Chapter 148 - 138: Shining in Their Respective Fields

Chapter 148: Chapter 138: Shining in Their Respective Fields

Looking at the combat group he hadn’t joined earlier—which was now disbanded—Ian Sinclair let out a long breath.

He hadn’t chosen to join that day after seeing that the combat group required trading a Positioning Card. To his surprise, he later discovered that most of the players in this group had actually run off to attack Rowan Rhodes. As for how he knew, it was naturally because he saw the names of players he recognized appear on the death list. The moment he saw it, he felt that these people were truly bold!

Although no one had heard about Rowan’s combat strength prior to this, seeing her early gains in the game and her commanding lead in progression, anyone could guess that she was not someone to be trifled with. This was especially true with yesterday’s notification of the reward for her taking down the boss. This exclusive glory indicated how much the Sea Survival Shop was looking after her. With a little deduction, one could tell that her power had reached a level where even the Sea Survival Game considered it a threat, prompting the early appearance of a Boss-level mutated marine creature.

Today’s Abyssal Sea Serpent confirmed this point.

Just now, when Rowan published a few guides, he eagerly purchased them. After reading the description of the Abyssal Sea Serpent inside, he knew that this creature would inevitably be tough to deal with. So tough, in fact, that even knowing its weakness, Rowan wasn’t willing to confront it, choosing instead to hide on her raft and endure it head-on. From this, it was clear that she was someone who knew how to judge a situation. When she didn’t have the upper hand in a battle, she knew how to settle for the next best option and prioritize safety.

The more Ian learned about Rowan from various materials, the more he admired her. She wasn’t just powerful; she also possessed great wisdom. Rowan, in particular, always seemed to be one step ahead of everyone else, gradually widening the gap between herself and other players. And after dominating all alone, she would still share this information, saving an untold number of people. Regardless of her motives, the fact that she had saved countless players was undeniable.

He had never thought of following any player, but if he could follow a bigshot like her in the Sea Survival Game, he would probably have an easier time.

Just as Ian was thinking this, he received a message.

[Ian Sinclair, I’ve recommended you to the bigshot Rowan Rhodes. Perform well.]

After reading the content, Ian’s pupils shrank. He quickly replied with a single word, "Okay." He had long known that resident players recommended players with special Skills to Rowan. He just hadn’t expected someone to recommend him. Perfect! He would make sure to firmly latch onto this powerful backer.

Zone 2744.

"@Finn York, bigshot, do you have any air purifiers?"

"@Finn York, do you have any Antidotes?"

"Ahhh, the consumption of air purifiers is too high today. I’ve already been constantly shrinking my indoor space."

"I’m dying, I’m dying, I’ve been poisoned."

"This viral natural disaster truly comes and goes without a trace. Sometimes you die before you can even react."

"This is basically a chemical attack."

"Probably only the bigshots can live well!"

"Actually, things are already pretty good."

"..."

Finn York didn’t say much. After trading for Antidotes, Eira Grass, air purifiers, and Masks from other resident players, he swiftly listed them in their zone’s trading hall. The moment they were listed, they were snatched up.

"Finn York: Sorry, the next batch will take some time."

As he sent this, Finn felt quite helpless. He had already done his best. He did have some stock on hand, but that was to ensure his own survival. He couldn’t just throw away his own life for the sake of other players! Trading with other resident players and selling the goods back to the zone’s trading hall was already the utmost he could do. After all, he wasn’t the only one in need. Many resident players were buying them up, each offering a higher price than the last. When faced with the struggle for survival, many players were willing to give up everything they owned.

"Don’t you have some saved up on hand?"

"Can you sell them to us first and wait for the next batch yourself?"

"I really can’t hold on anymore."

"Finn York is already doing a great job. Does he have to sacrifice himself?"

"@Finn York, bigshot, you should preserve yourself first!"

"Exactly, exactly. For the long term, a bigshot is only valuable if he’s alive."

"Instead of begging, you might as well camp in the trading hall and the Sea Survival Shop to see if you can snag a bargain, or offer a higher price in the trading hall."

"..."

The duality of human nature was on full display in the world channel. Finn maintained an unperturbed expression towards the messages asking him to bring out his life-saving Equipment.