All preparations were complete, and the map of Hanging Valley Town had been updated. It was filled with a myriad of side quests, documenting various character profiles, but most of the side quest rewards were just points, only allowing high-level players to earn some extra cash.
Since Zhao Yi took on the main quest, it was marked with his level imprint, meaning only players with levels less than or equal to his could undertake the main quest.
The imprint would only disappear if Zhao Yi died.
Zhao Yi wasn't very interested in the side quests of Hanging Valley Town; his focus remained on the Butcher's daughter, Sun Baibai.
Unfortunately, most areas in Hanging Valley Town were currently over level 10, making them quite dangerous, and Zhao Yi didn't want to rush in and get beaten up.
"However, I might be able to ask the Warehouse Ghost to help me investigate."
Zhao Yi's eyes shone brightly.
Ever since he returned to the past timeline and freed the grievances on the train, some of the special specters settled in Hanging Valley Town.
Because they held Zhao Yi in high regard, their territory became his personal safe haven.
As long as he entered their territory, Zhao Yi would be protected.
Lying on the bed, Zhao Yi let out a loud fart, then opened the system panel.
"System, eat fart!"
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Zhao Yi: "..."
He didn't bother arguing with the system and checked the next world quest.
...
【World Quest: Find a Job】
【Recommended Level: 5-10】
【Recommended Number of Players: Any】
【Quest Reward: Based on the job position】
【Note 1: This dungeon will seal the player's inventory, and all items in the inventory cannot be used!】
【Note 2: Player strength is reduced by 50% until the dungeon ends!】
...
Intense pain came from his head, and before Zhao Yi opened his eyes, he vaguely heard two voices filled with tension:
"Same old rules, each takes four."
"Bell, I'm hosting this show, and I found the sponsors. Isn't a fifty-fifty split a bit unfair?"
"Unfair? Ed, if it weren't for my connections, do you think you could bring these eight kids to the Rubaco Mountains to film the show?"
"Damn it, fine... But Bell, you're in charge of weather reconnaissance. If anything goes wrong with this show... I won't let you off!"
...
The conversation ended, and the voices faded away.
Zhao Yi waited in boredom for a long time before the endless darkness before his eyes slowly receded.
He opened his eyes.
The sky was so blue, the grass so green, the air so fresh...
And the bird droppings on his forehead were so runny.
Using the clothes of a female player next to him to wipe off the bird droppings, Zhao Yi slowly sat up.
They were on the top of a mountain in a large mountain range.
Vast expanses of shrubs and vegetation covered the land, with no boundaries in sight.
The light from the distant sunset made it hard for Zhao Yi to adjust for a moment.
"You're awake?"
By the campfire, a bald, muscular man looked at Zhao Yi with a slightly surprised smile.
【Ed: Triggered Neutral】
【Weakness: None】
【Note: Formerly a special forces soldier, he retired and started hosting wilderness survival shows. Known for enduring hunger, he's humorously nicknamed 'Starving Ed' by the audience.】
...
Zhao Yi nodded, rubbing his head.
"My head hurts. Are we already in the Rubaco Mountains?"
Ed laughed heartily:
"Yes! Zhao Yi, look around you, isn't it beautiful?"
"I've wandered and survived in many places, and every time I can't help but think, this must be the most beautiful place. But next time, I always find somewhere even more beautiful... That's nature for you, you know. Sometimes it makes you feel powerless, but once you calm down and feel it, you'll discover its magnificent charm!"
Ed also had another nickname, "Philosopher Ed."
Because when he was in a good mood, he would start spouting philosophy.
To the camera, to himself, to the fire, to the food...
And he'd casually mention his loving wife and harmonious family in front of all the single people...
Zhao Yi glanced around curiously and asked:
"Ed, where did Bell go?"
Ed paused his philosophical musings and rubbed his bald head.
"Huh? Bell?"
"Bell went to get the camera equipment. Sometimes the live broadcast equipment and network can be interrupted by the weather, which is inconvenient. So we usually record the process of us and the guests conquering nature with our willpower using recording equipment!"
Zhao Yi glanced at the distant sky and nodded.
"Rest for a while. When Bell returns and the other guests wake up, we'll start filming our show!"
PS: Today's guaranteed three chapters, because I'm working on some details, the writing is a bit slow at the start.
Also, if any of you brothers and sisters are interested in wilderness survival, you can check out Bell's 'Man vs. Wild' and Ed's 'Alone in the Wild.' They're quite realistic.