Chapter 71 The Level 3 RV roared like a wild beast...
[Channel] [Road Survival] [121115/146000]
A fight is about to break out!
[Urgent! Who's fighting? What did I miss?]
[Don't panic, I'm at Camp 3, someone's got their hands on fzy and Chu Zhao!]
Are they the two people on the wanted poster?
[10,000 parts! Is it too late for me to get there now?]
【Ughhhh, I regret driving so fast! I'm already at the Highway 4 campground!】
【How did you end up at the Highway 4 campsite? Did you have a plane in your car?】
[I just wanted to speed things up and see if I could beat the game, is that wrong? QAQ]
What's it like campground along Highway 4?
[That's pretty much it, except some nobleman from Dawn City has arrived. Those NPCs who used to ignore us are acting like lapdogs in front of him, it just annoys me...]
[Don't go off-topic]
[Hey @LiveBro, how's the battle going?]
[Fzy and Chu Zhao are about to be kicked out of the camp by security. PvP is not allowed inside the camp, so you can only ambush them at the entrance. If you're in a team, type 1.]
【1】
【1111】
Count me in, I'm on my way, I can intercept them ahead!
They were chatting enthusiastically in the channel.
Meanwhile, cars drove into Car Park No. 3, completely blocking the parking lot. The commercial street was filled with onlookers, and NPCs also poked their heads out; as far as the eye could see, there was a sea of black heads.
Malicious gazes came from all directions, and occasionally a clear voice would ring out: "But they are also players..." But before it could be uttered, it was drowned out by the others.
"Who cares if he's a player or not."
"This has 10,000 parts."
"Exactly, I'd do anything to get through this. It's just killing someone, right? Besides, it wasn't like I wanted to do it; it was a wanted poster!"
Once you find a plausible reason for yourself, you can do some unscrupulous things without any scruples.
With so many people in the business world, if everyone says something, the whole scene becomes noisy and chaotic.
Security guard: "Quiet!"
An invisible force spread outwards, and in that instant, everyone's throats were unable to utter a sound, and the commercial street fell silent.
The security guard, his face dark, demanded, "He said you deliberately provoked us... Is that true?"
Brother Cha's chest heaved, and he was about to open his mouth to retort, but Big Gluttonous Girl held him down firmly.
Chu Zhao's gaze was deep as he swept over the faces standing closest to him, memorizing their IDs as he pondered how to break through.
Currently, it seems that the security guards possess unparalleled abilities within the camp and cannot be considered enemies. Therefore, the only way to escape from the players' encirclement is to create enough chaos the moment they leave the camp.
Perhaps this could be used… He glanced at the flashbangs and grenades in his backpack.
Fang Zhiyi squeezed his hand, signaling him not to act rashly, and stepped forward, saying calmly, "No."
Before the security guard could speak, the troublemaker shouted, "Nonsense! He insulted us by calling us dogs first! Otherwise, I wouldn't have attacked him!"
Interrupted once again, the security guard frowned in annoyance and yelled, "I told you to shut up!"
The troublemaker's face turned red, and his lips were stuck together, unable to open.
The security guard looked at Fang Zhiyi, who was standing obediently and answering all questions, and immediately felt a bit of goodwill towards him: "Go on, tell me."
Fang Zhiyi blinked innocently and said, "We came to the commercial street to buy things. They wouldn't let us into the shops, that's why I said that..." He sighed and said regretfully, "I have a lot of parts to buy. If they let us leave, we'll have to go to the next campsite to buy things." As he spoke, he inadvertently revealed his highway campsite pass.
The NPCs watching immediately brightened up.
The Highway Camp Pass is a VIP card that can only be obtained by accumulating more than 10,000 parts in the camp. People who have this card are all wealthy people who spend money lavishly.
The goodwill I gained from helping NPCs with tasks and delivering goods is now coming in handy.
The NPCs all stepped forward to testify, "That's how it is..."
"They were trying to enter my shop, but they stopped me!"
"They want to come into our store!"
NPCs rushed to offer their support and prove their innocence.
Upon seeing the roadside campsite pass, the security guard's attitude softened: "Oh, I see... Be careful next time, and don't do it again."
He raised his hand high and lowered it gently, then turned to look at the player who had started the trouble, his expression instantly changing: "What are you still standing here for? Get out of here right now!"
The troublemaking player glared resentfully at Fang Zhiyi, then, after breaking free of his restraints, panted heavily and threw out a threat: "I don't believe you'll never leave the camp. I'll be waiting for you outside!"
The more aggressively they made their threats, the more pathetic they became when security guards kicked them out.
"Just you wait!" Brother Cai yelled at the car. Then, hands on his hips and chin raised, he looked at the other players and said, "Anyone else who wants to be kicked out of the camp? Step forward!"
Players who met his gaze quickly looked away, not daring to look him in the eye.
Brother Ca, who was using the tiger's power as a shield, was about to say something when Big Greedy Girl tugged at him: "Why did you provoke them?"
Brother Ca: "Damn, do you think they'll let us go if we don't mess with them?"
That's right.
Fang Zhiyi glanced coldly at the players present, then turned and walked into a shop.
Once the door was closed, it blocked the view of other players.
The tattooed man spat and asked, "What do we do?"
The man with the big gold chain narrowed his eyes and said, "Let's wait. There are NPCs in the camp, so it's not convenient to make a move. We can only wait until we leave the camp."
Other players shared the same sentiment and left the commercial street, leaving only a small group of people waiting in the same spot.
...
Grocery supply and marketing cooperative.
As soon as we went inside, Brother Cai couldn't wait to ask, "Boss, how did you know the NPC would help us?"
Fang Zhiyi said, "I guessed."
The highway camp pass spun on my fingertip. After spending over 5,000 parts at the 5S repair station, the pass was upgraded, and a line of small print appeared at the bottom: "Cumulative spending over 5,000, activated Level 1 privilege, 25% off all purchases in the commercial street, and increased NPC favorability."
Having a pass is like becoming a VIP at the highway campsite. When disputes arise, it's obvious whether the NPCs will side with the one who doesn't spend their coins or the one with more money.
Brother Cha scratched his head, feeling itchy: "What if I guessed wrong?"
Fang Zhiyi said bluntly, "I haven't thought about what to do."
But let's take a gamble.
He was 80% confident he could win the bet.
Brother Cai couldn't understand it at all and asked, "Boss, since the NPCs are protecting us, why don't we take this opportunity to thoroughly humiliate them?"
Fang Zhiyi said calmly, "There's no need."
Brother Cha was confused again: "Why is it unnecessary again?"
Originally, the players who had started the trouble were about to back down, but it was Fang Zhiyi's provocation that ignited the conflict between the two sides.
Fang Zhiyi said, "Killing the chicken to scare the monkey, killing one is enough."
The players standing in the camp were all there for the 10,000 parts bounty, and each of them had their own ulterior motives. Undercurrents were swirling in the commercial street, making the four of them the target of everyone's ire.
Giving in now would only make other players see them as easy targets. By deliberately stirring up trouble and attracting the security guards to maintain order, he wanted to make other players think twice before taking action.
Several players have caused trouble and have been banned from entering Camp 3, which at least maintains peace for a while.
Brother Cha said with a hint of doubt, "But they can still make a move even if they leave the camp."
Fang's meaning: "At least in the short term, we are safe."
What we lack most right now is time.
The cars are still being modified and upgraded, so they are essentially unarmed. If a player decides to take action in the camp, even with security guards maintaining order, it will be difficult for them to escape unscathed.
The security guards' actions in public were enough to deter most of the players, buying them some time and preventing unnecessary trouble.
Fang Zhiyi's voice was soft yet firm: "Take advantage of this time to make thorough preparations to deal with the encirclement and suppression by other players."
Brother Cai asked, "Boss, aren't you afraid?"
Upon hearing this question, Fang Zhiyi turned around, her clear amber eyes reflecting the light from the ceiling, as if a flame had been lit.
"To clear the game, you must be prepared to fight against the world."
The atmosphere was solemn and chilly, as if a storm was brewing.
Fang Zhiyi stood at the eye of the storm, looking down at everything, undaunted by the waves.
Brother Cai opened his mouth wide, and after a long while, exclaimed, "Cool—Boss, you were awesome just now!" He put on a serious expression and repeated what he had just said, "If you want to pass, you have to be prepared to fight the world... Boss, do you think I imitated it well?"
Fang Zhiyi: "..."
The inexplicable feeling of being a teenager faded, replaced by the awkwardness of having toes clenched.
"Alright..." he stammered, "Let's go buy supplies first."
Chu Zhao chuckled softly, stepped forward and took his hand: "You are not alone in fighting against the world... I am standing behind you."
Fang Zhiyi's cheeks were burning hot.
"Why are they holding hands so tightly? It's weird," Brother Cai muttered to himself.
The gluttonous girl: "..."
Brother Ca: "Girl, what do you think?"
The gluttonous girl pressed her forehead: "Alright, shut up, let's go buy things."
To calm down, Fang Zhiyi took a stroll through the grocery store.
Car refrigerator
[Price: 500 parts]
[Tripod Warning Sign]
[Price: 100 parts]
[RV Travel Kit (80% Off)]
[Price: 300 parts]
[...]
Fang Zhiyi bought a tripod warning sign and a motorhome travel kit.
The warning triangle can remain on the road for two hours after use, so keep it for emergencies. As for the RV travel kit, which includes a mattress, seat cushions, and floor mat, it's currently being sold off at a discount, probably because nobody's buying it.
With the addition of a 25% discount on the highway campsite pass, I received a total of 300 parts, which can be described as good value for money.
Brother Cai and Big Glutton Girl also bought a motorhome travel kit and some other miscellaneous items. They exploited a bug and paid for everything using Fang Zhiyi's highway campsite pass, saving a lot of money on parts.
After discussing it for a moment, Brother Ca and Big Gluttonous Girl were about to come up and say something when the doorbell suddenly rang, and several players with unfriendly faces barged in.
Their purpose wasn't to buy anything, but to keep an eye on Fang Zhiyi.
However, due to the presence of security guards, they dared not make a move and just watched intently.
Brother Cha: "What are you looking at?"
The players chuckled, "We're not breaking any rules, can't we just look at you like this?" He feigned sudden realization, "Is looking at you a crime?"
As he spoke, he made a provocative expression.
The man who was wiping got angry: "Wipe—"
Instead of dodging, the players brought their faces close, determined to provoke Brother Cha and get them kicked out of Camp 3 for breaking the rules.
Fang Zhiyi saw through their thoughts and decisively said, "Let's go."
Not only do they use the camp rules to ensure safety, but other players can also use the rules. They walked less than 10 meters away and encountered several groups of players who provoked them, each one wanting to provoke conflict and beat them up.
Brother Ca: "Damn, we can't stay in this camp anymore!"
But there was nothing they could do; their car was still being repaired at the 5S auto repair shop, and they wouldn't be able to pick it up for several more hours.
Fang Zhiyi looked at the eye-catching sign in the commercial street: "Let's go there."
【Flower Pig Hotel】
jingle.
The doors of the Flower Pig Hotel were wide open, but there weren't many guests inside.
The main issue is that staying at a hotel costs 100 parts per night, and not many players can afford that.
Fang Zhiyi stepped forward and took out two vouchers for the Flower Pig Hotel: "Two rooms."
The receptionist took the accommodation voucher and put it in the drawer, then took out two keys: "206, 207. A total of 100 parts."
Fang Zhiyi then took out the highway campsite pass: "Can I get a discount?"
front desk:"……"
If you say he's stingy, he has a highway campsite pass that's only available to high-end VIPs; if you say he's not stingy, he still offers discounts even after using coupons.
The receptionist had never encountered this situation before, so she made a phone call to consult her supervisor, and in the end, she was given a 25% discount on top of the existing discount.
After receiving the 75 parts, the receptionist rolled her eyes at Fang Yi, as if to say, "You're trying to save money on such a small amount?"
Fang Zhiyi remained calm and composed.
Save where you can and spend where you can. Why not save money where you can?
He handed the keys to the greedy girl, saying, "Rest until you pick up the car, then we'll talk about it."
The gluttonous girl nodded.
We went into the room upstairs.
The single room wasn't big, with one toilet per room. The decor was old, but it was clean, and the bed sheets were all snow-white and tidy.
Fang Zhiyi plopped down on the chair, let out a deep sigh, and felt a wave of exhaustion wash over her.
It was definitely a tough journey.
First, he was chased by infected people while playing in the bear market. After finally escaping to the Highway 3 campsite, he was then harassed by wanted posters.
He hugged the soft pillow: "You said... who issued the arrest warrant?"
Chu Zhao: "Perhaps that researcher with glasses."
Fang Zhiyi thought so too.
The bespectacled man never appeared, nor did he show himself when they planted the bomb at the detonation point, which allowed their mission to detonate the building to proceed exceptionally smoothly. Perhaps before that, the bespectacled man had already escaped, leaving with important data and supplies.
The issuance of the arrest warrant... was probably in retaliation.
Fang Zhiyi's head was throbbing with pain from thinking, so she got up and said, "I'm going to take a shower and get some sleep."
The bathroom was also very small; it was difficult to even turn around.
Turn on the tap, and cold water gushed out, before steam began to rise after a while.
Fang Zhiyi stood under the tap, washing away the dust and mud she had picked up along the way. After taking a shower, she dried her hair with a towel and went outside.
Chu Zhao stood up: "I'll go wash too."
Hearing the sound of water coming from the bathroom, Fang Zhiyi paused, suddenly feeling a little embarrassed.
He wasn't ready to be completely honest with Chu Zhao, and suddenly they were going to share a bed... He should have booked three rooms; there was no need to skimp on this little bit of money...
Fang Zhiyi's thoughts were in a mess. She had originally planned to wait for Chu Zhao to come out and bring up the idea of booking another room, but as soon as her head hit the pillow, she fell asleep immediately.
Half-asleep, he heard rustling sounds of someone getting into bed. He tried to open his eyes, but his eyelids felt incredibly heavy and wouldn't budge. After a while, he felt a warm breath on his face, strong arms pulled him into an embrace, and then a light, soft kiss landed on his forehead.
Chu Zhao looked down at the young man lying in his arms.
She had just taken a shower, and her whole body was still wet. Her hair was half-dry and curly, which softened the stubbornness and decisiveness in her eyes. Her fair skin had a rosy blush from the shower, making her look like a soft and fragrant little bread roll.
“…I will help you,” Chu Zhao said softly, “no matter what it takes, no matter the cost.”
...
I woke up in the afternoon.
As the last rays of the setting sun shone down, the sky was gilded with a layer of gold.
Fang Zhiyi opened her eyes groggily, turned her head, and when she didn't see Chu Zhao, she woke up with a start. She sat up and was about to see Chu Zhao push the door open and come in.
"...What did you go to do?" Fang Zhiyi's voice was a little hoarse.
Chu Zhao said, "I went out to take a look."
Seeing that he had his own plans, Fang Zhiyi didn't ask any more questions. She got out of bed and put on her clothes, saying, "It's almost time. We can go pick up the car now."
Chu Zhao nodded: "Mm."
Fang Zhiyi pushed open the door and went downstairs. Brother Cai and Da Chan Ya Tou were sitting in the lounge area on the first floor.
Upon seeing Fang Zhiyi, Brother Cai immediately perked up: "Boss, you have no idea that someone tried to lay a hand on us while we were sleeping. Do you know what happened to him?"
Fang Zhiyi asked enthusiastically, "What will happen to them?"
Brother Cai gestured: "He was thrown straight out of the hotel, landing with a bruised and swollen face, haha—"
Seeing his animated gestures, the receptionist said calmly, "The hotel guarantees the safety of its guests, but is not responsible for anything once they leave the hotel."
Brother Ca stopped smiling: "I wish I could stay here forever."
The front desk kindly reminds you: "Accommodation is 100 RMB per night, and you can stay until 12 noon tomorrow."
Brother Cha: "How about we leave tomorrow morning?"
Fang said, "Let's go pick up the car first."
There were still many players waiting outside the hotel, and as soon as they saw them come out, they all followed.
Fang Zhiyi treated them like annoying flies and ignored their provocations.
Due to the camp's rules and the security guards' presence, the other players only dared to watch from afar and did not dare to cause any real harm.
Arriving at the 5S auto repair shop, the car had already been upgraded and updated, and Fang Zhiyi almost didn't recognize which car it was.
A motorhome sits quietly in its parking space, its black body radiating a dynamic, diamond-like sheen. The chassis is sturdy, and the upgraded windshield is shatterproof and crack-resistant, giving it the appearance of a lurking beast, ready to pounce at any moment.
【fzy & Chu Zhao's Level 3 Motorhome】
Fang Zhiyi slowly exhaled.
With a car in hand, I feel much more at ease, and I'm not afraid of any more players coming.
Brother Cha and his group also mentioned the new car, but they only upgraded it to level 2.
"Boss, shall we stay one more night before leaving?"
Fang Zhiyi made a quick decision: "Let's go now."
As more and more players arrive, the longer the situation drags on, the more dangerous it becomes.
The greedy girl spoke up: "The roads are more dangerous at night than during the day."
Fang Zhiyi said, "What I want is danger."
Danger is necessary to take advantage of the chaos. Dangers on the road can also be used to deter some players.
Fang Zhiyi paused for a moment: "You can decide for yourselves. Anyway, we're leaving now."
Without a second thought, Brother Cai immediately declared, "Boss, we'll definitely follow you!"
The gluttonous girl nodded as well.
We're all wanted criminals; we're all in the same boat. Only by working together can we break through the encirclement.
Fang Zhiyi got into the car and started the engine: "Let's go."
The moment I gripped the steering wheel, the dashboard of the new car appeared before my eyes.
[RV]
[Level 3]
[Defense: 5 (Modification bonus +10%)]
Speed: 5 (Engine bonus +10%)
[Health Points: 30]
[Number of passengers: 2/4]
Fuel tank: 5 slots (upgraded to 5 slots of capacity)
Mileage: 515 (updated hourly)
Tire condition: Normal
Engine condition: Good
Cargo quantity: 1
Weather: Cloudy
Temperature: 24℃
The car roared like a wild beast as it sped straight out of the 5S auto repair shop.
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