Xi Xi was particularly fond of these rubber shoes that allowed her to run on water.

If one could possess the skill of walking on water, coupled with the water-repellent properties of the feather gloves, wouldn't all water-related obstacles be easily overcome?

She immediately summoned her magic brush and began to copy the product image on the screen. To make the meaning clearer, Xi Xi also drew a few wavy lines on the sole of the rubber shoes to represent flowing water.

[System message: Identifying, please do not modify]

[...]

[System Notification: Congratulations, host, you have obtained 1 Howling Wind Gourd Flute ]

[Successfully obtained a Prestige Item*1. Congratulations, adventurer, for gaining 200 Survival Points.]

"...?" Xi Xi was speechless. How could the "Miraculous Pen Blessing System" always have the ability to call a deer a horse?

A delicate, small gourd flute fell into Xi Xi's hand through the light. The flute was meticulously carved from light bamboo, its surface shimmering with a faint, ethereal glow.

[Item Description: Sound wave type musical instrument. The sound wave energy fluctuates according to the wielder's own energy, capable of generating strong physical destructive force. When combined with mental weapons, it can indirectly affect the nervous system of living beings, causing pain and confusion.]

The sound holes are arranged in a staggered manner, with each hole representing a different sound wave frequency and amplitude, seemingly capable of producing complex and varied sound wave effects.

Xi Xi looked at the gourd flute in front of her with some surprise, and then tried to blow it gently.

Instantly, an invisible wave of sound energy surged out, sweeping around like a gust of wind.

"You, you hurry up and...stop!" Chu Zhiqin covered her ears, looking distressed.

Xi Xi didn't know how to play any musical instruments, and her haphazard playing caused everyone's head to ache. Chu Zhiqin couldn't bear the sharp whistling sounds and tried to cover her ears with her hands, but it was no use. The sound waves seemed to penetrate her body directly, causing her unbearable pain.

"Hmm?" Xi Xi also noticed her mother's strange behavior and looked at the gourd flute in her hand with some puzzlement.

This hulusi (a type of Chinese flute) doesn't distinguish between friend and foe; it seems to focus on inflicting heavy damage on the enemy while simultaneously harming itself?!

At the same time, Aura and the little white duck suddenly became restless and ran around aimlessly. Aura's hearing was very sensitive, and she even had a crooked nose and mouth, as if she was being controlled by an invisible force that was stimulating her nerves.

Fortunately, Xi Xi blew very softly, and the sound waves were not too loud, so they did not become overly anxious.

Alright... Xi Xi put away the hulusi with some regret.

This instrument looks really good and has very useful functions, but it's not suitable for players who rely on group attacks; it's only suitable for lone wolves.

To master this type of sound-wave instrument, one would probably need a device that can shield one's teammates from sound waves.

Xi Xi began to redraw her rubber shoes. To prevent the brush-based fortune-telling system from misidentifying the direction again, she specially drew a complete stick figure, carefully depicting the stick figure walking on the water.

This time, the Magic Pen system successfully recognized the "Wave-Treading Rubber Shoes".

[Item Description: Specially designed waterproof rubber shoes. Allows walking and running on water (except for non-Newtonian liquids)]

"Great! It's done! I've saved 28,000 survival points!" Xi Xi picked up the rubber shoes with obvious delight.

These rubber shoes have a unique design; the upper is made of a lightweight yet durable polymer material, ensuring durability while automatically adjusting to different foot sizes.

Chu Zhiqin also pinched the sole of the shoe out of curiosity, wanting to find out the buoyancy principle. She found that the sole was soft, like high-density closed-cell foam, and very lightweight.

Just as Xi Xi was engrossed in her research, the NPC appraisal came to an end. The clock ticked away, and before she knew it, it was midnight.

"Five, four, three, two, one!"

"Happy New Year!"

"I can't believe it's already the New Year. It feels so unreal."

"Happy New Year, those who have persevered until now are truly admirable."

"It feels like ages since we last celebrated the New Year."

"So sad, I never expected to spend the New Year like this..."

"Alright, it's good enough that we're alive, try to be optimistic!"

"I'll show you a ventriloquism fireworks demonstration! Sizzle, pop, boom, crack—"

"Hahahaha, this is so cringeworthy..."

"Is this a public New Year's Eve celebration? Not the Spring Festival?"

"Probably, I'm not quite sure about the date."

"The game sent out a New Year's email, go claim it!"

"Really? Don't lie to me, I'm very vulnerable."

"What? This lousy game actually has a day when it's this generous?"

When they saw the constantly flashing conversations on the public screen, Xi Xi and Chu Zhiqin were slightly taken aback. Then, as if they were on the same wavelength, they almost simultaneously reached out and opened their email accounts.

Sure enough, at the very top of the inbox lay a brand new email, its unread status standing out prominently, and it even featured a New Year pattern I'd never seen before.

[Eastern Rivalry: Congratulations to all adventurers on the new year! The road ahead is fraught with peril, so please persevere.]

[Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year! Your New Year's gift has been delivered; please check it promptly!]

[Bonus Item: Fishing Box *1]

"Why send a fishing rod?" Chu Zhiqin asked, puzzled, as if trying to glean some clues from the email's text.

Xi Xi then noticed that the New Year's gift her mother received was different from her own, and exclaimed in surprise, "Mine is a fishing box!?"

A hard, black, square object was placed in front of her. This was the first time Xi Xi had ever seen such a rigid fishing box.

The lid is double-opening. Upon opening, you can see that both the inner and outer layers are made of reinforced hard plastic, with a cold insulation layer in the middle.

Xi Xi had heard that this type of fishing box is widely used in both sea and freshwater fishing. The bait box on the fishing box can speed up the baiting process, and the ice water inside can keep it warm for a long time, making it convenient for storing aquatic organisms.

Chu Zhiqin held a rather ordinary bamboo fishing rod, whose appearance and texture seemed inferior to Xi Xi's Wishful Fishing Rod, but it was very easy to use.

The fishing rod has a metal reel at the end. Although it looks simple, it operates very smoothly and can reel in and release the fishing line stably.

The fishing line itself is made of medium-strength nylon, which has a certain tensile strength while maintaining good flexibility, making it suitable for handling various common fish.

Xi Xi and Chu Zhiqin exchanged a thoughtful glance, and a guess immediately formed in their minds. Sure enough, a heated discussion broke out on the public chat.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you giving me a fishing rod?"

"The fishing rod is great; you can use it to make a fire after you break it. I got a fishing net, but it's useless."

"I got a harpoon... which is even more useless..."

"I got a chamber pot, how do I use it?"