Chapter 6 The Sixth Day of Game Development
Yuan Yi was quite famous in the Wanshou Mountain area. Because he was always haunted by resentment and plagued by nightmares when connecting to the earth's veins, he learned a lot of secrets about the ancient races.
To appease the resentment and allow her to sleep peacefully, Yuan Yi would notify the relevant individuals in the dream to collect the remains of the deceased. Over time, she came to be known as the "Death-Announcer Fairy."
The name was truly unpleasant, so no one ever mentioned it to Yuan Yi. However, those who knew it in private all felt that the name was indeed fitting.
"I disagree! That harbinger of death is just a little girl with no cultivation. You can play house with her anywhere, but how can you defile the sacred ground of our clan?" The man with sparse hair and a scar above his left eye was the first to object.
Behind him was a huge fox statue, with two clusters of flickering green flames in its eyes, making the statue seem both alive and dead, eerily strange.
This man was the third elder of the clan. He had lost an eye during the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity and was always serious and upright.
Realizing that his tone might have been too harsh, he immediately changed his words, saying, "Clan leader, I know you have sacrificed a lot for the safety of the clan, even delaying your cultivation to please that little girl, but the ancestral hall and sacred ground are the foundation of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, and it is really not advisable to touch them rashly."
As he spoke, the green flames in the eyes of the enormous fox head behind him multiplied, bursting together and illuminating the entire ancestral hall. Only the air grew increasingly cold, and the sensation of blades pressed against his skin became palpable.
Qing Jiu was already used to this feeling, after all, every spark of fire in the fox head was the primordial spirit of the deceased ancestors of the clan. It was precisely because of the protection of the ancestors that the Qingqiu clan was able to stand firm in the prehistoric world.
This is a forbidden technique passed down through the Qingqiu clan, but its immense power comes at a price. Using this technique will not only prevent our ancestors from ever finding peace, but will also forever corrupt the Qingqiu ancestral lands with resentment.
Foxes that have grown up and adapted are fine, but newborn cubs are always more likely to die than those of other species.
Qing Jiu closed her eyes, recalling the small mounds rising from the back mountain. As the head of the clan, how could she remain stagnant now that a better solution was available?
Qing Jiu held the array plate and said, "I know that the Third Elder meant well in advising me, but this matter is of great importance. I have already tested it and found that if this array is set up, the resentment of the clan can be eliminated."
“In the past two years, the resentment in the clan has grown stronger, and fewer and fewer cubs have been born,” Qing Jiu sighed. “So I asked the little fairy for a formation that can remove the resentment. But the resentment comes from the holy land and must go back to the holy land, so we have to disturb our ancestors.”
The implication is that this was not a game arranged by Yuan Yi, but an opportunity that Qing Jiu, the clan leader, actively sought out.
At this point, the Third Elder fell silent. After all, the young were the future of the clan, and it was a fact that resentment had rendered the clan's land barren in recent years.
Qing Jiu pressed her advantage: "As for the ancestral spirit, there is no need to worry. I have personally experienced it when I was at Wuzhuang Temple. This formation is beneficial to us and harmless."
When Yuan Yi introduced the gameplay and its functions, in order to let Qing Jiu experience the importance of the game in a direct way, he led Qing Jiu through a daily activity to suppress the calamity.
Although Qing Jiu's cultivation level was insufficient, seeing the once barren land, her resentment dissipated, and vegetation began to grow, making her believe in the game even more.
Thinking of the books Yuan Yi had forced upon her, such as "One Hundred Tips for Planting Spiritual Fields," "The Primordial Spiritual Plant Handbook," and "Things You Absolutely Need to Know About Farming," which described the benefits of proper planting of greenery and spiritual fields for the environment and the future development of the village.
Qingjiu silently set a small goal: to plant spiritual plants all over the clan's land, clear away resentment, and give the cubs a spring of lush greenery and vibrant life.
"This matter is settled then. Although Fairy Yuanyi's cultivation is not apparent, her array formations are unmatched. Being chosen by Qingqiu this time is a great opportunity for us." Qing Jiu slammed her hand on the table and made the decision.
"Elder, please divide the planting areas for various spiritual plants according to this 'Qingqiu Clan Territory Distribution Map'."
"Second Elder, give each fox a share of the spirit seed that the little fairy gave us. Don't force them to plant it. Just tell them that the game will be open in three days."
"As for the Third Elder, I know you have concerns. It would be better if you stayed here and helped me set up the formation. This matter is of utmost importance, and I would feel more at ease if the Third Elder were with me, given your composure."
Upon hearing this arrangement, the elders could only swallow their other opinions.
Moreover, the clan leader is the most powerful person in the clan. Qing Jiu has now revealed his true colors, using the clan leader's authority to make the three elders breathless.
"This matter concerns the future of the clan and cannot be compromised. It must be completed within three days." Qing Jiu's eyes turned from black to red. "After three days, whether it is good or bad will be clear for all to see. Elders, there is no need to worry."
It was only a matter of three days. Seeing that the clan leader had made up his mind, the elders dared not say anything more and took their leave.
Only the three clan leaders remained at the ancestral hall, assisting Qing Jiu in setting up an array to purify the resentment.
"I'm sorry to have made the little fairy laugh. The people of the ancestral hall and sacred land will naturally be more cautious. However, the game can begin in Qingqiu in three days at the latest." Qing Jiu didn't know the principle behind this formation, but after obtaining it, she was able to contact Yuan Yi, who was thousands of miles away.
To demonstrate the sincerity of the Qingqiu clan, Qing Jiu has maintained contact with Yuan Yi since returning to her clan. Yuan Yi heard every word of their previous exchange.
At this moment, Qing Jiu was unaware that this formation not only included communication and chat functions but also video capabilities. However, the isolated ginseng fruit leaf couldn't handle such a large amount of spiritual energy.
Therefore, everything that happened in the ancestral hall before actually fell into the eyes of Yuan Yi and Zhen Yuanzi.
This was the first time Yuan Yi had seen Qing Jiu so majestic and domineering. Behind Qing Jiu, who was revealing her fox form and releasing her aura, was a huge fox statue.
The flickering foxfire, the withered grass—every scene is wallpaper-worthy.
It's decided that the next update will definitely add an interface background function, charging 100 spirit power each time the background is changed.
Yuan Yi didn't care about the Third Elder's attitude. After all, cultivation was the orthodox practice in the prehistoric world, and anyone would find it extremely absurd to hear that the entire clan should play and joke around in a game.
Even in the 21st century, with its diverse forms of entertainment, some parents believe that their children will be ruined if they get involved in games, let alone in the primordial world where cultivation is considered the righteous path.
However, Yuan Yi had already thought of this aspect and had planted a cultivation Easter egg in the game: "Don't worry, as long as you three elders enter the game and play for a day, you will be able to experience the benefits of the game."
What does it mean to teach through entertainment? We game developers can't say no. Even in the game, you should still cultivate properly and contribute your spiritual power!
Qing Jiu's smiling face froze instantly.
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In the land of the Qingqiu tribe, a few weeds grow sparsely on the gray-black soil, and small foxes occasionally dart among the blood-stained stones.
The fox cubs were playing and frolicking, licking their fur and biting each other, but they suddenly stopped in front of an open space and transformed into a strange, human-like shape.
It has a human face and body, but some people have ears, some have tails, and there is even a little fox with ears and a tail. Even its hands and feet are fox paws.
"There's a formation ahead, we can't go any further." The woman in green, who was the best at shapeshifting, stopped her companion.
Three days ago, several elders led the adults to renovate all the open land in the clan and drew mysterious arrays on the land.
The foxes in the house had told the cubs that the land would be used for serious business in the future, and that they should stay away from the land and not trample the freshly turned soil.
"What the hell?" Qing Shui pouted in dissatisfaction. This land was so big that they could dig many holes and play many different games, but now they couldn't go anywhere and could only circle around the rocks.
"Be careful what you say, you can't say that name." Qingyi quickly covered Qingshui's mouth.
Three days ago, the clan leader officially ordered the clan that Fairy Yuanyi had been kind to the Qingqiu clan, and from now on she should be respectfully addressed as Fairy Yuanyi, and not called by this nickname.
In the primordial world, a tribe had to strictly follow the chief's orders to survive, and even the young children knew this principle.
Qingshui knew, of course, that she had just gotten used to calling her that and hadn't stopped herself. She knew that the fairy had been kind to the clan, and that they had found a suitable clan land thanks to Yuanyi's guidance.
"But this nickname is so fitting. It shows that the fairy can help resentful spirits find peace in the afterlife. She's incredibly powerful. Why can't we use this nickname?" Qing Shui said, puffing out her cheeks.
Qingyi looked at the little girl in front of her and shook her head helplessly. That's because the announcement of death actually has two meanings. One is that the little fairy can point out the last resting place of the members of each race who died in battle. The other is that some people with ill intentions say that the little fairy is weak and has announced her own death.
The Qingqiu Fox Clan always repays kindness. They certainly couldn't utter such curse-like words to their benefactor, otherwise, Fairy Yuanyi would be heartbroken.
In fact, this was Qing Jiu's own order, and Yuan Yi was not offended by the nickname.
After all, the more you lack something, the more you want to prove it. Now that she is as old as the heavens, a death notice wouldn't be bad luck for her.
It even sparked her inspiration: "Brother, what do you think about adding a harbinger bird to the game that occasionally steals fruit and brings back rare gifts?" Random Easter eggs are the easiest way to pique a player's curiosity.
Just as Zhen Yuanzi was about to teach those tribesmen who were calling his sister by her name a lesson, his sister stopped him.
Yuan Yi didn't take it to heart: "Let them call me whatever they want. I've lived in Wuzhuang Temple for a hundred years without ever leaving the temple, yet I've still managed to make a name for myself outside. That just shows how capable I am."
"And brother, don't you think this name is very distinctive? Black and red are still red, and when we do game promotions in the future, it will be easier for players to remember it."
Assessment complete: He's gone mad from making games.
What magic does the game possess that could turn her perfectly good younger sister into this state? Zhen Yuanzi made up her mind to experience the game herself when it launched.
Three days had passed, and Yuan Yi and Qing Jiu activated the formation set up in the fox clan ancestral hall.
The small formations connecting various parts of the fox clan also started operating at high speed.
Before each fox appeared a transparent flower bud, ready to bloom. The cubs playing outside were the first to succumb to the temptation and gently touched the flower they had never seen before.
A note from the author:
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As everyone knows, Wuzhuang Temple is the official server, and every player has an SSR artifact like the Ginseng Fruit Tree, making their combat power far superior to other servers.
Qingqiu was the first channel server, allowing for on-the-spot modifications and offering recharge discounts and bonus effects.
As for the later servers, fewer people play them, and sometimes they can't access official events. [doge]
I applied for a contract again today. If I'm successful, I'll update more chapters! [heart emoji]
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