At this moment, Tang Xinjue finally understood why she was sucked in and unable to break free when she smashed the monster.
—Because she hit it with a toilet plunger! The air was squeezed out of the plunger, and the rubber mouth naturally sucked it tightly. If it had been used with a flush toilet at the time, the monster would have been flushed away.
Wait? Where did the toilet plunger come from?
Searching through his sparse memories, Tang Xinjue finally remembered that this was a gift from the supermarket as part of an event they had held, when they bought laundry detergent.
Then, by chance, Tang Xinjue pulled it out of the shopping bag and used it as a tool, knocking over a monster in the process. Now it has turned into her innate ability.
"..." After a moment of silence, Tang Xinjue perked up and looked up the introduction to supernatural powers.
[Object-related ability: Toilet plunger]
[You have a toilet plunger that works well for you and is very happy with its owner. Using it will greatly improve your efficiency.]
...What kind of weird ability is this?
Tang Xinjue still found it hard to accept the reality. The fact that she was tied to the toilet plunger had a greater impact on her than the game itself.
At this time, the other three roommates had also finished checking the contents on their phones and looked up with different expressions.
"Anyway," Guo Guo said dryly, "Luckily, the four of us managed to enter the game alive. Are we safe now?"
Is it safe? No one is sure. The lights in the dorm have been restored, but the balcony is still pitch black. The door won't open, and there's still no signal on the phone... No, they don't even have a proper phone anymore. This is just a gaming console bundled with the [Dormitory Survival Game].
"Oh, right, have you seen these?" Guo Guo flipped open the screen and pointed at the personal information. "The name and dorm are correct, but why does it say the school is a third-tier university? Isn't University A a first-tier university? And what do the credits mean?"
"The information above probably has nothing to do with our real situation anymore." Tang Xin Jue speculated: "It should be showing our identities and attributes in the game."
The three of them immediately understood. Guo Guo slapped his thigh and said, "So, now we're players in the game? No wonder I saw some superpowers down there... Hey, what is this?"
Guo Guo stared at the message box that popped up, reading it word for word: "Good children who waited in the dormitory when the game arrived, the educators, as a token of appreciation, are giving you a random gift pack... I won a Novice Shield!"
Tang Xin Jue saw the description displayed over there: [Novice Shield, appears passively, can resist one attack from ghosts. When it makes the crisp sound of shattering glass, it is recommended that you run away quickly.]
It is a very practical buff, especially for the timid Guo Guo, it is definitely a life-saving medicine.
When the power went out at 8 o'clock, Zhang You had not returned yet, and Zheng Wanqing happened to go out to take a shower. Only Tang Xinjue and Guo Guo were in the dormitory, so they were the only ones who received the gift package.
At the same time, Tang Xin Jue opened his message reminder, and a prompt box popped up:
[Congratulations, you have received a random food gift pack.]
There was a sound of a plastic bag falling, and a bottle of water and two bags of bread appeared out of thin air on the table in front of her.
Guo Guo was disappointed: "It should give a skill, what's the point of giving food?"
Tang Xinjue was stunned for a moment, then realized something, her expression becoming serious. She turned around and saw Zhang You with the same thoughtful expression. Their eyes met, and Tang Xinjue took a deep breath: "No...it might be very useful."
"Think about it, if we can't leave the dormitory, how are we going to get three meals a day?"
Zheng Wanqing and Guo Guo faced this question head-on, their faces blank as if struck by lightning. After a few seconds of silence, they came to a tragic answer: "Then we might starve to death in the dormitory."
None of them had the habit of hoarding food, and even though they had just finished shopping, the snacks and water combined would not last them for a few days.
Tang Xin Jue's heartbeat was pounding. "I should have realized this when I saw the bathroom."
The game cannot provide them with warmth for no reason. If students are confined in a space, at least the ecological cycle problem should be solved. The sudden appearance of toilets is a clear indication of this.
Everyone was immediately filled with fear. Guo Guo slumped over the table, his face filled with despair. "If I don't want to be killed by ghosts, and I don't want to starve to death, is there any way I can survive to the end?"
Zhang You: "Then we must first analyze the purpose of this game..."
Guo Guo: "It wants me dead!"
Zhang You: “…”
"Zhang You is right." Tang Xin Jue had already taken this opportunity to quickly scan his phone, extracting a few key pieces of information. His brows relaxed slightly. "For a game like this, the fact that it includes a player upgrade system and reward mechanism means it's not designed to kill us all, but to help us complete the game."
She pondered for a moment, then continued, "If I'm not mistaken, [credits] are a crucial number, perhaps equivalent to our proof of completion, while [school] represents our current level in the game, like bronze, silver, gold, and so on."
In fact, the few words the children sang before the game officially "started" were probably a hint at the rules of the game. However, they couldn't fully analyze them yet and needed a little verification.
Zheng Wanqing was stunned when she heard this. "In that case, what level are we at now?"
Tang Xin Jue thought about it and said, "Novice Bronze?"
"After all, above the third-tier universities are second-tier and first-tier universities, and even first-tier universities are divided into double first-class, 211, and 985..."
“…”
Seeing his roommate's expression of doubt about life, Tang Xinjue smiled, "Of course, this is just a preliminary guess. The game shouldn't be that perverted."
"Then," she clicked on [Dormitory Status] below her personal information, "This should be our taskbar. Do you see it?"
There was a sentence on the phone screen:
[Dormitory Civility Rules: 1. Unity and Friendship 2. Mutual Help]
Tang Xinjue's finger gently tapped the "Code" and a strange female voice appeared out of nowhere: "Do you want to take the Civility Code test?"
Guo Guo was so frightened by the sudden sound that she almost fell down. She covered her head with her hands in fear. Fortunately, she did not click carelessly when she was looking at her mobile phone just now, otherwise she might be dead now without knowing how she died.
Tang Xin Jue said softly, "Can I get some information about the test?"
A second later, the female voice actually replied: "Civility Code Test Rules: This test has no time limit. If you pass, you will become a full student, be eligible for exams, and receive more dormitory-related functions."
"What if I don't pass?"
The female voice just mechanically repeated what she had just said without revealing any further information.
Tang Xinjue put down his phone and looked at his roommate: "This is the taskbar."
"Civility Code Test..." Zheng Wanqing muttered to herself, "How do I take the test? Do I need paper and pencil? Is there a question bank?"
Guo Guo was at a loss for words: "Have you become stupid? I know it's definitely not as simple as it sounds!" She turned to Tang Xin Jue and begged: "God Jue, can we not do this mission?"
Tang Xinjue answered straightforwardly, "Sure, we can just sit in the dormitory and wait. As long as nothing unexpected happens, he shouldn't die in a few days."
But...what about a few days later? Everyone was silent.
Guo Guo weighed his snack reserves, covered his face and gave up: "I won't choose anymore, I leave it to you, I'll do whatever you ask me to do."
At least she still had a shield, while Zheng Wanqing and Zhang You were the worst off, with nothing at all. But perhaps because of Tang Xin Jue's presence, after listening to the analysis, she wasn't so scared anymore.
Zhang You spoke cautiously, "I think that hiding for a while won't last forever. Escaping will only drain everyone's energy and put us in a passive position."
Zheng Wanqing agreed: "I still have three papers, a proposal, and a competition waiting to be done. I'd rather fight a deadly war with Ghost Fish than waste time here."
The opinions were unanimous, and Tang Xinjue nodded: "Then it's decided. Do you need to rest for a night and start the test tomorrow?"
Guo Guo said with a sad face: "I don't know, but I won't be able to sleep tonight."
Whenever she closed her eyes, all she could hear in her head was either the knocking on the door or the yellow eyeballs that had covered the balcony windows. She only felt a little safe when she was close to her roommate.
"How about... starting right away?" Zhang You asked Tang Xin Jue tentatively. "The voice just now said that only by passing the test can we become official students. In other words, we are not official students yet. Will this affect some of our permissions, such as not being able to activate all functions?"
Seeing Tang Xin Jue nod, Zheng Wanqing clapped her hands heavily, "What are you waiting for? If you take the knife head-on, you'll get the knife too. Charge!"
Everyone turned to look at Zheng Wanqing, only to find that she had unknowingly found the dormitory's broom and mop. She stood in the middle with her tall figure, like a murderous door god: "Charge!"
Guo Guo: "Miss, image! You have been the campus beauty of A University for three consecutive years!"
The school beauty sneered, "I'm about to die, and I still care about my image? I'm ashamed of myself. As the oldest one, I not only failed to take good care of you, but also let the youngest one take the risk. I'm so irresponsible. There will definitely not be a next time for this kind of thing. Charge!"
“…”
Guo Guo ignored his sick roommate and took out all the utility knives, nail clippers, and hair dryers he could find. He also divided the snacks into four portions and stuffed them into the arms of the three of them. "Wow, wow, being roommates is fate. We don't know how long we have left. Everyone, take care of yourselves, wow, wow..."
Tang Xin Jue watched them arguing, feeling both amused and annoyed. This was also a way to vent his emotions. In the face of such a huge change and shock, not collapsing was a sign of inner strength.
Zhang You sighed. From the moment she heard the child's voice to the moment she rushed back to the dormitory, she was exhausted and hungry, yet she had no appetite or sleepiness at all. More importantly, if she didn't make a concerted effort now, by the time she woke up tomorrow morning, no one except Tang Xin Jue would have the courage.
Everyone digested their emotions in their own way. After a while, when Zheng Wanqing and Guo Guo calmed down and Zhang You had recovered some strength, Tang Xinjue pressed the screen of his mobile phone and tapped the table.
"Actually, there are two things I think I should mention. First, I gained a special power."
She considered her words for a few seconds, "A... rather special ability."
roommate:"!!!"
Guo Guo opened his mouth wide: "Big Boss, why didn't you tell me earlier! What is it——"
Her mouth was suddenly covered. Tang Xinjue put his index finger to her lips and turned to look at the door with a serious expression: "Shh."
There's a sound outside the door!
The next second, everyone clearly heard a sound, as if something was dragging a heavy object, scraping against the ground in the corridor.
Was it someone walking? That possibility was quickly ruled out. The sound was incredibly heavy. As it approached their dormitory, it seemed to casually scrape past the door, a harsh, rustling sound that made the hairs on my back stand on end.
They didn't dare to move. After an unknown amount of time, the sound finally died down. Tang Xinjue touched his forehead and found a layer of cold sweat had seeped out of it.
It was a sense of danger. Even though she had never met him, she was certain that the "thing" walking outside this time was much scarier than the monster that knocked on the door before the game started.
The game is urging progress, or perhaps it's a warning - staying in the dormitory is not absolutely safe.
"Get ready, we'll start the test right away." Her voice lowered.
To enter the test, four people had to click and confirm on their phones at the same time. After clicking, the anxious roommates immediately looked around but found nothing had changed.
The silent waiting was a bit unbearable. Guo Guo suddenly remembered the topic he had just left unfinished: "By the way, Heart Technique, you haven't told me yet, what is your special ability?"
Just as Tang Xinjue was about to speak, a mechanical female voice suddenly reached his ears.
[The dormitory civility test has begun. If you detect that the dormitory is fully populated, you will receive an additional ten basic points... The test papers have been issued. Please remember the civility code and work hard to pass it!]
…
…
In the dim light, Tang Xinjue slowly opened his eyes.
Her mind was a little groggy, as if something had startled her awake. She took a fuzzy look, and seeing the quilt was securely covering her and the surroundings were quiet, she decided to turn over and continue sleeping.
Suddenly, she frowned and noticed a sound beside the bed.
It was the sound of footsteps, as if someone was pacing near her bed. In her peripheral vision, she could vaguely see a dark figure, its hair occasionally rustling against the top of the bed curtains.
Is my roommate still awake? Tang Xinjue wanted to turn around and ask, but suddenly realized something and stopped.
——Her bed was on top of the desk, more than one and a half meters from the ground. How tall would the person next to the bed have to be for their head to reach the top of her bed curtain?
In an instant, Tang Xinjue became extremely clear-headed.
Memories came back: dormitory survival games, endless darkness, monsters knocking on the door... The memory stopped at the moment the test began, and when I woke up again, I was here again.
Lying on the bed, all her sleepiness was gone.
There were only two possibilities now. Either it was all a dream and she could continue to sleep, or she was undergoing a test and had to be extremely careful.
Tang Xinjue chose the latter without hesitation. She slowed her breathing, squinted her eyes, and dozed off, observing the movements of the figure beside the bed.
After about ten seconds, the "person" beside the bed stopped moving, and a hoarse female voice rang out from above the bed: "Xin Jue, are you awake? Can you do me a favor?"
The voice was unfamiliar, not belonging to any of his roommates. Tang Xinjue pretended to be asleep and didn't answer.
The girl asked several times, then remained silent for a while, giggled strangely twice, and walked away along the bed. From the sound, she seemed to walk to the right.
Tang Xinjue was judging the beds. She was on bed number four, which was next to the door. On the right was bed number one, which belonged to Guo Guo.
The footsteps stopped again. Tang Xinjue couldn't hear what the girl said, but a few seconds later, she suddenly heard the sound of glass breaking.
Guo Guo's protective shield was broken!
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