There was no rush to find accommodation; Qi Xu went to queue up first. She had a feeling that the "Story Pawnshop" would be the core of this instance.

There were even more players queuing up than at noon. Qi Xu waited for almost an hour before finally entering the shop.

An NPC wearing a floral dress arrived. "Dear outsider, hello. Is this your first time here?"

Qi Xu nodded, and the little floral dress immediately perked up, "Little Floral Dress is happy to serve you, please come this way!"

Entering from the lobby, the corridor is lined with small private rooms on both sides, completely obscuring both the view and the sounds from inside.

As soon as I followed the waiter into a private room and sat on the sofa, my fatigue level plummeted... It had already reached 75%, but it dropped by 5 points in just a few seconds.

"Dear outsider, I will introduce you to the trading rules and details of our Story Pawnshop in a moment. Please rest here for a while, and I will get you a glass of juice."

The little floral print quickly returned, carrying a cup of blood-like, deep red drink with a hint of rust.

It tastes exactly like all the delicious food outside, which is really strange.

Qi Xu reached out and took it, thanked him, and placed it in front of him, without intending to drink it.

The woman with the small floral print smiled but said nothing. Her fingertips traced the worn-out luster of the brass bell on the counter, its soft, fragmented sound like sand...

“Darling, you can tell us about your real experiences in life, whether they are sweet, bitter, or things you dare not mention in your heart, we will accept them all.”

For example, you can include your best friend, your most hated enemy, your most unforgettable relationship, your most heart-wrenching memory, or the person or thing you most want to forget. The system will score your story based on its completeness and emotional intensity, and the score will be directly converted into Hunger Coins.

The more unforgettable the story, the more coins you earn—not necessarily positive ones. We don't want to forget those beautiful memories, so feel free to share the negative energy and sadness from your past.

As Xiao Suihua spoke, she observed Qi Xu's expression, which remained indifferent. It was impossible to tell whether she was tempted or not. It seemed that she had just arrived in this instance, which was a prime target for her.

The girl with the floral print suddenly looked up at Qi Xu, her eyes devoid of emotion, but her voice had turned considerably colder.

"But there's one rule you have to remember: once the deal is done, you'll completely forget about it, leaving not a single fragment behind. It's like cutting off a piece of your life to exchange for a way to live. Whether you want to exchange it or not is your choice."

Xiao Zihua paused here, giving Qi Xu time to process what she was saying, before continuing after a moment.

"Darling, let's make this clear first. Once we're in this pawnshop, we only accept true stories. If you mix in even a little bit of falsehood or add a single fabricated line, the copper bell will automatically sound an alarm. In that case, not only will you not get any Hunger Coins, but you'll also be punished."

At Story Pawnshop, we don't play games. We'll explain everything clearly, from the possible scenarios to the specific details of the redemption process. Once you're sure you want to redeem, you can start brainstorming your story.

Qi Xu asked innocently, "So, is the story itself more valuable, or is the language I used more valuable? I'm not good with words, you know."

The smile on Xiaopao's face became much more pronounced. "Darling, don't worry. What we value more is the emotion you put into this story and the impact it has on you."

Qi Xu nodded in sudden realization. "Thank you, I understand. I... can I think about it?"

After all, her fatigue level had only dropped to 55%, and Qi Xu wanted to take advantage of the sofa for a while longer. It was quite comfortable.