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Regarding the illusion they had witnessed, Xu Nuan exhibited no particularly special behavior aside from her initial display of embarrassment. This left Tang Jingshu, who had been carefully observing her, somewhat puzzled. Hesitant to ask directly, she ultimately decided to let the matter drop.
The days spent traveling along the Special Tree seemed endless. In the sweltering heat, everyone could only suppress their growing irritability, fearing that speaking up would lead to arguments, which would only waste their energy.
Fortunately, they had not encountered any strange creatures or fierce sandstorms along the way.
However, the scarcity of food and water was a constant source of distress. The Six People had three backpacks, most of which contained tools rather than provisions.
At this time, Gu Ze played his role perfectly as someone with rich camping experience. After initially catching a wild rabbit, he later managed to catch sand rabbits and a Sand Python. He then teamed up with Xu Hang to cook exquisite meals in the desert, reviving the spirits of those who were on the brink of mental collapse and allowing them to continue their journey.
Xu Nuan now looked at Gu Ze with admiration and reverence; more accurately, she gazed at him as one would at food.
Her serene face and somewhat eager eyes made Gu Ze, who usually remained calm, feel slightly restless. Beneath his composed exterior, his blood raced with anticipation and a hint of longing.
The issue of water was resolved by Xu Nuan and Tang Jingshu. While rummaging through her backpack, Xu Nuan discovered a large supply of water purification tablets. Upon finding a relatively clean water source, she purified it first and then used the tablets for disinfection. After several successful attempts without incident, everyone began to rely on this method.
However, finding a water source in the desert was a rare occurrence and far more challenging than encountering plants. At such times, Tang Jingshu would inform everyone about which plants were edible and which ones had juices that were both thirst-quenching and sweet, solidifying her reputation as a "walking encyclopedia."
After managing to solve their lunch situation once again, Deng Yinyin could no longer hold back her complaints, resembling a child throwing a tantrum.
“How much longer do we have to walk? We’ve been following the Special Tree for so long and still haven’t seen the Supply Station.”
Deng Yinyin’s slightly chubby face appeared even rounder as she pouted. Against the backdrop of yellow sand, she remained charmingly cute, much like someone in an urban setting complaining to her boyfriend or friends.
Unfortunately, no one present appreciated her charm.
Tang Jingshu smiled and comforted Deng Yinyin, which helped lighten her expression somewhat.
“Warmth is heading northward, right?”
Tang Jingshu confirmed once again with Xu Nuan. As soon as the words left her mouth, she felt that her question was ambiguous. They had been walking for so long, and to confirm whether they were heading north along the Special Tree towards the Supply Station felt like a veiled suspicion.
Thinking of this, Tang Jingshu nervously glanced at Xu Nuan and waved off Deng Yinyin, who wanted to agree with her.
The few gentlemen, equally perceptive, also looked at Xu Nuan. In their team, trust was an essential premise for maintaining friendly cooperation. All of them had several years of work experience and understood what to say and when.
They hoped Xu Nuan wouldn’t misunderstand but still wanted answers; it all depended on Xu Nuan's temperament.
However, Xu Nuan's reactions were always beyond their expectations.
Gu Ze felt a mix of helplessness and disappointment. Initially, during the Illusory Desert stage, he thought his reasoning could persuade Xu Nuan to stay and face the challenges together. But Xu Nuan was straightforward, presenting her own reasons before leaving. After silently crying in the oasis, he assumed she would be disheartened and seek comfort from others, yet Xu Nuan remained calm. Even now, he expected her to be angry or hurriedly explain herself, but she continued to elude his understanding.
"Based on previous experiences, we should head north. I will go north," Xu Nuan said, her voice like a breeze passing through the trees at night—soft and devoid of emotion. Her expression mirrored her tone: indifferent, revealing no hint of joy or anger.
A woman with her own opinions who insisted on moving forward. A woman who remained unaffected by external circumstances as she pursued her goals. A woman who seemed dull yet possessed a unique charm.
Suddenly, Gu Ze clutched his chest, his brow furrowing as the smile faded from his lips.
Deng Yinyin, sitting across from him, immediately asked with concern, "Gu Ze, are you feeling unwell? Do you need medicine?"
At her words, Xu Nuan's gaze shifted to Gu Ze amidst the surrounding environment.
An alumnus and someone skilled at hunting to provide food.
The dual identity in Xu Nuan's gaze carried a hint of concern.
"I'm fine."
Gu Ze lowered his hand, restoring his usual relaxed smile, but he no longer looked at Xu Nuan.
Xu Nuan, trusting him, turned her body away from Gu Ze and the others, only to suddenly notice a dark spot in the distance moving toward them at a leisurely and non-threatening pace.
Was it a person or an animal?
Xu Nuan squinted her eyes and stood up. The desert wind lifted her black hair that flowed across her cheeks, like drifting duckweed without a place to settle.
Such a large movement naturally drew the attention of others, who turned to look.
The dark spot continued its slow approach, and as the distance closed, they realized it was a Camel.
Food!
That was everyone's first reaction. As the Camel drew closer, they noticed a person lying across its back, seemingly unaware of their situation.
Everyone except Xu Nuan felt a surge of excitement upon seeing another human; there was only one identity for those who appeared at Game Base.
"Player?" Deng Yinyin exclaimed with excitement, rushing toward the Camel, followed closely by Xu Hang.
In the end, Xu Nuan could only scan her surroundings before walking over at a leisurely pace.
What Xu Hang and the others brought down from the Camel's back was a portly man. The deep green Tactical Jacket he wore made him appear particularly bulky. His face was pale, with wrinkles between his brows indicating he had been troubled. The slight rise and fall of his chest confirmed that he was still alive. There were no obvious external injuries, suggesting he had likely fainted due to hunger or dehydration.
"He's still breathing, that scared me to death." Deng Yinyin patted her chest, and Tang Jingshu and Xie Huai wore relieved smiles as well.
Xu Hang and Gu Ze struggled to carry the sudden Player back, colliding with Xu Nuan, who was walking over slowly.
"Guo Dafu?"
Xu Nuan looked at the person in surprise.
Gu Ze immediately lifted his head, a mix of gentle and serious smiles on his lips.
"You know him? That's one of the Second Batch Players."
Xu Nuan nodded and stepped aside to let Gu Ze and the others pass.
"We'll talk later; let's see how he is first."
After Gu Ze carefully examined Guo Dafu, he turned to the others who were paying attention to the situation.
"Severe dehydration, but that's not critical. I suspect he's been poisoned."
Gu Ze revealed Guo Dafu's wrist, where there was a thin wound. A slight squeeze brought out blood that had a faint black tint.
Xu Hang leaned in for a closer look.
"I can't tell what bit him; we'll have to inject the Antidote directly."
With that, Xu Hang rummaged through his backpack, his brow furrowing as he searched.
“Antidote is used up.”
She rummaged through Gu Ze's backpack but found no Antidote there either.
Xu Nuan walked back and searched her own backpack. Fortunately, she found a few Antidote and handed them to Gu Ze.
Standing not far from Xu Nuan, Deng Yinyin curiously glanced at the contents of Xu Nuan's backpack and couldn't help but curl her lip. The large backpack, disproportionate to Xu Nuan's slender frame, was mostly filled with medicines and useful weapons, taking up a significant amount of space.
Deng Yinyin couldn't help but recall her own lost backpack, which was mostly filled with food and spare clothes. So far, in her understanding, the most concerning issue in any Survival Game was the lack of food. As for the attacks she had faced, since the current Safe was intact, she had completely pushed those thoughts aside.
Just as Deng Yinyin was lost in thought, Guo Dafu, who had been injected with the Antidote, woke up. After shaking his slightly plump face from side to side, he stared blankly at the surrounding Six People.
“You... you saved me?”
Perhaps he hadn't had water for a long time; Guo Dafu's voice was hoarse, sounding like the noise made when feet scraped against sand.
Tang Jingshu kindly handed him a bottle of water, which they had purified and disinfected the previous day.
After gulping down the water, Guo Dafu finally seemed more alert as he lifted his eyelids to scan the group. His gaze eventually settled on Xu Nuan, who stood between Deng Yinyin and Tang Jingshu. After staring for a moment, he forced a smile and softened his tone slightly, though it still came off as somewhat strange.
“Xu Nuan, it's you! What a coincidence that we ended up in the same level.”
Xu Nuan's expression showed no change; there was no hint of joy at encountering an old companion.
“Is that so?”
Her indifferent attitude made Guo Dafu feel awkward. However, Xu Nuan said nothing more and walked to the side to sit down, clearly not intending to engage with him further.
"What? Didn't you all enter the game together? There's no sense of camaraderie at all."
Deng Yinyin mumbled, then curiously squatted down in front of Guo Dafu, like a curious little child.
"Did you go through the challenges alone? What Survival Games have you experienced? What did you encounter?"
The others also found places to sit down, their attention focused on Guo Dafu.
Xu Nuan blinked, recalling previous events as she glanced at the smile plastered on Guo Dafu's face. A cool smile unconsciously appeared on her lips, only to vanish quickly.
Xu Nuan didn't want to explain; her gaze remained fixed on the Camel standing quietly nearby. The downward sweep of her eyelashes obscured the thoughts in her eyes, while Guo Dafu recounted his experiences like a tragic heroine from a television drama.
"I was originally with the main group tackling the challenges, but after an accident in the third round, it was just me and my two friends left. Then, during the swamp level, I got bitten by a poisonous crocodile and was thrown to the other side of the shore, losing consciousness. When I woke up, I was all alone."
"How pitiful! What about your friends?" Deng Yinyin continued to ask sympathetically.
"I don't know if they were thrown away by the crocodile or if they hurried off to complete the challenge," Guo Dafu said without any blame in his voice, which softened Deng Yinyin's attitude as well.
"So, has your poison not been cured until now?"
"Yeah, I lost my backpack a long time ago."
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