Chapter 81
This can also somewhat balance the unfair differences caused by random allocation.
I just didn't expect that assisting in completing the task would also be included in the score.
The system did not issue a notification in the instance, presumably to prevent intentional score farming.
[Longevity Lock] should be the time when she went to Doctor Li's clinic with Song Yichi, and [Black Piano] is the time when she went to the music room with Yan Xing.
As for the two hidden missions, completing one of them without prior notice or knowledge was practically a lucky accident.
Then look at those achievements: [The Slacking Teacher], [Nuisance], [Usurper]...
The name was very fitting; she instantly knew what she had accomplished through those achievements!
Achievements are also a mechanism that is not disclosed to participants.
However, achievements are more like a summary and evaluation of the participant's behavior at a certain stage, and their impact on the score is certainly not as great as completing the task.
"I recognized four out of the 15 people on the award list."
When Su Cheng first saw Yan Yu, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
[You will be transported to the apartment clinic in 5 minutes. Please be prepared.]
Su Cheng slowly got up from in front of the screen. She still remembered the prize for the first place winner, in addition to the points, and was looking forward to checking it when she got back to her apartment.
Five minutes passed quickly, and Su Cheng was teleported to the medical pod in the white examination room as usual.
Lin Deng turned around, looking somewhat surprised. "Of all the people I've been seeing these past few days, you're in the best condition."
Su Cheng smiled. "It's probably because my skill can repair my body."
Lin Deng shook his head, picked up the medical tablet and started swiping. "The poor condition I'm referring to isn't just physical, but more importantly, mental."
"Due to the competition these past few days, the five minutes each homeowner was originally allotted have been reduced to two or three minutes, depending on the situation."
Physical wounds are the easiest to heal and generally leave no lasting effects. The problem lies with psychological issues, for which treatment has limited effectiveness.
Su Cheng understood, "So, I can only soak for 2 minutes this time too?"
"No need. You've already missed the peak hours, so you could theoretically soak for 10 minutes. But given that your physical condition has reached the limit of the effects of a medicinal bath, 5 minutes is enough. Any longer and it won't be very useful."
"OK."
"Okay, you should rest for a while." Lin Deng rubbed her temples, her attention returning to the tablet.
The homeowners participated in the competition, while the apartment staff also faced monthly performance evaluations.
Not everyone who comes out of the dungeon can be as carefree as Su Cheng. At the end of the month, Lin Deng has to juggle both tasks, which is the most exhausting time for her.
Su Cheng stirred the medicine, then refrained from disturbing her, immersing herself in it and feeling the relaxation as each cell in her body relaxed.
When the time came, Su Cheng returned to her small apartment.
Calendar Update:
January 5, 2000.
The Smart Bag was already lying on the sofa, and a striking black and gold rectangular gift box sat on the table.
She checked her bracelet first.
Name: Su Cheng
Identity: Resident of Apartment No. 1167, Street X, District E
Points: 21655 (last month's water, electricity, and storage fees have been deducted; non-transferable)
Physical constitution: Gene Lock Second Stage
Skill:
Advanced Self-Healing [Enhances cell activity, rapidly stops bleeding and repairs damage]
Differentiation [① Dividing cells acquire high activity, allowing severed limbs to regenerate rapidly. ② Flesh and blood are also the source of regeneration (Note: requires sufficient energy and time)]
Occupation: Junior Celestial Master (60/100)
① Yin-Yang Eyes: Can clearly see the traces of supernatural entities and their original forms.
② Pressure: It has a natural deterrent effect on supernatural entities, but it may also arouse the covetousness of the Ghost King.
Protection: Can cover an area of 4 square meters, protecting living beings within the area from attacks by Remnant Soul- level Ghost Entity.
④ Fire-Attracting Art: Blue ghost fire, can only ignite supernatural souls (Mastery, 100% success rate).
⑤ Soul Attraction: Ghost Entity Remnant Soul to serve you or to conduct forced transactions (Mastery, 100% success rate).
Note: The more powerful the Ghost Entity, the greater the reward required.
⑥ Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Method (Not yet learned, insufficient class level)
Both the Gene Lock and career skills have been updated, but the most important thing is: 20,000 reward points have been credited to your account!
Congratulations! She's finally broken the five-figure mark!
Su Cheng raised her lips, her gaze shifting to the gift box on the table, her eyes lighting up again.
But she was soaking wet, so she decided to tidy herself up before opening the gift box.
Excited about the "mystery gift" inside the box, Su Cheng took a quick shower.
After rinsing away the dirt and grime from the skin, the body odor disappears, replaced by the fresh scent of the shower gel.
After changing into soft, comfortable pajamas and stepping out of the bathroom with my wet hair still on, I felt refreshed all over.
She dried her feet and quickly walked to the black and gold gift box, opening it with anticipation.
Inside was an ordinary-looking black folding umbrella and a stack of coupons.
Su Cheng didn't simply assume that the folding umbrella, as the grand finale gift, would be an ordinary umbrella, just like its appearance suggested.
She took out a folding umbrella; the handle had an automatic pop-out button.
The umbrella material feels smooth and supple to the touch, without any wrinkles. When opened, a layer of subtle gold patterns can be seen on the inner edge of the umbrella, which shimmers slightly in the light.
Most importantly, the umbrella is transparent when it is opened, so she can see what's behind it!
The umbrella ribs were very sturdy, and opening and closing them was very smooth. They felt slightly cool to the touch. Su Cheng tried to bend them and found that they were very resilient and could not be broken even with force.
I retrieved the Smart Bag, put the umbrella inside, and immediately saw its information.
[Thousand-Machine Umbrella: The umbrella body is made of a special material and possesses both physical and supernatural attributes. Weight: 0.15kg.]
1. Waterproof, fireproof, bulletproof, knife and arrowproof, and explosion-proof.
2. The umbrella will not obstruct the view when opened, and the umbrella body has a stealth function.
3. Two types of weapons can be placed in the groove of the umbrella handle. They will be fired through the top of the umbrella and have a range of up to 100m. They also have the function of locking onto enemies.
4. Standing under an umbrella can conceal one's own presence.
This is amazing! Not only is its defensive stat maxed out, but it's also great for both offense and defense!
Su Cheng took the umbrella out of her bag again, looked at it curiously for a while, and studied how to inject weapons into the umbrella handle.
The groove on the side of the umbrella handle is only about the width of an index finger and can only hold small weapons. Inserting them is simple; there are latches in the groove, and you can fire and switch weapons by pressing them.
If you put bullets in it, wouldn't it be comparable to a handgun? Besides bullets, you could also put poison needles or similar weapons.
Combined with the invisibility function after the umbrella is opened, it can definitely achieve unexpected results when necessary!
Su Cheng was satisfied. She remembered the pistol she had taken from the train, which had been gathering dust because she didn't know how to shoot.
However, the Thousand-Machine Umbrella, with its automatic locking function, is clearly more useful than a pistol.
Su Cheng categorized bullets and poison needles as needed supplies.
She then picked up the remaining stack of coupons from the box.
I counted them; there were 13 in total.
10 single-person meal vouchers, 1500 supermarket shopping discount voucher, 1 district-level competition voucher, and 1000 supermarket shopping discount voucher (system compensation).
[District-level competition tickets: These are only available to winners of the Street Competition. Registration will be open at the end or beginning of the month; specific registration dates will be announced in advance by the system. We encourage you to register and win generous rewards!]
Although the coupon was inferior to the umbrella, Su Cheng was still quite satisfied with the beautiful jade in front of her.
She first tore off a single-person meal voucher, then put away the rest, and sat down on the edge of the bed to dry her hair, in a good mood.
The thought of enjoying delicious food and watching TV comfortably later made me even happier.
She feels like she's just received a generous bonus and is now enjoying a holiday after working overtime day and night under intense pressure.
Every second was pleasant and relaxing.
After my hair was dried, my single-person meal was delivered.
Su Cheng sat cross-legged on the blanket under the table. This time, it was a Chinese meal: fragrant rice, cilantro beef, sweet and sour pork with pineapple, and fried milk.
Wuhu
Su Cheng exclaimed softly, "These are all my favorite foods!"
Upon opening the lunchbox lid, the aroma of food wafted out.
But she was still missing a drink, so she got up and rummaged through the cupboard and pulled out a can of cola.
Delicious food paired with sugary drinks doubles the happiness.
The TV programs were still showing wilderness survival educational shows, perfect for watching while eating.
With ample time and a safe environment, savor the slow, methodical chewing of the Su Cheng and savor the satisfaction they deliver to your taste buds.
Life is indeed about comparison. After enduring the hardships of sleeping outdoors in dungeons, being able to leisurely enjoy food now feels exceptionally comfortable.
The apartment's single-person meal vouchers are often given out as random rewards and are not sold through any channels.
She has 9 more cards, which means she can get 9 meals without leaving home, and each meal is random, so she won't get tired of it.
After eating and drinking her fill, Su Cheng let out a burp and picked up her phone from the sofa.
In her notification bar, her Green Bubble software showed several unread messages.
A note from the author:
I'd been fantasizing about this chapter while writing the synopsis! Finally, it's finished! The next chapter will be a slice-of-life story, filling in the plot holes from before. The next instance will be a natural disaster, so there will be less combat.
Chapter 81
Finding a comfortable position to lean against the sofa cushions, Su Cheng opened her chat app; quite a few people had sent her messages.
Yan Yu, Xu Shaowei, Hao Ruoxue, and Hai Shuang all sent their greetings.
The two large apartment building group chats still have over 99 messages, and the smaller three-person group chat also has several unread messages.
There are three red dots in the friend request.
Mo Yiyi and Liu Yue were identified through precise searches, while Hai Lu received an application through a friend's recommendation.
Gradually, she got to know quite a few people.
Su Cheng accepted three friend requests first, and then clicked into the private chats of the other people.
Yan Yu and Xu Shaowei mainly asked if she had returned to her apartment, and she first let them know she was safe.
Hao Ruoxue's message was sent three days ago, so she's currently offline; their schedules are completely different. As a newcomer, Hao Ruoxue didn't participate in the competition, but she shared some of her experiences of "fighting alone" after leaving the Silence Instance with Su Cheng.