An Illustrated Guide to Eerie Landscapes [Infinite]

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On the brink of death, Tao Ning was chosen to take part in a journey game she couldn't quit.

She had to unlock scenic spots and complete storylines to earn rewards.

But every scenic spot was tied to a vicious, murderous entity.

Scenic Spot One: "A Figure in the Water."

He stands on the water's surface, surrounded by thick fog. It seems he's noticed you...

That night, Tao Ning's room grew damp and misty. A figure stood outside the peephole.

Scenic Spot Two: "Chasing Fireflies"

The tour guide scatters paper ashes over the water, praying for a smooth boat trip. But faces emerge from beneath the surface, one after another. Their eyes are closed, and they seem to be gathering around the tour boat...

That night, the food in the kitchen turned into yellow paper, and the seasoning jars were full of ashes.

Scenic Spot Three: "The Girl Knocking on the Wall"

High in the temple, the Goddess of the Lake lowers her eyes with compassion. On the other side of a window, a girl swings from a tree, her toes blown by the wind as they keep tapping against the temple's back wall...

That night, something brushed Tao Ning's cheek. The touch was soft. Whose loose strands of hair had fallen there...

Scenic Spot Four: ...

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At first, no one believed in Tao Ning. Her stamina was only 10, far below average, and everyone was waiting for the moment the instance swallowed her whole.

But as time went on, they noticed that while players in other livestreams were caught up in thrilling chases and desperate struggles to survive, Tao Ning's instances were... peaceful and picturesque.

Everyone: ???

How does she do it?!

Tao Ning smiled. "Isn't this a travel game?"

Later, when the hiking instance opened, everyone said, "There's no way she can get out of this one, right?"

Everyone watched as a monster carried Tao Ning on its back through the hiking instance: ...

Well, that's another way to do it.

#Plot and romance are in a 8:2 ratio

#Unrelated to reality; a parallel world with no real-world place names

#Mild horror

Theme: Life is precious; safety comes first