txolops Chapter 26 Jianye City Opens
Chapter 26 Jianye City Opens
The void distorted slightly, and an elf with transparent, thin wings appeared out of thin air. It wore emerald green robes, the hem adorned with lifelike leaves and flowers, yet when it spoke, its voice was flat and monotone, carrying a cold, mechanical quality:
"The tutorial quest has been triggered. Quest 1: Please plan the functional zones of Jianye City."
Han Xiaoliu frowned slightly and subconsciously reached out to point at the virtual map that had suddenly unfolded in front of him.
The moment my fingertips touched it, a strong sense of familiarity washed over me—this layout, this terrain, it was clearly the starting village in the previous life's "Fantasy Westward Journey" mobile game: Jianye City!
His gaze quickly locked onto the flashing dot in the center of the map, and a line of pale blue data stream appeared:
[Location: Center of Jianye City]
[Function: Core Teleportation Array (New Player Spawn Point)]
[Note: Once activated, the holder of the flight talisman can be teleported here.]
"Just as I thought." Han Xiaoliu understood and clicked "Activate" without hesitation.
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A mysterious array pattern was instantly etched onto the stone slab on the ground. After swirling a few times, the light disappeared, leaving only the ancient, textured lines.
"Since it's a build-based gameplay style, then the logic makes sense."
Without further hesitation, Han Xiaoliu's fingers flew across the screen, quickly illuminating several key points around the teleportation point.
[Dan Yao Store (Pharmacy)] - Planning confirmed.
【Equipment Shop (Weapon Shop)】—Plan confirmed.
[Inn (Hotel)] - Planning confirmed.
[Money Shop (Warehouse)] - Planning confirmed.
As he manipulated the map, the buildings seemed to be "anchored" in the void, awaiting only physicalization. Then, his gaze shifted to the lower left corner of the map.
[Chang'an City Teleportation Array]
[Note: Unlocked for players level 20 and above. Players can go to Chang'an City to join a guild or explore the wilderness. (Note: Teleportation fees are set by the city owner.)]
"You need to be level 20 to go there, and there's a toll... It seems Chang'an City is the next map." Han Xiaoliu pondered to himself, then slid his finger to the upper left corner, where the [Mansion] was displayed.
However, when his gaze fell upon a brightly lit building in the north-central part of the map, his pupils suddenly contracted.
[Han Xiaoliu’s residence]
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[Source: Home Space - Architectural Fixture Renovation]
[Status: Ownership is granted immediately upon completion of the task]
"This...this is the architectural artifact I previously placed in my home space for living in?"
Han Xiaoliu was shocked. He looked around again and was surprised to find that the pharmacies and blacksmith shops that had not yet materialized were actually faintly resembling items from his own home space!
"So that's how it is! This Jianye City is essentially rebuilt using the inventory in my homestead space!" He instantly grasped the core logic, and a flash of inspiration struck him. "If we follow this line of reasoning, doesn't the so-called Chang'an City mean I have to fill it with my own gang's space?"
This conjecture made him gasp for breath, but the answer could probably only be verified after the city of Chang'an was captured.
Suppressing his distracting thoughts, he looked at the [Shop] in the upper right corner and the teleportation array leading to East Bay in the lower right corner.
[East Sea Bay Teleportation Array]
[Note: This is a leveling area for beginners. You can gather herbs and spiritual plants, and capture summoned spirits.]
【Cost: Free】
"A free starting village..." A hint of nostalgia and sharpness flashed in Han Xiaoliu's eyes. "Bajie, Jiu Mei, you guys should be waiting for me in the starting map."
Just then, the cold, mechanical voice echoed in my mind once more:
"Ding! Mission complete! Jianye City is now officially open!"
"Reward issued: A luxury apartment in Jianye City (already automatically assigned)."
"Mission Two Begins..."
A flash of light appeared beneath Han Xiaoliu's feet, and the scene before him instantly switched from the patterns of the teleportation array to a real view.
He stood in front of a blue stone gate and looked up. The entire courtyard was shrouded in a light blue-green barrier, with a faint shimmering light that both blocked outside prying eyes and exuded an elegant "keep away" aura.
Reaching out to push the door open, with a soft creak, the barrier seemed to automatically part to make way for a passage, as if it possessed a spirit.
What comes into view is a typical Jiangnan garden scene.
The courtyard is exquisitely laid out, with ever-changing scenery at every turn. Underfoot is a winding bluestone path, flanked by several ancient and vigorous pine trees that welcome guests.
Not far away, a clear pool of water shimmered, and a white marble arched bridge spanned the pool. Several red koi carp were leisurely swishing their tails beneath the bridge.
Several Taihu stones of various shapes are scattered around the pond, and a few green banana leaves peek out from between the stones.
Directly in front is a wooden pavilion with upturned eaves and carved windows half-closed, through which one can vaguely see the pale blue gauze curtains hanging inside.
A gentle breeze carries the sweet fragrance of unknown flowers and grasses, bringing a sense of tranquility.
"Is this still my two-story attic? The garden decoration is quite high-end!" Han Xiaoliu nodded in satisfaction and stepped into the courtyard.
……
Meanwhile, at the central teleportation array of Jianye City.
A burst of white light dissipated, and two slightly disheveled figures appeared on the stone road.
"Mother!"
As soon as Daya landed, she cried out in surprise and hugged the woman's leg next to her, her little face full of affection.
Yu Niangzi subconsciously touched Daya's head, but her eyes were wary and curious as she looked around.
Small bridges, flowing water, blue bricks, and black tiles.
The scenery here was both familiar and unfamiliar to her.
What's familiar is the tranquil and serene atmosphere of life; what's unfamiliar is that there's no perpetual salty sea breeze like at Luanxinghai, nor the roar of crashing waves.
She raised her head, her gaze passing over the layers of eaves, looking into the distance.
A towering mountain peak stood on the horizon, shrouded in mist, as if a pair of giant eyes were looking down upon all living beings.
"This isn't the Chaotic Star Sea..." Yu Niangzi was secretly alarmed, and her speculations about Han Xiaoliu's "background," which she had never met, became even more fantastical and unpredictable.
Just as the mother and daughter were looking around in shock, trying to figure out what was going on, a dignified and imposing voice suddenly boomed behind them:
Who are you?
Startled by the sudden sound, Yu Niangzi instinctively pulled Da Ya into her arms, quickly took a few steps back, turned around and assumed a defensive stance, her spiritual energy subtly flowing at her fingertips.
However, when she saw the face of the person behind her, her tense body froze instantly, and the wariness in her eyes turned into disbelief and astonishment.
"It's you!" "It's you!"
The two of them exclaimed in surprise at the same time.
Standing behind them was a man with a handsome face but an indifferent expression, dressed in a blue robe.
This person was none other than Han Li, who had entrusted Han Xiaoliu to her care as an infant and then disappeared without a trace!
Before a cup of tea had been brewed, when the bells announcing the opening of the Dreamlike Minor Realms pierced through the void like a resounding bell, echoing in the endless chaos, Han Li suddenly opened his eyes.
The spiritual energy in the secluded stone chamber had not yet dissipated, but he had no heart to continue.
For him, the sound of the bell was nothing less than a summons, a pull to return to his origins.
In a flash, he appeared beside the familiar green light bubble, his gaze fixed intently on it.
Let's go!
This was the moment he had been waiting for.
At the core of the light bubble, countless mysterious runes appeared and disappeared like stars, eventually converging and extending to outline a complete and complex teleportation array in the void.
The array patterns flowed, exuding an ancient yet welcoming aura.
Without the slightest hesitation, Han Li stepped into the formation.
He was sent to the Dream World after obtaining his character card in the "Character Creation Space".
When the view cleared again, a breath of air mixed with the fragrance of earth and the fresh scent of grass and trees wafted towards me.
Beneath our feet lies solid ground, and before us stretches a winding mountain path.
In the distance, the mountains rise in layers, shrouded in mist, and the eaves of several ancient Taoist temples can be vaguely seen, which is the iconic sight of Fangcun Mountain.
He actually appeared at the foot of Fangcun Mountain!
With a thought, he scanned his surroundings with his divine sense.
Sure enough, the buildings in their own home space were also moved over exactly as they were.
It was a secluded place nestled among the mountains and forests.
The three bamboo houses, scattered sparsely, appear somewhat simple, yet they exude a rustic charm. The walls of the bamboo houses are made of whole green bamboo stalks, the roofs are covered with thick thatch, and several strings of dried glutinous rice even hang from the eaves, swaying gently in the wind.
This scene is exactly the same as the tranquil and peaceful village landscape of Longevity Village in the mobile game "Fantasy Westward Journey".
But now it is no longer an unknown home space, but has become part of the dreamlike Lesser Three Realms.
Standing on this familiar land, looking at the simple yet incredibly real bamboo house before him, Han Li felt a complex mix of emotions that were hard to describe.
He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.
"The world is different now."