Chapter 68: Once at the Edge of the World
Chapter 68: Once at the Edge of the World
Realizing he had acquired a new game module, Lin Sai paused mid-step as he walked through the town.
He stood still, blinking, before regaining his composure and continuing forward. At the same time, he checked the new skill he had gained.
【Game Player Open Module: Survival Construction】
【Survival Construction Level: 1】
【Survival Construction Ability: Resource Gathering】
【Resource: Convert plants, stones, soil, and water flows into survival resources.
Note: Advice from a survival master—
If you don't know what to do now, start by chopping down trees.】
“……”
“Chopping down trees?”
Lin Sai raised an eyebrow.
The description of the Resource Gathering skill was very simple.
But the single sentence about converting materials into survival resources was enough to spark many thoughts.
Lin Sai was very curious and wanted to test his new skill immediately.
However, the responsibility on his shoulders left him no time for that, so he continued without stopping, heading north.
Finally, before nightfall, Lin Sai saw An Rui's Lord's Manor.
“Lin Sai, you're back!”
“Sorry, I need to see Uncle An Rui urgently!”
As he walked through the town, many people greeted him, but Lin Sai, with an apologetic smile, rushed straight into the Lord's Manor.
In the study on the second floor, he found An Rui sitting at his desk, looking worried.
“Lin Sai?”
As a Tier Five Ascender, An Rui was extremely perceptive.
The moment Lin Sai pushed open the door, before he could even greet him, An Rui preemptively asked, “You're back.”
“Covered in dirt, you rush straight to me… Is there an urgent discovery from Black Mountain?”
Lin Sai nodded solemnly, “Yes, I successfully reached the border between this world and the Black Mountain World. It's now covered in a vast snowplain, and I encountered several monsters that had climbed up from the bottom.”
Lin Sai recounted his journey in detail, not omitting a single detail.
An Rui listened with a furrowed brow.
Afterward, he closed his eyes slightly and tapped his fingers rhythmically on the desk, clearly pondering the implications of these events.
Lin Sai waited quietly by his side.
When An Rui opened his eyes again, Lin Sai tentatively asked, “Uncle An Rui, was the border between Hidden Frontier and the Black Mountain World covered in snow from the beginning?”
The lord of the frontier town shook his head, “No, it was just a barren plain, not covered in snow.”
“At least not in autumn. It couldn't have looked the way you described.”
Lin Sai changed the subject, “What about the massive vines connecting the two worlds?”
An Rui replied straightforwardly, “Those have been there from the start, but in my memory, they showed no signs of being frozen. They grew like normal plants at the edge of the two worlds.”
An Rui, not wanting Lin Sai to remain so cautious, stood up from his chair and walked to the window, looking outside. He said, “Lin Sai, I know what you're worried about.”
“I can tell you with certainty that just seven years ago, I personally went to the edge of the two worlds. The border was still normal then.”
“……”
As a Tier Five Ascender who had been stationed in Hidden Frontier for over a hundred years, An Rui's direct answer was more convincing than any explanation from anyone else.
Lin Sai sighed, confirming the severity of the situation, and then asked about other details, “Do the monsters from the Black Mountain World have a habit of migrating through the world's edge?”
An Rui shook his head.
"Crossing the world's border is a dangerous and arduous task."
"Even beasts, without the threat of life, would never dare to attempt crossing the edge of the world, let alone on such a large scale."
Lin Sai continued to ask, "About the freezing wind that can freeze beasts..."
Before Lin Sai could finish her question, An Rui confidently replied, "I've never heard of such a thing. This can only mean there's a problem with Black Mountain!"
"According to my memory from over a hundred years ago, that place was a wilderness untouched by humans. Beasts and wildlife were the true rulers of that world."
"Now, such a significant change..."
"The only one capable of causing this phenomenon is probably the Dragon Beast that occupies Black Mountain."
The study fell silent at this moment.
Both Lin Sai and An Rui understood the implications behind this phenomenon.
Currently, there were no more beasts attacking the border town, but as time passes, this worry might become a reality—it's only a matter of time, not to mention the Dragon Beast with unclear intentions.
Breaking the silence, Lin Sai suggested, "Whether it's setting up outposts or attempting to break through Black Mountain, Uncle An Rui, we should prepare!"
Without hesitation, An Rui, with his back to Lin Sai, answered, but his face carried a deep frown, "Of course, I'm not one to sit and wait for death."
At that moment, An Rui turned around.
His gaze fell upon Lin Sai, and instead of concern, he showed care for his junior, "However, Lin Sai, I heard from Dan that you were injured. Are you alright?"
Lin Sai raised her elbow and made two circles, indicating she was fine, "The Life Essence's healing ability is quite useful."
An Rui nodded in relief, "That's good. After your long journey back, you must be exhausted. Go and rest first..."
"Lin Sai, I heard you've returned too!"
Just then, Anna burst into the study.
The girl, dressed in a blue gown, approached Lin Sai with a worried expression and immediately began examining her body, "I heard you were injured!"
"Why didn't you come back with Alan? For something so important, you should at least recover from your injuries first!"
Both father and daughter showed concern for Lin Sai's well-being.
Lin Sai felt warmth in her heart, but she could only manage a bitter smile and once again gestured to Anna, swinging her arms, "I'm fine. You know my Essence is Life-based, and it's very effective for recovery."
"Having a strong recovery ability doesn't mean you should abuse your body!" Anna, as persistent as ever, grabbed Lin Sai's collar and leaned in close, their eyes almost touching, "Promise me, next time, don't be so reckless!"
Facing those serious purple irises, Lin Sai raised her hands in surrender, "Alright, alright, I promise."
Anna was like a strict mother, gently persuading Lin Sai.
An Rui, sitting behind the desk, showed a rare genuine smile at this scene. But after a few minutes, his relieved expression turned bitter.
In the end, seeing Lin Sai's pleading gaze, An Rui had to interrupt Anna, "Anna, that's enough!"
"Lin Sai has been out in the wild for nearly a month. Let her go and rest first."
(End of Chapter)
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