“This…” A hint of astonishment flashed in Xiao Jin’s eyes.
"Haha, guest, congratulations on passing this old man's test!" The old sea turtle stroked his long white beard, his eyes narrowing into slits with laughter.
"The water in this 'Deep Sea Healing' pool is indeed extremely hot, but it's far from scalding a person like that. The burning pain you felt and the marks you saw underwater were actually a kind of 'heat pain illusion' acting on a mental level!"
It tests the courage and perseverance of the diver!
If you give up halfway due to fear or pain, or if you can't resist using healing items as soon as you get ashore, the mission will be considered a failure!
It stretched out its webbed claws, took the "lucky stone" that emitted a warm blue light from Xiao Jin's hand, and carefully hung it back around its neck.
Immediately, another paw handed over a palm-sized piece of jade, entirely emerald green, warm to the touch, and seemingly containing flowing water.
"This is a reward for you, brave guest! Wearing this warm and lustrous jade close to your body will greatly benefit your water-based senses and mental recovery!"
[Ding! Quest: 'Hot Spring Guardian' Completed! Reward: 3000 points, [Warm Jade] x1!]
A pleasant notification sound rang out.
Xiao Jin looked down at the warm, green jade in her hand, which exuded a cool and comfortable aura, and then looked at her undamaged arm.
The excruciating, burning pain I felt just moments ago still lingered in my memory; it felt terrifyingly real.
It was just an illusion...
"Heh...it really is impossible to guard against!" Xiao Jin stood up and shook his head, looking at the spot where the old sea turtle had disappeared.
Other players might have given up long ago after diving to a certain depth.
Even if you successfully reach the shore, if you don't react to the old sea turtle's warnings immediately and use the treatment drugs, then all the suffering you endured before will have been in vain.
Well, how should I put it!
It's not very difficult, and there's no risk of death, but it's just one trap after another.
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Mission complete.
The warm spring water enveloped my body again, dispelling the last trace of psychological trauma caused by the "heat pain illusion".
Xiao Jin leaned against the smooth rocks by the pool, completely relaxing.
As the old sea turtle happily left with its recovered lucky stone, the surrounding mist gradually gave way to the sounds of other tourists chatting and splashing water.
Sunlight filters through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows in the rising steam.
This is the true enjoyment of a hot spring.
Xiao Jin closed her eyes, feeling the perfect water temperature soothing every inch of her skin. Even the notification sound of points being credited upon completing the task sounded more pleasant.
Even though she wasn't hungry, she still didn't refuse the floating tray offered by a smiling otter NPC waiter dressed in a kimono.
On the tray was a small dish of delicate sushi rolls, a few slices of chilled fruit, and a glass of chilled wine, its color like a ruby, served in a clear stemmed glass.
Xiao Jin picked up a piece of sushi and put it in her mouth, the fresh and sweet taste of the sea melting on her tongue. She then picked up her wine glass and took a small sip.
The cool liquor, with its rich fruity aroma, glides down your throat, creating a wonderful collision with the warmth of the hot spring, bringing a lazy, tipsy feeling.
"Tsk, not bad, it would be even better if there were some entertainment." Xiao Jin rarely complained in his heart, and then drank the rest of the wine in his glass in one gulp.
This kind of pure, purposeless comfort was almost a luxury to him.
Xiao Jin stayed in the bath until she felt completely refreshed and her skin turned slightly red before getting up and leaving.
She wrapped herself in a soft bathrobe, still warm and steamy. She first showered in the bathtub next to the hot spring, then changed her clothes and began to wander aimlessly around the resort hotel.
I walked through the corridor adorned with wind chimes, passed by the open-air tea house filled with the aroma of coffee, watched the fluffy little creatures rolling around and being adorable on the perimeter of the petting zoo, and even lay down on a beach chair for a while, listening to the sound of the waves and dozing off.
A morning passed leisurely, but Xiao Jin did not encounter any other small tasks.
Lunch was a seafood feast in the main restaurant, the seafood was so fresh it looked like it had just jumped off the sea and onto the plate.
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Xiao Jin returned to the Mushroom House for a short rest.
The afternoon sun shone through the round window, casting warm spots of light on the floor. Amo was fast asleep, curled up on a specially made perch, emitting soft hissing breaths.
After lunch break, Xiao Jin took Amo, who had finally woken up, to the water park again.
The park was still bustling with activity, with screams and laughter echoing from the various slides and water rides. The huge wave pool was packed with people, like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
Xiao Jin transformed into a blue and white swimsuit this time, with the lace trim on the short skirt outlining her slender and powerful muscle lines.
Her long, wet hair was casually tied back, revealing her smooth forehead and stunning eyes and brows, making her stand out even in a crowd.
Just as she reached the huge, still water area in the center of the park, which reflected the blue sky and white clouds like a mirror, a mission screen flashing with striking golden light appeared out of thin air in front of Xiao Jin:
[Challenge Mission: Aerial Dancer]
[Mission Content]: Put on the flight suit, activate the jetpack, and fly over the "Hurricane Sea" for ten minutes to experience the ultimate thrill of free flight!
[Mission Reward]: 2000 points, [Deep Sea Silver] x3 (Advanced weapon/equipment enhancement material, extremely rare!).
【Danger Warning】: High-altitude wind pressure is extremely high and wind direction is highly variable, and you may encounter heavy rain/thunderstorms at random; in the deep sea, there may be lurking 【Sharp-Toothed Arrowfish Beasts】.
"Aerial dancer?" Xiao Jin's gaze instantly locked onto the mission description.
This time it wasn't about finding something; it was the simplest survival mode. If she could survive for ten minutes, she would complete the mission.
But the experienced Xiao Jin knew that often the most dangerous tasks were those that were not complicated.
The source of the danger is also obvious—rain and thunderstorms, as well as the [Sharp-Toothed Arrowfish] in the deep sea.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Jin headed towards the equipment area designated for the mission.
Several seal NPCs dressed in lifeguard uniforms were already waiting there. They quickly helped Xiao Jin put on a silver-gray, streamlined, specially made one-piece flight suit.
The flight suit was made of a lightweight yet durable material that effectively reduced wind resistance. Next, a precisely constructed metal jetpack was securely fastened to Xiao Jin's back, its connector gleaming with a ghostly blue energy.
"Guest, please stand firm. You'll feel a strong push after starting. Good luck!" a seal NPC said in a deep voice, pressing the start button.
Buzz—!
Two jets of intense blue heat shot out from the tail of the jetpack in an instant, accompanied by a deep roar!
Soon, a powerful thrust propelled Xiao Jin into the air!
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