Chapter 78 The snowman never imagined he would be chased and beaten by another snowman...
Vinson tried to sabotage the RV's fuel tank, but before he could do so, he heard a loud shout from nearby: "What are you doing!"
Vison, already feeling guilty, shuddered and ran away as soon as he saw the security guard striding towards him.
He knew the layout of the 5S service station very well. He leaped over the car parts on the ground, leaving the security guard far behind. Just as he was about to rush out of the service station, he looked up and met a smiling face.
"...Where are you going?"
The person blocking the entrance was none other than Fang Zhiyi.
When he saw players' inflammatory remarks in the channel, he guessed that this scammer NPC was behind it all. Since he couldn't incite other players to take action, he must have other tricks up his sleeve. The only thing he could do was to target the RV parked at the repair station.
Having figured this out, Fang Zhiyi immediately notified the security guards to come to the 5S service station and confront the person.
Vison turned ashen-faced and was shoved to the ground by the security guard.
"Liar! Accept the punishment of the law!" A glittering silver bracelet was handcuffed to Vincent's wrist, and he was pushed forward by the security guard.
The mechanic rushed over and, after learning what had happened, kicked Vinson hard: "Damn it! I think you're just trying to ruin our repair shop's reputation!" He turned to Fang Zhiyi and forced a fawning smile, "Please stay a little longer so I can thoroughly inspect your vehicles to prevent any accidents on the road."
Fang Zhiyi feigned concern: "What if our car is actually damaged?"
The repairman hesitated: "This, this..."
At this moment, the security guard returned, saying very enthusiastically, "Thank you so much for your help! You saved us from being scammed by fraudsters! To express our gratitude for your contributions to the camp, please be sure to attend tonight's celebration!"
Seeing the security guard's enthusiasm, the mechanic immediately changed his tune: "Here's what we'll do: I'll give you a free maintenance service, and your engine's power is too low, I'll upgrade it for you for free!"
An unexpected delight.
The vehicle inspection, maintenance, and upgrades would take some time, so the two decided to stay at the campsite and attend the evening celebration.
Although they knew the guests from Dawn City were imposters, everything for the celebration had already been prepared, so they simply proceeded as scheduled.
The highway campsite was brightly lit and decorated with lanterns.
Fang Zhiyi changed into [Celebration Attire A], a well-tailored shirt and suit with a low-key and elegant silver-gray color, and a large hydrangea pattern embroidered on the back, which shimmered under the lights.
Chu Zhao, on the other hand, wore [Celebration Attire B]. Both outfits shared the same style, differing only in color; his was a deep, understated ink color. The two stood together, perfectly matched.
"Boss!" Under the hanging lantern, Brother Ca waved to them, "Here!"
On the commercial street, players and NPCs coming and going were all dressed in formal attire, and some players even saw a business opportunity and set up stalls on the roadside.
"Barbecued meat, 50 parts a skewer!"
"Fresh fruit platter, only 60 pieces! Don't miss out!"
"Candied hawthorn berries, candied hawthorn berries—"
Brother Ca returned from the stall looking dejected: "Damn, that's outrageous! Such a small amount of stuff for such a high price!" After saying that, he looked at Fang Zhiyi and Chu Zhao as if he had discovered something new, "Boss, why do you two look so similar in your clothes?"
Fang Zhiyi: "..."
Brother Cai thought for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Oh, I know—" He drawled, "Buy two and get a discount, right? If you ask me, boss, you're too frugal. Who do you think you are? How can you wear the same clothes as everyone else..."
Amidst their murmurs, Fang Zhiyi and Chu Zhao exchanged a smile, their hands gently touching and intertwining.
"Hey? Boss, why did you guys leave?"
By the time Brother Cai came to his senses, Fang Zhiyi and Chu Zhao had already walked ahead. Just as Brother Cai was about to catch up, he was grabbed by Da Chan Ya Tou.
"Alright, have you no sense of propriety at all...?"
The noise behind us gradually faded away. At the end of the commercial street, a stage was set up in a small square, and a bonfire was burning brightly in the open space in front of it. NPCs were singing and dancing around the bonfire.
Fang Zhiyi and Chu Zhao found an open space to sit down. A loud "bang" rang out in the sky, fireworks burst open, and stars rained down like raindrops, countless starlight falling on their shoulders.
Lucky Star
Your luck will be extraordinary in the next 24 hours.
The fireworks continued unabated, and Fang Zhiyi also gained a positive effect.
He told Chu Zhao about it, and Chu Zhao said, "I have one too."
[Focus]
[Driving speed will be increased by 20% for the next 24 hours]
After watching a fireworks display and singing and dancing with the NPCs, we enjoyed a rare moment of rest.
As the celebration drew to a close, they even received a thank-you gift from the security guards.
The security guard said, "This was originally intended for a guest from Shuguang City, but we didn't expect him to be a swindler... so we're giving it to you now."
[Obtain 1000 parts, 1 car skin (transforming mech)]
【Car Skin (Transforming Mech)】
Give your car some cool modifications!
[When worn, increases vehicle defense by 10% and allows the use of the active skill "Transformation," which transforms the user into a high-damage combat mech for 3 minutes with a 48-hour cooldown.]
Splash!
The sound of coins falling into pockets rang out, and the number of parts in the backpack reached 5404.
By the time the celebration ended, it was already past midnight. Players dispersed in twos and threes, leaving behind a mess of firework debris.
Fang Zhiyi glanced at the time; the 5S service station was already closed, and he wouldn't be able to pick up his car until tomorrow morning, so he simply went to the Huazhu Hotel and booked a room.
Pushing open the door and looking out the window, I saw people setting off handheld fireworks on the street, countless sparks hissing and bursting forth in a dazzling display.
Fireworks reflected in his eyes, a shadow fell behind him, Fang Zhiyi turned around, reached out and put his arm around Chu Zhao's shoulder, they naturally embraced, and then kissed each other.
Outside the window, with a loud "bang," another burst of fireworks exploded.
A dazzling light flashed, and all other sounds were drowned out by the fireworks.
...
When I woke up again, it was already the next morning.
Fang Zhiyi is a person who sleeps very little, usually only 4 or 5 hours a day. Today he slept for an unexpectedly long time. When he opened his eyes, he saw Chu Zhao's smooth jawline. He smiled, looked up and kissed him.
Chu Zhao grabbed him and said in a hoarse voice, "We still have to set off for Dawn City today."
Fang Zhiyi blinked: "Just a kiss, nothing else."
They shared a deep kiss in bed, and when they got up, the sheets were disheveled, and Fang Zhiyi's cheeks were slightly flushed.
It has to be said that beauty can lead to trouble. Two whole hours passed from when I got up to when I set off, and it was almost noon when I arrived at the 5S car repair station.
A brand-new RV appeared before us.
[fzy & Chu Zhao's Level 4 Motorhome]
Defense: 8 (Modification bonus +20%)
Speed: 8 (Engine bonus +10%)
[Health Points: 40]
[Number of passengers: 2/4]
Fuel tank: 5 slots (upgraded to 5 slots of capacity)
Mileage: 896 (updated hourly)
Tire condition: Normal (All-terrain tires in effect)
Engine condition: Good (Advanced)
Cargo quantity: 1
Weather: Sunny
Temperature: 30℃
Fang Zhiyi used the [Car Skin (Transforming Mecha)] on the RV.
A flash of white light.
The RV is covered with a futuristic armor-like material with sharp, flowing lines and a black and red color scheme, reminiscent of exoskeletons in science fiction movies.
As soon as Fang Zhiyi started the car, he could clearly feel that the engine sound was completely different. It was lighter and faster than before, and the start was smoother, without any feeling of stagnation.
I rushed down the slope at the entrance of the 5S service station, braked at the bend, and came face to face with another car leaving the camp.
The car window rolled down, and a familiar face peered out: "Boss! Are you guys leaving too?"
The greedy girl smiled and nodded at them.
Fang Zhiyi: "Yes, we're going to Dawn City."
Brother Cha waved his hand: "Goodbye—we need to go find our tickets too!"
Fang Zhiyi nodded: "Goodbye."
"See you in Dawn City!" shouted Brother Cha.
The two vehicles parted ways at the campsite entrance and drove off in different directions.
Driving out of the small road at the camp entrance, the highway splits into two, one of which leads to Dawn City.
Chu Zhao had the positive effect of [Focus], so he drove faster. The two switched seats, and Fang Zhiyi sat in the passenger seat to assist.
Upgrading to a Level 4 motorhome breaks the 150 km/h speed limit. Motorhomes are advantageous due to their high defensive capabilities, but their disadvantages include moderate capacity and speed. However, upgrades to the tires and engine compensate for these drawbacks, resulting in speeds comparable to sports cars.
They sped along the road.
The scenery outside the window receded, gradually revealing different landscapes. The highway kept going uphill, and the wilderness was replaced by ice and snow. The temperature inside the car dropped, and each breath brought out puffs of cold air.
Fang Zhiyi turned on the air conditioner switch, and the air conditioner started up with a whoosh, sending out streams of hot air.
Welcome to Highway Radio 401!
[Weather forecast for the next 4 hours]
【snowstorm】
[Roads are slippery in snowy weather, please be careful when braking!]
Looking out the window, a few snowflakes drifted slowly down from the sky. As we went deeper into the snow-capped mountains, the snow fell heavier and heavier until a vast expanse of white, obscuring the sky, appeared before our eyes.
The highway was covered by a vast expanse of snow, reflecting the sunlight so brightly that it made my eyes sting and turn red.
Fang Zhiyi had seen even heavier snow in the previous world's winter survival game, and hurriedly said, "Looking at it for too long will give you snow blindness."
Chu Zhao controlled the steering wheel, pulled over to the side of the road, and closed his eyes to relieve the soreness.
Fang Zhiyi wanted to find a pair of sunglasses, but the supermarket didn't sell them, and he couldn't find any after searching for a long time.
Chu Zhao rubbed his eyes. His silver-gray pupils were surrounded by red blood vessels, and he had been given the negative effect of [Snow Blindness], which temporarily impaired his vision.
Fang said, "You rest first, I'll drive."
Fang Zhiyi had survived in the harsh winter for a while and had developed some resistance to snow, so he wasn't easily affected by snow blindness. But even so, facing the heavy snowfall, his eyes started to blur after driving a short distance.
He rubbed his eyes, and then a sudden idea struck him. He took out the dress he wore for the celebration. The dress was exquisite, with a black veil adorning the neckline in a floral pattern. He ripped it off, tore it into strips, and tied them to his eyes.
The black gauze is breathable and blocks out light, so it can block out the snow's light without obstructing your view.
Fang Zhiyi pulled the black veil over her eyes and continued walking.
As they drove to the mountaintop, a blizzard struck.
The wind and snow howled, pounding against the windows. The RV was being blown around by the wind. Next was a downhill road, covered with snow and frost. Even with snow chains on the tires, it was no use. They could only slowly move downhill, little by little.
Fang Zhiyi shifted to neutral and didn't even press the accelerator, but the tires shot off with a "whoosh." He quickly slammed on the brakes to mitigate the impact. But it was no use; the downhill slope was steep, and the accumulated snow and frost reduced the friction to a minimum. The tires spun rapidly and plunged down the slope.
Fang Zhiyi lurched forward uncontrollably, his chest slamming heavily against the steering wheel. He struggled to maintain control and prevent himself from veering off the road.
But at such high speeds, the steering wheel became heavy and difficult to control, and the tires gradually drifted off the road, and it was impossible to turn them back.
Fang Zhiyi gritted his teeth, twisted his arm forcefully, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged.
Chu Zhao, sitting in the passenger seat, also reached out and pressed his hand on the steering wheel. The two of them put their hands together and pulled hard, finally pulling the RV back from the brink of losing control.
As we plunged down the slope, the RV lurched violently. Had we not been strapped in, both of us would have been thrown from our seats. We barely managed to stay seated before the vehicle landed smoothly. Before we could even catch our breath, a rumbling sound came from the road ahead. The snow had bulged up, and one figure after another emerged from beneath it—snowmen formed from frost and gravel, barely taller than the tires, peeking out and looking around.
Thump.
The tires ran over the snowman and I could clearly feel the undulation. A warning message appeared on the windshield indicating that the tires were 1% damaged.
Fang Zhiyi wanted to avoid them, but there were just too many snowmen, clustered together blocking the road, making it impossible to find a way to pass.
I took one look and realized that if I actually drove over there, the tires would be completely ruined.
For a long stretch of the road ahead, there are no roadside campsites for supplies. If they wear out their tires here, they will be eliminated.
Fang Zhiyi had no choice but to stop the car. He unbuckled his seatbelt and got out. As soon as he stepped out, a blast of cold air hit him, and he couldn't help but shiver.
The snow-covered road ahead wasn't long, only about fifty meters by my eyes, but it was covered with tiny snowmen, making it look rather tricky.
Just then, a little snowman wobbled forward, raised his tiny fist, and was about to smash it down.
Fang Zhiyi instinctively kicked it, and the little snowman rolled away, scattering snow chips all over the ground.
[Obtained 13 parts, 1 snowball]
Fang Zhiyi weighed the snowball in his hand, and his palms turned red from the cold after holding it for only a short while. He made a quick decision: "Clean up these snowmen first."
He first displayed a warning triangle and placed it behind the car. Using this device, one could remain on the road for two hours without causing danger.
Brushing the snowflakes off his hands, Fang Zhiyi put his hands on his hips and looked at the vast expanse of white ahead, saying to Chu Zhao, "Let's get to work."
He's a professional at shoveling snow.
I don't have any insights to share; it's just that I did too much of that in the last world.
He skillfully took out two large bags of salt and two bamboo brooms from the supermarket, one for each of them.
First, sprinkle salt on the snow.
When salt comes into contact with snow, it melts into brine. Brine has a lower freezing point and is less likely to frost. After spreading the salt, grab a broom and start shoveling the snow.
With two quick sweeps, the snowman was sent sprawling and rolling all over the ground.
"Waaah—"
The snowmen weren't actually very strong; they were just a nuisance because of their numbers. Fang Zhiyi cleared a path in no time.
[Obtained 267 parts, 12 snowballs]
Fang Zhiyi cleaned up the second half of the road, and was sweating profusely from the heat. He tugged at his collar, fanned himself with his hand, and watched Chu Zhao working ahead.
Tsk... that waist is a waist and those legs are legs, even if she were sweeping the streets, she wouldn't look shabby.
After admiring it for a while, Fang Zhiyi went up to help, when he suddenly caught a glimpse of silver light flashing in the snow. Upon closer inspection, he saw a treasure chest hidden inside.
He reached over with a broom, swept away the snow, and a silver treasure chest was beckoning to him.
It had been a long time since he had opened a treasure chest. Remembering the [Lucky Star] effect he had, Fang Zhiyi suddenly felt itchy and stepped forward to open the treasure chest.
After searching for a while, I found the switch to the treasure chest. With a "click," it burst into a dazzling display of light.
[Obtained 16 screws, 4 rubbers, 1 wrench, 361 parts...]
There was a brief pause.
I don't know if it was the effect of the lucky star, but a golden item fell out of the treasure chest.
Fang Zhiyi picked up the item, but before he could even read the instructions, a violent tremor suddenly struck his feet, followed by a feeling of weightlessness. Boom! The ground shook, and the road beneath him rose from the earth. Fang Zhiyi staggered backward, finally seeing its true form—a three-story-tall snowman, top-heavy and unsteady, which had been lying on the ground, was now wobbling to its feet, an open silver treasure chest resting on its head.
"roar--"
The snowman discovered that the silver treasure chest had been opened and was immediately enraged. He raised his hands and slammed them against the ground.
Fang Zhiyi could barely stand. He stuffed the props into his backpack without a second thought and ran away.
The snowman noticed him, the culprit, and chased after him frantically, pounding the ground violently as it did so, creating one deep crater after another.
Fang Zhiyi: "..."
I never imagined I'd be chased and beaten by a snowman.
Chu Zhao got into the car first, started the engine, and leaned out of the window: "Get in quickly!"
The RV was close at hand, and the snowman was in hot pursuit. It took a deep breath and sprayed out icy gas, trying to freeze Fang Zhiyi.
As the cold descended, Fang Zhiyi felt her movements become sluggish and difficult. A thin layer of ice formed on her hair and eyelashes, and her joints were frozen.
As the giant hand descended from the sky, he gritted his teeth, declaring, "I'm going to be number one!" and doubled his speed, then doubled it again!
The sound of frost cracking came from his body. He broke through the limitations and brushed past the giant hand, then grabbed the car door: "Drive!"
Without hesitation, Chu Zhao stepped on the gas and sped off.
Fang Zhiyi stood on the door to maintain his balance, turned around, watched the snowman's figure disappear into the blizzard, opened the car door and squeezed through the gap.
The car moved smoothly forward, leaving the area affected by the blizzard.
Fang Zhiyi settled down, the air conditioning blew in, the ice and snow on her body melted, and the frozen parts gradually regained sensation.
He rubbed his hands together, opened his backpack, and prepared to see what rare items he had gotten from the silver treasure chest.
……Um?
What is this?
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