freeallnovels Chapter 30: Discovering the Silver Holy Land, Sharing the Map!
Chapter 30: Discovering the Silver Holy Land, Sharing the Map!
"You just said that you encountered other players nearby besides me?"
In the thick fog, Shen Xing held a lantern and looked at Xia Wanyin beside him.
"That's right."
Xia Wanyin nodded and said, "However, they are not from China, but from their own countries, and they are very unfriendly."
"Especially a guy from Europe named Gideon."
"He often loiters around the area, targeting other players as prey, and quite a few new lords have already fallen victim to his schemes."
At this point, a look of indignation appeared on her face: "Last time, this guy tried to ambush me, but I sensed it beforehand and fought him off."
"So you must be careful too."
Shen Xing nodded in realization; this was indeed important information.
He had always thought that he was the only player in the vicinity of the territory, and that encountering Xia Wanyin was just an accident.
It seems there are still quite a few players in this area, but they all come from other countries.
It seems I'll have to strengthen the defenses of my territory when I get back.
After all, there's such an unstable factor nearby, and it sounds like it's quite powerful.
Although the chances of finding someone else's territory in this vast fog are extremely slim.
But it's better to be safe than sorry.
Next, both teams continued their journey.
They used the [Lantern] alternately to extend their exploration time.
What surprised Shen Xing even more was that Xia Wanyin, despite being blind, had a more acute sense of direction than a normal person in this fog.
He always walked at the front of the group, and from time to time led them to change routes to avoid various complicated terrains.
Shen Xing gazed at her slender back, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.
After traveling for more than half an hour, Xia Wanyin stopped.
At this moment, what appeared before Shen Xing was a sacred scene.
Within the thick fog, silvery-white light flowed, creating a separate area several hundred meters in diameter.
In the center of this area, a giant tree, entirely silver-white and radiating a soft glow, stands majestically.
The entire giant tree appears to be sculpted from pure silver, shimmering with a metallic texture.
The towering tree canopy, like a giant silver umbrella, shelters the land below, exuding a sacred aura.
Beneath the giant tree, square-shaped wheat fields are laid out like a chessboard, with silver stalks of wheat growing on them.
The wheat ears hung heavily on the branches, and through the peel, you could even see the plump, silvery grains inside.
Beside the wheat field, there were many figures with hunched backs, dressed in coarse linen clothes.
They were bending over, carrying water jugs and hoes, watering and fertilizing the wheat fields.
You have discovered a special area: the Silver Sanctuary...
...
"The Silver Holy Land... there's actually a place like this?" Shen Xing's eyes widened as he looked at everything before him in astonishment.
"Yeah, isn't that amazing?"
Xia Wanyin's face was filled with joy, like a little girl who had discovered a treasure: "I was exploring in the mist when I felt a sacred aura coming from here from a great distance, and that's how I found this place."
"Look at that big tree, it's called the Silver Ancient Tree. It's said that the place where it is located is free from mist and is suitable for plant growth."
"This world also has ancient bronze trees that can produce large mineral veins, as well as the rarest ancient gold trees."
"Silver Ancient Tree, Golden Ancient Tree..." Shen Xing murmured repeatedly, as he was hearing about these things for the first time.
"And what about the wheat growing below, and those workers?" he pressed.
"The wheat is called moonlight wheat, a special crop with a very high yield. It is said that food made from this wheat can slightly improve one's health."
Xia Wanyin replied, "I don't know about those workers. My sister... I couldn't find any information about her on the forum."
Shen Xing nodded in realization, his gaze sweeping over the vast wheat fields, a ripple of emotion stirring within him.
The beastmen already have a large appetite, and now they can barely survive thanks to the supplies they gather from their explorations.
However, as more and more types of soldiers are recruited later, this method alone will definitely not be enough.
This is a problem that all lords will inevitably encounter in the process of development.
A powerful territory cannot focus solely on expanding its military strength; otherwise, it simply cannot support so many people.
Construction, planting, breeding, logistics, and mining must all keep up.
If this batch of wheat can be transplanted into my territory, I will have a stable food source.
However, Shen Xing was more concerned about the workers than the crops.
My territory happens to be short of a number of ordinary workers, both in mining and farming, and I need manpower for both.
Seemingly sensing Shen Xing's interest, Xia Wanyin asked expectantly, "How about it? Shall we pull off a job?"
Shen Xing didn't speak, but continued to observe the Silver Holy Land.
Beside the group of workers were many burly, bloodshot-eyed humanoid creatures emanating a black aura.
They held a whip in one hand and a rein in the other, with seven or eight evil dogs tied to the other end of the rope.
The Corrupt Overseer
[Level: 9]
[Potential: Elite ★]
[Affiliation: Kingdom of Viden]
[Attributes: Strength 52, Spirit 48, Agility 45, Constitution 57]
[Skills: Painful Lash, Roar, Unleash the Hounds]
[Talent: None]
[Bond - Legion of the Fallen (Activated)]
[Note: In order to gain immense power, they willingly embraced the mist and became part of it.]
...
A level 9 elite one-star monster, slightly weaker than that inferior demon.
It's roughly equivalent to the level of late fifth grade and early fifth grade in elementary school.
But there's more than one corrupt overseer here, and each of them looks like a formidable opponent.
"They're not easy to deal with..."
Shen Xing assessed the strength of both sides in his mind. Even with Xia Wan'an's Light Elf Squad added, the chance of winning was less than 60%.
Rounding down to the nearest zero is an approximation of zero.
Too dangerous!
Just then, a muffled sound of horses' hooves came from beneath the giant silver tree.
"Tap tap... tap tap..."
Shen Xing looked in the direction of the sound and saw an astonishing scene.
A massive warhorse, almost the size of an adult elephant, strode towards them.
On the broad back of the horse sat a figure over two meters tall, holding a giant knight's lance.
The knight and his warhorse were both dressed in full silver armor, looking like a heavily armored tank, exuding an imposing aura.
The design alone is enough to make one feel uneasy.
The Fallen Tree Knight (Enhanced)
[Level: 9]
[Potential: Leader ★]
[Attributes: Strength 176, Spirit 135, Agility 154, Constitution 212]
[Skills: Thorn Thrust, Stump Charge, Dark Shield, Wither and Decay]
[Talent: Corrupted Body]
[Bond - Legion of the Fallen (Activated)]
[Note: He was once a noble Silvermoon Knight, but has now become a monster who has lost his mind.]
...
"Holy crap, there's another expert?"
A level 9, one-star boss, and an enhanced version at that!
Equivalent to the peak of sixth grade in elementary school, a terrifying existence about to enter junior high school!
And these attributes, all exceeding three digits, aren't they a bit too abnormal?
Shen Xing suspected that even if he upgraded Hellroar to level 9, he might not even have half the stats of this Tree Knight.
Add to that his formidable skills and heavily armed equipment...
We can't afford to mess with them, we absolutely can't afford to mess with them!
"Spark, what's your decision?"
Xia Wanyin asked expectantly, "Let's work together, and then we'll split all the spoils equally!"
"Uh..." Shen Xing asked with a somewhat strange expression, "Are you sure we want to fight this Tree Knight and all those overseers around him?"
"Yes."
"What if I die?"
"Don't worry, I have even stronger allies in the territory. I'm confident I can hold off that big tree and protect it for a while."
Xia Wanyin said confidently, "You just need to take out the overseers while I hold off the tree guards, and then come help me."
"If we cooperate well, we have at least a 40% success rate."
A 40% success rate? What's the difference between that and courting death?
Shen Xing took a deep breath and shook his head, saying, "No, this is too dangerous."
"I think we should go back and lay low for a while... go back and develop our resources for a period of time, and then come back to try and take over here later."
"Ah... how long will it take?" Xia Wanyin looked at him with some disappointment.
"I don't know, but it's definitely not going to be a match today."
Shen Xing decisively refused, then glanced at the lantern in his hand: "The lamp oil is almost gone, we have to leave."
Xia Wanyin's face showed regret, and she knew that his mind was made up.
She thought to herself that this man was too cautious; she had already taken on the most dangerous enemy, yet he still refused to make a move.
However, my sister said that only people like this can survive longer in the Misty Land.
"Can I form an alliance with you and share the map?" Xia Wanyin asked again.
"Allies...sharing maps?"
Shen Xing was puzzled again, as he had never heard of these functions.
"Yes."
Xia Wanyin nodded and said, "As long as we establish an alliance, we can see each other's territories on the map."
"In addition, areas explored by allies and resource points captured will be displayed on the other party's map."
"However, I can only view it; I don't have permission to operate it."
Shen Xing was somewhat tempted upon hearing this.
After all, Xia Wanyin entered the game earlier than him, and she seemed to have some special abilities, so she must have explored more areas.
Then, he hesitated again.
Because in this way, she would know the location of his territory.
Although this woman hasn't shown any ill intent yet, it's always wise to be cautious.
Xia Wanyin knew his concerns and suggested, "Oh right, I can also take you to find all the resource points around the territory later."
"No problem, resources or resource points don't matter, I mainly want to make you my ally," Shen Xingyi said earnestly.
Xia Wanyin: "..."
"Hehehe, you really are a very interesting person."
She let out a clear laugh, then rolled up her sleeves, revealing a section of her fair and jade-like arm.
A flower of mist, somewhere between reality and illusion, was imprinted on her wrist.
Then, Xia Wanyin took the initiative to walk over and touch Shen Xing's arm.
A warm sensation came through.
Before Shen Xing could react, the fog on the minimap dissipated, revealing many areas that had never been explored before.
Shen Xing saw vast forests, villages, and even the outlines of ancient buildings.
In addition, green dots twinkled like stars on the map.
These green dots represent resource points: sacrificial towers, mines, etc.
Compared to the four or five green dots on her own map, Xia Wanyin has already lit up nearly twenty resource points.
Shen Xing was secretly amazed, becoming even more certain that this woman might have some special ability to accurately locate resource points in the fog.
"Huh? Our territories are actually quite close, only two or three kilometers apart," Xia Wanyin exclaimed softly.
Shen Xing also glanced at it; the two white dots were not far apart on the map.
One is in the west, and the other is in the southwest.
"Aren't you blind? How did you see this map information?" Shen Xing couldn't help but ask.
"Because this game is very humane and takes care of special groups like us."
Xia Wanyin explained, "Many system prompts will be displayed directly in my mind."
"I see……"
Shen Xing nodded, inwardly complaining to himself, "Why don't I feel the human touch in this game?"
Damn it, not only can he not stand up in the game, but his agility attribute is also set to 0.
If he hadn't activated the [Sacrifice Evolution] talent and exploited a bug, he probably wouldn't have survived more than three days.
"Then I'll head back now."
Shen Xing greeted them, already eager to return to his territory and check on the spoils of the attack on the sick village.
He carried the lantern and led his orc squad into the mist.
Xia Wanyin stood still, watching his back.
A moment later, he led the Light Elf squad in another direction.
at the same time.
Beside a lake, inside a detached manor with a yard.
A tall girl in a plain dress sat up from the bed.
Her eyes were closed, her long eyelashes trembled, but she showed no signs of confusion or distress caused by the darkness.
Feeling the wall, I walked out of the room with practiced ease and arrived at the living room on the first floor.
"Lingyin-jie, Lingyin-jie," the girl called softly.
"Wanyin, why did you run out by yourself?"
A woman in a black uniform, with a cascade of black hair, leaned against the sofa, her delicate face framed by glasses.
"Sister, I met a really special player in the game today!" Xia Wanyin said excitedly. "I even became allies with him!"
"Players?"
The woman with long, straight black hair frowned slightly: "Didn't I tell you not to interact with other players casually in the game?"
"This game is not regulated by law, and there are many vicious people in it."
Her tone turned stern: "Besides, you're currently on the border of the Kingdom of Viden. If something happens to you, even I won't be able to get there to save you immediately."
Faced with the scolding from the woman with long, straight black hair, Xia Wanyin timidly lowered her head: "I...I understand, Sister Lingyin."
Seeing her like this, the woman's expression softened: "Alright, I didn't mean to blame you."
"Tell me, what was the player you encountered like?"
Xia Wanyin lowered her head and recounted what had happened that day.
When she learned that the other person was also disabled and had obtained the blueprints for the Hero's Altar, a hint of surprise finally flashed in her eyes...