive victory in the early stages, a post-apocalyptic survival story in America!

When Lola was deeply in love, she didn't care whether the dog barked or not.

She immediately stretched out her long legs, hooked them around her lover's waist, and pleaded sweetly, "Daddy, forget about the teddy bear and the dog, come and pamper your little puppy!"

Li Qi resisted the fatal temptation and shook his head. He grabbed the 8-inch Python revolver from the clothes on the bedside table, opened the cylinder, and glanced at it. Six bullets, not one missing.

Yes, even though he and Lola were already very close, Richie still kept his pistol within easy reach.

Of the eleven .357 Magnum rounds he had obtained from the gun robbery, only five remained. The extra round was obtained by Richie using Nick's ammunition stock.

Li Qi had six bullets left in his jacket pocket, and more than thirty more in the garage of the Thomson mansion; there was no need to replenish them for the time being.

He has a deep affection for this Python revolver and would never replace it unless absolutely necessary.

The reason is not complicated. One is that the gun is powerful enough. With the three-star "Weapon Use" skill, it can take down a black bear with one shot.

Another point is that this gun has many "firsts". Li Qi is a sentimental person and will never change his gun unless absolutely necessary.

Having grown accustomed to the deadly power and accuracy of the 8-inch Colt Python, other handguns seem like toys to me; I simply don't care about them.

The Rolls-Royce of revolvers, truly deserving of the title!

The 8-inch version of the Python revolver isn't bad; it's just that most people can't handle it.

With the Samsung skill boost, Li Qi, who was originally somewhat strained due to his thin frame, now has seven points of strength, making him more composed and fond of the 8-inch Python revolver even more.

A pistol that can deliver the same effect as a rifle in close combat—it's hard not to love it, right?

"Find your sidearm and get ready for battle!" Li Qi instinctively sensed danger.

When I arrived, those two dead dogs barked for at least an hour before they stopped.

It's just past 1 a.m., there's no reason for those dead dogs to be sleeping or resting. Besides, they did bark a few times and then stopped.

There's no reason why a dog like Tai Ritian wouldn't bark easily.

The fact that it barked so fiercely before meant that its owner didn't care or couldn't control it.

What could be the reason that it suddenly stopped barking?

What could be the reason?

Having died once and transmigrated back to this world, struggling on the brink of death, no one fears death more or reveres it more than Li Qi.

No one was more sensitive or suspicious than him.

If something goes wrong, it must be a monster!

Lola's body went limp. Seeing his serious expression, she couldn't help but chuckle: "This is a high-end apartment building. There are armed guards downstairs. How could there be any danger? Don't overthink it, darling. Come on, keep loving me..."

She refused to loosen her long legs, twisting her body as she continued to beg for pleasure.

But Lich Sigma, possessed by a man, struggled to break free from Laura's gentle embrace and got out of bed.

Laura felt a pang of emptiness and immediately pouted in dissatisfaction, looking both cute and sexy.

Li Qi made a "shh" gesture to her, carefully left the bedroom and went to the door, looking out through the peephole.

Lola's apartment in SBTower is not far from the city government building where ICE is located. It consists mostly of small apartments, with four units per floor. Lola's apartment is on the westernmost side.

Through the peephole, you can clearly see the door of room 901 across the street.

In the corridor, the motion-sensor lights were off, and the door to the neighbor's apartment in 903 was open, with light shining through.

A rifle suppressor flashed briefly in front of the south-facing door of neighbor 903. Li Qi saw it clearly, immediately darted back, and called to Lola, "Give me your sidearm!"

Lola was feeling frustrated and resentful. The scene she had expected—Richie returning and making a fuss over nothing—did not happen. Instead, he asked about her sidearm, and her expression immediately changed.

Lola knew Li Qi's abilities perfectly well, and this reaction clearly indicated that something was wrong!

Isn't your lover making a fuss over nothing?

Lola quickly got up and got out of bed. The moment her feet touched the ground, her legs went weak and she almost fell.

Lola took out her holster from the bedside table, drew her sidearm, steadied herself, and prepared for battle, but her hands and feet began to tremble uncontrollably.

At first, she thought it was because she had been too rough during their previous intimate moments, but then she realized something was wrong...

Li Qi didn't notice this detail. He forced himself to calm his thoughts and his brain started working quickly.

Lola's apartment is on the ninth floor, so she wouldn't even have a chance to escape by jumping out of the window.

The other side was clearly after Lola; the fact that they had a silencer on their assault rifle speaks volumes about their skill level.

The figure at the neighbor's door was clearly on guard duty. There were at least two of them, and with such heavy firepower, the chances of escaping alive were extremely slim.

In close combat, my marksmanship is fine, and Lola should be just as good, but the difference in firepower cannot be compensated for by marksmanship alone.

The walls of Laura's house can't even withstand 30 rounds from an M4 assault rifle. What can she rely on to hold it up?

This apartment is a studio apartment, with one bedroom, one living room, kitchen and bathroom. There is absolutely no buffer space, and putting up a fight is simply wishful thinking!

Desperate situation!

This is a desperate situation!

Li Qi took a deep breath.

He was terrified of death and didn't want to die again, but death was always haunting him.

Because of the fear of death, death must be nipped in the bud.

The people next door have clearly killed their neighbor and are waiting for an opportunity to create the illusion that everything is normal and they won't come to attack immediately.

That's just how it is; when two armies meet on a narrow path, the brave one will prevail!

At this moment, a golden light suddenly flashed before my eyes!

System task triggered!

[System task issued!]

[Mission Title: Protect Your Woman!]

[Mission Summary: You and your partner are ambushed by hostile forces while exploring uncharted territory! In this post-apocalyptic wasteland, your own kind are often more terrifying than zombies. Your enemies are cunning and ruthless, and your situation is extremely dangerous! Pick up your weapons, summon your courage, raise your guns and swords, bravely face your enemies, and protect your woman! Victory or death!]

[Mission Objective: Eliminate the invading enemy forces!]

[Task Rewards: Inspiration Capsule*1, Free Attribute Points*1.]

[Perfect Mission: Do not alert any third-party forces; all kills must be instant; female companion does not join the battle.]

[Perfect Reward: *Psychological Counselor.]

*Psychological Counselor: You understand others' psychological processes better than most and can use your professional knowledge to alleviate their distress and anxiety. In a post-apocalyptic world, a healthy mindset is a luxury; this skill is crucial for your and your companions' survival.*

Li Qi had no time to read the mission description carefully; with life and death at stake, how could he be in the mood to complete the mission?

How can I avoid alerting the three parties involved? The moment my python revolver goes off, it will inevitably alert the police.

A thought suddenly occurred to Li Qi.

If the police are alerted, my identity will inevitably be exposed, followed by endless questioning and interrogation by the police...

Upon seeing the system activated, Li Qi remembered that he still had a system, and inside the system was a combat capsule.

With this in mind, the requirements for a perfect mission don't seem too demanding.

It's not entirely impossible to avoid alerting the police.

Having tried adrenaline stimulation, I really need to see what happens with eight times the adrenaline.

Lee turned to Lola and asked, "Does your sidearm have a silencer?"

That's when he realized that Lola's body was trembling violently and she hadn't heard him at all.