Plan

[Shooting: Vital Attack, dealt 100 damage to the opponent's Health (50 Gunpowder Weapons (Light Firearms) (Basic) X2), opponent died...]

The battle record immediately appeared before Qin Ran. Looking at the headless corpse that had fallen, Qin Ran quickly walked toward the remaining enemy.

As he walked, he glanced at his skill panel.

[Three effective attacks made, skill comprehended: Gunpowder Weapons (Light Firearms) (Basic)]

[Name: Gunpowder Weapons (Light Firearms) (Basic)]

[Related Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Perception]

[Skill Category: Attack]

[Effect: You know how to use pistols, rifles, shotguns, assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles, increasing destructive power by 10%]

[Cost: Stamina]

[Learning Requirements: Strength F, Constitution F, Perception F]

[Remark: You can use light firearms, but don't think that makes you a sharpshooter!]

Similar to the skill [Cold Weapons (Dagger) (Basic)], Qin Ran now felt like a veteran who had handled guns for years. Not only did he know a great deal about firearms and shooting, but he also understood how to make the weapon in his hand more powerful.

Just like earlier, when he had blown Jackal Hook's head apart with one shot.

Though Qin Ran had experienced the power of skills several times already, every time still left him astonished.

The knowledge that appeared out of nowhere and the changes to his body gave Qin Ran a deeper understanding of the Underground Game he was in.

At the same time, he treasured this Beginner Instance before him even more.

Qin Ran did not know how great a price one would have to pay to learn or comprehend skills after leaving the Beginner Instance and entering a true Instance, but gaining a skill through merely "three effective actions" was clearly impossible!

It might take thirty times!

Or even more!

This clearly increased the difficulty of the game, and in this nearly real Underground Game, greater difficulty meant greater danger!

Therefore, if possible, Qin Ran would definitely choose to obtain as many skills as he could within the Beginner Instance.

And there was an excellent opportunity right in front of him.

Qin Ran walked up to the sole remaining thug, lowered his head, and stared at him.

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

"This has nothing to do with me! The leader and the boss forced me to do it!"

As Qin Ran drew near, the last thug repeatedly begged for mercy.

Without numerical superiority or the gun in his hand, he was like a toothless tiger. The thug before him performed even worse than an ordinary survivor.

Seeing the snot and tears all over the man's face, Qin Ran frowned.

But the next moment, he drove a hard punch into the man's face.

Then came the second punch, and the third.

After the third punch, the system notification sounded directly.

[Punch: Dealt 1 damage to the opponent's Health...]

[Punch: Dealt 2 damage to the opponent's Health...]

[Punch: Dealt 1 damage to the opponent's Health...]

...

[Three effective attacks made, skill comprehended: Unarmed Combat (Basic)]

[Name: Unarmed Combat (Basic)]

[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]

[Skill Category: Attack]

[Effect: You know how to fight with your fists and legs, increasing destructive power by 10%]

[Cost: Stamina]

[Learning Requirements: Strength F, Agility F, Constitution F]

[Remark: At the level of an amateur boxer!]

Knowledge surfaced in his mind, and that familiar sensation once again spread through Qin Ran's entire body. Almost instinctively, he clenched his fists. He could clearly feel a surge of strength rising within them.

Then Qin Ran suddenly threw a punch, slamming it hard into the underside of the man's jaw.

According to the knowledge in his mind, that was where the trigeminal nerve was located. If struck with sufficient force, it could cause dizziness or even knock someone unconscious outright.

And that was indeed what happened.

[Punch: Dealt 20 damage to the opponent's Health (Unarmed Combat (Basic)), opponent fell unconscious...]

Watching the man collapse directly into unconsciousness, Qin Ran rose with satisfaction.

Once again, he experienced the power of skills.

But Qin Ran was not satisfied because of it.

In his plan, there were still at least several skills he could obtain from this man.

Of course, Qin Ran was in no hurry. His gaze turned toward his approaching partner.

"Qin Ran, you aren't really planning to let this guy go, are you? Not a single person associated with Vulture is a good person! Just beating him up is nowhere near enough for him to atone for his sins!"

Colin, who had already reached Qin Ran's side, raised an eyebrow.

Colin had survived in the war-torn city for four months and had seen what a living hell truly was. And in that hell, some utterly vile scum had emerged—people whose deaths would be no loss.

Vulture and his subordinates were undoubtedly such people.

"No, no, I won't let him go!"

Seeing Colin's anxious expression, Qin Ran immediately shook his head.

Qin Ran had kindness and compassion in his heart, but he would never extend that kindness and compassion to his enemies. That was true in reality and in the game alike.

"Then what are you...?"

Colin looked at Qin Ran, her eyes full of confusion.

"Could you help me clean up the battlefield? After all, our spoils are quite substantial!"

Qin Ran smiled at Colin, but she did not immediately act. Qin Ran could not help shrugging. He knew that if he did not give her a reason, this stubborn girl would not move.

Yet Qin Ran still did not directly reveal his plan. He merely pointed around them and said, "Once we finish cleaning up the battlefield, I'll tell you everything! You don't want a bunch of thieves making off with our spoils, do you?"

As he spoke, Qin Ran quickly got to work.

Colin immediately joined in.

After the earlier battle, Colin's trust in Qin Ran had undoubtedly risen another level, and she lowered her guard a little more.

Moreover, Colin strongly agreed with Qin Ran's last words.

Their spoils absolutely could not be stolen by a bunch of thieves!

Even though continuous gunfire had erupted here!

There would definitely be survivors and thugs who were unafraid of death and willing to try their luck, and there would certainly be no shortage of them!

And if those people took their spoils, that would be a real problem.

After all, there were firearms and bulletproof vests among them. If those people obtained them, they would immediately become a fighting force capable of threatening them.

Colin did not want that to happen.

Five minutes later, Qin Ran and Colin met up again. Both held several bulletproof vests and M1905 pistols, while Colin had directly put on a T1 Bulletproof Vest. The look in her eyes changed again as she looked at Qin Ran.

Clearly, Colin was astonished by the way those armed thugs had died.

Every single one had been killed with a single shot!

That made Colin think of the rebel soldiers again.

"No, no, even ordinary rebel soldiers couldn't do that. Only their elites could!"

Colin thought instinctively.

The rebel elites were worlds apart from how Qin Ran had described himself.

However, Colin did not question Qin Ran any further.

Having survived in the war-torn city for four months, Colin had not only endured hardship but also gained maturity far beyond her age. She knew that everyone had secrets.

Qin Ran had them, and so did she.

No one was an exception!

Therefore, she was willing to respect Qin Ran's secrets.

Especially when Qin Ran had shown her kindness.

Because Colin knew that staying by Qin Ran's side would greatly increase her safety. Perhaps she could even endure until this damned war finally ended.

Even if she had to pay some price, Colin would not mind.

That was both the damned reality and the instinct to survive.

Therefore, Qin Ran clearly noticed that Colin seemed somewhat different afterward.

But Qin Ran could not say exactly what was different.

Facing Qin Ran's gaze, a trace of shy awkwardness flashed across Colin's face. However, with dirt and muddy water covering her, Qin Ran did not notice it at all.

"You can tell me everything now, right?"

Even though she had certain thoughts in her heart, it was impossible for Colin to say them directly. A lady's shyness made her instinctively change the subject.

"Vulture should have a stronghold, right?"

Qin Ran lowered his voice and asked.

Although no one else was visible nearby, and Qin Ran had deliberately dragged the unconscious captive to a relatively concealed location, one could never be too careful with certain matters.

"Yes, there is one! It was originally a shopping mall on Sixth Avenue. After the rebels swept through the area, they occupied it and called it the Lair!"

Colin nodded.

"And none of them know me, right?"

Qin Ran continued asking.

Colin nodded again, then abruptly stared at Qin Ran. Her eyes widened round, filled with intense surprise.

"You aren't planning to infiltrate it, are you?"

Colin asked incredulously.

Even though she tried to keep her voice low, it still rose a little at that moment.

Then, without waiting for Qin Ran's answer, Colin pointed at the still-unconscious captive and said, "Vulture won't allow strangers near his place. Anyone approaching needs to be led by one of Vulture's men, otherwise they'll only be shot dead! And you want to use this guy to get in? Don't even dream of it! I swear on my grandmother's name that the moment you approach Vulture's Lair, this guy will betray you! Then you'll become the second person to be hung up and burned to death!"

"Of course I won't do that!"

Qin Ran said with a smile.

"That's good! We've already achieved a huge victory against Vulture. If we do this two more times, that guy will be a bird without feathers!"

Colin breathed a sigh of relief. She did not want Qin Ran doing anything foolish.

After all, the greatest danger before them had already been resolved!

And they had gained enough benefits as well.

"I'm going in myself!"

Qin Ran continued.

Immediately, Colin's heart, which had just settled, rose into her throat again.