Qi Xu discovered that the rose tea was a fantastic find—after drinking a cup, her health points actually increased by two.
A thought crossed Qi Xu’s mind. "This rose tea is delicious. Do you grow the roses yourselves?"
"Yes, honored guest. Do you like it? If so, please allow me to gift you a few packets. You must accept them—Monster Shop adores esteemed customers like you."
Qi Xu nodded and took the offering. "Alright, thank you then."
[Congratulations, Player Qi Xu, for receiving a gift from the Monster Shop owner: Rose Tea ×10]
"You're most welcome! Serving you is an honor!
Dear guest, the total for all the items you selected comes to 12.2 Survival Coins. As our premium VIP member, you also qualify for a 20% discount, bringing the final price to 9.76 Survival Coins. Here’s the payment QR code."
Qi Xu reaffirmed her suspicion—when the white-and-pink two-tailed fox mentioned the price, it paused ever so slightly. Clearly, the price she saw and heard was entirely different from what they perceived.
This middleman had a conscience!
Qi Xu scanned and paid 10 Survival Coins. It wasn’t that she was being overly generous—it was just that taking advantage of Monster Shop wasn’t an option.
If she accepted the tea without leaving a tip, her next visit wouldn’t be as pleasant. Qi Xu wasn’t about to lose big for small gains.
"Oh, my dear guest, you’ve paid far too many Survival Coins!"
The white-and-pink two-tailed fox looked stunned, its eyes glistening with tears as it stared at Qi Xu.
Qi Xu waved it off casually. "The extra is your tip. Your service is exceptional—you deserve it."
The fox nearly burst into tears. Sniff... This guest was so kind! Truly, beautiful girls were the loveliest creatures, whether monster or human.
"Then... thank you so very much!"
Qi Xu was already munching on the cookies—crispy, slightly warm, and rich with the aroma of butter. If not for maintaining her composure, she’d have shoved them all into her mouth at once. They were that delicious!
And with each bite, her health points increased by 1...
Tasty and beneficial—who wouldn’t love that?
As for the sandwich, it was even more miraculous. This thing didn’t boost health points—it increased constitution!
Qi Xu discreetly scanned it with her screen.
[Monster Shop Owner White Two-Tailed Fox’s Handmade Sandwich: Consuming increases constitution by 1! With such a nutritionally balanced meal, you’ll never suffer from constipation again.]
At this, Qi Xu couldn’t help but sigh.
Probably due to her lack of vegetables and fruits, she hadn’t had a proper bowel movement in three days... Her belly was uncomfortably bloated.
But this time, before Qi Xu could even ask, the white-and-pink two-tailed fox scurried to the back and returned with four more sandwiches and two plates of delicate cookies.
Qi Xu’s face lit up with delight. "Oh my, you’re too kind! Is the payment code still there? I’d like to tip you again."
The white two-tailed fox hurriedly covered the QR code. "No, no! Honored guest, you’ve already given more than enough. I can’t let you spend any more."
"Beautiful White Two-Tailed Fox, you deserve it. What’s a few Survival Coins? They’re nothing."
After a dramatic back-and-forth, Qi Xu finally relented with a sigh. "Alright, fine. This time, I’ll let it go. I look forward to our next meeting."
"As do I! Honored guest, though my shifts aren’t fixed—Monster Shop has three managers in total."
Qi Xu nodded. "No worries. Fate will bring us together again!"
[Monster Shop Owner White-and-Pink Two-Tailed Fox’s favorability toward you has increased by 20 points. Current favorability: 35!]
The white two-tailed fox bowed slightly, holding the gifts with both hands, and personally escorted Qi Xu to the shop’s entrance. Coincidentally, another player arrived just then, eyeing Qi Xu and the fox with scrutiny.
Qi Xu could sense the fox’s discomfort, so she quickly bid farewell.
"You can stop here. Take care of yourself at work, alright?"
"Of course! Farewell, dear customer!"
The white-and-pink two-tailed fox bowed again and handed over the prepared gifts.
Qi Xu accepted them.
[Congratulations, Player Qi Xu, for receiving a gift from the Monster Shop owner: Health Sandwich ×4, Delicate Plate of Cookies ×2]
The other player immediately blocked Qi Xu’s path, attempting to scan the items in her hands with his screen.
"Hey, gorgeous, what’s in there?"
Qi Xu frowned. "Piss off."
With that, she turned and walked away.
But before she’d taken two steps, she heard curses from behind. "You bitch, who the hell do you think you are? Next time I see you, I’ll rape you before killing you! Stay right there if you’ve got the guts, stupid whore! Fuck you!"
When Qi Xu reached her tricycle, she noticed a puddle of yellowish liquid near the front wheel. Disgusting. Was this guy some kind of dog, pissing wherever he pleased?
Even a well-trained pup wouldn’t do something so vile. No morals, no brains, no shame—was he just born trash?
Thankfully, she’d used a 5-hour fuel pack, so the protective shield was active. Otherwise, her tricycle might’ve been vandalized!
Qi Xu decided not to leave just yet. A little more delay wouldn’t hurt—being too softhearted in a survival game was a death sentence.
The guy’s vehicle wasn’t bad—a jeep, likely a Tier-2 model.
Early in the game, unless you had insane luck, accumulating that many Survival Coins was impossible. Plus, his earlier behavior had left a terrible impression on the white-and-pink two-tailed fox.
Qi Xu guessed he’d be kicked out soon. Might as well wait. As long as a player wasn’t dead, their vehicle couldn’t be scrapped for parts.
Sure enough, it wasn’t long before the arrogant player was unceremoniously tossed out, accompanied by the furious roar of the white two-tailed fox.
Once Qi Xu made up her mind to act, she didn’t hesitate. This was the perfect chance to test her new weapon!
The pink chainsaw wasn’t entirely pink—it was a stylish mix of pink and rose-red.
Though Qi Xu’s arm strength still made wielding it a challenge, it was more than enough for a whimpering weakling lying on the ground.
Qi Xu sprinted over, swung the chainsaw, and smashed it into his neck. The man had no time to react—his head flew three meters away before he dropped dead.
Qi Xu hadn’t expected it to be that brutal. Awkwardly, she stowed it back in her backpack...
Sensing eyes on her, she turned to see the white-and-pink two-tailed fox watching.
Qi Xu remembered—foxes detested blood and filth.
Putting on a calm front, she spoke first. "Him insulting me is one thing, but making you angry? I couldn’t let that slide."
[Monster Shop Owner White-and-Pink Two-Tailed Fox’s favorability toward you has increased by 20 points. Current favorability: 55!]
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