Qi Xu still didn’t respond, but Qiuqiu didn’t dare say a word and immediately scurried off to work, doing it cheerfully even without a tip.
The supplies from the "Blue Flower" weren’t too abundant. Qi Xu and Luo Xinpan split the basic materials and vehicle upgrade cards between them. There were 21 weapon enhancement cards in total, which Luo Xinpan didn’t need, so Qi Xu took them all.
Finally, there was the "Empathy Necklace."
Luo Xinpan didn’t want that either.
"This thing is useless to me. With my frail body, a couple of hits and I’m done for. And this ‘useless rope’—you take it too. It’s practically a joke for someone like me. Where would you even find someone with lower stats than mine?"
"Alright, then I won’t stand on ceremony."
"Yeah, no need for formalities."
Qi Xu then openly took out his work permit in front of Luo Xinpan.
[Detected recyclable vehicle: Level 4 ambulance, 90% new, equipped with air conditioning and washing machine. Driver’s side window shattered, door handle damaged, severe damage to the right rear tire. Estimated value: 1,522 survival coins. Confirm sale?]
Qi Xu was stunned. How much? Did you just say 1,522? He’d thought getting 1,000 survival coins would already be a win.
Even for a Level 4 vehicle, and a relatively rare ambulance at that, this price was absurd.
And suddenly, the price went up without any haggling? Qi Xu wasn’t used to this at all.
"Uh..."
[Understood, understood. Re-evaluated price: 1,622 survival coins. Confirm sale?]
Qi Xu realized then—Qiuqiu was seriously overworked, juggling multiple roles.
"Confirm."
In an instant, the ambulance vanished, leaving behind two uneaten loaves of bread, a bed, and a set of bedding on the ground...
Qi Xu chuckled. Now that was a guilty Qiuqiu.
After listing everything in the trading hall, Qi Xu turned to Luo Xinpan. "Let’s go. I’ll treat you to a meal to celebrate you joining our little group."
"Tonsils Never Inflamed" suddenly understood. "Is this that card you used on Little Flower earlier?"
Qi Xu nodded. "The buffet restaurant. Drive 20 km after using it, and you’ll reach this special stop."
"Perfect! I’m starving. Can one card let multiple people in?"
"One card per person, but I’ve got 10."
Qi Xu opened the group chat and sent one to each member.
"Come on, let’s have lunch together!"
Old White Dragon in the Waves: "Great! I’ll bring some good booze!"
Warwolf 009: "It’s a buffet. You’re bringing alcohol?"
Old White Dragon in the Waves: "Oh right, my bad. Forget it."
Watch Me Cut You Down: "So excited to meet up again! Turns out meeting online friends is addictive—once you do it once, you can’t stop."
Retired Magical Boy: "Cut You Down, sis, that phrasing... lol."
Warwolf 009: "We’ll talk in person. I’ve got some news too—don’t worry, it’s good."
Bubbly Girl Guo Degang: "Is my singing really that bad?"
The group chat fell silent...
Qi Xu and Luo Xinpan got into the car, and the entire group hit the gas, racing toward the buffet restaurant!
On the way, Qi Xu took a moment to check the public chat.
The arguments were still raging, though the player count had dropped by 49 since last night...
Some had tried to kill others and ended up dead themselves. Others had been targeted after spewing insults in the chat. The situation was still chaotic.
Many comments were downright vile, especially the sexual rumors and slurs male players hurled at female players—escalating the conflict beyond reason.
This was unforgivable. No matter how angry or irrational, some lines shouldn’t be crossed.
Most female players, though furious and exhausted, kept arguing logically, refusing to stoop to the same disgusting level.
Qi Xu first copied the names of the offending players, then permanently blacklisted them—ensuring they’d never see his trades or messages again.
Next, he posted the video, cutting off right before he said he’d let her go, followed by a message:
"Our zone still has too many people. Keep fighting, keep challenging each other, and the next zone merge won’t be far off. You’re being played like dogs, yet you’ve still got energy for this?"
Then he shared the blacklisted names.
"No cooperation with these players ever again."
The flood of messages finally quieted the chat after two days of chaos.
Panda Panda: "What’s this ‘title’ thing? How is it so OP? Blue Flower is downright evil! How many people died because of her scheming?"
Blessed by Luck: "My bad, I lost my temper and got used as a pawn in her game. Never expected the argument to blow up like this... I was just too angry."
Breaking Cocoon into Butterfly: "Anger isn’t an excuse for slander. Great move by Cyclone Boss! Sisters, let’s all blacklist them!"
Old White Dragon in the Waves: "Done."
Warwolf 009: "Done."
Blessed by Luck: "Wait, are the #2 and #3 ranked players also girls?"
Old White Dragon in the Waves: "Male. But I’m not a creep or a degenerate. Worst habit’s just smoking and drinking."
Warwolf 009: "Ditto the first half. ੧ᐛ੭.."
Player 0911: "I’ll apologize too... Got carried away."
Invincible Black Cyclone: "Getting carried away is understandable. Being a creep isn’t. This ends now."
Though messy, the incident helped Qi Xu gauge the true nature of Zone 666. Beyond the dozen-plus blacklisted players, he marked another twenty in red—problematic individuals, troublemakers with twisted morals. He’d keep an eye on them and purge them at the first opportunity.
By then, Qi Xu had arrived at the buffet restaurant. Dongfang Yuan was already waiting outside.
Spotting Qi Xu, she excitedly leaped out of her car, arms wide...
Qi Xu jogged over and hugged her. "Why wait out here?"
"So you could see my car! Well? Cool, right?"
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Beautiful, clever, kind, and adorable reader babies, could you help brainstorm a new title for this novel? Something eye-catching that’ll draw readers in? The current title will still be used, so no worries there. Thanks!!
