Bam!
Lin Yue's back slammed against the mottled wall, making a dull sound.
"Strong... really strong! Damn rat!" Lin Yue struggled to stand up, looked at the ground where the animal that had hit his shield was still dizzy, and a machete appeared in his hand!
Although it looked different from the small gray animal he had in mind, the creature before him was at least the size of a medium dog, but its appearance wasn't too different from the rat he remembered.
"Squeak!!" The large rat swayed its head, not yet recovered, but Lin Yu's machete had already swung down!
However, the large rat rolled aside, dodging the fatal blow, and the machete sparked off the cement.
Lin Yue was about to swing and attack again when he heard a "pfft" sound. Xiaobai had actually jumped onto the large rat's back and released a puff of white breath!
Almost instantly, the large rat suddenly stopped moving, and Lin Yue's blade cut down smoothly!
The rat screamed as Lin Yue's strike split it into two!
"Finally solved it." Lin Yue wiped the sweat off his forehead, picked up the Iron Spear, and poked the large rat. After confirming it was completely motionless, he sighed with relief.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be so perilous.
The opponent's speed was much faster than his. Although with his abilities, taking it down was only a matter of time, he would certainly get wounded.
The reason the battle could be resolved quickly this time was all thanks to Xiaobai's help.
Lin Yue clearly saw Xiaobai, faster than the large rat, lying on its back and exhaling, freezing it instantly.
Taking a closer look, Lin Yue found a layer of frost on the large rat's gray fur!
He immediately recalled what the system said about Xiaobai's ability, the "Frost Breath," which could temporarily freeze the opponent for a few seconds.
Really did a big favor.
"Xiaobai, well done." Lin Yue patted Xiaobai's head as it returned to his shoulder.
Xiaobai squinted its ruby-like eyes, enjoying Lin Yue's gentle touch.
However, contrary to Lin Yue's expectations, Xiaobai didn't seem interested in eating the large rat's meat on the ground but continued to play on Lin Yue's shoulders and arms.
This little guy doesn't seem scared in battle, it's a good companion.
Lin Yue looked again at the large rat's corpse, lifted its head with the Iron Spear, and examined it closely.
Completely cold.
Weird, didn't drop a treasure chest like the mutant creatures on the wasteland.
It seems that this place is entirely cut off and has become another world.
The rules of the two worlds, except for the inventory slot, aren't interchangeable at all.
Lin Yue sheathed the machete, picked up the small round shield again, and checked the wooden armor on his arm where the large rat had bitten.
The hard wooden armor was almost half gone by now!
"Wow, quite powerful."
Lin Yue tried to sound relaxed to calm himself down, but he was aware that if more large rats came, he would definitely get hurt.
Or worse!
Taking a deep breath, he glanced at the door from which the large rat had sprung, deciding not to take any risks this time.
Without a torch in hand, light was a problem.
Moreover, he didn't have any powerful weapons, and Xiaobai could do little beyond exhaling cold breath.
Need to steady a bit.
Anyway, this trip was for reconnaissance.
Besides, the gains were not small, right?
With this realization, Lin Yue decided to retreat now.
Currently, there's no need to take risks.
Once he's properly equipped, it won't be too late to investigate further!
"Xiaobai, let's go." Lin Yue spoke while retreating, keeping an eye on the surroundings.
If more things were to show up, it would be troublesome.
Along the asphalt road, Lin Yue followed the markers he had tossed earlier and smoothly returned to the Ancient Gate.
After tidying up all the materials, he suddenly remembered something and walked to that vehicle.
Although its exterior was dilapidated and rusted, it seemed possible to take some parts...
[Item too large to carry]
Darn, won't allow it.
Then...
Lin Yue pried open the hood with the Iron Spear, picking and choosing.
[You've obtained Rusty Car Engine X1]
[You've obtained Battery X1]
[You've obtained Fuse X1]
That's more like it.
As for other things, Lin Yue felt he couldn't use them for now, especially when he had no hope of driving across the wasteland.
The best vehicle would be scrapped on those bumpy roads of the wasteland.
But he thought keeping the engine, battery, and fuse might come in handy, especially the battery. He wanted to do something interesting with it.
After confirming there's nothing else worth taking, Lin Yue's greed extended to the tires.
Despite the vehicle being rusted beyond repair, the flat tires might find a use elsewhere.
Didn't take long, and under Xiaobai's puzzled gaze, Lin Yue removed the tires one by one and placed them in the inventory.
After doing this, Lin Yue finally walked back to the gate, ensured he had everything on hand, and pushed open the door to step out of the fog.
The ancient door groaned heavily before finally shutting, Lin Yue bathed in sunlight, taking a deep breath.
The Secret Realm within the Ancient Gate was very peculiar.
Rather than being an exotic realm, it seemed like Earth decades after humanity's disappearance.
Collapsed skyscrapers, abandoned vehicles, cracked asphalt road, and flimsy furniture...
Lin Yue hadn't explored many places, but those objects gave him a strong feeling.
Moreover, that huge rat also made him concerned about the ecosystem there.
If rats were that large, wouldn't their predators be even bigger?
"Pfft!" Xiaobai's sound snapped Lin Yue back to reality.
"Xiaobai, let's head back first and explore thoroughly once we're stronger!"
Lin Yue said, glancing again at the Ancient Secret Realm Gate emitting white fog behind him, and started walking towards the Shelter.
By now, it was nearly evening.
Lin Yue quickened his pace.
His left arm was inexplicably aching, and for the past few days, he encountered stronger enemies every sunset.
Exerted considerable effort in the Secret Realm, and the large rat's frenzied attack added mental stress.
Made him want to lie down and vent in the group chat.
Finally, safely back indoors, Lin Yue exhaled a sigh of relief, but then remembered something.
The pile of excrement behind the house hadn't been cleaned yet.
Couldn't stand the smell indoors at night.
Resolved it earlier, wiped clean with toilet paper, Lin Yue grabbed the Shovel and dug a big pit.
Just as he was about to push all the feces into the pit, a thought suddenly emerged.
These mutant sheep kept using this place as a toilet, so...
Set a trap here would be neat?
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