Wanjie Game Hall, I sent Kiana to Silent Hill

Besides, how could anyone compare to watching other people develop beautiful girls? Playing with sticks is fun, isn't it? Besides, judging by Black Wind Mountain, this game has a bit of a "producer's surprise," making it incredibly entertaining.

In fact, it is true...

If Black Wind Mountain is just the initial sign, then Yellow Wind Ridge has completely revealed its fangs.

The rat demons entrenched in this area were primarily greenskin technology, shocking everyone. Their crossbows, imbued with some mysterious magic, not only fired at a rate comparable to a three-shot rifle, but were also incredibly accurate, with their arrows even igniting.

It was precisely because of their presence that Bianca didn't dare to walk upright in the open air, as if if she stood up straight for a moment, a series of arrows would be shot at her from an inexplicable place.

Even when she was walking on a small path, whenever she saw a rat demon with a crossbow, she would subconsciously use all her strength to attack, not daring to let them live for even a second longer.

In addition, the Yellow Wind Ridge's waters were also infested with toad monsters eager to perish together. Because Bianca always used a single blow to kill isolated monsters, she failed to detect this self-destructive property in time.

As a result, a melee between the rat and the frog ensued, and the toad monster, who was determined to fight her, almost blew her up.

Bianca could only be thankful that the rat demon would not self-destruct, otherwise the battle would probably drag on even longer, and delays would make it easier for things to change.

From this perspective, Black Wind Mountain is really just an experience level for novices.

Bianca waded through the water, climbed over the mountains, and finally arrived at the first land temple. Although there were not 81 difficulties along the way, there were still some difficulties.

When Bianca saw the land temple in Shamen Village, she felt so moved that she was speechless and tears came to her eyes.

Finally found it! The first land temple on Black Wind Mountain only requires climbing two slopes...

Bianca couldn't wait to pluck a hair from the back of her head and turned it into burning incense and put it on the altar.

The Huangfengling Land Temple and the Heifengshan Land Temple differ significantly. When incense is placed on the Heifengshan site, a branch of flowers slowly sprouts, seemingly blending seamlessly with nature. Meanwhile, the Huangfengling site opens its slightly shabby door, revealing a golden statue within.

Obviously, the land temple in Huangfengling highlights the "humanistic" atmosphere, but... in the huge Huangfengling, there is no human being to be seen except for skeletons.

Bianca followed the instructions in the book and began to forge new equipment for herself. Soon, with her new armor and snake-head staff, Bianca's confidence grew, and she continued her journey to find the six roots.

Then, while she was gathering resources, she encountered the unreasonably hard Ganoderma Lucidum Essence.

Unlike the ginseng and mushroom spirits, the Ganoderma spirit seemed to have advanced its cultivation. Not only was it tougher than the other two, but each of its moves was also toxic. Bianca had originally thought she could kill it with just two blows of her own, having switched weapons, but she ended up nearly poisoning herself.

If the Ganoderma lucidum essence was just a small episode, then the four rats killing monkey formation in Shamen Village really made Bianca feel the powerlessness of an individual encountering an army.

As soon as they crossed a wooden bridge, they were bombarded with fire, and even had swordsmen and shieldmen to hold them back, making it impossible to maneuver around.

It was really like this: rockets flying all over the sky, destiny dared not take them. Covering your head and running away, you will know who is the rat.

Bianca stuck her entire body behind a rock, not daring to show her head. She could only slowly observe her surroundings, trying to find a way to go around, just like at the beginning of Chapter 2.

She actually found a path that could avoid the Four Rats Killing Monkey Formation.

Bianca quickly escaped from there, bypassing the Four Rats Killing Monkey Formation and entering Shamen Village. Not long after, she encountered a new type of rat demon - the two-headed rat.

After a fierce battle, Bianca updated the outdated impression that mice don't explode on their own.

Not only could the rat self-destruct, but its power was also more ferocious than that of the toad monster. Not only did it almost blow her away, it also alerted the archer rat monsters occupying the high ground, and they were immediately subjected to a brutal barrage of fire.

When Bianca pushed open the village gate and found the king and his son talking, her face was terribly gloomy.

It seems that you two are the leaders of these rat demons, right? Bianca said nothing and started to accumulate strength with her stick.

The confused King of Sand and the Second Brother of Sand had no time to say anything when they saw a long stick coming towards them with a strong wind...

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Rita held five-year-old Ruth in her arms and told her a story of a brave man in a voice that was more gentle than ever before.

"Mom." The little girl suddenly raised her head and looked at Rita's face.

"Hmm? What's the matter, Ruth?" Rita smiled indulgently. "Don't you like this story?"

"No." The little girl shook her head. "I recently heard from my friends that my mother is actually more powerful than the heroes in the stories."

"Well, Ruth's friends must have misunderstood." Rita patted the little girl's head. "Mom has only received training before, and she's not as powerful as a hero."

"However, if Ruth can eat well and exercise every day, maybe she can surpass the hero in the future."

"Really? Can I become as powerful as a hero?" The little girl's eyes were full of light. "Then mommy, can you train with me?"

"Of course." Rita gently pinched the little girl's cheek. "But if you want Mom to accompany Ruth to exercise, Ruth can't stay in bed tomorrow."

"I will definitely get up on time!"

Rita couldn't help but smile as she looked at the little girl's confident look.

This child really...seems to have grown so big all of a sudden, she suddenly thought.

Seriously, she brought back a child for no apparent reason, and then disappeared just as inexplicably. Could the god of this world be Zeus from Greek mythology? Rita couldn't help but complain about the role she'd been assigned—becoming Ruth's mother out of nowhere.

She hasn't even figured out her relationship with the child's real mother yet, and yet she suddenly replaces her as the girl's stepmother. How...

It makes people happy!

As for being a mother? Oh, Ruth is so adorable, so what's wrong with being Ruth's mother? It's just a game, and no one else gets to see me raising a child. So, shouldn't I just dote on this daughter I just found for free?

The little girl suddenly felt a heat on her back, as if something hot was staring at her...

After finishing her story, Rita sat down at her desk to plan her schedule for the month. According to the white, talking bird outside, once you're done with your schedule, the month will fly by. So, before that, make sure you don't have anything else to do, or you'll miss out.

Rita took a last look back at the days she had spent with Ruth, and then she wrote down her plans for this month with a quill.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, but Rita surprisingly didn't feel it was unreal. On the contrary, she felt as if she had really spent a month with Ruth.

She turned around from the desk and saw Ruth running in hurriedly with her short legs that had not yet grown back.

"Mom!" The little girl came to Rita, panting and calling out.

Rita bent down, took out a towel and wiped the sweat off her face.

Then, smiling, she asked, "What's the matter, Ruth?"

"The town said that family restaurants are free today! The brave Mr. Asbel is treating everyone to a meal. Mom, can we go together? I haven't seen Sister Lilia in a long time!"

"Of course, Ruth." Rita nodded gently and stood up from the desk. "Let Mom pack up first, and then we'll be off, okay?"

"Okay~ Mom and I will clean up together!"

"Mm~ Ruth is so good."

Rita, who had completely put herself into the role of a mother, happily cleaned up the house with her adopted daughter. After making all the preparations for going out, she set off for a family restaurant in town.

This seemingly insignificant world was slowly unveiling its meticulously painted picture for her...

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Wang Xuanqiao heard the sound of the sensor door opening again and turned to look.

The visitor turned out to be Zhongli, and he also brought an...unexpected guest.

——The author has something to say——

Volume 159: : It’s that woman!

It's that woman!

However, she was not in the posture of two pieces of poultry, but a pretty lady with her hair tied up high in a ponytail with a bird feather-like hairpin and wearing red-framed glasses.

Although she tried hard to keep her gaze focused, she couldn't help but let her eyes wander to other things in the game room, especially the neatly arranged gaming equipment, which attracted a lot of her attention.

"It's been a long time since we last met, manager. How have you been recently?" Zhongli, who was walking in front, was the first to raise his hand and salute.

"Not bad, how about you?" Wang Xuanqiao also returned the greeting to Zhongli and chatted awkwardly.

"I often stroll through the mountains and the streets to have some fun." Zhongli leaned over and led the woman out. "Let me introduce you. This is..."

"Ahem!" the woman quickly interrupted, "My name is Xianyun. I've heard the manager's place is amazing, and I'm drawn to it, so I'm asking Mr. Zhongli to introduce me to him."

"Xianyun?" Wang Xuanqiao looked at her for a while, and suddenly felt curious whether Liuyun Jiefeng had already moved to Liyue Harbor for a short stay, or had suddenly decided to come to his shop.

"You don't have to be so polite." He took advantage of the moment when she was thinking, "When you come to the store, you are a customer, and customers are also friends to me, so feel free to be more relaxed. For example, there are snacks and drinks over there, you can help yourself to whatever you want to eat or drink."

"The store manager's generosity is reminiscent of the chivalrous spirit of yesteryear." Zhongli nodded gently and said to Xianyun, "Go and apply for membership with the store manager. Next time you come, you won't need me to lead the way."

Wang Xuanqiao had already walked behind the counter, preparing to apply for a card for the woman.

After hearing what Zhongli said, Xianyun completely put aside his shyness as a newcomer, walked to the counter, and waited for instructions on how to apply for a membership card.

"What should I fill in for my name?" Wang Xuanqiao asked without looking up, looking at the screen of the member terminal.

"...Hmm?" Xianyun was momentarily unresponsive before realizing the meaning behind it. He couldn't help but glance at Wang Xuanqiao deeply. "Such an attitude is naturally Xianyun."

"Okay, what about your birthday?"

"Do you still need a birthday? April 11th."

"Maybe the system will prepare birthday gifts for members." Wang Xuanqiao smiled. "Next, look at the camera and strike any pose you like. This will leave a portrait for your membership card."

Xianyun held his chin and thought for a while, then raised his hand and pressed it against the frame.

With a click, the woman officially became a member of the game hall.

[Detected that the guest has applied for a membership card, unlocking the game based on the guest's characteristics——]

[Game: "Siege" has been unlocked, please enjoy the experience. ]

Siege?

This time it was Wang Xuanqiao who was stunned.

What does "Siege" mean? Rainbow Six? But if it's Rainbow Six, why not type out the full name? Even if you have to omit it, it should be Tom Clancy's, not Rainbow Six.

And... no matter how you think about it, that woman has no connection with Cailiu, right?

Wang Xuanqiao directly took out the terminal and typed the word "siege" into the search engine.

Then he realized it was indeed a game perfectly suited to Xianyun. Although Wang Xuanqiao still felt that games like Star Engineer or Orion would be more suitable, the system's rigorous selection must have had its reasons.

"The game you unlocked is quite unique." Wang Xuanqiao handed Xianyun's membership card to her. "I remember you particularly like to delve into mechanical engineering. Perhaps this game will create some kind of chemical reaction with mechanical engineering."

"I didn't expect the manager to know something about me... ahem, about me."

Xianyun took the membership card, looked at it, and put it carefully into his pocket.

"Are you ready to experience the game next? Or do you want to sit down for a while?" Wang Xuanqiao turned his head and saw Zhongli sitting in the rest area.

"Mr. Zhongli once showed me a clever device called a terminal. I'd like to exchange one first," Xianyun replied.

"Oh, the terminal." Wang Xuanqiao nodded. "Then you can start by playing Beat Saber or Overcooked, two relatively short games. Once you earn points, you can unlock the terminal in the mall."

After that, he led Xianyun into the gaming area and taught her how to use the gaming equipment. After Xianyun successfully entered the game, Wang Xuanqiao returned to the gaming area and sat near Zhongli.

"Do you have something to tell me?" he asked Zhongli directly.

"I do have some ideas I'd like to discuss with the store manager." Zhongli didn't mince words and went straight to the point. "The store manager knows a lot about games and should already know that our world is taken from them. The fact that he recommended the terminal shows that he's not opposed to sharing this fact with us."

"That's right." Wang Xuanqiao nodded. "My attitude towards this kind of thing is neither support nor opposition. Unless it's a customer who's worried about losing money, I'll give them a little reminder. Otherwise, it's up to them to ask for it."

"The store manager is so open-minded, Zhongli admires him." Zhongli continued, "I also learned about this incidentally. Genshin Impact is obviously very popular, even occupying a niche in the popularization of ancient cultural relics."

Popular science about ancient artifacts?

Wang Xuanqiao immediately thought of the connection between Genshin Impact and the Sanxingdui Museum, and it became clear in his mind.

"Oh, you saw yourself, didn't you?" He couldn't help but smile.

"I'm ashamed. Although that wasn't me, I wouldn't refuse it either." Zhongli shook his head slightly, then changed the subject. "However, if I were just aware of it, it would be fine. However, I received a gift from the store manager. If the Pastoral Song is practiced to perfection, it can withstand wear and tear, which means I have already left the story of Genshin Impact."

"Are you worried that your withdrawal will lead to certain consequences?" Wang Xuanqiao asked, leaning back on the sofa.

"It's not a worry, but a certainty," Zhongli replied. "If the laws of nature are causally connected to the story of the original gods, then such an act of disobedience will inevitably lead to correction by nature."

"So I had to make a choice," he said. "Either I completely abandon this relationship, or..."

"Just overturn the principles of heaven?" Wang Xuanqiao laughed.

"There's no need to be so radical," Zhongli shook his head. "We just need to accumulate enough strength to restore order. The existence of Heaven's Law is actually the guarantee for the functioning of the world. Rashly expelling it would be detrimental to the world."

"So you chose the latter?"

"To be honest, I was actually undecided for a while. I had no desire to compete, and I was suffering from wear and tear. I could only wander the world and enjoy the quiet pleasures. The Geo King had already left Liyue, and I could no longer involve the people of Liyue in this."

"But even if I were willing to sever this karmic bond myself, I have no right to make decisions for the Hall Master. It's conceivable that the Hall Master will bring more companions here in the future, and among them will undoubtedly be travelers. Even if I manage to escape the clutches of Heavenly Law, what good will it do then? Therefore, I have finally made the decision to confront Heavenly Law."

Hearing this, Wang Xuanqiao nodded.

"That's the right thing to do," he said. "After all, once opportunity is in your hands, it's no longer something you can decide for yourself. Rather than giving it up and gambling on the other party's kindness, it's better to hold on to it and surpass them. Never give up the initiative."

"Of course." Zhongli nodded slightly. "I hope to take this opportunity to learn a few things from the store manager."