After searching the remaining areas of the Library Building, Zhao Xun summoned the golden snub-nosed monkey to guard the place, then headed for the Fifth Building.
"Do you need a break?" Glasses Man looked at Zhao Xun and asked with some concern, "Killing three NPCs in a row must have taken a lot out of you."
"No need." Zhao Xun waved dismissively. "There was plenty of time between each kill. That was enough rest."
In truth, he had not expended much so far.
It was nowhere near the mental power he had spent at the Amusement Park, repeatedly killing NPCs that grew stronger and stronger.
The NPCs this time were only moderately strong, and there were just a handful of them.
Still, he had no reason to reveal the full extent of his abilities.
Since Zhao Xun said so, Glasses Man did not press him.
Several of the players kept stealing glances at Zhao Xun.
They were curious about the limits of his strength.
But no one dared ask.
They searched the Fifth Building and the Sixth Building next, but found no more NPCs.
The countdown read 03:16:51.
"They must have realized something was wrong and hidden themselves this time, right?" Short-Ponytail Man muttered.
"I think that's very likely." Dog-Chewed Hair nodded in agreement. "They probably estimated how many teammates they might lose during one round of the chase. Now three have died in succession, and there are still three hours left in the first round. They must have figured out something was wrong."
"Then do we keep searching systematically, covering every inch?" Short-Ponytail Man asked. "Or should we check places that are easy to hide in first?"
"Let's stick to the systematic search," Glasses Man insisted. "Otherwise, we'll lose all rhythm."
"Do you think they might dig holes and