frightfiction Chapter 425 Strict Regulations
Chapter 425 Strict Regulations
Lu Youyou, holding Zhang Shen's bowl of cold chicken noodles, asked, "Do you still want some?"
As Zhang Shen squatted on the ground dealing with the filth, his nose was closer to his body, making the fishy smell even more pronounced.
He was gagging as he spoke, his words broken and incoherent.
"Ugh—no, I won't eat it, you guys eat it, ugh—"
Lu Youyou and Wen Qing exchanged a glance, then went to the table outside to eat their respective shredded chicken cold noodles.
As for the noodles that Zhang Shen didn't want to eat, Lu Youyou put them in the gang's cold storage, so whoever was hungry could take them and eat them.
A short while later, Zhang Shen finished cleaning up the floor and sat down in the empty seat next to Wen Qing.
"All monsters that take the initiative to be friendly are feigning compliance. Even if they don't eat human flesh, they will destroy a person's will in another way!"
Just when Lu Youyou thought Zhang Shen was depressed, he suddenly said this.
Lu Youyou swallowed the last mouthful of noodles and chimed in, "That's right, it's impossible for you to get helpers for free without providing anything to the monster."
This response opened up a floodgate of conversation for Zhang Shen.
He kept rambling on and on about how much he regretted it.
When he got emotional, he burst into tears.
Then, he became one of the radicals on the public chat.
[Player 277882: I have a monster helper now! It's a beautiful calico kitten.]
[Zhang Shen: Hehe, a calico kitten, huh? You'll be scratched to a pulp inside and out by then.]
[Player 7665763: @All members, is there anyone who has a long-term partnership with the monster? Is it reliable?]
[Zhang Shen: Do you believe in monsters or that I'm Qin Shi Huang? Anyone who asks this question is either a pig or a tofu pudding; in short, they don't have a normal human brain.]
[The big red lantern: Why are you talking so rudely upstairs? You must be unhappy with your own life and can't stand seeing others being pampered by monsters.]
[Zhang Shen: Hmm, a monster spoiling you? It spoils you rotten, like it's going to ingrain you into its very bones. Oh, is that what you're hoping for?]
【…】
The clattering sound of typing continued, and Lu Youyou and Wen Qing tried to suppress their laughter, but their shoulders couldn't stop shaking.
hum~
All three watches vibrated simultaneously; messages had been sent from members of the gang's chat group.
Xiao Liu: @All members, I got Loyalty Coins! I want to present them to our greatest sister Youyou in front of everyone!
P.S.: Sister Qiao, don't be angry. I'll give it to you next time. I'll give it to the guild leader first and then the vice guild leader. There's no selfishness involved.
[Zhang Yuning: Oh, you're really nice, why didn't you mention my name?]
[Xiao Liu: Is there even a need to mention it? Our leader and deputy leader both have them; it's just a matter of time.]
[Lu Youyou: I advise you to discard your loyalty coins.]
[Zhang Shen: Giving loyalty coins to someone is harming them. A monster suddenly becomes loyal to you for no reason, without any identity information like a pet. Do you think that's believable?]
[Zhan Yu: Brother Shen, isn't what you said a bit too absolute?]
Zhang Shen didn't type a rebuttal, but silently sent his video over.
The group fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a frenzy of discussion.
[Xiao Liu: This is awful, I can't take it anymore. Is that reflective stuff on my clothes fish slime?]
[Zhan Yu: Ugh—I can smell the fishy odor even through the screen.]
[Wang Qiao: Tonight, nobody is allowed to bring any loyalty coins or monsters into the base. I'll wipe them all out with a single strike. I'm warning you now, so you'd better take this to heart.]
Lu Youyou originally wanted to say the same thing, but her tone wasn't as forceful as Wang Qiao's.
However, Wang Qiao said first that he naturally wouldn't go against her.
[Lu Youyou: Yes, anyone who wants monster helpers should apply to leave the guild now. I won't stop them. But if they don't leave the guild and bring loyalty coins and monsters into the base, they're dead.]
[Yang Yan: Even if you didn't take it, you'll still die if you try to protect your companion.]
Zhang Weimin: They're right, I agree.
Both the gang leader and deputy gang leader have spoken, and given that the gang members are already stronger than those of other gangs, they are not particularly obsessed with the monster helpers.
Therefore, they all stated that they would not bring Loyalty Coins and Monster Helpers into the base.
After meal.
Zhang Shen suggested resting where they were; he didn't want to drive to find the treasure chest anymore, as he was wary of the loyalty coins inside.
Lu Youyou looked at Wen Qing, who nodded in agreement with Zhang Shen's opinion.
"Sister You, our gang has plenty of food and drink. Whether it's individual planting boxes or the gang's planting farm, we have plenty of supplies. There's no need to open any more treasure chests."
"The monsters are definitely waiting near the treasure chest right now. I just saw on the public chat that someone's best friend just touched the treasure chest and got his heart ripped out by a monster behind it."
Zhang Shen and Wen Qing were both unwilling to embark on the journey, which conveniently allowed Lu Youyou to enjoy her freedom.
"Alright, let's just wait here until it gets dark. I'll release the base then, and we'll be safe."
After eating and drinking her fill, Lu Youyou felt a little sleepy and yawned.
Wen Qing had been paying attention to her, so naturally she noticed.
"Sister You, why don't you go to the car and get some sleep? Zhang Shen and I will keep watch outside. Besides, we have your three pets. Even if a monster comes, we won't be afraid."
Lu Youyou didn't refuse: "Okay, I'll sleep for an hour first, then you guys go to sleep."
After saying that, she got into the car, lay down on the bed as quickly as possible, and fell asleep in less than a minute.
After an unknown amount of time, Lu Youyou, who was lying on the bed, suddenly felt herself being jolted awake.
She got up in a daze, not even bothering to put on her shoes, and immediately pulled out her unlimited ammo pistol and ran to the living room to assess the situation.
The tremor just now was caused by the explosive beads thrown by Zhang Shen, and the towering flames amidst the monster horde were the answer.
The crows flew overhead and fanned the flames, causing the fire to spread faster.
All the monsters were howling, their cries mournful and piercing, sending chills down the spines of anyone who heard them.
Now that the situation outside was under control, Lu Youyou returned to her bedroom, put on her shoes and socks, and got out of the car.
"Zhang Shen, explain yourself! Why are there even more monsters coming now that we've lost Loyalty Coins?"
Wen Qing's questioning left Zhang Shen feeling both helpless and angry.
"I almost got that done, and you still suspect I'm hiding new loyalty coins? Please, I'm not a masochist, okay?"
"If it weren't for you, why are the monster hordes increasing?"
"That's slander! Saying I have loyalty coins is like saying I like women, isn't it? That's all nonsense."
Seeing that the argument between the two was getting louder and louder, Lu Youyou stepped forward.
"Don't rush, we should..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Youyou's pupils dilated.
Wen Qing and Zhang Shen followed her gaze and saw a bald giant covered in pustules tearing a girl in two and putting her into his mouth.
Finally, it let out a satisfied burp.