Chapter 32
"Then it's probably bad luck." Xin Ji supported Ji Shisan, who was almost unsteady from being thrown around, with one hand: "Wild beasts always hold grudges. If one day it suddenly doesn't hold a grudge, it's doomed. Okay, let's not gather here anymore. Let's go to the food court and buy some food for the festival, then go home. I hope that demon is just passing through and hasn't lost its mind yet."
“Should I tell others?”
"Let me tell you, it's always better to have protective measures at home. It doesn't matter if they don't want to go back. When the time comes that they really have to go home and hide, the village chief will take action." In order to ensure the safety of players in the Novice Village, when the Novice Village is in danger, the village chief can chat privately with every player in the village through multiple lines, provide safe evacuation plans, and help players hide in a safe enough place in real time.
There was a rule that players could only log in to the game again after a year had passed since their death, so players were always very careful about safety. After hearing Xinji's advice, everyone quickly rushed to the food court to buy some holiday supplies and spread the news of the monster in Yuanshan.
Most players who opened shops weren't particularly worried after hearing the news. Their homes were right behind their shops, so if they encountered danger, they could just close the door. The underground area was already the most secure part of the Novice Village, and if it couldn't protect the players, there wasn't a safer place to hide nearby.
There were also a few players who didn't want to gamble their luck, so they thanked them and closed the shop immediately. Bei Qiao, who had very sensitive ears, could even hear the sound of the other party running frantically to the backyard, and the dogs in the yard seemed to be scared by them and barked a few times.
After spreading the news, Bei Qiao left the food street and ran quickly towards the bank, intending to use the instruments in the bank to test whether what he harvested in the mountains was herbs or weeds.
"It's Qiao Qiao, good afternoon." Qi Zhi walked out of the money shop carrying a small bag of copper coins, opened her umbrella and greeted Bei Qiao who was running towards her: "Are you all back? Is anyone injured?" If anyone was injured, she would have to be busy for a while.
"No one was hurt. We didn't have a direct confrontation with the monster. In fact, we're not even sure it was a monster." Bei Qiao paused and shrugged. "Only the hound saw what it looked like. It was so scared that its tail stuck to its body. It ran all the way back and threw itself into Xinji's arms. It didn't make a sound as it descended the mountain."
"Okay, looks like I have to close early today, so I'll leave first." Qi Zhi nodded, stepped aside with her umbrella, turned around and walked quickly towards the clinic.
"Goodbye." Bei Qiao walked into the bank carrying his bag and quickly glanced at the counter in the middle of the room.
Because of its special role, the bank is also managed by the game staff. However, because the business is usually not busy, usually one staff member will manage several newbie villages at the same time, so sometimes when players go to the bank, they will find that there is no staff inside.
Unlike the local banks, the banks in the Novice Village provided automated services to players, requiring no human supervision. Staff were present solely to conceal their presence, occasionally visiting local villagers.
Due to the limited working hours of the staff, the opening hours of the bank were not stable. If the staff did not have time to receive the natives, the bank would definitely not be open to the public.
And if there is a distinguished guest coming to the village and the money house must be used... well, then the village chief will have to take over the job first.
Village chief: pronounced as village chief, written as social animal, actually a resentful person.
Bei Qiao walked straight past the empty counter and stopped in front of the wall behind the counter. He opened the forum and applied to enter the bank.
As the application was approved, the floor tiles in front of the wall began to move, slowly revealing a staircase leading down. This was the true entrance to the bank, a place only players could reach.
Walking down the stairs to the basement, Bei Qiao spotted several other people doing business in the bank. Some were exchanging currency, some were trading, and some, like Bei Qiao, had found something they didn't recognize and wanted to use the bank's equipment to determine its value.
The bank has three appraisal machines: one for plants, one for stones, and one for animals. These machines resemble photo booths, keeping players secure and preventing the disclosure of personal information. After paying the appraisal fee and receiving the results, players can choose to sell the appraised item on the spot for cash or keep it for their own use.
The cost of the appraisal was settled in cash, and the appraisal did not take long. About half a minute later, Bei Qiao got the appraisal result: "Pasture". This was a result that he had not expected before, although it was not much better.
System: Whether to sell forage
"Sell it. It's just this one tree. It's useless to take it back." Bei Qiao waved his hand indifferently.
System: Sold.
After dealing with this unknown forage grass, Bei Qiao left the bank, used his lightness skills to run back to the escort agency, and closed and locked the door.
After collecting the quilts drying in the yard and preparing three days' worth of food for Dudu and Huihui, Beiqiao drove them back to their den. Beiqiao repeatedly told them not to run around for the next few days, but as for whether they understood...
When it comes to escaping, animals are much better than humans at seeking benefits and avoiding harm, so they don't need her to teach them anything.
The village chief also started posting announcements in the forum at this time. After contacting the village chief of the novice village where Ji Shisan was, he received a piece of news that a wanted criminal had escaped from the demon tribe and might pass by the place where humans lived.
Considering that Ji Shisan has no money to buy the transformation pill now, the Novice Village plans to let Ji Shisan squat in a courier box, and the monks near Yuanshan will take the order and escort him all the way back. There is no need to consider the comfort, as long as Ji Shisan can be brought back alive.
Fan Ke, who had just left Yuanshan Village and was told to go back, said: "No way, do you really have to look for me?"
The chief of the Yaozu Novice Village sent him a number: "The escort fee is this amount, cash, and it will be deposited to your account that day."
Fan Ke instantly perked up: "Are you sure it's me, right? I'll leave right away! It's not for the money, I just feel sorry for that brother! By the way, how did he get to Yuanshan?" The express delivery distance is too far to be delivered in just one night!
The chief of the demon tribe’s novice village said: “This is the player’s personal privacy, we cannot disclose it.” The player himself did not want to disclose it because he thought it was embarrassing.
The chief of the Monster Tribe's novice village applied for an official express delivery service and sent the link to Fan Ke. Meanwhile, upon learning that the monster had injured several people, the chief issued a series of warnings in a public notice, fearing that players would seek death outside.
Village Chief: When the demons step into the human territory, their strength will be weakened, but in this case, their combat effectiveness is still much stronger than that of ordinary people.
Village Chief: Players who don't know martial arts should stay indoors for the next few days. Those who do should also avoid going out as much as possible. I've already notified the locals. Wait until this demon is far away before going out again. When you go out, please remain vigilant and avoid places where it's difficult to seek help.
Baozi Shop Xishi: Village chief, isn’t it said that if a demon kills someone, they will suffer backlash and be struck to death by lightning?
Village Chief: You will be struck by lightning, but the condition for triggering the lightning is human life. Do you plan to exchange it for a one-for-one by not logging in for a year?
Village Chief: Besides, some monsters are very resistant to lightning. If they are not killed by one lightning strike, the lightning will continue to strike. By then, who knows who will be the unlucky one!
Baozi Shop Xishi: Okay, Village Chief, I got it, Village Chief!
Watering Group
Painter Li Qingqing: So you can’t go out now?
Baozi Shop Xishi: I don’t know how many days this will last... Then I won’t get up early, hey!
Qi Zhi from the Clinic: Everyone, please be careful not to catch a cold these days. It is not convenient for me to go out for treatment, and online treatment may have errors.
Writer Yu Qian: As long as it doesn't delay the submission of the manuscript, I don't care whether I go out or not... I just hope Weiwei doesn't run into that wanted criminal. I don't want to rewrite the manuscript.
Nanyi from Grocery Store: I have some gossip about that demon tribe. Do you want some?
Baozi Shop Xishi: Is that even a question? Here comes the melon! Quickly!
The story of the wanted demon criminal is actually not complicated. In a novel, it is a story about a villain who runs away from home and wanders in the human world, guarding against everyone while waiting for redemption.
Baozipu Xishi: Then what? It's gone. I didn't break off the engagement. I didn't become a loser. My parents are still alive. That's it.
Grocery Store Nanyi: Yes, it was just a very ordinary runaway that could cost the lives of ordinary people like us.
It's a bit sad, but it's true. Humans claim to be the most intelligent creatures in the world, but in front of the demons, most ordinary people's fighting power is not enough. If they want to fight with the demons one for one, they have to rely on luck.
Writer Yu Qian: This high-profile running away from home is just a way of being spoiled, right?
Bei Qiao from the Escort Agency: Let’s just forget about this kind of deadly coquettish behavior.
Bei Qiao from the Escort Agency: By the way, does anyone know what kind of monster that is?
Grocery Store Nanyi: No, I just know it's a cat, what's wrong
Bei Qiao from the Escort Agency: I just found a few snakes when I went to check the tunnel. Since the demon is a cat, snakes probably have nothing to do with it. Everyone should check before entering the tunnel to avoid being bitten.
When they heard that there might be a snake in the basement, the group went crazy.
Writer Yu Qian: Oh no! There are snakes! I'm afraid of snakes! I don't dare go!
Painter Li Qingqing: I'll go take a look first.
Baozi Shop Xishi: I'll go take a look too. Snakes are fine, I'm more worried about rats.
Qi Zhi from the Clinic: I just replenished the medicinal powder around the village, and there are still snakes in the village.
Baozi Shop Xishi: Maybe she just snuck in before you refilled your medicine powder! Oh, I really have some here! Anyone want some meat buns?
Qi Zhi from the Clinic: Are you sure it’s not poisonous?
Baozi Shop Xishi: Probably... not sure.
Xishi pinched the snake's head regretfully and picked it up: "Then go to a bar." She would go back and see if she could sell the snake wine to the caravan.
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