Could they have misheard? The group decided to split up and search for clues inside the cabin.

Xi Xi walked alone into the depths of the cabin. She walked slowly along the corridor, the doors on both sides were tightly closed, and there was no trace of human activity.

Everything on the cruise ship seemed exceptionally calm and normal. From the dining area to the leisure area, everything was standard on a modern resort cruise ship, and every corner exuded a tranquil atmosphere.

Xi Zhongcang even went so far as to haul several lifeboats down from the fourth deck of the cruise ship, and together with Xi Xi, dragged them to the poolside and placed them in the water. These lifeboats were in perfect condition, showing no signs of damage or aging, just like brand new ones.

"This is great! It's sturdier than your kayak! It'll come in handy later!" Xi Zhongcang said to Xi Xi as he tied the lifeboat to the edge of the pool.

Meanwhile, the Cheng father and son made a new discovery in the infirmary. The presence of a pile of invoices and receipts indirectly proved that the giant ship had been stranded there for quite some time.

Unfortunately, they couldn't find any useful medicine, and their medicine boxes were completely empty.

Xi Xi wandered between the shopping and leisure areas, only to find the shop windows surprisingly empty, with no trace of any merchandise left, offering no point of exploration. She then pushed open the glass door and entered the cruise ship's outdoor bathing area.

There is naturally no sea view here, only countless sharp icicles hanging from the top of the ice cave.

These icicles, varying in length and irregular in shape, intertwined to form a natural ice curtain, but Xi Xi always felt that something was off.

She stared at the ice curtain for a long time and finally realized that the formation of these ice streaks seemed to completely contradict the objective existence of the passenger ship.

Even the ice spikes near the warm interior door were terrifyingly menacing, showing no sign of melting when heated.

Xi Xi broke off one of the ice picks and examined it carefully. The ice pick, which was resting on her glove, began to drip water droplets into her palm.

It was definitely real ice. Xi Xi believed the only explanation for this phenomenon was that no passerby had pushed the door open for a long time.

When everyone had gathered, Mr. Cheng looked around and rubbed his hands wearily: "Anyway, it's getting late. Let's make do here for the night and decide what to do tomorrow. I just checked, and the cruise ship cabins are upstairs!"

Xi Xi opened the light screen and looked around; before she knew it, it was already late at night.

She knew that the danger would be greatly increased at night in this polar ice cave, but she had no better choice at the moment.

Since there's no turning back now that we've decided to explore that area, the passenger ship is better than the freezing cold outside.

However, she strongly disagreed with eating the food on the ship: "I just took those foods, and there were item prompts, but the item prompts did not emphasize the words 'it is edible'."

Based on past experience, most food obtained in the wild will have special markings.

Cheng Xu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "I noticed that too, but who knows if these supplies are the same as those in the vending machines? When I first encountered the vending machines, they were just standing out abruptly in a pitch-black tunnel, and the snacks inside weren't specially labeled..."

Cheng's father, somewhat suspicious, brought over a plate of steamed buns and gently sliced ​​the top of one bun with a dagger.

As soon as the blade touched the bun skin, it felt the thick, hardened layer after cooling. Cheng's father used some force to cut it completely open.

With a soft pop, the inside of the bun was revealed. The meat filling looked perfectly colored, but the soup oil had cooled and solidified.

"It smells pretty normal..." Mr. Cheng leaned closer and sniffed hard, but couldn't detect any strange odor.

The strange things encountered in this survival game are not isolated incidents, and common sense alone cannot determine whether they are reasonable or not.

Cheng's father cut open another apple; the orange-yellow flesh covered the fragrant red peel, and it looked exceptionally fresh and delicious.

"Maybe we're overthinking it," Mr. Cheng said, wiping the dagger. "Or perhaps, this place is like a convenience store? Maybe it's some kind of supply depot!"

“That’s possible.” Xi Xi picked up the half apple. “But supply stations cost survival points. Where do we pay here? We haven’t even paid for our boat tickets.”

Xi Zhongcang had already started a fire and began heating the food he had brought: "Let's observe it further. Just like this cut apple, it will quickly oxidize and change color when exposed to air."

Xi Xi nodded in agreement, and then placed a plate of apples separately in a corner of the restaurant.

The cold rice balls that Liu Enxi had carefully prepared quickly released their aroma after being heated. Xi Xi blew on them twice and carefully took a bite of the rice ball.

The fish filling tasted pretty good.

Even so, pre-prepared dishes, for the sake of portability, are naturally simple and superior, making them worlds apart from the rows of buffet boxes on the side.

But Xi Xi held back, since the camp had plenty of food and she could easily accept missing one or two regular meals.

However, Cheng Xu was still a little itchy. He always felt that this ship was just a form of supply station, or at the very least, it could be a loot distributed by the game after capturing the Ice Worm!

Everyone's being way too paranoid! He's practically starving... and instead of eating all that delicious food, he's eating a boxed lunch – what a waste!

Can you believe how long it's been since they've had so many kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables?! Cheng Xu couldn't help but swallow.

However, due to Xi Xi's status as captain, he barely managed to suppress his thoughts and decided to stick with everyone else.

After dinner, Cheng's father and Cheng Xu found a deluxe room.

This room is a family suite with three bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, and even a connecting balcony with sea views.

The room was furnished with unparalleled luxury, featuring a soft, large bed, exquisite carpets, and a roaring fireplace, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Cheng's father carefully locked the door, found a clothes hanger to wrap around the security chain, and moved over a few chairs. Then he chose a bedroom and prepared to get a good night's sleep with his son.

Just to be on the safe side, Xi Xi and her father set up a tent in a corner of the living room. They wrapped the tent tightly with the windproof fabric they had brought, and then laid thick sleeping bags inside.

In order to deal with potential dangers, they decided to take turns keeping watch at night.

For some reason, Xi Xi tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. In the end, she got up and greeted Xi Zhongcang, who was on night watch, and decided to explore on her own under the cover of night.

The passenger ship was brightly lit, and there was no sign of the lights being turned off at night. Xi Xi walked down the corridor on the guest room floor, looking around.

As she approached the door of a room, she suddenly heard soft voices coming from inside. Startled, Xi Xi immediately took out an invisibility talisman and affixed it to her body.

Slowly grasp the doorknob, turn it gently, and the door creaks open.

Inside the room, a familiar figure stood with his back to her by the window. He was wearing a slightly worn geological exploration suit, and his hair was a little disheveled, but Xi Xi recognized him at a glance—

Li Jinshao.