Wang He thought for a moment and replied, "I tripped and fell while jogging in the park just now."
Li Xing's expression was still somewhat surprised: "I've never heard of you having a habit of jogging in the morning before. You fell so badly, you're wrapped up like a mummy."
Wang He shook his bandaged hand and explained, "It's nothing serious, just a scrape. It just looks serious, but I had to get a tetanus shot for over a hundred yuan, which is quite expensive."
"You've fallen like this and you're still thinking about that little bit of money? Focus on recovering this week, and remember to ask your advisor for leave." After saying that, Li Xing went into the bathroom to wash up.
Apart from Wang He, the other roommates in the dormitory all came from relatively well-off families, so they didn't care much about such small amounts of money.
Wang He sat in a chair, placed his phone on the table, and used his finger, which was sticking out from under the bandage, to swipe the screen to unlock it.
I just realized that the convenience store manager sent me several messages on WeChat in the early hours of last night.
[00:16-Xiao He, where are you?]
[00:18 - Please let me know in advance if you have something to do, don't be absent at the last minute!]
[00:18 - Never mind, I'll arrange for someone else to cover my shift. Reply when you see this message.]
Wang He's heart sank. It seemed that after entering the mirror world, his real self would disappear, which would affect his real life, including his part-time job.
If a living person suddenly disappears in reality, it's fine once or twice, but if it happens too many times in a row, it will probably attract the attention of some people.
When you enter the mirror world again, you need to pay more attention to the location and time.
After a moment's thought, he typed a message and replied to the store manager: "Sorry, store manager, I injured my hand and I probably won't be able to work part-time for a while."
bite.
Soon, the store manager sent a message.
[Received. Take good care of yourself and recover well.]
Immediately afterwards, Wang He closed WeChat and opened his browser to search for weapon-related content.
Due to his injured hands, he was unable to work part-time or re-enter the mirror world this week. But he didn't intend to waste the week.
He must be fully prepared before entering the mirror world again.
Although he only entered the Mirror World once, he became deeply aware of its allure and the dangers that coexisted within it.
The skill he gained from just one ghoul was enough to give him such a huge boost. Moreover, it could instantly heal the injuries he sustained in the battle with the ghoul.
Clearly, there's more to it than meets the eye.
However, given his current physical condition, if he wants to explore the world in the mirror more deeply, he needs to be strictly armed before entering it next time.
First of all, there's the weapon. Although the fire axe has good chopping power, it's ultimately just a fire axe used for demolition. As a long-handled weapon, it's too cumbersome.
Moreover, as a close-combat weapon, it always requires maintaining close distance with the enemy, and if one is not careful, one may be caught off guard and lose the battle.
If he could bring in ranged weapons such as bows and crossbows, he could save a lot of energy.
Of course, melee weapons are also necessary, because his thrusting skill combined with melee weapons can deal effective burst damage, which we just tested in Lakeside Park.
Secondly, protective gear should also be brought. A set of protective gear sufficient to withstand an attack can effectively increase the margin for error.
However, it's now very difficult to buy armor with practical combat applications. The armor available online is mostly performance costumes, made primarily of plastic and imitation metallic paint, and offers little in terms of defensive capabilities.
Actually, it's not the merchants' fault. In today's society, apart from a few special groups, very few people would specifically buy a set of armor made entirely of metal.
Not only are they expensive to make, but a set of all-metal armor weighs at least 30 to 40 kilograms. Wearing it is both bulky and stuffy. If you add weapons and a helmet, the weight may increase by another 10 kilograms. An ordinary person carrying 50 kilograms of armor would probably start to feel back pain after less than half an hour.
If you just want to look cool or do role-playing, buying a costume is perfectly sufficient; there's no need to suffer the pain of wearing the real thing.
Wang He spent half an hour carefully browsing through websites such as Baidu Tieba and shopping websites, looking through past posts while subtly asking experts for advice.
For example—if you knew in advance that the apocalypse was coming and the city was besieged by zombies, and you were asked to choose a set of protective gear and a melee weapon for self-defense, what would you choose?
The comments section was filled with diverse opinions, with many interested netizens sharing their thoughts.
I generally recommend melee weapons that allow for long reach, such as spears and long axes.
[Can I use a chainsaw? A chainsaw is the most dangerous weapon, isn't it?]
[Upstairs, you didn't consider that this is the apocalypse. If a chainsaw runs out of power, it's just scrap metal, not even as good as an axe.]
If zombies are designed to die from decapitation, then it's best to get a large machete. For protective gear, I recommend a motorcycle suit and helmet; these durable materials will definitely protect against bites, and most importantly, they're lightweight. Anyone who tries to hack at a zombie is a fool; running away is the right thing to do.
If you absolutely must use a melee weapon, there aren't many good options; anything with long reach and strong strength will do.
That's right, cold weapons are nothing compared to firearms. One burst of bullets to the head, and any zombie is doomed.
The key issue is that this is illegal. Where would you get the means to buy firearms? Realistically, if you want to build a long-range weapon, you'd be better off buying a high-strength composite bow and making your own crossbow.
[There are now compound bow repeating devices sold online. They attach to compound bows and look exactly like crossbows, the only difference being the lack of a charging/firing mechanism. This is essentially exploiting a legal loophole.]
[In the apocalypse, of course you have to fight! My suggestion is to get a full suit of melee armor and go out and fight zombies head-on!]
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Wang He's eyes lit up.
He suddenly noticed a term – "full armor combat".
This was a sport he had never heard of before.
He quickly searched on his browser and read several articles before he learned some basic knowledge about full-armor combat.
Full armor combat, as the name suggests, is a sport involving close-quarters combat while wearing full-body protective armor.
The appearance of armor usually needs to conform to the actual armor styles that existed in history, such as plate armor, lamellar armor, cloth armor, etc.
The main protective parts are made of alloy metal, which has extremely high protective performance, enough to prevent fully armored combat athletes from being cut or smashed in team competitions.
It is the only sport today that simulates a real battlefield.
Other sports such as fencing and stunt fighting use stab-proof vests that are more like sports protective gear. Although they are lightweight, their overall protection is far inferior to that of plate armor.
As things stand, full-body armor is probably the best-protecting armor available through conventional means.
However, full armor has a very serious problem: its price.
A standard full-body combat suit typically costs at least five figures.
Wang He worked part-time both on and off campus for two years and saved some money, so he no longer had any financial pressure.
But finding the spare cash to buy full armor... is actually quite difficult.
Moreover, he is now unable to continue his part-time job due to injury and has lost a stable source of income, so he should be even more careful with his money.
Therefore, this option can be temporarily passed over, and we can consider purchasing it later when we have more funds.
Wang He closed the search bar and continued browsing the post comments.
In addition to full armor, some people in the replies also mentioned modern security bomb suits.
This security and explosion-proof suit is made of PC engineering plastic on the outside and has an inner layer of alloy steel plate.
Although its defensive capabilities are limited, it can easily withstand ordinary swords and clubs.
After all, riot gear is mainly used in the security industry, where it is really necessary to fight criminals in critical moments, so its ability to withstand blows cannot be too bad.
Most importantly, a riot control suit costs at most around 700 yuan, making it very cost-effective.
Even if it gets damaged, I won't feel bad. And its protective performance is sufficient; the double-layered protection is enough to withstand most close-range melee weapon attacks.
This is probably the most suitable protective gear for Wang He's current situation.
After deciding on the product name, he searched on Taobao and eventually spent about 1,000 yuan to buy a complete set of riot gear and arm shield.
An arm shield is a small shield that can be worn on the arm. It is more portable than a round shield, kite shield, or large shield. It can be used for defense in an emergency and can also be used as a brass knuckle.
It is also a modern, improved piece of equipment, mainly used in the security industry. It is very practical in close combat situations, combining offense and defense.
Used to hit people, one hit and they're all silent.
As for his main weapon... due to insufficient funds, he planned to use a fire axe as a temporary substitute.
After making the purchase, Wang He leaned back in his chair and sighed.
After considering so many options, money ultimately held him back. Any decent piece of equipment would cost five figures or more.
If he could get a decent set of equipment, he would be able to navigate the mirror world with even greater ease.
It seems that there are definitely more powerful monsters in the mirror world, and his current strength is clearly not enough to deal with them.
"We still need to find a way to make money." Wang He withdrew from the order and prepared to continue searching for other weapons.
At this moment, Li Xing came out with a cup in his hand. "By the way, He, you probably can't buy food like this, right? I'll bring you some back later, the usual one meat and one vegetable dish, right?"
"Okay, thanks." Wang He nodded subconsciously, but then changed his mind and said, "No, let's have two meat dishes and one vegetable dish. Also, bring some blood-boosting foods, vegetables rich in iron and vitamin B12. You can decide what to buy."
"Oh? How come you suddenly became so wealthy after getting injured?" Li Xing was quite surprised.
Normally, Wang He always eats a combination of meat and vegetables.
Even if you win the lottery, you can't possibly order too much.
"Shouldn't you get some treatment if you're injured?" Wang He said, pursing his lips.
"Okay, okay, I'll go get you some food. Bye." Li Xing put on his shoes and socks, then pushed open the door and left.
"Bye-Bye."
After Li Xing left,
Wang He continued to use his phone to find some decent-looking protective gear on shopping websites and added them to his shopping cart.
But looking at the five-figure sum in his shopping cart, he couldn't help but frown.
"Alright, let's leave it at that for today," Wang He sighed inwardly.
Anyway, he wasn't in a hurry to do anything in the mirror world.
I'm short on cash right now, so it's okay to delay for a while.
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afternoon.
After finishing the food Li Xing brought back and drinking some brown sugar water, Wang He felt that he had regained some strength.
In a state of anemia, you may not feel tired, but you will feel very weak. You may even feel dizzy and lose your balance while walking. Moreover, this dizziness often comes very suddenly and is very short-lived.
After the meal, he sent a message to his counselor via WeChat, explaining his current situation and requesting a week's leave.
After all, the school curriculum wasn't very useful to him, so rather than wasting time sitting in the classroom...
It would be better to take this opportunity to rest for a week; injury is a perfectly legitimate reason.
After receiving the message, the counselor immediately replied, "Are you alright? I'll go visit you later and get you a leave slip."
Wang He replied, "Thank you for your help."
Fifteen minutes later, the counselor knocked on the door and came in.
The counselor was wearing a white dress, her hair was tied in a ponytail, and she had smooth skin and looked very young.
In fact, she wasn't much older than the students. Her name was Chen Ning. After graduating with a master's degree, she stayed at the university as a counselor. Wang He's class was the first class she taught.
"Hello, counselor." Wang He raised his hand to greet Chen Ning.
When Chen Ning saw that Wang He's hands were wrapped in bandages, she covered her mouth in surprise: "Was the fall that serious? What did the doctor say?"
Wang He explained, "It's just a superficial injury, no bone damage. The bandage should be removed in a week."
"It's good that you're alright. I was so worried when I heard you were injured." Chen Ning patted his chest.
Knowing that a student is injured on campus and the counselor fails to fulfill their management responsibilities, they will be punished, which is why she came to visit so urgently.
She breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Wang He say it was just a superficial injury.
But then, her eyes filled with worry.
Chen Ning knew about Wang He's family situation and had been working diligently while also maintaining her studies, failing no courses each semester. Wang He was arguably the most deserving student for this subsidy in the class.
So she was upset that the class representative had taken the poverty subsidy, but there wasn't much she could do. After all, it was a decision made by vote, and she had no right to interfere.
The only thing we can do is discuss this with the college leadership to see if there's any room for negotiation. Or perhaps we can add another spot for Wang He.
Now, Wang He's hands are injured, which means that he may not have a source of income for the next week or even longer.
Although Chen Ning was worried, it wasn't convenient to say it directly, so she could only subtly remind him, "If you need any help, be sure to tell me. Just stay in your dorm and recover this week. I'll try to find a way to get you the poverty subsidy; there should still be a chance."
Wang He nodded and said, "Yes, thank you."
He could tell that the counselor genuinely wanted to help him, so he never complained about the poverty subsidy, since everyone around him had indeed done their best to help him.
"Sign the leave slip," Chen Ning said, handing the printed leave slip to Wang He.
Wang He awkwardly gripped the pen, wrote his name crookedly at the bottom of the leave slip, and then handed it back to Chen Ning.
"Get some rest. I'm going back to my office now," Chen Ning said one last time before leaving the dormitory.
In the blink of an eye, a week has passed.
Friday, June 27th.
Wang He has been on leave and staying in his dormitory for the entire week.
But he didn't sit idle; he kept deliberately consuming blood-replenishing foods to try and restore his blood volume as quickly as possible.
At the same time, he observed the injuries on his hands almost every day. After a week, the injuries on both hands had basically healed, and now only the marks that looked much whiter than the surrounding skin remained.
Although the recovery process was very slow, he seemed to have a vague feeling that the wounds were healing faster than he had expected.
Is it really possible for an injury of this severity to heal within a week? Wang He had never suffered a similar injury before, so he couldn't make a judgment.
This is ultimately a subjective perception. Without other individuals experiencing the same situation, he has no way of verifying whether his healing speed is actually faster than others. Even if it is indeed faster than others, it can be attributed to differences in individual constitution.
In short, it is certain that he has now returned to normal, and the feeling of anemia and weakness after using the skill last time has basically disappeared.
Meanwhile, during this period, the riot gear and arm shield he ordered were also delivered to the school via express delivery.
Yesterday afternoon, Wang He asked Li Xing to help him pick up the riot gear from the Cainiao Post Station at the school.
Since the riot gear wasn't very big, it was about the same size as a ramen noodle box when packed in a delivery box, so Li Xing didn't bother to ask what was inside.
Wang He locked the dormitory door.
He then cut open the package with scissors and took out a riot control suit wrapped in plastic.
Since it's Friday and he has a class this afternoon, all his other roommates have already gone to class. So there's no one else in the dorm except him right now.
Now is a good opportunity for him to try on the riot gear and test its protective capabilities.
Wang He laid the riot suit flat on the table and roughly checked it for any quality issues. He then put on the suit, put the arm shield on his forearm, and did a few warm-up exercises to get used to the uniform.
After putting it on, you can clearly feel that the movement of some joints is somewhat restricted. For example, the adduction and abduction angles of the shoulder joint are lower, and it's not as free as when you're not wearing armor. However, this is a drawback of any armor and cannot be avoided. In reality, unlike in games where you can freely allocate attribute points, in reality, if you want to increase your defense attributes, you must decrease the corresponding agility attributes.
After checking the extent of the restriction of mobility, Wang He continued to check the arm shield on his right arm.
The arm shield is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, which is relatively lightweight, but its rigidity is somewhat lacking. It is commonly used in low- to mid-range sports equipment, such as bicycles, compound bows, and badminton rackets.
Wang He tried hitting the front of the arm shield hard with the scissor tip and found that he could poke a small dent that was visible to the naked eye.
This means that this arm shield may have limited defensive capabilities in actual combat, and if it suffers a strong blow, it is very likely to be deformed and rendered unusable.
But after all, it was only something that cost a little over a hundred. Wang He didn't expect it to withstand many hits; as long as it could withstand one attack, it would be worth the price.
Immediately afterwards, Wang He went to the restroom, looked at himself fully armed in the mirror, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will step into the mirror world for the second time today.
Unlike last time, this time he had made all the necessary preparations and already had experience fighting the enemy.
The goal this time is to avoid injury as much as possible and explore more areas of the mirror world in order to prepare for what comes next.
After a week of careful consideration, Wang He has now given up on continuing his part-time job. His schoolwork is already busy enough, and if he continues to do extracurricular work, it will inevitably take away from the time he has to explore the world in the mirror.
Compared to the part-time pay received in the short term,
He prefers to use the mirror world to quickly improve himself, and once he improves his abilities, making money becomes easy.
For example, after improving his combat skills, he could easily participate in mixed martial arts or melee combat competitions to win prize money; he could earn several thousand yuan from just one small competition. But the problem he faces now is that he doesn't know when he will be able to acquire that kind of strength.
You can only explore the mirror world as much as possible before your savings run out.
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Night fell quickly.
Wang He packed his riot gear and arm shield into a backpack and arrived at the dormitory building ahead of time.
In the lobby on the first floor of the dormitory, there is a mirror about the height of a person, which is convenient for students to tidy their appearance when they come and go.
Since the mirror in the dormitory was not a full-length mirror, it was not very convenient to use inside the dormitory. After careful consideration, he chose to enter the mirror world in the lobby of the dormitory building.
He needed to choose a place without surveillance cameras to avoid being noticed. According to Wang He's observations over the past few days, there was a blind spot outside the dormitory building where he could move his mirror beforehand and enter the mirror world after the dormitory supervisor turned off the lights and went to sleep. This way, he could wait nearby while avoiding witnessing his disappearance.
Moreover, there happened to be a mini fire station in the dormitory lobby. He had come down to check it beforehand and found that there was a fire axe inside, which made it convenient for him to retrieve the weapon.
In addition, according to school regulations, dormitory lights must be turned off at midnight.
Students are prohibited from entering or leaving after midnight.
Therefore, he had to wait until midnight, when there was no one around, before entering the mirror world.
While waiting, Wang He kept glancing at his watch. Time flew by, and the hour hand soon reached the top.
Just after midnight, the dormitory manager came out and flipped the switch. The lights in the lobby and corridor immediately went out, plunging the room into darkness.
After confirming that no one was around, Wang He tried touching the mirror with his finger first.
Buzz!
Ripples spread, and half a finger easily slipped into the mirror, feeling a slight coolness from the other side.
"Great, no problem." Wang He tightened his backpack, took a deep breath, and stepped into the mirror world.
Glug...
After a dizzying spin, the scene before Wang He's eyes became clear again, revealing a world that was a complete mirror image of the one before.
The dormitory building next to me was covered with a layer of moss and vines. Through the plants, I could vaguely see that the walls of the dormitory building were highly rotten, the paint was peeling off, and the walls were cracked, as if they would collapse at any moment.
These things are not visible in reality.
It should be noted that this dormitory building was only recently built by the school, a total of only five years ago, and it still looks brand new in reality.
The dormitory building in front of us looks like it's been decades, clearly showing signs of aging and cracking.
Wang He secretly noted this down: "It seems that the world in the mirror is very likely a timeline many years in the future..."
He then put on the riot gear from his backpack, put the arm shield on his right arm, and went into the dormitory building to retrieve the fire axe from the mini fire station.
This fire axe is well-made; the handle and blade are made of materials that are not easily corroded or rusted, so it remains sharp and easy to use even after many years.
Just as Wang He was caressing the fire axe in his hand, a familiar handwriting appeared before his eyes.
[Breakthrough Axe (Two-Handed Weapon)]
[Quality: Tier 1]
Attack Power: 2
[Description: A breaching axe used in fire rescue has blunt edges and can be used to break down obstacles such as doors and fences. In some cases, it may also be surprisingly effective for self-defense.]
He continued to look at the arm shield and riot gear he was wearing, perhaps because the equipment was of such low quality. He didn't see any similar attribute descriptions.
After securing all the equipment to his body, Wang He carefully began to explore the surrounding area.
Because he knew very little about the world in the mirror,
Therefore, he couldn't guarantee that every time he came in, he would be fighting monsters in the same spot as the first time.
It's quite possible that when he's not paying attention, a ghoul will suddenly jump out and strike him from behind.
He gripped the handles of the fire axe and arm shield, scanning his surroundings warily as he jogged toward the corridor leading to the college building he remembered.
After about two minutes of walking, he finally saw the passageway where he had first encountered the ghoul.
Wang He first hid behind a notice board a hundred meters away and carefully observed the situation inside the passageway.
A moment later, by the light of the moon, he could vaguely see the figure of the ghoul. It was wandering in the passageway, moving very slowly, and occasionally letting out a low growl.
Because it was entirely black, it was difficult to spot the ghoul without careful observation. This was also the main reason why Wang He was successfully ambushed last time.
Wang He suspected that these corpse demons were probably designed from the outset to be placed in the shadows for surprise attacks.
Because it has no other attack methods besides thrusting, and its movement and attack speeds are also very slow.
"So this is the spawn point for the ghouls after all." Wang He tightened the straps of his arm shield slightly, then quietly approached the ghouls in the passageway.
"This time we must find the right angle and strive for a fatal blow."
Wang He didn't plan to waste as much time fighting this ghoul as he had last time. Although killing the ghoul would restore his injuries and health, the stamina and energy he had expended could not be recovered.
If he exhausts all his energy on this ghoul, he will be unable to proceed with the next step of his exploration.
As he drew closer, the distance between him and the ghoul also decreased.
As the increasingly clear signs of decay on the ghoul's body and the pungent odor filled his nostrils, Wang He's heart rate quickened.
Once the distance is reduced to within five meters,
Wang He held the fire axe horizontally in front of him, aiming it at the corpse demon's neck.
He took a deep breath and suddenly activated his thrusting skill!
Whoosh!!
His figure instantly became a blur, a cold, sharp breath escaping from between his teeth, as he slashed fiercely at the ghoul's neck with the axe blade in his hand.
With a crisp "crack," the axe blade severed it, and the basketball-sized head rolled to the ground. The ghoul's body, after a half-second of stiffness, collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Even after slaying the ghoul, Wang He was still breathing rapidly. The sudden burst of power caused him to burn over two hundred milliliters of blood, forcing his heart to beat faster to supply more blood to sustain his life, while his lungs were also forced to inhale more oxygen to break down the energy.
"Huff... huff..."
He collapsed to the ground, and at the same time, countless eerie blue light spots floated out of the ghoul's head and surged into his body.
In an instant,
Wang He felt a strange energy replenishing his depleted blood, and the black mist in front of him gradually dissipated. At the same time, he also vaguely felt that his strength and physical abilities seemed to have become stronger.
He stood up, supporting himself with the fire axe, and clenched his fist. The white marks on his palm had completely disappeared, replaced by tough skin.
He tried swinging the fire axe in his hand and found that it seemed lighter than before. The fire axe had some weight in his hand before, and when he swung it with all his might, he would be carried away by inertia. But now, when he swung the fire axe, he could barely control the inertia.
Although the axe blade was somewhat dulled after heavy chopping and the handle was slightly deformed, this was not a reason to reduce the weight of the axe blade.
The only possibility is that his power has increased. And that he became stronger after killing the ghoul.
Wang He's eyes lit up.
Could the light spots we just saw be something like experience points?
"So, you really can level up by fighting monsters?" Wang He raised an eyebrow.
Currently, those light spots seem to have three functions: one is to heal injuries, another is to improve physical constitution, and the last is to acquire monster skills, such as the thrust skill he obtained last week.
If the monsters in the mirror world respawn every time he enters, then he can use this ghoul to improve his combat experience and physical attributes in the early stages.
Moreover, when using skills to kill monsters in the mirror world, you don't have to worry about the anemia side effect of the skills.
This means that as long as his attacks guarantee a 100% kill rate against the monsters, he can farm monsters without taking any damage.
After making some preparations, Wang He continued searching other parts of the school.
The campus is not small, and there are many blind spots in the view from various buildings.
If you venture out rashly, you might be attacked by monsters lurking in the shadows.
But he had considered this before entering the mirror world, so he found a map of the school in advance and planned his search route.
The first thing to do is to explore the main roads. Only after the main roads have been thoroughly investigated can he continue to conduct a detailed investigation of the alleyways.
Wang He walked north along the main road, keeping his arm shield and fire axe horizontal in front of him at all times, so that he could block and counterattack in case of an emergency.
But before he had finished walking along the main road, he gradually discovered that after he crossed a certain boundary, the world around him seemed to become an empty world.
Upon arriving here, the buildings, trees, and even the bright moon and dark clouds that were previously visible disappeared.
It was as if I had entered another world, a pure white world where nothing existed.
Moreover, the surrounding environment did not change suddenly, but gradually turned white. As he moved forward, the things around him disappeared like countless pixels being deleted by a computer.
Wang He also discovered that the further he went, the more resistance he encountered, preventing him from moving forward.
He was horrified and tried to turn back.
But when he crossed that boundary again, the world reverted to a corrupt campus that resembled the end of the world.
It seems that the boundary is the key.
Wang He stopped and tried to walk to the left or right at this boundary. After exploring for a while, he found that it seemed to be a boundary line strictly separated by straight lines.
It's like an invisible wall in a game; the world outside the invisible wall hasn't been created by the game developers yet, or the areas beyond the boundary lines haven't been unlocked by them.
"Boundary line..."
Wang He looked thoughtfully at the building beside him.
The Marxist Studies Building.
This anchor point should mark the northern boundary line.
Since there is a border in the north, there should also be borders in the south, west, and east.
Wang He needs to know how much area he can explore now, how many monsters exist within it, and, more importantly, whether he can expand the boundaries after killing all the monsters.
After setting his goal, he spent about two hours exploring the boundaries of the territory in the east, west, south, and north directions, almost in a straight line.
Throughout the process, he constantly observed the surrounding landmarks, memorizing each boundary anchor point, such as road signs, tall buildings, factories, shops, and so on. This would allow him to use the landmarks to compare with the map on his mobile app when he returned to reality, determining the area he could currently explore.
When passing by the entrance of a residential area near the school
Wang He also encountered a second corpse demon.
This ghoul was hiding in a security room at the entrance of the residential area. It seemed to be an ambush type, and anyone who passed by would be attacked by it.
It is also a Tier 1 ghoul, possessing the thrusting skill, but it moves very slowly and can only release a thrust once every five seconds.
Having gained two real combat experiences and the ability to kill with a single blow, this kind of ghoul no longer posed much of a threat to Wang He. Even if he was defeated in one strike, he could turn around and launch a second attack.
Losing 400 milliliters of blood in a short period of time should not cause him too much harm; at the very least, he will not bleed to death on the spot.
So this time, Wang He didn't use the fire axe to kill the ghouls, but instead planned to try using the arm shield on his right arm.
Currently, he only knows that beheading can completely kill ghouls, but he doesn't know if there are any other ways to kill them. If he is limited to beheading, then guns and bows and arrows are useless, and he can only use slashing weapons to explore the Mirror World.
Therefore, in order to get the answer, he had to try it; knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory.
Wang He stood cautiously behind cover, watching the ghouls slowly moving in front of him. He placed his right arm, which was covered by the arm shield, on his chest, and his left hand next to his cheek, assuming a not-so-standard boxing stance.
Although he hadn't formally studied boxing, he'd seen it all. The fact that this stance has become the most widely used boxing stance in modern times naturally indicates its superiority.
He carefully searched for the right moment to strike while squinting at the solid steel cone on his arm shield.
Because the solid steel cone is much smaller than the axe blade, it is much more difficult to hit.
However, due to the small contact area and increased pressure, the depth of localized damage caused will definitely be greater than that of a fire axe.
Although it's only the size of a thumb, if it were to be forcibly embedded in a skull, it could definitely cause fatal damage. It's just unknown whether it could also kill a ghoul instantly.
The ghoul was walking slowly in front of the guard booth, its path almost circling around the booth. After figuring out the ghoul's path, Wang He took advantage of the ghoul turning around and suddenly launched a thrust.
boom!!!
A gust of wind exploded from beneath his feet, and his body suddenly turned into a blur as he hurled his arm shield at the ghoul.
The sharp, solid steel cone instantly pierced the ghoul's skull, shattering it into a comminuted fracture, and the astonishing force sent it flying several meters away. However, its head did not detach from its body.
After the bombardment was over, Wang He was panting heavily, his face pale.
He stared nervously at the ghoul before him, hoping it wouldn't rise again.
He waited quietly for four or five seconds.
Buzz.
With a soft sound, ghostly blue flames erupted from the corpse demon's eyes and entered Wang He's body. His strength and lost blood were instantly restored to their peak, and his physical attributes also improved slightly.
"It worked!" Wang He exclaimed in delight. Sure enough, besides beheading, other methods could also kill him.
This would allow modern long-range weapons to come into play.
Given more time to prepare, he will be able to kill monsters without taking any damage.
After eliminating the ghoul, Wang He continued exploring other areas without stopping.
Finally, he explored all four boundaries.
Based on his walking time and number of steps, he roughly estimated that the area he could explore was a standard rectangle, approximately three kilometers long and three kilometers wide.
Furthermore, during his exploration, he specifically sought out gold shops and jewelry stores to see if there was anything he could bring back to the real world.
But after searching, he discovered that all the goods in those stores had mysteriously disappeared.
What puzzled Wang He was that he didn't encounter any monsters while traversing the domain. But upon reflection, this wasn't unusual. After all, his main objective was simply to explore the domain's boundaries, and he had been traveling almost entirely in straight lines, prioritizing efficiency. Consequently, he hadn't explored many side paths or the interiors of numerous buildings. There should be far more monsters lurking in those narrow alleyways and inside those buildings.
Wang He was so certain that there were more than just ghouls in the mirror world because when he first entered the mirror world through the convenience store, he heard the sounds of other creatures in the store's warehouse. Judging from the frequency of their knocking on the door, it was not a slow-moving ghoul, but a more agile creature.
Therefore, it can be seen that the monster's combat power should also be stronger than the ghoul, and it may be able to give him even stronger skills.
After a brief hesitation, Wang He picked up the fire axe again and headed towards the convenience store.
Regardless, he has already donned his gear and is ready to face even stronger monsters today.
It would be a shame to kill just one monster without making use of the equipment you brought.
So he decided to explore the convenience store again; even if he couldn't win, he should be able to escape.
At this moment, Wang He is in the southern part of the explorable area, and the convenience store is located in the southwest. It only takes three to five minutes to walk to reach the destination.