He couldn't understand either—

Why did the man shoot him while saying that he should try to live?

When Qi Yan lost consciousness, the clock was pointing to 24 o'clock.

His eighteenth birthday is approaching.

Death is not as painful as the legend suggests, or rather, the other person's shooting is too deadly, and he is unconscious before he perceives the pain.

- Who is he?

"Who is he?" Qi Yan suddenly came back to his senses from his memories and asked the voice that was talking to him in the void, "Who is the murderer who killed me?" ”

[We're sorry, but the system can't answer your question]

[Although you have died, you have been selected by the "Rules Book" system, and you have a chance to regain your life by clearing the dungeon]

[Would you like to take on the next challenge?] Yes / No]

Qi Zhen was only in a trance for half a minute, and soon, he figured out what had happened, trying to accept this absurd situation and find a way to survive for himself.

He frowned and thought quickly, and suddenly had a guess-

"Is it only the people who have been killed who are eligible to enter the Rules Book?" He asked immediately.

[Being killed is just a formality, the system randomly invites some dead people to enter the "Rule Illustrated" to break through the level and earn health points] The system corrects.

Qi Zhen has already obtained the answer he wants.

The killer knows his name, so the other party is not a sociopathic random killer.

And when the murderer put a gun in his back, he told him to "try to live"......

The most likely is that the murderer knew that he would definitely be selected by the "Rules Book", and deliberately arranged this death to let him enter the system.

- But who is the murderer? And why did you know that he would be chosen?

"I do." Qi Ji was determined.

He needs to know the truth, he needs to know who his killer is and what his purpose is.

[The world of the "Rules Book" will open in three seconds......]

Qi Ji moved his nose, and as time flowed, the air became humid, and the indescribable fishy smell diffused all around.

It is like the smell of a polluted sea, fish that have accumulated for too long and are beginning to rot.

[Welcome to the "Rules Guide", congratulations on becoming a member of the Death Traveler]

[Death Traveler needs to earn Survival Coins in the dungeon, and the number of Survival Coins will directly determine the life duration after resurrection]

[Please note: The time when the dungeon is in progress and the rest time after the dungeon is cleared also requires the consumption of survival coins]

In other words, not only does he need to earn Survival Coins for real-world resurrection, but he also needs enough Survival Coins to beat the level in the dungeon.

[Survival Coins are also used for the trading of all items and items]

Qi Jiu: "So, the Survival Coin is the only currency used in the "Rules Illustrated Book"? ”

[Your understanding is correct]

【World Script Loading......】

The smell of the sea became stronger and stronger, and Qi Jiu, who was in the dark, even had an illusion that countless algae were spreading and growing wildly in the humid air, and the sticky fishy smell invaded his nostrils little by little.

"Founded in wartime, the Bates Canning Factory has a long history and the most unique corporate culture, and was once the brightest jewel of the Kahler coastline. In the 100 years after the war, canned food gradually withdrew from people's tables, and the Bates canning factory has lost its former glory, and the factory is in danger of closure. The Bates canning factory was reborn in a wave of closures with the release of a new can, but all sorts of bizarre events followed...... You're a new stranger to the Bates canning plant."

[Main Quest: Obey the rules, explore the rules, and survive as a stranger in the Bates Canning Factory for seven days]

[Side quest: This quest side quest will be unlocked with the Traveler's exploration, so stay tuned]

【Attention! Outlanders in this quest cannot attack natives, otherwise they will be considered as violating the rules of the quest and will be outed]

Knowing the background of the dungeon and the main quest, Qi Yan was a little worried.

Surviving in a factory for seven days – that doesn't sound like too much.

Travelers only need to strictly follow the dungeon's survival rules, find hidden death rules, and avoid them effectively to survive the dungeon.

But Qi Zhen has not forgotten the survival criterion of the "Rule Illustrated Book" - the number of survival coins determines everything.

Regardless of the various inevitable crises, it takes at least 168 Survival Coins to survive for seven days.

It's hard for newcomers to move an inch.

The system will assess your personal ability to distribute the initial start-up capital reasonably, as if guessing his concerns, explained.

[The initial starting capital has been loaded, please refer to it]

Qi Jiu's gaze was instantly attracted by the eye-catching red characters on the interface-

【Death Traveler: Qi Study】

[Initial Survival Coins: 0; Newcomer Bonus Coin after systematic evaluation: 1; Total Survival Coins: 1】

[Countdown to Death: 01:00:00]

Qi Jiu: "......"

He only has one hour of starting health.

【Please note! Survival Coins earned in the dungeon must be withdrawn before they can be used]

[The current dungeon only makes one withdrawal of Survival Coin per day, and the withdrawal will be made at 12 midnight!] 】

[Withdrawal countdown: 16:00:00]

Qi Jiu: ???

Not...... Right?

At one point, he suspected that the system's display was broken.

Chapter 2 Canned Rosefish (2)

[There are 16 hours left before the withdrawal of Survival Coins, please allocate your time reasonably]

The system kindly reminded him again, completely shattering his illusions.

“…… Can newcomers withdraw in advance? Qi Jiu, who only had an hour, struggled again.

[Sorry, there are no exceptions]

"Okay," Qi Ji was silent for half a second: "Please tell me how to earn survival coins." ”

[There are usually the following ways to obtain survival coins: 1. Clear the main story to obtain dungeon rewards, 2. Unlock hidden rules, 3. Open side quests and complete them, 4. Complete the work assigned by NPCs (part of the main quest line), 5. Obtain them from other death travelers (Note: The looted survival coins cannot be effective, and must be voluntarily given or exchanged by the other party)

The first four methods must be withdrawn to obtain survival coins, but Qi Yan did not have enough time to maintain it until the accountant worked.

The only way now is to "borrow" a little from other Death Travelers.

"Teacher System, can you tell me the number of participants in this copy?" Qi asked, as long as he is not a single person, he still has hope.

[A total of 7 Death Travelers participated in this dungeon]

Qi Yan thought for a while, and then asked, "Can the survival coin be exchanged for cash?" ”

【Yes】

There is no endless road, and survival coins can be traded in physical form.

Qi Yan politely raised the corners of his lips: "Thank you for informing." ”

[In addition to Survival Coins, Happiness is also a very important value for Death Travelers]

[In this case, if the pleasure value is less than 30, the traveler will be controlled by an indescribable discomfort; If the pleasure value is lower than 10, the traveler's mental system and physiological system will be damaged. Once the pleasure value drops to 0, the traveler will be sentenced to mental death, and the survival coin will be reset to zero]

Qi Jiu's gaze shifted to his pleasure value: 86.

Very auspicious number.

[Congratulations, you are the traveler with the highest starting pleasure value so far, well above the average of 60]

…… So the system lowered his initial survival coins to maintain the balance of the dungeon? Qi Zhen complained in his heart.

[When the pleasure value reaches a critical point, you can consider spending survival coins in exchange for pleasure points to maintain mental stability (note: not applicable to all dungeons), but the price is expensive, please choose carefully for travelers]

Qi Yan noticed two other sub-interfaces: [Item Reserve] and [Skill Unlock].

He clicked in curiously, and no surprise there was no information.

[Special items and skills will be unlocked one by one in future dungeon playthroughs, so stay tuned]

[The time of the dungeon has begun to flow, please ask the traveler "Qi Ji" to try to integrate into the work and life of the Bates Canning Factory as a stranger......]

[Countdown to death: 00:59:59]

The countdown rings in your ears.

In an instant, the void disintegrated, and the rich smell of the sea invaded the nasal cavity.

The cold wind blew in his face, and the white mist on Qi Yan's glasses gradually dissipated.

Behind the lenses are a pair of cold gray-green eyes.

Qi Yan pushed his glasses and found himself next to an abandoned yard full of rusty iron sheets, not far away was a high concrete wall, and the mottled chimneys were constantly emitting exhaust gases, and thick smoke mixed into the clouds.

Behind him was a long stretch of coastline, with the grey waves crashing against the reef, the walls covered with decaying algae, and the indescribable stench intensifying.

The sea is not fascinating.

Walking along the high wall, it didn't take long for the sign of "Bates Canning Factory" to come into view.

In the center of the high concrete wall is a large iron gate of the same height as the wall, which is more like a high-security military base or prison than a canning factory, giving people a sense of isolation from the outside world.

A magnetic card lock is installed on the iron door, and an eye-catching prompt is posted next to it——

"Employees entering and leaving the factory, please swipe the card, and visitors should press the call button to contact the doorman to explain their intentions."

"No one is allowed to climb over the walls and iron gates without permission!"

Qi Jiu followed the instructions and pressed the call button.