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Chapter 57 - Favorability reward? New map unlocked! Hanging Valley Town

Chapter 57 - Favorability reward? New map unlocked! Hanging Valley Town

Qin Xiufang, Li Miaomiao, and Wang Xu were tightly bound by the specters and thrown near the end of the first carriage.

For now, the specters could barely handle the monsters crazily chasing from behind, so there was no need to throw the three out yet.

In fact, defending against those powerful monsters wasn't too difficult, especially during a chase. The evil spirits on the train weren't to be trifled with, and they just needed to ensure the monsters below couldn't climb onto the train!

Meanwhile, Wen Long and Bai Shuiji clutched their ghost candles tightly, secretly watching Zhao Yi.

This guy... was terrifying!

On the surface, he seemed harmless, but secretly, he was scheming against everyone!

If you hadn't interacted with Zhao Yi personally, it would be hard to imagine how a slender, slightly sickly handsome young man could exert such immense pressure!

Seemingly aware of their gaze, Zhao Yi turned back and smiled at them.

"Relax, I'm not someone who kills indiscriminately. I've said it before... I'm not particularly interested in the act of killing itself."

"You've contributed a bit to the team, though not much, but your attitude is good."

Hearing Zhao Yi's words, the two felt slightly relieved.

Wen Long's expression was even more complex.

Although Zhao Yi had schemed against him, it was clear he had no intention of killing him.

It was Zhao Yi who had plotted against him, yet why did he feel grateful to Zhao Yi now?

Grateful for Zhao Yi's mercy?

His mind was still muddled with thoughts when the station launched another attack on the train!

This time, it was the blood water beneath the tracks!

Under the station's power, the blood water began to congeal!

The train, which wasn't moving fast to begin with, now almost came to a complete stop!

"Howl!!!"

Seeing the monsters chasing madly from behind, the Warehouse Ghost roared fiercely. Countless red mist surged from the iron on its chest, enveloping the entire train, forcing it to move through the blood water!

It used to have the power to restrain the Station Ghost, and while it couldn't confront the fully awakened Station Ghost head-on, it was definitely not something other ordinary evil spirits could compare to!

Among the group of monsters behind, a disheveled specter was riding a sixteen-legged spiky boar, crazily chasing after everyone, waving a familiar and conspicuous poop-stirring stick!

It was the Ghost Security Guard!

"Thieving brat, return my innocence!"

It shouted angrily, charging forward!

As it got closer to everyone, it suddenly leaped, seizing the gap between attacks from a few specters to jump onto the train!

Seeing the murderous Ghost Security Guard, Wen Long clenched his buttocks tightly!

Damn!

This is a disaster!

Why won't this damn thing leave him alone?

Just as a few fierce ghosts on the train were about to desperately push the Ghost Security Guard out, it quickly put on a flattering, lewd smile, raising its hands and shouting:

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"Big brother! Big brother, don't hit me!"

"I'm here to help you!"

"Take me with you!"

After saying that, it really turned around, knocking down the other monsters trying to get on the train one by one with its stick!

The specters exchanged glances, looking at Zhao Yi.

The latter nodded, and they slowly backed away, making room for the Ghost Security Guard.

Clutching Old Liu's property deed, Zhao Yi remained calm.

If the Ghost Security Guard had any ill intentions, he would control it immediately!

Relying on the property deed to control a BUG-level existence like the Station Ghost was unrealistic, but controlling a Ghost Security Guard was entirely feasible.

With the addition of the Ghost Security Guard, dealing with these monsters became much easier. The train was about to exit the station ahead, but how could the Station Ghost be willing to let it go?

Especially when one of its former lackeys had now... betrayed it?

It couldn't stand it!

A demonic sound descended from the sky, echoing all around. The terrifying monsters behind, upon hearing this vast demonic sound, seemed to be on steroids, their speed more than doubling!

At the same time, the train tracks ahead flipped up, standing vertical to the ground, trying to forcibly block the train from breaking through the final barrier!

"Don't panic, just crush through it!"

"Use all your strength, smash the train to pieces!"

"Only this way can the ghost candle's protective mechanism be triggered!"

Zhao Yi gave the order, and the Warehouse Ghost's eyes gleamed fiercely!

Boom!

At the final barrier, countless monsters leaped up at that moment, densely packed, pouncing fiercely towards the Ghost Security Guard on the first carriage!

Meanwhile, the ghost candles in Bai Shuiji and Wen Long's hands emitted a brilliant and dazzling light!

The train's engine collided violently with the tracks bearing the Station Ghost, and at that moment, two different forces converged, triggering a third irresistible force—rules!

The ghost candles in Bai Shuiji and Wen Long's hands burned out in the last moment, and the train, in a hair's breadth, broke free from the tracks' constraints, rushing towards the infinite light ahead!

The Station Ghost's earth-shattering roar of unwillingness echoed from behind, as tens of thousands of terrifying monsters stood at the station's exit, watching the train depart with venomous eyes...

...

[Congratulations to players Zhao Yi, Wen Long, Bai Shuiji, Tian Tian, Li Miaomiao, Wang Xu, and Qin Xiufang for completing the world quest 'Liberate the Resentment in the Train,' all players receive 2 talent points.]

[After the dungeon ends, the new world map 'Hanging Valley Town' opens, with numerous character side quests available to earn points.]

[The special specters on the train have increased their favorability towards player Zhao Yi to 'Respect,' and in the future, player Zhao Yi can enjoy their special services and assistance in Hanging Valley Town.]

[Specter Favorability: Blood Feud, Deep Hatred, Disgust, Indifference, Like, Respect, Awe (Admiration), Loyalty]

...

The guild announcement rang out again, and the chatroom exploded.

: Damn, what kind of monster is this Zhao Yi, how can he complete any task?

: Rank one is really impressive!

: It's a pity, though, he'll soon disappear from the rookie ranking. If his level exceeds five next month, he won't be a rookie anymore.

: Next month there's the Tide of Demon Spirits... he's definitely going!

: Hiss—I've heard it's incredibly dangerous there, with not only terrifying ghosts but also horrifying legends, curses... and even some mentally unstable players who slaughter each other!

: Isn't that demon Bal known for crazily slaughtering teammates in dungeons? Last time during the Tide of Demon Spirits, he got rich by killing teammates!

...

On the train, Zhao Yi squatted in front of the three people bound by evil spirits, holding a scalpel, and said with a smile:

"If I let you go back, will you seek revenge on me?"

Li Miaomiao had already lost her mind.

Drool dripped from her mouth as she looked at Zhao Yi's face and screamed madly, struggling constantly!

Clearly, this woman had been scared out of her wits by Zhao Yi.

Wang Xu wasn't much better off; the monsters chasing the train had been extremely close earlier, causing significant mental pollution, and his SAN value had dropped severely. At this moment, his lips were pale, his eyes vacant, the little sanity he had left barely supporting him as he shook his head repeatedly.

In his eyes, Zhao Yi's smiling face had already transformed into an indescribable horror.

As for the Old Lady, who had the best mental state, she kept her head down, not speaking, seemingly passed out.

"Your gun."

Wen Long returned the Crusher to Zhao Yi, his expression complex.

What does it feel like to trust and fear someone at the same time?

He was experiencing it now.

"Thank you... for saving my life. I won't participate in any more main quests in the future."

He glanced back at the distant station, still shaken.

What the hell was this absurdly hellish dungeon?

If their team didn't have Zhao Yi, they'd definitely be doomed!

This dungeon wasn't just terrifying; it was full of traps everywhere!

Who would have thought that the biggest boss of the dungeon was the station itself?

Who would have realized early in the dungeon that the ghost candle, a tool that only provided an hour of illumination, was the only way to deal with the boss?

He suddenly understood why thirty-six people had gone in before, and all thirty-six had died!

This dungeon, placed in the game, was definitely beyond hell-level difficulty!

Wen Long's body was the first to transform into a beam of light and disappear from the train.

Soon after, the other players began to turn into white light and vanish.

When it was Qin Xiufang's turn, she suddenly raised her gun, her face twisted, aiming it at Zhao Yi's head!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

She fired three shots.

All were blocked by the specters within the station.

"Evil old woman! How dare you harm brother!"

The little ghost girl's hand had regrown, her injuries mostly healed. Seeing Qin Xiufang attack Zhao Yi, she was instantly furious, her mouth splitting open to a terrifying degree, lunging at Qin Xiufang's head!

However, in the next moment, Qin Xiufang's body transformed into a beam of white light and disappeared...

Xuanxuan bit into thin air, a trace of confusion in her eyes.

Zhao Yi came to where Qin Xiufang had been, picked up the shell casings from the ground, examined them for a moment, and his lips curled into a slight smile.

"Brother... are you okay?"

The little ghost girl looked up with concern, holding the tattered backpack Zhao Yi had given her earlier.

Zhao Yi patted her ghostly head, speaking gently:

"Thank you for the tip... I have to go now, Xuanxuan."

Hearing this, Xuanxuan's eyes dimmed.

"Will brother come to see Xuanxuan again?"

Zhao Yi smiled and said:

"Of course, I'll visit Hanging Valley Town."

Xuanxuan smiled happily again, extending her finger:

"Brother, pinky promise!"

Zhao Yi hooked his pinky with hers.

Then he turned to the Warehouse Ghost in the carriage and said:

"I said I was the last batch of players to go to the station."

The Warehouse Ghost nodded slightly.

It was a gesture of gratitude and respect towards this frail human before it.

"Thank you."

"In the future, if you have any trouble in Hanging Valley Town, you can come directly to our place, and we'll help you."

[Hanging Valley Town map updated, you have unlocked more private safe camps]

Zhao Yi nodded:

"Please take care of Xuanxuan for me, she's still young."

The Warehouse Ghost agreed.

Although Xuanxuan was a ghost, if it weren't for her early warning that something was watching them, Zhao Yi wouldn't have guessed the Station Ghost's existence so quickly.

After a few words of farewell, Zhao Yi also left the station, turning into white light and disappearing.

In the dim twilight, a battered train slowly traveled along the overgrown tracks, heading into the boundless darkness...

PS: I'll write three chapters today, which is almost eight thousand words.

I'll work on the details of the next dungeon later.

Tomorrow, I'll find similar books to copy from, can't copy anymore today.

Goodnight, brothers!