ctnovel Chapter 14 Scorching Sun
Chapter 14 Scorching Sun
After entering the water, Zhang Xiaolan finally breathed a sigh of relief, as the burning sensation on her skin was largely relieved by the cool water.
Chen Yang, who remained on the boat, did not move. He looked up, squinting at the scorching sun in the sky.
He was wondering to himself: How much will my physical condition improve after this scorching sun exposure?
Thinking of this, he simply lay down on the deck, stretching out his limbs in a comfortable "X" shape.
Time ticked by, the surrounding air began to distort, and the temperature soared to nearly fifty degrees Celsius.
Except for taking a breath, Zhang Xiaolan remained submerged in the water and refused to surface.
The air outside was so hot that every breath felt like my lungs were being scorched by flames, making me extremely uncomfortable.
"Hey, aren't you really going to come down and hide?"
Taking advantage of a moment to breathe, Zhang Xiaolan looked at Chen Yang, who was being exposed to the scorching sun on the deck, and couldn't help but call out to him.
Chen Yang ignored her. The temperature hadn't reached the critical point to trigger the [negative entropy state] yet, and he hadn't felt any discomfort.
However, feeling the increasingly terrifying heatwave, he realized that this test had probably only just begun.
"I think the temperature will rise further. You'd better look for plastic bags or something nearby to store some cool air for later use."
Chen Yang casually offered a reminder.
As for himself, he doesn't need any of these.
In a state of negative entropy, any negative state brought about by extreme environments will automatically be transformed into a benefit to his body.
As long as the temperature doesn't suddenly exceed his tolerance limit, Chen Yang remains as steady as Mount Tai.
This environment, which is like a frog being slowly boiled in water, is actually very beneficial to him.
When physical discomfort occurs, the body's constitution will be strengthened accordingly.
The enhanced physique can quickly counteract the effects of high temperatures.
This nested logic made him completely invincible.
After listening to Chen Yang's advice, Zhang Xiaolan didn't say much, but simply responded with a trusting look.
The two or three days they spent together made her realize that although Chen Yang was aloof, he wasn't actually a bad person.
She found a rope, tied one end to the side of the boat and the other end around her waist, then plunged into the sea to find a container to collect air.
Chen Yang continued to lounge around, comfortably sunbathing on the deck.
Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and the sun climbed to its highest point in the sky. The intense sunlight almost set the sea ablaze.
[You've been exposed to intense sunlight; your constitution increases by 1]
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[You've been exposed to intense sunlight; your constitution increases by 1]
Initially, the beeping sounded about once every ten seconds. By this time, the wooden deck was incredibly hot, probably reaching over 80 degrees Celsius; you could practically fry meat with just a sprinkle of salt.
After struggling on the sea for a long time, Zhang Xiaolan finally managed to retrieve a huge plastic bag.
She clung to the bag of air like a lifeline, huddled at the bottom of the boat, struggling to stay afloat as the seawater cooled.
As time went on, the rate at which physical fitness increased began to slow down, from jumping once every ten seconds to once every twenty seconds, and finally to once every minute.
Chen Yang was more concerned about changes in the environment than the increase in attribute points.
The air temperature is at least 60 degrees Celsius right now. If it keeps getting this hot, this area of the sea will probably boil over.
Fortunately, after the temperature climbed to an extreme of nearly 70 degrees Celsius, it finally began to show a slight downward trend.
At that temperature, even a normal person's respiratory tract could be burned by breathing.
It seems this infinite game doesn't intend to simply slaughter players; it has at least left them a glimmer of hope.
Just look at Zhang Xiaolan next to her; although she was tortured to the point of near death, she was still clinging to life.
Chen Yang sat up and casually opened the attribute panel.
Player Name: Chen Yang
[Special Reward: Negative Entropy State (Duration: Permanent)]
Strength: 52, Constitution: 284, Reaction: 15, Spirit: 59
Available attribute points: 7
[Equipment: None]
Item: None
My physical condition increased by a full 72 points!
However, as the temperature has gradually dropped, we haven't heard the warning sound for a long time.
The temperature began to drop, but the sun overhead remained scorching.
Zhang Xiaolan didn't dare to climb out of the water until the sun had completely set.
The air around us was still 30 or 40 degrees Celsius, and breathing it in made my lungs feel stuffy and painful, but at least it wouldn't burn my skin like it would during the day.
Back on the small boat, she imitated Chen Yang, sprawling out in a large, unladylike manner.
"Um... thank you. My name is Zhang Xiaolan, what's your name?"
Zhang Xiaolan took the initiative to speak. Her interactions that day had convinced her that although Chen Yang was aloof, he was reliable and someone worth befriending.
Chen Yang glanced at her, lifting his eyelids slightly, and casually replied, "Zhang Yang."
He gave a fake name.
In this godforsaken place, does anyone know if there are any cursed items like the Death Note?
In this kind of endless game, revealing one's real name is a major taboo, and he's not that naive.
"Tomorrow's the last day, Zhang Yang, do you think we can clear it?"
Zhang Xiaolan was completely unaware that she had already started calling him by the pseudonym.
"I'm definitely fine, but as for you, it's hard to say." Chen Yang looked her up and down.
After Zhang Xiaolan's clothes were soaked through, they clung to her body, becoming almost translucent.
Seeing Chen Yang's sharp tongue and bluntness, Zhang Xiaolan thought to herself: Does this man even know what tact is? He's got a handsome face for nothing.
Despite her complaints, after spending the whole day in the water, she was exhausted and soon began to snore as she lay on the deck.
Chen Yang didn't say anything while looking at Zhang Xiaolan, who was fast asleep.
He stared at the lifeless water, forcing himself to stay awake.
Given the nature of these kinds of games, they often pull out a big surprise on the last day.
Even with his [Negative Entropy Physique] protecting him, he might still be caught off guard if attacked in his sleep.
Taking a cautious approach is always a good idea.
Chen Yang didn't sleep a wink that night.
It wasn't until the sky began to lighten that Zhang Xiaolan woke up with a start and sat up abruptly.
Clearly, she was aware of her situation and prepared herself until the final wave arrived.
Because it was the last day, Zhang Xiaolan ate all the remaining food and drank all the water after she got up.
Make sure your physical condition is at its best right now.
The fruit knife she used for self-defense is now in Chen Yang's hands, and she has no intention of getting it back.
She was still holding the wooden stick that had been chewed up by the shark.
She sat down next to Chen Yang, seemingly ready to turn her back to him.
I don't know whether to call her carefree or confident.
However, Chen Yang really had no intention of harming her.
One hour, two hours.
Time passed second by second.
The water remained calm and still, as if nothing was going to happen.
But the more this happened, the more uneasy Zhang Xiaolan felt.
As for Chen Yang, he's in a much better mood.
It would be best if we could spend the last day peacefully like this.
Unfortunately, things often turn out just as they predicted, with a major incident occurring.