Join the management group, I've stockpiled millions of supplies for survival at sea.

The 19th distress signal station, rising tide reversed: lightning strike, requires consuming resources or losing 2 lives.

Lin Xiaotang's backpack was empty, and her fighting spirit in this desperate situation had been exhausted.

If she's struck by lightning again, she might not be in good shape without protection.

Yin Leyao did not utter those words, not out of indifference.

Instead, she had already announced in advance that the next tide would be low tide—this was the true information observed in the sixth round, but the tide only lasted for two rounds.

The tide was about to rise, but Lin Xiaotang thought it was still receding.

Yin Leyao's prediction was "the next round of ebb tide," that was back then.

Two rounds have already passed.

The preview had long expired, and Lin Xiaotang's failure to reconfirm the tide meant that she wasn't thinking about it at all.

At sea, outdated information is no information at all.

Yin Leyao lowered her head; she couldn't think for everyone.

But she remembered: next round, if the signal tower is struck by lightning, Lin Xiaotang will take 2 points of damage.

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[Round 10 - Yin Leyao]

Tides change.

Lin Xiaotang (last place) rolls the tide dice.

The pointer moves forward.

High tide.

Yin Leyao had anticipated this; it wasn't a prophecy, but rather a grasp of the rhythm—after the tide recedes, the tide will inevitably rise.

The tides never stop breathing.

The chessboard is reversed; supplies become deprivation, and security becomes danger.

However, Yin Leyao has already triggered her fighting spirit in the face of adversity, and will be immune to the next curse reversal.

Energy restored to 3/3 (full).

Yin Leyao didn't use her energy; all her supplies had been verified and no longer needed inspection. She reserved her energy for the crisis.

mobile

Move the die: 3.

Desperate Spirit Bonus: +1.

Actual movement: 4 steps.

37th square + 4 steps = 41st square "Vortex Relics".

Settlement grid.

The 41st slot, "Calm Tide," has the following effect: It consumes 1 stamina point to search for relics and obtain 1 special item.

However, we are currently in a high-tide period, triggering a reversal:

"The Mouth of the Whirlpool"

Effect: A vortex opens up under your feet, you move back 6 spaces, and randomly drop 1 item.

Yin Leyao's feet slipped, and the swirling seawater dragged her backward—

The "Fighting Spirit in Desperate Circumstances" passive ability is triggered.

A golden light flashed across the panel, the curse reversal was negated, the vortex shattered like glass, and she stood steadily on the ice.

After immunity, the effects were neutralized, and she was unaffected by the retreat, nor did she discard supplies.

But immunity has been depleted, and the shield of fighting spirit in dire straits has been used up in this round.

If the number of supplies is no longer ≤2, the will to fight in dire straits will be lifted, and she needs to stay lightly equipped.

Current position: Still in position 41 (immunity retreat)

Backpack is a judgment from the underworld.

The backpack still contains two items: a signal gun and a waterproof flashlight.

The Desperate Spirit shield has been depleted, but the trigger condition is still met (resources ≤ 2). Desperate Spirit will be active again, granting immunity to the next curse reversal.

Yin Leyao looked at the panel: "As long as there are no more than two items, I am a blind spot of the curse."

The 41th slot has no "?", so it will not trigger.

But Yin Leyao noticed that the 49th square ahead was faintly emitting electric light.

Thunderstorm remnants, the last threat to metallic resonance.

She had to adjust her steps.

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Lin Xiaotang (Segment 19, "SOS Signal Station")

Tide reversal triggered:

"Lightning-struck signal tower"

Consume 1 item or lose 2 lives.

Lin Xiaotang's backpack was empty.

The will to fight in this desperate situation has been exhausted.

The lightning struck straight down.

She was hit and fell from the top of the tower into the sea, her health points: 6 → 4.

But she was still alive. She struggled to climb onto the ice, trembling all over, her hair singed. She looked at the sky, feeling fear and dread, but also a sense of relief.

Then, a roaring sound came from the sky.

A research vessel broke through the fog and sailed toward her.

Rescue has arrived.

Event card turned face up:

"Real Rescue & Scientific Research Vessel"

The rescue has been confirmed. Lin Xiaotang can leave the chessboard immediately, and the result is judged as a "minor victory - survival".

Lin Xiaotang was stunned. She turned to look at Yin Leyao, her lips moving slightly.

"Sister Yao...it's true..."

Yin Leyao nodded to her.

"Let's get on the ship."

Although the other party is a simulated NPC player, the high-tech features do make the player seem quite realistic.

Lin Xiaotang climbed the gangway and left the chessboard.

Lin Xiaotang: Exit.

With one less person on the chessboard, the sea appears even more empty.

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Chen Haisheng (27th square → Move Dice 4 = 31st square)

The 31st square, "Seaweed Cluster" (Tide Reversal: Entanglement, requires materials or ropes, otherwise skips the next round).

Chen Haisheng had neither materials nor rope.

He got tangled in the seaweed and couldn't move in the next round.

He cursed and shouted in Yin Leyao's direction, "Leyao! Help me! I'll trade you my first-aid kit!"

Yin Leyao is in the 41st square, 10 squares away. She can't be saved, and there's no way to save her.

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Zhao Tiesha (20th square → Move Dice 2 = 22nd square)

The 22nd slot, "Thunderstorm Core" (Tide Reversal: Thunderstorms are twice as powerful at high tide - lose 2 lives and drop all tool-type supplies).

But what is the effect of the 22nd square during high tide?

Yin Leyao flipped open the chessboard and compared it—after the tide reversed on the 22nd square, it became a "safe mine-avoiding zone".

Thunderstorms actually avoid lightning during high tide.

Zhao Tiesha was lucky to escape death.

But his face was pale, and he pressed his hand to his abdomen, the toxins from the dried fish quietly counting down inside him.

Remaining incubation: 2 rounds.

He couldn't reach the end within two rounds.

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Yin Leyao is standing in the 41st slot, with two genuine items in her backpack. Her "Desperate Fighting Spirit" buff grants her +1 movement speed.

The final destination, "Eternal Lighthouse," is 19 squares ahead.

Only three people remain on the chessboard: her, Chen Haisheng (trapped in 31 squares), and Zhao Tiesha (poisoned in 22 squares).

But Yin Leyao knew that there was still one last hurdle for Lighthouse.

Upon reaching the 60th square, the "verified signal device" must be activated. Her device has been verified as genuine and there will be no problem.

The problem is: from square 41 to square 60, there are also square 49 Gray Storm remnants, square 53 Pirate Nest, and square 57 Illusion Zone in between.

Metal resonance is still lurking. Desperate Fighting Spirit can negate one curse, but it cannot negate direct damage. Thunderstorm's 3 points of damage are real health deductions.

She needs to plan her route carefully.

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Black Shark: "Although the backpack synergy and the interplay of tides can lead to players' demise, checking resource cards in advance to avoid traps is their survival strategy."

"Fools might fall for it, but for smart players, these tricks are just child's play in the eyes of the advanced players on the planet."

This is the first time the boss has commented on a game.

Mackerel: "I didn't expect any advanced players to join. If they want to play, I'll add more interesting things, specifically targeting their group."

"Do you think you're so smart? But in this game, the smarter you are, the faster you die. If you make the energy check full of loopholes, then let them guess whether the check result is true or false."

Jellyfish: "Why not just put them all in one room? They can fight each other then."

Black Shark: "They will enter as players; I wasn't given a list."