While Others Struggle to Survive, I Sell Goods, Level Up, and Make the Leaderboard

A survival game descended on the whole world, and Wen Yan was swept into another world. After narrowly escaping death, she unlocked her second talent: the 618 Mega Sale. While other players bustled about every day, gathering materials and upgrading their shelters, Wen Yan wondered: What should I sell today? Player: This ready-made meal is delicious! Burp, I want another one. Player: I'm out of money, but at least I'm full. I sold my basic materials, but I can still gather more. Wen Yan: My shelter's upgraded, and my level's gone up. Everyone had a bright future ahead of them. After making too many trades, she unlocked the Merchant profession. From then on, the moment Wen Yan opened her eyes, she was trading. Wen Yan: I'll trade with you, then you, then you. Line up, there's enough for everyone. Wasteland player: Got any food? Wen Yan: Sure. Vegetables, ready-made meals, whatever you want, I've got it. Desert player: Got any water? I'm dying of thirst. Wen Yan: I've got water, and ice too. Which do you want? The new-player protection period ended, and scorching heat descended. Other players were sweating and becoming dehydrated in the heat. Wen Yan lounged in her freezing shelter, eating a popsicle and checking the rankings. On the regional leaderboard, she was first in wealth, first in level, and first in contribution. Wen Yan was baffled. How did selling a few things make me number one? Player: Forget that, just sell us some ice. We're about to melt! Wen Yan: What a huge market! So much money! But being too successful attracted trouble. Other merchants: Vegetables are 50 copper coins apiece, no haggling. Wen Yan: I'll only charge 20 copper coins. Other merchants: You're ruining the market! Someone put up a million-coin bounty just to capture her. And now, approaching you is the bounty hunter, Wen Yan. Wen Yan: Didn't see that coming, did you? I'm more than just a merchant.