CHAPTER 19: CHAPTER 19: CLEARING THE INSTANCE

"Snap!"

Zhou Yingting violently tore open the suitcase Cen Kewan brought.

Then there was a crisp sound, followed by the sight of blood gold rolling out of the suitcase, tumbling a few times on the ground before settling.

Cen Kewan stared intently from the side, her expression a bit tense.

According to her estimation, once all the suitcases were opened, it should be enough money for her to buy a bus ticket.

As Zhou Yingting opened each suitcase, more blood gold fell out.

Zhou Yingting picked up these blood gold and counted them carefully, then handed two hundred blood gold to Cen Kewan.

"The blood gold is enough, here’s your two hundred blood gold."

Cen Kewan looked at the two hundred blood gold Zhou Yingting handed over, her face lit up, and she quickly accepted the blood gold.

Finally, she could buy a ticket and leave this cursed place!

Cen Kewan’s face was flushed at this moment, she quickly thanked Zhou Yingting and then left in a hurry.

Zhou Yingting didn’t say much, only watching her leave.

Not long after Cen Kewan left, Zhou Yingting saw several figures hurriedly passing by in the distance.

In contrast, these people’s faces looked very haggard and thin.

It seemed they were starving.

To prevent their life quota from being deducted too much, these people ate as little food as possible.

After Cen Kewan left to buy a ticket, Zhou Yingting hadn’t seen her return, presumably, she had already headed to the station.

Zhou Yingting waited until the countdown ended, only then did the small boat slowly depart.

The sounds inside the town became fewer and fewer. Initially, there were still some rumbling sounds or curses.

But eventually, the sounds disappeared almost entirely.

It’s uncertain whether people had already gathered enough blood gold and left, or most people inside were dead.

As the small boat sailed along the river towards the front, passing the Ion Tower, Zhou Yingting saw this road.

Following the road all the way forward, Zhou Yingting finally saw a bus parked by the roadside.

And on the bus, there seemed to be many people waiting.

"Looks like this level is about to end."

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yingting quickly turned around and took down the refresh entry behind him.

This entry could continuously provide food, very useful in Zhou Yingting’s view.

Since he could take this entry, he naturally wouldn’t leave it behind.

Once Zhou Yingting took down the entry, the boat immediately docked.

Without time to check what effect this entry had, Zhou Yingting could only go ashore and head towards the bus.

When Zhou Yingting arrived in front of the bus, he found the people on the bus seemed to be waiting for him, all eyes were turned onto him.

Maintaining a calm demeanor, Zhou Yingting directly walked onto the bus.

"I didn’t expect you actually got a ticket."

On the bus, Song Qingyun sat in the front row, looking at Zhou Yingting with a curious gaze.

He had clearly seen Zhou Yingting coming off the boat earlier.

Zhou Yingting nodded at the words, responding with a word of luck, before finding a place to sit on the bus.

Scanning around the carriage, originally there were about thirty people entering Wali Town, now only thirteen were left.

Cen Kewan was also on the bus, her eyes slightly moved upon seeing Zhou Yingting appear.

She seemed about to greet him but held back as if wary of something, refraining from talking to Zhou Yingting.

After Zhou Yingting boarded, the bus doors closed immediately, followed by a rumbling sound, the bus slowly started moving.

Sensing this, Zhou Yingting’s heart slightly stirred, "Does the starting bus mean those remaining in Wali Town are doomed?"

"Yes, doomed. This level probably has its own calculation method, at this point, those who haven’t collected enough blood gold cannot get more blood gold, so they’re abandoned."

"Of course, it might also be this level has a set time limit, anyone who hasn’t reached the bus before it leaves will be abandoned."

"Actually, we only waited until now, the bus has just arrived not long ago."

Song Qingyun sat slightly in front, responding to Zhou Yingting in the same manner as before, providing him with an explanation.

Hearing Song Qingyun’s words, Zhou Yingting glanced at him.

The reason for this explanation seemed related to Song Qingyun’s own entry, though it’s unclear what effect his entry had to make him so eager to respond.

"Finally, we can leave!"

Some people on the bus were now slumped in their seats, looking relaxed, showing relief.

"Never coming back to this level again, it’s deadly!"

Someone cursed under their breath, looking at their remaining lifespan, filled with regret.

They felt their gains this time didn’t outweigh the cost.

Song Qingyun remained silent at this, instead focusing on the screen before him.

At this point, everyone noticed an attribute panel suddenly popped up in front of them.

At the bottom section, a line was particularly eye-catching.

"Wali Town mission complete, please select the type of reward."

There’s a reward!

Seeing this, Zhou Yingting’s expression immediately brightened.

Previously, he heard Song Qingyun talk about it, mentioning rewards upon clearing a level.

Now, the rewards were here.

Zhou Yingting scrolled down, examining the rewards in detail.

"Reward 1: Your nation’s currency, 10 million."

Hmm? Is it just money?

Zhou Yingting froze for a moment upon seeing this reward.

If it were that couple earlier, they’d probably choose this reward immediately.

Ten million, if spent frugally, would likely cover a lifetime’s expenses.

Shaking his head, Zhou Yingting continued to look further.

For Zhou Yingting, this money had already become something he didn’t care much about.

"Reward 2: Longevity Pill."

Longevity Pill? Life extension?

Seeing this reward, Zhou Yingting’s heart leaped.

If he guessed correctly, this Longevity Pill must extend life. But how many years could this elixir add?

Thinking it over, Zhou Yingting tentatively clicked on the elixir.

Shortly, a line of text appeared, "Level 1 Longevity Pill, can add five years of lifespan."

A Longevity Pill adding five years of life?

He currently had 8.2 years of life left, after consuming the Longevity Pill, he’d have 13.2 years left.

Though not much, it seemed the thing he most needed now.

Seeing this, Zhou Yingting’s eyes flashed.

Before he could look at the third reward, Song Qingyun spoke from the front.

"Anyone wanting to choose money, can pick the Longevity Pill and sell it to me, I’ll buy it at a high price!"