Chapter 260: Chapter 239: Running Faster Isn’t Always Useful, Because…

The nine guests from the show left the cabin before five o’clock to find the location of the supermarket.

The sky was just beginning to lighten at this time, and the sea breeze was a bit chilly.

When Sheng Yaoyao came out, she reminded everyone to bring a light coat so as not to catch a cold.

However, there was only one crystal lamp, and since everyone was in competition, they naturally split up after leaving the cabin.

Ji Xizhi went together with Fang Zhuyue and Le Qiqi to search, while Sheng Yaoyao, You Yingmeng, and Zhong Yulu each went their separate ways, looking on their own.

Walking from the show’s cabin into the village, they had to pass through a forest full of numerous trees, all looking very similar and confusing. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel⦿fire.net

The houses built by the villagers of Xianyu Village were spaced far apart, making it difficult to use them for orientation.

Yet, none of the guests hesitated as they entered the forest.

Because Director Wang directly notified all guests using the loudspeaker in the forest.

“Considering the supermarket’s hard-to-find location, the program team has left some guiding clues in the forest. Completing tasks allows you to obtain clues, and gathering all clues will reveal the final location of the supermarket, where you can purchase the special offer items of the first day. Work hard, everyone, and seek the clues. A wonderful day starts now!”

Director Wang had been frustrated since last night, and he finally found something satisfying this morning.

He sat in front of the monitor, watching all the guests enter the pre-arranged maze-like forest, finally revealing a smile.

The guests hadn’t gone to the supermarket last night; now entering this maze, they would be worn out for sure.

When Ji Xizhi heard the broadcast, she and Le Qiqi and Fang Zhuyue had just entered the forest.

Le Qiqi was full of energy, showing no signs of her previous reluctance to get up; she had only one thought in her mind now.

When would Ji Xizhi pull some clever stunt?

Or perhaps summon a helicopter to fly them out? It wasn’t impossible!

Le Qiqi excitedly thought while Fang Zhuyue stayed grounded, seriously searching for possible clues beside her.

These two walked very fast.

Ji Xizhi’s pace was much slower than the two. As soon as she entered the forest, instead of searching for clues, she started memorizing the path.

All the trees in the forest looked alike, making it likely difficult to find one’s bearings inside.

Ji Xizhi had been searched before leaving the cabin by the program crew, and she had no paper or pen, only her brain to construct a mental map, trying to memorize it.

The three hadn’t gone very far into the forest when they encountered Bai Zhe and Zhu Xiu’an, who had entered earliest.

Bai Zhe and Zhu Xiu’an stood side by side under a tree, with a temporarily installed pull-up bar beneath.

Above them hang two apples suspended by fishing lines on the tree.

Ji Xizhi didn’t quite understand, so she took the initiative to ask, “What are you doing?”

Zhu Xiu’an had run out early, declaring his intent to be the first to reach the supermarket and buy the crystal lamp.

This was a matter of pride for him; he couldn’t afford to lose!

Moreover, losing this time was indeed embarrassing, and he didn’t dare admit it.

Zhu Xiu’an glanced at Ji Xizhi awkwardly, then nonchalantly started doing pull-ups. He effortlessly lifted his body upwards and strained his neck to bite into an apple hanging above with a crisp bite, resolutely stating, “We’re exercising in the morning and having breakfast at the same time!”

Bai Zhe: “…..” If rolling his eyes wouldn’t damage his image, he could have rolled them ten times at Zhu Xiu’an by now.

Bai Zhe: “We are…”

Bai Zhe had just opened his mouth to explain the situation to Ji Xizhi, but Zhu Xiu’an swiftly interrupted him.

“We’re busy! You go ahead. We’ll let you have a step!”

Zhu Xiu’an spoke quickly, and after finishing his words, he kicked Bai Zhe lightly and whispered a threat, making Bai Zhe close his mouth and join in with the pull-ups.

With three female guests and a live broadcast camera present, Bai Zhe thought, no matter what, he couldn’t be inferior to Zhu Xiu’an.

The two exerted themselves more and more, neither willing to lose, striving to maintain an elegant (strikethrough, actually grimacing) expression while eating apples.

Le Qiqi watched Zhu Xiu’an and Bai Zhe with an expression of ’I don’t understand, but I’m impressed’ and couldn’t help clapping, “Your morning exercise method is quite interesting. So diligent, you two will definitely get big someday!”

Fang Zhuyue saw through Zhu Xiu’an’s facade, glanced at the apples above, and said coolly, “Nonsense, he’s likely answered wrong and is facing the show’s punishment!”

Le Qiqi: “?”

Ji Xizhi also nodded towards the camera filming beside her, “Morning exercise is good.”

[Fang Zhuyue’s precision in this snark had me laughing, instantly revealing the stubborn fool’s facade~]

[Seriously, what happened with them? So eager to know, but the show is too early, and there’s no recording anywhere online. Pleading for a kind soul!]

[I didn’t record, but I can say, Bai Zhe and Zhu Xiu’an demonstrated with their strength that running fast isn’t always useful, because they might lose their minds too~]

[I’m here, I have a good memory, let me recap: The fool and Bai Zhe found a clue just entering the forest, which required a quiz to obtain. Correct answers gave the next clue, wrong answers meant punishment. The fool’s question was: Considering illegal poaching of protected animals is unlawful, which of the following is a protected species? The fool confidently picked the wrong answer, Bai Zhe also made a mistake, and now they’re “enjoying” this lovely morning exercise~]

[I knew it! That’s why this fool insisted on acting cool. He boasted about learning a lot before the show, and this is how he stumbles!]

[Hahaha, but you can’t entirely blame the fool, can you? The program’s question is somewhat tricky. If it asked about years sentenced, perhaps he’d actually know!]

Fans of Zhu Xiu’an in the live chat knew that Zhu Xiu’an had been reading recently and tried to defend him.

The effect was limited, but she felt she had done her duty as a fan and could resume laughing.

On-site, Ji Xizhi’s trio didn’t know the exact rules, but since Zhu Xiu’an kept urging them to go, they didn’t linger and continued deeper into the forest to search for more clues.

Heading further inside, the three soon encountered the legendary program team’s clue.

This clue was so obvious, it was nearly impossible to miss it.

A group of black-clad individuals, all looking like copied and pasted clones, appeared in an empty clearing in the forest.

The black-clad person in the middle held up a sign: To acquire clues, you must answer questions. Correct answers will automatically yield supermarket direction clues, while incorrect answers require punishment.

Ji Xizhi, Le Qiqi, and Fang Zhuyue stood in front of the sign together.

Both Le Qiqi and Fang Zhuyue simultaneously turned to Ji Xizhi: “How about Zhi Zhi answering this question?”

The two almost spoke in unison, reaching a consensus.

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