This city simulation game can affect reality.

No one spoke; their eyes were fixed on the red cloth in Master Yang's hand, waiting quietly for him to reveal the answer.

Even the usually lively little bear was unusually quiet, sitting obediently in the chair.

He is a rather mild-mannered person, so he naturally knows that the current situation is of great significance to everyone.

Master Yang placed the item on the worktable, looked up at everyone, and said, "I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting."

"You're too kind," Chen Jun waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing to worry about.

The master's withered fingers slowly lifted the red cloth, revealing the object inside—a seemingly broken wooden compass.

The compass is about 20 centimeters in diameter, with many defects around the edge, cracks all over the surface, and the central pointer is covered in rust.

At first glance, it looks like a piece of junk dug out of a trash can.

"This is...."

Chen Jun stood up and leaned closer, examining the object with curiosity.

Master Yang's eyes were exceptionally focused. He gently flicked a hidden clasp on the edge of the compass, and with a soft "click," the compass bloomed like a lotus flower, revealing its dazzling internal structure.

To everyone's surprise, the unfolded compass casing displayed auspicious cloud patterns, with each crack perfectly forming the texture of the overall design.

"Thirty years ago, in order to restore an ancient temple from the Ming Dynasty, I spent four years studying this 'hidden tenon' technique. Underneath the seemingly dilapidated exterior, there are thirty-six hidden tenons, each of which is precisely matched to the millimeter."

Master Yang's voice carried a hint of nostalgia.

He gently touched the inner wall of the compass with his fingers, where fine markings were engraved: "This is not only a measuring tool, but also the key to the art of wood regeneration. To bring wood to life, you must first understand the wood's 'bloodline' and 'bones'."

"These markings are actually a reference system used to observe the grain direction and structural characteristics of wood."

Everyone present could feel the weight of this work. Chen Jun knew that Master Yang had brought out his most treasured possession.

Even without saying anything more, this gesture itself fully demonstrates the other party's sincerity.

Carefully examining the unfolded compass, Chen Jun couldn't help but ask, "The precision required for the joints of these hidden tenons is so high. How did you solve the machining problem back then?"

Master Yang smiled slightly and took out a wooden box from the drawer of the wooden table: "These are the tools from back then. Without the CNC equipment we have now, we relied entirely on these self-made measuring tools."

He opened the wooden box, which contained a variety of measuring tools: "Each tool had to be made individually according to the type of wood, and that process alone took more than a year."

After looking them over, Chen Jun couldn't help but feel a deep sense of admiration for the hardships these old craftsmen had endured.

He suddenly realized that, under the special mechanism of "City Simulator", all tools in the woodcutter's hut of the resort could be generated unconditionally.

But old carpenters like Master Yang, who have been working their way up since the last century, simply don't have such favorable conditions, let alone advanced equipment.

After everyone finished expressing their amazement, Master Yang got back to the main point: "If you can fully understand the secrets within this compass, you will have grasped the basics of the Wood Bone Regeneration Technique. As long as you can fulfill your previous promises, I will impart this skill to you without reservation."

He paused, then added, "However, for now, I will still keep the compass. If I discover later that your motives are impure, I will terminate the cooperation at any time."

It's actually better for both parties to be upfront about the unpleasant aspects of the situation.

"Please rest assured, Master, we will definitely not let you down."

Chen Jun finally felt relieved, and a smile appeared on his face: "If you are willing, you can bring your wife with you and move to the resort with us permanently. We will definitely provide you with a satisfactory living environment and services."

"It's fine if you stay permanently." Master Yang waved his hand. "I'm used to living at home, and I really can't adapt to a different place. If you need anything, just come over anytime, or let me know so I can stay for a few days."

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Chen Jun suggested, "Would you be willing to stay at the resort for a while first? This would allow you to assess our sincerity firsthand and also give us a chance to begin preliminary preparations."

"That's fine," Master Yang readily agreed.

Thus, the initial contact between the two sides has finally made substantial progress, and the next step is to see how they work together further.

This is not only about the inheritance of skills, but also about whether both parties can establish a deep level of trust.

Once the initial contact is successful, the real cooperation will begin.

This process was not only Master Yang testing the resort, but also Chen Jun testing whether the other party was suitable for long-term cooperation.

After spending the whole day in the family compound, Master Yang said he still needed to pack his luggage and spend a good day with his wife in this place where they had lived for many years.

"My wife and I have lived here for most of our lives. Apart from attending some events, we rarely go out. Now that we suddenly have to leave for a while, we are really reluctant to part with it," Master Yang said with a sigh.

Chen Jun could understand this feeling, so he took Li Qingxin and Xiao Xiong back to the hotel and stayed another night.

The next morning, we went to the compound again, picked up Master Yang and his wife, and the group of five drove back to the resort.

Chen Jun originally arranged for them to stay in a detached apartment, but after showing them around the resort, Master Yang insisted on staying at the Treehouse Inn, saying that the environment there better suited his state of mind and creative needs.

Unable to resist the other party's insistence, Chen Jun had no choice but to agree to the arrangement.

Moreover, the treehouse inn is close to the woodcutter's hut, which will be convenient for future teaching and work.

Once the signs of rental were removed, this place became Master Yang's exclusive residence.

Considering that Li Qingxin needs to learn skills from him as soon as possible, Chen Jun only plans to bring Xiao Xiong with him on the next visit.

Around 9 p.m., after finishing all his business, he called Lao Zhou to his office to inquire about the business situation over the past two days and the short-term trends of the agritainment business.

"Yunhai's new strategy has indeed been effective. Their market attention has increased significantly recently. The villagers nearby seem to be very receptive to it. Through word of mouth, everyone now knows that there is a down-to-earth farmhouse in Longding Mountain."

Old Zhou showed Chen Jun a video: "The event week hasn't officially started yet, but there are already queues over there. People who usually can't bear to go out and spend money are all willing to join in the fun this time."

Looking at the prosperity of the sea of ​​clouds, Chen Jun didn't show much emotion, simply saying, "Let the bullets fly for a while longer."

He knew that it was time to close the net.

It's unclear whether the fish will die or the net will break in the end.