“This game prioritizes player balance, so there are no top-up channels; everything must be obtained through individual effort.”
“Damn it, what kind of crappy game is this? They won’t even let me spend money.”
Qin Zhenhua was so frustrated he felt like spitting blood, experiencing the vexation of having money but nowhere to spend it for the first time.
“I think this is great, very fair. I love it, I love it.” Jiang Xiaoxiao waved her fists, full of vigor.
“I just looked at the shop list, and you can exchange spirit stones there. Spirit stones can be used to aid cultivation. No more talking, I’m going to earn contribution points!”
“Hey, how do you earn contribution points?”
“That kid Mengzhong Ren ran off to chop trees. Yes, hurry and chop trees!”
“Why chop trees?”
“Are you an idiot? Wood can be used to build houses, and that increases the sect’s prosperity, doesn’t it?”
“But Xian Ge just said that we can only get contribution points by completing sect missions.”
After Jiang Xiaoxiao spoke, she turned to look at Chu Huaian.
“I just issued a few missions; they’re under the sect interface tab. You can take a look.” Chu Huaian replied with a smile.
Zhao Shijie was the first to see the mission tab. He secretly grabbed the only axe in the courtyard and ran off.
The remaining four cried out in alarm.
“Sect Mission One: Chop twenty pieces of wood, gain five contribution points.”
“Sect Mission Two: Build five houses, team mission, each person gains two contribution points.”
“Sect Mission Three: Cultivate the medicinal field, gain five contribution points.”
“Sect Mission Four: Carry water to irrigate the medicinal field, gain two contribution points.”
“Sect Mission Five: Clear nearby weeds, expand the courtyard, gain three contribution points.”
“Sect Mission Six: Wash clothes and cook, gain two contribution points.”
The series of missions left the four dazzled. The first mission had already been snatched by Zhao Shijie, and the remaining missions were all divided among the four.
Chu Huaian sat on a wooden chair, leisurely watching the players run around, and couldn't help but sigh, “What lovely players.”
No need for supervision, no need to pay wages, and they work exceptionally hard. Truly born workhorses.
“Hey, I discovered something incredible! Chopping trees can actually increase cultivation experience!”
In the secret forest, Zhao Shijie suddenly burst into loud laughter, immediately attracting the four.
“How so? How so?” Ye Wuyai, with a wooden bucket on his shoulder, ran excitedly to Zhao Shijie’s side.
“How much did it increase?” Qin Zhenhua’s eyes lit up as he asked excitedly.
“I just chopped one tree and gained one experience point.”
“So, if you chop a hundred trees, you can level up?”
Lin Ye’s eyes widened as he stared incredulously at Zhao Shijie and the axe in his hand.
He kind of wanted to snatch it. What should he do?
“Such a big tree, you’re amazing.” Jiang Xiaoxiao stared at Zhao Shijie with a face full of admiration.
Although chopping one tree could grant one experience point, a single person couldn't even fully embrace this tree; it would take a lot of effort to chop it down.
Jiang Xiaoxiao admitted she didn't have that strength and could only honestly go back to cultivate the medicinal field.
Qin Zhenhua, however, said miserably, “Brother, how about we swap missions? Don’t worry, when we go back, I’ll give you ten thousand yuan as compensation.”
“No swap!” Zhao Shijie flatly refused.
What a joke! In reality, he was almost dying. What use was money?
Moreover, he cherished this experience more than anyone.
“Brother, how about you swap with me? My mission can earn three contribution points.” Lin Ye shamelessly leaned close to Qin Zhenhua and whispered.
“Alright, you go wash clothes and cook then.” Qin Zhenhua agreed without thinking.
Mainly because he also couldn't wash clothes or cook.
“I don’t need much, two thousand will do.” Lin Ye awkwardly pinched his fingers.
Qin Zhenhua, however, didn't care. He waved his hand and said, “We’re all brothers. I’ll give you five thousand. If there are good missions in the future, you can always find me.”
Hearing this, Lin Ye’s face showed surprise and delight, “Definitely, definitely, thank you, big brother!”
Actually, Lin Ye didn't really want to swap either. This game was too damn real, and everyone wanted to level up quickly.
It was just that in reality, he couldn’t even afford food and owed his landlord a month’s rent.
Unexpectedly receiving five thousand yuan solved a difficult problem for Lin Ye, making his work exceptionally light.
For an entire day, the five were immersed in cultivation, only stopping their work when the sun was about to set.
“This game is indeed one hundred percent immersive; I’m dizzy from hunger.”
“Yuexia Guanniao, is the food ready?”
“It’s been ready for a while. We were just waiting for you all to come back.”
“Huh? Where’s that kid Mengzhong Ren? Is he still chopping trees?”
“Damn it, his cultivation talent is so good, and he’s still grinding so hard. Is he going to let anyone else live?!”
“Exactly, exactly. Playing a game and still being so competitive.”
“Never mind him for now, go quickly and call Xian Ge for dinner.”
Without them needing to remind him, Chu Huaian walked out of the house, drawn by the aroma of food.
“By the way, do NPCs also eat?” Lin Ye curiously stared at Chu Huaian.
“That’s why they say it’s one hundred percent real. I think it’s even possible to get married and have children.” Ye Wuyai said casually as he dried his hands after washing them.
As the saying goes, the speaker has no intention, but the listener takes it to heart.
Qin Zhenhua’s body stiffened, his eyes suddenly gleamed, and he asked breathlessly, “What do you think it’s like to do ‘that’ in the game?”
As soon as these words came out, everyone subconsciously looked at Jiang Xiaoxiao.
Jiang Xiaoxiao, who was fiercely stuffing her face, suddenly stopped, slowly raised her head, and showed an expression uglier than crying: “B-brothers, w-what do you want to do?”
“I must be sick; I actually find Wangyin Shaonv pretty.” Qin Zhenhua shook his head, picked up his rice bowl, and took a large mouthful of rice.
Jiang Xiaoxiao certainly didn’t like hearing that. The consequence of her anger was just a moment of anger.
While stuffing rice into her mouth, she tried to kill Qin Zhenhua with her eyes, fantasizing about knocking him out on the ground.
“This food is too delicious, isn’t it? And these dishes are simply amazing! Yuexia Guanniao, your cooking is that good?”
Ye Wuyai had initially felt a bit doubtful looking at the two plates of green vegetables on the table, but after taking a bite, his eyes immediately widened.
“It’s really delicious, even better than what those five-star restaurants make.” Qin Zhenhua also nodded in agreement from the side.
Lin Ye gave a self-deprecating smile, “Although I can cook, I’m not as amazing as you all say. It’s mainly the credit of these ingredients.”
Hearing this, everyone focused their gaze on Chu Huaian.
Chu Huaian put down his chopsticks and smiled faintly, “These are all foods I cultivated using spirit spring water. You can eat more; they will help your cultivation.”
It was fine when he didn't say anything, but once he did, the four immediately went into a frenzy, fighting over the two plates of green vegetables.
Fortunately, Chu Huaian was prepared and had already picked some green vegetables into his own bowl.
Just then, Zhao Shijie walked back, shirtless, carrying a large piece of wood on his shoulder.
“You guys ate without calling me, you bad people!”
Zhao Shijie let out a strange cry, immediately dropped the wood in his hand, and forcefully squeezed himself to the dining table.
But there was no food left on the table; it had been licked clean, not a drop of oil remained.
Zhao Shijie was on the verge of tears and about to curse, when he saw a bowl of rice handed to him: “I saved it for you. Eat quickly.”
“Thank you, Xian Ge, I love you.”
Zhao Shijie was overjoyed. He made a heart gesture towards Chu Huaian, then began to gobble down the food.
After eating their fill, the few of them ran to the edge of the cliff and sat down, enjoying the afterglow of the setting sun.
Before they arrived, Chu Huaian often sat here alone, lost in thought. Now, with five companions beside him, his mood suddenly became exceptionally beautiful.