[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-surviving-the-doomsday-apartment-with-infinite-c":3,"chapter-surviving-the-doomsday-apartment-with-infinite-c-surviving-the-doomsday-apartment-with-infinite-c-chapter-438":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Surviving the Doomsday Apartment—With Infinite Clones!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},950010,1242,"Chapter 438: An Old Acquaintance Again","surviving-the-doomsday-apartment-with-infinite-c-chapter-438",438,"\u003Cp>His conversation with Xiao Hei was not hidden from these four individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among these four, apart from Song Jie who always wore a smile, none were particularly talkative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing the exchange between Jiang Ye and Xiao Hei, they not only didn't dare to interrupt but were clearly in a state of stunned confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jiang Ye noticed that when Xiao Hei mentioned \"Exile City,\" Song Jie and Qi Anlin's breathing noticeably hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they knew of this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, there was no mention of it in the information Song Jie had previously revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye thought for a moment, then, under the somewhat nervous gazes of the four, turned his eyes back to Xiao Hei, raising an eyebrow as he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These four people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei also glanced at them, his tone casual. \"Master, don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words clearly implied silencing them for good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And hearing this, Song Jie and the others, aside from their existing nervousness, showed no surprise or panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they also agreed with Xiao Hei's statement—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lives really were worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So worthless that even they themselves had given up on begging for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye pondered for a moment, then changed his question. \"Can they go to Exile City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, surprise and shock finally flashed in the eyes of Song Jie and the others. They looked at Jiang Ye as if seeing a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei's tone remained indifferent. \"Of course they can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye thought it over, then stored the survival stones obtained from selling those two drops of blood into his prison watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, his execution time skyrocketed by 1 day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said to Xiao Hei, \"I am indeed interested in visiting Exile City, but since I have time now anyway, I'll spend a day playing around in this school first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conveniently, I have one day's worth of time on hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, shall I come find you again at this time tomorrow to go to Exile City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei was naturally very obedient to his master, nodding without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, with a turn of his hand, he took out another 5 grade-level survival stones. Handing them to Jiang Ye, he didn't forget to advise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The countdown time in the watch isn't just the player's life;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it's also the universally recognized currency within the context of this Doomsday Prison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is five years' worth of time. Master, spend it as you please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, then specifically warned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, it's best not to use Exile Fruits, and be careful not to get tainted with exile aura when using any items.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once tainted, it will be very troublesome when going to other 'cities' later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, also, don't touch the food in the cafeteria.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a question Jiang Ye had been meaning to ask. \"I indeed don't plan to eat it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But right now, I'm feeling a very distinct sense of hunger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And as I left the cafeteria, this hunger has grown increasingly intense. I even have a very clear feeling—I want to eat meat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, not just wanting to eat something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wanting to eat meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the memory of the Auntie stolen during the bus incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like living in the sixties, having barely eaten meat a few times since childhood, driven almost mad with craving...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this issue, Xiao Hei continued only after placing the 5 grade-level survival stones into Jiang Ye's hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kind of hunger is indeed tormenting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But in the Land of Exile, there really aren't many good things to eat that don't have side effects...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this hunger mostly has to be endured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another way to barely suppress the hunger is to farm 'Retribution,' farm 'Merit,' farm 'Virtue.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, when you go to Exile City, the hunger should ease somewhat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aside from that, you can use these five grade-level survival stones separately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your time base is small, so each time you gain a large amount of time, you'll feel a peculiar sense of satisfaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This satisfaction can dilute some of the hunger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he said so, Jiang Ye tried using one grade-level survival stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A year's worth of time instantly poured into the prison watch on his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His execution time jumped from just over 1 day to 1 year and 1 day in an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xiao Hei said, a powerful wave of satisfaction instantly swept through his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye felt...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was his hunger diluted, but his whole person felt refreshed and invigorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even began to suspect if he had undergone some marrow-cleansing body transformation? Why did he feel so much lighter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While experiencing this satisfaction, Jiang Ye's gaze towards the watch on his wrist grew somewhat complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This watch that couldn't be removed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemed to control many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunger, satisfaction...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this current feeling of lightness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye's eyes swept around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since entering the school, he hadn't seen those mechanical eyeballs called Enforcers again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the watch in his hand, he asked Xiao Hei:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kind of watch that all players must wear, it should also be a special type of 'Enforcer,' right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei hesitated, then nodded. \"The watch indeed possesses functions far exceeding those of Enforcers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning, it might be some kind of existence that even surpasses the Enforcers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye asked further, \"Can players remove this watch after receiving 'Pardon'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei shook his head. \"Pardon alone isn't enough to remove it. Only by going to the inner city of a normal city and obtaining some specific authority or status is it possible to escape the watch's control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye nodded thoughtfully, then chatted with Xiao Hei for a while longer, asking many questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They talked until almost 1 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, this office named \"Jiazi,\" dedicated to blood selling, was knocked on again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, more people had come to sell blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei pondered briefly, then transformed back into his original old man appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he rolled up his left sleeve. The withered flesh on his arm was instantly covered with a layer of black scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually plucked one off and handed it to Jiang Ye. \"Stick this on your forehead. It has the effects of concealing aura, invisibility, and a protective shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you encounter anyone with no eyes, you can also show this black scale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye nodded. While sticking the black scale to his forehead, he unceremoniously used [Grudge Memory] again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because Xiao Hei didn't guard against him, or maybe sticking it to the forehead made memory theft more effective?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory stolen this time was noticeably longer than before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye stood there in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jie and the others thought for a moment, then stood guard beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Xiao Hei said \"Come in\" to the person knocking outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, four people entered, leading two others, making six in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader had a similar temperament to Qi Anlin, looking very fierce and difficult to get along with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key point was that his Glyph Pattern was directly displayed on his face—a large circle around his eye sockets, making his entire face appear even more ferocious and menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like a certain \"boss\" from the underworld in a specific historical context.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This \"boss\" obviously knew Song Jie and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over Song Jie and Qi Anlin, finally landing on Jiang Ye as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye had his hand pressed against his forehead, appearing lost in thought, his external condition unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this fierce \"boss\" clearly recognized that Jiang Ye was brought here to sell blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he didn't care and wouldn't ask. Withdrawing his gaze, he directly led the people behind him forward, stating their intention to sell blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei's attitude was the same as before—not polite, impatient, casually tossing out two blood-testing tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two \"newcomers\" dragged here to sell blood did not receive the treatment Jiang Ye got from Song Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one glance from the fierce \"boss,\" he said coldly, \"Used a blood glucose meter before? Prick your finger, test the blood quality, and you'll get a quote.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Jiang Ye, immersed in Xiao Hei's grudge memory, had his perception of the outside world weakened, so he didn't notice—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these two newcomers, the one who looked particularly young...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was none other than He Yuliang, who, like Zhou Qiming, came from the black ice domain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they first met in the apartment, He Yuliang looked like a middle schooler. His uniquely youthful appearance left a deep impression on Jiang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, entering this school, he still looked quite young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jie couldn't help but stare at him, suddenly saying with a smile, \"This newcomer looks pretty good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce \"boss\" also looked at He Yuliang with a complicated gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he took the opportunity to glance at Jiang Ye again, asking Song Jie, \"The newcomer you brought this time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words weren't explicit, but his eyes conveyed some information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jie didn't answer either, giving a reply with just a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, among this batch of newcomers, some unusual individuals seemed to have appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just Jiang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yuliang's initial time wasn't much either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his crime was also Intentional Homicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he also possessed innate talent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yuliang felt fear towards these perverted veteran players in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also noticed Jiang Ye but didn't recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Ye entered the school, his appearance had changed to that of a youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked somewhat similar to Zhou Qiming, but Jiang Ye had his hand pressed against his forehead, holding the black scale, covering his face, so He Yuliang couldn't recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't dare to be picky about the needle either. After pricking his finger and testing his blood quality, Xiao Hei stated matter-of-factly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood quality is good. 100cc can be exchanged for 600 minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other unfamiliar youth seemed to have consumed an Exile Fruit. The test result was: \"100cc can be exchanged for 120 minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two, how much blood are you planning to sell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth who had consumed the Exile Fruit seemed dissatisfied with this result, muttering under his breath, \"The difference... why is it so big?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei lifted his gaze with a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth's face instantly paled. Of course, he didn't dare to question a senior that even Student Council members wouldn't dare to provoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the youth quickly turned to He Yuliang, negotiating with him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're somewhat fated, right? How about we pool our blood to sell together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This blood-selling part, clearly your blood is more valuable, so let's just sell yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we use the sewing machines later, we'll also need blood. We'll use mine then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't take advantage of you. You give me 200cc of your blood to sell, and later at the sewing machines, I'll return 2100cc to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fierce \"boss\" glanced at the two of them, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes, but he didn't interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei also sat there calmly, appearing like a simple service staff, seemingly indifferent to whether the blood-selling deal went through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yuliang, however, directly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't consumed an Exile Fruit, nor had he eaten human flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of his valuable blood was that his strength was likely the weakest among those present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a conflict really broke out, he couldn't beat anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But honestly, he didn't want to trade according to this stranger's proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although guided by veteran players, they knew the afternoon sewing class would require blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But exactly how it would be used was still uncertain...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yuliang remained silent for a moment, then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can sell an extra 200cc of blood, but the time gained must come to me first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we use the sewing machines, if I'm truly short of blood, I'm willing to buy your blood at a price of 200 minutes per 100cc.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he felt even more that the blood used for the sewing machines might be different from simply selling blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if all players' blood had different prices, wouldn't everyone just use cheap blood for the sewing machines?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And wouldn't such behavior be blatantly competing with this old man in charge of blood selling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yuliang glanced at the old man, only to see him looking indifferent, completely unconcerned with how they sold their blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yuliang noticed the old man's gaze occasionally sweeping towards the youth who had his hand pressed against his forehead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ye was now slowly coming back to his senses from the grudge memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the period of disorientation was quite long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the memory scenes he saw were even more extensive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this memory, Xiao Hei seemed to have been a black snake from the very beginning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the perspective in the memory was very low, looking like the viewpoint of a snake-like creature crawling on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was crawling through a stretch of yellow sand when it was attacked and captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tool used to capture it was likely a specially made hunting tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kind of fine thread that the snake's eyes seemingly couldn't see, densely wrapping around its entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more the snake body struggled, the more the threads cut painfully into its flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this pain would intensify madly with any bodily movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the black snake didn't dare move anymore, feeling that even breathing was painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The human who captured it casually lifted it by its tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just being swung by the tail a few times like that, the little black snake was in unbearable agony, directly sticking out its tongue and fainting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it woke again, it was from the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the scales on its body had been plucked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exposed flesh made the original little black snake look like a little red snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bare state meant any touch, including the air, could cause the little black snake unbearable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the pain from those densely packed threads invading its physical body during capture also remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense pain bred intense hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little black snake's hatred at this time was almost born alongside the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, its sensitive flesh-and-blood body was soaked in a sealed container resembling a wine jar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, along with the sealed wine jar, it was buried underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In extreme pain, it felt as if sealed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could barely perceive the passage of time, yet in the darkness, it forged eyes capable of night vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, like a frog in gradually heated water, it actually adapted to the pain of being skinned and used for brewing wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until who knows how long later, when it saw daylight again, it heard an exclamation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? This snake actually isn't dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, surprise turned to delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this medicinal wine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, delight turned to terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little black snake crawled out of the opened wine jar and immediately went on a rampage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the memory's perspective, only the snake body suddenly enlarging was seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scales that had been completely plucked before had regrown, seemingly even stronger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each scale gleamed with a sharp, cold light, as keen as a blade's edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with that massive serpent body, a simple coil could easily harvest many lives!\u003C\u002Fp>",2539,"2026-06-03T07:17:36.056Z","2026-06-03T07:17:41.425Z",1,"novelbin.me","bb270dcea0a3ad4e0a5c80d3595ddcb11f8006050eeb3077cd60c723af1ff265","surviving-the-doomsday-apartment-with-infinite-c-chapter-439","surviving-the-doomsday-apartment-with-infinite-c-chapter-437",575,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-doomsday-apartment-with-infinite-c-cover.jpg"]