What fell from the tree was a tattered and dirty doll that looked like an antique. Perhaps because of the passage of time, the body or cloth that originally tied it had weathered, and so it fell down and happened to hit someone.
The person who was hit was the classmate named Bai Li. Lin Xiaoman's character Tao Lulu was not familiar with her, but Lu Yuan and Bai Li had a good relationship, so Tao Lulu knew her. She was a very outgoing, enthusiastic, shameless girl who loved to take advantage of others.
It was just a simple recollection, and because they had not had much contact, Lin Xiaoman had no way of judging whether this person was an NPC or a hostile competitor.
"Disgusting, so dirty!"
After the initial shock wore off, Baili frowned and angrily slapped herself at the dirt brought by the doll. She jumped around in frustration for a long time, then kicked the doll with disgust...
The broken doll that had been shaken to the ground was kicked away and fell into the grass by the roadside. Its body, which was already broken by wind and sun, fell into pieces of cloth and plastic due to the impact, making it look even more broken.
"Everyone, be careful. Pay attention to the top of your head. If there are dolls on the branches above, please avoid them. The wind is a bit strong today and they may be blown down... But don't worry, the dolls hanging high up are basically lightweight and don't weigh much..." Because Bai Li was hit, tour guide Wang spoke up to calm everyone down.
After confirming that Baili was fine, the incident passed and the group continued on their way.
As if frightened, Lin Xiaoman nervously watched his surroundings, pondering deeply, "One, two, three, wooden man..."
What does it mean?
Could it be...
Looking back, Lin Xiaoman glanced in that direction again. The distance was not far, so he could clearly see that the broken doll was still lying there quietly, like an abandoned rag, exuding a sense of abandonment, as if crying, "Why did you abandon me? Don't leave me..."
After a closer look, there was still nothing unusual.
The speculation that the dolls move when out of sight has not been confirmed.
Ahhh, what the hell does this clue mean?
Although appearing timid and feeling irritated, Lin Xiaoman continued to move forward.
After walking for another ten minutes, we arrived at an open area with a large meadow dotted with various unknown small wild flowers.
In the middle, there are several small houses made of simple stones and wooden boards.
It felt very backward and weird. There were many mannequins standing around the rooms, and the walls and roofs of the houses were exaggeratedly hung with dolls.
Dolls of all sizes are stacked together with little analysis.
"This little house was once..." Tour guide Wang started to tell a love story. 'A man and a woman fled to this island because of persecution at home. Under the protection of the baby god, they lived happily together until old age.'
That's the general idea, with various embellishments in the middle. The story is told very brilliantly, but you can tell it's nonsense as soon as you listen to it.
Covered in the cloak of love, this is actually just a simple "tourist rest center" with a toilet, a small shop, and a few flimsy-looking long benches for players to rest.
After tour guide Wang finished his explanation, he gave us 20 minutes of free time.
Led by tour guide Wang, a few brave ones ran over first and soon arrived in front of several houses. Some people had already touched the dolls hanging everywhere, while others had timid expressions and did not dare to step forward, just looking at them cowardly.
Looking at those people who touched the doll, Lin Xiaoman became even more confused.
Are you okay?
"Are you going to the bathroom?" Guan Xiaoyue asked.
"No." Lin Xiaoman replied weakly, surveying the surroundings for clues. "This restroom looks a bit scary."
"Maybe there's a doll hanging in the bathroom too," Lu Yuan added, equally apprehensively, "I feel like I'm being watched..."
"That's not the case, is it?" Guan Xiaoyue was shocked. She pulled Guan Xiaochun and ran towards the toilet. "Let's go and take a look."
"Lulu, let's go see if there are any local specialties?"
Because of the clue about the doll she bought at the beginning, Lu Yuan has a special liking for the NPC who sells the goods. Maybe she can buy another clue?
"OK!"
Lin Xiaoman naturally went with her.
The wooden house at the front has relatively few dolls hanging on it. It is an old-fashioned goods display window with some scattered food and drinks, as well as some handmade cloth dolls.
Someone had already run to the cupboard.
Fearing that the clue would be snatched away, Lu Yuan pulled Lin Xiaoman and jogged over.
When you get to the front, you can see the owner sitting in the cabin. She is an old lady in her fifties wearing ethnic costume. At this moment, the old lady is smiling at the customers who are selecting goods. Her expression is very kind and gentle.
Lu Yuan was inexplicably stunned. She, a devil!
According to her experience, this kind of friendly NPC who looks like a kind and amiable old lady is very likely to shed its human skin in the next second and turn into a big boss!
Well, just guessing.
Seeing that there were already three people shopping, Lu Yuan made sure it was safe, so she walked over with Lin Xiaoman. When they got there, she first greeted them politely, "Hello."
The old lady looked over and smiled even more kindly, but she didn't say anything.
"Lu Yuan, she doesn't speak English!" Someone who arrived earlier spoke up and replied.
"Oh, I see." Lu Yuan smiled at her to express her gratitude.
This person's name is Zhang Yuxuan. Lin Xiaoman knows him, but not very well. Subconsciously, Lin Xiaoman wondered again, is this person an NPC or an enemy?
Oh, I don’t know!
The old lady still smiled and pointed to the price tag next to the goods.
With another polite smile, Lu Yuan began to select goods, and her eyes immediately fell on those handmade rag dolls.
If it was done by an old lady, then she is more likely to be the BOSS!
But experience tells her that the BOSS will not appear so early!
Stay steady and don't rush.
So, buy it!
"Hey, these dolls are so unique!" Lu Yuan sighed in a pretentious manner. She took out her money again, pointed with her finger, picked up three dolls, and paid for them.
The old lady was very happy and gave the change.
"Lu Yuan, you bought so much?" Zhang Yuxuan was a little surprised, with a look of contempt in her eyes, as if she was looking at a "silly daughter of a landlord".
"Hang it up and dedicate it to the Doll God! Tour Guide Wang said that sincerity will work!" Lu Yuan smiled good-naturedly, but internally complained, "Hmph, if this is a clue, you'll regret it!"
In Lu Yuan's opinion, since these four people were so active in getting clues from the NPCs, they were most likely hostile.
As for exposure?
It doesn’t matter!
Clues are the key at this stage!
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