Chapter 17: Indulging to the End, the Players' Counterattack

After finishing their showers, the three changed into fresh clothes, looking much cleaner and more refreshed! The key was that the black stockings and some comfort-enhancing accessories had to be perfectly in place; otherwise, if the two women’s comfort levels dropped, Xu Lang would be heartbroken.

After completing the entire routine, Tong Qi’s comfort level rose to 93, and Cao Yaxuan’s reached 97. So, a few days ago, Cao Yaxuan’s appearance comfort had actually declined, but her personality compatibility had made up for it. Although those disdainful, somewhat resentful glances were quite satisfying, sharing the same bed made them a little uneasy, fearing she might cause some trouble.

Since they were going all out, they decided to indulge fully! Xu Lang brought out a small table and placed instant hot pot, beer, marinated chicken legs, and a bunch of snacks on it.

After setting everything up, Xu Lang paused. Damn it! Why did the host have to do all this? He immediately directed the two girls to help, and soon the spread was ready. The self-heating hot pot steamed gently as the three ate and chatted, also keeping an eye on the image livestream in the chatroom.

While eating, Tong Qi suddenly burst into tears.

“Tong Qi, what’s wrong?” Cao Yaxuan was shocked.

“This tastes so good…” Tong Qi wiped the red oil from the hot pot at the corner of her mouth, sobbing softly, “Even if I die now, it’s worth it!”

“Phew, you scared me! I thought something terrible had happened,” Cao Yaxuan patted her chest. “Pah, what death? The three of us will definitely live on!”

Perhaps four, five, six, seven, eight... Xu Lang added silently in his mind.

Tong Qi’s tears only confirmed for Cao Yaxuan that sticking with Xu Lang was the right choice. This life of leisure was simply too sweet. After all, lying flat at home was a dream for many in peaceful society, and now they were realizing it in this survival game!

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“They’re on! They’re on!” In the corridor, some people were watching from afar.

The success or failure of Wang Yang and his group directly affected the lives of all players. Everyone was deeply anxious; some watched from a distance, while others lagged at the back of the main group.

Counting carefully, although Wang Yang’s group numbered only about twenty, each had taken the virus immunity potion and had combat experience.

Don’t underestimate these twenty or so people. Though outnumbered by zombies, there is a saying:

You can fight humans, but you don’t arrange fights with humans, especially group fights!

...

No group in the world can outmatch humans when it comes to organized fights.

“Let’s hope Wang Yang’s team succeeds. They must kill those evolved zombies!”

“The number of zombies is about the same. We all won last night, so it should be fine now, right?”

“Come on, Sister Huihui!”

Everyone was full of hope and anxiety.

Zhang Dahai trembled hidden inside a ventilation duct. He could see Wang Yang’s group approaching in the darkness but didn’t believe the players would win.

Inside the gym, zombies swarmed. Wang Yang’s group had deliberately given up the advantage of “defending the city” to fight outside, risking being overwhelmed by a zombie horde.

They knew this. Fighting on the plains was unfavorable, but they had no choice.

Moreover, they had no intention of charging straight in.

“Clack clack...”

A hulking zombie twitched at a noise, turned, and spotted Wang Yang’s group. It roared angrily and charged forward.

A male student paused from pounding the floor with a dumbbell bar, eyes flickering with fear as he watched the hulking zombie.

As it charged, the group immediately scattered, striking with sticks, blades, and forks.

In the blink of an eye, the hulking zombie collapsed and died instantly.

A flash of white light appeared, and a dropped item floated beside the zombie’s body.

“That’s it, keep this rhythm up!” Wang Ao took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement.

When humans fight together as a group, their combat power is incredibly strong.

“Who just killed the hulking zombie?” Wang Yang asked.

“I did. I got 10 points,” said a round-faced male student, raising his hand.

Wang Yang nodded. “Pick up the loot.”

Cao Bin’s face brightened as he bent down to collect the dropped item.

The final killer had 30 seconds of exclusive pickup time; after that, others could loot it.

“This isn’t yours alone. Don’t put it in your backpack,” Zhou Tao said irritably.

“No, just put it in the backpack. It’s inconvenient to carry,” Wang Yang quickly replied. “But take out the immunity potion to recruit the others behind us...”

He glanced at some trailing teammates in the distance.

Everyone understood and nodded.

They didn’t waste time; after posting a recruitment message in the chatroom, they continued forward.

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The ambush battle lasted about ten minutes, and everyone’s backpacks were stuffed full.

This gameplay was truly exhilarating.

If only they had this kind of teamwork from the start, what a different scenario it would have been!

Thinking this, Wang Yang sighed quietly, then felt a twinge of shame over hiding information, quickly turning cold again.

In this game, the soft-hearted were doomed!

Several zombies roared and charged ahead. Wang Yang cleared his mind and fought seriously.

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[84 Li Wang: Keep it up!]

[186 Wang Tingting: There’s hope, really hope. These zombies are like fools, only focused on the gym!]

[32 Ye Fan: But isn’t that scarier? The big boss is about to appear!]

[165 Wang Teng: @Ye Fan, you went up there, how do you have time to chat?]

[32 Ye Fan: I can’t change the overall outcome anyway, might as well pick up some trash and improve survival chances.]

[84 Li Wang: Nice!]

Picking up trash was definitely better than staying home worrying.

Players came in all sorts. Besides Ye Fan, most were waiting, and some were calling to kill zombies together.

Today was the last day; if they could survive it, all would be well.

In Dorm 200, Xu Lang popped a piece of tripe into his mouth and let out a contented burp.

Now, apart from a slight worry about the outside situation, he had another concern.

Having eaten so much, would he be able to sleep when dawn came?

Thinking this, Xu Lang glanced at the two women happily eating nearby, a sharp light flickering in his eyes.

When the time came, he could only resort to the Palu Sleep Method!

“Xu Lang, ah~” Cao Yaxuan picked up a chopstick of enoki mushrooms and offered it to him, her smile radiant like a blooming flower.

“Brother Lang, are you full? Do you want to rinse your mouth?” Tong Qi tucked a strand of short hair behind her ear and looked at Xu Lang gently.

After receiving a nod of approval, she went to prepare toothpaste and a toothbrush for him.

There were so many daily necessities in the room; they could open a small shop.