Origin Paradise!

The fishing boats safely evacuated the island using the sea fog.

"How did you get beaten up like this?!"

Old Hei was shocked. Not to mention that the other party had grown up fishing since childhood, was always jumping around, and had tough bones and flesh. The intensity of the self-training that started a year ago was already very high. For him to be beaten until he was covered in blood, Old Hei estimated that it must have taken more than a dozen people to punch and kick him.

Jiang He leaned against the railing of the boat and smiled calmly: "I met other players on the island. He wanted to kill me, and I wanted to kill him too. It was fair. The result was okay. I won by a narrow margin."

Old Hei said with slight annoyance, "Take me with you next time. At least my sense of smell will come in handy. What kind of bastard is this?"

Jiang He thought for a moment and replied, "A PhD."

Old Hei couldn't help but sigh, "Wow, that's amazing. I failed the exam even using your practice test."

Jiang He nodded. He didn't envy Dr. Ryan's zombie-killing methods, but he did admire the doctor's education. A higher education could lead to a good job, which meant earning money steadily and not having to worry about finding food on the go. Of course, this was a lingering influence from the old era.

"hungry."

"I'm going to get some food, and I'll show you what I've accomplished lately."

A moment later, Lao Hei brought over two buckets of pickled dragon meat. The bones and flesh of the half-dragon had been cleaned. A dragon tendon several meters long was wrapped around its spine, which could not be cut or boiled. Its blood had been steamed over a high flame and congealed into a dark red grease. This concentrated essence was only the size of a normal iron pot.

Jiang He tasted the dragon blood paste. The powerful digestive ability provided by the Garuda egg quickly broke it down. In just a few seconds, his skin turned a light red. The energy he had consumed over the three days on the island surged back, and sweat streamed down his forehead.

"Good stuff, half for each of us."

Jiang He used his dagger to give half of the dragon blood ointment to Lao Hei. This was probably the legendary rare treasure. He couldn't yet determine the exact life level of the giant snake transforming into a dragon.

Old Hei didn't stand on ceremony. He took a bite and swallowed it whole, otherwise the other party would have started lecturing him on principles like "I'd rather die poor than sell my guard dog" or "bad friends." A few seconds later, he suddenly felt hot and wished he could shed his fur.

"Sorry, it's been over-patched!"

On the other side, Jiang He ate all of his share of dragon blood ointment, and his whole body was like a fully cooked shrimp. He took a steel fork and started practicing the stances of spear fighting. He then practiced continuously, sweating profusely. His front hand was like a pipe, and his back hand was like a lock. He thrust his spear straight into the line.

The spear technique seemed to leave afterimages, swirling and turning, flexible and unpredictable. The footwork, honed over a year, was light and steady, with the power of the waist, legs, arms, and wrists integrated into one, penetrating the tip of the spear. Unfortunately, it still retained a lot of craftsmanship.

Jiang He knew that, as of now, his spear skills had not yet reached the level of "antelope hanging its horns." He had learned this mountain spear technique from the internet at an internet cafe in a small town. He could immediately apply the moves in the routine when facing an enemy, but that was all. It was relatively easy to get started, but extremely difficult to master.

Monthly stick, yearly fist, hundred-year spear.

It wasn't until nightfall, after walking through the spear stakes a hundred times, that the redness and heat on Jiang He's body finally subsided, and some dead skin fell off. He clearly felt an increase in strength. As a novice superhuman, consuming half a pot of dragon blood ointment resulted in a significant improvement, and his player panel also showed changes.

[Strength: 7→8] (Peak Weightlifting)

[Body Condition: 6→7] (Professional Boxer)

Strength, physique, and agility are distinct yet interconnected, representing different specialized directions in physical development. However, they are essentially inseparable. If one's strength far exceeds their physique, a punch might result in injury to oneself. Similarly, if one's speed is too fast and one's physique cannot keep up, one's legs could easily break.

Old Hei ran around the deck thousands of times, and then did countless push-ups and sit-ups in a somewhat abstract way, finally digesting the nutrients and his body became noticeably stronger.

Old Hei exclaimed excitedly, "Xiao He, it seems like I'm really about to become a demon! There's definitely a great secret hidden in Yuwang Valley!"

Jiang He smiled and said, "I think you already are. As for Yuwang Valley, we'll go and take a look when we get back to the island. I suspect that only those who achieve transcendence can see the real Yuwang Valley, a secluded place, which might be the borderland described in the Origin game."

……

The fishing boats continued sailing for another day and night, finally arriving at Anping Island on the evening of the second day. Looking around, there were quite a few damaged and stranded boats along the coast, which meant that a large number of fishing boats would be lost in the local fishing industry.

But Jiang He was not happy, because as expected, his boat would be targeted by others. A boat that had weathered the storm had strong symbolic significance for revitalizing the fishing industry. The residents of Anping Island worshipped at the Yuwang Temple. Things from the mysterious realm were in high demand. Some debtors who were difficult for the government to deal with would readily bow their heads in front of the Yuwang statue.

"Old Black, I'm thinking of selling the boat."

Old Black: "Huh?"

The other party had willingly braved the raging waves of the sea to save their ship.

Jiang He knew what Lao Hei was thinking, so he patted the dog's head and said, "What I want to preserve is our livelihood. Right now, this ship has become 'unnecessary,' and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Of course, I'm a little reluctant to give it up, but that won't affect my decision."

Old Hei scratched the deck, hesitated for a long time, and said in a low voice, "We've known each other for years, I can't bear to part with this ship."

Jiang He was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Then I'll stay. I've changed my mind."

Old Hei felt guilty again, "You rarely make mistakes in judgment, there's definitely going to be trouble next."

Jiang Hehun didn't care and said, "Life is about struggle and compromise. As for the boat, in your opinion, both you and the boat are my helpers. Now that I'm abandoning the boat, you've unconsciously developed a sense of crisis. But your importance far outweighs the so-called trouble, so I changed my mind. It's very simple."

"So that's how it is." Old Hei said thoughtfully.

Fishing boats anchored at the shore, and on the edge of the island, dozens of red brick buildings stood side by side, with almost all the residents being fishermen.

When Jiang He returned home, the house hadn't collapsed, which was fortunate. There were no signs of burglary inside either. Even a thief might not want to see such a bleak scene. The most valuable item, the black and white television, was both heavy and unsellable.

"There's no place like my doghouse, no matter how good it is."

Old Hei ran around happily. There was a plot of land in the yard where potatoes were planted, and he was the one who usually took care of it.

……

The next morning.

There was a knock at the door. Jiang He, wearing cloth shoes, walked out of the house, opened the courtyard gate, and saw a sunny young man in a uniform holding a package.

"Please accept this package from House No. 6." The young man said kindly, "I'm sorry, there were strong winds at sea a while ago, which delayed the delivery. Our company is newly established and there are still many areas that need improvement. Please make sure you have the correct employee number when you file a complaint, dear."

After finishing his sentence, the young man smiled, waved, and left to continue delivering packages to other places.

Jiang He opened the package; it contained his university admission notice, delivered by Good Order Express Company.

This company, established less than a year ago, has enormous power. It quickly captured 70% of the express delivery business within the Great Xia Dynasty, and has been featured on television and in the news. It is divided into five major regions: east, west, south, north, and central, with its headquarters located in Bianjing, the ancient capital of seven dynasties.

During the new book period, I need to wait for recommendations and update twice a day.

10,000 units were listed daily.

I'm eagerly following this book; here's a recommendation for a new book about following relationships.

Protect the seedlings.

Chapter 11 Garuda Pattern

Inside the red brick building.

Jiang He casually put the admission notice aside and then began to concentrate on eating.

Three bags of raw white rice and over a hundred pounds of cured pork were all stuffed into his stomach in just half an hour.

The Garuda egg has now merged with the user's heart. A pure blue energy envelops the stomach and intestines, greatly accelerating digestion. Every few minutes, the pure blue energy carries nutrients back to the heart for storage and accumulation.

Jiang He quietly comprehended the laws of flow, as if water were flowing over his body. He didn't know how much time had passed, but he tried to imitate this flow in order to mobilize his player energy.

On the panel, the energy data dropped rapidly, becoming [250/300] in the blink of an eye.

Jiang He felt a subtle sensation in his heart, as if sweat was about to seep out. The next second, a hazy blue light rose from the tip of his fist, like a heavy boxing glove.

"You've mastered the divine skill!" Old Hei ran over, astonished.

"It doesn't belong to a skill, at least the player's panel doesn't change at all, it should be considered a kind of energy usage technique."

Jiang He found a rock and punched it in his normal state. As expected, the pain made his face change slightly. The strength, physique and agility of a low-level player have not surpassed that of an ordinary person by much. In his naked state, he cannot reach the level of breaking a stone tablet for the time being.

After a short rest, the second experiment began.

Pure azure energy surged forth, as if armor had been donned for flesh and bones, and with a single punch, the stone shattered with a deafening roar.

The person did not feel any pain, but the blue energy at the tip of the fist dimmed slightly.

"It can be used to enhance attack and defense, and can maintain this mode for about ten minutes. In addition..."

Jiang He pondered for a moment, then decisively released all his energy, his entire body radiating a blue light.

Old Hei laughed and joked, "Now you're a Saiyan."

Next, Jiang He ran around the yard, wielding a steel fork with great force.

Two and a half minutes later, the blue light dissipated.

He summarized: "Garuda Mode 1: Localized enhancement, fifty energy points maintained for ten minutes."

"Garuda Mode 2: Full Enhancement: 300 energy points to maintain for three minutes."

"It is mainly used for attack and defense, with slightly lower speed. In addition, the mode can also enhance weapons."

The old dog touched the stone fragments with its paw; the edges showed signs of charring.

"It still burns, but the effect isn't very noticeable."

“In mythology, Garuda died by self-immolation. My original energy color should have been transparent, but it has now been dyed blue by Garuda’s egg.”

The process of learning involves a series of steps: recognizing, experimenting, understanding, mastering, and progressing. Through learning, people become stronger.

Jiang He said, "Next, we need to study how to cause damage outside the body. I can't do that yet; I always feel like I'm not up to the task."

Old Hei analyzed, "Perhaps you don't have enough energy. People naturally don't have strength when they're hungry."

Jiang He nodded, "That's possible."

……

After waiting all morning, the man's energy was fully restored. He and his dog went to the local gas company and spent several hundred dollars to buy six gas cylinders.

For the first time, Jiang He showed a pained expression. He only had a little over six thousand yuan left, which he had saved for a whole year. If he continued his studies, the money would be gone in no time. Anping Island was located on the border, and there were many ways to make money, but few that wouldn't cost him his life.

Six gas cylinders were filled into the item bag. After detonation, the three-cubic-meter space became scorching red, just like the attack that killed Dr. Ryan before. Now, it could be launched three times.

Garuda mode and gas canister explosions are what someone relies on when exploring Yuwang Valley.

As we passed the edge of the town, a man in a black jacket led a group of people out of the woods. He was covered in dark blue tattoos, had a bare chest, and was tall and strong. He carried a steel baseball bat on his shoulder, looking menacing.

When Han Daoba saw someone, he grinned and said jokingly, "What are you going up the mountain for? There's someone buried in the woods, don't worry about it."

Jiang He nodded and asked, "Walking the dog, are you from out of town?"

Besides tourists from all over the world, Anping Island is also home to all sorts of illegal immigrants, refugees, and murderers. The underworld is a real place. The local Dahe Gang initially had a bad reputation, but it was organized spontaneously by the locals.

Mr. He, who committed murder ten years ago, went to the island, married the daughter of the old gang leader, and gradually became the head of the Dahe Gang. He found his own position, stood firmly on the side of the locals and gained a lot of support. Then he took the initiative to cooperate with several local gangsters, acted as a glove, and obtained a lot of investment to develop the tourism industry. In the end, he transformed himself into a famous entrepreneur.

Dahe Tourism Group and Anping Yuanhang Group are the two largest hilltops on Anping Island.

Han Scarface lit a cigarette and put it in his mouth, saying, "They buried Japanese people who smuggled themselves over. Things have been in a mess over there for the past year. I heard they've deployed heavy weapons underground, and there are even samurai who can scale walls and Onmyoji who can tease cats and dogs. It's quite amusing."

"By the way, the recent storm caused heavy losses to Anping Group. The general manager plans to reorganize the fleet. You fishermen with boats are in luck. I heard that the price is 30% higher. Don't tell anyone I told you."

Han Scarface raised his head twice and led a dozen or so people away. Among them were two of Jiang He's high school classmates, who were new members. After exchanging greetings, they passed each other.

The most important thing for locals is to get out and make a living, so they won't be mistreated by Dahe Group.

A man and a dog walked into the woods. Not far away, on the ground, a young man with a knocked-out tooth and blood streaming from his mouth lay unconscious, only his head sticking out. His face was covered with a special ointment, and within half a day, he would be eaten to death by ants.

Jiang He didn't need to guess to know that the guy's limbs buried in the ground were definitely broken.

As you climb the mountain, Anping Island is half mountain and half plain. Wild animals such as wolves and deer roam the mountains, and no one knows where they came from. Moreover, a medicinal herb called "Anping Ginseng" is very common and has excellent medicinal effects. The island's name originally came from this.

After passing through the mountains and forests, Jiang He and Lao Hei arrived at the end of the mountain and sea cliff. The terrain on both sides was towering, the waves crashed in their ears, and in front of them was a sheer cliff with a very ancient stone tablet inscribed with the three characters "Yu Wang Valley".

In Jiang He's view, the front suddenly turned into a wide canyon, with a lush green primeval forest on the opposite side.

A stone tablet seems to divide yin and yang.

[Task trigger conditions have been met]

[Mission Name: Exploring the Borderlands - Vast Plains]

[Mission Objective: Defeat 0/5 different alien creatures]

[Task Reward ①: 100 Experience Points, 100 Game Coins]

[Quest Reward ②: 1 Random Common Quality Scroll]

[Task Penalty: None]

Jiang He stepped forward. Inside his pouch, the half-dragon bone was being tempered by shockwaves and heat radiation, showing a clear melting trend. He needed more superior alien bones to forge a suitable main weapon, a spear.

When the half-dragon died, it was at a crucial stage in the transformation of the giant snake into a dragon. Its bones contained strange elements, giving it a rare opportunity to grow.

Common – Rare – Excellent.

There is a qualitative difference between excellent and rare items.

Chapter 12 Vast Plains

Vast wilderness.

Just as we passed through Yuwang Valley, a strange, mournful wail echoed in the air.

The dense forest was dark and deep. The branches of the first few large trees appeared graceful and elegant, like women. In the center, the face of the old bark emerged. Sensing the arrival of people, the trees all let out a sharp and strange laugh.