Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 9 Prelude
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"This rationing system probably won't last long. Even if the hotel has a reserve of power, it won't last long. I saw before that there weren't many gas cylinders in the kitchen. The natural gas supply was cut off, and the kitchen couldn't be used for cooking. This kind of centralized cooking definitely can't continue."

Hu Youni also took a lot of food. Although most of it was light and bland, she used up the entire pound portion without wasting a single bit.

Anyway, if you can't finish it in the morning, it's fine to take it with you and eat it when you're hungry.

This is the choice most people make.

At times like these, food is life itself.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense knows that the old money is just a pile of worthless paper, while food is the real currency. Even if you can't eat it all, you have to get your share; you can't afford to lose out on anything.

"Don't worry. Given the current situation, we probably won't have much time left to rest. Did you hear any noises outside last night? Although there was fog and we couldn't see what was happening outside, those strange noises were definitely not just the sound of wind. They were most likely some kind of reptile, and there were quite a lot of them. I thought something bad would happen last night, but I didn't expect to get through the night peacefully."

Ji Tianhao ate heartily while drinking the congee with preserved egg and lean pork in his bowl, and also grabbed a golden fried dough stick. He ate very carefully and with great enjoyment. No one knows what the future holds, so seizing the present is the best thing to do.

His consistent experiences have made him extremely adaptable.

"You also heard the commotion outside the hotel. I have a feeling that danger is approaching from the fog outside. There may be a fierce battle ahead, but we don't know who the enemy is."

Qi Lin, still dressed in a flamboyant manner, sat down with a breakfast in hand and spoke as he ate.

Although she was talking, she ate very quickly.

None of them are ordinary people, and no one has let their guard down against the outside world. In this environment, everyone knows that food must be eaten as quickly as possible. Accidents can happen at any time. If you eat slowly and something happens, you deserve to go hungry.

Anyone with experience wouldn't falter on this, even the Thousand-Faced Fox ate incredibly fast. Despite his seemingly slow and deliberate eating, he was actually eating just as fast as a man.

"There's nothing we can do. We've already encountered the sinkhole and fallen into the Ruins of Return. Whether it's a calamity or an opportunity, we'll have to see what happens next. Regardless of whether there's a path or not, as long as we don't die, we must forge one."

Ji Tianhao said calmly.

The sound was not loud, but it was powerful and resonant.

Extremely strong conviction.

Back on Earth, he was a bounty hunter, always on the go for missions. Now, in the Ruins of Return, his identity has changed. He should live for himself. After all, whoever wants his life will have to pay with their own.

"Well said. From now on, we'll help each other out and shoulder any burdens together."

Qi Lin agreed, saying that the appearance of the Guixu watch already indicated that there was a great opportunity here.

This is something to look forward to even more than life on Earth.

“That’s right. In this unfamiliar place, we all know each other to some extent. Forming an alliance is the best approach. Moreover, it’s not just us forming alliances; others are also forming alliances and looking for teammates. Nobody knows exactly how many experts from the underworld have come to this hotel.”

Hu Youni said after finishing an egg.

Shhh! Shhh!

Just then, Ji Tianhao's ears twitched slightly as he heard a faint, soft sound.

“Ventilation ducts.” Thousand-Faced Fox looked up at the ceiling.

“There are things crawling on top of this, a lot of them.” Qi Lin swallowed the last xiaolongbao in front of him in one gulp, and silently picked up his pipe, the muscles under his clothes already starting to tense up.

The sound from the overhead ventilation ducts is very faint and not noticeable, masked by the noise of people in the restaurant. Only those with exceptionally high concentration, or even those who have undergone special training, can detect it beforehand.

Ji Tianhao also heard it.

The sound was very similar to that of some kind of reptile. He glanced around the restaurant and noticed that many of the diners were subconsciously looking up, clearly aware of what was happening. He also saw some beautiful young women with their eyes wide open, looking upwards.

This wasn't something they originally possessed; perhaps they awakened some kind of innate ability after descending upon the Ruins.

Unfortunately, the Guixu Watch can only display its own information and cannot see the information of others. No one can easily know what abilities others have without them saying so. Relying on guessing may not be accurate.

Snapped! !

With a soft thud, a section of the ceiling near a ventilation opening suddenly collapsed, seemingly due to an irresistible force. Immediately afterward, a colorful ball of snakes fell to the ground. These were clearly venomous snakes, and highly venomous ones at that. Despite being only the size of a head, the falling ball instantly dispersed into hundreds of venomous snakes.

Right under the vent, there was a dining table, and sitting at it was a middle-aged man in a suit and tie. He had the air of a business elite. He could stay in five-star hotels when he was on a business trip. Clearly, he was a capable person in the workplace. But now, he was hit hard on the head by this snake ball.

In response, the venomous snakes opened their mouths and bit him.

Seven or eight venomous snakes suddenly appeared on his face.

I was bitten on the neck five or six times.

"There's a snake!!"

"Help!!"

The high-achieving professional only had time to utter a cry of alarm before foaming at the mouth and dying instantly.

The venom of that snake was extremely potent, and the snake venom it ingested wasn't just one type, but several or even a dozen different kinds. It all erupted at once, and since it was bitten on the neck or face, it was truly a case of instant death. Once a venomous snake was stuck to your face, there was absolutely nothing you could do.

"snake!!"

"So many snakes, where did these poisonous snakes come from?"

"Quick, run! These snakes came from the ventilation ducts. If they've appeared in the restaurant, they're probably here in other places too."

"Damn it, I'm terrified of these soft-bodied reptiles. Kill them."

Witnessing the ventilation ducts being opened and a large number of venomous snakes swarming out, the restaurant was thrown into chaos. Most people still had the mindset of peacetime, and even after falling into this desolate place, they had not completely changed their mindset. They were not prepared for so many venomous snakes to emerge, so many people were bitten on the spot and screamed in pain.

Modern people have been living in comfort for too long, and their ability to react to danger has greatly deteriorated.

When faced with danger, the first reaction is often panic, escape, and fear.

Those who actually dare to respond and retaliate are actually a minority.

Lacking courage, they panic when faced with problems, easily causing chaos.

This is the hidden danger of staying in a greenhouse for too long.

(End of this chapter)