Besides these few items, there were several others that caught Cheng Ruyi's attention at first glance.
"【Spirit Crane Talisman】, a mid-grade first-tier spirit talisman. Once activated, it will transform into a spirit crane, carrying people to fly thousands of miles."
How to use: Infuse spiritual energy or gently tear open the talisman, then sit on the crane and select your destination to set off.
Target audience: Host-only.
Note: Flight altitude, speed, and distance can all be adjusted using spiritual energy, but the crane can only travel to places the host has previously visited. The crane will automatically dissipate after landing.
Oh my god~~ She's been waiting for this for ages, and finally the flying device that everyone's been looking forward to has arrived!
Imagine sitting atop a majestic, ethereal crane, soaring freely through the clouds—what a dreamlike and unforgettable experience that would be!
Moreover, as long as the spiritual energy is sufficient, it can fly around Chongzhou hundreds of times without any problem. The only drawback is that it is a one-time consumable item...
Sigh, why only two of these fun and useful talismans? What a pity!
It seems I need to travel to more places and explore more maps in the future, otherwise the Spirit Crane Talisman won't be able to realize its full potential.
Cheng Ruyi immediately set a goal for herself: to travel all over Chongzhou first, and then take a trip to Quanzhou in the south and the capital in the east if she had the chance. After all, if she really had to flee in the future, she would have to go southeast, so it was necessary to find out the situation in advance.
"【Soul-Severing Grass】, a first-grade low-level spiritual plant, three (seeds), grows on the cliffs of Youfeng Ridge. It is completely black in appearance, with thick leaves, and its sap contains a deadly poison. It will cause immediate poisoning if ingested or touched on a wound. The poisoned person will die instantly without any warning.
Note 1: It has extremely strong vitality and can grow as long as there is spiritual energy. It is mature when it has five leaves. Only when it is mature will the sap contain toxins.
Note 2: The surface of the leaves or other parts of the plant are not poisonous and can be touched.
Note 3: Those at the late stage of Qi Refining or above will not be poisoned. Those at the mid-stage of Qi Refining will die from poisoning if they do not take the antidote within one day. Those at the early stage of Qi Refining will die within a quarter of an hour, and ordinary people within ten breaths.
Cheng Ruyi read the contents carefully several times and finally confirmed that this was an essential tool for home, travel, murder, and robbery! Goodness, she had been waiting for so long and finally got a tool that could kill with one blow!
And what a coincidence that I even drew an antidote!
Actually, ever since she "robbed the rich to help the poor" in Wolong Village more than a month ago, she had a plan in mind, but she hesitated because she didn't have the time and was worried about not having enough strength. Now it seems that everything is ready except for the final push.
Thinking of her plan, she turned her gaze to the item she was most looking forward to in the gift package:
"【Luo Sheng Bai Xiang】, a mid-grade first-tier spiritual artifact, is made primarily from Illusory Star Sand from the Valley of Illusions. It can alter the wearer's appearance and cannot be seen through by anyone below the Foundation Establishment stage."
Note 1: You can only transform into a real person that the host has ever met. The more familiar you are with the person, the closer their appearance will be.
Note 2: One point of spiritual energy can last for ten breaths.
This Rashomon Hundred Aspects Spiritual Artifact appears to be a plain white mask without any patterns or decorations. At first glance, it seems to have nothing special about it. However, once you hold it in your hand, you will find that the mask will display different colors depending on the light and environment, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, sometimes plain and sometimes dazzling, which is extremely magical.
What's even more amazing is its effect: it can transform into anyone you've ever met. She's met so many people; does that mean her past life counts? However, it's not without limitations. According to the system's description, the more you know someone, the closer you'll get. Does that mean you can't transform into a complete stranger? Or is the transformation so minimal that it doesn't look like them at all?
It seems she needs to find some time to experiment with it properly, but it will consume a lot of spiritual energy... After careful calculation, if she wants to maintain the changed state for one hour, it will require 720 spiritual energy points, which is equivalent to 36,000 taels of silver...
Thinking of this, Cheng Ruyi felt heartbroken again because she was too poor to be worthy of the props.
However, with this prop, she has an unlimited number of identities. She no longer has to worry about anyone recognizing her true identity, nor does she have to fear that she will implicate her family!
It's a pity that she can only change her appearance but not her body shape. Fortunately, she is already taller and stronger than the average woman. I believe that once she binds her chest, changes into men's clothing, and changes her appearance to that of a man, no one will be able to recognize her.
From then on, she could fabricate a fictitious identity to act outside, such as the domineering illegitimate son of a powerful family in the capital or a fledgling master thief.
It can even impersonate someone else and act in their place... without anyone noticing afterwards!
In short, she now has a way to protect herself, a weapon that can kill with a single blow, and various magically effective auxiliary items. Most importantly, she has a versatile identity that can be changed at any time. What else is there to worry about? She can go all out and do whatever she wants!
As for the last prop, its name sounds somewhat familiar.
"【Qi Nourishing Technique】, a high-grade mortal-level spell. After cultivation, it can retain 'Qi' within the body to nourish and improve physical condition."
It's clear that this is a cultivation technique from the same source as the [Qi Observation Technique] obtained last year. First, you observe the "Qi," and then you retain the "Qi." I estimate that there will be further techniques on how to utilize the "Qi," which will likely appear in next year's premium annual gift pack if nothing unexpected happens.
Since I was able to observe spiritual energy, besides picking up bargains and making a profit, its biggest use has been to distinguish all kinds of people. I wonder if I will develop any new skills after I finish cultivating the [Qi Cultivation Technique].
Cheng Ruyi was really looking forward to it.
The annual gift pack was even more powerful than expected. With the combined effects of two spirit-gathering arrays, earthworms, abundant spirit spring water, and tireless wooden puppets, the secret breeding farm was thriving and the spiritual energy concentration was rising sharply. In just a few days, the system notified that the first-grade low-level spirit field had been officially upgraded to a first-grade mid-level spirit field.
After successfully advancing, the Jade Marrow Rice could be harvested twice a year. So she quickly arranged for two little puppets to sow the seedlings that had been cultivated early on the mid-grade spirit field. She also cultivated a new field on the last remaining small plot of land next to it, hoping to cultivate another spirit field and plant all the spirit rice harvested last year.
Because the spiritual field was not of a high grade last year, it could only be harvested once a year. As a result, the current stock of jade marrow rice is less than 100 catties. She then carefully selected one-third of the plumpest rice with the most concentrated spiritual energy as rice seeds and stored the rest in her Qiankun bag so that she could occasionally give her family an extra meal.
During the previous Chinese New Year, she cooked Lingmi porridge for everyone several times, hoping to improve their health and prolong their lives. Lingmi has a soft and sticky texture and is very sweet and refreshing. It is delicious enough without adding any seasonings!
Unfortunately, cultivating a single spiritual field requires a large amount of spiritual energy, and mass production is now virtually impossible.
However, for Cheng Ruyi, the most important thing now is still the Phoenix Tail Chicken. Fortunately, the effect of the [Feeding Spirit Pill] is very obvious. After eating the feed mixed with spirit pills and spirit spring water, the entire chicken farm reversed its previous decadent state. Every chicken became energetic and even laid eggs very frequently.
Of course, apart from the phoenix-tailed chicken, other plants and animals have also been improved to some extent. Everyone gets a share of the benefits. Even though it snows heavily outside, the farm is almost unaffected. Various vegetables grow rapidly as if they have been injected with hormones, and a large amount can be harvested every few days. The animals are all plump and healthy with delicious meat. They can not only fully supply the daily needs of Cheng's snack shop, but also have the capacity to occasionally sell some.
Fortunately, Cheng Ruyi had already told Xu Cui about her improved feed beforehand, so even though everyone was still shocked, they were more impressed by her abilities. How could someone be so versatile and know everything?
So while Cheng Ruyi was engrossed in her work and oblivious to worldly affairs, the workers in the villa had already spread the word about her "great achievements" far and wide. In addition, her "high-profile" good deeds and her previous miraculous "precognitive" abilities had led to various rumors about "Lady Cheng" circulating throughout Huaishan County.
Unfortunately, the rumored owner is now so busy that he wishes there were 48 hours in a day, and has no time to deal with anything else.
After dealing with the matters at the farm, Cheng Ruyi immediately began preparing her escape plan.
Since it's an escape, the first thing to do is plan the route and destination. She currently has two goals in mind.
The first choice is the capital city, firstly because it is close. With their family and various plants and animals, moving around would definitely be very difficult, so the distance is not suitable. A place like the capital city, which can be reached in a few days by donkey cart, is very suitable.
Secondly, according to historical records, the capital of present-day Dai Viet was the capital of the previous dynasty. Legend has it that the previous dynasty was at its peak, and the emperor Yuwen Ruihan not only worked hard to govern the country but also fought all his life. He almost achieved the great cause of unification. The capital was built to be extremely magnificent and impregnable. At its peak, the permanent population reached one million!
Although the current emperor of Dai Viet cannot compare with the country's strength as before, even a lean camel is bigger than a horse. If the Western Jin Dynasty launches a full-scale attack on Dai Viet, then that place will definitely be the safest place in the entire Dai Viet.
Of course, this is all predicated on Dai Viet being able to hold on and avoid national collapse and destruction...
Cheng Ruyi herself didn't have much hope for this, so she had a second option: the neighboring country to the south, Da Qin.
According to the information she has collected so far, the current emperor of Qin, Yuwen Fei, is the eldest son of the third prince of the previous dynasty.
Back then, when the Third Prince and the Crown Prince were vying for the throne, the Third Prince originally planned to conquer the Nanling tribes and Wanze Kingdom in the south as leverage for his own power. However, he never expected that while he and the Crown Prince were away from the capital, the seemingly insignificant Ninth Prince would collude with the commander of the Imperial Guards to suddenly launch a rebellion, murder his father, and usurp the throne...
Upon learning the news, the Third Prince reacted swiftly, taking advantage of the chaos to lead his troops to occupy seventeen prefectures in the south. Using the Canglan River as the boundary, he directly seized more than one-third of the country's territory, established the Great Qin Dynasty, and proclaimed himself king.
The Canglan River is not only wide, but also has a huge drop, so the current is rapid and continuous. In addition, there are many underwater currents, and only a few relatively flat places are suitable for crossing the river, so it can be regarded as a natural barrier.
Coupled with abundant rainfall, a warm climate, and plentiful resources in the south, the Qin Dynasty had an excellent economic foundation. As a result, in just a few decades, driven by the booming commerce, the Qin Dynasty's national strength soared to become one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
Today, the Qin Dynasty is focused on developing commerce and agriculture, only thinking about making money and stockpiling grain. Over the years, it has hardly launched any wars. What they are doing is economic aggression. As long as they control your economic lifeline, they can easily overthrow a country without firing a single shot.
However, the relationship between Dayue and Qin has not been good in recent years, so Cheng Ruyi did not find reliable information about the specific situation in Qin.
Even so, she still chose the Qin Dynasty as her second option. The main reasons were that the silk industry was one of the most important economic pillars of the Qin Dynasty, and the Qin Dynasty attached great importance to commercial development.
Generally speaking, if these two points are given as a premise, then the status of women in the Qin Dynasty must not be weak!
As for why she didn't consider the Great Qi in the north, that was after some deliberation.
Firstly, Huai Shan County is located in the south of Da Yue. To reach Da Qin, one only needs to cross one prefecture. However, to reach Da Qi, one needs to cross two prefectures and climb Baiyan Mountain, the highest mountain range in Da Yue. In terms of time and danger, the two are incomparable.
Another reason is that the current emperor of the Great Qi, Yuwen Fu, is the eldest grandson of the former dynasty's emperor. In other words, his father was the former crown prince. If it weren't for the mischief of the emperor of the Great Yue, he wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble to escape to the north. From such a powerful country as the former dynasty, he has now fallen to occupying less than a third of the territory. If you were in his shoes, wouldn't you hate him?
If it weren't for Baiyan Mountain blocking the way, how could the Western Jin Dynasty have had the chance to fight?
Of the limited information Cheng Ruyi had about Daqi, most of it described how much they hated Dayue. They not only prohibited ordinary exchanges and trade between the two countries, but also threatened to execute anyone who accidentally crossed the border and was discovered!
Of course, there is one last, most important reason: Cheng Ruyi is from the South, and she is afraid of the cold.
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