Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 111, Section 110: Mysterious Female Voice, The Secret of the Salvage Operation

The door handle is very smooth, and there is almost no delay when pushing it open.

Ling Xiao stood outside the door, his spatial perception revealing an impenetrable area ahead.

Without much hesitation.

He strode into the room.

The first tactile sensation I felt was the softness under my feet.

The room was carpeted, and it had quite a bit of fluff on it.

After skillfully navigating back and forth, Ling Xiao arrived at the dressing table.

Cosmetics were also displayed on it, but there weren't as many bottles and jars.

The room had a very subtle and refreshing fragrance.

The person living in the bedroom is probably not very old.

There are also four candles.

Ling Xiao tried it, and it was always lit.

After reviewing the rules in the notes and confirming that everything here matched the description, Ling Xiao took out the plate and carefully placed it gently on the dressing table.

The candlelight flickered.

Even without using his eyes, Ling Xiao, who was quite proficient in fire attributes, could detect this subtle change through pure spiritual fluctuations when he was in close contact with it.

A candle's normal flickering wouldn't look like this...

What's coming?

Just as he was on high alert, a sound came from the bed behind him.

It was accompanied by a soft whisper.

Someone took a deep breath, then whispered in admiration, "No wonder it's from Tingzhu Private Kitchen; it smells delicious..."

His back straightened instantly, but Ling Xiao simply moved quietly to the side.

They weren't so frightened that they ran out the door.

He stood by the dressing table and turned his head to "look" in the direction of the sound.

He had searched that area before, but there was no one there.

It shouldn't be able to be hidden even under a thin, flat quilt.

Even now, the spatial perception system has not detected any trace of them.

Just like before, Ling Xiao still couldn't find the other party.

Unless he violates a rule that includes taboos, open your eyes and see...

He had a premonition that if he opened his eyes, he could see the other person even in complete darkness.

Despite having this idea, Ling Xiao did not follow it.

Instead, they actively close their eyes.

After the owner of the voice made a sound to alert Ling Xiao, he seemed to stand up from the edge of the bed.

Step by step, the footsteps were soft and gentle.

Spatial perception couldn't capture her figure, but it could keenly detect the indented footprints on the carpet.

And a fragrance gradually became clearer in my nose.

The young girl slowly walked to Ling Xiao's side, pulled out a chair from the dressing table, and sat down.

The unknown exists within reach.

Ling Xiao's internal energy was almost about to burst out of his body, but he dared not make any rash moves.

He didn't go far because he hadn't received the money yet.

Moreover, if the situation changes, we'll have to get the food back.

In that case, he could still be considered a deliveryman on the way to deliver food.

Without the chilling and eerie power that had plagued them before, the "ghost" beside them seemed to be a pacifist.

Ling Xiao heard her mutter in frustration, followed by the soft clinking of a coin against the wooden tabletop.

There are three tones in total.

The payment for this order is exactly 300 Desire Points.

Of the 100, there was a minimum payment of 100, a delivery fee of 100, and the remaining 100, which was originally a point of contention, is now being paid in full.

The prerequisite is that the three large coins presented by the other party are red and are genuine chips.

"Why won't you accept it?"

The woman's voice sounded somewhat puzzled.

Ling Xiao carefully reviewed the notes, which did not say that communication was prohibited.

After hesitating for a moment, he said softly, "I'm sorry, I can't open my eyes, so I can't confirm..."

"Oh!"

The female voice seemed very interested in Lingxiao, "You can rub the patterns on it. If you still don't believe me, I can also pay online."

"The restaurant will call you to confirm, but in that case, you'll receive far less in benefits!"

What a ridiculous day!?

Online payment is now available here!

Then why bother asking for money when you're already struggling?

Thinking back to the days when he was delivering orders and had to outwit and outmaneuver various customers over meal fees, Ling Xiao really wanted to curse.

But there must be a reason why the restaurant did this.

This service is probably only available to VIP clients...

They weren't blinded by greed.

Ling Xiao softly requested, "Then please pay the restaurant online directly."

"Hmm, you're a bit of a scaredy-cat!"

The woman's voice teased, "But that's fine too, better safe than sorry! Next time I crave something sweet, you'll probably be the one bringing it again!"

A moment later, Ling Xiao's phone vibrated in his windbreaker pocket.

He closed his eyes, took out his phone, and tapped the call button in a familiar spot.

"Yellow! The customers at Xiangshan Courtyard have already paid for their meals. Well done!"

Xiao Mo sounded very excited on the other end of the phone.

"That's good."

Ling Xiao was about to hang up when he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Xiao Mo, how many Desire Points did I borrow from you this afternoon?"

Xiao Mo didn't think much of it.

"Thirty! Oh, by the way, there are no orders tonight. You can go find a river to work as a [salvage worker]!"

"But don't go too far from the restaurant, otherwise it will be troublesome if there are orders to deliver and you don't have enough time."

"Okay, I understand."

Xiao Mo may look young, but she's not stupid at all.

She understood that Ling Xiao meant to confirm her identity, and added the message "salvage worker" to prove the authenticity of the restaurant's phone number.

Although she didn't know why Huang was going to go to all this trouble, Xiao Mo was not at all unwilling to say a few more words if it could help!

The girl waiting there was very polite, and only after Ling Xiao finished his call did she ask with a slight smile, "Are you done? Can I eat now?"

"Of course, enjoy your meal!"

Ling Xiao did not feel relaxed at all; on the contrary, as the food delivery ended, he became even more vigilant about the strange things around him.

He was about to leave when he heard the girl stop lifting the lid off her plate.

"Just so you know, I wasn't intentionally eavesdropping!"

"I can sense everything in this villa. So I heard everything the little girl on the other end of the phone said!"

The woman's voice paused, and then a strong, fishy stench suddenly wafted in from the faint fragrance.

Ling Xiao asked in a deep voice, "So... what do you mean?"

"Um... here's a gift for you. Since you're going to be a [salvage worker] later, this should be very helpful."

A fragrant breeze wafted by, and my cheek felt as if it were being brushed by some soft strand of hair.

Before Ling Xiao could react, the delivery box opened and closed again.

This wasn't a case of him being momentarily distracted.

The other party's movements were indeed faster than he could sense.

Or rather, it has skipped the "action" process and reached a "conceptual" result.

"Alright! I should have my midnight snack now."

"Take care, and don't bother seeing me off!"

A female voice sounded from behind.

Ling Xiao suddenly opened his eyes!

Before me stood the door, just inches away, and the orders pasted on it.

However, now the order shows as completed.

When a person becomes aware of their breathing, breathing becomes voluntary.

It's the same even with your eyes closed.

If you get distracted by something else, you can easily open your eyes with a gentle touch.

Ling Xiao was distracted by the strange, fishy smell and the customer's mention of "salvage worker," which allowed him to instantly teleport to the doorway.

And without any resistance, she "passively" opened her eyes.

Behind me was the light from the streetlights.

Ling Xiao took a few steps back and observed the unusual villa once more.

It seemed no different from when I came before.

But in Ling Xiao's mind, a roughly explored map had been thoroughly solidified.

"Sector A, Unit 3, Mr. Ma... why was it a woman's voice at the end?"

I took out my phone and reconfirmed with the restaurant.

After receiving unanimous approval, he did not linger.

Filled with doubt and inevitable lingering fear, I left.

The situation in the villa area is too complicated!

Moreover, the situation in the mysterious realm is clearly much more complicated than that in the source of the calamity!

The owners of this villa, and the proprietress of Tingzhu Private Kitchen, are definitely of a much higher social standing than me!

The latest novel is first published here!

However, under the constraints of various explicit and implicit rules, they can not only coexist peacefully with me, but also offer me some benefits.

Rules... rules!

I've come to realize once again the importance of city rules.

Ling Xiao had some more ideas about the upcoming "salvage crew".

There is still some time before midnight.

He first returned to the restaurant, and after confirming with Xiao Mo that everything was correct, he received his delivery fee.

A red chip.

Human beings' love for money always surpasses everything else, no matter when or where.

"And there's more!"

Xiao Mo called out to him, smiling as she pulled out an agreement.

"You finished this order, and my sister said you did a great job! The probationary period of your employment agreement can be ended early."

"Congratulations! You are now a full citizen of this city!"

Although I don't know what the benefits of being a full citizen are, I can't let the little girl down. I feel happy for her.

Ling Xiao responded with a few words and then returned to the lounge.

The turtle is still delivering food outside.

The logo on his chest was once again fully displayed.

The large order placed at night helped Ling Xiao gain a chance to be unblocked!

With the [Wind and Fire Frenzy] by his side, even the excellent-level [Wind and Shadowless Sword Technique] can greatly enhance his combat power.

However, there may be some overlap and redundancy in functionality.

In the realm of mystery, it's not just about who can fight; other abilities are also very important.

After working for half a day, Ling Xiao had already decided who should receive the unsealing quota.

【Explorers of Other Dimensions】

They've seen the light of day again!

In terms of enhancing his abilities, his two appointments were undoubtedly the most significant.

The abilities in Monster Hunter are mostly geared towards combat.

This greatly alleviated Ling Xiao's lack of combat power at the time, but it is not so urgently needed now.

In this world full of unknowns and traps, it's clear that my main profession is more suitable!

The unique features of the "Otherworld Explorer" are what he really wants to unlock.

The moment his sealed professional abilities were unlocked, the world seemed to change in Ling Xiao's eyes.

【Eternal Ice Heart】 immediately took effect, and the previously fluctuating mind instantly returned to calm thinking.

"Oh, and that thing that was just stuffed directly into the delivery box."

Ling Xiao only dared to examine the gifts from the mystery customer in the relatively safe lounge.

His eyes sparsely gleaned some information.

This lump of stuff is top-grade "trash," and it seems to have a strong attraction for aquatic life.

Soon.

The tortoise scrambled back somewhat disheveled, muttering something under its breath.

Its blue windbreaker was torn in several places. It looked at the undamaged yellow one with surprise and also noticed the lump in the other's hand.

"Ugh! Move it away, it stinks!"

It squinted, then suddenly realized, "But I smell a familiar scent. You're not planning to use this to 'fish,' are you?"

"fishing?"

Ling Xiao was also taken aback by what the tortoise said.

He had indeed considered this thing; it would be great as bait. However, he couldn't connect it with the "salvage worker."

After all, the latter sounds like a profession that involves working in the water.

Now it seems that fishing by the river is also an option?

"Of course!"

The tortoise fanned itself in disdain, but seeing that Ling Xiao delivered the late-night snack faster and better than it, it began to value this new colleague more.

"Hey! If you met other people, they probably wouldn't understand the ins and outs of this!"

"But me? I crawled out of a ditch back then!"

It spoke smugly and slowly.

"The salvage workers are basically the ones who help the cleaning department clean up the things in the moat."

"But remember, remember! Never go into the water! No matter what you see, hear, or even what impulse you have that makes you want to go!"

"Even walking in the shallows isn't allowed! As long as water doesn't get in, you can 'salvage' it however you like from the shore!"

"Use a fishing rod to fish! Use a net to scoop it up! You can even secretly discharge electricity in a secluded spot—as long as you don't go into the water, everyone will praise your skill!"

As they were talking, the tortoise seemed to remember something and began to wave its paws listlessly.

"Alright, go for it! I've never done it before either, there must be other things to be aware of, you should ask someone else."

"That stuff is pretty good; don't hesitate to use it to exchange for intelligence."

Ling Xiao nodded, changed out of his windbreaker, and left the restaurant with only the "meatball" in his hand.

Private kitchens that have stopped accepting chopsticks have regulations:

Delivery personnel are not allowed to leave their premises without permission and are not permitted to wear the designated uniforms.

In other words, Ling Xiao currently has no buffs whatsoever.

In addition to the human rights of a regular citizen, there is also the "salvage worker" badge pinned to the chest.

Open the Cleaning Department's app.

It contains all sorts of messages, as well as various official-exclusive tasks and benefits.

Ling Xiao's destination wasn't far either; it was the bridge he had passed earlier.

That's the closest section of the moat.

When he arrived, there were already quite a few "people" standing by the bridge.

Half of them are bizarre, non-human species.

Of the remaining humanoid creatures, apart from the cleanup specialists who were in charge of giving the presentations, there were very few "people" who looked completely normal.

Therefore, as soon as Ling Xiao arrived, he attracted everyone's attention.

"It's a person?!"

"Hiss... This smell, I can't be wrong! So fresh!"

"Would it be... bad to use it as bait?"

"quiet."

The specialist from the cleaning department was the same young man who had come to deliver the identity card to Ling Xiao.

He smiled amicably at Ling Xiao, then raised his voice to remind him again, "First of all, thank you all for your contributions to the city's water sanitation! But whether you're a veteran or a novice, please remember this!"

"The badge must never leave your side! And it cannot completely purify the pollution!"

"If you feel any urge to go into the water, you must immediately move away from the shore!"

"If someone calls for help but hasn't entered the water yet, you can assist them depending on the situation! However, if the person has already entered the water, do not approach them or pay any attention! Leave immediately and come find me to report!"

Finally, I wish everyone great success in their business dealings and may you make a fortune every night!

The numerous salvage workers dispersed in a flurry, each carrying their own tools, and walked from the steps beside the bridge into the shadows beneath it.

Ling Xiao was left out last.

After listening to the warning and instructions from the cleaning department specialist, he felt a chill inexplicably rise in his heart.

I turned my head to look.

The surging river ripples with waves, as if winking at itself.

Countless eyes, countless mouths...

An urgent and passionate call...

(End of this chapter)