"What the hell are you talking about?!"
As soon as Number 42 finished his words, Number 43 was instantly enraged. Unlike Number 47 who had a calm expression, Number 43 was obviously hot-tempered. He shouted, "Bastard!" He shouted, "Bastard!" and pounced at Number 42.
However, just as he dashed forward, he was stopped by an arm.
Number 43 looked up and met Lin Sanjiu's amber eyes.
"You … Don't be hasty." She sighed and lowered her voice, "Look."
"Yeah, don't rush," Number 42 chuckled. Number 42 chuckled and shook the items in his hand. The items clattered and everyone could see that it was a stack of photos.
From the looks of it, he had used a camera to record the distribution of water droplets in the second chamber.
"I'll let it go this time, but if anyone dares to move recklessly, I will tear a photo." Number 42 smiled, "Five against three. Even though you guys have the advantage in numbers, the photos will be long gone by the time you guys reach me."
Almost at the same time, everyone realized the problem. Number 43 gritted his teeth and tore off his headscarf, but he didn't move.
Number 42's expression was like a new mask. When he narrowed his eyes and scanned the people in the room, every slight change in his expression changed his appearance. His facial features didn't change, but after Lin Sanjiu stared at him for a while, she couldn't even remember what he looked like.
"It's time for you guys to solve a simple arithmetic problem," Number 42 grinned. His blood-red gums made him look even more cruel, "Now that we have one chamber's worth of water droplets, we don't have enough water droplets for all eight of us to germinate. We have to eliminate at least three people here. So, who do you think must die? "
Everyone was stunned. Before they could react, Number 42 continued, "Sigh, I'm a kind person. I don't have the heart to give up on anyone. How about it? Is there anyone who is willing to sacrifice? "
The rest of them looked at each other with sullen faces. For a moment, none of them spoke for fear of harming the innocent.
"If no one takes the initiative to sign up, then I can only reluctantly take on this responsibility. How about this, those who don't listen to my instructions will not be able to know the location of the Purified Water Bead … How about it? "
A few of them opened their mouths, their faces filled with indignation — but in the end, no one said anything.
Number 42 let out a satisfied laugh. He slowly led Number 46 and Number 48 back to the water droplet formation. He turned around dramatically, clapped his hands and said excitedly, "Oh, right! Why don't you guys test the poison for us first? The first person who absorbs the water droplet, I guarantee that he will be able to germinate! "
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Sanjiu and the other figure moved at the same time.
However, her target was not the water droplets on the ground. She dashed forward and grabbed the back of Number 44's collar. She shouted, "Everyone, don't move! He needs us to test the poison in order to find the Purified Water Beads. As long as we don't test it, he won't be able to sprout! "
"Number 49 is right," Number 42 sat on the ground lazily, thumping his legs like an old man. "However, let me make one thing clear first. Even if it means perishing together, I will never give in. So, do you guys want to work with her and rot in the ground together? Or do you want to work with me and fight for two spots to germinate? "
Even though Lin Sanjiu still wanted to refute him, it was too late. Number 45 suddenly dashed out from the other side. As Number 44 struggled desperately, Lin Sanjiu shouted, "I'll sign up for the poison test!"
"Excellent," Number 42 applauded, "Number 45, as long as you absorb the water droplet, I guarantee that you will be able to germinate. Now, there is only one spot left. Let's see who is the most obedient among the four of you. "
As he spoke, his gaze focused on Lin Sanjiu.
Lin Sanjiu pursed her lips tightly and did not say a word.
Based on Ji Shanqing's predictions, things had developed to this point, which was the worst-case scenario.
She let go of the grumbling Number 44 and pushed him aside. Then, she looked up at the other two.
The anger on Number 43's face had not subsided yet. His jaw line, which was stained with stubble, was tense. Obviously, he couldn't accept the sudden change in the situation. Number 47, on the other hand, was expressionless and indifferent. No one could tell what was on his mind.
"You guys can stay here for a while. After Number 45 absorbs the water droplet, it will be your turn." Number 42 smiled and nodded at the oval-faced girl. When he saw that she had indeed picked up a water droplet, he turned around and said, "Remember, the last spot will go to the obedient one."
Even though they knew that Number 42 was dangling them with a carrot, everyone's expression changed, except for Lin Sanjiu.
"Absorb!" Number 45 shouted, attracting everyone's attention.
Initially, Lin Sanjiu had the thought of "disguising her reaction to deceive Number 42", but when she saw Number 45's expression, that thought vanished into thin air the next second. Her body had suddenly experienced the effects of one month of Starvation Rice. It was impossible to disguise her reaction at that moment, and it was impossible to hide it.
Her smooth oval-shaped face suddenly sunk. The ruddy complexion disappeared from Number 45's face like a receding tide. Instead, it was replaced by a greenish-yellow color from her shriveled skin.
"Ugh!" Number 45 groaned heavily. She arched her body like a shrimp and gasped for air. After some time, she slowly straightened her back and looked at Number 42. Then, she looked at the next water droplet. She began to hesitate.
"Go on," Number 42 encouraged her as if he was coaxing a child, "It's one to one. You won't always absorb contaminated water droplets."
When Lin Sanjiu saw Number 45's slightly trembling hand reach out for the water droplet again, she quickly shouted, "Wait!"
Everyone's gaze fell on her again.
Lin Sanjiu wasn't worried about Number 45's life. The reason why she called out to her was that she didn't want Number 42 to succeed so easily.
If she didn't do something now, it would be too late when everyone started fighting for the last spot!
However, it was too late and impossible for her to perform [Consciousness Mimicry] now. She frowned and beads of sweat formed on her forehead. She couldn't think of a way to turn the situation around. Seeing this, Number 42 laughed and said, "What's wrong? Do you want to participate in the poison test as well? "
Lin Sanjiu quivered as if she was struck by lightning. She suddenly had an idea.
She didn't even look at Number 44, who was standing beside Number 42 and waiting for his turn. She turned around and strode toward Number 43 and Number 47. She waved her arm and said, "I'll say this on behalf of the two of them. The three of us don't want your bullsh * t spot."
"Hey, why are you —"
Just as Number 43 exclaimed in surprise, Lin Sanjiu interrupted him. Without turning her head, she explained, "Listen to me. From now on, the three of us will forfeit! "
Number 42's face darkened as if he had thought of something.
"Don't the five of you want to germinate? Go then. Good luck. But don't even think about asking us to test the poison for you. " Lin Sanjiu smiled viciously, "Without the few of us, Number 44 and Number 45 won't be enough, right? What should we do? Oh, by the way, why don't the three of you absorb the water droplets too? "
Someone behind Lin Sanjiu drew in a sharp breath as if he had finally thought of the same idea.
With three enemies glaring at Lin Sanjiu, Number 45 and the other two would never take the initiative to absorb the water droplets. Once they absorbed the contaminated water droplets, their physical strength would be weakened. Then, they would become plasticine that Lin Sanjiu could squeeze and squeeze. However, if they didn't want to test the water droplets, Number 44 and Number 45 wouldn't be enough...
"But there are five of them," Number 47 said in a low voice with a frown. "If we use force, our chances of winning are slim."
"No, it's not five against three." Lin Sanjiu stared at Number 42 and smiled, "Right now, there are three of us, and we are evenly matched with the three people on the other side. They won't dare to do anything to us because they might not have enough people to test the poison. As for Number 44 and Number 45, they are waiting to see what happens. "
Number 42 jerked his head around when he heard that.
Number 44, who was rubbing his hands eagerly a moment ago, had quietly retreated quite a distance away from Number 48 even though his actions and expression did not change. When he turned around, he saw that Number 45 had also put down the second water droplet that she had just picked up.
"If we are going to fight, I think it's better for me to conserve my energy to help you," Number 45 quickly explained with a forced smile.
The two people who switched sides as soon as they saw that the situation wasn't right were definitely not companions. Even if Number 42 didn't realize this earlier, he was very clear about it now.
The only thing she had to worry about was whether Number 43 and Number 47 could stay on the same side as her.
However, Lin Sanjiu couldn't think of any reason for them to switch to Number 42's side under such circumstances. Besides, the reason why she chose these two people was that they seemed to still be angry at Number 42.
"Do you guys not want to germinate by disobeying me?" Number 42 roared angrily. It was obvious that Lin Sanjiu had hit his weak point. His face turned red, "You should know that I'm the only one who has the records! Without my records, it's useless even if you guys work together! "
"So what?" Lin Sanjiu sneered, "You can only blame yourself for telling us that you're going to give up on three people. Now, let's see how you're going to find the purified water droplets single-handedly. "
Number 42 was so enraged that his breathing became heavy. The veins on his neck bulged. However, he stared at Lin Sanjiu for a long time and didn't say a word.
"What should we do now?" Number 46 took a step forward and asked softly.
"I don't —" Number 42 wanted to throw a tantrum, but he seemed to have thought of something and changed his words abruptly. His gaze swept across each of them slowly. He seemed to be trying hard to control his anger, "It's not good for you guys to act like this. If you obey me, you might have a chance to germinate. If you go against me, you'll die. "
Lin Sanjiu felt more confident when she saw that Number 42's attitude had finally cracked. She looked over his shoulder and smiled at Number 46 and Number 48, "He's already a sinking ship. Why do the two of you have to stay on this ship? As long as you guys are willing to bring the records here, I promise you that no one will come after you for what happened before. Wouldn't it be better for everyone to germinate together? "
Even though Lin Sanjiu knew that the stack of photos was in Number 42's hands, she didn't give up on the two men who had been following Number 42 silently. Especially Number 48. He was the one who did all the work of replacing the water droplets, so it was highly possible that he had the records as well.
Unexpectedly, Number 42 suddenly laughed. Then, he raised his chin and an indescribable expression appeared on his face, "Save it. The fact is, without the three of you, we can still find a way to test the water droplets. But without my records, you guys have no chance of survival. "
"The three of us will sit here. Come and find me when you've made up your mind," Number 42 smiled evilly, "Maybe I'll give the slot to the first person who comes to me."
After that, he led Number 46 and Number 48 to sit down leisurely.
Just when Lin Sanjiu was a little worried that the others would be affected by his words, Number 47 walked closer and gestured for her and Number 43 to go to another corner of the hall.
"I can see that he's just bluffing," Number 47 said calmly as he stood in a corner far away from Number 42 and the others, "The situation hasn't changed at all. He can't absorb the water droplets while we stand by and watch. But we're in a stalemate now. We have to solve this problem within eight days. "
Lin Sanjiu frowned as she looked into the distance. She saw Number 44 and Number 45 standing at the other side of the hall, watching the situation. The hall was now divided into three groups of people. Listening to the discussion between Number 43 and Number 47, Lin Sanjiu calmed her mind and focused on thinking about how to get the records.
She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she almost missed Number 47's words. When she suddenly realized what he had said, she raised her head immediately, "Can you repeat what you said just now?"
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