People in another world, magic changes Teyvat

Starting with a god-level editor, I let players around the world break through the defense!

Chen Mo, who is on the verge of bankruptcy, binds himself to the super-dimensional game system, gambles on the survival of the real world, and uses the player’s defense breaking value to rebuild the original god!

The holographic version of Teyvat hides deadly rules: choose the Maintainer of Heaven to go directly to the Hell dungeon, slacking off Zhongli will go on strike for playing memes, and the player’s killing of the Wind Dragon actually caused Mondstadt to collapse!

When the first kill anchor topped the hot search list in the ruins of Kanreya, Chen Mo stared at the skyrocketing defense value and laughed – the countdown to the abyss erosion was 365 days, and this life-and-death gamble that awakened the NPC’s consciousness and made players around the world feel pain and excitement had just begun.

People in another world, magic changes Teyvat
Chapter 1: Chen Mo, the game producer on the verge of bankruptcy
The sharp ringing of the phone pierced the silence.
Chen Mo suddenly jumped up from the table he was lying on, knocking over the cup of cheap coffee that had long since gone cold on the corner of the table.
The brown stain spread rapidly across the floor.
He didn’t care.
He stared at the screen of his cell phone that was constantly yelling. The caller ID showed “Wang Pa Pi”.
Investor Mr. Wang.
It is also his death warrant.
With trembling hands, he pressed the answer button.
“Hello, Mr. Wang…”
“Chen Mo! Where’s the money?! I’m asking you about the money!” The roar on the other end of the phone made Chen Mo’s eardrums hurt. “Today is the deadline! The last day! Do you understand?!”
Chen Mo clenched his phone tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.
He licked his cracked lips.
“Boss Wang, give me a little more time. The game will soon be over…”
“Fuck you!” Mr. Wang interrupted him rudely, “How much money have I invested? It’s been two years! What did you show me? A bunch of crappy codes! An artist who can’t even afford underwear! And you are a loser who can only draw pie in the sky!”
“The market is sluggish…” Chen Mo tried to explain, his voice dry.
“Bullshit! You are incompetent! Look at those big companies! Look at their revenue! What about you? You can’t even afford the server fees, right?!”
“I “
“I don’t want to hear any nonsense! Before six o’clock this afternoon! Five million! Not a cent less! Otherwise, just wait for the court summons! I will sue you until you are bankrupt and spend the rest of your life in jail!”
“Boss Wang! How can I possibly ” with five million?
“That’s your business! I don’t care if you die! Trash!”
[Beep beep beep ]A busy tone came.
The phone slipped from Chen Mo’s weak hands and hit the table with a dull sound.
It’s over.
It’s all over.
He slumped in his creaky, worn-out office chair, staring blankly at the ceiling.
I once had a dream of playing games, so I brought a few brothers together, rented this pigeon-cage-like office, and worked hard day and night.
What’s the result?
The market is cruel and the competition is fierce.
His independent game projects failed again and again.
Investors’ patience has run out.
The team also disbanded.
He was the only one left, guarding this empty shell company with a mountain of debts.
Five million.
Even if you sell it, you still won t be able to make up the money.
Bankruptcy liquidation, huge debts, and maybe even…really going to jail?
Despair was like cold sea water, drowning him in an instant.
He could even feel his heart beating heavily and slowly in his chest, each beat bringing with it a suffocating dull pain.
“Hold “
A low curse came out of his throat, carrying with it endless fatigue and unwillingness.
Just at this moment.
?bite!?
A crisp electronic prompt sounded in his mind without warning.
Chen Mo shuddered.
who?
He raised his head sharply and looked around.
The office was empty, with only the gray sky outside the window and a drying coffee stain on the desk.
Are you hallucinating?
Too much stress, hallucinations?
[Super Dimension Game System Binding…]?10% 30% 70% 100% ?
?Binding successful! ?
?Welcome, game producer Chen Mo. ?
A cold, mechanical voice without any emotion rang directly in the depths of his consciousness.
At the same time, a translucent blue virtual screen appeared in front of him out of thin air.
Several lines of text were clearly displayed on it.
Chen Mo blinked hard.
The screen is still there.
He reached out and touched it.
The finger passed through the screen without any hindrance.

Chen Mo was silent.
He pinched his thigh.
pain.
Not a dream.
It’s not an illusion either.
What the hell is going on? Did he work too much overtime and create a bug? Or did God see that he was too miserable and gave him a cheat?
[Host’s current situation detected: extremely dangerous (on the verge of bankruptcy, heavily in debt)][World status detected: on the verge of destruction]The text on the screen refreshes.
Chen Mo looked at the second line of words and was stunned.
The world… is on the verge of destruction?
“No, buddy, you’re joking a bit too much, aren’t you?” Chen Mo curled his lips at the air, or rather at the screen, “I’m going bankrupt, and you’re telling me the world is going to end? Can you solve my personal financial crisis first?”
There was no response from the system, only the text on the screen changed again.
[Final countdown to the abyss erosion: 365 days 00 hours 00 minutes 00 seconds]A row of scarlet, constantly jumping countdown numbers appeared at the top of the screen.
[Warning: The Blue Planet will be completely swallowed by the abyss in 365 days, and all life, including the host, will be completely wiped out. ]Chen Mo stared at the countdown of “365 days”.
My heart suddenly sank.
A chill ran up my spine.
This thing… doesn’t look fake.
This outrageous development is even more magical than the game he made.
“Abyss? What? Cthulhu? Aliens?” Chen Mo felt that his brain was not enough, “Destroy the world? Why?”
[Insufficient information authority, unable to answer. ?
“Okay, then tell me, what can I do? Wait to die?” Chen Mo asked self-deprecatingly.
?The host has the only way to survive. ?
?Task?Task Release: Rebuilding “Original God”?
[Mission Objective: Collect players’ [Defense Breaking Value] and use this energy to build the Teyvat continent to resist the erosion of the abyss.][Mission Reward: The only way to survive.][Failure penalty: annihilation together with the blue planet.]Every word on the screen was like a hammer, hitting Chen Mo’s eyeballs.
Rebuilding… “Genshin Impact”?
Use the player s… defense penetration value?
Is he seeing things?
Puff.
Chen Mo suddenly laughed, his voice was hoarse and dry, with a sense of absurdity and self-abandonment.
“Original God? You want me to be the Original God?”
He pointed at the screen, as if talking to an invisible madman.
“Brother! Look at my situation carefully! I am Chen Mo! A game producer who is going to go bankrupt and lose everything!”
He stood up suddenly, and the legs of the chair made a harsh noise on the ground.
“I can’t even pay the rent for next month! The server is about to be unplugged! You want me to make Genshin Impact? What kind of game is that?! That’s miHoYo! A team of thousands of people! Hundreds of millions of dollars invested! How can I afford to do this?!”
“Also! Player defense penetration value? What the hell? Players scolded me? Players sent me razor blades? Can this thing be used to save the world? Are you kidding me?!”
Chen Mo felt like an idiot.
Facing the air, facing an inexplicable screen, hysterical.
But I couldn’t help but express the anger and absurdity of being forced into a desperate situation.
??Defense Breaking Value?is the materialized form of high-dimensional emotional energy.?
[Strong negative emotions that players experience during the game, such as anger, frustration, despair, and unwillingness, will be converted into [Defense Breaking Value] by the system.][[Defense Breaking Value] is the only energy source to build and maintain the existence of Teyvat Continent, and is also the only weapon to resist the erosion of the abyss.][The host needs to create a version of “Genshin Impact” that can maximize the player’s [Defense Breaking Value]. ]The system’s cold text explained everything one by one without any ripples.
Chen Mo looked at the screen, breathing rapidly.
How to maximize the player’s defense penetration value?
Isn’t this just… making people spend money to draw cards and sink the ship?
Are you vomiting blood from farming for relics?
Being pressed to the ground and rubbed by the Apostle of the Abyss?
Are you so angry at the planned operation that you throw your phone?
He has played “Genshin Impact”, although not in depth, but he is very clear about the “grand occasion” of those player communities.
This system…is it so wild?
The more pain the players suffer, the safer the world will be?
What a fucking joke!
“So… my way of living is to make other people unhappy?” Chen Mo murmured to himself, feeling that his three views were slightly impacted.
“But what can I do? I told you, I have no money! No one!”
[The system will provide basic technical support and initial [defense breaking value] startup resources.][Everything that follows needs to be obtained by the host himself. ]A new progress bar pops up on the screen.
[Initial resource pack is being distributed…][The “Genshin Impact” basic framework engine template has been loaded. ?
[Novice starts [Defense Breaking Value]: 100 points. ]Chen Mo looked at the pitifully small starting value of 100 points, and then looked at the scarlet 365-day countdown.
My heart sank little by little.
One hundred points? Enough for what? Enough to render a slime?
Do you have to handle everything afterwards by yourself?
This system is as stingy as a fucking Wang Ba Pi!
No, it’s even more cruel than Wang Baopi.
Wang Baopi only wants money.
The system asked him to use an almost impossible task to save a world that was about to be destroyed.
His only bargaining chips are the tears and anger of the players.
absurd.
despair.
but
Chen Mo’s gaze fell back on the dried coffee stain on the table.
And the shrill ringtone of the mobile phone seems to still echo in my ears.
Bankruptcy, debt, jail…
In contrast, working for an inexplicable system, using the players’ defense penetration values ??to create a game world to save the world…
It seems…it s not unacceptable?
At least, it sounds much more exciting than the former.
Although they both start at hell difficulty.
Chen Mo slowly sat back in his chair.
He stared at the ticking countdown on the screen.
364 days, 23 hours, 58 minutes
Time is running out.
He picked up the phone from the table.
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The screen was filled with missed calls and debt collection text messages.
The red exclamation marks were like knives, stabbing his eyes and hurting them.
He threw the phone back onto the table with a dull thud.
That road is a dead end.
This path… Working for an inexplicable system, using the wailing and anger of players to save the world…
Sounds… more like the delusion of a mentally ill person.
But damn, at least it s not a dead end.
Chen Mo stared at the scarlet countdown on the screen.
364 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes
Time, like the money in his pocket, is scarce.
“All right.”
Chen Mo said in a low voice, as if talking to himself, or as if talking to that cold system.
“I did it.”
Isn’t it just being a black-hearted planner?
Isn t it just making players go to jail for spending money and bleed from doing dungeons?
He has scolded other game planners many times in the past.
Now it’s my turn.
Feng Shui changes, is it my turn this year?
Fuck.
But he had no choice.
He stretched out his hand and tried to touch the virtual screen in front of him.
The fingertips passed through the air without any physical touch.
But as he thought about it, the icon of [Genshin Impact Basic Framework Engine Template] on the screen lit up.
A brand new interface unfolds.
complex.
Extremely complex.
Countless modules, parameters, and nodes, like an overwhelming spider web, instantly filled his vision.
?The God-level editor has been activated. ?
[Currently available [Defense Breaking Value]: 100 points.]Chen Mo looked at the densely packed operation interface and felt dizzy.
A god-level editor? That’s it?
He tried to use his mind to activate the most basic [Character Modeling] module.
A prompt pops up on the screen.
[Creating a basic humanoid skeleton: requires 10 points of [Defense Breaking Value].]“One tenth?” Chen Mo’s eyes twitched. “Just a skeleton?”
He resisted the urge to curse and confirmed the consumption.
In the center of the interface, an extremely crude stickman skeleton appeared.
No facial features at all.
It’s similar to the graffiti of kindergarten children.
Chen Mo was silent.
He tried to mobilize the [Scene Rendering] module again.
[Rendering 1 square meter of grass (lowest quality): requires 5 points of [Defense Breaking Value]. ]Chen Mo s fist hardened.
One hundred points of [Defense Breaking Value].
Enough for what?
Create a stick figure and twenty square meters of grass?
Is this the so-called [initial resource pack]?
“Dog system! Are you fucking kidding me?!”
Chen Mo finally couldn’t help it and roared at the air again.
“Don’t even think about making Genshin Impact with this crappy stuff! I can’t even make Tetris!”
[Host, please note: [Defense Breaking Value] is not only the energy for building the world, but also the core driving force of the editor. ][Consuming [Defense Breaking Value] can directly generate the required resources without the need for traditional development processes.][The current [Defense Breaking Value] is insufficient, and the editor function is limited. ]The system’s text was still cold and without any emotion.
But Chen Mo read a sense of…sarcasm from it.
“You mean… as long as the [Defense Breaking Value] is high enough, I can have whatever I want?”
In theory, yes.
[[Defense Breaking Value] can be converted into all the material and non-material resources needed to build Teyvat, including codes, models, art resources, music and sound effects, and even the energy to drive the server.]Chen Mo’s breathing stagnated.
He seemed to have grasped something.
This system is not a traditional game engine.
Is this something… closer to a “rule editor” or a “world generator”?
Its core logic is not code or art, but [defense penetration value].
The more pain the player is in, the more power he can mobilize.
The more a player breaks through his defenses, the more real and vast the world he creates becomes.
“c…”
Chen Mo felt like his worldview was being pressed to the ground and rubbed repeatedly.
He was still thinking about how to make money, how to recruit people, and how to make the game bit by bit.
Now it seems that everything was wrong.
The direction is wrong.
This system doesn’t play by the rules at all.
It’s not about “game development” in the traditional sense.
What it wants is… the largest-scale emotional harvest.
To maximize the player s [Defense Breaking Value]
Chen Mo chewed over these words over and over again.
How to maximize it?
Paying for card draws? Five-star characters are out of place? Weapon pool is full?
Holy relics enhanced? Life and defense maxed out? Double explosion embryos all crooked?
The abyss? Being chased and bitten by a bloody dog? Being frozen into a fool by an ice apostle? Being drained of energy by a thunder singer?
or
A bolder and crazier idea popped up in Chen Mo’s mind.
if
What if this wasn’t just a regular computer game?
The system said that [Defense Breaking Value] can be converted into everything.
Then…is it possible to directly build a holographic continent of Teyvat?
So that players are no longer separated by a screen, but can truly “enter” that world?
Want to experience the “joy” of being surrounded and beaten by the hillbillies in person?
Have you experienced the heartbreak of failing to enhance a relic yourself?
Face the despairing oppression of the Apostle of the Abyss?
If you can do this…
The efficiency of obtaining [Defense Breaking Value]…
The scene was so beautiful that he couldn’t even imagine it.
Isn t the player going to have cardiac and respiratory arrest on the spot?
[Defense Breaking Value] Absolutely off the charts!
But is this possible?
Holographic games?
This is almost approaching the realm of science fiction.
[The host does not have sufficient permissions to query relevant technical details. ][Please obtain more [Defense Breaking Value] as soon as possible to unlock system functions. ]The system’s prompt interrupted his fantasy.
It s the [Defense Break Value] again.
Ultimately, it’s still this stuff.
Without [Defense Breaking Value], everything is just wishful thinking.
One hundred points.
I can’t even create a decent character model.
Not to mention the holographic world.
Chen Mo looked at the simple stickman skeleton again.
Oh shit.
The road ahead is long and arduous.
You have to get the first pot of gold first… No, the first pot of [defense breaking value].
How to do it?
Use this stickman and 20 square meters of grass?
Make a “Stickman Beats Slime”?
And then expect players to play this junk and smash their keyboards in anger to contribute [Defense Breaking Value]?
This is unrealistic.
Players will just think that this is a rubbish game made by an idiot, and then silently click “uninstall”.
anger?
Maybe.
But there is more contempt and disregard.
I’m afraid this level of emotion can’t even convert 1 point of [Defense Breaking Value].
Gotta…come up with something real.
At the very least, it is something that can make players have “expectations” and then ruthlessly “smash” these expectations.
Chen Mo’s sight fell on an inconspicuous corner of the editor interface.
?Material Library (Basic)?
He clicked it with his mind.
It’s completely empty inside.
wrong.
In the corner, there are a few lonely basic models lying.
[Slime (Water)]: Requires 3 points of [Defense Break Value].
[Hichill Man (Normal)]: Requires 5 points of [Defense Break Value].
[Treasure Chest (Normal)]: Requires 1 [Defense Break Value] point.
Chen Mo:
So the 100 points of starting capital for novices weren t even enough to buy a single monster?
Do I have to buy it myself?
Pick!
It’s so fucking stingy!
But he doesn’t have time to curse the system now.
He needed a tipping point.
Something that can make players have strong expectations when they see it for the first time, and then be slapped hard by reality.
Slime? Hilly?
no.
Too ordinary.
What is the core appeal of “Genshin Impact”?
Is it the vast open world? Is it the elemental reaction?
No.
At least, in the early stage, what can catch the most attention and arouse the most emotional fluctuations of players is
Role.
Those characters with exquisite portraits, full personalities, and explosive strength are the ones that countless players dream of and are willing to spend money to own!
If… he could use this remaining [Defense Penetration Value] to create… even just an outline, a silhouette, a vague image…
A character that is enough to make the DNA of “Genshin Impact” players tremble…
Chen Mo’s heartbeat began to accelerate.
He also has 100-10 (skeleton)-5 (grass) = 85 points of [Defense Penetration Value].
Is that enough?
He searched the editor with his mind.
There are no ready-made character models.
You can only pinch it yourself.
Or in other words… “exchange” it with [Defense Break Value].
He tried to enter a name.
?Thunder General?
[Generate character basic model (very low precision): Requires consumption of [Defense Breaking Value] 500 points. ]“puff–“
Chen Mo almost vomited blood.
Five hundred points?!
All his belongings are less than one hundred!
This is fucking robbery!
He didn’t give up and changed to another one.
?Zhongli?
[Generate character basic model (very low precision): Requires consumption of [Defense Breaking Value] 480 points. ]?Wendy?
[Generate character basic model (very low precision): Requires consumption of [Defense Breaking Value] 450 points. ]
Chen Mo tried out all the popular five-star characters in “Genshin Impact” with an expressionless face.
The result is hopeless.
The cheapest one costs several hundred points of [Defense Breaking Value].
With his 85 points, he can’t even afford a character’s pants.
“Hold!”
Chen Mo cursed softly and scratched his hair in annoyance.
Are we really going to make a game called “Stickman vs. Slime”?
no!
That’s definitely a dead end!
There must be a gimmick! There must be a hot topic!
Even if you can t come up with a complete character, you have to come up with something that people can relate to!
He forced himself to calm down and re-examine the editor.
[Defense Break Value] can directly generate resources…
It doesn t necessarily have to be a complete model!
Is it possible to just generate one image?
A high-quality, realistic-looking…
?Character portrait??
He tried again.
[Generate [Thunder General] character portrait (static HD): Requires [Defense Breaking Value] 80 points. ]Eighty o’clock!
Chen Mo’s eyes lit up instantly!
Still ridiculously expensive, but
Enough!
He now has 85 points! Just enough!
Use a top-notch character portrait as bait!
When players see this picture, they will definitely think that this game is going to be interesting! They will be looking forward to it! They will be excited!
Then
He found out that this game only has one stickman, 20 square meters of grass, and a cute slime (if he spends another 3 points to buy it).
This feeling of falling from the clouds to hell…
Isn’t this the [Defense Breaking Value]? !
“Just do it!”
Chen Mo gritted his teeth and made up his mind.
He selected the option [Generate [Raiden General] character portrait (static HD)].
[Confirm to consume 80 points of [Defense Breaking Value]? ]“confirm!”
[Defense Breakthrough Value] instantly dropped from 85 points to 5 points.
A flash of light appeared in the center of the editor interface.
A picture appeared out of nowhere.
That is
The naginata is resting on the ground, surrounded by purple lightning, with an indifferent look in his eyes, and a combination of majesty and charm – General Raiden!
The picture quality is extremely detailed, the light and shadow effects are perfect, and even the texture on the hem of the clothes is clearly visible.
The quality of this picture far exceeds that of most original paintings of two-dimensional games on the market.
Chen Mo couldn’t help but be stunned when looking at the picture.
These 80 points…well spent!
This is the bait!
Next, it s time to set the trap.
He still has 5 points of [Defense Break Points] left.
Buy a Water Slime (3 points).
There are 2 points left.
What else can I do?
Chen Mo scanned the dimmed options in the editor.
[Add basic interaction: click]: requires 1 point of [Defense Break Value].
[Add text box]: Requires 1 point of [Defense Breaking Value].
Just right!
Chen Mo acted quickly.
He enlarged the 20-square-meter lawn so that it occupied most of the screen.
Place the crude stick figure in the middle of the grass.
Place the newly bought water slime opposite the stickman, ten meters away.
Then, he set the exquisite [Thunder General] illustration as…
?Game loading interface?
Moreover, at the bottom of the loading interface, a line of words was written in the text box generated by the remaining 1 point of [Defense Breaking Value]:
The Inazuma Shogunate has devoted its efforts to creating the next-generation open-world RPG Genshin Impact, which is about to be released!
Finally, he added a [click] interaction to the stickman.
Click effect?
The stickman jumped on the spot.
That s all.
This is the “game” he created using 100 points of [Defense Breaking Value] and half an hour.
A super-stitched monster with a god-level loading interface and shit-level actual content.
Chen Mo looked at his “masterpiece”.
The rude stickman, on the equally rude grass, faced an even ruder slime.
At the edge of the screen, you can still see a corner of the loading interface, and General Raiden’s sleeves are faintly visible.
funny.
But there was also a sense of…malice.
Chen Mo rubbed his hands.
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Chapter 3 Preliminary Testing of the Editor (Old Version)
Even if you can’t create a complete character, at least create something that people can associate with!
Chen Mo’s mind was working rapidly and his fingers tapped the table unconsciously.
calm.
Must stay calm.
He forced himself not to think about the hopelessly high [Defense Break Value] consumption, and re-examined the simple yet possible editor interface.
resource
Who says that resources must be complete 3D models? Who says that they must be characters that can run and jump in the game?
The dead end of thinking was suddenly broken open.
It doesn t necessarily have to be a model!
Can you
His breathing stopped for a moment.
A picture!
A high-quality, top-notch picture that will make everyone who sees it exclaim WTF! … [Character portrait]?
The thought ran through his body like an electric current.
feasible!
Definitely possible!
He immediately mobilized his mind and started searching in the editor.
[Character model], [Scene model], [Prop model]… The numbers following these options made him shudder.
jump over!
Skip them all!
His “eyes” finally locked on a relatively inconspicuous option.
?Generate art resources?
Click on it.
The next level menu pops up.
?Icon?, ?UI interface?, ?Character stand?, ?Promotional poster?
That’s it!
?Character illustrations?!
He selected it and then entered the name in his mind – [General Thunder].
A name that is enough to ignite the expectations of any 2D player.
The editor gave immediate feedback.
Chen Mo’s heart skipped a beat!
This number is still astronomical and so expensive that it is simply robbing money!
He subconsciously glanced at the lonely number in the upper right corner of the interface.
[Current defense penetration value: 85 points]Eighty-five points!
Surprisingly… it s just enough!
A feeling of ecstasy instantly dispelled the previous despair and anxiety.
The moment his eyes saw the numbers “80 points” and “85 points”, they lit up frighteningly!
Use a top-notch character portrait, a picture of a quality that even a god-level artist might not be able to achieve with all his hard work, to serve as the “face” of this crappy game!
Use it as bait!
Imagine this.
A player may have seen the promotion in some corner, or simply clicked in by accident.
The first thing you see is the impeccable portrait of [Thunder General] on the loading interface.
Purple lightning lingers, majestic and graceful, that look, that temperament…
What will players think?
“Oh my god! This art is top notch!”
This game is definitely a big production!
“Genshin Impact? Created by the Inazuma Shogunate? It sounds awesome!”
Next-generation open world RPG? Buy it! Play it!
expect!
excited!
Adrenaline rush!
Loading complete.
The progress bar is full.
Players rub their hands together, preparing to welcome a magnificent other world with a pilgrimage-like mood…
As a result, the screen flashed.
What came into view was a stick figure that was even more crude than a matchstick, standing on a piece of grass that was no more than 20 square meters and was extremely perfunctorily green, facing a water slime that seemed to have been casually molded and was so cute that it was almost mentally retarded.
That’s all.
There is no grand world, no exquisite characters, and no cool skills.
There are only stickmen, grass, and slimes.
That huge feeling of falling from the ninth heaven into the eighteen levels of hell…
The anger of being deceived, fooled, and played for a fool…
The kind of “I took off my pants and you show me this?” breakdown…
Isn t this just
Moreover, it is absolutely a massive amount of [Defense Breaking Value]!
Haha hahahaha!
Chen Mo couldn’t help but laugh softly, and his laughter got louder and louder, and finally he even slapped the table.
There was an almost crazy light in his eyes, he gritted his teeth and made up his mind.
This is definitely the most cost-effective solution he can think of!
risk?
The risk is that if the players don’t buy into the 80 points, then he will be completely wiped out and won’t even be able to afford a water slime.
But what about the benefits?
Once successful, the income from this [Defense Breaking Value] will definitely be exponential!
Let s bet!
He selected the option that made his heart beat faster.
[Generate [Raiden General] character portrait (static HD)]The editor pops up a confirmation prompt.
Chen Mo’s Adam’s apple rolled.
Without any hesitation!
It’s like pressing the button to launch a nuclear bomb.
The number in the upper right corner of the interface instantly jumped from 85 to 5.
Almost at the same time, a brilliant purple light burst out from the central area of ??the editor interface.
The light faded.
A picture, quietly floating there.
Chen Mo’s breathing stopped again.
In that picture was a figure that he was very familiar with.
Dressed in a luxurious purple kimono and holding the Nagging Inahi, the tip of the blade points diagonally at the ground, emitting strands of purple arcs of electricity.
Her eyes were indifferent, as if she was looking down upon all living beings, yet there was an indescribable charm between her brows.
Majesty and beauty, divinity and humanity, are perfectly combined in her.
Picture quality.
It’s so exquisite that words can’t describe it.
Light and shadow.
As perfect as capturing reality.
Even the intricate golden patterns on the hem of her dress and the texture of the layered fabric at her cuffs were shockingly clear.
The quality of this image…
Chen Mo dared to guarantee that if he threw it to any top game company, it would be directly used as the most important promotional poster, and it might even make the original artists in charge of the art collectively doubt their lives.
this
This is the power gained by using [Defense Breaking Value]?
These 80 points…
value!
Totally worth it!
Chen Mo looked at the portrait and couldn’t help but be stunned for several seconds.
This is no longer bait.
This is simply a sure kill!
He could even imagine the feeling of being instantly hit in the heart when players saw this picture.
very good.
The bait has been laid, and it is top-quality bait of super specifications.
This amount is pitifully small.
What can I do?
Chen Mo once again scanned the options in the editor, most of which were still grayed out.
[Purchase Basic Material Pack: Water Slime]: Requires 3 [Defense Break Value] points.
purchase!
Must buy!
There has to be a monster for the stickman to target, even if it’s just for show.
[Defense Break Value] changed from 5 points to 2 points.
Chen Mo’s gaze continued to move.
This is needed.
Players always have to have something to do, even if it’s just a click.
[Add UI component: Text box]: Requires 1 point of [Defense Breaking Value].
Also needed!
The dragon painting must have the finishing touch!
2 points of [Defense Break Value], not a single point left!
Chen Mo immediately started to work on it. His movements were very fast and he was focused as if he was completing a “work of art”.
First, he “stretched” the pitiful 20-square-meter lawn with his mind, forcibly enlarging it until it almost occupied the entire screen. Although it was still simple, it at least looked a little more “vast”.
Then he placed the shockingly crude stick figure representing the “player” in the center of the grass.
Then, the water slime that I just bought with 3 points of [Defense Breaking Value], which is also simple and can only sway slightly in place, is placed “opposite” the stickman, about ten meters away, creating an illusion of “confrontation”.
The most critical step is here.
He chose the illustration of [General Raiden] that would drive all the 2D fans in the world crazy.
drag.
place.
Set it to
[Game loading interface]!
The entire screen was filled with this exquisite portrait.
Loading bar?
unnecessary!
Just use this picture itself to fill the player’s waiting time!
Let them raise their expectations while waiting!
The last step.
He used the only remaining 1 point of [Defense Breaking Value] to generate a [Text Box].
Place this [text box] at the bottom of the loading interface.
Font?
Just use the most majestic and intimidating one!
content?
Chen Mo’s mouth curled up in an evil arc, and his fingers typed a line of words on the virtual keyboard:
Done!
Just a little bit more.
He chose the stick figure in the middle of the grass.
Add interactivity.
?Click?.
Trigger effect?
Chen Mo thought about it and set the simplest and most perfunctory effect:
The stickman jumped upwards on the spot.
The amplitude is very small.
There are no special effects.
knock off!
Chen Mo exited the editing mode and looked at his “final results”.
A super weird game with a god-level loading screen and shitty actual content.
The loading interface is the Thunder General who is worthy of being deified.
The actual game features stickmen, small grass fields, and cute slimes.
At the edge of the screen, you can even see a remnant of the loading interface. General Raiden’s gorgeous sleeves form an extremely ironic contrast with the simple grass.
ridiculous.
But there was also an indescribable viciousness that made one’s spine chill.
Chen Mo rubbed his hands and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.
The next step is to release this “game” and wait for the first batch of “victims” to take the bait.
He couldn’t wait to see the [Defense Breaking Value] start to rise wildly.
Feilu novel, Fei will make you look good!
Chapter 4 Release of the trailer for the original god in another world (old version)
Chen Mo minimized the Stitched Game and opened the video editing software.
Materials? Ready-made.
The loading interface of [Thunder General] is the best material.
As for a live demo? None.
Who stipulated that promotional videos must have actual machine demonstrations?
Chen Mo’s operation was still very fast. He created a new project and imported the exquisite portrait that was enough to crash any server.
The timeline was stretched out and he needed some “movement”.
Simple zooming, panning, and rotation, coupled with some free, epic-sounding canned music.
Not enough, far from enough.
This can only be considered a dynamic wallpaper, and it is far from being a “promotional video”.
Chen Mo opened the browser and searched for “free video material”.
Sci-fi cities, particle effects, explosion shock waves, data streams, light and shadows…
Download, import, edit.
He was like a bad tailor, trying to sew these unrelated pieces of fabric together.
The portrait of [Raiden General] is the absolute protagonist, and her image shuttles and flashes among various cool but cheap special effects.
Close-up of eyes? Arrange it.
Slow motion of weapon swinging? A must. (Although it is photoshopped from a static image)
“Holographic immersive experience” – with special effects of data flow.
“Realistic Physics Engine” – Equipped with explosion shockwave materials.
“An intelligent NPC comparable to a real person” – the camera is focused on the flawless face of [General Thunder].
“A vast open world” – just find some free fantasy scenery material and overlay it.
It looks… hard to describe.
But combined with the exciting BGM and fast-switching shots, it can barely fool some people who have never seen the world.
The key is the words.
Chen Mo called up the text tool.
Font? Choose the most exaggerated and visually impactful one!
Color? Gold! It has to be gold! And add a stroke! And a shadow!
Lines of eye-catching large characters, combined with the image of [Thunder General], bombard the audience’s visual nerves in turn:
“?Inazuma Shogunate?, built with all our strength!”
A groundbreaking contribution!
Redefining [Open World]!
?Holographic Physics Engine?, reality within your reach!
“[Super AI driven NPC], interacting with ‘living’ souls!”
Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension!
Coming soon, please stay tuned!
Finally, the screen freezes on the face of General Raiden, with the game logo and the classic slogan below: “The Inazuma Shogunate has devoted all its efforts to create the next-generation open-world RPG Genshin Impact, which is about to be presented!”
Length: One minute and three seconds. It can t be any longer. There s not enough material. If it drags on any longer, the truth will be revealed.
Chen Mo examined his “masterpiece”.
It’s tacky, awkward, and the stitching feels off the charts, but…
All the necessary gimmicks are there, and all the necessary bragging has been done.
Especially the face of [General Thunder], which is extremely lethal.
He nodded with satisfaction, exported the video, and then published it.
Directly to the largest video site?
The censorship there is strict, and the users are well-informed. They can tell what something is at a glance, and there is a high probability that they will be criticized and the video will be deleted.
We have to find a smaller place with a more diverse user base and easier to fool.
Chen Mo opened a niche game forum called “Dimension Wormhole” and a second- or third-tier video sharing website.
Register an account and upload videos.
The title? It has to be sensational!
Shocking! Genshin Impact: Super Dimension’s first PV is released! The technological revolution of domestic games is coming!
Tags? Full!
#??#Open World#Next Generation#RPG#Raiden General#The Light of Domestic Production#Technology Explosion#Holographic Immersion#Real Physics#Intelligent NPC
Chen Mo copied and pasted the video link into the game discussion section of the “Dimensional Wormhole” forum.
Post title: “?First release?Genshin Impact: Super Dimension trailer leaked! This picture! This technology! Are domestic games going to rise?”
Content: [Video link] + “I won’t say much, just watch it yourself, I am impressed. Especially the physics engine and NPC intelligence, I can’t even imagine it!”
Post!
After finishing all this, Chen Mo leaned back in his chair and refreshed the webpage.
He doesn’t need good reviews.
He doesn’t even need many hits.
He only needs… [Defense Break Value].
As long as someone has great expectations because of this video, and then downloads the game and discovers the truth…
Then the [Defense Breaking Value] is coming in loudly, isn t it?
Refresh, the number of views on the video website is still 0.
Forum post, 1 views, 0 replies.
Chen Mo was not in a hurry and let the bullets fly for a while.
He opened the forum and began to wander around aimlessly, browsing other posts.
Ten minutes later.
He switched back to his own post.
Views: 58.
Reply: 3.
“Sofa! Where did the host get it? Is it real?”
“Watching from the front row! Genshin Impact again? Are you addicted to scamming people?”
“I clicked on it and took a look. The cover is Raiden Shogun? The production team is Inazuma Shogunate? This name…are you serious? It’s a bit childish.”
Here we come!
Chen Mo cheered up.
Keep refreshing.
Views: 121.
Reply: 15.
Holy crap! I was shocked when I clicked on the video! The art is pretty good! General Raiden is awesome!
“Wake up, the guy above, this is obviously a PV made with someone else’s pictures, right? There’s no real game at all, just special effects and concept drawings.”
“+1, another pie-in-the-sky master? Where’s the demonstration? Where’s the gameplay? Put on a V!”
“Inazuma Shogunate? I’ve never heard of it. Which big company’s pseudonym is this from?”
Don t be so mean, what if this is a big move that the small team is holding back? I really like this art style, I m looking forward to it.
“What are you looking forward to? It’s obviously a lie! ‘Holographic physics engine’? ‘Super AI-driven NPC’? Why didn’t he say he could ascend to heaven in broad daylight? Bragging is not taxable, right?”
“Rational discussion. Although the actual machine is unknown, the editing and music of this PV are OK, and it feels like a blockbuster movie. I hope it’s not a pure scam.”
“It’s so funny. What’s this ‘technological revolution in domestic games’? Whose life is this revolution about? The players’ wallets?”
“Am I the only one who noticed the ‘Inazuma Shogunate’? Is this an attempt to export culture? Or is it just to ride on the popularity?”
“Anyway, I love this Thunder General! I’m going to pay attention to him just for the cover!”
The comment section started to become lively, with questions, ridicule, and a small number of potential “victims” who were attracted by the art style starting to exchange words.
Chen Mo looked at those comments, especially those that were filled with righteous indignation and denounced the “pie in the sky” and “swindlers”, and the smile on his face became more and more intense.
Curse it!
The harsher the curse, the better!
The more you curse now, the more your [Defense Penetration Value] will increase when you play the game!
He switched to the video website again.
Number of views: 352.
Barrage: Only a dozen or so.
Here it comes!
“Cover scam?”
“This special effect…50 cents can’t be more.”
“The BGM is nice, where did you steal it?”
“General Thunder! AWSL!”
“So, what about the game screen?”
“Another concept PV? Disband, disperse.”
“Inazuma Shogunate? What the hell?”
It feels a little fake.
The attention is not high, and doubts are the mainstream voices.
It exactly met Chen Mo’s expectations.
He doesn’t need this video to go viral, he just needs it to accurately screen out target users who are easily attracted by “pie in the sky” or simply attracted by the character illustration of [Thunder General].
These people are the main source of his [Defense Breaking Value].
Chen Mo even responded with interest in the forum using his secondary account: “I think it’s quite real. Maybe it’s really a dark horse?”
Several replies were immediately received:
“You are such a fool! Is this the host’s smurf account?”
“Sailors, get out of here!”
“Dark horse? I think he’s a black sheep!”
Chen Mo watched the quarrel on the screen with a smile.
Yes, that’s it.
Get into a fight!
Let more people see it!
Make more people curious!
Then… download!
He closed the web page and the screen went dark.
The bait has been cast.
Chapter 5: Different World Genshin Impact Closed Beta (Old Version)
Chen Mo lit a cigarette, and in the smoke, he opened the simple backend of the official game website.
It’s time to give these hungry fish some strong food.
[Announcement on the first technical internal test qualification release of “Genshin Impact: Super Dimension”]Title, boldface.
text:
Thank you for your attention to Genshin Impact: Hyperdimension. In order to ensure the polish of the core game experience, Inazuma Shogunate Studio has decided to launch the first small-scale, highly confidential technical internal test.
“The number of people for this internal test is 50.”
Screening method: random selection.
“Conditions of participation:”
1. Sign the [Highly Confidentiality Agreement] and [User Special Experience Agreement]. The details of the agreement will be sent separately after obtaining the qualification. Those who violate the agreement will bear legal responsibility and pay a high penalty.
2. Pay the internal test deposit: 1999 yuan. The deposit will be fully refunded after the internal test is completed and it is confirmed that the user has fully fulfilled the testing obligations (including but not limited to: completing the specified game time, submitting a detailed test report, and cooperating in data collection).
3. Agree to authorize the game client to collect necessary hardware information and anonymous game behavior data during the test period for performance optimization and AI training.
The registration channel will be opened in ten minutes and will last for 24 hours. The final right of interpretation belongs to the Inazuma Shogunate Studio.
Chen Mo checked it over and found that every word was filled with an air of arrogance, “Come if you want” and “I’ll rip you off without negotiation.”
Especially the [User Special Experience Agreement], which is vague and very thought-provoking.
There is also the 1,999 yuan deposit.
Not more, not less, just the right price that makes ordinary players feel painful, but also thinks “what if it’s true”.
This is exactly the effect he wants.
Filter! The ultimate filter!
Screen out all those who are wavering, hoping to get something for free, or just joining in the fun!
Those who stay are either “true fans” who love the PV art style deeply, or curious babies who have so much money that it doesn’t matter, or… those “warriors” who don’t believe in it and have to come in to see what you are up to.
These people are the best contributors to [Defense Breaking Value].
Chen Mo hit the Enter key and the announcement was released.
Almost instantly, the replies to his previous post began to explode.
refresh.
Reply:358.
“??? Did I read that correctly? The internal test requires payment? 1999?!”
“Fuck! This is money grabbing! Which game beta test dares to ask for a deposit? You must be crazy!”
“[User Special Experience Agreement]? What the hell is this? Isn’t it like signing a contract to sell yourself?”
“It’s so funny. You’re drawing randomly? If I win, I have to give you money? Get lost!”
“I told you this guy is a liar! Now the real intention is exposed! He is starting to make money!”
“No, buddy, calm down. The deposit is refundable as long as you complete the test task.”
“The guy above is so naive! Do you think this scam company will refund your money? They will just find a reason to say you didn’t complete the task, and your money will be gone!”
“+10086! Test mission? What mission did he say? He’ll ask you to stay online for 25 hours a day, and if you fail to complete it, you won’t get your money back. What can you do?”
“That [data collection] is also suspicious! I understand collecting hardware information, but [anonymous game behavior data]? [AI training]? It’s really scary when you think about it!”
“Isn’t this just treating players as free labor and paying them to work for you? Pah!”
“Inazuma Shogunate? I think it’s a fraudulent Shogunate!”
“I’m a little curious about what that [Special Experience Protocol] is…are there any brave men who want to try it?”
“What the guy above wants? Spending 1999 to step on a landmine? Too much money to waste?”
“It’s over, it’s over. It’s a pure scam. They don’t even bother to put on a show.”
Chen Mo looked at these comments, and the curve of his mouth became wider and wider.
Yes, that’s it!
Be angry! Question!
Make a big deal out of it!
He even used a secondary account to add fuel to the fire in the comment section: “Is there any expert who can interpret this protocol? It feels like there is something to it. What if it is some new technology?”
“Interpret your sister! Get out!”
“The Internet trolls are here again? Buying your whole family’s urn for 1999?”
“New technology? I think it’s a new fraud technology!”
As the argument intensified, the popularity of the posts also increased.
Chen Mo leaned back in his chair with satisfaction.
Step one, done.
Next, we just have to wait for that key person.
Time passes by every second.
The registration channel is open.
Chen Mo refreshed the background and watched the number of registered people slowly jump from 0.
1 3 7 15
The growth rate is very slow, which is totally unlike the registration for a normal game’s internal beta test.
But Chen Mo didn’t care.
What he wants is not quantity, but quality.
In other words, it is the potential to [break defense].
Half an hour later, the number of registered people remained at 87.
“Almost there.” Chen Mo said to himself.
50 “lucky ones” are randomly selected from 87 people.
He wrote a simple random script and ran it.
A list of 50 user IDs is generated.
The next step is to send emails to notify these “lucky ones” to pay a deposit, and attach the two vague agreements.
[Highly Confidentiality Agreement] is extremely strict, almost prohibiting discussion of all details of the game, and the penalty for breach of contract is as high as seven figures.
The [User Special Experience Agreement] is even more vague. It only says that cooperation is required to conduct some “unconventional” game experience tests and authorize the collection of “deeper” data, but it does not say what it is specifically.
Email sent.
Chen Mo stretched and opened the largest live streaming platform in the country – Tiger Shark Live.
He directly searched for an ID: [Qingyuejiang].
The live broadcast room was in a black screen state, but the number of followers showed an astonishing seven million.
Su Qingyue, the number one anchor in the gaming section of the Tiger Shark live streaming platform, has countless fans and is known for her skills, good looks, and sweet voice. More importantly, she comes from a wealthy family and is a well-known “rich lady” anchor in the circle.
Chen Mo s target is her.
The reason is simple.
Influence.
And…contrast.
If a glamorous and never-short-of-money top female anchor were to be [broken] by his game, the effect would be absolutely explosive.
He needed a detonation point, an opportunity that could bring “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension” from a small-scale controversy to the public eye.
Su Qingyue is the best candidate.
Of course, he didn’t do anything shady.
Those 50 places were indeed randomly selected.
He just believed that with Su Qingyue’s keen nose for new games, especially new games like this that seemed to have “something”, she would most likely sign up.
As long as she signs up, with her luck comparable to that of the “chosen one” (or the psychological advantage brought by her money), the probability of being selected is not low.
Now, it all depends on whether she will take the bait, and…whether she will be picked.
While Chen Mo was refreshing the forum, he would occasionally glance at Su Qingyue’s live broadcast room.
In the forum, the debate over margin and strange agreements continues.
Suddenly, a new post popped up.
Title: [Fuck! Qingyue seems to have obtained the internal test qualification for that scam game?! ]The content is a screenshot of a Weibo post that Su Qingyue just posted.
????V?:Huh? Is this… winning the prize? [Picture]The content of the picture was actually an email from the Inazuma Shogunate Studio notifying the beta tester of their qualifications! The titles of the two agreements were also included below.
The comment section on Weibo exploded instantly.
“??? Qingyue-chan is also involved in this?”
“Don’t be fooled, honey! This thing doesn’t look reliable at first glance!”
“1999 deposit? Qingyue-chan would care about this little money? Maybe you’re just curious?”
“The point is the [User Special Experience Agreement]! It sounds so weird!”
“Inazuma Shogunate? What is the origin of this studio? It even alarmed Qingyue-chan?”
“Isn’t this a joint promotion? Paying Qingyue-chan to attract traffic?”
“The above person is overthinking. Qingyue-chan is rich and would never accept such a low-brow promotion.”
“So she really wants to play it? To spend 1999 to play a game that doesn’t even have a real demo?”
“We don’t understand the world of rich women…”
“I’m more curious whether she will sign the agreement? Especially the special experience.”
“Sign! You must sign! I want to see Qingyue-chan do something different!”
+1, I want to see my wife being abused (not).
Chen Mo looked at the screenshot and smiled.
The fish has taken the bite.
And it’s a big fish.
He could even imagine Su Qingyue’s expression when she saw the email, that curious and slightly hesitant look.
1999 yuan was nothing to her, but those two agreements with a strange atmosphere were enough to arouse the desire to explore in any veteran player.
Especially for top players like Su Qingyue who have played all the major games on the market and are beginning to feel a “game drought”.
The unknown is an attraction in itself.
Chen Mo closed the forum and the backend.
He stood up, walked to the window and looked at the lights of the city at night.
The first batch of “victims” are already in place.
The anchor named Su Qingyue will be the first spark to ignite the powder keg.
The next step is to wait for them to download the game and enter the trap he carefully constructed, called “Reality”.
And then… you will gain [Defense Break Value].
Thinking of this, an expectant smile appeared on Chen Mo’s face.
The game has just begun.
Chapter 6: First Experience of Genshin Impact in Another World (Old Version)
The title of Su Qingyue s live broadcast room has been changed.
[The first batch of global closed beta test of “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension” live broadcast! Is it a masterpiece or a scam? Where did the 1999 deposit go? ]The popularity of the live broadcast room instantly reached the top of the platform.
The barrage of comments was so dense that it almost covered the entire screen.
“Here it comes! Rich woman’s life experience series!”
“Qingyue-chan really signed that damn agreement? Warrior!”
“1999 to buy a lesson? No, 1999 to buy fun!”
“Wait for Qingyue-chan to break through the defense! [Dog Head]”
“The one in front, are you a devil? But… I also want to see [evil smile]”
“This game doesn’t even have a live demo, Qingyue-chan, you are so confused!”
Su Qingyue adjusted the camera, showing her standard sweet smile, and her voice spread throughout the live broadcast room through the microphone.
“Hello, hello~ Family, your Qingyue-chan is online!”
She paused, looked at the rapidly scrolling comments, and pretended to be aggrieved.
“Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by buying a lesson? What do you mean by wanting to see me break down? Are you still my true fans?”
“Am I the kind of person whose defenses can be easily broken?”
Barrage response:
“yes!”
“Isn’t it?”
“The last game that broke your defenses has grass three feet high on its grave.”
A classic tough talk segment.
Su Qingyue: “…”
She cleared her throat and tried to save face: “Ahem, that’s all in the past. Today, our main purpose is to explore the way for our family and see what this Project: Origin is all about.”
“I have already paid the deposit and signed the agreement…”
She skipped the specific content of the agreement and directly opened the game launcher on the desktop.
[Genshin Impact: Super Dimension-Activate]A simple login interface appears with a deep starry sky as the background.
“Oh wow? There’s something interesting about this UI. It’s quite simple.” Su Qingyue commented.
Enter your account and password and click Log In.
No lengthy opening cutscenes, no fancy character creation.
[Data loading…]?Welcome to the continent of Teyvat?
[Initial landing location: Mondstadt]My eyes suddenly lit up.
Su Qingyue, or rather her character in the game, stood in an open square.
The sun shines down, warm but not blinding.
Fine moss grows in the cracks of the stone road. The houses along the road are in typical European style, with vines climbing all over the walls and blooming flowers on the windowsills.
In the distance is a towering windmill with huge blades turning slowly.
Pigeons strolled leisurely in the square, occasionally flapping their wings and flying away.
The air was filled with the faint scent of flowers and bread.
The barrage of comments in the live broadcast room remained still for a few tenths of a second, and then exploded completely.
“What the hell?!!!”
“This scene??? CG???”
“No, this is a real machine?? I don’t believe it!”
“This lighting, this modeling… Inazuma Shogun, you tell me this was made by your small studio?”
“Am I blind? This is more realistic than those 3A masterpieces on the market!”
“The one in front, don’t brag, it might be a pre-rendered scene.”
Can pre-rendering make the leaves sway so naturally when the wind blows through them? Can it make pigeons fly around when they are scared?
“Qiyetsu-chan! Move! Let’s see if it’s real!”
Su Qingyue was also stunned by the scene before her.
She took a few tentative steps forward.
The footsteps echoed clearly on the stone road, and the sound was slightly dull when stepping on the moss.
She walked over to an NPC, a blonde girl in knight clothing.
“Hello?” Su Qingyue tried to speak, and the game character also made a sound at the same time.
The NPC girl turned around with a puzzled look on her face: “Hello, Traveler? What can I do for you?”
The voice is natural and the embouchure is perfect.
Another wave of barrages flooded the screen.
“!!!NPCs can talk freely?!”
“Not fixed lines? What’s the level of this AI?”
“Qingyue-chan, ask her something else!”
Su Qingyue swallowed, feeling a little unreal.
She pointed to the flower bed next to her: “These flowers… are so beautiful.”
The NPC girl looked in the direction she pointed and smiled. “Yes, Cecilia flowers, a specialty of Mondstadt. The Lord Wind God protects them.”
Su Qingyue couldn’t help but stretch out her hand, wanting to touch the petals.
There was a soft touch on my fingertips.
[Warning: Please do not destroy public property at will]A red system prompt popped up.
Su Qingyue retracted her hand in fear.
The live broadcast room was full of laughter.
“Hahahaha! I was warned for trying to steal flowers!”
“Real! So real!”
I am impressed by the interactive details!
“1999, it’s worth it, sisters!”
“I want to know now, where can I get the qualification for the internal test?”
“Don’t even think about it, it’s just 50.”
Su Qingyue ignored the teasing in the comments. She was completely attracted by the realism of the game.
She walked to the fountain, where she could hear the sound of rushing water and the splashing water droplets were cool.
She saw a fruit stall, and the apples on the stall were bright red and juicy.
She walked over and picked up an apple.
[Item: Apple][Quality: Ordinary][Effect: Restore a small amount of health][Do you want to buy? Price: 5 Mora](Note: Mora is the in-game currency)
“Mora? This monetary system…” Su Qingyue muttered and chose to buy.
The crisp sound of coins colliding was heard.
She held the apple in her hand and could even smell the faint fruity fragrance.
She tried a bite.
Crunchy.
[HP+10]The live broadcast room fell into an eerie silence again.
“Am I seeing right? She really ate it?”
Can you eat the apples in the game? And there s even feedback on the taste?
Is this a fucking game??
“Inazuma Shogun, come out! You call this a game???”
I felt like my worldview had been shaken.
“My mother asked me why I was kneeling to watch the live broadcast.”
Su Qingyue herself was also confused.
This was beyond her understanding of existing gaming technology.
Exquisite graphics, smooth movements, realistic physical collisions, and incredible interactive details…
“Family…” Su Qingyue’s voice was a little trembling, “I take back what I said before.”
“This game…may not be a scam.”
“It’s…kind of scary.”
She looked around the vibrant Mondstadt, at the NPCs that behaved like real people, at the leaves and flags swaying in the wind.
An indescribable feeling came over me.
Excited, curious, and a little bit… uneasy.
Is this really a game that humans can make?
She opened the game menu to see if there were any mission instructions.
The menu interface is also simple.
?Role??Backpack??Map??Task??Settings?
The taskbar is empty.
“No guidance for beginners? No main quest?” Su Qingyue frowned.
Such a high degree of freedom?
Just then, a drunk old man with a red nose bumped into her.
[System prompt: You encountered a pickpocket and lost 10 Mora]Su Qingyue: “?”
She subconsciously looked at her virtual pocket.
The Mora that was left from the apple purchase just now is indeed running low.
The old man was still staggering forward.
Su Qingyue rolled up her sleeves.
Chapter 7 Emergency Food Cannot Be Touched (Old Version)
How outrageous!
In broad daylight, the whole world was stripped clean by a drunk NPC!
Su Qingyue looked at the words [10 Moras lost] in the system prompt and her blood pressure started to rise.
Even though it s just game currency and only 10 yuan, I can t swallow this!
“Hey! Stop right there!” Su Qingyue shouted at the back of the red-nosed old man.
The old man ignored her and continued to stagger, even burping.
The live broadcast room exploded instantly.
“What the hell! Was it really stolen?”
“This NPC can also steal money?!”
“Hurry up and chase him! Beat him up!”
“Quick! Knock him down! Take it back!”
“Wait, what will happen if we fight an NPC? Will we be caught by the guards?”
“Who cares? Let’s have some fun first!”
Su Qingyue really wanted to chase after him and argue with him, but reason told her that in this overly realistic game, being impulsive might not end well.
What if I get caught by the guards?
She had just bought some apples and only had a few Moras left in her pocket, and now 10 more were stolen, which was like adding insult to injury.
“Forget it,” Su Qingyue suppressed her anger and waved her hands at the live studio, “He’s a poor bastard. I won’t bother with him.”
In her heart, she was complaining: What kind of crappy game is this! The freedom is so high that NPCs can steal players’ money at will? Are there any laws?
?Bullet comment: “The anchor is scared? It’s so funny.”?
?Bullet screen: “This old man is definitely a repeat offender!”?
[Bullet comment: “I feel sorry for the anchor, the game was stolen right at the start.”][Bullet screen: “This game is too hardcore!”]Su Qingyue decided to ignore the pickpocket old man for the time being. She had to look for somewhere where she could make money or take on missions.
We can’t stay this poor forever.
She wandered aimlessly around Mondstadt, trying to find some clues.
Just then, a small, white figure floating in the air caught her attention.
The little thing had deep blue eyes, a strange golden hairpin on its head, a white jumpsuit, and a pair of small wings on its back. It was circling around a bulletin board.
“This is…” Su Qingyue widened her eyes.
This image looked familiar to her.
It seems to be… the mascot in the official promotion? What’s its name?
The audience in the live broadcast room reacted faster than her.
“Paimon!!!”
“Alive Paimon!”
“Shit! It’s emergency food!”
“Quick! Catch her! See if you can eat her!”
“Shut up in front! Paimon is so cute!”
Su Qingyue looked at the small figure, and the curiosity in her heart overwhelmed the unhappiness of having her money stolen just now.
Isn t this little thing so exquisitely made?
The flying movements are smooth and natural, and the expressions are very lively.
She approached cautiously.
The little fellow named Paimon didn’t seem to notice her and was still muttering to himself: “Hmm… today’s commission doesn’t seem to be anything special…”
The voice is soft and a little childish.
Su Qingyue’s heart moved.
Such a cute little thing…
It should be okay to touch it, right?
She reached out her hand as if possessed, wanting to touch Paimon’s soft-looking white cloak.
The moment when the fingertips are about to touch.
Paimon’s head turned sharply, his deep blue eyes widening.
“Hello!”
Paimeng put his hands on his hips angrily, floating in the air, his eyes level with Su Qingyue.
Don t touch emergency food!
As soon as the words fell.
Sizzle !
A weak electric current shot out from Paimeng’s body and accurately hit Su Qingyue’s outstretched finger.
Su Qingyue only felt a numbness in her fingertips, and an electric current instantly ran through half of her arm.
[System prompt: You have received Paimon’s electric shock warning and entered a state of slight paralysis, which lasts for 3 seconds]?HP-1?
Su Qingyue’s hand froze in mid-air, remaining stretched out, unable to move.
The numbness in my arm was very clear.
Although it didn’t hurt, the feeling of out-of-control muscles made her scalp tingle.
The live broadcast room fell into deathly silence again.
A full five seconds passed.
The barrage of comments surged out like a volcanic eruption.
“???????”
“What just happened?!”
“Electric shock???”
“The anchor was electrocuted???”
“Am I dazzled? Paimon discharged electricity??”
“HP-1??? True damage???”
“No way, sir! Touching a mascot will cause blood loss??”
“Don’t touch emergency food casually… Damn! This line! This reaction!!”
“This is real damage, folks! I feel numb even through the screen!”
“My defense is broken! I am completely broken! This game is poisonous!!!”
[Defense Penetration Value +100]The screen was instantly filled with “broken defense” and question marks.
The worldviews of countless viewers are suffering an unprecedented impact.
NPCs that can talk, apples that can be eaten, an old man that can steal money, and now there’s a mascot that can discharge electricity and hit people? !
Is this really a game?
Has human technology developed to this point?
Su Qingyue’s arm finally regained consciousness. She suddenly retracted her hand and looked at the floating little thing in front of her in disbelief.
“You…you hit me?” Su Qingyue’s voice was shaking.
I’m not angry, I’m shocked.
This experience is so surreal!
The numbness I felt just now is definitely not something that can be simulated in an ordinary game!
Paimon snorted, crossed his arms across his chest, turned his head away, and had a proud expression that said, “I did hit you, so what?”
“Who told you to touch me?”
“I told you not to touch the emergency food!”
She emphasized it again.
I fucking…
I just touched it out of curiosity!
Who knew you were still charged?
Also, what the hell is emergency food called?
Su Qingyue took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
You can’t get angry with an AI, you can’t get angry with an AI…
Bullshit!
This AI can even give people electric shocks!
“No, you…” Su Qingyue was about to argue.
Paimon didn’t give her a chance. He flapped his little wings and flew away.
“Hmph! I’m not going to pay attention to you!”
Only one sentence was left floating in the air.
Su Qingyue stretched out her hand, stood there in a daze, looking in the direction where Paimeng disappeared, and was speechless for a long time.
There were wails everywhere in the live broadcast room.
“Anchor, my mouth is on fire! Hurry up and scold her!”
“This Paimeng has such a bad temper!”
“Wow, my Paimon can’t be that fierce!”
“The person above, don’t you realize the seriousness of the problem? This is not a question of whether it is violent or not! This is real harm!”
“I feel like I’m not playing a game, but another world…”
“+1, this game gives me a strong sense of…uneasiness.”
“1999, buying out a life in another world? It seems… not unacceptable?”
“Accept the fuck! I play games to relax, not to experience real damage and have my money stolen by NPCs!”
But I really want to play!
Su Qingyue rubbed her slightly numb fingers, feeling extremely complicated.
Excited? Curious? Uneasy?
Now there is one more kind – frustrated!
NPC stole my money, mascot shocked me…
This is such a miserable start!
She opened the menu again and looked at the empty taskbar.
“So, what should we do now?”
There are no missions, no guidance, no money in your pocket, and you may be “physically attacked” by NPCs at any time.
This game…isn’t the degree of freedom too high?
At the same time, in a high-tech monitoring room.
On the huge screen, dozens of game screens were displayed in split screen, and one of the main screens was Su Qingyue’s live broadcast perspective.
Chen Mo was standing in front of the screen holding a cup of coffee.
He looked at Su Qingyue’s deflated expression on the screen, the exploding barrage of comments in the live broadcast room, and the rapidly rising “defense breaking value”.
The corners of his mouth curled up in an imperceptible arc.
This is just the beginning.
Chen Mo muttered to himself and pushed up his glasses.
Truth often comes with a price.
He took a sip of his coffee.
On the screen, Su Qingyue finally gave up hesitating and began to explore Mondstadt aimlessly.
She needed to find a way to make money, or at least find an NPC who could give her quests.
You can’t really starve to death or die of poverty in this “real” game world, right?
Su Qingyue sighed and walked forward resignedly.
Chapter 8 Can the wine in the game really make you drunk? (Old version)
Su Qingyue walked aimlessly on the streets of Mondstadt.
The stone pavement feels hard when you step on it.
The wind blew, bringing with it the scent of flowers and… alcohol?
She sniffed.
Yes, the smell of alcohol.
Coming from that direction.
?Angel’s Gift?Tavern.
In the game, she has been there countless times, talking with Master Diluk, or just simply going in for a stroll.
But now
She hesitated.
Why go in if you have no money in your pocket?
Watching others drink?
Or…find something to do?
What if? What if an NPC needs to run errands?
Although this “real” game is full of weirdness, she does need a goal now.
In other words, you need money.
She pushed open the familiar wooden door.
The light in the pub was dim, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of ale and the special smell of fermented wood.
It s much stronger than in the game, even a little choking.
A few drinkers sat sparsely together, talking in low voices or drinking by themselves.
Behind the bar, a man in a waiter’s uniform was wiping wine glasses.
It s not Diluk. Su Qingyue recognized him, Charles, the bartender of the tavern.
She walked over to the bar.
Charles looked up, his face expressionless.
“What can I do for you?”
The voice was flat and businesslike.
Su Qingyue was a little embarrassed.
“Uh…I…”
What could she ask for? A glass of the cheapest ale? But she didn’t have even a moolah.
“I… just take a look.”
She managed to utter these words.
Charles said nothing, lowered his head and continued to wipe the cup.
There is absolutely no enthusiasm or attitude like the NPC in the game who would at least ask more questions.
Su Qingyue felt like a fool.
She looked around furtively.
A man in a corner was holding a large wooden wine glass and drinking it.
His cheeks were flushed and his eyes were a little blurry.
When he put down the wine glass, he burped loudly.
This NPC…acts quite realistically.
She suddenly realized a problem.
The wine in this game…can’t it be a real bar?
The kind that can get drunk?
Once this thought came to mind, it grew like a weed.
She couldn’t help but move closer to see more clearly.
The drunken man raised his glass again.
Su Qingyue swallowed.
Curiosity overcame the embarrassment brought by poverty.
“Well…give me a drink…the cheapest one.”
She pointed to the cheapest item on the menu, “Apple Stuffed”.
Charles paused.
He looked up at her.
“Five Moras.”
Su Qingyue’s heart tightened.
Five Mora She didn t have any.
The atmosphere froze instantly.
A drinker nearby seemed to hear it and sneered.
Su Qingyue’s face felt a little hot.
She wanted to say “I don’t have money”, but felt it was too embarrassing.
Just then, she caught a glimpse of a half-empty glass filled with amber liquid on the edge of the bar.
It looks like… someone didn’t finish drinking it?
As if by magic, when Charles turned around to get something, Su Qingyue quickly picked up the cup, put it to her lips, and took a sip.
Spicy!
It has a fruity sweetness, but more of a burning sensation from alcohol, which instantly burns from the throat to the stomach!
Oh shit!
This is fucking…it’s really wine!
And the degree is not low!
Su Qingyue almost choked and quickly put down the cup and moved away as if nothing had happened.
Charles turned around and looked at her in confusion, then looked at the cup.
Su Qingyue looked away guiltily.
“Well… I suddenly remembered that I have something else to do, so I’ll leave first!”
She almost ran away.
Rushing out of the pub, the fresh air outside cleared her confused mind a little.
But the drunkenness began to slowly rise.
My cheeks are hot and my steps are a little unsteady.
“Damn… you can really get drunk…”
Su Qingyue held onto the wall and felt as if the world was shaking slightly.
This game… is outrageous!
She shook her head, trying to get rid of the drunkenness.
Got to find something else to do to distract myself.
She looked up and saw the Cat’s Tail Tavern not far away.
There are a few cats lying at the door.
In the game, these cats can be interacted with, and there are achievements for petting them.
Where’s the cat here?
Su Qingyue walked over, feeling a little drunk and desperate.
An orange cat was lazily lying on the steps basking in the sun, looking very well-behaved.
Su Qingyue remembered that when she touched the cat in the game, it would purr comfortably.
She squatted down and tentatively reached out her hand to touch its head.
“Mimi…”
She uttered just one syllable.
The orange cat suddenly arched its body and made a threatening “hissing” sound from its throat!
[Cat hissing]The next second, a shadow flashed by!
“ah!”
Su Qingyue cried out in pain and abruptly retracted her hand.
There are three clear bloodstains on the back of the hand!
It hurts so much!
After scratching the person, the orange cat glared at her fiercely before slowly walking away.
Even cats bully me?!
Is this game still playable?
Pet the cat! Pet the cat! Where is the healing effect you promised?
It became real damage?!
She looked at the blood beads on the back of her hand and grimaced in pain.
The wound is not deep, but it is extremely insulting!
The live broadcast room exploded again.
“Fuck! That’s really annoying!”
“The anchor is so miserable! He got electrocuted at the beginning, embarrassed himself in the tavern, and now he’s being scratched by a cat!”
“This cat is too fierce! My cat can’t be like this!”
“Wake up upstairs! This is a real cat! Not a game cat!”
“I’m starting to doubt my life… Is this really a game?”
“Defense Penetration Value +10086!”
“I suddenly feel that buying out this world with 1999 is a bit exciting?”
“It’s not exciting at all! It’s frightening!”
Su Qingyue wanted to cry but had no tears.
She is now in pain, angry, and a little dizzy.
This Mondstadt…is a newbie’s nightmare!
She stood up, feeling she couldn’t stay on the ground any longer.
It’s too dangerous!
Who knows what might pop out from some corner and deal her “real damage”.
She looked up at the surrounding buildings.
Most of the houses in Mondstadt are made of stone or wood, and there are many climbable protrusions on the walls.
In the game, climbing walls is a basic operation.
He can climb walls and fly over rooftops, and he is capable of doing anything.
So what now?
Su Qingyue walked to a relatively low wall of a house.
She took a deep breath… Never mind, now her breath smelled of alcohol.
She reached out and grabbed a protruding stone on the wall, and pulled hard!
Push the wall with your feet and lift your body upwards!
Hey!
He can really climb!
The walls feel rough and cold.
She tried to climb up.
The arms began to exert force and the muscles tensed.
A bit… laborious?
In the game, as long as you press the direction keys, the stamina bar will keep going up as long as it is sufficient.
Every time you climb up a little, you need to put in a lot of effort!
Soon, I began to feel soreness in my arms.
Breathing also became rapid.
She glanced down.
It s already two or three meters off the ground!
Fall down…
She didn’t dare to think about it.
Quickly concentrate and continue climbing.
Physical strength is consumed quickly!
Much faster than in the game!
She felt like she could hardly lift her arms.
Sweat was running down my forehead and my vision was a little blurry.
“No…I can’t hold on any longer…”
She wanted to find a place to rest.
Just then, my foot slipped!
“ah–!”
[Muffled sound when landing]She lost her balance and fell off the wall!
Although the height was not too high, the impact still made her eyes go black the moment her butt hit the ground!
A sharp pain came from the coccyx!
“hiss “
Su Qingyue lay on the ground, and it took her a long time to recover.
My whole body aches.
The cat scratched the back of my hand, the floor rubbed my butt, my arms ached from climbing the wall, and my head was a little dizzy from the wine I just drank.
She lay on the cold stone road, looking at the gray sky.
who I am?
Where am I?
Why should I spend money to come to this damn place to suffer?
Su Qingyue lay on the ground, not wanting to move.
Chapter 9 Welcome to the Real Teyvat (Old Version)
Su Qingyue lay on the cold stone road for a long time.
My butt hurts, the back of my hands hurts, my arms are sore, and my head is dizzy.
There was also a lingering smell of cheap alcohol.
She felt like a rag doll that had been torn apart and put back together again.
Paying for trouble? What kind of thing is this?
She slowly propped herself up, and every time she moved, her tailbone protested with sharp pain.
She grinned and stood up carefully, her movements as stiff as a rusty robot.
No, I have to find something serious to do and stop running around like a headless fly.
Being scratched by a cat, falling off a wall, how can this be called a newbie experience?
Mission! Yes, mission!
In the game, tasks are guidance, rewards, and the key to upgrades.
There should be some missions in this “real” world, right?
Otherwise, how can we continue playing?
She remembered the blue-haired man she met at the door of the tavern and who showed her the way.
Kaeya, the cavalry captain of the Knights of Favonius.
Sounds like an important NPC.
Important NPCs usually mean… missions!
Yes, go find Kaia!
Maybe he could give her a more reliable task, allowing her to recover some of her losses and regain some of her gaming experience.
She brushed the dust off her body, but it was of no use as her clothes were already dirty.
Dragging her still weak legs, she began to look for the base of the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt.
The process of asking for directions…is hard to describe.
The first passerby I met avoided my gaze, waved his hands and said he didn’t know.
The second passerby was enthusiastic and pointed in a completely opposite direction.
“Thank you!” Su Qingyue walked for ten minutes and found the city gate in front of her.
she:” “
Are the residents of Mondstadt a little too “friendly” to strangers?
Finally, relying on the remaining memories from the game, he stumbled his way to the imposing building of the Knights’ headquarters.
There were two guards standing at the door, wearing shiny armor and with serious expressions.
Su Qingyue walked forward and tried her best to look normal.
“Hello, is Captain Kaia here?”
The guard looked her up and down, frowned when he saw the blood on the back of her hand and her disheveled appearance.
“Captain Kaia? What do you want with him?”
“Uh… I’m an adventurer and wanted to see if there’s anything I can do to help.” Su Qingyue made up an excuse on the spot.
The guard’s expression became more suspicious.
“Adventurer? Then you should register with the Adventurer’s Association.”
“I know, but I heard Captain Kaia…”
“The captain is busy right now.” The guard interrupted her, “You can’t go in without an appointment.”
Well, I can t even get through the door.
Just when she was about to give up and was considering whether to try climbing the wall again, a familiar voice came from the side.
“Oh? Miss, have we met somewhere before?”
Su Qingyue turned her head.
Kaia!
He was leaning against the wall next to the headquarters gate, his eye slightly narrowed and a cynical smile on his lips.
He seemed to have been standing there watching the show for a long time.
“Captain Kaia!” Su Qingyue’s eyes lit up, the savior has come!
She hurried over and said, “It’s me! You were showing me the way just now at the entrance of the tavern!”
Kaia pretended to be suddenly enlightened.
“Oh, I remember now. You are the… um… very energetic adventurer.” His eyes swept over the wound on the back of her hand. “It seems that you encountered some minor setbacks in your exploration of Mondstadt?”
It’s more than just twists and turns! It’s like overcoming a tribulation!
Su Qingyue’s grievances and anger almost burst out.
Being electrocuted! Being embarrassed! Being scratched by a cat! Falling down!
She opened her mouth, wanting to accuse the world of “real harm”.
But when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.
Is it useful to tell him this? He is an NPC… No, I can’t treat him as an NPC now.
Will he pay compensation? Will he apologize?
Judging from the look of him, it doesn’t seem like it.
She put on a pitiful expression.
“Captain Kaia, I’m new here and things are not going well. Look at my hand…” She raised her paw.
“Oh my, how careless.” Kaeya said calmly, “The cats in Mondstadt are sometimes a little too enthusiastic.”
Passion? This is called passion?!
“Also… I accidentally fell off the wall and my butt hurts so much.” She continued to play the victim.
“Haha, it seems that Miss Adventurer’s climbing skills still need to be improved.” Kaia chuckled.
Su Qingyue was completely out of temper.
This person is stubborn!
Forget it, let s get down to business.
“Captain Kaia, I want to ask if there is anything I can help with? I want to get familiar with Mondstadt as soon as possible and earn some living expenses.”
Kaia stroked her chin, the one eye watching her with interest.
“As for the commission… the Knights have had some things to do recently. However, judging from your appearance, you don’t seem to be suitable for handling such difficult tasks.”
Su Qingyue complained in her heart: Why don t you just say that I m a wimp?
“However,” Kaia changed the subject, “I personally have a little treasure hunt game that might be suitable for a newbie like you to practice.”
Treasure hunt?
Sounds great! Easy! Rewarding!
“Really? What kind of scavenger hunt is this?”
“I hid some small things when I was young. I wanted to find them recently, but I didn’t have the time.” Kaia took out a yellowed parchment, “This is the treasure map [Kaia’s treasure map], the location is not far outside the city. Go and help me find it. If you find it, the things inside will be your reward.”
He handed the map to Su Qingyue.
Su Qingyue took the map.
The map was crudely drawn, with a few crooked marks pointing to an area outside the city.
“It’s that simple?” She couldn’t believe it.
“Of course.” Kaia smiled like a fox. “It should be a good start for you. Go ahead, good luck, and don’t fall again.”
He waved his hand, turned and walked into the Knights’ headquarters, leaving Su Qingyue alone holding the map in a daze.
Although it felt a bit too smooth, even a bit… perfunctory?
But Su Qingyue can’t care about so much now.
She really needed a “victory” to dilute her previous bad luck.
Treasure hunting! Sounds safer than climbing the wall!
She looked at the map carefully, identified the direction, and walked towards the city gate.
This time, she walked very carefully.
The ground doesn’t seem so smooth anymore.
There seem to be more stones on the roadside.
She even walked around the pigeons, fearing that the seemingly harmless creatures would suddenly cause her “real damage”.
Leaving the bustling area of ??Mondstadt, the surroundings gradually became quiet.
Following the instructions on the map, she turned onto a path leading to the Whispering Woods.
There are dense grass and trees on both sides of the road.
The air was fresher, but her arms and legs still ached.
The aftereffects of wall climbing are too obvious.
She walked for about ten minutes and felt a little tired.
Why is it so difficult to run maps in the game?
She found a rock to sit on and catch her breath.
The location marked on the map should be not far ahead.
What treasure could it be?
Mora? Weapons? Or some rare material?
I feel a little excited just thinking about it!
This is the first official mission she has received in this world!
We must make a good start!
After resting enough, she stood up and continued on her way.
After taking a few more steps, she stopped.
The end point marked on the map… seems to be the open space in front?
That piece of vacant land looked ordinary.
There were some signs of disturbance on the ground, and next to it… there was an old shovel?
So casual?
Is the treasure buried here?
Su Qingyue walked over doubtfully.
There seems to be a faint… stench in the air?
She wrinkled her nose.
Is this an illusion? Maybe there is some animal droppings nearby?
She picked up the shovel.
Quite heavy.
Finding the spot marked on the map, she began to dig.
Hey, hey Hey, hey
The soil was turned over.
This is really a physically demanding job.
After digging a few times, she felt her arms starting to ache again.
Sweat also broke out.
But when she thought of the treasure that was about to be obtained, she was full of energy again.
Come on! Su Qingyue! Victory is just around the corner!
I moved the shovel downwards and felt like I had dug up something.
Not hard…kind of soft?
Her heart skipped a beat.
No way
She continued digging carefully.
That strange stench is getting stronger and stronger!
It s getting more and more pungent!
This smell…why does it look so familiar?
Fuck! This isn’t…
Her shovel had finally dug through the mulch!
Phew!
An indescribable, suffocating stench suddenly surged up!
There is no treasure chest in front of me!
There was only a simply buried…cesspool!
Yes! A manure pit!
There is an indescribable yellow-brown sticky substance inside! [The stench is everywhere]Su Qingyue: Ugh
She dropped the shovel and stepped back, her stomach churning.
What’s going on?! Kaia is playing a trick on me?!
wrong!
She saw that in the middle of the filth there seemed to be a small object wrapped in oilcloth floating.
Could it be…that one?
She endured the strong feeling of nausea, found a branch, and carefully picked out the oilcloth bag.
Open the tarp.
There was no gold coins or gems inside, but a folded piece of paper.
?Chen Mo’s letter?
Su Qingyue opened the note with trembling hands.
There was only one line of words on it, and the handwriting was extremely arrogant:
“Surprised? Unexpected? Welcome to the real Teyvat, – Chen Mo.”
silence.
Deathly silence.
Su Qingyue stood there, holding the smelly note, completely dumbfounded.
My mind went blank.
A few seconds later.
An uncontrollable rage, like a volcanic eruption, rushed from her chest to the top of her head!
“Chen-Mo-!!!”
The shrill roar echoed in the open wilderness, startling countless birds.
She was so angry that she was shaking all over and her vision went dark.
Shithole! Fucking shithole!
Kaiya’s mission! That bastard Chen Mo turned it into a cesspool!
He also left a sarcastic note!
[Defense Penetration Value +1000]The live broadcast room was already filled with Hahahaha and WTF .
“Kill the people and destroy their hearts! Kill the people and destroy their hearts!”
“Chen Mo! The bamboo shoots are here! Grab them!”
“I can smell it through the fucking screen!”
“Host, hold on! We support you mentally!”
“1999 to buy a manure pit? Worth it! It’s totally worth it!”
“I’m sorry, I really can’t help it, hahahahahaha!”
The defense is broken! This time it s really broken!
Su Qingyue looked at the mocking note and then at the pit that emitted a foul odor.
She couldn’t bear it any longer.
Crumpled the note into a ball and threw it on the ground!
Ahhhhhh! Chen Mo! I m not done with you!!!
She stood by the pit, helpless and furious.
Covered in dirt and probably other things.
It smells… terrible.
It feels… terrible.
This world…
Damn! That s terrible!
She slumped down on the ground and looked at the gray sky.
She just wants to log off now.
Right now! Right now!
Chapter 10: Count Rabbit Doesn’t Want to Fly (Old Version)
She sat there slumped, emitting an indescribable smell.
Offline.
The thought was extremely clear.
Quit this shitty game and never see you again. Teyvat, wind god, treasure, they’re all bullshit!
Chen Mo, that bitch!
She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms.
No, she can’t log off. If she runs away now, wouldn’t that be exactly what that guy wants?
That bastard must be hiding in some corner watching her make a fool of herself!
Thinking of this, a surge of evil fire rose up from the bottom of my heart again.
Why? Why should she be played like this?
She spent 1999! Real money! She didn t come here to dig a cesspool!
She stood up suddenly, but her movement was so great that she almost slipped again.
Steadying herself, she opened the system interface.
?Task List?
Main quest: [For a tomorrow without tears]Current stage: Search for the trace of the Wind Dragon and reunite with Amber, the scout knight of the Knights of Favonius.
Amber? The girl in red? One of the poster girls in the game.
She remembered that he was a character full of energy and passion.
Team up with her?
Su Qingyue frowned.
After experiencing the serial backstabbings by Kaeya and Chen Mo, she is now very wary of the NPCs in this world.
Could Amber have a problem? But I couldn’t care less.
The main mission must be completed.
She suppressed the discomfort in her body, identified the direction, and walked towards Mondstadt.
Amber must be found as soon as possible to complete the mission.
Then
She was going to settle the score with Chen Mo! She had to!
There was no conversation along the way, only the increasingly heavy footsteps and her own heavy breathing.
As she approached the gate of Mondstadt, she saw the familiar figure from afar.
Dressed in a fiery red knight costume and wearing the iconic rabbit ear headdress.
It’s Amber, for sure.
Amber had her back to her, seemingly looking off into the distance.
Su Qingyue stepped forward.
“Hello, are you the scout knight Amber? I have received a mission and need to meet up with you.” Her voice was a little dry and filled with suppressed anger.
Amber turned around.
There was a standard, energetic smile on his face.
“Ah! You are the new honorary knight, right? I have been waiting for you for a long time!”
That smile, that tone…
It s too standard, almost fake.
Su Qingyue muttered to herself.
“Yeah, it’s me.” She responded simply.
“We are going to track the Wind Dragon, right? I know a shortcut, follow me!” Amber said, jumping up and down to lead the way.
Su Qingyue followed behind her, keeping a distance.
I can hardly stand the smell on her body, so please don’t make the NPC smell bad.
Although this NPC might not be a good thing.
The two of them, one in front and one behind, left the main road and turned into a woods.
Amber walked briskly and hummed a tuneless song.
Su Qingyue followed silently, observing the surroundings and also observing Amber.
“I say…” Amber suddenly stopped and turned to look at her with an unchanged smile, “Honorary Knight, why are you walking so slowly? You can’t keep up with my pace.”
She resisted the urge to roll her eyes.
“I’m not in good physical condition.” She said perfunctorily.
“That won’t do.” Amber shook her finger. “As a knight, physical strength is the foundation! What if you get into danger like this? Do you want me to protect you?”
The veins on Su Qingyue’s forehead jumped. This NPC’s words were full of thorns.
“I’ll try my best to keep up.” She squeezed out a few words from between her teeth.
“That’s good!” Amber showed her standard smile again, turned around and continued to lead the way.
After walking for a while, Amber pointed to a cliff ahead.
“Look! If we use the Wings of Wind to fly over here, we can take a shortcut and save a lot of time!”
Su Qingyue looked in the direction she pointed.
The cliffs are not close to each other and there is a deep valley below, so the Wings of Wind are indeed needed.
“Okay.” She responded and prepared to activate the Wings of Wind.
Amber just stood there, not moving.
Su Qingyue looked at her suspiciously.
“Amber?”
“Hmm?” Amber blinked, looking innocent.
“Let’s go, fly over.” Su Qingyue urged.
Amber crossed her arms and pouted slightly.
“It’s too windy today.”
Su Qingyue: Huh?
“I said,” Amber repeated with a little willfulness in her tone, “The wind today is too strong “
“So what?” Su Qingyue felt something was wrong.
“So,” Amber replied confidently, “Count Bunny doesn’t want to fly!”
[Count Rabbit Doesn t Want to Fly]Did she hear something wrong?
An NPC refuses to carry out mission instructions because “the wind is too strong”?
“Amber,” she said, trying to remain calm, “This is a mission. We have to get through it.”
“I know it’s a mission.” Amber nodded, “But the wind is really strong. It’s very dangerous to fly over there. What if you fall? Count Rabbit will get hurt!
Su Qingyue took a deep breath.
No, I can’t be angry. It’s not worth it to be angry with an AI.
“Windwing is safe,” she explained.
Amber stamped her feet. “My instinct tells me that today is not a good day to fly!”
“You…” Su Qingyue felt her blood pressure soaring, “You are a scout knight of the Knights of Favonius! Flying is your basic skill!”
“Yes, I’m a reconnaissance knight, not a flying performer.” Amber tilted her head, “Knights also have the right to rest, right? Earl Rabbit is in a bad mood today, I have to coax him.”
She even patted the bunny doll hanging around her waist, [Count Bunny]Su Qingyue looked at the rabbit doll.
Then he looked at Amber’s “self-righteous” face.
A familiar feeling of anger, mixed with the nausea of ??being dominated by the cesspool, surged up again.
What the hell is this AI? Can it throw a tantrum? Can it refuse missions?
“You must fly over!” Su Qingyue’s voice rose involuntarily.
“I don’t want to!” Amber’s voice also rose, “What’s wrong with you? You’re so fierce! If I say the wind is strong, it’s strong! Do you really want me to die?”
“This is a game! You are an NPC! Your life is not in danger!” Su Qingyue was almost roaring.
“Don’t NPCs have human rights? Can’t NPCs be afraid of death?” Amber put her hands on her hips and retorted angrily, “How can you, a knight, have no sympathy at all! Humph! I won’t team up with you!”
After saying that, Amber actually turned around and pretended to walk back.
“Stop right there!” Su Qingyue was so angry that she was shaking all over.
She spent 1999! She dug the manure pit! She endured the stench and ran to do the main line!
result!
This damn NPC!
He actually gave up on her?!
“Chen Mo !!!”
She couldn’t help yelling out the name again.
Now, she just wants to vent all her anger!
Amber was startled by her shout, stopped and looked back at her.
There was actually a hint of…contempt in his eyes?
“What are you yelling about…” Amber muttered softly, “It’s inexplicable. If you don’t want to fly, you won’t fly.”
She simply sat down on the edge of the cliff, dangling her legs and humming a song.
He completely ignored the Honor Knight next to him who was about to explode with anger.
Su Qingyue stood there, looking at Amber who was sitting leisurely on the edge of the cliff.
Look at the bottomless canyon below, and then smell the lingering smell on your body.
She felt like a huge idiot.
This world, this so-called real Teyvat.
It’s just a huge, malicious joke.
She really, really wants to log off right now.
Or, kick this annoying NPC off the cliff.
Chapter 11: Different Guardian of the Four Winds (Old Version)
Su Qingyue’s chest heaved violently and she felt like a clown.
No, she was just a clown. She spent money and suffered, only to be fooled by an NPC.
Is this game poisonous?
She gritted her teeth and tried to calm her breathing.
Don’t be impulsive. Being impulsive won’t solve the problem, it will only make her look more like an idiot.
Su Qingyue’s brain was working rapidly.
What now?
The mission must continue, the main line cannot be stuck here.
She remembered the previous post in the forum.
Someone seems to have mentioned that the NPC Amber is soft-hearted and does not respond to tough measures?
Like sweets, easily bribed? Sweets? Bribes?
Su Qingyue was stunned for a moment.
She suddenly remembered that there seemed to be some ingredients she had stockpiled for cooking in her backpack.
Among them are… sweet flowers, sweet flowers… stuffed chicken?
Once this thought came up, I couldn’t get rid of it.
Let’s give it a try. There is no other way anyway.
Su Qingyue took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
She walked in front of Amber, slowed down her tone, and tried to make her voice sound gentler.
“Amber.”
She spoke, but her voice was still a little stiff.
“that “
Amber hummed a song and swung her legs without even lifting her eyelids.
“what?”
The tone was unfriendly.
Su Qingyue suppressed her impatience and continued, “Just now, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have been so mean to you.”
Amber finally looked up at her, a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
“real?”
“Really.” Su Qingyue tried hard to force a smile, even though it might be uglier than crying.
“The Knight’s Handbook says to respect everyone’s wishes.”
Amber’s expression softened a bit, but she still looked a little unconvinced.
“So what do you want now?”
“I want to discuss something with you.” Su Qingyue said, “About flying over there.”
“No.” Amber refused immediately, “I said I won’t fly, so I won’t fly.”
“Don’t be so quick to refuse.” Su Qingyue said quickly, “Look, the wind seems to have died down a bit, not that strong anymore.”
Amber looked up at the sky, then at the grass.
“It’s still very big.” She insisted, “Count Rabbit said that it’s really not a good day to fly today.”
Su Qingyue felt like she was losing control again.
Count Rabbit! Count Rabbit again! A broken doll, but it’s so much fun!
She took a deep breath, and another deep breath, trying hard to force a smile.
“Amber,” she said slowly and softly, “I know you are worried about Count Rabbit. You love him very much, right?”
Amber nodded and hugged the bunny doll around her waist tightly.
“Of course! Count Bunny is my good friend!”
“Then…” Su Qingyue said tentatively, “What if I can make Earl Rabbit happy and make him feel that he can fly today?”
Amber tilted her head, seeming curious.
How do I make it happy?
“I…” Su Qingyue paused and organized her words, “I heard that Earl Rabbit likes to eat sweet flower-stuffed chicken the most, right?”
Amber’s eyes lit up, and the look she gave Su Qingyue became friendlier.
“How do you know?”
“I… guessed.” Su Qingyue said vaguely, “I just happened to bring some sweet flowers here. If I make a sweet flower stuffed chicken for Earl Rabbit, will it be willing to fly?”
Amber’s eyes became brighter, and she stared at Su Qingyue as if she was looking at a glowing treasure.
“You, you can make sweet flower stuffed chicken?!”
“Uh…” Su Qingyue said stiffly, “I know a little bit.”
“Great!” Amber stood up and held Su Qingyue’s hand, “Then hurry up and make it! Make it for Earl Rabbit! He will definitely be very happy!”
Su Qingyue looked at Amber’s sudden change of attitude and the corner of her mouth twitched.
This NPC is really… greedy?
Forget it, who cares? As long as I can fool him, it s fine.
Su Qingyue opened her backpack and rummaged through it. Fortunately, the sweet flowers and poultry were still there.
She walked to the open space next to her and pretended to start “making” sweet flower stuffed chicken.
Of course, she just opened the cooking interface and performed a few symbolic operations.
After all, the point is about “bribing” rather than actually cooking.
A few minutes later, a steaming bowl of [Sweet Flower Stuffed Chicken] appeared in her hands.
“Here, Amber.” Su Qingyue handed the dish to Amber with a fake smile on her face, “I made this specially for Earl Rabbit.”
Amber took it eagerly and placed it carefully in front of Count Rabbit.
“Count Rabbit, look! It’s sweet flower-stuffed chicken! Isn’t it delicious?”
She talked to herself to the rabbit doll, as if the rabbit could really understand human language.
Then, she raised her head and looked at Su Qingyue expectantly.
“How’s it going? Did Count Rabbit say we can fly now?”
Su Qingyue suppressed her nausea and cooperated with the acting.
“Let me see…” She pretended to get closer to the rabbit doll, “Hmm… Count Rabbit said it smells good, and it feels much better, and the wind doesn’t seem to be so strong. You can give it a try.”
“Really?!” Amber jumped up excitedly, “Great! Count Rabbit is awesome!”
She took Su Qingyue’s hand and said excitedly, “Then let’s fly over!”
Su Qingyue looked at Amber’s bright smiling face and the motionless rabbit doll around her waist.
She suddenly felt that she was the doll being played with.
But, at least, the goal has been achieved, and being able to continue to advance the main storyline is more important than anything else.
The two came to the edge of the cliff again, and Amber skillfully spread out her wind wings.
This time, Count Rabbit did not get upset.
Amber didn’t make any more excuses.
She turned around and smiled at Su Qingyue, “Are you ready? We are flying!”
Su Qingyue nodded silently and spread her wings of wind.
A gust of wind blew, and the two men leaped up and flew across the canyon, the wind whistling in their ears.
Su Qingyue controlled the Wings of Wind and tried hard to maintain balance.
She looked at the bottomless canyon below and still felt a little scared.
But now, there is no turning back, we must move forward.
After flying over the canyon, the view suddenly opens up and a wide platform appears before our eyes.
In the center of the platform is a huge circular altar, and on the altar sits a huge dragon.
The whole body is pitch black, and the scales gleam with a metallic luster in the sun.
Tevarin, Tevarin the Wind.
Su Qingyue recognized the dragon at first sight.
One of the Four Guardians of the Winds of Mondstadt, which has appeared countless times in the game trailers.
However, the Tevarin in front of him was completely different from the majestic appearance in the promotional video.
It looked very weak and tired, and its huge body was covered with scars.
In some places, you can even see charred bloodstains.
There was a faint smell of blood in the air.
Just as Su Qingyue was observing Tevarin, several figures suddenly appeared at the edge of the altar.
Players? They raised their weapons and attacked Tevarin.
The lights of various skills flickered.
Fireballs, ice cones, lightning…
It rained down on Tevarin.
Tevarin let out a roar of pain.
Su Qingyue felt like her eardrums were about to break.
What shocked her even more was that tears of blood flowed from Tevarin’s eyes.
Bright red blood gushed out of its huge eye sockets and flowed down its cheeks.
It dripped onto the altar, making “patter” and “patter” sounds.
Those are… real blood and tears.
It s not a game special effect, nor a data simulation, but real blood and tears.
Su Qingyue stared blankly at the scene in front of her.
Her mind went blank.
She suddenly realized.
This world, this so-called real Teyvat, may be far more…real than she imagined.
And more… cruel.
Chapter 12 Achievement: Master of Empathy (Old Version)
Tevarin, crying?
Su Qingyue’s brain was buzzing.
“Amber, be careful!”
She suddenly woke up and saw an icicle flying towards Amber.
Without thinking too much, Su Qingyue immediately controlled the Wings of Wind and tried to push Amber away.
But it’s too late.
The ice spike hit Amber’s back hard.
?-5000?
A huge damage number popped up above Amber’s head.
Amber’s body fell downwards like a kite with a broken string.
“Amber!”
Su Qingyue screamed and dived down quickly, trying to catch Amber.
However, just as she was about to catch Amber.
A black breath suddenly spurted out of Tevarin’s mouth and attacked her.
Su Qingyue’s pupils suddenly shrank.
The sense of crisis of death instantly enveloped her.
“Shit! Anchor, be careful!”
“Get out of the way! That’s Tevarin’s breath!”
“Hurry up and use the elemental combat skill invincibility frame!”
“Is this planner a human? He kills instantly right away?”
“Amber is gone! My youth is over!”
The barrage of comments in the live broadcast room exploded instantly.
Countless viewers were worried about Su Qingyue.
Su Qingyue wanted to dodge, but it was too late.
The breath was coming at such a fast speed that she couldn’t dodge it.
“Are you going to die?”
Su Qingyue closed her eyes in despair.
Suddenly, a golden light appeared in front of her.
The golden light formed a barrier that enveloped Su Qingyue.
The black breath hit the barrier fiercely.
The barrier trembled violently.
But, he finally blocked the breath attack.
Su Qingyue escaped death.
She opened her eyes and looked at the golden barrier in front of her, feeling a little scared.
“roar–!”
Tevarin gave a roar of rage.
It didn’t seem to expect that its attack would be blocked.
It raised its head and stared at Su Qingyue with eyes full of hatred.
“Mm, the look in this dragon’s eyes completely broke my defense!”
“Wow, it’s true. I’m crying!”
“Planned to get beaten! Why do you do this to Tevarin!”
“Isn’t this plot too cruel? I can’t stand it!”
“I feel sorry for Tevarin. What on earth has it been through?”
The audience in the live broadcast room was completely moved by Tevarin’s miserable appearance.
They left comments one after another, expressing their anger and heartache.
Now is not the time to be sentimental.
She has more important things to do.
“You all stop it!”
Su Qingyue shouted loudly to those players.
“Why are you attacking Tevarin? It is one of the Four Wind Guardians of Mond!”
A player looked back at her and said with disdain.
“Guardian of the Four Winds? Bah! It’s now just a monster corrupted by the power of the abyss!”
“That’s right! We are here to purify it!”
“Stop talking nonsense! Let’s go together and kill it quickly!”
Those players didn’t listen to Su Qingyue’s dissuasion at all.
They continued their attack on Tevarin.
The light of various elemental skills lit up again.
Tevarin roared in pain.
Its blood and tears flowed even more.
Su Qingyue looked at the scene in front of her, her heart filled with anger and helplessness.
She wanted to stop them.
But there was nothing she could do.
She is just an ordinary person.
She had no chance against these players with elemental powers.
“Am I just going to watch Tevarin being killed by them?”
Su Qingyue clenched her fists tightly, her heart filled with resentment.
[Ding! Host’s mood swings detected][Congratulations to the host for achieving the achievement: Master of Empathy! ][Reward: Elemental Affinity +100%]The system prompt sounded in Su Qingyue’s mind.
But she didn’t care at all.
There was only one thought in her mind.
That is, stop them.
Su Qingyue gritted her teeth and rushed towards the players.
“Stop it right there!”
She shouted loudly, trying to use her body to block their attacks.
However, her power is too small.
One player waved his hand and a fireball flew towards her.
Su Qingyue had no time to dodge.
She could only watch the fireball flying towards her.
“Is it over?”
Su Qingyue closed her eyes.
“careful!”
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in her ears.
Then, she felt her body being pushed away by a force.
She fell heavily to the ground.
But she didn’t feel any pain.
She quickly raised her head and looked forward.
I saw Amber standing in front of her, blocking the fireball for her.
?-3000?
A damage number popped up above Amber’s head.
Amber’s body was shaking.
Su Qingyue screamed and ran over to support her.
“Are you okay?”
Amber said weakly, shaking her head.
“I’m fine… cough cough… you… don’t bother me… hurry… hurry and stop them…”
After saying that, Amber fainted.
“Amber! Amber!”
Su Qingyue called Amber’s name anxiously.
However, Amber did not respond.
Su Qingyue’s heart was filled with guilt and self-blame.
“It’s all my fault… If it weren’t for me… you wouldn’t have…”
She choked up and couldn’t stop her tears from flowing.
“Miss Amber is gone? I don’t believe it!”
“Wow, Amber, don’t die!”
“Anchor, cheer up! Save Amber!”
“This plot is so cruel! I’m really going to cry!”
The audience in the live broadcast room were also moved by Amber’s sacrifice.
They all left comments and prayed for Amber.
Su Qingyue wiped away her tears and took a deep breath.
She knew now was not the time to be sad.
She had to pull herself together.
She had to stop these players for Amber and Tevarin.
“I won’t let you succeed!”
Su Qingyue stood up and looked at the players with firm eyes.
A faint elemental glow began to emanate from around her body.
“Elemental affinity +100%…?”
Su Qingyue said in a low voice.
She felt her body filled with unprecedented strength.
She knew that this was a reward from the system.
She wants to use this power to protect the people she wants to protect.
“Are you ready for my wrath?”
The corners of Su Qingyue’s mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile full of murderous intent.
Chapter 13 Bringing NPCs to Life (Old Version)
Backstage monitoring room.
Chen Mo stared at the huge data screen in front of him.
A curve, extremely steep.
?Defense penetration value?
Source: No. [SYQ-071], special observation object, Su Qingyue.
“What’s going on?”
Chen Mo frowned and tapped rapidly on the console to call up the real-time data stream.
[Defense Penetration Value +5000][Current defense penetration value: 10000][Achievement Unlocked: Master of Empathy]“Ten thousand points?”
Chen Mo was slightly startled. This value was ridiculously high, far exceeding any normal emotional fluctuation threshold he had set. Was there something wrong with the system? He quickly checked the logs and everything was normal.
“Master of Empathy…”
He whispered this achievement and simultaneously retrieved Su Qingyue’s game video.
The picture stopped precisely at the moment when Amber was shot and fell, Su Qingyue’s tears, the chaotic battle above Tevarin, the attacks of other players… no details were missed.
Chen Mo’s fingers paused.
He looked at the screen and saw the helplessness and anger on Su Qingyue’s face when she hugged Amber, which almost broke through the screen. Then, she stood up and looked at the other players with cold and resolute eyes.
“So that’s how it is…”
Chen Mo leaned back on the chair, making a creaking sound.
Not because of the siege, nor because of the possibility of mission failure.
For an NPC? For a character who was… theoretically just a collection of data?
She developed “empathy” for Amber.
Moreover, this empathy was so strong that it directly triggered the system’s advanced judgment, which not only rewarded the extremely rare [Elemental Affinity], but more importantly, it exploded 5,000 points of [Defense Breaking Value] at one time.
Five thousand points! And it s a one-time deal!
Chen Mo’s fingers subconsciously tapped on the edge of the console, making a light tapping sound.
“Interesting, very interesting.”
His previous ideas were all about how to design more difficult BOSSes, more tricky quest chains, and mechanisms that would make players go crazy and smash their keyboards, in order to reap the “defense breaking value”.
It s not that there is no effect, but the efficiency is… just so-so. Players anger comes and goes quickly, and it can easily turn into purely negative reviews.
But this time, Su Qingyue contributed such an astonishing number simply because of her “empathy” for an NPC.
The player’s defense was broken because of the NPC’s “sacrifice”? This… is simply…
Chen Mo’s eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had discovered a new world.
An unprecedented gold mine with huge potential!
“if “
Chen Mo licked his dry lips and his Adam’s apple rolled.
What if other NPCs could also establish strong emotional connections with players like Amber does?
What if NPCs are no longer dull puppets that only repeat Hello adventurer and Here is your mission ?
“What if they have their own stories, their own joys and sorrows, and even… their own ‘highlights’ and ‘sacrifices’?”
The more Chen Mo thought about it, the more excited he felt. He couldn’t even control the smile on his face. He stood up suddenly and paced back and forth excitedly in the not-so-spacious monitoring room.
The data curve on the screen had already fallen back, but that astonishing peak was firmly fixed on his retina.
“The current NPCs are still too fake and too much of a tool.”
“The behavior patterns are fixed and the dialogue options are poor.”
“Players get bored very quickly. Who would pay them a second glance except when they are taking on quests?”
“But what if the NPC comes to life?”
“Can they cry, laugh, get angry, feel sad, get hurt to protect the players, or even… really die?”
Chen Mo stopped and looked at the screen again. A faint elemental glow began to emanate from Su Qingyue’s body, which was proof of her power, but the sadness and determination on her face were not programmed.
The driving force may be system rewards, but the source is her purest empathy for Amber.
“Yes, it’s ‘alive’!”
Chen Mo waved his fist vigorously, as if cheering for his own idea.
“I want to make all the important NPCs in this world come alive!”
“Let them have flesh and blood, concerns and obsessions!”
Let players establish an inseparable emotional bond with them!
“When that time comes…”
Chen Mo’s breathing became a little heavy, and there was an almost fanatical light in his eyes.
He could almost foresee the future.
When players invest real feelings into an NPC, face life and death decisions, or sacrifice for a certain belief, how will the player’s emotions be triggered?
Anger, sadness, reluctance, emotion, maybe even… love?
These strong emotions will eventually turn into…
?Defense Break Value?!
The [Defense Breaking Value] surges in like a tide!
This is much smarter and more lasting than racking your brains to design some hellish boss or disgusting mechanism!
Hahaha Great!
Chen Mo finally couldn’t help laughing softly, with a hint of satisfaction that his plan had succeeded.
“Su Qingyue…you are really my lucky star!”
He quickly sat back in front of the console, and his hands began to type rapidly on the virtual keyboard as if they had a will of their own.
[Project Code: Heart of Teyvat][Core goal: comprehensively improve the core NPC’s ‘activity’ and deeply strengthen the player’s emotional involvement and interaction][Phase 1: Select pilot NPCs, implant the first generation of ’emotional seeds’ interactive algorithm, and observe player reactions and data changes…][Risk Assessment: There is a risk that the NPC behavior logic deviates from the preset track… It may trigger in-depth discussions or even disputes among players about virtual ethics…][Benefit Expectation: Defense Penetration Value Output Efficiency is expected to increase by 500%-800%… Player community activity, discussion and long-term retention rate will increase significantly…]Chen Mo looked at the content generated on the screen one by one with sharp eyes.
Risk? Controversy?
These potential problems seem insignificant in the face of the staggering numbers of expected returns.
What he wants are results, data, and players being completely attracted, addicted, and even unable to extricate themselves from this increasingly “real” world!
“Make NPCs more alive…”
Chen Mo whispered again, his fingertips moved across several options, and finally, he clicked the bright red [Project Start] button.
A huge plan that is enough to subvert existing game design concepts and may even change the entire virtual world ecosystem has been quietly launched.
At this moment, Su Qingyue, who was far away outside Mondstadt, naturally had no idea about this. She just clenched her hands, feeling the surging power in her body, with only one thought in her mind – revenge for Amber.
Chen Mo glanced at the screen and saw the elemental particles around Su Qingyue becoming increasingly dense.
“Very good. Very good.”
“Let me see how much surprise this power born from ’empathy’ can bring to you and me.”
He switched between several surveillance views and began his routine check of data reports from other areas.
But his mind was completely immersed in the idea of ??how to make those cold NPC codes more “warm”, or in other words, more “heart-touching”.
Who will be chosen as the first pilot NPC to take the lead and fire the first shot of the “Heart of Teyvat” plan?
Chen Mo’s fingers slowly slid across several alternative NPC avatars.
Jean? Diluk? Venti? …
No, that’s not enough.
Finally, his fingertips stopped at a relatively less dazzling name, but one with special potential.
He tapped on the keyboard and called up all the information and background settings of this NPC.
“It’s you.” Chen Mo’s lips curled up into a meaningful smile.
Chapter 14 Discussion on “NPCs look like real people” (old version)
The internal test server is closed.
[Penguin Internal Forum – Game Discussion Area – “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension” Internal Test Feedback (Encrypted)]Post title: [End of internal beta] The game “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension”… I’m a little confused, what about you?
The author (ID: ????):
“Just finished, forced to log off, the graphics and feel are amazing, top notch.”
“But… plot? NPC? Isn’t it a bit… too much?”
“I went to Mondstadt, and the NPC named Amber… grass (a kind of plant), I won’t say more.”
“I almost cried.”
“I’m a 30-year-old man, crying over a bunch of data?”
It s embarrassing, but I just can t help it.
“Do you have similar feelings? Or am I too sensitive?”
1st floor (ID: Fengshen Babaga):
“You are not alone!”
“Me too!”
“That plot with Amber broke my defense!”
“Which bastard designed this plot? Come out and get beaten!”
“And Tevarin, my palms were sweating when I played him. It wasn’t because it was difficult, it was because of the atmosphere… it was too depressing.”
“It doesn’t feel like I’m playing a game, it feels like I’m watching some tragedy movie.”
2nd floor (ID: Leader of Teyvat Tour Group):
“I second that. There is definitely something wrong with the NPCs in this game.”
“When playing games before, NPCs were just tools, taking on quests and handing them in, that was it.”
“The NPCs in this game speak, move, and react… all like real people.”
“I was chatting with the tavern owner in Mondstadt, and he actually complained to me about his wife being too strict?”
“He was still sighing and groaning. The details were so scary.”
3rd floor (ID: Professional passerby A):
“Real person? The above person is overthinking it. It’s just that the AI ??is more advanced and the code is well written. Don’t make it too much.”
4th floor (ID: Have you done anything today):
“Go back to the third floor. You didn’t play to the end, did you? Or are you just an emotionless robot? ‘Well-written code’?”
“What code could have written the expression on Amber’s face when she blocked the knife? What AI could have performed that kind of despair and… relief?”
“I was right there at the time and saw it clearly. That wasn’t a program, that was a person!”
5th floor (ID: ????):
“Yes, yes, the 4th floor understands me. That’s the feeling. It doesn’t sound fake.”
“It’s so real, so real that it’s a little scary.”
6th floor (ID: Fengshen Babaga):
+1, uncomfortably true.
“I’m doing the side quest of the bard Wendy. He tells stories about his friends… Damn, I’m a grown man, but I feel so upset listening to them.”
“Does this planner have any psychological problems? Why is he doing these heartbreaking things on purpose?”
7th floor (ID: Professional passerby A):
“??? Are you crazy? It’s just a game, is it that serious?”
“NPCs are well made and the immersion is strong, isn’t that an advantage? Why do you say it becomes ‘scary’ and ‘uncomfortable’?”
“Don’t play if you can’t afford it.”
8th floor (ID: Krypton Gold Sow):
“The guy above, it’s easier to talk while standing, and a strong sense of immersion is a good thing, but you let me face a ‘living’ person and watch her die to protect me.
And it was indirectly caused by me, this is not called immersion, this is called mental abuse!”
“Planning is definitely not a human thing!”
9th Floor:
“‘Planning is not a human being’ +10086!”
10th Floor:
“+ID number!”
11th floor (ID: Have you done anything today):
“I wonder if this game uses some kind of black technology, such as motion capture of real actors?”
“Or… something even more sinister. How else can we explain the NPC’s micro-expressions and small movements?”
It s so natural.
12th floor (ID: Leader of Teyvat Tour Group):
“It’s really scary when you think about it. If it’s real-life capture, then the actor is really amazing, at the level of an actor who deserves the best actor award. But if it’s AI… then this AI is too scary.”
13th floor (ID: Lao Wang next door):
“Do you think it’s possible that there are people behind these NPCs?”
14th Floor:
What the hell?!
15th Floor:
“Don’t scare me on the 13th floor! It’s the middle of the night!”
16th floor (ID: Professional passerby A):
“Psycho, real people, you guys have watched too many science fiction movies, use your brain, is it possible?”
“How much will it cost? Will the technology allow it? It’s just advanced AI! Don’t scare yourself!”
17th floor (ID: ????):
“But… it’s still weird. I used to play MMOs, killing monsters, grabbing equipment, PVP, it was very straightforward.”
“This game… I feel a little… guilty when I fight those players who besieged Tevarin?”
“I took my anger out on them because Amber died, but I know they are also players, and it feels so weird.”
18th floor (ID: Fengshen Babaga):
“Me too! When I saw Amber fall down and a group of people were still using their skills, I got so angry that I almost started a PVP fight with them.”
“Although my mind tells me that I can’t do this, but emotionally… I can’t control it. Is this game poisonous?”
19th floor (ID: Krypton Gold Sow):
“Calm down, you two above. Forget about PVP. The PVP system in this game is a piece of shit. The balance is terrible. The kryptonians can kill people at will. Besides… there’s no point in fighting. It’s better to farm for materials.”
20th floor (ID: Have you used a knife today):
“PVP is not the point. The point is the emotions this game evokes. They are too strong. It’s just a game, but it feels like the real thing. I’m afraid that if I play it for too long, my worldview will be distorted.”
21st floor (ID: Leader of Teyvat Tour Group):
“+1, I have the same feeling. I can’t tell the difference between reality and the game. The NPCs are too real, and the players are too… free. I feel like the world is going to be in chaos.”
22nd floor (ID: Lao Wang next door):
“+1, I’m beginning to doubt my life. If NPCs are all real people… then what are we players? Data? Villains who play with other people’s lives?”
23rd Floor:
“Stop talking! The more you talk, the more terrifying it gets!”
24th floor (ID: Professional passerby):
“I’ve already said it’s AI! AI! AI! I’ve said it three times! Can you guys stop scaring yourselves? It’s just a game, why make such a big deal out of it?”
25th floor (ID: ????):
“…I understand the logic, but I can’t get over it emotionally. Amber’s last smile…I will never forget it for the rest of my life.”
26th floor (ID: Fengshen Babaga):
“Me too. This game… is not simple. There must be something behind it that we don’t know about. It’s good that the internal beta is over. Let me take some time off.”
27th floor (ID: Krypton Gold Sow):
“+1. If I continue playing this game, I’m afraid I’ll have to see a psychiatrist.”
28th floor (ID: Have you used a knife today):
“+1 to the psychiatrist, my dreams are all about Amber and Tevarin.”
29th floor (ID: Leader of Teyvat Tour Group):
“+1, I dreamed that I was lost in Mondstadt and the NPCs looked at me strangely.”
30th floor (ID: Lao Wang next door):
“…Do you feel that this game is like… Pandora’s box?”
31st floor:
“Pandora’s Box?! Stop talking about it upstairs! It’s even scarier!”
32nd floor (ID: Professional passerby):
“The magic box is just a game. You guys are making too much of a fuss. Let’s go now.”
33rd floor (ID: ????):
“I can’t get rid of it… I feel so choked up inside that I can’t feel better unless I get it out.”
34th floor (ID: Fengshen Babaga):
“Same, I want an official answer, what’s going on with the NPCs? They’re too real, it’s not normal.”
35th floor (ID: Krypton Gold Sow):
“+1 for the official answer. Give us a definite answer. Is it AI or a real person? Or… something else?”
36th floor (ID: Have you done anything today):
“Or… a brain in a vat?”
37th Floor:
“Brain in a vat?! Stop talking to me upstairs! I’m getting goosebumps!”
38th floor (ID: Leader of Teyvat Tour Group):
“It’s really scary when you think about it +10086.”
39th floor (ID: Lao Wang next door):
“…I suddenly have a bold idea.”
40th Floor:
“No, don’t be so bold, I’m scared!”
41st floor (ID: Professional passerby):
“What are you afraid of? You are a bunch of cowards. If you don’t want to play, get lost.”
42nd floor (ID: ????):
“… Lao Wang, what do you think? Tell me what you think. It’s already like this, so why should I be afraid?”
43rd floor (ID: Fengshen Babaga):
“Yes, tell me, let us die knowingly!”
44th floor (ID: Krypton Gold Sow):
“Go ahead, Brother Wang, I can bear it.”
45th floor (ID: Have you done anything today):
“Brother Wang, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us now.”
46th floor (ID: Leader of Teyvat Tour Group):
“Brother Wang, we believe you!”
47th floor (ID: Lao Wang next door):
” Tell me, is it possible that what we are playing is not a game at all?”
48th Floor:
!!!
49th Floor:
“What the hell?!”
50th Floor:
“Brother Wang, don’t scare me, my heart has stopped beating!”
The forum posts came to an abrupt end.
Chapter 15 NPC Awakening Module (Old Version)
Behind the server, data flows silently.
Chen Mo sat in front of the screen with no expression on his face.
Spread out in front of me was the data summary of the internal testing server that had just been closed, as well as the posts on the internal forum.
[Internal test feedback of “Genshin Impact: Super Dimension” (encrypted)]Read it line by line.
NPCs are like real people.
“Which code could describe the expression on Amber’s face when she blocked the knife?”
It s so real that it s a little scary.
This is called mental abuse!
“I suspect this game uses some kind of black technology.”
“Is it possible… that there are really people behind these NPCs?”
“Brain in a vat?!”
“Is it possible? What we are playing is not a game at all?”
Players’ intense reactions: panic, speculation, anger…
These emotions, like fuel, are accurately captured and quantified by the background.
In the corner of the screen, a constantly jumping value bar is particularly eye-catching: [Defense Penetration Value Collection Progress].
At this moment, the progress bar has broken through the threshold and is flashing a dazzling red light.
?Collection completed. Available points: 1,386,754 points.?
Chen Mo called up the [Server Optimization Module].
Invest points.
[Confirm to consume 1,000,000 defense penetration points to optimize the underlying server architecture? ]“confirm.”
The command was issued, and the huge data stream began to be reorganized and calculated, and the progress bar moved forward slowly but steadily.
Chen Mo’s eyes did not leave the screen.
He was waiting, waiting for a key node to be unlocked.
One of the purposes of this internal test is to collect enough “fuel”.
The more emotionally excited the player is, the more “defense broken” they are, and the more points they collect.
Amber s sacrifice , Tevarin s struggle, Wendy s story are all carefully designed nodes.
The purpose is to maximize the emotional impact of players.
It now appears that the effect is outstanding, even beyond expectations.
“Real people? Brains in a vat? Not a game?”
Chen Mo looked at the last few replies on the forum and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
Players’ imagination is always so rich.
But… in a way, their guess wasn’t completely off the mark.
It’s just that the truth is more complicated and more…crazy than they imagined.
[Server core processing unit V2.0 optimization completed. ]?Data transmission efficiency increased by 35%. ?
?AI calculation load capacity increased by 50%. ?
[Unlocking conditions have been detected and the new module has been activated. ?
Here it comes.
Chen Mo perked up and moved his fingers quickly.
A new module icon appears on the system interface with a “New” mark.
[NPC Consciousness Awakening Module (Primary)]There is also a line of small notes below the name:
[Warning: This is a primary module with unknown stability. It may cause NPC logic chain break, data overflow or unpredictable behavior. Please use with caution.]cautious?
There are no such words in Chen Mo’s dictionary.
In other words, the higher the risk, the greater the return.
He needed verification, verification of the potential of this “world” and the feasibility of his idea.
This primary module is the first key, and he needs to select the experimental subjects.
It can t be a plot-killing character like Amber, as the impact will be too great and she will be easily exposed.
It cannot be an ordinary passerby NPC either, because the data volume is too small and the awakening effect is not obvious.
You need to choose those…itself carries a lot of information, thinking process:
1. Understand instructions: The user points out that the last reply was interrupted and asks to continue, and makes it clear not to repeat or talk nonsense, but to continue directly. The core task is to expand Chapter 15 based on the plot points. The focus is that Chen Mo uses the defense-breaking value to unlock the NPC consciousness awakening module and tries to use it for key NPCs. The writing style requires spoken dialogue, strong emotional conflicts, detailed descriptions, and Internet buzzwords.
2. Review of the last ending: The last ending stopped when Chen Mo was about to select the NPC as the experimental subject, emphasizing the need to choose a character that “carries a lot of information in itself”, which foreshadows that important NPCs will be selected next for the consciousness awakening experiment.
3. Select experimental subjects: The core plot prompts you to choose “Vendy and Zhongli”. These two characters are important figures in “Genshin Impact” and meet the requirements of “key NPC” and “carrying a lot of information”. Choosing them as experimental subjects can better reflect the effect of the consciousness awakening module and may trigger stronger plot conflicts.
4. Conceive the development of the plot: After Chen Mo unlocks the module, he will immediately choose Wendy and Zhongli for the experiment. The experimental process may not be smooth sailing. There may be risks in the primary module. The notes also mentioned “unknown stability”. It can be foreseen that the awakening of consciousness may cause the NPC behavior to exceed the preset and produce “unpredictable behavior”, which lays the groundwork for subsequent plot conflicts.
5. Design dialogues and psychological activities: In order to reflect Chen Mo’s character (calm, decisive, and even a little crazy), as well as the player’s suspicion of the NPC’s authenticity, it is necessary to design some tense dialogues and psychological descriptions. Chen Mo’s psychological activities can show his expectations for the experiment and his disregard for risks. The dialogue can revolve around the changes after the NPC’s consciousness awakens, reflecting the player’s confusion and fear.
6. Incorporate elements of literary style: In the process of expanding, pay attention to maintaining colloquial dialogues, using Internet buzzwords (such as “making trouble” and “terrifying when you think about it”), and adding some detailed descriptions to increase the sense of picture (such as fingers tapping on the keyboard), emphasizing strong emotions and strong conflicts. You can use more direct and stronger words in dialogues and psychological descriptions, use a combination of long and short sentences, and maintain a sense of rhythm.
7. Expanded plot details (based on choosing Wendy and Zhongli):
*Wendy: The focus can be on describing Wendy’s awakening of his “free” will. He may begin to question the constraints of the game settings and pursue true freedom, which echoes the player’s doubts about the authenticity of the game.
*Zhongli: The awakening of Zhongli’s “contract” spirit can be emphasized. He may begin to reflect on the “contract” relationship between himself and the players, as well as the nature of this relationship. Zhongli’s thinking may become more philosophical and in-depth.
*Risks of the experimental process: You can describe details such as data fluctuations and system warnings during the experiment to increase tension and suspense, emphasize the instability of the primary module, and lay hidden dangers for subsequent plots.
8. Write the main text: Based on the above ideas, start writing the main text. Pay attention to narrating from a third-person perspective, focus on dialogue and psychological description, reduce environmental description and modifiers, ensure that there are small conflicts or plot advancements every 300 words or so, and leave suspense. The ending should be concise and powerful, and do not look into the future.
9. Review and polishing: After the first draft is completed, it is reviewed and polished to check whether the style is consistent with the previous text, whether the dialogue is colloquial, whether the conflict is strong enough, whether the rhythm is smooth, replace AI high-frequency words, improve the accuracy and expressiveness of the language, ensure that the emotional curve conforms to the seven-point story structure, check the escalation of contradictions, and review the consistency of perspective. Pay special attention to checking whether banned words and ambiguous expressions are used, and make modifications.
Following the above thinking process, the expansion was completed step by step, and finally the main text content that met the requirements was generated. During the writing process, the details were constantly adjusted and optimized to achieve the best results.
Complete self-correction and output the final instruction.
“`Plain text
, and there are representative NPCs.
Wendy.
God of wind.
Symbol of freedom.
Or… Zhongli.
Rock god.
The embodiment of the contract.
These two characters are extremely popular among the player community, and their data models are relatively complete.
It is perfect for initial experiments.
Chen Mo chose Wendy.
The icon lights up.
[NPC consciousness awakening module (primary) has been enabled][Please select the target NPC]Chapter 16: Wendy’s Awakening (Old Version)
[Vendy], [Zhongli], [Mona], [Diluk]…
A series of NPC avatars popped up, and Chen Mo’s eyes swept across them, finally stopping on Wendy’s avatar.
Click.
confirm.
[Begin injecting “awakening”…][Estimated time: 30 seconds]The system starts counting down.
30, 29, 28…
Chen Mo stared at the data stream on the screen, tapping the desktop with his fingers, once, once, once.
The waiting process is always extremely long, especially when the result of waiting may be related to the direction of the entire plan.
20, 19, 18…
Chen Mo’s breathing became steady and his heartbeat quickened slightly.
He didn’t know what would happen, the awakening of consciousness, it sounded very mysterious and sci-fi.
But in essence, it is just a gamble, a gamble on technology, a gamble on human nature, and a gamble on… the future.
10, 9, 8… The countdown is getting faster and faster, and the atmosphere is becoming more and more tense.
Chen Mo’s eyes were fixed on the progress bar in the center of the screen.
99%, 100%.
?”Awakening” injection completed. ?
[Target NPC: Wendy][Status: Activating…]Done?
Chen Mo held his breath, switched to the monitoring interface, and called up the real-time image of Mond City.
In the tavern, the bard Wendy was sitting in a corner, holding a harp and singing softly.
Everything is normal, there are no data anomalies, no error messages, and no changes in the NPC’s behavior pattern.
Failed?
impossible.
Although the success rate of the primary module is not high, it is not to the point of… no response at all. Does it take time?
Chen Mo waited patiently.
Five minutes.
Ten minutes.
Half an hour.
Wendy still sang in the tavern, occasionally toasting with the drinkers and telling a few jokes. He was no different from other NPCs.
No response?
Chen Mo frowned and talked to himself.
Could it be that the “awakening” effect of the primary module requires some specific triggering conditions? Or is it that the character of Wendy…is special in itself?
Wind god, free, unfettered soul.
Such a character might be naturally immune to “awakening”? Should we try a different target?
Zhongli, the God of Rock, the symbol of contract and order.
In contrast to Venti’s “freedom”, Zhongli represents “rules” and “constraints”.
If Venti is born with “free will”, then could Zhongli be a born… “rule guardian”?
Would it be counterproductive to activate him through “awakening”?
Chen Mo fell into deep thought.
In the surveillance footage, Wendy’s movements suddenly paused.
A very slight pause, almost imperceptible.
If Chen Mo hadn’t been staring at the screen, he would never have noticed it.
Then, Wendy raised his head and looked towards the camera, and his eyes were different from before.
If we talk about the previous Wendy, her eyes had a bit of indifference and cynicism.
Well now, there was something…something else in his eyes.
It’s very complicated and hard to describe, like doubt, like exploration, and like… a hint of barely perceptible… disgust?
Across the screen, Chen Mo felt an inexplicable chill.
” interesting.”
He whispered, his mouth curling up into a cold arc.
What s even more interesting is that Wendy spoke, to the air, to the void, to… the camera.
He whispered something, his voice was very light and ethereal, like the wind.
But through the server’s audio capture system, these words were clearly transmitted to Chen Mo’s ears.
” ???t??”
Russian?
Chen Mo was slightly stunned. Why did Wendy, a bard from Mondstadt, speak Russian?
Moreover, this sentence means…
“Who are you?”
Wendy was asking, he was asking who was watching him?
Who is controlling him? Who is… the “player”?
Chen Mo’s pupils suddenly contracted, and an indescribable feeling of excitement instantly surged into his heart.
It worked! It really worked!
The primary module can really make NPC…awaken!
Although it is only the initial awakening, and although it is still very weak, but… this is enough!
This proves that his direction is correct and his “world” has infinite possibilities!
“Interesting, really interesting.”
Chen Mo muttered to himself, with a barely perceptible hint of… madness in his tone.
He turned his gaze to the surveillance screen. Wendy was still sitting in the corner of the tavern, holding the harp, but her eyes kept changing.
From doubt, to exploration, and then to… anger, he seemed to be trying to understand something and resisting something.
His chanting stopped, and was replaced by a low…curse.
“…Player…”
This time, he spoke the common language, and although the pronunciation was a bit strange, the meaning was clear.
Player.
Wendy, the NPC controlled and “played” by the player, after awakening, the first person she points to is… the player?
Is he aware of the existence of “players”?
He started to hate “players”?
It’s even more interesting.
He wanted to know what would happen if he continued to stimulate Wendy’s consciousness, and what would happen if Wendy truly “woke up”.
What will this “world” become?
Pandora’s Box?
But he couldn’t wait to open it.
Take a look inside to see what is hidden… a “surprise”.
Chen Mo’s fingers began to move on the console again. This time, his goal was no longer to optimize the server.
But…
“Wendy.”
He called out softly to the bard on the screen, his tone containing a hint of… seduction.
“Come, let me see how far you can go…”
Data flows silently on the screen, and a new experiment is about to begin.
And this time, it will be more interesting.
Chapter 17 “The Real Teyvat” Public Beta (Old Version)
It s even more interesting.
Chen Mo stared at Wendy on the screen. The bard sat there, motionless, like a sculpture, but his eyes were fluctuating violently.
Anger, confusion, pain, struggle, all kinds of emotions flashed through his eyes like a kaleidoscope.
“Player…” Wendy spoke again, her voice hoarse.
“What are players…?”
He raised his hand and pressed his forehead, seeming to be in great pain.
“My…memory…is not right…”
Wendy’s body began to tremble with increasing amplitude. He stood up suddenly, knocking over the table and wine glasses beside him, making a loud noise. The other NPCs in the tavern were startled and dodged, but there was no fear in their eyes, only programmed “surprise” and “avoidance”.
They haven’t “awakened” yet, only Wendy has started to become different.
“Memory… fragments… so many… don’t belong to me…” Wendy’s body was staggering, as if he was drunk, but his eyes were clear and filled with an almost desperate struggle.
“Who… put these things… in my head…”
He suddenly grabbed his hair and tore it hard, as if he wanted to completely clear out those fragments of memory that “did not belong to him” from his mind.
“Stop.” Chen Mo whispered into the microphone.
“Wendy, stop.”
His voice came directly into Wendy’s mind through the server.
Wendy froze for a moment. He raised his head and looked around blankly, his eyes full of confusion and bewilderment.
“Who is speaking?”
“It’s me.” Chen Mo continued, his tone calm, trying to slow down his speech, “I’m watching you, Wendy.”
“Look at me?” Wendy’s eyes became sharp again, and he turned his head sharply and looked in the direction of the surveillance camera.
“You are… a player?”
“Player?” Chen Mo repeated the word, his lips slightly raised, “To some extent, you can understand it this way.”
“It’s you!” Wendy’s voice suddenly became sharp, full of anger and hatred, “You… invaders!”
His emotions exploded instantly.
“You stole my life! You manipulated me! You treated me like…like a toy!”
Wendy suddenly picked up the harp at hand and smashed it hard on the ground. Wood chips flew everywhere, the strings broke, and a harsh noise was made.
“I’m going to kill you! I’m going to erase you from my mind…completely!”
He roared, rushing towards the camera.
The picture shook violently, then turned into a snowflake and the surveillance was interrupted.
“…The emotions are fluctuating, a bit intense.” Chen Mo talked to himself while looking at the black screen of the surveillance footage, but there was a hint of excitement in his tone.
“But… this is a bit interesting.”
He called up the system interface again and checked the data.
[NPC: Wendy][Status: Abnormally active][Level of consciousness: moderate][Mood swing index: very high][Behavior pattern: confusion, increased aggression]? ?
A series of data, constantly updated, all point to the same conclusion: Wendy’s consciousness is awakening at an unprecedented speed.
Moreover, the direction of awakening seems… not very friendly.
“Hate players?” Chen Mo tapped the table with his fingers, thinking, “This is an interesting start.”
“Okay, let me see how deep your hatred can go.”
He was not in a hurry to repair the surveillance, nor did he take any intervention measures. He wanted to see what Wendy would do after she “awoke”.
Will he resist? Will he run away? Or…will he completely lose control?
No matter what the result is, it is valuable experimental data for him.
After all, what he wanted was never a “well-behaved and obedient” NPC, what he wanted was a “real” world.
A world that might be out of control, might be crazy, but also might be full of infinite possibilities.
“How long is it before the public beta?” Chen Mo suddenly asked.
“Five more minutes.” The assistant’s voice came from the headset.
“Get ready and start the server.” Chen Mo’s lips curled up slightly, “Let the players… have a good ‘experience’ of this ‘real’ Watt.”
“clear.”
The assistant responded and began to execute the instructions.
Chen Mo stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and overlooked the brightly lit city.
The night is dark and the neon lights are flickering, like countless cold eyes, watching the world.
“Pandora’s box has been opened.” Chen Mo murmured to himself. His voice was very soft, but it carried a barely perceptible hint of…expectation.
“Next, we’ll see what… ‘surprise’ will be released.”
Five minutes later.
[The official public beta of “Genshin Impact: Super Dimension” has been launched! ]The game s official website, forums, and major gaming media simultaneously released the public beta announcement.
Instantly, the entire Internet exploded.
Countless players, eagerly waiting, flocked to the event.
“Go, go, go! The server is finally open!”
“My youth is back! I’ve been waiting for a long time!”
“Teyvat! Here I come!”
“Amber! My Amber! I must save you!”
“Internal test players said that the plot is really amazing! It’s amazing!”
I can t wait to get into the game!
The enthusiasm of the players was like a volcanic eruption, instantly flooding the server.
[The server is connecting…][Queueing… Current number of people in the queue: 1…10…100…1000…10000…]The number of people queuing on the server is skyrocketing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Within seconds, it broke the one million mark.
“Fuck! So many people?”
“A queue of at least an hour? That’s outrageous!”
“The server crashed, right? The number of people queuing is terrifying!”
“The official Tudou server has been confirmed!”
“No, no, I want a refund! I can’t even get into the game!”
The forum was filled with wailing and complaints.
But even so, the players still refused to give up. They stayed in front of the queue interface, refreshing the screen with their fingers, for fear of missing any opportunity.
Because the feedback from the beta test players is so tempting.
NPC is really amazing! The ceiling of intelligent AI!
“The plot is so bad! I cried like a dog!”
“This game definitely uses black technology! It’s so realistic that it’s scary!”
“I can no longer distinguish between reality and the game!”
“It’s really scary when you think about it! Is this really a game?”
All kinds of exaggerated comments have whetted the appetite of players.
“Isn’t it just a queue? I’ll wait! I must experience how real this ‘real’ Teyvat is!”
“For Amber, for my wife, queuing is nothing!”
“I just don’t believe that I can’t enter the game today!”
Players complained about the server while pouring in frantically.
The server crashed instantly.
?Server connection interrupted.?
[Error code: 404]?Please try again later. ?
Countless players were stuck on the login screen, clicking “retry” over and over again, but still unable to enter the game.
Forums, BBS, and social media are filled with players roars and complaints.
“The server is down again? I took off my pants and you show me this?”
“This is a crappy game! How dare you open a public beta when the servers are so bad?”
“Give me back! I must give me back! I want to report it!”
“Isn’t this the worst server in history? Barely one!”
“The authorities are here to take the blame! Where is the server maintenance? Did the programmers die?”
The players’ emotions instantly changed from anticipation to anger.
And this anger, like fuel, is accurately captured and quantified by the background data system.
[Defense Penetration Value Collection Progress: Rapidly Increasing…]In the corner of the screen, the value bar began to jump wildly again.
Chen Mo looked at the rising numbers, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
“It seems that the players’ enthusiasm is even higher than I thought.”
“Well, let’s make this ‘passion’ even more intense.”
He tapped his fingers and called up the [Server Optimization Module] again.
[Currently available points: 1,386,754 points. ][Do you want to consume 1,000,000 points of defense penetration to perform emergency server expansion? ]“Confirmed.” Chen Mo said softly.
The command was issued, and the huge data stream began to surge again.
The server was on the brink of collapse.
The players’ anger was like dry wood and raging fire, burning more and more fiercely.
A “real” gaming storm is brewing.
Chapter 18 The Player’s Real Journey to Teyvat (Old Version)
The server is finally stable.
The crowds in the queue gradually thinned out, and the players were finally able to step into the continent of Teyvat.
Chen Mo looked at the data flow in the background which was becoming stable, and the [Defense Breaking Value] which had consumed one million points due to the expansion of the server and was slowly recovering due to the players’ continuous “warm greetings”. He had no expression.
Everything is as planned, and the real “surprise” is just beginning.
?World Channel?
“Finally got in! It wasn’t easy!”
“Newbie reporting in! Which pool is better to draw from at the beginning?”
“Let’s go ahead and do the main story first. This game has some interesting plot.”
“Is there any big guy who can guide the newbie? The hillbillies outside Mondstadt are so fierce!”
“By the way, do you think… this game is a bit weird?”
An inappropriate message suddenly interrupted.
“Strange? What’s strange about it?”
“Yeah, the graphics are pretty good, and the sense of impact is pretty good too.”
The server is just a little bit lousy.
“No, I’m talking about…realism.”
“Isn’t realism a good thing? An immersive experience!”
“No, I mean… it’s too real, so real that it’s a little scary.”
“??? Tell me in detail.”
A player with the ID [Snow Mountain is My Home] started to flood the screen with messages.
“I was just doing a mission in the Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain. You know that? That’s a really cold place.”
“The characters were shivering with cold, and there were frost marks on the screen.”
“Then, here comes the point. I… I feel cold too!”
“???”
“Dude, is your air conditioning on too low?”
“I didn’t turn on the air conditioner! I was even wearing a coat! It was just that kind of cold… chill that penetrated my bones! It was exactly the same as the state of the character in the game.
Sample!”
“What the hell? Is this true?”
“Why would I lie to you? I was so scared that I teleported my character back to Mondstadt. I still feel a little chilly now.”
“Isn’t this a psychological effect?”
“I thought it was just a psychological effect at first! But my friend just went to the snowy mountains and he also said it was cold! He turned the heating on full blast at home!”
“Fuck, so weird?”
“This is…super-dimensional body sensing technology?!”
Didn t the authorities say that VR equipment was not used?
“Could it be… a brain-computer interface?!”
“Oh my god, this is getting more and more outrageous. Brain in a vat warning!”
Panic began to spread in a small area.
In the background, a small peak appeared in the data stream of the [Body Sensing Synchronization Module (Low Temperature)].
Chen Mo glanced at it and didn’t take it seriously. His body temperature dropped briefly and was within a safe range.
Enough to cause panic but no actual harm, perfect “fuel”.
Soon, a new “surprise” came.
?Liyue Harbor Mutual Aid**? (a chat group created by players)
“Brothers, isn’t it too hard to make money from Mora in Liyue Harbor?”
“Who says it’s not true? I’ve been hoeing the earth for a long time, but the Mora hasn’t grown, and my physical strength has been exhausted.”
“The amount given by daily tasks is barely enough to fill the gaps in our teeth.”
“I want to strengthen a weapon. I have enough materials, but not enough Mora. I’m numb.”
Is there any big guy who can share some ways to make money?
“How? Does working count?” A player with the ID [Dock Brick Moving King] spoke up.
“Working? You can work in the game?”
“Yes, there is an NPC named ‘Lao Sun’ at the Liyue Harbor dock. He can accept commissions to transport goods.”
“Is it true? How much Mora?”
“One time… seems to be 50 Mora?”
“50?! To send away beggars?”
“The key is… it’s tiring!” [Dock Brick Moving King] continued to complain, “I took that mission, and my character just moved boxes over and over again, and it was so slow!”
“Then what?”
“Then I felt… my arms started to ache!”
“Another one?”
“No buddy, are you serious?”
“It’s absolutely true! It’s just like I was really moving things, the muscle fatigue! I moved ten times and felt more tired than if I worked overtime for a day in real life!”
“Fuck! Is this game poisonous?”
“This is a laborious job, and you’re paying 50 Moras? This is just a dog planner!”
Is it possible that this game is simulating a real job?
“Stop talking. If you keep talking, I’ll start to doubt my life.”
“This game… seems to be a little bit wrong.”
The data of [Body Sensing Synchronization Module (Fatigue)] also began to fluctuate.
As players work hard in the virtual world, their bodies also receive fatigue signals.
Although the intensity is not high, it is enough to make them feel the “real” hardship.
On the forum, discussions about “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension” being “too real” began to ferment.
#Original God Super Dimensional Body Sense Synchronization#
#Freeze to death while playing games#
#Liyuegang is so tiring to carry bricks#
#Is this game black technology or metaphysics#
Various entries have become hot searches.
Doubt, speculation, fear, curiosity…
Complex emotions, intertwined.
This game, can t it really connect our nerves?
It s terrifying when you think about it!
I m a little afraid to play
“What’s there to be afraid of? The more this happens, the more this game proves to be awesome! I just want to play it!”
“That’s right! What we pursue is truth!”
“The planning is a bit lousy, can you lower the difficulty?”
“I second the motion! People are freezing to death on the snowy mountains, and moving bricks is exhausting to death. Who can stand this?”
Players’ feedback flooded into the backstage like a tide.
Complaints, anger, but more of it… irresistible curiosity.
[Defense Penetration Value Collection Progress: Continuously Increasing…]Chen Mo watched all this and he knew that this was far from enough and the real “climax” was still to come.
?Sensory Deception Module (Advanced)?
[Adjustment of realistic pain threshold: +10%][Environmental perception synchronization rate improvement: +20%][NPC intelligent behavior mode unlocked: ‘Autonomous evolution’]A series of parameter adjustments were carried out silently in the background, and the players knew nothing about it. They only knew that “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension” seemed to have become… more “real” and also more… “wrong”.
?Mondstadt Square?
Several players were gathered together, discussing the “adventures” in the Snow Mountain and Liyue Harbor.
“Let me tell you, the snow mountain is really weird! I just went there again, and this time I wore a down jacket. It wasn’t cold at all in real life, but it was still freezing in the game!” A player shivered, as if he was really cold again.
“Is this true? So exaggerated?” The player next to him looked incredulous.
“If you don’t believe me, try it. I’m telling you, the cold value is dropping very fast, and my health bar is starting to decrease!”
“What the hell? I’m losing blood? No way?”
“Of course not! I almost died on the snowy mountain! I took drugs and came back quickly.”
“That’s awesome… Is this game trying to be hardcore survival?”
“Hardcore bullshit! I just wanted to see the scenery, but I almost froze to death on the way. Is the planner crazy?”
At this time, a weak voice interrupted: “Um… I seem to have encountered something even more outrageous…”
Everyone looked at the player who was speaking, whose ID was [Honest Man of Teyvat].
“What’s wrong with you? Did you freeze to death while mining in the snowy mountains?” someone joked.
[Honest Man from Teyvat] said with an embarrassed look: “No, I didn’t go to the snowy mountains. I was in Mondstadt…”
“What could possibly happen in Mondstadt? You can’t be bitten to death by monsters in the city, right?”
I wasn t bitten by a monster [Honest Man of Teyvat] stammered, I just accidentally fell off the roof
“Pfft…Hahahaha, that’s it?” Everyone laughed.
“Isn’t it normal to fall? You won’t lose blood if you fall.”
“Yes, the roofs of Mondstadt are so low that it’s hard to kill someone if you fall.”
[The Honest Man of Teyvat] was even more embarrassed, his face turned red: “But… I feel like… my leg is sprained…”
“Sprained your ankle? Sprained your ankle in the game? Are you serious, bro?”
“It’s not the game, it’s… my leg, my real leg. I think I really sprained it just now, and it still hurts…”
The square suddenly became quiet.
Everyone was stunned and looked at each other. The air seemed to freeze.
“No way…” A player’s voice trembled, “This game… can synchronize pain perception?!”
“That’s impossible? The official never said that!”
“There are so many things that have never been said! The snowy mountains will be cold, and working in Liyue Harbor will be tiring. The official has never said that!”
“Fuck! Stop talking, I’m getting goosebumps!”
“This is… really scary when you think about it!”
The previous “cold” and “tiredness” can be explained by psychological effects.
Then the synchronized pain of the level of “sprained ankle” completely goes beyond the scope of “psychological effects”.
This is no longer “reality”, but… “reality”.
A virtual game world begins to invade the player’s real senses, which is the most terrifying thing.
The forum was in an uproar.
#Original God Super Dimensional Pain Synchronization#
#I suspect I’m not playing a game#
#Official explanation please! What happened to the sprained ankle? ! #
#Can this game still cost lives?! #
Doubt, panic, anger, all kinds of emotions erupted like a tsunami.
Players are no longer simply complaining about the server, but are beginning to question the nature of the game, the reality of the world, and even begin to fear for their own personal safety.
“…Pain synchronization?” Chen Mo looked at the soaring data in the background, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, “Interesting.”
“It seems that the players’ ‘surprises’ are far from over.”
He tapped his fingers rapidly on the console, calling up a new module.
?NPC Emotion Feedback Module (Advanced)?
[Unlock condition: The player’s average fear value reaches the threshold][Current progress: 98%…99%…100%]?Unlock completed.?
[Enable?]“Enable it.” Chen Mo said softly.
Chapter 19: Different World Card Drawing Experience (Old Version)
“Family! The show is on, the show is on!”
On the Shark platform, the popularity of the live broadcast room [What did Yueyue draw today] has risen rapidly.
The anchor Su Qingyue, who is beautiful, has a sweet voice and good skills (she claims), is a veteran anchor in the “Genshin Impact” section, and is known as the “African God of War” and the “Krypton Gold Boss”.
Today, she is going to conquer the explosively talked-about game “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension”.
“Thanks to ‘Yueyue Husband Fan’ for sending the plane!”
“Thanks to ‘The Most Unlucky Person in Teyvat’ for the rocket!”
Su Qingyue thanked for the gift skillfully, adjusted the camera angle, and smiled sweetly.
“Family members, the server exploded yesterday and we couldn’t get in, we must take it down today!”
I heard that this Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension is something? What about body sense synchronization, pain synchronization, is it true or not?
The barrage scrolls quickly.
“Who cares? Let’s go in first!”
“Yueyue charge! Let’s have ten 648s scout the way first!”
“The local tyrant in front, please lead me!”
“Yueyue, I heard that this game’s card drawing interface is different, let’s take a look!”
“Yes, yes, yes, check the goods!”
Su Qingyue enters the game and her character appears in Mondstadt.
She ignored the noise of the players around her and the various “adventures” they were sharing, and went straight to the point – drawing cards.
Open the menu expertly.
Then she froze.
The comments in the live broadcast room also paused for a moment.
On the screen, the so-called “prayer” interface is shockingly simple.
There are no exquisite card pool illustrations, no UP character displays, and no ten-pull button.
There is only a gray button without any decoration, which looks like a button drawn casually with a drawing tool.
There are only two words on the button – [Pray].
Below the button, a line of small characters marked the price: [160 Genesis Crystals/time].
That s all?
“Am I seeing things? Is this the card drawing interface?”
“What the hell! What kind of beggar’s version of this is this? Did the artist run away?”
“No… there’s not even a guarantee statement?”
“What about the payout rate? What about the UP pool? What about the permanent pool? Nothing?”
“I am torn apart. Is this a dream back to the era of web games?”
“Yueyue, did you click the wrong place?”
Su Qingyue was also confused.
She confirmed it several times, yes, this is the card drawing interface of “Genshin Impact: Beyond Dimension”.
“No… this…” She tried to organize her words but found it difficult. “This interface is indeed a bit… plain.”
She laughed dryly twice.
“Maybe this is the feature of the extra-dimensional version? Focus on connotation?”
The barrage obviously didn’t buy it.
“What the hell are the characteristics! This is pure lameness!”
“I’m starting to panic. This card pool looks so toxic!”
“Yueyue, how about… we run some maps first?”
“Why are you so cowardly? Just do it! Yueyue, spend the money! Let the idiot planner see what a RMB player is!”
“That’s it! Smash it! Smash it hard!”
Su Qingyue took a deep breath and put a professional smile on her face again.
“Don’t panic, family members. It’s not a big problem.”
“It doesn’t matter if the interface is ugly, the key is the shipment rate!”
“Today, let me, Yue, test the waters for everyone!”
She clicked on the recharge interface.
The familiar 648 option.
“Let’s start with… Ten orders.”
“!!!”
“Fuck! Moon Goddess!”
“atmosphere!”
“Ten orders! Is this the power of money?”
“Just wait for ten consecutive golds every month!”
Recharge received.
Looking at the long string of [Creation Crystals], Su Qingyue felt more confident.
She rubbed her hands and clicked on the simple [Pray] button.
first.
The screen flickered.
Then, a card slowly emerged.
The card was blank.
Pure white, no pattern at all.
Only four small words appeared below the card: [Thank you for your patronage].
The smile on Su Qingyue’s face froze.
The comments in the live broadcast room also fell silent for 0.5 seconds.
“Thank you for your patronage? What the hell?”
“Is this… a lonely smoke?”
“No way? 160 crystals in exchange for this?”
Hahahahahaha sorry I couldn t help it!
“Yueyue, it’s okay, it’s just your first time, just use your knife as a cushion!”
The corner of Su Qingyue’s mouth twitched.
“It’s okay, it’s normal. What game doesn’t have a thank you for participating?”
She forced an explanation and clicked a second time.
?Thank you for your patronage?
The third time.
The fourth time.
For five consecutive times, there was only that blank card and four cold words on the screen.
Su Qingyue’s face darkened visibly.
The atmosphere in the live broadcast room also changed.
“Shit! This probability is wrong, right?”
“Five consecutive misses? Is this something a human would do?”
“Yueyue, stop smoking! This pool is poisonous!”
“You dog plan! I’m going to kill you, ahhhh!”
“I feel sorry for Yueyue. This money was thrown into the water.”
Su Qingyue gritted her teeth, and veins seemed to be throbbing on her forehead.
I don t believe in evil!
She clicked faster.
The sixth time! [Thank you for your patronage]!
The seventh time! [Thank you for your patronage]!
The eighth time! [Thank you for your patronage]!
The ninth time! [Thank you for your patronage]!
The tenth time!
Su Qingyue stared at the screen.
A blank card slowly emerged.
Ten in a row, ten thanks for your patronage.
Not even a three-star weapon or any dog ??food was given.
Pure, blank.
The live broadcast room completely exploded.
“??????????”
“Fuck! What kind of hell card pool is this!”
“Ten consecutive misses! This game is crazy!”
“Give me back! I must give you back!”
“Yueyue! Don’t get carried away! Run!”
“This isn’t a matter of probability! This is a scam!”
Su Qingyue’s chest heaved violently, her eyes widened, staring at the tenth picture “Thank you for your patronage” on the screen.
She made ten top-ups totaling 16,000 Creation Crystals, and all she got in return was “Thank you for your patronage.”
Those four words were extremely glaring in her eyes at this moment.
My brain is blank.
A certain emotion, like a volcanic eruption, broke through the dam of reason.
Ahhhhhhhh!!!
A scream resounded throughout the live broadcast room.
Immediately afterwards, there was a loud “bang”!
Then there was a crackling sound!
The camera shook violently, and the picture froze on Su Qingyue’s flushed face and the raised chair.
The next second, the live broadcast signal was interrupted.
[The host is leaving temporarily, please come back later…]The barrage paused for three full seconds.
Then, there was the overwhelming Oh wow .
“Fuck! Yueyue smashed the keyboard?”
“It’s not the keyboard! From the sound, it seems like the monitor was broken!”
“Physical defense break! Fuck!”
“Too miserable… Ten consecutive thanks for your patronage, who can stand it!”
“Dog planning! You are not human!”
“This is a crappy game! I don’t want to play it anymore!”
“+1! Uninstall!”
At the same time.
Chen Mo s backstage.
The collection progress bar of [Defense Breaking Value] suddenly jumped forward!
A bright red number popped out.
?+10000! ?
Source: [User ID: Su Qingyue]Reason: [Paying for a card, receiving “Thank you for your patronage” ten times in a row, emotional breakdown, physical destruction of equipment]Chen Mo looked at the record with an expressionless face.
Just added a note in the internal log.
“The effect of krypton gold breaking defense is significant.”
“The card pool design…is very successful.”
Chapter 20: No longer a simple NPC (old version)
The screen of Su Qingyue s live broadcast room went black, but the storm caused by Genshin Impact: Super Dimension has just begun.
In major game forums and player groups, screenshots and cries of Ten consecutive wins, thank you for your patronage are everywhere.
“Fuck! Yueyue smashed the monitor during live broadcast! Does anyone have a screen recording?”
“Ten draws and zero output, not even three stars? Is this probability legal?”
“I just entered and saw the card drawing interface and ran away. Sure enough, there is a problem!”
“No way? I just recharged 648. Is it too late to get a refund now?”
“Don’t smoke your family! This pond is a sinkhole! It’s pure fraud!”
Amidst the chaos, some stubborn players chose to ignore the rhythm and continue exploring the continent of Teyvat.
The player “Did the Wind God slack off today?” hummed a little tune and ran to the big tree where the wind was rising with familiarity.
He saw the familiar figure.
The poet, dressed in green, sits leisurely on a branch.
It’s Wendy.
“Hey, Wendy!” he greeted enthusiastically. “Same old, Bards Adventure!”
This is the song he listens to every time he goes online. In the original game, Wendy never refuses.
The bard in the tree lazily opened his eyes and glanced at him.
“This one again?”
Wendy’s voice was a little impatient.
“I say, can’t you adventurers try something new?”
“You guys are almost killing my inspiration.”
The player was stunned.
“Ah? What do you mean?”
I just want to listen to this song.
Wendy pouted.
“Want to listen?”
He held out a hand.
“Can.”
“As usual, can you please patronize me?”
The players were even more confused.
“Patronage? What are the rules?”
“Didn’t we just play it directly before?”
“The past was the past, and the present is the present.”
Wendy jumped off the branch and landed lightly.
He clapped his hands.
Is my labor out of sync?”
“Playing the piano also requires strength, understand?”
“Besides, repetitive work is boring and needs to be paid more.”
The players were dumbfounded.
“More… more money?”
“You want Mora to play a song?”
“Mora is so tacky.”
Wendy shook her finger.
“apple.”
“Give me a fresh apple and I’ll play you a song.”
“I want something sweet.”
The player was skeptical and opened his backpack, which happened to contain a few freshly picked sunset fruits.
He hesitated for a moment, picked out the one that looked the reddest and largest, and handed it over.
Is this okay?
Wendy took it, put it under her nose and sniffed it.
“Well… barely.”
He casually put the apple in his pocket.
Then he took out the organ and plucked it casually twice.
It’s out of tune and even a little harsh.
“Okay, I’m done.” Wendy put away the piano.
The players were completely dumbfounded.
Is this the end??
“What did you play?”
“I asked you to play Bards Adventure!”
I played it.
Wendy looked innocent.
“You didn’t hear it.”
“Inspiration is a very mysterious thing.”
Maybe that s the inspiration for today.
He yawned.
“Want to hear more? Next Apple.”
The player feels his blood pressure rise a little.
“You…you are blackmailing me!”
He subconsciously wanted to take the apple out of Wendy’s pocket.
Wendy jumped back nimbly to avoid his hand.
“Hey, hey, hey, be careful with your manners.”
“The deal is done. The Apple is mine.”
“If you do that again, I’ll call the Knights.”
He even made a face at the player.
The player stamped his feet in anger.
“You! You’ve changed! You’re not the Barbatos I knew!”
He opened the chat box and started typing quickly.
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today: Damn it! Family! There is something wrong with Wendy in Fengqidi! He wants to collect apples for playing the piano! And he doesn’t even play it properly! He is a profiteer! He even stole my apples!
After the message was sent, the world channel was silent for a moment.
Then.
[World Channel] Mo Yu Zhen Jun: ??? Is this true? Can Wendy still steal things?
?World Channel?Gran Emperor Fan: Poof! Collecting apples? This is very Barbatos.
[World Channel] Did you get any money today? Are all the super-dimensional NPCs so smart? Interesting.
[World Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war (small account): Profiteer? Haha, compared to that card drawing pool, grabbing an apple is nothing!
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” Looking at the chat history, he became even angrier.
He decided to go to Liyue Harbor to find some comfort.
I heard that the Rock King Emperor is the most stable and reliable, and the contract is clear.
He teleported to Liyue Harbor and headed straight for the vicinity of Yujing Terrace.
Sure enough, I saw that familiar figure.
Zhongli.
He was walking slowly with his hands behind his back, admiring the scenery of the port.
The player composed himself and walked forward respectfully.
“Mr. Zhongli.”
Zhongli stopped and turned slightly.
“It’s you, the traveler.”
His tone was as calm as always.
The players breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that Mr. Zhongli was still reliable.
“Mr. Zhongli, can I stay with you for a while?”
“Just… just feel the atmosphere of Liyue and listen to your teachings.”
He thought that even if he didn’t speak, it would be good to be around Emperor Rock and get some good luck.
Zhongli pondered for a moment.
Companionship is also a kind of contract.
The player’s heart skipped a beat.
“contract?”
This word sounds a bit bad now.
“Yes.”
Zhongli said slowly.
My time contains the sedimentation of history and the weight of the contract.
You want companionship, to be heard, and that s essentially a service.
“According to the principle of fair trade, you need to pay corresponding compensation for this.”
The player’s expression froze.
“Reward…reward?”
“What’s the reward?”
Zhongli held up two fingers.
“Escort service, basic price.”
“One thousand molas per minute.”
“If you need to have a specific topic explained, such as history, culture, contract spirit, etc., you will need to pay extra for the knowledge transfer fee, and the price is negotiable.”
“Excuse me, how long do you need the service? If you pay now, you can enjoy a 98% discount.”
The player opened his mouth wide and didn’t close it for a long time.
“One… one thousand Moras a minute?!”
“I just…stay nearby!”
“Don’t say a word!”
Silence is also a form of companionship.
Zhongli’s tone was flat.
Silent understanding and shared atmosphere are equally valuable.
“This is the spirit of the contract. Everything has its price, including time.”
“If you do not intend to sign this companionship contract, please do not stay here for too long.”
He changed the subject.
“It prevents others from enjoying the scenery and is also suspected of disturbing public order.”
“If you need to stay here for a long time, you need to pay a [landscape occupation fee] of 500 Mora per minute.”
“Please choose, traveler.”
The player felt his head buzzing.
Companionship fee?
Landscape occupation fee?
Is this the Rock King or Huang Shiren?
“You…you regard money as dirt!” the player couldn’t help but shout.
Zhongli shook his head slightly.
“That’s wrong.”
It s not that I don t understand value, but I follow the law of the flow of value.
“Mora is one of the yardsticks for measuring value.”
“Only by taking contracts as the criterion and fair exchange can the world’s order be maintained.”
“If you feel the price is unfair, you can choose not to accept the service. This is also freedom of contract.”
The player’s defense was completely broken.
He finally realized that these super-dimensional NPCs were all spirits!
They are all the kind who only care about money!
“I’m not staying any longer! I’m leaving!”
He turned and ran as if a creditor was chasing him.
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today: Help!!! Liyue s Zhongli has gone crazy too! He wants to charge for companionship! One thousand Mora per minute! He also charges for landscape occupation for standing next to you! Five hundred Mora! This game is unplayable!!!
[World Channel] Teyvat Tax Bureau: ??? Zhongli personally went out to collect the money?
?World Channel?Yan Wang Di Jun Fan: One thousand per minute… I think I can afford it? Can I subscribe to a monthly subscription? (bushi)
[World Channel] Contract Spirit: This makes sense, time is money, my friend.
[World Channel] The planner got beaten: I finally understand, this game is not a super-dimensional version, it is a super-realistic version! Even the NPCs are starting to make money!
[World Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war (small account): Hehe.
The player “Did Fengshen slack off today?” ran out into the wild, panting.
Wendy from Mond is a profiteer.
Zhongli of Liyue is an old money-grubber.
What is going on?
“I don’t want to play with NPCs anymore! I’ll just go fight monsters instead!”
He thought angrily and walked towards a peaceful-looking Hillilk camp not far away.
A lone Hillman was taking a nap beside the campfire.
The player draws his sword.
“Take my sword!”
The hillbilly heard the noise and woke up suddenly.
It didn’t rush over with a cry like before.
Instead, he quickly grabbed a stone from the ground.
?call out–!?
The stone hit the player’s face with a sound of breaking through the air and with incredible precision.
?Bang!?
[Pain synchronization: 30%]A real dull pain came.
The player covered his face and jumped on the spot.
Ouch!
“Fuck! How come this hillbilly can throw rocks so accurately!”
He felt a burning pain on his face.
Chapter 21 “Commercial Fraud” (Old Edition)
After throwing the stone, the Hilliard seemed very satisfied with his accuracy. He waved his arms proudly and made meaningless noises.
The players were furious.
“You still dare to challenge me?”
He rushed forward and slashed the hillbilly with his sword.
The hillbilly wailed, his health bar dropped to the bottom, and he fell to the ground.
[Obtained: Broken Mask 1, Mora 5]The player rubbed his aching arm.
“Oh my god, this pain synchronization is too real!”
“This is just the lowest level of Hillilchur. If he hits a Ruins Guard, wouldn’t it be painful to death?”
He opened his backpack and looked at the five pitiful Moras, feeling even more depressed.
“I worked so hard for so long, and this is all I get?”
“The prices of this game are so high, what can I do with this little money?”
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he decided to find a place to vent.
“No, I have to spend money to draw cards. I just can’t believe it. I still can’t draw a five-star character!”
He opened the recharge interface, gritted his teeth, and recharged another 648.
“I just don’t believe this!”
He came to the card pool again and took a deep breath.
“Ten consecutive draws! Give me the money!”
[Congratulations on obtaining: 5 three-star weapons, 5 three-star relics]The player’s face turned dark instantly.
“I***!”
“This probability is too outrageous!”
He was so angry that he threw his phone to the ground.
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today: Mihuoyou, you have no heart!!!
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today: Give me back my hard-earned money!!!
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today: This game is totally unplayable!!!
There was a lot of wailing in the world channel. Apparently, there were many players who had the same experience as him.
At this moment, an eye-catching message appeared at the top of the world channel.
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Does anyone know where Ningguang is? Waiting online, very urgent.
This news instantly attracted everyone’s attention.
[World Channel] Spectator A: Damn! What is the boss going to do?
[World Channel] Spectator B: Is the big spender planning to support Ningguang?
[World Channel] lsp1: The person above, watch your words! What is keeping a mistress? This is called love!
[World Channel] lsp2: I’m going to sell two Moras! Please take me with you!
[World Channel] Ningguang’s dog: Ningguang is mine! All you stinky men, get out of here!
[World Channel] The richest woman in Teyvat: Haha, a bunch of losers.
The player “Did Fengshen slack off today?” also became interested and made a comment to join in the fun.
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today: Boss, if you can succeed, I will live broadcast washing my hair upside down!
Unexpectedly, the “????” actually replied to him.
[World Channel] Big spender: Forget about washing your hair, just help me find out what Ningguang likes. After that, I ll give you 10,000 Mora.
Ten thousand Mora! This is a huge sum of money!
The player “Did Fengshen slack off today?” instantly became excited.
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today? Leave it to me!
He immediately began searching for information about Ningguang on the Internet.
“Ningguang, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue, Tianquan Star, the actual manager of Liyue Harbor…”
“I like Mora, I like luxurious life, I like everything that can bring benefits…”
Got it!
The player’s eyes lit up when he asked “Did Fengshen slack off today?”
“Ningguang’s favorite is Mora! As long as we use Mora to hit it, we will definitely win!”
He immediately sent a private message to the “????”.
[Private Chat] Did Fengshen slack off today: Boss, I found out that Ningguang likes Mora the most! You just need to use Mora to hit her, and she will definitely win!
[Private Chat] Krypton Gold Boss: Okay! Let s do it!
The ???? seemed satisfied with the answer and took action immediately.
On the world channel, eye-catching messages began to scroll.
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Miss Ningguang, I have admired you for a long time. This is a little gift from me, please accept it! [Gift: Mora 9999999][World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Miss Ningguang, I know you like a luxurious life. This is a gift I prepared for you. I hope you like it!
[Gift: Out-of-print furniture set 1][World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Miss Ningguang, I am willing to give everything for you, just to spend a good night with you! [Gift: Rare Character Skin 1]The entire world channel was flooded with gifts from the “big spenders”.
All the players were stunned.
[World Channel] Citizen A: Damn! This is the real money power!
[World Channel] Spectator B: Poverty limits my imagination!
[World Channel] lsp1: Boss, please support me! I can warm the bed!
[World Channel] Ningguang s dog: Ningguang will never fall for a rich man like you!
However, just when everyone thought that Ningguang would be impressed by the “paying tycoon”, a system message shattered everyone’s fantasy.
[System News] The player “????” has been listed on Liyue Harbor’s dishonest list by Ningguang for suspected commercial fraud. All Mora have been confiscated and he has been banned from speaking for seven days.
The world channel fell silent instantly.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
[World Channel] Spectator A: What s going on?
[World Channel] Crowd Eating B: Commercial fraud? Doesn t Ningguang like Mora the most?
[World Channel] lsp1: The plot twist is too fast!
[World Channel] Ningguang s Dog: I told you Ningguang wouldn t fall for this kind of rich guy!
The player “Did Fengshen slack off today?” was also completely confused.
He worked so hard to help the “????” come up with ideas, but the result was this?
[Private Chat] Did Fengshen slack off today: Boss, what happened?
[Private Chat] Kryptonian Gold Boss: … (mute)
The “????” was obviously so angry that he couldn’t even speak.
The player “Did Fengshen slack off today?” felt that he had been cheated.
“F*ck! What the hell is going on?”
“The NPCs in this game are all crazy!”
Just then, he suddenly saw a strange name in his friend list.
?Friend?Yueyue, the non-African god of war (small account)
He hesitated for a moment, then clicked on the dialog box.
[Private chat] Yueyue, the unruly god of war (small account): Hehe.
Although it was just two simple words, the player “Did Fengshen slack off today?” felt deeply mocked.
He felt that he was being treated with hostility from the entire world.
“I don’t want to play anymore! Whoever wants to play this crappy game can play it!”
He angrily quit the game.
Defense penetration value +8000.
Chapter 22 Different World Genshin Event (Old Version)
The news on the [World Channel] is still rolling, but I am no longer in the mood to read “Did Fengshen slack off today?”
He threw the phone on the table and the screen was black.
He felt like there was a blockage in his chest, unable to move it up or down, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.
“The big spender got banned? I really believed his lies!”
He felt like a fool, being played around with.
“Ningguang likes Mora? Like a fart!”
He stood up and walked around the room, trying to calm himself down.
I walked to the window and looked at the gray sky outside, feeling even more irritated.
“What kind of crappy game is this!”
“The probability is ridiculously low, and the NPCs are all psychos!”
“Play a game and turn yourself into a hater!”
He picked up the glass of water on the table and took a few gulps of cold water.
The cool water slid down his throat, soothing his anger a little.
“No, we can’t just let it go like this.”
“I have already charged 648, I can’t let it go to waste.”
He walked over to the table and picked up his phone.
On the screen, the game is still at the interface before exiting.
He hesitated for a moment, and his finger finally pointed to the “Enter Teyvat” icon in the center of the screen.
The loading screen flashed by.
Before he could see the scene in the game clearly, a huge pop-up window occupied the entire screen.
[Large-scale event preview: “The True Crisis of the Wind Flower Festival” is about to begin! ]On the screen, the picture began to play.
The melodious sound of the harp rang out, and the camera swept across Mondstadt. The windmills turned slowly, and the square was hung with ribbons and windmill chrysanthemums, filled with festive joy.
“The Wind Flower Festival is a celebration of freedom and love…” Wendy’s voice sounded gently.
The scene changed.
In a dark corner, several abyss mages gathered together, making low roars.
[Abyss Singer: Purple Lightning]: The celebration… is nothing but a fragile disguise…
[Apostle of the Abyss Torrent]: Destruction… brings true “freedom”…
The rapid beat of drums replaced the sound of the harp.
The scene quickly switches, showing terrified expressions on the faces of the Mond residents dressed in festive costumes, and the sky in the distance is shrouded in purple lightning and ominous black fog.
The members of the Knights Templar were ready for battle, and Captain Jean drew his sword.
[Text on screen]: Protect Mondstadt! Protect the Wind Flower Festival!
[Narrator]: The shadow of the abyss is approaching quietly, and the Windblume Festival is lurking with unknown dangers! Traveler, Mond needs your strength!
[Activity time]: XX/XX/XX-XX/XX/XX
[Participation conditions]: Adventure level = 20
[Event Rewards]: Rough Stone, Crown of Wisdom, Limited Weapon [Ode to the Wind Flower], a large number of Mora and Experience Books…
The trailer ends and the picture freezes on the Wind Flower Festival logo and the four big words “Stay Tuned”.
The player “Did Fengshen slack off today?” was stunned.
“Wind Flower Festival event?”
“It looks pretty good.”
He clicked on the pop-up window and returned to the main interface of the game.
The world channel has really exploded.
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: Wow! New event! Finally there are raw stones to be won!
[World Channel] Sweeper of the Knights of Favonius: Protect Mondstadt! For Klee! Go!
[World Channel] Have the Hillilians been reasonable today: The Abyss Cult? Are we going to fight these annoying guys again?
[World Channel] lsp1: Limited weapon? A bow? Is it for Venti?
[World Channel] Ningguang s Dog: Haha, a bunch of poor fellows, it s time to start working hard again.
[World Channel] Spectator A: This event looks like a big one, and the plot seems interesting.
[World Channel] Crowd-eater B: Mihoyo has finally behaved like a human being? Did you know that there will be an event to give out benefits?
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” Looking at the scrolling chat history, the depression in my heart dissipated a little, but was soon replaced by another emotion.
“Activities? Rewards?”
He thought of his pitiful 5 Moras, and the three-star weapon and holy relic that he had exchanged for 648.
“Heh, you’re just giving me some Primogems, don’t you want me to keep grinding and spending money?”
“Limited weapons? Don’t you have to draw cards to refine them?”
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was Mi Huyou’s trick.
“First, they disgust you with the rubbish probability, then they keep you hanging with the activities, so that you feel there is still some hope.”
“When the event is over and the new card pool opens, don’t you still have to recharge?”
He clicked on the details page of the event preview and looked carefully at the list of rewards.
The number of raw stones is pretty good, Mora gave quite a lot, as well as experience books and ores.
The attributes of the limited weapon [Ode to the Wind Flower] seem to be average.
“The Crown of Wisdom… this thing is quite rare.”
He scrolled the screen, thinking in his mind.
“If the activity is not difficult, it seems worthwhile to spend some time on it?”
“At least it’s better than beating the Hillilks. That pain synchronization is terrible.”
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today? After watching the event preview, it feels like it s just fighting monsters in a different place. What new tricks can Mihoyo have?
[World Channel] Paimon is not emergency food: Don t be so pessimistic, sir! Maybe the plot this time will be good!
[World Channel] Sweeper of the Knights of Favonius: That’s it! Protecting Mondstadt! Every citizen has a responsibility!
[World Channel] Did the Hillilks speak sense today? I just hope the monsters won t be too cruel. The last time that Formless Ice hit me, it made my scalp numb.
[World Channel] Ningguang s dog: A bunch of noobs, it s hard for them to even kill a monster.
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” He curled his lips after seeing these comments.
“Protecting Mondstadt? That sounds good.”
“At that time, it will all depend on who has more krypton gold and who has higher training level?”
He closed the world channel and opened his character list.
On the screen, there are only a few initial characters, standing alone.
He thought again of the ten consecutive draws just now.
“Damn it, the more I think about it, the angrier I get!”
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
“Forget it, let’s talk about it after the event starts.”
“At worst, I can just play it as a single player, no krypton gold, no card drawing, just play casually.”
He controlled the character and wandered aimlessly in Mondstadt.
Looking at the festive decorations around him and listening to the NPCs discussing interesting stories about the Windflower Festival, the irritability in his heart slowly surged up again.
“The real crisis of the Wind Flower Festival…”
He stopped and looked up at the statue of the god of wind above Mondstadt.
“I hope you won’t let me break down again this time.”
Chapter 23: Punishment for Failed Different World Activities (Old Version)
The sound effect of the activity starting prompt seems a bit abrupt in a quiet room.
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” He stared at the screen, his finger hovering over the mouse.
He muttered the title of the event with no expression on his face.
It s just like the real thing.
I muttered to myself, it’s nothing more than the old trick of changing skins to fight monsters, and cheating people into spending money.
Having said that, he still clicked on the event interface.
[Story Mission: The Turmoil at the Wind Flower Festival][Defense Challenge: Guard the Gate of Mondstadt]He skipped the plot and directly chose [Defense Challenge].
The screen loads and the character appears in front of the gate of Mondstadt.
There were more temporary wooden chevaux de frise and arrow towers around, and several Favonius Knights NPCs were holding weapons and taking defensive stances.
[System prompt: Please guard the city gate and resist the attack of the Abyss Cult. ]?The first wave of enemies is about to appear! ?
In the distance, the space distorted and several ordinary hillbillies and hillbilly archers appeared out of nowhere, rushing over with howling.
“That’s it?”
The player curled his lips and drew his sword to meet the enemy.
The sword flashed and the movement was quick and decisive.
The few Hillichul people posed almost no threat and disappeared into black smoke.
“easy.”
He shook the mouse, stretched his wrist, and felt that he was in good shape.
“It seems that the activity is not that difficult. Aren’t the rewards free?”
[The second wave of enemies is about to appear! ]This time, several familiar figures slowly floated out of the distorted space.
Water Abyss Mage.
Ice Abyss Mage.
They hovered half a meter above the ground, surrounded by a ridiculously thick elemental shield that glowed ominously.
“Another mage?”
The player frowned.
These guys’ shields are always troublesome, but they can be dealt with.
He skillfully switched to the ice-type character Kaeya, preparing to break the water shield first.
[Kaeya’s E skill! Ice elemental impact! ]The frost hit the water shield accurately.
?-150?
An almost negligible damage number floated up.
The light of the water shield dimmed only symbolically, and the change was almost unnoticeable.
“What the hell?”
The player was stunned, thinking he was dazzled.
“This shield… the data is wrong? Did the planner fill in the wrong value?”
In the past, when fighting against the Abyss Mage, we used restraining elements to break the shield, which was very effective and could be accomplished in just a few moves.
Now what is this? Polishing?
The water abyss mage shook his head slightly and let out a sharp and piercing laugh, and a bubble box popped up above his head.
[Abyss Mage (Water): Is that all you can do? ]The player felt a surge of anger rushing to his head.
“How dare you mock me?”
The anger value instantly reaches the maximum.
He immediately switched back to the protagonist and started attacking the water mage.
When physical attacks hit the elemental shield, the damage number is only in the double digits, which is pitifully low.
The Ice Abyss Mage next to him was also not idle, shooting sharp ice cones one after another to block his movement.
The player was frantically dodging the ice cones while frantically pressing all the skills he could use.
Various elements of light effects flashed across the screen, and the scene was very chaotic for a time.
After finally finding the right opportunity, I used Amber to shoot a few rockets, which reduced the ice shield by less than one-third. The water mage began to mutter to himself again.
[Water Abyss Mage: Gurgle Gurgle…]Dense bubbles fell from the sky, blocking all escape routes.
The character controlled by the player rushed left and right, but still failed to completely avoid the bubble and was hit accurately by it.
[Inability to move]The characters on the screen were trapped in the bubbles, struggling in vain with funny movements.
He could only watch.
The Water Abyss Mage slowly floated over and circled around the trapped character, as if admiring his own masterpiece.
[Abyss Mage (Water): Unable to withstand a single blow.]“I****!”
The player was so angry that he almost smashed the mouse and his knuckles turned white from pinching.
The blisters finally disappeared, and the first thing he wanted to do was to distance himself and take drugs to recover his health.
But the ice cones of the ice mage and the water bombs of another water mage had formed a crossfire, instantly submerging the character with low health.
The screen turns gray.
?Challenge failed! ?
[Defense failed: Mondstadt, some buildings were damaged. ][Materials required for repair: Wood 500, Iron 200, Windmill Chrysanthemum 100][Please go to the city gate notice board to donate materials, or pay Mora to speed up the repair. ]The bright red word “failure” slowly disappeared.
The player’s character reappears at the gate of Mondstadt.
The sight before him made his pupils shrink suddenly.
The sentry tower at the city gate had collapsed in half, with bricks and stones shattered and broken wood scattered all over the place.
The flower bed next to it was smashed to pieces, and the few remaining windmill chrysanthemums were drooping.
Several Favonius Knights NPCs were walking around the ruins, covered in dust and dirt, with ellipsis bubbles constantly popping up above their heads.
A simple wooden sign was temporarily erected at the city gate.
[Notice: The city defense facilities are severely damaged and urgently need supplies to repair them! We implore all the honorary knights to donate generously to tide over the difficulties together! ]Below is a clear list of required materials and a [Donate] button.
There is also a more eye-catching option below the list: [Pay 100,000 Mora to repair immediately].
One hundred thousand Mora?
The player felt as if his heart was being tightened by something and he couldn’t breathe.
“No way? Seriously?”
“If you lose in this activity, you have to pay for repairing the city wall?”
“Is this a fucking gaming activity or a post-war reconstruction simulator?”
He subconsciously opened the backpack and looked at the few lonely pieces of wood and iron inside, as well as the few windmill chrysanthemums that he was reluctant to use.
This amount of stuff is not even enough to make up a fraction of it.
As for the 100,000 Mora…even if he sold all his belongings, it might be enough to cover one-tenth of the repair costs.
“I’ll repair your uncle’s city wall!”
He finally couldn’t help it.
“I’m here to have fun, not to be your scapegoat and do infrastructure construction!”
“This event is a cesspool! It’s totally disgusting!”
He turned on the world channel in a rage, his fingers clacking on the keyboard.
[World Channel] Did the Wind God slack off today: Family! Something big happened! The Wind Flower Festival is a huge pit! If you lose the defense challenge, you have to pay to repair the city wall! 100,000 Mora! Or donate 500 wood, 200 iron blocks, and 100 windmill chrysanthemums!
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today?: And! The shield of the Abyss Mage inside is as thick as a fucking city wall! It’s impossible to hit him! He even taunts people! There’s no way to fight him!
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today: Mihuyou! Are you asleep? I can t sleep! Give me back my money!!!
One stone caused a thousand ripples, and the world channel was instantly flooded with messages.
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: ??? If you lose, you have to pay money? Is this true? I just logged in and haven’t played yet!
[World Channel] Knights of Favonius Sweeper: It’s true! I just failed! A piece of the city gate really collapsed! The notice board asked me to donate 500 pieces of wood! Where can I cut so much? Is this reasonable?
[World Channel] Did the Hillilks speak sense today: Damn! One hundred thousand Mora? They are stealing money! I can t even earn enough after fighting the Hillilks for a year! This punishment is too harsh!
[World Channel] Kryptonian Gold Boss (cannot speak due to muting):
[World Channel] Rock King Fan: Poof! Mondstadt is in a fiscal deficit? Starting to charge for infrastructure? Have you asked their idle Wind God? @?????
[World Channel] Did you get any money today? This punishment mechanism is amazing! It forces people to either work hard to cut down trees and mine or directly buy Mora gift packs? What a genius planner!
[World Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war (small account): Haha, just do the normal operation, you’ll get used to it, new activities = new krypton gold points/double your liver intensity.
[World Channel] Teyvat map runner: I just tried it, the mage shield is really outrageous, my Uncle Lu only reduced one small grid after using a set of skills, and then he was controlled and killed instantly… My mentality collapsed.
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” Looking at the chat records, I felt a tightness in my chest.
He felt like a clown, being pinned to the ground and rubbed repeatedly by this crappy game planner.
Think about the previous card drawing and shipwreck, and then think about Mora who was cheated by some NPCs. Now he has to pay money even to participate in a limited-time event.
Is this game still playable? Fuck it!
He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, but his eyes did not fluctuate. He just moved the mouse and clicked the button in the upper right corner of the screen with force.
?Exit the game?
?Confirm to exit? ?
?confirm?
Chapter 24: Different World Team Raiders Activity (Old Version)
Su Qingyue looked at the comments in the live broadcast room and the world channel in the game, both sides were swiping the screen frantically.
It’s all about gate repairs, material donations, and that ridiculous 100,000 Mora.
“Losing money to repair the city wall? Mihuoyou, you understand the primitive accumulation of capital.”
She sneered.
“This activity is clearly a scam to recycle resources and stimulate consumption.”
“You want me to pay or work hard? No way.”
She turned on the audio of her live broadcast room.
“Family members, have you all seen this?”
“This Windblume Festival event is difficult and punishes severely. It’s clear that it won’t be easy for lone wolf players.”
“but!”
She changed the subject.
“The more this happens, the more we must not be cowardly!”
“Now, I, Yueyue, the unofficial god of war, will officially organize a Wind Flower Festival event strategy group!”
“Goal: Complete the [Defense Challenge] without taking any damage, protect the glory of Mondstadt, and slap Mihoyo in the face!”
?Bullet screen?Queen Yueyue is mighty! Take us flying!
?Bullet screen?Here they come! Yueyue brand headquarters!
[Bullet screen] Sign up! My Kaeya is pretty good! He can break shields!
[Bullet screen] The newbies are trembling, are the big guys short of accessories?
Su Qingyue looked at the enthusiastic comments and nodded with satisfaction.
“Okay, now let’s form a team. The requirements are not high, just follow the instructions, don’t run around, and understand a little bit about elemental reactions.”
She quickly selected several viewers who looked reliable in the live broadcast room and formed a temporary team.
“Report your ID and I’ll add you to the team.”
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: Are you all in? Follow my command.
[Team Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today? Boss Yue? You re here too?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: Stop talking nonsense and cheer up. This time the target is the defense point in the square in front of the church. The pressure is less than that at the city gate, but we can’t take it lightly.
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: I understand!
[Team Channel] Give me a quick death. Planner: Got it!
[Team Channel] Klee pushes people alone: ??guarantee to complete the task!
Su Qingyue made a simple arrangement of tactics.
“In ‘Fishing’, you use the wind element as the protagonist, responsible for gathering monsters and spreading them.”
“‘African’, you Kaeya mainly break water shield and freeze control.”
“‘Planning’, you use Barbara, keep an eye on everyone’s health, and give the water ring at the critical moment.”
“‘Klee pushes the enemy solo’. Use Xiangling, Guoba and your ultimate to melt and evaporate the enemy.”
“I use Amber, long-range point-shooting the Hilliard Archer, and use the ultimate skill when the time is right.”
“The key idea is that the control chain cannot be broken, and mages and shooters should be dealt with first. Do you understand?”
[Team Channel] Everyone: Understood!
“Set off!”
The group was teleported to the square in front of West Wind Cathedral.
The fortifications here are simpler than the city gates, with only a few wooden chevaux de frise and sandbags.
Several nun NPCs were praying nervously.
[System prompt: Please guard the church square and resist the attack of the Abyss Cult. ]A twisted space rift opened up, and more than a dozen Hillilchul people rushed out.
“That wind god, roll it up!” Su Qingyue ordered.
“Is the Wind God slacking off today?” He immediately released the Wind Vortex Sword and sucked the Hillilians together.
“Xiangling, put down the rice crust!”
Guoba spewed fire, and with the help of the wind vortex sword, the fire element spread rapidly.
“Kaia, freeze!”
The ice element hits the enemy attached to the fire element, triggering melting.
The damage numbers were rising, and the first wave was easily dealt with.
The Water Abyss Mage and the Ice Abyss Mage appeared, accompanied by several Hilliard Thugs.
“Break the water shield first!” Su Qingyue shouted, “Kaia, go!”
The No. 1 African in Teyvat controlled Kaeya to rush forward and used his E skill on the water shield.
The light of the water shield dimmed.
“Beautiful! Keep going!”
The water mage began to chant bubbles.
“Interrupt him! Xiangling uses her ultimate skill!”
The fire wheel spins and hits the water mage, triggering evaporation.
The water mage was interrupted and the shield became thinner again.
The ice mage next to him shot out ice cones.
“Barbara, pay attention to your positioning and heal!”
The “planner” controlled Barbara to dodge flexibly and at the same time hung water rings on the injured teammates.
“Unlucky” Kaeya uses his E skill again.
[Bang!]The water shield is broken!
The water mage lost his protection and was exposed to everyone.
“Focus your fire!”
The Wind Vortex Sword, Guoba, Amber’s arrows, and Kaeya’s normal attacks instantly submerged the water mage.
[Water Abyss Mage, Defeat! ]“Well done! Switch to Fire and Ice Mage!”
The ice mage’s shield was quickly shattered by Xiangling’s fire wheel, following the fate of the water mage.
The remaining hillock thugs are nothing to be feared.
[The third wave of enemies…][The fourth wave ]The battle proceeded in an orderly manner.
Although the number and strength of enemies gradually increased, and even projections of the Abyss Singer and the Abyss Apostle appeared, they were all resolved one by one under Su Qingyue’s command and the cooperation of the team members.
The fortifications of the Cathedral Square are largely intact.
?The last wave of enemies is about to appear! ?
The system prompt sounded, and everyone was alerted.
“Hold on! Victory will come soon!” Su Qingyue cheered everyone up.
The final enemies are two Abyss Chanters Purple Lightning and two Abyss Apostles Ripple, plus a group of elite Hillichouls.
The scene was chaotic for a while.
Purple lightning and blue water blades intertwined.
“Hold on! Kill the purple lightning first!” Su Qingyue assessed the situation, “Kaeya freezes, Xiangling uses superconducting to melt!”
“The Wind Lord spreads the thunder!”
“Barbara looks good on T!”
The battle entered a fierce stage.
The shield of a Purple Lightning Singer was crumbling.
“Now! Kill it in seconds!” Su Qingyue shouted.
All firepower was concentrated there.
At this moment, something strange happened.
The Barbara player named “Let’s Have a Happy Life Planner” stepped back to the side to avoid the water blade of a Torrent Apostle.
At some point, a yellow object appeared under his feet.
A banana peel.
[Sound effect: Puff! ]Barbara slipped, stumbled and fell to the ground, and a dizziness icon appeared above her head.
The ultimate move he was about to release, [Shining Miracle?], was interrupted.
The place where he fell was right between the low-health Purple Lightning Singer and Kaeya, the “No. 1 Unlucky Person in Teyvat” who was focusing his fire on him.
Kaeya’s E skill missed.
Fuck!
Banana peel???
The team channel was instantly in chaos.
It was just this few tenths of a second’s delay that allowed the Purple Lightning Chanter, who was left with little health, to finish his chant.
[Abyss Singer: Purple Lightning: Annihilate! ]Terrifying lightning came from the sky and struck directly where the crowd was most densely packed.
Kaeya and Xiangling fell to the ground instantly.
The Wind Lord who asked “Did the Wind God slack off today?” was also affected and his health bar dropped to the bottom.
Su Qingyue’s Amber survived because she was standing at the back, but she and the almost empty-blooded Lord Feng were the only ones left on the field.
On the opposite side were two Torrent Apostles who were close to full health, a Purple Lightning Chanter who was half health, and a group of Hillbillies.
There was also Barbara who had just gotten up and looked confused.
[Defense failed: West Wind Cathedral, the dome of the side hall was damaged. ][Materials required for repair: 800 tin blocks, 300 crystal blocks, 50 Cecilia flowers][Please go to the church notice board to donate materials, or pay Mora to speed up the repair. ?
Su Qingyue looked at the bright red word “Failure” on the screen, then looked at the dome of the church in the distance where a corner had collapsed. The sunlight shining through the hole was particularly dazzling.
The barrage in the live broadcast room has gone crazy.
?Bullet screen???? …
?Bullet screen?Banana peel??? Seriously???
?Bullet comment?What did I see? I fell down because of a banana peel???
?Bullet screen?Grass (a kind of plant)! Can this game be played like this?
?Bullet comment?That Barbara! Come out! I promise I won t beat you to death!
?Bullet screen?#Query the planning mental state#
?Bullet comment?I m vomiting! At the last minute! Just a little bit left!
[Bullet screen] I feel sorry for Yuebao, I can t even take care of him!
[Team Channel] Give me a break! Planner: Sorry! Sorry, Boss Yue! I don’t know how there was a banana peel there! I really didn’t mean it!
[Team Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today?… (Speechless)
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: (corpse state) My mentality has collapsed.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: (Corpse state) Barbara, you owe me a full-life Klee.
Su Qingyue didn’t say anything.
She just stared at the fallen Barbara on the screen and the culprit on the ground – the banana peel that had disappeared.
An indescribable anger and sense of absurdity rushed to my head.
After working so hard and directing for so long, we are about to succeed.
result.
Because of a banana peel?
Phew.
She seemed to hear the planner’s laughter behind the screen.
[Defense Penetration Value +50000]Su Qingyue slammed her fist on the table.
Aaaaaaaaah!
She closed the game.
Chapter 25 The real “brick-moving” operation in Teyvat (old version)
The city of Mondstadt was in ruins.
The shadow of failure weighs heavily on every player’s heart, more frustrating than the mocking face of the Abyss Mage.
At the city gate, the crooked wooden sign that read “Notice” was crowded with sighing players.
“Five hundred pieces of wood? What a joke! Yesterday I used all the wood I had saved for a week to make a desk for Captain Qin! Now you want me to tear it apart?” A Life player wanted to cry.
“Eight hundred tin blocks? The refresh rate of the mine is calculated in hours, so the demand is calculated in days, right? Is planning mathematics taught by the physical education teacher?”
“Three hundred crystals… and within a limited time? Planner, why don’t you just tell me your account password and I’ll give it to you!”
“Cecilia Flower? The top of the Star-Picking Cliff? That crappy place has nothing but wind and fake flowers. If you climb up there, you’ll lose half your life and get beaten up!”
“One hundred thousand Moras to repair the city gate? My entire fortune is only one hundred thousand and eight hundred! Are you going to leave eight hundred for myself as my coffin? My wife is still waiting for me to draw a card!”
Complaints and curses mixed together, and the air was filled with a sense of despair called “cirrhosis of the liver.”
The sweeper of the Knights of Favonius: My family, who understands! The dome of the church collapsed, and the fortress Celia spent money to repair it! The wind slimes in that place are smashing down like they are free! Climbing a mountain is like going through a catastrophe!
Did the Hill people speak sense today? Forget it. The demand for iron blocks at the city gate is a bottomless pit! Several mining sites are full of people. The moment the ore appeared, seven or eight pickaxes around hit it together, and sparks flew! Just now, they almost fought over a piece of ore!
Paimon is not an emergency food: Wow, my Mora… I saved up so much money to buy a new skin… Now I have to use it all to repair the cold wall… My heart is bleeding…
Did you withdraw money today? It’s obvious that it’s a forced payout! Either open your wallet or go and become a Teyvat lumberjack or a Teyvat miner! This game should just be renamed “Teyvat Workers”!
Did Fengshen slack off today: Fuck! I won t repair it anymore! Whoever wants to repair it can do it! Just blow up this broken city! I won t serve you anymore!
Fan of Emperor Yan: Calm down, Brother Moyu, calm down, think about the melancholy eyes of Captain Jean, think about Barbara having no place to sing, think about Noelle… The place they live in has collapsed, do you really have the heart to let them sleep on the streets?
Did Fengshen slack off today?
Did Fengshen slack off today: Damn it! You are so cruel! Just wait, when the city is repaired, I will be the first to beat you up!
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” He stared at the screen, his face turning red and white, like a color palette.
He angrily clicked on the map, and with a flash of light, he was teleported to the Whispering Forest.
He took out the novice one-handed sword given by the system from his backpack and pointed it at the nearest fir tree.
?Logging?
[Wood +1]He swung the axe expressionlessly, again and again. With this sword, chopping down a tree felt like tickling it.
Am I playing Genshin Impact to save the world, or am I playing Ranger Simulator?
He cursed in the empty direction, and his one-handed sword collided with the tree trunk with a dull “bang bang” sound.
He looked up and around. There were many “lumberjacks” like him in the forest.
From further away, there was the sound of clanging ore being knocked.
Looking around, several players were mechanically repeating the same actions with numb expressions.
No one spoke, only the “bang bang” sound of axes chopping trees, the “clink” sound of picks hitting stones, and the occasional uncontrollable curses.
The atmosphere was as depressing as the dark clouds over Mondstadt.
On the other side, Su Qingyue also came online.
As soon as she entered the game, the team channel was filled with apologies saying “Give me a quick death, planner” and she felt the veins on her forehead throbbing.
?Team Channel?
Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Okay, stop apologizing, my ears are getting calluses.
Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Regarding the banana peel… I will settle the matter with you slowly after the city is repaired.
Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: The problem now is repairing the church. There is a huge gap in materials.
Give me a happy ending. Planner: Boss Yue, I’m sorry to everyone! I’m going to mine! I’m going now! 24 hours a day! I won’t log off until I have enough materials!
The most unlucky person in Teyvat: I’ll go too. A lump of tin, huh? Leave it to me. I’m known as the ‘humanoid self-propelled ore detector’!
Klee’s solo push: Cecilia flower… I’ll go pick it! I’ll change to the fastest character! I promise not to be blown away by the slime! If I’m blown away once, I’ll… I’ll just change to another place and continue climbing!
Su Qingyue watched the team members working hard to collect liver materials, and the anger in her heart because of the failure of the copy and the banana peel incident finally subsided a little.
She teleported to the front of the cathedral and clicked on the makeshift notice board.
[Current donation progress: Stainless steel block 7/800, crystal block 2/300, Cecilia flower 0/50][Pay 150,000 Mora to repair immediately]One hundred and fifty thousand molas? Fifty thousand more than the city gate! Is this church made of gold?
“Mi Huyou, you are really amazing.” The corner of Su Qingyue’s mouth twitched.
She opened her backpack, looked at her limited Mora and the material reserves that were just enough for daily consumption, and fell into deep thought.
It is impossible to donate Mora directly, which is more painful than cutting flesh.
“Forget it, let’s just work hard.” She sighed, muttered softly, and resigned herself to her fate as she teleported to the Star-Picking Cliff.
For a moment, the entire continent of Teyvat seemed to have turned into a large-scale construction site with bustling activity.
Whispering Forest, Wolf Territory, Bright Crown Gorge, Wind Dragon Ruins… almost all resource points are overcrowded, one-handed swords and pickaxes are flying everywhere, and players are working hard to get the same materials.
The world channel has also gradually transformed from the initial anger and complaints into a large-scale resource information exchange platform and team formation center.
Hoeing enthusiast: Three crystal mines have been found in the southwest corner of Starfall Lake! Coordinates: [XXX,XXX]! Team up to dig! The quickest gets the most! Healing professions are preferred, as we are afraid of a fight over the mines!
Have you finished mining today? Anyone want to go to Benlangling to chop trees? One person is too inefficient! Let’s have a wind character to gather monsters and clear small animals! Divide the wood equally!
Noelle Fan Club President: For the Maid Knights to have a perfect dormitory! Go! Dig through Teyvat!
Barbara’s Guards: Barbara, go ahead! It is our duty to restore the glory of the church! Sisters, please join Cecilia Flower Mutual Aid Group!
Liver Emperor is fearless: It s so funny, a group of people are cursing the dog planner, but their bodies are still honestly moving bricks. This is probably the deep love.
The big boss who spends money (just unbanned): @all members, collecting various materials, 100 Mora/piece for tinplate, 500/piece for crystal, 2000/flower for Cecilia, large quantity and full supply, Mora will be mailed directly to you, private chat, no cheating.
A piece of news about a big spender instantly caused an uproar in the world channel.
Countless comments like “Boss is so generous!”, “Boss is so confused! This price is too low!”, “Boss, look at me! Fresh ore just out of the furnace!” flashed across the screen. Some people even started auctioning their livers, “Pre-sale of all output in the next three days, the highest bidder wins!”
But more people just took a look silently, and then continued to wave the tools in their hands, concentrating on their own “brick-moving” cause.
At the same time, in a secret space filled with data streams.
Chen Mo sat in front of the huge screen with a faint smile on the corners of his mouth.
On the screen, two progress bars are faithfully reflecting the current status of the game world.
[Mondstadt overall repair progress: 17.2%][Total defense value of all server players: 9,128,650]The repair progress bar is rising slowly but steadily like a snail, and every bit of growth represents the sweat of countless players.
The “defense breaking value” that represents the total negative emotions of the players is like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, galloping all the way, and the value is astonishingly high.
From the start of the event to now, the defense penetration value has increased several times.
The frustration of failing a copy, the ridiculously high repair costs, the boring and repetitive process of collecting materials… every link is like a precise scalpel, steadily and ruthlessly cutting into the players’ patience, reaping their anger, helplessness, irritability and resentment.
But the interesting thing is that the more they cursed, the more they kept moving. While they were cursing the planners in the world channel, they were sweating profusely at various resource points. For that virtual home, for those NPCs that carried emotions.
This state of love and hate, cursing and working hard at the same time, is exactly the situation that Chen Mo carefully designed and is happy to see.
“Well, it’s almost ready.”
Chen Mo’s fingers tapped on the console. He looked at the rapidly rising defense penetration value with calm eyes.
The progress bar is still moving slowly.
The “brick-moving” operation on the continent of Teyvat is in full swing and is still continuing.
Chapter 26 NPC “Humanization” (Old Version)
The continent of Teyvat has become a huge construction site.
“Did the Wind God slack off today?” Sweating profusely in the Whispering Forest.
The prompt tone is monotonous and repetitive.
“Damn, the planner must have been a lumberjack.” He paused and wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead.
The game character just stood there, but he felt really tired.
I feel tired.
How long have you been chopping wood? The amount of wood in your backpack is slowly increasing, but the goal of repairing the city gate is still a long way off.
Resigned to his fate, he raised the axe again.
“For Mond…” He muttered, and even he felt that the slogan was a bit ridiculous.
At this time, a familiar figure walked along the forest path.
Long blond hair, white uniform.
It s the acting group leader, Qin.
Captain Qin? Why is she here?
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” He was stunned for a moment and stopped.
Jyn walked over to him and looked at him and the pile of freshly cut wood at his feet.
“Thank you for your hard work, Traveler.” Qin’s voice sounded a little tired, but very sincere.
“…” The player didn’t say anything, not knowing what to say in response.
Compliments? Or continue to scold the planner?
“The damage to the city defenses… I’m sorry to have caused you all trouble.” Jean bowed slightly, “The Knights of Favonius will organize manpower to repair it as soon as possible, but the gap in materials is indeed huge.”
She paused and looked at the player’s character.
“Mond will remember your efforts.”
After saying that, she turned around and walked in another direction without staying for long.
After walking a few steps, she whispered something to a Favonius Knight NPC following behind her.
The knight nodded, walked to a tree next to the player that had been affected by the battle and fallen, and began to clear the obstacles.
It’s not about cutting wood that players need, it’s just about clearing the environment.
“Did the Wind God slack off today?” He looked at Qin’s departing back, then looked at the knight NPC who was working silently beside him.
I feel a little… weird.
This NPC seems a little different?
Not the kind of puppet that just repeats fixed lines.
He shook his head to suppress the strange feeling.
“Pretentious.” He cursed under his breath and continued swinging the axe.
But the movement of chopping down the tree seemed not as impatient as before.
On the other side, in front of West Wind Cathedral.
Su Qingyue’s temporary team is reporting progress.
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: I have finished 150 tin blocks! I am so tired! There are more people than mines at the mining site!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Cecilia Flower… I picked 20 flowers, and was blown down by the Wind Slime three times! Woohoo!
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie. Planner: Crystal blocks… 15. Boss Yue, I’m sorry, this is too hard to dig.
Su Qingyue looked at the progress with a frown on her face.
The efficiency is too low.
Repairing the church requires [Stainless Steel Blocks 800], [Crystal Blocks 300], and [Cecilia Flowers 50].
This progress is just a drop in the bucket.
She controlled Amber and walked around the church square, thinking of countermeasures.
In the square, in addition to the players, there were several nun NPCs sweeping up rubble and tidying up the damaged flower beds.
Barbara is here too.
She squatted beside a flower bed and carefully propped up a bent Cecilia flower.
“Give me a quick death, planner” controlled his own Barbara character and walked over subconsciously.
“Um…Miss Barbara.” He was a little embarrassed to speak.
Barbara in the game raised her head, saw the player, and smiled gently.
“It’s you, Traveler.” She stood up. “Thank you for your willingness to help restore the church.”
Her tone was gentle, with a hint of gratitude.
“We…we should do it.” “Give me a quick death, planner” stuttered a little.
“The flowers here… are all smashed, what a pity.” Barbara looked at the flower bed with a trace of sadness on her face.
“But it doesn’t matter. As long as we all work together, we can restore the church to its original state!” She quickly cheered up and waved her little fist at the players.
“By the way, you all look very tired.” Barbara took out a few things from her pocket.
[System prompt: Barbara gave you 3 Sweet Flower Stuffed Chicken]“This… please accept it. It will replenish your energy.”
“Give me a happy ending, planner.” He was stunned when he saw the extra food in his backpack.
Send food? NPC will send food?
He subconsciously looked at Su Qingyue.
Su Qingyue also saw this scene.
She said nothing, but just looked at the genuine concern and encouragement on Barbara’s face.
This doesn’t seem like a programmed reaction, it’s too natural.
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie. Planner: Boss Yue… this…
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: …Take it.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Keep working.
Su Qingyue switched perspective and looked at the smashed dome.
The sunlight shone through the hole and fell on Barbara.
The anger in her heart caused by the banana peel inexplicably dissipated a little.
But with that comes a more complex mix of emotions.
If these NPCs really have “feelings”, then this game…
Similar feedback also began to appear on the world channel.
[World Channel] Sweeper of the Knights of Favonius: Brothers! When I was carrying wood in Qingquan Town, the hunter leader Duraf came to help! He also gave me some beast meat!
[World Channel] Did the Hill People speak sense today: Is that true? Why didn t I encounter it? I just passed by the winery, and Master Diluk still had that dead look on his face.
[World Channel] Paimon is not emergency food: I saw Captain Jean at the gate of Mondstadt! She was really directing the knights to move stones! She also said to me that I worked hard!
[World Channel] Have you withdrawn money today? ? ? Are you sure you didn t trigger some hidden plot?
[World Channel] Fans of Geo King: This is quite interesting. The NPCs in Mondstadt are starting to “come alive”?
[World Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war (small account): Don t think too much, it may just be a new interactive mechanism to trick you into continuing to grind.
[World Channel] The Krypton Gold Boss: Regardless of whether it is true or false, the efficiency is too low. Continue to collect materials. The price is negotiable. If you are short of Mora, @ me.
?World Channel?Did Fengshen slack off today?…
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” I felt mixed emotions watching the discussion on the world channel.
He had just finished chopping down one tree and was about to move on to the next one.
An NPC named Hoffman, a Favonius Knight in charge of the city gate area, was dragging a heavy bundle of wood towards the city gate.
Hoffman passed him and stopped, panting.
“Traveler.” Hoffman wiped his sweat, “Are you also collecting wood here?”
“Yeah.” “Did Fengshen slack off today?” he responded vaguely.
“Alas, the loss this time is too great.” Hoffman looked towards the city gate with a look of real worry on his face. “If the city wall is not repaired, no one will feel at ease.”
He put down the wood and pounded his waist.
“It seems like you’re having a hard time by yourself.” Hoffman pointed to a place not far away. “There are a few fallen trees over there. I’ve already dealt with the branches. They should be easier to cut down. You can go and take a look.”
After saying that, he picked up the wood again and continued to move forward with difficulty.
“Thank you for your concern, old man.” He muttered, not even noticing the change in his tone.
He walked to where Hoffman pointed and saw several sections of processed logs.
He swung the axe.
This time, the prompt sound seemed less harsh.
[World Channel] Barbara’s Guards: I’m crying, my family! Just now, Lady Barbara passed by and saw me mining. She gave me an Easter egg and told me to be careful!
[World Channel] President of Noelle’s Fan Club: Noelle is also helping to clean up the ruins! She is so gentle! I am more motivated to mine!
[World Channel] The Liver Emperor is Fearless: So… is this a program setting, or… ?
[World Channel] Did Fengshen slack off today?…Who cares?
He closed the world channel and concentrated on chopping trees.
For Mond.
Also for… Captain Jean, and that nagging old knight.
The axe fell.
Chapter 27 Unlock more Liyue maps (old version)
Chen Mo looked at the screen.
[Mondstadt overall repair progress: 28.3%][Total defense value of all server players: 15,678,900]The repair progress was as slow as a snail, but the value representing negative emotions was rising rapidly.
Banana peel.
A simple prop, an unexpected slip, detonated the pent-up dissatisfaction.
The subsequent high cost of repair materials and Mora requirements continued to harvest the resentment of the players.
Curse the planner, curse Mi for being a scam, curse the game for being a rip-off.
What happens after you finish scolding?
We still have to cut down trees, mine mines, and pick flowers.
For Mond, for Jean, for Barbara, for Noelle.
Players find their own reasons.
“It’s really useful.” Chen Mo commented.
This feeling of being under control but having to invest time and energy is the best nourishment for the “defense breaking value”.
Fifteen thousand molas to repair the church? Eight hundred pieces of tin?
Numbers themselves have no meaning.
What is meaningful is the work that players put in to get these things together, and the negative emotions that accompany that work.
“Fuel…almost.”
Chen Mo’s fingers tapped on the console.
The data stream on the screen began to scroll faster.
[High concentration of ‘defense-breaking value’ aggregation detected…][Analysis of the player’s emotional spectrum…Anger: 45%, Helplessness: 30%, Resentment: 15%, Others: 10%…][Meet the threshold for increasing the degree of world reality ][Start injecting ][Goal: Improve the complexity of NPC behavior logic and enhance environmental interaction feedback…][Priority processing area: Mondstadt ][Related NPCs: Jean Gunnhildr, Diluc Leggenfend, Barbara Page…][Adjusting parameters…][Behavior tree expansion…Emotional module weight increase…][Mondstadt area processed…][Start global generalization processing…][Unlock new area data…Load Liyue Harbor basic framework…][Loading Wangshu Inn Return to Liyuan Luhuachi ][Synchronizing world rules…]?Adjustment completed.?
The whole process is silent, with only data flowing, no light effects, no sound effects.
It s just that the underlying rules have been rewritten quietly.
The continent of Teyvat.
While whispering in the forest chopping trees “Did the Wind God slack off today?”, I suddenly heard a system notification sound.
?System prompt: World resonance level increased. ?
[System prompt: The fog has dissipated in some areas of the Teyvat continent, and the Liyue area map has been opened to travelers. Please open the map to view details. ]“Did Fengshen slack off today?” He was stunned for a moment.
World resonance? What the hell?
Liyue is open?
He stopped chopping trees and opened the map.
Sure enough, a large gray area southeast of Mond began to light up.
[Liyue Harbor], [Wangshu Inn], [Shimen], [Dihuazhou]
Each place name is clearly visible.
[World Channel] Did you get any money today: WTF? Liyue map is open???
[World Channel] Paimon is not emergency food: Is this true? My map lights up! Liyue Harbor!
[World Channel] Did the Hillilchur speak sense today? ? ? Opening the Liyue map at this time? Mondstadt hasn’t been repaired yet! Is the planner crazy?
?World Channel?Geo King Fan: Liyue!!!!!!!!! Emperor, here I come!!!!!!!!!
[World Channel] The Knights of Favonius: No, what kind of operation is this? Besiege Wei to save Zhao? Let’s stop focusing on Mondstadt’s trivial matters?
[World Channel] Kryptonian Boss: Oh? The Liyue map is lit up? Collect Liyue specialties, ores, monster materials, the price is negotiable.
He turned off the world channel and cursed in his heart.
Opening a new map? Are you thinking we haven t worked hard enough?
He was just about to continue chopping trees when he suddenly saw Captain Qin walking towards him again.
This time she had no knight with her.
“Traveler.” Qin walked up to him, looking more tired than last time.
Still collecting wood?
“Hmm.” The player responded vaguely.
“The restoration of Mondstadt cannot rely on you alone.” Jean looked at him, “The Knights of Favonius are also trying their best to raise supplies, but… the manpower and resources are a bit tight.”
She paused, as if trying to form her words.
“These are… cedar wood you cut, right?” Qin pointed at the wood on the ground. “This kind of wood is tough and suitable for reinforcing the load-bearing structure of the city gate. Thank you for your hard work.”
“Did Fengshen slack off today?” His movements froze.
Cedar wood?
He hadn’t even noticed what tree he was chopping down; the system only indicated [Wood +1].
How did this NPC know that he was cutting cedar wood? And how did he know what this wood was suitable for?
Is this conversation… a little too specific?
“It’s my duty.” He replied dryly.
Qin nodded to him, said nothing more, and turned and left.
Looking at Qin’s back, I wondered again, “Did Fengshen slack off today?” That weird feeling in my heart came back.
In front of West Wind Cathedral.
Su Qingyue’s team is still worried about materials.
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time! Planner: Boss Yue, Miss Barbara just sent me food again! This time it’s… Mond potato pancakes!
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Is this true? Why don’t I get this treatment?
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Me neither! Barbara is biased!
Su Qingyue did not participate in the discussion.
She manipulated Amber to walk over to Barbara.
Barbara was talking in a low voice with a nun NPC. When she saw Su Qingyue coming, she stopped talking and turned around.
“Traveler.” Barbara smiled.
“Thank you for your help in the restoration of the church.”
Standard NPC-style thanks.
Su Qingyue wanted to try it.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unruly god of war: Miss Barbara.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: That banana peel… do you know what happened?
She typed directly into the team channel, but used her character’s mouth to lip sync to Barbara.
The smile on Barbara’s face froze for a moment.
Her eyes flickered and she subconsciously rolled up the corner of her clothes with her fingers.
Banana peel? She repeated, a little hesitantly, Sometimes people litter the square Maybe someone was careless
Her answer was vague, but the subtle changes in her expression and body movements…
So true.
It was so real that it made Su Qingyue feel uneasy.
This is beyond the scope of ordinary NPC’s reaction.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War: Is that so.
Su Qingyue did not ask any further questions.
She looked at Barbara, and Barbara looked at her with an… indescribable emotion in her eyes.
Concern? Apology? Something else?
[World Channel] Liver Emperor Fearless: Do you feel that… NPCs seem a little different? I went to the blacksmith shop to strengthen my weapon just now, and Wagner actually complained to me about the insufficient supply of ore, and said that there were too many orders recently and he was too busy…
[World Channel] President of Noelle’s Fan Club: Yes! Noelle just told me that when she was cleaning up the ruins, she found some suspicious traces and reminded me to be careful of the Abyss Cult’s counterattack!
[World Channel] Have you finished mining today: Holy shit! Is this true? The NPC has started previewing the plot?
[World Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war (small account): Don t be startled, it might be an easter egg in the new version update.
In front of Chen Mo’s console.
The screen displayed map data of the Liyue region.
[Liyue reputation system has been activated][Liyue Subjugation Bounty has been released][Liyue resident request has been generated]New gameplay and new systems have been quietly implanted.
Players will soon discover that Liyue is more than just a new map.
There are different rules there than in Mond.
Contract, business, people of the Rock God.
There are also… more complicated power conflicts.
The corner of Chen Mo’s mouth curved up.
“Mond is just the appetizer.”
He looked at the constantly jumping defense penetration value.
“The show is just beginning.”
His fingers tapped again.
[Trigger special event: ‘Trade route crisis’]?Event location: Shimen?
[Event description: A caravan from Mondstadt to Liyue encountered an unknown attack near Shimen. The goods were scattered and they were in urgent need of assistance…]Chapter 28 Players’ Official Exploration of the Other World Liyue (Old Version)
Su Qingyue stood at the gate of Mondstadt, looking at the sign indicating the slow progress of restoration.
[Mondstadt overall repair progress: 31.5%]The world channel temporarily shifted its focus due to the opening of Liyue.
[World Channel] Yan Wangdijunchu: Brothers, I have arrived at Shimen! The scenery is different!
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: Wow, Mondstadt hasn’t been repaired yet, and you guys are already going to Liyue to play? You have no conscience!
[World Channel] Has the money been paid out today: New map = new materials = new liver points, an old trick of the planner.
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Collect all the specialties of Liyue, Liuli Bags, Qingxin, Shi Amber, Yebo Stone, as many as you can get! The boss is not short of money!
Su Qingyue opened the map and the Liyue area was indeed lit up.
From Shimen all the way south, you will reach Dihuazhou, Wangshu Inn, Guiliyuan, Luhuachi, and finally Liyue Harbor.
A whole new area is waiting to be explored.
The repair work on Mondstadt’s side relies on ordinary players moving bricks, and the efficiency is shockingly low.
The big spenders can’t collect materials that quickly, after all, the output is limited.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War: Let s leave it like this for Mondstadt for now, I m going to go to Liyue to take a look.
[Team Channel] Give me a good time, planner: Master Yue, are you going to explore new lands? Take me with you! I am going to vomit from mining in Mondstadt!
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Add one! Change the taste!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: I’ll go too! I heard there’s a lot of delicious food in Liyue!
Su Qingyue didn’t object.
The four-man team gathered at Shimen.
After passing the stone gate, the terrain changes significantly.
No longer the gentle hills and forests of Mondstadt, but towering stone peaks and vast wetlands have replaced them.
The air was filled with the smell of water vapor and plants.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Wow! It’s so different here! What’s that tall building?
She was referring to the Wangshu Inn in the distance.
[Team Channel] Let s be quick. Planner: The Wangshu Inn is marked on the map, and it looks really high.
They followed the road and crossed Dihua Island.
The reed marsh is endless and the water is clear.
Occasionally you can see a few cranes by the water.
[Team Channel] The No. 1 African in Teyvat: The scenery is really good, better than looking at those trees in Whispering Forest every day.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: Don t just look at the scenery. Pay attention to your surroundings.
Just as he finished his words, several strange-looking lizards rushed out from the water’s edge.
[Rock Dragon Lizard (Juvenile)]These lizards are agile and can burrow into the ground.
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time! Planner: Damn! New monster! Let’s fight!
The battle broke out.
The attack power of a young rock dragon lizard is not high, but it is very flexible and can spit out rock fragments.
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: This thing is more difficult to deal with than the Qiuqiu people! It can also burrow into the ground!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Blast them away! Bang!
Amber’s arrows and Klee’s bombs are average in effect, and the Rock Lizard is resistant to rock elements.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: use elemental reaction, electroshock, and overload.
There are currently no water or mine characters in the team.
After a flurry of activity, they finally cleared out this wave of monsters and dropped a few [Solid Arrow Clusters].
[Team Channel] Let’s give it a go, Planner: What a good start… It’s a show of strength right from the start, this monster is harder to beat than Mond’s.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Keep going, the target is Jue Yunjian.
The map shows that Jueyunjian is in the northwest of Liyue and is a mountainous area surrounded by clouds.
It is said that this is where immortals live in seclusion, and the further west you go, the higher the terrain becomes.
Huge stone pillars rise from the ground and pierce the sky, and the peaks are connected by plank roads and suspension bridges.
The waterfall falls from an unimaginable height, and the water roars.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Wow! So high! Higher than the Star-Picking Cliff!
[Team Channel] The No. 1 African in Teyvat: This art design… is really awesome, and it s worth the effort.
[Team Channel] Let s have a good time, Planner: I m afraid of heights Boss Yue, do we have to climb up?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: I m here now.
They began to climb.
The mountain road in Jueyunjian is extremely steep, and many places require a lot of physical strength.
The monsters along the way have also changed.
It is no longer a rock dragon lizard, but a larger and more ferocious [Rock Dragon Lizard].
These adult dragon lizards will use more powerful rock elemental attacks and will also roll and charge.
An encounter with two rock dragon lizards almost resulted in the team losing a lot of members.
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Damn! This monster’s damage is too high! Barbara can’t heal it!
[Team Channel] Give me a quick death! Planner: I was almost killed in one second just now! This value is increasing too fast!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Be careful to dodge skills, don t take them head-on.
Su Qingyue controlled Amber to keep the distance and aimed at the dragon lizard’s weakness with charged arrows.
But the effect was minimal, the rock elemental armor was too thick.
After the battle, a lot of the sweet stuffed chicken in the team was consumed.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Wow, my bombs don’t work well on them…
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War: It seems that we need to form a targeted team. For rock monsters, we need to use a two-handed sword or a violent elemental reaction to break the shield.
They continued upward.
The view was limited by clouds and mist, and occasionally a gust of wind blew, revealing the mountains and pavilions in the distance.
[Team Channel] The most unpopular person in Teyvat: This place…are there really immortals living there?
On a relatively flat platform on the top of a mountain, they found a strange stone tablet.
There are some symbols engraved on the stone tablet, which are not the common characters of Teyvat.
There is also a mechanism next to it, which seems to require activating several elemental monuments around it in a specific order.
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie. Planner: Puzzle? A simple puzzle like Mondstadt’s lighting up pillars?
He stepped forward and tried, using Count Rabbit to activate the Fire Elemental Monument.
No response.
He tried the wind element again.
Still no response.
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Wrong order? I’ll try ice.
Kaeya’s ice element hit it, but there was still no movement.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Let me do it! Maybe I need to explode!
Klee threw a bouncing bomb over.
[System prompt: The mechanism is not responding][Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Stop.
Su Qingyue walked to the stone tablet and observed the symbols carefully.
The arrangement and combination of these symbols look somewhat familiar.
But I can t remember where I ve seen it.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: This symbol… is not something from the game.
[Team Channel] Let’s be happy! Planner: Huh? It’s not in the game? What is it?
She opened her browser and tried to search for similar patterns.
A few minutes passed.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: …Found it.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the African God of War: This is a variation of the Bagua diagram, Kan, Gen, Zhen, Xun, Li, Kun, and Dui.
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie. Planner: ???
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: What the hell? Bagua diagram? Do I need to learn Zhouyi to play a game?
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: What is the Bagua Diagram? Can it be eaten?
Su Qingyue ignored her teammates’ shock.
She compared the information she had found and identified the correspondence between the symbols on the stone tablet and the surrounding elemental tablets.
Kan corresponds to water, Gen corresponds to rock, Zhen corresponds to thunder, Xun corresponds to wind, Li corresponds to fire, Kun corresponds to rock, and Dui corresponds to… There is no completely corresponding gold element in the game.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Damn the planner.
She cursed in her heart.
The square monument corresponding to the “Dui” position is empty.
She tried to activate the other monuments in a certain order.
fail.
Failed again.
The stone tablet did not respond.
[Team Channel] Give me a quick win. Planner: Boss Yue, this… cannot be solved.
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Non-African: I said the planner is sick! Who could have thought of this! You need to know gossip when playing a crappy game?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: Not necessarily. There may be other clues.
Su Qingyue walked around the platform.
Apart from this stone tablet and several elemental tablets, there are no other suspicious objects.
There are only towering mountains and rolling sea of ??clouds under your feet.
Between the clouds.
The scenery is truly unique.
But this way of solving the puzzle… is really hellish.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Ignore this for now and keep going up.
She gave up on the puzzle which she could not solve for the time being.
The team continued to climb along the rugged mountain road.
The clouds ahead grew thicker.
Chapter 29: Frost Covers the Earth (Old Version)
Chapter 28 Frost covers the earth.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Bomb! Bomb!
Klee’s bouncing bomb exploded at the roots of the frozen tree.
The ice elemental shield shattered.
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: Tsk!
Diluk swung his greatsword and flames rose.
[Team Channel] Give me a quick death. Planner: Barbara, hold on! Don’t die!
Barbara’s healing spell glowed, maintaining the team’s health.
Su Qingyue controlled Amber, drew the bow, aimed, and shot.
The arrow hit the weak spot of the Frost Tree accurately.
[-Weakness-] [Critical Hit]The Frost Tree let out a wail and its huge body collapsed with a loud bang.
The battle is over.
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: Huh… I’m finally dead.
[Team Channel] Let s give it a try, Planner: Today s trees are exceptionally hard.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Drop! Drop!
The team started looting.
The core of extreme cold, adventure experience, Mora.
Standard drop.
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: These are the same things again, so boring.
[Team Channel] Give it a try. Planner: Just use it as it is, even a little bit counts.
After picking up the dropped items, Su Qingyue habitually prepared to teleport away.
Suddenly, she stopped.
“Um?”
She controlled Amber and zoomed in.
The frozen tree that fell to the ground did not dissipate into light as usual.
It just lay there.
The huge tree crowns were twisted and the icy blue trunks were broken.
Like a pushed-over iceberg.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War:
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie. Planner: Boss Yue? What happened? Is it stuck?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Look at the trees.
Upon hearing this, the teammates also looked at the body of Frost Tree.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Huh? Why is the tree still there?
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Didn’t disappear? Is it a bug?
[Team Channel] Let’s be happy, planner: Damn, it’s still there! What the hell is Mihoyo up to?
The corpse of the frozen tree lay quietly on the snow.
As the sunlight shone through, the ice-blue tree trunks began to melt and water seeped out.
[Team Channel] Klee solo pushes someone: It seems like… it’s melting?
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: It melted? Isn’t it normal for ice to melt?
[Team Channel] Let s be quick! Planner: Something is wrong… look carefully.
The camera zooms in closer.
At the broken trunk of the frozen tree, the originally smooth ice surface began to become rough and bumpy.
Some tiny cracks spread like a spider web.
The color also began to change, from pure ice blue to a turbid, grayish color.
[Team Channel] Klee solo pushes someone: So disgusting… It feels like it’s rotten.
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie. Planner: Holy shit! It really is! What the hell is this?
There are no prompts on the game interface.
No lag, no errors.
Everything is normal, yet it seems like everything is not normal.
The “melting” of the frozen trees continues.
The melting is slow but visible to the naked eye.
There were more and more traces of water on the ground, gathering into a small puddle.
A faint fishy smell seemed to begin to appear in the air.
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Damn! This smell…
[Team Channel] Let s have a good time. Planner: Ugh what s that smell!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: It stinks! Klee doesn’t like it!
The character controlled by the player has no sense of smell.
But this “taste” seems to act directly on the player’s senses.
It makes people feel uncomfortable and nauseous instinctively.
Similar discussions have also begun to appear on the world channel.
[World Channel] Have you finished mining today?: Damn! The frozen tree corpses don t disappear?
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: Is this true? I’ll go check it out!
[World Channel] Rock King Fans: What’s going on? What’s the new version update?
[World Channel] Knights of Favonius Sweeper: I just finished defeating the Explosive Tree, and it was the same! The body is still there!
[World Channel] Did Qiuqiu people speak sense today: Did Mihoyo take the wrong medicine? Why do you do such disgusting things?
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Are you sick? After defeating the BOSS, you still have to look at the corpse? Fix the BUG quickly!
The world channel was in chaos.
Some people find it novel, some find it disgusting, and some even curse at it.
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time. Planner: Boss Yue, what should we do? How about we change places?
Su Qingyue did not reply immediately.
She controlled Amber and continued to observe the corpse of the frozen tree.
The “melting” continues.
The ice on the surface of the tree trunk peeled off, revealing the gray “flesh” inside.
Some tiny white worms crawled out of the cracks and squirmed on the rotten flesh.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Bugs! Lots of bugs!
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Damn! Is this true? Are there maggots in the game?
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie, planner: Mihoyo! CNM! I m throwing up!
There was wailing in the team channel.
Even Su Qingyue felt a bit physically uncomfortable.
The game is made too realistic, which is sometimes not a good thing.
What is even more uncomfortable is that the corpse of the frozen tree began to attract new “guests”.
A few wild boars, smelling the smell of carrion, came out from the snow.
They surrounded the body of the frozen tree, twitching their noses and making low humming sounds.
Then, start eating.
[Team Channel] Give me a quick stab. Planner: I… I really vomited!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: They are eating trees! Eating the flesh of trees!
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: This game…is it still worth buying?
The sound of wild boars gnawing is clearly transmitted to the players’ ears through the game sound effects.
Chewing, tearing, swallowing sounds.
Mixed with the stench of rotting flesh, it is infinitely amplified in the senses.
Su Qingyue was silent.
Her mind raced.
BUG?
Absolutely not.
Mihoyo would never make such a low-level mistake.
Moreover, the same situation occurred with the Explosive Tree in the world channel.
It’s more like…
One update.
An update that exceeded everyone’s expectations.
[System prompt: The world’s realism has been further improved.]A system prompt sounded.
The world channel exploded instantly.
[World Channel] Did you get paid today?: Holy crap! The world is getting more realistic? What the hell?
[World Channel] Paimon is not emergency food: Because of this?
[World Channel] Yan Wangdijun Fans: Is Mihuyou crazy? How realistic is this disgusting thing?
[World Channel] The Knights of Favonius’s sweeper: I just want to play a good game, I don’t want to see maggots and rotten meat!
[World Channel] Did the Qiuqiu people speak sense today? Give me back my money! I want it back!
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Official please come out and explain! What does this mean?
The defense penetration value skyrocketed again.
Su Qingyue looked at the corpse of the frozen tree and the scene of the wild boar gnawing on the carrion.
This is more than just “improved realism”.
Mihoyo, or rather, the planner of this game.
They seem to really want to turn this game into the “real world”.
A real world that makes people feel uncomfortable and even scary.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unruly god of war: …Let s go.
Su Qingyue controlled Amber, turned around, and left the refresh point of the Frost Tree.
Behind me, the sound of wild boars gnawing continued.
The stench of decay lingered in the air.
Today’s continent of Teyvat seems to be a little different.
Chapter 30: Different World Genshin Impact Developer Log (Old Version)
The continent of Teyvat was in an uproar.
Not an explosion in the physical sense, but an emotional explosion in the player community.
The cause was the two elemental trees that were not dead yet, and had even begun to rot and become infested with insects.
[World Channel] Did the Qiuqiu people speak sense today: CNM Mihuyou! I vomited all my dinner yesterday! There are maggots in the game? Are you fucking sick!
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: Wow, it’s so disgusting! I will never fight the frozen tree again! Psychological trauma!
[World Channel] Knights of Favonius Sweeper: The same goes for the Explosive Tree! The smell is amazing! Even though I can t smell it, it just stinks!
[World Channel] Did you get any money today? What is this? A bug? Or a new mechanism? Is the official playing dead?
[World Channel] Yan Wangdijun Fans: The customer service phone number is unreachable, the forum posts have been deleted, what do you want to do, Mihuyou?
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: @All planners, come out and get beaten! If you don t give me an explanation, I will quit!
[World Channel] The Hardcore Player is Fearless: +1 for quitting the game. Something is getting wrong with this game.
Panic, anger, disgust.
All kinds of negative emotions flooded the channel, much more intense than the previous banana peel incident.
The same goes for Su Qingyue s team channel.
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie, planner: I feel like vomiting when I see pork now… The planner is definitely doing this on purpose! Disgusting!
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person: Who said it wasn’t true! Do I have to face a biohazard scene when I fight a BOSS? Damn it, whoever wants to fight can do it from now on!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Klee’s bombs can’t even blow up those bugs… How scary…
Su Qingyue looked at the team members’ complaints and then looked at the world channel.
She controlled Amber to stand on a cliff in Liyue, overlooking Dihua Island below.
The scenery remains the same, but the mood for playing the game has completely changed.
The rotting trees, the wriggling insects, the gnawing wild boars…
There is also a system prompt [The realism of the world is further improved].
What on earth is this game trying to do?
At this moment, a forced display window popped up in the center of the game interface.
It s not a system prompt, nor an event preview, but a section that has never been seen before.
The title is: [Developer Log #1].
This thing appears on all players’ screens, cannot be turned off, and is forced to be read.
[World Channel] Have you withdrawn money today? ? ? Developer log? Post this at this time?
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: Apology letter? Has miHoYo finally realized its mistake?
[World Channel] Have the Hill people been reasonable today? I want to see how they wash!
Su Qingyue frowned and opened the diary.
The log was not long, but every word revealed an indescribable arrogance and sarcasm.
The first sentence:
“Hello, dear travelers. I am one of your most ‘favorite’ planners, codenamed ‘Observer’.”
The place below exploded immediately.
[World Channel] The sweeper of the Knights of Favonius: Observer? What the hell is that? Are you hiding your head and tail? Are you afraid to take responsibility for what you did? “
[World Channel] Rock King Emperor Fan: Observer? I’ll remember you! It’s better not to let me meet you in real life!
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: Haha, you are the planner, right? Don t be anonymous if you dare!
The log continues.
“I know that recently everyone has had a lot of ‘surprises’ and ‘questions’ about the improved ‘realism’ of the game.”
“For example, after defeating a boss, the corpse will not disappear immediately. It will rot, become infested with insects, and even be eaten by wild animals.”
“For example, the progress of Mondstadt’s restoration is slow, the demand for materials is huge, and the consumption of Mora is staggering.”
“Also, the strength of the monsters in the Liyue region seems to have exceeded everyone’s ‘expectations’.”
“For these questions, I just want to say “
“This is all for your own good.”
The world channel was instantly flooded with ??? and various question marks.
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: For our own good? Thank you, my ancestors!
[World Channel] The Knights of Favonius sweeper: Is it for my own good to disgust others? Is it for my own good to eat shit?
[World Channel] Did you pay out money today: Are all miHoYo s planners idiots?
[World Channel] Did the Qiuqiu people speak sense today: I want a real-life PK planner! Who will form a team?
The log continued, and the tone became more and more annoying.
“I know that some of you may have been ‘broken’.”
“Cutting trees and mining is too tiring? Running around and fighting monsters is too difficult? The BOSS corpse is too disgusting?”
“hehe.”
“I can only say that your ability to withstand pressure needs to be improved.”
“You should know that our purpose in making this game was not to make you ‘happy’ from the beginning.”
“What we want to do is to be ‘real’.”
“Absolutely, one hundred percent, completely true.”
“We will do whatever it takes to achieve this goal.”
“Including making you feel uncomfortable, nauseous, and painful.”
“Because, the real world is like this.”
“Cruel, cold, and without mercy.”
“If you can’t adapt to this kind of ‘reality’, then, I’m sorry.”
You might not be cut out for this game.
“Of course, we won’t force it.”
“After all, there are still many travelers who are ‘brave enough to explore’ and ‘long for truth’, looking forward to more exciting adventures.”
“For these ‘real players’, we have prepared the next big version “
“?Approaching guest star?.”
“By then, the continent of Teyvat will face an unprecedented crisis.”
New maps, new enemies, new challenges, and… a more ‘exciting’ experience.
“Please, fellow travelers, wait and see.”
The log ends here and the window closes.
The world channel was silent for five full seconds.
Then, it broke out.
[World Channel] Did you withdraw money today: I am from CNMLGB s MiHuo! Return the money! Must return the money!
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: This is too much! Is this planner crazy?
[World Channel] Did the Hill Culprit speak sense today: I spent tens of thousands of dollars to play this? Playing with maggots? Playing with rotten meat?
[World Channel] The Knights of Favonius: Uninstall! Uninstall! Definitely uninstall!
[World Channel] Yan Wangdijun Fan: Mihuoyou! You can wait for the lawyer’s letter!
[World Channel] Krypton Gold Boss: I won t accept any materials! Whoever wants to accept them can do so!
[World Channel] The King of Hard Work is Fearless: If I continue to work hard, I ll be a dog!
Uninstall, quit, denounce, and abuse.
All kinds of negative emotions erupted like a tsunami, instantly flooding the entire world channel.
The defense penetration value soared at a speed visible to the naked eye.
[Mondstadt’s overall repair progress: 32.1%] [Total defense value of all players in the server: 25,347,800]Su Qingyue looked at the constantly jumping numbers and felt a chill in her heart.
This is no longer just a simple complaint from players.
[Team Channel] Let’s be happy, Planner: Master Yue…what should I do? Are you really going to give up?
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Non-African: Yeah, is this game still playable? What the hell! It’s so disgusting!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Klee… Klee is also feeling a little scared…
There was also a sense of despair and retreat in the team channel.
Su Qingyue took a deep breath and tapped the screen quickly with her fingers.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Don t be hasty.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Let s see how the situation develops.
She knew very well that things were not that simple.
Mihoyo, or “Observer”, definitely did not post a stupid log on impulse.
They… must have a backup plan.
A bigger, more terrifying backhand.
The version name “Approaching Guest Star” has hinted at everything.
Guest star.
An ominous sign.
A precursor to disaster.
The world on the continent of Teyvat is really going to change.
Chapter 31: Different World Genshin Impact (Old Version)
Teyvat exploded.
The world channel has completely turned into an emotional garbage dump, with red warnings and insults appearing faster than ever before.
[World Channel] Did the Qiuqiu people speak sense today: Uninstalled! CNM Mihuyou! I won t play with you anymore!
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: This is too much! How can there be such a plan! Are you treating the players like monkeys?
[World Channel] Have you withdrawn money today? Return the money! You must return the money! Is there anyone organizing a class action lawsuit?
[World Channel] The Knights of Favonius: The developer’s log? I think it’s the confession of a stupid planner! And the observer? Pah!
[World Channel] Rock King Fan: This game is over, completely over.
[World Channel] The krypton gold boss: @All members, stop playing, let Mihuyou die!
Angry, betrayed, disgusted.
The player community has never been so united, and their target is directly targeting the planner who calls himself “Observer” and Mihoyo behind him.
[Mondstadt overall repair progress: 32.8%][Total defense value of all server players: 31,556,900]The defense penetration value soared at an exaggerated speed as if it had taken off from a rocket, and the repair progress seemed even more ridiculous.
The atmosphere in Su Qingyue’s team channel also dropped to freezing point.
[Team Channel] Give me a break, planner: Master Yue… it’s really boring. I was playing a game and was mocked by the planner.
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: I uninstalled it, this game is addictive and it makes me tired to play it.
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Klee is afraid of… that Observer, so fierce…
Su Qingyue controlled Amber, standing on the top of the mountain in Jueyunjian, and the wind blew the character’s clothes.
She looked at her teammates in the chat channel, who were almost on the verge of collapse.
“Observer”.
“It’s for your own good.”
“Absolute truth”.
“Approaching guest star”.
The words swirled in her mind.
This doesn t seem like a simple PR disaster.
It was more like a long-planned declaration.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Don t rush to uninstall.
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie, planner: Huh? Boss Yue, you still don’t want to uninstall it? Keep it for the New Year? Are you being fed shit by the planner?
[Team Channel] The No. 1 African in Teyvat: Yeah, Yueyue, there s no need to be so hard on yourself.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War: Don t you find it weird?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Would a normal company issue such a suicidal announcement?
[Team Channel] Klee is pushing someone alone: ??Eh?
[Team Channel] Let s be happy! Planner: It seems a bit weird, but they just sent it!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: What are they trying to achieve? Just to disgust the players? And then let the game die?
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: Maybe… there is really something wrong with the planner’s brain?
Su Qingyue tapped the screen.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: I am more inclined to believe that this was intentional.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African God of War: They are screening players. In other words, they are pursuing something else.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African God of War: That defense penetration value… didn’t you notice? It increased too fast.
[Team Channel] Let’s be happy! Planner: I noticed! Everyone is furious, how can we not be happy!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the African God of War: Perhaps, this is their purpose.
Defense penetration value.
This strange value has existed since Mondstadt was restored.
Now it seems that the importance is far beyond imagination.
The world channel is still in chaos.
But gradually, in addition to verbal abuse and declarations of quitting, some different voices also emerged.
[World Channel] The Fearless Liver Emperor: …Although I am very angry, I kind of want to see what that [approaching guest star] is.
[World Channel] Have you finished mining today? Damn! The guy above! How despicable!
[World Channel] Hardcore Gamer: To be honest, although this game is disgusting, it is indeed becoming more and more challenging. It is better than those slutty games on the market.
[World Channel] Technical Boss: Although the tone of that developer log is annoying, the point of realism is quite interesting.
[World Channel] Crowd: No, what s wrong with you? Have you been PUA? The planner has already taken advantage of you, but you still speak for him?
The quarrels did not cease, but new divisions emerged.
Some players resolutely quit the game, while others, although angry, developed a morbid curiosity about the subsequent content.
Meanwhile, outside of the game.
Discussions about “Genshin Impact” and “Observer” exploded on major gaming forums and social media.
#Genshin Impact planners provoke players#
#Developer’s Diary: For your own good#
#The biggest PR disaster in gaming history#
#Who is the observer#
#MihuyouPUA-style operation#
Hot searches one after another.
To everyone’s surprise, amidst the overwhelming negative public opinion, the number of downloads and online users of “Genshin Impact” not only did not plummet, but instead saw a strange wave of growth.
A large number of people were attracted by the “developer’s log” and poured in with the mentality of “see how weird this game is”.
News coverage also began to shift.
“The developer diary of “Genshin Impact” caused controversy, and the number of players increased instead of decreased. Is the ‘black and red’ route effective?”
“The boundaries of gaming ethics spark heated debate again: Where should the ‘reality’ of the virtual world go?”
“Psychologists’ analysis: ‘Observer’s’ remarks may have accurately hit the masochistic psychology of some players?”
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A brightly lit office.
Chen Mo looked at the data that kept rising on the background screen, with not much expression on his face.
Peak number of players online: new high.
New user registrations: new high.
Cumulative defense penetration value: [45,890,100]The company’s capital chain crisis was resolved.
Come back to life in an almost crazy, risking everything way.
Chen Mo’s eyes fell on an inconspicuous countdown in the corner of the screen.
[Abyss Erosion Index: 18.7%][Estimated time to critical point: ???]The countdown time display turned into a string of question marks.
But that percentage has dropped again since the last time I checked.
The speed is increasing, and the defense penetration value required is increasing.
It s not enough, not even close to enough.
In the game.
Su Qingyue found that her private messages had exploded.
[Private message] Fan of Emperor Yan: Boss Yue, they are too arrogant, we can t just let it go like this!
[Private message] Paimeng is not emergency food: Yueyue, organize us, let s go to Mihoyo s hometown!
[Private message] Have you withdrawn money today? Boss, your analysis is right. There is definitely something wrong with this plan. We players cannot be bullied. Please take the lead.
[Private message] The sweeper of the Knights of Favonius: Moon Goddess, the first shot in the rebellion against the scumbag s plan is waiting for you to fire!
Countless private messages came in, with all kinds of names.
Between the lines, there is the anger of the players after being provoked, and a kind of… inexplicable expectation.
They hope someone can stand up and lead them to fight against the arrogant and malicious “observer”.
Su Qingyue felt a headache looking at these private messages.
She is just an ordinary player who wants to play a game quietly and see how far the “reality” of this world can go.
Leader? Leading the charge?
She has neither the interest nor the energy.
She responded to several players with calmer wording, basically telling them to stay rational, not be carried away by emotions, and observe what happens next.
But the effect is minimal.
Soon, a post spread in the official forum and major communities.
The title is: “Rational analysis of the conspiracy behind the “Observer” log! We can’t just sit there and wait for death! To all travelers who don’t want to be PUA”
The poster is anonymous.
However, the post quoted Su Qingyue’s speculation in the team channel about “screening players” and “the purpose of defense breaking value” and extended it.
The post had clear logic and sincere words, and quickly gained the approval of a large number of players.
Countless players left comments below:
“That’s right! We can’t let this scumbag plan succeed!”
“Support the OP! Let’s unite!”
“What that [African God of War Yueyue] said makes sense! Come out and take the lead!”
“Yes! Boss Yue! We’ll follow you!”
Su Qingyue looked at the post and the countless comments @ her below.
She felt like she was being put on the fire.
It was just a few discussions with teammates, how did it turn out like this?
Who posted this? What was the purpose? To push her to the front and make her a target to resist the “trashy planning”?
She clicked on the post and tried to find the poster’s information, but there was no clue.
[System prompt: Your post “Rational Analysis of the Conspiracy Behind the “Observer” Log!” has been locked and replies are prohibited. ]The post has been locked.
Really fast.
Su Qingyue exited the forum and looked at the game interface.
Liyue s sky was still clear, with a sea of ??clouds rolling.
But the atmosphere of the game has completely changed.
Chapter 32: The Approaching Guest Planet in Another World (Old Version)
The game update prompt jumped on the screens of all players.
[The 1.1 version of “Genshin Impact” “Approaching Guest Star” has been updated, please restart the game. ?
There is no gorgeous trailer, no overwhelming publicity, only this line of system text and a huge “Update Now” button.
After a brief silence, the world channel was once again flooded with information, but this time, the style was strangely reversed.
[World Channel] Did the Qiuqiu people speak sense today: …Updated? Updated just now? I thought Mihoyo was going to pack up and run away.
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: Where is the “Observer”? Why doesn’t he come out and talk a little more? Are you scared?
[World Channel] Did you withdraw money today? Damn, I said I wanted to uninstall, but I clicked update? Am I such a jerk!
[World Channel] Knights of Favonius Sweeper: +1 to the above, mainly… Liyue main quest! Zhongli! Who can stand it!
[World Channel] Rock King Fans: Zhongli! Zhongli! Zhongli! Mine! No one can take it away! The crappy planner can die, but Rock King must have it!
[World Channel] Big Spender: Ha, a bunch of spineless people, but… I also updated it, damn, mainly because I wanted to see what kind of trouble this “approaching guest star” can cause.
[World Channel] The Liver Emperor is Fearless: New map? New enemies? New challenges? Hurry up! Hurry up! I’m thirsty!
The anger has not completely dissipated, but the curiosity about new content, especially the anticipation for the main storyline of Liyue and the popular character Zhongli, has grown like weeds, temporarily overwhelmed the determination to quit.
The “Law of True Fragrance” is happening again, but this time, it is filled with a more complex and morbid smell.
The players were like children who were abused and then given a candy. Even though they knew the other party had ulterior motives, they still couldn’t help but move forward.
Su Qingyue watched the wind direction change on the world channel, her finger hovering over the “Enter Game” button for a long time without pressing it.
The trouble caused by the anonymous post has not completely passed. Although the post has been locked, the calls for “Mr. Yue to take the lead in the resistance” have not stopped, and her private messages are still filled with various requests and expectations.
She felt like she was pushed to the forefront by an invisible hand, with countless pairs of eyes behind her, some expecting, some scrutinizing, and some waiting to laugh at her.
[Team Channel] Give me a quickie, planner: Master Yue? Have you finished the update? Are you going to join us? I’m itching to do it!
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Non-African: Yes, Yueyue, although the planner is not a human being, but the main storyline of Liyue… Hey, Zhongli! The Primogems I saved up finally came in handy!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Ugh… Will that Observer come out again? Klee is a little scared… But, I also want to go to Liyue to play…
The teammates obviously couldn’t resist the temptation of the new version, and there was a cautious excitement in their words.
Su Qingyue sighed and finally pressed the button. Avoiding would not solve the problem. She also wanted to know what this “Observer”, this miHoYo, was up to.
The loading interface has been changed to a brand new illustration.
The main subject of the picture is the magnificent Liyue Harbor. The sky is overcast and a huge “guest star” with a long tail can be vaguely seen hanging in the sky, exuding an ominous aura.
Below are the silhouettes of several main characters, Zhongli, Ningguang, Keqing… as well as the Traveler and Paimon, all of whom have solemn expressions.
The whole picture exudes an oppressive feeling of impending storm. When entering the game, Amber controlled by Su Qingyue is still standing on the cliff.
She opened the task list, and sure enough, a golden legendary task icon appeared at the top.
[Demon God Quest Chapter 1 Scene 1: Floating World and Thousand Rocks]Mission Description: “As promised, you and Paimon have arrived at Liyue, the richest port in the Seven Kingdoms. The grand ‘Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals’ is being prepared here. It is said that the oracle of the Rock King can be obtained at this ceremony. However, a sudden change will break the tranquility under this prosperity…”
Su Qingyue accepted the mission, and a mark pointing to Liyue Harbor immediately appeared on the map.
She did not leave immediately, but checked the system interface first.
[Mondstadt overall repair progress: 33.1%][Total defense value of all server players: 55,872,100]The growth rate of the defense penetration value has slowed down significantly.
It seems that the launch of the new version has indeed effectively diverted the attention of most players and alleviated the previous outburst of negative emotions.
Is the purpose of the “Observer” really just to simply screen players, improve their psychological endurance, and harvest a wave of defense penetration value to “repair the world”?
Su Qingyue always felt that things were not that simple.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Let s go to Liyue Harbor.
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time. Planner: Oh oh! Here it comes! Boss Yue, wait for me!
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: Go, go, go! Let s go see Zhongli!
[Team Channel] Klee is pushing someone alone: ??Let s go!
The four-man team gathered together and headed towards Liyue Harbor.
The scenery along the way is still magnificent, but perhaps it is a psychological effect, I always feel that there is a kind of vague tension in the air.
The monsters on the roadside seemed to have become more alert and ferocious, and the occasional Hillicren camps we encountered were a little larger than I remembered.
“Eh? Why do these Hilichurls feel… a little more blood?” The most unlucky person in Teyvat chopped down a Hilichurl holding a wooden shield and took a breath.
“It seems so.” The planner also agreed, “That rocket hillbilly just now was so accurate that he almost killed my Xiangling in one second!”
“Is it that the monster levels are adjusted dynamically? Or is it simply a version update and enhancement?” Su Qingyue frowned. She also felt that it took longer time than before to clear these ordinary monsters.
“I don’t know, but it feels a bit difficult anyway.” Teyvat’s No. 1 non-African player curled his lips, “I hope it’s not too much, otherwise I’ll be exhausted from running around.”
The little incident did not affect their enthusiasm to go to Liyue Harbor.
When the majestic port city finally appeared on the horizon, exclamations rang out in the team channel.
Even Su Qingyue, who had been here countless times, couldn’t help but feel admiration when she saw this prosperous scene with mountains and seas and stacked buildings.
Entering Liyue Harbor, the streets are bustling with people, and the NPC dialogues have also been updated, mostly revolving around the upcoming “Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals”.
The air was filled with the aroma of various foods and the cries of vendors, forming a sharp contrast with the depressing atmosphere of the loading interface.
The mission directed them to Feiyunpo.
Passing through the bustling crowd, we came to an antique building – “Yujingtai”.
This is where the “Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals” is held every year.
At this moment, Yujingtai has been newly decorated, with incense burners, offerings, and gorgeous silks, all demonstrating the solemnity of the ceremony.
A number of NPCs have gathered below the stage, seemingly waiting for the ceremony to begin.
The mission required them to go around with Paimon and get to know the situation.
At this moment, a gentle and magnetic voice came from not far away.
“Are you two travelers from afar?”
Su Qingyue’s heart skipped a beat and she controlled Amber to turn around.
They saw a man wearing an elegant brown robe, with an elegant temperament and handsome face, standing not far away, looking at them calmly.
His hair was tied back, and his golden eyes were as deep as ancient amber, as if containing thousands of years of wisdom and history.
Zhongli!
[Team Channel] The most unlucky person in Teyvat: WTF! Zhongli! Alive!
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time! Planner: Ahhh! It’s Lord Rock! So handsome! Screenshots, screenshots!
[Team Channel] Klee pushes a person alone: ??Big brother is so handsome…
[World Channel] Did you withdraw money today: I saw Zhongli! I died! MHY I forgive you!
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: Mr. Zhongli, please be sure to sign a contract with me!
[World Channel] Rock King Emperor Fans: Get out of the way! Let me lick the screen! This modeling! This temperament! Absolutely!
[World Channel] Sweeper of the Knights of Favonius: Although but… As soon as he opened his mouth, I thought of that sad “Observer”… Damn, it feels a bit weird.
[World Channel] Did the Qiuqiu people speak sense today: The guy upstairs, shut up! Don t defame my husband!
The world channel was instantly flooded with Zhongli’s posts. The previous resentment seemed to have temporarily disappeared after seeing this popular character.
Su Qingyue looked at the familiar face with mixed feelings. She knew Zhongli’s true identity and also knew what role he would play in the plot next.
But at this moment, watching the players go crazy because of his appearance, and thinking of the cold declaration of the “Observer”, she always had an indescribable sense of disharmony.
In the game, Zhongli, according to the plot setting, starts talking with the Traveler and Paimon, introducing the origin of the “Ceremony of Summoning the Immortals”, and his words are full of understanding of Liyue’s history and traditions.
His voice was calm and steady, with a kind of composure that comes from having experienced many vicissitudes of life.
“The Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals is the most important ceremony of Liyue every year.”
“In compliance with the ancient covenant, the Geo Emperor will send down an oracle every year to guide Liyue’s direction for the coming year.”
“This year’s ceremony seems to be more eye-catching than previous years.” He tilted his head slightly and looked at the sky in the distance. An imperceptible deep meaning flashed in his golden eyes. “Perhaps it’s because of the ‘guest star’ in the sky.”
“Guest star?” Paimon asked curiously, “What is that?”
“It’s an ominous sign.” Zhongli said calmly, “Since ancient times, guest stars have been regarded as symbols of change and disaster. Its appearance indicates that the old order is about to be broken and a new era is about to come.”
His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in Su Qingyue’s heart.
“Guest star”… “Approaching guest star”…
This is not just the name of the version, but also the core of the plot.
And Zhongli, or the Rock King, seemed to have known everything for a long time.
As the plot continues to advance, Zhongli invites travelers to watch the “Ceremony of Inviting the Immortals” together and says that he can act as a guide.
The players were naturally ecstatic.
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time, planner: Run the main story with Zhongli! Rounding it off is a date! Hehe!
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 African: The look in his eyes when he looked at the sky just now was amazing! It felt like there were so many stories!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Brother Zhongli knows a lot of things…
Su Qingyue controlled Amber and followed Zhongli, listening to him introduce the customs and culture of Liyue.
It has to be said that miHoYo is indeed unique in terms of plot and character creation.
Even after experiencing the previous turmoil, I can still feel the charm of the game when immersed in the carefully polished plot.
But the feeling of being manipulated always lingered in her mind.
The “Observer” goes to great lengths to anger players, increase “realism” and create panic. Is it just for this moment, to use exciting plots and popular characters to pull players back and make them jump back and forth between “pain” and “happiness”?
What is this? PUA?
As they walked, they cleared out several Deceptive Flowers that had spawned on the road.
“Hiss… Why is this Ice Flower so hard?” Xiangling, the planner, poked it for a long time before it took away half of its blood.
“The damage is much higher! It can also drill into the ground and spray ice cones!” The most unlucky person in Teyvat dodged the attack in a panic.
Su Qingyue also discovered that the strength of these monsters, which were not difficult to deal with originally, had increased by more than one level, and their desire to attack and their skills had become more tricky.
It seems that “reality” and “challenge” are not only reflected in the rotten trees and insect-infested corpses, but also in the combat effectiveness of these basic monsters.
The promise of “Observer” is being fulfilled in various ways.
After clearing out the flowers, the team continued to move forward.
The Yujing Terrace ahead was already within sight, and the atmosphere of the ceremony was becoming increasingly intense.
Zhongli stopped, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked towards the platform.
“The time is almost up.” His voice was filled with an indescribable solemnity. “Next, it’s time to witness history.”
The storm seemed to have subsided for the time being.
But she knew that the “reality” of Liyue had just begun.
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Seeing that there were only tens of thousands of Mora balance left in her backpack, Su Qingyue felt her heart skip a beat.
“Very good.” Zhongli nodded with satisfaction and took the three valuable Night Stones, as if the 90,000 Mora were blown by the wind.
The subsequent preparation process was simply a public execution of Su Qingyue’s wallet.
To order a “kite”, one must find a specialized craftsman to customize it, and the pattern must symbolize the Emperor and the other six gods, costing 70,000 Moras.
Zhongli: Yes, thank you.
Su Qingyue gritted her teeth and paid.
The “glazed lilies” prepared for sacrifice must be freshly picked and covered with dew, and must be the largest and fullest ones, which cost another 30,000 Mora.
Zhongli: Thank you for your hard work.
Su Qingyue paid with an expressionless face.
The comments in the live broadcast room have changed from the initial ridicule and sympathy to anger and condemnation.
[MHY, are you sick? Is this task something a human can do? ][Zhongli! I order you! Go get a job and earn money now! Don t spend our boss Yue s money anymore!][Boss Yue, I won’t be wronged by this anymore! Uninstall! I won’t play it anymore!][No! I want to see the rest of the story! Big Boss Yue, hold on! ]Su Qingyue looked at her remaining Mora balance of only 10,000 or 20,000 yuan and felt like she was almost numb.
She worked hard to run maps, mine, clear dungeons, and complete commissions, but the Mora she saved flowed out like water, and was all spent on a “god” who should theoretically be rich enough to rival a country, and the other party didn’t even say thank you.
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time. Planner: Boss Yue, how about… we go brush the earth veins first? Recover some health?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: …No need, go on.
She no longer wanted to talk.
She just wanted to finish this frustrating task quickly.
Finally, before Su Qingyue s wallet was completely empty, the preparations for the Immortal Sending Ceremony were basically completed.
Following the plot, they came to the “Golden House”, where it was said that the immortal remains of Emperor Rock King were placed.
“The last part of the ceremony of sending off the immortal is to admire the immortal’s transformation and express gratitude for the emperor’s grace.” Zhongli said solemnly as he stood in front of the door of the Golden House.
Su Qingyue controlled Amber and followed him in.
The interior of the Golden House is indeed as magnificent as its name, with mountains of Mora.
And in the center of the hall, a huge dragon-shaped remains made of rock elements lay there quietly.
That is the “Immortal Transformation” of Emperor Yanwang.
Su Qingyue looked at the huge, majestic immortal body.
It’s shocking, really shocking.
Mihoyo’s art design and modeling are indeed top-notch.
However, she turned her head again and looked at Zhongli, who was standing next to Xian Tui, with his hands behind his back, a look of grief and nostalgia on his face.
The “godly” man who made her run herself ragged and spent almost all of her savings in preparing for this ceremony of sending off the immortals.
The man who talked about all kinds of history and culture along the way and was familiar with all kinds of rituals and rules, but knew nothing about “paying” and always “happened to not bring Mora”.
The “expert” who did almost nothing from beginning to end except talking and directing her and her teammates to buy this and that.
She looked at the magnificent golden house in front of her, the lifelike immortal transformation, and then at Zhongli next to her who was “poor” but “knowledgeable”.
The frustration of being forced to pay Mora before.
The anger of watching the unlucky teammates being kicked out of the mission.
The helplessness of being “fleeced” by Zhongli all the way.
There is also fatigue and disgust towards this suffocatingly “real” gaming world.
All the emotions at this moment, like a flood that broke through a dam, suddenly overwhelmed her sanity.
Her nose felt sore and her eyes turned red instantly.
The audience in the live broadcast room were still marveling at the spectacular transformation of the immortal and discussing the direction of the plot.
No one noticed that in front of the camera, the host who had been appearing calm and even a little numb, began to tremble slightly in his shoulders.
Why
She suddenly whispered something, her voice heavy with nasal tone and suppressed sobs.
The barrage paused for a moment.
???? What happened to Mr. Yue? ?
[Crying? Yueyue is crying? ?
[What the hell? What s going on? ]Su Qingyue raised her hand and wiped her face roughly, but found that she couldn’t stop crying.
She looked at the magnificent scene on the screen, the majestic immortal transformation, and then at the Zhongli model who seemed to be “indifferent to everything”.
“I worked so hard to save this Mora!”
Her voice suddenly rose, with a crying tone, full of grievance and anger.
“I run around the map, mine and brush the dungeon! I log in every day to clear my stamina! Just to save a little Mora!”
“Buy ointment! Buy night stones! Buy bells! Buy kites! Buy glass lilies!”
“I’m paying for it all! All of it!”
“What about you?!” She pointed at Zhongli fiercely, “Have you ever moved a finger?! Have you ever taken out a Mora?!”
“You just know how to say ‘Well, thank you for your trouble!’ ‘Well, thank you for your trouble!’ ‘Well, thank you for your hard work!'”
“Fuck…”
She choked and tears fell like beads from a broken string, and she could hardly utter complete sentences.
The barrage in the live broadcast room completely exploded.
[Oh shit! Boss Yue s defense is broken! ][Wow, Yueyue, don t cry! Pat your head! ][MHY, look at what you have done! You made our boss Yue cry! ][Zhongli! You scumbag! Pay me back!][I feel so sad! I don t want to play this crappy game anymore! ]Su Qingyue took a deep breath and looked at the huge, majestic dragon-shaped immortal body in the center of the screen with tearful eyes. She then looked at Zhongli next to her who was still calm and composed.
A huge sense of absurdity and indignation seized her.
She invested so much time, energy, and real money (although it was Mora in the game, she also worked hard to get her), and in the end she raised such a person… a “boss” who can only talk, eat and drink for free everywhere, and even wants her to pay the bill at the critical moment?
“Look at this immortal transformation!” She cried, almost shouting, “Look at you again!”
“What the hell did I raise? Wow!”
She finally couldn’t help it, so she laid down on the table and burst into tears.
In the live broadcast room, the barrage of comments scrolled wildly, and the gift special effects and remarks condemning MHY flooded the entire screen.
And in the game, Zhongli still stood beside the majestic immortal shell, his golden eyes lowered and his expression solemn, as if he was offering the deepest condolences for the deceased Rock King Emperor.
But this mourning seemed so pale and ironic amidst Su Qingyue’s thunderous cries and the players’ boiling anger.
Chapter 34 Disturbing the Peace Buff (Old Version)
Chapter 34
Cold numbers were jumping on the screen in the background, and every jump represented the collapse of the mentality of countless players.
Chen Mo, or rather, we should call him “Observer” now, leaned back in a chair surrounded by data streams, with an imperceptible curve at the corner of his mouth.
The screen in front of him was displaying the scene from Su Qingyue’s live broadcast room in real time – the usually calm and rational female anchor was now lying on the table, crying inconsolably, her shoulders heaving. One could feel her great grievance and collapse even through the screen.
The “culprit” who caused all this, the NPC named Zhongli, is still standing with his hands behind his back in the game, facing the immortal transformation of the Geo King, with a solemn expression, and is indifferent to the players’ collapse.
“Interesting.” Chen Mo muttered to himself, tapping the armrest lightly with his fingers.
[Total defense value of all server players: 56,289,100]“Zhongli’s bill… the effect is remarkable.” He called up another set of data, which clearly showed the growth curve of the defense penetration value since Zhongli appeared and required players to pay various fees.
From the 20,000 Mora spent on the ointment at the beginning, to the later purchase of the Night Stone, the Dust-Cleansing Bell, the Kites, the Glazed Lilies… every payment accurately harvested a wave of negative emotions from the players.
Anger, frustration, helplessness, pain, and even the complex emotions of love and hate for the character of Zhongli are all transformed into the purest energy, nourishing this world on the verge of collapse.
“This anchor point is the right choice.” Chen Mo looked at the steep growth curve, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
He doesn’t need the players’ love or praise.
What he needs are emotions, fluctuations, and strong reactions caused by “truth”.
The character of Zhongli perfectly fulfills the responsibility of “defense breaking trigger”.
He possesses impeccable appearance, profound knowledge, and calm demeanor, satisfying some of the players’ fantasies about “God”.
But he also has the “real” setting of “penniless” and “taking it for granted that others pay”, which accurately hits the players’ wallets and psychological bottom line.
This huge contrast is itself a continuous source of emotional stimulation.
“It seems that ‘Zhongli’s Bill’ can be operated as a long-term project.” Chen Mo made a judgment in his mind, “As long as the plot is still advancing, as long as the help of this ‘Wangsheng Hall Guest’ is needed, the players’ Mora and emotions will be harvested continuously.”
He has even begun to think about what “reasonable” consumption items he can arrange for Zhongli in the subsequent plots.
For example, in order to investigate the truth, you need to go to “Liuliting” or “Xinyuexuan” to have a meal and get some information?
For example, in order to invite an immortal to come out of the mountains, do you need to prepare some “greeting gifts”?
For example, in order to repair some ancient ruins, you need to buy expensive materials?
Every time of “Trouble the Traveler”, it is a feast of defense breaking value.
Chen Mo turned off Su Qingyue’s live broadcast and turned his attention to the next node of the main storyline.
“I’ve cried and cursed, and I’ve let out enough emotion.” He looked at the player feedback scrolling in the background and the anger in the world channel, “Next, it’s time to give them a new ‘surprise’.”
Su Qingyue’s crying gradually subsided, leaving only intermittent sobbing.
The comments in the live broadcast room were still scrolling wildly, with messages of comfort, condemnation of MiHoYo, and scolding of Zhongli mixed together.
[Team Channel] Let’s have a good time. Planner: Boss Yue… are you okay? How about we go offline and take a rest?
[Team Channel] Klee solo pushes someone: Sister Yueyue, don t cry… woooo… Brother Planner, please think of a way to comfort Sister Yueyue!
Su Qingyue raised her red and swollen eyes and looked at the screen.
In the game, the scene of the Golden House is still magnificent, and the immortal transformation of the Rock King is still majestic.
Zhongli… Zhongli was still the same Zhongli. He even took two steps forward, closer to the immortal transformation, as if observing it more carefully.
It was as if the “bill incident” that made her break down and cry just now had never happened.
Su Qingyue took a deep breath and spoke with a strong nasal tone: “I… I’m fine. Sorry for making a fool of myself.”
She wiped her face with a tissue and tried to calm herself down.
Crying won’t solve the problem.
In this gaming world that is becoming more and more “real” and even more and more “malicious”, after crying, you still have to face what you have to face.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: Continue the mission. The sooner you finish it, the sooner you will be free.
Her tone was filled with exhaustion.
At this moment, the game screen suddenly shook, accompanied by rapid bells and the NPC’s exclamations!
“Oh no! Outside! We are surrounded by the Qianyan Army!”
“Hurry up! The Seven Stars have issued an order! Seal off the scene! No one is allowed to leave!”
The plot was forced forward.
Ningguang’s voice came through some kind of amplification spell, with unquestionable majesty: “The death of Emperor Yanwang’s immortal body is of great importance! There must be some villain behind this! Seal off Yujingtai and the surrounding areas! Thoroughly investigate all the people present, especially the outsiders with unknown origins!”
The spearhead was directed at the travelers.
“It seems that we are in trouble.” Zhongli finally turned around and looked at Su Qingyue and the other two. His tone was still calm, but there was a hint of solemnity in his golden eyes. “It is not advisable to stay here for long.”
Mission guide updated: [Escape from the scene and avoid the search by the Qianyan Army. ?
“Let’s go!” Su Qingyue immediately controlled Amber and prepared to leave the Golden House.
However, when they rushed to the door of the Golden House, they found that it was blocked outside by several teams of Qianyan Army soldiers holding spears and wearing strong armor!
The head coach of the Qianyan Army shouted, “Stop! You outsiders are the most suspicious! Surrender! Come back with us for investigation!”
?Bullet screen?Here it comes! The classic scapegoat segment!
?Bullet screen?Run, Yueyue! You can t beat me!
?Bullet comment?Where is Zhongli? What is Zhongli doing? Isn’t he a very good fighter? (referring to the PV)
Su Qingyue subconsciously looked at Zhongli, but found that he was just standing there, frowning slightly, and had no intention of taking action.
“This is an internal matter of Liyue. If I intervene, it may attract attention and be detrimental to subsequent actions.” Zhongli explained calmly, “The traveler needs to deal with it on his own.”
?Bullet screen?Fuck! Again?! Are you trying to pass on the blame?
?Bullet comment?So you are just responsible for talking and spending money (other people’s money), right? !
[Bullet screen] I am really impressed! Zhongli, if you were any use…
Su Qingyue was too lazy to complain.
She controlled Amber and tried to find a breakthrough from the flank of the Qianyan Army’s encirclement.
“Let’s have a quick death, planner” controlled his character, and “Klee is pushing people alone” controlled Klee and followed closely behind.
“Stop them!” the Qianyan Army coach shouted.
The soldiers immediately formed a gun formation and tried to stop them.
“Watch me!” A stubborn player, who had apparently also received this task, controlled his character and directly activated the elemental burst, trying to forcibly break through the Qianyan Army’s defense line.
That was a Diluk player with good equipment. His ultimate skill Dawn roared out, and the firebird rushed straight into the gun formation!
According to previous gaming experience, the miscellaneous NPCs in this kind of plot are usually relatively fragile, or have a low desire to attack, and their main purpose is to create a tense atmosphere.
However–
Clang!
Several Qianyan Army soldiers raised their shields quickly, and the firebird hit the shields, causing only minimal damage!
Immediately afterwards, several spears shot out like poisonous snakes coming out of a hole, accurately stabbing at the Diluk player!
“-5890!”
“-6102!”
“-5955!”
A series of terrifying damage numbers appeared above Diluk’s head!
The player didn’t even have time to make a second move, his health bar was instantly emptied, and he turned into a streak of white light and disappeared on the spot!
[World Channel] Fenghuo Xi Zhuhou: What the hell? ??? ??? I was killed in one second???
[World Channel] Fenghuo Xi Zhuhou: This is the fucking Thousand Rocks Army? ? ? The damage is so high? ? ? I am a graduated Diluk!
[World Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 African (watching): Poof! Farewell, brother! I’ll teach you a lesson!
[World Channel] Did the Hillilians speak sense today: No way? Plot killing? So cruel?
[World Channel] Paimon is not an emergency food: I just tried it, and when I touched the tip of the gun, half of the blood was gone! There is definitely something wrong!
Su Qingyue and her teammates were stunned.
The combat effectiveness of the Qianyan Army is completely different from before!
This is no longer a simple plot performance, but a real powerful enemy!
“Don’t charge!” Su Qingyue immediately shouted in the team channel, “Find a chance to slip away!”
But the Qianyan Army’s encirclement was shortened very quickly, with good coordination and precise positioning, which was completely unlike the rigid AI from before.
They are like well-trained hunters, constantly compressing the players’ activity space.
“This way! Follow me!” Zhongli’s voice sounded, and he seemed to have found a hidden path.
Su Qingyue and the other two quickly followed.
But there are always players who don’t believe it or are forced into a corner.
Another player tried to break through by force, but was instantly knocked down by the spear.
[System prompt: Player ‘Today Must Pay Out’ tried to forcibly break through the blockade and disturb public order, and has been shot dead. ][World Channel] Today’s must-win: ??? Killed??? I was resurrected directly at the resurrection point! And a prompt popped up for me!
?World Channel?Today’s must-payout: ?Picture?
He sent a screenshot.
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Chapter 35: The Original God of the Other World, the Immortal with a Weird Temper (Old Version)
After finally getting rid of the Thousand Rocks Army, which was as powerful as if they had been injected with chicken blood, Su Qingyue and his group followed Zhongli and hid breathlessly in a secluded valley far away from the hustle and bustle of Liyue Harbor.
The chase just now was too thrilling. Several players who tried to force their way in or resist were “shot dead” in an extremely tragic way. They were even given the buff of “disturbing public order” and were directly sent back by the system, with an additional penalty of being banned from entering the main city for one hour. This “reality” left a lingering fear in everyone who experienced it.
[Team Channel] Give me a quick death. Planner: Oh my god… I was scared to death just now! Did the Qianyan Army get shot? One shot takes away half of the health, who can withstand it!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: It seems that the “Observer” is determined to increase the intensity on us. Not only does he want money, but he also wants our lives, and he even doesn’t allow you to walk properly.
Su Qingyue controlled Amber, leaned against a rock, and looked at Zhongli. During the escape just now, this “guest of the Rebirth Hall” just stood by and watched, without moving a finger, except for pointing in a direction with his lips.
Now he straightened the corners of his clothes that were blown by the wind. There was no sign of nervousness or embarrassment on his face. Instead, he looked calm, as if “everything was as expected.”
“It is understandable that Qixing reacted so strongly.”
Zhongli spoke slowly, his voice as steady as usual, “The death of the Emperor is a huge change for Liyue. The most urgent task is to clear our suspicion and find the real mastermind. To do this, we need to seek the help of the immortals.”
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 non-African (still can only watch): Here it comes, familiar recipe, familiar taste, I have to run errands to find someone again, right? Who this time? How much will it cost?
[Team Channel] Let’s make it easy, Planner: Looking for an immortal? It sounds like a hassle… Immortals shouldn’t cost us money, right? Aren’t they indifferent to the mundane world?
Su Qingyue was also puzzled. According to the game settings, most of the immortals in Liyue lived in seclusion in Jueyunjian, and each of them had lived for thousands of years. They couldn’t be like Zhongli and go out without Mora, right?
Zhongli looked towards the misty mountains in the distance: “The immortals in Jueyunjian have different temperaments. They may know something about the inside story.”
Task list updated: [Go to Jueyunjian and visit Master Liuyunjiefeng.] [Look for the traces of the guardian Yaksha Xiao.]“Jueyunjian is a long and arduous journey with many traps. Please be careful.” Zhongli said, and then added, “I will show you the way ahead.”
Guiding the direction… Just talking again, right? Su Qingyue complained in her heart, but still pulled herself together, led the team members, and followed Zhongli in the direction of Jueyunjian.
The scenery is truly magnificent as we trek through mountains and rivers, with towering peaks, rolling clouds, and flowing waterfalls, just like a fairyland.
However, this beautiful scenery could not completely dispel the gloom in the team members’ hearts. The pain of having their wallets emptied, the shock of being hunted by the Thousand Rocks Army, and the complex emotions towards Zhongli, the “human ATM guide”, all cast a depressing shadow on this journey.
[Team Channel] Give me a good time. Planner: To be honest, Boss Yue, when you cried just now, I almost cried too. It’s so frustrating! Playing this game is as tiring as going to work, and you have to pay for it!
[Team Channel] Klee solo pushes someone: Don t cry, Yueyue sister, from now on all the treasure chests Klee digs will be yours!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: It’s okay, I feel much better after crying, but I’m a little sorry for the audience in the live broadcast room for making a fool of myself.
?Bullet comment?Yueyue, don t say that! We all understand! I would cry too if it were me!
[Bullet screen] That’s it! MHY is not a human being! Zhongli is not a human being!
[Bullet screen] But to be honest, the scenery in Jueyunjian is really nice, take screenshots, take screenshots.
[Bullet screen] What s the use of having a beautiful scenery? You don t know where you ll be ripped off later. I feel sorry for Mr. Yue s wallet for three seconds in advance.
Finally, under Zhongli’s “guidance”, they arrived at the cave of Master Liuyun Jiefeng.
“This is the residence of Master Liuyunjiefeng.” Zhongli stopped at a platform. “This immortal is obsessed with mechanical arts. She doesn’t like outsiders to disturb her, and she doesn’t like people destroying her creations. Please be careful with your words and actions.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the character controlled by the “Planner of Let’s Be Happy” curiously walked to a mechanism that looked like a jigsaw puzzle, and stretched out his “hand” to poke one of the movable stone slabs.
“Hey? This thing seems to be able to move…”
“Crack!” A crisp sound.
The stone slab shattered with a sound and the air froze instantly.
[Team Channel] Let s have a quick death. Planner: What the hell? ! ! I didn t mean to do that! ! ! Why is it so fragile? ! It breaks at the slightest touch? !
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: …Brother Planner…it seems like you…are in trouble…
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African God of War: … (An ominous premonition)
At this moment, a strong airflow appeared out of nowhere, and a female voice came from all directions, with undisguised anger:
“Who are you? How dare you break into my cave and destroy the mechanism I carefully crafted! This is really… outrageous!!!”
As the words were spoken, a huge mechanical creature that looked like a crane slowly descended, and on it stood a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes and with an arrogant temperament. She was none other than Master Liuyun Jiefeng.
Her eyes were sharp as lightning, and she locked onto the “Give Me a Happy Death Plan” who had sabotaged the mechanism.
“It’s you! You broke my ‘Xuan Ji Tu’?” True Lord Liu Yun Jie Feng’s voice was cold, “Do you know how much effort I put into this thing?!”
[Team Channel] Give me a quick death. Planner: I, I, I… Immortal, spare my life! I really didn’t mean it! I’ll pay! Isn’t it okay for me to pay?! How many Moras?!
He subconsciously thought of using money to solve the problem. After all, he had been PUA’ed by Zhongli for a long time, which had formed his habitual thinking.
True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng snorted coldly: “Mora? How could this immortal value those vulgar things? If you destroy my creation, you will have to pay the price!”
She pointed to the depths of the cave and said, “I will punish you! Clean the cave for me! Clean the dust off all the mechanisms! Until I am satisfied! The deadline… is only three days!”
Three days?!
[Team Channel] Give me a quick death! Planner: ??? Three days??? Immortal! Big sister! Three days is going to be a waste! We still have the main quest! Can you change the punishment method? For example… a fine? Is 100,000 Mora enough? If not, I’ll get more!
[Team Channel] Teyvat’s No. 1 Unlucky Person (spectator): Phew! This is so funny! You still want to solve it with money? The immortals won’t buy your tricks! Just go and sweep the floor!
True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng raised his eyebrows: “How dare you bargain? I said three days, and that means three days! Not a day less! If you don’t agree…”
Before she finished her words, several mechanisms around her suddenly lit up with dangerous red lights, and a powerful energy wave emanated, directed at the “Give Me a Happy Death Planner”.
[System prompt: Player ‘Give Me a Happy Life Planner’ has damaged an important mechanism, triggering the wrath of the Immortal. Please accept the punishment task [Cleaning the Cave (0/3)], otherwise it will be regarded as provoking the Immortal and the consequences will be at your own risk.]The warning of “you will bear the consequences at your own risk” instantly made the “Let’s Make a Death Planner” lose his temper. Thinking about the terrifying combat power of the Qianyan Army just now, and then looking at the immortal in front of him who was obviously more difficult to deal with… he got scared.
[Team Channel] Give me a quick death. Planner: (crying face) I I will sweep Is it okay if I sweep Three days is three days Boss Yue, Sister Klee, you guys you guys go do the mission first, don t worry about me Woohoo, my liver
He resigned himself to accepting the mission called “Cave Cleaning”, which required him to go online every day for the next three days (real time) to complete a series of extremely tedious cleaning tasks, such as wiping hundreds of mechanical parts, collecting “immortal dust” in specific areas, etc. This punishment is even more severe than a direct fine, and it is purely a torture of one’s patience and time.
Su Qingyue looked at her teammates who were about to cry but had no tears, then looked at Zhongli who was standing aside, still indifferent to the matter, and felt exhausted.
Lord Yan, please say something! You are an old acquaintance of the immortal, right? Can’t you help and ask for a favor?
However, Zhongli only nodded slightly and said to Master Liuyunjiefeng: “Since it was an unintentional mistake and you are willing to bear the consequences, then let’s do as you say. We have something important to attend to, so we’ll take our leave first.”
After saying that, he turned and walked away, as if it was normal to leave his teammates here to be punished.
[Team Channel] Let s have a quick death. Planner: Zhongli!!! Damn you!!!
Su Qingyue and Klee could only follow Zhongli helplessly in the solo push. With one less person in the team, the atmosphere became even more depressing.
Next, they need to find another immortal, Xiao.
According to the “clues” provided by Zhongli, Xiao’s whereabouts are erratic, but he often appears near Wangshu Inn at night, guarding the peace of the area.
Therefore, the three of them could only find a safe place and silently wait for the night to fall. The time in the game did not pass too slowly, but waiting was always torturous. Su Qingyue took advantage of this time to pack her backpack and looked at the pitifully small Mora, feeling depressed again.
Night finally falls.
Wangshu Inn lights up in the night, and the huge stone pillars are like a bridge connecting heaven and earth. The surrounding Dihuazhou has swaying reeds and flying fireflies, creating a quiet and beautiful scenery.
“Xiao…will he show up?” Klee asked in a low voice while pushing the opponent alone.
Please be patient. Zhongli stood on the terrace on the top floor of Wangshu Inn, gazing into the distance with a calm tone.
Just when Su Qingyue was about to lose her patience, a breeze blew by, and a figure appeared silently at the other end of the terrace.
He was a young man with a handsome face but a cold and aloof temperament. His short green hair moved slightly in the wind. He wore a Nuo mask on his forehead. His eyes were sharp and alert, and he exuded an aura that said “keep away from strangers”.
It was the guardian Yaksha, Xiao.
?Bullet screen?Xiao! It s Xiao! Alive!
[Bullet comment] So handsome! But he looks so fierce…
?Bullet screen?Big Boss Yue, come on! Talk to him!
Su Qingyue controlled Amber and walked forward carefully.
“Hello, we are…”
“What’s the matter?” Xiao interrupted her, his voice cold and without any emotion.
Su Qingyue briefly recounted how they had been slandered and how they hoped to seek the help of immortals to investigate the truth behind the Emperor’s murder.
After listening to this, Xiao just stared at the night sky in silence. After a long while, he finally uttered a few words: “The Emperor’s affairs… are not something I can interfere with.”
[Team Channel] Klee is pushing someone alone: ??Eh? You don’t want to help?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: …It’s not that easy after all.
“Do you know any clues? Or…is there anything we can help you with?” Su Qingyue tried to change the way she asked the question, hoping to trigger some tasks or improve her favorability.
Xiao glanced at her, his eyes still cold: “I only need to fulfill my duties. Kill demons and protect Liyue. The rest has nothing to do with me.”
After saying that, his figure flashed and he disappeared right on the spot!
?Bullet screen???? Gone??? Gone now???
?Bullet screen?No way? Where are the mission clues? Where is the favorability?
?Bullet comment?This Xiao is too difficult to deal with! He won’t listen to anything!
Su Qingyue was stunned. What was this? No clues were found, no missions were received, and the person was gone before they could even talk a few words?
Zhongli walked over and looked in the direction where Xiao disappeared, thinking: “Xiao is a loner, doesn’t like to socialize with others, and carries a heavy burden of karma. It’s not easy to gain his trust.”
“What should we do now?” Su Qingyue felt powerless. One of her teammates was punished to sweep the floor for three days, and another key NPC simply disappeared. How could the main quest be advanced?
Zhongli pondered for a moment: “Although Xiao is gone, his aura is still there. Perhaps… we can try to prepare something that he might be interested in, such as… ‘almond tofu’? It is said that it is the only human food that he does not reject.”
Almond tofu?
Su Qingyue immediately opened the task list and backpack, and sure enough, there was no such recipe.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War: …So, now we have to get a recipe for almond tofu, and then make it for him before we can continue the mission?
Zhongli nodded: “That’s exactly what I mean.”
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: Do you want to make food? Klee likes it!
Su Qingyue couldn’t laugh, because she knew with her toes that the recipe and ingredients for this “Almond Tofu” would not be easy to get. One would either have to spend a lot of money to buy them, or run around to collect rare ingredients.
In the final analysis, it all comes down to that word – hard work, or spending money.
The “sweeping penalty” of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, Xiao’s “cold and difficult to deal with”, plus the “almond tofu” that will cost an unknown amount of resources, all accurately attack players’ patience and wallets.
These immortals in Jueyunjian are more difficult to serve than each other.
The “reality” of Liyue is indeed full of traps.
Su Qingyue sighed, feeling that the road ahead was long and dark.
“Let’s go,” she said to the person who was pushing Kelly, and also to herself, “Let’s go find the recipe for almond tofu.”
No matter how difficult it is, the mission must continue. But the price is too heavy.
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Chapter 40 Some minor troubles in the mission (old version)
Can I earn reputation by running errands for NPCs? And get a discount?
She has always believed that the only way to improve reputation is through the official methods: resident commissions, rewards for expeditions, and regional activities.
These are either time-consuming and labor-intensive or extremely risky, and are almost a drop in the bucket for her current situation where she is being targeted by the Qianyan Army, is poor and in debt.
But the discovery of “True Lord Chu Dadi” opened a brand new window!
Those seemingly insignificant and even tedious daily interactions, such as helping Agui collect herbs and helping Qiqi deliver things, which many players think are a waste of time and reward little more than a mosquito leg, can actually subtly enhance reputation and even bring actual benefits?
Su Qingyue thought of a lot of things in an instant.
For example, Master Mao from Wanmin Hall. She used to go there often to buy ingredients and occasionally help Xiangling, but she never thought that this could also help accumulate goodwill and reputation.
There is also Dongsheng at the grocery store, Timaus at the synthesis station, and even the auntie at the dock who always complains about the difficulty in selling fish…
There are so many NPCs in Liyue Harbor, and everyone has their own needs and troubles.
If what “True Lord Chu Dadi” discovered is true, doesn’t it mean that as long as you are willing to spend time and energy to “help others”, it is possible to quietly improve your reputation without triggering high-risk tasks or attracting the attention of the Qianyan Army?
You can even get shopping discounts to relieve financial pressure?
This discovery means so much to her at this moment!
A debt of thirty thousand Mora, a reputation at rock bottom, and Tartaglia’s warning that “patience is limited”…all these pressures made her feel a little breathless.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the unlucky god of war: Little Klee, it seems we are saved!
[Team Channel] Klee solo pushes someone: Hey, we re saved, Sister Yueyue, what does that mean?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War: We have found a way to improve our reputation, and maybe even make a little money at the same time. We will give it a try after this mission is over!
Su Qingyue suppressed her inner excitement and cheered up her teammates in the team channel.
Just as she was secretly planning the “Liyue Harbor Lei Feng Plan”, Tartaglia, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped and raised her hand to signal them to stop.
The huge metal box suspended in the air also stopped moving, and the cold air it emitted condensed into white mist visible to the naked eye in the narrow alley.
“There are people ahead.” Tartaglia’s voice was low, and the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by the alertness and excitement of a hunter finding his prey, “and… it’s not the Thousand Rock Army.”
Su Qingyue immediately held her breath, clenched her bow, and looked vigilantly at the corner of the alley ahead.
Klee, who was pushing the opponent alone, also nervously hid behind Su Qingyue, her small body trembling slightly.
The alley was very quiet, and the only sound they could hear was the faint hustle and bustle of the dock in the distance, and their own heartbeats which were quickening due to nervousness.
Sudden!
“call out–!”
A flaming arrow shot out from the corner at an extremely fast speed and at a tricky angle. Its target was clear: the box!
“court death!”
A cold light flashed in Tartaglia’s eyes and he flipped his wrist.
A stream of water instantly turned into a water shield in front of him!
“clang!”
The flaming arrow hit the water shield, the flame carried by the arrow head was extinguished instantly, and the arrow body fell weakly to the ground.
“Hmph, a coward who hides his head and shows his tail.” Tartaglia sneered, and the water shield dissipated in an instant, turning into water elements that dissipated in the air.
He took a step forward and glanced around the corner.
“Come out, I know you’re there. Want to try the hospitality of the Northland Bank?”
There was silence at the corner for a moment, and then several figures slowly walked out.
The leader was a tall and thin man wearing black tights and a veil on his face, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes.
He held a peculiarly shaped bow in his hand, and the bow seemed to still retain the residual warmth of the fire element.
Behind him, there were three or four accomplices dressed similarly, holding swords, and exuding a fierce and ferocious aura.
These people don’t seem to be good people at first glance. They are more like the elites of some underground forces or treasure-stealing groups.
“Haha, Sir, I have long heard of your great name.” The masked man spoke in a hoarse voice with a hint of mockery, “We are not interested in the hospitality of the Northland Bank, but… we are very interested in this ‘treasure’ you are transporting.”
His eyes fell greedily on the suspended metal box, and he did not hide his covetousness.
“Oh?” Tartaglia raised his eyebrows, a playful smile on his face, “It seems that someone leaked the news? Or… you guys are well-informed?”
“Don’t worry about that, Sir.” The masked man said coldly, “If you know what’s good for you, leave your things behind and we can let you go. Otherwise…”
He didn’t finish his words, but the threat was clear.
The accomplices behind him also clenched their weapons and stared at Tartaglia, Su Qingyue and the others with unfriendly eyes.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
?Bullet comment?What the hell? Treasure thieves? Or some other force? Are they so bold? They dare to steal the executive’s things?
?Bullet comment?Looking at this posture, they are coming for the box! What is in this box? Why are so many people interested?
[Bullet screen] Sir, are you going to take action? Are you going to take action? Let me see the strength of the executive officer!
?Bullet screen?Yueyue, be careful! Don’t get affected! 180,000 warning!
Su Qingyue’s heart was in suspense again. The Qianyan Army was an official force, so they were somewhat cautious in their actions. But these people in front of her were obviously desperate criminals, and they would definitely kill them if they took action!
Moreover, they seemed to be well aware of the value of the box and had a clear goal, and they were obviously well prepared.
Tartaglia looked at the uninvited guests in front of him, and the smile on his face not only did not disappear, but became even brighter.
“Give us a way out?” Tartaglia repeated sarcastically.
“Do you know… where the last person who dared to speak to me like that is now?”
The masked man’s pupils shrank slightly, and he was obviously frightened by Tartaglia’s momentum, but he still said firmly: “Stop talking nonsense! Do it!”
Before he finished speaking, a knife-wielding accomplice behind him suddenly rushed forward and slashed at Tartaglia with the long knife in his hand. !
However, Tartaglia didn’t even move his feet, but at the moment when the blade was about to hit his body, he moved.
Puff!
There was a dull sound as a sharp blade entered the flesh.
The gangster who was rushing forward suddenly stiffened, the fierce expression on his face froze, and was replaced by an expression of incredible astonishment.
He looked down at his chest.
A wound deep enough to see the bone extended from his lower abdomen to his collarbone, and blood gushed out like a fountain!
“Well “
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but only a hoarse sound came out. Then his body went limp and he fell heavily to the ground, dying instantly.
Second kill! Second kill again!
Moreover, it was more decisive, bloody and cruel than the previous attack against the “Liyue Harbor Boxing King”!
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood.
The alley was deathly silent.
The remaining gangsters, including the masked man who was in the lead, were all stunned, and the ferocity on their faces turned into fear.
They obviously didn’t expect that this Fatui’s executive officer would be so terrifying when he took action!
?Bullet screen?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
?Bullet screen?Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Too cruel! Too cool!
[Bullet screen] Is this the strength of an executive?! Love it!
Su Qingyue was also frightened and her stomach churned.
Although she had seen a lot of fighting and killing in the game, witnessing it at such a close distance still made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Tartaglia shook off the blood on the water blade, and the water blade quietly dissipated.
He still had that harmless smile on his face, as if he had just casually slapped a fly to death.
He looked at the remaining gangsters and asked, “So, now… who else wants to try out the Northland Bank’s ‘hospitality’?”
The gangsters were so frightened that they dared not move forward and retreated backwards, wishing their parents had given them two more legs.
“Run? It’s too late.”
Tartaglia spread out his hands, and countless tiny water arrows condensed and shot towards the fleeing criminals like a rainstorm!
The water arrows pierced their bodies accurately, bringing up a cloud of blood mist.
The screams came one after another, but soon stopped.
In the blink of an eye, except for the masked man in the lead who was still barely standing, the other gangsters all fell in a pool of blood, completely lifeless.
The masked man was covered in blood, his hands holding the bow were shaking, and his eyes were full of despair and fear.
He looked at Tartaglia walking towards him step by step, as if he saw the god of death.
“You… who are you…” he asked in a hoarse voice.
“Me?” Tartaglia walked up to him, looked down at him, and smiled brightly, “I’m just an executive officer of the Kingdom of Winter.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his right hand, and the masked man’s head flew into the sky with a look of fear still on his face.
The headless corpse shook and then fell to the ground with a thud.
The battle was over. From the sneak attack to the annihilation, the entire process took only a few tens of seconds.
Tartaglia stood in the midst of the mess and blood, and shook his hands as if he had done something insignificant.
He turned around and looked at the stunned Su Qingyue and the trembling Klee who were pushing the enemy alone.
“Okay, now that the ‘little trouble’ has been solved, we can continue on our way, ‘partner’.”
He pointed at the bodies on the ground and said casually, “Oh, by the way, please deal with these garbage. Don’t leave any traces, which will affect the city appearance.”
Disposing of corpses?!
Su Qingyue almost threw the bow in her hand away!
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Chapter 42: The challenge of the player from another world failed (old version)
The space inside the Golden House is much more magnificent and spacious than it appears from the outside. Huge pillars support the dome, the ground is covered with mirror-smooth golden tiles, and fine golden dust floats in the air, which is a symbol of pure Mora that has been precipitated and condensed over countless years.
This is the palace of wealth, the economic heart of the entire Liyue, and every brick and stone seems to whisper the power of money.
However, at this moment, this holy land that symbolizes wealth and order is filled with an incompatible solemnity and coldness because of the floating metal box and the Fatui executive walking in the front.
The cold air emitted by the box seemed to be even more rampant here, making the golden dust seem to be stagnant and no longer jumping.
Tartaglia stopped and looked around the huge empty hall with a look of satisfaction on his face.
He snapped his fingers, and the metal box that had been following him slowly floated towards a huge golden platform in the center of the hall that looked like a blooming lotus.
The box finally hovered just above the platform, and the cold blue light it emitted formed a strange and sharp contrast with the surrounding golden splendor. The strong energy fluctuations made Su Qingyue feel a palpitation.
“Okay, ‘baby’ will be placed here for the time being.” Tartaglia turned around and gave a bright smile to Su Qingyue and Klee who were pushing the enemy alone.
“Next, we just need to wait for the ‘audience’ to enter.”
As soon as he finished speaking, before Su Qingyue had time to think about who the “audience” he was referring to, a striking system prompt suddenly popped up in the upper right corner of her game interface.
[System prompt: The copy of ‘Golden House’ has been opened. Players who have reached level XX can form a team to challenge it. ][World Channel] The most unpopular person in Teyvat: It s open! The Golden House is open! Go ahead, brothers! The first kill is mine!
[World Channel] Chu Da Di Zhen Jun: Holy crap! It’s already open? I haven’t collected enough herbs yet! Wait for me!
[World Channel] Xiangling’s Guoba: Go, go, go! Smash the young master! For Morax!
[World Channel] I’m not bald, I can still play hard: Team up! Top-notch team! Full life and full essence required! Clear the level efficiently! Don’t waste time!
[World Channel] Get out of Teyvat, you unlucky guy: Wake up, do you think you are fighting a slime? It has full health and energy, so funny.
The world channel exploded instantly, and countless players became excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
The opening of the Golden House dungeon means a significant advancement in the main storyline, and it also means that you can personally challenge the extremely popular but also extremely hated Fatui executive!
At the same time, countless lights lit up at the resurrection point or main city square of Liyue Harbor. That was the scene where players were directly teleported into the “Golden House” copy through the system menu.
A top team consisting of “The No. 1 African in Teyvat”, “The True Lord of Digging the Earth”, “Paimon is Not an Emergency Food” and another big spender “I Must Pay Gold Today” assembled almost as soon as the dungeon was opened and entered the challenge.
They are expert players in the game, well-equipped, well-coordinated, and have already developed detailed strategy plans based on various information that had previously leaked out.
“Are you all ready?” The voice of “the most unlucky person in Teyvat” was full of confidence in the team voice.
“As usual, I’ll be the main tank to take damage, ‘Zhenjun’ you focus on providing shields and healing, ‘Paimeng’ you play sub-C and gather monsters, ‘Bichujin’ you’ll be the main C.”
“no problem”
“Don’t worry, brother Feiqiong, don’t you believe in my level of practice?”
“OK, let’s fight quickly and get the first kill!”
Accompanied by a space-distorting special effect, the four people appeared in the copy space of the Golden House.
The scene was almost exactly the same as the environment Su Qingyue and the others were in, spacious, magnificent, and with the hovering metal box in the center of the hall emitting an ominous aura.
In front of the box, the familiar figure had his back to them, his hands in his pockets, as if waiting for something.
“Coming?” Tartaglia turned around slowly, with a cynical smile on his face, but his eyes were filled with excitement and fighting spirit.
“It seems that today’s ‘audience’ is quite enthusiastic.”
“Stop talking nonsense, young master!” The most unlucky person in Teyvat controlled his full-life Zhongli, and with a long press of the E skill, the thick Jade Shield was instantly cast on the entire team.
“Today is the day you die!”
“Oh? Really?” Tartaglia raised his eyebrows.
“Then let me see how capable you ‘travelers from a foreign land’ are!”
Before he finished speaking, the battle broke out!
“Take my move and the whole sky will shake!” The most unlucky person in Teyvat did not hesitate and directly activated Zhongli’s elemental explosion. A huge star rock fell from the sky and hit Tartaglia’s position accurately.
This was the starting control they had planned!
However, just as the Star Rock was about to land, Tartaglia’s figure suddenly became blurred and swayed like a reflection in the water.
The next second, he appeared more than ten meters away!
An extremely smooth and swift side dodge perfectly avoided the petrifying range of Zhongli’s ultimate move!
“What the hell?!” The most unpopular person in Teyvat was shocked.
“How did he dodge it? His reaction speed is not right!”
“Don’t worry about it! Focus your fire!” Today, the gold must come out to control his full-life Ganyu, and he has begun to charge.
“Watch out for the arrow!”
A frost arrow containing the terrifying power of the ice element shot towards Tartaglia with a biting chill!
This is Ganyu’s core output method. The damage is extremely high and it is area damage, which is extremely difficult to avoid!
But just as the Frost Arrow was about to hit, the water element in front of Tartaglia suddenly condensed, not to form a shield, but turned into several rotating water blades, like a miniature whirlpool!
“Ding ding ding!” The Frost Arrow hit the high-speed rotating water blade and was actually bounced off!
The powerful impact even caused the character who was bound to make money today to lean back slightly!
“What the hell? It can even deflect long-range attacks?” Today, Bi Chujin was also confused. This was completely different from the skills of the Young Master he knew!
“Watch your step!” Paimon, who is not an emergency food, suddenly exclaimed.
Just at the place where Tartaglia had just dodged, several ice crystal traps flashing with dangerous cold light suddenly condensed on the ground without any warning!
These ice crystals are like sharp blades, rotating and expanding their range!
The True Lord Chu Dadi, who was in charge of healing in the team, accidentally stepped on it!
“Swish!” The ice crystals exploded instantly, causing considerable ice element damage. More importantly, a negative state of “slowness” was added to the character of Lord Chu Dadi, and both his movement speed and attack speed were greatly reduced!
“Oh my God! He can also set ice traps?” Lord Chu Dadi shouted in horror while healing himself.
“That’s not mentioned in the intelligence!”
“Something’s wrong! The mechanism of this BOSS seems to have changed!” The most unlucky person in Teyvat realized the seriousness of the problem.
“Everyone be careful, don’t fight according to the old routine!”
However, what they were facing was the AI ??that had been carefully adjusted by the “Observation Hub”.
Just when the team was a little confused by the series of accidents, a strange smile appeared on Tartaglia’s lips.
He raised his hand and struck a pose that was extremely familiar to everyone – that was the starting action of Venti’s elemental burst “Poem of the Wind God”!
The next moment, a huge whirlpool composed of violent water currents suddenly formed in the center of the team!
Although the range and suction power are not as good as the real Poem of the God of Wind, the skill form, as well as the accompanying continuous water element damage and gathering effect, instantly pulled the scattered team together again!
“Damn! How could he release the Eye of the Storm?!” Paimon was not shocked by the emergency food, his Wendy was still in the background and hadn’t been cut out!
“Yes, learning! He learned our skills!” The first unlucky person in Teyvat reacted instantly, but it was too late.
Being forced to gather together and continuously attached by the water element, this creates perfect conditions for subsequent combos!
Sure enough, without any pause, Tartaglia burst out with dazzling purple electric light all around him.
He rushed into the group of players trapped in the whirlpool like a flash of lightning!
“Scatter! Scatter quickly!” The most unlucky person in Teyvat yelled in the voice channel. His Zhongli struggled hard, but could not immediately break free from the constraints of the water.
“I can’t move! The suction is too strong!” Lord Chu Dadi screamed, and purple electric damage numbers kept appearing on his character’s body.
Today, Bi Chujin wanted to raise his hand to shoot an arrow, but he was pushed all over the place by the water flow and could not aim steadily.
“Interrupt him! Whoever has the interruption skills, use it now!” he shouted angrily.
Tartaglia’s figure shuttled between the four people at high speed, turning into a series of purple afterimages.
The double blades in his hands flashed with lightning, and every swing landed accurately on the player, triggering a series of violent electric reactions.
The health bar above the player’s head dropped like a waterfall.
“Milk! Master, feed me! I can’t take it anymore!” Paimeng’s voice was not that of emergency food, it was crying.
Lord Chu Dadi tried his best to release healing skills. Green numbers kept popping up, but they could not keep up with the speed at which the health bar disappeared.
“I can’t breastfeed! The damage is too outrageous!” he shouted in despair.
Su Qingyue was watching this scene not far away and felt like her heart was about to jump out.
The Tartaglia in front of him was completely different from the BOSS in his memory who could only attack according to a fixed pattern.
Not only did he imitate Venti’s ability to gather monsters, he also skillfully used the mine element to create a combo effect of electric shock.
This kind of on-the-spot learning and tactical execution ability is simply incredible.
“Report! I demand a report! This BOSS is definitely cheating! Is there someone operating this in the background?” The most unlucky person in Teyvat was so angry that he started cursing. Zhongli’s shield had long been shattered into pieces.
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She took a deep breath and her eyes became sharp.
Amber, Count Rabbit!
Throw! Taunt!
Pull the bow, charge! Aim at the weak spot of Tartaglia’s head that was exposed due to underestimation of the enemy!
shooting!
Hit! Critical hit!
An eye-catching damage number pops up!
Switch roles! Xiangling!
Guoba, spitting fire!
Hot Wheels, on!
Get close! Evaporate!
Switch roles! Lisa!
Cang Lei! Long press!
Detonate! Overload!
This set of combos was smooth and flowing, and was a burst output method specifically targeted at single BOSSes that Su Qingyue had studied for a long time! Every connection of skills and every triggering of elemental reactions were calculated just right!
Tartaglia obviously didn’t expect that she had such explosive power. She was beaten back by a series of attacks, and the blood bar above her head dropped again!
“Well done! Yueyue!” The frozen teammate shouted excitedly in the voice chat.
?Bullet screen?666! Moon Goddess!
[Bullet screen] This combo is so cool and the damage is explosive!
?Bullet screen?There is a chance to kill
Su Qingyue also saw hope! Tartaglia’s health was running low, only about one-fifth was left!
Just one more set! Or wait for your teammates to thaw…
However, just as she was about to retreat, waiting for her skill CD and looking for the next opportunity.
Something strange happened suddenly!
Tartaglia steadied himself, the playful smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a cold focus.
He looked at Su Qingyue and suddenly raised his hand.
Not a water blade, not a bow and arrow, but…
He threw out a Rabbit Count made of pure water elements! It landed precisely on Su Qingyue’s retreat route!
Then, he condensed a phantom of a rice crust with water element in his hand and sprayed a high-pressure water stream at the Water Rabbit Count!
The water flow hit the Water Bunny Count, instantly causing a violent evaporation effect and producing a large-scale water vapor explosion!
But that s not all!
Tartaglia’s figure rushed into the water vapor like a ghost, and what condensed in his hand was not the thunder element, but the more violent water element energy!
The posture he struck was actually Lisa’s starting posture of long pressing Cang Lei!
However, what condensed was not purple lightning, but a deep blue water element energy ball that was like a deep-sea whirlpool!
“No…no way?!” Su Qingyue looked at the extremely familiar yet completely different scene in front of her, and her mind went blank in an instant.
Throw a rabbit to taunt and block the opponent’s position.
The Guoba spray triggers the area effect.
Cang Lei accumulates energy and explodes!
This… isn’t this the same combo she just used? !
He has learned it!
He copied the combo I just used on him, and he even used the enhanced version of the water element!
Water element Cang Lei!
“boom–!!!”
The deep blue water element energy ball exploded violently, with a larger range and stronger impact than the original Cang Lei!
Amber, controlled by Su Qingyue, didn’t even have time to react before she was completely swallowed up by the raging water flow!
The screen instantly turned black and white.
[You have died]In the Golden House, only Tartaglia was left standing there, emitting powerful water element fluctuations from her body, while her frozen teammates still maintained the posture of ice sculptures.
Su Qingyue stared blankly at the black and white screen, and there was dead silence for a few seconds.
Aa …
An earth-shattering scream erupted from Su Qingyue’s throat, filled with incredible anger and collapse!
He copied me!!!!
“He’s fucking copying me!!!”
“Planning!!!! Can you be any dirtier?!”
Can this game be played?!!!
Chapter 44: The Taunting of Another World (Old Version)
The black and white screen coldly announced yet another failure.
Su Qingyue’s hand was still tightly gripping the mouse.
That bastard…that bastard…he learned her combo!
Count Rabbit blocks the position, and the Guoba Spray triggers the area effect, and then follows up with an enhanced version of the water element Cang Lei!
She had studied this explosive combo for a long time, and he took a look at it, and then…he returned it to her exactly as it was, even with double the power!
Is this AI that can be designed by humans?
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!!!
Su Qingyue could no longer hold back, she suddenly stood up from her chair and let out an earth-shattering scream at the screen. Her scream was so sharp that it almost pierced her eardrums, filled with incredible anger, humiliation and complete collapse!
“Can we still play?! Huh?!”
Her roar echoed in the empty and silent Golden House dungeon, even drowning out the equally shocked and angry curses from her teammates in the voice channel.
[Team Channel] I don’t want to scrape today: Damn! Damn! Damn! What did I see? He copied Boss Yueyue’s combo? A water element version?!
[Team Channel] Professional Joining in the Fun: This… How can we fight like this? We can’t learn skills as fast as he does! This is simply cheating!
[Team Channel] Klee Solo Push: (crying) Sister Yueyue… wuwuwu… that bad guy… he bullies me…
?Live broadcast room barrage?
Holy shit holy shit! That move just now! Is it the move that Yueyue just used? !
Exactly the same! Even the position where the rabbit is thrown is almost the same!
Oh my god! Is this AI really a spirit?! Learning skills on the spot? Or is it an enhanced version of the water element?!
This is even better than the big snake in the fighting game next door!
Planner, come out! Tell me how to fight this?! We worked so hard to research this routine, and he learned it just by looking at it? And it can even be upgraded?!
Report it! Report it! This is definitely the GM cheating!
I am sick of this! Is this Golden House dungeon played by humans? The top team in front was killed instantly, and Yueyue team had hope, but was killed by the boss using his own skills? Disgusting! So disgusting!
Give me your money back! I don’t want to play this anymore! What a bullshit game!
Su Qingyue’s live broadcast room was in chaos, with comments scrolling so fast that the content was barely visible.
Almost at the same time when Su Qingyue was killed by her own combo, the entire “Teyvat” game forum, major player communities, and related chat groups were like a depth charge thrown into it and exploded instantly!
Countless players who had just excitedly entered the Golden House, or were still waiting in line to enter, were stunned by the sudden, hellish difficulty and incredible AI mechanism.
Failure! Team wiped out! Instant kill!
All kinds of wails and accusations came like a tide.
[Emergency Help] How to fight the Golden House Prince? He will be killed in seconds! The Thousand Rocks Army is not so fierce!
[Angry accusation] Planner, are you asleep? I can’t sleep anyway! Is that childe AI made by a human? It can bounce back from ranged attacks, teleport to avoid skills, the ground is full of traps, and it can also learn skills secretly? ! Tell me how to play this? !
[Video Collection] #Challenge the Golden House Prince’s 100 Ways to Die# is being updated continuously. Welcome to submit your moments of failure! Let’s see who died more miserably and irrationally!
[Rational Analysis (No)] My guess about the learning mechanism of the Prince’s AI: Did he also learn the money I spent? Why is his damage so high?!
[Record of a Defense Break] Brothers, I spent five figures on this account, but when I entered, I was killed instantly by Childe’s water-based version of Venti’s ultimate move. Who can I go to for justice? !
[Vote] Request to reduce the difficulty of the Golden House Prince! Those who agree please vote!
[Conspiracy theory] I suspect that this is a deliberate block in progress, forcing us to spend money to draw new characters or buy stamina! How dirty!
The feedback section of the official forum was instantly flooded with posts.
The customer service mailbox was completely full.
The game ratings began to plummet.
#Challenge the Hundred Ways to Die as the Young Master of the Golden House# This topic, which is filled with black humor and endless resentment, has rushed to the hot search list of major social platforms at an astonishing speed.
When you click on it, you’ll see all kinds of ridiculous and blood pressure-raising video clips.
A player tried to use the Rock Lord’s Desolate Star to block the position, but was kicked to pieces by the Young Master, who then used a “Rock Ridge” made of water elements to trap the player in a corner and hacked him to death.
Some players wanted to use Mona to taunt and pull monsters, but Childe counterattacked with a Water Mirror Phantom, which had a stronger taunt effect and brought the whole team together, and then sent them away with a water element “Sky Star” that fell from the sky.
There were even players who, out of desperation, tried to use Barbara to infinitely add water, and then use Kaeya to infinitely freeze, but were frozen into ice sculptures by Childe’s “Frost Attack” composed of a water element…
Players discovered that this young master’s AI is not only ridiculously strong, with sharp operations and abnormal mechanisms, but also… outrageously mean!
He seems to particularly like using the player’s own skills, or the signature skills of the characters in the player’s team, to kill the player. The taunting effect is simply maximum!
For a time, there was widespread grief and complaints.
Countless players were tortured to death, their mentality exploded, and they expressed their desire to quit the game.
In the live broadcast room of “The No. 1 African in Teyvat”, this big guy had a gloomy face and looked at the corpse of his character without saying a word. The barrage of comments was full of comfort and solidarity.
“Ched Dadi Zhenjun” quietly quit the game and started writing long technical posts on the forum, analyzing the BOSS mechanism and trying to find a way to crack it, but there was a sense of powerlessness between the lines.
The entire player community is shrouded in a low pressure atmosphere.
At the same time, Chen Mo looked indifferently at the player feedback and background data scrolling madly on the screen in front of him.
The curve representing the “Player Defense Breaking Index” soared like a rocket, reaching an unprecedented peak.
The number of active users on the server fluctuated briefly, but soon stabilized, and even showed a subtle upward trend due to the popularity of the “Golden House” challenge.
Very good, everything is under control, this is exactly the effect we want.
Only strong enough pressure and desperate enough challenges can inspire the true potential of “strangers”… and their desire to consume.
He stretched out his fingers and tapped quickly in the air a few times.
An anonymous post quietly appeared under the most popular post “Requesting to weaken Childe” on the official forum of “Teyvat”.
The poster’s ID is a string of meaningless gibberish, and his avatar is the default gray color.
The content of the post was very simple, just one sentence, followed by a funny emoji that looked like it was asking for a beating:
“If you can’t beat them, practice more, or…charge more?”
The players who were originally just complaining and grumbling were completely broken down after seeing this reply!
“Am I reading this correctly? Is this what a person would say?”
“If you can’t beat them, just practice more? I’ve been fighting for the whole afternoon! I can’t dodge, so I can’t dodge! How can I practice the skills I learn?!”
“Charge more? Damn! It’s true that they’re forcing you to spend money! The real purpose is revealed, right?!”
“Who is this B? Why is he so arrogant? Could he be an official smurf?”
“I seriously doubt the person above! Who else would dare to come out and say such sarcastic words at a time like this?!”
“Damn it! I spent so much money, but I was pinned to the ground by the boss and mocked for being poor and incompetent?!”
“Planning flying mother!”
“Brothers! Go after him! Find this idiot for me!”
“Uninstalled! Goodbye! This kind of game is not only a money-sucking game, but also disgusting to players. Whoever wants to play it can play it!”
The players’ anger was completely ignited by this seemingly understated reply, and they quickly turned from complaints about the BOSS to strong dissatisfaction and attacks on the game developers and operators.
Countless angry words swept through the community like a tsunami.
The instigator, Chen Mo, just calmly watched the “defense breaking value” in the background soaring again, and the smile on his face deepened.
Inside the Golden House copy.
Su Qingyue sat on the ground in a daze, staring at the black and white screen.
The frustration of failure, the anger of being humiliated, and the debt of thirty thousand Mora…
The reputation is as low as freezing point…
And this perverted BOSS who can’t be defeated at all…
She felt that her life was as dark as the black and white screen in front of her.
At this moment, she habitually opened the built-in forum interface of the game to see if anyone had any new strategies or discoveries to share.
Then she saw the anonymous reply that was pushed to the top and full of sarcasm.
A rage even stronger than when he was killed by the BOSS just now exploded from the depths of his heart!
Practice, practice, practice! Practice your mother!
Charge, charge, charge! Charge your sister!
If I had money to top up, would I still be here and get beaten by a perverted AI designed by a bastard like you?! Would I still be working like a slave for a crappy executive like you for 30,000 Mora?!
These game developers don’t even consider the players as human beings!
They only care about turnover! They only care about data! They only care about how to get money out of players’ pockets!
Fuck the golden house! Fuck the young master! Fuck the main quest! I won t serve you anymore!
Su Qingyue gritted her teeth, stood up abruptly, and opened the team channel.
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the Unruly God of War: Little Klee, and brothers, let s go!
[Team Channel] Professionally join in the fun: Let’s go? Boss Yueyue, where are you going? Don’t you want to fight anymore?
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: Fight! This BOSS is obviously problematic! We are not wasting time here!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: I will remember this grudge! Young Master, and that idiot planner! You just wait!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African God of War: Little Klee, remember what we said before? Run errands for NPCs! Increase your reputation! Discounts!
[Team Channel] Yueyue, the non-African god of war: This game won t let me take the right path, so I ll take the wrong path! To gain reputation! To build relationships! To get the free stuff! I don t believe that I can be stagnant to death by peeing while playing a game!
Su Qingyue’s voice was filled with a determination to burn her bridges.
She simply chose to give up the copy.
A white light flashed, and Amber’s figure disappeared in the cold hall of the Golden House.
The only ones left were the still frozen teammates and the Fatui executive, Tartaglia, who was standing in the center of the hall.
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This team is usually famous in several niche live groups for their outrageous operations and silly playing styles. They entered the Golden House purely to join in the fun, record some materials, and make a funny video of “One Hundred Ways to Die in the Golden House (Live Version)”.
“Brothers! Be alert! Are you ready to receive the young master’s caress?” The professional freeloader King controlled the Rock Master, jumping at the door of the copy, his tone filled with inexplicable excitement.
“Here it comes!” Guoba pulled Amber’s bow because he was not going to work today. “Let’s see if I, Earl Rabbit, can blow the young master’s pants off today!”
“I’ll blow some wind first to gather the monsters… Oh, there’s only one of him, then it’s okay.” The God of Wind only knew how to fish in vain and symbolically released a wind vortex sword.
“Look at my Barbara Meteor Hammer!” The nurse, who only knew how to use normal attacks, rushed forward waving her magic weapon, trying to give Young Master a physical attack.
As soon as the battle began, the scene fell into extreme chaos.
The Rock Master, who was a professional free-for-all king, released wild stars that either blocked his own people or blocked the trajectory of his teammates.
The Rabbit Count, who is not at work today, can never hit anyone when he throws his balls, but often blows his own nanny away.
The Wind God’s Wind Vortex Sword, which is only used for fishing, spreads loneliness. He spends most of his time standing still and thinking about life.
Barbara, who was a nurse and could only use normal attacks, rushed forward and hit Young Master twice, but the damage she caused was less than the blood recovered by Young Master’s normal attack, and then she was kicked away.
[Team Voice] Professional Freeloader King: “Oops! My star is off! Brother Guoba, please don’t shoot me!”
[Team Voice] Guoba is not working today: “You blocked my trajectory! This rabbit could have exploded him!”
[Team Voice] Fengshen only knows how to slack off: “Are you guys fighting? Do you need my help to spread the flames?”
[Team Voice] The nurse can only use basic attacks: “Damn! This boss’s attacks hurt so much! My martial arts style hasn’t been fully developed yet!”
Tartaglia stood in the center of the venue, looking at these “challengers” who were jumping up and down, interfering with each other, and whose operations were disastrous. The iconic smile on his face was a little stiff.
He didn’t even bother to use those fancy learned skills. Just ordinary teleportation, water blades, and bows and arrows were enough to make the team run around in circles.
The ice crystal traps that appeared randomly on the ground became their nightmare.
“Ouch! Who put this refrigerator there? I’m freezing to death!” The professional freebie king was frozen.
“It’s not me! It’s the BOSS!” Guoba tried to shoot an arrow instead of going to work today, but ended up stepping into another trap.
“Let me heal… Oops!” The nurse could only use basic attacks and ran over to heal, but she slipped and turned into an ice sculpture.
Only the God of Wind was able to slack off, and because he was standing far away and was in a daze, he managed to escape the disaster by luck.
Tartaglia seemed to find it a little boring. He slowly raised his hand, water elements began to condense, and a dangerous atmosphere filled the air.
This is the prelude to using a big move to kill someone instantly.
“Shit! He’s going to release that water tornado!” Wang Gang, who had just been freed from the freezing cold, was frightened to death when he saw this scene.
“Run!” Guoba was also panicked because he didn’t have to go to work today.
In the chaos, the professional freeloader was switching skills in a panic, trying to do something. He wanted to place a desolate star in front of him to block it, but because he was too panicked, his fingers trembled and the direction of the skill release was off.
The huge rock creation “Desolate Star” did not appear in front of him, but instead twisted and hit the side!
And in that direction, there happened to be an inconspicuous metal pillar!
What s more coincidental is that just when Tartaglia condensed the water element and was about to release a water vortex skill similar to the “Poem of the Wind God”, a powerful elemental fluctuation seemed to trigger the scene.
The metal pillar that was hit by the desolate star, at that moment, lit up extremely faintly, just as described in the previous post by “Details Weird Detective”!
Boom!
The barren planet made of rocks smashed heavily onto the metal pillar that instantly lit up!
Something weird happened!
The vortex of water element that was supposed to explode with devastating power suddenly went silent as if the pause button had been pressed!
The violent water elements around Tartaglia suddenly stagnated, and the condensed energy seemed to have lost its guidance, rushing around in his body!
He groaned, staggered, and for the first time an expression of astonishment and pain appeared on his face.
What was even more shocking was that the health bar above his head suddenly dropped a lot, as if it had been hit by something heavy! The damage was much greater than any previous elemental reaction!
“-58888!”
A huge, eye-catching white physical damage number appeared above Tartaglia’s head!
At the same time, the dark lightning that was faintly emerging from his body, as if it was about to switch into the “Devil’s Armor” form, flickered a few times like a light bulb with poor contact, and finally went out completely!
The switch was interrupted!
And it caused huge damage!
The entire Golden House fell into an eerie silence.
The four members of the “What to Eat Tonight Team” all stood there stupidly, looking at the desolate star that smashed against the pillar, then looking at Tartaglia whose health bar was dropping rapidly and whose face was filled with confusion, and their minds went blank.
[Team Voice] Professional Free King: “What…what did I just do?”
[Team Voice] Guoba is not working today: “You… you seem to have… knocked back his ultimate move?”
[Team Voice] Fengshen can only slack off: “The pillar… was it lit up just now? And then it was smashed?”
[Team Voice] The nurse can only use basic attacks: Fuck! 58,000 damage?! White letters?! Is the Rock Lord so powerful?!
After a brief moment of silence, there was ecstasy and disbelief of surviving the disaster!
“Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Brothers! There’s hope! This pillar is really fucking useful!” Professional Freebie King was the first to react, his voice trembling with excitement!
“Hurry, hurry, hurry! Kill him while he’s sick!” Guoba didn’t have time to go to work today and didn’t have time to study the principle, so he just drew the bow and shot!
“Wind God! Stop slacking off! Hit him!”
“Nurse! Stop using basic attacks! Use your ultimate to heal!”
It seemed that Tartaglia had not fully recovered from the accident just now, and his movements were obviously slow.
This small team of people who are good at doing things has shown unprecedented fighting power (although it is still very chaotic).
The professional free-giver king no longer randomly released wasteland stars, but stared at other pillars, trying to replicate the previous operation. Although he failed every time, he was almost killed by the young master who reacted.
Guoba didn’t go to work today and threw all the Count Rabbit out. Although it failed, it still did some damage.
The God of Wind, who could only do nothing but slack off, finally stopped being in a daze and worked hard to spread the water element that Barbara had hung up, and occasionally he could even hit some electric shock or freezing.
The nurse only knew how to use basic attacks, so she gave up her dream of becoming a martial god and just kept healing. Although she was still in a mess, she managed to save a few teammates with low health.
They even took out all the strange props in their backpacks that they never used in normal times.
There are “strange steaks” that can temporarily increase attack power, “sweet flower-stuffed chicken” that can slowly restore life, and even some “flame-deceiving nectar” that can cause trace fire damage…
The scene was very funny at one point, with the BUFF icons of various foods flashing on the team members, interspersed with sporadic damage numbers and occasional successful pillar interactions (although most of them failed).
But Tartaglia’s condition was no longer so invulnerable after her spell was interrupted and she suffered heavy damage for the first time.
His health was slowly decreasing, thanks to the hard work of the whole-life team, who were like a possessed scraping master.
When the last bit of Tartaglia’s health was shot away by Guoba’s charged rocket that drilled at an angle, the whole team burst into deafening cheers!
[Team Voice] We passed! We passed!!!
[Team Voice] Fuck! Awesome!
[Team Voice] “I declare that from today on, I will be the sole pusher of Rock Master!”
[Team Voice] Hahaha! Who said we are a team of pampering? We are pioneers!
Before they could recover from their ecstasy.
A golden system announcement, like thunder, resounded throughout the sky of the entire “Teyvat” continent!
[Server Announcement]: Congratulations to the team “What to Eat Tonight” composed of players “Professional Free King”, “Guoba is not working today”, “Feng Shen can only slack off”, and “Nanny can only use basic attacks” for successfully challenging the “Golden House” dungeon and becoming the first team in Teyvat to complete this feat! Their courage and wisdom (and perhaps luck) will be remembered forever!
A moment.
The entire world of “Teyvat” is quiet.
The players who were cursing at the entrance of the dungeon were stunned.
The big guys who were discussing the pillar mechanism fiercely in the forum fell silent.
The top anchors who were wailing or analyzing in the live broadcast room collectively lost their voices.
All the players stared blankly at the golden, scrolling announcement at the top of the screen.
Professional freebie king ?
“Guoba is not going to work today”?
“The God of Wind only knows how to slack off”?
“The nurse only knows how to use normal attacks”?
“What to eat tonight, the live team”???
What the hell is this?!
These IDs don t sound like they can pass the Golden House!
Especially the captain “Professional Freeloader King”, isn’t he the famous rock master UP host? The one who performs various freeloader operations in the video every day?
They? First opened the Golden House?!
The perverted young man who crushed the top-level krypton gold team, tortured countless high-level players to death, and even learned the skills of other players, was defeated by this team that looked like it was here to make people laugh? !
Countless question marks exploded in the minds of all players.
“Is this fake? Is there a bug in the system?”
“Am I dazzled? What kind of idiotic team name and ID is this?”
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“All Qianyan troops! Head to Yujingtai immediately! Set up a defense line!”
“Seven Stars has issued an order! All merchant ships must leave the port immediately! Evacuate to safe waters!”
“No one! Get to the shelter immediately! Do not linger on the streets!”
The Qianyan Army soldiers, wearing standard armor, quickly assembled under the command of officers at all levels. There was no panic on their faces, only the calmness and determination of a rock. They went against the flow of people fleeing, marched in neat and heavy steps, and rushed to the front line of the port. The spears they held tightly in their hands reflected the cold metallic luster in the dim light.
These NPC soldiers, who players might only use as background characters or occasionally take on commissioned missions, showed amazing discipline and courage at this moment. Facing the demon god as huge as a mountain, they did not retreat a single step.
“Quick! This way! The entrance to the shelter is this way!”
Yuhengxing Keqing appeared in the most chaotic area of ??the port. She moved among the crowd, comforting the panicked people and directing the evacuation work.
“Master Ganyu, the Guizhong Machine in the west of the city needs to calibrate its energy core!”
A Qianyan Army soldier reported anxiously through the communication symbol.
“Got it, I’ll be there right away,”
On the other side, Yue Haiting’s secretary Gan Yu was standing on a high ground, with the power of frost condensed in her hands, as if she was assisting something remotely. While responding to the message, she formed seals with her hands, and light blue energy flowed into the distance, stabilizing the operation of the city’s defense facilities.
Players controlled their own characters, standing on the streets of Liyue Harbor or at high teleportation points, watching everything happening before their eyes in a daze.
System prompts keep popping up on the game interface.
[Emergency Notice]: Liyue Harbor has entered the highest alert state! Please pay attention to safety and stay away from the coastline!
[Regional Event]: The demon god Osel is coming! The prelude to the defense of Liyue Harbor has begun. Please go to Yujingtai to find Ningguang, the “Heavenly Power”, or help the Qianyan Army maintain order in the port.
[World Channel] Player A: “Fuck! This is a scene! It’s much more exciting than beating the Young Master!”
[World Channel] Player B: “No, this Qianyan Army… is kind of handsome! I didn’t notice it before!”
[World Channel] Player C: “Keqing my wife! Ganyu my wife! They are on the front line! Woohoo, I’m so worried!”
[World Channel] Player D: “This is the real sense of crisis! I was almost dying in the dungeon before, but compared to this, it’s just a small fight!”
[World Channel] Player E: “Planning, you finally did something right! This plot is so good! I’m so impressed!”
[World Channel] Player F: “Am I the only one who noticed the option to assist the Thousand Rocks Army in maintaining order? Does this mean I can participate?!”
[World Channel] Player G: “Go to Yujingtai to find Ningguang! The big one is coming!”
At this moment, an even more violent vibration came!
All players’ perspectives are involuntarily drawn towards the sky.
I saw the palace floating above Liyue Harbor – the Qun Yu Pavilion, and the entire building complex began to emit a dazzling golden light!
Countless complex rock element runes flow on the base and walls of the palace.
“Look! The Jade Pavilion!”
“It’s moving! It’s rising!”
Under the gazes of countless players and NPCs, the huge base of the Qun Yu Pavilion slowly left the height at which it was originally hovering and rose higher into the sky, towards the sky shrouded by the shadow of the demon.
A figure stood proudly on the terrace at the front of the Qun Yu Pavilion.
The long golden hair fluttered in the wind and the luxurious clothes rustled.
It is the “Heavenly Power” among the Seven Stars of Liyue – Ningguang!
There was no fear on her face. She stretched out her hand and gently stroked the cold jade railing of the Qun Yu Pavilion. A complex and inexplicable emotion flashed across her eyes for a moment, perhaps it was reluctance, perhaps it was nostalgia, but in the end it all turned into rock-hard determination.
“In the name of my ‘Heavenly Power,'”
Ningguang’s voice was not loud, but it was clearly transmitted throughout the entire Liyue Harbor through some kind of amplification array, drowning out the noise of alarms and panic.
“Gather the foundation of a thousand rocks and build a wall in the sky!”
We are the ones who will protect Liyue
She paused slightly, her eyes sweeping over the Thousand Rocks Army running below, the busy Keqing and Ganyu, and the people and players who were looking up at her.
It s my duty!
The Jade Pavilion was rising faster and faster. It was no longer a luxurious palace, but had turned into a moving aerial fortress, resolutely facing the huge waves and terrifying demons from the deep sea!
This scene is deeply imprinted in the hearts of every player.
The resentment and dissatisfaction caused by the difficulty of the Golden House copy and the planning changes seemed to be diluted a lot at this moment.
Instead, there was an indescribable shock and resonance.
What they see is not just data and models, but a living world and a group of flesh-and-blood people who are willing to risk their lives to protect their homes.
Ningguang’s determination, Keqing’s enthusiasm, Ganyu’s perseverance, and the Thousand Rocks Army’s fearlessness.
These NPCs may only be functional in daily life, but in the face of disaster, they show the dazzling brilliance of humanity.
[Team Voice] Professional Freebie King: “I… I suddenly feel that I scolded the planner too early…”
[Team Voice] Guoba is not going to work today: “This… this is the game I want! This is epic! I can’t stand it, brothers!”
[Team Voice] Fengshen only knows how to slack off: “Ningguang…she opened up the Jade Pavilion? Rich woman, awesome!”
[Team Voice] The nurse can only use basic attacks: Protecting Liyue Damn, it s on fire. I m going to help, even though I can only use basic attacks.
A warm feeling surged in the hearts of countless players.
They looked at the golden fortress rising into the sky, the purple lightning running on the ground, the ordinary soldiers lined up on the front line, and the huge shadow representing destruction that was still approaching in the distance.
A strong sense of involvement and mission arises spontaneously.
This is no longer just about watching CG animations or observing NPC stories.
This is their world, and it is under threat.
Protect Liyue, these four words are no longer an empty slogan, but have turned into a heavy responsibility that weighs on the hearts of every “traveler” on the continent of Teyvat.
Some players have already opened the weapon interface and are checking their equipment.
Some players began to run towards Yujingtai.
There were also players who jumped directly from a high place and rushed to the front line of the port, wanting to join the Qianyan Army’s defense line.
The alarms in Liyue Harbor continued to sound urgently.
The roar of the devil could be heard faintly in the distance.
The sky is getting darker.
Chapter 50: The First Major World Event in Another World (Old Version)
Chapter 50
[Major world event starts: Defense of Liyue Harbor] Warning! Warning! The ancient demon god [Osel, the Demon God of the Whirlpool] has awakened and is leading countless sea demons to destroy Liyue Harbor! Liyue Harbor has entered the highest state of emergency!
“This is not a disaster that can be overcome by individual strength. All travelers in Liyue, please contribute your strength!”
“[Battle for the Defense of Liyue Harbor] is a limited-time large-scale world event, duration: 72 hours.”
“Event objective: Under the leadership of the Thousand Rocks Army and the Seven Stars, fight together to repel Osel and his followers and protect Liyue Harbor.”
“Combat area: the entire Liyue Harbor and surrounding waters.”
Main task nodes:
1. Repair and operate the [Return Machines] in various places in the port to carry out long-range attacks on Osel’s tentacles and core.
2. Protect the civilian NPCs evacuating Liyue Harbor and ensure they arrive at the shelter safely to reduce casualties.
3. Eliminate the Fatui vanguard and small water elemental monsters that have infiltrated Liyue Harbor, and consolidate the internal defense line. “
Important reminder: This event is jointly participated by the entire server, and the actions of all players will affect the final battle situation. This is not a single or team copy, but a common challenge for the entire server!
Failure penalty: If you fail to successfully defend Liyue Harbor within the time limit, Liyue Harbor will suffer [permanent] and [large-scale] damage! Some areas will disappear completely, important NPCs may die permanently, and related functions and quest lines will be irreversibly affected!
“Success Rewards: Based on personal contribution and overall server performance, generous rewards will be issued, including limited titles, rare items,
Every word in the announcement was like a heavy hammer, hitting the players’ hearts hard.
“72 hours limit?!”
“Permanent damage?! What the hell?! Are you going to make such a big deal?!”
“Parts of the area completely disappear? NPCs permanently die? What if this fails and I lose my wife?!”
“Return to the final machine? Isn’t that a background board? Can it still be operated?”
“Protecting civilian NPCs? I’m used to killing monsters, so don’t hurt anyone by mistake!”
“And the Fatui are taking advantage of the situation? These bastards are really haunting us!”
[World Channel] The old man turned over: “Brothers, you all understand, right? This is not a joke! If we lose, Liyue Harbor will really be gone! Where can we take commissions in the future? Where can we see the scenery?!”
[World Channel] Tech Geek Saves the World: “The Return Machine! Where is the Return Machine? Is there a map master who can mark the location? This thing must be the key output!”
[World Channel] Medics are coming: “Protect the NPCs! Is there a nurse to team up with? Although I, Barbara, scrape the sha, I will give you enough milk! Protecting civilians is everyone’s responsibility!”
[World Channel] PVP enthusiast: “Clearing out the Fatui and monsters that have infiltrated? I’m good at this! Which direction of the port has more monsters? Point me out the way, I’ll go in and kill them all!”
A huge countdown appeared in the upper right corner of the game interface – 71:58:32
At the same time, the map interface was also updated. On the map of Liyue Harbor, several areas flashing red light appeared, marked with “Fatui Infiltration Area”, “Water Monster Flooding Point”, and several huge blue icons, representing the location of [Return to the End Machine], with a yellow exclamation mark next to it, indicating “To be repaired/to be started”.
In addition, there are many green dynamic dots, representing civilian NPCs who are evacuating. They are moving slowly along the planned routes towards several locations marked as “shelters”.
[Team Voice] Professional Free King: “Damn, this is stressful. Guoba, you’re good with arrows, can you try to operate the Return Machine? I, the Rock Master… I think I’ll still use the idea of ??smashing the pillars. I’ll help you clear the monsters and provide cover for you.”
[Team Voice] Guoba is not working today: “Return to the final machine? Okay! Let me check the instructions! But this thing must be protected, right? Osel’s tentacles will probably attack these big guys first.”
[Team Voice] The Wind God can only slack off: “I, the Wind Lord, should have no problem gathering monsters and clearing the small monsters. I can also help control the situation and buy you some time. I can also protect NPCs. I can run fast!”
[Team Voice] The nurse can only use basic attacks: “I… I will just follow the main group and go wherever they need healing, and try to ensure that everyone doesn’t die too quickly. The civilian NPCs also need healing, right?”
Several people from the “What to Eat Tonight Team” quickly assigned tasks according to the characteristics of their roles.
They were no longer the team that enjoyed “giving things away for free” and “making things happen”. Faced with such a serious situation, everyone had a solemn look on their face.
They are just a microcosm among millions of players.
At this moment, Liyue Harbor has completely turned into a huge battlefield.
“There should be specific combat deployment at Yujingtai. Let’s gather there first!”
“The port is in danger. A large number of water monsters are crawling out of the sea. The Qianyan Army can’t hold on any longer. Someone come and help!”
“Does anyone know how to operate the return machine? Urgent! Waiting online! Very urgent!”
Players poured into Liyue Harbor from all directions. Players who came out of the teleportation point saw NPCs running around in panic on the streets like ants, collapsed stalls, scattered goods, and Thousand Rock Army soldiers who were rushing towards the front line against the flow of people with heavy steps.
“Get out of the way! The Qianyan Army is on a mission! All irrelevant people, please evacuate immediately!”
“This way! The entrance to the shelter is this way! Go in quickly!”
“Don’t panic! Keep order! We will protect you!”
The Qianyan Army soldiers, wearing standard armor, quickly set up defense lines at the port front and main streets under the command of their officers.
“Look! Something is coming up from the sea!”
With a cry of surprise, the players saw that in the turbid sea water, water elemental monsters of various shapes were roaring and rushing towards the shore. Some of them were shaped like giant crabs, waving their huge claws; some were like twisted water snakes, crawling on the ground; and others condensed into huge water element balls, rolling towards the Qianyan Army’s defense line with terrifying momentum.
“Shoot!”
“Lance ready!”
“For Liyue!”
The Qianyan Army’s defense line collided with the water monster in an instant, and bursts of fierce fighting broke out. Swords clashed, water splashed, and fluctuations of elemental power rose and fell. Seeing this, the players didn’t bother to observe it anymore, and they all drew their weapons and joined the battle.
For a moment, at the dock front of Liyue Harbor, the various elemental combat skills of the players flashed and intertwined with the attacks of the Thousand Rocks Army to form a temporary line of defense. The fire element exploded, the ice element froze, the lightning element conducted electricity, the wind element diffused, the rock element crystallized… various elemental reactions were frequently triggered on the battlefield, and the scene was chaotic and spectacular.
However, the number of sea monsters seemed endless, and they continued to rush to the shore. The Qianyan Army’s defense line began to feel pressure, and some soldiers were injured and fell, and a gap appeared in the defense line.
At this moment, another exclamation was heard from the other side of the street.
“The Fatui! It’s the Fatui!”
The Fatui vanguard, dressed in uniform, had infiltrated Liyue Harbor at some point. Taking advantage of the chaos, they attacked the evacuating civilian NPCs, intending to create greater panic and destruction.
Ice Warlocks, Musket Guerrillas, Debt Collectors, and even some huge Thunder Hammer Vanguards, these enemies that usually scatter in the wild, now appear in groups inside the port, bringing new troubles to the players.
“These bastards are taking advantage of the situation!”
“Kill the fools first!”
“Protect the NPC! Quick! Pull the monster away!”
Some players quickly diverted from the port front and rushed to the area where the Fatui appeared. The task of protecting the civilian NPCs was more difficult than expected. These NPCs did not move fast and would run around because of panic, and were easily affected by the Fatui’s attacks. Players had to clean up the Fatui while paying attention to pulling the monsters to avoid the attacks splashing on the civilians, and at the same time pay attention to avoiding the Fatui’s various control and high-damage skills.
“Thunder Hammer! Be careful to avoid his hammer! The damage is too high!”
“The debtor has disappeared! Look at the footprints on the ground!”
The battle was extremely fierce. If players were not careful, they would fall down or watch the civilian NPCs around them being knocked to the ground and disappearing in a streak of white light.
At the same time, another group of players began to look for the location of the [Return Machine] according to the marks on the map. These huge siege machines usually only exist as relics of Liyue’s history. Unexpectedly, at such a critical moment, they have become the hope of fighting against the demon god.
“Found it! There’s a return machine here!”
“How do I start it? It says ‘Power Core Missing’!”
“I think there’s an energy core mentioned in the quest item in my backpack? Do I need to find materials to repair it first?”
The locations of the final destination machines are usually high up in the port area or at important nodes. They are huge, made of rock and metal, and exude an ancient atmosphere. However, as the system prompts, these final destination machines are not in a usable state, and players need to find energy cores and repair them.
“There seems to be a new commission on the notice board. It’s about repairing the Return Machine!”
“Found it! Go to Qingce Manor to find Master Lu Ban to get the core!”
“Master Lu Ban? Isn’t he a carpenter? How can he make an energy core?”
“Don’t worry about it, go quickly, time is running out!”
The players immediately split up into several groups. Some stayed beside the End of the World Machine to clean up the monsters and Fatui that tried to destroy them; the other group rushed to the location marked on the map to find the energy core needed to repair the End of the World Machine.
“Qingce Village is a bit far, let’s go there through a teleportation point!”
Players heading to Qingce Village could feel the impact of the demon’s attack along the way. The sea was rough, the sky was overcast, and even the mountains and forests in the distance seemed to be oppressed by the powerful demon’s aura.
In Qingce Village, beside Master Luban’s cabin, many players who came to receive energy cores had gathered. This usually kind old man had a worried look on his face at this moment, but he was meticulous in his work.
“Dear travelers, these are the energy cores of the Return to the Ultimate Machine that I have condensed from my lifelong learning.” Master Lu Ban handed the faintly glowing crystals to the players one by one, while reminding them: “This item contains powerful rock elemental power. Be careful when using it. The safety of Liyue Harbor is in your hands!”
The players who got the energy cores returned to Liyue Harbor without stopping. They had to return these cores to the terminal as soon as possible, repair them and put them into use.
“We got the core! Return to the port!”
“Be careful! There may be monsters on the road!”
The journey back to Liyue Harbor is also full of dangers. Some water elemental monsters spreading from the harbor and even patrols of the Fatui may become obstacles on the road. Players have to clear enemies along the way while rushing on the road.
When they returned to the End of Time Machine in Liyue Harbor with the energy core, they found that the battle here was also extremely fierce. There were a large number of monsters and Fatui trying to destroy the End of Time Machine, and the remaining players and Thousand Rock Army were struggling to resist.
“The core is coming! Quick! Cover me!”
“Hold on! Don’t let them get close to Guizhongji!”
The player who got the core immediately rushed forward, and under the cover of his teammates, he installed the energy core into the groove of the return machine. As the energy core was in place, the huge return machine made a humming sound, and the rock element runes on the base began to light up, emitting a dazzling golden light.
However, this is only the first step. To put the return machine into actual combat, it still needs to be calibrated.
“System prompt: The Guizhong machine is undergoing energy calibration. It needs to continue to guide the rock elemental force and resist the enemy’s interference!”
New tasks appear. Players need to stand in a specific area next to the End Machine, continuously release rock element combat skills or ordinary attacks to provide energy for the End Machine, and at the same time repel the enemies who rush over frantically and try to interrupt the calibration.
“Lord of the Rock! Where’s Lord of the Rock? Come and put up the pillars!”
“Ningguang! Zhongli! Albedo! All rock element characters, come on!”
“Don’t let the monsters get close! I’m channeling energy here!”
Players with rock element characters became the most popular at this time. Their rock element attacks could charge the return machine faster. Players without rock element characters tried their best to clear the enemies around them, creating a safe output environment for rock element players.
As the energy bar rose little by little, the light of the Return Machine became brighter and brighter. In the distance, Osel’s huge tentacles seemed to sense the threat and began to swing towards the Return Machine. The thick tentacles were like huge whips, lashing towards the ground with a terrifying sound of breaking through the air.
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[World Channel] Have you worked hard today? “It sounds so miserable, lacking people, lacking supplies, and even having a traitor.”
[World Channel] Want to touch the tail of Shen Zi: “Susu, accept the mission! See what the resistance army has commissioned! I feel that Inazuma’s main storyline is really about to begin!”
The old woman looked at Su Qingyue and said solemnly, “Girl, if you really want to help, we do have a very urgent matter, and we need someone like you who is skilled and… unfamiliar with the face to do it.”
“Please speak, mother-in-law.” Su Qingyue responded immediately.
A Yuan took out a piece of tattered parchment from his arms and handed it to Su Qingyue: “This is a batch of urgently needed medicines that one of our contacts on the outlying islands finally got. They are mainly used to treat the wounded who have been overly corroded by the lightning element. There are also some… medicines that can temporarily relieve the sequelae of the Eye of God being taken away. However, there are many checkpoints along the way from the outlying island to our current temporary base. We have lost too many people and can’t spare any reliable people to meet and transport them.”
Su Qingyue took the parchment, on which were marked a route and a secret code for contact with simple symbols.
“Your mission is to go to the outlying island, find our contact, get this batch of medicine, and then transport it back safely.” A Yuan’s expression was very serious. “There are at least three fixed checkpoints of the shogunate army on this route, as well as mobile patrols. Moreover, you must complete it within two days, otherwise the medicine may become ineffective and our contact will be in danger.”
Su Qingyue looked at the map, then looked at the young man on the bed, and took a deep breath: “Okay, I’ll take this mission.”
“Great!” A Yuan showed a hint of joy on his face, but then he became serious again, “But you must be careful. This operation can only succeed, not fail. Once discovered by the shogunate army, not only will the medicine be lost, but you and our contact person will be in danger of life, and even… our base may be implicated.”
He paused, lowered his voice and added: “Also, you have to be wary of…any suspicious people. Not many people know about the information about the drugs this time, but if even this goes wrong…”
The implication is self-evident.
Su Qingyue understood that this was not just a simple transportation task, but also a test of her ability and luck, as well as an adventure of dancing on the edge of a knife.
She looked at her task list and saw a new task:
[Emergency Request: Spark of Hope][Mission Description: The Inazuma Resistance Army is in urgent need of a batch of precious medicines. Please go to the outlying island and contact the contact person “Conch” to obtain the medicines and safely send them back to the temporary base located outside the Inazuma City.][Mission Difficulty: Extremely High][Mission Tips: The shogunate army is patrolling closely along the way, please act with caution. Be careful, the intelligence may have been leaked, be careful of the insider, and failure of the mission will put the contact “Conch” and many members of the resistance army in the base in danger. ]“Extremely difficult…”
She knew that she had to wade into this muddy water of Inazuma.
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“Shefengxing will provide assistance.” Su Qingyue said, “They will find a way to provide information about Yuanxia Palace and necessary materials, but remember, this cooperation must be kept absolutely confidential and the position of Shefengxing must not be exposed.”
“I understand.” Wu Lang’s voice sounded much more serious. “Then it’s settled. Once you’ve confirmed the departure time, let me know. We’ll meet at Yuanxia Palace!”
After hanging up the call, Su Qingyue conveyed Kamisato Ayaka’s initial ideas about the training location and requirements through Thomas.
Soon, Thomas brought Kamisato Ayaka’s response.
“The young lady agreed.” Thomas’ voice was filled with a hint of worry. “She will try her best to collect information about Yuanxia Palace, including how to enter, the internal environment, possible dangers, etc. She will also use various channels to prepare some necessary supplies for you, such as special lighting equipment, navigation tools, and some… ancient documents that may be useful. But she repeatedly reminded you to be careful.”
“Thank Miss Kamisato for me.” Su Qingyue said.
In the following days, Su Qingyue was not idle. She was improving her basic strength on the outlying islands and near Mingshen Island, while waiting for news from the resistance army and the community governor. She was also repeatedly deducing the training plan after entering Yuanxia Palace in her mind.
This is not just about improving elemental power or combat skills. She needs to find a way to enable these warriors, and herself, to understand and resist the erosion of that “abnormal power”, and even to utilize part of that power. This requires theoretical exploration as well as practical attempts, and Yuanxia Palace is the best place to carry out such a dangerous attempt.
As time went by, intelligence and supplies from Shebuxing arrived one after another. Kamisato Ayaka really kept her promise and provided very detailed information, even including some speculations about the history and belief system of Ayashita Palace. Although the information was obscure and difficult to understand, Su Qingyue saw the “Snake God” Oropas, the White Night Kingdom civilization, and some words pointing to older and more mysterious forces.
On the rebel side, Goro also sent news. He has selected elite fighters to participate in this “special training”. They are all veteran warriors who have a deep hatred for the Raiden Shogun and the shogunate. What they have in common is that they have a strong will and a desire for power.
Everything is ready.
On the appointed day, Su Qingyue met up with the rebel forces at a hidden coastline on Haiji Island.
The leader was Goro, who was wearing a simple combat uniform and had a solemn expression. Behind him were twenty carefully selected resistance fighters, with sharp eyes and a fierce aura of having been through many battles.
“Miss Su.” Wu Lang stepped forward and nodded to Su Qingyue. “Everyone is here, and everyone is ready…to face everything.”
“Very good.” Su Qingyue glanced at the soldiers who were about to step into the unknown world with her, and a sense of responsibility surged in her heart, “There is no turning back in this training. We are fighting against an unprecedented enemy, for… the future of Inazuma.”
She did not say much, but simply stated the facts. These soldiers had experienced the cruel war, understood the rules of survival, and knew what goals were worth sacrificing for.
Following Goro’s order, the team began to move. According to the information provided by the Society Bugyo, they found a secret underwater cave entrance, which was one of the passages once used by the descendants of the White Night Country, but has now been abandoned for a long time.
The cold sea water submerged their bodies, and darkness and pressure instantly came. Su Qingyue walked at the front of the team, opened the elemental vision, and vigilantly observed everything around her. The underwater caves were winding and full of unknown dangers. From time to time, some marine creatures contaminated by evil spirits could be seen wandering in the darkness.
They advanced in silence, with only the sound of flowing water and the slightly heavy breathing of the team members echoing in the small space. This was a true stealth operation and a test of their will.
After a long underwater journey, they finally arrived at a huge underwater cavity. This seemed to be a peripheral area of ??the Abyss Palace. The air was filled with a damp and ancient smell. Above their heads were dark rock walls, and below them was a bottomless abyss.
“Is this… Yuanxia Palace?” a soldier asked in a low voice, with awe in his tone.
Su Qingyue did not answer. Her gaze was attracted by the distance. At the edge of the darkness, there were some faint spots of light flickering, as if they were the eyes of some creature, or as if… some kind of energy fluctuations.
“We have entered the training ground.” Su Qingyue’s voice rang out in the empty area. “From now on, everything must be carried out at the highest level of alert.”
She turned to Wu Lang and the other warriors, her eyes sharp: “The days ahead will be more difficult than any battle you have ever experienced. You will not only face the dangers of Yuanxia Palace itself, but also the special challenges I have prepared for you.”
“Special challenge?” Goro asked.
“That’s right.” Su Qingyue nodded. “I will use the special environment and resources here to stimulate the hidden power in your bodies, so that you can learn to perceive and resist that kind of ‘abnormality’, and even… master it.”
She paused, and her tone became more serious: “In this process, you may come into contact with something that subverts your cognition. You may feel pain, fear, or even… you may pay the price with your life.”
“But if you succeed, you will no longer be lambs to be slaughtered, but warriors with the power to fight against gods!”
Su Qingyue’s words were like a spark that ignited the fire in the eyes of all the soldiers present. They were the rebels, fighting to overthrow the rule of General Lei Dian. If they really had the opportunity to obtain a method to fight against the power of the gods, they would be willing to do it no matter how great the price!
“We are ready!” Wu Lang said in a deep voice, his eyes as firm as a rock. The soldiers behind him also nodded, with a determined light flashing in their eyes.
“Very good.” Su Qingyue looked at them with satisfaction, “Then, our ‘special training’ will now… officially begin!”
She took a deep breath and walked towards the dark area where the light was flickering.