INSIDER Chapter 110

Hearing Lu Chu say their target had appeared, the rest of the group gathered by the window, peering outside through the gap in the curtains.

They saw the off-road vehicle speeding down the flat road, heading straight for the city center. There were five people in the car, all appearing strong and burly. One of them even brazenly exposed his forearm in broad daylight, revealing his identity as a player. They seemed quite confident in their abilities, acting so blatantly and without concern, almost as if they wanted to draw attention to themselves.

Song Gui chuckled, “They are very confident.”

Yuan Kejie sighed, “Are they afraid people won’t notice them? Not covering up the marks on their arms and swaggering down the street like that, they’re sure to attract not only other players but also the crazed natives on this day.”

Luo Qi hefted her chainsaw, “Then let’s kill them before the natives find them.”

“Don’t startle them just yet. They seem very confident, so they probably have some sort of trump card. What we need to do is find a vehicle and follow them to the city center while gathering intel on our enemies,” Lu Chu said, casting a serious look at 7.

7 understood immediately and said, “There’s indeed a car in the villa’s garage,” pulling out a key.

They had six people, so unless they found a van or an RV, one car wouldn’t be enough. Thus, the underground garage of the villa where the recent murder had occurred became their target. As expected, the family had a regular car. They split into two groups, each taking a car and driving towards the city center. Lu Chu, 7, and Yuan Kejie were in the first car, with 7 driving; Song Gui, Luo Qi, and Qian Zhen were in the second car, with Song Gui driving.

Driving was yet another life skill Lu Chu needed to learn.

Driving had its pros and cons. The advantage was convenience in tracking, but the downside was being a large target, easily spotted by crazed individuals.

Since they decided to drive, they put caution aside and sped down the road. They passed several murder scenes without a second glance, driving straight through.

The Day of Purge was indeed a cruel day, filled with slaughter and indifference.

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After driving a bit further, Lu Chu suddenly said, “Wait.”

7 immediately stopped the car, and Song Gui, following behind, also halted.

Song Gui rolled down the window and asked, “What’s up?”

Lu Chu opened the window and replied, “I see their car parked up ahead.”

Seeing their target’s car meant they were nearby. Driving closer would alert them, so getting out and approaching on foot, using buildings and trees as cover, was a safer choice.

The group got out, armed themselves, and walked down the road.

The five men’s car was parked not far ahead. The car was empty, indicating they had gone into a nearby area or building. Of course, it was possible they had spotted Lu Chu’s group trailing them and abandoned the car, lying in wait to ambush them.

Lu Chu wasn’t sure about the opponents’ weapons, but knowing they had a firearm gave them a significant advantage in long-range combat.

Song Gui and the others understood this and proceeded with extra caution.

Suddenly, a cold gleam flashed, and Lu Chu, sharp-eyed, immediately noticed it, alerting the others, “Watch out for an attack from two o’clock!”

The group either retreated or dodged sideways, avoiding the attack. The next moment, a sharp arrow lodged where they had just been standing.

“They’re in that house,” Lu Chu pointed to a small villa in the northeast.

Following his direction, they saw a faint glimmer from the villa’s side window, likely from the person holding the firearm. They quickly took cover behind obstacles, shielding themselves from sight. They were all armed with close-range weapons, putting them at a disadvantage.

“Move cautiously and approach slowly,” Lu Chu advised.

Everyone nodded.

Lu Chu seemed like a danger detection radar, his senses extraordinarily sharp. Following his instructions was the safest and most sensible choice, so Song Gui and the others waited patiently for Lu Chu’s commands during dangerous moments.

They dodged several more arrows, and the shooter inside began to get frustrated and impatient.

Lu Chu was waiting for this moment.

Then, a gunshot rang out.

Though no one was hit, Yuan Kejie was startled. Song Gui smiled wryly, “Firearms, huh?”

No wonder they were so brazen.

“Bullets are consumables, so they must be hesitant to use them. Since that’s the case—” Song Gui said, “let’s help them run out of bullets.”

Lu Chu looked at him, “You can use a gun?”

Song Gui shrugged, “I had the chance to use one in a previous game. I should still have some muscle memory.”

“Compared to firearms with limited ammunition, I think reusable crossbows are more valuable,” Yuan Kejie added.

Luo Qi revved her chainsaw, which buzzed menacingly, and scoffed, “We weren’t planning to fight them right away, but since they’ve stopped to ambush us, let’s take them on. Soon, their gear will be ours.”

Using buildings, trees, phone booths, and cars for cover, Lu Chu’s group gradually closed in on the villa where the five men were hiding.

Suddenly, a heavy mechanical rumble echoed from a distance. The five men quickly shut the window they had been shooting from. Lu Chu looked toward the sound and saw an armored tank approaching. A head peeked out from the hatch, with a machine gun mounted in front. Spray-painted on the side of the tank were the words: “Real Man Hunting Game, providing weapons, vehicles, and other equipment, with professional personnel ensuring your safety. Participation fee: XX million dollars.” Clearly, it was a game for the rich, hunting common people for sport, with everything being legal on this day.

For the first time, Lu Chu deeply understood what it meant to be a “pay-to-win” player.