Chapter 187: The Bustling Scene at the Fox Cave

The time ratio between “Jianghu” and reality is 1:2, meaning there are two days and nights in a day. Thus, night falls quickly—the moon climbs above the treetops, illuminating Fox Fairy Village as if it were daytime.
After Happy and his three companions left the pharmacy, the village became even more crowded as excitement grew over the upcoming opening of the Fox Cave. The four of them joined the massive crowd heading toward the Fox Cave, which wasn’t far from the village…
Among the crowd, many still didn’t know that the various gangs had united to clear the area. They walked in groups, visibly excited, unaware of the misfortune awaiting them.
When they reached the edge of the forest outside the Fox Cave, those in front were indeed stopped!
“It’s full! Those behind, wait your turn—don’t push forward.”
“Damn, it’s even busier today…”
“What a hell of bad luck. I wonder if there’ll be any space left inside. I should’ve come here to queue this afternoon.”
In front, many players instinctively stopped and started discussing among themselves.
Happy and his group exchanged glances but continued moving forward, squeezing through the not-so-thick crowd to the edge of the forest, where they finally felt the congestion.
The edge of the forest was indeed packed—crowds filled every space, even the trees were crowded with people, completely blocking sight inside the forest. At first glance, it seemed impossible to get in.
But upon closer inspection, it became clear that the players on the edge and in the trees all wore different gang insignias. They grouped together, each holding a defensive position, keeping most people outside the forest.
However!
With so many people involved, it was inevitable that news would leak. Moreover, among so many gangs, there were always those who thought they were superior and liked to show off.
“Why push? Come any closer and I’ll beat you! Stay outside! The Fox Cave isn’t open today… Please go back.”
If it weren’t for the groups of companions standing behind them, watching them warily, those who were stopped would surely be furious or at least argue and cause a scene.
But…
With at least a hundred members of one gang, and sometimes hundreds more, gathered in the forest, it would be a lie to say ordinary players didn’t feel pressured. Of course.

A few impatient ones, driven by urgency and a desire to show off, rushed out from the crowd, stamped their feet in the air, flew over the crowd, and headed toward the forest—clearly trying to sneak in and get to the Fox Den first.
“Get out!”
The group in front all acted at the same time.
Blades and swords glowing with various lights simultaneously targeted the players flying over their heads.
“No!”
“Misunderstanding… Ah!”
Several players who tried to take shortcuts were cut to pieces mid-air, falling to the ground like shattered dolls.
“…”
Some in the crowd rejoiced at their misfortune, while others realized something and frowned, showing concern and suspicion.
Although those people flying over their heads annoyed everyone, it didn’t seem to deserve such a tragic end.
And moreover!
Those who acted were all gang members.
It seemed they had coordinated from different directions.
Many people secretly grew puzzled, sensing that the atmosphere near the Fox Den was off today.
As time passed, more and more players gathered outside the forest. Many skilled players went to the front to observe, wondering why there seemed to be several times as many people at the Fox Den entrance as usual.
What surprised them even more was…
Some gang members, after arriving, actually merged into the forest, seemingly not as crowded as those outside claimed.
Annoyance! Confusion!
These emotions kept building within them!
As the time for the Fox Den to open approached, arguments at the forest’s edge grew more frequent. Seeing this, many people felt that if they couldn’t enter quickly, their wait would be in vain.
People kept trying to break in…
The members of various gangs also showed their fierce side, drawing swords and aiming at the players outside. Their unified actions finally made the outsiders understand what was going on.
“Damn! If we can get in, why won’t you let us in?!”
“You bastards! Trying to monopolize the Fox Den’s resources! Dream on!”
“Damn it! If you won’t let us in, you won’t get away easy either! Guys, fight these bastards!! Ah…”
Among the crowd, the player who was shouting to incite others was instantly pierced in the throat by an arrow shot from the jungle. Blood gushed from his neck, and it seemed he wouldn’t survive.

After a brief silence, the domineering behavior of the gang players utterly enraged the players outside Lin.
“Kill them!!!”
“Finish these bastards!”
Fights broke out in several tense areas, and the conflict spread rapidly, showing signs of affecting the entire front line.
The Happy group was also drawn into it.
Seeing their allies under attack and the opposing side ready to strike, the gang members panicked, lost their heads, and attacked without discrimination.
It must be said that this group of people was rather unlucky.
Happy, Yao Shi Wan Neng, and Lei Zhan stood together, worried about finding a way to break through into the woods. When the enemy took the initiative, how could they refuse?
“Ah!” “Ah!” “Ah!”
Three sharp sword blasts were sent out from Yao Shi Wan Neng’s hand! The three players in front of him were struck in the thigh, forearm, and chest respectively—one dead, two injured.
Roar!!! Roar!!!
Two zombie puppets hidden in the crowd threw off their large cloaks like tigers out of their cage! With fierce expressions, they flew over Yao Shi Wan Neng’s head and slammed their palms onto the chests of the two players preparing to attack him…
“Sss!”
Caught off guard, the two players had their clothes torn, flesh ripped open, and they retreated, spewing blood.
The coordination of one human and two zombies immediately disrupted the opposing crowd.
It was Lei Zhan’s turn—time for Xiao Bei to show off…
“Die all!”
Following the two zombie puppets, the three of them attacked at the same time. There was no one in the opposing gang who could withstand even one round of attacks—some were killed by Xiao Bei’s ruthless Poison Palm, others by Yao Shi Wan Neng’s elusive fighting style. As for Lei Zhan, with his master-level Wu Ji Sword Art, no one could resist him; they flew back, spewing blood and unable to hold their weapons.
In the woods, there were also experts from various gangs, all waiting for the moment the Fox Cave opened…
Seeing the battles outside intensify and ordinary members struggling to hold back the enemy, many were called back.
The fierce trio quickly caught the attention of some experts!
Meanwhile, among the crowd pushing forward behind them, Happy, dressed in yellow dragon armor, wearing Jade Silkworm Gloves, with a faint wind spirit aura surrounding him, went unnoticed by these people.