“The ‘Nationwide Battle’ forum has recently exploded with activity.
In just two days, six tokens have appeared.
When tokens appear, the system doesn’t announce who obtained them but rather declares the floor and number of the token.
Initially, players had no idea who had found six tokens within two days. But soon, there were rumors that every time a token was discovered, people could spot Bai Lixin on that floor.
After a full three days, the ownership of the six tokens was finally settled.
Finding six tokens in two days set a new record, refreshing Bai Lixin’s previous achievement of two tokens in a day.
With the appearance of these six tokens, a total of 16 tokens have been found, leaving only 14 more out of the total of 36. And now, there are only 22 days left in the event.
In the forum, some players conducted a statistics on the owners of these 22 tokens and they were shocked to discover that Bai Lixin was only left with a token from the 450th floor.
Originally, after the Shentian Guild recruited Little Overlord and had the backing of the guild, he rose to prominence. They believed that Little Overlord, with the support of the Shentian Guild, would surpass Bai Lixin.
However, in these past two days, Bai Lixin’s crazy output not only challenged Little Overlord but also humiliated the Shentian Guild behind him.
After their battle, Little Overlord didn’t even enter a single copy in order to catch up with Bai Lixin.
For seven days, they gathered all the guild’s strength and barely managed to obtain six tokens.
But what about Bai Lixin? Finding tokens seemed like a casual pastime after clearing a copy, and he easily obtained tokens while wandering around without much effort.
When the two sides were compared, the gap was evident. It was like comparing an imitation to the original.
On the voting page, Bai Lixin’s votes had surged in the past two days, quickly surpassing Little Overlord and claiming the top spot with a commanding lead.
Not long ago, the Shentian Guild used its advantage to rig votes in favor of Little Overlord, propelling him to first place.
Little Overlord had capital backing him, and the elusive Shentian Guild supporting him from behind.
Well, God Xin had us, the ordinary players, supporting him from behind!
Did they want to control the competition with capital?
Then we would use fire to defeat fire.
Let them know that when players unite, even the most powerful capital is powerless!
This is true solidarity!
After finding the tokens, Bai Lixin invited Sun Ning under the pretext of teamwork and asked her to join him on his next copy.
Li Cancan had a special fondness for Sun Ning. When she heard that Sun Ning was going, she also proposed to participate in the copy together.
As for Xia Chi and the rest, because the end of the “Nationwide Battle” event was approaching, they decided to temporarily give up on entering copies and focus on finding the remaining tokens.
Therefore, the team members of this copy were Bai Lixin, Li Cancan, and Sun Ning.
Escape System: [The team card has been used successful. There are three team members, named Bai Lixin, Li Cancan, and Sun Ning. Is this group of three ready to participate in the next copy together? Yes/No.]
Bai Lixin pressed “Yes,” and the Escape System’s voice rang out again: [Confirmation successful. Would you like to enter the copy now?]
Bai Lixin pressed “Yes” again.
[Ding! Confirmation successful. Next, the system will randomly select a copy.]
[Ding! Copy selection successful. All team members are required to click ‘Confirm’ within five seconds. After confirming, the copy will begin.]
[Ding! All confirmations complete. Now, the teleportation will commence. During the process, there will be discomfort accompanying the teleportation, but it will disappear once the teleportation is complete, so please remain calm.]
[Copy teleportation begins.]
As the system’s words fell, the three of them were instantly plunged into a black vortex.
After a bout of dizziness, Bai Lixin opened his eyes.
His body was now in a state of stasis, and only his eyes could move.
His gaze swept across the area, and he spotted Sun Ning and Li Cancan standing not far from him.
Including the three of them, there should be a total of 20 people who had entered. Right now, all 20 of them stood still, as if they were frozen statues.
[Hello, dear players. Welcome to the copy [Gentle Village].]
[Congratulations, dear players, you have triggered a hidden copy, which offers special rewards. The reward for this copy: There are no penalties in this copy.]
[The initial number of players is 20, and currently, there are 20 survivors.]
[Now, let’s introduce the background of this copy.]
[In front of a picturesque mountain, there is a beautiful little village. In this village, people live in peace and harmony, earning it the nickname ‘Gentle Village.’ In this village, there is a beautiful little girl named Pan Pan.]
As the system began narrating the copy background, images began to appear in front of everyone. In the images, a little girl with two braids, wearing a patched floral dress, sat on a doorstep, her chin resting on her hands, lost in thought.
[She used to be a cheerful and innocent girl, but lately, Pan Pan has been distressed.]
[Now, let’s announce the tasks for this copy.]
[Task 1: Survive for 10 days and 10 nights in the copy.]
[Task 2: Find the reason for Pan Pan’s distress and help her resolve it.]
[Task 3: (To be determined)]
[With the background introduction complete, the copy officially begins. I wish all players an enjoyable game.]
As the system’s voice faded, everyone’s vision went black. When they opened their eyes again, they were standing at the entrance of the village.
Before them, a group of people approached with smiles on their faces. They wore simple, inexpensive clothes, some of which had patches.
As the players exchanged glances, several of the approaching villagers spoke up.
“Oh, comrades, this is wonderful! We’ve been waiting for you. Welcome, welcome! With your arrival, our poor village is finally shining.”
The leader of the villagers was a dark-skinned man, his skin was tanned by the sun and had the texture of iron. He smiled in a kind manner, but the players remained calm.
One man in blue clothing poked the leader, saying, “Village Chief, you’re supposed to say ‘flourishing.’”
The so-called Village Chief blushed instantly and laughed heartily, “Yes, yes, our village is ‘flourishing,’ my lack of education shows. I’ve been looking forward to your arrival.”
The man in blue beside the Village Chief continued, “Comrades, were you sent by the city to help our village? It’s the harvest season now, and we really need your help. Please come in.”
The players exchanged glances again and decided to follow the villagers into the village.
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In the live broadcast room:
[God Xin has entered another copy.]
[So powerful! He dominated the forums a couple of days ago, and there are still posts about him on the forum even upto now. But the main character doesn’t seem to care about all that. He’s already hidden his achievements and is back in a copy.]
[God Xin’s speed at clearing copies… How does he do it? It’s only been three days since the last copy, right? He spent two days finding tokens, and as soon as he finished, he’s onto the next copy. Even workhorses don’t work this hard.]
[Let me correct you, it wasn’t two days of finding tokens, it was two days of rest. Maybe for God Xin, finding tokens is a way to relax?]
[The boss’s way of relaxing is unique.]
[Hey, guys, have you ever seen a hidden bonus copy before?]
[This is my first time.]
[If you’ve seen one, then it’s not a hidden copy. It only makes sense when you haven’t seen one.]
[I’ve never even heard of copies having hidden rewards. This copy looks pretty good, doesn’t it? You can survive without completing tasks, it’s almost too good to be true.]
[But…there is God Xin in this copy (muttering quietly). ]
[……]
[God Xin: What do you mean, don’t I want face? ]
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As they followed the Village Chief and his group, the players’ eyes were not idle.
They looked around, assessing this village. It was daytime, and the village consisted of houses with courtyards, red brick and tile, neatly arranged in rows.
The village was very clean, with square patches of corn kernels drying on the cement road every few steps.
Elderly women in groups of twos and threes sat together, fanning themselves and chatting.
Their curious gazes turned towards these newcomers.
Occasionally, laughter echoed from the gathering.
It was a warm and tranquil rural atmosphere.
After walking through the village for a few minutes with the Village Chief, they arrived at the courtyard of the village committee.
The village committee was not large, and with over twenty people entering, they occupied most of the courtyard space.
The Village Chief spoke with some embarrassment, “I’m sorry, comrades. The facilities and environment in our village are not very good. We apologize for the inconvenience.”
The players remained silent, watching the Village Chief warily.
Seeing no response, the Village Chief chuckled awkwardly, “I’m sure you’re all tired. Originally, we planned to find a better place for you all to stay together. But our village is the only one at the foot of this mountain. Our village isn’t large, with less than a hundred households. We have two small convenience stores in the village, and there’s a farmhouse restaurant at the village entrance.”
“And that’s about it. The nearest town around here is a two-hour drive. So, we have no choice but to inconvenience you all and have you stay with different village families temporarily.”
He paused for a moment, and added: “These are all the cleanest and tidiest families in our village. You don’t need to worry about meals, we’ve got it covered.”
“Shall I take you to your accommodations now?”
With that, the Village Chief pointed outside, indicating for them to follow.
They hadn’t walked far from the village committee when they stopped at the entrance of an alley. The Village Chief pointed down the alley, saying, “The third house from the outside is an elderly couple
They have a spare room so who’d like to go there?”
The players exchanged glances but remained motionless.
The Village Chief and a few others seemed somewhat uneasy.
The man in blue leaned close to the Village Chief and muttered softly for a moment. Shortly after, the Village Chief said, “Are you feeling shy, comrades? It’s okay. The people in our village are very friendly. Can you stay there, my friend?”
As he spoke, the Village Chief suddenly changed his tone, looking at one of the players.
The player who was suddenly singled out hesitated for a moment but nodded, “Alright, I’ll go.”
The subsequent living arrangements proceeded much faster.
Some players stayed with one person, while others stayed with two. In no time, the accommodation issue was resolved.
Sun Ning and Li Cancan stayed together in one household, while Bai Lixin stayed in a different family’s home.
Bai Lixin’s accommodation was not far from Sun Ning and Li Cancan’s; it was just a lane away. If there were any dangers, one could shout and be heard.
The family where Sun Ning and Li Cancan stayed had a relatively large house, with only by an elderly man and his grandson.
As for the family where Bai Lixin was to stay, it was a couple with two children and an elderly person.
As soon as Bai Lixin stepped into the home of this family, the husband and wife immediately greeted him warmly. There were no fancy words, just plain and simple greetings.
The wife was a mute woman who communicated using hand gestures, and the husband couldn’t even speak Mandarin.
Bai Lixin strained to listen carefully to understand what the man was trying to convey.
In the corner of the room, two timid children peeked out, observing this unfamiliar guest curiously.
Both children were quite young, one appeared to be around four or five years old, and the other seemed to be only two or three.
Noticing Bai Lixin’s gaze, the man waved to two children, “These are my two kids. The elder one is five, and the younger one is three. Quick, say hello to the uncle.”
The man struggled with broken Mandarin, trying to communicate with Bai Lixin.
The two young boys were a bit dirty, but their eyes sparkled and were full of vitality. The younger brother hid behind the elder one, both of them shyly looking at Bai Lixin. They hesitantly greeted him, “Hello, Uncle.”
Bai Lixin magically produced two lollipops and handed them to the two children.
As soon as the children saw the lollipops, they burst into smiles and happily ran away with their treats.
Throughout this, the woman watched with a warm smile, observing her husband and their two sons.
“Ah, ah,” the wife opened her mouth and made a sound to get Bai Lixin’s attention. She pointed towards a room in the courtyard and then pointed at Bai Lixin.
Bai Lixin asked, “Are you saying I’ll stay in that room?”
The woman nodded and led Bai Lixin to the adjacent room.
As they walked into the courtyard and before entering the door, the door of another room creaked open. An elderly woman leaning on a cane slowly walked out of the room.
The sunlight from above cast a shadow under the eaves, creating a patch of shade on the ground.
The elderly woman stood silently within the shadow, quietly observing the two.
After a moment, the old woman moved her cane and stepped out of the shadow. “Daughter-in-law, isn’t tomorrow the hundred day celebration for Old Li’s grandson at the village’s entrance? Have you prepared the gift?”
The mute wife hesitated for a moment, then quickly nodded, enthusiastically gesturing.
The old woman wasn’t sure if she understood but didn’t continue talking to her daughter-in-law. Instead, she shifted her gaze to Bai Lixin. “You’re the comrade who came to help our village, right? We have a celebration in the village tomorrow, would you like to join us? It’s a hundredth-day celebration for one of the village children.”
Bai Lixin nodded in response, “Sure, thank you. What’s an appropriate gift for such a celebration in our village?”
“You’re guests from out of town. Just attending Old Li’s event will make us happy. You don’t need to bring any gifts,” the old lady impatiently waved her hand, “Your presence is enough. You’ve traveled quite a distance. Rest for now, I’m going for a stroll.”
With that, the old woman limped away using her cane, slowly heading out.
The husband emerged from the main house at this moment. “My father passed away early, and my mother raised me all by herself, which wasn’t easy. The happiest events in our village are weddings and the birth of children. To share in the joy, we attend every wedding or child’s birth in the village.”
“The more joyous occasions we attend, the more prosperous our future days will be. So, be sure to come to the hundredth-day celebration tomorrow.”
Bai Lixin smiled lightly, “Of course, I’ll definitely come.”
In reality, he didn’t need them to say it; Bai Lixin would definitely attend.
Joking aside, this was a horror game copy, and he might discover crucial clues just by being in the right place.
Finally, after chatting with this warm-hearted family, Bai Lixin entered the room that would be his personal space.
The room was not large, with a bed made of mud and wooden planks, the kind that could accommodate three or four people in terms of size.
In one corner of the room, there was an old wooden table and two wooden benches. On the table, there was a thermos and two stainless steel cups. If you looked closely, you could see the edges of the cups had started to rust.
Bai Lixin looked up; the ceiling light was one of those oval-shaped tungsten filament bulbs, and the switch wasn’t a push-button but a pull-string.
It was a room with a very nostalgic atmosphere.
Bai Lixin found a chair and sat down, then opened his task list.
[Task 1: Survive for ten days and nights.]
[Task 2: Find out the reason for Pan Pan’s distress and resolve it.]
[Task 3: (Undetermined)]
[Sister system, come out for a moment.]
In his mind, there were two electronic sounds, and the escape system’s voice rang out: “Master Bai Lixin, what can I assist you with?]
Bai Lixin asked, [What does ‘Task 3: Undetermined’ mean?]
“The ‘Nationwide Battle’ forum has recently exploded with activity.
In just two days, six tokens have appeared.
When tokens appear, the system doesn’t announce who obtained them but rather declares the floor and number of the token.
Initially, players had no idea who had found six tokens within two days. But soon, there were rumors that every time a token was discovered, people could spot Bai Lixin on that floor.
After a full three days, the ownership of the six tokens was finally settled.
Finding six tokens in two days set a new record, refreshing Bai Lixin’s previous achievement of two tokens in a day.
With the appearance of these six tokens, a total of 16 tokens have been found, leaving only 14 more out of the total of 36. And now, there are only 22 days left in the event.
In the forum, some players conducted a statistics on the owners of these 22 tokens and they were shocked to discover that Bai Lixin was only left with a token from the 450th floor.
Originally, after the Shentian Guild recruited Little Overlord and had the backing of the guild, he rose to prominence. They believed that Little Overlord, with the support of the Shentian Guild, would surpass Bai Lixin.
However, in these past two days, Bai Lixin’s crazy output not only challenged Little Overlord but also humiliated the Shentian Guild behind him.
After their battle, Little Overlord didn’t even enter a single copy in order to catch up with Bai Lixin.
For seven days, they gathered all the guild’s strength and barely managed to obtain six tokens.
But what about Bai Lixin? Finding tokens seemed like a casual pastime after clearing a copy, and he easily obtained tokens while wandering around without much effort.
When the two sides were compared, the gap was evident. It was like comparing an imitation to the original.
On the voting page, Bai Lixin’s votes had surged in the past two days, quickly surpassing Little Overlord and claiming the top spot with a commanding lead.
Not long ago, the Shentian Guild used its advantage to rig votes in favor of Little Overlord, propelling him to first place.
Little Overlord had capital backing him, and the elusive Shentian Guild supporting him from behind.
Well, God Xin had us, the ordinary players, supporting him from behind!
Did they want to control the competition with capital?
Then we would use fire to defeat fire.
Let them know that when players unite, even the most powerful capital is powerless!
This is true solidarity!
After finding the tokens, Bai Lixin invited Sun Ning under the pretext of teamwork and asked her to join him on his next copy.
Li Cancan had a special fondness for Sun Ning. When she heard that Sun Ning was going, she also proposed to participate in the copy together.
As for Xia Chi and the rest, because the end of the “Nationwide Battle” event was approaching, they decided to temporarily give up on entering copies and focus on finding the remaining tokens.
Therefore, the team members of this copy were Bai Lixin, Li Cancan, and Sun Ning.
Escape System: [The team card has been used successful. There are three team members, named Bai Lixin, Li Cancan, and Sun Ning. Is this group of three ready to participate in the next copy together? Yes/No.]
Bai Lixin pressed “Yes,” and the Escape System’s voice rang out again: [Confirmation successful. Would you like to enter the copy now?]
Bai Lixin pressed “Yes” again.
[Ding! Confirmation successful. Next, the system will randomly select a copy.]
[Ding! Copy selection successful. All team members are required to click ‘Confirm’ within five seconds. After confirming, the copy will begin.]
[Ding! All confirmations complete. Now, the teleportation will commence. During the process, there will be discomfort accompanying the teleportation, but it will disappear once the teleportation is complete, so please remain calm.]
[Copy teleportation begins.]
As the system’s words fell, the three of them were instantly plunged into a black vortex.
After a bout of dizziness, Bai Lixin opened his eyes.
His body was now in a state of stasis, and only his eyes could move.
His gaze swept across the area, and he spotted Sun Ning and Li Cancan standing not far from him.
Including the three of them, there should be a total of 20 people who had entered. Right now, all 20 of them stood still, as if they were frozen statues.
[Hello, dear players. Welcome to the copy [Gentle Village].]
[Congratulations, dear players, you have triggered a hidden copy, which offers special rewards. The reward for this copy: There are no penalties in this copy.]
[The initial number of players is 20, and currently, there are 20 survivors.]
[Now, let’s introduce the background of this copy.]
[In front of a picturesque mountain, there is a beautiful little village. In this village, people live in peace and harmony, earning it the nickname ‘Gentle Village.’ In this village, there is a beautiful little girl named Pan Pan.]
As the system began narrating the copy background, images began to appear in front of everyone. In the images, a little girl with two braids, wearing a patched floral dress, sat on a doorstep, her chin resting on her hands, lost in thought.
[She used to be a cheerful and innocent girl, but lately, Pan Pan has been distressed.]
[Now, let’s announce the tasks for this copy.]
[Task 1: Survive for 10 days and 10 nights in the copy.]
[Task 2: Find the reason for Pan Pan’s distress and help her resolve it.]
[Task 3: (To be determined)]
[With the background introduction complete, the copy officially begins. I wish all players an enjoyable game.]
As the system’s voice faded, everyone’s vision went black. When they opened their eyes again, they were standing at the entrance of the village.
Before them, a group of people approached with smiles on their faces. They wore simple, inexpensive clothes, some of which had patches.
As the players exchanged glances, several of the approaching villagers spoke up.
“Oh, comrades, this is wonderful! We’ve been waiting for you. Welcome, welcome! With your arrival, our poor village is finally shining.”
The leader of the villagers was a dark-skinned man, his skin was tanned by the sun and had the texture of iron. He smiled in a kind manner, but the players remained calm.
One man in blue clothing poked the leader, saying, “Village Chief, you’re supposed to say ‘flourishing.’”
The so-called Village Chief blushed instantly and laughed heartily, “Yes, yes, our village is ‘flourishing,’ my lack of education shows. I’ve been looking forward to your arrival.”
The man in blue beside the Village Chief continued, “Comrades, were you sent by the city to help our village? It’s the harvest season now, and we really need your help. Please come in.”
The players exchanged glances again and decided to follow the villagers into the village.
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In the live broadcast room:
[God Xin has entered another copy.]
[So powerful! He dominated the forums a couple of days ago, and there are still posts about him on the forum even upto now. But the main character doesn’t seem to care about all that. He’s already hidden his achievements and is back in a copy.]
[God Xin’s speed at clearing copies… How does he do it? It’s only been three days since the last copy, right? He spent two days finding tokens, and as soon as he finished, he’s onto the next copy. Even workhorses don’t work this hard.]
[Let me correct you, it wasn’t two days of finding tokens, it was two days of rest. Maybe for God Xin, finding tokens is a way to relax?]
[The boss’s way of relaxing is unique.]
[Hey, guys, have you ever seen a hidden bonus copy before?]
[This is my first time.]
[If you’ve seen one, then it’s not a hidden copy. It only makes sense when you haven’t seen one.]
[I’ve never even heard of copies having hidden rewards. This copy looks pretty good, doesn’t it? You can survive without completing tasks, it’s almost too good to be true.]
[But…there is God Xin in this copy (muttering quietly). ]
[……]
[God Xin: What do you mean, don’t I want face? ]
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As they followed the Village Chief and his group, the players’ eyes were not idle.
They looked around, assessing this village. It was daytime, and the village consisted of houses with courtyards, red brick and tile, neatly arranged in rows.
The village was very clean, with square patches of corn kernels drying on the cement road every few steps.
Elderly women in groups of twos and threes sat together, fanning themselves and chatting.
Their curious gazes turned towards these newcomers.
Occasionally, laughter echoed from the gathering.
It was a warm and tranquil rural atmosphere.
After walking through the village for a few minutes with the Village Chief, they arrived at the courtyard of the village committee.
The village committee was not large, and with over twenty people entering, they occupied most of the courtyard space.
The Village Chief spoke with some embarrassment, “I’m sorry, comrades. The facilities and environment in our village are not very good. We apologize for the inconvenience.”
The players remained silent, watching the Village Chief warily.
Seeing no response, the Village Chief chuckled awkwardly, “I’m sure you’re all tired. Originally, we planned to find a better place for you all to stay together. But our village is the only one at the foot of this mountain. Our village isn’t large, with less than a hundred households. We have two small convenience stores in the village, and there’s a farmhouse restaurant at the village entrance.”
“And that’s about it. The nearest town around here is a two-hour drive. So, we have no choice but to inconvenience you all and have you stay with different village families temporarily.”
He paused for a moment, and added: “These are all the cleanest and tidiest families in our village. You don’t need to worry about meals, we’ve got it covered.”
“Shall I take you to your accommodations now?”
With that, the Village Chief pointed outside, indicating for them to follow.
They hadn’t walked far from the village committee when they stopped at the entrance of an alley. The Village Chief pointed down the alley, saying, “The third house from the outside is an elderly couple
They have a spare room so who’d like to go there?”
The players exchanged glances but remained motionless.
The Village Chief and a few others seemed somewhat uneasy.
The man in blue leaned close to the Village Chief and muttered softly for a moment. Shortly after, the Village Chief said, “Are you feeling shy, comrades? It’s okay. The people in our village are very friendly. Can you stay there, my friend?”
As he spoke, the Village Chief suddenly changed his tone, looking at one of the players.
The player who was suddenly singled out hesitated for a moment but nodded, “Alright, I’ll go.”
The subsequent living arrangements proceeded much faster.
Some players stayed with one person, while others stayed with two. In no time, the accommodation issue was resolved.
Sun Ning and Li Cancan stayed together in one household, while Bai Lixin stayed in a different family’s home.
Bai Lixin’s accommodation was not far from Sun Ning and Li Cancan’s; it was just a lane away. If there were any dangers, one could shout and be heard.
The family where Sun Ning and Li Cancan stayed had a relatively large house, with only by an elderly man and his grandson.
As for the family where Bai Lixin was to stay, it was a couple with two children and an elderly person.
As soon as Bai Lixin stepped into the home of this family, the husband and wife immediately greeted him warmly. There were no fancy words, just plain and simple greetings.
The wife was a mute woman who communicated using hand gestures, and the husband couldn’t even speak Mandarin.
Bai Lixin strained to listen carefully to understand what the man was trying to convey.
In the corner of the room, two timid children peeked out, observing this unfamiliar guest curiously.
Both children were quite young, one appeared to be around four or five years old, and the other seemed to be only two or three.
Noticing Bai Lixin’s gaze, the man waved to two children, “These are my two kids. The elder one is five, and the younger one is three. Quick, say hello to the uncle.”
The man struggled with broken Mandarin, trying to communicate with Bai Lixin.
The two young boys were a bit dirty, but their eyes sparkled and were full of vitality. The younger brother hid behind the elder one, both of them shyly looking at Bai Lixin. They hesitantly greeted him, “Hello, Uncle.”
Bai Lixin magically produced two lollipops and handed them to the two children.
As soon as the children saw the lollipops, they burst into smiles and happily ran away with their treats.
Throughout this, the woman watched with a warm smile, observing her husband and their two sons.
“Ah, ah,” the wife opened her mouth and made a sound to get Bai Lixin’s attention. She pointed towards a room in the courtyard and then pointed at Bai Lixin.
Bai Lixin asked, “Are you saying I’ll stay in that room?”
The woman nodded and led Bai Lixin to the adjacent room.
As they walked into the courtyard and before entering the door, the door of another room creaked open. An elderly woman leaning on a cane slowly walked out of the room.
The sunlight from above cast a shadow under the eaves, creating a patch of shade on the ground.
The elderly woman stood silently within the shadow, quietly observing the two.
After a moment, the old woman moved her cane and stepped out of the shadow. “Daughter-in-law, isn’t tomorrow the hundred day celebration for Old Li’s grandson at the village’s entrance? Have you prepared the gift?”
The mute wife hesitated for a moment, then quickly nodded, enthusiastically gesturing.
The old woman wasn’t sure if she understood but didn’t continue talking to her daughter-in-law. Instead, she shifted her gaze to Bai Lixin. “You’re the comrade who came to help our village, right? We have a celebration in the village tomorrow, would you like to join us? It’s a hundredth-day celebration for one of the village children.”
Bai Lixin nodded in response, “Sure, thank you. What’s an appropriate gift for such a celebration in our village?”
“You’re guests from out of town. Just attending Old Li’s event will make us happy. You don’t need to bring any gifts,” the old lady impatiently waved her hand, “Your presence is enough. You’ve traveled quite a distance. Rest for now, I’m going for a stroll.”
With that, the old woman limped away using her cane, slowly heading out.
The husband emerged from the main house at this moment. “My father passed away early, and my mother raised me all by herself, which wasn’t easy. The happiest events in our village are weddings and the birth of children. To share in the joy, we attend every wedding or child’s birth in the village.”
“The more joyous occasions we attend, the more prosperous our future days will be. So, be sure to come to the hundredth-day celebration tomorrow.”
Bai Lixin smiled lightly, “Of course, I’ll definitely come.”
In reality, he didn’t need them to say it; Bai Lixin would definitely attend.
Joking aside, this was a horror game copy, and he might discover crucial clues just by being in the right place.
Finally, after chatting with this warm-hearted family, Bai Lixin entered the room that would be his personal space.
The room was not large, with a bed made of mud and wooden planks, the kind that could accommodate three or four people in terms of size.
In one corner of the room, there was an old wooden table and two wooden benches. On the table, there was a thermos and two stainless steel cups. If you looked closely, you could see the edges of the cups had started to rust.
Bai Lixin looked up; the ceiling light was one of those oval-shaped tungsten filament bulbs, and the switch wasn’t a push-button but a pull-string.
It was a room with a very nostalgic atmosphere.
Bai Lixin found a chair and sat down, then opened his task list.
[Task 1: Survive for ten days and nights.]
[Task 2: Find out the reason for Pan Pan’s distress and resolve it.]
[Task 3: (Undetermined)]
[Sister system, come out for a moment.]
In his mind, there were two electronic sounds, and the escape system’s voice rang out: “Master Bai Lixin, what can I assist you with?]
Bai Lixin asked, [What does ‘Task 3: Undetermined’ mean?]
