It's time, it's time to switch to the cranial doctor

In order to avoid the sudden knock on the door, they stuffed something into Zhou Zhuo's quilt, pretending that someone was covering the quilt on the upper bunk.

Zhou Zhuo didn't waste any time, and immediately opened the window of the room, and walked outside into the wild grass. During the day, he memorized the route around here.

Even if there is no map in the countryside, it is easy to identify the direction. The scenery is too obvious. There is a small river outside the wheat field, the kind that can be crossed in one step, and the forest outside is the forest. It is said that the fog comes from there.

Zhou Zhuo walked in the grass for about 10 minutes. After confirming that no one was following him, he was completely away from the hotel, so he showed up and walked boldly. It is impossible for everyone to know each other in this small town where outsiders often stay, the more careful you are On the contrary, it is easier to be discovered.

It's just that he never expected that the street area of ​​the town would be covered with fog just as he walked into it.

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I played poker all day, I'm guilty, damn it!I am writing a letter of guarantee here now, and I will definitely update it tomorrow!

Chapter 137 It's Broken, I'm A Double

Strange to say, after nightfall, not only the Ryefield Inn, but the whole town is extremely quiet. All the "busy" stores during the day are closed as soon as midnight, and the lights are not even turned on.

Looking back, the whole town was pitch-black, which was extremely strange. On the contrary, the dark clouds above the head dispersed, and the clear moonlight shone on the buildings of various shapes, as if they were covered with a veil.

A gust of wind brought in the distant water vapor, and the temperature of the air dropped significantly. Zhou Zhuo, a non-physical student like Zhou Zhuo, already felt a little cold.

As an experienced game player, of course he did not forget to pay attention to his attribute panel. His sanity value has not dropped, but there is an additional "low temperature" debuff in the status bar, which will not lose attributes, but he continues to walk in this environment , "low temperature" will be converted into "frostbite", affecting mobility and increasing physical exertion.

It took a total of three days, and Zhou Zhuo didn't want to cause too much excitement on the first day, so he definitely couldn't wear the cranial doctor's suit.

In this way, we can only speed up and try to reach the target location before the fog thickens, so as to avoid getting lost and missing the time. Fortunately, we had a meal ahead, and with the support of the "satisfaction" buff, physical exertion is no problem at all.

As expected of a small town featuring fog as a tourist attraction, the fog thickens much faster than the real scene. At first, I just saw white fog rising in the distance, and then I was in the fog unconsciously.

When Zhou Zhuo saw the old locust tree at the end of the town, the fog had already reached the level of dense fog, and the horizontal visibility was only about 100 meters. The low mountain behind the town had completely disappeared under the cover of the thick fog.

According to the current growth rate, it will be upgraded to the level of strong fog in about 10 minutes. At that time, the visibility is less than 50 meters. Once there is any danger in the fog, it will be troublesome.

The person who sent Zhou Zhuo’s travel voucher hadn’t arrived yet. If he dared to ask him to meet late at night, that person should be able to walk in the thick fog. Don’t worry about that. Now what he’s thinking about is whether there will be monsters in the fog.

With Zhou Zhuo's current strength, it shouldn't be a problem to confront trembling-level monsters head-on. The key is that this game never plays decently with you. If you dare to break the dungeon rules, stronger enemies will definitely appear. A host of ghosts are summoned at random before the secret is revealed, and no one knows what will happen.

But Zhou Zhuo has a very special ghost, he will not ask for too much money from him, and he is very obedient... To be precise, he is easy to deceive. At this time, calling her out is simply perfect, as for what the roommate thinks, feel free They are gone.

Zhou Zhuo found a bush to hide, took out the old man's mobile phone in his pocket, and dialed it secretly.

He doesn't worry about the phone ringing from behind, and then he encounters the plot killing situation as soon as he turns around. After all, he now carries two amulets with him. The spiritual attack can be blocked by countering evil thoughts, and there is a second attack on the physical level. The heart is an anti-spike measure.

If someone really dares to play with him like this, the one who suffers is definitely the enemy.

However, something unexpected happened, and the phone... couldn't get through.

Theoretically speaking, this phone call is just a symbol. Xiao Jiu’s resentment is attached to it. As a contracted ghost, he can communicate with her directly without paying sanity points. Ask her to come to the copy. The operator's signal, but it just couldn't get through.

The screen of the mobile phone can light up, which proves that there is no problem with the prop itself, but the call cannot be dialed out, showing no signal. I don’t know whether it is the heavy fog that shields the relic or there is a problem with Xiaojiu, which cuts off the communication between the two parties. all in all……

The real crisis is coming.

Previously, Zhou Zhuo had been relying on the copies of supermodel electronic pets, and had developed a habit of relying on them. All development routes were also considered in accordance with the idea of ​​human pet cooperation. He never thought that one day he would not be able to contact Xiaojiu. .

The tension that hadn't appeared for a long time reappeared in my heart, just like the midnight in Unit 23, Building 2, the heart speed obviously accelerated, the body temperature began to rise, and the palms were sweating. Zhou Zhuo began to think about coping strategies for various and short-term situations. And quietly opened the backpack, put his hand on the handle of the hammer, ready to fight at any time.

At this moment, he noticed someone running in the fog. They were running very fast. It sounded like they were being chased, and they could hear rapid panting when they approached.

Zhou Zhuo sensed that something was wrong. There might be a big accident in the meeting tonight. He decided not to meet with the other party in real identity. , he even put on his climbing gloves.

After all the preparations, the two of them were already quite close, and the sound of the man running could be vaguely heard from the bushes. He seemed to be injured, his moving speed was getting slower and slower, and the smell of blood on his body was very strong.

Can't wait any longer!

Zhou Zhuo rushed forward with a vigorous step, and launched an attack with a skull-crushing hammer. The chosen target was naturally the pursuer. No matter who was good or who was bad, as long as the stronger one was subdued first, it was up to him to choose whoever he wanted next. .

Unexpectedly, this insidious hammer hit nothing. There was nothing behind this person, and as long as he walked on the muddy ground that was not completely dry, he would leave footprints, but there was only one person behind him, and there were no flying objects. Perhaps, there is only one answer, this person has been attacked by the mysterious department.

"Are you okay?"

The two passed by each other, the injured seemed to be exhausted, and fell to the ground with a bang, Zhou Zhuo felt bad, don't pass out as soon as they met.

Zhou Zhuo stepped forward to help him up, and found that the situation was worse than imagined, he was dead and had no breath.

This is a middle-aged man in his early thirties, his chin beard is messy, untrimmed, and not too long, probably due to neglect, and other places are also somewhat dirty, which is a sign of unsurprising life After all, it is understandable to live in this kind of half-reformed tourist town in a pool of stagnant water.

Zhou Zhuo checked the wounds on his body, and found that the clothes were not broken, but there were a lot of sharp scratches on his body, and the edge wounds felt a little tearing, not like animal claws, more like human nails, fatal The wound was in the chest, from the midline of the ribs to the diaphragm.

Out of professional habits, Zhou Zhuo pulled out one of his hair and put it on the tip of his nose, and separated his eyelids, trying to press the eyeballs with his fingers, but the hair was not blown by the weak airflow, and the deformed pupils did not return to their original shape, indeed. A real death, not a fake death.

What is this called? I asked him to meet at a strange place in the middle of the night, but the person turned into a corpse as soon as he arrived. Don't know what caused it.

If the invisible pursuer can directly attack the living, does that mean his blood coat is also ineffective?

For the first time, he couldn't contact a powerful helper, and even his own equipment failed. Zhou Zhuo finally realized what a tremor-level dungeon is. The world is definitely not as peaceful as it was when he came, and even the rules in many places are distorted.

Of course, the death of the NPC who issued the entrusted task does not mean that the plot line cannot continue. For forensic doctors, the dead will also speak, and the corpse itself is the largest collection of news.

For example, there may be evidence directly related to the cause of death in the items he carries, there may be biological tissues of important targets hidden in the nails, the mud on the shoes and the debris on the trousers represent where he came from , while the contents of the stomach illustrate his eating record before death, where and what he ate, all of which are crucial.

Time was running out, and the enemy was probably still lingering nearby, but Zhou Zhuo was not so frightened that he would run away immediately. While maintaining vigilance, he rummaged through the pockets of the deceased and found a wallet and a cigarette.

"A small stack of change, bank card, membership card, no ID card? Photos, keys..."

The photo was a group photo, which should be the wife of the deceased. The two were about the same age, and the background of the photo shoot was a photo studio. The store was probably in the town, so it might be a clue.

Wallets are of great significance to adults, and many people will hide their secrets in them. For example, the crudely made membership cards in the wallet obviously belong to the small town, which means that the range of activities of the deceased will rarely go beyond the town.

He is not very interested in the entertainment industry. His fingers are straight and clean without calluses, so he must have no chance for physical work. There is a scar on his arm from tattoo removal, which is the size of a palm and cannot be seen from its original appearance.

There are a lot of cavities in the mouth, and some of them have obviously injured the nerve of the tooth, but there is no treatment, because there is no dentist in the town, it may be a bit far to go to the city...

Zhou Zhuo lightly smelt the smell in the mouth of the deceased. Except for a little bad breath caused by improper tooth brushing habits, there was no peculiar smell left by smoking and drinking habits. The color of his fingers and teeth also proved this, so where is the cigarette in his pocket? here?

The answer is that it was given by someone else, and the person who gave him the cigarettes may also be related to the cause of his death. These are important evidences.

After thinking for a while, Zhou Zhuo simply took away his wallet and cigarettes. He pulled out a sharp knife from the lining of the bloody coat, intending to perform a temporary abdominal surgery to check the condition of the internal organs of the person to see if there were any lesions. By the way, I looked at the contents of my stomach, but I didn't expect to hear footsteps in the distance again.

Chaser?No... The footsteps were particularly obvious, and there was light. If the other party was so swaying, there was no reason for him to hide in the bushes next to him.

Unclear about the identity of the other party, Zhou Zhuo's first reaction was to drag the corpse into the bushes and hide. The footsteps and dragging marks in the muddy ground are obvious, but it is night and the fog is getting thicker , You can try your luck and bet that the other party will not find out.

The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and it was not one person who came here, but three, three adult men with different shapes and clothes, each of them held a torch in their hands, and walked around nearby.

These behaviors and details proved that this incident was not accidental. They came here to find someone, but it was not clear whether they were looking for a living person or a dead person.

Those people didn't cover their faces, and there was really no need to cover them up in such dense fog. Zhou Zhuo silently memorized the faces of those people, and planned to confirm their identities one by one during the day tomorrow, but he still focused more on the torches.

Such an ancient lighting method is now rare. Theoretically speaking, residents who live in this environment and have the habit of going out late at night should carry anti-fog lights with them. In such a strong fog, the high beams may even be off. There is no effect, let alone a torch, there must be their purpose for bringing this thing.

In addition, the smell of this kind of torch after burning is very strange, it is not kerosene or gasoline, it smells more like vegetable oil, with a faint aroma, Zhou Zhuo has never been to a crematorium, but Lao Wang has done an experiment on burning animal fat for them , Let them pay attention to the traces left by the burning, so there will be a sense of familiarity.

Could it be human oil poured on the torches?The combustion rate of animal fat is not high, and its practicality in this environment is almost zero.

Zhou Zhuo has two guesses, one is the need for some kind of cult ritual, and the other is that this special oil can disperse certain monsters that exist in the species after burning, such as killing the shadowless person who is an important NPC at his feet, just like Explorers who survive in the wild use torches to drive away wild animals, ancient but practical.

The searchers with torches left from the hiding place, and came back not long after. They were not as stupid as Zhou Zhuo expected. They first discovered the blood on the ground and then it was broken, and then they naturally noticed the traces of dragging on the ground. Here in the bushes.

Seeing that there is no way to hide anymore, the place is unfamiliar, and there is thick fog everywhere, he chooses to deal with the three locals when he has a problem with his mind.

Zhou Zhuo has a bad heart, co-authoring me to become a substitute?

At this time, someone else would probably be very panicked, choosing between running away or actively explaining, but how could Zhou Zhuo be an ordinary person?He decided to claim the fact of the murder first, and set the other party's words, to see if he could defraud something.

As soon as this thought came into being, his body started to move. Before the other party brought the torch close to the bushes, Zhou Zhuo stood up on his own initiative, holding the hammer with one hand, dragging the corpse with the other, and grinning at the three of them.

"Hey...I didn't expect you to have the courage to chase after him. Are you ready to be buried with him?"

The three of them were stunned on the spot, and prepared to guard against ghosts. Unexpectedly, a perverted killer would emerge from the grass, and the one closest to them slipped and fell to the ground in fright.

"You, who are you?"

One of the brawny men was more courageous, managed to maintain his emotional composure, held a torch to illuminate Zhou Zhuo's face, and questioned him by the way.

It’s okay if it’s not illuminated, but when the firelight illuminates the mask made of living skin, he also collapses...

The remaining third person was completely uninspired, turned around and ran away, much faster than before, but still did not drop the torch that was in the way, which shows the importance of this thing.

Zhou Zhuo dropped the corpse casually, leaned over to pick up a torch on the ground, took the initiative to lean on it, and said with a sneer, "From now on, I will smash the hammer every ten seconds, and whoever betrays his friend first will get less money." One beating, life or death, frightened or disabled, it's up to you to choose."

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I'm ashamed to say that I played until four o'clock last night, and I was so stupid when I woke up. I really can't guarantee a big update today, why don't I just let me play happily for a whole day!

There will be another update at night, 8k is definitely available

Chapter 138 Is It You?

Regardless of whether it is a good person or a bad person, those who dare to run into the fog at this time are at least courageous. Zhou Zhuo's outfit is indeed too scary at first glance at night, but to a certain extent It is said that there is nothing terrible about living people.

As long as there is no disparity in size, the number is king. Three or five big men each have a stick, and Tyson has to cover his head and squat to defend.

Based on this idea, the strong man at the back instinctively grabbed the torch and tried to attack Zhou Zhuo, and then he was hit hard on the knee, making a crisp sound, and fell to the ground with a slap, eating a mouthful of mud .

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

The shrill scream broke the quiet and peaceful night, and the newly raised heart of resistance of the person Zhou Zhuo took away from the torch was instantly dispelled.

He tried to bury his face on the ground and pretend to be dead, but Zhou Zhuo patted his shoulder. He turned his head in horror, and saw the hideous hammer standing in front of him. If there was any disagreement, he would perform a live craniotomy for you. the meaning of.

"As for me, I am usually very kind. I will repay what others treat me. You see, this person doesn't seem to trust me very much, so he proved this with his actions. Now it's your turn. Don't forget What did I just say?"

The form is instantly reversed. Living people are indeed not scary, but perverted living people are a bit different. Guys who play cards unreasonably are always dreadful. It’s like playing rock-paper-scissors together. Pulled a pair of real scissors out of his pocket...

"I remember now." He nodded quickly, but there was actually a little hesitation in his expression.

After all, betraying a friend is not a trivial matter. Judging from their performance, these three people, including the corpse next to them, belong to the same organization, have a common purpose, and are bound by certain rules.

It's okay to reveal the secret secretly, but it's a bit troublesome to reveal the secret in front of his companions. If Zhou Zhuo doesn't help him get rid of the other person, no one knows what will happen after returning. But when the group went out, one died and the other escaped. , the remaining one came back, and the situation was also very embarrassing.

Realizing this, Zhou Zhuo also had a bit of a headache, but time was short, and before he had time to think about it, he first began to exert mental pressure.

"You have ten seconds to think about your answer." Zhou Zhuo began to count with his fingers, "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, three..."

"Wait!" The man interrupted Zhou Zhuo's counting with a look of horror, "Why is 5 after 3?"

"Because 4 is not auspicious, now it is 1." Zhou Zhuo clasped his last finger tightly and raised the hammer, "It's time for the exam, prepare to collect the papers."

"Don't kill me, I know what you want!"

"Oh?" Zhou Zhuo turned his head and glanced at the strong man on the ground who was so painful that he couldn't move, "Then I will give you a chance. You lived your own life. The road is at your feet. It's up to you to go which way. .”

"Okay, calm down and listen to me. It's not our fault that it became like this. Everything is inevitable. It's not the most dangerous time yet, and the situation can still be saved. As long as we make up for the unbalanced part in time, we will be able to recover." In time."

This person managed to maintain a bit of sanity, and under urgent balance, he did not betray his companion, but handed over a very important clue.

At this point, Zhou Zhuo can barely hear the meaning, the fog in the town is also related to the rumors are all false, or someone deliberately guided it, the disappearance of the last tour group is likely to be related to the so-called "imbalance" , the basic idea is there.

"How to make it up, if it can be made up so easily, do you still need to do this?" Zhou Zhuo sneered, "How many people died here because of your stupidity, you don't know how many people?"

"That has nothing to do with me. We didn't do evil, and we never hurt anyone. It's all because of their own greed... Aren't we victims in this matter?! You..."

Before the words were finished, a strong wind suddenly blew nearby, and the cold mist swept across his face, as if he had thrown a blanket taken out of the freezer on his face suddenly. Zhou Zhuo couldn't help but block his eyes to avoid getting hurt. Someone grabbed the torch in his hand and forcibly took it away.

Zhou Zhuo didn't dare to risk the pursuit, but instead took a step back. In just half a second, when he opened his eyes again, the fog was several times thicker than before, and the corpse and the two people under his feet disappeared.

Sensing that something was wrong, Zhou Zhuo leaned over to check the ground, and found that the ground under his feet was not mud in the wilderness, but humus soil covered with leaves. He took two tentative steps and saw several tree.

No, it's not that those people disappeared, but that they were transferred to another place.

How did you do it?

Zhou Zhuo checked his physical condition and attribute panel, everything was as usual, his physical strength and sanity value were full, but his physical strength bar dropped a little, to the level of 89%.

Obviously he has not been attacked in any form, and his body has never been in an abnormal state, so why did he appear in such a place?

He squatted down, picked up some leaves and soil, and confirmed his current location. It should be on the short hill behind the foggy town, not far away, and he also found a coin in the soil, which represented his current location. Not in a hallucinatory state—

The way to identify whether you are hallucinating is very simple, just observe whether the surrounding environment matches part of your memory fragments, and whether it operates according to normal laws.

Zhou Zhuo has indeed seen this mountain, and knows what kind of trees there are probably on this mountain. He may be able to fabricate a qualified fictional scene based on the memory of the mountain forest deep in his brain, but there will never be such an unreasonable coin. contravention.

If it is a hallucination, according to Zhou Zhuo's brain way of thinking, when the soil is separated, there should be a pale palm struggling outward, so it can be concluded that the current environment is real based on this small detail.

By the way, I would like to add here that the status bar will not show whether you are hallucinating or not. Zhou Zhuo often visits the official forum and has read many players' analysis of the principle of the screaming feast system.

Most of them are unreliable guesses, and only a small group of professionals have reached a unified opinion, such as the fact that the source of the status panel is the cerebral cortex.

This speculation involves many principles of neurology and brain science, and it is very complicated. In a simple way, the attribute panel is the "self-cognition" of the player's body.

When the body is injured, the cognitive system will translate the relevant nerve signals into a "bleeding" state; , the state that the brain can also understand will appear on the property panel, and vice versa, such as curses will not be displayed, because your body is not aware of it.

In this way, it is easy to understand why the "illusion" cannot be identified through the attribute panel. However, after confirming that he is in the real environment, Zhou Zhuo has a new question in his heart. How did he move here?