Ji Xinghe

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Nickname	Player 001 55 105 109
Pets	Xiao Xi (Third Rank Bloodthirst Vine, Plant Pet) 13 19 20 24 25 41 45 51 56 85 86 93 96 105 106 110, Xiao Sha (Dark Spirit Tree, Tier 5) 41 51 52 54 56 84 86 93 105 106 110
Talent	Absorption (Level 2) 41 105 110
Level	9 110
HP	1764+10 110
Wealth	9 Purple Crystal Coins, 116987 Wow Coins 110
Reputation	33 105 110
Mutation Value	0% 105 110
Base Attributes	Constitution: 176.4, Spirit: 185.2, Strength: 181.6+3, Agility: 173.1 110
Free Attribute Points	0 56 81 105 110
Sub-professions	Novice Alchemist (Proficiency 0/1000) 81 105 110, Novice Refining Master/Blacksmith (Proficiency 36/1000) 105 110
Elemental Attributes	Gold, Light, Dark, Water 6 22 45
Enemies	Witch Clan High Priest (deceased; Eternal Enemy) 70 71 100 101
Family	Grandmother (Jiajia) 52 22

Physical Description

Ji Xinghe is described as having a celestial and ethereal appearance, especially when wearing her silver-white, gauze-like Star Mist Cloak, which billows around her like flowing moonlight or a shimmering rainbow 18 44. She also wears a silver-white Combat Suit Set and wields a gleaming silver-white longsword 44.

• Clothing:
  • Initially wore a "Little White Suit" 16 44.
  • Possesses a Combat Suit Set (Blue Quality) which she customized to star-silver white 44.
  • Wears a Star Mist Cloak (Orange Quality, Damaged), which is silver-white with patterns on its edge and provides +20 Magic and Physical Defense 18.
  • Has Constant Temperature Clothes 91.
  • In an illusion, she wore a bright red padded jacket made of rabbit fur 52.
• Accessories:
  • Equipped with Swift Boots (Blue Quality), which grant +20 Movement Speed 18.
  • Carries a brown flying broom on her back 44.
  • Has a Magic Defense Necklace (Blue) 69.
  • Uses a Paralysis Ring, which can fire a needle that paralyzes a target and prevents skill use for one second; it may be used three times daily 56.
• Weapons:
  • Wields a Star Feather Repeating Crossbow 8 20 24 74.
  • Uses a Bloodthirsty Blade 9.
  • Carries a silver-white longsword 44.
  • Uses a Star Mist Staff 74.

Character Background

Ji Xinghe is a survivor who, in her previous life, died in a taxi accident on May 1, 2030, the same day a global transmigration event occurred 1. This experience, coupled with a physical disability, led her to a solitary existence in the Survival World, where she was often perceived as a burden by teammates 32. Her past also includes the death of her parents in a car accident at her birth and the subsequent death of her grandmother, Jiajia, whom she deeply loved and whose loss disheartened her 22 52.

Reborn three hours before the transmigration, Ji Xinghe uses her foreknowledge to prepare for the impending changes, demonstrating determination and quick thinking 1. She shows no remorse after killing two men who wronged her in her previous life, indicating a cold and calculated nature driven by revenge 3. Upon entering the mobile game world, "Survival World," she quickly adapts, displaying strategic thinking and resourcefulness 3 81 93. She is adept at managing resources, planning upgrades, and exploring new areas, often with the help of her companion pets, Xiao Xi and Xiao Sha 93 106. Ji Xinghe also exhibits a capacity for kindness and generosity, particularly towards those who show gratitude 43. She has grown significantly since her rebirth, easily defeating monsters that once challenged her and developing new skills like the Purification Technique and alchemy 32 83 113.

Her increased attributes initially proved difficult to control, including an occasion when excessive Agility caused her to strike a wall. To improve her control as well as her physical strength, she regularly trains in the Gravity Room 60 86. By Level 9, she can easily defeat monsters below Level 20; her immediate limitation is no longer individual strength but finding enough monsters to meet her objectives 117.

Abilities

Absorption

Ji Xinghe possesses a God-Tier Talent called Absorption, formerly known as Drain, which allows her to absorb attributes from defeated monsters and, with a small probability, gain a time-limited skill from the target 110. This talent is crucial for her progression and resource acquisition 15.

• Applications:
  • Absorbs attributes like Strength, Constitution, Spirit, and Agility from monsters and NPCs 15 41 81.
  • Can absorb attributes from two monsters killed by herself with a very high probability 110.
  • Allows for the absorption of a time-limited skill from a target with a small probability, which occupies a player skill slot and lasts approximately 7 to 30 days 110.
  • Can be used on corpses, including tattered ones, to gain attributes 81.
  • Absorbing from NPCs yields more Spirit than from monsters 81.
  • She successfully absorbed Agility and Constitution from a Crimson Red Fish Beast after her talent's upgrade, though she did not obtain a skill from it 113.
• Limitations:
  • Only one time-limited skill can be owned at a time 110.
  • Requires specific attribute thresholds (Spirit, Constitution, Strength) and a significant amount of Wow Coins to upgrade 110.
  • Absorption can fail, resulting in no attributes gained 41.

Elemental Attributes

Ji Xinghe has unlocked multiple elemental attributes, which enhance her combat capabilities and allow her to learn more skills 22.

• Applications:
  • Each elemental attribute allows her to learn three additional skills per tier 22.
  • Higher elemental attributes facilitate faster skill learning 22.
  • Her current elemental attributes include Gold, Light, Dark, and Water 6 22 45.
  • She unlocked her Water attribute by consuming a Water Spirit Fruit on Orchard Island 22.
• Limitations:
  • Skills are tied to attribute values; if an attribute is too low, the corresponding skill cannot be learned 22 45. For example, her Water attribute was initially insufficient to learn a Water skill 45.

Golden Sword Technique

The Golden Sword Technique is an offensive skill Ji Xinghe acquired from a skill book 42.

• Applications:
  • Deals damage equal to her Physical Attack Power multiplied by two 42.
  • Grants an additional penetration effect 42.
  • Can be used in conjunction with other skills like Small Light Ball Technique 51.
• Limitations:
  • Costs 10 power points per use 42.
  • Has a cooldown of 60 seconds 42.
  • Requires Spirit > 10, Strength > 10, and Gold Attribute Affinity ≥ 60 to learn 42.

Small Light Ball Technique

This is a basic offensive skill that Ji Xinghe frequently uses in combat 11 78.

• Applications:
  • Used to attack various monsters, including the Ink Blood Grass Beast and a snake-like creature 11 78.
  • Can be used as a probing attack 78.
  • Effective in combination with other skills and weapons 51 114.
• Limitations:
  • Its damage output might not be sufficient against highly resistant enemies, requiring multiple hits or combination with other attacks 11 114.

Purification Technique

A skill used for purification and combat against corrupted creatures 32 33.

• Applications:
  • Used by Ji Xinghe on herself 56.
  • Can purify spoiled or mutated food 33.
  • Can attack Dark Creatures and Deformed Monsters 33.
• Limitations:
  • The specific effects and cooldown are not detailed in the provided context.

Love's Embrace

A control skill that Ji Xinghe uses to interrupt enemy actions 101.

• Applications:
  • Can interrupt an opponent's skill casting 101.
  • Causes the target to be swept towards Ji Xinghe 101.
  • Used strategically to prevent powerful enemy attacks 101.
  • Was used to immobilize Yao Shu during the party's confrontation with the Witch Clan's armored guards 68.
• Limitations:
  • Has a long cooldown, requiring careful timing for critical moments 51.

Shadow Corrosion Mark

A defense-reducing debuff skill Ji Xinghe learned from a Skill Book received for an SSS-rank solo-dungeon clear 91.

• Applications:
  • Reduces an enemy's defense, improving the effectiveness of Ji Xinghe's and her companions' attacks 91.
• Limitations:
  • Its exact numerical defense reduction, duration, and cooldown are not detailed in the provided context.

Dark Mist Erosion Core

An item that grants temporary immunity to gray fog areas 26.

• Applications:
  • Allows free traversal of gray fog areas 26.
• Limitations:
  • Duration of 30 minutes 26.
  • Usable only once daily 26.

Sever Hair to Survive

A time-limited skill obtained from a boss monster 114.

• Applications:
  • Allows Ji Xinghe to survive fatal damage, similar to the Nine-Tailed White Fox Boss's 'Sever Tail to Survive' skill 114.
• Limitations:
  • Time-limited usage 114.
  • Ji Xinghe is cautious about wasting its limited uses 114.

Mystic Spirit Shield

A shield ability possessed by Ji Xinghe's pet, Xiao Sha 84.

• Applications:
  • Provides a significant shield value based on Xiao Sha's HP (e.g., 6000 shield value for 1200 HP) 84.
  • Protects against high damage, preventing instant kills 84.
• Limitations:
  • The shield's effectiveness is dependent on Xiao Sha's HP 84.

Flying Broom

A mobility item that provides a significant advantage in combat and exploration 51 22.

• Applications:
  • Allows Ji Xinghe to fly, providing a crushing speed advantage against ground-bound monsters 51.
  • Used to outmaneuver enemies and dodge skills 51.
  • Helps in exploring new areas 22.
• Limitations:
  • Has a limited usable time (e.g., one and a half minutes) 114.
  • Requires mental energy to control 51.

Mobile Wooden House

A portable shelter used by Ji Xinghe during exploration 106 109.

• Applications:
  • Contains 20 square meters of space and can be enlarged or shrunk for travel 106.
  • Provides a secure place for Ji Xinghe and Xiao Xi to recover while exploring Xixi Island 109.
• Limitations:
  • Its defensive capabilities and durability are not detailed in the provided context.

Star Feather Repeating Crossbow

A primary weapon used by Ji Xinghe for ranged attacks 8 11.

• Applications:
  • Used for continuous ranged damage against various monsters 8 11 14 26.
  • Can be equipped with wooden arrows 51.
  • Was used during her battle against the Witch Clan High Priest 101.
  • Its bleeding effect can bypass the ordinary physical-attack immunity of certain Dark Creatures 26.
• Limitations:
  • Requires ammunition (e.g., crossbow bolts, wooden arrows) 11 51.
  • Has a limited attack range 20.

Star Mist Staff

A magical weapon that enhances Ji Xinghe's spellcasting abilities 56.

• Applications:
  • Increases skill attack range by 10 meters 56.
  • Reduces casting time for spells 56.
  • Increases spell attack damage by 20% 56.
• Limitations:
  • Ji Xinghe's current skills do not seem to require casting time, making that attribute less immediately useful 56.
  • It is a damaged orange-quality item 56.

Paralysis Ring

An equipment item that provides a combat advantage 56.

• Applications:
  • Rotating the ring fires a paralysis needle 56.
  • A struck target is paralyzed for one second and cannot use skills during that time 56.
• Limitations:
  • Can only be used three times per day 56.

Star Feather Sword

A purple-quality longsword with a unique trait 44.

• Applications:
  • Provides +30 Physical Attack 44.
  • Prevents HP recovery for targets hit for one minute, rendering all HP recovery skills and potions ineffective 44.
  • Useful for clearing dungeons and against enemies with healing abilities 44.
• Limitations:
  • The 'Prevent HP Recovery' effect can only be used once daily 44.

Dark Invisibility Technique

A skill Ji Xinghe desires but cannot yet learn 45.

• Applications:
  • Intended to grant invisibility 45.

Power Progression

Chapter	Level	Attributes	Skills Acquired	Notable Events
3	N/A	N/A	N/A	Defeats a Tier 1 Crimson Red Fish Beast (Level 6) 3
7	N/A	Constitution, Strength gained from Great Black Shark corpse 7	Small Light Ball Technique 7	Upgrades fishing rod; buys inventory expansion tickets and Bloodthirsty Knife 7
15	0 (89/100 EXP)	Constitution +0.5, Strength +0.1, Agility +0.1 from monster absorption 15	N/A	Defeats Blue Scale Shrimp Beast; completes novice quest 15
18	N/A	Spirit increased from bubblefish beast absorption 18	N/A	Upgrades fishing rod to Level 3; obtains Star Mist Cloak and Swift Boots 18
29	1 (469/200 EXP)	10 Free Attribute Points to Agility, 1 each to Constitution, Spirit, Strength 29	N/A	Levels up to 2 (269/300 EXP) 29
32	N/A	N/A	Purification Technique 32	Expands backpack slots to 120 32
41	3 (1126/400 EXP)	Strength +6 from Free Attribute Points; Constitution: 48.3, Spirit: 84, Strength: 56.5, Agility: 48.8 41	N/A	Levels up to 5 (226/600 EXP); absorbs attributes from over 500 mutated monster corpses 41
42	5	Free Attribute Points distributed evenly 42	Golden Sword Technique 42	Dominates top three rankings; backpack slots increase to 170 42
45	N/A	Constitution reaches 50 from Deformed Monster absorption 45	N/A	Draws Dark Invisibility Technique skill but cannot learn due to insufficient attributes 45
46	N/A	Strength +1 from Strength Pill; receives Free Attribute Points 46	N/A	Upgrades island to Level 5 and Shelter to Level 5 46
50	N/A	+1 to all stats (time-limited dungeon reward); +10 speed (time-limited dungeon reward) 50	N/A	Clears stages 4 through 8 of a challenge 50
56	5 (433/600 EXP)	5 Free Attribute Points distributed evenly 56	N/A	Base Attributes: Constitution: 76.3, Spirit: 101.5, Strength: 96, Agility: 72.5 (All stats +2) 56
59	N/A	Free Attribute Points gained and added 59	N/A	Clears Stage 10 of solo dungeon; upgrades Black Earth 59
81	6 (383.6/700 EXP)	Strength 2.0, Constitution 2.1, Spirit 2.0, Agility 1.9 from absorption 81	N/A	Becomes Newbie Alchemist sub-profession; allocates Free Attribute Points 81
91	N/A	Attribute points gained from solo dungeon 91	Shadow Corrosion Mark 91	Upgrades Recyclable Trash Can to Level 3 91
93	N/A	Free Attribute Points allocated 93	N/A	Wealth and reputation increase 93
105	7 (1588.8/800 EXP)	3 Free Attribute Points to Spirit 105	N/A	Levels up to 8 (788.8/900 EXP); becomes Novice Refining Master sub-profession 105
106	8	Agility increased by consuming Monkey Wine 106	N/A	Hunts sea beasts with Xiao Xi and Xiao Sha, then begins exploration of Xixi Island 106
110	8 (1888.9/900 EXP)	Constitution: 176.4, Spirit: 182.2, Strength: 181.6+3, Agility: 173.1 before leveling; adds 3 Free Attribute Points to Spirit 110	N/A	Levels up to 9 (988.9/1000 EXP) and accumulates more than 100,000 Wow Coins, satisfying the funds needed to pursue another Talent upgrade 110
113	N/A	Constitution +0.2 and Agility +0.2 from Absorption; further Agility +0.1 and Constitution +0.1 from a Crimson Red Fish Beast 113	N/A	Accepts advancement quests requiring solo-dungeon participation, opening 100 Treasure Chests, and killing 999 monsters within one week 113
114	N/A	N/A	Sever Hair to Survive 114	Defeats the Level 100 Nine-Tailed White Fox Boss after ten defeats, overcoming its repeated resurrection skill 114
117	N/A	N/A	N/A	Organizes District 66 players into groups to coordinate item-card use; recognizes that she lacks monster quantity rather than combat strength 117
119	N/A	N/A	N/A	Participates in a points race, considers using a Plunder Card against Pumpkin Head, and has Xiao Xi fish for willing targets 119

Character Relationships

• Ji Xinghe: The protagonist, a strategic and resourceful player who values fairness and kindness. She is fiercely protective of her island and companions 54 57.
• Xiao Xi: A Bloodthirst Vine plant pet, loyal and devoted to Ji Xinghe. It can hunt, improve its own strength, and has a playful, mischievous side. Xiao Xi often acts as a guide and protector for Xiao Sha 19 40 45 56 61 85 95 106 111. Ji Xinghe considers Xiao Xi and Xiao Sha equally important members of her family 45.
• Xiao Sha: A tree creature, initially a Dark Spirit Tree, that becomes Ji Xinghe's pet. It is described as having childlike innocence and is easily led by Xiao Xi. Xiao Sha is loyal to Ji Xinghe and acts as a Shelter guardian 28 40 45 51 54 56 85 95 106 111.
• Jiajia: Ji Xinghe's grandmother in an illusion. She is depicted as unconditionally loving and supportive, fiercely protecting Ji Xinghe and providing kindness 52.
• 'Ou Ou Ou Ou Ou': A player known for his social connections and luck. He is a core member of Ruoshui Sanqian's team and frequently interacts with Ji Xinghe for dungeon activities 57 79 99 102.
• Ruoshui Sanqian: A top-ranked player whom Ji Xinghe respects for her fairness and kindness. She has helped Ji Xinghe in the past and is a frequent teammate in multiplayer dungeons 43 57 79 99 102.
• Monster Slayer: A player who is part of Ji Xinghe's dungeon team 43 57 79.
• Pray for the God of Wealth's Love: A player with a unique skill that seems to bring bad luck, who joins Ji Xinghe's dungeon team 57 59 79.
• Tang Monk Uses Rejoice to Wash Hair (Tang Monk): A grateful player whom Ji Xinghe helps, leading to them becoming in-game friends 43.
• Witch Clan High Priest: A powerful NPC who became an "Eternal Enemy" of Ji Xinghe due to her actions in a dungeon. Ji Xinghe ultimately kills her after interrupting her sacrificial array 70 101 102.
• Wandering Merchant 1099: A mobile functional NPC whom Ji Xinghe aims to maintain a good relationship with due to his importance in the game's economy 111 115.
• Ms. Pink (Granny Pink): A mobile functional NPC whom Ji Xinghe interacts with, believing she may have mind-reading abilities 36 111.
• The Flower of the Village: A player who becomes friends with Ji Xinghe, Ruoshui Sanqian, and 'Ou Ou Ou Ou Ou' after a dungeon 102.
• South Brother of Erlong Lake: An antagonistic player who attacks Ji Xinghe's island and is subsequently killed by her, leading to Ji Xinghe inheriting his supplies 54 55.
• Youning: A member of the Dwarf Clan with whom Ji Xinghe forms an affectionate connection during the instance. Ji Xinghe encourages her to study refining 103 105.
• Lan Xi: An injured NPC rescued and escorted by Ji Xinghe's dungeon party. Their actions help Lan Xi's faction oppose the Witch Clan High Priest 66 70 101.
• District 66 Players: Ji Xinghe coordinates fellow players through specialized groups during a championship event because she cannot reasonably confront two districts alone 117.

Significant Events

1. First Entry to Orchard Island: Ji Xinghe enters Orchard Island through a black vortex, finding a desolate, misty environment with peculiar fruit trees and a faint scent of blood. She picks a Mist Heart Fruit, which increases exploration progress and slows dark creatures 19.
2. Dominating the Top Three Rankings: Ji Xinghe achieves the top position in the Personal Level, Island, and Achievement rankings, claiming rewards including Gold Border permissions, attribute points, and the Golden Sword Technique skill 42.
3. Illusion of Jiajia: Ji Xinghe, Xiao Xi, and Xiao Sha fall into an illusion where Ji Xinghe lives with her grandmother, Jiajia. After a conflict with another child, Jiajia intervenes, and Ji Xinghe eventually breaks free from the illusion, returning to her reality 52.
4. South Brother of Erlong Lake, Dead!: Ji Xinghe discovers her island damaged and identifies 'South Brother of Erlong Lake' as the culprit. She teleports to his island, attacks his Shelter, and kills him, inheriting one-third of his supplies 54.
5. Completing the First Stage Mission: Ji Xinghe completes a mission to find Lan Xi, navigating through a mountainous area and discovering a hidden location 66.
6. Witch Clan High Priest's Decreasing Favorability: Ji Xinghe receives system notifications about the Witch Clan High Priest's favorability towards her decreasing, potentially leading to pursuit or becoming "Eternal Enemies" 70.
7. Qingfu Kailing Tree Discovery: Ji Xinghe and her group follow an Iron-Eating Beast to a cliff where they find and defeat a Black Snake guarding a Qingfu Kailing Tree 78.
8. Instance Clearance and Rewards: Ji Xinghe receives clear rewards for a multiplayer instance, including experience points, coins, a treasure chest, and free attribute points. She organizes and absorbs the spoils, gaining significant attribute points 81.
9. Deception of the Werewolf Clan: Ji Xinghe devises a plan to deceive the Werewolf Clan into taking an ordinary Obsidian crystal instead of the real one, successfully thwarting their objective 100.
10. High Priest Falls: Ji Xinghe engages in a fierce battle with the High Priest, using her skills to gain the upper hand and ultimately defeat her 101.
11. Dungeon Clear Mission Completion: Ji Xinghe successfully completes the dungeon clear mission, thwarting external attacks and helping the Dwarf Clan temporarily escape crisis 102.
12. Instance Settlement: Ji Xinghe bids farewell to the Dwarf Clan and returns to the Shelter in the Island world after successfully clearing an instance with an SS+ rating, receiving various rewards 105.
13. Exploration of Xixi Island: Ji Xinghe consumes Monkey Wine to increase her Agility and then teleports to Xixi Island, finding herself in a mountainous area with minimal danger 106.
14. Killing the Mother Insect: Ji Xinghe realizes she is in an illusion and fights the Mother Insect, eventually defeating it with her final arrows despite being injured 108.
15. Advancement Quest Selection: Ji Xinghe accepts three weekly advancement quests: completing two solo dungeons, opening 100 Treasure Chests, and killing 999 monsters 113.
16. Nine-Tailed White Fox Boss Defeated: Ji Xinghe challenges the Level 100 boss stage and defeats the Nine-Tailed White Fox Boss ten times, overcoming its nine resurrections and gaining the time-limited Sever Hair to Survive skill 114.
17. Championship Coordination: Ji Xinghe organizes District 66 players into groups based on item cards during a championship, relying on Xiao Xi to help manage the group-chat workload while she continues hunting monsters 117.
18. Points-Race Pursuit: During a settlement countdown, Ji Xinghe remains 138 points behind the first-ranked Pumpkin Head and considers using a Plunder Card if she overtakes them 119.

Themes

The narrative explores several overarching themes, including the importance of strategic planning and adaptability in challenging environments, the significance of personal growth and resilience, and the complexities of relationships, encompassing loyalty, betrayal, and the pursuit of power. The story also delves into the concept of survival of the fittest within a harsh world, where self-interest often drives actions, and the past can profoundly influence present decisions and character development 3 22 26 29 52 55 70 86 101 103.

• Strategic Planning and Adaptability: Ji Xinghe consistently demonstrates her ability to analyze situations, plan effectively, and adapt to unforeseen circumstances. Examples include her strategic combat against Mo Yi, where she identifies his vulnerabilities 26, her use of traps and the Flying Broom to defeat Jiao Longs 51, and her quick decision-making when facing Deformed Monsters attracted by a quest item 23. Her preparation for future challenges by upgrading her tools and crafting items also highlights this theme 29. Her preparations for Xixi Island and her careful use of the Mobile Wooden House likewise demonstrate practical foresight 106. Her later creation of specialized player groups to coordinate championship item cards extends this strategic approach from individual survival to district-level cooperation 117.
• Personal Growth and Resilience: Ji Xinghe's journey is marked by continuous self-improvement and an unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. She actively seeks to increase her elemental attributes for combat power 22, trains diligently to improve her stats 86, and shows resilience in protecting her belongings and standing up for herself, even in an illusionary world 52. Her victory over the Crimson Red Fish Beast, an enemy that once posed a major challenge in her previous life, emphasizes the scale of her development 113. By the championship period, she is strong enough to easily defeat monsters below Level 20, shifting her concern from individual combat strength to the number of available targets 117. The character Youning also exemplifies resilience by learning to forge weapons to support her family after personal loss 103.
• Relationships and Loyalty: The narrative explores various facets of relationships, from the deep bond between Ji Xinghe and her grandmother, Jiajia, which provides a sense of belonging 52, to the loyalty of her pets, Xiao Xi and Xiao Sha, who assist her in combat and gather resources 26 51 86. The diary of a green-skinned woman reveals themes of betrayal and forgiveness, emphasizing the complex nature of trust 29. Ji Xinghe also values loyalty, explicitly stating her disdain for betrayal when recruiting the Dark Spirit Tree 28. Her declaration that Xiao Xi and Xiao Sha are equally important family members further establishes the reciprocal loyalty at the center of their partnership 45.
• Survival of the Fittest and Power Dynamics: The "Survival World" is depicted as a ruthless environment where players' actions are driven by self-interest 55. Ji Xinghe's decisive actions, such as killing South Brother of Erlong Lake to protect her resources and make a statement, illustrate the harsh realities of this world 54. Power struggles are evident within the Witch and Werewolf Clans, highlighting the instability caused by ambition and greed 101 103. The championship's points race and potential use of Plunder Cards also demonstrate how formal game systems incentivize competition and resource seizure 119.
• Influence of the Past: Ji Xinghe's past experiences, including a tragic event that led to her reclusive nature, are hinted at and influence her present actions 22. Her previous life's experiences also inform her understanding of the "Survival World" 19 29. The theme of revenge is present from the outset, as Ji Xinghe eliminates those who wronged her in her past life 3.