The permanent prize pool was still that same pink wheel. Yun Shu got annoyed just looking at it, but she had no choice. Since the limited-time prize pool hadn't refreshed its outfits yet, she could only draw from the permanent one.
“If you screw me over again, I'm never drawing from you again.”
Having vented her frustration, Yun Shu finally clicked for a three-hundred-pull.
The golden cards lined up one after another, revealing themselves.
【Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the Thousand Machines and Myriad Crafts Set · Formation Part (2/8): Ley Line Map.】
【Part Description: Activate the formation to randomly mark the location of a mineral deposit (Cooldown: four months).】
【Set Skill: Collect all parts to unlock the All Crafts and Industries skill, gaining the core technologies of all walks of life.】
“What a treasure!” Yun Shu's eyes lit up. “I'll never scold you again. You're my absolute darling now.”
To develop industry, raw materials were indispensable.
However,
prospecting was a dangerous endeavor even in modern times, let alone in ancient times when technological equipment was undeveloped.
For the ancients, prospecting was a complete gamble with their lives.
If she went herself, she wouldn't be in any danger, but the problem was that she had never studied the relevant knowledge. Even if she wandered around the mountains for half a year, she probably wouldn't find any mines.
Therefore,
this part could truly be called a godsend.
It had arrived at the perfect time!
Although the marked deposit was random, as long as it was a mineral, it would eventually come in handy!
【Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the Thousand Machines and Myriad Crafts Set · Accessory Part (3/8): Xuanji Key.】
【Part Description: Equip this key to easily unlock any lock in the world (Cooldown: 24 hours).】
Looking at the newly drawn accessory part, the Xuanji Key, Yun Shu couldn't help but complain, “If I put on the Thief Set and took this key, that would be insane. Absolute prison-chic.”
【Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the Mystic Sound of the Nine Heavens Set · Robe Part (6/8): Pure World Wondrous Dharma Robe.】
【Part Description: Draped in this robe, wherever you pass, impurities will be washed away, leaving the environment perfectly clean and clear.】
【Set Skill: Collect all parts to unlock the Blessing skill, granting blessings to those with merit.】
【……】
【Current Shock Value: 1,418,000】
“Pure World Wondrous Dharma Robe?” Yun Shu scrolled through the system panel and carefully read the part description, saying in shock, “Holy crap, isn't this a walking water purifier?”
A major reason why ancient people generally had short lifespans was that there was something wrong with the water they usually drank.
Especially in chaotic times, with frequent wars and natural disasters, most mountains and rivers were polluted. Relying solely on the crude filtration methods of this era, it was impossible to filter out the pathogens in the water.
Thinking of this, Yun Shu looked at the set again. “I'm still missing two parts. If I can collect them all, I can enhance and upgrade the Mystic Sound of the Nine Heavens Set to expand the purification range.”
“I must get this outfit into my wardrobe today!”
“This lady has plenty of Shock Value!”
Flush with wealth, she went for another three-hundred-pull.
【Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the Mystic Sound of the Nine Heavens Set · Accessory Part (7/8): Merfolk Pearl.】
【Part Description: Equip to breathe underwater and move freely in water.】
【……】
【Current Shock Value: 1,328,000】
A three-hundred-pull, and only one high-grade outfit part.
Yun Shu: “I got greedy on this one.”
She expressionlessly closed the prize pool page.
After thirty seconds, she couldn't resist opening it again.
“Fine, prize pool, you win.”
She was only missing the last piece. If she didn't get it, she would be immensely unsatisfied.
She did another three-hundred-pull.
A golden light flashed.
【Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the Mystic Sound of the Nine Heavens Set · Face Accessory Part (8/8): Veil of Hidden Countenance.】
【Part Description: A light veil covering the face, like looking through a misty screen. Observers will be mesmerized, left with only awe and a hazy beauty.】
【……】
【Current Shock Value: 1,238,000】
Seeing that she had completed the Mystic Sound of the Nine Heavens Set, Yun Shu didn't bother to curse the black-hearted prize pool for swallowing her Shock Value.
Spending 890,000 Shock Value to directly upgrade the Mystic Sound of the Nine Heavens Set from Level 0 to Level 5, her Shock Value instantly bottomed out.
“System, wake up, time to work again.” She reached out and patted the little fox next to her, who was still fast asleep.
The little fox scrambled up in a daze. Seeing that the Shock Value displayed on the system panel was only 438,000, it thought it hadn't woken up yet and rubbed its eyes with its paws.
“Host, why is there a zero missing from the Shock Value?”
“Oh, I just went on a little spending spree.”
Yun Shu said.
The little fox: “...”
Its host was truly a big spender when it came to Shock Value.
*
In Yecheng, at the Governor’s estate.
Holding the documents that his subordinate officials had compiled over several sleepless nights, Cheng Ji couldn't help but tear up.
Although most of the livestock were merely pregnant and their numbers had not actually increased yet, meaning they certainly couldn't eat meat just yet,
the chickens, ducks, and geese were laying plenty of eggs every day. Crucially, despite laying so many eggs, none of them seemed to be getting any thinner.
In the past, if the citizens of Yecheng wanted a taste of meat, they could only dream about it. Eggs were precious, and the people had to save them to sell for money to support their families. How could they bear to eat them themselves?
Now, the citizens of Yecheng had more chicken, goose, and duck eggs than they could possibly finish, gathering basket after basket every single day.
The more he thought about it, the redder his eyes became. Choking back tears, he said, “The Divine Lady truly has words carrying the weight of law; Her divine powers are boundless.”
In chaotic times, human lives were as cheap as grass.
Outside, refugees fleeing famine from other cities were everywhere, yet the citizens of Yecheng could live such a comfortable life.
How fortunate they were to be the believers of the Divine Lady!
“Governor Cheng, looking back from ancient times to the present, the only deity willing to descend to the mortal realm to enlighten mortals is the Divine Lady.”
Shen Yu said, emphasizing every word, “Therefore, we mortals must revere and love the Divine Lady even more, and never disappoint Her.”
Understanding the underlying meaning of Shen Yu's words, Cheng Ji set down the documents in his hand and nodded heavily.
“Young Master Shen, what you say is correct. Rest assured, if anyone in Yecheng dares to act ungratefully, there is no need for our colleagues in Xindu to take action. I will personally clean house.”
Shen Yu heard this and spoke no further.
Some things only needed to be hinted at.
Cheng Ji knew that Shen Yu was also offering a well-meaning reminder.
His tone grew even gentler. “Young Master Shen, I have taken up so much of your time over these past few days. I wonder when you plan to return to Xindu? I will have carriages and horses arranged to escort you.”
“Governor Cheng, I plan to stay and teach at Yecheng Academy. Could you help me find a residence in Yecheng?”
Shen Yu turned to look at Cui He behind him. “Ar He, give the money for the residence to Governor Cheng.”
“Yes, Teacher,” Cui He replied obediently, placing the purse in her hand onto Cheng Ji's desk.
Cheng Ji looked at Shen Yu in surprise. “Young Master Shen, you don't plan to return to Xindu? Then what about Xindu?”
“Xindu is full of talented individuals, and Miss Pei's abilities are by no means inferior to mine. With her in Xindu, nothing will go wrong.” Shen Yu smiled and said, “Having worked hard for so long, I also want to take a break. Governor Cheng, consider this as me owing you a favor.”
As the saying goes, one mountain cannot hold two tigers.
If he returned to Xindu, even if he had no intention of vying for power, he would be swept up by circumstances and pitted against Pei Wanning.
By then, it would be very difficult for him to extricate himself.
It would be better to take this opportunity to completely hand Xindu over to Pei Wanning, allowing her to establish a firm foothold.
Observing the Divine Lady's actions, what She desired was equality for all. Thus, raising the status of women was imperative.
He would never allow himself to become a stumbling block to the Divine Lady.
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