Chapter 55: I Knew You Would Be Here

Originally, Lin Zijin alone was enough to make others wary. Now, with the addition of Yao Cheng the car god, Zhu Ziyuan the academic genius, and the unpredictable Yang Hao, how could anyone else hope to play in this game? Just thinking about it, spectators felt compelled to mourn for the other players. Why did they have to be matched with these four? Luckily, they weren’t among them. Many viewers secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If their "Master of Bluffing" knew what they were thinking, he would mercilessly snap them out of it. You’re overthinking it...

More players appeared in the game. As the play area began to shrink, the number of people showing up here increased. This time, two squads emerged. As they fought their way toward the bridge, they were suddenly ambushed by the group on top. Unaware of the danger, the three factions clashed, and the two new squads were completely unprepared. Once Yang Hao and his team made their move, the tide turned instantly, and the newcomers were wiped out.

“6666, another two groups fell for it.”
“Hahaha, the opponents must be utterly confused.”
“This is so damn exhilarating, I can feel my IQ being suppressed.”
“It’s all about the tactics.”
“I’ll try this next time...”
“First, learn to get your car up there…”

While the audience discussed, Yang Hao and his team descended from the bridge, and Yao Cheng leapt down alone on his motorcycle, making a dazzling entrance with a spectacular tail whip on the bridge deck. Yao Cheng’s flashy maneuver naturally set off another round of screams in the live stream.

They had been lying in ambush atop the bridge for quite some time, and the traces of battle around them grew increasingly obvious. As the safe zone shrank, their concealment was no longer as effective as before. Moreover, after several exchanges, their ammo was running low—they needed to replenish their supplies.

Provision wasn’t an issue. After several consecutive kills, they hadn’t even looted the fallen yet. Indeed, those who perished under their guns were well-stocked. Yang Hao found two fully equipped Kar98Ks among them. He took one for himself, while Zhu Ziyuan claimed the other.

Seeing Zhu Ziyuan armed with two Kar98Ks, Yang Hao’s gaze sharpened. For Yang Hao, dual Kar98Ks was just for show, but when Zhu Ziyuan used them, it signified real skill. Yang Hao considered himself a decent sniper, but compared to Zhu Ziyuan, he felt a bit lacking. This guy was fierce with the sniper rifle. He hadn’t shown his full potential before, but now, it seemed he was getting serious.

After restocking their ammo, the group hid on the bridge, continuing the tactic of blocking passage. Soon enough, they wiped out another team attempting to rush the bridge, when suddenly, the roar of a plane overhead interrupted them.

"Damn, an airdrop?”
“Airdrop right on top of us?”
“No, not quite—it’s a bit far off.”
“Looks like it’s going to land in the river.”
“That’s a pity!”

As the plane flew by, a black dot appeared ahead, and the spectators quickly realized what was happening. However, the airdrop didn’t land directly on the bridge, but in the river a short distance away. Many people showed disappointed expressions. Clearly, its position wasn’t advantageous for Yang Hao and his team.

With the safe zone shrinking and most surviving players nearby, anyone daring to approach the airdrop would become everyone’s target. Going there would be a suicide mission.

“I’ll go check it out.” Yang Hao hesitated as he watched the descending crate, but ultimately made up his mind. With their current gear, they lacked nothing—ammo, meds, even Kar98Ks aplenty. The Kar98K’s power was formidable, but at this stage, many surviving players likely wore level-three helmets. The Kar98K couldn’t one-shot them anymore, making its impact less significant.

If the airdrop contained an M24 or even an AWM, and he could get it into Lin Zijin’s hands, Yang Hao believed they’d be unbeatable. Yes, Yang Hao wanted to fetch an M24 or AWM for Lin Zijin. He couldn’t help it—the devoted husband side of him was online. How could his wife use the same Kar98K as everyone else?

Lin Zijin frowned slightly, hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.

“I’ll drive you there!” Seeing Yang Hao run towards the riverbank, Yao Cheng suddenly piped up. The audience burst out laughing.

“Pfft! ‘I’ll drive you there...’”
“Why does that sound so familiar?”
“Haha, like after a dinner party, when your friend offers to drive you home?”
“Uh... Take care, don’t see you out!”
“Ding, the car god is online!”

Finding a yacht by the riverbank, Yao Cheng piloted it with Yang Hao aboard. By now, the airdrop had landed in the water, a plume of smoke rising from it. Meanwhile, after Yao Cheng and Yang Hao set out, Lin Zijin and Zhu Ziyuan on the bridge grew alert, watching their surroundings closely.

The airdrop’s arrival had clearly drawn attention. As Yang Hao and Yao Cheng appeared in the yacht, many players couldn’t help but laugh. At this stage, they still had the nerve to chase an airdrop? They must have a death wish.

Their bold move tempted plenty of others. Rat-tat-tat! Bang! Shots rang out—more than one attacker. Gunfire erupted, and their yacht became the focus of everyone’s aim. Fortunately, Yao Cheng’s driving skills were top-notch. Several shooters fired, but only Yang Hao’s arm was hit.

Bang! Bang! Suddenly, two sniper shots echoed from the bridge! Two bullets whistled toward the attackers. It was clear that Lin Zijin and Zhu Ziyuan had begun their counterattack. In an instant, the area around the airdrop became a battleground, gunfire erupting nonstop.

“Qingqing Zijin used Kar98K for a headshot, knocking out Xinghe and Xiaobai!”
“Lost Head Pig used Kar98K for a headshot, killing Meihuaxing!”
“Lost Head Pig used Kar98K for a headshot, knocking out Tanhua Youngster!”
“Qingqing Zijin us—”

After Lin Zijin and Zhu Ziyuan launched their assault, those who had fired earlier became terrified, while the stream’s kill feeds kept refreshing, leaving viewers stunned. They noticed the figure switching between two Kar98Ks on screen had suddenly become inscrutable. This silent player, wielding the Kar98K, was terrifying.

Moments later, Yang Hao, half-health and clutching an AWM, rushed back. The mighty AWM! After the previous skirmish, Lin Zijin’s bridge had become a forbidden zone. No one dared approach. Having witnessed its danger, many quietly detoured around it.

Soon, the safe zone refreshed again. The next circle wasn’t on the bridge. As they prepared to move in, a voice rang out in the stream, startling everyone:

“Zhu, I knew you were here!”