In his previous life, he had survived the initial period only because of his good luck in coming across a basic-level airdrop box. And now, on just the second day here, he had already opened his fourth box.
Even though he had already obtained a top-tier airdrop box, Xiao Jun still maintained an attitude of reverence every time he opened a box.
He rubbed his hands and started rummaging through it.
A high-tech steel knife, nothing unexpected.
He rummaged further - a water flask.
That was it...
As expected, basic-level airdrop boxes were the mainstream.
But Xiao Jun was not disheartened. There were still countless boxes outside waiting for him.
This situation continued until after 3 pm in the afternoon.
Xiao Jun had found two more airdrop boxes, but unfortunately those were basic-level too, giving him two lunch boxes and two water flasks.
Even for low-level airdrop boxes, food items were usually the main output, to ensure that people would not starve to death first.
In the process of searching, Xiao Jun had also killed quite a few zombies, finally gathering five first-order mutant crystals, enough to get back to upgrade Wan Qianya.
Whether it was searching corpses or boxes, it was still best to let the lucky goddess Wan Qianya do it instead of him, the African import.
Also, leaving her alone in the hotel, Xiao Jun felt somewhat uneasy too.
In the initial period of the apocalypse, the more beautiful a woman was, the more likely she would die. Only after three months, when Future City was initially built, would beautiful women have a chance to choose and depend on a strong person.
When he returned today and got Wan Qianya upgraded, they could venture out together tomorrow. With him around, there was basically no danger to fear at this stage.
It was almost 4 pm now. He would search for one final box.
In winter, the sky darkened early. At the latest by 5 pm, he had to head back, otherwise once night fell, the strengthened zombies would overwhelm even him.
He randomly chose a direction and walked some distance when Xiao Jun suddenly heard people talking. Judging from the voices, they seemed to be coming from the yard in front.
Xiao Jun crept to the entrance and saw dozens of people inside. Even though he had lightened his footsteps, he was still noticed immediately.
With so many people here, a fight could really go either way. But from their appearance, they seemed to have split into several smaller groups, each watching the other warily.
"Another young brother has arrived. Do you want to join us? There is strength in numbers!"
Before Xiao Jun could decide whether to retreat, someone had already called out to welcome him.
"No thanks, I'm used to being alone," Xiao Jun rejected without a second thought.
After speaking, Xiao Jun prepared to leave, but another person called out to stop him.
"Young brother, I can see you are quite capable. Have you come across those boxes falling from the sky?"
The one who spoke had a full, beard, but looked strangely amiable, creating a contrasting impression.
"Don't be afraid. Let's exchange some information. And the things that come out of those boxes are quite similar. If you have any extras, maybe we could trade."
His words were directed at Xiao Jun, but his eyes kept staring at the two steel knives in Xiao Jun's hands.
So that was the issue. Currently, the probability of weapons appearing in the airdrop boxes was not high. It was only because Xiao Jun had opened many boxes, including one top-tier and one high-level box, that he had ample weapons.
Apart from the two knives in his hands now, there was another knife and dagger stored in his space equipment.
"Young brother, how about I trade you this lunch box for one of your knives? You should know that this single lunch box contains a full twenty rice balls, extremely delicious and enough to fill one person's stomach."
This amiable, bearded man was not as benign as he looked. To think he wanted to exchange a lunch box for a knife, wishing for too much.
The lunch box would only prevent you from starving for now. Weapons were the root to keep getting stronger.
"Young brother, don't listen to him. Exchanging weapons for food is never a fair trade. Why not trade with me instead? I have a dagger here, also from those boxes. Extremely sharp without compare! That steel knife is too heavy to wield more than a few times. It can't compare to the nimble dagger."
A member of the third group also stepped forward. He looked weak and scholarly, but being able to represent an entire group meant he was not so simple.
For instance, what he was actually thinking now was:
[These two idiots actually think someone who could walk here alone armed with two knives would be that easy to fool? You need to take out something truly valuable to trade.]
The suggestion moved Xiao Jun a little. He had no use for the dagger, but Wan Qianya needed one!
He already had a dagger, just lacking another. And he currently had four steel knives, so trading away one of the spares might not be too bad of an idea.
But outwardly, Xiao Jun's expression remained impassive, only letting his gaze drift to the dagger occasionally, seemingly hesitant yet moved.
[This brat sure is hard to trick. From his expression, he's clearly tempted, just unwilling to trade. Quite ambitious indeed.]
"How about this, young brother. I won't let you suffer any losses either. A dagger plus a lunch box in exchange for one of your knives. What do you think?"
[Little bastard. Don't let me run into you alone next time. You'll regret it if we meet again.]
This was a perfect example of smiling amiably on the surface while cursing inwardly.
Xiao Jun gave no visible reaction. His expression remained conflicted and undecided.
After waiting two minutes and realizing no better offer seemed forthcoming, Xiao Jun finally nodded in agreement.
"Young brother, pass your steel knife over. I'll give you the dagger and lunch box."
The scholar's eyes glinted as he thought of yet another idea.
[Come closer. The moment you step within my reach, I'll signal my brothers to seize you. Let's see if the other two groups dare make trouble over such a small matter.]
"No need for that. You throw the items over first. I'll inspect them. If all is fine, I'll toss you the knife after. With so many on your side, you surely aren't afraid of me going back on my word alone?"
There was no way he would approach them. Stepping into their encirclement, even if this sinister scholar did not make a move, the other two groups would undoubtedly strike at the opportunity. Xiao Jun could hear their underlying intentions clearly.
"If elder brother is unwilling, then I shall take my leave first. It will be dark soon. Any later and it will get dangerous."
The scholar was already cursing a streak inwardly, but his face remained harmonious and powerless as Xiao Jun declined to approach.
Just as Xiao Jun said, time was really short now.
Being able to trade for this extra dagger added one more bit of fighting power to his side. With more weapons, he could search for even more airdrop boxes tomorrow.
"Xiao Wu, go. Let this brother inspect the items first."
It was impossible they would throw the objects over. And if they really did, Xiao Jun would turn and flee immediately without hesitation. Outside were only zombies anyway, and they were what he feared less.
At the scholar's instruction, the man named Xiao Wu carefully approached Xiao Jun holding the dagger and lunch box, while the other two groups looked on without any other movement yet.
Xiao Jun opened the lunch box. Twenty plump rice balls, no problem there.
"The knife," the scholar called out from behind.
Just as Xiao Wu held out the dagger, his other hand simultaneously reached out towards Xiao Jun's side.
But Xiao Jun reacted swiftly. Snatching away the dagger, he casually tossed one of his steel knives forward.
"Trade complete. I'll take my leave first."
Xiao Wu jerked back in shock, predictably unable to catch the heavy 60-jin knife smoothly.
The other two groups reacted extremely quickly as well, immediately closing in, a conflict on the verge of breaking out over that single steel knife.
But Xiao Jun had no more business here. He now had to return to that supermarket from before, fill up his storage ring, and get back to the hotel before 6 pm.
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
e, Immortal Body, Transmigration, System, Progression Fantasy, Academy Setting, Third-Person Perspective. Alternate Title: Transmigrating into a High Martial World and Reading Live Comments. Bad news: I transmigrated. This is a terrifying high-martial world, and my original, pathetically weak body fell into a coma and never woke up. Good news: I got a Popularity Points system upon arrival. I can see live comments and even create an unkillable alternate identity. Starting out, the alternate identity has all stats at 1. The system tells me that to grow stronger, I must participate in the plot, gain popularity points to allocate stats and grow stronger, and ultimately awaken my original body. And so, carrying my original body on my back, I officially entered Huaqing Academy, where the story's protagonist resides. From that moment on, Chen Guan kicked the original plot to pieces. Live Comments: [Doesn't anyone find this mysterious coffin guy creepy? He can summon indescribable grey misty hands.] [Is this guy a hero or a villain? What kind of onion became a spirit?] [By the way, does anyone know who's in the coffin? Shouldn't the debt for saving his life be repaid by now?] [According to unofficial histories, the person in the coffin was Chen Guan's first love. Their love was once passionate and earth-shattering, but they were separated by life and death due to worldly circumstances. What a star-crossed pair.] ... Years later, the world knew of a demon god born from a coffin, shrouded in grey mist, impossible to gaze upon directly. His foremost divine emissary often wielded a scythe, reaping lives like the god of death. As war approached, facing former friends and a boundless sea of enemies, Chen Guan merely raised his scythe. "Would you like to dance as well?"
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
