Frontier town (17)
“Why are you nervous? The extended task only reminds you of the reward for completing the task. It doesn’t mention that there will be a penalty if the task fails. In other words, as long as we protect our lives, this is a purely profitable task.”
Cheng Huaiqian approached Xia Ruize, put his hand on the shoulders of his teammate and said with a smile:
“Do you remember the special reminder of our main mission? ‘Novices who lose survival points in two consecutive worlds will be obliterated.’
This reminder implies two messages: First, we are currently considered to be novices, and novices are generally protected by preferential treatment. Second, this world is not the end, but the beginning, after which we will experience more worlds.
In other words, the current world is a novice world, regardless of the game, the novice world is the simplest and most rewarding world. You have also seen that ‘players’ like you and me are not an exception,”
Cheng Huaiqian pointed back at Luo Jing’er, who was in a coma on the other side of the hall, and continued: “Players in this world can interact with each other and cooperate, but there may be a world where players can only compete in the future.
If we can get more gains in the novice world, it is equivalent to winning at the starting line. Looking at it this way, extended tasks without punishment are equivalent to additional questions for good students, if the additional questions are answered correctly, our score will be higher. “
Xia Ruize looked at Cheng Huaiqian, who was smiling calmly, and lowered his head to meditate for a moment. He must confess that he was persuaded.
He was a game designer himself. Of course, he knew that when designing game levels, the difficulty ranges from easy to difficult. In order to retain players, the initial beginner levels were basically low in difficulty, high in rewards, and detailed in instructions.
Tasks, killing monsters, dropping treasure chests, obtaining exercises, skills… wasn’t what he experienced all day and night like a game? If he was lucky enough to see the development of holographic games in his lifetime, the best experience of holographic games may be what he was feeling now.
Since it was a game, the first level he had experienced now should be a novice world with lower difficulty and to help players adapt to the style of the game.
Although… Xia Ruize glanced at the barbarians all over the floor, this newbie world was a bit too bloody.
However, the current situation could be said to be created by the two of them. It was not entirely impossible for them to kill the three barbarians honestly and then find a cellar to hide for three days and complete the mission of the novice world.
Even, maybe this was the normal way to clear the game, making them the exception to the fact that they have cleared the barbarians in Bianlu City and activated the extended mission.
Thinking of this, Xia Ruize couldn’t help but look at Cheng Huaiqian. He himself could only be regarded as an ordinary person, and this big man was a warrior who constantly challenged his limits.
It had to be said that Xia Ruize’s mentality was constantly changing under the influence of Cheng Huaiqian. When he saw the extended mission before, he was full of worries, but now he saw the other side under the guidance of Cheng Huaiqian.
Crisis, the other side of danger was opportunity. The physical fitness data of the two of them had been greatly improved. If they continued to improve, won’t they get closer and closer to the legendary Superman?
Just think about it, the higher the value, the better for them to continue to live.
After a long thought, Xia Ruize nodded solemnly:
“What you said makes sense. Let’s be more careful and try to block the barbarians as much as possible, and see to what extent is possible.”
Cheng Huaiqian smiled, leaned back lazily in the chair and looked at Xia Ruize, smiled relaxed and wanton.
His teammate was so serious and cute. He hadn’t seen such an interesting person in his work and life for a long time, and he couldn’t help but laugh when seeing it.
Xia Ruize, who already knew Cheng Huaiqian a little bit, widened his eyes when he saw that, and after a while, he hesitated and asked:
“You don’t want to complete the task 100%, do you?”
“The goal should always be set higher; in case it is completed.”
Cheng Huaiqian smiled and touched Xia Ruize’s head. He was obviously a boy, but Xia Ruize’s short broken hair was very soft and smooth, it felt surprisingly good to the touch.
Before touching Xia Ruize’s head to comfort him, Cheng Huaiqian liked the feel, and now he couldn’t help touching it again.
Xia Ruize silently took off his hand, pondered for a moment and made up his mind.
Looking left and right, Xia Ruize got up and walked to the middle of the hall. He took two lights in both hands and brought them to the side of the hall. Under the light of the lights, he waved his hand, and the newly obtained items were taken out and placed on the ground.
Cheng Huaiqian simply sat on the ground leaning on Xia Ruize and released the items he had harvested, only a small pile was piled up.
Fortunately, Cheng Huaiqian had learned to ignore it, and the two of them sat together and began to count their trophies.
Maybe it was because there were too many barbarians killed, maybe it was affected by Cheng Huaiqian’s always indifferent attitude. In short, in less than a day, Xia Ruize could already ignore the barbarians all over the ground and count the gains calmly.
Of course, this was also a huge gain from this operation, and his attention was all related to the treasure.
The nine small barbarian commanders each dropped two white-level items, and the barbarian leader directly exploded four.
In addition, sixteen small barbarian leaders, nearly forty barbarian elites, and sixty ordinary barbarians, not to mention, there were too many items dropped, and both of them had counted them for a long time.
Of all the gains, the two of them cared the most about the small barbarian commanders. The two discussed before the action, and Xia Ruize would deal the final blow on the barbarian commanders.
Xia Ruize also learned from the kill prompt that the highest leader of the barbarian was called the barbarian minor commander:
[Kill a barbarian minor commander: Strength+1, Agility+1, Constitution+1, Spirit+1]
In addition to providing Xia Ruize with considerable physical fitness data, the barbarian minor commander also directly dropped four white-grade items from his treasure chest, namely:
[Trap technique (white top grade): You can learn the skills to make traps and increase the success rate of traps.]
[Golden silk soft armor (white top grade): soft armor with good protection.]
[Flying on the grass (white top grade): Body as light as a swallow, fast as the wind.]
[Blessing of the Great Desert (White Top Grade): Physique +1 after wearing this ring]
Four dazzling white lights flashed in a row, and four top-grade white items appeared in front of the two of them. Cheng Huaiqian patted Xia Ruize’s shoulder heavily. The luck of his teammate was too good, right?
Cheng Huaiqian suspected that there was a hidden lucky value in everyone’s personal data. Xia Ruize’s lucky value may naturally be several times his. Tsk tsk, envy won’t do him any good.
Xia Ruize touched his nose and smiled happily. These items looked very practical and they were the guarantee for their survival. Since they decided to continue the challenge, they had to use all resources as much as possible.
‘Blessing of the Great Desert’ was well understood. Cheng Huaiqian had a white middle-grade ring before, by wearing it he could increase the power by 0.5. It was a great gift from the first small barbarian leader he killed.
In comparison, the other three items were more noteworthy.
The introduction of “trap technique” was a “skill”, while the introduction of “Flying on the Grass” was a “gong method”.1
The previous introduction of “Thunder Knife Technique” was a technique. After being opened by Cheng Huaiqian, a new icon was lit on his watch, which was the technique.
The introduction of “Flying on the Grass” was a technique to increase movement speed, but this “trap technique” was rather strange. Was it a skill?
“Are you interested in making traps? I’m average.”
Xia Ruize looked at the book-style trap technique in his hand, and then at Cheng Huaiqian next to him, and then he felt that he didn’t need his teammate’s answer, because the opponent’s eyes were full of interest.
“I’ll take the trap technique, the other three belong to you.”
Cheng Huaiqian confirmed that Xia Ruize was really not interested in traps, and decisively took the trap technique away, and then put the other three back into Xia Ruize’s arms.
In order to prevent Xia Ruize from surrendering, he also took Xia Ruize’s hand and prepared to put on him the blessing of the Great Desert ring.
“Which finger do you want to wear?”
Cheng Huaiqian observed Xia Ruize’s hands with great interest. It was also a boy, but Xia Ruize’s hands were thin and slender, and they were more delicate than his.
“I, I wear it myself!”
Xia Ruize was dumbfounded by Cheng Huaiqian’s sudden movements. He quickly grabbed the ring and put it on his left middle finger hurriedly. The ring automatically adjusted to the most suitable size.
“Hahaha, you are so cute, what does it matter?”
Cheng Huaiqian laughed and rubbed Xia Ruize’s head. Was his teammate shy just now? Absolutely!
Then he was so angry that Xia Ruize took a piece of gold silk soft armor and covered his face.
“Ahem, this one is for you.”
Cheng Huaiqian restrained a little, cleared his throat, and wanted to push the white top-grade golden silk soft armor to Xia Ruize, and then he saw the other hand shaking the other white top-grade golden silk soft armor from side to side.
Not only that, Xia Ruize also turned over his hands and took out the third piece of soft gold wire armor. Although it was only a white medium grade, it also had a good protective effect.
Seeing the triumphant little expression on Xia Ruize’s face, Cheng Huaiqian was choked, and then he laughed. He shook his head helplessly, yes, he was worried that his teammates didn’t have good things in his hands.
The two of them sorted it out, and Xia Ruize broke out a total of three pieces of soft gold silk armor, and had one remaining.
In addition, Xia Ruize also broke two white top-grade long swords, a white top-grade ‘Xun Teng Sword Art’, a white top-grade ‘Golden Spirit Sword Art’, and a white top-grade ‘Precision Aiming’ skill. A white middle-grade ‘Flying steps’ exercises, a pair of white middle-grade flying squirrel boots and a bottle of white middle-grade wound medicine.
[Long sword (white top grade): strong attack power, strong hardness, additional sharp attributes, bleeding attributes.]
[Xun Teng Sword Technique (White Top Grade): Fast and unstoppable, powerful swordsmanship.]
[Golden Spirit Sword Technique (White Top Grade): The sword technique that is flexible and erratic, attacking the enemy’s flaws.]
[Precise aiming (white top grade): A more precise and stable aiming skill when using long-range weapons]
[Flying stpes (white middle grade): Leg exercises, learned can improve agility.]
[Flying squirrel boots (white middle grade): Agility +0.5 after wearing]
[Injury medicine (white medium grade): It has good hemostasis and pain relief, and has the effect of promoting the recovery of injuries. Oral, can be used in combination.]
Two white high-grade long swords for each of them. For sword techniques, Xia Ruize chose ‘Golden Spirit Sword technique’. Of course, the precise aiming skills were more suitable for him. ‘Xun Teng Swordsmanship’, ‘Flying steps and the flying squirrel boots were all given to Cheng Huaiqian, the middle grade wound medicine was left to himself.
This wound medicine was graded, and the effect was definitely better than the non-grade healing potion that was dropped by killing barbarian elites before.
After counting Xia Ruize’s side, Cheng Huaiqian also got a lot.
Notes
1 This gong method comes from the Qi Gong which is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.
Frontier town (17)
“Why are you nervous? The extended task only reminds you of the reward for completing the task. It doesn’t mention that there will be a penalty if the task fails. In other words, as long as we protect our lives, this is a purely profitable task.”
Cheng Huaiqian approached Xia Ruize, put his hand on the shoulders of his teammate and said with a smile:
“Do you remember the special reminder of our main mission? ‘Novices who lose survival points in two consecutive worlds will be obliterated.’
This reminder implies two messages: First, we are currently considered to be novices, and novices are generally protected by preferential treatment. Second, this world is not the end, but the beginning, after which we will experience more worlds.
In other words, the current world is a novice world, regardless of the game, the novice world is the simplest and most rewarding world. You have also seen that ‘players’ like you and me are not an exception,”
Cheng Huaiqian pointed back at Luo Jing’er, who was in a coma on the other side of the hall, and continued: “Players in this world can interact with each other and cooperate, but there may be a world where players can only compete in the future.
If we can get more gains in the novice world, it is equivalent to winning at the starting line. Looking at it this way, extended tasks without punishment are equivalent to additional questions for good students, if the additional questions are answered correctly, our score will be higher. “
Xia Ruize looked at Cheng Huaiqian, who was smiling calmly, and lowered his head to meditate for a moment. He must confess that he was persuaded.
He was a game designer himself. Of course, he knew that when designing game levels, the difficulty ranges from easy to difficult. In order to retain players, the initial beginner levels were basically low in difficulty, high in rewards, and detailed in instructions.
Tasks, killing monsters, dropping treasure chests, obtaining exercises, skills… wasn’t what he experienced all day and night like a game? If he was lucky enough to see the development of holographic games in his lifetime, the best experience of holographic games may be what he was feeling now.
Since it was a game, the first level he had experienced now should be a novice world with lower difficulty and to help players adapt to the style of the game.
Although… Xia Ruize glanced at the barbarians all over the floor, this newbie world was a bit too bloody.
However, the current situation could be said to be created by the two of them. It was not entirely impossible for them to kill the three barbarians honestly and then find a cellar to hide for three days and complete the mission of the novice world.
Even, maybe this was the normal way to clear the game, making them the exception to the fact that they have cleared the barbarians in Bianlu City and activated the extended mission.
Thinking of this, Xia Ruize couldn’t help but look at Cheng Huaiqian. He himself could only be regarded as an ordinary person, and this big man was a warrior who constantly challenged his limits.
It had to be said that Xia Ruize’s mentality was constantly changing under the influence of Cheng Huaiqian. When he saw the extended mission before, he was full of worries, but now he saw the other side under the guidance of Cheng Huaiqian.
Crisis, the other side of danger was opportunity. The physical fitness data of the two of them had been greatly improved. If they continued to improve, won’t they get closer and closer to the legendary Superman?
Just think about it, the higher the value, the better for them to continue to live.
After a long thought, Xia Ruize nodded solemnly:
“What you said makes sense. Let’s be more careful and try to block the barbarians as much as possible, and see to what extent is possible.”
Cheng Huaiqian smiled, leaned back lazily in the chair and looked at Xia Ruize, smiled relaxed and wanton.
His teammate was so serious and cute. He hadn’t seen such an interesting person in his work and life for a long time, and he couldn’t help but laugh when seeing it.
Xia Ruize, who already knew Cheng Huaiqian a little bit, widened his eyes when he saw that, and after a while, he hesitated and asked:
“You don’t want to complete the task 100%, do you?”
“The goal should always be set higher; in case it is completed.”
Cheng Huaiqian smiled and touched Xia Ruize’s head. He was obviously a boy, but Xia Ruize’s short broken hair was very soft and smooth, it felt surprisingly good to the touch.
Before touching Xia Ruize’s head to comfort him, Cheng Huaiqian liked the feel, and now he couldn’t help touching it again.
Xia Ruize silently took off his hand, pondered for a moment and made up his mind.
Looking left and right, Xia Ruize got up and walked to the middle of the hall. He took two lights in both hands and brought them to the side of the hall. Under the light of the lights, he waved his hand, and the newly obtained items were taken out and placed on the ground.
Cheng Huaiqian simply sat on the ground leaning on Xia Ruize and released the items he had harvested, only a small pile was piled up.
Fortunately, Cheng Huaiqian had learned to ignore it, and the two of them sat together and began to count their trophies.
Maybe it was because there were too many barbarians killed, maybe it was affected by Cheng Huaiqian’s always indifferent attitude. In short, in less than a day, Xia Ruize could already ignore the barbarians all over the ground and count the gains calmly.
Of course, this was also a huge gain from this operation, and his attention was all related to the treasure.
The nine small barbarian commanders each dropped two white-level items, and the barbarian leader directly exploded four.
In addition, sixteen small barbarian leaders, nearly forty barbarian elites, and sixty ordinary barbarians, not to mention, there were too many items dropped, and both of them had counted them for a long time.
Of all the gains, the two of them cared the most about the small barbarian commanders. The two discussed before the action, and Xia Ruize would deal the final blow on the barbarian commanders.
Xia Ruize also learned from the kill prompt that the highest leader of the barbarian was called the barbarian minor commander:
[Kill a barbarian minor commander: Strength+1, Agility+1, Constitution+1, Spirit+1]
In addition to providing Xia Ruize with considerable physical fitness data, the barbarian minor commander also directly dropped four white-grade items from his treasure chest, namely:
[Trap technique (white top grade): You can learn the skills to make traps and increase the success rate of traps.]
[Golden silk soft armor (white top grade): soft armor with good protection.]
[Flying on the grass (white top grade): Body as light as a swallow, fast as the wind.]
[Blessing of the Great Desert (White Top Grade): Physique +1 after wearing this ring]
Four dazzling white lights flashed in a row, and four top-grade white items appeared in front of the two of them. Cheng Huaiqian patted Xia Ruize’s shoulder heavily. The luck of his teammate was too good, right?
Cheng Huaiqian suspected that there was a hidden lucky value in everyone’s personal data. Xia Ruize’s lucky value may naturally be several times his. Tsk tsk, envy won’t do him any good.
Xia Ruize touched his nose and smiled happily. These items looked very practical and they were the guarantee for their survival. Since they decided to continue the challenge, they had to use all resources as much as possible.
‘Blessing of the Great Desert’ was well understood. Cheng Huaiqian had a white middle-grade ring before, by wearing it he could increase the power by 0.5. It was a great gift from the first small barbarian leader he killed.
In comparison, the other three items were more noteworthy.
The introduction of “trap technique” was a “skill”, while the introduction of “Flying on the Grass” was a “gong method”.1
The previous introduction of “Thunder Knife Technique” was a technique. After being opened by Cheng Huaiqian, a new icon was lit on his watch, which was the technique.
The introduction of “Flying on the Grass” was a technique to increase movement speed, but this “trap technique” was rather strange. Was it a skill?
“Are you interested in making traps? I’m average.”
Xia Ruize looked at the book-style trap technique in his hand, and then at Cheng Huaiqian next to him, and then he felt that he didn’t need his teammate’s answer, because the opponent’s eyes were full of interest.
“I’ll take the trap technique, the other three belong to you.”
Cheng Huaiqian confirmed that Xia Ruize was really not interested in traps, and decisively took the trap technique away, and then put the other three back into Xia Ruize’s arms.
In order to prevent Xia Ruize from surrendering, he also took Xia Ruize’s hand and prepared to put on him the blessing of the Great Desert ring.
“Which finger do you want to wear?”
Cheng Huaiqian observed Xia Ruize’s hands with great interest. It was also a boy, but Xia Ruize’s hands were thin and slender, and they were more delicate than his.
“I, I wear it myself!”
Xia Ruize was dumbfounded by Cheng Huaiqian’s sudden movements. He quickly grabbed the ring and put it on his left middle finger hurriedly. The ring automatically adjusted to the most suitable size.
“Hahaha, you are so cute, what does it matter?”
Cheng Huaiqian laughed and rubbed Xia Ruize’s head. Was his teammate shy just now? Absolutely!
Then he was so angry that Xia Ruize took a piece of gold silk soft armor and covered his face.
“Ahem, this one is for you.”
Cheng Huaiqian restrained a little, cleared his throat, and wanted to push the white top-grade golden silk soft armor to Xia Ruize, and then he saw the other hand shaking the other white top-grade golden silk soft armor from side to side.
Not only that, Xia Ruize also turned over his hands and took out the third piece of soft gold wire armor. Although it was only a white medium grade, it also had a good protective effect.
Seeing the triumphant little expression on Xia Ruize’s face, Cheng Huaiqian was choked, and then he laughed. He shook his head helplessly, yes, he was worried that his teammates didn’t have good things in his hands.
The two of them sorted it out, and Xia Ruize broke out a total of three pieces of soft gold silk armor, and had one remaining.
In addition, Xia Ruize also broke two white top-grade long swords, a white top-grade ‘Xun Teng Sword Art’, a white top-grade ‘Golden Spirit Sword Art’, and a white top-grade ‘Precision Aiming’ skill. A white middle-grade ‘Flying steps’ exercises, a pair of white middle-grade flying squirrel boots and a bottle of white middle-grade wound medicine.
[Long sword (white top grade): strong attack power, strong hardness, additional sharp attributes, bleeding attributes.]
[Xun Teng Sword Technique (White Top Grade): Fast and unstoppable, powerful swordsmanship.]
[Golden Spirit Sword Technique (White Top Grade): The sword technique that is flexible and erratic, attacking the enemy’s flaws.]
[Precise aiming (white top grade): A more precise and stable aiming skill when using long-range weapons]
[Flying stpes (white middle grade): Leg exercises, learned can improve agility.]
[Flying squirrel boots (white middle grade): Agility +0.5 after wearing]
[Injury medicine (white medium grade): It has good hemostasis and pain relief, and has the effect of promoting the recovery of injuries. Oral, can be used in combination.]
Two white high-grade long swords for each of them. For sword techniques, Xia Ruize chose ‘Golden Spirit Sword technique’. Of course, the precise aiming skills were more suitable for him. ‘Xun Teng Swordsmanship’, ‘Flying steps and the flying squirrel boots were all given to Cheng Huaiqian, the middle grade wound medicine was left to himself.
This wound medicine was graded, and the effect was definitely better than the non-grade healing potion that was dropped by killing barbarian elites before.
After counting Xia Ruize’s side, Cheng Huaiqian also got a lot.
Notes
1 This gong method comes from the Qi Gong which is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.
