The apocalypse begins with a dungeon game.

"No, no, we've all turned back now, we're here to help you with the work!" he hurriedly waved his hands, trying to deny it.

But anyone with eyes can see through his ulterior motives.

Who would be so kind as to bring so many weapons to work?

"If you don't believe me, ask them." He pointed to his men.

The group of skinny guys nodded vigorously.

"Yes, yes, we're here to work."

"What the boss said is true."

"Let's get started."

Huang Xiaoqi looked at Li Can suspiciously.

Li Can was also looking at her.

The force with which Huang Xiaoqi slashed just now was not much less than his own.

It seems he underestimated her before.

This guy's been hiding it pretty well.

I am a player who enters the dungeon and takes over the identity of "Xing Dazhuang" to play the role, but I have no memories of the original owner.

I only realize things after they've happened.

We really can't let our guard down, otherwise we never know when we'll slip up and Huang Xiaoqi might unexpectedly stab us in the back, leaving us defenseless.

That would be bad.

"Well, if he says so, then so be it." Li Can stretched his body, his muscles aching all over from working so hard. If someone is working for him for free, he might as well take it.

He also wanted to take a stroll outside after finally dealing with the monsters.

There was no time to begin with, but now that this successor is eager to take over, why shouldn't we go along with what he says?

"...Fine, then you can stay here and get up and get to work. If you don't behave, I'll have my son skin you alive next time!" Huang Xiaoqi was like a tigress when she got angry.

When Qian Shi heard her mention her son, he couldn't help but shudder.

Startled, he quickly and shakily got up.

"You, go to the kitchen and wash the dishes!" Huang Xiaoqi pointed at one of the workers.

Then he turned to Qian Shi and said, "You go too!"

The other two men were left in the lobby to clean up the tables and chairs, and then, with shovels and buckets, they carefully moved the slime off the floor.

With these people working for free, Li Can and Huang Xiaoqi became supervisors, effectively becoming hands-off managers.

Enjoying a peaceful and leisurely life.

Although these people were not in good health, they were able to finish the job if they put their minds to it and worked hard. With so many people, they were able to get it done.

Huang Xiaoqi pulled Li Can's sleeve and dragged him to the door.

"Honey, I can keep an eye on things here. I don't think Qian Shi can cause any trouble. He's just a good-for-nothing who's got nothing better to do."

"You don't need to worry about me."

Li Can understood what she meant and nodded, "Okay."

"Okay, husband, go to the mass grave and get some meat. I'll get your exit permit in a bit. Be careful on the road and try to avoid customers."

"However, the guests usually stay in the city center and don't come to the mass grave area. It will be much easier to go out once our son comes back."

Mentioning Xing Tiantian, Huang Xiaoqi's melancholy expression relaxed, and she became much more relaxed, immersed in happiness.

A mass grave? Li Can didn't actually know where it was located when he went there to buy goods.

However, he didn't want to ask directly, so after thinking for a moment, he replied, "Okay, I'll try to go and come back as soon as possible."

"However, given our current high demand for ingredients, I'll bring back more meat at once."

"Why don't we ask Qian Shi to come with me? That guy isn't good at working either, and he'd just be slacking off if he stayed in the shop."

"I'll take him with me and watch him load the goods, while you stay here and watch the other workers do their work and clean up."

Li Can's mind raced, and Qian Shi was a perfect candidate right now.

Since he owns the restaurant next door, he must know the way.

If you just go with them, everything will be fine.

The danger is not as great as Huang Xiaoqi's.

If I accidentally slip up in front of him on the way, it will be easy to handle.

Based on the few moves I just exchanged with him, I don't think he's much of a threat.

Huang Xiaoqi nodded solemnly, "Okay, then I'll go to the warehouse and push the cart out."

"Okay." After finally fooling Huang Xiaoqi, Li Can relaxed for a moment.

Watching the woman's figure disappear through the back door of the kitchen, he pondered to himself, "It seems that what Juan said wasn't entirely correct. It's possible to go out at night without being accompanied by a ghost, it's just a matter of how dangerous it is."

What he is certain of now is that Xing Tiantian is definitely acting strangely.

Judging from Qian Shi's frightened reaction after hearing this, and from Huang Xiaoqi's implied meaning, as long as Xing Tiantian returns and accompanies them on their outings, they can go to the eerie and densely populated city center for a stroll.

After all, the child said she wanted to go to the amusement park for her birthday, and Huang Xiaoqi even asked for a new foundation.

As for mass graves and the like, the indigenous people can usually sneak off to go there.

Strange creatures prefer to spend their time and have fun in lively places, which means that the more remote a place is, the safer it is...

Li Can felt more confident and was gaining a better understanding of the world of this instance.

"Honey, it's all done." Huang Xiaoqi had Li Can's red booklet of the city exit certificate tucked under her arm. With one hand pushing the wooden cart, she pulled Qian Shi by the ear with the other, dragging him away from the sink.

He then pushed all the things in front of Li Can.

Qian Shi stumbled and cried out "Ouch!" several times.

"I'll just leave..."

Huang Xiaoqi turned around and gave him a wink.

He immediately turned off the engine.

Li Can tucked the notebook into his pocket, had Qian Shi push the cart, and the two of them left the restaurant.

The streets here are all closed now.

There was no sign of any strange activity in the surrounding area.

Li Can glanced back at the restaurant's signboard, which read "Baijie Restaurant".

The sign next to it on the left reads "Qian Family Restaurant".

This should be Qian Shi's shop.

It was completely dark all around, with no lights on in any of the houses, as if they were trying to save on electricity bills.

The only light source was to the southwest of their location.

It seemed to be a very bustling place; even after closing time, it was still brightly lit and lively.

Neon lights flickered and danced in the city center, and all the eeriness seemed to converge there.

"So it's not like you can't turn on the lights after all," Li Can thought to herself.

He had thought that there couldn't be any light in the [Mysterious City] instance, but it seems that it's just that suburban residents like them aren't eligible for electricity...

It's really hierarchical.

The guests seemed indifferent; whether there was light or not, they were all eerie and could be seen clearly no matter what.

Huang Xiaoqi stood at the door waving goodbye to them, her voice carrying, "Be careful on the road, and come back soon!"

"I understand," Li Can replied.

Then he took Qian Shi with him.

Actually, they were following behind Qian Shi, heading towards the mass grave.

Qian Shi pulled the wooden cart behind him with his arms behind his back, and the wheels made a "gurgling" sound as they passed over the uneven stone slabs.

This was Li Can's first time venturing out to explore this new world since arriving in the instance, and everything was still unknown and intriguing.

"Dazhuang, I want to apologize to you again today. I was just too angry." Qian Shi walked side by side with Li Can.

Li Can noted the direction of their journey. At this moment, the two were heading northeast, far away from the city. After walking only a few steps, there were no buildings in sight.

Looking back, all I could see were low-rise houses and shops, each only one story high.

There was only a muddy path ahead, with weeds and gravel everywhere.

Qian Shi continued, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings, "If I had worked harder today, I could have received the full amount certificate tomorrow, officially handed it over to the guards, and left the city."

Li Can: "!?"

No, why is he leaving the city?