They fled, they chased, but neither could escape.
A classic is unfolding.
...
"well."
"Ugh, so annoying."
On the island, Lu Wu looked worried, even though Xiao Hong had spent another sum of money at her place.
But how much can two little people eat? The mission progress hasn't improved much.
It's already the second day of setting up a stall, and with the number of vendors still far from the 500 mark, Lu Wu is starting to doubt whether he can complete the task this time.
"Is there any penalty for failing the mission?"
Lu Wu, still not reassured, asked the system again.
In the novels she had read before, if the host failed to complete the task, the system would shock the host with electricity, and some would even lock the host in a dark room.
[This is a legitimate system; it doesn't use electric shocks or illegal imprisonment. There are no penalties for mission failure, so please rest assured, host.]
With these words, Lu Wu felt at ease.
She simply lay sprawled on the beach and began to admire the moonlight.
Look at the moon, it's so big and round; look at the stars, they're so small and bright; look at this shooting star...
Wow! A shooting star! Quick, make a wish!
In Lu Wu's field of vision, many shooting stars streaked across the distant sky, trailing long tails as they hurtled towards him.
Upon witnessing this spectacle, Lu Wu sat up straight immediately.
She clasped her hands together and bowed three times devoutly.
"Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, please grant me some customers."
After making her wish, Lu Wu opened her eyes and was shocked.
No way!
Even if God doesn't grant her wish, surely she wouldn't be so angry as to kill herself with a shooting star?
As the shooting stars drew ever closer, and disaster loomed, Lu Wu prepared to pack up his belongings and flee.
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