Chapter 1, The Craftsmen of Wolong Hill

Ignoring the sudden voice that appeared in his mind, Liu Yi simply fixed his gaze on the desk, determined to ascertain whether what was in his head was indeed an illusion

This writing desk appears ordinary, and its craftsmanship is not particularly impressive, barely sufficient for use. However, it possesses a unique ability to calm the mind and focus one's thoughts, despite being made from common wood, which is rather remarkable.

Select upgrade, then ... ...

A qualified piece of work that combines woodworking and carving, with a majesty rating of 8 and a sturdiness rating of 4

Silently gazing at some leftover scraps from woodworking in the yard, these items should have been tidied up, but now, looking at these scraps, Liu Yi suddenly felt an indescribable impulse

Silently gathering the debris on the ground, Liu Yi picked up the carving knife and began to polish. While polishing, his mind was occupied with thoughts of what to create. Soon, as the ideas in his mind became clearer, the knife in Liu Yi's hand moved faster, continuously shaping pieces of wood into scales. He also brought in several pieces of wood from the yard, first constructing a framework, and then carefully attaching the scales one by one to the framework. This was a complex and intricate project, yet Liu Yi's hands seemed to leave afterimages as they moved.

Host: Liu Yi

Among the more than ten woodworking projects I have completed in the past month, this is the only one that possesses attributes. However, whether these attributes are truly useful is not for me to decide, nor is it for the elusive system to determine.

Have the talent points been released again

Talent: Skilled Hands Level 3 (0 / 3)

Hastily following the previous method, I calmed my mind and summoned the system interface.

Silently standing up, that feeling instantly vanished. Zhuge Liang sat back down at his desk, enjoying a sense of even greater tranquility. He looked up at Liu Yi and smiled, saying: "I did not expect that in this wilderness, there would be such a remarkable person as Master Liu."

"Three hundred is enough," Liu Yi said with a wave of his hand and a smile. "My master told me that you should take only what you earn; if it is not yours, taking it will bring misfortune."

Congratulations to the host for completing a qualified woodworking piece, Woodworking Experience + 50, Carving Experience + 30, this piece possesses two attributes, and you have gained 2 Talent Points

There is no need for that. Mr. Zhuge is a person of great wisdom and will certainly not deceive me for such a trivial amount of money. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now.

Huang Yueying nodded slightly and handed the prepared purse to Liu Yi, saying, "Master Liu, please take a moment to count it."

"It is no trouble at all, sir. Please try it first and see if you are satisfied. If there is anything that does not meet your expectations, I can make further adjustments for you," Liu Yi said with a warm smile as he looked at Zhuge Liang.

Moreover, to truly give oneself a kingly system and strive for dominance may have felt exhilarating while reading novels, but to actually undertake such a pursuit is exhausting. It is far better to be a skilled craftsman, as one’s standard of living would not be too poor, and there would be no need to constantly risk one’s life in fierce competition with others. In the future, one could find a decent partner to settle down with, leading a life free from shame and anxiety, raising a brood of children, thus achieving a perfect life.

At the same time, his understanding of carpentry seems to have become clearer. In his previous life, he had worked in the renovation industry for a period of time, which provided him with a solid theoretical foundation in this area. However, he belonged to the type that knows but cannot execute. After arriving in this world, he began to continuously transform theory into practice under systematic stimulation.

Liu Yi returned to his small courtyard, feeling somewhat excited; this system is real and not a mere illusion of his own!

However, having such a thing is already a stroke of luck. Complaining about it is useless; moreover, it shows a lack of appreciation. At the very least, this system has provided me with a skill, enabling me to have a decent means of survival. I should take pleasure in that. As for the world, let it be managed by those ambitious individuals who are willing to exert their efforts and worries.

As the sun was about to set, a divine dragon over three zhang long took shape in this modest courtyard. Although it had not yet been colored, the entire dragon appeared vivid and lifelike, exuding majesty and dominance

There was nothing that followed, and no extraordinary phenomena of the heavens and earth occurred, such as the auspicious appearance of dragons and phoenixes or the presence of mythical beasts filling the sky. The upgrade seemed very calm, yet not entirely so. Liu Yi only felt that his body seemed to have undergone some kind of change, not in terms of strength, but rather that his hands appeared to be a bit more agile.

Liu Yi's eyes lit up upon hearing this; in this way, his talent for craftsmanship could advance to the next level.

First upgrade your skills

"Thank you for your trouble." Zhuge Liang nodded. His writing desk had seen better days and was no longer suitable for use. He had intended to ask someone in Xiangyang to bring him a new one, but upon hearing that a skilled craftsman had arrived in Longzhong, he decided that relying on others could be somewhat troublesome. Therefore, he asked someone to find Liu Yi for him to see how skilled the other party truly was.

It was merely a writing desk, and Zhuge Liang initially paid it no mind. However, upon seeing Liu Yi's eager gaze, he nodded and knelt down before the desk.

He wants to create something with these scraps, but what exactly? At this moment, he doesn't have many thoughts in his mind, yet he simply wants to make something

Skills: Carpentry Level 3 (Upgradeable), Masonry Level 1 (17/100), Sculpting Level 1 (60/100), Forging Level 1 (88/100), Construction Level 0 (0/10), Dyeing Level 1 (7/100)

Previously at levels 0 to 3, there were no prompts at all, as he did not start doing this only after obtaining the system; he had done it for a period in his previous life as well. His practical skills are not particularly strong, but he is quite articulate when it comes to theory. Therefore, in the system's rating, he emerged at a level 3. However, the items he initially produced did not match this level; the crooked and uneven furniture in the courtyard was crafted by him as a trial.

Oh?

Congratulations to the host for completing a qualified woodworking piece, gaining 10 woodworking experience. This piece possesses attributes and grants an additional talent point, meeting the conditions for skill advancement

A qualified desk, focused + 5

Looking at his golden finger, Liu Yi found it rather uninteresting. Clearly, he had crossed over to the chaotic era of the Three Kingdoms, yet his golden finger only allowed him to be a craftsman

Zhuge Liang let out a soft sigh, feeling an inexplicable sense of comfort and tranquility the moment he sat behind the desk. Although it was not overtly apparent, he was inherently a person of calm disposition, and he was particularly sensitive to such changes in feeling

A gentleman values wealth, acquiring it through proper means. It seems that respecting teachers is also a sign of a person with considerable grace. Zhuge Liang humorously remarked: "It seems that Kongming has been foolishly acting like a petty person, my lady"

Zhuge Liang was momentarily taken aback, then shook his head with a smile and said to his wife, "Madam, please fetch five hundred coins from this craftsman."

Mr. Kongming, the writing desk you requested has been completed. In Xiangyang, Longzhong, Liu Yi took the damp cloth handed to him by the young servant and wiped away his sweat, looking at his masterpiece with satisfaction. This was the work he was most pleased with since his arrival a month ago.

"Take care on your way." Zhuge Liang nodded but did not stay.

... ...

Liu Yi looked at this divine dragon with satisfaction; both in appearance and image, it could be considered the most satisfactory work he had done to date. The only flaw, perhaps, lay in the details, which required not only carpentry but also the collaboration of carving skills. His own abilities in carving were truly incomparable to those in carpentry.

Super Craftsman System

Mr. Kongming has overpraised me; I am merely an ordinary craftsman. If Mr. Kongming finds my work satisfactory, please feel free to come to me in the future if there is anything you need. Liu Yi said with a smile while rubbing his hands: "As for the price, I can offer you some discounts."