Ruan Tingyi, carrying the wooden sword, walked with Tianmiao on the main road, looking ahead.
"Tianmiao sis, there’s a village up ahead. I think it’s the Newbie Village; let’s see if there are any quests we can pick up," Ruan Tingyi suggested.
"There used to be dozens of families living on this island, but they all moved away later. The houses were cleaned up a bit by the production crew for the show. Be careful while exploring; they are quite old and dilapidated," Kong Shubai had finished hopping on one leg and caught up with the group, offering a reminder upon hearing Tianmiao’s words.
"Thanks for the reminder, Kong bro," Ruan Tingyi expressed gratitude.
Gao Yuxin glanced at Ruan Tingyi but said nothing.
As they continued walking, the group indeed saw the abandoned village. There were scattered farming tools and fisherman gear all over the ground, along with many tattered pots and buckets.
"Since this is a game, where are the NPCs?" Lu Anchen looked around.
As soon as he finished speaking, several people walked out of the nearby houses. Upon seeing Ruan Tingyi and the others, their reaction was all the same.
They took off running.
Huh? Ruan Tingyi and the group were bewildered. What was going on?
"Wait, hey, uncle, wait a moment. Can you tell us what’s happening?" Ruan Tingyi sprinted after them and stopped the last middle-aged man to ask.
"Ah, there’s a monster on this island. You should run away, too, or you’ll be eaten. I’m not kidding, I’m serious!" the middle-aged man exclaimed earnestly.
"No way? A monster?" Lu Anchen’s eyes widened.
"I swear on a programmer’s hair; I’m telling the truth," the middle-aged man said with a serious face.
We almost believed you!
"Alright, take care of yourselves," the middle-aged man said and sprinted away, running faster and faster.
"Stop him, he definitely has clues," Tianmiao suggested.
"Huh?" The group hadn’t reacted yet.
Ruan Tingyi let out a howl and sprinted forward. Her speed was astonishing.
"How fast does Ruan Tingyi run the hundred meters?" Lu Anchen asked dumbfounded, "I feel like she’s faster than me!"
Tang Ze was also stunned as he said, "I feel the same way; she’s faster than me."
"Don’t just stand there, hurry up and help," Fang Fei shouted and joined the chase.
Then, everyone rushed over, helping Ruan Tingyi to stop the middle-aged man, dragging him back.
The bullet comments started rolling in.
"My Tingyi can actually run so fast!"
"Yes, look at those long legs, swoosh!"
"I never heard Ruan Tingyi had this talent before?"
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"Let go of me, the monster’s coming, run!" The middle-aged man was deep into his role, still struggling and shouting to run.
"What do you mean there’s a monster?" Tianmiao asked.
"There are monsters invading. Oh, who are you?" The middle-aged man asked, puzzled.
"We are sent by heaven to help you fight the monsters. Now, tell us where the monsters are and what we should do," Tianmiao answered seriously.
The group almost laughed but managed to suppress it, one by one getting into character.
"Yes, we are all warriors here to save you. Quickly, tell us what’s going on?" Ruan Tingyi held back her laughter and asked cooperatively.
"I’m too scared, I can’t say. Warriors, please explore on your own," the middle-aged man responded.