Chapter 32 Dark Paradise (10) - A Little Dignity
Ning Shu and the others already know that this pharmacy exists, so finding it should be easier than before.
But instead of returning to their original "nest," they found another secluded spot nearby to rest.
The next day, Ning Shu went to check if the store was still there, only to find that it was still located in a grove of trees, and the pharmacy from the previous night was gone.
If she hadn't gone inside and known that it actually existed, she would have doubted that she was hallucinating.
They made a pact last night that whoever woke up first would tap the others to let them know where they were going before leaving.
Ning Shu went to the restroom as usual. When they came back, they did their usual exercise. When they went to find something to eat, they discovered a big problem—food prices had gone up!
Yesterday they needed 4 points to buy a meal, but today it's 6 points, a 50% increase!
If prices keep rising like this, they'll be eating dirt tomorrow.
Wu Yi was the one who couldn't accept this fact the most: "No way? Does that mean we'll go hungry tomorrow?!"
Cheng Chuan was also wondering what to do. He hadn't expected the game to be so cruel, clearly not wanting to give players a way out, or rather, not giving them a way out at all.
Ning Shu: "Shall we skip the restaurant today and check out the food stalls instead?"
Perhaps they were overcharged by a familiar customer; buying from another store might be different.
They ended up failing miserably; it seemed like the game was targeting them, as even ordering a sausage from a food stall cost them 6 points.
And you have to know about the points system to participate. Some food stalls only accept coins. Is this game crazy?!
The three of them squatted to one side, their mouths watering as they stared at the food stall in front of them. How could the food look so tempting? They were so hungry!
Wu Yi couldn't stand it anymore and said, "How about we just buy a set meal first? We won't starve, even if we don't get full, right?"
Cheng Chuan disagreed: "What will we do tomorrow? We don't have enough points."
Wu Yi: "We can't even get through today, how can we care about tomorrow?"
Just as Cheng Chuan was about to say something, Ning Shu suddenly said:
"If I had known, I wouldn't have let that person go yesterday. I should have taken the gold coins from him first."
That way we won't have to worry about this anymore. How could I have been so stupid as to not think of that?
After Ning Shu finished speaking, she smacked her head, feeling extremely remorseful.
What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener; that's how this solution came about.
The three looked at each other and then smiled knowingly.
Oh well, some things can be done again and again, and it's not illegal in a game.
At that moment, a female voice came over the loudspeaker: "Dear customers, this is a message to announce."
An outrageous incident occurred yesterday: a customer reported being robbed by other customers last night.
To ensure a positive customer experience, security in the park will be strengthened from now on, and anyone found committing a crime again will be severely punished.
Please be mindful of your conduct and enjoy your trip. That concludes our broadcast. Thank you for listening.
The announcement was repeated twice, as if afraid the tourists wouldn't hear it.
"..." The three of them fell silent after hearing this.
Ning Shu wanted to curse. Others robbed people of gold and silver, but they ended up with nothing and blocked their own way!
If you managed to rob a fat sheep last night, you won't have to worry about going hungry for the next few days.
Cheng Chuan and Wu Yi were also heartbroken by this incident, especially Wu Yi, who felt it was more painful than losing hundreds of millions of dollars.
Wu Yi hesitated for a moment: "Why don't we go buy some food first? I'm really hungry."
Ning Shu suddenly grabbed Wu Yi's trouser leg as he stood up: "I've thought of a way to do it without spending points or gold coins."
Martial Arts: ?
Cheng Chuan and Wu Yi turned to look at her simultaneously, both with expressions that said, "Is there really such a good thing?"
When Ning Shu saw their bright, sparkling eyes, she suddenly felt a little afraid to look them in the eye and said weakly, "It just takes a little dignity."
Wu Yi, Cheng Chuan: ?
When the three of them knelt together in a bustling square, Cheng Chuan felt that his dignity was completely gone.
The three men raised their hands, first to the sky, then bent down to the ground, and knelt down in worship for the passersby.
They kept saying, "Please have pity on us, the child hasn't eaten for three days, hasn't eaten for three days!"
The key point is that there is a special "bowl" in front of them, which is made by wrapping the rope that was restored to its original shape into a cylinder.
The three of them repeated this action several times, turning this humiliating act into a monkey show, which amused the passing tourists.
Many NPCs, whether out of genuine pity or amusement at their antics, gave them some gold coins or food.
Cheng Chuan was surprised that the method actually worked, recalling their shock when they first heard Ning Shu's suggestion.
What did Ning Shu say back then? His exact words were:
"What kind of looks are you giving me? What's wrong with begging? It's a legitimate profession, okay? Don't discriminate against beggars."
Do you know the Beggars' Sect? The number one sect in the world, its legacy has never been lost from ancient times to the present!
So you're quite proud of it, huh?
Cheng Chuan remembered that he and Wu Yi looked at Ning Shu with pity; the child must have been starving!
Cheng Chuan refused immediately: "You guys go, I'm not going!" He looked so arrogant at the time.
Ning Shu unleashed her trump card: "Fine, you won't get any food then, you'll have to buy it yourself with your points!"
Cheng Chuan fell silent, realizing he had enough points left to buy just one meal deal...
When they finally tallied up their "loot," they discovered that the NPC tourists hadn't given them many coins, and they weren't sure if it would be enough to buy a meal.
However, there was plenty of food, including bread, water, and even fruit.
After the three of them had eaten and drunk their fill in a corner, Ning Shu patted his round belly and sighed, "There are still so many good people in the world!"
Having tasted success, Wu Yi nodded in agreement: "Let's do it again next time!"
Upon hearing their conversation, Cheng Chuan's hand holding the water trembled. How did he end up with these two bastards?
Martial arts are one thing, but why is Ning Shu like this too? She wasn't like this before, was she? Could it be that I don't know her well enough?
He took a sip of water to calm his nerves.
As the park was about to open, they waited near the "Paradise Hall" early in the morning.
When night fell and the park opened, the pharmacy suddenly appeared in front of them like a mirage.
The three were pleasantly surprised; they had already prepared a plan on how to kidnap another NPC tourist, but it turned out they wouldn't need it.
The three of them happily ran into the pharmacy to get their medicine, because they were among the first to arrive and hardly had to wait in line.
They successfully obtained the T-pieces, and everyone saw that their names appeared on them.
Getting the pills was just the beginning; they decided to try to complete the "Staircase Slide" challenge, knowing that they couldn't pass the challenge without trying.
Since they couldn't guarantee they would all come out alive, the three of them made a pact.
If someone is unable to leave safely, and one day the remaining people manage to leave the game alive, they should deliver their last words to the families of the other people so that their families know their whereabouts.
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