Chapter 35: Rankings

Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji: No restrictions.

Cheng Shuili clicks to claim the gift, and the other side sends another gift.

"You have received a gift from player Wan Yi: tea‑egg ×8."

Wan Yi: It's already late now, the porridge is cooked. I stewed these tea‑eggs all night; eat as many as you can, put the rest in the fridge.

Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji: Hmm.

If a problem can be solved with one character, Cheng Shuili never uses two.

Wan Yi seems also accustomed to this person's taciturnity and didn't send a reply.

Cheng Shuili pinches the tea‑egg that suddenly appears before her eyes, deftly peels one; the tea‑soaked crack releases amber‑colored threads as it comes off.

It's quite pretty.

The egg white shows a light tea‑colored pattern like sandalwood; the tea‑infused white glistens in the morning light with a jade‑like oily sheen.

At the instant Cheng Shuili lowers her head to bite, amber broth seeps slowly from the bite mark.

The rich aroma of star anise and dried orange peel, wrapped around the tea's crispness, hits the face; the lingering herbs in the broth release a slightly medicinal sweet‑bitter vapor, and the soy‑sauce scent turns on the tongue into a lingering after‑taste.

Wan Yi's cooking is truly superb.

For Cheng Shuili, her meals now are more than twice as good as what she ate in her past life.

Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji: You still found tea‑eggs?

Wan Yi: The Long Jing is only 100 g. That person only used 500 ml of water; I grabbed it as soon as I saw it.

Cheng Shuili is silent for a moment; she also has an impression of this person. No wonder the tea‑egg isn't that dark; it's made with green tea.

That's not right.

Cheng Shuili suddenly realizes her focus seems off.

Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji: You used Long Jing to make tea‑eggs?

Cheng Shuili actually doesn't know much about tea, but has heard of Long Jing's fame—it's one of Dragon Nation's top ten teas—so Wan Yi just gave it away like that?

Wan Yi: Do you want brewed tea? There's a little left.

Cheng Shuili is silent for a moment, and the other side sends another message.

Wan Yi: Just tell me whether the tea‑egg is tasty.

Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji: Delicious.

That's an indisputable fact.

Cheng Shuili is silent for a moment, then suddenly remembers the fried‑chicken‑cola combo she haphazardly shoved into the fridge yesterday; she opens the fridge, takes out a cola, and gifts it to Wan Yi.

"You have gifted player Wan Yi an item: Cola, 330 ml can."

Wan Yi:!!!!

Wan Yi: Wu Ya! You're my god!

Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji: Next time don't do it yourself; we don't have many seasonings.

Wan Yi: …

Wan Yi: Can we wait until I'm happy next time?

Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji: Okay.

The other side actually replied promptly with a "good," and Wan Yi, looking at the screen, suddenly burst into laughter.

Cheng Shuili gets up, finds the Advanced Supplies pack stacked among the supplies, and as usual checks what refreshed today.

Her eyes suddenly brighten; today's refreshes are all good things that let her eat properly.

Full set of kitchenware ×1 or full set of seasonings ×1.

Cheng Shuili directly gives the items to Wan Yi, leaving the choice to the chef.

"You have gifted player Wan Yi an item: Advanced Supplies Self-select Pack."

Wan Yi:!!!

Wan Yi: Wu Ya, this is too valuable! Why give this suddenly?

Cheng Shuili patiently explains it to them, and Wan Yi quickly makes a choice.

Wan Yi: My vehicle is a dining car; I'm not short of kitchenware, and disposable meal boxes refresh daily. I'll choose the seasonings.

Cheng Shuili: "..."

No wonder she eats from disposable meal boxes every day; they refresh daily.

Cheng Shuili only realizes after listening that Wan Yi's message was a voice note, and the other side is a girl.

Cheng Shuili blinks, thinks there's no need to reply, closes the private chat page, leisurely and elegantly enjoys her breakfast, and meanwhile glances at the regional channel messages, pulling the progress bar upward to scroll.

The original intention was to see how those two people argued last night.

She scrolls to the most recent Yue Qiu message and notices his avatar has turned gray.

And the message is:

Yue Qiu: Someone, help me, I'm really going to freeze to death.

Cheng Shuili reads the sentence and feels terrified, an inexplicable chill threads through her short sleeves and pierces her heart.

Cheng Shuili scrolls up a few more times; most avatars of those who asked for help last night have turned gray, with occasional lucky ones still alive.

She sighs, glances at the flourishing peaceful scene inside the vehicle, tosses the emptied disposable meal box into the trash, and immediately gets up and darts into the cockpit.

The first day after the Newbie Protection Period ends, she doesn't know what supplies she'll encounter on the road.

She'll definitely survive.

At eight o'clock, the system only comes out to start announcements.

【System】: Today is the first official day of this game; many people died silently last night, and many will be reborn today.

【System】: Last night's wind and snow took the weak, and you, who can still read this line, have proven with your will that you deserve the title "Player".

【But please remember, this is only the beginning.】

【From now on, each day the world will screen survivors in a harsher way. Resources always come with danger, the weather will become more extreme, and what you face, besides danger and hunger, are the fangs hidden in the shadows of human nature.】

【The system hereby solemnly reminds:】

【Do not pity! Every act of charity may become a dagger aimed at yourself! Do not trust! Including the dialogue box you are staring at right now! Do not stagnate! The fuel tank of vehicles will never fill itself automatically.!!】

【Finally, a word to all players still surviving: so-called hope is merely the courage to press the accelerator after seeing despair clearly.】

【The Road Survival Game officially begins; this is District 1000 of the Third Major Zone of Long Guo. The ranking function is now officially activated, ranking only players of this zone. Those in the top 100 can obtain the mysterious reward prepared by the system!】

With a clear, pleasant prompt tone echoing in the void, all players participating in the game simultaneously lifted their heads.

Only seen, a dazzling golden light descended from the sky, slowly unfolding before everyone, transforming into a golden list radiating holy light.

Cheng Shuili: "……"

Making such a big fuss, the system truly has no idea how those not on the list are cursing it in their hearts, huh?

That list shimmered with brilliant splendor all over, its edges inlaid with intricate and gorgeous dark patterns, floating slightly in the air.

At the top, in gilded large characters, it was emblazoned with 【Long Guo Third Major Zone 1000 District Newbie Protection Period Ranking-Mileage Ranking】

【First place: Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji (mileage 2324 km)】

Second place: Men Sheng Fa Da Cai (mileage 1364 km)

Third place: Qing Shan Yuan Xing (mileage 1289 km)

……

54th place: Wan Yi (mileage 932 km)

……

100th place: Liang Shan Bo Zhu Ying Lai (mileage 746 km)】