Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!

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[You have submitted part of the experimental information for "Advanced Physical Training Version 3.0" used in research studies—development progress of "Advanced Physical Training Version 3.0" has increased by 5%.]

"All right, you go ahead," said Helen, turning around after removing the sensors.

Dressed, Bai E stood behind, hesitating somewhat.

Hearing no movement behind her for quite some time, Helen turned back around, looking at Bai E with curiosity, "What\'s wrong? Is there something the matter?"

Bai E displayed an appropriately awkward demeanor, "I want… to know the result."

The task required his participation in development, which surely didn\'t mean just sitting idly by, waiting for an easy win.

Helen brushed back a curl from her ear, her smile gentle and warm, "Of course… I just need to analyze the data first, and I might need to ask you for specifics later, so I\'ll have to trouble you."

"No trouble at all… So, I\'ll be going now?"

"Go ahead."

Watching the door slowly close, the corners of Helen\'s mouth gave a slight twitch.

At this moment, she seemed more like a living, breathing person...

After bidding farewell to Helen, Bai E headed to the canteen for a quick meal and then left the camp under the gradually darkening night sky.

He had agreed with the players to take action tonight and needed to be punctual for the appointment.

The deserted wilderness was tranquil; the three players inside the dugout spoke softly, as though even in the quiet environment their whispers might be overheard by the entire world.

"Can\'t complain, having an underground base really does give a sense of security."

"Yeah… these past days, napping in the wild has been nerve-wracking."

Having operated in this world for a while, their bodies would begin to tire, occasionally feeling a wave of lethargy wash over them.

Such weariness was unnerving, whether experienced in the Black Forest or Black Street.

Only in this small territory of theirs could they completely relax.

The dream of building a perfect base in childhood, never imagined to be realized in this game, made them even more committed to the task of base construction, an integral part of faction development.

Joy was always the primary motivator driving their actions.

"By the way, has that... Wen Jie been sent in yet?"

Gong Yan nodded gently, "He has been sent in, Pu Jie says he found new work on Black Street and doesn\'t plan to go to the inner city for now, so he gave his residence permit to him."

"Speaking of which, the adult is really kind to him, actually issuing tasks based on his wishes."

The tasks Wen Jie received made them envious to tears; not only was he developing in a field he enjoyed, but after completion, he would also receive an additional reward. One of those rewards was even tied to the scarce "Gene Optimization Solution" resource, and they might have to rely on Wen Jie for any "upgrades" they wanted in the future.

Dai Lian\'s eyes glazed over thoughtfully, mulling over the information, "It must be scarce talents that the organization needs... This game world has underlying logic supporting various developments, and it seems... they don\'t perceive us as \'players\'."

Without names above their heads or strange attire, let alone the NPCs, even when they, the players, gathered together, they couldn\'t be sure they would recognize other players.

On the forums, there were already players from other places who had started playing large-scale games of Werewolf...

"By the way... is it about time?" They hadn\'t yet acquired any timekeeping items, and could only rely on the changes of the sun and the moon to gauge time.

Dai Lian instinctively looked outside through the open hole… A calm and resolute face was right in the center.

"My lord?"

"My lord, when did you get here?" Kuang Xin jumped up excitedly.

"Just arrived…" Bai E stepped aside, letting them climb out one by one, "You\'ve done a decent job with the construction~"

Although it was just a dugout from underground, Bai E sincerely praised their work.

To Bai E, the mere fact that they could create a space of several square meters without it collapsing was already an impressive feat.

Dai Lian\'s face lifted with confidence, taking credit, "Don\'t worry, my lord, leave it to us!"

"But it\'s difficult to continue expanding further," said Gong Yan, pushing back stray hairs beside her ear, "Preventing collapse and dealing with the excavated dirt and rocks is troublesome, we lack experience, and we need more time to explore."

"Hmm…" Bai E nodded, "When there\'s a chance, I\'ll also look for someone to help you. For now... let\'s get down to business."

My scythe is eager for action!

"Please follow us, sir."

One of the abandoned sewer exits was not far from the Black Forest, and it was through there that Pu Jie had emerged that day, chasing a group of rats. Now this secret entrance was known to Dai Lian and his two companions.

As Dai Lian, leading the way, glanced back from time to time at Bai E\'s attire—

One needn\'t mention the bulging pistols at his waist, but what about the two quivers of arrows on his back? What were they for?

Additionally, the black object in his hand, obviously made of metal... Could it be a folding bow?

"What do you guys think that is?" Dai Lian murmured softly.

"Just ask him..." Kuang Xin said nonchalantly. The sir is one of our own; what\'s there to fear?

Turning his head, he asked Bai E, "Sir, what\'s that you\'re holding in your hand?"

With a flick of his wrist, Bai E extended the bow with a rapid clicking and whirling sound. "This... compound bow."

The raw beauty of the mechanical structure instantly caught the eyes of Dai Lian and Kuang Xin—so cool.

Bai E, expressionless, explained casually, "The sewer is a closed and quiet environment; firearms make too much noise. Under these conditions, a bow and arrow is more stealthy."

Exactly! That\'s spot on, brother!

Dai Lian was moved, feeling affirmed by the NPC\'s approval of his previous combat strategy.

Unfortunately, armed with a hand crossbow, he had to run for his life when facing the charge of a dozen plague rats...

While the idea was correct, in the context of this world, the bow and arrow was a weapon so obscure, it couldn\'t be more out of favor.

Could the sir... actually use it?

With these thoughts whirling in his mind, Dai Lian quickened his pace.

The four moved swiftly, shuttling quickly through the increasingly dim twilight.

Arriving at the entrance, Dai Lian brushed aside the concealing weeds and gestured with his hand to show the way.

"This way, sir..."

The sewer had been abandoned for years, and the entrance was no longer damp. Instead, the water flow from earlier years had eroded a long trench in front of the entrance, hidden amidst the weeds, its end invisible.

Bai E glanced around and then stepped lightly into it.

"Clack~"

Dai Lian lit the lantern; the dim light source cast the elongated, blurred shadows of the four on the curving walls of the pipe.

"We can\'t use strong light," Dai Lian explained quietly, his voice echoing softly, making the place seem even more quiet.

Although the wilderness at night was quiet too, the rustling of leaves stirred by the wind and the distant sounds of insects and birds provided a kind of comforting white noise. .net

In the sewer, the silence was terrifying.

Bai E nodded, not saying much. Dai Lian was reliable in doing things, and if Bai E were to do these things himself, he couldn\'t have done them any better.

"Sir, we\'ll lead the way. Although we haven\'t caught the exact hideout of the other party in the past few days, we have figured out their general escape direction. We even came here this afternoon to confirm it, so there should be no mistakes. Also, we\'ve received word that the Arbitration Place will take action tonight too."

"Good." Bai E had also received 8 points in Stealth and 4 points in Long-Range Weapons Proficiency that afternoon, so he guessed they had made some move.

Squeak, squeak, squeak~

Suddenly, a faint sound arose from the end of the pipe at the bend. Bai E\'s mind, dark as pitch, lit up like a radar, presenting a structural scan of the nearby environment.

The space imagination ability manifested by Insight allowed him to roughly pinpoint the location of the target.

[You are using Insight ability to explore the environment…]

Three of them?

"Shh~"

Bai E raised his index finger to his lips and then quietly drew an arrow from the quiver.

He bent his bow and notched an arrow.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

Three arrows in quick succession followed one another, each plunging into the darkness ahead.