"Four seconds!"

As Yun You uttered the number, she leaped into action, transforming into a sharp arrow aimed at the headless monster.

At this moment, the flow of time in her mind suddenly slowed to a crawl, allowing her to keenly perceive every millisecond passing.

Honestly, this sensation wasn't particularly pleasant, as her internal organs continued to bleed, and her bones were cracking and splintering, sending countless bone fragments into her muscles and skin.

The increased perception ability meant she felt every moment of pain vividly, causing her to grit her teeth.

But it wasn't a big issue.

Compared to the advantages brought by "time slowing," the pain was insignificant.

Within less than 0.5 seconds, she slightly adjusted her charging posture, further enhancing her speed.

With this efficiency, within a maximum of one second... she would reach the headless monster!

"Five seconds!"

Closer, even closer...

As soon as the clock hit "5," Yun You was just a few steps away from the headless monster!

Instinctively, she clenched her fist, and the Red Scale on her wrist shone brightly...

However, just as she was about to advance further, the headless monster suddenly turned red, then forcibly expanded while its heart and torso remained in a congested state, triggering a fourth heartbeat!

The ring-shaped shockwave came once more, but this time Yun You was ready...

She suddenly halted, then completely relaxed her body, using the momentum of the impact to roll backward, dissipating most of the force.

Yet, even so, as the little girl rolled back to the crowd... her head still hit the wall hard.

But that didn't matter.

Because she had already figured out the cooldown time of the headless monster's ability.

The interval between using the heartbeat shockwave required at least 5 seconds!

This was the headless monster's limit... or rather, the limit of its body.

5 seconds.

Frankly, this wasn't a very favorable number for Yun You; it was even a bit awkward.

Because after triggering the first shockwave, she needed about 5 to 6 seconds to recover before launching another attack.

This coincided precisely with the cooldown of the headless monster's heartbeat.

Yun You felt a bit of a headache.

But soon, she thought of a solution.

"Everyone."

She turned to the people, who had long lost their desire to resist, and said softly, "I have a way to save your lives."

"However, it will require some cooperation from you..."

As soon as she spoke, a flicker of hope appeared in people's previously dull eyes.

No one wants to die when they have the chance to live.

Their despair only stemmed from not seeing hope for survival.

But now, Yun You brought a sliver of hope.

Though still faint, people were willing to listen.

After all, this girl had survived four shockwaves without dying, earning her the legendary title of the indestructible survivor...

"If it's her, maybe it really is possible."

Thinking this, people rushed to Yun You's side.

And Yun You naturally seized the opportunity to explain the headless monster's weakness and her plan, like popping beans.

...

"What you mean is that you can't rely solely on your own power to approach it after it has unleashed a heartbeat attack and is in cooldown, correct?"

After listening to Yun You's plan, the fat chef slightly furrowed his brow and quietly repeated, "So, you need one of us to become the bait, get as close to it as possible, and make it release an instantaneous heartbeat."

"At that time, you, hiding behind layers of shields, can rush to its side within 5 seconds and explode its heart..."

"Exactly."

Yun You nodded.

Her plan was this: have someone attract its attention so the headless monster's heartbeat goes into cooldown, then she would strike.

Simple, brutal, but effective.

"But why don't you wait for it to 'automatically release' the heartbeat and use that opportunity to rush forward?"

The fat chef pointed to the headless monster with his eyes, puzzled, "It seems to automatically release a heartbeat every few minutes, right? Why risk someone then?"

"Because the automatic and manual releases of the heartbeat are completely different."

Yun You showed a patience rare for her.

She knew people were afraid, so she had to make things clear.

"An automatically released heartbeat gains more power after long charging while also reducing the burden on that guy."

"Even if we hide behind shields, the charged heartbeat shock wave will still harm us, so I can't guarantee, after enduring a charged heartbeat shock, I would reach it within 5 seconds."

"I might not make it."

"And a manually released heartbeat not only has less power but also harms the headless monster more... That's why I came up with this plan."

As Yun You patiently explained, while wiping away her nosebleed, people understood her idea and acknowledged her plan.

Yet even so, they remained silent, and when Yun You asked who was willing to be the bait, silence reached its peak.

People knew Yun You's plan was feasible, and it was almost the only way they could survive.

But no one was willing to step forward, not even the fat chef who got along well with Yun You.

They understood the outcome of being the bait.

Without shields, being hit by a heartbeat shockwave at close range would severely injure, if not kill, ordinary people.

No one wanted to take such a risk, as they hoped, "If only there were someone selfless enough to step forward for everyone..."

However, when everyone thinks this way, such a selfless person will never appear.

Yun You understood what people were hesitating about.

So she added another point.

"I know the risks of being bait, so I will also provide compensation."

Yun You pointed to the floor and said seriously, "This bar was originally the property of the Insect Gang, but according to the rules of Nest City, since I killed Qian Sanjin, it should belong to me."

"But I don't want it, so I will give this bar to the person willing to be the bait. By the way, I checked earlier, and this bar is currently valued at around 120,000 Silver Cannon."

"A full twelve thousand~ Even if you unfortunately die, I will find a way to deliver it to your family."

"I won't lie."

As the saying goes, great rewards produce courageous people.

As soon as Yun You finished speaking, a few seemingly poor homeless people raised their heads, their eyes flashing with a glimmer.

But ultimately, they lowered their heads again, remaining silent.

Money was important.

But if one's life is forfeited, everything is meaningless.

The crowd remained unchanged...

But just as Yun You started feeling disappointed, a timid voice suddenly came from the corner.

"I... I'm willing to be the bait."

Following that, a young woman in a server's uniform cautiously raised her hand.

She had peculiar pink hair, golden eyes, and a round face, looking quite youthful and cute.

"Great!"

Yun You nodded vigorously, eagerly asking, "What's your name?"

"Kasidelle..."

The woman lowered her head and replied softly, "I'm an intern server at the bar, just reported today, it's my first day at work..."

"That's okay, you're the boss here now!"

Yun You pulled Kasidelle in front, patting her shoulder in satisfaction to encourage her.

"I... I don't want the bar!"

Suddenly, Kasidelle raised her head, her eyes fixed on Yun You.

"I only have one request: I want to follow you!"

"Be it a little sister or a subordinate, I don't care as long as you're willing to take me!"

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