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A straw mat was taken out from under the bed and spread on the floor to serve as a foot cushion when getting off the bed. Two other mats were folded with good angles and placed beside the two stoves as seat cushions.

A simple dinner of leftover meat soup from noon was eaten.

The chat interface was opened to pass the time.

--Tomorrow is the last day, what should we do?

--Instead of asking around here, you'd better go to bed early and collect supplies outside tomorrow.

--Oh no, everyone is waiting to die!

--Those so-called big shots you talk about must have plenty to eat. Why don't they share some with us? They're so selfish!

--The person above is out of their mind. If you want, why don't you stew yourself and share with us? Consider it as saving all beings.

--Hey, it rained heavily today! I collected a lot of mushrooms! Hahaha.

--The person above is lucky. I haven't seen a drop of rain here.

--Good luck!

Although the chat channel often discussed topics of little nutritional value, it was a good tool for passing the dark night. Athena had been eating bear meat for so long that she felt it was time for a change of taste.

She sent a chat request to the boy who had collected mushrooms. Without waiting for the other party's reply, she opened her trading interface.

After scrolling up and down for a while, she still didn't see the water she wanted.

Indeed, water sources were still too scarce. Returning to the main trading interface, she still clicked into the water-selling transaction.

Water 100ml Price We'll sell it if the offer seems appropriate Description You can't buy any loss, and you can't buy anything.

Bring your own container. Don't worry, I live next to a river.

It's just 100 milliliters, no big deal!

--> Eleven kilograms of bear meat for fifteen kilograms of water.

Athena thought she would have to wait for a while, but she didn't expect the person on the other side to respond immediately.

--> Wow, a living big shot! Sister, I've heard of you. You're super awesome! You completed a level 5 mission on the second day. The only one I've seen so far is the Lost Soul, only at level 2. I can't beat it!

To be honest, the other party's excessive enthusiasm frightened Athena.

--> You haven't answered my question yet. -- Ah, I'm just so happy, sister, I've added you as a friend!

[ Water Sprite ] wants to be your friend,

Yes / No ?

Thinking that she still had trades to discuss with the other party, and the other party controlled important water resources, Athena chose not to refuse.

-- Okay, sister, now we can talk about the trade. --> It's still the same condition as before. I'll trade 11 kilograms of bear meat for 15 kilograms of water. -- Why not 5 kilograms of bear meat for 11 kilograms of water?

The Water Sprite's question made Athena realize that this was definitely not a simple girl.

--> Your water comes from the river, so you don't need to worry about its source, but my bear meat needs to be exchanged with life.

And when the cold wave comes, just drinking water won't be enough. By then, your water may freeze and become untradeable.

Athena didn't show any weakness.

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-- Ah, sorry. I was too naive, sister. But you can find so much water to trade with me, doesn't that mean you're also short of water People can't live without water. As far as I know, I'm the only one willing to trade water on the market, right?

Athena knew it wasn't that simple. The price she proposed was just a test, and she didn't expect it to succeed.

-- 11 kilograms of water for 11 kilograms of bear meat.

--> No, forget it.

Athena wasn't a person who liked to deal with others. After going round and round, wasn't it the same result? The other party didn't expect her to interrupt her attack so directly, leaving her no face.

-- Wow, sister, you're so cool. Let's do as you say.

Soon, the other party sent a request to Athena.

Agree?

The traded water was poured into the bucket full. Fortunately, she bought a large one, otherwise it wouldn't be enough. But this time, apart from her own 100 kilograms of bear meat, all the items available for trading were used up.

Glancing at her friend request, the boy who picked mushrooms still hadn't agreed. She lit a fire and took out some bear meat to roast for tomorrow's lunch. While staring at the chat interface, she didn't forget to flip the sizzling bear meat.

"Knock, knock."

"Knock, knock, knock."

Urgent knocking sounds echoed. Athena immediately became alert. With an axe in her left hand and a candle in her right hand, she slowly approached the wooden door.

Lost Soul, bringing you tonight's dark message.

It turned out to be that shape-shifting monster. She almost forgot about him.

Since the upgrade of the sanctuary, the area within the outer fence belonged to the area protected by light. If it weren't for the contract between the Lost Soul and Athena, he might not have been able to enter.

Athena opened the door and saw that the guy was still in his miniature form.

He hopped around, trying to hand the parchment in his hand to Athena, but couldn't reach. Athena bent down and took the parchment from his hand. The parchment returned to its normal size in Athena's hand.

"Far away, snow is advancing in the darkness, carrying its followers—the Snowstorm Beasts."

As soon as Athena finished reading the information on the parchment, the writing disappeared, leaving only a blank parchment. The Lost Soul below stretched out his small hand, trying to get his parchment back from Athena.

"As an apology for leaving without notice yesterday, I'll take this parchment from you."

With a bang, Athena closed the door. Leaving the Lost Soul outside, stomping in anger but helpless.

Congratulations to the player for obtaining the keyword "Snowstorm Beast"! Snowstorm Beast Level: 1 Attack 5 Defense 3 Skill Charge! 30% chance to deal double damage Description They are followers of the snow, appearing wherever the snow goes. When a cold wave comes, it brings snow, and their arrival will surely attract them.

The first monster in the tower defense mission, they are sincere followers of the snow, suppressing evil heat sources and warmth.

Please note that every batch of Snowstorm Beasts will appear in groups!

The information brought by the Lost Soul was very practical, or too useful. So, another trade appeared in the trading panel.

Selling information about the monsters of next tower defense mission. This information has been certified as valid by the system! Price Various living supplies, interested parties please private message

This trade immediately exploded in the regional chat channel. This was the first time someone traded information. Before this, no one knew about this function. Everyone was incredulous, but seeing that it had been certified by the system, some began to frantically check what they had to exchange.

Athena's friend requests exploded, but she ignored them all. This frenzy was even more intense than when she sold bear meat last time, and no one was left out.