Chapter 35 Dark Paradise (13) - Beauties Join

They quickly pulled out the maps they were carrying, which were crumpled and in a terrible state.

Ning Shu secretly wiped away a bead of sweat. Luckily, she hadn't used it as toilet paper; it turned out it was still useful.

Actually, if she had taken it out when she went to the bathroom in the morning, she might have discovered the secret hidden in the map long ago.

The four of them huddled together, studying their respective maps by the light of the streetlights. The maps of Ning Shu and the other two were all the same.

Near the slide, a black area that was originally covered in black now features the name of a pharmacy and the name of a treatment machine; the rest remains black.

However, Li Mengqi's map is a bit different. Her map shows other buildings near the "Fun Bumper Cars" area, and judging from the names, they don't seem like proper places.

Ning Shu and the other two looked at Li Mengqi with expressions that seemed to ask what those things were.

That look made Li Mengqi blush.

That's right, those aren't respectable places at all; they're mostly shops selling sex toys or themed hotels.

Anyway, she accidentally wandered in and almost couldn't get out.

Although embarrassed, Ning Shu still pointed to these places and asked, "How are these places helpful for passing the checkpoint?"

If pharmacies are there because people need to take medicine to meet the requirements for playing games, then these things might be the same.

Li Mengqi coughed twice to cover his embarrassment and explained:

"Players need to go inside to complete tasks and get matching bracelets to prove that they are a 'couple' before they can ride the bumper cars."

I see!

The three of them looked as if they had suddenly realized something. Wu Yi nudged Cheng Chuan with his elbow:

"Then let's hurry up and do the mission. Maybe we can get the bracelet tonight and clear the project tomorrow night."

Li Mengqi said, "You don't need to go. I have all four bracelets. Pair them up in pairs."

Ning Shu asked curiously, "Huh, doesn't the person need to obtain this bracelet?"

Li Mengqi shook her head: "It's different from the pills here; it doesn't have any specific properties."

When I was doing the quest, I saw other players stealing each other's bracelets, and that's when I realized you could steal these things. Then I..."

She paused for a moment, seemingly a little embarrassed, "I stole someone else's, so I have an extra pair."

"Wow~ Sister Meng, you're awesome!" Wu Yi exclaimed.

When they introduced themselves, they learned that Li Mengqi was almost 30 years old, older than them, and told them they could call her "sister." Wu Yi didn't stand on ceremony.

Cheng Chuan: "So you got a pair yourself from the quest, and then stole a pair from someone else? Why would you do that? Was it just a precaution?"

Would a normal person steal an extra pair unless they were keeping them as backups?

Li Mengqi: "No, it's not that. I originally wanted to come to you guys, but I was worried that you wouldn't agree to form a team."

I just happened to steal it, thinking it would be easier to exchange it for something else.

Unexpectedly, they encountered someone who was injured and needed help. Fortunately, her talent skill came in handy, and they were able to team up smoothly.

In fact, Ning Shu and the others were also wary of Li Mengqi. They were worried that there was a trap in the person who came so eagerly. However, since no one had caused them any harm so far, they decided to observe first.

Ning Shu still had doubts: "I heard Cheng Chuan say that the bumper car project is not simple either, and getting the wristband is just an admission ticket, right?"

The key is how to pass the test smoothly. Do you have a clue how to do that?

Li Mengqi shook her head: "It all depends on the individual's performance on the spot; there are no shortcuts."

However, if the four of us are together, we'll have a higher chance of clearing the level if we try to stay in a corner.

It has two main difficulties: one is to perform the designated actions, and the other is to avoid being implicated by others.

She hesitated for a moment, "Based on my observation, even if you get thrown outside, as long as you avoid collisions with those cars and get back into the car in time to continue the designated actions, it's still possible."

Cheng Chuan agreed with this, because he discovered that the designated action did not occur continuously, and there was a time gap during which it was possible to avoid danger and return to the car.

Ning Shu understood, but she said, "Let's skip tonight. We can look for clues about other projects. I don't have the energy for the time being."

Although Li Mengqi helped her recover from her injuries and regain her spirits, physical strength is something that can be overdrawn once it's exhausted. If she continued playing games in this state, she would only face certain death.

Li Mengqi nodded in understanding: "Since your physical fitness won't improve for the time being, remember to buy some health-enhancing medicines from the store when you have more points in the future."

Especially those items that can restore physical strength in a short time, it's good to stock up on them, as they can be lifesavers in critical moments.

Wow, there's such a good thing?!

Ning Shu and the other two's eyes lit up, and they asked in unison, "Where can we buy them?"

As he spoke, he brought up the game panel, and then all six eyes stared at Li Mengqi—asking, solving, answering.

You guys... have such great chemistry.

Li Mengqi quickly brought up the panel as well, swiping around and telling them roughly where it was in the store.

Ning Shu and the other two studied very diligently; they felt they had never listened to lectures so attentively when they were in school.

Li Mengqi understood them, since the potion she mentioned was hidden quite well, and it wouldn't appear at the top of the shop if the points weren't sufficient.

She studied the mall for a long time and found that it prioritizes items that players can afford with their current points, and displays them with colored icons.

Other items with insufficient points are displayed as gray icons, and the higher the required points, the more deeply they are hidden.

The three of them, Ning Shu and his companions, who had been beaming with excitement, all fell silent when they saw the purchase points. This... was far too expensive.

It costs 200 points, and you can only buy 10 ml.

It could have been stolen, but it still gave the player 10 ml, which is really too "generous"!

The group put away the panel and went to look at other items.

The "deadly roller coaster" remains their top priority, as they haven't received much information about it yet.

Cheng Chuan naturally asked Li Mengqi if she knew any more information, but she said she did not.

"That project was strange. I saw that most of the people who passed the test went straight to the exit as soon as they left the project."

Those who didn't pass basically didn't make it out; I guess the mortality rate for that project was very high.

Li Mengqi also paid close attention to that project.

Everyone present agreed on this point, after all, those screams were truly horrific.

Ning Shu drew a conclusion from their conversation: "That's why roller coasters are usually the last ride for players."

A single word awakened me from my dream!

Indeed, it's no wonder they haven't been able to get any useful information yet, because the people involved in the project have either died or left, and this project is very likely the designated one.

Ning Shu felt she had discovered the truth!

The three-person team "grew" into a four-person team, and when Ning Shu and the others started begging, Li Mengqi hid far away.

Because of the three men's comical actions and humorous language, many NPC tourists gave them the food they had just to see their "performance".

Rather than begging, it would be more accurate to say that the three of them were performing. Li Mengqi only returned when the three of them started looking for a place to eat.

The four sat together, eating and discussing how to pass the bumper car challenge. Most of their discussion revolved around techniques and they planned to practice their coordinated actions after finishing their meal.

Ning Shu looked at the food in Li Mengqi's hand: "Sister Meng, you have a lot of points. Food is expensive here."

Li Mengqi was very direct: "I brought them myself."

You can bring your own?!