Tiannan Province, Donglin City.
The roar of machinery came from the Fujia Machinery Factory.
Rumble!
The machine suddenly vibrated, followed by a cloud of smoke with a strong smell of gasoline that rushed into Lu Nan's nose, causing him to cough violently.
"What's wrong? What happened?"
The workers nearby ran over.
A technician wearing a clearly marked badge walked over quickly, and after confirming that there were no major problems with the machinery, he gave Lu Nan some instructions.
Donglin City is not a city known for its industry. Because its location is subject to exclusion and restrictions from other areas, the transportation and purchase of large machinery becomes several levels more difficult, so the cost of damaging machinery is quite high.
Fortunately, it was just a scare.
Otherwise, even if the technician in charge of maintenance had the best temper, he wouldn't dare to offer Lu Nan any sympathetic advice. Compared to these instruments worth over a million knives, the value of an ordinary person, including their organs that could be sold, was barely a fraction of what it was worth.
The incident quickly subsided without serious consequences. The onlookers didn't have the extra time or energy to follow the drama, as they had heavy workloads ahead and needed to stay focused for at least another eight hours.
This is a cannibalistic era.
The atmosphere was somewhat reminiscent of the early days of industrialization in Europe in my previous life.
It's just that technology is more advanced and more convenient.
However, Lu Nan didn't have time to complain or grumble in his heart. Just now, he suddenly heard a short sentence in his mind, like a sudden auditory hallucination.
"System activated, loading!"
"Progress 1%, 2%..."
The legendary cheat code?
His soul, originating from Earth, was brimming with tears. He had been here for a full year, meaning his cheat system was a year late.
A year!
Do you know how much I've suffered?
In my previous life, I lived a miserable life working three shifts. Even after transmigrating, it was still the same. It really proves the saying: life and death are still the same!
My emotions were complex, a mix of excitement and a hint of inexplicable resentment, but excitement outweighed the rest.
"I don't know what system it is?"
There are many different types of systems. Having read all kinds of system novels and immersed in the ocean of exciting stories, he can easily recite more than three digits of awesome systems.
For example, there's the "Deep Blue System" created by Dajiba, the "Check-in System" created by the "Lying Flat Person" group, and the "Losing Money and Getting Rich System" with reverse rewards, etc.!
Either way, it represents his ability to soar to great heights in this world.
The loading process is progressing rather slowly.
It wasn't until nightfall, after a shift of workers at the machine factory, that the workforce reached 95%.
He packed up and returned to his nearby rented apartment. After an extremely long wait, the loading process finally reached completion.
"Loading successful! Life Simulator officially launched!"
"Transmitting function information! Receive?"
Two options, 'Yes' and 'No', popped up in front of Lu Nan's eyes.
"Yes!"
Lu Nan did not refuse.
This is a one-way choice, meaning he has no choice at all. No matter how much he complains to the cheat code, he can't change the outcome of choosing 'yes'.
He has always acted decisively and without hesitation.
A surge of information flooded my mind, like cerebrospinal fluid flowing through my brain.
Of course, this is a sensory illusion, or rather, it's just wishful thinking.
Once the information has been processed by the brain, it quickly acquires information about the system's functions.
"Life Simulator, you can simulate a period of your life!"
Each simulation consumes a certain number of simulation points!
"In addition, you will receive corresponding rewards based on your evaluation after each simulation!"
"Rewards include, but are not limited to, simulation points, items, talents, and skills!"
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The rules are not complicated; they are simple and clear.
Although Lu Nan was somewhat disappointed that he couldn't become a lucky charm or lie down, he was still very excited when he thought about the rewards described in the system information.
In this industrial age, the demand for material goods is enormous. He only needs to acquire some rare minerals or life skills to get rid of his current predicament.
My anticipation is instantly skyrocketing!
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"You have received an initial reward of 10 simulation points! Start simulation now?"
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The initial simulation points are only 10, which is quite ample.
The initial simulation costs approximately 1 simulation point, but you can manually choose to increase it.
For example, additional talent options.
"Currently available profession: Migrant!"
"Currently available talent 1: Cold Resistance +1"
"Currently available talent 2: Hunger Resistance +1"
"Currently available talent 3: Stamina +1"
There are three selectable talents, each of which is very low-level, but quite practical. At least, in Lu Nan's opinion, they fit his identity as a refugee very well. Currently, he can only choose one talent.
Each additional option selected increases the simulation point consumption by 1 point.
Suddenly, I realized that simulation points were becoming scarce.
"Since this is our first time exploring the land, let's go and test the waters first!"
"Choose your identity: Refugee!"
Select Talent: Stamina +1!
He quickly chose his preferred option.
The status of a refugee is not a choice, and one can only passively accept it. Endurance represents the duration of an activity, and whether it is escaping for one's life or making a long-distance raid, it is the first choice among these three talents.
Lu Changsheng was never bad at multiple-choice questions; he didn't get a single one right on the 45-point multiple-choice section of the college entrance exam, which speaks volumes.
"Start simulation!"
After a dizzying, indescribable sensation, my vision suddenly changed.
"My identity as a refugee reveals a lot of information. Perhaps I should be in the wilderness, or perhaps I am on a journey!"
Various guesses flashed through Lu Nan's mind.
However, his expression changed drastically the moment his view shifted.
"Clang!"
Then came the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground.
A figure fell heavily to the ground, knocking him down as well.
"What's going on?"
He couldn't help but say.
"Huh?" Unexpectedly, the next moment, a fierce gaze came over through the hardwood cell.
Did I give you permission to speak?
grass!
Lu Nan's heart skipped a beat, and then he saw the man outside the cell kick open the cell door and stomp his foot hard on his abdomen.
A tremendous force slammed into him, sending him flying and crashing into the wall behind him. Then, everything went black.
"You are dead!"
"Survival time: 4 minutes!"
Rating: G-
"Profit: 1 simulation point!"
Comment: Before the simulation, no matter how clever you are, it can't withstand the harsh reality! Remember, loose lips sink ships!
Lu Nan remained in the same position as when he landed, the image of being brutally attacked just moments before still vivid in his mind.
Damn it!
I didn't ask "What are you looking at?", why are you being so fierce?
A surge of anger welled up inside me.
I was wiped out just because I said something unconsciously. Who can I reason with about this?
Depend on!
Lu Nan, a model youth who had become incredibly low-key due to the harsh realities of the past year, couldn't help but curse again.
"Again!"
He said somewhat angrily.
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The benefits just outweigh the costs, so he doesn't plan to add any additional talents for the time being.
Of course, from the current perspective, consuming 1 simulation point to add talents like cold resistance and hunger resistance doesn't have much effect, since it's just a matter of one kick anyway.
"Start simulation?"
"Start!"
This time, we must avenge this defeat!
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"Clang!"
A man was dragged into a cell with a muffled groan. This time, Lu Nan behaved himself and stayed obediently in place, not even looking ahead. Only when he heard the footsteps of the other person leaving did he quietly raise his head.
What are you looking at!
A fierce voice rang out.
Lu Nan's heart skipped a beat—
Not good!
In the blink of an eye, the prison door was rudely pushed open, and a large foot was slammed into it.
Damn it!
Lu Nan hardened his heart. Who isn't a baby at heart? How could he tolerate being bullied like this again and again?
Thinking it over, he leaped forward.
Perhaps because of the +1 stamina, he wasn't completely without strength this time.
A fist the size of a clay pot will leave you bruised and battered!
Just as his 'iron fist' was about to land on the other person's face, he saw a mocking smile.
Bang!
A sharp pain shot through my chest and abdomen. In that instant, it felt as if all the bones and organs in my body were shifting. A mouthful of bloody, sweet liquid gushed out and I spat it out. Through my blurry vision, I could only see a face covered in crimson blood, grinning maliciously.
"I told you not to look at me!"
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You are dead!
Survival time: 5 minutes!
Rating: G-
"Profit: 1 simulation point!"
Comment: Don't be discouraged, you're not the only one who lost your life because of "What are you looking at?"
0.0!
Lu Nan couldn't help but cover his face, and felt a slight pain in his teeth, as did the two precious jades between his legs.
System, I suspect you're mocking me!
Unfortunately, there is no evidence!
Lu Nan gradually suppressed his turbulent emotions. If this were his previous life, he would have found someone to kill the other party in the face of such humiliation. However, in the simulator world, he didn't have that option.
"We need to proceed cautiously and plan carefully for the long term!"
Instead of starting the simulation immediately, I forced myself to calm down.
Before the simulation, I thought I was a dragon, destined to become a dragon once I entered the world of Fengyun. But after the simulation, I turned into Master Roshi.
Damn it!
Lu Nan had some doubts about whether this system was a simplified version.
If it's possible to rework it, then it's best to rework it!
But then I thought better of it. I couldn't afford to take that risk. If the system had to be scrapped and scrapped, who would be responsible?
I kept replaying the previous two simulations in my mind.
"First of all, the environment! It's a prison cell! And not an official one!"
Lu Nan gathered as much information as possible, and to avoid confusion, he found a pen and blank paper and wrote it down.
"Luckily, it wasn't an official prison!"
You can tell from the way the burly gatekeeper dressed.
Although the first two simulated death sessions were quite brief, I was able to see the other person's figure clearly at the last moment. It was a casually dressed man, whose clothes were not formal but rather ordinary coarse cloth clothing. Looking at the other person's face, I had some guesses in my mind.
If it's an official prison, then there's basically no chance.
"They're most likely ruthless bandits!"
Lu Nan marked it on the paper.
"In other words, as a displaced person, I am imprisoned in a bandit's cell, living a life of constant uncertainty?"
That's extremely difficult!
The two simulations revealed the true nature of the ruthless bandits: they kill without blinking an eye, utterly devoid of humanity or morality, truly despicable scum.
The difficulty of escaping for a model young man who is powerless to even kill a chicken has been raised to the top level.
"Looks like I have no choice but to keep playing dumb!"
Let's do it again!
"Start simulation?"
"start!"
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"Clang!"
Someone was thrown in.
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I won't watch it, I won't watch it! Anyone who watches it is a bastard!
Huh? How come it rhymes so well?
Lu Nan is as obedient as a rabbit and as timid as a tortoise.
only--
"Huh? You actually dare to hide?"
The door was opened.
Lu Nan felt a sharp pain in his chest and abdomen, as if his chest had been split open, and a sweet, metallic taste of blood rushed to his throat.
"You are dead!"
"Survival time: 4 minutes!"
Rating: G-
"Profit: 1 simulation point!"
Comment: Your life is like a firework soaring into the sky, fleeting in an instant!
Damn it! I suspect that person is targeting me!
Lu Nan couldn't help but curse.
He was being extremely careful, but just because he instinctively dodged the impact of the person who was thrown in, he was kicked to death. What else could this be but intentional?
Despite the criticism, the work still needs to be done.
The difficulty of surviving is quite high!
"Start simulation?"
"start!"
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Lu Nan decided to be extremely cowardly.
The person was thrown in, and he forcibly suppressed his instinct to hide, while also suppressing his curiosity.
The other party seems to have excellent eyesight, and he cannot afford to take any chances at this critical moment.
Tap tap tap~
That was the sound of the other person leaving; it stopped after a few moments.
Lu Nan had a general outline of the surrounding environment in his mind. It wasn't very detailed, but he remembered the main points very clearly.
"Based on the stride distance of a normal person, the thug outside the door should have reached the table!"
There were tables and chairs outside the cells, which were used by the guards to rest.
Lu Nan dared not be careless and maintained his current posture.
As time passed, his mindset stabilized considerably.
"At this stage, we should try our best to prolong our lives so that we can gather more information!"
All around was quiet, except for the occasional burst of unrestrained laughter that came from afar, making one aware of their surroundings.
After an unknown amount of time, Lu Nan finally couldn't help but quietly raise his head and look elsewhere.
The person lying on the ground is still lying there.
The neighboring cells were not clearly visible because the cell was a wall; only the front was constructed of hardwood logs.
Sure enough, TV dramas are all lies.
The two cells are separated by wooden planks? Isn't that obviously giving the people inside a chance to communicate?
Do you think people are stupid?
So, the only option is to start with the person on the ground?
Lu Nan cautiously raised his head and looked towards the bandits.
The silence seemed to have lasted a while, and the other party had lowered their guard, so they didn't notice his gaze.
But he dared not linger too long; the situation was developing quite well, and he cherished this opportunity.
I shifted my foot and slipped into a warm place.
The person on the ground moved slightly.
"That's amazing!"
Lu Nan was shocked.
This guy in front of me was able to lie on the ground and remain motionless in a swastika pose for several hours.
Absolutely amazing!
In my previous life, that would have been close to the level of the martyrs!
Lu Nan was infected.
Perhaps, waiting and seeing is a good option.
So it stopped moving again.
But just then, suddenly, footsteps came from outside.
Immediately afterwards, the cell door was flung open.
Hold on! Hold on!
"Is this the person?"
A voice rang out.
"Yes! It's him!"
The words had barely left his lips when a flash of cold light appeared, followed by a surge of blood, and the head was cleaved in two...
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You are dead!
"Survival time: 6 hours and 15 minutes!"
Rating: G
"Profit: 2 simulation points!"
Comment: Your cowardly behavior allowed you to live long enough, but clearly, you miscalculated in the end!
One strike to the head!
Lu Nan touched his neck; the intense pain didn't seem to have completely subsided.
This is fucking unsolvable!
The bandits who came from behind were incredibly strong. Lu Nan only heard a gust of wind and had almost no time to react before he was killed on the spot. In addition, the bandits were carrying weapons, so the chances of him being able to resist were frighteningly low.
He took out a cheap cigarette, lit it, and began puffing out clouds of smoke.
The Dogecoin system is truly awful; it killed him several times in a row shortly after he got it.
It still hurts like hell. If I hadn't been tempered by reality for a year, I might have just given it up and put it away.
Let me have a smoke first to calm down.
A short while later, Lu Nan stubbed out his cigarette.
Continue!
Prepare yourself mentally for the next round of simulations.
Once, twice, three times...
It was late at night when his face turned pale, and he had another cigarette butt in his hand.
Over these few hours, a total of 56 simulations were conducted, yielding a profit of 82 simulation points.
But we've been stuck at 6 hours and 16 minutes.
The advancement time was increased by only 1 minute.
The person who came in after him didn't hesitate much and swung his broadsword straight at him.
What grudge could they possibly have?
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Whew~
I don't know if I've become numb, but I'm not very irritable right now. I take out a pen and paper to record and analyze.
"6 hours and 16 minutes is the current survival time limit. The second monster that appeared is incredibly powerful!"
It automatically categorizes hostile entities in the simulated world into the monster faction.
The ruthless bandit outside the cell is Monster Number 1, and the one who appears later is Monster Number 2.
As for how he knew the other party's combat strength, it was because Lu Nan had tried to resist, and that minute of progress came from that.
After thinking for a moment, he marked Monster No. 2 as 'temporarily unconquerable'!
"So, my opportunity lies in this 6-hour and 15-minute timeframe?"
Look at Monster Number 1.
This guy is quite strong, otherwise Lu Nan wouldn't have tolerated him for so long.
However, it is still quite different from Monster #2.
Against Monster #2, Lunan has almost no chance of winning, but against Monster #1, he has at least a 10-20% chance of success.
"There will always be bloodshed!"
I sighed, then suddenly realized that the description was a bit inappropriate.
"We'll have to resort to force eventually!"
That should be about right.
"System, begin simulation!"
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The cell door was pushed open, and a figure was thrown inside.
Lu Nan secretly raised his head and stared at the other person.
This was the first time he had met the eyes of the number one ruthless bandit head-on.
Those were fierce eyes, more terrifying than anyone he had ever seen in his two lifetimes. Lu Nan had never believed in murderous eyes before, but now he believed it completely.
This was one of the reasons why he hadn't dared to make eye contact with the other person before.
What are you looking at!
The number one ruthless bandit's eyes flashed with cold light, and he looked very unhappy, like a wolf being provoked by a lamb.
He turned around, kicked open the door, walked a few steps to Lu Nan, and kicked him.
The speed and force were astonishing.
"What are you looking at!"
Lu Nan jumped up from the ground and pounced on the number one ruthless bandit.
He knew that the other person's kick was very powerful. If he were hit, he would die instantly. In his previous life, he would have been a martial arts master who had trained hard for ten years and could bend steel bars with one kick.
Avoid it!
You must avoid it.
Waaah~
He was prepared; he stepped to the side to adjust his center of gravity.
A heavy kick slid down his chest and abdomen.
The kick missed!
Lu Nan smiled slightly.
"Now!"
"I'll fucking kill you!"
Lu Nan was overjoyed. His kick had missed, and Lu Nan would definitely lose his balance, which would be a great opportunity for him!
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At that moment, it was as if I could hear a passionate background music.
"Bang!"
"puff!"
Lu Nan was sent flying, blood spurting three meters away.
Just when everyone thought he was about to lose his balance, the number one ruthless bandit stood upright on one leg, as if rooted to the ground. His leg, suspended in mid-air, swept him away with a sweeping motion.
This is not scientific!
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Lu Nan slumped down on the edge of the wooden-framed bed, looking at the sky outside, feeling a stinging sensation in his eyes.
What a terrible cheat code!
"What a pathetic Sims game! It's all about fighting and killing all the time! I've watched so many TV dramas, and I've never seen a gang of ruthless criminals so simple and straightforward!"
I'm a human being too!
We are all born of the same root, why are we so eager to harm each other?
Besides, don't you need to add more personnel?
I didn't say I didn't want to!
Plop plop!
After taking a drag of his cigarette, Lu Nan's stubbornness flared up.
I have a million lives, I refuse to believe I can't escape!
For the future!
Drink this bowl of soup!
"System, begin simulation!"
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What are you looking at?
"Fuck you!"
"Bang! Pfft!"
"You are dead!"
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What are you looking at?
"Look at your grandpa!"
"Bang! Pfft!"
"You are dead!"
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What are you looking at?
"Brother, let's talk this out. [Yourself]"
"Bang! Pfft!"
"You are dead!"
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This is outrageous!
This is absolutely outrageous!
Inside the rented room, Lu Nan's angry voice rang out.
"Let's get some sleep first!"
Having died hundreds of times, he was utterly exhausted and simply collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep.
Fortunately, tomorrow is Sunday, so I have a day to rest and I'm not worried about work tomorrow.
Tap tap tap—
The old rental room had peeling paint of varying degrees. A scantily clad woman walked up the stairs, holding a cheap cigarette in one hand and talking on the phone in the other.
Tap tap tap—
The high heels clicked crisply on the stairs.
"Please, you want me to come over at this hour? You think you can get away with that? More money? How much? What! 50 dollars? Sorry, I'm going to sleep. Do you know how to spell 'sleep'? Close your eyes and go to sleep!"
The sharp voice echoed through the empty corridor.
Suddenly, a knocking sound came from ahead.
Bang bang bang!
"Making and banging so late! Are you trying to kill me?!"
She turned around, cursing and swearing, intending to give a lecture, but saw a figure in the corner chiseling at the wall, and it was the wall of the stairwell.
"What are you doing here? I'll report you!" the woman yelled.
Seeing that the petite figure didn't react at all and was just going about what she was doing, she became even angrier. She walked over in her high heels, grabbed the other person's hand, and was about to pull it off.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he exerted force, the part she was holding immediately fell off.
A pale face turned away, staring silently at her.
"ah--"
A scream rang out.
The woman turned and ran frantically, accidentally tumbling down the stairwell, instantly covered in blood. Soon after, knocking sounds came from the stairwell again, but this time, a blurry 'midnight scene' appeared where the shadow was knocking.
A scantily clad woman, holding a cigarette butt in one hand and a phone in the other, her face radiating a hint of allure, is imprinted on the wall, as if she has stepped out of a brothel...
Around the painting depicting the dust and wind, there are various other paintings of all shapes and sizes.
Images of guard patrol cars, workers going to work, children playing...
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.Temperatures have recently plummeted, and cold air from the northwest is moving southward and will soon reach Donglin City. Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold. The following is a news report..."
The old radio emitted a slightly hoarse sound.
Unable to afford a television or anything like that, I could only pull out an old, broken one.
Even so, this thing is quite valuable. A working radio can sell for 100 dollars, while Lu Nan's monthly salary at the machine factory is only 900 to 1000 dollars.
Electronic products are quite expensive in this world.
I heard there's an oddball who traded one of his kidneys for a brand new phone.
Hmm~
History really does repeat itself!
After washing up and having a simple breakfast, his life was very simple as a man without a female partner.
Thinking of the opposite sex immediately brings to mind the large single room next door, where a pretty street girl often dressed provocatively, her long, white legs dazzling the eye.
How about we celebrate the arrival of our golden finger and go have some fun?
Having lived two lives, you're a seasoned veteran, so stop pretending to be innocent!
But when he thought of the old men in the machine factory who had also frequented that place, he immediately shook his head.
Let's just play with our own cheat codes!
He casually grabbed a long-sleeved shirt from the bedside and draped it over himself.
"This temperature warning was incredibly accurate! The temperature changed so quickly!"
You should know that this thing used to be used for entertainment.
It was supposed to be raining, but actually the sun was shining brightly.
They have absolutely nothing in common!
After taking out a pen and paper and thinking for a moment, Lu Nan opened the door and went out.
"Hiss~ It's a bit shady here!"
She tightened her clothes and subconsciously glanced at the closed door next door.
Actually, I'm still struggling internally!
He sighed inwardly and walked out along the corridor.
The air was filled with all sorts of strange smells: sewers, rotting animal carcasses, moldy rags, and so on.
Several homeless people huddled in a corner, gnawing on discarded fruits and vegetables covered in visible mold.
Pull up my coat and hat, and walk along Mingke Road. Before long, I arrived at my destination.
It was a very small commercial street, with all sorts of messy signs hanging haphazardly in front of the shops, and occasionally you could see trucks belching black smoke stopping to unload their goods.
The technology in this world is not low-end, but the class division is quite severe. Take trucks for example, the trucks that ordinary people can use are not only dozens of times more expensive than those used by the rich, but also have vastly different performance characteristics.
The concept of environmental protection is completely non-existent here.
The emissions from low-end trucks can be dozens or even hundreds of times higher than those from high-end trucks.
Looking up, a signboard hung crookedly on the narrow shop, with a nail at the top and wires binding both ends. However, after being exposed to sun and rain for a long time, the wires and nails were severely oxidized and rusty, looking as if a gust of wind could blow them over.
The words "Lin's Martial Arts School" are written in large characters above it!
Looking at this deserted storefront.
"Business is tough!"
Lu Nan sighed and stepped inside.
"Dad, opening a martial arts school is no longer viable. It's not very useful. You should have given up on that idea long ago!"
"It's much more useful to find other jobs here than to run a martial arts school!"
"Why is the martial arts school no good? You're still alive because of this martial arts school!"
"That was before!"
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The Lin family martial arts school was on the second floor. As I went up the road from the south, I saw a man and a woman arguing. The man was in his early forties and was wearing a tight-fitting outfit, while the woman was about eighteen years old and looked young and beautiful.
"I have to talk to you now, we have guests!"
Lu Nan's appearance made the man somewhat embarrassed.
The woman clearly hadn't expected anyone to come over at this time, and very sensibly nodded to Lu Nan.
After all, they are customers who come to give money, so you should be nicer to them.
"Brother, do you want to learn martial arts?" The man approached enthusiastically, his bad mood completely hidden on his face.
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Lu Nan naturally wouldn't concern himself with the other party's family affairs. He nodded, then shook his head.
"What do you mean?"
"That's right! I don't practice martial arts, I just want a sparring partner!"
"Sparring partner?"
"Yes!" Lu Nan thought for a moment and then voiced his thoughts.
The man was momentarily speechless. "You mean countering moves, right?"
"You're an expert, bro!" Lu Nan laughed.
"Alright! But this price isn't low! I, Lin Shan, am quite well-known in this area. I've practiced martial arts my whole life and trained many masters! Now, they've all made a name for themselves outside! So—"
Okay!
Having been in business for so many years, I've picked up some bad habits. When it comes to prices, I immediately try to save face and get extra points.
Understand!
"How much?"
"$50 an hour!"
"I forgot to do something, goodbye!"
"Don't worry, brother, that's the original price! I can tell from your face that you're a good prospect. How about this, I'll take a loss and charge you $25 an hour!"
"This price is already a great deal. You know, we also include a nutritious meal to replenish the energy consumed during martial arts training. That's our investment!"
"I forgot there was food heating up at home—"
"$15 an hour!"
Lu Nan stopped.
"make a deal!"
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The man felt a pang of heartache. In business, the worst thing is when someone knows you inside and out. If it weren't for his conversation with his daughter earlier, he would never have been so easily manipulated by Lu Nan.
"Fine, fine! Let's just consider it making friends!"
"Come in with me!"
The second floor is quite spacious, at least close to 200 square meters. Apart from a few rest areas, there are no partitions in the entire space, but there are some exercise equipment placed around the corners.
"My Lin Family Martial Arts School has a long history and is famous in Donglin for its Eight-Section Fist. In my father's generation, he was a strongman at the Six-Strength level!"
"Young man, do you know the meaning of 'Six Powers'?"
Lu Nan asked, "Do you mean realm?"
"That's one way to put it, but describing it as a realm doesn't quite fit! It should be called a level! In the current martial arts world, there are ten levels of strength. Level one strength is one hundred jin! Level two strength is two hundred jin! And so on!"
"Impressive!" Lu Nan exclaimed.
One force equals one hundred jin (a unit of weight), so six forces equal six hundred jin of force, which is quite terrifying when applied to a human population.
Even Tyson, who was known as the pinnacle of human strength in his previous life, was only close to the level of 10.
I've forgotten the exact amount.
"How long have you been practicing?"
Hearing the man say that, Lu Nan was somewhat tempted.
"Hmm~ Twenty or thirty years!"
All right!
Lu Nan immediately lost all interest.
It might take one or two years to reach that level, and perhaps even more time to try. But it would take twenty or thirty years to reach the level of 6 strength. This shows that the Lin family's Eight-Section Fist martial art is only so-so.
"I'll learn it another time!"
The man sighed inwardly, but didn't care.
He uses this same excuse for almost everyone who comes here; he'll fool whoever he can, and if he can't, there's nothing he can do.
He was more honest after all.
Outside the door, a woman dressed in green casual clothes couldn't help but roll her eyes, then turned and left.
His father was simply not cut out for business.
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"How do you plan to counter this, brother?"
Seeing that Lu Nan didn't seem very interested, Lin Shan didn't continue to try to persuade him. There would be other opportunities in the future, and if it really didn't work out, he would have to give up.
Any potential customer is a money-making machine.
"Hmm~ Watch closely, bro, I'm going to show you!"
Lu Nan quickly imitated the moves of the number one ruthless bandit in the simulated world.
Of course, it's so badly distorted that I have to add my own explanation.
"Like this...like this..."
After it was done, I saw Lin Shan's brows furrow.
"Young man, who made that gesture?"
"A friend!"
"What friend?" Lin Shan pressed.
Lu Nan, of course, couldn't tell him, nor was he bothered to make up any background story. He was a little displeased: How could this person be so tactless? They've already said they're friends, isn't the meaning clear enough?
Since he had come seeking something, he wouldn't immediately turn hostile and leave; he simply chuckled and looked at Lin Shan.
Lin Shan said awkwardly, "Sorry, sorry, I was just curious! Your friend's movements clearly indicate that he practices martial arts!"
He slowly performed the movement once.
"Those of us who practice martial arts have undergone countless trials and tribulations, enabling us to adjust our center of gravity within a certain range. We can also control the release and distribution of force more freely than ordinary people. That's why we can maintain our balance in such situations!"
"So, if I were in this situation, how would I deal with it?"
Lu Nan secretly praised him.
As expected of a master craftsman, we really found the right person this time.
"You? It would be very difficult for an ordinary person to deal with this situation! Martial artists develop a kind of stress memory in all their muscles. To deal with this situation, you can't rely solely on your eyes to judge; you also need experience to interrupt this stress memory!"
"Since you've never practiced martial arts, this is the only way to start!"
"You'd better get to this position, then use all your speed and strength to grab your friend under the armpit!"
"Underarm?"
"Hmm~ The armpit is a rather vulnerable part of the human body. In our martial arts world, it is a weakness of the body, or you could say it's a Achilles' heel. If you press down here, it will be difficult for the opponent to exert force with their hands."
weakness!
Lu Nan was overjoyed.
Strike the snake at its vital spot, or you will surely suffer the consequences.
"This is just theory; we'll see how it goes in practice! Let's give it a try!" Lin Shan said.
Lu Nan nodded, completely relieved.
I was worried that Lin Shan might cause trouble when we were exchanging moves because he seemed a bit arrogant. But now it seems I was just being paranoid.
The theory is quite simple, but it is very difficult to put into practice.
Lu Nan tried again and again.
"No! There's a problem with the distance you took. Don't underestimate this distance. People's strides vary, and the force and angle of their explosive power will also differ. It's easy to create a gap in your attack!"
"knew!"
"No! Your posture is wrong! In the eyes of a martial artist, your posture is a ready-to-attack posture. Isn't that obviously giving the opponent a clear indication of what's coming?"
"Mmm~"
"That won't work either. You have to do it like I'm doing! Watch carefully!"
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Time passed gradually, and the implementation of the countermeasures was more difficult than expected, but both Professor Lin Shan and student Lu Nan were fully committed to it.
If your posture is wrong, then correct it.
People who practice martial arts have much stronger muscle resilience than ordinary people, and their tendons and bones are opened up, enabling them to perform many postures that ordinary people cannot. As an ordinary person, Lu Nan cannot achieve this level, so he can only settle for second best and choose other alternative methods.
The two men had a clear objective: to subdue the number one ruthless criminal while dodging his fatal kick!
There's absolutely no need to consider anything else!
It's such a rigid formula!
So the results were quite pleasing.
"Alright, that's enough for today!"
"Mmm~ Thank you, Master Lin!"
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"No need, no need!"
Lu Nan bid farewell to Lin Shan and headed outside.
"etc!"
"What's wrong, Master Lin?"
"Settle the bill!"
Lu Nan clutched his pocket, a sharp pain shooting through his heart.
Indeed, talking about money can hurt feelings!
"It took a total of 7 hours and 2 minutes! We're quite destined to meet, so we don't need to charge for those 2 minutes!"
"How many?"
"105 dollars!"
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After leaving Lin's Martial Arts School and returning to my rented room, I had originally planned to quit my job tomorrow. However, looking at my savings, which amounted to only 2,000 yuan, I had to put that idea aside for the time being.
The cheat code isn't working!
If the simulated world weren't so difficult, I'd probably have maxed out a bunch of talents and skills by now, right?
Damn slow pace!
Isn't a "feel-good" novel good?
"That's strange, why is it so cold as soon as I get back to my rented room!"
I had already taken off my long-sleeved shirts when I got back, but now I have to put them back on.
Without thinking much, I summoned the system.
After confirming that there were no oversights, I selected to start the simulation.
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"Bang!"
The scene shifted, and they were back in the cell. The next moment, a figure was roughly thrown over and hit Lu Nan's foot.
"Huh? You actually dared to dodge!"
Lu Nan did not choose to take the collision head-on, but instead avoided it.
This was the best opportunity during his conversation with Lin Shan. If he had done as he had planned, enduring the collision and then provoking Lin Shan with his eyes, the difficulty would have increased, and there would have been more uncertainty.
This is a stress response that martial arts practitioners generate spontaneously; they will have different coping methods for different situations.
Avoiding a collision can be understood as a subconscious action, but looking at the other person can easily reveal one's thoughts.
In the eyes of martial arts practitioners, the eyes are the windows to the soul. If one is not careful, one's true intentions will be revealed, causing one to become vigilant.
A strong gust of wind came straight at him, fast and violent. If he hadn't rehearsed beforehand, Lu Nan would most likely have been hit. But now he was confident, and his mind had already driven his body to react instinctively when the opponent kicked.
The number one ruthless bandit missed his kick.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lu Nan adjusted his center of gravity and pressed down, accurately grabbing the other person's armpits with both hands.
As you can see, the expression on the face of the number one thug changed drastically, and his hands became somewhat powerless at this moment.
It actually works!
Lu Nan didn't completely trust Lin Shan and the system either. After all, no one knew what the martial arts competition in the simulated world would be like. This time, he was just trying it out.
Surprisingly, the results were excellent!
When the water rises a great height—
"Bang!"
"puff!"
--white!
Blood splattered in the air as the number one thug collapsed, knocking Lu Nan down with him. The moment they landed, their bodies slammed into Lu Nan's chest and abdomen like a heavy hammer…
"You are dead!"
"Survival time: 6 minutes!"
Rating: G-
"Profit: 1 simulation point!"
Comment: Commendable courage, but too soon to celebrate!
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I--"
"I knew it wouldn't be that simple!"
Lu Nan twisted his neck, seemingly feeling more comfortable that way; he wasn't entirely unprepared for this.
Don't be fooled by your focus on the number one ruthless bandit; in fact, his strength is quite formidable.
I don't know what kind of world that is, but a mere bandit has such high combat power. He could probably take on three or five of me without a problem.
"Perhaps we can try a different approach!"
After thinking for a moment, Lu Nan changed his talent from +1 Endurance to +1 Hunger Resistance.
The +1 stamina is quite good, allowing him to conserve more energy. Next, he will try out the effects of the other two talents.
Simulation begins!
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"Bang!"
The person was thrown over, and Lu Nan didn't react at all. After being knocked down, he stayed quietly in place to experience the situation.
At the 6-hour and 15-minute mark, the second ruthless bandit appeared outside the cell and slashed at him with a knife.
He lunged forward, but to no avail. The blade, as if it had eyes, suddenly spun and beheaded him in one stroke.
You are dead!
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"Choose the talent +1 Cold Resistance!"
"Continue the simulation!"
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A few minutes later, he sat up on the edge of the bed, took out a pen and paper and started writing.
There is no precise ratio between the simulated world and the real world. No matter how long you live in the simulated world, it is only a fleeting moment in the outside world.
"The three talents aren't what I initially thought. The other two are quite useful, especially the +1 hunger resistance!"
Choosing +1 to hunger resistance results in a stat that is no worse than choosing +1 to stamina.
"Clearly, my condition in the simulated world has already deteriorated due to lack of food!"
"Therefore, in the later simulations, we can consider selecting multiple talents!"
He has now accumulated hundreds of simulation points, so he can accept it even if the income and expenditure are negative.
"On the contrary, the +1 cold resistance talent isn't very useful, because the temperature in the cell isn't that low!"
Lu Nan's pen stopped on the paper.
These records are written in a unique handwriting style that is basically only recognizable by the person who made them. Therefore, even if someone were to break down the door, it would be difficult to obtain accurate information from these writings.
"Choose the talents: Stamina +1 and Hunger Resistance +1!"
"Start simulation!"
When his view shifted to the prison cell, he keenly realized that he was in pretty good shape. So, when the number one ruthless bandit kicked at him, his movements became even more precise. Then, following his subconscious habit, he accurately grabbed the other man's armpit.
The number one thug changed his attack stance and fell down, his body crashing heavily into Lu Nan's chest and abdomen.
"You are dead!"
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In the rented room, by the bedside.
Lu Nan revealed a faint smile.
Although the result was the same, the process changed. When he was pinned down by the number one thug, he noticed that the other man was struggling a little. Although it was very weak, it meant that he was not without the ability to resist.
"Let's continue to counter his moves tomorrow! Let's try to take him down as soon as possible!"
The numerous deaths did not discourage him; instead, they fueled his fighting spirit.
It was still early, and being broke, he had no other entertainment, so he could only immerse himself in the simulation.
The simulation results didn't change much, but a few more useful pieces of information appeared in the notebook, which might be useful later.
Meanwhile, the profits from the simulated points also slowly increased.
This stuff will be very useful in later functions, so it's definitely a good idea to accumulate more of it.
He only collapsed into bed to rest after too many deaths had taken their toll on his mental state.
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"Did you hear that explosion last night? I heard it happened near Nansheng Residential Area!"
"I heard it! I was dreaming at the time, and I was almost jolted out of bed by the sound of the explosion!"
Do you know why?
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"It's still unclear!"
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While at work, Lu Nan overheard his colleagues talking.
I slept very soundly last night, and I think I only heard a soft sound, which I thought was the sound of a mouse.
Unexpectedly, it was an explosion.
A car tire exploded? A gas explosion? ...
Regardless, it's not something a common citizen like him should worry about.
Operating the machinery and doing repetitive, tedious work, he would rush to the Lin Family Martial Arts School every evening.
"You're here?"
"Hmm~"
"Let's begin!"
Only Lin Shan was inside the martial arts school. When Lu Nan arrived, he was sitting on a small stool, and the dim light made his figure look somewhat monotonous.
"Evenings aren't the best time for martial arts practice, but parrying moves is no problem!"
"This is troublesome!"
"You are welcome!"
Lin Shan and Lu Nan arrived at their designated positions and began to exchange moves.
"Today, my friend and I are like this…" Lu Nan began demonstrating an encounter in the simulated world.
Lin Shan, being a seasoned veteran, quickly came up with a solution.
"It's a bit like studying a monster-fighting strategy!" A thought flashed through Lu Nan's mind, and then he immersed himself in the practice of countering moves.
A few hours later, after paying, I returned to my rented apartment and began my daily simulation.
"Choose the talents: Stamina +1 and Hunger Resistance +1!"
"Start simulation!"
After accumulating a lot of simulated points, he no longer wanted to grind them down little by little. After all, the coins in his wallet couldn't withstand such a lot of tinkering.
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cell.
After dodging the straight kick, Lu Nan gripped the number one thug's armpit tightly. As the thug fell forward, Lu Nan quickly squatted down and placed his hands firmly on the thug's knee joints.
Lu Nan was very fortunate to have sought Lin Shan's advice; otherwise, it would have been absolutely impossible to find a solution so quickly.
Don't underestimate the simple act of squatting; if the timing isn't right, the other party might take other countermeasures.
"Bang!"
The number one thug clearly didn't expect Lu Nan's reaction. It was too late for him to change his position, especially since Lu Nan had grabbed his knees, preventing him from adjusting his center of gravity and causing him to fall towards the ground.
Taking advantage of this brief lull, Lu Nan sprang up, using his body as a fulcrum to lift the lower body of the No. 1 bandit high into the air, causing the bandit's face to make intimate contact with the ground.
"Ah—I'm going to kill you!"
The other party got angry.
Lu Nan smiled inwardly, instantly expelling all the frustration he had felt from being cornered by Bandit Number One hundreds of times.
You idiot!
So what if you know martial arts? You'll still fall into my hands.
He turned around, pressed down on him, and quickly wrapped his arms around the other person's neck, pulling him back forcefully.
"Let's see if you die!"
A furious roar!
"Click!"
His hand—was dislocated!
Depend on!
Lu Nan was stunned for a moment, and the next moment, his body flew high into the air, and a distorted face came close to him.
"I can say that this was an accident—"
"Bang!"
"puff!"
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You are dead!
Survival time: 6 minutes!
Rating: G-
"Profit: 1 simulation point!"
Comment: You seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel!
What wonderful "seems"!
This system is really annoying, but since it's the system's parent company, I'll just have to put up with it.
"That guy's physique is amazing!"
He intended to break the other person's neck, but due to the excessive force of the pull, he ended up breaking his own wrist in the simulated world.
The physical condition of the displaced people bears a great deal of responsibility.
Unfortunately, the identity cannot be changed for the time being; a new identity can only be activated if certain conditions are met.
"Try again!"
Lu Nan was somewhat unwilling; he was just one step away from taking down the number one ruthless bandit.
"Start simulation!"
Dodging, grabbing under the armpits, squatting and springing up—all done in one smooth motion with minimal errors, thanks to Lin Shan's training. However, when it came to the final step of breaking the other's neck, even though Lu Nan was very careful, he inevitably encountered the same situation as before.
Dislocated wrist!
Then he was killed by the number one ruthless bandit.
More than ten times in a row, there was basically no significant change.
I'm so tired!
Lu Nan rubbed his chest and picked up a pen and paper.
"Migrants are generally physically weak and rarely exercise, so they are more likely to dislocate their wrists when subjected to strong pulling!"
After thinking about it, I changed "mostly" to "inevitably".
In more than ten simulations, not a single time did the wrist not dislocate, which is highly illogical.
But that's the truth, and there's no room for excuses.
Of course, all those simulations weren't without their benefits.
"Although they were ultimately killed in a counterattack, the timing of the counterattack by the number one ruthless bandit was inconsistent! It all came down to a bit of luck!"
That's just how helpless I am!
Each simulation is not entirely consistent in many details. For example, the timing of the dislocation changes to varying degrees when his attention begins to focus on his wrist.
It may be earlier or later.
"The changes in the simulated world are due to changes in myself! The time discrepancy is caused by my careful avoidance of wrist dislocation!"
"And the maximum deviation is 8 seconds!"
"In other words, as things stand, I only have eight seconds to gain the upper hand. Once that time is up, I'm doomed!"
Lu Nan tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his eyes slightly narrowed.
He suddenly remembered a point that had been almost overlooked.
"If one person can't handle it, they can get help!"
That guy lying on the ground isn't really unconscious!
"I don't believe it! Two people can handle you!"
We're all in the same boat; as long as the other person isn't a fool, we'll definitely help each other out.
Besides, when I put my foot into his arms earlier, I clearly felt him move. Obviously, he was awake and didn't stand up because he was up to something.
Now, Lu Nan plans to bring him to his side.
"System, select the talents: Endurance +1, Hunger Resistance +1, Cold Resistance +1!"
With the basics maxed out, let's get started!
"Start simulation!"
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Dodge, grab under the armpits, squat down and pinch the knee joints, then spring up!
The movements became increasingly smooth.
As always, the number one thug landed headfirst, his large face imprinted on the ground.
I'm going to kill you!
Hearing such vicious words so often had no effect on Lu Nan. He flipped over and pinned the other man down, grabbing his head and pulling it back while shouting, "Aren't you going to get up and help?"
The person lying on the ground remained motionless.
Good grief, he's pretending to be asleep!
Lu Nan's eyes widened, and the resistance coming from his hands instantly increased significantly.
The number one ruthless bandit is struggling.
There are 5 seconds left!
"Do you think you can keep this a secret? You'll die if you don't get up!"
3 seconds left!
"Get up!"
2 seconds!
Finally, Lu Nan felt a surge of joy.
It's done!
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The person lying next to him suddenly jumped up, his movements swift and agile, clearly far beyond what this refugee could match.
It's definitely a great helper!
"Come--"
Lu Nan's expression suddenly froze.
The guy who jumped up turned around nimbly and darted toward the half-open cell door.
0 seconds!
Dry!
Click!
Dislocated wrist!
He looked at the distorted face before him, tears welling in his eyes, and cried out, "Brother, you can—"
Bang!
puff!
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Depend on!
No martial ethics!
Why don't we kill the other guy together and then run away?
Lu Nan was furious.
When the other person jumped up, I was so excited and thrilled that I ran away like a little puppy.
Why should I sacrifice my fellow Daoist instead of myself?
"I refuse to believe I can't stop you!"
Lu Nan felt that the key to taking down the number one ruthless bandit had appeared: the number three person who was lying down. As long as they could keep him alive, the outcome would be completely different.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind.
I wonder if that guy managed to escape in the end?
I have no idea what's going on outside.
Cluck cluck—
He gritted his teeth in frustration.
However, if I put myself in their shoes, I might do the same thing.
No, no! How could I possibly be that kind of person?
"System, continue the simulation!"
His talent continues to be at its peak.
He discovered that after maximizing his three talents, his physical condition and functions reached a peak, giving him a greater margin for error when facing the number one ruthless bandit.
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"Ah! I'm going to kill him!"
Goodness, he can't even speak clearly this time.
Indeed, anger can lower one's IQ.
Lu Nan quickly grabbed the head of the number one thug with both hands and said urgently, "Fellow Daoist, stop pretending! If you don't get up and help us, we're all doomed!"
I'll expose you!
If you don't help me, you won't escape after I'm gone!
Anyone who can stay silent even after being thrown in like that is definitely a cunning old fox, probably afraid of being exposed.
Sure enough, the person lying on the ground jumped up nimbly.
Just as he was about to turn and run away, Lu Nan said again, "Don't even think about escaping. People are already coming from outside. If you try to escape now, you'll die!"
The third person paused for a moment, then decisively turned around.
"Are you messing with me?"
"I have no interest in that, ugh! Hurry up, we're all going to die if we don't act! I can't hold them off any longer!"
Lu Nan's face flushed red, and he gradually lost feeling in his wrist.
It's going to dislocate.
The expression on the third person's face changed. If it weren't for what Lu Nan said next, he would have run away without hesitation, but after hearing those words, he dared not gamble.
After all, you only have one life.
So he lunged forward, grabbed the number one thug by the throat, and squeezed hard.
With a popping sound, as if something had shattered, a large amount of blood foam gushed from the mouth of the number one bandit, and his fierce eyes quickly dimmed.
It's done!
Lu Nan was overjoyed and almost burst out laughing.
More than two hundred times!
After dying more than two hundred times, I finally killed this guy!
Who can understand the hardships involved?
My revenge has been achieved!
"Hurry up and leave!" A deep voice came from the side.
"Oh!" Lu Nan quickly got up and rushed out with Number 3.
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Now is not the time to be happy. Who knows what it's like outside the prison?
Lu Nan followed Number 3 out. The cell wasn't big, with other cells on the left and right, but it wasn't very deep. He didn't have time to observe much before he ran out of the cell.
The air felt different; the stifling atmosphere and the stench of excrement in the cell vanished almost entirely.
The reason there's still a little left is because they've all been contaminated to some extent.
I need to find a place to rinse it off later.
Lu Nan wasn't a real refugee, and the thought immediately came to mind.
But at that moment, a gust of wind suddenly struck his legs.
Bang!
He couldn't dodge in time, and his knees buckled. Then, he saw the departing figure of Number 3.
Depend on!
Sneak attack!
They agreed to help each other, but he betrayed them as soon as he got out of prison!
What a terrible teammate!
Lu Nan had an urge to catch up with the other party and fight them for three hundred rounds, but fortunately he restrained himself. This was a den of ruthless bandits, and he was about to escape. He couldn't afford to lose sight of the bigger picture.
"Thankfully, my leg is okay!"
"What exactly does that guy mean?"
The thought had barely formed in his mind when suddenly, a figure appeared behind him like a ghost.
A sharp, cold glint of light suddenly appeared.
Puff!
Half of its body was rapidly moving away.
"I see!"
Looking at the muscular physique of the second thug not far away, Lu Nan understood.
You are dead!
Survival time: 8 minutes!
"Number of enemies killed: Black Wind Bandits (1)"
Rating: G+
"Profit: 5 simulation points!"
Comment: You're fucking clever, you managed to get through that!
Hiss~
It's rare for the Dogecoin system to receive praise like this.
Lu Nan felt a refreshing and exhilarating sensation.
No, no!
How can someone have such a despicable mentality?
Stay calm and take out a pen and paper.
No strategy guide can be created overnight; it requires a lot of research. Looking at the densely packed 'flying dragon' characters on the paper, I suddenly remembered the days when I was exploring Warcraft.
It's all part of youth!
"First of all, number 3 cannot be trusted. He's a heartless bastard, so we must be wary of him!" Lu Nan wrote with his pen.
He deliberately ignored the cause and effect; if he hadn't exposed them, this wouldn't have happened.
Of course, he would never admit this fact. Don't ask, because asking will only reveal double standards; that's human nature.
"Number 3 attacked my knees, but didn't go all out because he needed me to distract Number 2, the ruthless thug who was chasing us, and buy him some time!"
Hateful!
Pah! Scumbag!
"No wonder he was so decisive! You know, before I exposed him, I said that someone was coming from outside, but when he killed Number 1, he ran out of the cell without hesitation! Obviously, he already had the idea of using me as bait to buy time!"
"But something's not right. How did they know what was going on outside? Aren't they afraid of being blocked at the entrance as soon as they rush out? After all, they don't have a simulator!"
"Or is it that the other side actually has a general idea of what's going on outside?"
Calm down and you'll find it easier to spot the key points of a problem.
The more I think about it, the more terrifying Number 3 seems.
If it weren't for the fact that the other party had fled during the previous simulation, he wouldn't be sure if it was his verbal provocation that caused Number 3 to crush Number 1's throat.
You really can't underestimate anyone.
"Survived for only 8 minutes, but received a G+ rating, the best performance so far. Clearly, it's related to killing someone!"
Black Wind Bandits?
This was the first time Lu Nan had heard of the term "bandit." Logically speaking, the prefix for this group of thieves should undoubtedly be "Black Wind."
And the last one, number 2, was as awesome as ever, giving him no time to react before beheading him with a single blow.
It's clear that the possibility of dealing with Bandit No. 2 in the same way as dealing with Bandit No. 1 is very small, so they gave up after just a brief thought.
"It's a pity that the only option is the 'migrant' identity right now. Otherwise, simulating a different identity might have been a completely different experience!"
"System, begin simulation!"
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"Aren't you going to leave yet?"
"good!"
The two rushed out of the cell, and suddenly, Lu Nan sped up and pounced on Number 3.
What are you doing!
Unexpectedly, number 3 seemed to have been prepared and managed to dodge it.
Pah! Scumbag!
It turns out I've always been wary of you!
"Fuck you!"
Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back; once the attack is launched, there's no stopping it.
Lu Nan wanted to vent his anger, otherwise he would feel uneasy.
"Are you crazy! Someone's coming soon, and then we'll all die!" Number 3 dodged a few times and shouted angrily.
Lu Nan chuckled.
die?
I'm not afraid!
The other party clearly did not expect that this seemingly shrewd guy would be so stupid at this moment. He cursed inwardly, dodged several times, and then decisively darted away, rushing out of the cell.
However, it was still a little too late.
A figure appeared at the entrance of the cell without anyone noticing, holding a three-foot-long broadsword hanging down in his hand.
"Heh, what audacity! You actually dared to run away!"
A sinister smile gathered on his face, bringing unimaginable pressure to others.
Damn it!
Number 3 clearly knew that he couldn't back down now. Behind him was a closed cell, and Number 2, a ruthless bandit, was blocking the door. He had no choice but to fight head-on.
"ah!"
Knowing that the odds of winning were slim, Number 2 let out a roar, his body spreading out like a giant eagle. With a cracking sound, his body seemed to grow larger.
Awesome!
Lu Nan was thrilled.
I never expected number 3 to have such abilities!
No wonder he was able to crush the throat of the number one ruthless bandit in one go.
Judging by his momentum, he's definitely a master!
What we love to see most is enemies fighting each other, so we can reap the benefits!
Lu Nan smiled smugly to himself; the current situation was something he had never anticipated.
At that moment, the distance between bandit number 3 and bandit number 2 was less than a foot.
Suddenly, Number 3 moved, slashing out with his broadsword.
puff!
Number 3's body stiffened, half of his body slowly shifted, and a large amount of blood gushed out from the incision.
Eliminated!
We really shouldn't have too high hopes!
Lu Nan, who was secretly watching from the side, felt a little uncomfortable.
His momentum bursts forth like a tiger, yet he faces the enemy head-on like a fool!
Number 3, you're not up to par!
Seeing that the number 2 thug had killed the number 3 with a single stab, Lu Nan obediently stuck out his neck—
"Come on! Let's get this over with!"
puff!
"You are dead!"
"Survival time: 10 minutes!"
"Number of enemies killed: Black Wind Bandits (1)"
Rating: G+
"Profit: 5 simulation points!"
"Comment: Your behavior was a bit like that of a cunning old fox, but your act of offering your neck for slaughter at the end was truly disgusting!"
Eye-watering?
Lu Nan strongly disagreed with this assessment. In his view, it was a wise move, as it was simply a matter of dying either lying down or standing up.
Besides, I will go back!
"Number 3's combat strength is a problem. It will be very difficult to launch a surprise attack before he is on guard!"
"Then, we can only choose another direction to break through!" Lu Nan thought to himself.
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And then there's the issue of martial arts!"
Lu Nan's thinking began to expand, rather than being limited to how long he could survive. If he could understand more about martial arts, the simulation would certainly not be so difficult.
"This matter requires careful consideration!"
Whether it's number 1, number 2, or number 3, they all possess martial arts skills, but the current environment is probably not a good one.
"System, begin simulation!"
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The two rushed out of the cell one after the other.
"Fellow Daoist, I know you want to attack me, but you should know that if we make the slightest mistake, we will both die! Why don't we part ways and see who has better luck?"
Lu Nan revealed No. 3's thoughts in advance.
Seeing Lu Nan's wary expression, Number 3 nodded and sped off into the distance without stopping.
We've temporarily overcome this hurdle; now it's up to each of us to see how we perform.
"Number 3 has a background in martial arts, so he can definitely run faster than me, but I'm not without my advantages!"
If we compare the number 2 bandit to a man-eating tiger, then in his view, the number 3 is definitely more threatening. In the same amount of time, he can escape one mile, while the other can escape five miles or even more. If the number 2 is a little smarter, he will definitely intercept the number 3 first.
Lu Nan ran quickly in another direction.
A moment later—
A flash of light swept past.
"Puff!"
A perfectly healthy head was propelled high into the air by blood.
You are dead!
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The second thug arrived too quickly; he was killed before he could run far.
"It must have been dealt with casually, otherwise Number 2 definitely wouldn't have deliberately chased after me!"
"Again!"
The second time, he compressed the time to the extreme, almost a minute earlier than the first time.
Run, run!
A flash of light appeared.
"Puff!"
The headless corpse fell to the ground.
You are dead!
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"No! The other side is too fast. At my speed, I can't run very far!"
Lu Nan realized the huge gap and quickly adjusted his strategy.
"The direction of our thinking should be fine, but the premise is to directly confront and avoid the number two ruthless bandit!"
"Start simulation!"
"Fellow Daoist, I know you want to attack me, but you should know that if we make the slightest mistake, we will both die! Why don't we part ways and see who has better luck?"
Number 3 nodded and ran off into the distance, while Lu Nan turned back to his cell.
Sir, let's do the opposite!
Wait until number 2 goes to chase after the other person before going out.
On the ground, Number 1 lay in a pool of blood. Lu Nan glanced at him, then hid behind a corner and timed his attack.
1, 2, 3...
It should be about time!
Peek out.
A sinister face looked over.
Oh no! I timed it too early.
Puff!
A flash of light appeared.
You are dead!
"continue!"
Timing, probe—
There was no one outside the cell.
Lu Nan was overjoyed and quickly ran out.
I was so damn clever; I used a retreat as a tactic to perfectly avoid the second-best.
Suddenly, a chill ran through me.
Tap tap tap—
Turn your head—
Then a group of people wielding large knives surged forward.
"Kill him! How dare he try to escape? Kill him!"
Damn it!
Miscalculation!
Puff puff puff puff...
Seconds later, Lu Nan was caught up and hacked to death, his body mutilated beyond recognition.
They didn't even give him a chance to say a word.
No wonder they're ruthless bandits!
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Thinking about those bandits in TV dramas, they suddenly become quite adorable.
Lu Nan rubbed his chest, lit a cigarette, took a few deep drags, and then sat down in a chair, picking up a pen to think.
The constant predicaments he encountered in the simulated world also ignited his stubbornness.
If you don't believe me, you won't escape this den of ruthless bandits!
"It seems that the number 2 thug is not alone; there is a large group of people following behind him! I estimate there are about ten of them!"
I died rather hastily at the time and didn't have time to count the deaths. I'll have a chance to check in the next game.
"Continue the simulation!"
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"Kill them! Dare to run away? Kill them!"
"Puff puff puff..."
He was a little too late and was hacked to death.
"Again!"
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"Kill them! Dare to run away? Kill them!"
"Puff puff puff..."
The timing was still a bit late, but it was a significant improvement over the last time.
"Keep it up!"
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Lu Nan fought with increasing ferocity, like a bull in heat.
After countless attempts, he finally managed to time it perfectly, and when he peeked out, he could just see the retreating figure of the second thug.
Then he ran out frantically.
"He's there! Don't let him get away! If he dares to cause trouble, kill him!" A furious roar came from behind.
Lu Nan knew without even looking that the group of ruthless bandits were rushing over, and he had only one thought in his mind: to escape.
The timing was earlier this time, so the two sides were at least forty or fifty meters apart.
Lu Nan ran for a bit, then his heart skipped a beat.
The terrain ahead suddenly drops down to a very steep slope, which I estimate to be about 45 degrees.
His subconscious hesitation slowed his movements by half a beat, and the next moment, a gust of wind swept in.
"puff!"
Looking down, he saw a large knife piercing through his chest and abdomen, its tip stained with blood.
What kind of knife is that? It's so sharp!
Lu Nan collapsed.
"Brother Feng's throwing knife technique is as precise as ever..."
This was followed by a burst of triumphant laughter.
"You are dead!"
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That's some kind of incredible flying technique!
Is your throwing knife as wide as a palm?
Lu Nan was already feeling a bit tired, but the progress of the simulated world was like a level-based game, keeping him on the edge of his seat and giving him the feeling that if he just put in a little more effort, he could pass the level.
I can't stop!
"Continue the simulation!"
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"Waaah—"
The throwing knife—no, it should be called a 'knife throw'—came, and he rolled forward with a somersault.
The broadsword flew over his head, its slightly wobbling hilt even bumping against his back before flying out and embedding itself in the ground.
Hiss~
That was really powerful!
A sharp pain shot through the area that was hit. The fact that the broadsword could be thrown with such force from such a distance showed just how powerful "Brother Feng" was.
He didn't have time to think, and his body kept rolling downwards.
The wind howled in my ears.
Every now and then, the shadows of weeds would flash by.
This scene gives off a feeling of Uncle Jackie Chan running for his life, doesn't it?
Escape! That's it!
Lu Nan laughed heartily, rolling around as he intently looked back, wanting to see the furious faces of those people.
"Come here—"
The sound stopped abruptly.
Behind him, seven or eight pairs of eyes looked at him with mockery, their broadswords gleaming coldly in the dim light.
"Kid, you don't actually think rolling can outrun us on foot, do you?"
"Kill him!"
"Puff puff puff..."
Seven or eight large swords slashed down simultaneously, splattering blood and flesh everywhere.
"Movies and TV dramas have ruined me!"
Lu Nan let out a dying roar!
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As it turns out, when the slope is not steep enough, the speed of rolling is indeed slower than that of two legs. Moreover, the pursuing bandits were not ordinary people.
The overall quality of the Black Wind Bandits far exceeded Lu Nan's expectations, making him even more curious about the background of this world.
The repeated simulations left Lu Nan feeling extremely drained of his energy and spirit.
"Try again. If you still can't get it right, then take a break!"
"System, begin simulation!"
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Having narrowly escaped defeating the number one thug, he entered the final moment of his escape. After dodging a large knife flying from behind him, he used both hands and feet to frantically rush down the hillside.
At this moment, his mind was incredibly clear, and the obstacles in front of him did not pose any obstacle to him.
"Ding! Through the power of multiple deaths, you have gained a +1 boost to your Spirit attribute!"
Unlock your own attribute panel!
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The system's voice echoed in my mind.
Lu Nan didn't have time to check; the pursuers behind him were getting closer and closer.
Seeing that their prey was about to escape, the pursuing bandits became much more serious and quickened their pace.
Suddenly, Lu Nan felt a tingling sensation on his scalp. He didn't know if it was because his mental strength had increased, but he could feel a faint sense of dread. As soon as he felt it, he quickly rolled to a more tilted position.
Duh!
A strange sound came from the spot, and a cold arrow pierced the ground, penetrating a flat rock the size of a palm. The arrow, nearly two feet long, was mostly buried in the ground.
Lu Nan immediately spotted a nimble figure on the hillside, carrying a quiver and holding a bow and arrow, like a hunting cat.
Faced with such an opponent, all he could do was run for his life.
Glug!
His body got stuck on a tree branch about the thickness of a baby's wrist. He hastily shifted his position, and his body continued to roll downwards.
The slope at this location was quite steep, and he didn't know what lay below, but it was the only way out he could see any hope, so he didn't hesitate at all.
A series of sharp pains came from all around his body. The feeling of rolling down the hillside was not pleasant. Various bumps and knocks could have killed him at any moment. However, Lu Nan had no choice. Besides, he now had plenty of resources to save his life.
"Bang!"
A dizzying sensation followed as a large tree successfully blocked his falling figure.
Despite the various discomforts and pains in his body, he crawled and rolled as he continued deeper into the forest.
"No, my injuries are too severe, I can't keep running!"
Continuing to flee would not save them from death either, so they had no choice but to choose the best option.
Lu Nan found a secluded spot and hid himself inside, covering his body with some dry grass. Unless someone was paying close attention, no one would notice anything unusual about the place.
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the Black Wind bandits are too professional in tracking; in that case, hastily arranged concealment methods would certainly not be very effective.
Time slips away bit by bit.
After a brief, faint commotion, silence fell.
Lu Nan's joy was short-lived; his wounds began to itch, and the itching quickly spread throughout his body.
The vulnerability of refugees to infection was fully exposed at this moment. During the fierce escape just now, their wounds came into contact with the ground and various unknown plants, causing varying degrees of infection.
Lu Nan clearly felt his body temperature rising. He leaned weakly against the rock, his consciousness gradually fading.
I'm going to die!
However, the record should have been broken!
He smiled slightly.
After an unknown amount of time, suddenly, the hay in front of them changed. Something seemed to probe inside, followed by a sharp, slight pain…
"You are dead!"
"Survival time: 1 day and 26 minutes!"
"Number of enemies killed: Black Wind Bandits (1)"
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Rating: E-
"Reward: 50 simulation points!"
"Comment: You used all your intelligence and perseverance to successfully contract numerous pathogens, obtain a new form of execution, and even witnessed inhuman beings at the last moment! You should be glad you're already delirious from the illness!"
"Your simulation of your migrant status has reached the minimum evaluation standard, and you can claim the character reward!"
"1. Talent Endurance +1 (Requires 50 Simulation Points to extract)"
"2. Cold Resistance Talent +1 (Requires 50 Simulation Points to extract)"
"3. Talent: Hunger Resistance +1 (Requires 50 Simulation Points to extract)"
"4. Refugee Character Attributes: Stamina +1, Survival Experience (Minus 100 Simulation Points required for extraction)"
Inside the rented room, a hint of excitement flashed in Lu Nan's eyes.
"I never expected that I would spend more than a day in the simulated world in such a daze, and achieve an E- rating. What a pleasant surprise!"
I originally thought that I would be lucky to complete half a day, but I didn't expect to exceed the target.
"We definitely have to get all four rewards!"
No one will complain about having less talent.
Even the simplest talent.
Fortunately, after persistently grinding for so many days, I have plenty of simulation points.
"Redeem Reward 1, Redeem Reward 2, Redeem..."
The reward options that appeared on the virtual interface of his vision disappeared quickly, turning into a stream of light and disappearing into Lu Nan's body.
"Open the properties interface!"
Name: Lu Nan
"Stamina: 2"
Strength: 1
Agility: 1
"Spirit: 1.8"
Skills: None
talent:
Endurance +1 (Reduces your stamina consumption by half, making exercise more sustainable! Much more effective than Sea Dog Pills!)
Hunger Resistance +1 (Energy consumption halved! Without a doubt, you can eat one less meal a day and still be full of energy!)
Cold resistance +1 (Cold protection halved! The first snow of 2008 means you'll need to wear less than usual!)
Comfortable!
Lu Nan couldn't help but groan, thoroughly enjoying the thrill of rapidly becoming stronger. As he extracted the four rewards, his muscles felt as if they had been pounded by an invisible force, becoming extremely firm and full of vitality.
Exercising seven times a night is no problem at all.
Finally, there's a small amount of survival experience.
Lu Nan's mind was drawn into a peculiar state, vaguely imagining himself as a refugee walking through the snow and ice, his companions falling one by one as he traversed the frigid landscape, even his wife and children freezing to death in the deep of night. Then, the instinct for survival carried him step by step.
Time flies, and his companions have come and gone. His experience has grown richer; he knows what to be careful of when walking in the snow, which forests are unsuitable to enter, and can discern whether the owner of a footprint on the path is threatening… until one escape, a rumbling sound approached like a torrent—
Pfft!
Spurts of scalding blood flew through the panicked crowd. A figure riding a tall horse, like the Grim Reaper, galloped through the crowd, his scimitar reaping lives one after another.
With his experience, he immediately lay down, his limbs pressed tightly to the ground, with only his buttocks raised high, like a resigned lamb!
A whirlwind passed by him, and upon seeing him like this, it burst into unrestrained laughter, raising its knife and slicing off a few strands of gray hair that hadn't yet fallen.
He escaped death again!
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