From Dungeon to Gaming Empire

In addition, some maps will be designed as event maps and can only be entered for a limited time during certain events.

Theoretically speaking, as long as there is enough time, adventurers can activate quite a lot of explorable areas through exploration.

The Ten Kingdoms secret realm is designed in this way and does not require all maps to be loaded at the same time. Areas that are not challenged by adventurers can be completely unloaded, which greatly reduces the computing power occupied by the secret realm.

So Ran Tianyun would feel.

This is a great design!

By using this method, Qi Ji not only showcased the vastness of China and ensured the efficiency of the adventure's rhythm, but also did not place too heavy a burden on the core of the dungeon secret realm, and also reserved ample time for creation.

Enlarge the map of Higanbana.

Found my current position.

"I'm currently at Fumo Mountain, and Leixiaze, where Master Uncle is, is northeast of Fumo Mountain. What we need to do now is to go to Leixiaze. However, on the way to Leixiaze, we will first pass through a place called Yuehe Village."

"There's no way to enter Lei Xiaze directly."

"Because the main storyline has not been completed yet."

"The only places that can be entered on the current map are Lei Xiaze and Yuehe Village. Since the former is temporarily inaccessible, the plot must take place in Yuehe Village."

"..."

Next.

The adventurers were surprised to see.

There is a little man walking in the map of mountains and rivers.

He first walked out of Fumo Mountain and soon arrived at Yuehe Village. Then the scene changed and the ancient scroll of mountains and rivers was put away.

Higanbana officially entered the secret scene. When she regained consciousness and opened her eyes, she had appeared at the entrance of a small village as Chen Jingchou.

"so amazing!"

The red spider lily brushed off the dust and leaves on its body.

"I can feel that 'I' have traveled three days and three nights to reach this place from Fumo Mountain."

Other adventurers.

At this moment, they all nodded.

This design of the Sui and Tang Dynasty chapter omits the slow-paced and less important parts, which not only ensures the rhythm and compactness of the story, but also does not destroy the sense of reality and strengthens the sense of expectation.

Because only maps related to the main story will be unlocked.

The adventurers knew that there must be important stories and characters in this small village, but what kind of stories they were and how they unfolded needed to be explored and discovered by the adventurers themselves.

If you discover a branch line while wandering in the main area.

It may also unlock additional areas to explore.

This is undoubtedly very interesting.

Chapter 159 River God Festival

The red spider lily stands at the entrance of the village.

This place is on higher ground.

Let Yuehe Village appear like a picture in the crystal.

The whole village is built against a big river, with several tributaries forming a water network, creating various living scenes.

At this moment, from afar, one could see village women holding laundry pestles, rhythmically beating them by the water to rinse clothes, while several little boys were playing Cuju on the shore, using an old ball made of rattan.

The surrounding area is lined with thatched adobe houses, with fishing nets drying nearby and bamboo fishing gear hanging on the walls.

It was almost noon, and smoke from cooking fires was curling up. Combined with the distant mountains and the big river, the original style of China's classical Jiangnan water town was presented like a painting with a textured ink painting.

Vivid, real and fresh!

The adventurer's eyes lit up before he even entered the village.

This is the first time that the civilized world has come into contact with this land.

Each of the ten foreign countries has its own local customs and practices.

These exotic customs not only create a stronger sense of immersion, but are also one of the biggest motivations for adventurers to explore. What can satisfy curiosity and desire for exploration better than unraveling a world and understanding it?

Even if there are no missions or plots, most adventurers would be willing to come to Yuehe Village for a tour.

When Qi Ji was making the Yuehe Village scene, he fully considered that this was not a simple ancient village, but a world in the style of Shan Hai Jing Zhiguai, where demons and monsters were rampant.

Therefore, it is based on the classical Chinese water town.

Many cultural symbols that are in line with the world view have been added.

When Higanbana walked into the village, she found that copper bells for warding off evil spirits were hung on the eaves of every household, and the door lintels were covered with talismans with twisted tadpole script. She could also see various traces of sacrifices and strange folk customs.

For example, black pottery bowls filled with clear water are hung in front of the shops. It is said that this method can ward off wild ghosts and yakshas. Similar details can be seen everywhere and are also very sophisticated. The world view is full of real texture and mystery.

The architecture and clothing are in line with the characteristics of the Sui Dynasty and have a sense of the times.

It is also close to the river god festival.

The whole village was shrouded in a strange atmosphere that seemed lively on the surface but was actually tense and panic-stricken.

Mingyue Zhaoxue: "Is this the small village in Shenzhou? I feel like the customs are very different from those in Ashina!"

The Time Traveler nodded. "It's not hard to see that not only are they not from the same place, but they're also very different in time."

“So fresh!”

"Ashina Country is also full of details."

"But the atmosphere of life here is still a little worse than here."

"..."

What is the breath of life?

In fact, it is the traces of life such as food, clothing, housing and transportation that can be traced!

The atmosphere of life in Ashina Country's original "Sekiro" is relatively thin. Although Qi Ji added a large number of residential houses after the remake, the history is short due to years of war, so the texture of the details is not so strong.

Yuehe Village is different.

This is the first scene of the Sui and Tang Dynasties chapter.

Every household is living a real life.

Every corner is filled with traces of the villagers' lives over generations.

In fact, as long as adventurers are willing to learn, they can find more than a dozen local folk customs in this small village alone, and at least unearth hundreds of small stories related to the worldview and historical era of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and the historical trajectory can be traced back to three or two hundred years ago.

It's a treasure trove!

A village is so delicate and full of texture.

How rich are the contents of the major cities in this world?

Although Higanbana is curious about everything here, adventure time is precious, so she has to seize the time and advance the main storyline as soon as possible, so she asks everyone she meets.

"Hello, do you know how to get to Lei Xiaze?"

"do not know."

"Hello, have you heard of Lei Xiaze?"

"Don't bother me, I'm preparing offerings for the River God Festival and don't have time to waste here!"

"..."

Got nothing.

When I have no idea.

A clear and soft voice came: "Young Taoist priest... do you want to go to Lei Xiaze?"

This is a girl who looks about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a blue skirt. Her skin is as white as a freshly peeled egg, her appearance is pretty and gentle, and her temperament is very well-behaved. Her most striking feature is her long silver-white hair that is as pure as snow.

The adventurer's eyes suddenly lit up.

Mao Mengmeng: "This look, this temperament, these characteristics... the hint is obvious!"

Nancy Liya: "Yes, this girl's temperament and appearance are completely different from the other villagers. She is most likely an important plot character in Yuehe Village!"

"..."

"Exactly! Do you have any clues about Lei Xiaze?"

"Lei Xiaze can only be reached by water. You can ask the ferryman for help, but... Yuehe Village is holding a river god festival, so the ferry will be closed for the next two days."

No wonder you can’t reach Leixiaze directly from the travel map.

It turns out that the only way to get there is to rent a boat in Yuehe Village.

The white-haired woman continued, "My family has opened an inn in Yuehe Village. The rates are quite affordable. Young Taoist priest, why not stay for a day or two and then leave after the River God Festival is over?"

What is the River God Festival?

I've heard a lot of related topics along the way.

It is probably one of the local customs of Yuehe Village.

Higanbana was keenly aware that this might be related to the plot. Although she was going to Leixiaze to find Master Gongshan now, her master's magic power could last for about a year, so it didn't matter if she waited for a day or two.

"Okay, thank you very much, Miss. What's your name?"

"My name is Yu Xiaoxue, you can just call me Xiaoxue."

The little white-haired girl was very happy to have a guest for her home and immediately led the way.

Higanbana couldn't help but ask, "Miss Xiaoxue, I'm a little curious, why is your hair white?"

Yu Xiaoxue was a little embarrassed: "This... This is natural... My hair was this color when I was born... My biological parents thought it was unlucky and threw me into the river. Only Boss He was willing to adopt me."

Mao Mengmeng couldn't help but complain: "No way, such a beautiful girl is disliked by others and even abandoned by her own parents just because of her hair color?"

Lihua Yuluo: "People in this world seem very conservative and can't quite accept unusual traits."

The Time Traveler said, "It's not surprising. After all, this is a world where demons run rampant. Any strange phenomenon may hide unknown dangers. This kind of prejudice and stereotype is just the instinct of ordinary people to seek benefits and avoid harm."

"..."

Higanbana said, "I don't think your hair is weird, on the contrary, I think it's special and beautiful."

Yu Xiaoxue had always felt inferior about her hair since she was a child. She was very embarrassed when she heard such comments for the first time. At this time, the two had already walked to the center of the village.

There is an ancient ferry with a long history here. Probably because it is located on an important waterway, merchants and tourists pass through here every year. Therefore, although it is a small village, there are many grocery stores, herbal medicine stores, and inns.

This place was once very lively and prosperous.

But now it looks very depressed and there are very few foreign visitors. It seems that this year is not a good year.

There have been no guests at Yu Xiaoxue's inn for several days, which is why she was so happy when the adventurer agreed to stay.

The hotel fee is 200 Wen.

Meals cost an additional 50 wen.

The red spider lily found out by searching the memories in her mind.

"The Sui Dynasty still uses the old 'Wu Zhu Coin' as its unified currency. Every thousand coins are equal to one tael of silver. I have more than ten taels of silver, which is enough for my travel expenses!"

Other adventurers commented.

"Even the currency is so strict? That's quite interesting!"

"Two hundred wen a day is really not expensive!"

The red spider lily moved into the room.

Yu Xiaoxue brought the meal immediately.

The main dish is a bowl of steaming corn rice, and there is also a coarse pottery bowl filled with pickled bracken as a side dish, as well as Yuehe Village's specialty smoked fish cubes and three-color kudzu cakes made by Miss Xiaoxue herself.

Xiaoxue said, "Because of the River God Festival recently, we haven't been able to buy fresh ingredients. I hope you can forgive me..."

Higanbana smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay. This is very unique. I like it!"

There are many delicious foods in Miracle City that adventurers want to eat, but it is these foods full of local culinary characteristics that can stimulate their curiosity and desire to taste.