Chapter 78 The Effect Is Remarkable, But How to Take a Bite Is a Problem

The man in shorts revealed a sinister smile, grabbing 001’s slender wrist in one swift motion.

Success!

Wait—

He was momentarily stunned—why couldn’t he move her? No matter how much force he used, he couldn’t budge 001.

Was she trained in martial arts?

He pondered for less than a second. If he couldn’t drag her away, he might as well go over and take her hostage himself. He pulled a pistol from his waistband, rushed forward, and clamped an arm around 001’s neck, trying to turn her body.

Of course, 001 cooperated throughout.

Beneath the spot where 001 had been standing, the ground was riddled with tiny holes.

“Listen up, everyone inside! Get out of the vehicle, or I’ll shoot your woman dead!”

Hearing the shouting outside, Lin Mu’s expression turned odd.

Isn’t this man a fool? He actually dared to take 001 hostage. Truly, I admire your courage.

Lin Mu made a gesture across his own throat.

001’s right hand transformed into a sharp scalpel, sliding along her own neck.

The man in shorts felt a sudden chill at his throat, staring in shock at the woman before him.

If I’m dead, you won’t live either.

Bang!

A shot rang out.

The man in shorts died, still in shock.

Beside him, Zhang Qian’s legs trembled—what had he just witnessed?

The bullet hadn’t penetrated.

001 turned her head, handed the collar to Zhang Qian, and casually brushed a bullet off her temple. The damaged skin healed instantly once the bullet hit the ground.

Zhang Qian looked at the collar and obediently placed it around his neck, not needing 001 to intervene.

As soon as the collar clicked shut, its green light illuminated.

The others followed suit, imitating the process.

Bang!

Seeing everyone had put on their collars, Lin Mu stepped down from the vehicle.

Though four had died, the rest would suffice.

Eight vehicles meant twelve shares of supplies—perfect.

“From now on, you are my teammates. I’ll add you to the convoy. Don’t worry—if I have food, you’ll have food. You won’t starve here.”

The eight nodded hurriedly. Who would dare say anything else at this moment, for fear the woman might kill them?

Teammates?

One glance at the name on the collar made it clear: this wasn’t a good thing.

Who needs to guard against their own teammates?

Lin Mu didn’t care what they thought. His own happiness was enough.

Half an hour later.

The convoy set out once more, now a massive procession.

Inside his vehicle, Lin Mu looked with satisfaction at the newly acquired cores.

Two Level 4, ten Level 3—a decent harvest.

As for the vehicles behind, he had replaced them all with Level 1s.

They only needed to function—no need for anything higher.

For now, with only poison out there, a protective suit would suffice.

Especially since, under Lin Mu’s headlights, there was no mist within two hundred meters. It was remarkably safe.

Zhang Qian drove close behind Lin Mu, his face troubled.

How had his luck turned so sour? From convoy leader to a mere member.

And a member wearing a restraining collar.

He glanced at the collar in his rearview mirror.

Where did this thing come from? Why was it so strange?

...

At eleven o’clock, the second wave of crates appeared.

“Congratulations on opening a Silver Resource Chest: you have obtained 130 mithril ingots, 78 antidote vials, and 2600 liters of gasoline.”

Wonderful!

Resources multiplied by twenty-six.

Though other teams enjoyed similar effects, none could match his haul.

At least for now, these treasure chest resources weren’t available to everyone.

As Lin Mu happily collected his loot, a terrified voice came through the radio.

“Mu, there's a green giant! What should we do?”

“Damn, can I escape?”

“Help! It’s a real green giant!”

The vehicles parked on the highway remained still, not daring to move.

It wasn’t just fear of the green giant—it was that they simply couldn't risk it.

Who knew what effects these collars had?

“I got it. Drive left, slow down. I’ll be there soon.”

Shu Yi started her vehicle first, turning left.

The cars behind followed one after another.

The green sacred eagle slipped back into the mist.

Soon, they rendezvoused with Lin Mu.

“Mu, hear that? It’s almost here.”

Two hundred meters away, in the pale green mist, a towering shadow appeared.

Seeing it, Lin Mu recalled the mountain giant standing in the middle of the road.

But the mountain giant had gray skin—what was this green giant?

The shadow soon stepped out of the mist.

Hiss!

It really was a green giant.

Massive pectorals and eight-pack abs—a truly robust figure.

“Venomous Blazing Giant”

“Danger Level: SSS”

“Advice: Be very careful of its claws. But your weapon is good enough—don’t worry.”

Claws?

Lin Mu extended his collector. Through the multimedia display, he saw each claw on its hands was over twenty centimeters long, glowing emerald green—a clear sign of danger.

So, would all creatures encountered in the future be this green?

Could it even be eaten?

Lin Mu felt a pang of regret.

He had made two-thirds of the meat into jerky. If he ran out of fresh meat later, he’d have to rely on the jerky.

Roar!

The green giant spread its hands and let out an angry bellow.

Rat-a-tat-tat!

A tongue of flame erupted from the top of Lin Mu’s vehicle.

“Why are you yelling?”

Lin Mu scratched his ear and quickly turned down the external volume. That roar nearly deafened him.

Bang!

“Congratulations, player, on slaying the SSS-level Venomous Blazing Giant. You have obtained Ten Venomous Blazing Claws (SSS), One Venomous Sac (SSS), One Giant’s Whip (S).”

???

Did something strange get mixed in?

He quickly opened his backpack, hoping it wasn’t...

Lin Mu’s mouth twitched. Who would dare use this?

“Giant’s Whip (S): Rare alchemical material, can be cooked and eaten directly. Each pound increases strength by one point, totaling ten points.”

But the effect was too tempting.

His current constitution was thirty-five points—he already felt much improved.

If his strength increased by ten more, he’d surpass ordinary humans.

But...

It was hard to stomach.

He thought for a moment, then took it out.

Hiss—it was already skinned!

Though the meat was somewhat green.

Looking at the half-meter long object in his hand, Lin Mu fell into contemplation.

While he pondered, those in the other vehicles were already silent.

A creature five or six meters tall, finished off with a single shout?

They all thought of the heavy machine gun on Lin Mu’s car roof. Clearly, hot weapons were the way to go.