Chapter 82
Getting a useful weapon without spending a single cent.
Before this dungeon, Shi Jian might have complained about such an unattractive weapon, but after this trial, she had grown.
Fists are the real deal. Having combat power ensures she can continue to showcase her beauty and maintain her dignity.
At the time, Shi Jian felt very comfortable using the chainsaw. She had thought about it before.
But when she was at Rose Castle, Zhang Dong told her that items in the dungeon couldn’t be taken away. Shi Jian just thought about it and didn’t expect that after clearing the dungeon, the chainsaw would drop.
Shi Jian eagerly clicked on the chainsaw’s description, and soon a string of text appeared on the screen.
[This is a rather sharp chainsaw, made of solid materials, capable of easily cutting through bones. Most importantly, it does not require electricity; it powers itself.]
[Attack +100 after use]
Shi Jian already knew the chainsaw was a good item during the dungeon. It really was.
She then reopened her personal interface, which had quite a few changes now.
Name: Shi Jian
Attribute: Mid-level Streamer
Points: 1,378,535
The items she owned had increased beyond the Barbie pink high heels and the wig piece gifted by Xiao Hua — now she also had the chainsaw.
Shi Jian still cleared the dungeon ranked first by points. Last time, including the 100,000 points compensation from the Judgment Room, she scored over 400,000 points. This time without compensation, she earned over 700,000 points in one go.
Both the rewards and viewer counts looked spectacular, totally unlike the numbers a newly promoted mid-level streamer would have.
To be precise, most senior streamers probably don’t earn as many points in a single live session as Shi Jian does now.
Her consecutive counterattacks killing one human and two monsters were simply dazzling. The scene of her in a white dress stained with blood while wielding the chainsaw also won her many loyal viewers.
…
Meanwhile, in the Judgment Room.
The uniformed man still sat calmly behind the desk, but now he could no longer continue reading documents with peace of mind.
His mind was filled with the phrase “Mosaic Head.”
Why was his face pixelated? Shouldn’t the other party know best?
The uniformed man thought for a moment and opened the historical replay of the dungeon Shi Jian just completed.
The Judgment Room occasionally echoed Shi Jian’s voice: “You can complain about me.”
“…”
He also saw the protective function triggered by the mark left by Monster Mom. He stared at the floating screen and softly recited, “A child travels a thousand miles, the mother worries.”
The mark left by Monster Mom for Shi Jian also had a special name:
“A child travels a thousand miles, the mother worries.”
…Shi Jian had no idea about this level; she was still studying her personal data.
She accepted the newly added 700,000-plus points very easily—after all, she was the popular top-tier rising star Shi Jian.
It was just that the stage given to her wasn’t big enough, and the audience outside the livestream room couldn’t interact. Otherwise, just by posting photos and getting likes every day, her numbers would be far beyond this.
Shi Jian originally thought she could contact Tang Tian as soon as she reached the transfer station, but instead, she received a message from Tang Tian.
According to Tang Tian’s original plan, since she didn’t manage to team up with Shi Jian, and she wasn’t particularly concerned about rankings, earning one hundred million points was like climbing to the sky for her, so she completed her monthly quota and planned to continue idling at the transfer station, waiting for Shi Jian.
But Tang Tian changed her mind last minute and also exited the dungeon on the second day after Shi Jian entered.
Shi Jian silently prayed that Tang Tian would be fine. While adjusting her own state at the transfer station, she waited for Tang Tian.
Shi Jian didn’t have to wait long. After resting for three days at a hotel, Tang Tian safely returned to the transfer station.
Tang Tian brought good news.
She excitedly waved her hands as soon as she saw Shi Jian and shared, “I got a new skill!”
Shi Jian was happy for Tang Tian and asked, “What skill?”
More skills and useful items increase the chance of survival.
Tang Tian had a special constitution that was easily overlooked, and relying on this she had avoided many dangers. The skill she obtained this time was also related to invisibility, but with an extended range.
Tang Tian said, “I can make two other streamers invisible along with myself. The duration is one minute, and after use, the skill has a cooldown of twelve hours.”
With this, Tang Tian could take Shi Jian invisible together in critical moments. This skill was very practical.
Shi Jian also thought about this level.
Tang Tian obtained this skill by unexpectedly completing a side quest in the dungeon that just ended. There was a Mr. Deer Man with antlers in the dungeon who asked Tang Tian for help. After she helped him, he taught her this skill.
Shi Jian unlocked new knowledge again: “There are side quests in the dungeon?”
Tang Tian nodded, “I just found out too.”
Shi Jian also had good news to share with Tang Tian. First, looking at Tang Tian with a smile, she said, “We don’t need to refresh the team-up boards anymore—I leveled up.”
Mid-level streamers can lead teammates into dungeons now, no need to camp the marketplace for rare team-up boards relying on luck.
Tang Tian: !!!
As expected of you, Shi Jian, your leveling speed is just too fast!
Another piece of news was, Shi Jian said, “I got a new weapon.”
Tang Tian shouted for her to show what weapon it was.
Was it a knife or a pistol? Tang Tian had previously seen a female streamer wield silk ribbons as weapons and thought it suited a beauty like Shi Jian well.
Then Tang Tian unexpectedly saw her delicate, radiant star friend Shi Jian wielding a buzzing big chainsaw.
Tang Tian: ???
Completely unexpected...
But Tang Tian felt strangely thrilled.High heels, a beautiful figure-flattering dress, and such a flawless face—paired with a deadly chainsaw, it was simply perfect!
...
Both of them gained quite a lot this trip, and naturally, they chatted about the dungeon they had just experienced.
Tang Tian scratched her head. “Sis, I feel like you’ve changed a bit after this dungeon run.”
Shi Jian, on high alert, asked, “Did I get uglier?”
Tang Tian, after realizing what she said, frantically waved her hands. “No, you’re still very pretty. It’s just... a feeling I can’t quite explain...”
Although Shi Jian’s appearance hadn’t changed at all, Tang Tian felt an invisible aura of strength around her had grown stronger.
Shi Jian relaxed after knowing her appearance hadn’t changed.
Regarding Tang Tian’s feeling of change, Shi Jian thought for a moment and summarized, “Maybe it’s because I’ve killed people, killed monsters?”
Tang Tian listened to the whole story with a worried expression; even Shi Jian, the person involved, seemed more relaxed than her. Shi Jian reassured Tang Tian at the end.
“I’m fine.”
Tang Tian almost blurted out that she didn’t need to pretend with her—that she could lend Shi Jian her shoulder.
How could she be fine?!
Tang Tian: This psychological shadow is huge; it’ll probably take a long time to get over it.
Although Tang Tian tried hard to hide it, Shi Jian could still see the words “You suffered” and “Poor thing” written in her eyes.
After consecutive counter-kills of one person and two monsters, the other streamers here definitely wouldn’t treat Shi Jian as a poor little thing, but as a powerful opponent to be wary of.
But Tang Tian and the longtime viewers of Shi Jian’s personal stream had a special filter for her.
Shi Jian: “...”
Her explanation was useless; she could only show Tang Tian through her actions that she was really fine.
Tang Tian quickly discarded her worries that Shi Jian’s psychological shadow was too big to overcome, because Shi Jian spent two hours visiting countless clothing stores, trying on hundreds of outfits, and carrying dozens of shopping bags with her delicate frame.
Shi Jian walked briskly in 10-centimeter heels, showing no sign of fatigue and was excited enough to keep shopping for another three days and nights.
Tang Tian was already exhausted just watching.
Tang Tian: Shi Jian seems to be fine. Well, that makes sense—after all, Shi Jian is a woman who just finished her newbie dungeon, crying and then happily going to take selfies.
...
Tang Tian wasn’t into shopping but still enjoyed standing by Shi Jian and watching her shop. Once again, Tang Tian was comfortably placed in the men’s waiting area.
However, this store was originally high-end, and there weren’t many men in the waiting area; Tang Tian had the whole area and drinks to herself.
Shi Jian spotted a dress she liked in one store.
But before she asked the salesperson to wrap it up, someone spoke first.
“This dress suits you very well...” After praising Shi Jian, the woman nodded to the salesperson, “Put it on my account.”
She was going to pay for Shi Jian.Shi Jian raised an eyebrow, curious about what the other person wanted to do.
The newcomer wore a apricot-colored blouse and a white chiffon skirt. She gently introduced herself, “My name is Xue Fu. I wonder if you still remember me?”
“May I have the honor of speaking with Miss Shi for a few words? I promise it will be quick and won’t take much of your time.”
Shi Jian remembered Xue Fu.
In this besieged environment, she was still well protected—like a flower in a greenhouse. When Shi Jian had just come from the real world, confused and uncertain, she saw a charming little dress on her, which inspired her to work hard to earn points. Xue Fu was also the owner of a well-behaved and beautiful three-tailed fox. Compared to her fox, Shi Jian’s bride ghost was a complete opposite.
Shi Jian felt a slight fondness for Xue Fu, mainly because her tone was very pleasant and refreshing.
So Shi Jian didn’t outright reject her. “I remember you. What do you want to talk about? Should we move somewhere else?”
Xue Fu smiled more warmly and said, “No need, here is fine.”
Xue Fu had come to invite Shi Jian to become a “canary” for her sponsor, just like herself.
...
Xue Fu bluntly said this without hesitation. The salesperson nearby didn’t even change expression, pretending not to hear.
Although it seemed outrageous for Xue Fu to help her sponsor extend an olive branch to another woman, this wasn’t surprising in the transit station.
The transit station was like a small society, but due to harsher and more stressful living conditions, many things were magnified—such as violence, desire, and malice.
Many things shrank—like propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame.
Under such difficult living conditions, how many people could really follow such virtues?
Shi Jian wasn’t overly surprised because she had seen and experienced similar things in the real world.
Shi Jian calmly asked Xue Fu, “Was he the one who sent you to find me?”
Actually, she didn’t need to ask—she already had the answer.
But Xue Fu shook her head. “He thought about it, but I brought it up myself.”
“Actually, William had feelings for other female streamers before, but I stopped him. He respects my opinion. I don’t like those women.”
“But you’re different. I like you. From the moment I first saw you, I liked you.”
“You’re really both beautiful and charming... even I can’t refuse you, so how could men possibly refuse you?”
Xue Fu opened her eyes wide and looked intently at Shi Jian’s face, speaking sincerely. She wasn’t flattering Shi Jian insincerely—this was her true feeling.
That was why Xue Fu wanted to invite Shi Jian to live together with her and her sponsor.
Shi Jian accepted such praise with some pleasure and complimented back, “You’re not bad yourself.”
However, Shi Jian had to emphasize one thing, “I’m heterosexual.”
Although she hadn’t dated before, her orientation was probably heterosexual.
Don’t love her—it wouldn’t end well.
Xue Fu wasn’t pursuing that kind of relationship either.
Before Shi Jian could respond, Xue Fu quickly listed the benefits of accepting her olive branch.“William is a very generous lover. You can buy whatever shoes, bags, and clothes you want as you please. He has the ability and has consistently stayed in the top ten rankings.”
“A beautiful girl like you shouldn’t have to struggle just to make a living. William gives me a large amount of points every month. Even though I have to enter the dungeon every month, I receive full protection. Also, by following a popular streamer, you can ride their popularity. If you agree, you’ll get the same treatment.”
Shi Jian truly felt Xue Fu’s sincerity—she even mentioned riding the popularity of a high-profile streamer.
She wondered how that sponsor would feel knowing this, but it was definitely a direct benefit.
Xue Fu continued, “He’s handsome, very polite, and doesn’t have any other bad habits…”
Worried Shi Jian hadn’t met William, Xue Fu brought him out, but to keep the conversation comfortable, William stayed outside the store.
Xue Fu pointed to him to show Shi Jian.
Shi Jian glanced over—
Unlike Wang Shufen’s lover who sees beauty through rose-colored glasses, Xue Fu’s aesthetic was on point. William was indeed a genuinely handsome and stylish man, bearing about 70–80% resemblance to a senior actor in Shi Jian’s world.
He stood outside wearing a trench coat, looking refined and charming. He seemed to notice their gaze and smiled, nodding as a greeting.
Shi Jian thought: everything seemed so within reach now—whether beautiful clothes or all sorts of cosmetics and skincare—without the risk of losing her life.
For a streamer who had just faced life and death, this was a huge temptation. William was a senior streamer and appeared to be a successful figure in the real world, on a completely different level from Wang Biao.
Shi Jian decisively refused, “No!”
She told the salesperson beside her, “Wrap the clothes up, charge it to my points.” She wasn’t short on points—Shi Jian had money in her pocket!
...
Shi Jian was also a flower in a greenhouse, but never one to be caged.
Since entering the circle, countless wealthy tycoons and top directors wanted to make this kind of deal with her, offering extremely generous terms. But Shi Jian didn’t even consider them.
There were even wealthy men who, after being rejected, angrily “educated” her: “Little girl, don’t be too arrogant. You’re popular now, but the entertainment industry isn’t easy. Without someone supporting and protecting you, you can fall overnight!”
Shi Jian’s response was to raise her middle finger and fight back.
“Don’t worry about that. Even if your company goes bankrupt, I won’t fail.”
The facts proved her right. Shi Jian grew more popular year by year, with more engagements than she could handle, while some wealthy business magnates truly went bankrupt.
The terms Xue Fu offered might be hard for many streamers to refuse—but not for her.
...
Shi Jian called to Tang Tian from afar to leave the clothing store. Xue Fu also told William about Shi Jian’s refusal.
William was a bit surprised, “Did she say anything else?”
Xue Fu relayed,
Shi Jian said, “I’m afraid he’ll ride my popularity.” Ride his popularity?
Also, Shi Jian was going to shine in the game dungeon. With her looks, wasting time was not an option. Don’t look for her—the audience is all waiting for her to start streaming.