Cold Storage vs. Puppet Monster

“Huh?”

Ye Chen stopped after only a few steps, turning to look at Zhu Qiang.

Seeing his interest, the latter immediately said, “Brother Chen, think about it. Even if your pet is very powerful, it gets harder to level up, and requires a lot of experience. I happen to know a method that can quickly level up your pet. Otherwise, at our current level, we’ll be eliminated sooner or later.”

Lin Nuoyi also said, “The fatty is right. The whole world is in chaos now, monsters are invading, and humanity itself is in danger. Let’s form a team! This way, our chances of survival will be greater. We’ll be obedient from now on, doing whatever you tell us to do. What do you think?”

Her attitude was very sincere, and she even winked at Ye Chen.

However, it looked very childish.

Her eyes blinked, very unnaturally.

It was clear she had never winked at anyone before; this was her first attempt.

“Tell me about it first.”

Ye Chen was indeed a little tempted; after all, rapid leveling up was a temptation no one could resist.

“The two of us will lead the charge, and then let your pet deliver the finishing blow, giving all the experience to you.”

Zhu Qiang quickly said, “I just saw the Enforcement Team doing this. The female captain’s pet leveled up very quickly. Only this way can ordinary people like us survive.”

“Alright!”

Ye Chen actually knew this method, but it was a bit difficult to implement alone.

If Zhu Qiang and Lin Nuoyi could help, it would indeed save him a lot of trouble.

Otherwise.

There would be no need to bring them along.

“Oh yeah!”

Zhu Qiang jumped up and exclaimed happily, “Brother Chen, come with me, I know where there are monsters.”

As he walked, he said, “The Enforcement Team has been here already, so there aren’t many monsters around. However, there’s one place they didn’t search. If I’m not mistaken, there must be some there too.”

“Hmm!”

Lin Nuoyi quickly followed.

Ye Chen looked around and indeed saw no monsters appearing.

Since the Enforcement Team had been there, they must have taken everything, leaving nothing behind.

That Stone Gargoyle just now likely just wandered over here.

Zhu Qiang walked and said, “My dad is a butcher. There are a few farmhouses on the outskirts of the wet market, near the river, that were converted into cold storage and slaughterhouses. These places are usually empty and very spacious.”

“That makes sense.”

Ye Chen couldn’t help but nod; this Zhu Qiang indeed had some brains.

Despite his plump figure, he was quite smart.

Entering the cold storage.

Bang, bang.

Ye Chen indeed heard banging sounds coming from inside.

Actually, the cold storage wasn't built very sturdily, and the monsters hadn't broken through yet, indicating their physical bodies weren't very strong.

This was perfect for him.

“Piggy Dragon, charge!”

At Zhu Qiang’s command, Piggy Dragon directly broke through the door and rushed into the cold storage.

“Beauty Snake, you go too.”

Lin Nuoyi controlled her pet, following closely behind Piggy Dragon.

Since they were forming a team, they naturally had to show sincerity.

Blood Asura also followed, unhurriedly.

Ye Chen, Zhu Qiang, and Lin Nuoyi then stepped into the cold storage.

Zhu Qiang was somewhat familiar with the place and turned on the lights.

Hiss!

As soon as Ye Chen entered, the chilling air was oppressive, almost making him shiver.

Then he saw the place filled with hanging pork, beef, lamb, chicken, and other meats.

From a distance, it looked like a feast.

About ten meters away, there were two monsters constantly hitting the cold storage wall, which already had cracks.

Hearing the commotion, the monsters immediately ran towards them.

At the same time.

In the corner, there were three more monsters, constantly tearing at frozen meat chunks.

These were Bloodthirst animals, wanting to devour blood-food.

Although they heard the commotion, they didn’t come over, still busy eating meat.

The frozen meat chunks in their mouths were like popsicles, swallowed in a few bites.

One of the monsters had a very large belly, looking as if it was about to burst.

Squeak, squeak.

The two monsters appeared first in front of Ye Chen.

【Puppet Lizard】

Level: LV4

Skill: Pounce

Combat Power: 600

Health: 1800

Talent: When bitten by the lizard, the body becomes stiff, eventually losing consciousness completely and becoming a puppet.

These were two lizards, wrapped in white cloth, like mummies.

Their movements were not fast, much slower than normal monsters.

“This is an opportunity.”

Zhu Qiang directly launched an attack, Piggy Dragon rushed over, knocking down the two Puppet Lizards.

Lin Nuoyi also quickly acted, Beauty Snake slithered, swinging the long whip in her hand, hitting one of the lizards with a smack.

The white cloth shattered, revealing the bones underneath.

It turned out that the Puppet Lizard had no flesh and blood; only its neck and head looked normal.

Piggy Dragon ran over, knocked down the Puppet Lizard, and then slammed its body down hard.

When Piggy Dragon got up, Beauty Snake spat corrosive venom, drenching the monster’s body.

“Blood Asura.”

Ye Chen called out, “It’s your turn!”

Whoosh!

Wielding the Thunderclap Blade, Blood Asura rushed out, moving incredibly fast.

The large blade swung continuously, like a wind-and-fire wheel.

In a moment, it had cut off the Puppet Lizard’s head.

Gained 30 experience.

Gained 50 experience.

【Congratulations, Host, for slaying two Puppet Lizards, gaining 80 points.】

As the lizard corpses disappeared, three pieces of equipment dropped.

Ye Chen told Zhu Qiang to pick them up first, while he controlled Blood Asura to rush towards the other three monsters.

【Crimson Blood Flying Duck】

Level: LV3

Skill: Bloodstain

Combat Power: 300

Health: 1200

Talent: None

【Dragon-Swallowing Toad】

Level: LV5

Skill: Corruption

Combat Power: 500

Health: 2000

Talent: Devouring Evolution

Note: The more flesh and blood it devours, the faster it evolves. After adulthood, it preys on dragons.

【Undead Earth Dragon】

Level: LV5

Skill: Heart Erosion

Combat Power: 600

Health: 3000

Talent: Dungeon (Unawakened)

Note: Can summon a hellish cage, transforming into a dungeon, where those trapped are at its mercy.

The Dragon-Swallowing Toad’s belly was very large, almost about to burst.

Visibly, its belly continuously contracted and expanded, actually digesting everything it had swallowed.

In a blink, it returned to its normal size, and its vitality became even more vigorous.

“We must eliminate it.”

Ye Chen glanced at the Dragon-Swallowing Toad’s health; fortunately, it wasn’t much. As long as Blood Asura was fast enough, it could definitely take it down in three strikes.

“Hey, hey, hey.”

“Child, stop!”

Just as Blood Asura was about to strike, several people entered the cold storage entrance and immediately shouted loudly.

Their voices were cold, even filled with killing intent.

They were not here for good!

Ye Chen turned to look, his eyes narrowing slightly.