Chapter 3: Alternative New Players

Based on the above information, Zhou Tianyu initiated action

The blacksmith Dayezi is willing to teach you the art of identifying iron ore (Advanced): Agree / Disagree

For the next four days, he began to employ shameless tactics to show utmost respect and flattery towards various NPCs he identified. His obsequious behavior was looked down upon by the players around him. Although this player concealed his name, some well-meaning players still posted Zhou Tianyu's embarrassing antics of flattering and bowing to the NPCs on the forum, with the thread titled "The Shame of the Novice Village." The view count remained consistently high. However, his ordinary, unremarkable, and slightly lewd face made it quite difficult to recognize him in a crowd unless one had a photo for comparison, which could be considered a stroke of luck amidst his misfortune. Nevertheless, some well-meaning players still posted Zhou Tianyu's embarrassing antics of flattering and bowing to the NPCs on the forum, with the thread titled "The Shame of the Novice Village." The view count remained consistently high. However, his ordinary, unremarkable, and slightly lewd face made it quite difficult to recognize him in a crowd unless one had a photo for comparison, which could be considered a stroke of luck amidst his misfortune.

The novice village is generally the foundation for professional players, with 50% of skilled players' growth depending on their journey through the novice village

No need!

After reading, I casually set the name to hidden

Uncle, what else can I do for you

Bang !!

Accompanying the lonely Elder Wang in the village for two consecutive days, I surprisingly reached a favorability level of 100 with him, and he generously shared all his knowledge with me. It turns out he is the appraiser of the novice village, and his secondary profession is that of an intermediate alchemist.

Suddenly appearing behind Zhou Tianyu, a pair of small, white, delicate feet kicked towards Zhou Tianyu's rear. At the moment Zhou Tianyu sensed something was amiss, he was already propelled forward, and a golden door appeared in front of him, drawing him in.

If it weren't for the 3 seconds of invincibility upon entering the game, he would likely be the first player in the novice village to die immediately after logging in. His mouth was filled with the taste of earth, and the dust on the ground was still swirling. The virtual reality was indeed 100%. It was annoying; he coughed a few times, spat a few times, stretched his sore limbs, and glanced around the desolate village. There were no other players in sight. As he began to move, the absence of any system prompts indicated that there were no rewards for being the first to enter the game or anything of the sort. It was annoying; he coughed a few times, spat a few times, stretched his sore limbs, and glanced around the desolate village. There were no other players in sight. As he began to move, the absence of any system prompts indicated that there were no rewards for being the first to enter the game or anything of the sort.

Appearance can vary greatly

Agility: 10 + 10 (weighted)

Identification Technique: Advanced level can discern the attributes of monsters and plants that are within 50 levels above itself (beginner can only identify monsters that are 5 levels above itself, intermediate can identify monsters that are 20 levels above itself), effectively learning the reconnaissance skill of a first-tier thief for free

Zhou Tianyu bid farewell to the elderly and ran towards his destination, for time is life, as he ran while opening his own attributes

Restores 10% of health and mana every 30 seconds

Young man, please wait a moment

The blacksmith Dayezi wishes to pass on to you the art of blacksmithing (Beginner): Agree / Disagree? '' System sound

Of course, I completely agree. However, Zhou Tianyu hesitated and asked why the latter two were advanced while the blacksmithing technique was classified as beginner. Upon thinking of this, Zhou Tianyu immediately smiled flatteringly and said, "Master, you are truly my guiding light, showing me the direction in life. My admiration for you... (omitting three hundred words of excessive flattery)." Just as Da Yazi's old face turned red and he was about to faint, Zhou Tianyu added, "Master, could you directly teach me the advanced blacksmithing technique?"... (omitting three hundred words of excessive flattery). Just as Da Yazi's old face turned red and he was about to faint, Zhou Tianyu added, "Master, could you directly teach me the advanced blacksmithing technique?"

After two consecutive sounds of "ding," a system prompt was heard

Strength: 10 + 5 (weighted)

Master, why is this hammer sealed?

System Notification: Player Silver Thief is the first player in this game to advance the Forging skill to a high level. The system rewards you with 1000 reputation points and a Heavenly Hammer. A system broadcast is about to take place. Would you like to hide your name?

In the novice village, Zhou Tianyu appeared from the sky. Before he could see clearly, he fell down, landing in a deep pit shaped like a person. Dazed and confused, Zhou Tianyu shook his head and managed to get up. After spitting out the dirt from his mouth, he exclaimed, "Damn it," and made another gesture, giving the middle finger to the light gate, no longer caring about the charming and adorable angelic sister.

Physical Defense: 1 - 3

NPC intelligent assessment, outside the system criteria, the intelligence level of non-professional NPCs is around 25%, while the intelligence development level of professional intelligent NPCs is at 50%. In comparison to intelligent thinking patterns and inertia, the usability rate is between 5% and 10%, with favorable conditions being the second.

Magical Defense: 1 - 3

The old man gave Zhou Tianyu 100 gold coins and a letter after completing the transaction

"Silver thief." Still robbing, a dark line appeared on the smooth forehead of the angelic sister

After taking a hot shower and changing into comfortable clothes, I quickly finished the breakfast that was prepared. I decided to go out for a stroll, as I have already established a solid foundation in the game; there is no need to rush.

Zhou Tianyu was immediately drenched in cold sweat, stiffly turning around and forcing a smile.

Upon exiting the blacksmith's shop, players were already coming and going in droves, and the novice village was overcrowded. At the beginning, only a few people were aware of the system notification that Zhou Tianyu had received a reward. This occurred approximately 1 minute after the system began operating, prompting those individuals to exclaim about the abnormality. It was possible that good fortune had triggered a hidden storyline, leading to a sudden influx of people at the blacksmith's.

In the end, he relentlessly persuaded me to use the silver pickaxe, increasing mining speed by 20%, and the chance of obtaining high-quality ore by 10%, with a durability of 60/60. After bidding farewell to my master and fulfilling his request, I had to mine for one hour every day before leaving the novice village, and spend two hours forging iron with him, leaving the remaining time free. By the way, the ratio of time in Genesis to real time is 1:6, meaning that one hour here is equivalent to six hours in the outside world

When it came to 100 gold coins without any divine artifacts, Zhou Tianyu couldn't help but curse the Huaxia Heavenly Dragon for being stingy. However, a grasshopper is still meat, so he hoped the blacksmith would provide a top-quality item

Please name your character

In fact, people are curious; this game has not undergone internal testing or public testing, and players are something entirely unknown. As Zhou Tianyu became increasingly awkward, his smile growing more forced and his body more rigid, the blacksmith casually took a dark dagger from the shelf and handed it to Zhou Tianyu. After glancing at him a few more times, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating, he finally said, "Young man, work hard!" and then returned to his own business.

It is unclear whether the intelligence of the NPC is too low or if Zhou Tianyu's luck and charm are too high, but the flattery and ingratiating skills that only work among humans surprisingly had an effect after four days of hard work, leaving him with sore muscles and fatigue

Reputation: 0

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The system prompts: The blacksmith has bestowed upon you the art of inheritance, elevating your forging skills directly to an advanced level

Hmm... only after finishing did I realize something was amiss, and I could only helplessly wave my hand at Zhou Tianyu.

After observing for one day

Zhou Tianyu donned his helmet in advance, eagerly anticipating in the darkness. In a silent world devoid of sound and light, normal individuals often experience a surge of negative emotions—fear, anxiety, oppression, aversion, and even nausea are ever-present. However, the dark world is Zhou Tianyu's domain. In this realm of darkness, his spirit is exceptionally vibrant, radiating and leaping with mental energy, providing him with an extraordinary sense of enjoyment akin to the climax experienced by an average person. Moreover, Zhou Tianyu is particularly sensitive at this moment, and his early donning of the helmet is intentional. Typically, players who enter a game ahead of others receive special rewards, such as money or artifacts. Yet, the dark world remains Zhou Tianyu's territory, where his spirit thrives, and he revels in the experience.

The attributes of the Heavenly Bestowal Divine Hammer in the package are as follows: Heavenly Bestowal Divine Hammer: Artifact sealed status (attributes cannot be viewed) is a blacksmith-exclusive equipment. However, upon seeing the master, Zhou Tianyu's eyes rolled mischievously, and he grinned widely, causing Dayezi to feel an impending sense of unease.

On the first day, Zhou Tianyu explored the novice village, observing the activity range of the NPCs, chatting casually with various novice village NPCs and PCs, and secretly studying the language, behavior, and mannerisms of the NPCs, probing into their personalities and preferences. No one paid attention to this aimless young man who was getting close to the NPCs; most considered him a novice in online gaming, viewing these NPCs as real people and merely feeling curious about them.

Soon arriving at the blacksmith's shop, a muscular, bare-chested man was swinging a hammer amidst a rain of sweat, sparks flying in all directions

Initiating body scan ... ... Confirming original attributes, attribute range is ... ...

Zhou Tianyu was utterly astonished, continuously surprised. He hurriedly opened the package to check the reward, the Heavenly Hammer, and was immediately dumbfounded. At that moment, the voice of the system broadcast sounded.

This ... ... is to say that in the past ... ... thus and so ... ... (to avoid your comments about me padding the text)

Intelligence: 10 + 10 (weighted) [Weighted refers to the system's established measurement range for a normal person being 10, while Zhou Tianyu exceeds the normal range in every aspect; weighted means an additional increment.]

Confirm

Finally, a point of light flickered in the darkness, immediately captured by Zhou Tianyu. His spirit flashed to it, and a vast expanse of white radiance appeared. Most people would feel uncomfortable at this moment, but Zhou Tianyu kept his eyes wide open, racing against time. A luxurious palace materialized before him, adorned with intricate carvings and stunning beauty, as a melodious and ethereal voice floated through the air.

Playing in the mud with Aunt Sun's child, I inexplicably observed him amusing the dog and grasped the yet-to-be-unlocked art of taming, feeling immensely delighted

Taming Technique: At the beginner level, there is a certain probability of taming wild animals to become your pets or mounts

Archery: Advanced standard arrows can be fired at a rate of 0.5 seconds per arrow, with high accuracy; iron arrows have a speed of 1 arrow per second; special arrows can be used for gathering: advanced collection can obtain items from monsters themselves, with a certain probability of collecting rare and precious items

Virtual degree 100%, except for restricted areas, in towns and cities, Zhou Tianyu can be certain that in other areas, the environmental usability degree is also absolutely 100%, which is a favorable condition.

Initially, Zhou Tianyu was taken aback by Zhang Daye's indifference towards others. His first thought was of a hidden profession or a concealed task. Observing him as a solitary figure, he felt a sense of loneliness and pity, which reminded him of his childhood when he was raised by his grandmother. He unexpectedly became emotional and cried uncontrollably, leading to an inexplicable increase in favorability to 100. He received the NPC's exclusive identification skill and also obtained his small alchemy furnace—a green tripod made of silver, which increased the success rate of alchemy by 10 percent.

A certain mysterious player became the first blacksmith to advance to a higher level, receiving a reward of 1,000 prestige and a divine hammer. From that moment on, their reputation spread far and wide, leaving a mark in history.

Zhou Tianyu was stunned for one hundredth of a second, and then immediately regained consciousness. However, the angel was momentarily taken aback, as her question was almost answered by someone else, causing her to transition directly to the registration stage, which she found quite disconcerting

Behind Zhou Tianyu stands an angel wielding a devil's pitchfork, incessantly cursing at the gap: "Bad egg, rotten egg, stinky egg, stinky duck egg..."

Magical Attack: (10 + 10) × 2 = 40

Faction: Humanity

Fortunate

Magic Value: (10 + 10) × 10 = 200

The attribute point for strength is ... ...

Uncle Blacksmith continued to stare at him, hesitating to speak. Zhou Tianyu felt a surge of anxiety and excitement, ready to take on anything. He would even be willing to confront the village guards in a fight if called upon.

Speed: 1 - 3 (Original speed 1, Fast movement 3)

Zhou Tianyu's mind began to operate at high speed, observing and comparing all available conditions. As a seasoned professional player, this is a habit.

Angel sister, with her delicate little mouth beginning to twitch, the smooth and glossy forehead of m.hetushu.com added two more black lines, yet she still waved her hand, scattering a beam of silver light

While exhaling, I walked towards an old man standing not far away, carrying a package. The package contained two items: a novice outfit and a pair of novice boots. The outfit provides physical defense and magical defense of 1 - 2, while the boots offer physical defense and magical defense of 0 - 1. They are indestructible, cannot be stolen, will not drop, and are not tradable

A skilled player does not equate to a master player. A skilled player is determined by their level and equipment, typically those who have family or group backgrounds, accumulated through monetary investment or are leveling enthusiasts. In contrast, a master player is among the elite in professional gaming, generally possessing remarkable real-world skills, capable of creating infinite possibilities from the limited information provided by the game. These master players operate discreetly, avoiding drawing attention to themselves, and have a defined scope of activity, executing their unspoken rules with precision and fidelity. They often manipulate everything from the shadows, including the game's progression, adhering to their principles within the unspoken rules, prioritizing interests above all else. Zhou Tianyu's withdrawal from the gaming circle is influenced by certain factors related to them.

Occupation: None

The environment and terrain surrounding the novice village indicate that it is an ordinary village, without any specific events or usable conditions.

The skill of inheritance is a capability that only advanced secondary professions possess, and it can only be passed on once in a lifetime. Zhou Tianyu quickly opened the control panel; the forging skill had directly advanced to advanced level, with a proficiency of 100,000 / 100,000, which filled Zhou Tianyu with immense joy. Ha ha, I have encountered a fortuitous event right after arriving; I can now earn a living based on my own abilities. In fact, the blacksmith was frightened by his actions and wanted to drive him away. With no other choice, he granted him his only opportunity within his authority. There are still levels above, such as Artisan, Master, Grandmaster, and Divine. Ha ha, I have encountered a fortuitous event right after arriving; I can now earn a living based on my own abilities. In fact, the blacksmith was frightened by his actions and wanted to drive him away. With no other choice, he granted him his only opportunity within his authority. There are still levels above, such as Artisan, Master, Grandmaster, and Divine, and he himself was merely at the Artisan level.

If it weren't for the master still being present, Zhou Tianyu would have really wanted to curse out loud, damn this dead system, it finally rewarded me with a divine artifact but it's not something I can use right now

The little angel suddenly remembered something and covered her small mouth: "Ah, I forgot to let him play the big roulette, what should I do? Oh right, give him the ugliest one... Hmph..."

Zhou Tianyu casually declined, and as he turned to look in the direction of the voice, he was momentarily dazzled. A pure, untainted little angel floated in the air, dressed in a palace-style white gown. Her body was a perfect embodiment of the golden ratio, and her beauty was truly rare in the world; no model, star, or innocent beauty could compare.

Tailoring: Advanced ability to sew monster pelts into equipment, with a certain probability of random attributes appearing

Physical Attack: (10 + 5) × 2 = 30

Upon receiving the letter, the blacksmith uncle looked at Zhou Tianyu with a beaming expression. He scrutinized him back and forth, even turning around a few times, making Zhou Tianyu feel quite uncomfortable, his heart racing. Is it glass? This game has a realism of 100%. I wonder what the punishment is for NPC cheating or, oh, I mean, player cheating.

I helped Sister Sun take care of the children, and unexpectedly, she taught me advanced sewing skills, which is quite baffling, as that is typically women's work. I ended up exhausted after a whole day. However, it turns out that the widowed Sister Sun has feelings for the burly hunter Zhang. After some probing, they became connected, and the hunter generously shared all his skills, both of which advanced to a higher level. I couldn't help but chuckle, but the first day was not worth the effort; it felt like a waste.

Player: Silver Thief (Status: Visible) [Own name can be hidden]

Constitution: 10 + 5 (weighted)

The blacksmith Dayezi is willing to teach you the art of mining (Advanced): Agree / Disagree?

A certain mysterious player became the first blacksmith to advance to a higher level, receiving a reward of 1,000 prestige points and a divine hammer. From that moment on, their reputation spread far and wide, leaving a mark in history.

Understood. Can we enter the game now

And * Picture * Book "Uncle, what do you need? Just speak up, as long as I can do it, I will go through fire and water, climb the knife mountain..." Zhou Tianyu was about to express himself passionately, pounding his chest loudly, when he was abruptly interrupted by the blacksmith uncle's hands, which gripped him tightly like a pair of pliers, cutting off Zhou Tianyu's heartfelt words (referred to as nonsense, equivalent to idle talk)

Charm

What is it?

Level: 0

Stamina: 100

Da Yezi finally clarified the ins and outs of the matter after a long explanation. It turns out that before his master, Ou Yezi, went into seclusion, he sealed the artifact manufacturing machine to prevent the continuous slaughter caused by divine weapons. Only by finding the legendary Ou Yezi and completing the trials can the seal be lifted. Damn it, to put it bluntly, it’s just to avoid disrupting the balance of the game, fearing that the proliferation of artifacts would accelerate the game's progression and lead to its decline and aging. With so many ridiculous excuses, let alone whether we can find Ou Yezi, even if we do, it’s highly likely that the trials cannot be completed. I mean, come on, I secretly raised my right hand behind my back and gave the sky a middle finger. If you won’t let me enjoy myself, I refuse to believe in evil; as long as that damned Ou Yezi is still alive, I will dig you out.

Now, Zhou Tianyu is no longer in a hurry to level up. He tested a level 1 chick and only gained 1 experience point, and there are so many people competing for it. After estimating, he figures that it would take at least 10 hours to level up by just 1 level. Therefore, Zhou Tianyu simply decided to temporarily abandon leveling up and began searching for useful information.

What is it?

Hello player, may I provide you with an introduction to the game

As Zhou Tianyu was flattering the blacksmith, it was precisely at that moment that the little angel sister appeared invisibly above the two. Seeing Zhou Tianyu's eager and sycophantic demeanor towards the low-tier NPC, the blacksmith uncle, she felt greatly ashamed. Several times, she was overwhelmed by the impulse to cast a spell and obliterate him. Eventually, unable to bear it any longer, she casually tossed a pitch-black item into Zhou Tianyu's backpack, gave him a rude gesture, and vanished in a flash, thinking that if she didn't leave, she would be disgusted to death.

Dark clouds suddenly gathered on the forehead of the angelic sister, as a flock of crows cawed and flew by... Her small hand stealthily drew out the little devil's stick...

Fatigue Level: 100 (Fatigue is 0, death due to hunger)

A certain mysterious player became the first blacksmith to advance to a higher level, receiving a reward of 1,000 reputation points and a divine hammer. From that moment on, their fame spread far and wide, leaving a mark in history.

"Young man, you are truly a natural talent for blacksmithing. I am looking for an apprentice; would you be willing to learn the art of blacksmithing with me..." The tall blacksmith spoke excitedly, showering Zhou Tianyu with a verbal downpour.

I followed the village hunter for a day, learning the basics of trap identification and archery unique to hunters. I also received a quiver that automatically retrieves arrows, which seems to be a family heirloom of Hunter Zhang

Culinary Arts: Advanced cooking produces delicious food, which significantly restores fatigue and also recovers a certain amount of health and stamina. Trap Techniques: Intermediate traps last for 6 to 8 hours (beginner traps last for 2 to 3 hours, while advanced traps last for one day). By bribing the only hunter in the village, one can grind to acquire the hunter's unique skills. Alchemy: At the intermediate level, one can create intermediate blue and red potions, as well as intermediate hemostatic medicine (for treating torn wounds) and detoxification agents. Medium red potion: 150 vitality, restores 15 health points per second. Medium red is equivalent to (small red: 50 vitality, restores 5 health points per second; large red: 500 vitality, restores 50 health points per second; super red: 1200 vitality, restores 120 health points per second. Special potions will not be discussed here). Grinding to acquire the hunter's unique skills in alchemy: at the intermediate level, one can create intermediate blue and red potions, as well as intermediate hemostatic medicine (for treating torn wounds) and detoxification agents. Medium red potion: 150 vitality, restores 15 health points per second. Medium red is equivalent to (small red: 50 vitality, restores 5 health points per second; large red: 500 vitality, restores 50 health points per second; super red: 1200 vitality, restores 120 health points per second. Special potions will not be discussed here)

Health Points: (10 + 5) × 10 = 150

Of course, I agreed. After making the selection, Zhou Tianyu suddenly realized that he had been trying to take me as his disciple all along. He had been hesitating for quite some time. But what is going on? How can an NPC actively recruit a disciple? Before I could finish my thoughts, the system notification came again. It seems that the NPCs here at www.hetushu.com possess a certain level of intelligence, which Zhou Tianyu immediately planned to utilize.

Human! The angelic sister furrowed her brows

Based on past gaming experience, this attribute should be at its maximum. Zhou Tianyu is still confident in his physical condition, but what exactly is that weighting? However, Zhou Tianyu is pleased with having high attributes.

Zhou Tianyu put away his weapon, immediately turned around and left. The item he casually grabbed from the shelf was unlikely to be anything good. The uncomfortable feeling made him wish to leave at once. He wiped away a cold sweat and let out a sigh, just at that moment.

The young people today are truly polite. Hello, Silver Thief player, this is Novice Village No. 0000001. I am the village chief here. Since you are the first player in our village, there is a small reward for you...

Identification Technique: Intermediate level can identify silver-grade equipment with a probability of 50%. There is a certain probability of identifying gold-grade and crystal-grade equipment. However, treasure artifacts, spirit artifacts, celestial artifacts, divine artifacts, and special equipment cannot be identified.

Upon hearing the words "reward," Zhou Tianyu's eyes sparkled with excitement, secretly exclaiming, "It's here," and he became even more respectful.

However, our novice village has limited resources and can only offer you a reward of 100 gold coins, along with one weapon. You will need to collect the weapon from the blacksmith at X: 456; Y: 285. This is your voucher

Cut, it is mostly used for obscenity, beginners spawn with nothing on, males only have shorts, and females only have three points covered. The virtual reality is very realistic. I remember there were some perverts who often lingered at the beginner spawn point to peep, even taking pictures of beautiful women and writing | truth, which is quite despicable and shameless, but I like it. It seems like I invented this before! For those who write | truth collections, it seems like a certain game from before, and because of this, the accused couldn't handle it, HOHO - "Hello, old man!" In a somewhat antiquated village, Zhou Tianyu immediately entered character, bowing with both hands as a greeting. It is said that being polite is not a fault, and it is rumored that it can increase NPC friendliness, accumulating to a certain extent may even lead to the NPC actively offering players some hidden quests.

Insight

... ...

"No adjustments will be made." The angelic younger sister shot a reproachful glance at Zhou Tianyu, who had been staring at her without blinking.

After a whole day in reality, I spent 5 days in the game. The first time I logged off, it was just dawn, and when I checked the time, it was past 6 o'clock. This time, I had actually stayed online for over 20 hours. No wonder my stomach kept growling. I hurriedly instructed Daitou to make breakfast, but I had forgotten to tell him to give me nutritional injections on schedule before entering the game. That was a miscalculation. The nutrition pod is still the best, but unfortunately, I have never been able to enjoy it.

There is one thing that Zhou Tianyu finds perplexing. Now that he has basically reaped all the benefits, he straightforwardly asks Dayazi why he is so perceptive and has taken the initiative to accept him as a disciple. It turns out that not only are his attributes maxed out, but he also has an additional 10 points in strength due to his innate talent, which is extremely rare. Typically, a normal player's five attributes hover around 25 points, and even reaching max points in any one attribute is considered uncommon. The additional weighting that comes with max points is even more negligible. There is no one like him who is so abnormal. Zhou Tianyu is momentarily baffled; although his physical fitness is indeed formidable, it shouldn't be to this extent. Nevertheless, he is still very pleased, as having only 5 attribute points at level 1 means that he is equivalent to a normal person at level 10.

Attribute

Others may have the opportunity to acquire some of these skills, but they are all at a basic level, and it costs 50 silver coins. In Genesis, the drop rate of monsters is extremely low, and 1 gold coin equals 100 silver coins, which in turn equals 10,000 copper coins. Currently, the exchange rate for in-game currency on the forum has risen to 1 gold coin for 50 universe coins, yet it remains a seller's market with no fixed price

Load: 2 / 60 [Strength determines load (10 + 5) × 4 = 60]

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