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What weapons do you need? How many bullets?
She hadn't expected Zhou Ye to agree so readily. Just moments before, they had been testing and wary of each other, and he knew that giving her the weapon would bring unpredictable risks, yet he still did.
What Jill didn't expect was that the guns only posed a certain threat to him and Nami. They were no big deal to Zhou Ye, but for Nami, who was obsessed with money, they were completely worthless.
"I need a handgun, preferably 9mm, with as much ammunition as possible."
Jill spoke quickly, afraid that the other party would change their mind.
"Or a submachine gun would be fine too."
Zhou Ye did not answer immediately.
Chapter 12 The Plant Ghost
“We can provide a pistol and two magazines of ammunition, an AR-15 rifle, two magazines, and a Remington M870 shotgun,” Zhou Ye said slowly.
"But it's not free."
“What do you want?” Jill asked, becoming wary again.
"It's very simple."
Zhou Ye held up two fingers.
"First, you need to share all the information you know without reservation. This includes the structure of the mansion, all the types and weaknesses of the monsters you encounter, and the possible locations of your teammates."
"second,"
Zhou Ye paused, then emphasized his words.
"We need you to lead the way. You know this place better than we do, so take us to more valuable areas, such as places where we might resupply or escape the clues."
Jill fell silent.
The conditions proposed by Zhou Ye were not excessive.
Intelligence sharing is the foundation of cooperation.
Leading the way is the only value she can offer right now.
However, the feeling of being used as a bargaining chip made her very uncomfortable.
“Okay.” Jill finally nodded. “I promise you.”
“Very good.” Zhou Ye nodded in satisfaction.
With a thought, a black pistol and two fully loaded magazines appeared out of thin air in his hand.
It contains a Glock 17, an AR-15 rifle, two magazines, and a Remington M870 shotgun.
Jill's pupils contracted slightly as she looked at the pistol that suddenly appeared in Zhou Ye's hand.
To conjure something out of thin air?
This person is indeed extraordinary.
Without asking any further questions, she took the pistol and magazine, skillfully inspected the weapon, and loaded a magazine into it.
A crisp metallic clanging sound echoed in the room.
Holding the familiar weapon, Jill felt much more at ease.
Then they loaded AR-15s and M870s, placing them in their usual positions for the skilled users, and picked up the ammunition.
"Come on, I'll lead the way, follow me."
Without saying another word, Jill turned and walked toward the other door of the room.
"I know a place where we might find what we need."
She opened the door, gesturing for the three of them to follow.
Nami was still somewhat resentful, her little face scrunched up, but Zhou Ye had already made his decision, so she could only reluctantly follow, muttering to herself:
"Honestly, why do we have to listen to her..."
Saeko Busujima didn't speak, but gripped the long sword in her hand even tighter. The blade reflected a cold, sharp light in the dim light, and the light and shadow flickered slightly with her movements.
The corridor was quiet, with only the sound of a few people's footsteps, some light and some heavy, echoing in the empty space and pounding on everyone's nerves.
"Here, I encountered a peculiar monster; it wasn't a zombie."
Jill asked as she walked, her voice very low.
"Ok?"
Zhou Ye seemed to be stunned for a moment, and his steps stopped.
"What kind of special monster? Tell me more."
Zhou Ye pressed for more information.
Jill's face showed a complex expression of confusion and fear, as if she was unwilling to recall it.
"I don't know what that is."
Her voice trembled slightly, clearly tinged with lingering fear. "She...she's completely different from those zombies who can kill with headshots."
"How is it different?"
Zhou Ye followed up with questions, not letting any detail slip by.
"Its speed is outrageous, and its strength is terrifying."
Jill recalled, her brow furrowed.
"Furthermore, she seems... impervious to bullets. To be precise, bullets hitting her cause no harm whatsoever."
Aren't you afraid of bullets?
Zhou Ye's heart skipped a beat.
This is not good news. In a world where firearms are somewhat useful, physical immunity is extremely dangerous, especially for ordinary people.
“I met one before, wearing a strange kimono, with blood-red eyes.”
Jill continued, speaking rather quickly.
"My bullets hit it, clanging and clanging, like hitting a steel plate, it was completely useless."
“It almost killed me,” she added, her voice even lower.
"And then? How did it leave?"
"Later...it seems...it received some kind of message, and then it disappeared on its own."
Kimono? Blood-red eyes?
Zhou Ye and Nami turned their gazes to Saeko Busujima, who nodded slightly. Gil had encountered a ghost.
Moreover, judging from Jill's description, he can withstand bullets, is fast and strong, so he's definitely not some nobody; he might even be someone with a reputation.
"What does that thing... look like? Besides wearing a kimono, what else is special about it? For example... does it have any strange abilities?"
Zhou Ye pressed for more information, trying to extract more details from Jill's limited description.
"ability?"
Jill frowned, trying to recall the details of that terrifying moment.
"It seems to be able to... conjure up... blood-red threads out of thin air? They're incredibly sharp; my arm was almost severed!"
Blood-red threads?
A name flashed through Zhou Ye's mind instantly.
The fifth month of the waning moon, is it tiring?
No, that's not right. Lei's image is that of a white-haired boy, and he uses spider silk. Jill explicitly stated that he was wearing a kimono.
Could it be something else entirely? Something with similar abilities?
There's not enough information to make a judgment.
But one thing is certain: these ghosts are definitely more dangerous than ordinary zombies, Lickers, or even Tyrants. After all, these things are just not scientifically possible!
"Besides this one in the kimono, have you encountered any other similar monsters?"
"I haven't encountered it yet."
Jill shook her head, her expression not looking good.
“But I have a feeling that there’s definitely more than just one in this mansion. Something’s really wrong here.”
Zhou Ye fell silent.
First came the classic Resident Evil package, with zombies and biological weapons, and now comes Demon Slayer, featuring its own special demons.
This beginner dungeon is extremely difficult from the start.
He glanced at the system task list subconsciously.
[Defeat each of the Twelve Demon Moons' lower-level demons to earn 2000 points, each of their higher-level demons to earn 3000 points, and the Demon King, Muzan Kibutsuji, to earn 10000 points.]
The points rewards are indeed generous, making it very tempting. However, a corresponding level of difficulty has also emerged.
He needs more combat experience, more points, and more chances to win prizes to equip himself.
"arrive."
Just as Zhou Ye was lost in thought, Jill stopped in front of a heavy double wooden door.
The door is carved with intricate patterns, giving it an antique feel and suggesting it's been around for a long time. The doorknob is made of brass and covered in green rust.
“This is a restaurant,” Jill said, lowering her voice further.
“When I was retreating earlier, I saw some STARS members come in here. Maybe we can find some clues or supplies.”
She gripped the cold doorknob, but instead of pushing it open immediately, she listened intently to what was happening behind the door. Utter silence.