Surviving on the highway, I have a best friend who was reborn.

Chapter 79 Heading to Another Highway

Even though Shu Yiwan was unsettled, she still told Yuan Qiao the details in a very organized manner.

He released the Buddha statue he was holding and showed it to Yuanqiao.

"This Buddha statue prop can withstand three instances of 'evil' energy."

I've used it twice, and there's one more time left. The thought of being possessed by the black mist and dying after returning to my road when the black hole teleportation time is up terrifies me.

"Yes, the black mist was extremely cold when it came up from behind. It felt like... like being possessed by a ghost and having your life force drained."

If it weren't for the Buddha statue prop hanging around her neck automatically protecting her, she would have just stood there, stunned, and slowly died.

Based on Shu Yiwan's description, this black mist seems to be different from the polluted monster with black markings.

Yuanqiao frowned. Would the system allow this thing to kill players at will in the game?
Or is this thing something that was created by the game?
No, that's not right, they're not on the same path at all.

Suddenly, Yuanqiao sensed something and paused.

While road survival games aren't exactly friendly to players, they don't deserve this level of torment.

"Let's think of another way."

Yuanqiao and Shu Yiwan discussed it, and the other party, as expected of an elite from a large company, had a clear way of thinking.

If one knows that the other party is evil energy through Buddhist statues or props, then spiritual materials in this regard should have a restraining effect.

I was thinking about whether I could find any items to resist the black mist, or even better, to drive it away.

By analyzing the items in the search system's store, it was found that the existence of some items was justified. Yuanqiao selected two peace charms and spent 10 gold coins.

Compared to other products, the amulet is not expensive. However, the system has a futuristic feel, but there are also products with feudal superstitions, and the effects are noted.

[Peace Talisman: A practice piece made by the closed-door disciple of an anonymous talisman master. It can burn nearby evil spirits; the damage depends on the opponent's skill level. A one-time consumable.]

I looked at other products as well.

"Since everyone's playing games, it's normal for them to release some gods, Buddhas, ghosts, and stuff."

Yuanqiao gave Shu Yiwan, who was full of gratitude, a good luck charm.

"Thank you, boss! You're so kind!"

"Deduct it from your salary."

"Oh, okay, boss."

Yuanqiao: "I want to go to your side of the highway to deal with this black fog. You stay here and put the protective suits you made at the workbench on the shelves. It's almost 10:30. You can set up the event. The assistant store manager's permissions have been activated."

Shu Yiwan: "Boss, it's too dangerous. Let's not go. Maybe it will leave after it runs out of targets and move on to the next player."

It's not impossible.

"Let's see if we can deal with it first. If not, we'll find a chance to teleport back. Don't worry, it can't hurt me."

However, if the black hole teleportation time is not yet complete, the device will remain in the living room, allowing the two locations to teleport freely.

This was Yuanqiao's first time going to another player's road, and he wanted to experience it so that he and Nanxi could focus on collecting these kinds of items in the future.

"How about I go with you, boss? I can't let you take the risk alone."

Yuanqiao: "No need, it might even make things worse. You take care of the event arrangements and wait for me to come back."

Yuanqiao went to the driver's seat, took out a locator prop, put it away, activated the vehicle's defense mode, and issued a safety alert command to the blue fat robot.

I'd better go by myself; some secrets shouldn't be known to outsiders.

Although I appreciate Shu Yiwan's abilities, it doesn't mean I trust her completely.

Prepare everything that can be prepared.

Shu Yiwan watched anxiously as Yuan Qiao took the lightsaber and entered the teleportation black hole.

"...Why is Shu Yiwan's Tier 3 vehicle compartment so small? It's probably only 5 square meters at most!"

Yuanqiao frowned, looking at the cramped little room. It was cluttered with lots of things, and even though it was tidied up, it still looked a bit messy.

Shu Yiwan had previously said that she was already considered to be living a good life, which gave her a more direct view of the living conditions of other players on the road.

"In this respect, the game's 'dad' is no different from a biological dad."

I'll try not to betray anyone in the future.

The sound insulation in the carriage is not very good. Outside, it's pouring rain. With this level of acid rain, a corrosion-resistant canopy can only protect against it for 2 hours.

Yuanqiao frowned. He had only built two bicycle sheds; they wouldn't last until the next day.

Let's see the response after this A-level protective suit campaign. If it's profitable, we'll give Shu Yiwan a raise.

While observing other people's living environment, Yuanqiao suddenly sensed something was amiss.

The black mark in his mind gave Yuanqiao a feeling of disgust.

"Ok?"

The surrounding air began to stagnate, and a chilly aura enveloped Yuanqiao from behind.

This feeling alerted Yuanqiao; it was similar to the black aura that had enveloped him before, yet it was also different.

The amulet on his body spontaneously combusted, forming a net of fire that scalded the black mist behind him.

Yuanqiao turned around and looked at the cloud of black mist.

I spent 5 gold coins just by meeting you. If I don't win you over tonight, I'll be at a loss.

[Special Mission: Destroy the [Evil] that appears in the game. Reward: 1000 Gold Coins, 1 Lottery Draw]

This is a game quest triggered when I was chatting with Shu Yiwan about the black fog before teleporting.

At the same time, the black mark in its mind also indicated that it wanted to absorb the energy of this black mist.

"You've come at the right time. Let's finish this quickly and go home."

Suddenly a very hoarse male voice rang out:
"Interesting, very interesting. Guess what I saw when I just got close enough to probe your body and soul?"

This thing can even talk.

Yuan Qiao was a little nervous. Had the black mist actually probed into his soul when it enveloped him?
This [filth] ability is so awesome!

"I don't care what you saw, you've harmed so many players, I'm going to destroy you on behalf of the game's creator!"

He quickly drew his lightsaber and slashed at the black mist. An ordinary psionic lightsaber might not be able to harm it, but Yuanqiao had affixed a magical talisman.

The black mist, imbued with the light sword, thinned considerably with each strike.

"you……"

Before he could say anything, a guilty Yuanqiao swung his sword again and scattered it.

She didn't actually buy any items that could completely kill the [Evil], but the black mark indicated that it could absorb the energy of the black mist, and once absorbed, it would also mean the death of the creature.

The task now is to figure out how to block the game's "Daddy" in the game and then let the Black Mark take action.

This is the hardest part. Just moments ago, I secretly vowed not to betray the game, but now I have to do something underhanded right under its nose.

Yuan Qiao gripped his lightsaber tightly and slashed back and forth, trying to prevent the black mist from gathering and revealing itself.

I wonder if those two items in the system backpack will create separate spaces after use, so that the black marks might appear as long as I'm not on the road.

[Bubble House: A young master from a certain family disliked taking baths since childhood. The elders in the family invented a bubble playhouse, filled with foam and children's toys, allowing the young boy to clean himself while playing. It's a disposable item.]
Holding the spherical prop, Yuanqiao wasn't sure if it was reliable, but she hoped it would be a separate room or space.

(End of this chapter)