CHAPTER 5: CHAPTER 5: ACCELERATE THE ACTION

With some thought, Zhou Yingting felt that he should go to the ticket office as mentioned by the other party.

Since there is a ticket office, at the very least, he has to see how he can get the tickets, and, also, where the boarding point is located.

"By the way, are you interested in forming a team with us to clear this instance?"

Just as Zhou Yingting was about to get up and leave, the man in black suddenly asked.

Zhou Yingting stopped in his tracks, looking surprised.

Previously, he thought the other party had directly gotten off the bus with no intention of collaborating, believing that this instance was not suitable for cooperation.

But now, the other’s intention was quite unexpected.

After a brief thought, Zhou Yingting curiously asked, "Why didn’t you intend to collaborate while we were on the bus, but now you propose collaboration?"

The man in black smiled upon hearing this, "Collaborating depends on who you’re with. Not everyone on the bus is suitable. The randomness of entries is significant; there’s a possibility for newcomers to become top-tier forces, but also a chance they won’t."

"We need to observe to determine if the person can be included as a collaborative target."

"When selecting entries, there are always two talent entries and one magic entry, to avoid fatal situations."

"Judging by your demeanor, you probably selected a talent entry, and it seems quite powerful."

Seeing Zhou Yingting able to walk around this small town, he could roughly tell that Zhou Yingting chose an entry.

If Zhou Yingting chose magic, his Spiritual Power wouldn’t withstand such consumption; even 100 points of Spiritual Power couldn’t sustain it.

Let alone, the other party could only actually use just over forty points, and using fifty points would be lethal.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yingting’s heart moved slightly. So when entries appear, there are always two talent entries and one magic entry?

If that’s the case, it makes sense.

The entries that appear have strong side effects; if all three were immediately fatal, shouting for help would be futile.

Having such a magic entry as an alternative at least prevents certain death.

"Among the newcomers who boarded with you, it’s likely that middle-aged man won’t last long."

Another person beside him added at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yingting paused, knowing they were referring to Lu Yong.

If Zhou Yingting remembered correctly, Lu Yong seemed to have only three years left to live.

With a limited lifespan, if he selects an entry that deducts Life Value, he indeed won’t last long.

While Zhou Yingting was pondering this, a scream suddenly came from not far away.

Zhou Yingting instinctively looked up at the sound, and saw that the group of people from the previous bus was coming this way.

However, among the crowd, someone had already fallen to the ground.

Looking closely, it was Lu Yong.

Zhou Yingting’s expression changed upon seeing this—someone died!

The first person to die after entering this instance has appeared.

"How could he die so suddenly? Didn’t he have three years of lifespan left?"

Everyone began to scream at this moment. Seeing a living person suddenly die right before their eyes, they couldn’t help but feel tense.

Zhou Yingting shook his head at this sight; he had no time to worry about this now.

At present, his Life Value was still constantly declining.

If he doesn’t quickly think of a solution, he might not last here much longer either.

"I need to go to the ticket office, then decide whether to collaborate with you."

After a slight hesitation, Zhou Yingting said.

He was not yet sure whether to collaborate with the other party; as a veteran, the other party certainly had more experience on how to clear an instance than he did.

But just this alone was not enough to make Zhou Yingting collaborate with them.

The other party could rely on their experience to exploit him.

In such a deadly instance, Zhou Yingting was more inclined to trust himself.

"No problem; we’ll be waiting for your favorable response."

Hearing this, the man in black smiled lightly, "By the way, my name is Song Qingyun."

Song Qingyun...

Zhou Yingting silently recited the name, then replied, "Got it."

After speaking, Zhou Yingting turned and left.

As Song Qingyun watched Zhou Yingting leave, he turned and looked again at the group of students opposite.

"In the current situation, among this batch of newcomers, that just now seems pretty good, mentally tough and highly adaptable; we had barely left when he followed up to explore this small town, and his entry enhancement seems strong."

"He didn’t seem too worried when selecting on the bus; I guess the side effects of his entry are not particularly severe."

"I’m just curious when he’ll discover Blood Gold."

Upon hearing this, others raised their eyebrows in surprise.

With side effects not particularly severe, this newcomer has such good luck, drawing such entries?

Unlike them, each with significant side effects.

Now, they could only keep entering instances, seeking a glimmer of hope, trying to find an entry that could offset their side effects, and new entries that wouldn’t be too lethal for the time being.

But such entries are generally not easy to find.

Fortunately, if they successfully clear an instance, some rewards can extend their lifespan.

"Let’s not talk about other matters; what do you all think about this instance, how best to clear it?"

A man with a long cloth strip on his back shook his head, steering the conversation back.

"In this situation, it’s not the time for other matters; it’s best to quickly find a way to clear this instance first."

"Every minute and second here is lethal, making him somewhat restless."

Upon hearing this, Song Qingyun stood up, "We know too little about this small town, but since the entry mentioned on the bus has us take other means of transport, let’s first split up, immediately search for Blood Gold in the town."

"Others check to see if there’s truly no other exit besides the one just mentioned."

They divided their tasks clearly and promptly spread out to explore the town’s surroundings after confirming their assignments.

While the distant crowd watching Lu Yong’s death remained dazed, having considered seeking shelter from Song Qingyun and others—but as they were about to act, Song Qingyun and his group disappeared again.

Seeing such a scene, the crowd suddenly lost their goals, and didn’t know what to do for the moment.

Eventually, after a while, a few of the young men in the group reacted.

"We can’t continue waiting passively like this; we must take action, otherwise we’ll surely die here!"