The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1409 - 1422: Days Loved by the Escape Boss (23)

Chapter 1409: Chapter 1422: Days Loved by the Escape Boss (23)

Don’t make the implications in Yi Lin’s words too obvious.

She cast an angry glare towards Bearded Brother and another male companion, "It’s always you men..."

Bearded Brother awkwardly touched his nose with an innocent look, "What’s it got to do with us?"

Yi Lin got more into it, saying, "Can you claim to be calm as water in front of a pretty woman?"

No way, any mentally and physically sound man would have some ripples.

It’s a question bound to fail—a wrong answer no matter what. Bearded Brother simply shut his lips tight and moved aside, not daring to provoke the inexplicably angry woman.

Yi Lin considered herself a strong independent woman who always looked down upon women who relied on men.

Whether in the real world or inside the game world, that never changed.

On the contrary, she admired Xu Qingqing’s cold demeanor and calm and steady mind.

Xu Qingqing silently listened, without even thinking of explaining a single word for Su Li, letting Yi Lin’s misunderstanding grow larger.

If she didn’t know the truth, Xu Qingqing might also consider Su Li as one of those women who relied on their looks to pass the game.

The conversation outside was loud, yet the tightly shut doors remained firmly closed, silent as ever.

Yi Lin puzzledly asked, "Are you sure there’s someone inside?"

Otherwise, being talked about like that, there should be some reaction somehow.

Bearded Brother affirmed, "There are people inside."

"Only if the room is occupied can the door remain shut."

Xu Qingqing glanced at the five wide-open rooms on the other side, pressing her lips together.

Zhixin walked up and knocked unceremoniously, "Come out, there’s something going on."

Unfortunately, even if she were to break her hand knocking, there would be no response from inside the room.

Zhixin laughed in anger, her strength enhanced, punching the door hard.

The sturdy door shook a few times and soon returned to stillness.

Zhixin was astonished, "Why is this door so solid?"

Knowing her own strength, she could dent an iron door.

Yet this seemingly ordinary wooden door merely trembled a little, not leaving a single crack behind.

Finally, there was some movement from the room.

Lan Ye stammered, "Don’t ask us, we know nothing."

Bearded Brother asked in surprise, "Haven’t you ever gone out?"

Lan Ye: "No."

"Ha," Bearded Brother snorted meaningfully, shrugged mocking under his breath, "Fools."

Newcomers always fail to see the situation clearly, thinking they can avoid disaster by hiding. But the grass at their graves is one person tall by now.

Anyone unwilling to take initiative, harboring luck, will be the first to be eliminated.

Obviously, in Bearded Brother’s eyes and others’, the outcome for Su Li and the three was already destined.

Xu Qingqing was noncommittal, standing still and lost in thought.

The middle room’s Lan Cao couldn’t resist making a sound, "Since we returned, we haven’t gone out and aren’t planning to, scared."

Xu Qingqing couldn’t help but side-glance and asked, "Have you always stayed here?"

Lan Cao: "Yeah."

Just arriving at this game, she was both scared, tired, and hungry, abandoned by companions. Now, how can she not rest properly to treat herself right?

Why look for clues? It’s pointless. Better to follow Sister Su’s advice, forget searching and regain energy first.

Lan Cao felt righteously apprehensive, "We’re newbies, we should be cautious. Anyway, you guys are holding the front, I know you’re all quite formidable, each of you is worth ten of us."

Lan Cao ingratiatingly flattered these veterans, yet missed the point entirely.

Yi Lin was furious, "Are you saying we deserve to be so capable?"

Lan Cao felt aggrieved, sighed with resentment. To people you dislike, even breathing feels wrong.

With no grudges or grievances, it’s mysterious how these veterans harbor such deep prejudice against them, the unfortunate newcomers.

This made Lan Ye and Lan Cao silent, letting the veterans outside stomp and curse with rage.

Xu Qingqing: "Let’s go, everyone has their own aspirations."

Xu Qingqing gave a long, thoughtful look at the one silent door, not quite understanding her own concerns.

"Wish you smooth passage through this game," Xu Qingqing casually delivered, then turned and left.

Behind the door, Lan Ye/Lan Cao felt like this blessing was indeed a curse, suggesting they’ll fail the game.

"Humph."

"Humph."

.....

After the chorus of hums concluded, Lan Ye and Lan Cao finally sighed with relief.

Feeling mentally drained, they decided they need to find some food as compensation.

Even if not in the same room, both simultaneously dashed towards the food storage.

Dark clouds slowly shrouded the bright moon, outside was pitch-black, with the massive mansion poised like a giant beast lurking in the darkness, waiting for its prey to appear.

Suddenly, a clear bell chime echoed within the grand mansion, startling some drowsy individuals awake.

Gazing towards the wall-mounted clock, its hands pointed straight at eight o’clock.

Three chimes rang throughout the mansion, indistinct in origin, resonating from all directions.

The chime seemed to signal something, or as if it shattered some restraint.

Inside the mansion, the night was darker and quieter compared to outside. In the yard pond, bubbles gurgled forth as something slowly emerged.

The changes in the dark mansion went unnoticed as the courtyard Su Li’s group inhabited lost power entirely after the third chime.

Lan Ye and Lan Cao wrapped themselves in blankets, huddled at the bed’s inner corner, forcing themselves to sleep.

Aside from the two genuinely preparing for sleep, others were on high alert, weapon in hand, back against the door.

"Dong."

A gentle knock echoed clearly in the silent night.

Waiting for a bit, "Dong dong" echoed a response to the previous sound.

Xu Qingqing’s door cracked slightly open, her sharp eyes intently observing outside.

Soon after, other doors also opened from within as Bearded Brother, Zhixin, and the others gathered in the courtyard—none missing.

"I’m going to check over at Gu Minxing’s," Xu Qingqing was intrigued by this NPC, with some conjectures needing her exploration.

"Then I’ll go look at the Clan Leader’s place."

"I’ll go to those clan elders..."

.....

Everyone gathered, promptly deciding on their destinations.

The courtyard soon fell silent again, "Squeak...." a door opened, blinding light poured from within, swiftly expelling the courtyard’s darkness.

Su Li casually walked out from the room, holding an emergency lamp.

The lamp had wide coverage, illuminating the courtyard clearly in Su Li’s view.

Compared to daytime, the mansion at night offered a unique scenic charm.