Chapter 14: A Great Haul

In the darkness, Zhao Kuo's footsteps were incredibly light.

The muffled sound of gunfire rang out intermittently, like the drumbeat of death, reaping one life after another.

A suppressed sniper rifle… If I could get my hands on that, it would be a massive boost to my strength.

Moreover, with a sniper rifle positioned here, it would be troublesome for him, Gu Shan, and the others to cross. Casualties might even occur.

This was not what Zhao Kuo wanted to see.

This time, Zhao Kuo had already reached the base of the building where the gunfire was coming from. Even with a suppressor, he could pinpoint the sniper's exact location.

Third floor.

To be honest, it was a bit high. If he made even the slightest noise while climbing up, he risked exposure.

Not to mention the sound of footsteps.

However… Zhao Kuo couldn't help but covet that suppressed Mosin-Nagant in the sniper's hands.

Besides, threats should be eliminated in their infancy.

Zhao Kuo was a decisive man. After applying the last few drops of eye drops, he carefully made his way up the stairs.

With his night vision ability, he wasn't worried about bumping into anything, but even the lightest footsteps would still make some noise.

While the fourth floor naturally couldn't hear him on the first floor, by the time he reached the third floor, it was anyone's guess.

After some thought, Zhao Kuo took out the roll of contaminated bandages and wrapped them around his feet.

He worked quickly, and in no time, he had a layer wrapped around each foot. The bandages muffled his footsteps, making them almost inaudible.

There were less than two minutes left before the safe zone refreshed, so he had to act fast.

However, there was still enough time. The non-safe zone didn't refresh instantly; instead, a black mist slowly enveloped the entire area.

This process took about a minute or so.

In other words, from now until the non-safe zone was completely overtaken, there were roughly three minutes left.

Zhao Kuo needed to eliminate the sniper and enter the safe zone within those three minutes.

It wasn't impossible. With the right approach, the rewards would outweigh the risks!

Meanwhile, Zhao Kuo quietly arrived on the third floor. Fortunately, the door to the room on the left—where the sniper was located—was broken and unlocked.

However, Zhao Kuo didn't rashly push it open. After all, there was no guarantee it wouldn't creak.

He peered through the crack in the door but didn't see anything useful.

The time for the safe zone refresh was getting closer. Was the sniper really planning to stay here the whole time?

Zhao Kuo took out the Evil Revolver. His current luck value was 16%, and combined with the revolver's inherent probability, the odds were decent.

However, Zhao Kuo didn't plan to rely entirely on the revolver. In his left hand, he held a poisoned dagger.

He stood against the wall, waiting for the right moment.

I refuse to believe that guy will stay inside and not try to escape the encroaching danger.

Sure enough, after a few seconds, there was a sound from inside. As faint footsteps approached, Zhao Kuo's nerves tensed up completely.

He's coming out.

As the door slowly opened, Zhao Kuo didn't hesitate. He struck immediately.

The poisoned dagger sliced through the darkness, clearly hitting something. At the same time, a muffled gunshot rang out—the sniper had instinctively fired.

Zhao Kuo pulled the trigger on the revolver, and two Lucky Magic Missiles shot out, instantly illuminating the darkness.

In the light, there was the terrified face of a middle-aged man.

The Magic Missiles struck the man's chest, instantly depleting his health.

The man's eyes widened in shock. The attack had come too suddenly, leaving him no time to react. He collapsed into a pool of blood.

As expected, ranged classes are weak in close combat.

Looking at the figure lying in the blood, Zhao Kuo didn't relax.

Time was running out, and at the same time, the system notification sounded in his ears.

[Congratulations! Player obtained: Lee-Enfield Rifle, 4x Scope, Sniper Suppressor, Compressed Biscuits, Splint, Sniper Ammo x15, Bandages x3]

Wow, that's a lot of loot, especially the sniper rifle, the 4x scope, and 15 rounds of ammo.

It was a shame the scope didn't have night vision capabilities, but there was also a night vision device to compensate for that weakness.

In dark environments, night vision was absolutely crucial.

After storing these items in his inventory, Zhao Kuo didn't retrace his steps. Instead, he found a safe route and returned to the bushes where he had been hiding earlier.

There were only about ten seconds left.

Most players had already reached the safe zone. The entire highway was a river of blood, with bodies scattered everywhere like a scene from hell.

The zone refresh was imminent, and Zhao Kuo knew that if he tried to cross the road now, many eyes would be on him.

Zhao Kuo took a deep breath.

Just as the countdown was about to hit zero, Zhao Kuo sprinted out.

In an instant, the previously quiet highway became lively again. Besides Zhao Kuo, a few others also dashed out of the darkness at the last second.

On the other side of the road, the sounds of various items being used echoed.

A crossbow bolt nearly grazed Zhao Kuo's forehead, but fortunately, it didn't cause any damage.

At that moment, Zhao Kuo noticed Gu Shan waving at him from behind a roadside cover.

At the same time, a smoke grenade landed not far in front of Zhao Kuo.

Did Brother Gu Shan get this item?

Zhao Kuo dashed into the smoke grenade's area, using the cover of the smoke to run toward Gu Shan and Tang Yingying's location.