Chapter 5: The Fifth Day of Choosing the Qingqiu Fox Clan to Create the Game
When Yuan Yi finished the game and exited the level, her eyes were dark, her lips were pale, and even her once smooth hair was frizzy and tangled.
Zhen Yuanzi's pupils constricted, and he asked urgently, "What happened? How did it get like this?"
As he spoke, he placed his hand on his sister's wrist and used his spiritual power to check Yuan Yi's body. Fortunately, since she was a spirit, she was not seriously injured.
However, Zhen Yuanzi scolded, "You're overworked and exhausted. It's only been a little over a month, how come you don't know how to take good care of yourself?" He then used his spiritual power to nourish Yuan Yi's spirit.
Yuan Yi was in high spirits at this moment. Even though his face was haggard, his eyes were very bright. He held up the jade-shaped "Farm Battle" in his hand.
"The first game to be launched in the prehistoric world was born. It only took one month from the initial design to the finished product, just one month."
"Most importantly, I've fixed all the bugs!" Yuan Yi jumped up excitedly.
The game was completed in just half a month; the other half was spent constantly testing, refining, adjusting values, and fixing bugs.
When Yuan Yi emerged from the pass for the last time and found that no bugs could be found, all the formations and programs were neat and orderly, and there were no errors at all. He was so happy that he couldn't stop laughing.
Zhen Yuanzi's hand, which was channeling spiritual energy, trembled. Had his sister been driven mad by the pressure of her seclusion?
"Why don't we rest for a while first, and discuss the rest later?"
Yuan Yi shook his head: "No! This game is already a complete finished product. We should strike while the iron is hot, launch it quickly to seize the market, and fix any bugs that we can't detect yet as soon as possible."
Most importantly, during the past two weeks of playing the game, Yuan Yi could feel the increasing amount of calamity energy outside, which would suddenly hurt her for no reason. She had to take action quickly.
"I've even done the market research, and I've already contacted the chief of the Qingqiu tribe to arrange the testing."
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Qingjiu, the patriarch of the Qingqiu clan, is a seven-tailed white fox. Originally, she had eight tails, but after the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, her cultivation regressed, and she lost one tail, leaving her with only seven.
However, all the members of the Qingqiu clan with higher cultivation levels than her perished in the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, leaving her as the only one capable of assuming the position of clan leader.
To be honest, this level of cultivation is nothing in the prehistoric world. Any powerful being who doesn't like the look of them can easily wipe the Qingqiu clan off the map.
But Qingjiu is a fox after all.
"Fairy Yuanyi, it's been so long! This little fox has missed you terribly." The stunningly beautiful woman, with her flower-like eyes, leaned back in her chair and whispered intimately in Yuanyi's ear, her furry ear brushing against her earlobe.
Seven fluffy tails were exposed unrestrainedly, teasing Yuan Yi's calves, and even brazenly placed on Yuan Yi's knees, waiting for Yuan Yi to make a move.
"It's been a long time." Yuan Yi felt the downy feathers brush against her fingers, fluffy and soft, and her fingers instinctively wanted to grab them. But thinking of her brother, she restrained herself and maintained her composure.
Qing Jiu laughed even harder as she watched the little fairy in front of her trying so hard to maintain a dignified appearance, even deliberately pressing her face against Yuan Yi's. The pointed ears on her head brushed directly against Yuan Yi's cheek.
"!"
A flawless face suddenly appeared before Yuan Yi's eyes, and he could even smell the beauty's fragrance.
Even though Yuan Yi had developed resistance to Qing Jiu's beauty over the past century, the sudden direct hit from her face still almost made her fall for her.
After all, who could resist a beautiful woman with fluffy ears and a tail, who is also considerate, gentle, and understanding? Nobody!
No wonder he was the first game ambassador I thought of.
Yuan Yi held Qing Jiu's hand and got down to business: "Clan Chief Qing Jiu, I would like to invite you... no, your Qingqiu clan is the first clan to test the 'Farm Battle' game. I hope you can cooperate with me to complete this game and subsequent promotion."
"Since it's a request from a little fairy, of course it's no problem~" Qing Jiu leaned lazily on Yuan Yi's shoulder, her tails also draped together.
The Qingqiu clan, whose highest cultivation level is only Earth Immortal, has been able to recuperate peacefully at Wuzhuang Temple for the past hundred years. This is largely thanks to the care and attention of Yuan Yi and his elder brother, the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi. Although it was merely a case of Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi extending his affection to Yuan Yi, it certainly saved them a lot of trouble.
Moreover, Yuan Yi had done a favor for the Qingqiu clan, and since it was just a game to play with the little fairy, she was naturally happy to oblige.
Yuan Yi paused for a moment: "Farm Battle and Calamity Elimination are my latest games. They are very helpful in sorting out the earth's veins, reducing blood stagnation and calamity, and can also bring heavenly merits."
"What!" Qing Jiu suddenly stood up, accidentally revealing her tattered eighth tail.
The phrases "smoothing the earth's veins, alleviating blood feuds and calamities, and bestowing merits upon the heavens" are all incredibly powerful.
Qing Jiu asked in confusion, "Isn't Fairy Yuan Yi joking with the little fox? Such a great matter is probably difficult even for a Great Luo Golden Immortal to accomplish. The highest cultivation level of the Qingqiu Clan is only Earth Immortal. How could they possibly do it?"
“I’m not joking.” Yuan Yi emphasized each word carefully. “This matter cannot be done without you. You are the most suitable candidate.”
Her determined almond-shaped eyes met Qing Jiu's peach blossom eyes directly, their intensity so intense it seemed as if even her fox fur was about to catch fire.
"Really~" Qing Jiu covered her face with her hand to slightly avoid Yuan Yi's gaze.
Although she initially approached Fairy Yuanyi only to seek her protection, Qingjiu also realized over the course of a hundred years that this frail fairy was indeed an extremely capable person.
I never expected that Fairy Yuan Yi would be so capable: "Fairy, you really scared the little fox."
Qing Jiu's mind raced, working to clear the earth's veins and dispel the blood-related calamity. This was an incredible boon for the Qingqiu Fox Clan, who now relied on their deceased ancestors for a safe haven, not to mention the added merit from Heaven.
The Qingqiu clan was insignificant in the primordial world, and Fairy Yuanyi had the powerful Immortal Zhenyuanzi behind her. Whatever she wanted to do, the Qingqiu fox clan, who had relied on Longevity Mountain for stability over the past hundred years, would cooperate. There was no need for them to deceive a little fox with only the cultivation of an Earth Immortal.
So this incredible stroke of good fortune, bestowed upon her by heaven, actually fell upon Qing Jiu.
Qing Jiu confirmed again and again, and then, both surprised and delighted, readily agreed: "Now that we have gained the Fairy's trust, the Qingqiu Fox Clan will definitely do this well."
"Hmph! A mere Earth Immortal." Zhen Yuanzi, who was resting with his eyes closed to the side, turned his gaze over.
The fox before me had peach blossom eyes, distant mountain-shaped eyebrows, and a tall, slender figure, certainly possessing a handsome appearance. However, it couldn't even manage the most basic act of tucking in its ears and tail. For a clan leader to have such limited cultivation, it was clear that the clan was filled with shallow-minded individuals.
Zhen Yuanzi did have some recollection of this fox; it had played with Yuanyi before and won her favor. Perhaps out of affection for the fox, he had even offered some protection to the area around Wanshou Mountain?
But playing around is one thing, but how can such an important task as sorting out the earth's veins be entrusted to a fox with only the cultivation of an Earth Immortal?
Qing Jiu was so frightened by Zhen Yuanzi's cold words that her fox fur stood on end. When her gaze swept over him, she wished she could immediately turn back into her original form and run away. But thinking of the little fairy Yuan Yi here, she forcibly endured it.
Good heavens! In the past, when she came to see the little fairy Zhen Yuanzi, the great immortal had never looked at her. Today, the immortal's words really startled her.
However, considering the future of the Qingqiu clan, and the sight of the young members suffering from the resentment, Qing Jiu steeled her head, about to make a vow and beg for this chance.
Yuan Yi was the first to reassure him, saying, "Chief Qing, there's no need to worry. My brother was just saying that. You are the most outstanding and suitable candidate I have chosen. No one else can do this job."
This decision wasn't just based on Qing Jiu's familiarity with him; it was a result of Yuan Yi's serious consideration and analysis of the current state of the prehistoric world.
Firstly, the Qingqiu clan has a large population, numbering five or six hundred in the prehistoric world, making them a significant clan. A large player base allows for better data collection and facilitates the accumulation of spiritual power in "Farm Battle."
Secondly, Qingjiu has high emotional intelligence and strong management skills. Not only was she able to organize all her clansmen to play the game in the early stages, but she was also able to help promote the game by leveraging her good relationships with other clans.
Finally, this is the Qingqiu Fox Clan!!
The Qingqiu fox clan, which appears frequently in "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" and various online novels from my previous life, is also a prominent group.
Although he didn't know how the Qingqiu foxes from the east of the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" came to the vicinity of Longevity Mountain, Yuan Yi believed that with the fame of the Qingqiu fox clan in later generations, they would surely bless his game to become a great success.
Most importantly, Yuan Yi remembered that the nine-tailed fox was originally an auspicious creature, ensuring the prosperity of the dynasty and the birth of many children. If they were arranged to farm, they would surely bless the spiritual plants in the fields to grow quickly and well, helping her plan to regulate the earth's veins to be successfully achieved.
Yuan Yi stroked the fluffy tail under his hand, already happy for the beautiful scene of the foxes of Qingqiu farming and reaping a bountiful harvest in the near future.
Although Zhen Yuanzi felt that the little fox in front of him had low cultivation, he nodded slightly when he saw how much his sister loved it.
Well, his sister lacks experience, so he'll just keep a close eye on the so-called game and the operation of the ley lines.
Zhen Yuanzi was pondering on one side, while Qing Jiu on the other was overjoyed.
This is a method that can unblock the earth's veins. Fairy Yuanyi is going to hand it over to the Qingqiu clan. Although Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi had some reservations, he acquiesced at this moment and will definitely pay more attention to the Qingqiu clan in the future.
Qing Jiu retracted all her ears and tail, straightened her posture, and bowed respectfully: "The Qingqiu clan will never fail the fairy's trust. If you can truly sort out the earth's veins, then Qing Jiu will be at the fairy's disposal from now on."
“There’s no need for that. This is just a game. You can try it out and see how it goes. But in any case, this game will definitely be beneficial to you.” Yuan Yi tapped the table and summoned a circular array plate.
"Let me tell you how this game should be arranged."
All that had been going on was empty talk and grand promises, but now that the fox clan was actually going to organize a trial run of the game, Yuan Yi decided to let Qing Jiu experience the benefits of the game firsthand.
Yuan Yi blinked: "First and foremost, the formation is of paramount importance. But there's a lot to say about this formation. It's best to place it in the ancestral hall where your fox clan aunt is enshrined, as this can eliminate the negative effects of the forbidden technique." The fox clan ancestral hall is located right in the center of the fox clan, maximizing its influence.
Qing Jiu was startled by the term "forbidden technique." How could the little fairy Yuan Yi know such secrets of the fox clan? However, if it could truly eliminate the negative effects, it would be a good thing. She patiently listened on.
"Moreover, once this formation is set up, it has its own protective effect within its range and can be used as a clan protection formation. It's the same type as the formation outside Wuzhuang Temple."
Does the little fairy mean that this seemingly ordinary disc contains a protective formation similar to the one outside Wuzhuang Temple, a formation that even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would find difficult to break through without permission?
Qing Jiu no longer cared about the forbidden techniques above; she was completely captivated by the powerful protective array.
"However, this is only a low-spec version. To achieve the exact same effect, the game needs to be run successfully."
The basic version is perfectly adequate for the Qingqiu Fox Clan. If it were the complete version, they would no longer need to use forbidden techniques to hide and evade capture.
Qing Jiu's ears perked up as she listened, her eyes brimming with undisguised eagerness. Such a windfall had fallen from the sky just from playing a game.
Even if the game isn't as mysterious as Fairy Yuanyi described, having an extra protective array is still a huge advantage for the Qingqiu clan.
"Little fairy, our Qingqiu clan is absolutely willing. Please tell us how to set up the formation." Qing Jiu was afraid that if she didn't seize this opportunity, a stone would fall from the sky and she'd find out she was dreaming.
It's just a game, and she's already bringing her people to play.
A note from the author:
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Happy Labor Day, everyone! I'm so happy to see the comments, so I quickly updated! [heart emoji] I haven't made many changes to the first three chapters, so I'm going to continue writing. [heart emoji]
Qing Jiu: What kind of incredible stroke of luck is this? I wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing! [Cat emoji]
Yuan Yi: Hehe, big fox, a beautiful woman with fluffy animal ears, who wouldn't be confused when they see her? [Cat emoji]
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