Chapter 9: Courting Death Without End

“Huh, a 98K?”
Turning his head, Yang Hao exclaimed in surprise, his gaze landing on the rifle slung across Lu Ziqi’s back. Only then did he realize that Lu Ziqi was also carrying a 98K.
Yang Hao couldn’t help but laugh. He didn’t dare take Lin Zijin’s 98K, but was he afraid to take the one on Lu Ziqi? Let’s not forget, Lin Zijin was Lu Ziqi’s squad leader, and by that logic, he was the husband of the squad leader.
Since that was the case, he decided to unceremoniously claim the 98K for himself. One for each of them—a couple’s weapon!
Bang!
“Don’t come any closer!”
Lu Ziqi seemed to sense Yang Hao’s intentions. Her movements mirrored Lin Zijin’s earlier actions. Seeing the dark muzzle pointed at him, Yang Hao felt a pang of panic.
“Relax, I’m just here to bring you an eight-times scope,” Yang Hao said, forced to comply as he took a few steps forward, placed an eight-times scope on the ground, and then quickly bolted away.
Damn it!
He didn’t even get the gun; instead, he ended up giving away two eight-times scopes. If he hadn’t reacted quickly, he might have lost his life right then and there.
At this moment, Yang Hao was inwardly cursing his luck.
No wonder Zijin had become so aggressive—it was clearly learned from this feisty girl.
Yang Hao now placed all the blame for Lin Zijin’s habit of shooting at him squarely on Lu Ziqi.
Firmly, irrevocably!
In the live stream room—
When the viewers saw Yang Hao eagerly run over, only to be shot at by both Lin Zijin and Lu Ziqi, dropping two eight-times scopes in terror before fleeing, they were speechless.
Is this guy here to be a comedian?
Brother Bluff, could you not be so ridiculous?
When Lin Zijin was engaged in a tense battle with the other players earlier, Yang Hao was nowhere to be seen. Then, as the fight was nearly over, he appeared—only to be gunned down. If it weren’t for Lin Zijin and Ling Xue’er, he’d have been dead long ago.
And it didn’t stop there. After being revived with full health, Yang Hao shamelessly scoured the battlefield, looting the spoils of the three goddesses.
If it were anyone else, they’d be desperate to shield the goddesses from bullets, but this guy was cowardly to an astonishing degree.
Thinking that Brother Bluff was their leader, the fans felt utterly defeated.
Couldn’t he give them a bit of dignity?
Stop being a benchwarmer...
So embarrassing!
Yang Hao’s performance left the viewers feeling humiliated.
Had Yang Hao known their thoughts, he would have scoffed at them.
This was tactical, okay?
Shield Lin Zijin from bullets?
Did she need that?

As far as Yang Hao was concerned, as long as he didn’t drag Lin Zijin down, he had nothing else to worry about.
He was very clear about his role.
Not strong enough? Let his wife make up for it!
Having just run off, Yang Hao sneaked back, crouching at Lin Zijin’s feet and tentatively asked, “Sis, do you need a first aid kit?”
“Yes!”
Lin Zijin glanced down at Yang Hao, apparently unfamiliar with the concept of politeness.
Swish!
Swish!
In the blink of an eye, three medkits and eleven first aid kits appeared on the ground.
Seeing Yang Hao suddenly drop so many supplies at Lin Zijin’s feet, the viewers exploded.
“What a beast! He hasn’t fired a shot, yet hoarded so many resources.”
“Three medkits, eleven first aid kits—he’s aiming for the stars!”
“Shameless—this is blatant flattery, Brother Bluff’s true colors revealed.”
“Hey, isn’t he afraid of retribution for such behavior?”
“The coward’s comeback…”
…
The barrage of comments scrolled by, but Yang Hao was no longer paying attention. Instead, he quickly gathered up the remaining medkits and first aid kits from the ground.
Lin Zijin took one medkit and three first aid kits. Seeing the abundant supplies left behind, Yang Hao felt thoroughly satisfied.
“Give me two as well!”
“I want some too!”
Noticing the pile of first aid kits and medkits Yang Hao had, Lu Ziqi and Ling Xue’er chimed in, asking for their share.
Hearing their voices, Yang Hao’s expression changed, a sense of dread rising within.
Oh no!
He’d flaunted his wealth…
You should never reveal your riches. By dumping so many medkits and first aid kits all at once, he’d clearly attracted Lu Ziqi and Ling Xue’er’s covetous attention.
But—
This was no real problem for Yang Hao.
“There’s none left,” he replied, shaking his head.
“Hand it over!”
After thinking it over, Yang Hao decided it wasn’t wise to be too stingy, especially with Ling Xue’er. What if she refused to save him later?
Best to leave room for future favors.
With that in mind, Yang Hao reluctantly handed over some supplies.

Meanwhile—
Ling Xue’er stared in disbelief at the pile of bandages on the ground.
How shameless could one get?
Gripped by indignation, Ling Xue’er raised her rifle and took aim at Yang Hao’s head.
“Wait, wait…”
Just as she was about to finish him off, another first aid kit appeared on the ground.
Tossing down a first aid kit, Yang Hao wiped the sweat from his brow.
Why did these three women all enjoy aiming their guns at people?
If he hadn’t been quick-witted, he might have been knocked down a third time.
“Not enough!”
Ling Xue’er’s voice rang out, and Yang Hao’s eye twitched.
“Still not enough!”
He threw down two more first aid kits, but Ling Xue’er remained unmoved.
Damn it!
Yang Hao grew angry and finally dumped all his remaining first aid kits onto the ground.
“You’ve still got more,”
To his dismay, Ling Xue’er wasn’t satisfied and set her sights on his medkits.
Moments later—
Yang Hao stared in despair at the heap of bandages now on the ground.
Seeing Lin Zijin preparing to lead the others to a new position, Yang Hao pushed his sadness aside, quickly grabbing a handful of bandages and stuffing them in his backpack.
The first circle had finished shrinking, and only about sixty players remained in the game, a sign of fierce combat.
Along the way, Yang Hao felt no pressure at all. If he saw people, he hid; if he saw loot crates, he rushed in. With Lin Zijin and the others backing him up, his courage was boundless.
Several times, before the coast was even clear, Yang Hao charged in to loot. If it weren’t for Lin Zijin and her support, he’d have died a long time ago.
Of course—
During this period, Yang Hao was knocked down several times and even traded privately with Ling Xue’er for rescue opportunities.
But ultimately, this troublemaker kept bouncing back.
The viewers in the live stream were baffled—how could this guy be so reckless and not die?
In the end, they could only conclude that Lin Zijin and her teammates were truly extraordinary. Even with a benchwarmer and a troublemaker in tow, they could still forge ahead unimpeded.
Yang Hao, the master of courting disaster, was now seen as a pestilence in the battle royale game.
Yet, the viewers were certain: one day, Yang Hao’s reckless ways would catch up with him.