Chu Feng fell into a state of unconsciousness. Yan Yun had offered a reward, primarily intended for Chu Feng's advantage, a fact that Lu Yu was oblivious to.
However, even if Lu Yu had been aware, it's unlikely he would have been concerned. His sole objective was to alter the fate of the heroine and claim her as his own.
If he failed in this endeavor, he was ready to eliminate her without hesitation.
Lu Yu had no inclination to convince the male lead to willingly give up the female lead. Furthermore, he didn't have the leisure to ponder such issues. In the vast openness of the secret realm, Lu Yu leaned against a large tree, pretending to be worn out.
"Damn, I didn't expect this monkey to be so powerful!"
he exclaimed.
Ding Feng was lying on the ground, his ribs crushed, blood seeping from the corners of his mouth, struggling for breath. He had suffered two broken ribs. The mutant monkey, deemed the boss of the secret realm and on the brink of advancing to bronze, had turned out to be a formidable opponent.
The monkey's speed, agility, and strength were such that even Lu Yu, despite his superior abilities, could only secure a victory by relying on his silver sword and supernatural powers.
Ding Feng had underestimated the monkey's power and had engaged it in combat before Lu Yu could intervene. After a few rounds, he was kicked by the monkey, resulting in his broken ribs.
If Lu Yu hadn't advanced to high-level black iron, given the unstable factors of Wu Qiang and Tao Yong, he estimated that he would have had to abandon the pursuit of the monkey king. Fortunately, Lu Yu found this outcome to be somewhat acceptable.
Ding Feng's broken ribs were a small price to pay for capturing a powerful monkey. Lu Yu looked at the burly monkey king beside him and said,
"Come on, Xiao Jin, Let's get out of here!"
Xiao Jin was the name Lu Yu had just given the monkey. Its species was a mutant golden monkey, hence the name Xiao Jin.
After hearing Lu Yu's words, the previously irritable Monkey King, who had caused everyone a great deal of trouble, obediently rolled around on the ground.
After Xiao Jin had rolled over, he squatted down in front of Lu Yu, looking at him pitifully in an attempt to curry favor.
Seeing this scene, Lu Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter.
[Storage ring: a special item. ]
[Description: A special ring that can store items, with a storage space of 10 cubic meters. ]
[Note: This item is a special item that requires blood to recognize the owner before it can be used. Once the owner is recognized, it is difficult for others to use it even if the owner dies. ]
[Induction jade pendant: auxiliary props. ]
[Explanation: A magical jade pendant that can perceive all living things. According to the strength of the user's mental strength, the range of perception will also be different. (Maximum range: radius 100 meters)]
[Note: This item is an auxiliary item. Although it does not require blood to recognize the master, it needs to consume a certain amount of mental power to use it. When using it, you need to place your hand on the jade pendant to create a spiritual connection with it. ]
He then turned his attention to his other two treasures: a storage ring and an induction jade pendant.
The ring was a storage ring, a common item in many fantasy stories and movies, which could store personal items. It was an essential item for travel and storage.
The jade pendant was used to sense life forms. Whether human or monster, as long as they didn't have special concealment skills, they couldn't escape the detection of this jade pendant.
Although the sensing distance of this item wasn't very wide, it was definitely very useful in complex terrains.
In the last days, what humans feared most wasn't the humans who had transformed into zombies, nor the hideous, terrifying, disgusting monsters. Instead, it was the sudden appearance of a monster from somewhere unseen to launch an attack.
If it was a normal monster, it didn't matter, but if a zombie suddenly appeared, even a mere scratch could be fatal.
Now, with the induction jade pendant to assist him and the enslaved pet of the dark scroll to guide him, Lu Yu's safety factor had greatly improved.
Even if he hadn't killed Chu Feng, the acquisition of so many items would definitely be considered a great harvest.
"Hey, Tao Yong, looking at my current state, don't you have any thoughts of harming me?"
Lu Yu asked, jokingly. With so many treasures and a monkey king, Lu Yu was in high spirits. Looking at Tao Yong and Wu Qiang on the opposite side, he also jokes.
"Why did he pretend to be tired?"
one might ask. One reason was that he didn't want others to suspect him of using the system to become stronger. The other reason was to test Tao Yong.
"No… no, how dare I?"
Tao Yong replied, smiling awkwardly. Looking at the large monkey jumping around beside Lu Yu, Tao Yong was clearly intimidated. At this moment, he already knew what he had missed. His laugh was even uglier than crying.
Treasure!
Absolute treasure!
Tao Yong really wanted to vomit blood. Although he didn't know what the ring and jade pendant were used for, he knew that the scroll was definitely a good thing.
While Lu Yu and his companions were fervently attempting to tame the monkey, he believed that his opportunity had arrived.
His plan was to snatch Lu Yu's treasure and escape from the secret realm. However, before he could execute his plan, Lu Yu dripped a drop of the monkey's blood onto a scroll.
Subsequently, a cloud of black air emerged from the scroll, engulfing the severely injured monkey king. Within a span of less than five seconds, the monkey's wounds began to heal at an astonishing rate under the influence of the black gas. In less than a minute, it had completely recovered.
The most striking aspect was the transformation of the monkey's temperament. The previously irritable creature had not only become significantly more docile but also followed Lu Yu's commands without question. It was evident to anyone what the scroll represented.
Lu Yu, leaning against a tree trunk, looked at Tao Yong with a smile and said, "I believe, if your physical strength is fully restored,
Xiao Jin shouldn't be able to defeat you!"
Tao Yong retorted dismissively, "You're just gloating over your good fortune, and I've taken note of this."
Lu Yu, shifting his arms, asked, "Are you going to continue addressing me in such a harsh tone?
Aren't you worried that I might ask Xiao Jin to keep you here?"
Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Xiao Jin played along and made a grimace at Tao Yong, who was standing next to him. The sight of the golden monkey king, standing tall at one meter and eight, was enough to intimidate anyone.
Tao Yong trembled in fear and conceded, "Alright, you win, you're relentless!"
Tao Yong then proposed, "If everything is settled now, I'll make my move first." Lu Yu retorted,
"Depart?
Aren't you accompanying me?
I had mentioned earlier that I intend to safeguard you!"
There were two gateways leading to the secret realm, and naturally, two exits as well. Given that a number of individuals had congregated here, they could certainly opt for any exit to depart.
Tao Yong declared, "No, I am capable of defending myself!
Moreover, I dislike being dependent on others!"
He outrightly declined Lu Yu's goodwill. He had awakened a combat ability that endowed him with formidable strength and vitality. Provided he procured an appropriate weapon, he could undoubtedly survive independently.
The idea of being one's own master was quite appealing. He had no desire to serve as a subordinate to Lu Yu. Furthermore, Lu Yu had taken possession of a treasure that was rightfully his, yet he found himself unable to exact revenge. The thought of serving Lu Yu and witnessing his treasure in the hands of another was far from appealing, as he did not possess any tendencies towards self-inflicted suffering.
Lu Yu asked, "Really not together?"
Tao Yong asked, "What?
Do you really want to keep me here?"
Lu Yu contemplated briefly before agreeing, "Absolutely not! Alright, if you're adamant about departing, I won't compel you to stay.
Wu Qiang, what about you?"
Upon hearing Tao Yong's declaration, Lu Yu refrained from further persuasion. After all, the likelihood of Tao Yong's betrayal was a staggering 70%. If Tao Yong were to accompany him,
Lu Yu would need to assign someone to keep a watchful eye on him, a precaution that would be more trouble than it's worth.
As for the option of eliminating him?
That was entirely out of the question. Lu Yu was no murderer, and without any conflicting interests, there was no justification for such an act. The effort would simply be unappreciated.
Wu Qiang glanced at Tao Yong before turning to Lu Yu and said, "Boss, honestly…I'm unsure…" Lu Yu casually remarked, noticing Wu Qiang's hesitation, "I understand you're still dwelling on the recent events,
but that was then, and this is now!
If you're still inclined to follow me, let go of the past.
I can guarantee you that as long as you continue to work for me as you have been, you won't be left out of future benefits!
And what transpired today will never repeat itself!"
Wu Qiang cautiously nodded in agreement after some contemplation, then turned to Brother Yong and said, "Brother Yong, I apologize!"
Given the chaotic circumstances outside and the presence of familiar faces, it would indeed be more convenient to get things done. Moreover, with Lu Yu's formidable strength, his safety would be more assured.
Tao Yong nonchalantly waved his hand and said, "Fine!
In that case, I'll take my leave first!"
Originally, Wu Qiang was Lu Yu's subordinate, and he and Wu Qiang had just formed a temporary alliance. So now that Wu Qiang has decided to accompany Lu Yu, he didn't feel any sense of loss.
Tao Yong's mouth twitched slightly when Lu Yu said,
"Tao Yong, we're bound to cross paths again!"
Tao Yong retorted, turning around and heading towards another secret exit,
"Get lost, I don't ever want to see you again!"
Lu Yu paid him no mind, stretched, and sat up. As per usual, he placed a drop of his own blood on the ring.
The moment Lu Yu's blood made contact with the ring, that drop of blood was instantly absorbed by the ring, much like a drop of ink dissolving in a basin of water.
Next up!
The ring tightened slightly, fitting snugly around his fingers. A mental force also surged into his mind from where the ring was. In an instant, Lu Yu could 'see' what was inside.
"10 cubic meters of space?
Nice, nice !"
Lu Yu placed the scroll in this ring. With just a thought, the sapphire on the ring emitted a blue light. The scroll immediately vanished.
Witnessing this scene, Lu Yu couldn't help but smile.
Ding Feng, who was lying on the ground, also wore a smile on his face. And Wu Qiang's eyes flashed with a mix of envy and… jealousy.
…
In the secret realm, Lu Yu successfully acquired three treasures, inflicted severe injuries on Chu Feng, and captured Xiao Jin, the battle pet. Meanwhile, Chu Feng lay unconscious in the cafeteria, presenting a stark contrast to Lu Yu's triumphs.
As the clock struck six, the world outside didn't halt due to the clash between Lu Yu and Chu Feng.
In room 8046 of the Rhine Hotel, a group of eight or nine survivors had congregated.
Li Wanning, assessing the external situation, was engulfed by a wave of despair. She questioned Shen Bin, "You mentioned that help would arrive in three hours?"
Shen Bin had made this assertion around one in the afternoon. Now, it was past six in the evening, and more than five hours had elapsed.
The rescue team organized by Liao Dong couldn't even descend to the hotel's second floor, and there was no sign of any other rescue teams. This left Li Wanning frustrated, especially since she had only consumed two buns and a cup of soy milk this morning and hadn't had anything to drink since.
"Wanning, this is merely an unfortunate incident," Shen Bin responded, his mouth twitching slightly in evident embarrassment. After all, the promise of rescue had been his.
But now… "An accident?
I don't believe it was an accident at all!"
Li Wanning retorted, slightly irritated by the external scene. Then, a thought crossed her mind, "I wonder how our student are faring now…"
"They?"
Shen Bin found a conversation topic, "I saw them rushing to the opposite side earlier."
"Rushing to the opposite side?"
Li Wanning's eyebrows knitted together, "Were they pursued by monsters, or did they fail to find any food in the hotel?"
"I'm not certain about that…"
Suddenly, an exclamation interrupted Shen Bin's words. Everyone instinctively turned towards the source of the sound.
"What?"
"Why is there a monkey there?"
"Monkey?
Where did the monkey come from?"
"Who knows?"
"Damn, are you sure it's a monkey?"
"Such a strong monkey?
An orangutan?"
"Nonsense, it's obviously a monkey."
"Have you ever seen a monkey with a height over 1.8 meters?"
"Have you seen a two-meter-long praying mantis?"
"Right!"
"Hey, hey!
Why did it kill those monsters?"
"My God, that's awesome!"
"You can kick one over with one kick?
Isn't that unscientific?"
"Is this… a real-life version of King Kong??"
The survivors were chattering and expressing their amazement. After all, a monkey appearing on a street full of monsters? And a monkey with such formidable fighting power at that. It was truly an eye-catching sight.
And the monkey that the survivors saw was undoubtedly Xiao Jin, who had been enslaved by Lu Yu in the secret realm. Lu Yu's base was on the side of the hotel.
Naturally, in order to chase Chu Feng, it was impossible to go to another exit from the secret realm to an environment without supplies. The risk factor was too high.
Because when Ding Feng was capturing Xiao Jin earlier, his ribs were broken and he lost his fighting power. So Lu Yu could only call Yan Yun over to treat him again.
Fortunately, Yan Yun's ability did not disappoint him. Even if it was a broken bone, she could repair it without surgery by her own ability.
Just because her ability had just awakened!
Having treated Wan Hai and Tong Xiaohua earlier, half of her power had been used up. Now, treating Ding Feng again resulted in Ding Feng's injuries healing significantly, but she fainted.
So Lu Yu could only check the secret realm and see that the rest of the secret realm was just a decoration. He threw the Qingshou sword, Yan Yun's crossbow, and quiver into the storage ring. With her awake and her head still a little dizzy, Yan Yun walked out of the secret realm.
The secret realm is not a game, and he does not need to go out first, they follow Xiao Jin. So Lu Yu let the monkey go first and Wu Qiang second. Ding Feng protected him and Yan Yun from behind.
It's undeniable that Xiao Jin, embodying the spirit of the Monkey King, is a formidable force to be reckoned with. Regardless of whether it's a zombie or a lizard man, they find it challenging to match up to Xiao Jin.
With its ability to bump, bite, kick, slap, and seize monsters before flinging them away, Xiao Jin demonstrates its prowess.
By the time Lu Yu emerged carrying Yan Yun on his back, Xiao Jin had already dispatched three lizardmen and two zombies.
Wu Qiang couldn't help but express his admiration upon witnessing Xiao Jin's warrior-like demeanor, exclaiming,
"Wow, that's truly impressive!"
Monkeys, as a species, are highly sensitive primates. With the advent of the apocalypse, they have undergone mutations, leading to the enhancement of all their bodily functions. This explains how Xiao Jin managed to fracture Ding Feng's ribs despite being outnumbered.
Let it pave the path forward to draw in firepower! The comrades trailing behind were in a much more secure position.
Name: Xiao Jin (mutant golden monkey leader)
Vitality: 39
Mental Power: 18
Strength: 32
Agility: 40
Grade: Dark Iron High.
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