Chapter 244 Another batch of fresh leeks enter the scene
Chapter 244 Another batch of fresh chives enters the scene
The next morning.
The caravan, which had rested all night, was packing up and preparing to set off.
According to Lister’s plan, his caravan will continue to Honghe Town, and at the same time, a small team will be separated to return to Boulder City with light equipment.
Of course, the team returning to Boulder City is not completely empty-handed.
According to the contract between him and Chu Guang.
This team will bring 100 kilograms of spirit leaves and 10 pieces of cloth woven from devil silk.
A piece of cloth is a roll, about 13 meters long, weighing about 10 kilograms, mainly some backlogs of inventory.
As for the spirit leaves, they are a specialty of the greenhouse ruins.
Some wastelanders like to use it to make spirit water for refreshing, or mix it with tobacco to roll into cigarettes. However, this thing is mildly addictive, and it is easy to become dependent if used in large quantities.
Before the caravan set off, Chu Guang found the canyon escaped mole and Fang Chang.
These two brothers are the players who understand him best among all the players, or in other words, the players who have the strongest understanding of the version.
He needed two people to do something for him.
Only the two of them were the most suitable for this task.
”I have two important tasks for you.”
When they heard this, the two players were stunned at first, and then excited expressions appeared on their faces.
Hidden tasks!
And they were important tasks!
Thinking of this, the mole couldn’t help but tremble with excitement, and said with his back straight.
”I am willing to serve you, respected administrator!”
Sure enough, this game has a favorability setting!
It’s worth his diligence all the time!
Fang Chang, who was standing next to him, was dumbfounded.
Good guy.
This guy is too good at licking!
There was no time to despise the mole, and Fang Chang, who was afraid of being left behind, quickly added a sentence with a serious face.
”Me too, respected and great administrator! In order to rebuild the glory of the People’s League and the glory of 404, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, and I will do anything!” It’s
just licking an NPC. It
’s not like he hasn’t licked it before when playing other games.
As long as it can trigger a hidden task, it’s not shameful!
Chu Guang: “…”
Although he really wanted the players to roll up, he still hoped that they could roll up in a more useful place instead of rubbing his goose bumps.
Clearing his throat, Chu Guang decided to pretend that he didn’t hear anything and continued.
”Winter is over. In order to carry out the next step, we need to strengthen contact with the surrounding areas.”
”The caravan that is friendly with us plans to go to Boulder City and Red River Town. I plan to send a representative to investigate the local situation and understand the living standards and mental outlook of the survivors there. The most important thing is to understand their needs.”
In short, it is to gather intelligence and investigate the market by the way.
Chu Guang did not completely believe in Lister. Things can be handed over to capable people, but after all, you still have to keep your eyes on yourself.
It just so happens that these two players are big guys who like to write guides.
I believe that I don’t need to hint myself. As long as I throw them over, they will definitely explore the place.
Just as Chu Guang expected, after hearing his words, the eyes of the two little players wanted to shine.
Boulder City and Red River Town!
New maps!
And two at a time!
Obviously, the game production team has completed the design of the new map, but it has not been fully opened yet, so they first found two people to test it.
The two immediately guessed the planner’s intention and became even more excited.
”I’m going to Boulder City!” Fang Chang reacted the fastest and spoke first.
The mole reacted a little slower, but he immediately came to his senses.
”Fuck, I want to go to Boulder City too!”
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the merchants from Boulder City are obviously stronger than those from Red River Town.
After all, the caravan stationed at the door even used modified prostheses, and the style of painting was like walking out of Cyber 2077.
On the other hand, although the merchants from Red River Town came twice, the style of the people who came each time was only at the level of the cousin in the wilderness.
Who is richer is obvious at a glance!
Fang Chang looked at the mole and tried to bribe him to give in.
”Brother, 200 silver coins, how about giving me this chance?”
Mole: “Get lost, at least 300 silver coins!” Fang
Chang: “250 silver coins, let’s roll or rock-paper-scissors, this is the fairest.”
Mole said with a sad face: “You guy! Didn’t you agree not to compete with me next time? Do you have the nerve to roll with me?”
The main reason is that he was too shameless, and he himself didn’t trust his luck.
Fang Chang coughed dryly.
”I was talking about an auction… I didn’t say anything like that. Besides, it was obviously me who called first, so it stands to reason that you and I should compete.”
Mole: “@#%!”
Chu Guang: “…”
These two people really treat themselves as air.
But this is also reasonable.
After all, I have relied on the identity of an NPC to pretend to be stupid.
In the end, Mole weighed the pros and cons and finally chose 250 silver coins.
The probability of rolling and rock-paper-scissors is 50-50, and if you lose, you won’t have this money.
Besides, going to Honghe Town is not bad.
Although it is obvious that Boulder City is more developed, there are opportunities in underdeveloped places. Obviously, for a long time in the future, the focus of the outpost’s trade will be outside Qingquan City, not the Third Ring Road.
Seeing that the two had already determined their respective tasks, Chu Guang looked at them and continued.
”I will arrange a guard to follow you, act as your translator, and help you communicate with the locals.”
”Remember, you represent the image of Shelter No. 404. I hope you can pay attention to your identity when you are outside and keep our mission in mind.”
After listening to the administrator’s instructions, Fang Chang and Mole clasped their hands and said with a serious expression.
”Don’t worry, Mr. Administrator!”
”Please leave it to us!”
…
The caravan set off on the road.
Fang Chang and Mole followed and waved goodbye to the players at the south gate.
”Goodbye, brothers! Wait for our good news!”
”Don’t worry, we will bring the first-hand information to the forum!”
However, the players at the gate did not appreciate it.
Especially seeing the smug expressions on the faces of these two people, the lemon in their mouths became even more sour.
”Fuck! These two European emperors!” ”
MMP! Shady dealings! It must be shady dealings!”
”I don’t care! Not choosing me is a shady deal! Unless I go with you!”
”I’m afraid there is some unspeakable py deal behind this.”
Hearing these guys plotting against him, the canyon escaped mole couldn’t help but yell.
”Shady dealings! Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. What do you know?”
Fang Chang couldn’t help but say.
”That’s it! Do you know how hard it is for us to brush up our favorability?”
Regardless of whether they are satisfied or not, the task was accepted by the two of them.
In this way, in the envious and jealous eyes of the players, the two little players followed the caravan with a smug look on their faces and disappeared into the woods.
After leaving the wetland park, the caravan split into two groups. The main group continued along the original route and headed for Honghe Town in the east of Qingquan City.
The other group returned to Boulder City with the devil silk and spirit leaves purchased from the outpost, where they purchased the equipment needed to open a factory and recruited technicians who could operate the equipment. As they
got farther and farther away from the park, Xu Shun, who was dressed in casual clothes, looked at Qian Lai who was walking beside him and asked.
”How long does it take to get to Boulder City from here?”
Qian Lai said with a smile.
”It depends on how many people there are. If it’s a caravan like ours, it will take three days if it’s slow, and maybe two days if it’s fast.” They
actually have to spend a night outside.
Xu Shun nodded thoughtfully.
He grew up in the northern suburbs and had only heard that Boulder City was prosperous, but he had only heard about it. There were many alien species and predators along the way, which was full of dangers. It was difficult for ordinary people to walk alone.
The guard next to him interrupted and said.
”Be careful on the road, let’s not separate too far. We encountered looters when we came here. Although they didn’t attack us, it’s hard to say when there are fewer people… Let’s bypass that area later.”
Xu Shun said in surprise.
”Are there still looters?”
Qian Lai said with a smile.
”Just some minions hiding in the ruins. This situation is very common. Maybe some people were mercenaries or merchants yesterday, and decided to change to a more comfortable way of life the next day for some reason.”
The guard next to him also said.
”They are like cockroaches. They always appear when you least expect them, and you can never kill them all.”
Hearing this, Xu Shun couldn’t help but tighten the rifle on his back.
Seeing his serious look, Qian Lai couldn’t help but feel a little funny, so he said jokingly.
”Brother, how old are you this year?”
”Seventeen.”
”Seventeen? Then I have to be a few years older than you. I will be twenty in a few months.”
Xu Shun looked at this brother with surprise.
”I can’t tell.”
He thought this guy was the same age as Jixiang…
”If you are like me, and have been traveling around with your boss since you were twelve years old, you will become like an old man when you are my age.”
Qian Lai pointed to his weather-beaten face and said helplessly.
”For example, if you look at our boss, just by looking at his appearance, can you guess that he is only in his early thirties?”
Xu Shun nodded as if he understood.
”I see.”
”But our manager… looks quite young.”
Qian Lai shook his head.
”Don’t think so. You can’t guess how old the blue coat in the shelter is just by looking at his face. Don’t look at him as if he is only twenty years old. Maybe he is actually an old monster who has lived for more than a hundred years.”
Xu Shun: “How can it be like this?!”
Qian Lai: “You have been to too few places. You will know when you go out more.” Fang Chang
, who was walking next to him, was confused the whole time. He stared at the VM for a long time, but no subtitles popped up.
What are these two talking about?
…
Shortly after the caravan set off, a group of fresh newbies finally waited for the time to unlock the game.
B3 floor of the shelter.
The square in front of the elevator was full of people, and the noisy voices crowded into one.
”Holy crap?! Is this really virtual reality?!”
”Awesome! I almost went to see a neurosurgeon, but I didn’t expect it to be real!”
”Am I dreaming? I’m not dreaming, am I? Woohoo, if this is a dream, please don’t wake me up!”
This light!
This wall!
And this realistic touch!
Many people have not recovered from the shock.
At this time, a player shouted in the square.
”Brothers, I am Silver Sword! Where are my two brothers?”
Someone soon answered him.
”Silver Hand is here!”
Silver Sword happily stepped forward and shook his hand.
”Brother, have you seen Silver Shield?”
Silver Hand shook his head: “No, I don’t know where Silver Shield went. I looked for him for a long time but didn’t see anyone with this ID.”
Silver Sword was stunned and asked: “Did he get the reservation qualification?”
Silver Hand: “Yes, I just asked him! But I shouted for a long time after entering the game, but no one responded.”
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the side.
”Are you Silver Hand and Silver Sword?”
Looking back, they saw a short-haired man standing there.
The two recognized him at a glance because of his sly smile. He was their good brother.
”Fuck, where have you been?”
”I’ve been looking for you for a long time.”
The man smiled shyly and said embarrassedly.
”Well, actually my ID is not called Silver Shield.”
Silver Hand was stunned: “What’s it called then?”
Silver Daddy: “Silver Daddy.”
Silver Hand: “???” Silver
Sword: “Fuck you! Didn’t we agree to call it Silver Shield before registering the ID?”
Silver Daddy: “Hey, good son.”
Silver Sword: “Boil!”
Silver Hand: “Spicy next door!”
The entire B3 floor hall was filled with noisy sounds.
Since the way this game is spread is mostly word of mouth in various groups, many people know each other outside the game.
As soon as the server was opened, everyone went around to recognize their relatives.
Standing next to the elevator, Tail touched his chin and nodded in a conscientious manner.
”Oh, not bad, this year’s newcomers are very energetic!”
Sisi: “Have you decided which one to choose?”
Tail: “No hurry, no hurry, Tail decided to take a look!”
Sisi: “Wait a little longer, the high-quality newcomers will be snatched away.”
Tail: “Damn, then I can only choose the biggest one!”
Sisi: “……?”
The old players are all looking for candidates to “pass on the fire”, which is an old tradition of “Wasteland OL”.
As for the newcomers, most of them are still confused.
Although PV and game CG have been released on the official website, the urban legend of “Wasteland OL” has always been a very controversial topic.
It is easy to understand if you put it on. If a company claims that it has mastered the technology of controlled nuclear fusion, and then releases a lot of PPTs, and takes a few videos about controlled fusion power generation, but just doesn’t connect the generator set to the grid, it is estimated that everyone will doubt whether it is a liar.
The helmet only works when you wear it. Others can’t even see the countdown when wearing it, so even those who have obtained the closed beta qualification can hardly prove it to others in a simple way.
Everyone has different information, different values, and different perspectives on problems.
But is it important?
Obviously not.
If someone doubts something, naturally someone will believe it.
And the many players standing here at this moment, as well as the reserve players who filled in the reservation form, are all the ones who believe it without exception.
Even if they are just half-believing.
However, for them who have their feet here, all doubts have disappeared in an instant.
The countdown to zero was like a key, opening a whole new world in front of them.
A door was opening to them.
Looking at his hands in disbelief, and then looking at the walls around him, Wang Haiyang reached out and knocked on the wall, his expression like dementia.
”I didn’t lie to you, did I?”
A strange voice came from the side.
Wang Haiyang looked back and saw a thin man with a mechanical arm replacing his right arm standing there, looking at him with a smile.
Wang Haiyang was stunned.
His intuition made him recognize the identity of this person.
”Are you… Yanfeng?”
Kuangfeng coughed lightly.
”Don’t call me by this name in the game…”
Wang Haiyang reacted immediately and touched the back of his head embarrassedly.
”Sorry, this game is too realistic… I didn’t even realize it was in the game.”
Kuangfeng said.
”It’s normal, everyone is like this at the beginning, your reaction is already relatively calm.”
Wang Haiyang asked in confusion.
”How did you recognize me?”
”Habitual movements, expressions, and various aspects, such as the scratching of your head just now.” Kuangfeng thought for a while and said, “It’s hard to describe this feeling specifically, maybe it’s intuition, I have 7 points of perception now.”
Wang Haiyang said blankly: “Perception?”
Kuangfeng explained patiently.
”Wasteland OL has set 5 attributes, namely strength, agility, constitution, intelligence and perception. The player’s initial character corresponds to 5 sequences respectively, but there are a few lucky ones who can choose special characters, such as the stupid lizard next to me.”
Garbage Picker Level 99: “Fuck! You keep saying I’m stupid! I already have 4 points of intelligence, okay?”
Kuangfeng nodded and continued to use him as a sample to introduce.
”The baseline value of the attribute is 5, and 4 intelligence points is equivalent to 80% of the average intelligence level of normal adult males. This has nothing to do with IQ, it is purely the activity level of nerve cells.”
Wang Haiyang was stunned and said, “How is this kind of thing reflected in the game?”
”It’s hard to describe,” Kuangfeng thought for a while and said, “Anyway, you should wait for the novice guide to finish the opening animation. By the way, by the way, what is your ID?”
Hearing this question, Professor Wang Haiyang smiled embarrassedly and said with a dry cough.
”That, uh… Lone Wolf of the End of the World.”
Kuangfeng: “…”
Picking up garbage 99 level: “…”
Seeing the reaction of the two, the lone wolf brother suddenly became anxious.
”Is there anything wrong with this name? I also use this name when playing other games.”
Kuangfeng sighed: “Nothing, a name with a sense of age.”
I thought it was an ID that was difficult to talk about when I saw him hesitating, but I didn’t expect it to be like this.
Picking up garbage 99 level also sighed.
”Yeah… I really miss it, and I remember the past when I played Legend of Mir.”
Lone Wolf: “???”
At this moment, Ye Shi suddenly came over.
”Honestly, what is your relationship with the Lone Hero of the Last World?”
Lone Wolf said with a confused look on his face.
”What is that?”
”Nothing, this friend is quite young and often says strange things, don’t take it to heart.”
Kuang Feng coughed dryly, quickly changed the subject, and continued to talk while looking at him.
”Anyway, wait for the cutscene first. After the process is over, I will tell you some basic settings and how to play this game.”
Lone Wolf nodded excitedly.
”Okay.”
…
The process of the cutscene is very short.
To put it simply, everyone is a resident of the shelter sleeping underground, shouldering the expectations of everyone to come to the surface and complete the great cause of reviving the Human Alliance.
Standing next to the lone wolf, Kuangfeng continued.
”The background setting of the game is science fiction, but in most cases, you may have to fight with primitive methods.”
”But the recent battles have been fought, and the content of the version is mainly farming, which is when you come in handy.”
The lone wolf looked at him with a face that didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
”Damn, am I being treated as a tool as soon as I entered the game? What can I, a newbie, do to help?”
Kuangfeng smiled.
”This is about the characteristics of this game. Level is not the only factor that determines strength, and the gameplay of the game is not limited to upgrading. You can farm, do handicrafts, and even develop industry.”
The lone wolf was stunned: “Develop industry?!”
In the game?
Kuangfeng nodded.
”Well, this is also the most special thing about this game. The design that can be realized in reality can also be realized in the game.”
The lone wolf: “How can such a thing be done?!”
Kuangfeng shook his head and said.
”I don’t know. My understanding of this technology is no different from that of ordinary people. But according to the official website, they have adopted some kind of dream interference technology and used the users’ cognition to establish an almost completely simulated physical system. For example, some players know what the gravity acceleration is and have reached a consensus on it, so the gravity acceleration in the game is the same… at least they claim so.”
Lone Wolf asked immediately: “What if there are controversial points?”
Kuangfeng: “Maybe they will verify it by consulting experts, or treat it as a black box. They didn’t explain much about the technical details of the game. To be honest, I am skeptical about some of the statements made by the game production company… Many of the terrifying things that I think about carefully have proved my other conjecture. However, unfounded suspicion is meaningless. Maybe there will be an answer after the game is publicly tested.”
Lone Wolf nodded without asking any more questions.
”Okay… Anyway, is there anything I can do?”
Kuangfeng continued.
”First, you have to accept the task of passing on the torch. I will help you reach level 3 and get the VM first.”
”In this game, you basically have to have a certain self-protection ability when you reach level 3. For intelligence, you may have to reach level 5 or more. But if you want to experience the complete part of the game, you must first get the VM.”
Lone Wolf asked curiously: “What is VM?”
Ye Shi, who was standing aside, answered.
”In simple terms, it is your game menu, including the character interface and so on. After reaching the citizen level, you can buy it with some money. It seems to have increased to 100 silver now? But it doesn’t matter. Now the mission income has also increased. It’s not too liver-intensive. You can naturally afford it by raising the contribution points to the citizen level!” What the hell
?
The system interface of this game has to be purchased with money?
Lone Wolf was confused.
This is too real…
(End of this chapter)
