Doomsday survival game? I became a boss by picking up trash

Chapter 213

"I have some popsicles here, do you want some?"

"Behind a shady hillside," a player asked.

"The popsicles will melt into hot water as soon as you take them out, right?"

Bei Yuan thought about it and then laughed at her own words.

They walked for a total of ten hours, but only twenty-five minutes had passed on the panel.

"A time flow rate of one to twenty-four, that's pretty good."

Song Yu did the math and figured it out if things could go as she and Xin Jia had hoped.

The ten-day dungeon time could be extended to two hundred and forty days here, and Song Yu had no idea how much stronger he could become.

With such a high time-to-volume ratio, the original three-day plan definitely wouldn't be able to succeed.

However, even if they only have one day left to return to the White Desert, it will still be a significant boost for Song Yu and her group.

Xin Jia gulped down water, having no time to answer Song Yu's question.

In this desert, she needed water far more than other players; the tentacles and lower body were obtained by her in exchange for the sea demon.

In just ten hours, Song Yu and her team realized how challenging the White Desert was.

Food and water are being consumed too quickly.

Especially water.

The drinking water stored in Song Yu's backpack could supply her alone for at least two or three years.

But this desert is like a giant steamer, constantly evaporating the water from their bodies.

In just ten hours, Song Yu had already consumed a week's worth of water.

It's fair to say that they spent at least an hour of those ten hours replenishing their fluids.

Song Yu's original water ability makes it impossible to sense any water source in the White Desert.

To put it bluntly, there is no water in the desert, and there really is no water.

Based on this calculation, the water in her backpack really won't last long.

After drinking and cleaning, Song Yu realized the sinister intentions behind the system's creation of the "slovenly" negative status.

This water supply won't last long enough for drinking, let alone for daily cleaning.

The system is so malicious.

Song Yu silently cursed the system in his heart, and then began to calculate how to use the remaining water.

After replenishing their fluids, Song Yuxin, Jia, Bei Yuan, and Jiang Chenxuan sat together and began studying the topographic map.

In desert terrain, one of the biggest problems is orientation.

It's easy to get lost here.

"Aside from a few small slopes, there are no other landmarks here."

Bei Yuan looked at the topographic map with some worry; there wasn't even a cactus.

If they get lost, they're doomed. At this rate of time, they could die in the desert.

"There are two correct paths in the White Desert, one of which is known as the Death Path to Hell."

"There are human bones everywhere there."

"There is also the town of Rocky, which is known as the correct destination."

Song Yu recalled the contents of the diary and spoke to the group.

That place called hell... must be a human slaughterhouse.

It's like a slaughterhouse for killing pigs and cows.

"I don't get the feeling that either of these places is a good place."

Bei Yuan rubbed her arms. It was getting dark, and the temperature, which had been over 80 degrees Celsius, was dropping rapidly!
A rough estimate suggests that the temperature has already dropped below zero.

With such a large temperature difference, players with weaker constitutions have already started sneezing.

Time flows differently in the White Desert than outside. While the system panel still shows morning, it is already night in the White Desert.

"I feel so too."

With Song Yu's quiet agreement, Xin Jia realized that, according to the system and the nature of this world, these two paths might just be the difference between danger and even greater danger.

"It's still a road, better than dying in the white desert."

Jiang Chenxuan lit a bonfire, the firelight dispelling some of the chill, and the players gathered around, starting their own fires in twos and threes.

There were a total of twenty-one players who entered the White Desert together this time.

Song Yu counted the number of people and confirmed that no one was missing.

This kind of place is still quite scary whether there are many people or few people.

Of course, the fact that the number of people hasn't changed doesn't necessarily mean there aren't any problems.

The group gathered around bonfires to warm themselves, and also started barbecuing and setting up tents.

Find joy in hardship.

Song Yu made simple arrangements for her sleeping place that night, just enough to keep her from being buried by sandstorms the next day.

Because of her many tentacles, Xin Jia was able to set up tents and have a barbecue at the same time.

It was rare for them to be able to gather together peacefully, so Song Yu and Xin Jia exchanged their experiences in combat and superpowers with Jiang Chenxuan and the others.

Some players in the player base have already awakened superpowers, as well as other power systems. The number is not large, but it is much better than the number during the ocean dungeon.

Jiang Chenxuan is one of the members of the group of people with superpowers.

However, the experience of Song Yu and Xin Jia, these two gifted individuals, was of little use to Jiang Chenxuan and her group.

"..."

"Alright, stop talking, or I'll think you've come to Versailles."

Faced with Song Yu's eloquent sharing of experience, Bei Yuan covered her face in anguish and immediately reached out to stop him.

If the person speaking wasn't Song Yu, she would have really thought this person was in Versailles.

"Let's exchange combat techniques instead."

To be honest, with two experts like Song Yu and Xin Jia here, it would be good to have them give them some pointers.

Several players offered perfectly grilled meat skewers, along with vegetables, fruits, and hot drinks.

With nothing else to do, Song Yu and Xin Jia offered some pointers.

Being injured is a good opportunity for Song Yu to improve her medical skills and pharmaceutical techniques.

Having possessed the talent of an all-around physician for so long, it has had almost no opportunity to be put to use.

Xin Jia, this octopus monster, can take on three opponents at once. Song Yu, with his mechanical worm source virus and lightning abilities, can even heal people while simultaneously training them.

"I only have one word to describe the two of them."

Bei Yuan and Jiang Chenxuan stood to one side and sighed.

"Terrifying?"

Jiang Chenxuan asked.

"!"

Bei Yuan looked at her in shock, while Jiang Chenxuan smiled without saying a word.

The atmosphere in the temporary camp was extremely harmonious, and Song Yu and her group spent most of their time like this.

They travel during the day, practice their talents and skills in the evening, and then rest.

However, even the most harmonious atmosphere eventually changed due to the consumption of food and water resources in the backpack.

As of now, they have been walking in the White Desert for a full twenty-eight days.

Several players with insufficient reserves began to feel anxious.

"Damn it, there isn't a single supply point here!"

One player kicked the white sand on the ground angrily; his food and water would last him at most ten days!
If he can't leave the White Desert within ten days, he'll die here!
"Didn't I say before that there are no living creatures or water sources in the White Desert?"

Another player replied impatiently.

Song Yu had already warned them.

"Nobody forced you to go into the White Desert. Why are you complaining here without being prepared?"

"Exactly, do you really think the dungeon is playing a joke on you?"

Even if some players have sufficient supplies, they can still experience negative emotions when faced with this boundless desert.

As soon as the player spoke, he was immediately attacked by several other players.

Song Yuxin, Jia Jiang, Chenxuan, and the others sat quietly to the side, replenishing their water, and did not participate in the argument.

If some players are running out of supplies, it means bloodshed is imminent.

Song Yu and Xin Jia exchanged a silent glance. She usually wouldn't take the initiative, but she could still do things like the mantis stalking the cicada.

"Everyone, stop arguing." Bei Yuan tried to mediate, but no one listened to her.

"Sit down and rest."

Song Yu patted the cushion next to her, gesturing for Bei Yuan to sit down and stop wasting her breath.

Those people didn't want to argue; they just wanted to vent their fear and frustration.

It feels better to say it out loud.

Trying to mediate at this point will only make things worse and will be a thankless task.

Upon hearing Song Yu speak, the players who were arguing couldn't help but glance at her.

Speaking of which, we've been walking for so long and we still haven't arrived. Could it be that Song Yu has taken the wrong path?
But no one dared to question Song Yu.

Jiang Chenxuan could see what these people were thinking, and she shook her head at them almost imperceptibly.

Song Yu wanted to leave the White Desert even more than they did.

"Song Yu".

One player held back for a long time, but finally asked Song Yu a question.

However, she spoke in a very polite tone and tried her best not to offend Song Yu.

"Is it possible that...we've gone astray...?"

Players who are around the same age as Song Yu's mother should try to ask Song Yu questions tactfully, to avoid causing any unnecessary misunderstandings.

She simply wanted to ask, and didn't mean to blame Song Yu.

After all, Song Yu had been leading the way for so many days.

"will not."

Song Yu shook his head.

She knew what they wanted to say.

“I left marks along the way, so it won’t all be counted here.”

"As long as we don't go in circles, we'll either get into Rock Town or head down the Road to Death."

Song Yu replied amiably.

As for her mark, it is naturally the mechanical worm-derived virus.

It was just a corpse.

Song Yu sprayed the entire roadside area, covering everything in sight.

Of course, another possibility is that the desert will consume these mechanical worm-borne viruses.

But that's impossible.

“We are prey for predators; they won’t waste us in the desert.”

Song Yu said with a smile.

The meaning behind those words is chilling.

Upon closer reflection, Song Yu's words do indeed make sense.

Humans who dare to enter the White Desert, whether players or natives, are definitely not to be underestimated.

These people are all excellent food; how could the predators waste them by letting them die in the White Desert?

Of course, you should enjoy it to the fullest.

Good ingredients are hard to come by.

"Otherwise, why would there be two roads in the White Desert?"

Xin Jia added quietly.

Yes.

One is correct, and the other is incorrect.

Why is the wrong road called the road to death? Why are there so many human bones there?
Everyone fell silent.

It seems they haven't traveled far enough.

"Don't worry, it should be almost done."

Song Yu estimated the time distance; it would take them about another month to travel.

Then you'll either have to go to Rocky Town or the Road to Death.

Hearing Song Yu's words, the players who were short of supplies still looked grim.

In a month, the food and water they have can only last for another fifteen days at most!

This is without any cleaning being done.

"If you want to exchange food and water, that's fine too."

"Bring props in exchange."

Song Yu smiled as he looked at the group of people who lacked resources. Since they hadn't prepared adequate resources, they should be prepared to be taken advantage of.

She was able to sell some food and water, not much, but enough to make a profit.

Song Yu's words immediately garnered responses from many players.

"That's right!"

They belong to the national team, so there are some things they can't say proactively, but Song Yu isn't even an unofficial member, so she can say it!
What a good man Song Yu!
The well-resourced national team players immediately looked at Song Yu with gratitude, knowing that with Song Yu taking the lead, everything would be fine.

"..."

The deal is done.

If they don't buy it, they won't be able to survive.

Forget it, let's wait until we really run out of water and food.

What if we can reach the exit within these ten days?
Several players thought to themselves with a glimmer of hope.

Song Yu shrugged. If you don't want to buy it, then forget it. The price won't be the same later.

Ten days later, those players finally paid the price of losing money to buy some food and water from Song Yu and the others.

But I didn't buy many.

After all, everyone has to ensure their own survival.

Song Yu looked at the items she had received with satisfaction. They weren't powerful items; they were all plant-based.

Its function is probably similar to the Blue Mushroom she brought out from the Cold Wave instance.

Speaking of which, Blue Mushroom might finally have a chance to mature in this dungeon.

After carefully storing the items in their backpacks and portable medical compartments, the players set off again.

Another twenty days passed.

This time, even more players are facing food and water shortages.

The players glared menacingly at their companions, ready to kill them!
Killing them will not only provide us with food and water, but also give us even more!
Song Yu and Xin Jia sat back and watched the fight unfold; their backpacks were almost empty of water and food.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, Bei Yuan suddenly spoke up!
"Look ahead!"

Amidst the vast expanse of white sand, a stone house suddenly appeared faintly in the distance!

"Rock Town?!"

Hope shone in the players' eyes; let's hope it's not just a mirage!
The group rushed towards the stone house, with Song Yuxinjia walking at the very back, moving slowly.

When the players arrived at the stone house, they found that it was not a house at all, but a pile of rotten stones.

"unlucky."

There's nothing here, just stones.

However, when Song Yu and Xin Jia arrived, the pile of stones actually opened their eyes!
"!"

The players stared in astonishment at the stone monster. Wasn't it said that there were no living beings in the White Desert?!
"There are words on the stone!"

One player shouted.

To be precise, it's not words, but pictures.

The illustrations are very simple and clear, making them easy to understand at a glance.

A piece of meat equals water equals food, and a finger equals both food and water.

This is a desert supply station; the commodity they trade is themselves!
Eyeballs and internal organs are rare commodities that can be exchanged for more valuable items.

For example, items, attributes, talents...

Song Yu and Xin Jia exchanged another glance, both seeing the regret in each other's eyes.

It's a pity Sister Shen isn't here, otherwise I could have taken her blood.

"Ah-"

"Who's thinking about me again?"

Sister Shen, far away, sneezed and thought to herself with a smug smile.