Chapter 125: Disposable Battery

The washing machine needs half an hour.

Cheng Shuili, of course, wouldn't just wait; she returned to her previous spot, sat down cross‑legged again, and checked the two remaining rewards.

One carpet, one battery.

The carpet felt unexpectedly good, so Cheng Shuili moved a corner of the bed and spread the carpet neatly beside it.

It feels even more like home.

Cheng Shuili pinched the radio battery that lay nearby, then fetched the long‑idle radio; it hadn't made a sound since it was last reported at the Jiao Yi Zhan.

If she hadn't found the battery when opening the box, Cheng Shuili would have forgotten about this thing.

【Radio‑Specific Battery】

【Description: This is a battery. If you don't have a radio, it does nothing! But if you do have a radio, install this battery and your chance of encountering special buildings will increase for the next few days! However, the battery's durability is low; after one broadcast it will be completely dead!】

One‑time use?

Following the instructions, Cheng Shuili pried out the original battery from the radio.

When placed together, it's easy to see which battery is dead; the new one is noticeably brighter, while the other looks faded.

Cheng Shuili installed the new battery into the radio, and the long‑silent old device immediately emitted two "zzzz" sounds.

It was as if something dead for ages had come back to life.

Cheng Shuili put the radio back in the cockpit so any daytime messages could be detected immediately.

It's already close to eight o'clock, and Cheng Shuili has no intention of moving forward.

She suddenly realized the advantages of the underground storage room.

It's absolutely safe here.

She doesn't have to constantly watch out for vehicles that might appear, nor worry about being ambushed by a Designated Player Duel Card.

Cheng Shuili lay on the bed, stretched her arm and yawned.

That feeling truly is like being home.

She turned onto her stomach on the bed, propped her chin up, and thought for a while.

The underground storage room's usage permission lasts only thirty days, so spending effort on renovations is clearly unnecessary.

Moreover, this place doesn't even have a window; temporary residence is fine, but long‑term living would be a challenge to one's mind and body.

The 【Territory Certificate】 in her hand could turn the underground storage room into her permanent domain.

Only… when the system gave her this item, it said clearly that it was the only reward!

The description says it's a one‑time item; it can only be used for a single territory.

Using it on this underground storage room, Cheng Shuili feels a bit reluctant.

Not a villa or anything, at least a normal three‑bedroom, one‑living‑room place, right?

Living in a basement is what, exactly?

She came for a post‑apocalypse survival! What's wrong with living a little better than a wage‑worker?

"Ahem."

Cheng Shuili coughed twice; her request seems a bit lofty.

The underground storage room can be used for thirty days!

That means she has a full thirty days to decide what to bind finally.

If she doesn't find a better room within those thirty days, binding this one is acceptable.

Cheng Shuili finished thinking, performed a leaping‑carp stretch, and stood up from the bed; it's already dinner time, and Qi Wan Yi is a bit late today.

The four‑person group... to be precise, it's actually a five‑person group.

Xinxue and the other two chatted happily, and even Ailin occasionally sent a message or two.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Seems like it's time to eat.

【Wan Yi】: Really? Time flies.

【Xin Xue Chuji】: Lao Da, are you hungry? I have snacks, just released today, absolutely fresh!

【Liang Shan Bo Yu Zhu Ying Lai】: What is that? Why haven't I heard you mention it?

【Xin Xue Chuji】: It's dried mouse~ (image)

Cheng Shuili: "???"

She opened the image, saw it was packaged, and it really wasn't just a joke from Xinxue.

It must be a local specialty.

Cheng Shuili has always been indifferent to such strange items.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: No, thanks.

【Ai Mi Li】: Lao Da, I have a bag of crispy noodles.

Liang Shan Bo also refused to be outdone.

【Liang Shan Bo Yu Zhu Ying Lai】: Lao Da! I have energetic rice crackers!

Cheng Shuili: "......"

Why are they still fighting over who gets to feed?

She just wanted to remind Qi Wan Yi to cook.

Cheng Shuili waited a moment, and when Qi Wan Yi didn't send any more messages, she felt relieved.

She was about to close the small group and check the regional channel for new updates when she saw Xinxue's @ mention.

【48】 【Xin Xue Chuji】: @Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji, Lao Da, I have something serious. Zhou, the guy who last time scammed the illustrious boss with that kebab, got in touch with me.

【49】 【Xin Xue Chuji】: He said my reputation is similar to his and asked if I'd like to cooperate with him.

【50】 Cheng Shuili was a bit baffled; why would this person approach Xinxue alone?

【Xin Xue Chuji】: @Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji, Lao Da, there's a proper matter. The skewer brother Zhou who deceived the big boss Guanghui last time contacted me.

【Xin Xue Chuji】: He said my reputation is about the same as his, and asked if I want to cooperate with him.

Cheng Shuili was a bit puzzled, how did this person still seek out Xinxue alone?

Xinxue, in the original 1000-point zone, was merely some ill repute.

Now the zones have merged into the 666-point zone, with more people, her ill repute naturally lessened.

Moreover, Xinxue has always been cautious in her dealings; she collects supplies anonymously, sells supplies...

Cheng Shuili paused, immediately realizing the crux of the problem.

Xinxue's selling of supplies is not anonymous either; although not so obvious, anyone who pays attention and observes carefully a few times will eventually notice the problem.

Moreover, this business is purely an information business; Xinxue's name is not widely known, yet she profits every time.

Obviously, there's someone behind it.

That skewer guy Zhou Bro isn't looking to cooperate with Xinxue at all; this is clearly about seeking cooperation with Cheng Shuili.

In the 1000-point zone, only Wu Ya and Guanghui have any real strength; the rest of those originally on the list are hardly worth mentioning, and after the merger their rankings fell far behind.

Guanghui has already been played by Zhou Bro in the palm of his hand, leaving only one option.

That is the Number One big shot, Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji.

Cheng Shuili sighed; if you want to cooperate, just come find her directly.

Seeking Xinxue to 'strike the mountain to shock the tiger'—playing these roundabout tricks—is truly an insincere person.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Just reject directly; avoid associating with people of poor character.

【Xin Xue Chuji】: Okay, boss!

Cheng Shuili has always trusted Xinxue; seeing her agree, she considered the matter settled.

She opened the regional channel; the server-wide announcement had already been hours ago, new messages pushing old ones up, and now most people are just chatting.

Only one or two persistent people kept tagging Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji, asking her to come out and explain what the territory actually is.

Cheng Shuili has no habit of doing charity.

However, at times like this, there should be a sucker to show up, right?

Cheng Shuili opened a private chat; Guanghui Zhaolanxing's avatar was still lit, this person has indeed been somewhat quiet lately, and the merger surely affects them as well.

Cheng Shuili no longer cares about Guanghui personally; she cares about whether the business can continue.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Do you want the detailed information about the territory?

Zhao Hong saw the message and opened the private chat; after seeing the ID clearly, he was stunned.