Chapter 335 New Capital City No. 5

Chen Yu listened to her bragging and fell into a moment of speechlessness.

If the situation hadn't been special at the time, Chen Yu would never have used several cards on her.

However... the outcome was good; after all, her level was the highest, her ranking was the highest, and the returned commemorative coins were the most.

In the end, it synthesized the [haunted house mask].

Only at this moment did Chen Yu find the time to probe his consciousness into his personal backpack.

He took out that mask.

The haunted house mask felt like a layer of cold, hard surface in his hand, carrying a lingering, damp scent.

Chen Yu flipped the mask over, face up.

Zhang Wanyue's hands were still resting on his shoulders, but her movements suddenly froze.

"What... is this thing?"

It was a bone-white mask with a mouth stretched into an exaggerated arc, almost reaching the earlobes. The eye sockets were two downward-curving lines; at first glance, it seemed to be smiling, but upon closer inspection, it looked like it was crying.

The most chilling part was the two eye holes, with jagged edges, as if they had been gouged out by force.

"Just a mask."

Chen Yu answered casually, "It looks somewhat intimidating."

Zhang Wanyue didn't ask again. She could feel that this mask wasn't just a regular plastic shell; the cold, sinister aura rising from the bottom of her heart made goosebumps break out on her skin.

[haunted house mask]

Description: An old relic from the Midnight Carnival Haunted House. Sealed within the mask are fragments of vengeful spirits who died miserably in the Haunted House. They seek out the aura of living people to attach themselves to.

Effect: After wearing, constitution and Agility decrease by 30%, while spirit and Perception increase by 30%. Greatly enhances insight and resistance against supernatural entities.

It was almost exactly as he had thought.

There was no additional information.

Chen Yu raised his hand and pressed the mask onto his face.

A chill exploded from the center of his face, spreading down along his facial blood vessels...

Through his neck, spine, coccyx, all the way down to his heels.

His brain suddenly became clear at that moment, and all remaining sleepiness, fatigue, and soreness were crushed into dust.

"So effective?"

Not knowing if it was because of this chill, Chen Yu's Perception was heightened significantly.

A 30% increase in spirit and Perception—is the effect this immediate?

He could hear the breathing of every person in the carriage, and could even slightly discern whose breathing it was.

Of course, this was based on his understanding of every girl.

"Chen Yu..."

Zhang Wanyue's voice came through.

Chen Yu turned his head to look at her.

Zhang Wanyue stepped back a few paces. She wasn't the type of person who was easily frightened.

No matter how bloody the scene, she could maintain basic composure.

But at this moment, she could feel a certain indescribable sense of oppression from that mask.

"You wearing it..."

She swallowed, her voice dry, "is a bit scary."

Chen Yu took off the mask and nodded.

It seems this mask comes with some intimidation attributes...?

"Gurgle..."

Water Bubble poked its head out from under the seat, its two little black dot eyes staring at the mask for two seconds.

It seemed to be hesitating whether or not to acknowledge this master.

Chen Yu raised his hand and took the mask off his face, and that cold, oppressive feeling instantly vanished.

Only then did Water Bubble jump affectionately into Chen Yu's arms.

Chen Yu helplessly put the mask back into his personal backpack.

Not long after, twelve o'clock passed, and a new day began.

[1st Place] Vehicle: haohan tractor (Heavy Tractor)

Serial Number: 04L3-γ

Number of People: 28

car owner: Chen Muqing

Affiliated Organization: Haicheng Haohan Biomedical Industrial Park Joint Laboratory

...

[2nd Place] Vehicle: Baby Bus (Small Bus)

Serial Number: K7-θ

Number of People: 10

car owner: Chen Yu

Affiliated Organization: Haicheng Film Academy, Acting Department

...

[3rd Place] Vehicle: thunder heavy truck (Military Heavy Truck)

Serial Number: 0721 District - Fractal Branch · A3-α

Number of People: 36

car owner: Zhou Zhenguo

Affiliated Organization: 7th Military Region Haicheng Reserve Training Camp

...

A new day, a new ranking.

Perhaps because of Wang Mengmeng, or perhaps because of the mask.

In any case, the Baby Bus's ranking advanced further, reaching second place in the Haicheng region.

Actually, if Chen Yu only wanted to... he could easily upgrade the girls on the bus to S-Rank, and the Baby Bus would definitely reach the top, but there was no need.

What Chen Yu needs now is the red luan level.

[Estimated time of arrival at the next station: 3 days]

[Detecting Vehicle density in the surrounding area]

[Comparing filtering criteria: Region (East China) → Vehicle Scale (Small) → Survivor Average Level (B+) → Talent Diversity (Extremely High) → Disaster Survival Rate (Low)]

[Filtering focus converged: Indiscriminate assignment]

[Matching complete]

[Next Station: No. 5 New Metropolis (Large Comprehensive Living Area)]

[Station Capacity: 300,000 people]

[Currently connected Vehicles: Counting...]

[Distribution Rule: All Vehicles in the East China region are randomly mixed, and the entrance will close once 300,000 people are reached]

[Estimated rest duration: 7–15 days]

[Regional Announcement]

[The New Metropolis has restored power and water supply systems. Survivors may move freely within designated areas]

[Please, all passengers, cherish the supplies and tranquility of the Living Area]

[The following are the survival rules for the New Metropolis Living Area. Please read carefully and strictly comply]

[Generating—]

"300,000?!"

Zhang Wanyue's eyes widened: "That's not a small number; it's equivalent to the population of a city!"

Chen Yu narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

Could it be that Lin Yuan wants to see him, so...

No, it wouldn't be that exaggerated. No matter how lucky he is, he only has an SSS-Rank Talent.

Moreover, the East China region is vast, with countless cities; it's not easy to be assigned together.

"Brother Yu!"

Wang Mengmeng, Li Mengyao, and others crowded over: "Did you hear? The next station is a Living Area!"

"Yeah."

Chen Yu's expression was natural, and he spouted nonsense: "I saw it last night."

Wang Mengmeng sighed: "It's just a pity that we can only stay in the Living Area for 7 to 15 days. I really like the Living Area; it's just like before the apocalypse..."

"Alright."

Chen Yu smiled faintly: "Since we are here, we should settle in. Who knows, perhaps the Living Area isn't peaceful at all?"

A large Living Area with 300,000 people—it would be a miracle if it were peaceful.

Chen Yu only hopes now that Lin Yue is in No. 5 New Metropolis.

As long as she is there, given Lin Yuan's luck, he will definitely run into him.

"Hmm..."

Chen Yu nodded, his gaze fixed on the flashing panel.

It was a message from Lin Yue.