Chapter 142: Nevermind

After relisting and being cleared instantly, Cheng Shuili suddenly realized that regardless of what was stocked, the profit and sales speed were identical.

The folks on the regional channel aren't picky.

It makes Cheng Shuili seem a bit redundant.

On the scorching fifth day everything was normal; bread earned the usual 3,960, and the sixth day the same figure.

Cheng Shuili originally intended to raise the price for just one day, but seeing no negative feedback on the regional channel, she just accepted the price—who wouldn't like more money?

Now Cheng Shuili holds a monopoly; not taking the chance to earn extra Game Coins would be overly courteous, and when the time truly comes to lower the price, she'll do so—these are trivial matters.

In short, the Game Coins Cheng Shuili holds have reached an unprecedented new height!

She now has a solid amount of Game Coins—only three‑tenths short of the 100,000 threshold!

What was that previous windfall? Those were just petty gains; this time is the true Game Coin freedom!

On the scorching fifth day, the cooldown for "Gift of the Great Prophet of Prediction" finished; Cheng Shuili had been keeping it in mind and used it as soon as the CD was ready.

The next seven‑day disaster type is: Famine.

Famine.

The moment she saw those two words, Cheng Shuili realized that no food would refresh in the supply boxes for the next seven days.

That is certain; what remains uncertain is: besides that, what other manifestations might occur?

For example, food price hikes?

Will the prices at Shou Ren Xiao Zhen and Jiao Yi Zhan change?

This is Cheng Shuili's speculation; it can't be confirmed immediately, and she lacks a Jiao Yi Zhan teleport card, so even if she wants to stockpile supplies, she can only rely on luck.

Having food in hand, she feels untroubled.

Cheng Shuili messaged Xinxue directly, asking her to help obtain a Jiao Yi Zhan teleport card; Xinxue replied she could finish it shortly.

Two days and a night have passed, and Cheng Shuili still hasn't received a reply.

Of course that's not because Xinxue is inattentive; the item is simply too rare—most people have never even seen such a card, let alone trade it.

She can't hurry.

She announced the famine in the group; the few members responded indifferently, already accustomed. They're veterans who've endured two disasters, no longer nervous about facing extreme cold for the first time.

That's a good thing, Cheng Shuili thought; the sooner one gets used to it, the better.

Xinxue no longer needs Cheng Shuili's instructions; she knows exactly what to stock and what to buy.

Moreover, on the scorching sixth day a major event occurred: a player used an Instance Delay Card, postponing this disaster's Instance to open on the seventh day.

The announcement was posted in the regional bulletin, which is why Cheng Shuili knew it so clearly.

The player ID who used the card wasn't disclosed, so no additional murder case was added.

Cheng Shuili had no comment, but the regional channel was full of complaints.

They lack solar panels, so they worry daily about powering their vehicles. Many predicted that the disaster's sixth day would launch the Instance, and since that day has no mileage requirement, they purposely covered extra distance on the fifth day.

They were just waiting to rest on the sixth day and use the Instance completion rewards to replenish supplies.

The sudden delay of the Instance completely threw their plan off.

The system announced it this morning, and now…

Cheng Shuili looked out the window; night had fallen, stars hanging low, speckled across the sky. Though it was evening, opening the regional channel still showed people berating the card user.

She turned off the regional channel, and the endless complaints finally vanished from view.

She massaged her temples; three days of nonstop order processing left her weary, but seeing the account balance of over 70,000 Game Coins made her smile involuntarily.

Beside her, Su Rui lay quietly on the mat; this time Cheng Shuili could tell she hadn't fallen asleep yet.

"Su Rui, what do you think the famine will be like?"

Cheng Shuili suddenly opened her mouth and asked.

Su Rui made no move, her voice calm as if discussing the weather: "It seems modern times don't have such disasters, but in ancient times, famine meant food shortages, prices soaring, corpses everywhere, even cannibalism. People eating people."

People eating people.

Cheng Shuili was choked by those three words.

She turned her head toward the window; occasional flickering stars in the night resembled floating ghost lights.

Su Rui was right; when a person is forced into a corner, they are willing to risk death. This disaster is far more dangerous for Cheng Shuili than the scorching heat.

Cheng Shuili opened the private chat and messaged Xinxue again: "Any news on the Jiao Yi Zhan teleport card?"

The moment the message was sent, the system notification sound rang.

Xinxue replied unexpectedly quickly: "Just tried to contact you—someone is offering 5,000 Game Coins for a teleport card, refusing to budge. Do we want it?"

How much?

5,000 Game Coins?

This person is basically robbing us!

Cheng Shuili's fingers hovered over the virtual keyboard, her brows involuntarily furrowing.

Is this person refusing to sell and setting a high price on purpose, or does he know Xinxue is behind it, tossing a bait to see if she bites?

"Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji": What's that player's ID?

"Xin Xue Chuji": Long Yao Xin, ranked 13th on the Mileage Ranking and 11th on the Wealth Ranking, still has some strength.

Has he got strength?

Cheng Shuili frowned, thought for a moment, then sat up and told Xinxue: "I'll talk to him."

"Xin Xue Chuji": Okay.

Cheng Shuili searched the chat box and indeed found that this person had previously crafted a Primary Condensed Water Device for her.

Cheng Shuili didn't hide her connection with Xinxue, and straightforwardly sent a message.

"Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji": Are you sure you want 5,000 Game Coins?

Long Yueshen paused the instant he saw the message, then quickly raised his hand and clapped! He guessed right! The person behind Xinxue is Wu Ya!

That's easy to guess!

Long Yueshen and other possible players are of the same strength; Long Yueshen cannot guarantee that every stockpiling of goods will be profitable. Long Yueshen is confident enough that whatever Long Yueshen cannot do, the others in the same position certainly cannot either.

That way, there may be only one.

That would be Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji.

Long Yueshen crossed his legs and hummed a tune.

The former Wu Ya was the lofty Number One, a figure in the spotlight of all, but now Wu Ya is merely a pitiful creature wagging its tail, begging Long Yueshen for mercy.

Now it's Wu Ya pleading with him for a trade!

The initiative is on his side, so he can of course leave Wu Ya hanging.

After a while, Long Yueshen finally sat up straight, his fingers hesitated over the keyboard for a moment, and replied to Wu Ya's message.

【Long Yueshen】: Yes, no bargaining, love to buy or not.

Love to buy or not?

Love to buy or not, right?

Cheng Shuili stared at the message on the screen, her fingertips Qing Qing tapping the desk.

Long Yueshen's attitude makes it clear that he has her.

She suddenly laughed.

【Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji】: Oh, then never mind.