Chapter 41: Game Instance Production, Saving the Oriole Fledglings
Just as Li You was wondering what to do, a voice appeared in his mind.
"Compatible game instance scene detected. Game instance generating.
Instance Name: Save the Oriole Chicks.
Trial Mission: Drive away the green vine snake.
Mission Completion Reward: Supreme Broth for Boiled Cabbage (One hundred pounds).
Enter game instance?"
This voice was a wonderful surprise for Li You.
This game instance had come at the perfect time.
This way, not only could he save the chicks, but he could also get the supreme broth for boiled cabbage.
Killing two birds with one stone.
Of course, Li You could also make the supreme broth for boiled cabbage himself.
In fact, that was his original plan.
He had already mastered the perfect technique for simmering the supreme broth. He could produce a flawless version.
However, it was quite time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Getting it just by completing the current game instance was naturally much better.
’So these chicks are orioles.’
These chicks, it turned out, were a type of oriole known as the black-naped oriole.
Their bodies were golden yellow, with a broad black band on the nape, making them very beautiful.
Their calls were also very melodic and pleasant to hear.
The green vine snake, on the other hand, was an arboreal snake, bright green in color.
This type of snake moves slowly on flat ground but is extremely fast in the trees.
It was a venomous snake that liked to prey on small birds.
The current mission was to drive it away, not kill it, which was for the best.
Li You chose to enter the game instance immediately.
After a moment of illusion, the scene before him became unfamiliar, yet somewhat familiar.
His body had shrunk a lot again, but it was larger than it had been in the previous two instances.
Having learned from his last experience, Li You immediately opened the Storage Pavilion and put on all his equipment.
"Qi and Blood: 300
Attack: 6
Defense: 15
Agility: 12."
’High health and high defense. That gives me a good sense of security. The attack is a bit lacking, though.’
Only then did Li You carefully survey his surroundings, searching for this instance’s opponent.
He found it quickly.
A large, bright green snake was coiled on a branch. Its massive head was enough to inspire fear.
Its cold eyes stared straight at Li You, sending a chill down his spine.
’Time to check its stats.’
"Monster: Green Vine Snake.
Qi and Blood: 400
Attack: 6
Defense: 10
Agility: 12."
’Holy crap!’
’Its overall stats are no worse than mine!’
This was going to be an evenly matched fight.
In that case, the outcome was anyone’s guess.
At first, Li You had a very bad feeling. But soon after, he felt a strange sense of excitement.
’If that’s the case, then let’s have a good, hearty battle.’
’What’s there to be afraid of?’
’Charge!’
Li You held his longsword and took the initiative to attack.
The green vine snake opened its mouth and spat out a ball of green flame.
’Crap!’
’This thing has a magic attack, too. Now I’m in bigger trouble.’
Li You quickly dodged to the side, barely avoiding it.
He moved in again.
Just as the longsword was about to strike the green vine snake’s head, the snake ducked and easily dodged it.
Then it opened its huge mouth and spat out another ball of green flame.
Li You dodged.
Then he quickly swung his sword again.
’Its health is higher than mine, but its defense is lower.’
’As long as I keep attacking, I have a chance to win.’
This strike finally landed, and the snake lost three points of health.
Li You’s spirits soared, and he continued his assault.
But soon, he was hit as well, losing two points of health.
It hurt a lot.
And so, they traded blows, each attacking and defending.
The Qi and Blood of both sides were constantly decreasing.
"Item Drop: Napa Cabbage (Fifty heads, medium quality)."
"Item Drop: Napa Cabbage (Ten heads, high quality)."
"Item Drop: Fruit Tree Fertilizer (Five hundred and fifty pounds). (Description: A pure and natural fertilizer that promotes healthy fruit tree growth.)"
"Item Drop: Snake Scale Sword (Equipment)."
The continuous item drops made Li You more and more excited, even though his whole body ached.
The drop of the Snake Scale Sword was an especially wonderful surprise for Li You.
’It’s a weapon, so it must mainly boost attack power.’
It had come at the most opportune time.
At this moment, Li You only had 100 points of Qi and Blood left, while his opponent still had 130.
If this continued, defeat was the more likely outcome.
But now, the tables should be turning.
Li You found an opening, quickly opened the Storage Pavilion, and equipped the Snake Scale Sword that had just dropped.
It was a piece of green-tier equipment.
Its entire body was emerald green, and the light glinting off the blade was chillingly beautiful.
"Qi and Blood: 320 (Current: 120.)
Attack: 15
Defense: 17
Agility: 13."
All of his stats had increased. The others only saw a slight boost, but his attack had more than doubled.
’As expected of a weapon meant to boost attack power.’
With this sword, the beginner’s sword the system had previously gifted him could be retired.
Now, his opponent was no longer a threat.
Li You laughed heartily. He swung the Snake Scale Sword and slashed forward.
A direct hit.
The snake’s Qi and Blood dropped by 15 points.
’Having high attack is awesome.’
’And now my agility is higher than its, too. It’ll be easier to hit it.’
’Gotcha!’
Before long, Li You ended the battle.
After its Qi and Blood hit 0, the snake didn’t die but instead quickly fled.
"Congratulations, Host, on completing this trial mission. You have received the mission completion reward: Supreme Broth for Boiled Cabbage (One hundred pounds)."
"You will exit the game instance in one minute."
Mission complete. Not only had he saved the oriole chicks, but he’d also gotten so much good stuff. It was truly exciting.
A minute passed. After his vision blurred and refocused, he was back in the real world.
The first thing he did was look at the bird’s nest.
The green vine snake was still there. However, it was no longer climbing toward the nest. Instead, it had turned its head and was slithering in the other direction.
It quickly crossed over the outstretched branches to another tree and swiftly disappeared from sight.
The oriole chicks in the nest also gradually stopped their panicked chirping.
The little ones were safe.
Safe for the time being, at least.
Li You was in a very good mood. He shouldered his hoe and continued on his way.
His purpose for coming into the mountains was not yet fulfilled.
He decided to walk a bit further. If he still couldn’t find anything, he would head home.
He could always look for it somewhere else another time. It wasn’t like he absolutely had to find it today.
But surprises often appear at times like these.
A pomegranate tree appeared before his eyes.
The trunk was as thick as a person’s arm, which was not small. But Li You felt he could probably move it.
Actually, it didn’t matter if he couldn’t move it. Since no one else was around, he could just put the tree into his storage space and take it away.
’This pomegranate tree will do, then.’
Although Li You didn’t actually like eating pomegranates much, thinking there wasn’t much to eat on them.
But pomegranates were a well-known fruit, and many people loved them.
Moreover, in traditional culture, it was also an auspicious tree, seen as a symbol of having many children and abundant blessings.
’In that case, this is the one.’
The pomegranate tree was already in bloom. Some of the red flowers blossomed alone, while others grew in clusters, making for a beautiful sight.
This season wasn’t actually the best time for transplanting fruit trees.
’But it doesn’t matter. Who cares about all that? I’ll just dig it up, take it back, and plant it.’
Besides, so much fruit tree fertilizer had just dropped in the game instance.
The fruit tree fertilizer dropped in the game instance was not only natural and eco-friendly, but its effects were also bound to be far superior to any fertilizer from the outside world.
With that fertilizer, even if he transplanted it now, it would surely grow well.
’In that case, there’s even less to worry about.’
’Time to get to it.’
Li You raised his hoe and began to dig.
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