Day of Imprisonment

A true battle isn't one where hundreds of rounds are exchanged, a difficult stalemate is reached, and the fight drags on for days without a victor.

Instead, life and death are decided in a very short time, perhaps a minute, or even just a few seconds.

This battle was just like that.

Of the four people, Wang Li's head was smashed, and Wu Rui also killed one, but the price was mutual destruction. However, as a woman, she had already done something quite remarkable.

One was severely injured by Luo Xi and no longer posed a threat.

That left the last one, Zhu Zifeng. He hadn't made a move from beginning to end, appearing like a bystander, completely uninvolved.

"Old Zhu, right? Aren't you with them?"

Hearing Luo Xi's question, Zhu Zifeng stammered, "No, not really. I just temporarily joined them."

At this moment, Luo Xi felt a chill on his neck. He reached out and touched it.

His hand was covered in blood.

It was a wound on his neck, cut by Wang Li's knife earlier.

It wasn't a fatal wound, but Luo Xi discovered that the bleeding wouldn't stop, even when he covered the wound.

"Wang Li has a combat-support type of card called 【Unstoppable Bleeding】, which can be applied to any bladed weapon. In battle, even if it only breaks the opponent's skin a little, the wound won't heal and will continue to bleed until death."

Zhu Zifeng suddenly said.

Luo Xi understood that the card Wang Li used earlier was 【Unstoppable Bleeding】.

According to Zhu Zifeng's description, it was indeed a very troublesome card.

As far as he knew, the mysterious powers associated with the cards were real and completely consistent with the card descriptions.

Since it was said that the wound couldn't heal and would continue to bleed, then it would definitely be like that, eventually leading to death from blood loss.

However, it also depended on the size of the wound and the amount of bleeding.

As it stood, he wouldn't die in the short term.

Luo Xi shook the blood off his hand, seemingly unconcerned. He walked towards the person who wasn't dead yet, carrying the iron hammer. The person's chest had been fiercely kneed, probably breaking his sternum. He couldn't even crawl and could only struggle to look up, staring at Luo Xi with terrified eyes.

The latter showed no mercy, squatting down to search the body.

Unfortunately, the person was broke, without a single card.

Luo Xi stood up and, amidst the person's terrified pleas, swung the iron hammer down.

With just one blow, the screaming stopped.

This scene made Zhu Zifeng's scalp tingle.

"Hello, Luo Xi. Let me reintroduce myself. I'm a member of the 'Awakened Association' of the Reminiscence Organization. My job is simple: to find Reminiscence people with potential and recruit them."

"So you think I have potential?" Luo Xi found a piece of cloth that was relatively clean, folded it in two layers, and pressed it against the wound on his neck.

But it was useless. The wound couldn't heal because of the card's effect. At best, covering it would only slow down the bleeding, but it wasn't a fundamental solution.

"Yes, I've been paying attention to you since the human jigsaw puzzle challenge. You're strong, and I think you're very suitable to join us." Zhu Zifeng's tone was very sincere, and coupled with his inherently honest appearance, it was even more convincing.

Luo Xi looked at the time.

Only three minutes had passed since the fight began.

The duration of 【Brawler's Cigarette】 was ten minutes, which was a bit of a waste.

Moreover, even if he put it out now and smoked it again next time, it wouldn't work, because the 30% increase in physique lasted for ten minutes, starting from the first puff. Similarly, putting out a cigarette and smoking it again wouldn't produce the effect of increasing physique.

Of course, that was reasonable.

Otherwise, one cigarette could be smoked for a year.

"What are the benefits of joining you?" Luo Xi asked.

"Of course, there are benefits. The Day of Imprisonment is only the present, time is limited, and danger is everywhere. In this situation, information and experience become the most important things, and the Awakened Association can just provide these. Of course, all benefits are not given for nothing. Members of the association also need to contribute to the association."

"For example..."

"Following arrangements and acting under command, sacrificing personal interests when necessary. However, situations like this rarely occur. Essentially, the Awakened Association is a mutual aid society. Everyone works together, and the success rate is higher."

What Zhu Zifeng said was indeed very sincere.

"Then what is your goal?" Luo Xi asked again.

"Of course, it is to escape from the Day of Imprisonment and return to normal life."

Luo Xi lowered his head, as if in thought, and quickly looked up: "I'll consider it."

Zhu Zifeng smiled: "It doesn't matter, the Awakened Association is free to join and leave. If you've thought it through, call this number."

He took out a piece of paper, walked over, and handed it to Luo Xi.

The paper had a phone number on it.

Obviously, the effect of the card 【Unstoppable Bleeding】 was very powerful.

"Can you negate the effect of Unstoppable Bleeding?" Luo Xi asked.

Zhu Zifeng shook his head: "No, but I've heard that there are some corresponding cards that can remove the bleeding effect. I've also heard that the card system in the Day of Imprisonment is very complete. If there are cards with negative effects, there must be cards that can remove the negative effects, but I don't have this kind of card. Perhaps, others in the association have it, but..."

"I understand, thank you."

Luo Xi knew that any request meant paying a certain price. There was no free lunch in the world.

"Well then, call me when you've thought it through. Also, at the rate you're bleeding, you might not last a few hours. If you come with me now, perhaps there is still some possibility."

"No need for now."

"Okay, then, goodbye!"

After Zhu Zifeng finished speaking, he turned and left.

Clearly, he had been observing Wang Li and the others, only to find that these people didn't meet their standards for recruitment.

Then he discovered Luo Xi, and only after confirming that the other party indeed had potential did he state his purpose.

Since everything that needed to be said had been said, he naturally wouldn't continue to stay here.

Because he was a little afraid of the person in front of him.

He had seen a lot of killing, but he had never seen someone so expressionless, hammering people's heads like watermelons. To be honest, it left a bit of a psychological shadow.

But Luo Xi didn't plan to leave.

He wanted to take advantage of the time he still had to continue exploring the school's scenario. He wanted to clear it so that after accumulating three cleared scenarios, he could obtain the card ring numbered 099 【Card Ring】, which came with an attached card album and might have some special effects. This would help him better play the game within the Day of Imprisonment.

Also, he needed to get some keepsakes from Wang Shuting, or simply record a video, to show Lao Wang. That way, he would have completed the other party's task and could additionally receive a card reward.

The scenario administrator, Teacher Liang, hadn't specified the conditions for clearing the school scenario.

But according to Luo Xi's observation, going through all the social practice project challenges in the school scenario should count as clearing it.

He had already listed them: besides 'Human Jigsaw Puzzle' and 'Making Mooncakes', there were also 'Fire Escape Drill' and 'Outdoor Adventure'. Of course, there were omissions, but he needed to explore them himself.

Teacher Liang had also said that her scenario was for self-exploration.

Luo Xi covered the wound on his neck. He had to hurry.