Survival in an apartment, starting with a stroke of luck on a plane

On the other side, the ruthless man who had just struggled to his feet was terrified when he saw the woman and the strong man being severely injured and forced to kneel down in a single exchange. He lost all will to fight and turned to run away.

But Lin Yu raised his left hand, and the Symbiotic Willow Vine shot out like a living, emerald green venomous snake, instantly wrapping around his ankle.

"No! Let me go!" the sinister man screamed in terror, trying to cut the vines with his dagger.

But the vine suddenly trembled, and a powerful paralyzing toxin was injected into his body.

The man felt his body go limp, his vision went black, his struggles stopped instantly, and he collapsed to the ground like a lump of mud, losing consciousness.

From the start of the conflict to the moment all three fell to the ground, it took less than fifteen seconds.

After killing the three, Lin Yu put away the [Demon Sword] and the [Azure Rose], and casually brushed the dust off his clothes.

He went and collected all the belongings from the three people, then glanced at the bloodstains and signs of a struggle on the ground and ignored them.

This kind of dog-eat-dog conflict is the norm in games. Only by demonstrating absolute power can you deter the villains and reduce unnecessary trouble.

He picked up the electric scooter, made sure it wasn't damaged, then straddled it, turned on the throttle, and continued driving towards the next delivery address, as if nothing had happened.

……

Day seven of the game, the last day.

The atmosphere seems a little different today.

The riders all knew the game was about to end. Some were relaxed, some were nervous, and some were desperately trying to complete as many orders as possible in the final moments.

Lin Yu wasn't in a hurry and continued delivering. Along the way, he found a silver-level monster that was quite strong but not very intelligent. He used the [Pure Brain Worm Brain] that the old monkey had given him to subdue it.

I was busy until after 11 p.m., delivering the last order.

When he returned to the station, there was less than half an hour left before the game ended at midnight.

Most of the riders have returned and gathered in the station lobby, waiting for the final settlement.

The atmosphere was somewhat restless and expectant.

Bull stood at the front, looking at the crowd, and announced loudly, "Alright, newbies and veterans, seven days are up! Anyone standing here has qualified! Now, I'll announce the final champion!"

The light screen pops up.

[Yesterday's Top Seller: Elite Demon Hunter, 20 Orders Completed.]

[Seven-Day Cumulative Single-Player Champion: The Witcher Elite.]

No doubt about it.

A chorus of envious gasps and a few resentful murmurs filled the hall.

"Kid, you're awesome!" Bull patted Lin Yu on the shoulder and then handed him the single-player reward for the last day.

This time it's not points and cards, but a piece of silver-level equipment.

【Swift Boots (Silver Grade)】, Agility +5, with several additional effects and an active skill, not bad. It just so happens that Lin Yu doesn't have any Silver Grade shoes on him, so he can wear them directly.

Time passed second by second.

As the clock struck midnight, a system notification sounded simultaneously in the minds of all players:

[Ding! Seven days of game time have ended!]

[Game-related food delivery service begins settlement...]

[Main Quest "Survive for Seven Days" Completed. Rewards: 50 Game Coins, 1 Upgrade Card, 2 Medium Experience Packs]

Side Quest [Single Boss] Completed. Player has won the Single Boss quest for seven consecutive days and has received the maximum reward: Upgrade Card x1, Medium XP Pack x5, and Silver-tier Apartment Facility [Unlimited Power - Gatling Gun]

[Side Quest "No Negative Reviews" Completed, Reward: Gold-Tier Item "Apartment Facility Upgrade Card"]

As the white light dissipated, Lin Yu returned to his apartment, where the familiar 9527 residential complex lay outside his window.

Lin Yu let out a long sigh of relief, his mind gradually relaxing.

Without wasting time on reflection, he immediately brought up his personal panel and began to consume the rewards from the "Life and Death Delivery" game.

His experience bar was already full. Without hesitation, he used the two [Upgrade Cards] he had obtained from the settlement.

[Upgrade Card Successfully Used! Level Up to 7!]

[Gain 2 free attribute point]

[Upgrade Card Successfully Used! Level Up to 8!]

[Gain 2 free attribute point]

After leveling up twice, I gained another 4 attribute points.

Without a second thought, Lin Yu immediately added all four attribute points to his Spirit.

A powerful mental force surged within his sea of ​​consciousness, bringing a sense of exhilaration as his thinking became clearer and his perception sharper. His connection to the thunder magic also seemed to deepen.

After dealing with the level, Lin Yu turned his attention to the extra gains from this game—those special apartment facilities.

First up is that [Infinite Power Gatling Gun].

Infinite Power Gatling

Category: Apartment Facilities

Attribute: Physical

Grade: Silver

Attack: 100

Durability: Shared Apartment Durability

Effect: Can only be installed at the entrance of an apartment building. It automatically attacks approaching enemies. It can be manually switched on and off and automatically generates ammunition without needing to be replenished (Note: The barrel will overheat after prolonged use).

Description: Metal Storm!!!

With a thought, a phantom image of a six-barreled machine gun, exuding a metallic storm aesthetic, appeared on the selection screen at the apartment entrance.

It is entirely black, exuding a chilling aura of slaughter, and data shows that it possesses truly unlimited ammunition and a terrifying rate of fire.

Unfortunately, as an apartment defense system, it cannot be taken out of the apartment; it can only be installed at the entrance to defend against potential attacks on the apartment itself.

"Not bad, it should be able to play a big role when we play the tower defense game." Lin Yu equipped it above the apartment door. A faint light flashed, and the Gatling gun quietly merged into the door frame, only appearing when needed, with its cold muzzle vaguely aimed at the outside.

Next was the [Gold-Level Apartment Facility Upgrade Card], which emitted a soft golden light.

This is the main event.

The effects of this thing are self-evident; you can tell from its name that it's used to upgrade apartment facilities.

What he most wanted to upgrade was naturally the [Statue of the True Lord of the Pure Source Wonderful Path]. The benefits this statue brought him were immense, whether it was the [Cloak of the Universe], the insights into knowledge, or the new talents, all of which were nothing short of miraculous.

However, the level display of the True Monarch statue itself is not the normal type in the game. In addition, due to the special circumstances when he upgraded Yan Shuangying's twin guns, he dared not use it rashly, for fear of unpredictable changes.

After careful consideration, Lin Yu chose the [Daoist Study Room], which was currently of great help to him.

The enlightenment boost provided by this study room greatly benefits his cultivation of knowledge-based skills.

Use the Gold-level Apartment Facility Upgrade Card on the Daoist Study Room.

The card transformed into a dazzling golden stream of light and disappeared into the study's doorway.

The entire study was instantly enveloped in a rich and soft golden light, and the books inside turned their pages with a rustling sound, as if invisible knowledge was being injected, integrated, and sublimated.

The grain of the wooden bookshelves and desks seemed to deepen, and a faint, refreshing scent of ink and sandalwood filled the air.

A moment later, the golden light slowly receded, and the study was completely transformed. Although the layout remained simple and unadorned, it possessed an indescribable Taoist charm and a profound sense of history, as if it were the quiet retreat of a learned scholar.

[Taoist Study Room] (Upgrade Complete)

Category: Apartment Facilities

Grade: Gold

effect:

Enlightenment: When learning knowledge, techniques, and skills related to Taoism in the study, efficiency increases by 500%.

Offering: Offering to deities related to Taoism in the study may grant you a chance to gain their knowledge or receive minor blessings.

Calmness: In the study, you are more likely to calm your mind, eliminate distractions, and perform skills that require high concentration and precise control, such as drawing talismans, preparing medicine, refining elixirs, and cultivating internal energy. Your success rate will increase significantly.

Description: A study imbued with Taoist charm and cultural elegance, it is the perfect place for enlightenment and self-cultivation.

That's a huge improvement.

The significantly improved "Enlightenment" efficiency, along with the newly added calming effect, are both excellent bonuses for Lin Yu.

Just as Lin Yu was overjoyed, the statue of the True Lord of the Pure Source Wonderful Way, which was enshrined on the table in the center of the study, seemed to be moved by this same Daoist aura, and the third eye on the statue's forehead lit up again.

hum.

Suddenly, a vast and unfamiliar torrent of knowledge flooded into Lin Yu's mind without warning.

This time, the information flow seems more organized, but the content is more complex and profound.

"A second realization?! And it's because of the study upgrade?" Lin Yu was taken aback at first, then overjoyed.

He never expected that upgrading the study would once again activate the statue of the True Lord and grant him a gift of knowledge; this was undoubtedly an unexpected delight.

He quickly focused his attention on the knowledge flooding into his mind.

The knowledge I gained this time was a complex technique called "Heavenly Eye Technique".

It includes various techniques that utilize the power of the "Heavenly Eye," such as "Immobilizing Golden Light," which uses magical power to form golden light to immobilize and bind enemies; "Demon-Revealing Technique," which can see through the illusions and disguises of demons and evil spirits; "Netherworld Communication Technique," which communicates with the Yin and Yang realms to glimpse residual information from the underworld; and "Spiritual Warning," which uses the power of the Heavenly Eye to make minor predictions of dangers and fortunes, etc.

The information is vast and all-encompassing, but it is only a preliminary understanding. Each technique is extremely profound and requires extensive practice and comprehension.

Lin Yu only glanced at it briefly before feeling dizzy and had to temporarily withdraw from his internal vision.

"Knowledge isn't like a skill card; it can't be mastered directly, so it's still a bit troublesome." Lin Yu rubbed his throbbing temples and smiled helplessly.

These techniques are undoubtedly very powerful and practical, but he needs to spend a lot of time and energy learning and practicing them in order to truly master and use them.

Fortunately, he now has the upgraded [Taoist Study Room] and the [Shadow Clone Technique] which can alleviate the pressure of studying.

Their learning efficiency will far exceed that of ordinary people.

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

With a soft thud, accompanied by a puff of white smoke, a clone identical to Lin Yu appeared beside him.

"This is the true self." The clone nodded in acknowledgment.

"Go to the study and devote yourself to studying 'An Introduction to the Heavenly Eye Technique' and the Thunder Technique," Lin Yu instructed.

With a 500% boost to enlightenment efficiency, the clone's learning speed will be extremely terrifying.

"Understood." Without any further words, the clone walked directly into the newly renovated study, felt the rich Daoist aura and tranquil atmosphere around it, nodded in satisfaction, and then began to comprehend.

As if he were a clone, Lin Yu himself summoned the game system and opened the [9527 Community Player Exchange Group - Bronze].

He listed all the equipment and items he had acquired in the game that he didn't need, and set them up for trading with in-game currency. He desperately needed in-game currency to strengthen himself.

He had just listed it and was about to browse the exchange to see if there were any skill cards or special items he needed—

Rumble!

The entire apartment suddenly shook slightly!

Lin Yu frowned instantly and stood up abruptly.

This vibration was definitely not normal. He quickly walked to the window and looked out of the neighborhood.

At the edge of the residential area, the blurry light curtain that had originally separated the area from the endless darkness outside, like an eggshell, was now flickering intensely and erratically.

The dense black mist, which seemed capable of devouring all light and life, rolled and writhed like a living thing, spreading forward a significant distance and completely engulfing and covering approximately one-fifth of the area that originally belonged to the residential community.

The apartment buildings in the swallowed-up areas disintegrated and disappeared silently into the thick, impenetrable darkness, as if they had been thrown into strong acid, leaving no trace.

"The neighborhood is damaged?!" Lin Yu's pupils shrank suddenly as he immediately recalled his conversation with the "violent ghost killer".

He abruptly opened the community information page on his personal panel.

【Community 9527】

Number of players: 4273/10000

This number was like ice water poured over Lin Yu's head, sending a chill down his spine.

Before the last round of the game started, there were over nine thousand players. After just one round, the number plummeted by more than five thousand! The death rate exceeded 50%!

"The violent demon-slaying maniac said that if the mortality rate exceeds 50%, the neighborhood will be damaged and one-fifth of the area will be swallowed by the black mist... After a maximum of five times, the neighborhood will be completely destroyed."

Lin Yu's mood instantly turned heavy, and his sense of crisis became stronger than ever before.

He immediately opened the public chat channel.

Sure enough, the entire channel exploded! The information was refreshing at an astonishing speed!

"Holy crap! What's going on? An earthquake?"

"It's not an earthquake! It's black fog! Black fog is coming in! Look outside!"

"Why has the number of players decreased so much? 4273? I checked last time and it was over nine thousand! More than five thousand people died?!"

"Oh no! The neighborhood is damaged! I just finished the relocation game! How could it be damaged already?!"

"Help! My apartment was just swallowed up by black fog. Are there any experienced players who can tell me what to do?"

"Upstairs, it's not a big problem. The community isn't completely damaged yet. The system will arrange a new apartment for you."

"Damn! This game is trying to kill us!"

……

Panic, despair, cursing, cries for help... all sorts of messages flooded the screen, revealing the survivors' unease and fear.

Lin Yu quickly opened his friends list and found the name "Violent Ghost Killer"—his profile picture had turned a lifeless gray.

died.

This experienced player, who had provided him with crucial information, also couldn't survive this round.

Lin Yu paused for a moment, a ripple of emotion stirring within him.

He then scanned the names of the few other players he had traded with or briefly interacted with before, and without exception, they were all grayed out.

The only player whose name is still in color is the administrator of that trading channel.

A chilling sense of reality washes over you.

In this game, death is a constant companion; it won't grant you any special treatment just because you're experienced or have some skill.

He shut down the noisy chat channel filled with negative emotions and looked again out the window at the ever-wriggling, seemingly unsatisfied black fog and the community's light screen, which had clearly shrunk in size.

A sense of crisis weighed heavily on his mind.

"There are still three chances..." Lin Yu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

Panic is pointless now, and blaming others is even more useless.

Only by continuously improving our strength can we increase our chances of survival and go further in this cruel game.

He turned his attention back to strengthening himself.

By this time, most of the items he had listed for sale had been sold, and the amount of game currency he had in hand had increased significantly once again.

Unfortunately, it wasn't very useful, since he couldn't think of any other places where he could spend a lot of game currency.

There are too few good items in the bronze-level trading channel, so he can only try to find good items by contacting the big merchants there.

As for upgrading the apartment, he doesn't lack materials now. In the last round of the game, he had already upgraded the apartment to level six and the door to level three.

At this point, the apartment had been transformed from a small house into a large single-level apartment, greatly increasing the space. In the game, Lin Yu also used his points to purchase a lot of apartment blueprints and built apartment facilities such as [Apartment Charging Stations] specifically for charging his electric vehicles.

As for the remaining points, he exchanged them all for game currency. Combined with the rewards he earned from killing other players, he now had a lot of game currency.

After thinking for a moment, he first went to the apartment's enhancement interface and enhanced all the equipment he could to +3.

Next, he bought two more upgrade cards and continued upgrading.

The experience points he accumulated in the previous game, plus 7 Medium Experience Packs (each providing 500 experience points), were enough for him to level up to level 10.

[Upgrade Card Successfully Used! Level Up to 9!]

[Gain 2 free attribute point]

[Upgrade Card Successfully Used! Level Up to 10!]

[Gain 2 free attribute point]

After leveling up twice to reach level 10, he still unhesitatingly invested the remaining 4 points of free attribute into his spirit, causing his spirit attribute to soar to 49 points and his mana to increase to 610 points.

At the same time, after reaching level 10, he also unlocked his third skill slot. After thinking for a moment, Lin Yu equipped the bronze-level [Summon Sludge Monster] skill card into it.

Then you can see if you can buy a suitable silver-level skill card in the trading channel.

After dealing with these matters, Lin Yu decided to make full use of his rest time.

He left the apartment and headed to the recreation area in the center of the neighborhood.

Although the damaged neighborhood created a tense atmosphere, the recreation area remained open, though there seemed to be fewer people, and everyone's face showed more seriousness and vigilance.

He went to the Time Hut, paid 30 game coins, and chose the maximum amount—30 days.

Lin Yu didn't waste a single second.

While the main body continued to cultivate the thunder magic, the shadow clones studied the "Introduction to the Heavenly Eye Technique".

Thirty days flew by as I focused intently on my practice, neglecting sleep and meals.

The user's control over lightning magic has become more refined.

Shadow Clone has also successfully mastered the "Immobilization Golden Light Technique" and "Demon Revelation Technique" in "Introduction to the Heavenly Eye Techniques", although the speed of condensing golden light is still slow and the immobilization time is short.

The Demon-Revealing Technique requires continuous casting and consumes a considerable amount of energy, but I have finally mastered the basic casting method. The remaining issues are proficiency and skill improvement.

When the time came, Lin Yu was teleported out of the Time Chamber.

Although I underwent thirty days of intense mental training, the outside world was only a fleeting moment.

After leaving, he went to the restaurant, spent 1 game coin to order a bunch of high-energy, high-nutrition food, found a seat by the window, and prepared to have a big meal to replenish his energy.

Just as he was engrossed in enjoying his meal and feeling the satisfying energy coursing through his body, a slightly husky yet alluring female voice rang out beside him:

"Hey handsome, is this table taken? Would you mind sharing?"

Lin Yu paused in his chewing and looked up.

Standing in front of me was a female player with an extremely hot figure, wearing a cheongsam that accentuated her curves.

She was stunningly beautiful, with captivating peach blossom eyes that sparkled with a subtle smile, and full, sensual red lips.

She stared at Lin Yu without any hesitation, her gaze sharp.

Lin Yu looked around; there were still plenty of empty seats in the restaurant.

He put down his cutlery, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and looked calmly at the other person without answering immediately.

Lin Yu glanced at the other person calmly.

"Let me introduce myself. My ID is [Phantom], and my level is 8."

The alluring figure smiled and spoke again.

Level 8?

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. This level should be considered a master in the current 9527 community.

He glanced around at the empty spaces that were indeed there, and realized that the other party was after him.

"Sit down." Lin Yu said succinctly, gesturing for the other person to sit, then picked up his utensils and continued to eat the food on his plate, as if the other person were just an insignificant passerby.

【Phantom】smiled, seemingly unbothered by Lin Yu's coldness, and gracefully sat down opposite him.

She ordered a scarlet drink, stirred it gently, but her gaze never left Lin Yu.

"You may not know me, but I do know you." She spoke first, her voice carrying a lazy, magnetic quality: "I also just came out of that 'life-or-death delivery' incident."

Hearing his words, Lin Yu paused for a moment, continued chewing his food, and after swallowing, said calmly, "Is that so? Then we really are destined to meet."

He had just thought about it, and the name Phantom seemed to actually come to mind.

Of course, I don't know him personally; I've only seen him on the leaderboard, a player who consistently ranks between 3rd and 5th.

Lin Yu then looked at the other person and asked, "So, what brings you here? Don't tell me you just wanted to get to know me."

"Is that not possible? After all, your performance in the game is quite impressive. Players in the channel talk about you almost every day. Unfortunately, you are elusive, so even if you want to get to know you, you can't find you."

Phantom sighed, rubbing his forehead with one hand.

"Just lucky," Lin Yu replied casually.

"Seven consecutive days of winning the title isn't just good luck." Phantom chuckled, a shrewd glint in her peach blossom eyes. "Besides, if I'm not mistaken, the death of that regional overlord should also be related to you, right?"

Lin Yu paused, then looked up at her.