Infinite Flow Cannon Fodder NPC Just Wants to Stay Alive Chapter 24

CHAPTER 48

Chapter 48: Dream Vacation Resort

After Yu Yangxu left, Mu Sheng locked the door again and lay back on the bed. Now that he was relaxed, he could finally feel the deep soreness and discomfort radiating from his very bones.

Even breathing felt a bit laborious, as if it had become an extra burden on his body.

With one hand resting on his forehead, Mu Sheng closed his eyes, adjusting his breathing in an attempt to alleviate the exhaustion.

This must have been the aftereffect of using that card and bracelet earlier.

But even if he had to go through it again, Mu Sheng knew he would still use the tools, despite being aware of the fatigue that would follow. He simply couldn't resist the effects of the items.

The young man lay quietly on the bed, his soft black hair spread to the sides, contrasting sharply with his pale, delicate skin, which made him appear almost fragile, as though he were made of glass.

System: 【Based on the data, your prolonged use of the transformation tool has caused strain on your body. The system recommends shortening the duration of your activities next time.】

Mu Sheng didn't respond with either agreement or disagreement, instead asking: 【When will I be able to transform again?】

The system paused: 【Strictly speaking, this tool doesn't have a fixed cooldown period. You can use it anytime you wish.】

Then it changed its tone: 【However, your physical condition clearly doesn't allow for continuous high-intensity transformations. I'm sure you've already realized that.】

Mu Sheng understood: 【Why do I end up like that after using the tool?】

White hair, a mask, and clothing completely different from what he wore in the dungeon, even his strength and perception had been enhanced.

Although no battles occurred during this mountain exploration, Mu Sheng had a feeling that even if they did encounter monsters, he wouldn't be as powerless as he was in the last dungeon, where he didn't even have the strength to escape.

It was a... rather peculiar state, yet not unfamiliar, and without any sense of loss of control.

In response to Mu Sheng's question, the system took a moment before replying: 【Unknown item effect】

Mu Sheng frowned, instinctively touching the bracelet on his wrist that had reverted to its faint pattern.

There seemed to be some kind of connection between the bracelet, a tool provided by the Wish System, and the 【Rules and Freedom】 card, a reward from completing a clue task. The two could be used together.

Once Mu Sheng used the tool, it was as if he became someone else—

His original body in the dungeon would vanish, and a new incarnation, "Sheng," would appear not far from the original. During his earlier attempt, Sheng walked far up the mountain without feeling any limitations;

Once the incarnation returned within a certain range of where his original body had been, Mu Sheng could cancel the tool's effects and return to his original body and location.

Earlier, Mu Sheng had detected Yu Yangxu searching for him through a tool left near the room. He returned in time, cancelled the tool's effect, and smoothly re-entered the room.

Initially, Mu Sheng thought Yu Yangxu had noticed something off and was testing him. He even intentionally spilled water to create a distraction and make the still, cold bedsheets less suspicious.