Chapter 30
On the opening day of the Survival War, spectators from various planets filled almost every corner closest to the opening ceremony stage.
Shen Shuyu, wearing a mask and a hat, stood quietly at the very back. He tilted his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the other five people standing in front of him who would be entering the Survival War together with him this time.
Aside from the three members of the protagonist group, the remaining twoâone named Lin Xuyi from the Medical Department and the other named He Mingyue from the Tracking Departmentâwere both outstanding talents.
The Alpha who had made the deal with him had told him everything in excruciating detail. Shen Shuyu silently lowered his head again and again. No wonder Chi Yanxun looked so broken every time he saw the original host in this plotline. If it were him, he would feel the same way! Who could understand? A slacker forcibly inserted into a team full of elites.
He carried a backpack, and the rest of his things were in his spatial necklace. Although he knew this spatial necklace would become a mere decoration once inside, he still brought it along to complete his troublemaking missions.
The host was still announcing the rules of the Survival War. In fact, the rules were simple: after seven days, the team with the most points and the most surviving members would win. Each member of the winning team would receive a reward of 200,000. These were the usual rewards, and Shen Shuyu had no interest in money.
“This year, the competition has been upgraded. In addition to the existing team-versus-team competition, we have also placed some Zerg checkpoints. If defeated by the Zerg, regardless of how much health remains, the player will be immediately eliminated. If a Zerg is killed, the team will gain three points.”
Three points!
It should be known that in previous years’ competition results, the difference was often just a single point. With this year’s upgrade, a three-point gap would likely make the contestants fight even more fiercely.
“Because of the competition upgrade, in addition to the 200,000 reward, the first-place team will also receive some surprise grand prizes!”
As soon as the host finished speaking, the large screen behind him began scrolling through the surprise grand prizes. Finally, an S-class mecha froze in the center of the screen.
Shen Shuyu’s eyes instantly brightened. A mecha! It was actually a mecha! He had only seen the one mecha at school. Although the teacher assigned them to design mechas, it was limited to cloud-based simulations.
Originally, he wanted to slack off, follow the plot, and pick up some scraps at the end. But now, after seeing the mecha, Shen Shuyu felt that he should also earn points properly.
Only the first place within the team could get the mecha! Even if he didn’t use it, he could sell it for at least several million.
He wanted to earn points properly! He wanted that mecha!
Shen Shuyu couldn’t help but say to the System in his mind: [That mecha is so beautiful. Can I skip my mission this time and figure out a way to make up for it after I get the mecha?]
Xiao 1 cheerfully said: [Of course not! But Master, don’t worry. As long as you successfully reach the ending, the reward given by the Master Mind will be enough for you to buy one every day just to burn for fun.]
Shen Shuyu’s eyes brightened even more.
But that was something for the distant future. He still had to think of a way; he wanted that mecha!
On the main stage, the host announced that representatives from eight planets had taken their seats in the viewing stand. Countless aircraft flew in the sky pulling colorful ribbons, and the people below cheered.
The host’s voice spread to every corner of the venue: “Let us welcome the contestants with our warmest applause!”
“The first team entering our Survival War comes from Planet Cangsha!”
“The second team comes from Planet Puse!”
“…”
“Finally, please welcome our Planet Amor, our most outstanding current captain Chi Yanxun, and his teammates! Let us cheer for them and wish all contestants get the ranking they desire.”
Shen Shuyu couldn’t help rubbing his ears. These cheers were truly powerful.
They were lining up to sign the agreement to enter the Survival War. Shen Shuyu followed at the very end of the line, dawdling for a long time until it was finally his turn.
He couldn’t wait to pick up the pen and sign his name, but his hand was held down. Shen Shuyu looked up to see Chi Yanxun looking at him somewhat angrily. Mindful of the others present, Chi Yanxun suppressed his voice and asked, “Why is it you!”
Shen Shuyu hadn’t been seen during the headcount just now. How did he sneak in? Where was the other person?!
Shen Shuyu’s gaze swept over the group of people behind Chi Yanxun. Coincidentally, Wen Jiafei was looking over, and a trace of elusive emotion seemed to flash through his eyes.
He didn’t pay it any mind, withdrew his gaze, and said to Chi Yanxun, “Brother Yanxun, that person is calling you.”
Chi Yanxun hesitated for a moment. Seizing this instant, Shen Shuyu immediately pulled out the pen and signed his name on the Survival War rules report sheet: Shen Shuyu.
Shen Shuyu put down the pen, pulled down his mask a little to reveal the lower half of his face, and smiled gently: “Brother Yanxun, rest assured, I will definitely do my best to help you.”
Shen Shuyu was the last one to sign his name. After he signed, their names appeared one by one on the large screen in the distance. If they were eliminated in the Survival War, their names would turn gray, allowing the audience to see the upcoming battle situation more intuitively.
Chi Yanxun felt his temples throbbing violently. Shen Shuyu even kindly reminded him: “I’ve already signed my name. It can’t be changed anymore.”
After speaking, he swaggered into the team with a smile. Coincidentally, the person beside him was Wen Jiafei.
He tilted his head and looked up at him slightly: “You don’t seem surprised.”
Wen Jiafei just glanced at him and looked elsewhere. Shen Shuyu didn’t mind; he also withdrew his gaze and waited excitedly to enter the transfer room with them.
What he didn’t notice was that when he looked away, Wen Jiafei beside him looked at him again.
It was strange.
Seeing Shen Shuyu dressed like this, the figure of the person who saved him at the back door of the bar that day actually popped into his mind. Shen Shuyu was unexpectedly similar to that person.
Chi Yanxun was furious with Shen Shuyu. When he returned to the team, he didn’t have a single good expression on his face.
Seeing him standing on the other side, Shen Shuyu cheerfully walked over.
Seeing this, Wen Jiafei silently withdrew his gaze again. He was thinking too much.
How could Shen Shuyu be him?
However, Wen Jiafei knew very clearly that Shen Shuyu wasn’t him; he was just a brainless rich young master.
Thinking of this, Wen Jiafei withdrew his gaze expressionlessly.
Shen Shuyu cheerfully ran to stand beside Chi Yanxun, deliberately squeezing away Shen Xili who was standing with him. Shen Xili frowned slightly but still moved aside, letting Shen Shuyu stand next to Chi Yanxun.
“Let’s go.” Chi Yanxun took a deep breath. His gaze hadn’t once fallen on Shen Shuyu. After finishing hurriedly, he was the first to carry his bag into the conveyor belt on the side.
Shen Shuyu went in second. He didn’t care about the complicated looks others gave him, just looked up at the transfer room.
Interstellar high-speed rail! So cool!
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