Chapter 3: Man is iron, rice is steel
"How many fate points are needed to enhance item crafting (ordinary specialty)?" Fang Xiaoyue asked the dice without much hope.
Ding! Obtained a special black iron treasure chest * 1
This time the wait was rather long, and it was not until the tenth roll that the dice showed a change
When he awoke, he was horrified to find himself lying in a dilapidated straw hut
In that era, rural areas were already lacking in medical resources and medicines; when faced with a serious illness, one could easily succumb to it.
Zhang Fuguig's father, Zhang Mancang, and mother, Li Xiaolian, both perished in the flood, leaving the thirteen-year-old Zhang Fuguig to survive alone
Fang Xiaoyue, somewhat puzzled, focused her attention on the dice
As the flow of light moves rapidly, the light points also expand swiftly, ultimately transforming into a luminous sphere enveloped in a layer of green film
Receiving over twenty years of a person's memories in a short period can indeed easily interfere with Fang Xiaoyue's own memories
Zhang Fugui's inherent abilities: farming, hunting temporarily granted with success
In Fang Xiaoyue's eyes, this sphere of light resembled an enormous cannonball hurtling towards her
Although Zhang Hongying, the younger aunt, hurried back with the intention of taking Zhang Fugui back to raise him, he refused her offer
After sorting through the memories that emerged in her mind, Fang Xiaoyue finally understood why this obsession with wealth was tied to the desire for a full meal
As the sound from an unknown source echoed, countless memories surged into Fang Xiaoyue's mind
In the family, there are Grandfather Zhang Tianfeng and Grandmother Liu Cuilan. Although Zhang Tianfeng has three sons and one daughter.
In the beginning, he almost regarded himself as that Zhang Fugui
After graduating from elementary school, my aunt Zhang Hongying married into the county town. My uncle Cheng Dajun is a boiler worker at a certain factory. Although his position is not particularly high, it is still better than many others, and in Lianqiao Village, it can be considered a good match.
The rice cabinet is empty, and the few bowls with missing pieces are also empty
As for whether to accept the main quest, Fang Xiaoyue had no possibility of refusing.
This thatched cottage can be completely described as bare and empty, with no table, no chairs, and only a broken bed
Zhang Fugui
Fang Xiaoyue had no choice but to leave the thatched cottage and groped around in front of the stove made of several stones behind the house. The pot, which was missing nearly half of its body, was equally empty as the wilderness.
In simple terms, Zhang Fugui's obsession, which serves as the main storyline, is to have enough to eat
Soon, one side of the die revealed the relevant explanation
There are memories of falling down, the joy of going to the county town with my family during childhood, as well as memories of farming, hunting, and other scenes
At this time, he remembered that since it was not the busy farming season, he only had one meal a day, which he had at the home of the team leader, Zhang Daniu
Fang Xiaoyue pondered for a moment before choosing to accept the task
... ...
Although my uncle Cheng Dajun is a worker, earning a salary that makes the villagers envious, along with grain coupons, cloth coupons, meat coupons, and so on, his family has two elderly people above them and has just had three children in quick succession below them
Zhang Fugui could barely earn half a man's work points by himself, and in addition, he would often wander in the mountains, foraging for wild vegetables and hunting for game, managing to survive in the end
Upon hearing this name, which is rich in the scent of earth, Fang Xiaoyue couldn't help but frown, realizing that her current identity after the transmigration was rather destitute
The sister-in-law does not have a formal job, so she can only go to the street match factory to pick up some work related to matchbox production, which provides a little subsidy for household expenses
Therefore, it is entirely impossible for him to remain in this dimension
500 fate points
This is somewhat of a headache for people
However, before Zhang Fugui was born, Zhang Tianfeng and Liu Cuilan passed away one after another due to illness
When he recovered from the pain of memory implantation, his gaze became somewhat vacant
He does not want to increase the burden on his sister-in-law's family
Unlike the previous small dimension of the Three Kingdoms, perhaps due to Zhou Mingyue acquiring fate points, the dice have also gained some benefits, resulting in the dice exhibiting more abilities.
Insufficient fate points to enhance item crafting (Common Specialty)
In other words, if each traversal is akin to the minor realms of the Three Kingdoms, he would need to traverse at least 17 realms to enhance an item manufacturing level
Thus, fate points are no longer limited to rolling dice; they can also be used to enhance skills or to increase attributes such as strength, agility, and perception at the cost of 20 fate points each time.
In the end, he was knocked unconscious by that pair of scoundrels and was left to starve to death in the cellar
Subsequently, with the passage of time, the lives of the villagers gradually improved.
The special black iron treasure chest split open on all sides, and a faint white light seeped through the cracks, dazzlingly bright. Not only did it emit a stream of light that illuminated the darkness for a distance, but it also caused Fang Xiaoyue to involuntarily close her eyes
However, the most prominent memories that surged in his mind were the daily hunger and the excruciating headaches that felt as if they were about to explode
But in the next moment, as the flowing light collided with the sphere of light, Fang Xiaoyue's consciousness fell into darkness
Open
Fortunately, after several hours, as the sky turned pitch black, he finally broke free from this confusion
Fortunately, just as he was about to develop a patina on those inferior tools, a point of light appeared ahead.
However, when he attempted to enhance his specialty in item crafting, he was met with the refusal of the dice
Dice roll, 11 points! Willpower check successful! Commencing the traversal!
Having fought for my life in the small realm of the Three Kingdoms, after so much effort, I have only accumulated a total of 30 fate points.
It is akin to a permanently enhanced BUFF, enabling the crafted items to be of superior quality
Hiss!
It is aptly named: the enhancement mode
Slight enhancement of perception
When he extended his right hand to touch the black iron box, information regarding this treasure chest appeared in his mind
Upon hearing this answer, Fang Xiaoyue could not help but gasp in shock
He probably understands a bit about this specialty now
He currently has only 3 fate points, and if he refuses the main quest, he will remain in this dimension forever
Zhang Fugui's inherent abilities are temporarily granted randomly in two aspects
What he never expected was that the dice actually provided the answer: "500 fate points"
The house along with all its possessions was swept away by the flood
Does it require 500 Fate Points to enhance this item (Common Specialty) once?
For Fang Xiaoyue, whether to turn this thing on or off is not something that requires much consideration
This small plane is currently situated in the 1970s
Fang Xiaoyue turned over and got up, walking to the corner of the thatched cottage to rummage through.
Indeed, at this moment, Fang Xiaoyue also felt the torment of hunger
Slight enhancement of strength
Special Black Iron Treasure Chest: This treasure chest can randomly draw one item from all ordinary specialties as a reward
Gain Alertness (General Specialty), effect: Listening and Reconnaissance effects + 2
Due to the host possessing the item manufacturing and vigilance skills, the achievement of "Dexterous Mind and Hand" has been obtained
Zhang Fugui instantly became an orphan
It is not possible!
The black iron box is only the size of a palm, yet its entirely black surface, combined with the faint light it emits, gives it an incredibly mysterious appearance
When he reopened his eyes, a white, exquisitely crafted scroll the size of a fountain pen was floating in front of him, adorned with two pointed ears that appeared vividly alive, evoking a sensation as if the ears had come to life.
Two years ago, a massive flash flood swept through Lianqiao Village
Does the host accept this main quest? If the answer is no, 10 fate points will be deducted. If the host accepts the main quest, they will temporarily gain the original memories and abilities of their true self. If the main quest cannot be completed, 30 fate points will be deducted. If fate points become negative, the host will remain in this dimension forever
Achieve dexterity of the mind and hands
It is akin to the metal items manufacturing (ordinary specialty) that he currently possesses, which is essentially a digitization of his original skills in metalworking. However, it is not limited to the scope of metalworking; rather, it encompasses all items that can be produced.
After all, the benefits obtained from merely rolling the dice are random and unstable
It turns out that this so-called achievement: dexterity, actually opened up a new use for Fang Xiaoyue's destiny point
Without further ado, Fang Xiaoyue chose to directly use the scroll
Zhang Fugui married after reaching adulthood and had a son, but not long after, his wife began to fool around with someone else, which he discovered.
In the time that followed, lacking any entertainment tools and materials, Fang Xiaoyue could only idly play with those inferior tools; otherwise, in the endless darkness and the dimness of the books, he would truly go mad.
However, the eldest brother and the second brother passed away at a young age, leaving only Zhang Fugui's father, Zhang Mancang, and his younger aunt, Zhang Hongying, to reach adulthood
Zhang Fugui was born into a farming family in Lianqiao Village
Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Alertness Scroll, which grants the ability of Alertness (Common Specialty) upon use
A black iron box adorned with intricate patterns appeared before Fang Xiaoyue
Receive
Arrival (Humans are iron, rice is steel) Small dimension successful, host identity: Zhang Fugui, a villager of Lianqiao Village (nickname: Zhang Erwa)
This includes both the impact of hunger that grows from a young age and the fear of dying from starvation
Lying on the bed, his stomach initially gurgled, followed by an unbearable rise of gastric heat. Moreover, as he recalled the scene of eating meat and drinking wine heartily in the small realm of the Three Kingdoms, the hunger in his heart burned even more fiercely
Fang Xiaoyue felt a stir in her heart
If Zhang Fugui is taken back, my sister-in-law's family really won't be able to cope
Due to the absence of windows in the thatched cottage, the interior is quite dark, with only a faint light seeping in through the gaps.
Well, Fang Xiaoyue cannot see what her attributes actually look like, but she is aware of the benefits of this point allocation system
Received the original host's intense obsession at the moment of death, forming the main quest: I want to have a full meal
He found it difficult to control his expression, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back
This small plane is not the kind of ancient plane found in the Three Kingdoms, but rather a modern plane
Fortunately, although Zhang Fugui is an orphan, the village chief, who is also the team leader Zhang Daniu, takes good care of him. In addition to having a thatched hut built for him, he often brings over some steamed corn buns and the like.
To be honest, Fang Xiaoyue still has some thoughts of wanting to go back.