【Game Name: Return of the Tide】

【Clear Condition: Obtain one "Lost Treasure"】

【Number of Players in This Game: 5】

Based on the Blood Text prompt when joining, Lin Yu knew there were five players in this game.

Yet in this ship cabin, there was only himself and April. It seemed they had taken their team status into consideration, and precisely because of that, April had immediately confirmed "Yayu's" identity.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Lin Yu and April had more or less linked up.

However, since Lin Yu's attire was "not very professional" for the Pure Abyss, it was clear April's first impression of him wasn't particularly good.

And April, who seemed to have gone through the standard "darkening" process, now expressed her dissatisfaction and emotions directly.

If it were the usual Lin Yu, he definitely wouldn't say anything.

But...

Now, as "Yayu," Lin Yu certainly wasn't going to let it slide.

He sized April up and down, then spoke.

"You do look pretty professional... but I hope you won't drag me down later."

Lin Yu said arrogantly.

"Hah? You're just a First-Tier," April said discontentedly. "Don't think you can talk big just because 'Fish' assigned you... Sure, Sister Fish says you're strong, but you're only First-Tier, not even an official member of the organization. Who knows if you're just someone with connections!"

"And you've only just risen to Second Tier recently, haven't you," Lin Yu said contemptuously. He could deduce that April had just advanced to Second Tier in the last dungeon. "I'm definitely not someone with connections, and you... I also know that you were only selected because the next dungeon happens to fall within the Tide Summoning Festival."

"In other words, you're just a ticket, and Sister Fish's assessment of you is simply 'an excellent support.'"

"You have no right to command me, April."

Hearing Lin Yu's arrogant words, April's eyes turned cold as she stood in the water.

"What a terrible guy. And to think I was hoping we'd cooperate well. Looks like I need to make you understand that you'd better follow my commands in the upcoming operation."

"Hah, that suits me just fine. If the Marauders were a loving and harmonious organization, I wouldn't have joined," Lin Yu sneered. "What, you want to fight me first?"

He drew the Runic Short Sword he had already shown in front of "Fish," spun it twice in his hand, and after injecting life force, the glowing cyan-green runes traced a few beautiful arcs of flowing light through the dim cabin, illuminating Lin Yu's face, which now belonged to "Yayu" and exuded wildness and ferocity.

At this moment, Lin Yu's gaze was even brighter than the Runic Short Sword in his hand.

April said coldly, "In my view, command isn't about who can fight better, it should be about who's smarter, who understands this realm and the dungeon-related information better... But it seems you're the type who won't listen to commands until you're beaten into submission."

She drew from her clothes a rusted Syringe and a specially-made pistol with a reagent vial attached.

First-Tier, Class Item: Syringe!

Second-Tier, Specialized Item: Tranquilizer Pistol!

Among them, the Syringe's effect Lin Yu was very familiar with, after all, he used it often himself.

【Syringe: After hitting the target, creates a "medical accident" - for targets already "injured," "poisoned," or "ill," it can worsen their injuries or condition.】

And the Tranquilizer Pistol... although Lin Yu hadn't used it, he knew about it.

【Tranquilizer Pistol: Stores three powerful tranquilizer darts refilled one every 24 hours. After hitting the target, causes at least 0.1 seconds of tranquilized unconsciousness depending on physique. Once hit, the tranquilized state will definitely take effect and cannot be exempted. Can be stacked.】

This was an extremely powerful control-type item.

And the Syringe paired with the Tranquilizer Pistol was a very classic, highly offensive combination of Class Item and Specialized Item.

When the Tranquilizer Pistol hits, activating the Syringe can greatly extend the "tranquilized" duration!

Among the eight possible combinations, its violence was second only to the "Killer Doctor" combination of Syringe and Surgical Instruments.

Seeing the opponent draw these two item combinations, Lin Yu was not flustered at all.

Because although the Syringe and Tranquilizer Pistol were very powerful, once hit you could basically declare yourself finished, but...

You had to be able to hit first!

"Bang!"

April raised her hand, the Tranquilizer Pistol aimed at Lin Yu's chest and fired.

The Tranquilizer Pistol's firing speed was very fast, almost no different from a normal pistol, and even Lin Yu couldn't be faster than a bullet.

But he didn't need to be faster than the bullet. He only needed to be faster than April pulling the trigger.

After all, April had just risen to Second Tier and had only just obtained this Tranquilizer Pistol, so her proficiency with it was very limited.

Moreover, Lin Yu could deduce that April had probably never used gun-type items before. A few weeks ago, she was still a law-abiding, innocent university student in China, so she definitely had no opportunity to use firearms in reality!

So, although her shooting showed she had practiced somewhat, she was still far too unskilled!

Even without using "Most Suitable for the Virtuous and Frugal" this time, Lin Yu could clearly see the motion of her raising her hand.

He could immediately think of nine different ways to directly dodge and evade this shot.

The Grey Spirit Eye that could now be maintained at a constant level, immediately bringing out the Corner of the Gloomy to move, using the GPWW Specialized Combat Suit to change form, the Prayer Water Necklace to manipulate the surrounding seawater into a shield, using the Runic Short Sword in hand to block, using the sure-hit revolver to shoot it out of the air...

But Lin Yu decided to choose the most plain yet visually impactful one.

"Whoosh!"

He leaned back in an iron bridge pose, choosing the most classic "The Matrix" bullet-dodging method.

Although Keanu Reeves's acting definitely wasn't top-tier among Hollywood's elite, Lin Yu had still seen all the movies he starred in, and the most classic "The Matrix" was naturally no exception.

After easily dodging the tranquilizer dart, Lin Yu straightened up, then waded through the water with a dash, the Runic Short Sword already pressed against April's wrist, using the blade to lever her gun muzzle, which was about to fire a second shot, up toward the cabin ceiling.

At the same time, Lin Yu's other hand firmly grabbed April's other hand holding the Syringe.

Sure enough...

A player who had just normally risen to Second Tier posed too little threat to him!

A battle of this intensity was almost bullying. Lin Yu even felt a bit guilty.

However...

Lin Yu might feel guilty, but Yayu would not.

She stared at April's eyes so close at hand and spat out two words.

"Trash."

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