I’m Really Scared
Chapter 59: The Core of the Furnace

Guan Shan did not linger in place for long.

After all, the countdown to destroy the scene was only one minute. What if the simulator destroyed him too if he exceeded this time?

The way out was easy to find. Guan Shan patted his butt and stood up, seeing a crimson torii gate in the distance.

“Hmm... it's the same as the one when I came. Easy to recognize, how considerate.”

Guan Shan took out his Nuclear-powered Flashlight again.

In the previous battle, it was impossible to fight while holding the flashlight, relying purely on the glow from the monster and the so-called “Yellow Springs” to see clearly.

Guan Shan didn't even want to complain anymore. This nuclear waste water was not only dirty and smelly but also glowed in the dark, making it feel like using Tiger Balm as eye drops—painfully irritating.

Of course, he didn't want to think about any of that anymore.

——Including the fact that he had just soaked in this water a moment ago. Guan Shan had to keep this to himself, otherwise, he couldn't even accept such a version of himself.

The moment Guan Shan crossed the torii gate, all the surrounding darkness faded away, disappearing into nothingness along with the crystallized remains turning into ashes.

In front of him was his living room, illuminated by the faint light of dawn. All the furniture was so familiar and comforting, and under his feet was the solid floor.

The window by the sofa was not fully closed, and the breeze blowing through the screen brought a hint of the cool dawn air.

Guan Shan got goosebumps but felt incredibly real and comfortable.

He turned around, and naturally, there was no torii gate anymore.

“Phew...”

Guan Shan let out a long breath, almost moved to tears: “Coming back from hell, it feels so good to be home!”

He dived onto the sofa but had to stop midway because he pulled his wound, hissing in pain.

Guan Shan looked at the gruesome wounds on his arms and body, finally feeling the burning pain all over.

He reluctantly adjusted to a more comfortable position, reapplying the [Healing Talisman] and taking a [Painkiller], waiting silently for the wounds to heal.

Although the [Painkiller]’s healing effect was poor, its extra pain-relief effect was very useful after leaving the simulation.

At this point, the countdown reached its end.

The reward settlement interface instantly opened.

“It’s time for the most anticipated moment... This time was so tough, I deserve some good stuff, right?”

Guan Shan sat up, cross-legged on the sofa, squinting his eyes to check everything.

[Simulation Ended: Edge of Hell]

[Killed Final BOSS: 1/1 (Rating ↑)]

[Killed Elite Monsters: 3/3 (Rating ↑)]

[Killed Ordinary Monsters: 41/41 (Rating ↑)]

[Items Obtained: Healing Talisman x1, Painkiller x28, Electromagnetic Pulse Disruptor x3, Special Metal Plates x77, Ksitigarbha Statue (Part Seven) x1, Furnace Core x1, Yellow Springs Forged Steel x1]

[Rating: Perfect (Keep all obtained items)]

[Reward: Game Coins x13500, Skill Points x3]

[Achievement Unlocked: Health Bar Rave (Health dropped to 1 point ten times)]

[Achievement Reward: One Heart.jpg]

[All rewards have been sent to the inventory, please check]

[New items available in the shop]

[Settlement complete, please wait patiently for the next simulation to begin]

“This achievement name is getting more and more outrageous... Health Bar Rave? My health bar turned into an audio bar, and it’s all because of you, you damn simulator!”

Guan Shan felt bitter.

Does he enjoy raving? If the simulation difficulty wasn’t so high, with monsters chasing him, would he be in such a miserable state?

“And the reward is just... a heart?”

Guan Shan threatened: “I’m warning you, little Sim, if you dare fool me, I’ll... I’ll just have to look at the other rewards.”

Cowardly as he was, the simulator did not disappoint Guan Shan.

Using the heart immediately increased his health cap by 500 points! After all the damage his health bar endured, it finally saw the light of day, rising from 2935 to 3435, making up for the previous deductions, giving him a sense of security.

Beyond the surprise, Guan Shan refocused on the other rewards, pondering: “The Furnace Core and Yellow Springs Forged Steel should be from the BOSS drop.”

And these two seem to go together.

[Furnace Core]

[Effect: After placing materials inside, the blacksmith’s soul will use them to forge suitable weapons. The time required depends on the materials used.]

[Description: Though the furnace heart is resolved, the steel soul remains.]

Guan Shan stroked his chin: “It’s a forging furnace... But it looks like it can only produce cold weapons.”

“It’s good stuff, but it can’t be used directly from the inventory; it must be placed outside to function.”

Guan Shan mused: “And with the inventory full after this simulation, there should be expansion slots in the shop, but it’ll become increasingly urgent to find a hidden place for storage.”

Hmm... Renting a storage unit outside the city or a house with a basement should work.

The 130,000 yuan he had earlier could come in handy.

The other item was evidently the dropped material.

[Yellow Springs Forged Steel]

[Effect: After placing it into a certain forging container, it has a chance to turn into a suitable weapon.]

[Description: A unique metal born from the hellish temperatures and the flesh and blood of countless ghosts. Listening closely, one might hear the anguished wails of those who fell into Yellow Springs.]

“And what’s this certain container? Just say it's [Furnace Core], isn’t that clear?”

Guan Shan was speechless: “Are there other forging furnaces available?”

He shook his head: “Anyway, combining these two should give me a new melee weapon.”

Guan Shan anticipated: “And since it’s a BOSS drop, it should be of high quality.”

His current weapons’ damage couldn’t keep up with the monsters’ toughness, making him rely on his own hands. He hoped this new weapon would upgrade his arsenal.

The rest didn’t need much attention.

Guan Shan was about to check the newly available items in the shop when he heard footsteps coming from upstairs.

He turned and saw Shen Dinghua yawning and drowsily coming down the stairs.

Seeing Guan Shan on the sofa, Shen Dinghua tiptoed over and sat next to him, murmuring: “Xiao Shan, why are you up so early?”

Guan Shan noticed her underlying message: “I didn’t have time to do anything,” chuckled dryly, and seriously made an excuse: “We have to keep working today. I’ve almost sorted some recent fire news and need to report to the chief at the office later.”

Shen Dinghua puffed her cheeks but knew work couldn’t be delayed, so she stood up: “Then I’ll make breakfast for you, Xiao Shan. Try my cooking.”

Guan Shan smiled and nodded but suddenly noticed Shen Dinghua’s clothes had changed. She was wearing the same camisole nightgown he saw in the illusion.