Only Player

Chapter 187 Mushroom Head
The world was shrouded in pitch-black darkness.

For Zhou Yuan, a shadow-type extraordinary person, it was like returning home and feeling like a fish in water.

He emerged from the darkness on top of a building and looked down.

In the shattered ruins of the city, two hunters were running desperately on the road.

They were a man and a woman, wearing tattered clothes and carrying compound bows. From their appearance, they looked no different from humans.

However, their speed and agility are far beyond those of normal humans, and they fall into the category of enhanced humans.

Behind them were thirteen large monsters chasing them relentlessly. They were about two meters tall, with roughly cylindrical bodies. Their heads were abnormally developed, so they looked a little swollen, a bit like the cap of a mushroom. Their skin was pale, not covered with hair, and their protruding blood vessels were clearly visible.

Below the head is a large mouth full of sharp teeth, and next to the mouth are two flexible tentacles to assist in eating.

The upper body has four arms, two slender arms are used for precision operations, and two strong arms are used for power activities and self-defense.

The lower body has four legs, each with three joints, and the leg muscles are very developed, allowing them to move quickly on various terrains.

[The Mushroom-Headed Monster is a terrifying monster that appeared after the Dark Ages. Its vision has degenerated, but it has evolved a bat-like echolocation ability and possesses super hearing, able to hear faint heartbeats from a kilometer away.

It has strong defense, moves very fast, and is a social animal. When you meet a mushroom-head monster, it means you have stepped into the territory of mushroom-head monsters.

Weaknesses: Fear of light and loud noises. 】

Zhou Yuan continued to observe and found that several of the mushroom-headed monsters had arrows stuck in their bodies, but only a small part of the arrowhead had penetrated into the back. Their defense was indeed amazing.

You should know that the lethality of a compound bow is enormous, enough to tear the flesh and blood of any creature. Ordinary people can hunt top predators with it. The two hunters are not only enhanced humans, but the compound bows in their hands have also been modified, making them even more powerful.

But even so, the arrow failed to pierce the mushroom-headed monster's body.

In addition, he also saw another group of mushroom-headed monsters rushing towards him from the street in front of the hunter's right side. They were very aggressive, like a pack of hungry wolves.

If the two hunters continued running straight ahead like this, they would run into the group of mushroom-headed monsters in less than thirty seconds and be eaten up in the blink of an eye.

The fact that they can use this tactic of encircling the enemy from all directions shows that the mushroom-headed monsters have a certain level of intelligence. In addition, they are social animals, so they may have developed an independent society or even a civilization.

On the road, the male hunter pulled an arrow from his quiver and shot it into the sky.

bang——

A brilliant firework exploded in the sky, illuminating the endless dark night. The flame reflected on the glass of the towering building, reflecting a dazzling, scorching sea of ​​red fire.

The mushroom-headed monsters all let out a shrill scream, their movements became chaotic, and they stumbled to the ground one after another. They did not immediately get up and continue the pursuit, but lay on the ground, avoiding the dazzling light in the sky, and used their two slender arms to tightly block the ear holes under the mushroom heads.

The two hunters continued running for their lives without taking a breath. The firework frightened the mushroom-headed monsters around them, giving them a chance to escape.

Zhou Yuan originally wanted to rescue them, but unexpectedly they escaped on their own, so he followed them quietly, preparing to find a suitable opportunity to contact the local natives.

Half an hour later, the two hunters came to the edge of a canyon. Judging from the ruins of buildings on both sides of the canyon, this place was originally a city, but was torn apart by some powerful force, forming a bottomless rift.

The two men shot special hook arrows, the arrowheads of which were deeply embedded in the wall of the building on the opposite side of the canyon. After pulling a few times to make sure it was stable, they grabbed the rope and jumped down, swinging and hitting the mountain on the opposite side of the canyon, and then began to climb quickly.

Their strong physical fitness prevented them from suffering too much damage, and they successfully climbed up in a short while.

The mushroom-headed monsters arrived late and could only stand on the edge of the cliff and howl at them angrily.

The two hunters ignored him and fled in a hurry.

After reaching the safe area, the two of them slowed down significantly. They were no longer running around and had time to catch their breath.

"Xia, are you hurt?" the male hunter asked, panting.

"I'm doing fine. How about you?"

"It seems like I broke a rib, but it's not a big deal. I'm thankful to be able to come back from the danger zone alive this time."

The male hunter paused and said excitedly, "What we found in the danger zone this time will definitely subvert everyone's imagination."

"Shh..." The female hunter named Xia suddenly signaled him to be quiet, "There's movement."

The two men cheered up, holding compound bows, drawing arrows, and approaching the source of the sound. They could not see clearly in the dark, but they also had the same echolocation ability as bats, and a unique chemical sense that allowed them to identify the creatures around them and avoid danger.

"Don't do it, I'm a human..."

Zhou Yuan walked out from the ruins of a building with his hands raised.

Due to the language barrier, he directly used his psychic powers on the two hunters, establishing mental communication while hypnotizing them, making them think they were communicating with him verbally, when in fact they were communicating mentally.

The two hunters showed obvious surprise, shock, and disbelief on their faces. They raised their compound bows and asked, "Who are you? Where are you from?"

Zhou Yuan said solemnly, "You can call me Brother Dao. I came from the Tang Dynasty in the East and traveled across mountains and valleys just to find my people."

Although their appearance could not be seen clearly in the dark environment, with his current charm, they could not help but feel favorable towards him even if they only heard his voice. Coupled with the hypnosis and mental influence of psychic powers, the two hunters quickly believed Zhou Yuan's words and let go of their hostility.

"What place is Dongtu Tang? Do you specialize in producing sugar?" Xia asked curiously.

"It's a safe zone far away from here, harmonious and peaceful, with abundant supplies. Unfortunately, it has been destroyed by the damn mushroom-headed monster. I'm the only survivor. I walked a very long way to get here." Zhou Yuan sighed.

"It's okay, you can join our family. I like the smell of you." Xia said bluntly.

"...your family?" Zhou Yuan was a little surprised.

"Oh, it's normal that you don't know. The customs and habits in the safe zones in different places are different. You will know when you arrive at the safe zone." Xia smiled.

(End of this chapter)