Beating Instances through Words Left by the Dead-Chapter 394 - 216: Extraordinary Overload

On the training platform, Wu Chang was sparring with Zhao Yan in fighting.

Although in terms of pure numbers, Wu Chang had long crushed Zhao Yan, when it came to fighting techniques, there was still a gap between him and Zhao Yan, who specialized in combat.

He kept his power slightly below Zhao Yan’s level, and if he didn’t use the Mamba Iron Elbow, he would basically be getting thrashed on the platform.

For example, right now, Wu Chang raised his arms to block Zhao Yan’s three consecutive punches from both sides. Just as he was about to counterattack and step forward to throw a punch, he didn’t expect Zhao Yan, whose attack had seemingly mellowed, to move closer instead of retreating, meeting his punch head-on.

Zhao Yan then quickly turned and elbowed, and with Wu Chang’s mere 33 agility points, he couldn’t dodge at all, as if trying to use his face to hit Zhao Yan’s elbow strike.

If this were a real fighting match, and if Wu Chang didn’t have a permanent Energy Shield, this elbow would have undoubtedly ended the match.

What goes around comes around. Wu Chang, who had just elbowed Mercury, was about to experience what it felt like to be elbowed.

However, this wasn’t a real match. Zhao Yan had excellent control over his body, and his elbow strike stopped steadily less than a centimeter away from Wu Chang’s face, then slowly retracted.

Zhao Yan stepped back, tapped Wu Chang’s arm, which had missed a punch and hadn’t been retracted, and said:

"Today’s status is good, not like a couple of days ago where you seemed distracted, like someone who just got dumped."

Wu Chang retracted his arm, shrugged his mouth, and said:

"I just didn’t sleep well the other day, so I couldn’t concentrate."

Everything happening at the No. 88 Underground Shelter, he could handle with just his True Self. While waiting for orders, his physical body was hanging out at the Management Bureau’s Fighting Club these days, conveniently giving him an alibi.

However, his mind was entirely focused on his True Self, making his physical presence appear distracted, like a body that had been drained.

Zhao Yan shook his head slightly and advised in an experienced tone:

"I know the young ones like you watch that Bilibili these days, and recently, there’s a Saint Grail War or something going around. But you should moderate yourself. Players’ physical fitness is indeed greater than ordinary people, but it’s not like they’re made of iron. Overindulgence can still lead to weakness."

Wu Chang suspected Zhao Yan was projecting, but he was too busy to explain things to Zhao Yan.

He took off his gloves and said, "I’m not training this afternoon; I’ll go out for a patrol to clear my mind."

Zhao Yan asked, "It’s unstable recently; want me to patrol with you?"

Wu Chang waved his hand and said, "If it was Spirit Fox or Hamster saying this, I’d consider it, but not you."

As he spoke, he saw Spirit Fox, holding a stack of documents, pushing the door and entering the Fighting Club at just the right time.

"I think I heard someone calling me; is there anything you need?"

Wu Chang had just said it casually, not expecting Spirit Fox to actually come over. The pressure from Erin and He Yun alone was keeping him busy, and he really didn’t want to get involved in anything else.

He was about to say it was nothing, but Zhao Yan interjected: 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"Scallion said he wants to go on patrol this afternoon. He thinks you’re reliable and wants to invite you to go with him."

Spirit Fox smiled and said, "Sure, I just happen to have time this afternoon."

Wu Chang frowned at Zhao Yan, but Zhao Yan just patted his shoulder and whispered:

"Spirit Fox is a good girl, you know. Several new assistants at the Bureau have a crush on her. Brother Zhao has set the stage for you; now it’s up to you to perform."

Watching Zhao Yan turn and walk away, acting like he didn’t want credit for his good deed, Wu Chang couldn’t help but click his tongue.

I guess I should be thanking you, right?

Spirit Fox jogged to deliver the documents to the colleague in the archive room, then jogged back to the arena area and asked:

"Shall we grab some food first?"

Wu Chang was never good at refusing people. Seeing it come to this, he invited Spirit Fox to have lunch together nearby.

After lunch, the two began their patrol.

To facilitate the Bureau members’ patrolling, everyone had an undercover identity, and undercover police cars were arranged for patrols.

Wu Chang naturally took the driver’s seat while Spirit Fox sat in the passenger seat. Wu Chang floored the gas pedal, heading towards the area known for frequent incidents.

Wu Chang drove very fast, always near the city’s speed limit, yet he drove so smoothly that there was not a hint of bumpiness. Additionally, when passing through red lights or needing to stop urgently, the transition from high-speed to braking was natural and smooth, without the slightest feeling of delay.

Spirit Fox was surprised and said, "I didn’t see it before, but your driving skills are really good."

Wu Chang replied in a light-hearted tone, "I practiced driving in an E-Level instance before. Even the tofu delivery guy at midnight wasn’t as steady as me."

He took Spirit Fox’s lack of discernment of truth as a given, and spoke a lie with ease, with a demeanor that seemed entirely genuine.

The truth Wu Chang told Spirit Fox was, of course, a lie. Being able to drive so smoothly, almost to the key of human-machine integration, was due to the rewards brought by Zhuo Jie’s Blood-Colored Will.

Completing Zhuo Jie’s Blood-Colored Will granted him 1 Endurance, 1 Will, 2 Inspiration, and a skill.

"Skill Name: Master Level Mechanical Driving"

"Skill Level: B"

"Skill Description: Your mastery over driving any mechanical vehicles and weapons can be achieved quickly, and you can adapt your handling style according to the characteristics of the vehicle, unleashing its true potential and enhancing the speed, stability, agility, endurance, and damage of the mechanical vehicles and weapons you drive by 20%."

"Skill Notes: Your ability to drive mechanical vehicles and weapons is akin to art. The gate of the grandmaster is within reach, and one step further will lead you into the realm of human-machine integration."