Cristae
Stories
14
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4.8 M
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Si Zhiyan handed the gems to Yun Zhong, instructing, “Record the time of each sale and the buyer’s information. At this time tomorrow, no matter how much has been sold, report to me once.” It was now 8:00 in the morning. If this batch of gems could sell out before the same time tomorrow, then the price was right; the mine’s daily output could be absorbed, and there would be no stockpiling of goods. Yun Zhong nodded repeatedly and left with the gems. Was twenty-four hours too short? Si…
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The most basic type of mine, a small, hand-dug shaft common throughout Tianman Fudi.The vertical depth is 13 meters, capable of large-scale extraction of and .It uses traditional wooden and bamboo scaffolding for support. Though a primitive design, the mine walls are inlaid with crimson crystals, granting them excellent load-bearing capacity. Unlike those of other non-magical worlds, this greatly reduces the risk of mine disasters.You have earned the trust of the Spirit of the Vein. The Vein Spirit will…
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Si Zhiyan plucked that flower, scooped up Sol, and left the field.Later, the blood people awoke from their dreams. The farm staff, too, peeked carefully out of their rooms, gazing in awe at the masses of furry little creatures blanketing the grass.The blood people were no longer blood people. Freed from , the players’ mutations would gradually fade, and before long, they would return to normal, human bodies.Some, perhaps, felt a sense of indescribable loss—but for most, it was a relief.Yan Cheng and Ye…
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Si Zhiyan was just about to retreat when he suddenly slammed on the brakes, forcing himself to halt in place.The minehounds would not go mad without reason; surely, he had triggered some kind of threat to them.…But what was it?The instant the thought occurred to him, Si Zhiyan was struck by a sudden realization:It was the act of withdrawal!He had just been lost in his own reflections, had just finished petting the minehound, and was about to stand up and make a trip back to the farm.It was this subtle…
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The first blood person began to vomit.Then came the second, the third… The blood people collapsed to their knees, eyes vacant, sprawled in disarray across the ground as if enduring some unspeakable agony, vomiting uncontrollably. From their mouths and noses, from every orifice, more and more tendrils extended outward, writhing against each other.The blood person collapsed before them opened his mouth wide, jaw unhinged, and from the gaping maw a shadow slowly emerged, pushing its head out.Nidhoog spread…
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With the truly limited capacity for reception, Si Zhiyan couldn't help but reassure everyone, promising to return with a team in five days to fetch them, before leading the Yan City brothers away and retracing his steps back to the Glimmer Hostel.The heartfelt reunion between old friends brought its own share of tears, but that need not be described here.Against the backdrop of the crowd's warm greetings, Nidhoog's raised voice was particularly distinct:"Huh?! What on earth is this? You want to bring two…
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【8:00 pm / 0 hours until the appreciation gathering】 The open area was once again surrounded by crowds. The Nest was closed off and crowded, so rumors spread fast. In just a few dozen minutes, nearly everyone knew what had transpired today. As Si Zhiyan walked into the square, the crowd parted before him like a tide, all manner of expressions following him. Some looked on with reverence, some with admiration, and others with a hint of veiled fear… Si Zhiyan smiled as he looked around,…
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A clamor erupted, swelling into the sky. Thud!The cult member who had bragged earlier fell back, landing hard on the ground—his legs trembling, his face drained of color, even his tentacles curled up tight. Mouth agape, he was utterly speechless. Si Zhiyan didn’t press him, but a single, deeply meaningful look made the man wish he could sink into the ground in shame. Yan Cheng, for his part, had no such restraint, letting out a heavy, cold snort. “Only weaklings and cripples like to soak…
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Si Zhiyan made his decision quickly. “We’re going to the cult again.” As he spoke, he summoned a mist of cloud, letting it gradually fill the entire room. Ye Xianqing asked, “Back to the cult? But we’ve already searched every corner…” “No matter, let’s go,” replied Si Zhiyan. “We shouldn’t go empty-handed though. Come here for a moment…” ……… 【6:30 pm / 1.5 hours until the appreciation gathering begins】 Under the gaze of all, the cult leader’s…
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The cult’s territory was at the northernmost edge of the Nest—a separately fenced domain, encircled by a tall wooden wall. Word must have spread, because when Si Zhiyan and his party arrived, there were already cult members waiting at the main gate. At their head stood the little bloodfolk always by the cult leader’s side. A quiet aside from Guan Wang, who had accompanied them, offered an introduction: this man’s name was Hang Feng, though he was already an adult. Born with physical…
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Havana gazed at the clearing, and before long, her eyes grew red. A choking sob nearly robbed her of speech, and she burst out in a few confused, furious cries. On HACK’s body, black mist seeped out layer after layer; he was clearly growing weaker by the moment. Havana had always been well-liked, and now many bloodfolk converged around her, all talking at once, some indignant, others sighing in pity at the sight, and a few even secretly gloating and making snide remarks. The scene descended into…
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“Are you insane?!”“How dare you! Such desecration! You have no manners!!”Each step the bald man took left a trail of furious curses in his wake. The little bloodfolk was beside himself with rage. “What unbearable insolence!” The bald man paid them no mind, charging straight at Si Zhiyan. Even Si Zhiyan was startled by his audacity. The bald man struck down all obstacles in his way, and, meeting all hopes, slid dramatically to a stop right at Si Zhiyan’s feet. With some…
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Floatation… healing… The bloodfolk all exchanged glances, uncertain and restless. Amid the gloomy, forbidding , the sleep pods glowed with their soft white light—a sight so alien, so out of place. No one dared move for a moment. Si Zhiyan did not seem rushed, standing in a drift of mist, waiting. After a while, a hesitant voice sounded: “…Please, may I try?” Si Zhiyan turned—it was Havana. Accustomed as everyone was to the bloodfolk’s dreadful looks, Havana seemed nothing…
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As Havana drew aside the clothes that covered him, his chest was revealed—a mass of blood, the ribs protruding sharply. All beneath his chest was mottled with bruises; his waist sagged unnaturally, grown alarmingly thin. Only because he wore loose clothing, and his spine was warped with a slight hunch, had it gone unnoticed until now. His joints were broken and bent backwards; white bone jutted through torn flesh, leaving him soaked in blood. The bloodfolk's deformities were nothing like the fluid,…
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137Dwelling After seeing off the unfamiliar bloodfolk, only Yan Cheng and his four brothers remained here. Yan Cheng and Ye Xianqing paid their respects to Si Zhiyan, their words cautious and respectful. Si Zhiyan understood they had private matters to discuss among themselves as old comrades, so after a brief exchange, he excused himself, leaving them the space to catch up. Taking advantage of the time, Si Zhiyan took a rough circuit around the . The was filled with low, wooden cabins, most…
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Amidst the swirling mists, a lean, black-clad figure stepped lightly onto the wooden planks, weaving through the drifting fog, advancing one step at a time. All around, there rose a tumultuous chorus of joyous voices. Half of Si Zhiyan’s face was hidden behind a high collar. Enveloped in mist, his gentle, red eyes shimmered in and out of sight. He halted before the cult leader, inclining his head ever so slightly—a gesture, as if in greeting. “…”So this is the farm owner? Behind Si…
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Even Yan Cheng, in that instant, summoned the Hunter’s Axe. Ye Xianqing rose swiftly, stepping back to position himself behind Yan Cheng. As a doctor, his greatest contribution in battle was simply to keep himself safe. Yan Cheng stood alone, blocking the flood of monsters like a lone fortress, gripping his hunter’s axe in both hands, his gaze wavering: “Havana…” But Havana didn’t take kindly to this: “Captain, what do you mean by that?”“You said you had something important to…
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Ye Xianqing couldn’t help but take two steps back. Yan Cheng unobtrusively blocked Ye Xianqing with his body. He didn’t put on an expression of dire alarm, nor did he draw his weapon. Instead, he just looked at the monster before them with a deeply complicated gaze. “Havana, do you still remember me?” Yan Cheng asked. “What are… you saying? When I first got here, it was Captain Yan Cheng who saved… me. I won’t forget you, either.” The monster kept smiling. “Come? B… come…
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Yan Cheng and Ye Xianqing set out alone on their journey. The team members watched them go in silence, each with their own expression, but none spoke. Si Zhiyan had already given instructions to Nidhogg and Shi He; his shadow avatar melted into the darkness and followed the pair as they departed together. Leaving the Dimlight Hostel, even without any light source on him, the shadow avatar did not encounter any attacks. In fact, it made it easier for him to tail the two. Si Zhiyan glanced down at his…
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Life on the Farm had already become vastly different from that of the outside world’s Hunger Game. Many people had given up their identities as “players,” choosing instead to support themselves with their individual skills. They could live quite well this way. Yet as the Hunger Game dragged on, those who survived were mostly the naturally sharp and skilled in battle, people who still willingly roamed the land, dealing with the supernatural as a matter of course. These were the ones who risked…
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