Chapter 13: The "Service" Area—Supermarket

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"Little Lolo": "Help! I've been scratched by a strange creature. Does anyone have medicine? I am willing to trade all my supplies for it."

A flood of messages nearly drowned out Little Lolo’s desperate plea. Watching the blood flow profusely, despair was about to consume them.

At that moment, a private message appeared—from Doomsday Madman!

Doomsday Madman: "I have anti-inflammatory medicine, bandages, and painkillers. Will these help?"

Little Lolo was too overwhelmed to type a long reply and immediately packed all their supplies to send to Doomsday Madman. At the critical moment between life and death, even if it was a trap, it was fate.

Upon receiving the gift, Su Liu was startled. Wow, they truly gave everything they had. Without delay, Su Liu sent one each of the three items back to Little Lolo.

Transportation fragments (1/30) x2, Water condenser blueprint fragment (1/5) x1, Spatial evolution stone fragment (1/3) x1, Metal evolution stone fragment (1/3) x1, Massage chair x1, Poisoned dagger (Level 1) x1, Fabric x1, Stone x4, Wood x8, Glass x1, Kerosene x1, Flashlight x1, Battery x1, Mineral water x1, Compressed biscuits x1.

Su Liu hesitated, then uncertainly asked Little Lolo, “Are you sure you want to give me all these? Their total value probably exceeds the medicine I gave you.”

Little Lolo slowly regained composure and replied, “Master Madman, don’t worry about me going back on my word. I’m not the kind to turn my back after a deal. I stand by my words—nothing is more important than life. Supplies can be found again, but I only have one life.”

Su Liu nodded silently but returned the bottle of mineral water and compressed biscuits.

Doomsday Madman: “I’m temporarily fine on food and water. You take those back. Besides, opening supply boxes doesn’t guarantee you’ll get those.”

Seeing that Master Madman was adamant, Little Lolo didn’t insist on keeping them but quietly made a note to repay this kindness if the chance arose.

Su Liu took out the massage chair and noticed it needed batteries. Luckily, he had four and installed them all.

Reclining in the chair, feeling the soothing massage, Su Liu thought, “Just what I needed—after long travels, my waist and legs ache. This is perfect. I’ll have a relaxing massage every day!”

Then he examined the poisoned dagger—a dark green blade, pure black handle, compact in size, coated with a slow-acting poison that could numb the opponent’s nerves.

Su Liu felt this dagger suited him perfectly, complementing his sharp and resilient dagger. The combination would be excellent—time to practice tonight!

After a simple lunch, Su Liu and Little Ball took a nap. A proper rest could greatly reduce fatigue and slightly boost health.

Waking up at two in the afternoon, Su Liu resumed his journey. For two hours straight, not a single supply box appeared; he only gathered some fiber grass and a wake-up leaf.

Puzzled, Su Liu wondered if his luck had run out.

Suddenly, a wondrous glass building appeared in his sight.

“Mouse Mouse Supermarket.”

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The "Service" area!

Su Liu immediately withdrew his earlier doubt—clearly, his luck was still good.

As he stepped forward, a mole security guard blocked his path.

“Please pay the entrance fee.”

Su Liu said, “Newbie protection period is free!”

The mole guard glanced at Su Liu, said nothing, and let him pass.

The Beast Taming Survival game had one peculiarity—many details were opaque.

For instance, the free entry to all “service” zones during the newbie protection period was something Su Liu only learned after the last official game started.

After the previous newbie protection ended, a player had bragged shamelessly in the chat lobby about this, causing many players who missed out due to lack of in-game currency to become frustrated.

Consequently, after the positioning tags appeared, that player was relentlessly hunted by many others, ending in bitter defeat.

[Congratulations! Player earned the title [Stingy Rooster]]

[Stingy Rooster]: Any transaction requiring payment with in-game currency has a chance to be free.

[Ding! Detected player possesses a special item...]

[Title effect updated...]

[Stingy Rooster]: The first transaction requiring in-game currency or leisure time payment is free. (Cooldown: 48 hours)

Su Liu stared at this title, thrilled.

This was divine assistance—he would definitely be spending game currency in the supermarket soon.

Moreover, he could use the Early Hour Hourglass to speed up the cooldown, maybe even get a free ten-draw blind box later.

The mole guard looked curiously at the blissful human walking into the supermarket, wondering if humans had never visited a supermarket before—such joy was puzzling.

Inside Mouse Mouse Supermarket, there was a strange spatial feeling—soft lighting with a slight distortion.

The shelves were dazzling, filled with a wide variety of goods:

Fresh fruits and vegetables, spirit beast food, energy drinks, grains and seasonings, clothes and shoes, daily necessities...

Su Liu grabbed a shopping cart, summoned Little Ball, and placed him inside.

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Inside the supermarket, Su Liu first went to the fresh fruits and vegetables section to pick some produce.

Without regular fiber intake, his stomach would bloat and cause discomfort or constipation—a serious health risk.

Looking closer, Su Liu was stunned at the prices—so cheap!

Lettuce was 0.01 game coins per pound, apples 0.03 per pound...

Oh right, he remembered—all goods were sold at one-tenth the original price during the newbie protection period!

This was a golden opportunity!

Su Liu had worried that his game coins might not be enough and hesitated to buy much, but now he could shop boldly.

After selecting a variety of fruits and vegetables, he considered his current needs: improving his small kitchen, stocking essentials, managing injuries, and enhancing quality of life.

His gaze locked onto the cookware section, where he picked up a basic cookware set.

Next, he found a simple but practical set of porcelain bowls and cutlery—fundamentals for a stable diet.

Then he went to the grains and oils section, grabbing rice, flour, a small bottle of cooking oil, a small jar of salt, and a small bottle of basic mixed spices.

Afterward, Su Liu swept through the fresh meat section, taking plenty of fresh meat.

Knowing how precious medicine was, he hurried to the pharmacy section and replenished painkillers, anti-inflammatory medicine, fever reducers, cold medicine, and a roll of hemostatic bandages.

This ensured his survival essentials.

Next, Su Liu headed to daily necessities, picking up soap, toothpaste, facial cleanser...

He happily discovered some shelf-stable milk in the cold storage and didn’t hesitate to add it to his basket—an important source of protein and calcium, far superior nutritionally to instant foods.

He then went to the clothing section and bought two sets of sportswear for rotation.

He also casually grabbed a multifunctional small knife with a bottle opener and scissors.

Although he had spirit beast food stocked, Su Liu also bought high-quality general-purpose spirit beast jerky and snacks, so Little Ball wouldn’t get bored eating the same thing every day.

Finally, in a corner, Su Liu spotted an old book titled "100 Homestyle Recipes" and immediately picked it up.

With this cookbook, Su Liu could make better use of limited ingredients to prepare delicious meals.