Fighting Nation Sister: “Heh, as expected of a snobbish country.”
Iron Tower Brother: “No manners at all, Wd.”
…
Regional Chat Channel:
Stool Leg: “Wait, what’s going on with the big shot? She has good stuff but doesn’t list it on the regional trading channel first.”
Village Informant: “Why do you care so much? The big shot can do whatever she wants.”
Little Fugui: “Exactly. If you’ve got the skills, you do it too.”
…
Some were speaking up for her, while others were cursing her. Jiang Li ignored them outright, and her private messages were more or less the same.
Jiang Li marked them all as read with one click, set Do Not Disturb, and left it at that.
Her fingers kept scrolling as she searched for valuable information.
Suddenly, a message caught her attention.
Watching the Sunset at Dusk: “Today, players who have gold coins should all be able to encounter a station.”
She tapped in to check the other party’s avatar.
Nickname: Watching the Sunset at Dusk
Vehicle: Laotoule electric car
Other information was hidden.
Li Taibai: “Old man, may I ask what station you encountered today?”
Watching the Sunset at Dusk fell into deep thought over being called “old man.” Did his nickname have some special quality to it? Why did everyone, including the game, think he was an old grandpa?
Watching the Sunset at Dusk: “Information exchange?”
Li Taibai: “Sure. I encountered the Abandoned Workshop today. 1 gold coin to enter, and there’s no danger inside.”
Watching the Sunset at Dusk: “Then you’ve got good luck. I encountered a quarry. The entrance fee was 10 gold coins, and I had to work a full 3 hours inside. I’m dead tired.”
The moment Jiang Li pictured a white-haired old grandpa toiling away at a quarry, she couldn’t help but wind herself up. She still needed to keep pushing.
All she could say was that this was truly a beautiful misunderstanding.
Li Taibai: “Old man, do you have any stone materials?”
Watching the Sunset at Dusk: “Yeah, I do. Nobody wants this stuff when I list it. You want some? I’ll give it to you for free.”
Watching the Sunset at Dusk has gifted you stone blocks ×100.
Li Taibai: “However much you have, I’ll take it all. Can I exchange using red dates, dried bamboo shoots, and dried fish?”
Watching the Sunset at Dusk’s… Huang Yang’s… mouth twitched. This brother just called me “old man” a moment ago, and didn’t even consider the actual situation.
Watching the Sunset at Dusk: “Stone blocks ×1000 for red dates ×100, dried bamboo shoots ×100, dried fish ×300. I’ll keep some stone blocks for myself too.”
Li Taibai: “Deal. I’ll throw in 10 extra fresh eggs. Why do you say that players with gold coins can all encounter stations?”
Li Yang looked at the round, plump eggs in front of him: “I have a Prophecy Card. Since you’re so honest, I’ll give you an extra piece of information: when the Novice Protection Period ends, dungeons will open up. The dungeons aren’t hard, just prepare more work tools.”
A Prophecy Card? Just hearing the name, it sounded like something incredibly badass.
It seemed she wasn’t the only one who’d had a fortuitous encounter.
Li Taibai: “Thanks, brother.”
The two successfully added each other as friends.
Watching the Sunset at Dusk: “You’re welcome.”
Jiang Li looked comfortably at the stone blocks in her backpack. These were good things… rarely obtainable from crates.
Not only could they be used to craft a Stone Axe and stone knife, but they could also be traded with the Monster Merchant and invested into the monster construction materials market.
She checked the trading channel again. The audience was limited, and more than half of her listings were still hanging there.
She grabbed a change of clothes, went into the bathroom to take a shower, and then Jiang Li pulled the blanket over herself, ready to sleep.
Suddenly, she remembered something.
She took out her worn-out broom, and the girl began chanting the spell with her eyes closed.
“Keli-keli-keli-baba-transform!”
In an instant, the entire vehicle restored to factory settings, pristine as new, and even the battery was fully charged.
Jiang Li nodded and went to bed thoroughly satisfied.
『Time: 8:00, temperature: 12°C, moderate rain』
On the last day of the Novice Protection Period, Jiang Li was jolted awake by a banging on the door… bang, bang, bang.
She peeked out the window and saw a bizarre, murky yellow water monster.
『Chat Main Hall』
Iron-Blooded Vanguard: “Everyone, get up and drive! In rainy weather, the vehicle must not stop for more than 5 minutes, or you’ll be attacked by rain monsters.”
User 4443257777: “Help! This rain monster can shapeshift! It’s coming in through the door gap!”
Iron-Blooded Vanguard: “Burn it with fire! It’s afraid of fire.”
But before long, User 4443257777’s avatar went dark.
Over on Jiang Li’s side, the monster had grown impatient from knocking and was starting to come inside. She quickly grabbed her lighter and lit a wooden plank… a makeshift torch was ready. She then shoved the torch right up against the edge of the door gap.
The effect was excellent. The moment the flames touched the rain monster, it immediately let out a baby-like wail and retreated, leaving behind only a puddle of water.
Jiang Li extinguished the torch and, taking advantage of the monster’s wariness, quickly scrambled into the driver’s seat, started up the vehicle, and set off.
Sure enough, after the vehicle started up, no more monsters came to harass her, as if what had just happened was merely an illusion.
Jiang Li opened the screen.
The player count had dropped directly to 6,500. In one morning, 500 people had just kicked the bucket.
Jiang Li felt it was a bit of a pity… those 500 vehicles could perhaps have been collected and exchanged for gold coins.
Fairy Sister: “Selling a stove! Only 5 basic supplies needed!”
Fairy Sister: “Selling a stove! Only 5 basic supplies needed!”
Fairy Sister: “Selling a stove! Only 5 basic supplies needed!”
Library Administrator: “Ahhhh, I need one!”
Village Informant: “Thanks, sis, supporting you.”
Little Five, Here We Go: “I’ve got mine on… ah, the monsters don’t dare come in anymore. I’m going back to sleep. I’ll treat the knocking as a lullaby.”
Weird Old Man: “Sleeping on a rainy day is the most comfortable. Seriously, ever since I came to the game, my sleep has improved.”
Blooming Flowers: “Does nobody think 5 materials for one stove is a bit expensive?”
End of All Things: “Stop your whining. Just being able to keep your life is good enough.”
Jiang Li glanced at the screen. Honestly, she thought it was expensive too, but who was to blame when the other party had a blueprint?
She decided she needed to collect a lot more blueprints going forward. She felt a bit sorry for her top-grade crafting table at home.
『Ding dong, Player Li Taibai, you have received a letter from the game system. Please be sure to review it!』
Jiang Li opened the letter, and lines of text appeared on the screen.
Rainy Day Driving Reminders:
1. Pre-departure Inspection: Prevention First
Check the wipers: Ensure the rubber strips are not aged or cracked and wipe clearly. If you only discover your wipers aren’t wiping clean after you’ve driven out, it will affect visibility and driving safety.
Monitor tire conditions: Check tread depth and replace if severely worn; maintain proper tire pressure to prevent skidding and loss of control.
Prepare emergency belongings: Carry anti-slip mats, emergency power banks, and warning triangles to handle unexpected situations.
2. Drive Cautiously: Safety First
Control speed and following distance: Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking, and don’t make sharp turns. If you flip over, please use the screen to call the traffic police at 58588 to request rescue!
Properly use lights: Turn on low beams and fog lights; use position lights when necessary; use high beams sparingly to avoid glare interference.
Avoid waterlogged road sections: If standing water exceeds half a wheel’s height, try to detour; if you must pass through, maintain a low gear and steady speed, and do not park or shift gears midway.