Chapter 278: Money Leads the Way
Chapter 278: Money Leads the Way
It was freezing cold outside the snow cave, but surprisingly warm inside.
The blazing bonfire in the cave was obviously not lit by Leng Xuan who had just come online.
The firelight illuminated the fairly wide and tidy snow cave. Shadows of people swayed on the wall, but the cave looked fairly neat and clean.
This is obviously a temporary cave where people often stay, otherwise it would not be identified by the system as a qualified place to stay overnight.
Leng Xuan had previously guessed that this might be a temporary residence for native NPC hunters from nearby villages when they go out hunting, but it was so cold that she really didn't expect that there would actually be NPCs going out hunting.
Looking at the two old and one young NPCs warming themselves around the campfire, Leng Xuan felt that her life was in danger at the moment, because the three NPCs were obviously very wary of her sudden appearance, and they looked at her with unfriendly eyes while holding their weapons, as if they would attack her in the next second.
Fortunately, they didn't seem to be NPCs from the evil camp who would attack at will. They just looked at her warily for a while. Finally, the oldest one seemed to think of something after seeing the system reincarnation mark on the back of her hand, and his expression relaxed a little.
"...You, are an alien?" The NPC uttered unknown and unfamiliar syllables, but when Leng Xuan heard them, they quickly turned into a language that she could understand.
This game actually has its own independent language system, which is really thoughtful.
Thinking of this, Leng Xuan nodded gently to the three NPCs, and then began her first face-to-face communication with the indigenous NPCs after she arrived in the Shihuang world.
"I am Tianxuan from the Outer World Clan. I have just arrived in this world and am not familiar with this place. I am sorry that I temporarily stayed here last night. Are you three villagers from nearby?"
Leng Xuan thought about how she often saw people say that role-playing games require a sense of immersion to provide a better experience. In addition, these NPCs are not simple programs, so she did not look down on them and spoke in a very polite tone.
Of course, she was also alert at the same time.
According to the background information known by Fairy Xuanyue's identity, the world of Ten Desolations is now a world shrouded in fog and divided, full of various dangers. Therefore, even the aliens who can be resurrected need to be vigilant when walking here. If they really act recklessly as if they were playing an ordinary game, I am afraid the consequences will not be very good.
Leng Xuan had just been thinking this when she heard a server-wide announcement.
[World Announcement: The alien from outer space accidentally unsealed the seal of the Supreme True Evil, releasing the soul of the alien evil spirit, destroying all living beings and infecting them with karma. The reincarnation channel of the Ten Wasteland World has permanently banned them. The reputation of the entire alien race in the Ten Wasteland regions has been reduced, and the current reputation of the race is cold. ]
Leng Xuan: “…” Is this what it means if one person is convicted, the whole family will suffer?
Leng Xuan looked at the three NPCs in front of her whose expressions became even colder after the announcement, and she quickly took out 1 spirit crystal from the system backpack for the system to exchange.
"I'm very sorry for taking up your space. This is a small token of my appreciation for my accommodation for last night."
As she opened her palms, the diamond-shaped transparent spirit crystal that exuded a special spiritual aura quickly attracted the attention of the three natives.
Leng Xuan certainly understood that wealth should not be shown off, but at this time, if she could use money to lower the NPC's vigilance, it would undoubtedly be more conducive to her next contact with the real safe zone in this area - the settlement where the natives gathered.
And she can also test the character of these NPCs.
"This wild cave is not unique to our village, but is shared by several surrounding villages. Occasionally, it is used by passers-by to hide from the snow. There is no need to give spirit crystals." The old man's eyes flashed with desire when he saw the spirit crystal in Leng Xuan's hand, but he finally said the above words calmly.
Leng Xuan understood immediately and nodded, "... I still have to thank you all for your village. I'm new here and I want to find a village nearby to rent a place to stay temporarily. I wonder if you three can introduce me to one? How about this one spirit crystal as a reward for the introduction?"
The system said that the purchasing power of this spiritual crystal in the Ten Wasteland World is not low. These three NPCs were able to resist the temptation, and it seems that they are NPCs that lean towards the positive camp.
However, it would be better if money could pave the way.
"Really? As long as I find you a place to stay, you're willing to pay me one Spirit Crystal as a reward?"
Leng Xuan had just finished speaking when the old hunter hadn't had a chance to speak, but the young man, who had long been eager for spirit crystals, spoke with shining eyes.
He was full of expectations, but the next second he was pulled behind by another middle-aged hunter.
"I'm sorry, Hu Zi is young and ignorant. As a foreign race from outer space, as long as you can pass the test of our village spiritual master to examine your conscience and exorcise evil spirits, you can stay temporarily in our Lingshui Village. No introduction fee is required."
"Father, but..."
"Shut up."
……
Looking at the tug-of-war between the hunter father and son, Leng Xuan could only sigh inwardly: "What a simple NPC."
She is quite lucky.
Leng Xuan thought so in her heart, but said seriously: "In our Tianwai tribe, we believe that you can get rewards for your work. If you are unwilling to accept my spirit crystals, I dare not ask you to help take me to your village."
Three hunters from Lingshui Village: “…” The aliens actually have such rules, so…real!
"Sister Tianxuan from the Tianwai tribe, I am willing to take you to our village right now." The young NPC named Hu Zi immediately raised his hand to speak enthusiastically. The next second, he saw the sister from the Tianwai tribe opposite him throwing the spirit crystal directly to him. He immediately caught it in a hurry and looked at Leng Xuan with sparkling eyes.
Wow, the aliens the elders talked about are so rich!
The middle-aged hunter wanted to say something, but was stopped by the old hunter's eyes. Then the three of them decided not to continue the snow hunt this time and took Leng Xuan back to the village.
Because it takes an hour to get back to Lingshui Village from here, and now is the Lock Moon period, the daytime is very short, the sooner you set off the better.
The three of them, along with Leng Xuan, began to advance towards the southeast in the heavy snow, with one step deep and one shallow. Their figures were quickly submerged and disappeared in the flying snow.
Leng Xuan didn't feel very cold, on the one hand because of the warm jade on her body, and on the other hand it was probably because of the talent she had awakened earlier.
"Congratulations to the host for achieving the fourth of the hidden series of achievements: Money paves the way. The host has obtained the right to redeem 10 spirit crystals exclusively for the bonus game." In the midst of the wind and snow, the system's small achievement reminder made Leng Xuan feel quite stealthy.
Why did she suddenly feel that the system seemed a little afraid of Z?
Especially the upgraded Z.
Just as Leng Xuan followed the footsteps of the three hunters into Lingshui Village, successfully passed the spiritual master test to obtain temporary residence qualifications, and used a spiritual crystal to rent a residence and obtained a temporary villager identity card, the game once again issued a normal game announcement.
[World Announcement: Congratulations to player Tianxuan, the first to obtain temporary residency rights in the Shihuang World and receive a golden treasure chest reward. ]
[World Announcement: Congratulations to player Yu Heng, the second player to obtain the temporary residency rights in the Shihuang World and receive a golden treasure chest reward. ]
……
Some players who reserved time to log in to the Shihuang World: "..."
No? Is there such a thing as temporary residency? Then what is their status?
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