Chapter 2483: Heard You Guys Want to Stir Things Up
It wasn't that no one had ever left the train to act on their own before, so some people knew it was a futile effort—they would eventually return to the train. As for what they had encountered, those who had come back didn't mention it, but judging by this, it seemed they would face even greater resistance outside the train.
In comparison, merely being trapped on the train and unable to leave freely was actually less dangerous.
This line of thinking was naturally correct, but there was no guarantee that this state could last forever. The actions of the local zone players couldn't just be to interfere with their clearance; there had to be another purpose. To achieve that purpose, wouldn't their methods become more aggressive?
Rather than waiting passively, it was better to take the initiative. They couldn't completely follow someone else's rhythm.
Some responded, some opposed. In the end, only Ling Ling and a few others agreed to act with Xu Huo. The rest, along with the player groups they represented, decided to return to the train.
After those people left, Ling Ling walked over to Xu Huo and said, "I don't like this passive stance either. After these several attacks, I feel that those players' strength should be far above ours, and they have numbers... The key point is, we're the ones being toyed with. I know these powerful player families or player organizations too well. If they're showing up, it's definitely because there's some interest involved."
"With interests, someone gains and someone loses. If someone gets desperate, they might come after us. Taking one step back might lead to countless more steps. It's better for us to step forward and make them weigh the consequences."
"The bird that sticks its head out gets shot." The player with the eyebrow tattoo said. "There are only a few of us."
"So we need to recruit more people." Ling Ling said. "There are so many players along this route. Just the ones we have add up to over a dozen. A dozen players—I don't believe District 001 can send out even more people at once. Wouldn't a player conflict of this scale attract the attention of the local government?"
When nothing happened, they could turn a blind eye. But once something did happen, the local government couldn't just pretend not to see it, could they?
They were currently in District 001 and trapped in an instance. If they couldn't clear it, they might be stuck here indefinitely. Wrestling with the local forces was something they had to consider anyway. Involving the local government was a relatively safe method.
Xu Huo agreed. "While we haven't set off yet, let's find some more players. It doesn't have to be those who have been attacked."
The other players were quite surprised. Shouldn't it be the attacked teams that were more likely to join them? Why look for those who hadn't been attacked?
However, within an hour, six of the nine players who joined were indeed those who hadn't been attacked by the local zone players. Among them was the player named Wen Xin, whom Xu Huo had met before in the library.
"What a coincidence." Wen Xin cheerfully greeted Xu Huo. "Heard you guys want to stir things up, so I came over."
That's right. Most of those who came were people like Wen Xin who specifically sought excitement. Some of them had already run this route several times and had nothing better to do. The attacks by the local zone players could also serve as a breakthrough.
"You're in this instance too?" Xu Huo asked Wen Xin.
"I'm here on vacation." Wen Xin said. "Originally, I wanted to take a good rest during the instance gap, but unfortunately, I really don't like a dull life."
With him were two others who didn't reveal their instance situation but were very excited about the upcoming direct confrontation with the local zone players.
Of the remaining six, a group of three hadn't been attacked and came to find a breakthrough in the instance. Another group of three had been attacked on the train, and one of them was seriously injured, with half a palm cut off. They came to cooperate with Xu Huo and the others, probably also wanting to get revenge.
The nine who came later, plus Ling Ling's four, and Xu Huo's six, made a team of nearly twenty people. That was enough. With so many players, the other side wouldn't find it so easy to just launch a sneak attack and leave.
After meeting up with Bubble Bean, the two members of the Wan Clan tactfully proposed going their separate ways.
"Burning the bridge after crossing it, huh." Bubble Bean sneered. "We don't even know if those local zone people are really after us!"
"Please consider our position." The Wan Clan member patiently explained.
First, they represented the Wan Clan. Although the Wan Clan only had some prestige in a small place, several generations of their family had served as town mayors and had connections with the government. Getting involved in an incident between local zone people and outer zone people could cause more trouble, and they couldn't bear that responsibility.
Second, they were players from District 001. Without knowing the reasons, they couldn't unconditionally help outsiders, especially since those District 001 people hadn't actually harmed them.
Finally, there was the issue of integrity. Their mission was to escort the old lady to deliver the goods. They didn't want to get involved in anything else.
Xu Huo looked at the old lady. "Ma'am, it's better to set off with us. Regardless of who those people are targeting, we're traveling together. Even if we split up, you might not be able to truly get away. If someone makes a move, with so few of you, you'll easily be restrained. Aren't you in a hurry to deliver the goods? Traveling with us at least guarantees a smooth journey without too much delay."
The old lady hesitated briefly but still agreed. She said to the Wan Clan members, "Traveling with so many people is safer. Don't just think about getting me there; you also need to consider your own safety."
The two Wan Clan members had orders to ensure her safety at all costs. Since the old lady said so, they had no choice but to nod in agreement.
The group set off again. Four aircraft flew in a formation of two in front and two behind. When they passed the next station, they didn't stop to rest but instead sped up.
"Wait! I need to find someone!" The old lady, seeing that the aircraft had no intention of stopping, immediately started making a fuss.
"Don't worry, ma'am." Bubble Bean said. "If no one intercepts us after leaving the station, we'll turn back."
The old lady's heart sank. "And if someone does intercept us?"
"Then we'll kill them and come back." Xu Huo said lightly.
The several aircraft had their communications linked. Hearing this, unlike the silence from the old lady's group, Wen Xin and his companions cheered repeatedly.
The interception came swiftly. Under the influence of a jamming device, several aircraft suddenly stalled and plummeted straight toward the ground. They abruptly returned to normal mid-air, but by then they were already close to the ground, so they had to stop first.
"What now?" Someone from another vehicle asked.
Bubble Bean looked at the empty seats. "Let's go out and take a look first."
No players converged on them, but the quick-reacting Xu Huo, Painting Woman, Wen Xin, and a few others had already left the vehicle the moment the interference occurred. Faint sounds of fighting came from a distance from time to time. Just a few minutes later, the few returned to the vehicles, activated the anti-jamming device, and Xu Huo said, "Run at full speed!"