Chapter 37: Super Mold 1
[World 8292819]: Two thousand yuan is nothing! Renting a house, and the money is gone; not renting, and being active outside every day, you’ll get infected sooner or later. Even if you hoard all your money, by the sixth day, medical protective suits that cost a few dozen yuan will be resold for two or three thousand a set. Saving money becomes a joke.”
[World 2839103]: It’s not that my strength isn’t enough; it’s really because I was poor and died.”
As soon as this topic was brought up, it became a trending hot topic. A large number of people expressed that such a design was super unreasonable.
However, not long after, a guide about money suddenly appeared on the World Channel.
[World 1023]: The initial funds in the game are indeed small, so I suggest everyone can find a simple job in the game. When there are no other ways to earn money, working is the simplest way. It’s best to find a place that provides food and accommodation, then use your ID card as collateral to get an advance on your pay.”
“Aside from earning money, when it comes to spending, I suggest everyone buy important items according to the hints given by the game. For example, in the last round, if you bought medical supplies on the first day, a protective suit would only cost thirty to forty yuan, and a box of antipyretics would only be a little over twenty yuan.”
“Also, the more money you save, the better; instead, spending it on worthwhile things is more helpful for the later stages of the game.”
“The above are all personal suggestions and may not be correct. All additions are welcome.”
This guide was quickly scrolled away.
But with hundreds of millions of people, quite a few still saw it.
Many people re-posted this message to let more people see it, and some also started sharing their own clear-level experiences.
[World 738138]: If possible, it’s best to have three paper maps in the game world. One of your current city, one of your current country, and a world map. These are convenient for understanding the region.”
[World 12843919]: Physical fitness is actually super crucial. Everyone should exercise in both the game and reality to stay in peak condition at all times.”
[World 2381937]: In addition to storing supplies, you should always prepare an escape bag. Once a crisis occurs and evacuation is needed, the items in the escape bag should be able to sustain most emergencies and your three-day survival needs. Specific supplies are as follows:… So much practical information!”
Chu Yian quickly found something to write down, truly feeling that there were many capable people.
On the third day in the real world, Chu Yian’s fullness and cleanliness were at 50%, and her health value had dropped to 80%.
Today, the hunger became even more severe. This prolonged hunger was indescribable but extremely uncomfortable. Her body also felt somewhat uneasy, a sticky sensation all over, similar to dried sweat.
Chu Yian was still relatively well for now, but those with only 40% fullness felt even worse.
Those with points had already purchased food packages, while those without points were howling with hunger, now only wanting to enter the game as soon as possible to earn points.
Finally, the game appeared amidst much anticipation from many people.
[This Round’s Game: Super Mold]
[Game Content: Super Mold has appeared, and the world is facing a food shortage. Players need to survive for 30 days in the game and enter one of the only 30 survival zones worldwide.]
[Initial Funds: 2000 coins]
[Initial Supplies: ID card, 1 set of clothes, communication device]
[Current Number of New Players: 6101273819]
[Please note!! You can only earn points by clearing the game!]
A brand new world.
Chu Yian stood on the streets of an unfamiliar city, the patter of rain in her ears. The aroma of steamed buns wafted to her nose, and the lingering hunger from the real world made her involuntarily take a deep breath. She jogged to a vendor and bought two steaming hot buns.
Funds – 2 yuan.
She stood by the roadside, eating heartily, while two aunties who were out shopping complained nearby.
“Oh, why does it rain every day? This gloomy, rainy weather makes my joints ache.”
“Your place is still good; my home is on the first floor, and it’s so damp. Clothes and quilts are all moldy. I don’t even know what to say about this weather.”
…Listening to their conversation, Chu Yian quickly finished the bun in her hand, then found a nearby public restroom.
On the first day of the game, the lottery began.
Inside the restroom, Chu Yian rubbed her hands, praying for good luck.
[A stack of bright red cash]
[Note: Will be reclaimed after this round of the game ends.]
[Good Item’s Inner Voice: Some people are so poor they’re dizzy, without even two thousand yuan in their pockets. For the sake of these fifty thousand yuan, they should at least call Grandpa Treasure Box ‘Dad’.]
Chu Yian hadn’t expected her luck to be so good.
This was more than just ‘Dad’; “You are my Grandpa Treasure Box!”
The fifty thousand yuan she won was a huge sum! Just this alone put her ahead at the starting line, no need to worry about earning money.
This round of the game was a food crisis, and the most direct way to deal with it was, of course, to hoard food. Hoarding food required finding a place to store things first, so renting a house was the first priority.
After the last round, the Residential Area left a deep impression on her, so she initially planned to rent a self-built house in the suburbs.
Spacious area, with little surrounding foot traffic.
As long as she took good protective measures, surviving for a month or so wouldn’t be an issue.
But this wasn’t just about surviving to clear the game; finding and entering a survival zone was the key to clearing it.
In the last round, Teacher Lu found a special medicine and carried her through a critical moment, but she couldn’t count on such good luck every time. The later search for a survival zone would be an information war. Chu Yian thought long and hard and finally chose to live in the city’s rich Residential Area.
Wealthy people are more capable of using their connections and money to find ways to escape and are also more likely to find safe zones.
Then… finding an agent + renting a house cost her 12,000!
Current funds: 39,998
Although these fifty thousand yuan were won from a lottery, Chu Yian still felt a pang in her heart when she spent them.
Fortunately, the house looked pretty good.
It was a twenty-four-story building, and she was on the twenty-second floor. There were only two residents per floor, and each household had its own elevator, providing better security and privacy. The interior was ninety square meters, with two bedrooms and one living room, a very large space, so even if she hoarded more supplies, it wouldn’t feel too crowded.
Most importantly, the commercial district was not far from here, a seven or eight-minute walk, making it more convenient for her to buy things and return.
She spent quite a bit of money, but the place was satisfying.
After inspecting her new house, Chu Yian immediately took the keys and went out. A food shortage was imminent, and now was the time to quickly stock up on food.
