Chu Fu laughed for a moment, then let out a sigh.
The players optimistically thought that after the invasion, the monsters would all become delicious food on their tables.
In reality, Red-Eyed Rabbits were extremely dangerous. Their kicks were powerful enough to shatter bones instantly if they bit down on a neck.
Nine months later, when the game invaded reality, many elderly people hadn't entered the game and failed to synch their characters in time.
They would have their throats crushed by the descending Red-Eyed Rabbits.
Chu Fu stopped laughing.
"All I can do now is protect the newbie village—and then guard Fengdu Town!"
Every newbie village protected would mean one more safe zone on Earth when the game invaded.
The more safe spots, the more survivors.
Thinking about it,
sleep washed over her like a tide.
Chu Fu shut down the forum panel, let out a big yawn, tugged at her blanket, and fell into a deep sleep inside her cozy tent.
And as she sank into deep sleep,
she had no idea what was happening in the real world.
In her hospital room.
Inside Chu Fu's nutrient pod, the nutrient fluid was being continuously infused, nourishing her body.
High-concentration life-active substances began seeping into her body through her pores at several times the usual rate.
The muscles that had atrophied after three years of lying in bed began to regenerate, cells splitting and swelling under the nourishment.
Her once-withered, pale skin regained some elasticity.
But these changes were barely visible to the naked eye.
...
Inside the game.
As Chu Fu rested in her tent, night fell across the world.
But across the server, the top-tier players had all reached level 3.
In the Rose Alliance, thanks to Chu Fu's top-tier team leading the way and Jiao Jiao's whale-level spending on gear, eight teams were already farming normal dungeons.
Since Chu Fu was asleep and Jiao Jiao wasn't tired—having rested earlier—she was bored and wanted to keep running dungeons.
Games only get more addictive the longer you play.
【Friend Channel】: Anyone want to run a dungeon? Level 5 Shield Warrior, can carry two level 2 alts through normal mode.
【Friend Channel】 worked differently from 【Map Channel】—only friends could see the messages, and with over 1,000 friends on her list, Jiao Jiao was never short of action.
【Restrained Handsome】: Jiao Jiao, can you take me and my girlfriend? I'm an Archer, she's a Priest.
【Jiao Jiao】: Come on in.
Both were level 2. To be safe, Jiao Jiao added two more level 3 players to the team.
Team Leader: 【Jiao Jiao】: Shield Warrior, Level 5.
Members:
【Restrained Handsome】: Archer, Level 2.
【Radiating Charm】: Priest, Level 2.
【Sweetheart Pope's Disciple】: Mage, Level 3.
【Sea Pearl】: Mage, Level 3.
The dungeon began.
Jiao Jiao thought back to when Chu Fu had first led her through a dungeon and said, "Positions—I'll be upfront drawing aggro. Handsome, Sweetheart, and Sea Pearl in the middle. Charm at the back."
Everyone nodded, but Radiating Charm suddenly whined, "My boyfriend doesn't stand with other girls. You come stand with me."
"Fine, fine!" Restrained Handsome hurriedly agreed, moving to stand beside her.
Jiao Jiao was taken aback but figured an Archer's range was long enough that positioning didn't matter much.
"Fine, fine, go stand with your girlfriend."
Then the dungeon run started. But once the fighting began, Jiao Jiao realized just how spoiled she'd been before.
Each mob took ten whole seconds to kill.
At least they were just normal monsters. Jiao Jiao, though a Shield Warrior, had enough damage to push through.
When they reached the main hall with over thirty mobs, Restrained Handsome went to pull aggro—but his hand slipped, and he pulled ten at once.
Luckily, Jiao Jiao's taunt was strong enough. She drew seven of them, leaving three for the others to handle.
Then Radiating Charm, instead of healing Jiao Jiao—who was tanking seven mobs—cast her spells on Restrained Handsome instead.
Jiao Jiao felt a knot tighten in her stomach. She had a vague, terrible feeling, but brushed it off as unimportant.
Damn lovebirds.
Fortunately, her gear was so good that she cleared the mobs quickly, and they reached the boss.
Things got even messier.
" Healer! Heal me!"
" My boyfriend's hurt. I need to heal him first. Your gear is so good, just drink a potion!" Radiating Charm retorted.
Jiao Jiao was speechless. "Then why did I bring you as a healer? And you! What have you been doing back there? Your damage contribution is only 4%! What the hell?"
Restrained Handsome said, "I have to stand next to my girlfriend. You two mages, move over—I can't see my target!"
Radiating Charm suddenly flared up: "They're blocking your view? Or are you just trying to stare at their backs? Getting addicted to eye candy, are you?!"
"Honey, I'm not!"
"Yes, you are! I knew something was off from the start. Calling her 'Jiao Jiao' all sweetly—are you trying to hit on a sugar mommy? Or just looking at other girls?!"
Jiao Jiao had to chug potions herself. Her gear was just too good.
"Team leader, ignore that crazy couple! Let's DPS ourselves!" Sweetheart Pope's Disciple shouted, speeding up her attacks.
"Team leader, start kiting! You can dodge boss attacks with your movement speed—you're way faster than the boss," Sea Pearl added.
Jiao Jiao started moving, kiting the boss around. The three of them circled the lair, attacking in unison, while the couple kept arguing in the background.
They bickered for ten full minutes before the boss finally collapsed.
Then they finally shut up.
The dungeon dropped three pieces of gray gear: a bow, leather armor, and a robe.
Restrained Handsome quickly apologized: "Jiao Jiao, my girlfriend has a temper and a bit of insecurity. Sorry about that."
"Spare me the excuses! Hand over the gear to us. And don't team up with other girls ever again, got it?"
Jiao Jiao finally lost it. "You want the gear? Get lost!"
She used her party leader authority and instantly kicked both of them out of the dungeon.
She'd only offered to carry them out of kindness.
And she got stuck with a pile of crap.
Jiao Jiao was furious.
...
When Chu Fu next woke up, she felt like she'd had the best sleep of her life.
Her whole body brimmed with energy.
It wasn't a feeling of power in her muscles, but a sense of thriving vitality—like her life force was overflowing.
It felt amazing.
She stepped out of the tent, stored it in her backpack, and immediately heard heated shouting nearby.
"Jiao Jiao of the Rose Alliance scammed us out of our loot! She kicked us from the dungeon! Don't join the Rose Alliance!"
By now, the dungeon entrance was bustling, with quite a crowd gathered to watch the drama and ask what happened.
"We cleared the dungeon boss, but the gear that dropped was ours. Jiao Jiao kicked us so she could keep it all!"
"Bullshit! You two lovebirds were arguing the whole time and wouldn't even heal me. You argued for ten minutes after the boss died, and you're surprised I kicked you?"
"Isn't that you rushing to take my boyfriend through the dungeon? You just think my boyfriend is handsome, has a nice voice, and good skills, so you want to flirt with him.
Otherwise, why would someone from Rosy Alliance bring a guy into the dungeon? Have you even looked at yourself in the mirror..."
As Radiating Charm was about to say more, a sickly green light landed on her.
-350.
Instant kill!
It was a poison spell!
Everyone turned to look in the direction from which the green magical attack had come.
A young girl in a green dress, looking very frail and sickly—but dressed completely differently from those around her—raised her staff.
She was gathering her skill again!
Poison spell!
"Don't! Don't kill me!" Restrained Handsome shouted in terror.
