Chapter 6 New tasks have been assigned

"Oh, no problem," the other party took the paper bag and smiled at Ye Xuan, "It's just a colorful cloud."

Is it really that ordinary?

Ye Xuan was a little unconvinced: "Then what amazing 'vehicles' have you seen for delivering food?"

He is the only one delivering food on a colorful cloud, okay?

"There was a party before, and there were quite a lot of people. We ordered a lot of takeout, and eight deliverymen came." The other party still smiled and said, "Have you seen the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea? It's really magical when they come here riding on flower baskets, gourds, etc."

That’s impressive, at least we won in terms of numbers.

Ye Xuan wondered, what if he could find a more interesting means of transportation to deliver food next time? He shook his head again. There would be no next time. How could a game always let him, a rare species - a real NPC, do the same task every time?

What a waste, what an absolute waste.

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Ye Xuan never went back to the cafe. Of course, the main reason was that he forgot the way back.

He found a chair on the roadside and sat down, then took back the colorful auspicious clouds.

The feeling of not having your feet on the ground is actually not very good. It’s novel at first, but it becomes very uncomfortable after a long time.

Ye Xuan also didn't want to try on other costumes anymore. If new tasks were issued every time, he would be asking for trouble.

In fact, it was easy to follow the same plot, he missed the reception desk at the medical institution.

Unfortunately, even if he doesn't want to trigger a new mission, the game will assign him a mission.

New script, new characters, mandatory acceptance.

Is this the automatic order grabbing mode?

The "Real Person NPC Mission Manual" popped up automatically, opening a new page.

Ye Xuan knew that this character was definitely not the "sage" simply written above. People who have been cheated will always be more vigilant the next time they are cheated.

Wait a minute, how can you conclude that this is another trap?

Isn't this obvious? How can a character forced upon you be good?

Ye Xuan had already thought about it beforehand and should ask a few more questions before accepting a mission: who, where, and what.

Primary school students are required to clearly explain the three elements in their essays, but a holographic game can't explain them clearly? Was it a deliberate trap for the employees?

Oh, now it’s not just digging a pit for you to jump into, it’s directly pushing you into the pit, just short of burying you.

…

Ye Xuan couldn't check where he was. He only knew that this map had beautiful scenery, clear waters and clear mountains, and the fragrance of birds and flowers...

He couldn't come up with any more adjectives...

In short, he felt that this place was very suitable for a hermit like him to live in, as it had a good environment.

The character profiles are indeed more than a little complete, and the mission objectives are also clearly given. I hope they won’t be too difficult.

His plot this time is very clichéd, and probably not many people like it in recent years, at least he doesn't feel anything about it.

He is a hermit who lives in seclusion in the wild. He has lived in the deep mountains and forests for a hundred years, just waiting for the arrival of a "destined person" so that he can pass on his life's learning to that person.

What was he trying to achieve? Waiting for someone for so many years? And in a place where there was no internet connection?

Ye Xuan suddenly recalled that this game was a mixture of ancient, modern and future styles, and whether or not there was telepresence was not determined by the location.

So now he is...

Ye Xuan looked down at his outfit. The sleeves were wide and he looked ethereal.

Ancient setting? That's interesting, since it's the first time I've seen it in this game.

Ye Xing was thinking about whether he should practice how ancient characters speak, and try his best to bring players a better gaming experience.

"Your takeout has arrived, enjoy your meal." Familiar, this line sounds familiar, it just appeared not long ago, and it was spoken by Ye Xuan himself.

He slowly turned his head and took a look - well, the other party was a very normal delivery boy. He was not riding on a flower basket, gourd or anything, nor was he standing on colorful clouds.

It's rare, really rare.

"Did I order takeout?" Ye Xing asked in a weak voice with uncertainty.

"Of course!" the other party was very sure.

Well, the planner wants to eat takeout? The task is either to deliver takeout or to receive takeout.

Do you want to facilitate advertising on a certain food delivery platform?

Ye Xuan looked at the delivery boy in front of him and thought that things must not be that simple.

How can a place like this have takeout delivered to it?

Not beyond the delivery range?

Could this be the so-called “destined one”?

"Sir?" Seeing that the other party was distracted, the delivery boy couldn't help but remind him, "Eat your takeaway while it's hot."

This person won't eat the takeaway he ordered? I came all the way to this desolate mountain to deliver it. Could it be...

He is not a human, but a man-eating monster in the mountains? !

Ye Xing was awakened by the man's call, and he saw what the other person was thinking, and couldn't help but find it funny.

Do you want to scare him?

Forget it. To be safe, don't do too many things that are not related to the mission. If you deviate from the plot, it may cause the program to crash and cause harm to the players.

This is an accident that must be avoided at all costs.

"I have been living in seclusion in this mountain for nearly a hundred years. You are the first living person I have met in this mountain." Ye Xuan paused and observed the changes in the delivery boy's expression. "We are destined to meet, so I plan to teach you everything I have learned in my life."

Is this acting good enough to fool people?

The delivery guy said it was not enough.

"Are you a liar? Nowadays, who would start off by saying something like that? It's so fake! I'm just here to deliver a takeaway. Please take it. I'll go back and place another order later." The other party stuffed the plastic bag into Ye Xuan's hand, turned around, got on his electric bike and tried to run away.

That's not what the script says. Can't you just cooperate with our staff? It's not easy to be a real NPC!

Even if you are a player, you can't play me like this!

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"What I said is true, young man. Don't always think too badly of people's hearts. It is fate." Ye Xing made up a sentence casually, but he never thought that the other party actually believed it.

“Since you’re so sincere, I feel embarrassed to refuse you.” The delivery guy said seriously.

No, why don't you hesitate a little longer? It seems that it is really easy to be deceived! You must have had some painful experience before!

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"I, hereby take you as my master." The delivery boy actually knelt down, "Master, please accept my disciple's worship!"

What's going on here? Is it so confusing?

Ye Xuan didn't know how to respond to this word. The information given for this mission was even less. When he was a consultant at the front desk, the information was prepared for him. This time he really had to rely on himself.

Rubbish company, mistreats employees.

"Good boy, get up quickly." Ye Xuan spent a long time choosing what to call the player character, and finally decided on this.

His character is that of a hermit who is hundreds of years old. Calling the delivery boy in his twenties "kid" is just to raise his seniority.

"Master, what do you want to teach me?" The young man's eyes sparkled.

Yes, what to teach?

Ye Xing tentatively clicked on the icon of "Real Person NPC Task Manual", and the manual appeared out of thin air and fell into his hands.

Looking at the delivery guy again, there was only surprise on his face, and no doubt at all.

That's easy. With the character of "a hermit master", even the strangest things can be explained.

Originally, in the plot, real NPCs were not allowed to show a side that conflicted with the plot in front of the players. For example, in the script of the front desk consultant, Ye Xing could only take notes with ready-made paper and pen, and could not use a manual because that did not fit the character setting.

In this script, the hermit masters always give people all kinds of unrealistic imaginations, which makes sense.

At least it won't cause players to be too distracted.

The manual says that what is taught to the "destined person" is actually not important, it is just a formality.

This was similar to what Ye Xuan had guessed. The task only stated that he should impart all his life's learning, but it did not specify what it referred to.

So this method of "teaching"...

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The young man watched his new master throw the scroll in his hand and it disappeared into the air, and his admiration for him grew even deeper. Thinking that he was about to learn this magical technique, he was even more excited.

After learning, delivering food will be extremely easy.

The delivery guy has a simple mind. Since he chose the delivery industry, he just wants to do it well. It has nothing to do with any "adventure" he encounters.

The master took out a few booklets from his wide sleeves and spread them in front of the young man for him to choose from.

"Pick one up and study it yourself."

The young man was puzzled: "Master, didn't you say you would teach me everything you've learned throughout your life? Why did you only let me pick one?"

The master couldn't possibly tell him that the game system would determine this was a bug that affected the game, right?

Ye Xuan felt that this script had really let him down again. It was previously agreed that this was "a lifetime of learning", and when he really started to teach it, there was a broadcast saying that this would destroy the balance of the game. Why was it so difficult!

Can't you discuss this in advance? No, can't you!

"Every profession has its specializations. You can't chew too much. Master has lived for hundreds of years to learn all these. You can't learn them all in the life span of an ordinary person." Ye Xuan recited the lines, thought about it, and added, "Master, this is all for your own good."

Well, the feeling of being an elder comes out.

The delivery guy thought about it and said, yes, that’s enough time to make several more deliveries.

But there seems to be a loophole in this statement?

"Master," the young man asked sincerely, "what if I learn the art of immortality first? Wouldn't the premise be invalid then?"

Good question, he hadn't thought of that.

Ye Xuan could only blame the planners for asking him to perform without even preparing the lines. What was the point of always improvising?

Freestyle?

"Well, Tao follows nature, you need to understand it yourself." Ye Xing turned his back and waved his hand, "Go ahead."

“Master—” the delivery guy called out in a long tone. He knew that he was being asked to leave.

The young man bowed deeply to the master's back, then rode his electric bike down the mountain.

Finally he left, the takeaway was already cold.

Ye Xuan fiddled with the plastic bag containing the takeaway. Although he was not hungry now, he did not want to waste it.

Even when playing games, we must adhere to the "Clean Plate Campaign".

Otherwise, put it away first?

Ye Xuan looked at the icon that looked like a warehouse, and his hands started to itch.