Chase Game

The Tibetan Mastiff was the first place where he took someone's life.

But at that time, as the winner of the game, he only made one decision and said one sentence.

In reality, it's the game system that's making the changes.

Because the Tibetan mastiff attacked his family first, he didn't feel much remorse.

Actually, he wasn't particularly excited about doing it himself.

Not to mention that this is a virtual world created by a chase game, even if it were a real person, he would not hesitate to take action.

The reason is quite simple—

I just can't stand it.

The practice of cannibalism is a tragedy of our times; after all, even animals sometimes resort to cannibalism.

But to find pleasure in this is the tragedy of human nature.

Let the scholars ponder these profound truths.

Ling Yi simply couldn't stand it and had the ability to punish it, so he did it.

After catching his breath, he got up and walked out of the cave.

Nothing else was done.

After some effort, we still managed to obtain some useful information.

Moreover, thanks to the passive effect of the [Rejuvenation] skill, he consumes almost no stamina.

They returned to the outer city.

He figured that since he had already arrived in the county town, he might as well go to the Meng residence to find out what was going on.

It's convenient to move around at night.

He'll ask someone about the Dongshan Village matter when it gets light.

It's late at night now, and if we mistakenly attribute the mouse's actions to him, that would be a real problem.

Anyway, with such a large group of refugees here, they probably won't go far.

Ling Yi bypassed the group of refugees via a side path and headed towards the Meng family mansion in the inner city.

He still doesn't know where the other six players are or what roles they play.

As he traveled, he kept an eye on the other players besides himself.

First, there's Zhang Qiang; needless to say, he's definitely an ally.

Secondly, there's Meng Dong. We've worked together once before, and in terms of personality, he's a decent person and could be considered a potential ally.

Next are Wang Yun and Zhou Jie, both in the third group, so these two must be bound together.

There had been some conflicts between the two teams before, but they are colleagues after all, and the best outcome is for neither to provoke the other.

Finally, there are Ding Guifang and Zhao Dayou. After what happened before entering the game, these two will most likely act alone as well.

From this perspective, Ling Yi has a significant innate advantage in this game.

However, the game system may have taken this into account, which is why it assigned him the identity combination of a fugitive and a scholar.

In conclusion, chase games are adept at maintaining balance.

Soon, Ling Yi arrived at the inner city.

The inner city was indeed different from the outer city; its prosperity went without saying, but the atmosphere was completely different.

The outer city was chaotic, while the inner city was clean.

Small bridges over flowing water, blue bricks and gray tiles, and roads paved with bluestone slabs are both beautiful and easy to walk on.

It gave Lingyi a feeling of the water towns of Jiangnan.

Soon, he arrived at the gate with the plaque "Meng Mansion" hanging high above it.

Two stone lions stand in front of the vermilion gate, solemn and majestic.

Looking at the length of the walls extending on both sides of the gate, Ling Yi couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"This is probably not a garden..."

He recalled seeing Suzhou gardens in videos he had watched online before.

Although I haven't seen the layout inside yet, it's probably pretty much the same.

The two characters "Meng Mansion" written in a flamboyant style on the plaque indicate that the garden is private property.

To be honest, Ling Yi also longed for it.

Whether ancient or modern, Eastern or Western, I ask:

Who doesn't like a big house?

Ling Yi was merely expressing his feelings; after a moment's thought, he turned his attention back to the current issue.

How do I get in?

He calculated the height of the wall and found that he could climb over it to get in.

However, the main entrance is not an option.

Ling Yi followed the wall again, trying to find a less conspicuous spot.

However, as he walked, he discovered that someone had already taken the lead.

"Wow, a fellow professional?!"

Ling Yi was surprised for a moment, then quickly and quietly hid.

Even after dark, you can only see a silhouette.

However, this time, Ling Yi was basically certain that this person was one of the players.

Because he suddenly flew into the air!

"Qiangzi doesn't have that ability, it's not him... That's perfect, he can help me scout the way first."

Ling Yi watched the person disappear inside the walled area, a slight smile curving his lips.

Let him go and test the Meng family's security capabilities first.

To his surprise, a voice he knew all too well came through very soon.

"You little thief, where do you think you're going? Get ready for a beating from your grandpa!"

"roar!!!!!"

The tiger's roar shook the heavens.

If this happened in modern society, I'd probably receive a ton of complaints the next day.

Ling Yi, whose ears were throbbing, couldn't help but curse Zhang Qiang in her heart:

"You only feel better when you yell like that, huh?"

Zhao Dayou was also stunned by the shout. He hadn't even seen the person, yet he had been discovered?

This is absolutely ridiculous!

Unbeknownst to him, Zhang Qiang, as the pursuer, also experienced enhancements in various aspects when he merged with the giant tiger.

This naturally includes the sense of smell.

However, the game also limited him to the "Meng Mansion area only".

Zhang Qiang is currently playing the role of a "guardian" in the Meng family mansion, acting as a pursuer.

The background setting is also very simple—

The old patriarch had saved his life, and in order to repay him, Zhang Qiang was willing to become a guard in the Meng family.

Its primary task is naturally to protect the Meng family mansion.

So now, he pounced like a tiger on its prey, heading straight for the bewildered Zhao Dayou.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly and leaped into the air, causing Zhang Qiang's attack to miss.

Suspended in the sky, Zhang Qiang couldn't attack for the time being, but of course he couldn't maintain this position for too long.

Zhao Dayou knew that he had indeed acted rashly this time.

Like a fragile damage-dealing character, venturing alone into the enemy's high ground, trying to steal their base.

Instead, they ran into the enemy jungler who was always guarding the fountain.

Continuing to fight will not benefit him; of the thirty-six stratagems, running away is the best!

Two wind blades condensed in his hand, and as they fell, he flung them at Zhang Qiang, who was chasing after him.

Ling Yi, who was outside, could now see that this was the guy who had ambushed him.

"Damn it, it was you all along, you bastard!"

[Reversed Hourglass] Identity Reversal!

The Hunter's exclusive skill: [Instant Karma - Karmic Mark]!

In the second identity reversal, Ling Yi discovered that although his karmic markers had become two, they were not limited to being used only twice throughout the entire game.

Instead, it was an adaptive adjustment; the Karma Mark he had already used entered a six-hour cooldown period.

For Ling Yi, this was not bad; he wouldn't be reluctant to use it, nor would he use it carelessly.

That's why he gave Zhao Dayou a mark.

Zhao Dayou, who was in the air, was completely unprepared. Just as he was about to leave the courtyard, he didn't expect that Ling Yi was outside.

He noticed it the moment the mark was placed.

"broken!"

【Karma's Causes Lead to Instant Evil Consequences!】

Suddenly, Zhao Dayou's flight became unstable in mid-air, and he seemed about to fall.

"What's wrong? My hands and feet feel like they don't obey my commands!"

He felt a pang of panic; after all, he was a new player with insufficient practical experience.

The moment he landed on the ground, before he could even regain his footing, Zhang Qiang, who had arrived at the scene, broke his arm with a single palm strike.

This happened in an instant; Zhao Dayou hadn't even felt any pain yet.

Just as Zhang Qiang adjusted his posture and was about to strike with his second palm, Zhao Dayou felt a jolt of fear.

At the critical moment, he activated his only life-saving skill.

"[Drifting away with the wind!]!"

A gust of wind blew by, and Zhao Dayou floated up into the sky like willow catkins or dandelion seeds, disappearing in no time.

Neither Zhang Qiang nor Ling Yi could stop it.