After careful consideration, Chu Zhiqin and Xi Xi decided not to reply to Chu Wenwen and all the distant relatives and friends who were trying to establish a connection with them.

Firstly, the servers on both sides are far apart, so neither side can help the other or seek revenge; secondly, Chu Zhiqin believes that it is not a wise move for her to contact her relatives after winning third place in the silk competition.

They themselves are now walking on thin ice, struggling to survive, with no certainty about the uncertainties of the future. If they contact relatives and they are doing well, that's fine, but if the relatives are in dire straits, they are caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to help or not.

Moreover, Xi Xi's past experiences made Chu Zhiqin wary of all her relatives.

Humans are strange creatures. They don't envy the world's richest people, but if relatives or friends who were in similar circumstances become successful, they will feel unbalanced.

Chu Zhiqin used her real name to win the bronze medal in the Silk Competition, which is completely different from Xi Xisun's previous anonymous performance. In any case, it is better to keep a low profile.

Xi Xi nodded in agreement, but her thoughts differed slightly from Chu Zhiqin's. Xi Xi believed that this was actually a good opportunity for her to observe her aunt's family from her own perspective. She secretly made her plans, without telling her mother her true thoughts.

For the next few days, Xi Xi and Chu Zhiqin continued to navigate the dark and damp sewers. Despite the poor tunnel environment, their lives were peaceful and fulfilling.

Chu Zhiqin tirelessly launched the Radiant Set business, making full use of the abundant luminous plants in the cave, and meticulously weaving Radiant Sets day and night.

Xi Xi knew very well that her mother was so engrossed in the knitting work not just to earn those survival points, but more so to distract herself from her worries about Xi's father.

Therefore, Xi Xi was not idle either. In addition to routinely crafting weapons on the workbench, she kept in touch with Cheng Xu every day, screening the information of every player with the surname Xi again and again without getting tired of it.

Fortunately, there has been some good news these days – the mandarin oranges we planted earlier have finally blossomed and borne fruit!

Xi Xi's first attempt at artificial pollination went surprisingly smoothly. Coupled with the magical catalytic effect of the Yu Cui Xi Guang (a type of solar term), within just a few days, a series of adorable, unripe little fruits successfully formed.

Besides the tangerines, potatoes and edamame also enjoyed a bumper harvest at this time.

Xi Xi picked some fresh edamame as a seasonal vegetable, and then let the remaining plants continue to grow so that they could be fully matured into soybeans before being harvested.

And so, the mother and daughter's lives gradually became more regular and orderly.

However, this peaceful atmosphere did not last long. One afternoon, the RV, which had been driving smoothly in autonomous mode, suddenly stopped without warning.

Chu Zhiqin, who was busy weaving, was suddenly stunned and woke up Xi Xi, who was dozing off beside her.

Xi Xi got out of the car to look around, then returned to the car and said to Chu Zhiqin, "Mom, we've reached the end of the sewer. There's no road ahead."

Whether to turn back and find another way, or to go out along the drain cover at the end of the road, is a dilemma.

The sewers are guarded by the King of Fish, making them significantly safer than the upper tunnels. However, finding a new route would require turning back along the way, which would take a considerable amount of time.

“Anyway, there are no more glowing plants here, so let’s pack up and go up,” Chu Zhiqin replied, putting down the straw hat she was halfway through weaving.

Xi Xi nodded and got out of the car with her mother, using a vehicle companion charm to store the RV.

By the light shining through the violet mushroom soup, you can clearly see that there is a drain cover on each side of the sewer.

Xi Xi chose the one that was closer, took out the Magic Rhythm Telescopic Ladder that she had drawn in her spare time yesterday, and placed it steadily on the ground.

It's okay. If the road here isn't good, we can just get off and switch to the other side.

With that thought in mind, the two began to climb the long ladder. The journey seemed exceptionally long, sweat dripped down their faces, and their panting echoed in the silent space.

After finally climbing out of the manhole cover, the moment her feet touched solid ground, Xi Xi suddenly felt a bright light appear before her eyes.

Having grown accustomed to the perpetual darkness of the tunnel, she found the intense light difficult to adjust to, to the point that she couldn't fully open her eyes.

She subconsciously reached out and rubbed her eyes, but the discomfort did not lessen much.

Everything around her was so dazzling that Xi Xi was horrified when she saw what was in front of her.

Why does this place feel both strange and familiar?

This is clearly the interior of a building, a typical European architectural style characterized by delicate lines and ornate decorations.

A carved wooden door is half-open, and the wall is covered with elegant tiles with delicate European patterns, which complement the dark wooden door frame next to it.

Xi Xi felt like she had seen this type of tile somewhere before.

Just then, the wooden door was pushed open, and a tall, slender young man walked into the room with steady steps.

His face was warm, but there was a barely perceptible professional fake smile in his eyes.

His sharp eyes scanned the surroundings. When he saw Xi Xi standing in the center of the room looking around and Chu Zhiqin squatting to the side gently brushing the dust off her clothes, his expression deepened slightly. He then quickened his pace and approached them.

"Hello..." the man said, trying his best to hide his ashen face. He took a deep breath.

"?" Upon hearing this voice, Xi Xi, who had been studying the floor tiles, suddenly looked up and stared at the man in front of her in disbelief, exclaiming, "She Ji?!"

Huh? The sewers lead into the transfer station?!

The next second, Xi Xi heard the game announcement.

[Ding! Adventurer detected entering the mountain town transit station...]

[Congratulations on becoming the first adventurer team to arrive at the mountain town transit station!]

Mileage rewards will be delivered after the leaderboard is updated.

Have a pleasant time in the self-service area!