Chapter 273: Drought World 1
Chu Yian felt that she was being held back by poverty, but in the forum, someone was shouting, “Tractor is awesome!”
“Amidst the great waves, only our Tractor Bro stands firm in the top ten.”
“I knew someone with a name like that must be extraordinary.”
“I really want to know who this Tractor Bro is. By the way, why does everyone call him Tractor Bro? Can’t they just call her a Fairy?”
…When someone becomes famous, it always sparks conversation.
Not only Chu Yian’s nickname, but anyone in the top ranks of the three leaderboards would be discussed. Especially the person with over two thousand points on the wealth leaderboard; many people were eagerly analyzing how he obtained those points.
Chu Yian originally wanted to gossip too, but then Zhu Shen sent her a message.
“Big Chu, the Super Potential Value leaderboard has been updated. Do we still need to acquire items?”
Because the beginning and end of Chu Yian’s and Fairy Who Drives a Tractor’s IDs were the same, Zhu Tianguang had always suspected that Chu Yian was Fairy Who Drives a Tractor herself. Even if she wasn’t, she was still a big shot. Zhu Tianguang even thought she could definitely make a push on the Super Potential Value leaderboard, but the Super Potential Value ranking was based on overall performance.
If Chu Yian spent her points, wouldn’t that affect her ranking on the leaderboard?
Chu Yian had the same thought after seeing the updated leaderboard, but after reading the content more carefully—the top 10 players on the Super Potential Value leaderboard “will have a chance” to obtain qualifications to exit the game.
“Have a chance” means there’s also a possibility of not having a chance.
There are many intricacies when it comes to probabilities.
Although the reward of exiting the game was incredibly tempting, Chu Yian felt it was better to be pragmatic.
It didn’t matter if she was in the top ten of the Super Potential Value leaderboard or not; as long as she maintained her status as a Super Potential Value player and could enjoy the first three benefits, that would be enough. As for points, they should still be spent when needed. After all, the risk of losing 10% of existing points for one mistake was too great; converting them into other things was actually more cost-effective.
Chu Yian specifically went to compare the Wealth Leaderboard and the Super Potential Value Leaderboard. She found that the lowest points among players on the Super Potential Value Leaderboard was only three hundred twenty-nine points.
So, maintaining around five hundred points was actually quite safe for her.
Buy!
Zhu Shen on the other side was also very efficient.
The next day in reality, he found some players with similar items again. The first benefit of her identity as a Super Potential Value player appeared: transactions did not require a handling fee.
She successfully bought four binding game items, spending a total of 127 points.
It was a bit expensive, but points had to be spent when necessary.
The two-day rest period ended, and the game started again.
This round’s game: Drought World
Game content: In a future world, water resources will be depleted within 20 years. Surviving humans struggle to survive in the desert. In sixteen days, the world’s water sources will completely disappear for two weeks. You need to survive in the game for 30 days.
Initial funds: None
Initial supplies: Whole wheat bread 500g, mineral water 550ml x 2, backpack x 1, clothing x 1
Current total players: 1,908,293,865
In the Drought World, even the oceans had completely dried up.
As far as the eye could see, besides endless yellow sand and gravel, only the distant high-rise buildings, once symbols of human civilization, remained as crumbling ruins. Hot, dry wind scraped painfully across her face, and there was no moisture in the air.
The sounds of people hawking their wares came from all around, their voices muffled by dry coughs.
“High-price recovery of medicines, tobacco, and alcohol.”
“If you have wood, come see me here.”
“Selling excellent weapons, come and see!”
…Chu Yian’s spawn point for this round was in a bustling market, but it was incredibly rudimentary. Most people’s goods were laid out on the ground, and the best small shop was merely a tent made of plastic sheeting.
Because there was no water, the people here had cracked lips. Their exposed hands and faces were dark, covered in a thick layer of dirt.
It made sense.
Without even drinking water, luxurious activities like bathing would naturally not exist.
Precisely because of this, players who were clean and tidy, with fair faces, stood out too much here. Whether it was the hawkers or passersby, their gazes subtly fell on people in such a state.
Chu Yian used a team-up item in this round, so Zhu Shen was right beside her.
Just as Zhu Shen was curiously looking at the items on the surrounding stalls, Chu Yian already pulled him away from there.
Zhu Tianguang was curious, but seeing Chu Yian’s serious expression, he cooperatively followed her away. It wasn’t until they had walked several hundred meters that he couldn’t help but look back to see if something was chasing them.
No one was chasing them.
However, players who had also appeared in the market but hadn’t immediately left were surrounded by the local people.
Zhu Tianguang had good eyesight and saw that those people seemed to be snatching the backpacks provided by the game. A blatant robbery was happening in the small market, and no one was stopping it.
Zhu Tianguang, realizing the situation, felt a bit of lingering fear and quickened his steps.
“Big Chu, how did you know the NPCs would start robbing as soon as we arrived?”
“Appearance, I guess.”
Chu Yian had actually only left because she felt it was dangerous, not because she predicted a robbery would happen on the spot. “The way we look right now, we’re like big fat sheep.”
She said, glancing at the two bottles of water and bread in her backpack.
Leaving things outside wasn’t very safe. At times like this, the treasure box was incredibly useful. Putting things into the box was not only convenient but also a mobile safe that no one could snatch away.
When Zhu Shen saw her putting things into the treasure box, he quickly took out all his food as well.
Their few items of food were put in, and then there was the problem of being too clean.
What else could be done? Roll in the sand.
There was no hope of staying clean in this round. Chu Yian rubbed her hands, face, and neck until they were all grimy, and even her clothes became dusty. Zhu Shen followed Chu Yian’s example, and while they still had some differences from the NPCs here, they were at least not so conspicuous anymore.
“Zhu Shen, use your blessing ability on me.”
As it was the first day of the game, opening the box could yield something good.
After receiving Zhu Shen’s blessing, Chu Yian began to make a wish to the treasure box, hoping for enough water for two people for thirty days. The treasure box glowed, but what Chu Yian pulled out was not water, but two ten-pound watermelons.
Sweet and Juicy Seedless Watermelon
Note: Will be reclaimed after this round of the game ends
Good Item’s Thoughts: Grandpa knows the situation of this round of the game; he might not even be able to reclaim the watermelon rinds. But who made you look pleasing today? Also, a friendly reminder, Grandpa can only give you some extra help, not a direct pass to clear the game.
