Plan

[Shooting: Vital Attack, dealt 100 damage to the opponent's Health (50 Gunpowder Weapons (Light Firearms) (Basic) ×2), 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 achieved. Skill comprehended: Gunpowder Weapons (Light Firearms) (Basic)]

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

[Related Attributes: Strength, Constitution, Perception]

[Skill Type: Attack]

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

[Cost: Stamina]

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

[Remark: You know how to 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 possess a great deal of knowledge about firearms and shooting, but he also understood how to bring out greater power from the weapons in his hands.

Just like how he had blown "Jackal" Hook's head apart with a single shot earlier.

Although Qin Ran had experienced the power of skills several times already, each time still left him in amazement.

The knowledge that had appeared from nowhere and the changes to his body gave Qin Ran a deeper understanding of the underground game he was trapped in.

At the same time, he treasured this "novice dungeon" before him even more.

Qin Ran did not know what price he would have to pay to learn and comprehend skills after leaving the "novice dungeon" and entering a true "dungeon," but obtaining a skill through merely "three effective actions" was clearly impossible!

It might take thirty times!

Perhaps even more!

That would clearly increase the game's difficulty, and in this almost-real underground game, greater difficulty meant greater danger!

Therefore, if possible, Qin Ran would definitely choose to acquire as many skills as he could within the "novice dungeon."

And there was a good opportunity right in front of him.

Qin Ran walked up to the sole remaining thug and lowered his head to stare 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 approached, the remaining thug immediately began begging loudly for mercy.

Without the advantage of numbers and without the gun in his hand, he was like a tiger without teeth. The thug before Qin Ran was even more pathetic than an ordinary survivor.

Qin Ran frowned as he looked at the man's face covered in tears and snot.

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

Then came the second punch, then the third.

After the three punches, 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 achieved. Skill comprehended: Unarmed Combat (Basic)]

[Name: Unarmed Combat (Basic)]

[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution]

[Skill Type: 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 flowed through Qin Ran's body once more. Almost subconsciously, he clenched his fist. He could clearly feel strength welling up within it.

Then Qin Ran threw a punch, smashing 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 enough force, it could make someone dizzy or even directly knock them unconscious.

And that was exactly what happened.

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

Watching the other man collapse into unconsciousness, Qin Ran rose to his feet in satisfaction.

Once again, he experienced the power of skills.

However, Qin Ran was not satisfied by that.

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

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

"Qin Ran, you don't really intend to spare this guy, do you? Not a single person who runs with 'Vulture' is a good person! Beating him up is far from enough to atone for his sins!"

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

Having survived in the war-torn city for four months, Colin had seen what a living hell looked like. And within that hell, there were people guilty of every conceivable evil, people who deserved to die a thousand deaths.

"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 possessed kindness and compassion, but he would never grant that kindness or compassion to his enemies, whether in reality or in the game.

"Then why are you...?"

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

"Could you help me clean up the battlefield? Our spoils are quite plentiful, you know!"

Qin Ran smiled at Colin, but she did not move immediately. Qin Ran could only shrug. He knew that unless he gave her a reason, the stubborn girl before him would not act.

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

With that, Qin Ran swiftly got to work.

Colin immediately joined him.

After the previous battle, Colin's trust in Qin Ran had clearly risen another level, and she lowered her guard a little further.

Moreover, Colin completely agreed with Qin Ran's final words.

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

Even though a continuous barrage of gunfire had echoed here!

There would certainly be survivors and thugs who were unafraid of death and willing to try their luck, and there would certainly be quite a few of them!

If those people took away 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 Qin Ran and Colin.

Colin did not want that to happen.

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

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

Every one of them 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 this. It would have to be their elites!

Colin thought instinctively.

The rebel elites and Qin Ran's own description of himself were worlds apart.

However, Colin did not question Qin Ran further.

Having survived for four months in the war-torn city, Colin had not only endured hardship but also gained maturity far beyond her years. 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 since 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 survive 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.

Thus, Qin Ran clearly noticed that Colin was somewhat different afterward.

Yet he could not tell exactly what was different.

Facing Qin Ran's gaze, a trace of bashful awkwardness flashed across Colin's face. However, with dust and mud covering her features, Qin Ran did not notice it at all.

"You can tell me everything now, right?"

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

"'Vulture' has a base, doesn't he?"

Qin Ran lowered his voice and asked.

Although no one else was visible nearby, and although Qin Ran had deliberately dragged the unconscious captive to a relatively concealed location, it was better to be cautious about some things.

"Yes, he has one! It used to be 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 with her eyes wide open, her gaze filled with intense shock.

"You aren't planning to sneak in, are you?"

Colin asked in disbelief.

Even though she tried to keep her voice low, it still rose a little despite herself. Then, without waiting for Qin Ran's reply, she pointed at the unconscious captive and said, "Vulture won't allow strangers anywhere near the place. Anyone approaching needs to be led there by one of Vulture's men, or they'll simply be shot to death! You want to use this guy to sneak in? Don't even think about it! I swear on my grandmother's name that the moment you get near Vulture's Lair, this guy will betray you! Then you'll become the second person to be hanged up and burned alive!"

"Of course I won't do that!"

Qin Ran said with a smile.

"That's good! We've already won a huge victory against Vulture. If we do this two more times, that guy will be nothing but a plucked bird!"

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

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

And they had gained enough benefits as well.

"I'm going in myself!"

Qin Ran continued.

At once, Colin's heart, which had only just settled, leaped into her throat again.