Su Yao clenched her fist and struck forward with force. As the pain emerged, the rough, uneven bark left red marks on the back of her hand.

[This is a real world, and the host's self-harming behavior cannot change this conclusion.]

The semi-transparent light screen once again spread out before Su Yao's eyes, and words began to appear on it.

At this moment, Su Yao finally accepted the fact that she had traveled through time.

However, Su Yao still didn't know what she had ended up in, to the point of waking up in an endless forest.

It was as if the system sensed Su Yao's thoughts, for at that moment, the text on the light screen changed.

[Welcome to the Dragon Chant Continent!]

[Initiating the task of managing an otherworldly inn for you...]

"Dragon Chant Continent? Otherworldly Inn?"

Su Yao was a bit confused, but it wasn't because she knew nothing; rather, it was because she was very familiar with these two words!

As a recent graduate with few family ties and not many friends, Su Yao spent most of her free time playing games.

"The Otherworldly Inn" was exactly the game she had been playing all along.

This is a hotel infrastructure management game set on the map of Dragon Roar Continent, with a Western magical world as the backdrop. Players obtain various materials by drawing cards to build and manage the hotel.

Upon learning it was a familiar game, Su Yao immediately asked excitedly, "I had just maxed out a character before crossing over. Since it's the same game, I should be able to inherit that character's items, right?"

[Logically speaking, it should be possible, but the system found that the host had just successfully applied for a new account before the transmigration, and it was this account that was logged in during the transmigration, so... the host currently needs to start over from the beginning.]

Su Yao: .....

"Starting over" felt like a sharp blade, piercing directly into Su Yao's chest. But before she could collapse in sorrow, the system spoke again:

[There are still 5 hours until nightfall in the Misty Forest. To ensure safety, please build a shelter as soon as possible. This is a mandatory task, and the reward is a Concealment Talisman (five stars).]

[Concealment Talisman (Five Stars): After use, it can completely hide the traces of the object/person, ensuring a 100% evasion from beasts, effective for 48 hours.]

Concealment talisman, Su Yao had never encountered it before while playing the game, but that didn't affect her regard for it.

The Misty Forest where she currently found herself was the most dangerous place on the Dragon Chant Continent, especially at night when wild beasts roamed and malevolent spirits ran rampant, making it perilous in every way. If she wanted to survive, the first task had to be completed.

At this point, Su Yao no longer dwelled on things that couldn't be changed, as impotent rage was truly useless.

Following the system's instructions, Su Yao figured out how to use the panel in front of her.

There are five main sections in total, namely: Personal Center, Card Pool, System Mall, My Inn, and Magic Learning.

Among them, my hotel and magic study sections were still in a gray state, with three large characters written on them: "Not Unlocked."

Su Yao first looked at the personal center. After silently reciting in her heart, the light screen naturally turned the page.

Name: Su Yao

Age: 35

Magic Level: 0 (0/10) (Just one step away from becoming a Grand Magician)

My achievements: none (unknown)

Personal assets: 0 (penniless)

Number of card draws: 3 (Newbie gift pack included)

Material package: 0 (completely empty)

My Task: Build a Hotel (In Progress)

Su Yao immediately noticed the three card draw opportunities that were given and quickly switched to the card pool.

The card pool page is quite simple. At the top is the recharge icon, allowing you to directly use assets to recharge. 100 gold coins can be exchanged for one card draw opportunity.

Further down, there is a picture of a spring, followed by two icons: "Draw 10 times" and "Draw () times."

"What is the minimum guarantee?"

Taken from Royal Road, this narrative should be reported if found on Amazon.

[Ten small guarantees, a four-star card is guaranteed; twenty large guarantees, a five-star card is guaranteed. The drawn items are by default placed in the "material package."]

[The baseline is very good, but according to the calculations of the intelligent brain's big data analysis, it is believed that using three card draws now can greatly improve the host's survival rate.]

Su Yao: .....

Actually, the last sentence was unnecessary.

With nothing else to do, she would inevitably choose to draw a card.

Su Yao didn't waste any time and directly filled in "3" in the parentheses.

Spring water also gushed out rapidly after Su Yao confirmed, producing three cards.

[Congratulations! You have drawn a three-star material card: Waterlogged Rotten Wood (Rotten wood that cannot be carved, but perhaps it can be used as firewood once dried?)]

[Congratulations! You have drawn a three-star food card: a bag of wheat seeds (it can't alleviate hunger now, but once harvested, it will).]

[Congratulations on drawing a three-star item card: A constantly lit lamp (upgradeable) (The light will attract lost travelers, but it will also draw in beasts that follow the light. Please use with caution!)]

"I want to quit the game!" As it turns out, people really do laugh inexplicably when they're at a loss for words.

"Can a card like this really increase the survival rate?"

The system also paused unusually and only spoke again after several seconds: [Uploading host status to the intelligent brain's big data. To reward the host for filling in the data gap, this system will apply for a new gift pack within 24 hours.]

[The system store has activated the exchange function. The host can use collected items to exchange for points.]

The system provided a gag gift package and another way out.

Su Yao switched to the mall page again, and sure enough, it was divided into two sections: on the left was points for items, and on the right was items for points.

The house Su Yao needed was in the points exchange on the left, worth 300 points.

According to the price list on the right, she only needed to collect 30 pieces of average-quality wood or gather 15 specific herbs to exchange for it.

At this moment, Su Yao finally understood the meaning of the system.

Actually, it's still the same old card-drawing game routine: either you have good luck, or you spend money. If you have neither, then you grind.

"Labor is the most glorious! The current landing site is safe, please complete the task as soon as possible!"

Su Yao took a quick look around to ensure it was truly safe, then immediately switched to survival mode, climbing trees, digging the ground, and collecting items.

It must be said that dangerous places are also filled with treasures. The Misty Forest is extremely rich in resources. Besides the herbs required by the system, Su Yao also found precious medicinal materials like ginseng and many non-toxic mushrooms during her search. Even if the system didn't provide food, she wouldn't go hungry tonight.

[Simple Inn Exchange Successful!]

[Task completed, concealment rune automatically applied.]

[Congratulations on unlocking the "My Hotel" section!]

[Next task: Give your inn a name.]

As the system's voice sounded, a two-story wooden cabin appeared before Su Yao's eyes.

Pushing open the door, a refreshing breeze greeted me, instantly dispelling the damp heat that had clung to me during my time in the forest.

Inside, the warm light shone, isolating the roars of large beasts, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

The service counter faced the main entrance on the first floor, with a smart computer that seemed out of place on the simple wooden desk.

Su Yao turned on the computer, and the screen displayed the system panel. However, only the "My Hotel" section could be viewed here.

Hotel Name: To Be Named

Rating: 1/10 (Budget Inn)

Experience: 0/300

Boss: Su Yao

Employee: None

Funds: 0 (Hurry up and start operating!)

Attack: 0 (Danger!)

Defense: 0 (Danger!)

Special Status: Concealment Talisman in Use

Hotel Surveillance: [Click to View]

Dragon Chant Map: [Click to view]

Su Yao first checked the hotel surveillance.

The surveillance had no blind spots, encompassing every aspect of the hotel.

On the first floor, besides the counter, there was a kitchen, a dining area, and a shop, as well as a simple dormitory for her to rest. A staircase led to the second floor.

On the second floor, there are three guest rooms: a single room, a double room with a king-size bed, and a standard double room.

As for the map of the Dragon Chant Continent, it was the same as Su Yao remembered, with the Central River as the dividing line, separating the two major schools of magic in the north and south.

The Misty Forest lies in the south, near the border. It should have been a major thoroughfare, but because the survival rate of crossing the forest is only thirty percent, most people would rather take a detour that adds an extra month to their journey than approach the forest.

Now, the map showed that the number of travelers in the Misty Forest was in the single digits.

Considering this situation, Su Yao named the inn "Peaceful Inn." In the early stages of operation, the inn's target audience was those adventurers lost in the forest.

Just in time, the always-on lamp obtained from drawing cards came in handy; hanging it at the door could attract adventurers in distress.

[There are no wrong things, only things placed in the wrong position. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the title "Turning Waste into Treasure!"]

[Congratulations to the host for unlocking an achievement, you have received one card draw.]

[Congratulations to the host for discovering the hidden use of the Everlasting Lamp—the correct path. This lamp will guide fortunate travelers in the forest to the safe road leading to the inn.]

[The inn has been successfully named, receiving a food gift pack*1, experience +50.]

[The card draw compensation has been credited and placed in the "materials package" along with the food gift pack.]

[Next task: provide accommodation for a guest.]

A series of notification sounds rang out, and Su Yao's stern expression finally softened considerably.

Opening the card draw compensation, three four-star cards appeared directly: a defense card that can resist level five magic attacks (0/3), a magic flowerpot that can grow watermelons from sesame seeds, and a level five sword imbued with fire elements.

All three cards are extremely useful.

But Su Yao still sensitively perceived the significance behind the numbers.

How could it be exactly three cards?

"Could it be that the other players got four-star cards in their first three tries?"

[There are also five-star ones...]

Su Yao chose to turn a blind eye to it.

After planting the wheat seeds in the flowerpot, she directly opened the food gift pack.

This time, luck was on my side. A gift pack unlocked a complete set of kitchen utensils and seasonings, along with three types of stuffed buns, chicken noodle soup, braised beef-flavored instant noodles, and mineral water.

Su Yao categorized the items: steamed buns and chicken noodle soup were added to the restaurant menu, while the braised beef-flavored instant noodles and mineral water were placed in the store section.

[Successfully listed item, inn experience +50.]

The preparations for business were basically complete.

The sun set, and the Misty Forest was gradually shrouded in darkness.

Su Yao, after relaxing her tense nerves, was quickly seized by drowsiness.

Leaving the system to guard the door, Su Yao fell into a deep sleep.

At the same time, not far from the hotel, a young explorer awoke from unconsciousness.

The light shone on his face, and the young explorer murmured, "Great God of Magic, is it you guiding me?"