"Ding-dong, you have a private message from a friend. Would you like to view it?"
That must be "yes"!
[Friends Channel]
Ji Li: "Did you stay in the car and rest obediently?"
Xia Ning: "Don't worry, I'm not stupid."
Ji Li: "That's hard to say. I'm telling you, don't be reckless."
Ji Li: "It suddenly got dark. Luckily, I was driving slowly and had turned on the headlights in advance, so I managed to keep the car steady."
Ji Li: "Guess what? After dark, a sharp turn suddenly appeared in front of me."
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People tend to have habitual ways of thinking.
Sunrise and sunset on Earth are gradual, with the sky darkening little by little. Who would have thought that the sunlight here is like an artificially controlled incandescent light bulb, which can be turned off at any time?
In addition, the road was straight all day, so who could have predicted that a sharp turn would appear in the darkness, like a cliff suddenly appearing on a flat road?
Sitting in a metal-clad carriage is fine, but what if it's someone like Xia Ning, who's wrapped in metal, or someone riding a donkey or horse?
If you brake suddenly, there's a high probability that you'll be thrown out of the car.
While it's absolutely safe to stay inside the car during the newbie protection period, survival games will try every means to lure you out of the car.
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Xia Ning glanced at the text on the chat interface and replied sourly, "Sis, are you a four-wheel drive vehicle?"
Ji Li: "RV".
Xia Ning: "I won't be satisfied with just five minutes of severing ties!"
Ji Li: "If I told you that I was teleported here in the middle of taking a shower and that I only avoided the fate of cosplaying as a caveman by wrapping myself in a sheet, would you feel any better?"
Xia Ning: "Indeed, I feel much better."
Ji Li: "Hehe."
Ji Li: "What kind of car do you drive?"
Xia Ning: "Green and environmentally friendly, energy-saving and fitness-oriented, three-wheel drive, retro classic car."
Ji Li: "Just say it's a tricycle."
Xia Ning: "Just say it."
Ji Li: "...I'm relieved to see that you still have the energy to be sarcastic."
Xia Ning: "Let's make this clear first, we can share information and trade supplies as needed, but neither of us is allowed to reveal our survival skills."
Xia Ning: "It's not that I don't trust you. As the saying goes, a secret is no longer a secret once a second person knows it."
Ji Li: "Not bad, not bad, you've grown up and know how to be careful. Don't worry, I wasn't planning on telling you anything."
Xia Ning: "..."
She couldn't tell whether she felt relieved or choked up.
Xia Ning trusted her older sister and believed she would never betray her, but there were too many smart people in the world, and the skills in survival games were unpredictable.
What if someone can hypnotize?
The best way to protect the other person is to remain unaware of it yourself.
Ji Li: "Excuse me, is your green classic car a convertible?"
Xia Ning: "Please don't rub salt into my wounds."
— Player "The Tragedy of Love" requests a trade.
— Exchange [Level 1 Carriage Construction Blueprint] for [Clothing x1].
Do you agree?
Survival systems cannot be gifted, only traded. However, trades do not require equal value; they only require mutual agreement, which allows for a great deal of flexibility.
Ji Li: "If you have it, then change it; if it's inconvenient, then discuss it further. Don't feel guilty about hiding resources. Overindulging or relying on the other person is like a slow death."
Xia Ning's lips twitched. She deleted the draft that asked the other party to change it to "clothing x9". She thought she was being rational enough, but she didn't expect her older sister to be even more ruthless.
No wonder she's a woman who dares to call it "the tragedy of burying love".
However, Xia Ning clicked "yes" for a long time without any response. Then, she had a flash of inspiration, put the clothes into her backpack, and finally the transaction was successful.
Two lines of text appeared on the friends interface.
— “Phantom Princess” lost [Clothing x1].
— “Phantom Princess” obtained the [Level 1 Carriage Construction Blueprint].
"..."
"..."
The two sisters stared at the nicknames and IDs on their friends' screen and remained silent for five minutes.
Xia Ning finally broke the silence.
Xia Ning: "Sis, what else do you want to change?"
Ji Li: "Don't panic. I opened five boxes today, so we don't lack food and water for now. Can you check if the blueprints are usable?"
Xia Ning is feeling envious again.
She worked herself to the bone and only managed to open three chests, and she even managed to open the third one at the perfect moment.
Xia Ning comforted herself, "We're all family, so let's not be so formal," and "If my sister becomes a powerful figure, I can just sit back and win."
Then, opening the [Level 1 Carriage Construction Blueprint] reveals that it automatically adjusts to the vehicle, perfectly fitting Xia Ning's old, dilapidated tricycle.
The carriage requires five pieces of sheet metal, but Xia Ning only has three scrap pieces of sheet metal in her backpack.
Ji Li had a piece of it and traded it with Xia Ning for matches.
Fire is a cornerstone of human evolution, especially in the wild where it can scare away wild animals, cook food, and bring warmth and a sense of security.
Ji Li reminded Xia Ning to keep the wood she found, as wood in the game isn't just for burning; it can be used to make many things, so she shouldn't trade it away easily.
Xia Ning actually had a portable flamethrower, but thinking of her older sister's theory of spoiling children to death, she chose the most basic match instead.
When Ji Li teased her about her good luck opening boxes, Xia Ning only gave an ambiguous answer.
With one last transaction remaining, they agreed to switch around midnight, just in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Ji Li: "The game starts with a beginner dungeon, and the chat is in a regional channel. I think there are definitely more than 6,666 people involved in the survival game. The challenges you will face in the future will definitely not be limited to road survival. Be prepared and exercise more in your daily life."
Xia Ning: "If I keep exercising, my legs will break."
Ji Li: "Pah, pah, pah, don't jinx it."
Xia Ning: "Hehe."
In the darkness, Xia Ning's lips curled slightly, as if the fear brought by the night was somewhat dispelled by the familiar words.
Xia Ning: "Although it's kind of heartless to say this, it's really nice to meet you here."
Ji Li: "Me too."
The two sisters tacitly avoided mentioning the possibility that their parents might have been teleported to other areas or other instances.
For them, there are still people at home waiting for them.
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