Deadly Game: Almighty Boss’s Guide to Making Money

Chapter 1355. Exploring the Old House (2)

"What does this button do? What happens when I press it?"

“We might need to align the front wheels of both vehicles before pressing this button.” Lu Kexing stood outside the vehicle, observing the positions of the two cars. “Let’s move the blue pickup truck a bit so that its front wheels are aligned with the front wheels of the red SUV.”

Wen Yang immediately jumped out of the car: "I'll move it!"

Lin Xi shook her head.

Wen Yang doesn't even know if he has a driver's license yet; it seems he wants to experience driving in the game.

Wen Yang walked to the blue pickup truck, opened the door, and got in. To his surprise, the blue pickup truck wasn't locked, and it started as soon as he turned the key.

Then, he slowly moved the blue pickup truck until the front wheels of the two vehicles were completely aligned.

Wow, that's awesome!
—By the way, how old is Wen Yang? Does he still not have a driver's license?

—I'm an adult, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get into the game.

—Whether he has a driver's license or not, as long as he can drive, that doesn't matter.

After Wen Yang parked the car, Lin Xi pressed the red button on the red SUV.

The moment the button was pressed, a slight vibration came from under the car.

Immediately afterwards, the central control screen of the red SUV suddenly lit up, and a simple map appeared on the screen.

The map shows our current location – a temporary parking area – with a red marker next to it that says “Old House”.

At the same time, the cold electronic voice sounded again.

"The clue has been successfully verified, and the location of the old house has been marked. Please select a vehicle to depart. The vehicle will automatically navigate to the designated location. Friendly reminder: Vehicles are limited in number, and each vehicle can carry a maximum of six people; please pay attention to safety during the journey, as you may encounter unknown dangers."

—Wow, it's out! The location of the old house is on the map.

—Each car can seat a maximum of six people, that's enough, they only have five people in total.

—Unknown danger?
—What danger? Could there be monsters on the road?
— I'd definitely choose the red SUV. All the clues were found in this car, and it feels safer.

"Great, we have a map!" Wen Yang exclaimed excitedly, leaning close to the central control screen. "Let's choose this red SUV, shall we? It looks pretty good and is suitable for driving on country roads."

Lu Kexing inspected the tires and condition of the red SUV.

"The car is in good condition, and the tire pressure is normal. It should be able to drive normally."

"Then let's choose this red SUV. Wen Yang, you drive!"

"okay!"

Wen Yang immediately climbed into the driver's seat, skillfully fastened his seatbelt, and turned the key to start the vehicle.

The engine emitted a steady roar, and the map on the central control screen automatically switched to navigation mode, with a clear route extending from the temporary parking area to the location of the old house.

Lin Xi, Su Xiaoqing, and Lu Kexing sat in the back seat, while Bai Ye sat in the front passenger seat.

He turned to look at Wen Yang: "Be careful on the road, you may encounter unknown dangers."

"Do not worry!"

Wen Yang gripped the steering wheel tightly, gently pressed the accelerator, and the red SUV slowly drove out of the temporary parking area, heading in the direction indicated by the navigation.

After the vehicle left the parking area, the surrounding environment gradually changed.

The once wide suburban roads have become increasingly narrow, and the road surface has changed from asphalt to a bumpy dirt road.

The trees on both sides of the road became increasingly dense, their branches and leaves intertwining to completely block out the sunlight, making the surrounding light somewhat dim.

—This road is in terrible condition!

—Thank goodness I chose an SUV; if I had chosen a sedan, it probably would have broken down long ago. —The surroundings are so eerie; I feel like something might jump out at any moment.

—How much longer until we reach the old house, according to the navigation?
—Wen Yang, drive carefully, don't drive into the ditch!

"This road is so difficult to drive on." Wen Yang frowned, carefully maneuvering the steering wheel to avoid the potholes. "The navigation says we'll be at the old house in about fifteen minutes."

Bai leaned against the car window, watching the trees rushing past outside.

"The atmosphere here is so oppressive, something feels off."

Lin Xi also noticed the unusual surroundings.

The trees on both sides of the road are becoming more and more lush, and the intertwined branches cast large, twisted shadows on the road. The wind blows through the gaps in the branches and leaves, making a whistling sound, as if someone is sobbing softly.

"Everyone, be careful of the road conditions. Something's not right here," Lin Xi warned.

Bai immediately turned to look out the window, his brows furrowed.

"The fog seems to be gathering here, which may affect visibility. Wen Yang, speed up and get through this forest area as soon as possible."

Wen Yang nodded and pressed the accelerator slightly harder, increasing the speed of the red SUV.

But just then, a thick fog suddenly appeared on the road ahead. The fog seemed to appear out of thin air, instantly covering the entire road surface, reducing visibility to less than five meters.

"Oh no, there's fog!" Wen Yang immediately slammed on the brakes, and the vehicle slowly came to a stop. "The visibility is too low; we can't go any further."

--I go!
—The fog has suddenly thickened, and the visibility is extremely low!
What's going on with this forest area?

—It's a bit eerie that fog suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

—What do we do now?
—Stopping here isn't a solution either; the fog is so thick it's easy to get lost.

Lin Xi opened the car window, and a cold wind blew in, carrying the smell of damp earth.

She peered out the window; the fog was so thick it resembled an unyielding wad of cotton, and even the nearby trees were reduced to blurry outlines.

"We can't stop here," Lin Xi said in a deep voice. "Wen Yang, turn on the headlights and drive slowly forward. Xiao Ye, keep an eye on what's ahead. Su Xiaoqing, keep an eye on what's behind you; if the road is passable, you're in charge of watching the left side, and report any unusual activity immediately."

She herself observed the right side.

"Okay!" the three replied in unison.

Wen Yang turned on the car lights, the pale yellow light illuminating only a small area ahead in the thick fog.

He gripped the steering wheel tightly, slowly released the brake, and the vehicle moved forward at an extremely slow speed.

Su Xiaoqing turned her head to look behind her, and through the car window, she could only see a thick white fog.

She said softly, "There's fog all behind us, we can't see anything, and it looks like there's a section of the road that's slightly collapsed."

Lu Kexing kept his eyes glued to the road on his left. Suddenly, he pointed ahead and shouted, "There are loose stones falling on the left side of the road! Be careful!"

"Wen Yang, speed up!" Lin Xi said.

Wen Yang gritted his teeth, slammed his foot on the gas pedal, and the engine of the red SUV roared as it broke through the thick fog and sped forward.

The vehicle sped up, successfully avoiding the falling rocks ahead and staying away from the potentially collapsing section of the road behind.

"That was awesome!" Wen Yang said with a smile.

After driving for about five more minutes, the thick fog ahead suddenly began to dissipate, and the sun shone down again, illuminating the road ahead.

The trees along the road have become sparser and are no longer as gloomy as before.

(End of this chapter)