Chapter 486 The System Disappears
After resting briefly on the shore, the group dived back down to the bottom of the lake.
Although the lake is very large, the bottom is not very deep, only about ten meters.
The lake is free of impurities and the water is very clear, so the visibility at the bottom is also very good, and you can clearly see the densely packed gears on the lake bottom.
Without saying much, everyone started collecting gears. When they reached their limit, they would go up to catch their breath and then come back to collect them. It took about two hours to collect all the gears dropped by the Great Mirage Demon.
Back on shore, everyone changed out of their wet clothes and then began to take stock of their catch.
Just then, Fei Qiu took out a square glass tank that looked like a fish tank from his backpack.
Lu Cheng, with his sharp eyes, leaned closer and said, "Where did you find such a small aquarium? It's quite rich in species, with corals, seaweed, and small fish and shrimp. Are you planning to keep fish? But this glass tank is too small; you can't keep many fish."
It is indeed small; this fish tank is only the size of Fei Qiu's palm, and it looks very miniature.
Fei Qiu shook the glass jar in his hand: "Take a closer look. This item was found when we were picking up gears at the bottom of the lake. It might also be one of the supplies dropped by the Great Mirage Demon."
After he finished speaking, everyone looked over, curiously observing the aquarium in his hand.
Lu Cheng looked closely and sure enough, the information about the mini glass tank appeared before his eyes.
[Micro Game Cabin: This is a game cabin specially developed for hardcore gamers, containing 100,000 mini-games. Here, you can choose any mini-game you like. Use a Pure Stone to activate the game cabin.]
It's actually a gaming pod?
"If it's a game pod, why is it shaped like a fish tank?" Lu Cheng scratched his head, puzzled. "Besides, I understand a game pod to be something you can sit or lie down in. How are you supposed to play games in this mini fish tank?"
Zhang Yan's focus was on the types of games: "Wow, there are 100,000 kinds of mini-games! Are there any dress-up games? I really want to play a dress-up game."
Fei Qiu: "It requires a Pure Stone to activate. Have you all heard of Pure Stones?"
The group looked at each other, none of them having heard of it.
Meng Qingyin: "Let's continue searching for the Immaculate Stone. We've collected almost all the gears. Let's find the way up the mountain first."
Yesterday, I obtained the required number of gears just by collecting river clams in the river. Just now, the Great Mirage Demon dropped so many gears that there are enough to make an air conditioner.
However, even though she has now defeated the Great Mirage Demon, she is still unsure whether she can leave the mountain.
The group temporarily put the matter of the Immaculate Stone aside and began searching for a way down the mountain in pairs.
Chen Leying took the initiative to walk up to Meng Qingyin and said, "I'll walk with you."
Zheng Shi, who originally wanted to be in a group with Meng Qingyin, quietly walked to Zhang Yan and Fei Qiu's side.
As Meng Qingyin walked, she asked, "Is there something you want to tell me?"
“That’s right,” Chen Leying nodded. “The more I think about what Zheng Yang said before he left, the more suspicious it seems.”
She has now regained her usual sharpness; this is a world of survival, and there is not much time for her to be sentimental.
Meng Qingyin: "He said he was a dead man. Why would a dead man become an NPC in this game? I've thought about that question too. It must be related to those gods."
"So it really is because of them..." Chen Leying murmured. She added, "There's one more thing: my mission system has disappeared."
Meng Qingyin stopped abruptly, her eyes widening in surprise. "Disappeared? When did it disappear?"
They possess special abilities that they share, a secret among them.
However, they were not clear about each person's specific abilities, only having a general estimate.
This was the first time Chen Leying had mentioned her ability; she hadn't expected it to be a system.
Chen Leying's expression darkened: "It should be after Zheng Yang's death."
After Zheng Yang's death... Meng Qingyin lowered her eyes and pondered deeply, why did Chen Leying's abilities disappear after Zheng Yang's death?
Furthermore, Zheng Yang's injuries had clearly received timely treatment and should not have been fatal, so why did he die after meeting Chen Leying?
What is the connection between these two?
Chen Leying shared her guess: "I think it's possible that the God Lord and Zheng Yang reached some kind of agreement. Zheng Yang's memories were erased, and he became an NPC, while the God Lord gave me this special ability. I don't know why, but Zheng Yang's memories were awakened."
Meng Qingyin: "Really? Then which deity could it be?"
"Yes, which god could it be?" [Hyena] saw the conversation between the two and was also a little confused.
The only deity it recognized was Snake C, but it knew that there were other deities.
The hyena clan has lived on the Black Serpent Continent for generations, and the masters of this continent are the Black Serpent Clan. The current ruler of the Black Serpent Clan is Serpent C.
Therefore, the hyena clan will always live in the shadow of Snake C.
But it had had enough of Snake C.
If we can pledge allegiance to other deities... wouldn't we be able to escape the control of Serpent C?
Could the god that Mengmeng and the others mentioned be the hope of their clan?
The hyena should have reported this matter to Snake C, but it concealed it.
...
The group quickly found their way out of the mountain, and once they were out, they discovered that the mirage outside had also disappeared.
It seems that even mirages are just tricks played by the Great Mirage Demon.
Although the mirage disappeared, the mountains remain.
While searching for a way out of the mountains, Meng Qingyin and the others discovered many chestnut trees, wild yams, and wild fruits. There were also streams in the mountains, teeming with fish, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish, making the area abundant with resources.
Players passing through this area can go into the mountains to replenish their supplies.
Meng Qingyin posted the message in the chat area and then discovered that there were many people at the foot of the mountain.
Their cars formed a long line, gathered together anxiously waiting.
Upon seeing Meng Qingyin and the others emerge, they swarmed around them.
"Boss Meng, you're all out safely!"
"What's so strange about this mountain? Just now, the mirage suddenly disappeared, revealing the mountain's true appearance."
“We originally planned to go into the mountains to find you, but we were afraid that blindly going into the mountains would only be a burden to you…”
They were all players who had voluntarily waited here because they were worried about Meng Qingyin and the others.
Meng Qingyin and the others felt a surge of warmth in their hearts.
In the current 30th district, the bonds between players seem to be getting deeper and deeper.
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