Invincible Copy System
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Even the normally unruly Zhao Lele was obedient Now—Invincible Zhao had warned the girl that if she pulled any stunts Outside the City she could forget about coming out next time. If you don't kill it, nothing bad will happen; I'll finish it off.” Seeing Wang Jun tense up, Liu Ning spoke softly to reassure him. Wang Jun nodded and was about to aim when a crisp gunshot rang out—Lie Lei had fired first, which was rather unsporting.
When it came to Liu Ning's two Disciples, their behavior inside the City was one thing; Outside the City, it was quite another. Even the normally unruly Zhao Lele was obedient Now—Invincible Zhao had warned the girl that if she pulled any stunts Outside the City she could forget about coming out next time. Annoy your master once and no one would take you out again. So Zhao Lele was exceptionally docile, even keeping in step with her master.
After expanding his scouting range, Liu Ning knew what lay around them. At that moment he spotted an intermediate Vicious Beast about four hundred metres away—an excellent opportunity.
Liu Ning patted Wang Jun and pointed in that direction, making his intention clear: it was time for some training. Wang Jun's Sniper Rifle lay right beside him.
“That's your perfect target—your first fight Outside the City. Everything depends on this one shot. Don't worry, I'm right here. If you don't kill it, nothing bad will happen; I'll finish it off.”
Seeing Wang Jun tense up, Liu Ning spoke softly to reassure him. Under such circumstances the Squad allowed it; as long as no large group of Vicious Beasts was nearby, you could fire freely. After all, once you killed a beast, Everyone else would share the spoils.
Besides, Liu Ning had spoken on the public channel, so Everyone had heard. All people wanted to see what Wang Jun could do.
Wang Jun nodded and was about to aim when a crisp gunshot rang out—Lie Lei had fired first, which was rather unsporting.
It was a grave taboo in any Squad: poaching someone else's prey. Liu Ning had found the beast, so he had the right to dispose of it; Lie Lei had fired without permission—out of line.
Two bullets, and the triangular goat was dead.
Lie Lei was a War General-level Expert and very capable; two shots to drop a Vicious Beast earned him a smug grin. Wang Jun's eyes brimmed with resentment—this violated protocol, since they had spotted it first.
It was an intermediate Warrior-level Vicious Beast, worth over twenty million. By the Squad's rules, Lie Lei would receive seventy percent, the rest of everyone thirty. Had Wang Jun killed it, the money would have been his; Now it belonged to Lie Lei, who had already sent his Warrior Apprentice to butcher it.
Zhao Lele was about to explode, but Liu Ning tugged her back and the girl held her tongue. Stealing a teammate's prey was a disgrace in any Squad.
“Sorry about that—I was afraid the rookie would let it get away. There'll be plenty of chances to practise later…”
Lie Lei gave a simple-minded smile, but everyone could see he barely bothered to justify himself; he had simply been greedy. The opportunity had been perfect—one Sniper bullet, no need for anyone else to fight, and fourteen million in the bag. Such luck was rare, so he had seized the shot.
“No matter—my Disciple was slow; blame his own bad luck.”
Liu Ning's tone was flat as he spoke. Wang Fang watched it all. She had thought Lie Lei would look after her little brother; even for her Face he should have left the shot to Wang Jun. Instead, Lie Lei had acted like this, and Wang Fang's expression darkened.
Wang Jun said nothing aloud, but he was displeased. A scion of the Major Families, he kept score; he would settle things later.
Just then a message from Zhang Da Lei arrived, easing the tension—if things had carried on, who knew what might happen within the Squad.
“It's not that I coveted the twenty million—I was just afraid something might go wrong. It's our first time out together; better safe than sorry. If you feel bad about it, I'll give the money to little Jun…”
On the march he sent Wang Fang a message. Only after firing that shot did he realise his mistake: he had gained the prey, but Wang Fang was Now keeping her distance—penny wise, pound foolish.
Even so, Wang Fang only nodded perfunctorily; explanations were pointless Now. Besides, if Lie Lei wanted to apologise, he should do it to her brother, yet he made no move—he only wanted to placate her.
They soon reached the next rest point. Liu Ning's System alerted him again, but this time he kept quiet; having learned his lesson, only a fool would speak. He patted Wang Jun's shoulder, and master and disciple brought out their Sniper Rifles.
When the two raised their weapons, Lie Lei was baffled—how did they keep finding such prey? This was already the second time. What had they spotted Now? Following their gaze, he saw a mutated Vicious Beast: moments ago he had killed a triangular goat; Now they were eyeing a four-horned goat, far more valuable. Were they really this lucky?
Unfortunately, Lie Lei could no longer fire. A Sniper's moment is an instant; if you're a second late, no matter how good your skill, you've missed the perfect window. Wang Jun was already squeezing the trigger.
Wang Jun was nervous; the shot failed to hit a vital spot, only striking the four-horned goat's leg—hardly any damage.
Lie Lei was delighted—your own miss. He yanked the bolt, ready to finish it off, but it was no longer his turn. A second bullet slammed into the goat's skull, stripping most of its fighting strength; the third round took its life.
It was Liu Ning's follow-up. Standing right beside Wang Jun, how could he let anyone else seize the chance? If he did, his reputation would be ruined. Li Tie and the other Disciple hurried over; this was Liu Ning's prey, so they would handle the butchery.