Chapter 52 Plum Blossoms Bloom Anew

“Come on, come on!”

In the livestream.

Mo Zhi easily eliminated the enemy who rushed into the first floor with her rifle, her expression incredibly arrogant.

When she realized that her teammates all had invincibility hacks and couldn't be killed.

Her gameplay became exceptionally bold.

With teammates sharing the pressure, all she had to do was defend the entrances to the first and second floors, as well as the bushes outside the window.

As long as she held on until the dsm data was collected.

Clearing the stage was just a matter of time.

But, would it really be that easy?

The answer was no.

In the next two minutes, Mo Zhi, due to her distraction, failed to guard the back door and was ambushed several times.

She started to get a little annoyed.

“How long have we been playing?”

“Why does it feel like the enemies aren't decreasing at all, but are only charging more fiercely?”

After Mo Zhi respawned, she complained, switched to a sniper rifle with a scope, and fiercely defended the back door from behind cover against the attackers.

Charge, charge, charge—!

Dada dada—!

The sniper rifle fired mercilessly, and the submachine gun spewed scarlet fire. Enemies fell like dominoes.

“You’re doing great!”

Mo Zhi gave a thumbs-up to Ling Dian, who was crouching to the side.

Their coordination was excellent!

If they continued to defend like this, they would complete the mission soon.

Mo Zhi’s thoughts were simple.

However,

She never would have imagined that once the data collection was complete, her teammates’ invincibility would vanish.

Her teammates would transform into mere mortals without plot armor, dying from a single shot.

“Xiao Qiang, teleportation complete! I’ll guard the main entrance, you go get the dsm (data module)! Quickly!”

“Hurry and get the dsm! We need to retreat!”

Ghost’s command came, signaling the mission’s imminent end.

Mo Zhi smiled wryly at the news and immediately rushed to the computer to retrieve the dsm.

“Hahaha, this stage was nothing, not even as difficult as defending Bai Gong!”

After obtaining the dsm, Mo Zhi became smug.

‘Do not celebrate prematurely. You cannot relax until the screen goes black.’

‘Brother, are you suffering from PTSD? The dsm evidence has been collected, the truth will be revealed, and everything will be clear.’

‘Are you new here? Do you look down on this game, or do you look down on the old thief Lu Li? Would he let players complete the mission so easily??’

‘I think we’ll clear it soon. It was good enough to just defend Bai Gong and end it, it’s already a quality AAA game, and adding this last part makes it perfect.’

‘If it were just for perfection, then he wouldn’t be the old thief Lu Li.’

.......

The chat was divided on the game’s upcoming progression. Some viewers believed it was time to celebrate a perfect clear.

Others felt a sense of impending doom.

“Whether it’s the end or not, let’s take down these fodder first!”

After equipping the dsm, Mo Zhi grabbed her M4A1 and rushed out.

Bang bang bang!

Bullets rained down from all directions, and in an instant, she was turned into a sieve.

Looking at her respawn prompt, Mo Zhi’s excited mood gradually cooled.

She realized something was wrong.

Fewer people were communicating on the radio, and the enemy firepower outside the safe house was unprecedentedly fierce.

The few of them seemed truly surrounded in the safe house.

“You guys go first, I’ll cover the rear!”

Ling Dian said resolutely, “Quick! Hurry and go! The mission is important!”

“Scarecrow is down, repeat, Scarecrow is down!” The sniper’s voice in the radio was filled with regret.

Bad news followed in quick succession.

Huh?

Mo Zhi’s eyes widened in disbelief upon hearing the news of Scarecrow’s demise.

Didn’t they all have invincibility halos?

When did the halo disappear?

“Received! Scarecrow is down!”

Ghost replied heavily, then forced himself to command, “No time! Xiao Qiang, quickly, charge out with me! Hurry!”

The drop zone coordinates appeared, less than three hundred meters north of the safe house, marking the mission’s final objective.

Mo Zhi had no time for sorrow. She gave Ling Dian, who was covering the rear, a deep look and quickly followed Ghost.

Boom!

Less than fifty meters out of the safe house, enemy heavy firepower converged.

The recruit mode was slightly more difficult than the normal mode.

Ling Dian, who was covering the rear, was quickly mowed down by the pursuing enemies.

“Ling Dian is down, repeat, Ling Dian is down!”

The sniper somberly announced the teammate’s demise once again.

“Received, Ling Dian is down!”

Ghost drew his saber and urged, “Xiao Qiang, quick, keep charging, watch your back!”

Mo Zhi held her gun, her lips pursed, her teeth gritted, and ran towards the drop zone without looking back.

Only by successfully delivering the dsm module could she repay the teammates who sacrificed themselves to buy her escape time!

Run!

Run with all your might!

Mo Zhi had only this one belief in her heart.

Who could have imagined that dozens of people were fine when they arrived.

They couldn’t go back!

In the end, only three managed to survive.

All for the evidence in her hands!

She had to deliver it to Sheffield herself!

Boom—!!

Every time success is within reach, there are always some setbacks.

This time was no exception.

Despite various evasive maneuvers, Mo Zhi still couldn’t escape the system kill.

About fifty meters from the drop zone, Mo Zhi was hit by enemy artillery!

So close.

Yet so far, like the ends of the earth.

Mo Zhi closed her eyes in unwillingness, preparing to face the designer’s malice.

It’s just dying ten more times to cross the minefield, easy!

“Xiao Qiang, I’ll cover you, hold on!”

“t-2-1, I see a red smoke grenade thrown in the woods, preparing to attack!”

Just as Mo Zhi was about to break through the minefield with over ten lives, Ghost’s voice exploded in her ears like a celestial sound!

“I’m not dead?”

Mo Zhi opened her eyes in disbelief, “What’s going on? Why isn’t it following the usual script!?”

‘Holy crap, I’ve watched several streamers play this part. No matter how evasively they move, they’re always hit by artillery at the end. It’s definitely a plot kill!!’

‘At the closest point to success, they threw in a plot kill. Something feels off.’

‘At this point, besides the sniper team’s sharpshooter, most of the other teammates are gone. After Xiao Qiang was blown up by mortars, Ghost directly ordered to fire at will. He didn’t even care about his own safety for Xiao Qiang. I’m crying!’

‘Indeed, when I heard Ghost order the bombardment of this area, tears of joy fell from my eyes!’

.......

Ghost struggled to move Mo Zhi forward, while Mo Zhi faced backward, constantly shooting down the pursuing enemies.

“t-2-1, commence attack.”

On the radio, Ghost was still yelling desperately.

Buzz buzz buzz—

Buzz buzz buzz—

Helicopters flew overhead, ruthlessly destroying everything mobile behind them.

They were safe!

The extraction team had arrived!

“Xiao Qiang, hold on!”

Ghost helped Xiao Qiang up, supporting half of his body as they walked towards the descending helicopter.

Task Force Pilot: “Golden Eagle has landed, search for snipers using thermal imaging, over.”

After the helicopter landed smoothly, Sheffield stepped out.

He adjusted his brim and walked towards Xiao Qiang, extending his left hand.

“Brothers, mission comp—…”

Bang!

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