Yu Xiangnan searched around but couldn't find it, so he decided to go to the sea to take a look.
She swam with all her might and finally reached the surface of the sea. Looking up, an island full of jagged rocks came into view.
Among the mottled rocks, the treasure trove of a conscientious little shop is so abruptly and wonderfully "embedded" in it, as if it grew naturally from the rocks.
Goodness, if that's really the case, the other players are in for a rough time. Do they have to swim desperately across the vast ocean to reach this island, and after finally getting ashore, they have to activate rock climbing mode and climb all the way to get into the shop to buy items?
Is this setting a challenge for players, or digging a hole for the company's own sales path?
It would be terrible if those players went through all sorts of hardships only to "die" halfway through.
Yu Xiangnan swam as fast as he could towards the island surrounded by waves.
Upon arrival, she used the protruding rocks as cover and nimbly vaulted over them before leaping into the treasure trove of a conscientious little shop.
The store's decorations remained largely unchanged, and the props on the shelves were arranged as before.
Previously, she had followed the system prompts and cleared all the items that were originally placed in the center to place the special item [Bubble Ball] that was sold specifically for this instance.
【Bubble Ball】is a disposable item. It is a small, round, white ball, only about one-third the size of a palm. Its texture is fluffy and soft to the touch, and it bounces back quickly when pressed.
After use, the bubble ball automatically transforms into a transparent protective shield, enveloping the player. Inside this shield, the player can breathe freely and survive in the sea, making it an essential item for underwater activities.
Of course, since she has the "Blessing of the Sea God" effect, she doesn't need bubble balls.
Just as Yu Xiangnan placed these bubble balls on the most prominent shelf, suddenly, the seawater around the island surged, and a group of strange-looking sea monsters rushed out of the darkness.
"roar--"
These sea monsters were twisted and covered in sticky scales. Their beady eyes gleamed with an eerie green light as they lunged at her, baring their fangs and claws!
Yu Xiangnan reacted extremely quickly, instantly dodging to the side. With his mind focused on not endangering the shop, he lightly touched the ground with his toes and landed steadily on a rock a little distance away from the shop.
She checked her skill list and found that the "Turn Enemies into Friends" skill was still usable.
Seizing the opportunity, Yu Xiangnan acted decisively and used his skills without hesitation.
A soft light enveloped a sea monster, and the sea monkey's eyes gradually softened, eventually submitting to her.
With the "Turn Enemies into Friends" ability entering its 3-hour cooldown period, Yu Xiangnan decided to deal with the remaining monsters first.
She grabbed her small, broken shovel and charged toward the remaining sea monsters.
With the sea monsters screaming in agony, the remaining few sea monsters floated haphazardly in the water, completely still.
She thought the battle was over, but to her surprise, whether it was because there were no other players around and the monsters made her their only target, or because she herself attracted the monsters, one after another, the small monsters swam towards her in dense numbers.
Yu Xiangnan remained completely calm.
She felt like she was back in the beginner village, completely relaxed. Even if she was attacked and her health dropped, it would quickly recover in the blink of an eye, without any pressure.
In no time, she had cleared away all the monsters around her.
This battle also brought her great rewards, as she gained a lot of experience points.
Surprisingly, these sea monsters behave differently after being defeated and killed compared to regular NPCs. Their corpses don't disappear like other NPCs, dropping monster-specific loot; instead, they turn into a lifeless grayish-white, just like the player after death.
Looking around, the surrounding seawater was dyed an eerie pale green, and countless monster corpses floated on the surface, making the scene look somewhat creepy.
hiss--
That won't do. If other players see such a terrifying scene, they'll definitely be scared away, and the sales plan will be ruined.
Thinking of this, Yu Xiangnan hurriedly found the [corpse bag], collected the sea monster corpses one by one, and moved them all to the back of the shop to hide them.
After doing all this, she breathed a sigh of relief and began preparing for the next sale.
About five minutes later, a system notification sound suddenly came to my ears.
[Only one hour remains until the limited-time shop officially opens. After it opens, the system will automatically guide players to the shop to make purchases. Shop managers must strictly follow the Shop Manager Manual to carry out the relevant tasks.]
[Furthermore, detailed information about this instance has been sent to players' devices, which they can check themselves. Please develop a reasonable sales strategy based on the characteristics of the instance to ensure smooth sales operations.]
At the same time, Yu Xiangnan obtained detailed information about this survival instance.
The "Secrets Hidden in the Sea" instance has 30,000 players from the Water Twilight Star. The "preparation period" lasts for two days, while the "survival period" lasts for thirty days.
At this point in time, it has been ten days of survival.
All players initially spawn near the seaside town. On the fifth day of survival, an unprecedented massive tsunami struck. The waves raged like a ferocious beast, instantly engulfing the entire town, and the surrounding land was not spared either.
Today, most of the map is covered by the ocean, with only a few small islands remaining, including the rocky island where her shop is currently located.
The stock of [Bubble Rings] for sale this time is unlimited, so you can just sell them to players as much as you want.
Yu Xiangnan put on a disguise mask and sat comfortably in front of his shop.
She moved over a rocking chair, sank into it lazily, and leisurely flipped through a newspaper in her hand.
Suddenly, a hand reached out from the floor!
The newcomer was a player from the Water Star. He climbed into the shop panting, his hair disheveled, with a piece of seaweed even hanging from his head, making him look quite comical.
"Boss, what can I buy with starfish?" the player asked anxiously.
Yu Xiangnan put down his newspaper, looked him up and down, and smiled slightly. "This guest came from the sea?"
"Everything is on the shelves, all with clearly marked prices, and no bargaining is accepted. This store is one of a kind, so you won't be able to buy it anywhere else if you miss it... Oh, and here's another friendly reminder."
Yu Xiangnan raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the players before him. His expression was calm yet held a hint of profound meaning. "This island may look peaceful, but it's actually far more dangerous than the sea. I don't want to find myself surrounded by corpses the moment I step outside."
Upon hearing these words, the player seemed to be struck by a chill, his body trembled uncontrollably, and his hand, which was picking out items from the shelf, stopped.
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