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(My female protagonist is an overly cautious survivor who is actually very strong. The story focuses on her low-key survival. There is no invincible start or a face-slapping comeback. Please read at your own discretion.)
Blue Star.
On a weekday afternoon, the main streets were mostly deserted. Xia Ning, an unemployed woman who called herself a "freelancer," yawned listlessly and opened her phone to continue reading the road survival novel she had downloaded.
Anything could happen in the next second!
Xia Ning felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and in a dizzying moment, the world changed. When her vision cleared, there were no familiar street scenes, only a highway stretching endlessly to the horizon.
The roadside is lined with lush ancient trees that block out the sun, and tall shrubs grow along the edges of the road.
Xia Ning did not feel the refreshing mood she usually felt when she saw green plants. The intertwined branches and leaves seemed to divide the blue sky into pieces, and a chilling aura emanated from the dark depths of the forest.
"The beginner dungeon 'Road Survival' for 'Extreme Survival' will officially open in ten minutes."
The sudden sound startled Xia Ning. She turned around and found an old pedicab with a small loudspeaker hanging on the handlebars.
The sound was coming from the loudspeaker.
Please remember the rules of the game:
"1. Resource chests will randomly appear on both sides of the road. They will help you survive or hasten your death."
2. There are thousands of roads, but only one human life.
"Friendly reminder: Get a good rest in your car at night so you can fully enjoy the scenery along the way during the day."
Um?
That's all?
Xia Ning waited patiently for two minutes and found that there were really only two beginner tips, and no more than three including the helpful tips.
She quickly rummaged in her pocket, and thankfully her phone was still there.
Xia Ning turned on her phone, and unsurprisingly, there was no internet and she couldn't contact the outside world. The only saving grace was that the novel she had downloaded was still there.
She clicked on the road survival novel her best friend had sent her and instantly felt envious. The protagonist in that novel was a time traveler, and not only did he have more than ten hints at the beginning, but his vehicle was also four-wheel drive!
Xia Ning glanced resentfully at the peeling paint on the rickshaw, then continued reading her novel.
With limited time, she focused on the key points first.
Regardless of whether the rules in the novel are the same here, it's better to be safe than sorry, and she doesn't have any better sources of information right now.
After integrating the rules from both sides, Xia Ning summarized the following points:
1. This is a road of disaster.
2. Resource supplies come from random treasure chests. The distribution of treasure chests is uneven, and the quality of the treasure chests depends entirely on luck. If you are unlucky, you may even be attacked by treasure chest monsters.
3. Vehicles can be upgraded. (Xia Ning exclaimed with gratitude upon seeing this.)
4. Roads are relatively safe during the day, but only the car is safe at night. However, the car is not an absolute refuge. After the newbie protection period, you will need to consume a defensive shield.
5. Player types are randomly selected; do not trust strangers.
6. The environment around the highway changes periodically, and you may encounter not only extreme weather but also mysterious creatures.
7. If a player dies in the game, they will also die in real life.
8. The new player protection period is two to three days. During this period, try to open as many treasure chests as possible, upgrade and stockpile resources.
9. Children, the elderly, the disabled, and other people who are unable to drive are not allowed to participate in this round of dungeons.
...
After glancing at the memo one last time, Xia Ning turned off the computer to save power.
She closed her eyes and, mimicking the protagonist of a lucky game, softly uttered "game."
There was no response.
Xia Ning: "..."
Xia Ning told herself not to get angry and to stay calm. After thinking for two seconds, she tentatively asked again, "My state."
Before he finished speaking, a virtual interface appeared.
Name: Xia Ning
[Nickname: Phantom Princess (0 edits remaining)]
Stamina: 100/100 (Currently cannot be upgraded)
Attack: 1
Defense: 0
[Status: Questioning life (tip: Dark history is still history, accept it, and you'll become thicker-skinned.)]
Vehicle: Human-powered tricycle (currently not upgradable)
[Skill: Portable Supermarket]
Survival Points: 0
[Potential Assessment: Weren't you pleasantly surprised to see the portable supermarket? Did you think you were a chosen one who traveled through time with a cheat code? Don't dream, you're just one of many unlucky souls!]
Xia Ning: "..."
The mask of pain.
She hasn't panicked despite the sudden disaster; she must be furious with this wretched system.
Indeed, upon seeing the "portable supermarket," her breathing became rapid, her heart pounded, and she felt an invisible connection.
As soon as she had a thought, the image of her favorite department store would appear in her mind, where she could freely take any item!
Not only that, the portable supermarket can also serve as a storage space, where she can put her mobile phone and door key that she brings with her.
Just when I thought I was finally not so unlucky and had the golden finger that's essential for transmigrating, the system dealt me a heavy blow.
The "Portable Supermarket" skill was listed in the skills section, which made Xia Ning think of many things.
Glancing at her nickname again, well, the dead memories are starting to attack her all at once.
"Phantom Princess" was the nickname of her first QQ account when she was in elementary school. Now she has completely forgotten the account and password, and the unconventional nickname has unexpectedly reappeared.
You could even call yourself the Phantom Queen!
Xia Ning went on a rant about her ten-year-old self.
She continued scrolling and successfully found six interface entrances, which were—
[Status] [Vehicle] [Channel] [Shop] [Backpack] [Mission]
After checking the status, Xia Ning clicked on [Vehicles]:
【The Phantom Princess's Tricycle】
Defense value: 10 (New player protection period countdown: 48 hours)
Attack value: 0 (tip: It's still a baby!)
[Appearance: -5 (tip: It's not your fault if you have a tasteless owner.)]
[Points available: 0]
Xia Ning pressed her thumb against her philtrum, trying to calm herself down!
After taking her Nth deep breath, just as Xia Ning was about to open the [channel], the loudspeaker sounded in her ear again.
"The beginner's dungeon 'Road Survival' is officially open."
Like the prompt, it was concise and only broadcast once.
Xia Ning swallowed hard, wiping the sweat from her palms on her trouser leg. For her, there was no game, only survival.
She has to live!
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