Qi Xu just wanted to lend a small hand, but for some reason, his show-off points skyrocketed again... This was an unexpected delight.
Showing off wealth was the most basic method, and the increase in show-off points was limited—unless another server merge happened, that’s when the boost would be truly significant!
Then, a differently formatted message appeared.
Feng Yu Tong Zhou: "Me! I never thought my savior would be the legendary Whirlwind! Hahaha, it’s me! I’ve been wanting to thank you! Back then, I didn’t understand the survival game and forgot to add you as a friend!"
Qi Xu immediately added him. "Could you send me a photo of your family of three? I think I might’ve run into your wife."
The uncle quickly sent the photo over.
"R-really? I... I don’t even know how to thank you!"
Qi Xu replied with a simple "No need" and directly connected the two.
Over the years, Qi Xu had learned one thing: those on the brink of death but saved often had incredible luck.
As long as the person rescued had a conscience, it was always a win. Even if it wasn’t, he didn’t mind—it was enough to feel at ease. He kept a calm mindset.
Qi Xu didn’t dwell on the matter, but that night, he received a pleasant surprise.
He had collected six chests that day, all with ordinary contents. Qi Xu remained unfazed—this was the norm in the survival game.
One of the items was a blueprint for Cooling Spray.
Materials required: 200ml water ×1, ice cubes ×2, plastic ×1.
Qi Xu pulled out a large vat of stored water, installed an ice-attribute blue crystal, and with just a tiny bit of energy, turned the entire vat into ice.
At the crafting station, he produced 976 bottles of Cooling Spray.
Testing it himself, Qi Xu sprayed some in front of him. The air instantly felt fresher, and a cooling sensation washed over him.
Each bottle contained 220ml—used sparingly, it could last a full day.
He first distributed 10 bottles to each member of his small group, then sent one bottle to every player in the larger group.
Finally, he posted a small giveaway in the chat hall—only 10 bottles.
The remaining 900 bottles were listed in the trading hall.
"Cooling Spray now available. Purchase as needed."
The 900 bottles sold out almost instantly. Qi Xu hadn’t set a purchase limit, and one lucky player bought 100 bottles—clearly someone both heat-sensitive and wealthy.
Qi Xu had priced them affordably with flexible options:
- 1 survival coin for 10 bottles.
- 1 energy stone for 20 bottles.
- Alternatively, any 5 materials for 1 bottle.
In short, there was a way for everyone to trade.
Seeing the "sold out" notification, Qi Xu tilted his head in confusion.
"Weren’t they all crying about being broke in the chat? They moved fast!"
Player A Huaguo Specialty 196: "I missed out! Boss, please restock! I’m melting here..."
Qi Xu glanced at Little Seven, who was happily licking ice cubes under the air conditioner. Well, dogs didn’t seem to mind the heat...
Player 0921: "Agreed! More please! Those of us who can’t afford AC can at least survive the worst midday heat with this. It really feels like dying out here."
Player 0207: "Ten thousand signatures begging for a restock!"
Qi Xu had no shortage of water or plastic, and most trades included plenty of plastic—the easiest material to obtain.
So, he crafted another 2,000 bottles of Cooling Spray, listing them with a 20-bottle purchase limit per player to prevent hoarding.
After eating, washing up, and settling into bed, Qi Xu received another private message.
Frowning slightly, he saw it was from the middle-aged woman from earlier—Player 0928.
If she was asking for more supplies, he planned to refuse. He believed in helping in emergencies, not perpetuating dependency.
But when he opened it, she had sent him a gift.
Qi Xu’s lips curled into a smile. He hadn’t expected a return for his morning kindness. Opening the gift, his eyes widened.
Special Five-Colored Space Stone (Primary):
Activate to instantly transport to an alternate space.
- Usable once daily.
- Maximum stay: 30 minutes.
- Works in any location.
His morning thought echoed: Those pushed to the edge of life and death often have the best luck.
This space stone was a game-changer against high-level monsters.
In danger? Just vanish for half an hour—enough time to recover. By then, the monster might even be gone. Far more valuable than ordinary survival tools.
Excitement surged.
Player 0928: "Whirlwind Boss, do you have any use for this? Again, thank you for saving me and my husband!"
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "Absolutely. Its value far exceeds the five bottles of water I gave you. Let me compensate you—what do you need most? A water condenser? AC? Crafting station? Vehicle upgrade cards?"
Player 0928: "No need. This is repayment for your lifesaving grace! Today, I got lucky with chests—food and water are covered for now.
My husband’s in a better position too. We’ll support each other. May your journey be smooth and safe! Thank you!"
Checking her profile, Qi Xu saw her vehicle was still Level 2.
He insisted: "I’m sending you 100 vehicle upgrade fragments, a water condenser, an AC unit, and two Cooling Sprays."
(He’d sold out of the spray, otherwise he’d have given more.)
The Primary Five-Colored Space Stone was too precious—a rare, upgradable treasure. No amount of resources was too much.
He also gathered spare food—small breads, compressed biscuits, sweet mung bean cakes—and sent them along.
Player 0928 refused adamantly:
"To be honest, I sent that plea to over 20 people this morning. You were the only one who responded. Others either ignored me or cursed me out. I understand their choices, which makes me even more grateful to you.
This was just my way of repaying your kindness. Your gifts are too much—I can’t accept them."
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