The Princess's Smile (3)
Jian Tanxi said, "I can only use my mind-reading ability three times a month. That was the second time this month. I can't waste another chance. Mind-reading is very useful, and I can't use it casually."
Huo Zimu: "You don't want to use it? What if you made it up?"
Jian Tanxi frowned and said, "What good would it do us if I made it up?"
Meng Yuening said, "I trust Jian Tanxi; she wouldn't lie. Let's think about how to give the princess some novel and fun toys. Do you have any similar props where you are?"
Huo Zimu said, "I got a miniature landscape model in the previous games. I always thought it was useless, but I didn't throw it away. Maybe it will come in handy this time."
As he spoke, Huo Zimu took out the miniature landscape model.
This miniature landscape model, only the size of a palm, depicts a winter forest. The trees are bare, the mountain springs are frozen, the peaks are bare, and the roof of the cabin is covered in frost. The grass is withered and lifeless.
Lin Nanhuai asked, "What's the use of this? It's not pretty either; the princess definitely won't like it."
Huo Zimu said, "It can be enlarged proportionally."
As he spoke, Huo Zimu pressed a button on the bottom of the model.
The model was indeed enlarged, and the trees, rivers, houses, and grasslands inside also increased in size.
However, the feeling of everything withering away was even more pronounced.
Xu Yunhong said, "Although this model can be enlarged and shrunk, which is quite interesting, I think the princess must have seen many treasures and won't be attracted to this one."
At this moment, Meng Yuening looked at the model carefully and said, "There seem to be words on the side of the model, but they are too small to see clearly."
Huo Zimu said, "There are words? How come I don't know about them?"
Meng Yuening pointed to the side of the model: "It's right here, you might not have noticed it before."
Huo Zimu: "I really didn't notice, and I can't see it clearly either. Why don't we zoom in some more?"
Hearing that the model could be enlarged, everyone was quite curious.
Huo Zimu continued to press the buttons on the model, and the model continued to enlarge, becoming almost half a person's height.
At this moment, the words on the side of the model finally became clear: "Everything is ready, only the spring breeze is lacking."
Meng Yuening said, "These words are quite interesting. This landscape is a winter landscape, so it says 'Everything is ready except for the spring breeze,' meaning that if spring comes, these landscapes will revive. These words are quite creative to match this landscape."
Professor Pan said, "This model is indeed very exquisite, but it might not be quite enough to make the princess smile..."
Huo Zimu frowned and said, "What do you know? Do you think you can come up with a better toy?"
Professor Pan was only surprised for a moment when he was rebuked like that, then he smiled and said, "I don't have a better toy."
At this moment, male celebrity Lin Nanhuai murmured to himself, "Everything is ready, except for the spring breeze...Everything is ready, except for the spring breeze...I think I have the spring breeze..."
Xu Yunhong, who was closest to him, chuckled and said, "What are you talking about? You have the Spring Breeze? How can the wind be preserved?"
Lin Nanhuai replied, "I really do."
As he spoke, he took a small porcelain bottle out of his bag.
The bottom of the small porcelain bottle is inscribed with four characters: "Spring Breeze Bottle".
Everyone saw it, and Jian Tanxi asked, "The Spring Breeze Bottle? What is the effect of this bottle?"
Lin Nanhuai said, "It seems its only function is to blow out the spring breeze... I was stunned when I got this bottle because I thought it was useless. Now it seems that perhaps the Spring Breeze Bottle can be used in combination with that miniature landscape?"
Although Lin Nanhuai had a bad temper, he was intelligent, and his words enlightened everyone.
The miniature landscape model had the words "Everything is ready except for the spring breeze" written on it. Now, isn't the spring breeze here?
Jian Tanxi asked Lin Nanhuai, "Is there a limit to the number of times you can use your Spring Breeze Bottle?"
Lin Nanhuai said, "It seems not."
"In that case, let's give it a try."
Lin Nanhuai nodded, opened the bottle of Spring Breeze, and blew on the miniature landscape.
Before long, the miniature landscape began to change. The frost melted, the vegetation revived, the entire mountain was shrouded in green, and some small animals emerged from the ground. Birds flew in from somewhere, perched on the verdant branches, and chirped, creating a scene full of the vibrant energy of spring.
Everyone was pleasantly surprised; such a sight should make the princess smile.
Lin Nanhuai plugged the mouth of the Spring Breeze Bottle, and the miniature landscape transformed back into a winter scene.
Huo Zimu said, "It seems that Lin Nanhuai will have to perform for the princess with the miniature landscape and the Spring Breeze Bottle from now on. I'm injured and can't move. Lin Nanhuai, you can have my miniature landscape for now. Don't keep it for yourself; you have to return it to me later."
Lin Nanhuai scoffed, "Who wants to keep yours all to themselves? My stuff is much better than yours."
"I still can't trust you. Why don't you give me something in exchange?"
"Fine, I'll exchange it then. Why are you so wary? Do you think I, a big star, would covet something from an ordinary person? Here, take this."
Lin Nanhuai gave Huo Zimu a black pill and said, "This is a dementia pill. It will make you stupid for 20 minutes after you take it. I'll return the miniature landscape to you in a bit, and then you can return this pill to me. We'll be even."
Huo Zimu sneered: "You're really something, giving me a dementia pill. There's no way I could secretly take it. You say I'm wary, but aren't you just as suspicious?"
“Likewise, I can’t completely trust a stranger either. That’s settled then, I’m going out to perform for the princess.”
Xu Yunhong suddenly said, "Wait a minute, the princess is someone who rarely laughs. Even if she really likes this toy, she might not laugh. What if she doesn't laugh this time either? My money ability can still be activated once more to avoid injury, but if Jian Tanxi and the others are hit again, they will die instantly."
Jian Tanxi said, "It's alright, we still have the Resurrection Pill. If we take it in time after we die, we can be resurrected."
“Great! Give me a few Resurrection Pills. If you get killed, I’ll feed you the Resurrection Pills.”
However, Jian Tanxi hesitated. It was her first time meeting Xu Yunhong, and although Xu Yunhong seemed harmless, Jian Tanxi was still not used to entrusting her life to someone else.
Giving the Resurrection Pill to Lin Nanhuai is even more impossible. Lin Nanhuai doesn't seem to care about other people's lives.
Even though a teammate had died and the other team members were also unable to leave, Jian Tanxi still dared not gamble.
In addition, Qu Chen was seriously injured and kept groaning softly. Jian Tanxi couldn't bear it and didn't want Qu Chen to continue to suffer from his injuries.
So she made a decision: to take out her four healing pills and give them to the other four injured people.
After Professor Pan and Qu Chen took the healing pills, their bodies recovered immediately.
Only Jian Tanxi remained, lying weakly on the ground.
Meng Yuening asked worriedly, "Why don't you eat it yourself?"
Jian Tanxi said, "I only have four healing pills, and I just gave you four. I was considering whether to use my healing ability to heal myself, but I don't think it's necessary to waste an ability. You're already healed. When I get killed later, just give me a resurrection pill. I completely trust you."
Without saying a word, Meng Yuening took out one of her healing pills and gave it to Jian Tanxi.
Now, Jian Tanxi has also recovered her health.
Jian Tanxi was somewhat surprised: "This is not the most cost-effective way to use it. I can still last for another round, there's no need to waste a healing pill."
Meng Yuening said, "I know. However, I still have seven healing pills, enough to save everyone for another round. The others should also have some life-saving methods. At this point, I suggest we all work together and take out all the pills and life-saving items to use together."
Don't feel like you're being taken advantage of. At the end of the game, rewards will be given based on each person's contribution. The more you contribute now, the more you'll receive later.
Meng Yuening's last words dispelled the others' concerns.
Everyone brought out their own healing items.
Jian Tanxi took out six Resurrection Pills and said, "I have six Resurrection Pills left. I just used up all my Healing Pills. Also, I have two more Healing Abilities left, which I can use for everyone if needed."
Xu Yunhong exclaimed in surprise, "You actually have six of these precious Rejuvenation Pills!"
Jian Tanxi smiled and said, "Yes."
Xu Yunhong: "You must have played very well in the previous rounds of the game, which is why you received such a great reward. What other rewards have you received?"
Jian Tanxi hesitated for a moment, unsure whether she should speak.
Huo Zimu said to Xu Yunhong with some disdain, "How can you ask such a question? Your emotional intelligence is too low."
Xu Yunhong wasn't angry. She just stuck out her tongue and said, "Okay, it wasn't appropriate to ask like that. I have two healing pills, and that's all. My special ability is to use money to avoid injury, but only I can use it. The advantage is that after I use my special ability, I can save a healing pill."
Huo Zimu said, "You must guarantee that you can use your special ability to avoid injury, instead of trying to steal the healing pills from us."
Xu Yunhong was genuinely angry this time: "What do you mean? I have the ability to avoid injury, of course I'll use it! Do you think I like being beaten up and getting hurt just to steal healing pills from you? Why would I do something that harms others and doesn't benefit myself?"
Huo Zimu: "It costs 200,000 to use this ability once. Who knows if you'll be willing to use it a second time?"
"Ha, that's hilarious. A mere 200,000 is nothing to me. Don't worry, I'm very afraid of pain. I'll definitely use any ability that makes me immune to pain."
Meng Yuening tried to mediate, saying, "Alright, everyone, stop arguing. We don't have much time left. These are my seven healing pills, that's all."
Professor Pan took out 6 healing pills and 2 resurrection pills: "All my healing pills are here, that's all."
Seeing so many pills, Qu Chen thought they were delicious and reached out to take them.
Huo Zimu's expression changed, and he roared at Qu Chen, "What are you doing?"
As he spoke, he pushed Qu Chen away with one hand.
Qu Chen fell heavily to the ground.
Fortunately, Qu Chen was not sensitive to malice and had a relatively high pain tolerance, so nothing happened to him; he just sat there blankly.
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