Chapter 74 I'm sorry, I'm afraid you won't want me anymore.

As the tires rubbed against the ground, the car's speed gradually decreased, and the sign for the Highway 4 campsite gradually became clearer as we got closer.

A firework exploded in the field of vision, scattering colorful streaks of light.

[Gain 100 Survival Points]

[Receive 1000 Parts, 4 Basic Material Packs, 4 Basic Supply Packs, 1 VIP Upgrade Voucher, and 1 RV Expansion Pack]

[It earned the nickname "Fast and Furious"]

Hurry, hurry, hurry! Charge, charge, charge!

[Passively increases speed when equipped, vehicle speed +10%. Has the active skill "Sprint," increasing speed by 100% and fuel consumption by 100% for 1 minute.]

[Achieve the title "Invincible Destroyer"]

[How did you manage to damage or wreck more than 10 cars?]

[When equipped, it grants the active skill "Super Destructive Attack," increasing the destructive power of car collisions by 100% while also increasing the user's damage taken by 50%.]

[...]

A barrage of messages flooded my screen, flashing on the windshield so fast I couldn't keep up.

Fang Zhiyi first drove the car into the Highway 4 campsite.

I don’t know if it was because it was the middle of the night, but there was no one in sight at the Highway 4 campsite, and there were very few cars in the parking lot.

As we drove along, we discovered that this campsite was quite different in style from the previous three. It was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the streets were adorned with various ornaments, as if they were celebrating some kind of festival.

After parking the car, Fang Zhiyi unbuckled his seatbelt and loosened his muscles.

After driving all the way, my back and waist are aching, and I can barely lift my arms.

"hiss……"

When I stood up, I couldn't help but gasp; my back was aching terribly.

Just as he was about to reach out and rub his lower back, Chu Zhao reached out and pressed down on it first: "I'll do it."

Fang Zhiyi froze, feeling the other person's palm land on her lower back, the knuckles gently pressing on her waist muscles.

Is this pressure okay?

Warm breath brushed against the back of Fang Zhiyi's neck, making her feel a little itchy. She moved her neck slightly and said in an unnatural voice, "Y-yes."

Chu Zhao hummed in agreement and continued massaging with her eyes lowered.

His hands were large and strong, and the warmth of his palms traveled through the thin layer of clothing into his body. His rough fingertips occasionally brushed against his lower back. Fang Zhiyi swallowed hard, his heart pounding.

But then Chu Zhao suddenly pressed on Fang Zhiyi's sore lower back muscles, causing Fang Zhiyi's legs to buckle and he almost lost his balance.

Chu Zhao helped him up: "What's wrong?"

Fang Zhiyi: "No, nothing."

Chu Zhao keenly noticed something was wrong: "Why is your face so red? Did you catch a cold earlier?" As he spoke, he reached out to touch the temperature of her forehead.

Fang Zhiyi quickly pressed his hand down, her cheeks burning: "It's because the temperature in the car is too high."

Chu Zhao didn't think much of it and went over to open the window for ventilation.

I opened the window, and a gentle night breeze blew in.

The heat on Fang Zhiyi's face dissipated, and across the street, the commercial street was brightly lit.

Chu Zhao asked, "Do you want more?"

That sounds weird.

Fang Zhiyi coughed lightly: "No need..." He changed the subject, "...I'll check the reward first."

The rewards for this battle royale are generous.

First, I got 100 survival points... Including what I got this time, I now have a total of 450 points.

It's not far from the time it will cost 999 points to complete the game. Just buy the Survival World completion ticket and you can complete the game directly.

This is probably the hope that survival games offer to players.

However, the post-apocalyptic survival world is fraught with danger and difficulties. Most players use their survival points to exchange for items in the store to get through the most difficult early stages of survival. Only he was able to accumulate so many points.

Fang Zhiyi scanned the dazzling array of products in the system store.

Perhaps realizing that he had accumulated so many points without using them, the store page paused for a moment and then refreshed to display various gift packs.

[Basic Supplies Pack - 75%]

【RV Skin Gift Box - 25% off】

[...]

Discounted gift packages were dangling in front of him, all of them high quality and low price, great value for money, as if urging him to quickly put them in his pocket.

Fang remained unmoved.

No matter what kind of gift package it is, no one can make him spend a single point.

The Survival Shop was shut down without hesitation. The remaining rewards included Basic Material Packs and Basic Supplies Packs. Each Basic Material Pack contained 10 screws, 10 gears, and 5 wrenches, while each Basic Supplies Pack contained 5 bottles of mineral water and 5 energy bars.

Fang Zhiyi opened the materials package and put all the basic materials inside into his backpack.

As for the supplies... he has a supermarket, so he really doesn't need these things.

Chu Zhao said, "Give me the survival supplies, and I'll exchange them for something useful in the channel."

Fang Zhiyi nodded: "I'll leave it all to you."

Besides the basic supplies, my backpack also contained various foods I'd found while playing in the bear market, such as Red Bull, chocolate, and even half a pack of cigarettes... I couldn't help picking up anything I saw, and luckily the car had enough capacity to hold it all.

After clearing out the trash from his backpack, Fang Zhiyi took out the [VIP Upgrade Coupon] and decided to upgrade the supermarket.

[A Fresh Food Supermarket Lv.3 (Bound)]

Today's pickup count: 5/8

I haven't used up my pickup limit for today. Based on past experience, the supermarket will refresh and reset the pickup limit after the upgrade. If there's a bargain, I might as well take advantage of it.

I scanned the shelves and took out everything I wanted to eat.

A box of instant coffee, two Red Bulls, a bag of chocolate gummies, a large bag of soda crackers... and even a big watermelon.

Fang Zhiyi held the watermelon, which was bigger than her head, and smiled awkwardly.

Chu Zhao took the watermelon and placed a bunch of snacks on the open ground.

Fang Zhiyi freed his hand and used the VIP upgrade coupon.

[Will this be used to upgrade Youjia Fresh Supermarket Lv.1 (bound)?]

【yes】

Upgrade successful.

[A Fresh Food Supermarket Lv.4 (Bound)]

Today's pickup count: 12/12

After the upgrade, the number of pickups increased to 12, but no other functions appeared.

Fang Zhiyi found it a little strange, but quickly understood. Isn't the main function of a fresh food supermarket to provide daily necessities? Don't expect too much from a supermarket.

The last item is the [RV Space Expansion Pack], which expands the interior space of the RV without affecting its appearance, weight, or fuel consumption.

Fang Zhiyi chose to use it directly.

The RV's extended space package transformed into a beam of white light, enveloping the entire RV. Clanging and rattling sounds emanated from inside, as if a construction crew was working on something.

After a while, the white light dissipated, and a brand new space appeared before them.

The space at the back of the RV has doubled. Coming up through the back door, there is a kitchen and a simple dining area on the right, and a bedroom on the left with a bed. The mattress is soft and comfortable, and there is a vase with flowers on the bedside table.

Fang Zhiyi unbuckled her seatbelt, walked around the back of the RV, and plopped down on the mattress. It felt so soft, like sinking into a cloud. She didn't want to do anything; she just wanted to lie there quietly and daydream.

"beep!"

Unfortunately, such an idea was destined to be difficult to realize, as a horn blared in the parking lot, breaking the rare tranquility.

Fang Zhiyi opened the window and looked out; another RV was parked beside her.

Brother Ca poked his head out of the window and waved enthusiastically at him: "Boss!"

Fang Zhiyi paused for a moment, then responded with a smile.

Brother Cai kept babbling on and on: "This game is so stingy. They only gave us a few hundred parts and that was it. They don't even want any supply packs or material packs."

The greedy girl rolled her eyes and stepped in to contradict her: "If you don't want it, just throw it away."

Brother Ca: "..."

Brother Ca chuckled awkwardly, "Haha, if the dog doesn't want me, I will. Boss, what reward did you get?"

Fang Zhiyi said, "It's also some parts and supply packages, but in larger quantities than yours."

They were probably the first car to reach the finish line, so their reward was more generous.

Brother Cai: "As expected of the boss..." He was naturally cheerful and could chat for a while, whether there was something to say or not. Seeing that he was about to keep talking, Big Greedy Girl came out to interrupt, "Stop making noise. It's so late. If you don't go to sleep, others still need to sleep."

Fang Zhiyi wasn't sleepy at all.

After all, the fast-paced adventure had left me with an adrenaline rush, making me wide awake and not sleepy at all.

He sat up abruptly and asked, "Want some barbecue?"

After driving for so long and traveling all the way, my stomach is growling with hunger, and I should eat something to fill my stomach.

The night was cool and the breeze was refreshing, perfect for camping and barbecuing. Fang Zhiyi had just upgraded his supermarket to level 4, which meant he had plenty of time for 12 pickups a day, so he decided to splurge and take out the ingredients for his barbecue.

As for the possibility that the supermarket's existence might be discovered—after spending so much time together, they've long since figured out the personalities of Brother Cai and Big Glutton Girl. Having escaped death so many times, they've developed some trust in each other. They believe that even if the supermarket's existence is discovered, they won't do anything outrageous.

A barbecue grill was set up in the open space of the parking lot.

This was obtained by Chu Zhao from the channel using surplus resources. There were as many as 140,000 initial players in the Road Survival World, a large number with a wide variety of items available.

Besides the barbecue grill, he also received some useful materials, such as engine oil and brake fluid.

Engine oil

Reduce engine friction and wear.

Brake fluid

Maintain your brake pads to prevent failure.

Fang Zhiyi was quite surprised: "How did you get it?"

Chu Zhao said, "It was exchanged for cigarettes; this is hard currency."

The survival world is fraught with danger, putting players under constant pressure. Anything that helps relieve stress and relax is priceless. Not to mention, many players are addicted to cigarettes, making half a pack of cigarettes worth far more than they can imagine.

Fang Zhiyi realized that the fresh food supermarket had a smoking permit, and the glass cabinet at the entrance was full of cigarettes. If he could sell them, he could become the richest man in the survival world.

It's a pity that items from the fresh food supermarket can't be traded in the channel. He had already tried it in the first world; items not produced in the survival world couldn't be traded.

However, it only means it cannot be traded; it won't affect your personal use.

Fang Zhiyi nudged him with his elbow: "Do you want to smoke? I have plenty."

Chu Zhao shook his head: "I don't smoke."

Brother Cai overheard a bit of their conversation and interrupted, "Smoking is bad. The smell of smoke in your mouth is awful, you can smell it as soon as you kiss. But it's a good thing you two don't kiss, haha."

Fang Zhiyi: "..."

Chu Zhao: "...cough."

Brother Cai scratched his head: "Did I say something wrong?"

The gluttonous girl said, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

Brother Cai looked innocent: "I just wanted to chat..."

The gluttonous girl said, "Shut up and come cut the meat."

Brother Ca: "...Oh."

Fang Zhiyi turned the charcoal fire in the barbecue grill, trying to hide his inexplicable embarrassment.

The firelight flickered, and the sparks were reflected in the eyes of the two people. They looked at each other for a moment, then quickly looked away.

Brother Ca came over with a skewer of meat: "The meat's here—"

The meat skewers pressed against the grill's wire mesh, the heat from the charcoal fire rising and sizzling. The flames roared, and a drop of oil falling onto the embers caused a sudden burst of fire, creating a vibrant, smoky atmosphere.

After grilling for several minutes, the fat in the meat was completely rendered out, and the protein reacted with the fire in a Maillard reaction, resulting in a layer of caramelized brown on the surface, locking in the juices. The outer shell was crispy and fragrant, while the inside remained tender. With one bite, the scalding juices burst between your teeth, making your tongue tingle, yet you still refused to let go.

Tears streamed down Brother Cha's face. "I used to live such a miserable life... This tastes so much better than dried meat!"

The greedy girl didn't utter a sound and buried herself in her food.

This is the episode that best fits the ID.

Eating only meat can get greasy, so Fang Zhiyi took out a bag of green peppers to grill. The peppers rolled around on the grill, and their outer shells were quickly charred by the fire, while the insides were still slightly raw. They were soft, tender, crisp, sweet, and a little spicy. Taking a bite of green pepper followed by a bite of meat instantly relieved the greasiness of the meat skewers.

Brother Cha tried it and gave him a thumbs up: "Old hand!"

After the barbecue, all four of them felt a little dizzy from the carbon monoxide.

With the RV's side door open, I sat on the steps, watching the stars twinkle in the distance. The night enveloped the roadside campsite, bringing a sense of distant, tranquil solitude.

Brother Cai exclaimed, "Whether I can beat the game or not, just being able to eat a meal like this makes it all worthwhile, even if I die!"

The greedy girl slapped him on the back of the head: "You jinx!"

Brother Ca scratched his head and smiled.

In the survival world, all players live in constant fear, just trying to survive one day at a time, so it's not surprising that Brother Cai thinks this way.

He was unusually serious, not joking around, and said, "Boss, if you can beat the game, could you please go to my hometown and tell my mom..."

Fang Zhiyi is cutting a watermelon.

A white knife goes in, a red knife comes out.

The watermelon was so crisp it cracked open, revealing bright red flesh, and there wasn't a single seed inside.

With a few quick swishes, the watermelon was sliced ​​into pieces, then tilted over in all directions, blooming into a flower shape.

Upon hearing what Brother Cai said, Fang Zhiyi remained silent and directly grabbed a watermelon and stuffed it into his mouth.

Brother Cha took a bite without thinking.

The watermelon was sweet and juicy, melting instantly in my mouth. The juice was so plentiful it was about to overflow, and I couldn't care less about anything else but chewing on the watermelon juice.

Fang Zhiyi lowered her head and took a big bite: "Say what you have to say yourself."

Brother Cha hesitated for a moment: "Boss, do you also have no hope of clearing the game?"

On the contrary.

Fang Zhiyi firmly believed that if only one player could complete the game, then it could only be him, no one else.

He will pass the level.

He will conquer every post-apocalyptic world.

Fang Zhiyi looked up at the sky: "Don't think about anything, just wait for me to conquer every post-apocalyptic world."

After a moment, they heard Brother Ca exclaim, "Awesome! No wonder he's the boss, conquering the apocalypse, so cool—"

Fang Zhiyi: "..."

Oh no, I'm going to get cringeworthy again after showing off.

Before Brother Cai could say anything even more embarrassing, he fled into the RV.

As it turned out, the RV window was open, and you could see Brother Cai sticking his head in, giving a thumbs up: "Boss, I believe you can become the King of the Apocalypse, punching and kicking every apocalyptic world. I'll cheer for you!"

Fang Zhiyi forced a smile: "Okay, okay."

After saying that, he slammed the window shut.

I turned around and heard a soft laugh.

Chu Zhao said, "I believe you can do it."

Fang Zhiyi's toes were practically digging into the ground: "Can we please stop talking about this..."

A shadow fell before him, and Chu Zhao stepped forward, his scorching aura enveloping him: "I never doubted that you could beat the game, but I just want to ask, what do you think of my performance?"

Fang Zhiyi was a little confused: "...Huh?"

Chu Zhao blinked, looking slightly aggrieved: "Didn't you say that you want to become the King of the Apocalypse, and I want to be the man of the King of the Apocalypse? You said—watch my performance."

Fang Zhiyi: "Cough cough..."

It seems there is such a thing.

But he had only said it casually, and now that he was being asked about it seriously, he didn't know how to answer.

Chu Zhao insisted on getting to the bottom of it: "So, are you satisfied with my performance?"

Fang Zhiyi's mind was a mess, and he nodded haphazardly: "I'm fairly satisfied."

Chu Zhao sighed, "That's good."

Before Fang Zhiyi could react, the face in front of her suddenly loomed larger.

The distance was so close that every detail was crystal clear. Chu Zhao's features were deep and three-dimensional, his pupils were silver-gray, his eyelashes were long and fine, and his lips were thin and... soft.

Fang Zhiyi paused for a moment, then her warm lips covered his, carrying the refreshing scent of watermelon.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind... thank goodness he ate meat but not garlic.

Chu Zhao: "Focus."

Fang Zhiyi snapped out of his daze and frantically tried to respond. This was his first kiss, and he had absolutely no experience. He didn't know what to do and just stared wide-eyed.

Chu Zhao helplessly cupped his face in her hands: "...Close your eyes."

Fang Zhiyi closed his eyes tightly.

In today's information-saturated society, he often indulges in erotic fantasies, but his practical experience is zero. When it comes to actual operations, he can only passively wait for everything to happen.

It was very quiet inside the RV; you could hear rapid breathing and a quick heartbeat.

He thought Chu Zhao would go further and do something beyond kissing, but surprisingly, he didn't do anything, only leaving him with a brief kiss.

The contract has taken effect.

【fzy&chuzhao】

[Once the contract takes effect, damage is shared, and pain can be transferred.]

He is your second life.

Fang Zhiyi was stunned: "This...this is?"

Chu Zhao said casually, "I've bound you to me; you can't shake me off now."

Fang Zhiyi glanced at the contract.

This is a completely unequal treaty. After he was bound to Chu Zhao, he gained the abilities of "Shared Fate" and "Blood Lock".

When Chu Zhao suffers his first fatal wound, the damage is transferred to him, and his stamina is locked until it is depleted. Only then will he be able to take further damage.

This is equivalent to having two lives.

Fang Zhiyi's emotions were mixed, even a little angry: "You don't value your own life at all!"

Chu Zhao: "It's not that I don't care, it's that you are more important than me."

Fang said, "I don't want it to be like this."

Chu Zhao grasped his hand, interlacing their fingers, and whispered, "You are so much better than me. You are decisive, brave, and indifferent to the apocalypse. I'm afraid I can't keep up with you, afraid of being left behind. I want to help you, otherwise I'll seem useless... I'm sorry."

The handsome man lowered his head, his eyes dim, like a puppy that had done something wrong.

Fang Zhiyi: "...There's no need to apologize."

The man's eyes lit up again in an instant.

Fang Zhiyi: "I just think it was too hasty..."

Chu Zhao said, "But I can't think of any other way to help you."

Fang Zhiyi sighed helplessly, "...Never mind." At worst, she'll just be more careful in the future and avoid fatal injuries.

Chu Zhao asked cautiously, "Aren't you angry anymore?"

Fang Zhiyi: "I'm not angry."

Chu Zhao: "Really?"

Fang Zhiyi: "Really."

Chu Zhao: "Then hug me."

Fang Zhiyi stepped forward, put her arm around Chu Zhao's shoulder, and patted him reassuringly.

Chu Zhao was bigger than him, but at this moment he was lying on his shoulder like a big dog, greedily inhaling the scent from his shoulder.

"That's great, you can't leave me..."

Just as Fang Zhiyi was about to say something, he suddenly felt a forceful hand on his lower back, and he was lifted into the air uncontrollably.

"etc……"

The words came to an abrupt halt.

With a thud, he was thrown onto the soft mattress, and the entire RV shuddered.

What are you going to do...?

Fang Zhiyi unconsciously took a step back, feeling somewhat uneasy, while also preparing herself for what might happen.

Chu Zhao stepped forward and knelt on the mattress. The overhead light shone down, revealing deep-set eyes, and he reached out his hand to Chu Zhao.

...Nothing happened.

Chu Zhao simply hugged him and patted his back.

Fang Zhiyi blinked, wanting to ask: That's it?

Chu Zhao seemed to see through his thoughts: "Go to sleep, there's still a lot to do tomorrow."

He whispered in her ear, "I don't want to be so hasty."

Fang's meaning: "".

Why didn't you think about all this when we formed the life-sharing contract?