Chapter 3: Kick the door twice, I am the owner

"What the hell!!!"

Xu Lang originally didn't want to bother, but after seeing Cao Yaxuan's message, he couldn't help feeling shocked.

His Nightmare Small Bed only had 10 Comfort Level, and she directly reached 96 Comfort Level?!

Now he finally understood a principle.

With a skilled technician, even a half-meter wide narrow bed is worth thousands in gold!

Without a skilled technician, even a Simmons mattress is unremarkable!

"Senior Cao, what brings you here?" Xu Lang didn't show too much excitement, asking in a calm tone.

Hearing Xu Lang call her by that derogatory nickname, Cao Yaxuan's expression instantly fell.

Cao Yaxuan was very popular at Clear Sky University - a wealthy second-generation who could drive a Maybach and moved easily in social circles, considered a high-end socialite.

As long as they were first-year students, they couldn't resist calling Cao Yaxuan "Senior Cao."

"Teacher Liu asked me to inquire what items you obtained from your Newcomer Gift Pack. We've formed a Mutual Aid Alliance where we can evenly distribute resources." Cao Yaxuan suppressed her anger and spoke.

Even distribution?

Xu Lang almost laughed out loud.

In such extreme circumstances, within 24 hours, trying to get over two hundred people to evenly distribute resources!

Do you think you're the reincarnation of Li Shiming?

Everyone here are university students, not fools!

When you can barely protect yourself, would you still be willing to give your food to your classmates? Even if your classmates are starving to death!

"Sorry, I'm not interested in your Mutual Aid Alliance." Xu Lang decisively shook his head in refusal.

Cao Yaxuan frowned with her elegant eyebrows: "Then I'll buy them with money, how much do you want?"

"What money?"

"One million, I can transfer it immediately after the game ends—"

"Senior, if you keep spouting nonsense, get lost." Xu Lang rudely interrupted her.

Trying to extort from him?!

Even if he didn't have his golden finger, he would still give the same answer!

The petty scheming among students - did they think he didn't know about it?

Some people forced by circumstances and with weak personalities were already complaining in the chat room that they shouldn't have handed over their supplies to the collective.

Although Xu Lang had been sleeping all along, he had read every message in the chat room.

Cao Yaxuan's expression immediately turned ugly, almost losing her composure.

In this kind of environment, how many people could maintain their mental state without breaking?

That she could speak so calmly with Xu Lang already showed she had good temperament.

"Fine, I'll be direct - I want to exchange rooms with you!" Cao Yaxuan took a deep breath and said seriously.

This was her real purpose.

Xu Lang was on the tenth floor, in the independent dormitory at the very end of the corridor.

This location was absolutely premium!

It had to be known that there were nearly four hundred people in this survival game, but the lucky ones with independent dormitories numbered no more than ten.

"You're dreaming." Xu Lang curled his lip.

"Don't say I didn't warn you - your location has already caught someone's attention. If you transfer the room ownership to me now, I can still let you become a tenant. If you wait for them to come, you won't even have the qualification to stay inside!" Cao Yaxuan grew anxious and spoke rapidly.

The threat was obvious without being stated.

Xu Lang's expression changed sharply as he opened the door.

Cao Yaxuan's face showed delight, but before she could say anything, her snow-white wrist was grabbed by Xu Lang, who pulled her roughly into the room.

Thump!

The door closed.

"You..." Cao Yaxuan was both shocked and furious.

She usually went rock climbing and worked out, had good physical condition and courage, and was about to resist by shaking her arms.

The next second!

A large hand gripped her throat, the inertia slamming her entire body hard against the wall with a loud bang.

"If you don't want to die, behave!" Xu Lang's seemingly listless black eyes revealed a deep malice.

Cao Yaxuan felt a chill run down her spine, an extremely disgusting sensation.

The physical difference between adult women and adult men was ultimately huge. If Xu Lang really decided to kill her...

Thinking of this, Cao Yaxuan suddenly felt somewhat suffocated, secretly regretting that she shouldn't have come alone.

Wasn't it said that this junior was a kidney-deficient man who usually didn't show off much? How could he have such ferocity!?

She didn't know that her fear didn't solely come from a weak person's fear of a stronger one.

Xu Lang's demeanor and movements were learned from the monsters and ghosts in his nightmares - being terrifying and horrifying was normal. Combined with the dormitory's eerie environment and her vital point being captured, it would be normal to be scared pissless.

Xu Lang stared grimly at the wooden door, no longer paying attention to Cao Yaxuan.

When someone was almost breaking down his door, continuing to dawdle was no different from seeking death.

The wooden door flashed with light, instantly completing the upgrade.

Just as Xu Lang succeeded in upgrading, sparse footsteps came from outside the corridor.

"Don't speak, and don't use the chat room. Senior, I believe you're a smart person." Xu Lang leaned close to Cao Yaxuan's ear, issuing a naked threat.

While speaking, his hand was still increasing pressure. Cao Yaxuan's face was almost turning blue, making her realize Xu Lang wasn't joking.

Xu Lang stared into Cao Yaxuan's eyes as if confirming something, then suddenly released his grip, causing her to fall into his arms.

Cao Yaxuan's entire delicate body trembled slightly, very fearful, but because she was weak, she had no choice but to lean against the man.

Her eyes moved, noticing the wooden door had inexplicably turned into an iron door, and a flash of astonishment appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"Xu Lang, open up quickly, we're looking for you... Hey, iron door?!" Outside the door, Zhou Tao was about to knock when his words suddenly stuck.

"Brother Tao, did this Xu Lang kid get facility blueprints from his Newcomer Gift Pack?" Huang Hao chimed in.

Another student anxiously shouted: "Xu Lang, open the door quickly! It's the apocalypse now, we need unity!"

"Yeah, Xu Lang, Brother Tao and I will come in to protect you. We brought food too - with food and this iron door of yours, we're guaranteed to win!" Huang Hao followed up.

"Xu Lang, are you still holding a grudge because I took your seat? You're so petty!" Zhou Tao shouted while banging on the door: "I'll say sorry here, alright?"

His voice carried both pride and delight, as if Xu Lang's dormitory was already his.

The three "earnestly" said a few more things, but getting no response, their tones gradually turned unpleasant.

Finally, Zhou Tao and the others started cursing loudly and forcefully ramming the door, but the door remained completely unmoved.

Although there was only one level difference between the iron door and wooden door, the defensive effect was worlds apart. An ordinary person hitting it with full force might not even reduce 1 point of durability.

After a moment, footsteps of people leaving could be heard.

Suddenly, Xu Lang's sleeve was tugged.

He saw Cao Yaxuan shaking her head at him, indicating that the people outside might not have left yet.

"This woman is quite smart - failing to take advantage of the situation, she immediately switches sides."

Xu Lang laughed inwardly.

Women like Cao Yaxuan were different from ordinary female university students!

In her social media account, she was either wearing evening gowns attending campus ceremonies or traveling around the world during seasons. With broad experience and a flexible mind, she could easily become a CEO after graduation, or at worst, a wealthy housewife.

Xu Lang pointed at the bruise on her neck, then patted her head.

Cao Yaxuan shook her head, forcing a strained smile to indicate she was fine.

Actually, she felt extremely disgusted inside.

Are you treating me like a little girl?

Too much anime watching!

Dead otaku!

Before, if Xu Lang patted her head, she could have slapped him on the spot.

Now forced by circumstances, she had to smile along, exactly like those simps who chased her and were "unintentionally" belittled by her!

Time passed bit by bit. Cao Yaxuan proactively added Xu Lang as a friend. After briefly chatting, they fell into silence.

The reason was that Cao Yaxuan asked a question about the iron door.

From then on, Xu Lang didn't send her a single message, just stared at her with those eerie eyes.

Cao Yaxuan awkwardly laughed, flattered, repeatedly said she was wrong, almost kneeling to kowtow.

Lying? Covering up? Avoiding?

Sorry!

These weren't within Xu Lang's range of choices!

Get the situation clear - in his dormitory, he was the room owner. The one who should explain herself was Cao Yaxuan!

—What gives you the right to ask about my secrets? Who gave you the courage!