These eggs, dull in color and covered with mottled patterns, were actually preserved eggs! Xi Xi took a closer look, and in an instant, she suddenly realized what had happened.
It turned out that this "spoilage" was not the same as the other kind of "spoilage," but rather referred to fermentation, pickling, and marinating techniques. After realizing this, Xi Xi's anxious heart finally calmed down.
She looked around with some delight, her gaze finally settling on the pork sausage she had just exchanged with Cheng Xu.
Xi Xi reached out and picked it up, weighing it in her hand. Its heavy weight pleased her. Then, she deftly cut it in half and placed it into the jade box.
Then, a golden light reappeared. After the light disappeared, Xi Xi opened the jade box again with anticipation, and was surprised to find neatly arranged sections of sausages, each with a delicious color, aroma, and flavor. The sausages had a perfect ratio of lean to fat, intertwined together, making them look exceptionally tempting. Another golden light flashed before her eyes. This time, what appeared before her was a slightly smaller but fragrant piece of cured meat.
Only then did Xi Xi understand the meaning of "the shape and direction of change are completely random", and she found the box quite interesting, and a sense of joy welled up in her heart.
She became somewhat addicted to it, and couldn't resist putting anything she saw into the wooden box to try it out. However, after several experiments, Xi Xi discovered that the wooden box didn't seem to recognize all foods. For example, when Xi Xi put a piece of candy in, the box didn't react at all.
Just then, the central control screen suddenly sounded an alarm. Xi Xi was startled and immediately stopped what she was doing, looking in the direction of the sound. There, a treasure chest had appeared not far to her right!
Xi Xi quickly and skillfully packed up, put on a baseball cap, slung her backpack over her shoulder, got out of the car, took out her skateboard from the roof and tucked it under her arm, then walked towards the nearest sand dune under the scorching sun.
Xi Xi wondered if it was just her imagination, but the sun seemed gentler today than it had been the past few days. Although it was still unbearably hot, it lacked the suffocating stuffiness. Perhaps it was the special treatment given on the last day of the newbie protection period.
Thinking this, Xi Xi took a deep breath and strode confidently to the top of the sand dune. Just as she was about to speed down the dune on her skateboard, she saw a crimson glow rising on the distant horizon. This crimson glow, like rolling flames, was rapidly approaching.
What is that? Xi Xi couldn't help but frown, her heart filled with doubt and vigilance.
She quickly turned on the light screen and focused on the distance, only then seeing the true face of that crimson red—it was a swarm of giant red ants! Hundreds of ants, accompanied by a heart-stopping roar and a deadly threat, surged in like a tide.
Their bodies are tens of thousands of times larger than ordinary ants, their exoskeletons reflect light like brass, and their crimson color looks even more ferocious in the sunlight, like puppets crawling out of hell.
Faced with this sudden crisis, Xi Xi did not panic. She seemed to have completely adapted to these special species, and instead of backing down, a glint of excitement flashed in her eyes.
If there's a box-guarding monster, then this box must be pretty good!
Thinking this, she quickly adjusted her breathing, stepped onto the skateboard, and leaped and darted between the sand dunes like a ghost, moving straight ahead. Just as she was about to approach the ant colony, Xi Xi used the terrain to her advantage and tried her best to maneuver around the ants.
The skateboard sped forward beneath her feet, the light-bladed scythe in her hand tracing indigo streaks in the air. Each swing was precise, cleaving the leading giant red ant in two. Blood splattered everywhere, but not a drop touched her.
The ant colony seemed to sense the strength of its opponent and began to adjust its tactics. Some surrounded Xi Xi from all sides, while others leaped up to form red barriers, trying to trap her.
Unfortunately, the ant's field of vision was too short. Xi Xi was agile, sometimes dodging and sometimes leaping up to strike. Every move was just right, accurately predicting the giant ant's movements.
Xi Xi weaved through the ant colony, her gaze finally settling on the golden treasure chest. The scythe in her hand danced faster and faster, transforming into a purple storm that tore open gap after gap in the ant colony.
The ant colony began to collapse. The once menacing giant red ants were defeated by Xi Xi's chaotic hacking and fled in all directions.
Finally, taking advantage of the chaos, Xi Xi grabbed the golden treasure chest, ignored the remaining giant ants, quickly climbed the sand dune, jumped down, and made a quick getaway on a skateboard.
Congratulations on receiving 1 sweet corn!
Congratulations on obtaining 1 basket of mulberries!
Congratulations on receiving 1 Seaweed Peanut!
Congratulations on winning 1 pair of scissors!
Congratulations on obtaining Smoke Charm *1
[Successfully obtained a high-level treasure chest*1. Congratulations, adventurer, you have gained 30 survival points.]
Back in the car, Xi Xi sat down, looking slightly tired. She picked up a bottle of chilled peach oolong tea from the side and downed it in one gulp. The cool, sweet liquid slid down her throat, instantly making her feel incredibly refreshed. After finishing, Xi Xi took a deep breath and reached out to open the golden treasure chest.
As predicted on the public chat, the probability of obtaining food today has indeed increased significantly. Xi Xi looked happily into the treasure chest. She first took out a bright yellow sweet corn, but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be raw and needed to be boiled before eating.
"Okay." Xi Xi waved her hand helplessly, then took out the seaweed and peanuts, but it was still a little different from what she expected. Xi Xi originally thought it would be a hot, cooked meal, but it turned out to be just ordinary packaged snacks.
However, the thought of today's special event, "The Food Competition," made her feel a little better. This treasure chest would normally be considered quite rare, but on this special day, it was acceptable.
Xi Xi then took out the basket of mulberries; the deep purple fruits looked plump and fresh. A little white duck had somehow appeared, curiously staring at the food in Xi Xi's hand. It stretched its neck and, without a word, pecked at a ripe, juicy mulberry in the basket, swallowing it whole.
"Quack!" The little white duck let out a satisfied quack, its eyes shining slightly. Excitedly, it thumped its webbed feet, which resulted in a barrage of cat claw attacks from Aura.
"Quack quack!" Startled, the little white duck cried out in its hoarse voice and swiftly hid in Xi Xi's arms. Aura glanced at the little white duck indifferently, then slowly closed her eyes, seemingly losing interest in the farce.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing." Xi Xi chuckled and patted the little white duck's round head, then glanced at Aura, who was resting with her eyes closed. These two were taking turns sleeping during the day, and her little car had become a haven for night owls who loved clubbing.
Xi Xi picked up the mulberry basket. To be honest, she didn't really like mulberries, but she still carried them into the portable washroom to clean them. She washed them again and again, feeling almost numb from the effort, and Xi Xi couldn't help but start seriously thinking about tonight's menu.
Just as she was lost in thought, Liu Yunyan sent her a private message.
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