[Relieved]: What lapdog's barking? Did I say anything wrong? Crow Takes Flight nabbed first-place rewards—sharing some tips, what's the big deal?
Cheng Shuili's finger slammed the wheel, eyes narrowing. She'd meant to sidestep clowns like Relieved—already roasted silent once—but dissing her meal ticket?
A virtual keyboard flared, her smirk icy.
[Crow Takes Flight]: Yo, Saint Relieved, back from the mute I gave you? Saving souls again?
[Relieved]: Quit the snark! We're in the same zone—helping each other, what's wrong with that? You're just selfish! It's a small thing, why not help us?
[Crow Takes Flight]: Hilarious, begging like it's your birthright. Helping's my call, but you're so selfless—why not donate your stash?
[Crow Takes Flight]: Oh, forgot, you flexed "just a self-heating rice box" last time, then ghosted when asked to pay up. Clowning for laughs? Jester.
She sneered, fingers poised to bury him, when a DM pinged.
[Cumin Lamb]: Boss, 10 liters of utility water for the tip?
Her brow shot up—jackpot. Wan Yi's boar butchering had drained his water and nearly hers. Utility water was for chores—laundry, cooking, hygiene. With no detergent, she cycled clothes; Wan Yi owned meals, leaving her hygiene. She'd spared a bit, funneling the rest to him.
This trade was gold.
[Crow Takes Flight]: Deal, gift it, I'll send the info.
Cumin Lamb wavered, but Crow's rep—big-shot, no scams—sealed it, like buying from a trusted chain in the old world.
"You received a gift from player [Cumin Lamb]: Utility Water x10 liters."
She hopped up, pouring the water into the tank, then DM'd Cumin Lamb the moss details. He passed it to his dungeon-trapped buddy.
Soon, another ping.
[Cumin Lamb]: My friend's out, thanks, Crow boss!
Grinning, she flipped to the channel, ready to torch Relieved.
[Relieved]: Hah, don't dodge! I don't have your stash, but I speak for everyone! You hoard skills. Times are tough—help out, will it kill you?
[Relieved]: Your "tips" aren't secrets! Just luck, and you pose like a big shot? Drop the act!
[Relieved]: Let's hear it, folks—she could help with a flick, but she's all high and mighty. Isn't that cold-blooded? If everyone was like her, humanity'd be extinct!
[Relieved]: Weren't you chatty? Mute now? Guilty? Speak! @Crow Takes Flight
His rants, riddled with typos, screamed desperation. Cheng Shuili's eyes glinted. Boring to bicker, but he loved guilt-tripping? Time to flip the script.
Her fingers flew, venom lacing each word:
[Crow Takes Flight]: So generous? Here's your stage.
[Crow Takes Flight]: Since Saint Relieved's saving humanity, you'll sacrifice, right? Eat a turd, film it, post it—I'll spill every tip I've got on the channel.
The channel exploded.
[Melon Eater No Seeds]: Holy crap! Boss just ascended!
[Lemon Essence]: Laughing till I choke, who blocks that counter? @Relieved, take the challenge! You're all about sacrifice, right? (rolling on floor.jpg)
[Passerby A]: Um… isn't that kinda gross?
[Pro Contrarian]: Saint upstairs, wake up! This idiot started the guilt-trip! (slams Ethics Book in face.gif)
Cheng Shuili stifled a cackle—where'd they dig up these GIFs? Pure gold.
[Relieved]: You all sick?! @Crow Takes Flight that's disgusting! You stoop to this trash?
[Keep Ducking]: He's panicking! Weren't you all "just lift a finger"? Your turn to use your mouth, and you bail? (duck tilting head mock.jpg)
[Keyboard Warrior]: @Relieved, double-standard dog confirmed! You cry when it's eating crap, but demand others give for free!
Zhao Hong, spectating the circus, had chuckled—Relieved was just stirring drama, moral posturing. But Crow's "all tips" offer froze him. Bolting upright, he nearly posted, egging Relieved to chomp and film—real good for the zone, not his empty rants.
The bosses had agonized over those 45 fragments for days. If this could crack it…
He caved.
[Glory Shines on Blue Star]: Why not just eat it?
The channel went dead for three seconds.
Cheng Shuili's brow arched, fingers tapping. Glory's crew were straight-laced, no? Those fragments must've broken them.
"Pfft!" She cracked up, the screen's glow catching her gleaming eyes. "These netizens are wilder than I gave 'em credit for."
[Relieved]: @Glory Shines on Blue Star, you sick too?! You do it!
[Glory Shines on Blue Star]: I didn't demand anyone sacrifice.
Zhao Hong shrugged, all innocence, secretly wishing he could enforce it. 45 fragments.
Such a waste.
The channel brawl petered out, with stray jabs awaiting Relieved's "video." Then, a long post popped.
[Cumin Lamb]: Um… Crow boss is actually super nice. I was nervous before trading, but he only asked for 10 liters of utility water—a wooden chest's worth. Total steal! Super useful, my friend's out. Wishing Crow boss booming business!
Cheng Shuili leaned back, smirking. Roasted a clown, bagged water, and got a glowing review. Not a bad day.