Northern Myanmar: These players are acting strangely!

Chapter 166: Gunshots Signal the Move, Plan Moved Ahead! Stay tuned! (Two-in-One)

Everyone was terrified and looked at each other in bewilderment.

"what's the situation?!"

"What's going on? Thunder?"

"I thought there was an earthquake from all that noise!"

A commotion arose outside the corridor.

The chaotic footsteps and exclamations mingled together, creating a tense atmosphere.

"boom--!"

A tremendous roar resounded once again.

This time.

The windows of the dormitory building were humming under the strain.

Wang Zixu heard it clearly.

That wasn't thunder or an earthquake at all; it was clearly an explosion!
Followed by.

Sporadic gunshots, like popping beans, could be heard from afar outside the park.

Is there a gunfight outside?
Are people exchanging fire?
Wang Zixu immediately recalled the things Guan Xinxin had said to him before.

It seems that the world outside the park is not entirely untouched either.

While many people were in a panic, the fat kitten, whose toe had just been cut off, remained surprisingly calm.

He leaned against the wall with one hand and gestured to the people in the dormitory to lower their hands:
"Don't panic, everyone."

"This kind of thing happens often, about once every ten days or half a month, it's normal."

His composure seemed to have some effect.

Shooting outside is actually quite common.

at this time.

Many people in the outer dormitories mustered up their courage, opened their doors, and cautiously peeked out to check the situation.

Wang Zixu was no exception, following the crowd into the corridor.

[Holy crap! What's going on? Is this a major update that jumps straight into war-themed content?]

[This doesn't seem like it! If this were part of the game's storyline, wouldn't the official team release an update announcement? It feels like an unexpected event!]

[Interesting, the game world can even develop on its own.]

[I really want to see what's going on outside. Judging from the noise, it sounds like a fierce battle! They're even using rockets!]

I'd really like to see the equipment and weapons in the game; I wonder what era the military level of this world is set in.

[It definitely won't be very strong, otherwise a single nuclear purification would have ended the game.]

[That's true, after all, the people in the park are still using outdated black leather pistols.]

With things so chaotic outside, this feels like a golden opportunity! Isn't anyone going to raise their voice and lead the charge?

[The person upstairs is overthinking it. This isn't the era of cold weapons anymore. The other side only needs one automatic rifle to suppress dozens or even hundreds of people. Unless the fighting outside directly enters the park, it won't have a substantial impact on the situation inside.]

Wang Zixu saw many people peeking out from the cracks in the corridor windows like a human pyramid. He wanted to squeeze in too, but then thought better of it.

That's the situation.

It's so crowded you can't see anything at all.

In addition, it was completely dark, so it's estimated that even the smoke from the explosion wouldn't be visible.

Fat Cat followed along, limping along. He leaned against the wall, looking completely at ease, and began lecturing those around him:

"Such things happen frequently outside the park."

“I’ve experienced this no less than ten times in the two years I’ve been in the park.”

“Gunfights happen every now and then outside the park, but this time the power and noise are a little bigger than before.”

"Don't worry about it. We've always been fine before, so this time will be no exception."

"Go back to sleep, everyone. You have to go to work as usual tomorrow."

Hearing what Fatty Cat said, Wang Zixu's heart stirred slightly.

It may have no impact on others, but for them, it could be an opportunity.

at this time.

A piercing scream suddenly echoed down the corridor, the source of which seemed to be not far away, perhaps downstairs.

Fat Cat's expression changed, and he reminded Wang Zixu, who was still standing there in a daze:

"Let's get out of here quickly, it's probably Brother Long sending people to patrol."

"If you wander around in the hallway and get caught, you'll get a beating!"

The voice just fell.

The sound of leather boots clattering on the floor could be heard from the stairwell.

The once noisy corridor fell silent instantly.

Nobody wanted to provoke Ah Long and his gang at a time like this.

All the onlookers seemed to have been doused with cold water and scattered in a panic.

They all fled back to their dormitories and closed their doors.

Wang Zixu quickly returned to his bed, leaned against the wall, and could still hear the distant gunshots and occasional explosions.

He looked up at the ceiling, lost in thought.

[What's wrong with Piao Di? Is he asleep?]

[What are you thinking about? If Piao Di were sleeping, he would have ended the stream immediately. Right now, he's clearly just staring blankly at the ceiling.]

Not necessarily, it seems like he's thinking about something.

With the fighting so intense outside, who knows what kind of plan Piao Di is plotting.

[I bet a pack of spicy strips that Piao Di is definitely thinking about how to escape in the chaos!]

[The upstairs space is too small; escaping the park is less satisfying than just blowing it up!]

Just as the netizens were discussing and imagining things for Wang Zixu looking at the ceiling,

A golden comment suddenly appeared in the comment section of the live stream.

[The King of Freeloaders: Brothers, I have something to do, so I'll stop here for today. I'll let you know if I'll be streaming again later. You can follow me and click on the live stream reservation button on my homepage.]

The moment this comment was posted, the entire chat room exploded with activity.

However, many viewers had only just typed a series of question marks into the input box and hadn't even had time to click send.

The live stream suddenly went black.

A message popped up on the screen saying, "The streamer you are following has ended their broadcast."

The viewers were stunned. After realizing what had happened, they flooded the page of the "King of Freebies" with comments.

【? ? ? 】

【What?! I took my pants off and this is what you show me?!】

[Hey bro, you're getting cocky! Starting to act like a big shot, huh?]

[Tsk tsk, things are getting better now. The livestreams are getting more and more perfunctory; they don't even thank the big spenders for their gifts anymore?]

What's going on? Where's the streamer?

[Was Piao Di's live stream taken down by the moderators?]

[The streamer is in danger!]

The number of comments on the personal homepage of the "King of Freebies" is increasing rapidly.

Fans bombarded the comments section with messages.

But he didn't receive a reply from the "King of Freebies".

real world.

Wang Zixu, who had just logged off, took off his virtual reality headset, took out his phone, opened the "404 Team" discussion group, and started typing rapidly on the nine-key keyboard.

[Freeloader King: @All members, have you all logged off the game? Are you online? Reply now!] [Newbie Player: I logged off a while ago, what's up, bro? What's the rush?]

[Ready to quit the game: Yes!]

[Three times a day: I just logged off, and I'm organizing some data. What happened?]

[King of Freeloaders: @SunMoonTongcuo, is Brother SunMoon there?]

[Preparing to quit the game: @日月同错, are you still AFK in the game?]

[New player: @日月同错, stop lurking, come out! Judging from Piao Di's posture, he probably has something to say!]

Seeing that Riyue Tongcuo hadn't replied yet, Wang Zixu wondered if he should just call him directly.

They had previously helped each other receive a game verification code, and the two added each other on social media.

We often do events together in the game, so we exchanged contact information.

Just as he was hesitating, wondering whether he should call Brother Riyue, a message from Riyue Tongcuo finally popped up in the group chat.

[Sun and Moon at the Same Mistake: I just had breakfast, why is everyone tagging me?]

[Three times a day: Mother hen! Brother prostitute is calling you! @King of Freeloading]

[New player: What's up? I was just about to eat!]

[Preparing to quit the game: Me too.]

[The King of Freeloaders: Something's happened in the game.]

[Sun and Moon in Mistake: Huh? What could possibly happen in the game? Did the server crash? Or...?]

[New player: That can't be! I just came down from the forum, and I didn't hear anything about it. Everything's calm.]

[Preparing to quit the game: When Piaodi said something was wrong, he was probably referring not to the entire game, but to the specific area we were in.]

[Three times a day: The park? What could possibly happen in the park? Did another unlucky guy escape and get caught?]

[The King of Freeloaders: No. There's a huge gunfight outside the park. I heard from the older guys in my dorm that this happens often here. I feel like tonight is a golden opportunity. With the gunfire as cover, should we move up our plans and act tonight?]

[New player: Gunfight?! Holy crap! How come there's not a single word about something this big on the forum?!]

[Preparing to quit the game: Isn't this normal? A lot of people are already offline and asleep at this time. Besides, the world is vast, who knows which area the gunfire affected? Maybe only our 404 area can hear it, while other areas are completely unaffected.]

[Three times a day: Damn, I actually missed such an exciting plot! I should have logged off later!]

[The King of Freeloading: I can only hear the sound, I can't see the picture. The old folks in the park are used to it and don't think much of it.]

[Sun and Moon at the Same Fault: @King of Freeloaders, did you check before you logged off? Did the gunfight outside lead to increased security or patrols inside the park?]

[The King of Freeloaders: No, it's the same as usual. In fact, because of the commotion outside, their patrol frequency seems to have decreased. Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked you if you wanted to plan ahead.]

[Preparing to quit the game: This does sound like a perfect opportunity.]

[Three times a day: What are we waiting for? Let's do it! What do you guys think?]

[New player: I don't really care, it's my day off anyway, I don't have to go to work, and I have nothing to do this morning.]

[Three times a day: @日月同错, bro, can your game character's body handle this?]

[Sun and Moon in the Same Mistake: No problem. How about we log in now and check? If the situation is indeed favorable, we'll act immediately!]

[New player: Charge! Charge! Charge! Let's get them!]

[Sun and Moon in Mistake: After logging in, meet directly at the public restroom. You will be required to reach the gun hiding place three times a day. If you are discovered, you should not go.]

[Three times a day: Don't worry, I'm a very team player. If we get caught, I'll definitely make a sound to alert you.]

[The King of Freeloaders: We're the same here.]

[Three times a day: You go first, I'll make a call and be right there!]

[Preparing to quit the game: I need to make a call too. I was supposed to go to the company to work overtime, but now I'm not going!]

[King of Freeloaders: OK! Hurry up, I'm logging in first!]

Wang Zixu closed the group chat but did not put on his helmet immediately.

He rolled out of bed, tiptoed to his roommate's bedside table, and took out two packets of compressed biscuits.

His roommate is preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam. He studies so hard that he forgets to eat or sleep, and this is what keeps him going.

Normally, Wang Zixu would never touch it, but now he's about to go into the game to pull off a big heist, and there's no time to go out for dinner.

This mission could last for an unknown period of time, so I had to maintain my physical condition in reality.

After all, there is a mandatory safety mechanism in the game. Once the virtual reality headset detects that a player's physical condition in real life is not up to standard, such as being excessively hungry or fatigued, the player will be forcibly kicked out of the game.

This is to prevent some game addicts from becoming so addicted to games that it affects their real lives.

Wang Zixu tore open the packaging of the compressed biscuits, and swallowed the two dry biscuits in a few gulps with a bottle of mineral water.

A strong feeling of fullness rose from my stomach, and I was no longer hungry.

He rolled over, climbed back into bed, put on his virtual reality headset, and logged into the game.

Welcome to the game! Player Wang Zixu. Enjoy the game!

After entering the virtual space, Wang Zixu did not immediately enter the game, but instead started a live stream.

The next part is a minor climax in the game's storyline, and this wave of popularity is sure to be high.

If they can successfully escape the park, this live stream will definitely make them a lot of money.

He didn't want to miss out.

As soon as I opened the live stream, before I could even say anything, countless comments flooded my screen.

[He's alive! Didn't you log off, streamer?]

What's going on? Did they return? Did they have a change of heart and come back to thank their friends for the gifts?

[Wow, this is unprecedented! They're still showing it at this hour. Are they airing "The Bloody Golden Triangle," or have they changed the game?]

Wang Zixu cleared his throat and said in a deep voice:
"Let me briefly explain the situation."

"As everyone has guessed, the reason for the recent relaunch is due to an unforeseen event."

"Our plan has been brought forward."

The words fell.

The number of shares and online viewers in the live stream began to increase dramatically at a visible rate.

The barrage of comments was like a flood that had been unleashed.

【What?! Are you planning to run away from the park now?!】

[Are you kidding me?!]

[Holy crap! I think I know now, they're trying to use the cover of night and the gunfire outside! That's a perfect opportunity!]

Is it finally coming? After waiting for so many days, the grand prison break is finally about to begin!! (Excited!)

[It's probably very difficult to escape, right? I've watched a lot of other streamers' livestreams these past few days, and they've tried almost everything, but they all died in the end.]

"That depends on who it is. Those streamers you watch aren't good enough. Piao Di (a popular streamer) takes a steady, step-by-step approach, practically exposing everything in the entire park before he makes his move!"

[Selling sunflower seeds, peanuts, and bottled water in the front row; bring your own stool! The big ones are coming soon!]

Let's wait and see! Hopefully, it won't be like other streamers, all talk and no action.

【…】

Wang Zixu smiled as he watched the barrage of comments scrolling by.

"Without further ado, thank you for your support, brothers."

"Now, please follow my perspective and witness the birth of this great historical event."

"Um... what I mean is, if it succeeds, great; if it fails, it's shit."

Done.

On a whim, he immediately entered the game.

Suddenly, the view in front of me went dark.

……

　The first volume will end in a day or two, or even three days. For the sake of plot continuity, the second volume and the following volumes will be released as a combined set. It is not recommended to skip ahead, especially the later chapters, as there will definitely be no more side stories. If any side stories are added, it will lead to the next volume.

　　
　
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