23: Make the best use of resources

The middle-aged man paced between the two teams with his hands behind his back.

His thick-soled boots made a loud thumping sound.

"This instance is called Ruined City - Twin Towers."

"The instance duration is the same as usual, three hours in total."

"The rules are simple: each team chooses a building, then finds a way to seize resources from the opponent's tower."

"Bring them back to your tower's Point Calculation Area to exchange them for Points."

"When time is up, the team with the most Points wins."

Zhang Yuqi and the others naturally knew that Wang Feng's information was accurate.

But for the other five, it was their first time, and they were filled with shock.

They hadn't expected... that Wang Feng had actually managed to get intel!

How on earth did he get it?!

Wang Feng and Tong Zhixing were in a silent confrontation, while Zhao Xiaojuan repeatedly sized up Zhang Yuqi.

Tsk... long legs and a big ass, she looks like a total slut!

Zhang Yuqi met Zhao Xiaojuan's gaze without flinching and let out a cold snort.

Heh... short legs and a flat ass, she looks like a total bitch!

When He Yang saw Zhao Xiaojuan, his pupils instantly contracted.

Zhao Xiaojuan lost the staring contest and rolled her eyes at Zhang Yuqi.

Then, she saw He Yang in the team.

Oh?

That spineless simp actually came.

I thought he was bragging before, but he actually showed up.

Zhao Xiaojuan immediately shot a look at He Yang.

That single glance sent He Yang's heart racing, filling him with an immense sense of happiness.

I knew she still cared about me!

She has a place for me in her heart!

He Yang was so hooked he looked like he wanted to pant with his tongue out.

Beside them, Tong Zhixing also noticed the exchange of looks.

Seeing He Yang's pathetic simp-like behavior made him want to burst out laughing.

"Xiaojuan, isn't that your simp?"

While waving at He Yang, Zhao Xiaojuan muttered under her breath.

"This kid has been messaging me constantly these past few days; it's so annoying."

Tong Zhixing curled his lips into a sneer. "Does he know about our relationship?"

"Oh, of course I can't tell him!"

"But... I can actually use him." Zhao Xiaojuan looked away. "Don't worry, he's a total simp and spineless. One wave from me, and he'll obediently hand everything over."

"Fine." Tong Zhixing looked at Wang Feng.

Wang Feng had a half-smile on his face.

It made him feel quite annoyed.

Carriage No. 83, Level [-2] Shop.

Last time, they had left everyone in the dust during the multi-team competition, surpassing Carriage 796's Caoliu Squad to become the champions.

However, throughout the entire instance, Wang Feng and his team hadn't engaged in any direct confrontation with other teams.

So, in Tong Zhixing's eyes, his victory was just a matter of luck and trickery.

Now, in a high-intensity confrontation instance like the Twin Towers, strength was everything.

And with their Level [-2] Shop, it was impossible for them to win.

But... it was always better to be cautious.

Therefore, he agreed to Zhao Xiaojuan's plan.

Let that spineless simp contribute to Carriage 335 once again.

Haha—

...The middle-aged man spoke very concisely.

Then, Wang Feng and Tong Zhixing tossed coins to choose.

Wang Feng chose the Water Tower on the left, while Tong Zhixing chose the Fire Tower.

"After entering the Twin Towers, each team will have ten minutes of preparation time."

"Once the time is up, the competition begins!"

The referee finished explaining everything.

Wang Feng and Tong Zhixing then led their respective teams into the Twin Towers.

Not long after entering, He Yang received a message.

It was from Zhao Xiaojuan!

It was filled with mushy, romantic words.

Anyone with a normal IQ would have suspected a trap.

But He Yang was too spineless and fell for it completely.

"Um... Captain..."

"I... I have a bit of a stomachache."

Zhang Qiang, who was carrying a Gatling gun on his shoulder, immediately turned back and glared at him.

"Damn it, lazy people always have so many excuses!"

"Hold it in!"

"But... but I can't hold it..." He Yang trembled nervously.

Wang Hao whistled teasingly.

"This is an Instance Competition; every second counts."

"Why don't you just take care of it right here?"

He Yang's face turned beet red.

Of course, he wasn't really going to relieve himself; he was going to see his girlfriend.

How familiar this scene was!

It was practically a carbon copy of the first instance!

However, Wang Feng spoke with a smile.

"Don't be so hard on him."

"He Yang is the key to our victory, so be nice to him."

Wang Feng tilted his chin up. "Go ahead, and be quick about it."

"Thank you, Captain! Thank you!"

He Yang thanked him repeatedly and dashed away.

After watching him leave, Wang Feng continued forward with the others.

Then, he asked Zhang Yuqi.

"Do you have everything ready?"

Zhang Yuqi adjusted the heavy backpack on her shoulders. "I've got it."

"Good!" Wang Feng gave the order. "Execute the plan!"

"Yes, Captain!"

...Fire Tower.

Tong Zhixing was checking equipment and arranging tactics with his team members.

Just then, a figure came stumbling in.

It was He Yang!

Tong Zhixing laughed, and the others laughed too.

"Whoa, holy crap?!"

"I thought the Zhao Xiaojuan was bragging, but she actually got him here!"

"Hahaha—!!!"

Zhao Xiaojuan walked over, swaying her hips.

"Oh, what are you saying!"

"He's my boyfriend, so show some respect!"

"Yes, Zhao Xiaojuan!" The others held back their laughter, looking at He Yang's simp-like appearance.

They were secretly delighted.

This kid definitely didn't know that his girlfriend had long since become Tong Zhixing's plaything.

And it was her who took the initiative!

Used by day, used by night.

Occasionally, she'd even reward the brothers.

Tsk tsk tsk... this is hilarious!

"He Yang~" Zhao Xiaojuan leaned in intimately and kept breathing into his ear.

"You know, the one I've always loved is you."

"It's just that fate was unfair and separated us into two different carriages."

"If you can help me this time, our captain will definitely spend Points to buy you over later."

"Even if you betray Wang Feng and the others, there's no need to worry."

Her voice was very seductive, making He Yang blush furiously.

He was instantly smitten.

"Yeah! I... I love you too, Xiaojuan!"

"I... I choose to join you, Captain!"

"Your team's Shop level is high; in a high-intensity confrontation instance like this, it's impossible for Wang Feng to win against you!"

Tong Zhixing laughed loudly.

"Good, good."

"So what can you bring me? It's not just more resources, is it?"

"No!" He Yang's tone became much firmer. "Besides resources, I have intel!"

"That guy Wang Feng told me all of his combat intel!"

Intel?!

The members of the Spark Squad immediately sat up straight.

"Oh? Tell us, what kind of intel?" Tong Zhixing stroked his chin.

He Yang swallowed and then laid out Wang Feng's entire combat plan in one breath.

However, after hearing it, they only thought Wang Feng was a fool.

"The first battle is the decisive battle? One battle to settle it all?"

"Haha, he's so stupid it's almost cute!"

"Doesn't he know what a five-level difference in Shops means in terms of firepower?"

Tong Zhixing patted the Gatling gun beside him.

But He Yang continued to speak.

"Captain, it's not like that!"

"I don't know how that kid Wang Feng did it."

"But he got some super powerful weapons: a Gatling gun, and various types of grenades and mines!"

"I saw it clearly in the carriage!"

Hmm?

Tong Zhixing frowned slightly.

He even has a Gatling gun?

That's something only available in a Level 3 Shop.

Where did he get it?

But then, he remembered something he had heard recently.

It was said that on the train, Wang Feng had won eighty thousand Points from Ke Yutang.

Ke Yutang's Flint Squad was very strong.

If even he fell at Wang Feng's hands, it proved the kid really had some tricks up his sleeve.

Maybe he used those eighty thousand Points to get the Gatling gun.

But Shop levels are fixed; how did he do it?

Did he return the Points to Ke Yutang in private and then buy the weapons from him?

It was possible.

Tong Zhixing frowned slightly. "Are you telling the truth?"

"Absolutely!"

Tong Zhixing looked at the others.

No wonder Wang Feng had acted so confident before.

So he had managed to get some secret weapons!

Hehe, interesting!