I Rely On Poverty To Sweep Through Survival GamesCh95 - Gift

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After his communication with Wang Taidi, Xiao Lan cut the line. nms5Ej

He saw that it was still early and not yet time to sleep; he might as well go practice at the training grounds.

After letting Luo know, he headed directly for the training grounds.

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Xiao Lan chose his opponent and began fighting. He felt that he had been getting stronger at a slightly quicker rate recently. It started after he cleared Apartment 404; even though his poverty value hadn’t increased much recently, his constitution was advancing by leaps and bounds.

This baffled him a little. Could he be extraordinarily talented? eQ4gcb

After getting【Dalit’s Bone】, the opponent who had always struck Xiao Lan down before was now resolved without much effort. He then switched to an even stronger opponent, and started a new round of wavering between being beaten to the ground and hammered to pieces.

When he left the training grounds, Xiao Lan encountered an unexpected person — Qi Ning.

Qi Ning was still wearing his black jacket and the beaked mask that he refused to take off even on pain of death. His snow-coloured hair was very conspicuous in the crowd, and he was holding an old-fashioned leather suitcase. The players clearly all had storage items, yet this person stubbornly liked to use a leather suitcase. It revealed an unconventional sense of style, just like the way he executed things.

The only different was that today, he had an extra pendant around his neck.

His entire being exuded an aura that was incompatible with his surroundings. The players nearby who recognised him all couldn’t help but avoid him, and for a moment, a void appeared in his surroundings.

Qi Ning was walking out of the training grounds, and turned a blind eye to the alarmed and vigilant gazes around him. His pace was relaxed and his posture loose, as if he had just returned from a walk.

He just happened to spot Xiao Lan, and thus slowly went over. He said in his hoarse voice which seemed weak and lacking in blood, “We meet again, Xiao Lan.”

Xiao Lan also wasn’t surprised that Qi Ning knew his name. After all, as an advanced player, asking around about someone wasn’t difficult. KsME7r

Xiao Lan nodded at him in greeting. “It’s been a long time. I didn’t think I would see you here.”

There was a rare smile in Qi Ning’s voice as he said, “I also need to rest. After all, life is very fragile. No matter how absolute joy can be, I can only enjoy it once. But here, I can taste the pleasure again countless times.”

As he spoke, he mimed cutting with a scalpel.

As for what he wanted to cut, that was obvious too. MIlBDS

It turned out that he came to the training grounds just to choose to fight the fugitives he had killed, then experience the sensation of murdering the other all over again.

Qi Ning’s happiness really was an interest that was divorced from normalcy. It was at a high level that ordinary people couldn’t hope to reach.

Black lines covered Xiao Lan’s face. “You call this… rest…?”

“Hehehe…” Qi Ning laughed in a low voice, then extended an invitation to Xiao Lan. “Since we met by fate, want to grab a coffee and talk? My treat.” DpdYni

Xiao Lan was genuinely surprised this time. He thought that this person would only appear on a hunt to kill fugitives; why was he not only at the training grounds today, but also in the mood for coffee?

Perhaps someone had transmigrated into his body.

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

Big brother, you’re wearing that mask and saying to go drink coffee; are you serious?

Seeing the surprise on Xiao Lan’s face, Qi Ning added, “In any case, we can’t attack each other in the player hub. Also, you’re not my target type, so you don’t have to worry that I’ll attack you.” LiFMNK

Xiao Lan wasn’t worried that Qi Ning would attack him. Qi Ning’s abnormal behaviour today had roused his curiosity. He nodded. “Okay.”

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All the things in a player’s shop were made on the spot by players and didn’t arrive as quickly as a system store, but the players who chose this place were here mostly to experience manual service, and didn’t mind waiting a little longer. robgUx

While waiting for their coffee to arrive, Qi Ning casually chatted with Xiao Lan. “Your progress rate surprises me.”

Xiao Lan thought about it. It had probably been about three months since he entered the Advent World. He asked, “Why? Is three months considered very fast?”

Qi Ning rested his head on his hand and looked at him. “Do you know how long an average player stays at the beginner level?”

Xiao Lan shook his head. He truly didn’t know. hWGPH2

Qi Ning: “On average, it’s about half a year. Of course, this refers to those who survive. A beginner player usually enters an instance every three to seven days, which means that they have to experience at least 25 or 26 rounds before they can be promoted.

“Those who advance within 10 games are all seedlings with extremely good potential.

“And you? I guess it wasn’t even more than five games.”

Xiao Lan raised his eyebrows slightly. He hadn’t expected his progress rate to be this surprising to the players. No wonder he had attracted Lunhui’s interest. BTj1IR

Qi Ning looked at the crowd outside the window. “The last time I saw such a talented player was Wang Ke.”

Xiao Lan: “Are you very familiar with Wang Ke?”

Qi Ning: “Not really; it’s just that the Wang brothers are very famous. They weren’t even adults when they entered the game, but Wang Ke is extremely fierce and dared to put his life on the line, and he advanced very quickly. Back then, it attracted many people’s attention, and many organisations wanted to recruit him, but he rejected all of them.

“Later, as Wang Ke got increasingly popular, everyone began noticing Wang Taidi. Wang Ke is clearly very strong, yet he brings along a useless little brother and even gives him practically all his high-level items. He hasn’t joined any organisation because he’s afraid that someone will make a move against Wang Taidi because of an internal conflict. Everyone knows that they shouldn’t touch Wang Taidi, or Wang Ke will fight you to his last breath. bYRTe9

“This is very rare in the Advent World. Sibling quarrels and lover betrayals are most common in this place. The two of them are too unique. Many people secretly ridicule Wang Ke and say that he’s stupid.”

Xiao Lan asked, “What about you?”

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

“Me?” Qi Ning seemed to laugh. “I’m really looking forward to seeing what their final ending is like.”

Xiao Lan: “You don’t seem to have much hope for them?” bk2oIf

Qi Ning accurately pointed out, “Wang Ke is too protective of his little brother. As Wang Taidi rises in level, the pressure on Wang Ke will definitely get heavier. No matter how strong he is, there’ll inevitably come a time when he won’t be able to carry the burden.”

Xiao Lan was silent, because what Qi Ning said was true. Wang Ke could carry Wang Taidi at the beginner level, and perhaps at the intermediate level as well. But what if he reached the advanced level?

Qi Ning suddenly switched the topic. “What do you think about contract players?”

Xiao Lan looked at him. “If forming a contract means forever being stuck here, I think I might not choose to be a contract player.” w6gOY4

Qi Ning: “Aren’t you moved by the power a contract player has?”

Xiao Lan: “Of course I am, but the cost is too great and isn’t worth it.”

Qi Ning suddenly began to laugh quietly. “Hahahahaha… That’s right ah. Many people have forgotten that the reason why we have this life is all because of the Advent World, but they take the initiative to become part of the Advent World to survive. This is really an incredibly typical situation of acting as the tiger’s accomplice.”

His laughter was low and hoarse, with a slight breathiness like he had to squeeze out all the air in his lungs; it made people wonder whether this would make him sick. suSRhD

However, even if the body of an advanced player looked thin and frail, in reality, it was quite tenacious.

At that moment, the coffee they ordered finally arrived.

Xiao Lan lifted the cup and sipped his cold brew. “You really hate the Advent World?”

Qi Ning had a cup of latte before him. The latte art was of a chubby kitty, and didn’t suit his icy appearance in the slightest. XwygZ3

Qi Ning glanced at the coffee in front of him but had no intention of drinking it. Instead, he reached out and gently caressed his necklace. “Hate, of course I hate…”

Xiao Lan noted this necklace again. Qi Ning treated it with a lot of importance, so much so that he didn’t wear it when he entered a game.

Noticing Xiao Lan’s line of sight, Qi Ning passed over the necklace. “Want to see?”

Xiao Lan accepted the necklace and realised that there was a small button on it; it seemed it could be opened. He gave Qi Ning a questioning look. After obtaining his approval, Xiao Lan opened the necklace. UKd6gE

Inside was a photo of a man with a sunny smile, wearing a doctor’s large, white coat and looking at the camera lens with a pleasantly surprised smile. It could be assumed that he had seen someone who made him very happy.

“This is?” Xiao Lan had a vague guess.

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Qi Ning’s tone didn’t even waver. “My boyfriend.”

Xiao Lan had guessed right, but he didn’t think that Qi Ning’s boyfriend would actually be this… normal. Perhaps Qi Ning hadn’t been like this in the past. He had a cheerful and sunny lover, and the two once strolled the streets together. Z8kcYy

Xiao Lan said, “It seems the two of you are very loving.”

Qi Ning had an unusual desire to say everything that he was thinking today. “Yes. His name is Cen Wei. We got together during medical school. He was always very enthusiastic about life and very happy every day. He drank a latte every day and the latte art always had to be of a cat because he really liked cats, but he was also allergic to them.”

He looked at the adorable coffee on the table. “His dream was to be an emergency doctor. 　When he went to intern at the hospital, he was so happy. Even if he worked overtime all day, he wouldn’t say a single word of complaint. Even if… the person who was sent over was a wanted fugitive, he did his best to save him.”

Xiao Lan suddenly had a bad premonition. “What happened to him later?” xnPhiz

The mask hid Qi Ning’s expression. “He died. After a night shift one day, he was on the way home when the fugitive he saved killed him.”

Qi Ning’s voice was cold. “These people should all die. How can once be enough…”

Xiao Lan understood why Qi Ning was so passionate about executing criminals. He was venting on these fugitives all his resentment from losing his lover.

Perhaps Qi Ning felt extremely regretful when Cen Wei died. Why did he let that fugitive appear before Cen Wei, why didn’t he deal with him sooner? He wouldn’t have lost Cen Wei otherwise. QKzuwh

Xiao Lan handed the necklace back to him. “I’m sorry for making you think of something sad.”

Qi Ning shook his head. “No, I don’t mind at all. The deceased can only live in the memories of the living. Sharing this memory means that he’s still alive even if I die one day.

“Today is Cen Wei’s birthday. Because you look like you can still live for a very long time, I’m telling you about him.

“I’m sorry for making your memories his birthday present without asking.” 6eu7bV

Xiao Lan conversely didn’t really oppose remembering one more person. He finally understood the reason for Qi Ning’s abnormal behaviour today. “As long as you’re alive, he’ll also live in your memories.”

Qi Ning stood up and laughed quietly. “I’ve already been in the Advent World for five years. Who knows how much longer I can live for?

“I owe you this time. Thank you. Goodbye.”

He gradually walked into the distance, tall and slender, carrying a black loneliness, and so unique in the crowd. puzkfL

When Qi Ning left, a black feather remained on the table. It was a contact item called 【Raven’s whisper】.

His meaning was clear: If Xiao Lan needed help in the future, he could find Qi Ning once.

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Just for a memory, this was truly a great price.

Because of Qi Ning’s matter, Xiao Lan was clearly a little preoccupied when he returned to the room. sfSI4l

As someone who had never been in a relationship, he had never considered matters related to love. In the past, something would happen at home while he was busy with living, so he simply had no time at all. Now, he spent all day wandering between life and death and didn’t have the mind to think about this either.

But Qi Ning’s behaviour today was a little hard to forget.

That sort of deep longing, the anger and pain that he couldn’t unburden himself of anywhere, the hatred etched so deep in his bones it could even warp his soul, and the obsession of wanting the other to continue living in someone else’s memories even if he died.

Was this… love? DNf34

Xiao Lan splayed out on the sofa and stared at 【Raven’s whisper】 blankly.

Seeing Xiao Lan’s strange behaviour, Luo approached him and asked, “What happened, sir?”

Xiao Lan didn’t turn his head. “Qi Ning treated me to coffee today. He gave this to me.”

Luo’s smile froze. “…” SYZiAh

Was this being hit on?

Sir never even drank coffee with him before!

Was it too late for him to go kill off that pitch-black guy now?!!

Xiao Lan continued lying down and didn’t notice Luo’s appearance. He explained to Luo about Qi Ning and Cen Wei. Since Qi Ning wanted more people to remember Cen Wei, telling Luo was probably fine. After all, Luo looked like he had an abnormally strong ability to survive. uipJNO

After speaking, Xiao Lan suddenly thought of something and turned to ask Luo. “If I’m killed one day, what will you do?”

Luo directly answered without even thinking, “Kill every single person related to your death.”

Xiao Lan paused. “…”

Luo, this answer is a bit too violent. Do you still want your elegant persona ah…  jR9lLi

Luo leaned over Xiao Lan with one hand braced against the sofa’s armrest so that Xiao Lan was trapped in the space between Luo and the sofa.

He looked at Xiao Lan and his light gold eyes that were no longer disguised black were completely serious. His other hand gently caressed Xiao Lan’s cheek. “So, can I request you to live longer, sir?”

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

Xiao Lan: “…”

Who am I? 876Q2N

Where am I?! 

Am I still… straight?

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