Huang Shengjie clearly saw the label on the medicine bottle: [Type F Painkiller].

Zhang Yuan twisted open the caps of two white medicine bottles: "They’re both unopened, definitely haven’t been tampered with, you can rest assured.

"Before the last round of the game ended, I took it myself, it could completely relieve pain, meaning that as long as I endure three rounds of the game, I can be completely cured and escape the threat of death.

"Each bottle contains 5 pills, the doctor said, just one pill can completely suppress ordinary pain, just two pills can completely suppress special pain.

"So, you only need 6 pills to save a life.

"I can sell you a bottle first, so you can test the specific effect. As for the last pill, you can buy it after confirming the effect.

"As long as we can establish mutual trust, then in future games, I will continue to provide you with medication. I hope you won’t hold grudges, and we can continue cooperating to get through the difficulties together."

It was Huang Shengjie’s first time seeing a special medicine bottle, somewhat surprised: "Type F Painkiller? That means the previous ones were actually ’Type I Painkiller’, not Roman numeral ’Type 1 Painkiller’?"

The plastic seal on these two bottles is intact.

Although they’re the same small white medicine bottles, from the current game rules and situation, players shouldn’t have the means to fake them. Once the seal is broken, it would leave obvious marks on the appearance, making it impossible to restore and swap the medicine.

Zhou Xiaoying asked, "How much money are you selling it to us for?"

It’s clear her attitude was somewhat wavering.

In a place like the Walkway, deceit and betrayal among players are normal, and apart from accepting the consequences, there are no other options.

Getting special medication could genuinely save a life.

Zhang Yuan explained, "The game rules have stated that these medications have a ’recommended retail range’, meaning every transaction must fall within this price range.

"Otherwise, the party selling the medication will have their reward deducted upon exiting the game, accumulating with each occurrence.

"Therefore, the price I give you will definitely be within the recommended range.

"Each bottle of medicine costs 800 medical points.

"There are five pills inside, take two per game round, and you can completely relieve pain and cure within three game rounds.

"You can buy by bottle or by pill, both are possible.

"It’s a fair price, isn’t it?

After all, ordinary medication from vending machines costs the same."

Huang Shengjie and Zhou Xiaoying exchanged glances, both showing hesitant expressions.

But at that moment, Huang Shengjie heard someone sigh.

"He’s lying.

"You have been deceived once before, are you going to be fooled again?"

Huang Shengjie turned to see Qian Li standing not far away, looking at them with a mix of helplessness and frustration.

Quickly, Qian Li pulled out a white medicine bottle from her pocket.

"He’s recommending F type painkillers to you, which is indeed one of the four types of special painkillers.

"But the rules also say that different painkillers have different efficacy and side effects.

"F type painkillers have the strongest side effects among the four types, which might put a great burden on your body.

"Moreover, Zhang Yuan has deceived you regarding the dosage of the medication.

"In reality, special painkillers require just one pill to completely suppress special pain.

"The guide price for these pills has a wide range and the bottom price isn’t that expensive at all.

"In the last game round, I also saw the doctor successfully.

"But clearly, the doctor I saw was far more responsible, giving me the best type of medication, the O type painkiller.

"I can sell it to you for 500 medical expense points, plus you only need to take one pill per game round."

While speaking, Qian Li showed everyone the medicine bottle labeled ’F type painkiller’.

"Honestly, you three are a bit hopelessly foolish, I could just leave you be.

"But then... I reconsidered,

"You three probably joined as new players in the second stage, right? I was equally confused and foolish when I first entered the Walkway.

"So, I’ll help you one last time.

"Though trading with you will result in my infection, it’s fine because I’m certain the medication I have can cure.

"If you trust me, trade with me. If not, go find Zhang Yuan.

"I’ll only give you this game round opportunity, if you still don’t trust me... then I won’t sell you any medication in the future.

"You’ll have to rely on your fate."

Huang Shengjie and Zhou Xiaoying exchanged glances again, naturally leaning toward Qian Li, but still unable to make a firm decision.

On the contrary, Du Peng became the first player moved to act.

From the current situation, Zhang Yuan, Huang Shengjie, and Zhou Xiaoying are determined infected, no matter whom he trades with, he’ll still be infected.

However, Qian Li is likely not infected.

Du Peng can completely trade with Qian Li first, purchasing two bottles of O type painkillers for backup.

Though he’s not infected now, he might be selected as infected in the system thereafter, which would make acquiring special medication likely to pose some new challenges.

Nobody knows whether the medicine will become more expensive or cheaper an hour or two later.

For now, spending 500 medical points to buy a bottle of O type medicine is quite an acceptable price.

Three pills can completely cure special pain, equating to insurance for himself.

With this thought, Du Peng said, "I... want a bottle."

Qian Li said nothing, only completing the transaction with him in front of the transaction machine.

After spending 500 medical points to buy the bottle of O type medication, Du Peng carefully inspected it, confirmed its seal was intact, then placed it in his pocket for future use.

Huang Shengjie and Zhou Xiaoying being infected, did not have the same options as Du Peng, thus they could only make the same decision.

They exchanged glances and said to Qian Li, "Let’s trade."

Clearly, in the comparison between Zhang Yuan and Qian Li, Qian Li was the overall winner.

Zhang Yuan deceived Huang Shengjie and Zhou Xiaoying, whereas Qian Li did not;

Zhang Yuan’s medication was more expensive and required two pills to be effective, while Qian Li’s was cheaper and needed only one pill. Moreover, the credibility of Zhang Yuan’s words was questionable;

Most importantly, Qian Li likely isn’t infected right now. By trading with Huang Shengjie and Zhou Xiaoying, she’d certainly become infected, yet still willing to trade, which indicates her confidence in her medication.

Of course, there’s another possibility: Qian Li could have hidden the genuinely effective special medication, giving them F type medication that couldn’t completely relieve pain.

But this possibility wasn’t high.

Because Qian Li hoped Huang Shengjie and Zhou Xiaoying could become her stable medication distribution channel. If she lied about this, it would make Huang Shengjie and Zhou Xiaoying continue to turn toward Zhang Yuan.

Quickly, the three moved to the transaction machine, each swiping their Medical Card to complete the transaction.

Huang Shengjie received the O type painkiller, likewise immediately opening the bottle to inspect.

The label on the bottle was stuck quite firmly, hard to peel off even when exerted force. Even tearing off a corner would certainly cause damage. The bottle’s plastic seal was intact.

From the current game’s mechanism, altering the medicine bottle’s label or swapping medication without breaking the seal was impossible.

Huang Shengjie exhaled deeply, next needing to verify the medication’s effectiveness, capable of complete pain relief, then he’s safe.

Zhang Yuan watched the three complete the transaction silently, eventually shaking his head quietly.

"Alright, come find me when you regret it and the cost won’t be the same anymore."

However, such words felt more like stubbornness from a fraud being exposed, no one paid it attention.