Qi Xu saw the golden, bold, scrolling text at the top of the screen and immediately checked the boast value. The number, which had just slowed down, suddenly surged again.
Breaking 100,000 was impossible, but any increase was a good thing. Server-wide announcements were truly a treasure.
Thinking about it carefully, aside from her own, she hadn’t seen anyone else’s server-wide announcement.
Not bad at all.
Qi Xu quickly opened the crate.
"Congratulations on obtaining Energy Stones ×50, Ice-Blue Crystals ×20, Dungeon Team Cards ×5, Vehicle Upgrade Fragments ×200, Air Conditioner Blueprint ×1, and Thermoregulation Suit ×1."
[Ding! Triggered a double server-wide announcement! Crate contents doubled—all items above will be received in duplicate!]
Qi Xu was thrilled about the Dungeon Team Cards. Doubled meant 10 cards—enough to last a long time!
The Energy Stones also doubled to 100, solving her urgent need. Now she could incubate the egg!
As for the Vehicle Upgrade Fragments, she’d use them to repay debts. The Ice-Blue Crystals and Air Conditioner Blueprint... Given the survival game’s usual pattern, the next disaster would 100% be a scorching heatwave.
The Diamond Crate was truly generous—it even included a Thermoregulation Suit.
Qi Xu immediately took it out and put it on. It was a sleek black bodysuit, understated yet stylish.
Once worn, it automatically adjusted to the body’s most comfortable temperature. The high-tech material made it breathable and incredibly comfortable.
Though right now, Qi Xu’s favorite color was still pink—her lucky color.
With so many goodies suddenly in her possession, she was momentarily at a loss for what to do next.
After a brief pause, Qi Xu hurriedly inspected her newly upgraded vehicle.
Its size had expanded further, and the front now looked both delicate and imposing, giving off a "pink outlaw" vibe. Amid the raging storm, it appeared exceptionally sturdy and reliable—steady as a mountain!
The overall height reached about 4 meters, with a width of 8 meters and a length of 12 meters. The entrance to the driver’s cabin now had an added step—without it, climbing up would’ve been a struggle.
To her delight, the rear compartment now had two additional "windows" on each side. Qi Xu eagerly pulled them open, only to realize... they weren’t windows. This was a garbage truck—these were transparent chutes for dumping or disposing of trash.
Looking closer, the lower ends of the chutes were labeled "Recyclable Waste" and "Non-Recyclable Waste"...
Qi Xu’s smile didn’t waver. Whatever they were, having them was a good thing. Not only would they improve ventilation, but the interior would also be much brighter during the day.
Since today was the final day of the storm disaster, the crates were likely in a spawning frenzy. She decided to set off first and figure things out later.
She’d save the Vehicle Expansion Card for the evening. Other installations could be done while the vehicle was in motion.
First, she plugged the Anti-Tracking Device into the dashboard. It seemed Chinese Master Chef had one too—it would notify her if someone used a Tracking Card on her.
Additionally, it would alert her if another vehicle appeared within a 1-kilometer radius.
She also used the Advanced Backpack Expansion Card right away. Perfect timing—her slots were nearly full, and now she had more space.
The Arable Land couldn’t be retrieved once placed. Though the truck bed was larger now, it still couldn’t accommodate a full 4-square-meter plot. She’d have to wait until the vehicle expanded further in the evening.
Qi Xu sent Chinese Master Chef 200 Vehicle Upgrade Fragments.
Not only did she repay the debt, but she even gave extra.
Chinese Master Chef, of course, didn’t hesitate to accept.
If the boss gave it, just take it!
Qi Xu glanced at the chat lobby and saw a flood of congratulatory messages, with people chatting excitedly. It wasn’t just the main chat—the two group chats were the same.
Qi Xu checked her daily mileage.
"Distance traveled today: 17 km."
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "Today’s the last day of the storm, and crates are everywhere. Yet you’re all still here chatting? Three disasters have passed, and today’s the monthly leaderboard reset. Seems like everyone’s feeling confident, huh?"
Breaking Cocoon into Butterfly: "Whirlwind, your words are so gentle. Truly the master of subtlety."
Player 0220: "Got it, got it! It’s just that seeing two server-wide announcements at once got us too hyped. This newbie grinder is heading out now!"
Cursed by Misfortune: "May the God of Luck bless me! No more chatting—time to hunt crates and seize my destiny."
The crate spawn rate in the morning was similar to before—most people with average luck could snag 2-3 by noon.
By afternoon, the crate frenzy returned. Qi Xu collected 6 crates, which was normal, but... only one was Bronze, four were Silver, and one was Gold.
The quality had improved.
So Qi Xu held off on using the Fuel Pack. Skipping the crate hunt would’ve been a waste, especially after triggering two server-wide rewards. She figured securing first place in the division rankings shouldn’t be a problem.
The leaderboard scoring heavily favored vehicle stats.
With her Level 5 vehicle, she was already far ahead.
While collecting crates in the afternoon, Qi Xu realized one downside of a larger vehicle—it was taller now, making getting in and out more cumbersome...
Where was that Monster Merchant? She really wanted to buy an Auto-Collection Mechanical Arm.
In the evening, Chinese Master Chef prepared lamb stew noodles for the group. Steaming and fragrant—just taking it out made Qi Xu’s mouth water.
This was the dough she’d painstakingly gathered, stretched into noodles! So delicious~
Paired with a plate of sweet garlic, the flavor was even richer. She even got a notification that her health had slightly improved.
The effect was minor, but better than nothing—especially since the food was downright heavenly.
Watch Me Cut You Down: "Master Chef, if you ever need help, just ask. I can’t refuse your food—it’s way too good."
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "@Chinese Master Chef, you should let Cut You sis open your crates. Her combat skills outshine mine."
Chinese Master Chef had always known Watch Me Cut You Down was strong, so it clicked immediately—Whirlwind didn’t want her to feel awkward.
Her luck was terrible, and she rarely had good items. Always being on the receiving end would’ve made her uncomfortable, so Master Chef played along: "Wait, really?! Cut You sis, this little bro begs for your protection!"
Who opened the crates didn’t matter. This was the first time Whirlwind had shown such trust in someone...
So Master Chef trusted her too. After all, the two had met and even teamed up in a dungeon.
Chinese Master Chef even started suspecting... Was Whirlwind into Cut You sis? Heh, time to become the ultimate shipper!
If it ever became real, he could proudly shout, "My ship sailed!"
Master Chef grinned like an idiot for a good while.
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