It is a good thing to have such a reliable partner.

Zhao Jie dispelled Liao Zixuan's last worries and started to let go and show off his talents.

He first asked Zhao Jie not to worry, and would give Zhao Jie news after everything was settled on his side. At that time, he would personally pick Zhao Jie up to Sakuragi Island. During this period, Zhao Jie only needed to concentrate on doing a good job for the Chamber of Commerce and the workers.

Just mobilize.

After that, Liao Zixuan immediately set off to return to Sakuragi Island. After returning to the wolf cub form, he and Vivian entered the Shenying Space.

As soon as she came in, Vivian showed a surprised expression. After all, the sacred cherry blossoms that were just a seedling a week ago were now almost taller than the little girl.

The little wolf cub checked the progress of the mission and found that the recovery rate was 40.3%. Even after he went to Yueyuan Island to discuss business, it had increased by more than 1%. The little wolf cub had to praise the efficiency of the players.

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I briefly explained the situation to Vivian, of course omitting many unnecessary details. In short, the little girl showed an expression of expectation and worry.

Of course she was very happy to be able to build an equipment smelting plant on Sakuragi Island, and the owner of the factory was still an acquaintance of hers, Uncle Zhao Jie, but because of this, Vivian was very worried about the safety of the factory.

After all, the scene of Zhao Jie being blown away to death because of her when she resisted the Water God is still fresh in Vivian's memory. Now, although the situation on Sakuragi Island has improved thanks to their efforts and the efforts of the strangers,

But it is still a dangerous place for ordinary people.

Reach out from under the branch of the sacred cherry tree and break off a glowing bud. This is the reward of the third stage, the twig of the cherry blossom.

After Vivian took her out, she had obviously left Shenying's space, but just relying on the branch in her hand, the little girl felt that Shenying was still in front of her.

Once you have obtained the key props, the next step is to choose where to place them.

Since the scope of the "safety zone" that can be set up by "branches" in the early stage is relatively small, almost only the area of ​​a university playground, even the smallest mine on Sakuragi Island cannot cover it, so the little wolf cub can only give up and include the mine.

Plan to go in.

In this way, it is equivalent to giving up mining and letting Zhao Jie's factory be responsible for smelting equipment. The advantage is that the safety factor is greatly increased, but the disadvantage is that the efficiency will be lower.

It's not that there are fewer people mining. Originally, the little wolf cub didn't expect Zhao Jie's workers to dig. This kind of hardship... This kind of great opportunity to complete tasks is naturally left to the players.

It's a pity, because the "safe zone" cannot cover the mine, which means that the cursed pollution on the ore has to be purified by the players themselves with cherry dew. In this way, no matter how much the players mine, the cherry dew cannot purify it every day.

The quantity is limited, which undoubtedly limits the output.

This was really the only way to go in the early stage, and the little wolf cub had no other options. Finally, he negotiated with Vivian and selected a mine on the outskirts of Sakuragi Island that happened to have an open space suitable for setting up camp.

She resumed her role as the fox-faced witch, and with the little wolf's wishes, Vivian did not deliberately conceal her whereabouts like she had done a few times before.

Even on the contrary, this time the fox-faced witch appeared openly in front of the players' sight, took the branches of the sacred cherry trees to the planned area, and set up the sacred cherry blossom safety zone.

This action attracted the attention of the players, causing many people to stop grinding monsters and leveling up, and chased after the fox-faced witch, curious about the little girl's actions.

Many smart players have already guessed and are secretly excited and looking forward to it, a new plot must be about to start again.

When the twigs of the sacred cherry blossoms were inserted into the soil by Vivian, they immediately erupted with dazzling light. At this time, the Yae Shrine located on the top of Sakuragi Island, the sacred cherry blossoms themselves also shone, echoing from a distance.

A translucent barrier of cherry blossoms spread rapidly, and did not stop until it covered the entire open area in front of the mine with the tree branches as the center.

Under such a strange phenomenon, the players looked around and marveled.

They looked at their feet. All kinds of unknown purple moss that had covered the ground began to recede like the tide. The plants growing on them that were deformed by the curse also withered and deformed, and finally withered and died.

But if they look carefully, players will see a touch of new tender green under the corpse of the dead aberrant plant, which should not appear on Sakuragi Island, symbolizing real life.

After getting used to seeing all kinds of things in the underworld, this is undoubtedly a strong comfort to the players' hearts, making people unable to help but feel the desire to protect them.

In addition to the earth and vegetation, around the players, the lavender air that originally seemed to be penetrated by a layer of dirt has become clear and transparent.

Some players standing at the border of the Shenying Barrier can most intuitively feel the difference.

The barrier was like a filter. The cursed mist outside the barrier drifted over again as soon as it came back. As soon as it hit the barrier, it was as if the first snow had been hit by the blazing sun and evaporated completely in minutes.

"Okay!!" Cheers came from the players one after another.

After the introduction of the camp system, the mentality of players has also changed. Originally, Sakuragi Island might have just been used as a dungeon scene, but now, more or less, it really feels like "home".

Naturally, I am happy to see that the environment at home has improved a bit.

besides...

"Eh? What do you think the fox-faced shrine maiden wants to do with such a large area of ​​open space in the safe zone?"

"have no idea..."

"Hiss! Is there a possibility? Look at the map. Next to this open space is a Sakura Iron Mine. There must be a reason why the fox-faced witch specifically chose this location to remove the curse!"

The smart player opened the map and pointed to the mineral mark on it, but this caused a frown from his companion next to him.

"You mean... it has something to do with the mine? Do you want us to mine next? Don't... don't! I would rather farm monsters than mine."

"Indeed, I just finished mocking the people on Yueyuan Island not long ago, saying that they can only move bricks every day, but now it's our turn to mine?"

"Don't worry, I guess it's not that simple. Let's see what happens next."

The players had a lot of opinions, but most of them had no interest in the mining itself. It was too boring. The little wolf cub was not surprised by this, it was too normal.

It's like there's a joke.

I am a dignified XXX (game character), I have never experienced any big fights or major plots, and my legendary deeds are praised everywhere in the mainland. But now you ask me to run errands and deliver messages to you?

Oh, give me gems/diamonds/crystals/rough stones/....ah, that's okay.

Come on!

Little Wolf Cub believes that once the news about the follow-up equipment smelting plant is released and the minerals are linked to the equipment, the more you dig, the better equipment you will be able to smelt, then every player will definitely become a gold miner.

He would believe it even if he lived in the mine day and night.

After all, equipment is nothing to players from other countries.

But for Sakuragijima players who have been playing the server for almost a month and are still wearing the worn-out novice suit, the attraction is absolutely endless.

Originally, the little girl wanted to directly issue such a task, but she was stopped by the little wolf cub. He deliberately asked Vivian not to mention the equipment, and simply issued mining tasks to the players without any other requirements.

disclose.

Vivian was puzzled by this, but she was used to it.

Whenever this happens, the little girl will warn herself in her heart.

Xiao Hei must have a deep meaning when he does this!

[Ding, the fox-faced witch has released an E-level mission "Mining Ore" to you]

【Mining Ore】

[Mission details: You followed the fox-faced witch to the entrance of a mine. The barrier to purify the curse failed to extend into the mine, so the ore inside is still contaminated. If you are willing to enter the mine and dig out the ore,

You will receive free purification from the fox-faced witch】

[Task requirements: Mine at least 5 pieces of "Contaminated Sakura Iron" and give them to the fox-faced shrine maiden]

[Reward: Obtain the corresponding number of "Sakura Iron"]

All the players present near the mine have received this task compiled by Little Wolf Cub. Players, look at me and I look at you. Many of them have disappointment on their faces.

There is no other reason. Compared with the tasks that the fox-faced witch has released before, this [Mining Ore] is really... too low-level?

The little wolf cub roughly observed that half of the players accepted the task casually, but had no intention of doing it, and 20% accepted it without accepting it. Only the last 30% of the players did not pay much attention to the content of the task.

, they just made one thing right, no matter what the mission reward is, they will do whatever the fox-faced witch says!

The little wolf cub snorted and retreated behind the scenes.

Don't think that because he is full of malice towards the players on Yueyuan Island, he has no requirements for the players on Sakuragi Island. Unlike Vivian, Liao Zixuan cannot be called a good person in the strict sense.

What he is doing now is actually cultivating a habit among players, that is, increasing the proportion of players who can listen to Vivian's words without thinking.

Liao Zixuan still has a sword hanging in his heart.

Although some time has passed, he has never forgotten it.

It was when "Snake Shadow Girl" Mei Wu first appeared, she asked him why he left his sister when he left.

I learned from the Water God that Meiwu came from the future. The reason why he appeared in their timeline and helped them was partly due to Meiwu's ability, and partly because of a certain law of cause and effect. The real answer lies in Yuanhai.

, that Yamata no Orochi is in An, and he can't come into contact with it yet.

Liao Zixuan couldn't figure out the timeline, and he wasn't sure whether Mei Wu's words were true or false, but just in case, he was already making preparations, consciously or unconsciously, for the day when he would no longer be with the little girl.

This is what the mine mission is now.

At first glance, it may seem like a rubbish and boring mission, but in fact, it has great benefits behind it, which makes those players who didn't listen to the fox-faced miko's words regret it.

Doesn't it look familiar? Yes, it was the same scene on Yueyuan Island before.

There will always be only a few true lovers who can always like Vivian and stand on the side of the little girl without any brains. Therefore, Liao Zixuan wants to let players develop another ability to treat Vivian... Dihua,

It can also be translated as self-made brainstorming.

In this way, if the day of her departure really comes, according to Vivian's stupid girl's character, she probably won't be able to issue any attractive tasks, and there won't be the same generous rewards behind her as now.

However, the players will also become automatic due to the previous inertia. Even if Vivian sends out any stupid or ordinary tasks, the players will accept them without hesitation and work hard to complete them.

Although this is not a long-term solution, Liao Zixuan cannot guarantee that there will be no "players" by then, but it is always right to prepare for a rainy day.

It seems like my thoughts are wandering a little too far.
To be continued...