Chapter Eighty: Could It Be That She Has Finally Understood?
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Player Channel.
At this moment, it was bustling with activity.
“Anyone here?”
“Is this virtual or real?”
“This place is astonishing; everyone has their own thoughts. It doesn’t feel virtual at all. Take my cheap parents from this world, for example. I said a few wrong things just now, and they thought I’d lost my mind, tried treating me with some folk remedies, and now I’m weak as a kitten. Is there any kind soul who can help me up tomorrow morning? My house is right at the entrance of Little River Village.”
“Idiot, the smart ones have already started triggering missions. I just picked out a target, but the man of the house didn’t seem too friendly—hadn’t even stepped inside before being kicked out. What rotten luck.”
“If I were him, I’d have you torn apart by six horses.”
“Scum.”
“Anyone looking to team up?”
“So, handsome gentlemen, does that mean we can’t die here? Or if we die, do we return to Blue Star?”
“Anyone brave enough to be a pioneer—try dying once to see if you can respawn?”
“Moron…”
“You’re the Fourth Calamity, what on earth is there to fear?”
“Why don’t you go, you mutt?”
…
Su Jian watched the screen with keen interest. These Blue Star players certainly had quicker wits than those from the myriad worlds.
But then again, resurrection was indeed possible here—it just depended on whether he was willing to grant them that chance.
Ultimately, it all came down to value.
Among so many people, a few with great potential were bound to emerge.
Su Jian put the thought aside. Judging by the speed of their chat, it wouldn’t be long before they hit the ten-message limit.
From their conversation, Su Jian learned that the players hadn’t all landed in Lingxiu Village. Little River Village was likely a neighboring settlement.
[Your Dao Companion, He Hansu, is cultivating. You gain shared cultivation experience.]
Su Jian was a little surprised; he’d thought his silly partner was sulking and would refuse to cultivate altogether.
Had she come around?
In any case, Su Jian was in a good mood. The spiritual energy in his Purple Palace was nearly saturated, and his cultivation was not far from forming his Nascent Soul.
Though he had little experience with breaking the core and forming the soul, he figured it was much like hatching an egg: as long as the time was right, everything else would follow naturally.
Of course, these were just his shallow observations. When the time truly came, he’d need to study up.
He Changsheng considered for a moment, then reopened the Dao Companion Ability Exchange function.
[Please edit the abilities you wish to exchange with your Dao Companion.]
Su Jian thought for a bit… and began editing.
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[Elementary School Arithmetic.]
…
[Your Dao Companion wishes to exchange Elementary School Arithmetic with you. Please quickly select an ability to exchange in return.]
Elementary School Arithmetic?
What was that…? It sounded like some kind of cultivation technique.
He Hansu frowned slightly, not rushing to accept, and instead activated the Dao Companion Communication function.
[Your Dao Companion Su Jian has declined your remote communication request.]
He Hansu: “…”
Su Jian actually wanted to connect with his partner as well.
But for now, He Hansu’s attempts at communication were too overwhelming. She needed some time to calm down.
Truth be told, Su Jian was looking forward to meeting her. He wanted to see her angry, yet unable to get at him.
…
He Hansu puffed her cheeks… She wanted to reject his ability exchange outright, but curiosity ultimately got the better of her, and she accepted.
Maybe the scoundrel had finally grown a conscience?
He Hansu tilted her head in thought.
[Hair Growth Technique.]
Hmph, let’s give him something even more useless this time.
But as her mind drifted to Elementary School Arithmetic, after a brief daze, she was left completely dumbfounded.
…
After probing the function of the Hair Growth Technique,
Su Jian’s mouth twitched. He couldn’t figure out what use it could possibly have.
A ghost disguise?
As the name implied, the Hair Growth Technique caused one’s hair to grow infinitely in an instant.
Did this world have a trade for spiritual stones in exchange for hair?
…
The next morning.
Zhao Qianxue was to depart early for Cold Mountain City to prepare for the new shop’s opening.
Normally, at such an important moment, even if Su Jian couldn’t appear in person, he’d at least attend the ceremony.
But today, there was simply no time.
Besides, once everything was running smoothly, Zhao Qianxue should keep a low profile in Cold Mountain City.
“Blue Star players can come in handy—they’re perfect as waiters for the Immortal Guest House, and there’s no fear of betrayal,” Su Jian mused, stroking his chin.
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Zhao Qianxue was just about to leave.
Su Jian stopped her and said, “Some hard-working and kind-hearted people may come to help out at the shop today.”
He felt it was best to warn Zhao Qianxue about the players in advance.
Otherwise, these players would probably do something reckless. In their drive to complete tasks, their behavior would be entirely unpredictable and might lead to unimaginable consequences.
If they ended up angering Zhao Qianxue, they might get slapped to death.
Zhao Qianxue paused, a little confused.
Did anyone else know about their shop opening?
Su Jian explained simply, “Recently, a group of Chosen Ones has appeared in this world. Their existence is rather special, and they might be of use to me.”
Though Zhao Qianxue didn’t quite understand, she left with lingering doubts.
Before setting out, Su Jian glanced once more at the player channel.
Immediately, he saw a rather discordant scene.
The Lord: “You wretches… I’ll make you regret this!”
Emperor Ye: “Which hospital forgot to lock its doors? How did this delusional kid get out?”
Mushroom: “What ancient demon? Eternal and undying? Ruler of the world? I’m your daddy!”
[Player Emperor Ye has been muted for one day.]
[Player Mushroom has been muted for one day.]
Su Jian casually cast two Grand Silence Techniques.
The Lord, after all, was a man of merit and deserved special treatment.
Keyboard Immortal: “Damn, this channel even has forbidden word detection?”
Su Jian ignored the trivial chatter and scrolled up at random.
Most of the messages were marveling at the realism of this world… the high degree of freedom… the immersive experience… discussions about how to return, and so on.
Judging by the volume, most of their daily message quota had probably been used up.
Leisurely, Su Jian made his way toward the village entrance.
He hadn’t gone far before he ran into Li Ling’er, who seemed to be heading straight for his house.
Li Ling’er lifted her mischievous, pretty face and said crisply, “Villain, have you heard about the Bai family?”
Su Jian feigned ignorance, “What happened?”
“The entire Bai family was slaughtered last night. I went to see—they were all hung from the wall…” As Li Ling’er spoke, a trace of fear flickered across her face.
Su Jian asked with interest, “I heard the Bai family used to distribute spiritual rice to the villagers. Have you ever received any?”
Since Li Lingguang’s identity was unusual, he should have been on guard early on.