CHAPTER 1387: CHAPTER 1388

(To be modified later) This seemingly insane behavior looks a bit off, but when it comes to using props, he’s not vague at all. After the first attack failed, he quickly distanced himself from Xu Huo. Within a few breaths, he launched over a dozen attacks. Although only a few of these could break through a petal of the barrier, this Cannibal Player’s combat was still very fierce. Ordinary defense props really couldn’t withstand such an assault.

But here comes the problem. After a series of attacks, the Defense Prop "Blossom" still wasn’t breached, and the layer that was the main focus of the Cannibal’s attack still had four overlapping petals left.

Many good Defense Props have time limits—the higher the defensive power, the greater the usual limitation. A prop like this one, with strong defense that doesn’t disappear quickly, can be considered perfect—at least for a Rank-C Player.

A Rank-A Prop would certainly overwhelm a Rank-C Player, but if it were against a Rank-B player or Rank-A Player, "Blossom" wouldn’t be as useful, so it might just make a Low-Level Player envious.

The envious Cannibal Player, realizing they couldn’t even break through a single Defense Prop, had his eyeballs stop darting around. His figure immediately blurred as if he were about to disappear from the spot.

Xu Huo wouldn’t let him leave, forcing him back with a Spatial Barrier, simultaneously releasing the "Snow Dagger" made from layered paper. The moment the dagger left his hand, the paper pieces automatically separated, transforming into hundreds of thin blades that began sweeping indiscriminately down the corridor.

The Cannibal Player and Zhou Donghe caught in the middle didn’t escape. Both opened their Defense Props and ran out of the corridor, but the attack range of this Rank-B prop reached fifty meters, so as long as they didn’t teleport beyond this area, they had to endure the attack passively.

The defensive barrier was continuously breached, and without looking back, the two of them used long-distance Teleportation Props.

Long-distance Teleportation Props can be ordinary props or Spatial Artifacts. Ordinary props are easy to obstruct—a barrier formed by spatial rays can stop them. For Spatial Artifacts, it depends on the situation, which hinges on the strength of the space ray barrier Xu Huo can create... In any case, the situation now is that the two of them ran in different directions.

Xu Huo chose the Cannibal Player, passing through two corridors and entering the next ingredient processing warehouse, where it was evident they weren’t alone.

A person was hanging in front of them, Customer 198.

Several lines with musical notes tied up 198 from head to toe. Though the lines weren’t dense, the player trapped inside was completely immobilized as if frozen. He was hanging upside down, with a hole in his neck where a soft tube was connected, ensuring his blood slowly and cleanly flowed into the bottle placed below.

Nearby sat another person, who didn’t divert his attention to the newly arrived Xu Huo and company. Instead, he picked up a glass of crimson liquid and took a sip. After, he squinted slightly, his expression not quite one of indulgence, and after a moment, he said, "Barely passable."

Then, this person turned his head, raised the glass towards Xu Huo, and asked, "Would you like a taste?"

"No, thank you," Xu Huo smiled slightly, "Tonight I’m eating vegetarian."

The Gentleman Player curled his lips, "Hmm... The appearance and taste are nothing special. If made into a dish, it wouldn’t have much ordinary value. I wonder how the other tastes are."

Though the two exchanged dialogue, the Cannibal Player chased by Xu Huo realized the Gentleman Player was talking about him and was just about to flee when five fine lines on the ground swiftly wrapped around his legs. As the notes on the lines emitted a low hum, he went stiff like he’d been electrocuted!

Staff Notation?

Xu Huo took a closer look. The notes following the lines emitted different vibrations several times, the sound growing stronger and louder, the last buzz by the back of the Cannibal Player’s head, rendering him unconscious when it ended.

"Very interesting," Xu Huo remarked, "Are you a musician?"

"Something like that," the Gentleman Player replied, "I like singing."

Since all the attack props were staff notations, normally one wouldn’t think this "singing" was ordinary "singing". While many use musical instruments as props, it was Xu Huo’s first time seeing someone use sheet music. In this case, "singing" was likely a sound wave attack.

"Do you want this prey?" the Gentleman Player asked.

Xu Huo gestured for him to help himself, and with interest, added a few words, "Are you and Bauhinia Restaurant’s head chef friends?"

"Not really," the Gentleman Player replied, "I owe the boss here a favor. I came to do him a favor this time."

He drained his glass and poured himself another, then asked, "Are you very interested in Bauhinia Restaurant’s boss?"

Without waiting for Xu Huo to answer, he continued, "I don’t know much about him. Perhaps you could ask the head chef? The head chef’s room is right ahead at the right turn end."

Xu Huo raised an eyebrow slightly, only to see the other person stand up, "See you later at the restaurant."

After speaking, he adjusted his coat and left the blood-soaked warehouse with a leisurely stride.

The Lame Butcher would arrive soon to receive the "ingredients." Xu Huo briskly passed by the two Cannibal Players still hanging and headed towards the head chef’s room according to the Gentleman Player’s directions.

It was indeed the head chef’s room. There was a Feng character on the door, appearing to be tonight’s chef. The person was likely not in the room at this time.

To be cautious, Xu Huo first checked if any props were set up outside the room. After setting up Defense Props, he layered on psychic power and cubic space before gently pushing the door open.

The room’s lights were on, casting a warm yellow glow in the cozy space, instantly relaxing anyone, even making one want to lie on the couch.

The other party wasn’t necessarily showing genuine kindness, but finding the head chef’s room was worthwhile for him.

He’s gone, yet the two Cannibal Players were still hanging in midair. Before the Lame Butcher arrived,

*

"Do you want this prey?" the Gentleman Player asked again.

Xu Huo gestured for him to help himself, and with interest, added a few words, "Are you and Bauhinia Restaurant’s head chef friends?"

"Not really," the Gentleman Player replied, "I owe the boss here a favor. I came to do him a favor this time."

He drained his glass and poured himself another, "Very interesting," Xu Huo remarked, "Are you a musician?"

"Something like that," the Gentleman Player replied, "I like singing."

Since all the attack props were staff notations, normally one wouldn’t think this "singing" was ordinary "singing". While many use musical instruments as props, it was Xu Huo’s first time seeing someone use sheet music. In this case, "singing" was likely a sound wave attack.

"Do you want this prey?" the Gentleman Player asked again.

Xu Huo gestured for him to help himself, and with interest, added a few words, "Are you and Bauhinia Restaurant’s head chef friends?"

"Not really," the Gentleman Player replied, "I owe the boss here a favor. I came to do him a favor this time."

He drained his glass and poured himself another,