What?" Shirakawa asked, puzzled.
"Tell me how you knew I was a player? I don't recall telling you, did I?"
Shirakawa was still a little angry and didn't want to answer.
But considering how pitiful the girl was, he still explained, "Open the Weird Map App in your palm. There's a real-time map you can view, but you need points to open it."
When Cang Xiaohan heard that points were required, she wanted to smash this lousy app again.
There are so many places outside that need points, yet they didn't leave her any!
Seeing Cang Xiaohan's sour face, Bai Chuan realized, "Oh, I almost forgot, you don't have any points."
She was really miserable; not having any points was so miserable. Perhaps recalling the bitter days when she was short of points, Shirakawa was particularly understanding of her and didn't mind saying a few more words.
"You've just finished a dungeon, so there must be a lot of things you don't understand. There's a player forum in the app with domestic and global sections. There's a lot of useful information there. Take some time to look at it, no, you should hurry up and check it out."
"It's mainly the domestic sector that's more relevant for reference; the foreign sector isn't very useful for learning from..." After all, very few unlucky souls end up in other countries' scenarios.
Cang Xiaohan opened the Weird App, and a semi-transparent interface that only she could see appeared. The entire page had five main modules: Personal Section, Weird Map, Weird Forum, Weird Shop, and Leaderboard.
Just as Cang Xiaohan was thinking of opening the eerie map, it popped up instantly.
Cang Xiaohan became interested. "Interesting, very interesting, it's actually mind control..."
Shirakawa: "..." A newbie is a newbie, making a fuss over nothing.
The eerie map app is quite user-friendly in this respect. If you had to use your hands to tap, it would be fine if no one was around, but if you were on the street, pointing and gesturing randomly would make you look like a lunatic. Controlling it with your mind can avoid this situation.
The eerie map interface features a giant exclamation mark with a bright red notification displayed on it:
[The player's current score is zero; this activity cannot be started.]
Cang Xiaohan: "..."
She had no choice but to exit and enter her personal interface. Unlike the instance, in addition to personal information, there was a friends section with a red dot. Cang Xiaohan chose to enter.
[Zheng Qiao has requested to add you as a friend. Have you accepted?]
[Yi Shu has requested to add you as a friend. Have you accepted?]
Hao Gaoxing has requested to add you as a friend. Have you accepted?
Cang Xiaohan chose to approve all.
Then exit and enter the eerie forum.
She glanced at it briefly and then left without much interest.
Cang Xiaohan entered the eerie shop again. The bottom of the item bar was full of rows of gray exclamation marks, with the words "Cannot be purchased" glaringly obvious.
Cang Xiaohan: "..."
What should I do?! The urge to beat up this app is getting stronger and stronger.
The girl's expression grew increasingly grim. Bai Chuan thought she was frightened by the content on the forum. "You're a newbie, don't be afraid. The more you read and the more you understand the Weird Map App, the better you'll be able to survive."
Overwhelmed by debt, Cang Xiaohan lost interest in the entire app and couldn't be bothered to look at the rankings anymore.
"Let me ask you again, besides dungeons, how can I quickly gain points?" Cang Xiaohan felt that points were quite important.
Bai Chuan looked at Cang Xiaohan with a complicated expression, "...I think it's actually easier to get points from dungeons."
After all, it's incredibly difficult for a little girl who needs someone to carry her through dungeons to obtain items.
"You should still tell us," Cang Xiaohan insisted.
"Selling props, the higher the level of the prop, the more valuable it is, but few people sell them, after all, these are life-saving items in critical moments."
"Is there anything else?"
Cang Xiaohan frowned, dissatisfied. She only had two props, and she didn't want to sell them; they were both quite useful.
"Accepting quests issued by the official government, such as the map strategy office or by players, will quickly earn you points," Bai Chuan advised, seeing Cang Xiaohan's thoughtful expression. "You've only cleared one dungeon, so don't act recklessly. These quests are all dangerous..."
Where do I accept quests?
So all that talk during the day was for nothing?!
Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Bai Chuan stopped trying. Everyone has their own choices, and he had already done his best to persuade her, which was in accordance with his conscience. "It's in the forum. There are personal sections and discussion sections."
"The discussion section not only features content shared about dungeons, but also quests posted by players or map guide teams, which other players can accept based on their own circumstances..."
Shirakawa stopped talking midway through his speech because the girl opposite him was clearly no longer in the right frame of mind.
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Shirakawa: "..." Is it really that outrageous? Couldn't you have waited for him to finish speaking?
Cang Xiaohan had already opened the forum and entered the discussion section that Bai Chuan had mentioned. The information in the discussion section was scrolling by very quickly, but the most popular post was the pinned post, the content of which she was very familiar with.
There has been discussion.
There are also discussions about achieving a 100% exploration rate for highly polluted areas.
Of course, the most popular thing is the trial dungeon. Everyone is speculating whether the trial dungeon can become a fixed treasure trove for farming items.
...
Cang Xiaohan glanced at the information briefly and started looking for a task. Soon, a task appeared before her.
[Player: Seeking a pro to carry me through a dungeon once, paying a deposit upfront and the balance upon completion. Contact Xiao Miao for details via private message.]
[Strange Map Strategy Office: A reward is offered for a player whose profile is marked as red. 1000 points will be awarded for providing a genuine clue, and points will be awarded for catching the person. Please join the temporary task force for details.]
A link was also attached.
...
A red dot? I don't understand!
Okay, I'll take the first one!
...
Cang Xiaohan was too lazy to scroll down further. The quest to help players through the dungeon was tomorrow, so she accepted the quest directly.
After adding the other person as a friend, another dialog box popped up in the system.
[Do you want to enable message notifications?]
Cang Xiaohan chose to start the app without hesitation, and then exited it.
Looking up, he met Shirakawa's indescribable expression.
"Thank you for letting me know. Don't worry, I will definitely pay you back once I earn the points." Cang Xiaohan thanked him solemnly and made a promise.
"Uh, it's okay, you don't have to give it to me." Shirakawa flicked his whisk and straightened his expression. "It's just doing a good deed every day."
Then they quickly slipped away.
Just as Cang Xiaohan was wondering what was going on, a commotion came from not far away.
The police arrived, and a large group of people were walking this way.
Cang Xiaohan: "..."
Cang Xiaohan picked up Lin Ning, who was squatting not far away, and immediately ran towards the place where the food smelled the strongest.
...
Half an hour later, Cang Xiaohan and Lin Ning stared at each other, speechless, squatting down next to a barbecue restaurant.
"How could you not have money?" Cang Xiaohan asked, resting her chin on her hands, not understanding.
It's one thing that she has no money, but this young man, who clearly comes from a well-off family, is also penniless.
Lin Ning was a little embarrassed, "I was in a rush to leave today and didn't bring my wallet or phone..."
He couldn't afford to pay a single penny while eating with a girl. How embarrassing! Lin Ning covered her burning face, wishing she could disappear into the ground.
Cang Xiaohan: "..." If she had known this guy was a penniless wretch, she wouldn't have dragged him along.
"Never mind, I'll think of a way."
Cang Xiaohan entered the Weird Map App interface and went to the Friends section under the Personal Information tab.
Found Zheng Qiao.
[Hello, are you there? Are you free?]
The other side replied very quickly.
[Zheng Qiao: Yes, what's up, Boss?]
["I need your help with something. By the way, where are you right now?"]
[Zheng Qiao: "I'm in the neighboring South City District. Boss, just say what you need to say, don't be shy."]
Cang Xiaohan was about to reply, but then realized she didn't know where she was, so she turned around and patted Lin Ning on the shoulder, asking, "Where is this?"
Lin Ning guessed her intention, "Chengxi Road, Da'an Street, Xicheng District, Hanyun City, China..."
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Cang Xiaohan told Zheng Qiao the address.
Less than twenty minutes later, a black luxury car pulled up in front of the barbecue restaurant.
The car had barely stopped when it attracted a crowd of onlookers.
Cang Xiaohan didn't notice at first, but she soon realized something was wrong. A young man in his thirties wearing a suit walked straight toward her.
This person's outfit is very similar to that in the dungeon, but their appearance is different.
"Zheng Qiao?"
"It's me."
Zheng Qiao excitedly stepped forward. He looked at the girl in front of him, who was about fifteen or sixteen years old, a little older than in the game.
His clothes have changed; he's wearing a gray casual outfit and looks much more mature than in the game. His appearance has also changed; he's completely different from the one in the game, but his features are much more refined.
As expected, Zheng Qiao found that there was an option to modify appearance when entering the game. Anyone could change their facial features as long as they were willing to spend points.
This also protects players' privacy quite well, since no one wants to be recognized by other players in the real world, especially their enemies.
Therefore, he did not investigate further.
Zheng Qiao slowly calmed her excitement, greeted Cang Xiaohan, and couldn't help but look at Lin Ning beside her.
"Who is this?" If his perception was not mistaken, this person should be an ordinary person.
Cang Xiaohan: "Him? He's my friend."
Lin Ning blushed and said shyly, "Hello..."
Zheng Qiao responded politely to the friend of the big shot.
Then he led the two into the car; this was clearly not a good place for conversation.
On the bus.
Zheng Qiao spoke first, "Boss, is there anything I can help you with?"
Cang Xiaohan pointed to the barbecue stall.
"Has someone offended you?" Zheng Qiao's mind raced, considering all sorts of possibilities.
"We both wanted to have barbecue, but neither of us had any money."
Zheng Qiao coughed violently, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Ah, this..." He had already started thinking about how to get revenge on someone who dared to offend a big shot, but he never expected this to be the reason.
"What, you don't have money either?" Cang Xiaohan turned her head to look at the expensive car. It didn't seem like someone who could afford such a car could afford it.
Zheng Qiao coughed again, "If you need money, just say so. I thought it was something serious."
"But what's the point of eating barbecue? It's crowded and noisy! Hey bro, I know a better place that's quiet too, what do you think...?"
"Let's go to the place you mentioned."
Cang Xiaohan was immediately relieved to hear that she wasn't short of money.
And since the barbecue looked so tempting, she was even more looking forward to something even tastier.
...
The Unparalleled Hotel.
The lobby manager, Liu Zheng, was attending to other guests when the doorman's greeting had just begun when he spotted the distinguished guest.
He quickly settled his guests and greeted them with a smile, "Young Master Zheng, you've finally arrived! Anxiang Pavilion has been saving this room for you!"
In the past, Zheng Qiao always came here to eat with another lady, but today he brought two strangers with him, which is quite unusual.
Of course, Liu Zheng didn't dare to be careless either. Not to mention the respect Zheng Qiao showed to the two of them, yes, he treated that girl with great respect, almost like he was treating his own elder.
Zheng Qiao nodded as a greeting to Manager Liu and gestured for him to lead the way.
As Liu Zheng led the way, he secretly sized up the little girl and the college-aged boy behind Zheng Shao.
The girl had fair skin, delicate features, and an innocent yet unruly demeanor. Her shoulder-length black hair was loose, and although she wore casual clothes, she exuded a solemn air. She had a sharp yet cute vibe, a very contradictory temperament. At that moment, Zheng Shao casually struck up a conversation with her.
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The other boy was indeed handsome, but he rarely spoke. He would occasionally glance at the girl, but then quickly lower his head, clearly showing a shy personality.
"We've arrived. Please come in, distinguished guests. There's a menu on the table. Just tell me what you need."
After everyone took their seats, Cang Xiaohan first looked at Zheng Qiao, the "money bag".
Zheng Qiao: "Boss, order whatever you want to eat, don't be shy."
This was exactly what Cang Xiaohan had been waiting for.
Lin Ning said he has difficulty making choices, and he eats whatever Cang Xiaohan orders.
"This one, this one, and this one too... never mind, just order everything from this menu."
Cang Xiaohan was practically drooling over the menu. The menu at the Bu Er Hotel was exquisite and beautiful, and the dishes on it were extremely tempting.
A single menu can have hundreds of dishes!!!
Do it all at once?
Not only was Liu Zheng stunned, but Zheng Qiao and Lin Ning were also dumbfounded.
Hundreds of dishes, and there are only three of them!! How can they possibly finish all of that?
Of course, Liu Zheng's manners were impeccable; he politely reminded them, "We appreciate your enjoyment of Fujiya's dishes, but ordering too much might lead to waste..."
Cang Xiaohan: "I have a big appetite, so that's all."
Manager Liu looked at Zheng Qiao again.
To everyone's surprise, Zheng Qiao not only didn't stop him, but also waved his hand, telling Liu Zheng to hurry up and get ready.
Zheng Qiao was already thinking about the disgusting food in the dungeon. It was time to treat himself to some good food. He felt that he understood the boss's thoughts.
Cang Xiaohan was very satisfied after making her order.
"This is great, it's very balanced, everyone has what they like to eat, and there's no need to worry about it."
Zheng Qiao and Lin Ning were very moved and nodded in unison.
The dishes were served quickly, and due to space constraints, they were served one table at a time.
...
Cang Xiaohan was pleasantly surprised by her first bite of food, and then her stomach seemed like a bottomless pit, devouring one dish after another...
For the first half hour, Cang Xiaohan, Lin Ning, and Zheng Qiao ate together.
In the second hour, only Cang Xiaohan was still eating, and Lin Ning and Zheng Qiao glanced at Cang Xiaohan's stomach discreetly.
In the third hour, Cang Xiaohan was still eating, and even added a few extra portions of her favorite foods.
Lin Ning and Zheng Qiao stared at Cang Xiaohan's still flat stomach, wondering if there was something else going on inside.
Lin Ning was just fantasizing, but Zheng Qiao was very realistic. He knew that Cang Xiaohan was a player, and he guessed that Cang Xiaohan might have some strange and unusual items.
Cang Xiaohan ate until evening before finally wiping her mouth with satisfaction.
Seeing this, Lin Ning and Zheng Qiao both breathed a sigh of relief...
Manager Liu, who had been serving from the side, rolled up his sleeves and couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.
He arranged for more than a dozen chefs to cook these hundred-plus dishes, and the chefs were almost exhausted.
Of course, Young Master Zheng's generosity is worthy of their hard work.
Before leaving, Cang Xiaohan saw Zheng Shaojiang hand a card to the manager, who immediately grinned from ear to ear.
Zheng Qiao glanced at Lin Ning, and considering that he was Cang Xiaohan's friend, she didn't hesitate to ask, "Boss, how long do you stay in reality?"
He, Yi Shu, and Hao Gaoxing all have 7 days. Within 7 days, they can stay in the real world without paying points.
The top players are the main force in completing the dungeon, so they should have more time.
"Tomorrow at noon." Cang Xiaohan didn't hide anything.
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Hey, boss, aren't you going to rest?"
To be honest, Zheng Qiao had never seen anyone who only rested for one day. Even in the real world, people couldn't stand having only one day off, let alone in the bizarre and dangerous dungeon world, where one day wasn't even enough to catch one's breath.
"Hey, do you think I don't want to rest?" Cang Xiaohan said, puzzled as to why she was only given one day.
How many days?
"7 days."
Upon hearing this, Cang Xiaohan frowned and became even more agitated.
Her way of getting angry is to curse at the dog map.
Zheng Qiao: "..."
What bad luck for this pro player! If he had just finished a dungeon and found out he could only rest for one day, he would probably be even more frantic than the pro player.
Of course, even though he thought that way, he still couldn't handle such a volatile boss, so he pulled Lin Ning next to him, thinking that as a friend of the boss, he could try to persuade him.
To everyone's surprise, Lin Ning took off her headphones, looking puzzled.
What's wrong?
This left Zheng Qiao dumbfounded. "You...you were wearing headphones the whole time?"
"Yeah...what's wrong?" Lin Ning instinctively felt that it was best not to listen to what they had just said, otherwise his peaceful life would be disrupted, just like how he never asked what his mysterious brother, who was often away from home, was doing.
"It's nothing, you're fine the way you are..."
Ordinary people should avoid contact with strange map apps so that the surface peace of the world will not be disrupted.
Fortunately, information about the eerie map app can only be disseminated within the app itself, and many ordinary people are unaware of it; otherwise, the world would have been in chaos long ago.
Whether players tell their family or friends is up to them; after all, it's just word-of-mouth, and not many people believe it.
Unless you show off your props or acquired skills in front of ordinary people, you have to pay extra points to use them in real life.
Points are related to survival time in the real world and can also be used to purchase life-saving items in the store... In short, points have many uses, so very few people will use the abilities brought by dungeons in the real world.
Most importantly, China has very strict control over this aspect.
Players entering the Mysterious Map App instance must not abuse their skills, and must not attack ordinary people.
Players who kill ordinary people will have their real-time location flagged as red on the Weird Map App.
The more people you kill, the more famous you become.
Such ruthless players, once discovered, will be listed as wanted players by the state and will be punished differently depending on the severity of the offense.
It is said that those who commit serious crimes may be hunted down by the entire country.
Therefore, in the real world, players cannot kill ordinary people without restraint.
Of course, apart from China, other countries are not very strict about this.
Some players even take pleasure in killing, and some people, in order to please these players, have even set up a hunting ground specifically for certain players to enjoy.
Most domestic players abhor this situation.
Of course, killing a player in the real world will be posted on the system's bulletin board, which can be seen by all players in the app, but currently, it is rare for players to kill each other.
Zheng Qiao believes that entering dungeons does more harm than good, as survival in dungeons is very difficult, and one can easily die in a dungeon.
However, many people have made their fortunes through it as long as they have the ability.
It's important to know that the eerie map doesn't restrict the transfer of points between players. The ratio of points to real-world currency is 1:1. Entering the game guarantees at least 200 points, which is equivalent to surviving and having at least two million points.
Of course, some items redeemed with points also have a market, with wealthy players who know the game exists but can't log in spending money to buy them at high prices.
Surviving a dungeon run is arguably enough to make you rich overnight.
Many recent social events involving lottery winnings, aiding the wealthy, or reuniting with billionaires involve such transactions.
Of course, besides being recruited by the strange map, there is another way for ordinary people to enter the strange map: by holding an invitation letter, which is also a reward for clearing the dungeon.
An invitation, as the name suggests, allows you to invite anyone to join you in the next round of the game.
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An ordinary person becomes a player simply by entering the game once.
However, the production of invitation letters is very low, and most of them that circulate in the market are sold at high prices.
...
"Hey boss, where do you live? I'll give you a ride." The group had already arrived at the parking lot, and it was getting dark. Zheng Qiao asked this question.
Cang Xiaohan was stunned for a moment. Residence?
She's just become a human being, where would she find a place to live?
Cang Xiaohan then suggested that they take Lin Ning home first, saying, "Let's take my friend home first."
Zheng Qiao looked at Cang Xiaohan and understood what was going on, so she decided to send Lin Ning away first.
Hey bro, where do you live?
Lin Ning: "I live in the Jiangyang area."
Zheng Qiao was stunned. If he remembered correctly, Jiangyang was a villa area, where only the rich and powerful lived.
But Cang Xiaohan looked completely calm (which wasn't actually the case).
Zheng Qiao didn't ask any more questions.
...
As they approached the Jiangyang villa area, Lin Ning got out of the car ahead of time. Before leaving, he looked at Cang Xiaohan with reluctance, and then added Zheng Qiao on WeChat with a somewhat innocent expression.
Zheng Qiao: "..." Do I have to worry about what others think if I add him on WeChat these days?
In the end, only Zheng Qiao and Cang Xiaohan were left in the car. Cang Xiaohan lay in the car, looking very relaxed.
No wonder so many people love to eat; this is what it feels like to be full.
The car was quiet until Zheng Qiao broke the silence. Although he was very curious about the big boss, it was getting late and the big boss had very little time to rest, so Zheng Qiao decided to take the big boss home first.
Of course, he was also very curious about where the big shot lived; it must be an extraordinary place.
Thinking this through, Zheng Qiao considerately spoke up.
"Boss, where do you live? I'll take you back to rest, since you'll be going into a dungeon again tomorrow."
Cang Xiaohan, who had been looking relaxed, immediately sat up straight and turned to look at her cheap "guide," Zheng Qiao. Where did she get a home?
"Young Master Zheng, are you free later?"
The sound of "Young Master Zheng" started led Zheng Qiao, who immediately sat up straight.
"I'm free, I'm free. Just call me Xiao Zheng, boss. What do you need?"
This big shot clearly trusts him a lot, otherwise he wouldn't ask him such a question.
"You're very familiar with this area, aren't you?" Cang Xiaohan asked, her eyes wide, as if she were asking innocently.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Qiao immediately patted his chest and said, "I grew up in Hanyun City, I know every place with my eyes closed!!"
Zheng Qiao immediately tried to impress.
"That's great!" Cang Xiaohan's eyes lit up. "I want to explore everywhere! Can you take me to all the most fun places around here?!"
Zheng Qiao was stunned!
"Play?"
He racked his brains but couldn't understand how a top-tier player, who was about to enter the Weird App's dungeon tomorrow, could still have the mind to play.
Normally, one should be resting and recuperating or preparing more props, which has nothing to do with playing.
Of course, Zheng Qiao couldn't say anything to refuse the big boss's request.
"Okay, I know there are lots of fun places."
Next, Zheng Qiao truly experienced what it felt like to run until her legs were about to break.
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Musical fountains, lakeside night cruises, night market food streets, light shows, amusement parks, bars, a city that never sleeps...
Having not slept all night and accompanied the big boss to most of the fun places, Zheng Qiao had dark circles under her eyes. However, when dawn broke, Cang Xiaohan's complexion was even more rosy.
Seeing this, Zheng Qiao: "..."
He couldn't help but feel envious; how could the difference between people be so vast?
But it's finally over. Now the big boss can finally rest for a while.
But when Zheng Qiao turned her head, she caught a glimpse of Cang Xiaohan's still-unsatisfied expression. Seriously?! She still has energy?!
Cang Xiaohan actually wanted to continue, but when she caught sight of Zheng, the "tour guide," staring at her with dark circles under his eyes like a panda, she felt a little guilty.
She knew that human energy was limited and that people needed to sleep every day. Although she was now human, this body was, after all, a prop and could not be replicated in a one-to-one manner to reflect all aspects of human life.
Where do you live?
Upon hearing this, Zheng Qiao immediately perked up, "It's not far, it's not far. Is the big boss coming to my house to play?"
Great! The big shot is coming to his house, so he can take a break!
There are several villas in the suburbs of Chengnan District, near the foot of the mountain.
Zheng Qiao's house is located in the building closest to the inside.
The tranquil environment was no less beautiful than Lin Ning's home.
Cang Xiaohan was not surprised by this.
She knew from the manager of the No. 2 Hotel that Zheng Qiao must be a local tycoon, so it wasn't surprising that he could afford to live in a villa.
"Boss, this is my place. It has all sorts of recreational facilities, including an arcade, swimming pool, gym, and a Michelin-starred restaurant, all staffed with top chefs poached at high prices..."
Zheng Qiao introduced the product with great excitement, afraid that the big boss might not be satisfied.
Upon hearing this, Cang Xiaohan's eyes lit up noticeably; she was now completely unable to resist all kinds of delicious food.
"Not bad, not bad!! You know how to enjoy yourself!"
"You can't not enjoy it either. We're all living in constant fear. Even if we can get into a dungeon, who can guarantee we'll come out alive next time?" Zheng Qiao said with a bitter smile, a faint sadness emanating from her.
"We might as well enjoy ourselves while we're still alive."
Although Cang Xiaohan didn't quite understand, considering how much effort Zheng Qiao had put into caring for her, she still comforted him, saying, "I don't know about others, but you seem like someone who'll live a long life, so there's nothing to worry about!"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Qiao immediately raised his head. What did the big boss mean by that? Was it what he thought it meant?
Why is he so respectful and obsequious to Cang Xiaohan? It's all to curry favor with her.
Does this count as them hugging?
Is it that easy?
That's amazing!
Upon hearing this, Zheng Qiao was no longer sad and returned to her previous state.
...
Cang Xiaohan was sitting at the dining table, eating, when the system notification sounded, indicating that she had received a private message.
[Player Xiao Miao: Ahhh, wow, a pro!! It's a number pro!! I've already sent you the deposit, you can check it. Ahhh, I'm so excited, I really didn't expect a pro to help me clear the dungeon!!!]
Cang Xiaohan then remembered that she had accepted a mission, and quickly checked her personal information. Sure enough, her personal information had changed.
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Name: Cang Xiaohan
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Points: - (+1000 points will be deducted after the next dungeon run.)
0 Clearance Coins
Talent skill (activated): Manipulating Yin energy.
Props:
Item 1: The Gift of the Ghost Baby - A human body that can live freely.
(Note: The poor ghost baby died young. Its wish was to become a real person and live happily ever after with its mother. Unfortunately, it could never achieve this. As its friend, it hopes you can see the wonderful human world in its place and experience the life it never had.)
Prop 2: Li Shiyu's Gratitude - Arms that can change shape at will.
(Note: You helped Li Shiyu and her child, and she was very grateful to you. Because she sensed that you liked her arms the most in the dungeon, she took them off and gave them to you.)
Accumulated Items: The Gift of the Ghost Infant – A human body capable of living freely. Li Shiyu's Gratitude – Arms that can change shape at will.
Completed dungeons: Dor Art Academy (Grade E) & High Pollution
Real-world stay time: 24 hours. Stay time ends. Enter the next instance immediately.
(Note: Stay time can be redeemed with points. Players who wish to extend their stay should redeem points in a timely manner.)
Cang Xiaohan was thrilled that the points weren't deducted immediately.
Before entering the game, Cang Xiaohan immediately transferred 1500 points to Zheng Qiao, keeping 500 points for herself.
Zheng Qiao, who had just woken up from a nap, asked, "Boss, what's going on?"
To be honest, Zheng Qiao was a little uneasy. Could this big shot be trying to distance himself from her? Please, please don't!
Cang Xiaohan: "Keep it with you first, and exchange it for some cash for me when you have time."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Qiao immediately breathed a sigh of relief. However, he still had money. "I still have quite a bit of money. I can give..."
"I don't want what you're giving me. I can't accept something for nothing. Just exchange it for me and deduct my expenses from it." Cang Xiaohan doesn't like taking advantage of others.
Zheng Qiao stopped insisting on this, as these were minor matters, as long as it didn't mean she had to draw a clear line between them.
Cang Xiaohan continued chatting with her client, but she was still puzzled, "Who is the digital tycoon?"
[Player Xiao Miao: Wow, you don't know yet, but ever since you cleared the high-pollution dungeon 100% and turned it into a trial dungeon, you've become famous. Players all over the world are talking about you now...]
Upon hearing this, Cang Xiaohan was still completely confused. When did this happen? How come she didn't know about it?
Cang Xiaohan then entered the global section of the Weird Forum.
The top post was still about the Dor Art Academy, and players from various countries were participating in the discussion. Despite the different languages, she could understand them all.
The nation was jubilant, with most players delighted that a trial instance had appeared in their country. The mysterious app had explicitly stated that there would be no deaths upon entering the instance, making it an ideal place to grind experience.
However, compared to the domestic comments, the overseas comments were much more interesting, ranging from envy to jealousy.
[Country H: Just pure luck. I've never even seen this person on the leaderboard. It's probably just a fluke. I advise Chinese players not to get too excited!!]
[Country R: Sigh, why doesn't our country produce a tycoon like that?]
[Country C: LOL, with your level of skill, you can't even make it onto the leaderboard, you're just dreaming!]
[R Country: Of course we have! Open your eyes and take a good look. Our Lord Xi Taiyi has only been in the Weird Map for less than half a year and he's already on the leaderboard.]
[Country C: Hahaha, that's hilarious! It's so low on the leaderboard, you really can't see it unless you look closely. It might get pushed down in the next second...]
[Country H: Isn't anyone curious about who this player is? If they're this good, why aren't they on the leaderboard?]
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Leaderboard?
Cang Xiaohan hadn't clicked on this before, but seeing it piqued her interest.
There are only 100 spots on the leaderboard. Cang Xiaohan looked at the very bottom and sure enough, it was the Japanese guy named Xi Taiyi.
Cang Xiaohan looked at the list of 100 people again, all of whom were unfamiliar to her. She glanced at them and saw that China had four of the top ten, which was a remarkable achievement among all the countries.
So far, apart from the Weird Maps section, Cang Xiaohan has gained some understanding of the other sections.
Thinking about the 500 points she had left behind, Cang Xiaohan became interested.
Later in her time at the Dor Art Academy, she opened the real-time map, but that was in a dungeon world.
She is still very interested in the distribution of players in the real world.
[The real-time map on the Weird Map App is now enabled, with a default radius of 100 meters. Player points are being deducted.]
The moment it was activated, a transparent panel reappeared in front of Cang Xiaohan, showing a motionless green dot on the second floor of the villa.
Other ordinary people, such as servants and cooks, are not displayed.
The display range is limited; it can't see anything further away. Cang Xiaohan kept it running for about 5 minutes, then closed it.
[The real-time map on the YiMap App has been turned off; 50 points have been deducted from the player's account.]
All things considered, it only costs 10 points per minute, which Cang Xiaohan thinks is quite a good deal.
Then she opened the 1000-meter range again, still preparing to open it for 5 minutes.
[The player's current score is zero; the Weird Map section has been automatically closed.]
This time, less than five minutes later, about four minutes later, the system notified her that her points were gone.
The integral required for a 1000-meter range is approximately ten times that for a 100-meter range.
That would cost 1000 points per minute!
You know, she only gets points for completing one dungeon run, which means she only gets enough for 10 minutes of gameplay!!!
So expensive!!
After considering her enormous debt, Cang Xiaohan decided it was best to avoid using this point-burning game.
The real-time map in the dungeon is still the best; it doesn't consume any points at all, so it's still the best way to get freebies!
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Just as Cang Xiaohan was looking at the dungeon, a private message notification sounded again.
[Player Xiao Miao: Hey bro, when would be a good time for us to do a dungeon? Let me know when you've decided. I've already sent you the party items, please receive them promptly.]
Cang Xiaohan glanced at her entry time; there were less than 5 hours left. She then sent her entry time to player Xiao Miao.
Then, Cang Xiaohan ordered food.
So the chef, who had just finished preparing a meal, got busy again.
He was puzzled. Why were the guests eating so much today?
He clearly remembered there was only one little girl. Could it be that some other guest has arrived?
Cang Xiaohan cooked all the dishes the chef knew how to make.
Just as they were about to enter the dungeon, Zheng Qiao appeared. He had rested and looked much better. "See you later, boss."
As for the fact that the top players couldn't leave the dungeon, he never even considered that.
Cang Xiaohan soon heard the familiar system voice again.
The eerie map app is now online!!!
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C-Rank Dungeon - The Shady Mansion!!!
Task objective:
1. Explore the truth behind the Yin Si Building. You can pass the level once you reach an exploration rate of 60%.
2. This copy will survive for five days.
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In the blink of an eye, Cang Xiaohan appeared in an unfamiliar place. The surroundings were still shrouded in gray mist, and all she could see when she looked up was the building in front of her.
Clearly, this is the place they will be passing through this time—the Yin Si Building!
When Cang Xiaohan arrived, there were already quite a few people around, including men, women, young and old.
There are approximately 10 people.
Most players stayed away from the crowd, looking wary, but their emotions were relatively stable, clearly indicating they were all experienced players.
Besides these, there were also a few who were clearly newcomers; some were cursing, some were crying...
Cang Xiaohan seemed to be the last person. When she appeared, many people's eyes swept over her, but then quickly looked away.
Just as Cang Xiaohan was sizing up others, they were also sizing her up.
A girl wearing a sapling hat came into Cang Xiaohan's line of sight. Cang Xiaohan blinked her left eye three times and gave a secret signal.
They quickly looked away.
The dungeon has only just begun; there's no need to reveal the relationship between the two players beforehand.
Cang Xiaohan was still dressed in gray casual clothes, and since she had no points, her face was still the same as it was in the real world.
Seeing that no one else was entering, a middle-aged woman interrupted the noise.
"Listen, I'll only say this once. We haven't been kidnapped, and we can't leave until we complete the mission. We've all been chosen by the Weird Map App. Those of us who enter here call ourselves players, and the humans in the instance are called NPCs. Only your personal information can be accessed inside the instance. New players can tap the icon on their palm to open and view it. Our goal is to find clues and try to survive, based on the system's prompts."
The middle-aged woman didn't give anyone a chance to ask questions; once she finished speaking, she fell silent.
In comparison, Zheng Qiao is more patient with newcomers.
Fortunately, the newcomers this time were all of good quality. Although they all looked anxious and uneasy, they were all quiet and did not make a fuss.
Cang Xiaohan stood still, looking up at her surroundings. Surrounded by a hazy gray mist, a building with an indistinct number of floors stood tall.
The building has three entrances: one main entrance and two side entrances. The stone pillars against the wall have a golden sheen, while the surrounding walls have a pinkish hue. Some of the floors have a greenish tint, while others have a reddish tint, and further up, various colored lights seem to shimmer...
Cang Xiaohan looked at the messy color scheme... before she could think about it further, she was interrupted.
A young woman wearing a white shirt, a dark blue skirt, and high heels walked over. Her makeup was exquisite, and her complexion was natural.
The NPCs in this instance are noticeably more like normal people than those in the previous instance.
Cang Xiaohan guessed that it was related to the level of contamination in the dungeon, and it seemed that the level of contamination in this dungeon was much lower than the last one.
Clearly, some veteran players shared the same thought as her, and they all breathed a slight sigh of relief the moment they saw this woman.
"Hello, I'm your supervisor for this batch of new recruits. My name is Yao Ping, you can just call me Supervisor Yao." The woman confirmed the number of people, then looked them over with an arrogant expression.
This glance made everyone's hearts jump, fearing they might encounter a "door-opening kill".
"Didn't I tell all of you before you joined the company that you need to pay attention to your appearance?" the woman said, clearly dissatisfied. "Where are your skirts and high heels... Look at what you're all wearing. If I see you looking this sloppy again, I'll fire you on the spot."
"Manager Yao, I'm a man, so I don't need to…" A man in his thirties wearing a plaid shirt couldn't help but speak up.
Upon hearing this, the woman immediately glanced over, her gaze turning icy and sinister. "What did you say?! You actually dared to deceive the company and conceal your gender!!!"
Danger!! Danger!!
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The man in the plaid shirt felt a cold sweat break out under that gaze.
Fortunately, having experienced two instances, he quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly explained, "No, no, I'm a woman, I was just joking..."
The woman sighed in disappointment upon hearing this, leaving only a warning, "Hmph, I hope you remember your gender. Confusing your gender will be reported."
Gender should not be confused; gender is important in this instance.
Most players seemed thoughtful, but were basically completely confused.
"Manager Yao, I would like to ask, if the gender is confused, what will happen after it is reported?" Cang Xiaohan thought for a while but had no idea, so she simply asked this manager who looked like she knew a lot.
Manager Yao put her foot down again, staring at Cang Xiaohan with ill intent. She curled her lips into a sinister smile and explained, "I'm sorry, I don't have the authority to know. The company's senior management will send someone to resolve this issue."
"Oh, well, I thought you, as the supervisor, would know more, but it turns out..." The unfinished sentence was tinged with disdain.
Regardless of how angry the NPC was, the other players were stunned by her actions.
"You..." The NPC seemed to have never been treated like this before, and couldn't even finish his sentence.
Cang Xiaohan: "What do you mean, 'you'? Am I wrong? Be careful, or I'll complain to the company about you! You know nothing, you're practically useless!!!"
Players: "..." They've seen people courting death before, but never anyone courting death like this.
This looks like a great start to the year!
Starting like this is really affecting their morale.
Manager Yao glared at Cang Xiaohan with hatred. If the dungeon displayed aggro values, Cang Xiaohan would definitely have the majority.
"New employees, please don't ask questions randomly, be careful..." Supervisor Yao's tone was full of danger.
It's clearly a warning.
However, Cang Xiaohan seemed to be amused, and soon the area in front of the Yinsi Building was filled with clear and cheerful female voices.
The laughter, combined with the surrounding gray mist, sounded particularly eerie and terrifying.
The other players got goosebumps.
"..."
No, which of you two is the NPC?
Is this little girl mentally ill?
It's quite possible; pulling in just anyone is something that weird map apps would do.
Perhaps provoked by Cang Xiaohan's obviously malicious laughter, Supervisor Yao stared intently at them, but due to the restrictions, he could only say fiercely to everyone, "Come on, everyone, I'll show you how to do your jobs."
Cang Xiaohan was the first to follow.
He even deliberately walked next to the NPC, occasionally turning his head to give her a soft smile.
Regardless of what the NPC was thinking, the other players behind them were all stunned by the girl in front of them.
Is this girl really an NPC?
Apart from Xiao Miao, who had given the correct signal, everyone else was extremely wary of Cang Xiaohan.
Xiao Miao's inner thoughts were completely different from others. She was struggling to suppress her excitement. The crazy boss was overjoyed! She actually met him and even teamed up with him. This dungeon run was worth it!
Upon noticing this, Cang Xiaohan thought, "..." Had she brought along a crazy person this time?!
Earning points these days is really tough.
Upon entering the Yin Si Building, everyone immediately sensed a difference. If the outside of the building was desolate and cold, the inside was the complete opposite, seemingly two different worlds.
The interior of the building was bright, clean, and warm, almost unlike what one would expect from a dungeon; it had absolutely no eerie or terrifying atmosphere.
If they didn't remember that they came from another world, everyone would think they had returned to the real world.
"Hey! The environment is pretty good this time!!" Cang Xiaohan smiled at Manager Yao.
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Manager Yao glanced at her, said nothing, and continued leading everyone toward the elevator.
The entire building is very spacious, with elevators on both sides.
However, the elevator's color was quite unexpected; it was bright red.
Not only is the outside color strange, but the inside color is strange too.
"Manager Yao, who designed this entire building? Their taste is truly unique!!!" Cang Xiaohan was genuinely curious.
"This is not something you should know," Manager Yao said through gritted teeth. "Just do your job well when you join the company, and stop talking so much."
An average player might be scared, but Cang Xiaohan didn't have that concern.
Once inside the elevator, while the other players tried to hide in the corner furthest from the NPC, Cang Xiaohan moved closer, practically right next to the NPC, with one arm casually draped over his shoulder.
To everyone else, the scene looked like the two sisters were getting along well.
But when no one is watching, the NPC is completely at the mercy of others and cannot break free.
Cang Xiaohan's strength was greater than she expected, and she could feel something cold pressing against her neck.
"Can we talk about it now?"
Manager Yao didn't want to answer, but a sharp pain shot through her neck.
Supervisor Yao: "..."
!!
Cang Xiaohan was dissatisfied with Manager Yao's silence. The players only saw a faint metallic glint and then heard no muffled groan.
Which player is injured?
The group glanced around, and finally turned their astonished gazes to the NPC.
Manager Yao was no longer the arrogant person she once was; blood was flowing down her neck from the hand she was clutching.
Everyone: "..."
What exactly happened in those short ten seconds?
What did they miss?
No, the most important thing isn't that this female player, who seems to be mentally ill, went so far as to attack NPCs right at the start of the game?
Players, take a look at Manager Yao, who is clutching his neck and looking pained.
Looking at the girl with a smile on her face, seemingly nonchalant, I wished I could get out of the elevator immediately.
"Manager Yao, can you tell me now?"
Manager Yao shook his head, still refusing to answer.
A cold glint flashed in Cang Xiaohan's hand, and a small knife was once again pressed against Manager Yao's neck.
Supervisor Yao: "..."
Manager Yao froze. She could feel the girl's murderous intent; she really was going to kill her.
Manager Yao was terrified, but she still shook her head. She really didn't know; she didn't have the authority.
Seeing this, Cang Xiaohan knew she wouldn't get any more information out of her, so she put away her weapon, killed one of the managers, and figured another manager would come, so she decided to leave her alive.
Just then, the elevator made a "ding" sound.
They've arrived at the floor they need to go to.
The floor number is two bright red digits: 44!
!!
Players: "..." Are they afraid that the floor numbers are not fast enough?
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As soon as Manager Yao saw that they had arrived at the floor, he immediately rushed out.
Cang Xiaohan glanced calmly at the players around her and followed them.
Next came the veteran players, and finally the newcomers. Although everyone was reluctant to accept this floor, they had no choice but to go through with it.
The 44th floor is a semi-enclosed workspace, divided into multiple areas.
The room is equipped with desks, chairs, computers, and other office facilities. Ten men of different ages, dressed in black suits, are sitting in front of the computers, busy at work.
The clattering sound of keyboard typing echoed continuously.
There was no other sound.
Ever since arriving here, or more precisely, since getting close to these men, Manager Yao's expression has changed, now displaying a twisted, fawning look.
Everyone was puzzled, and they also discovered that Manager Yao, who had just been injured and looked disheveled, had somehow recovered to his original state.
The wound on his neck had completely disappeared, and the bloodstains on his body had also vanished.
However, none of that mattered. Everyone was shocked by Manager Yao's next move: she knelt down.
He knelt on both knees, in an extremely respectful and humble posture!
There were about ten men in this work area, and she knelt all the way down. The player didn't know exactly what she said, but it was clear that the group of men didn't even give Manager Yao a second glance.
Not only did Supervisor Yao show no dissatisfaction, but she also thoughtfully bowed and left.
What does this mean?
Are the players completely baffled?
Is the difference in attitude before and after really that big?
Soon, Supervisor Yao returned and stood in front of the players. "Your job is to take good care of these leaders, one person to one leader."
"The trial period is five days. If the supervisor is not satisfied with your service within five days, you can get out."
"Take care of?"
It's obvious that if these people aren't taken care of, they're doomed.
"Manager Yao, how should we take care of them?" a veteran player asked boldly.
This "care" definitely doesn't mean it literally; in a dungeon, "care" can easily lead to someone's death.
"..." Manager Yao, seeing that this wasn't the troublemaker from before, suppressed his anger and burst out, turning to stare menacingly at the veteran player who had asked the question, "Weren't your job descriptions already sent to you before you joined the company?"
"Didn't you see it?! Are you just going through the motions? How can you be so irresponsible with your work?!"
"I looked at it, I looked at it carefully. Just now... just now I was just... double-checking to better complete the work..."
Players were quick to make excuses for themselves.
This player wasn't very brave; if he hadn't seen how this NPC had been humiliated by Cang Xiaohan, he wouldn't have dared to speak up.
Now, facing the NPCs directly, he once again recalled the terror of the NPCs in the bizarre dungeon.
His explanation seemed to have worked, and Manager Yao finally looked away.
"Alright, the orientation for new employees is over. Your accommodations are on the fourth floor, so I won't take you there."
After saying this, the woman glared fiercely at Cang Xiaohan again before hurriedly leaving.
What should we do next?
They don't know anything about their job duties, what should we do?
Everyone looked completely bewildered.
"Take care of me? It can't be the kind of care you'd expect in real life, can it?" one player asked doubtfully.
"Judging from Director Yao's behavior just now, I feel that this preferential treatment is quite strange."
"And who are we supposed to take care of? Ten NPCs and ten players, are we just supposed to choose randomly?"
"Don't drag others down with you if you're courting death; making the wrong choice could be fatal!!!"
"What do you mean I don't know? I'm completely baffled..."
The 10 NPCs were still typing away at their keyboards, working tirelessly like robots, as if the 10 players were invisible.
Cang Xiaohan stepped closer, approaching the nearest office area. There was a man in his early twenties whose computer screen was completely blank.
But strangely, the man stared intently at it.
In addition to office supplies, this area also has a schedule.
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schedule:
8:00-8:30: One beverage (within 30 minutes).
11:00-12:00: Shoulder massage and back pounding.
12:00-14:30: Lunch break.
14:30-15:00: One beverage (within 30 minutes).
16:00-17:00: ?
18:00:19:00: Food and drink will be provided.
Putting aside the meaning of the question mark, the primary issue becomes who should be taken care of.
The schedule was all set to start at 8 o'clock. Cang Xiaohan glanced at the small wall clock on her desk. The time for the dungeon was exactly 7:30, which meant it would start in half an hour.
You must find the NPC you need to take care of within half an hour.
Some players were still discussing it, but more people turned their attention to Cang Xiaohan, as if trying to find some clues through this bold girl's actions.
Normally, Cang Xiaohan would turn around and look for clues, but as soon as she turned her head, she saw the burden Xiao Miao in the crowd.
Cang Xiaohan: "..."
"They should all have a schedule on their desks; we'll probably start there," Cang Xiaohan said, standing next to the NPC. But the NPC was glued to the computer screen, completely ignoring her.
Seeing this, the other players also came in. Xiao Miao was about to pass by Cang Xiaohan to go look elsewhere when she was stopped by a hand.
"Follow me!" Cang Xiaohan didn't want the remaining points to slip away.
She suggested not recognizing each other in the game because she thought that separating would lead to more clues, but Cang Xiaohan's actions really stunned her.
"Huh?" She blinked at Cang Xiaohan, feigning confusion.
"I need a follower, and you're the one!!" Cang Xiaohan thought that those who paid points were all customers, so she reluctantly cooperated.
And so, with everyone else looking on with pity and Xiao Miao looking completely bewildered, the two of them set off together.
To other players, this was just a crazy player finding a scapegoat for himself, which is not uncommon in dungeons.
Xiao Miao, on the other hand, looked bewildered, as if something had gone wrong.
Of course, she didn't resist the big boss's actions at all and obediently followed behind Cang Xiaohan.
"Having a schedule isn't enough; we still need to quickly identify the NPCs we'll be taking care of!"
"We don't have much time left, so why don't we go and look around elsewhere?"
"There's nothing left on this floor..."
It's clear that the players are aware of the seriousness of the problem...
They all sprang into action.
While everyone was distracted, Cang Xiaohan had already taken Xiao Miao and boarded the descending elevator.
"Boss, are we really going to the 4th floor?" Xiao Miao was still terrified of the elevator in the dungeon. She nervously looked around, afraid that something strange might suddenly jump out.
"Hmm." Cang Xiaohan leaned against the elevator wall, her gaze casually sweeping over the elevator that emitted a faint red light. The lounge that Manager Yao mentioned before leaving must be a key point.
"Boss, why didn't you call the others? What if something happens down there..." Xiao Miao felt a slight downward pull on her body, and the surrounding air was becoming increasingly icy, as if the two of them were entering an ice cellar.
Cang Xiaohan didn't speak, but suddenly raised her hand slightly.
A cold glint of light shot straight at the seedling.
Xiao Miao froze, completely forgetting to react. Just as she was wondering if the big boss had been possessed by something,
She heard a metallic clang.
Realizing that it was a powerful figure killing monsters, Xiao Miao's almost frozen body finally warmed up.
She turned her head and saw a punctured paper figure floating down.
"What is this?" Xiao Miao asked, puzzled.
"Paper doll?"
Cang Xiaohan wasn't quite sure either, but she still gestured for Xiao Miao to pick up the paper figure.
Bite!
We've reached the 4th floor!
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After searching in vain, the players on the 44th floor quickly realized that the 4th floor was a key. Together with the missing crazy girl, they took another elevator to the 4th floor.
The 4th and 44th floors have the same decorating style, bright and clean. The only difference is that the work areas have been replaced by individual rooms. Cang Xiaohan roughly counted them and found that they corresponded exactly to the number of players.
There are 10 rooms, clearly one for each person, and there is nothing outside the door except for the room number.
Cang Xiaohan stood at the door of the first room, grasping the doorknob and about to push the door open and go in.
"Big boss?"
The voice behind her stopped her.
Xiao Miao met the boss's questioning gaze, "Inside the thing..."
To everyone's surprise, Cang Xiaohan winked at her, then quickly turned the doorknob and slipped inside.
In less than five seconds, Cang Xiaohan returned to the doorway, tilted her head, and smiled at Xiao Miao, "Don't worry, my dear employer, it's safe inside for now!"
Xiao Miao, who had only meant well in offering a friendly reminder, was stunned, "..."
"Boss, are you going to choose this one? I'll choose the one next to it then?"
He then pushed open the door to the adjacent room 402 and went inside.
The room was still bright and spacious, with a two-meter-wide bed, cabinets, a table, a bathroom, and even a simple kitchen.
Cang Xiaohan glanced at it briefly and saw that the plate was empty.
It's practically just for show.
Due to time constraints, Cang Xiaohan did not inspect the room in detail. Remembering what Manager Yao had said about clothing and appearance, she opened the wardrobe first.
The wardrobe is divided into two layers. The top layer is full of white shirts, and the bottom layer is full of short skirts that go down to the hips... The short skirts are also white. Turning my head to look at the shoe cabinet by the door, I saw that it was still full of white high heels.
Cang Xiaohan: "..."
Cang Xiaohan happily accepted.
She even hummed a little tune while changing clothes...
She has no money in the real world, so she can only wear the clothes given to her by the game. Now she can finally change things up.
After changing her clothes, the cosmetics on the table caught her attention. She unpacked them one by one: lipstick, powder puff...
After taking it apart, Cang Xiaohan didn't use it. She stood in front of the mirror with her head tilted to the side.
Soon, a bright and beautiful young woman with exquisite makeup, wearing a white shirt and a white pencil skirt, appeared in the mirror.
Looking in the mirror, Cang Xiaohan smiled with satisfaction, picked up her white briefcase from the clothes rack, and prepared to leave the room.
As she passed by the door, the white high heels on the shoe rack caught her eye. Cang Xiaohan kicked off her sneakers and put them on.
I walked next door, the sound of my high heels clicking.
Right now, Xiao Miao is still struggling with this. Her wardrobe is full of green clothes, ugh!! It's her most hated color.
Just as she was struggling with her decision, there was a knock on the door!
"Boss!"
Xiao Miao immediately turned her head excitedly to look, but what she saw made her freeze in shock.
A beautiful young woman with a slender figure, wearing a bodycon skirt, was walking towards her.
Her already impossibly long legs, accentuated by high heels, were simply breathtakingly sexy and beautiful...
"A...big boss?" This is actually a big boss? No way!!
Xiao Miao opened her mouth wide, almost drooling.
This is so beautiful and tempting!!!
"Hurry up!!" Cang Xiaohan was very dissatisfied with Xiao Miao's speed.
"Do I really have to wear it?" Xiao Miao was still reluctant; green was so unappealing!
What do you think?
The players' voices could be heard coming from the hallway, so it seems they're not stupid and have realized what's going on.
Xiao Miao stopped being shy and quickly got dressed.
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"Everyone, hurry up and choose...time is running out..."
"What? This outfit is so weird. I'm a man, a man!"
"Once you're inside the dungeon, who cares if you're male or female... This is a place where you can easily die!!!"
"No way, it's only the first day!"
"If you want to have a successful start, then don't wear..."
"Holy crap! There are high heels too...!"
"Oh my god, I twisted my ankle!!!"
...
The sounds of players going crazy echoed through the corridor.
At this moment, Cang Xiaohan had already led Xiao Miao onto the ascending elevator.
This time, nothing unexpected happened in the elevator.
We arrived at the 44th floor without any problems.
The time is 7:54.
The world before them this time was different from the one before.
The ten NPC "leaders" who were previously dressed in black suits now appeared in the eyes of the two as different colors: white, black, red, orange, green, cyan, purple...
These men's clothes, and even their makeup, were all the same color, and paired with their expressionless faces, they looked like colorful zombies...
Xiao Miao had never been so terrified of colors before, but the scene was indeed absurd and eerie.
Most players rushed to the scene at the last minute.
Female players are alright; even though the colors are weird, at least they don't look particularly out of place.
But the male players are just... awful!
They walked unsteadily, like gorillas performing for people in a zoo.
There was a male player with a great physique—eight-pack abs, a big, perky butt—but he was wearing a whole outfit of yellow fabric... The effect was... well, it was rather suggestive....
Some male gamers were even giving him strange looks!
There were also middle-aged male gamers with beer bellies, so big and bulging that it was fortunate their clothes were of good quality, otherwise they would have burst long ago...
Of course, Cang Xiaohan also attracted a lot of attention; the bright and delicate young girl was very eye-catching.
It was 8 o'clock soon.
Suddenly, a scream came from downstairs. Clearly, the person who hadn't come up on time was dead.
After the screams subsided, Cang Xiaohan noticed that the orange "leader" sign on the 44th floor had also abruptly disappeared.
The expressions of the other "leaders" also changed slightly. Cang Xiaohan could discern a hint of jealousy in their expressions...
envy?
Why the jealousy? Cang Xiaohan couldn't figure it out. It couldn't be a good thing if she disappeared, could it?
There are currently only 9 players left on floor 44.
The one who died was a newcomer.
Cang Xiaohan thought back for a moment, and it seemed to be a tall, thin young man...
The surviving players also discovered the pattern in the colors and quickly took their positions.
Xiao Miao and Cang Xiaohan were not next to each other; they were separated by two areas, but they could still see each other.
The players have found their corresponding "leaders," and now it's time to begin taking care of them according to the schedule!
The first task is for players to provide a drink to the so-called "leader" within 30 minutes.
drinks?
It can't be coffee? Milk tea? or something like that.
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After searching the surroundings and finding nothing, Cang Xiaohan suddenly thought of something and opened the white briefcase she was carrying.
Then my gaze was drawn to a small white paper packet. When I opened it, I saw only a small amount of white powder.
Cang Xiaohan slowly lowered her head, bringing the powder in her hand to her nose, and only smelled a very faint scent resembling incense ash...
Cang Xiaohan glanced at her "leader," then flicked the powder in her hand toward his nose. Seeing his nose twitch involuntarily, she confirmed her guess.
Then, he took out a cup from the table, poured out half of the powder in his hand, and then used the water dispenser next to him to get some water and stirred it evenly.
Xiao Miao also carried a bag. She had been paying close attention to the boss's actions, and at this moment, she also started brewing the green powder.
Other smart people also rummaged through their briefcases, frantically preparing the brewing under the pressure of time.
Of course, a small number of people forgot to bring it.
There are newcomers and veteran players.
Seeing that there was still time, some players headed straight for the elevator, intending to go down and retrieve their bags.
But he returned dejectedly less than two minutes later.
"What a lousy company! They even have a 'non-operational time'?! Non-operational time my ass!!!"
No matter how angry you are, it's no use; the elevator isn't working right now.
They can't get down!
The veteran players remained relatively calm. One of them, presumably possessing a duplication tool, actually made a copy, even altering its color.
Players who didn't bring bags started rummaging through drawers and cabinets, thinking, "They might not only be on the fourth floor, they could be here too..."
Cang Xiaohan then moved closer to the "leader" she was supposed to take care of.
This was a man in his thirties, dressed entirely in white like her, making them appear at first glance to be wearing matching outfits.
Of course, within the instance, this could very well be some kind of special connection that they are currently unaware of.
The man continued staring at the computer. Cang Xiaohan placed the drink on the table, leaned against the side, and said with a smile, "Respected leader, the drink is ready. Please enjoy it!"
This time, the "leader" didn't ignore it. He mechanically and slowly turned his head, then slowly lowered it, staring at the drink.
Then he looked up and stared gloomily at the smiling girl in front of him.
Cang Xiaohan remained smiling, showing no remorse for skimping on the powder. "What? Don't you want to drink it?"
Seeing this, the NPC spoke in a sinister tone, "Not enough...not enough..."
"How could that be? I brewed this myself, and there's definitely enough for everyone. Drink it quickly, it won't taste good if it sits for too long." Cang Xiaohan picked up the cup, forcefully pulled the NPC's wrist, and placed the drink in the other's hand.
The NPC struggled desperately, but could not shake those slender, fair wrists. At that moment, he felt as if he were being entangled by a cruel venomous snake.
NPC: "..."
The NPC opened its mouth wide and made a strange hoarse sound!
"Your mouth stinks, shut up!!"
NPC: "..." He felt humiliated and tried desperately, but all in vain.
"Drink up!" Cang Xiaohan forcefully pressed the "leader's" head down, then poured the entire glass of beverage into his mouth. Afterward, she smiled and said, "How was it? Wasn't it delicious?"
The NPC, feeling extremely frustrated at this moment: "..."
Cang Xiaohan tightened her grip on his neck, and the sound of bones cracking rang out.
"Delicious!!!"
Only after the NPC reluctantly uttered those words did Cang Xiaohan let him go.
The little seedling on the side was doing very well. Because it was a whole package, the NPC obediently drank the beverage.
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By 7:20, five players had completed their tasks.
Two players with bags were hesitating, while the player without a bag looked utterly defeated.
No! ! !
There are no drinks on the 44th floor at all...
Could it really only be found in the bags on the 4th floor...?
A burly man with a full beard rolled his eyes and stared at a hesitant newcomer next door.
Lan Lian held the gray paper package in her hand, looking nervously at her "leader".
Her supervisor was a middle-aged man wearing a blue suit.
Seeing that most of the players had already soaked in the water, she was about to reach for the cup when her hand was empty. At the same time, a malicious voice rang out behind her, "Since you don't want it so much, I'll gladly accept it."
Lan Lian froze, then in disbelief. She broke down, crying, "No, please don't! It's mine! I didn't say no..."
The burly man had already taken off his cumbersome high heels, and his body was now unusually agile, clearly indicating that he was an experienced player.
"Hmph, it's a waste to give you trash like me!! Shout again, and I'll kill you!"
Lan Lian was terrified.
The burly man worked quickly, brewing the beverage in one go, and then handed it directly to his purple-clad "leader".
Seeing his boss drink the beverage, the burly man couldn't help but smile smugly. Clearing the dungeon on his own was no fun; oppressing the weak was the biggest reason he had survived until now.
puff!
The burly man's smile froze, and his eyes widened in terror as the purple-clad "leader" sprayed the blue drink he had just swallowed onto his face and neck...
Covered in the blue liquid, the flowing skin quickly began to stiffen, and the cleaver he was wielding shattered before it could even strike the NPC.
Meeting the horrified gaze of the burly man, the purple-clad "leader" maliciously reached out, grabbed the man's scalp, and violently tore it downwards.
His skin was torn off in large chunks, like scalded pigskin, and the burly man's facial features were ripped apart!
Aaaaaah!!
A heart-wrenching scream rang out.
This scene completely deterred another player who was planning to follow suit.
On the first day, such a terrible thing happened in the very first small task, and the other players were on tenterhooks.
They couldn't imagine the punishment they would suffer if they failed to complete the task.
Lan Lian and Lu Xiaoyun, who hadn't brought a bag, were both sitting on the ground trembling.
Zhao Wei abandoned his plan to snatch other people's drinks, but became even more anxious.
Time is really running out.
He squatted on the ground with his legs apart, his black pencil skirt covering his back but not his front...
If he hadn't been wearing underwear, he would have been practically naked. The clothes provided by the dungeon didn't seem to consider someone as big as him at all...
Especially regarding the P-shares part, did this instance even consider players with large P-shares like him?
Zhao Wei suppressed his impatience and desperately tried to come up with a solution.
Although he is a veteran player and has items, they are completely useless here.
Just then, a shadow enveloped him.
He subconsciously looked up and saw a smiling girl standing in front of him, the very girl everyone had suspected of having a mental illness.
Zhao Wei was stunned, not understanding why she had come to him. Was she there to laugh at him?
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