Chapter 2

Chapter 2

[Extraction complete]

[Name: Strength Enhancement Card (1 point)]

[Description: Enhances physical fitness, increases resistance, and reduces the risk of sudden death]

[Note: A healthy body is what's truly good]

Although it was only one card, there was quite a bit of information. The "Enhancement Card" prefix indicated there were other types of cards, and the "1 point" was somewhat confusing - unclear what that meant.

Anyway, there were still 10 points left to see what else there was.

"Draw another one."

[Drawing card]

[Name: Skill Card - Observation (Beginner Level)]

[Description: Grants basic observation skills when used]

[Note: Noticing danger in time is more important than dealing with danger]

The description seemed quite useful. Jian Jing was a little incredulous. It's said fate is unchangeable, spending cannot change the inevitable, yet being reborn once, she had actually become lucky?

While her luck was good, she decided to press on: "Again."

[Drawing card]

[Name: Item Card - Wolf Repellent Spray (1/1)]

[Description: Specially formulated wolf repellent spray, a dose can make an adult male unconscious within 5 seconds, self-calibrating, guaranteed to incapacitate with one spray]

[Note: Please do not use for illegal activities]

[3 cards drawn, use them?]

Jian Jing didn't use them. She felt something was a little off.

Although the 3 cards were very useful, somehow, it didn't seem like the style of the normal world. Physical enhancement aside for now, observation skills? Wolf repellent spray?

She didn't immediately use the cards, and mentally asked: "Can the cards be taken out?"

[Item cards only]

"Take out."

A spray bottle suddenly appeared in her hand, 10ML capacity, very compact, fit perfectly in her palm. The medicine inside was colorless and odorless. The label on the bottle said "Wolf Repellent Spray".

"Put away." She tried putting it back.

Her palm was empty again.

It seemed quite reliable, but Jian Jing was still cautious and didn't immediately use them. She hesitated between the strength enhancement card and skill card, weighing which had a higher safety coefficient.

To be honest, having a system at hand and resisting the urge to use it was unrealistic. She had some ominous feelings, as if she had overlooked some key information. But the possibility of traps couldn't be ruled out either. Choosing the lesser of two evils, she decided.

Just as she was struggling with the decision, footsteps sounded from outside the door, seeming to head towards her ward.

With her memories still muddled, Jian Jing made a split-second decision to use the skill card.

[Skill Card - Observation (Beginner Level) has been used]

After Kang Mu Cheng left, the ward became quiet again.

Sunshine shone on the floor, flowers in full bloom. Outside was the azure sky and fluffy white clouds, the wind carried over scents from the cafeteria.

The single ward was quiet and comfortable. Jian Jing leaned back on the soft pillow to ponder.

From the earlier events, the skill card did have significant use, but was far from exaggerated levels.

Being able to observe didn't equal being able to analyze. For example, the analysis of the suit's material came from her own knowledge base, while she had no grasp of the style, buttons, and tailoring, unable to derive effective information.

Moreover, the observation ability itself wasn't that powerful either, only managing to deduce simple clues like "wealthy, good physique, handsome, unmarried, drank coffee".

Anyone with eyes could see that much ( ̄_ ̄|||)

But, to be fair, the biggest function of a beginner card probably wasn't the ability increase, but the increase in awareness. She previously didn't have the habit of observing, but after using the card, observing became an unconscious action.

This kind of habit was hard to develop without long months and years of practice, yet now she had obtained it effortlessly, which made Jian Jing very satisfied already.

But even so, she still didn't plan on using the strength enhancement card for now.

She would set a 3-day observation period first, and consider using it if her body showed no side effects.

For now, she should get some rest.

Carbon monoxide poisoning was serious business, and needed proper treatment.

*

Jian Jing slept until past 8pm before groggily waking up. Her stomach growled angrily with hunger.

Her parents had died early in this parallel world, and she had no friends either. Kang Mu Cheng was too refined to bring fruit or milk when visiting, only pointless flowers. Now the ward was empty, with nothing to eat.

It was 8pm, the hospital cafeteria had already closed, and she couldn't call to order food.

With no other option, Jian Jing called the nurse to remove her IV, then went downstairs to the supermarket to buy food.

The hospitals of the two worlds didn't have many differences. At night only the inpatient department had lights on, while the emergency department stayed lit, with ambulances ready to rush out for rescues at any time.

The supermarket was in a short building next to the emergency room. It was quite fully stocked, with food and supplies.

Jian Jing looked around and finally her stomach said it wanted instant noodles. She bought a cup.

The boss lady said, "The electric kettle is broken, go borrow some hot water from the ER."

So Jian Jing had to head into the emergency room.

It was almost like another world, noisy and busy. Patients yelled and swore from their beds, an old person clung to a trash can vomiting, infants unable to express their pain wailed loudly.

Nurses rushed about busily, doctors had dark circles under their eyes.

There was a water dispenser in the corner, the yellow light showed it was boiling water.

Just when Jian Jing was about to give up and simply go back to the inpatient department to ask a nurse for water, a familiar voice sounded, and illusion-like text boxes appeared before her eyes at the same time.

[System: New mission released]

[Mission name: Emergency Room Bloodbath]

[Mission description: A horrifying bloodbath is about to take place in the emergency room at night. Please host, while protecting your own safety, try your best to find the perpetrator and reduce casualties.]

[Rewards and penalties: To be determined according to results]