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Chapter 83: King vs King, BOSS Bai Fu’s Strength [58k]

According to the intelligence provided by the players, this time Graham’s assault was aimed at a biotechnology factory operated by the Gene Progenitor.

To ensure the success of the mission, Graham brought along 50 elite agents trained by the Truth Society and purchased additional intelligence support from the Darknet.

Bai Fu couldn’t be happier about the Truth Society and the Gene Progenitor getting into a mutual fight; this would give her the opportunity to benefit from their conflict. Therefore, she decided not to intervene in their battle but instead planned an ambush on the route Graham would take when retreating, giving him a big surprise.

Considering that Graham only brought 50 people, Bai Fu did not bring all the players along. She only took the veteran players who joined Silent Courtyard in version 1.0 and ten new players who had shown outstanding performance.

The average level of the veteran players was 11. Although most of them were not as powerful as the elite agents of the Truth Society, they had the advantage of numbers and fearlessness, enough to create a one-on-one combat space with Graham.

As for the new players, even the fastest level-up player was only at level 3. Their contribution to the battle was minimal, at best. Bai Fu brought these ten new players to promote Silent Courtyard.

As the saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

No matter how fancy the advertisement is, nothing beats the effectiveness of letting players from other factions experience how rewarding it is to join Silent Courtyard.

See? While you’re working hard for your faction leader’s new car, Silent Courtyard players are already leveling up rapidly by completing faction missions!

Of course, Bai Fu’s actions also motivated other players within the faction.

See? This is the reward for upgrading and completing quests diligently. Stop slacking off and start contributing every moment you can to Silent Courtyard!

“Let’s go!”

After confirming that all players were ready, Bai Fu led a convoy of eight cars towards the territory of the Gene Progenitor.

These vehicles were captured during battles with roving camps nearby, and Bai Fu didn’t spend a single penny on them—just one word—

Awesome!

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Christopher Village.

This was a small, unremarkable village within the territory of the Gene Progenitor. Twenty years ago, it was converted into a biotechnology factory responsible for producing biochemical weapons against mutant life forms. Now, there were no residents left, only a factory and a defense line formed by military police.

Bai Fu and the players waited for hours near the village before Graham finally arrived.

Because it was a surprise attack, Graham immediately issued reconnaissance tasks upon arrival and launched an offensive command after the reconnaissance ended.

The 50 elite agents split into different roles; snipers lay in wait, while assault teams attracted fire. Then, Graham himself drove an armored vehicle modified like a giant sand worm straight towards the barricade at the factory entrance.

The military police guarding the factory reacted quickly, attempting to call for reinforcements, but Graham had already activated signal jamming devices.

Looking for backup?

Dream on!

Guns and cannons echoed across the open field.

Sitting in the car, Bai Fu stared at a virtual screen visible only to her and nodded approvingly.

“The battle is intense.”

Among the elite agents sent by Graham were two players. One of them, named “Tai Ergen,” streamed his battle live. Fortunately, there were no players in the Gene Progenitor’s biotechnology factory; otherwise, peeking at the screen could have caused significant damage to the Truth Society.

While Bai Fu enjoyed the show, the other players were thrilled.

On their way to the Leike Village, they received a mission from Bai Fu titled “Wail of the Truth Society.” It was a unique faction quest where all participating players would receive base experience rewards upon completion.

However, the rewards didn’t stop there. After the mission, all players would be ranked based on their contributions, and the top three players would receive additional rewards:

First place: Custom Card · Combat Etiquette *1, 30,000 XP points;

Second place: Alloy Warblade (Blue) *1, 20,000 XP points;

Third place: 10,000 XP points!

These rewards were quite enticing. Knowing that 30,000 XP points were needed to upgrade from level 12 to 13, and considering that the first-place reward included a prayer card never seen before, this was a significant incentive.

“If this card is being used as the extra reward for first place, it must be quite something, maybe even more powerful than the Spirit Shield.”

Tai Ergen was confident: “I’m determined to get this card!”

Pai Da Xing wasn’t going to be outdone. He wasn’t particularly interested in the prayer card, but 30,000 XP points were a great deal. Normally, he would need to complete two or three high-difficulty commissions to earn this much XP.

The ten new players might not say anything, but deep down, they were all eager for the additional rewards.

Even if they weren’t good at it, they could still dream of executing perfect moves in their minds.

Even if they couldn’t execute it, they could always rely on luck.

Who knew? Maybe today they would get lucky and hit the enemy leader’s vital spot, winning first place.

Time passed.

As Graham breached the biotechnology factory, the defenses of the Gene Progenitor collapsed, and the battle entered a stalemate phase.

However, during this lull, Bai Fu discovered interesting intelligence.

“Controlling mutant life forms?”

She clearly saw researchers from the Gene Progenitor controlling amoebas and fighting Truth Society agents. This factory’s research was far more complex than it appeared.

Despite the fierce resistance from the Gene Progenitor side, Graham grew increasingly excited. In his excited state, Graham’s reaction speed increased significantly, and finally, the last researcher fell under his blade.

“Trash.”

Graham harshly berated the fallen body.

Soon, several agents came out of the researcher’s office.

“Sir, we have the data.”

Graham nodded. “Let’s go.”

Very well, you’re done. Now it’s my turn.

Silent Courtyard, activate!

A few players watching the live stream informed Bai Fu of Graham’s imminent arrival. Pretending to just learn the news, Bai Fu ordered the ambush.

“Wait until I fire the first shot before moving!”

The sound of engines echoed from the depths of the factory. A few seconds later, the explosion-proof vehicle appeared in Bai Fu’s view.

Bai Fu’s eyes narrowed, aiming her gun at the windshield of the explosion-proof vehicle.

Other players lay on the ground, some even mimicking characters from movies, testing wind direction, and measuring distance with their thumbs.

After long-term training, Bai Fu’s shooting skills were now quite impressive.

But she didn’t expect her shot to kill Graham. She wasn’t a gunsmith or ammunition expert, and her gun was just a standard model.

Her shot was merely to announce her arrival!

“Sir, we’ve informed Commander Bernardo about our success.”

In the explosion-proof vehicle, an elite agent sitting in the passenger seat turned to Graham, who was resting his eyes.

Graham was massive, like a raging bear. Privately, many members of the Truth Society called him “Brown Bear,” not to mock his appearance, but to acknowledge his strength.

“Six people died in this operation. I am very unsatisfied.”

Graham didn’t open his eyes, speaking in a cold tone to those sharing the vehicle with him. No one dared to contradict him.

Right, you’re absolutely right!

At that moment, the driver suddenly called out: “Sir, there are signs of disturbance on the road ahead.”

Graham said, “Go around.”

The explosion-proof vehicle changed direction. Suddenly, a bullet whizzed past and struck the windshield, causing it to crack like it had been hit by a heavy hammer.

It wasn’t the glass that shattered, but the Truth Society members’ excitement.

“Enemy attack!”

Shouts echoed.

The next second, a huge explosion and flames engulfed the explosion-proof vehicle, accompanied by sporadic gunfire.

The battle erupted instantly.

Most players who didn’t choose gunner classes were terrible shots, but the Truth Society members who didn’t know the truth were stunned by the first wave of attacks from the players.

By the time they realized the problem, their vehicles were mostly damaged, making it impossible to run away. They could only engage in a bloody battle, killing the ambushers and then changing tires.

“How can Graham remain so calm even when ambushed? He’s still sitting steadily in the vehicle.”

Bai Fu was slightly surprised.

Since she couldn’t attract Graham, she could only have the players lure away other NPCs, and then she would take the initiative to approach.

“I have a way to lure those NPCs over!”

In the midst of intense fighting, the resourceful Convert to Me Fu stepped forward.

“What’s your plan?”

Other players turned to look at him.

Convert to Me Fu explained: “There are also players on the opposite side. We can hide some people beforehand and stream live, intentionally exposing our situation. They will think they’ve found an opportunity and bring those NPCs over to their deaths.”

Tai Ergen nodded, liking the idea. The question was how to make the other side notice their live stream?

“Just shout, for example, ‘Don’t mess around, I’m live streaming.’ Shout loud enough for them to hear.”

Convert to Me Fu’s suggestion was unanimously accepted, and the players immediately acted.

“Will it work?”

The old dog hiding behind cover was somewhat nervous.

Tai Ergen said, “Why not try? There’s nothing to lose anyway.”

Under Convert to Me Fu’s guidance, soon there was new activity in a corner of the battlefield.

“They’re coming!”

Players hiding in the shadows perked up.

A few seconds later, a half-meter-high bush was pushed aside, and a player emerged, looking furtive.

“Prepare…”

“Stop stop stop, boss, don’t shoot, it’s us!”

Convert to Me Fu raised his gun, and the player raised both hands above his head, performing a famous salute from the internet.

What the hell?

Players from the Silent Courtyard faction looked at each other, confused about what the player named “Tai Ergen” was trying to do.

Tai Ergen explained: “Finally, I found the organization. Oh wow, it’s luck, pure luck. I’ve wanted to join Silent Courtyard for a long time, but never had the chance. Who knew I’d meet you here today, Bai Fu… Damn, it’s really Bai Fu!”

Seeing Tai Ergen’s eyes sparkling with excitement, Bai Fu and the surrounding players were taken aback.

They came to fish, but instead, they recruited a player from the opposing faction.

So, even fishing in the game has its downsides?

Bai Fu thought to herself.

But this was quite amusing. Imagine if, in future battles against other factions, half of their players would defect on the battlefield. Just thinking about it made her excited.

Everyone remained silent, with extremely strange expressions. Tai Ergen thought his sincerity was doubted, so he hurriedly said, “If you don’t believe me, I’ll leave the Truth Society now…”

Convert to Me Fu interrupted him: “Actually, things are like this.”

He explained the situation.

Tai Ergen listened, dumbfounded.

My god, live streaming to fish, playing a game and using tactics like this, your hearts are too black.

Luckily, he hadn’t had any ill intentions from the start; otherwise, he would have been in trouble by now.

Realizing this, Tai Ergen saw an opportunity to impress Bai Fu.

“I can bring them back now.”

That’s great.

Convert to Me Fu and Tai Ergen discussed and decided to let Tai Ergen go back.

Even if Tai Ergen was lying, it didn’t matter. If they couldn’t catch fish, they could dive in and grab them.

Although dying would result in losing XP, as long as the task was completed, the base XP reward would be enough to compensate for the losses and make them a little profit.

Tai Ergen lived up to expectations and successfully lured over a dozen Truth Society agents.

“Brothers, fight!”

“Don’t let them escape!”

Players ignored conserving bullets and poured out their ammo for the sake of contribution to the task.

The dozen Truth Society agents were unlucky, unable to utilize their skills and were easily mowed down like wasps.

This loss dealt a significant blow to the Truth Society. Graham couldn’t stay idle anymore.

From his shooting skills, he could tell the ambushers were mediocre and not worth worrying about. So, he remained calm, without taking any unnecessary actions.

Who would have thought the situation would develop to this extent?

“A bunch of useless fools!”

Graham was furious, looking at the battling sides. He couldn’t help but sneer.

Enough, let’s get some exercise. These ambushers are quite reckless, and my “Brown Bear” nickname isn’t given for nothing!

Graham stomped his right foot, launching himself like a cannon towards the players.

… [The rest of the text continues in a similar manner, detailing the intense battle and Bai Fu’s confrontation with Graham.]

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