Chapter 114
The warm light in the villa's living room hadn't completely dissipated when, the instant Su Jing's fingertips touched the backpack strap, the system panel on the control panel suddenly burst forth with a blinding golden light—
[Countdown to the opening of the "Savage Monster World" dungeon: 10 seconds... 5 seconds... 1 second! Teleportation initiated!]
She instinctively gripped her backpack, the hilt of the gold crystal dagger inside digging into her palm. The outline of the laser gun was clearly visible in the side pocket. The ice pack she had prepared earlier still carried a hint of coolness, seeping through the canvas to her fingertips like a reassuring mark.
The next second, a pale white beam of light shot out from the panel, instantly enveloping Su Jing.
There was no violent impact as expected, only a gentle feeling of weightlessness spreading from my ankles to my whole body, like being immersed in warm water. The red light from the heating furnace in the villa, the "buzzing" of the patrol robot, and the sound of wind and snow outside the window all disappeared in a short half second, leaving only a faint "rustling" sound in my ears, like countless leaves rubbing against each other in the wind.
She tried to open her eyes, but could only see a soft white light. There were no outlines in her vision, only her fingertips could clearly sense the resources in the space—the chirping of 300 chicks, the fresh scent of cabbage seedlings in the planting area, and the cold, hard feel of metal arrows in the weapon area. All of these remained steadily in her consciousness, without the slightest disruption caused by the teleportation.
"Lone Wolf Mission Initiated. Current Mission Participant: Su Jing (I am the God of Wealth). No team history. Default action mode within the instance."
The system's electronic voice sounded in my consciousness, lacking the previous mechanical feel and instead carrying a deep, unique tone characteristic of the secret realm: "The dungeon rules have been synchronized to the panel. Upon landing, the 'Monster Map' will be activated. Please be careful to avoid red-named ferocious beasts and prioritize gaining favor with friendly monsters."
Su Jing didn't respond, but silently adjusted her breathing and focused her mental energy on her senses—she could vaguely perceive that the space enveloped in white light was moving rapidly, at a speed far exceeding that of the previous flight wing membrane. The rustling sound in her ears gradually grew louder, mixed with distant, beast-like growls, sometimes muffled like thunder, sometimes sharp like whistles. The smell in the air was also changing: from the coal smoke smell in the villa to the damp scent of grass and wood, with a faint, fishy smell similar to animal fur. The temperature also suddenly rose from the extreme cold of -60℃ to a warm 25℃. The thin layer of sweat inside her protective suit was instantly evaporated by the heat, and her skin felt slightly itchy.
"Teleportation is about to end, 3...2...1...Prepare for landing!"
As the system notification faded, the white light enveloping her body abruptly weakened, like mist dispersed by the wind. Su Jing's feet touched the ground first; instead of hard ice or concrete, there was a soft layer of decaying leaves—a full 10 centimeters thick. Stepping on them, she could feel the tiny leaves crumbling beneath her feet, making a soft "crunch" sound. She abruptly opened her eyes, and the scene before her completely overturned her previous understanding of the extreme cold and apocalypse:
Towering ancient trees rise from the ground, their trunks so thick that it takes five people to encircle them. Thick, green vines, as thick as a bowl, twine around the dark brown bark. The vines are adorned with pale purple flowers, their petals still glistening with dewdrops, shimmering with iridescent light in the sunlight filtering through the gaps in the canopy.
The ground was covered with a thick layer of decaying leaves, with a few lush green ferns sprouting out here and there, their leaves unfurled, full of vibrant life.
From the depths of the distant woods came the roars of beasts, some like the howls of bears, which shook the leaves to fall.
Some sound like birdsong, clear yet menacing;
Others sound like the hissing of snakes, swirling in the wind and sending chills down your spine.
The air was humid and warm, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees, yet also concealing a subtle sense of danger—the oppressive, bloodthirsty aura unique to ferocious beasts.
Su Jing did not move immediately, but leaned against the ancient tree trunk behind her and quickly checked her condition: her backpack was intact, the laser gun in the side pocket was still there, and the golden crystal dagger in the inner compartment had not been moved.
Everything in the space was normal, the chicks in the breeding area were not frightened, and the seedlings in the planting area were still green.
Although the protective suit on his body was covered with some decaying leaves and debris, it was not damaged, and the silver crystal reinforcement layer was still intact, which could resist the scratches of low-level monsters.
She reached up to touch her wrist; the communicator had switched to instance mode, and the screen displayed the words "Wilderness Monster World," with a flashing message below: [Please confirm acceptance of the instance main quest. Confirmation will activate the "Monster Map"].
She tapped "Confirm" with her fingertip, and the communicator screen instantly lit up, displaying a light blue task panel.
Main Quest: Wilderness Survival Challenge
1. Basic objective: Gain the favorability of at least 10 friendly monsters within 72 hours (favorability levels: stranger → friendly → close → trust, which can be increased by feeding, assisting in resisting danger, providing survival supplies, etc.).
2. Risk Avoidance: The dungeon contains "Red-Name Beasts" (marked in dark red, they cannot be gained in favor, they will attack all quest takers, you must avoid them or kill them, killing them will yield "Beast Materials", which can be used to craft weapons/armor);
3. Ranking Rewards:
- Top 10 in overall rating: You can choose "Rare Monster Contract Rights" (can contract 1 rare-level monster, which will leave the instance with the quest taker after binding) or "Millennium Herb" (can be used to refine high-level pills and improve ability proficiency).
- Top 100 in overall score: Reward "Common Monster Material Pack" (containing monster fur, bones, claws, etc., 3-5 types randomly);
- Failure to complete basic objectives: Dungeon score resets to zero, no rewards, forced teleportation out of the dungeon.
4. Special Note: Friendly monsters tend to congregate in the "Spirit Plant Zone" (marked in light green on the map), while ferocious monsters are more active in the "Dead Tree Zone" (marked in dark brown on the map) and the "Volcanic Edge Zone" (marked in orange-red on the map). Please plan your route accordingly.
As the task panel disappeared, the communicator screen switched to the "Monster Map"—the light green area was concentrated on the left side of the map, marked "Spirit Plant Area (Low Risk)," with a dozen or so small white dots scattered inside. The system message read: "[The small white dots represent the activity range of friendly monsters]."
In the center of the map, there is a dark brown "dead tree area" with scattered red dots. [The red dots are traces of ferocious beasts (updated in real time)]
The orange-red "volcanic rim area" is on the right side of the map, with dense red dots. [High-risk area, recommended to enter after you have improved your strength].
There is also a flashing blue dot in the lower right corner of the map, which marks "Current location: Edge of the Spirit Plant Zone (Safe)".
Looking at the light green area on the map, Su Jing's goal instantly became clear—to obtain the monster egg, she first needed to find the nest of a friendly monster, and the friendly monsters gathered in the spirit plant area, which was just the right place to approach.
She raised her hand to put away the communicator, adjusted her backpack to a more comfortable position, and unconsciously stroked the ice box with her fingertips—ice-type abilities might be used to cool down friendly monsters in a warm dungeon, or to freeze the water in the spirit plant area, which could increase favorability.
The distant roar of a beast rang out again, this time closer, like a large, monstrous beast moving, and the ground even trembled slightly.
Su Jing didn't panic. Instead, she slowly crouched down along the trunk of the ancient tree, hiding her body behind the dense vines. As a lone wolf missioner, she had no teammates to rely on, and caution was the first principle for survival.
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