Chapter 8 is of no concern

It is better to find a way to integrate here first, after all, the game manual has stated that if possible, one can completely treat this place as a second world

He has been here for several days, and the villagers are all familiar with Zheng Chen. Moreover, this village is very peaceful, and every household can recognize each other when they meet.

Nodding slightly, Zheng Chen put on his jacket to cover up the gray lines that appeared on his body

By the way, a number of strange individuals suddenly arrived in the village today. Could you please pay more attention to this matter

A few drops of the solution provided by Ping Shizhi were instilled into his eyes; this substance cannot eliminate the bloodshot appearance in his eyes, but it can alleviate the sensation of swelling

"It's nothing." Zheng Chen shook his head with some difficulty, as the frantically flickering data stream began to gradually stabilize after experiencing a peak period

Rubbing his eyes, Zheng Chen leaned against the wall, his vision a blur. Initially, he could still see the surroundings, but as the frequency of the episodes increased, his condition worsened. Now, when an episode occurred, it felt as if he were a person with severe myopia.

In summary, pay more attention to these outsiders in the future

The changes of these days have caused a great sense of unease, and the "veil" that Zheng Chen perceives before him is becoming increasingly severe, with the blood vessels in his eyes becoming more pronounced.

Zheng Chen shook his head, "It can relieve the bloating pain"

He did not articulate anything substantial, yet he revealed quite a bit of information. These outsiders, when mentioned, possess a peculiar aura; they can easily sense it.

Some players also feel that they have been a bit reckless, and this behavior is mainly due to their excitement, as they do not realize that the current game is different from traditional games of the past

There is a blacksmith shop over there, let's go take a look

This time, not only did Zheng Chen's eyes swell, but his brain also began to throb painfully.

Taking a breath, Zheng Chen was unsure of the source of this feeling of being watched, but the intense sense of threat was undeniable. If he were to speak out forcefully, he would undoubtedly face extremely adverse consequences. "I don't know, but similar outsiders must come from the same place."

Zheng Chen picked up the clothes beside him. Ping Shizi is a rather formidable doctor; the wounds on his body have healed remarkably well in just a few days, with most of the scabs having fallen off, leaving hardly any scars behind

Zheng Chen said it was nothing, but the blacksmith boss was not very reassured by his appearance. He called over an apprentice and gave him some instructions, after which the apprentice ran towards the clinic of Ping Shizhi.

The encounter at the blacksmith's shop brought about some peculiar changes in him, such as the statistical data that now appeared before his eyes

I am fine now

... ...

The blacksmith boss was momentarily taken aback; he recognized Zheng Chen, the outsider who had just entered. Usually quite dull, but what was wrong with these new arrivals? Was there something wrong with their minds?

It is only after the arrival of these outsiders that the news could spread so quickly

Zheng Chen described the situation he encountered, and Ping Shizhi began to ponder, unable to help but shake his head, "I have never seen such symptoms before; perhaps some hospitals in the cities might be able to diagnose something."

It is still early, and after resolving his personal issues, Zheng Chen casually wandered around the village. The peaceful atmosphere here brought him considerable enjoyment, something that could not be experienced in the wasteland

The tattoos on your body, although they cannot be removed, will not have any impact on you; they must have been caused by your contact with something special. As the scabs on Zheng Chen's body fell away, certain characteristics that did not originally belong to him became apparent.

Zheng Chen followed them into the blacksmith's shop, where the blacksmith owner glanced at Zheng Chen before returning his gaze to the forge

After contemplating for a moment, Zheng Chen decided to speak the truth, as it would also allow him to observe their reactions upon learning about the identities of these "players". However, just after he had said a little, his hand trembled, and the wooden cup in his hand was crushed into fragments, spilling the medicinal tea all over the ground

After approximately ten minutes, the thin layer of mist before Zheng Chen finally dissipated completely. Rubbing his eyes, he instilled a few drops of eye medication to alleviate the swelling sensation in his eyes

Speaking of which, the difference between this world and other games is indeed significant, with a freestyle development that is quite intriguing

After responding, Zheng Chen waited for Ping Shizhi's reply. He had already provided his answer, and if Ping Shizhi did not believe him, he would almost be ready to leave this place.

Then Zheng Chen looked at several people on the street, and that familiar feeling allowed him to instantly discern that they were players.

"Old man Rong, let me ask you once more, do you have any relationship with them"

"No." Zheng Chen said decisively. Even though this was the so-called "game" world described by those players, it was evident that those players were not individuals from the wasteland era

Just after leaving the medical clinic of Ping Shizhi, Zheng Chen immediately realized that he was being followed. The person tracking him retreated after Zheng Chen returned to his temporary residence, withdrawing their gaze from those outsiders. Zheng Chen closed the door and sat in front of the table, lost in thought

This game is called the Second World

The blacksmith apprentice behind Ping Shizhi had a somewhat aggrieved expression, as he had clearly carried Ping Shizhi over in order to save time

An extremely dangerous feeling of being watched descended upon him, and Zheng Chen could not identify the source of this feeling; he could not disclose the identities of those players

Zheng Chen increasingly finds it difficult to understand the state of the world

Leaving the medical clinic, Zheng Chen calculated the days; it was now the eighth day since he arrived here. He looked up at the sky, realizing that the time for the change in weather had come, yet it did not occur today

Indeed, it is the right time to quickly find some tasks to undertake

"Hmm." Zheng Chen said as he dripped a few more drops of medicine into his eyes

The sense of incongruity in Zheng Chen's heart grew even stronger. If he remembered correctly, this was a traditional medical clinic, one filled with classical charm; however, the doctor here mentioned a hospital.

I trust you, " Ping smiled gently with ten fingers, " I can see that you are not in good spirits. You should go back and rest well. In any case, you have worked hard.

Is it really all right? The sweat stains on Zheng Chen are not fake; he has been studying medicine for a long time and understands the endurance of young people very well. It is unlikely that he would sweat profusely from rushing from the medical clinic to the blacksmith's shop.

What exactly is it

It seems that due to the influence of that unknown entity from not long ago, a layer of translucent veil appeared within his field of vision, on which some incomprehensible symbols flickered intermittently, causing him to feel dizzy after staring for a prolonged period.

Haha, after waiting for a week, we finally have the game open. We are quite lucky to have spawned right near the village.

Without making a sound, Zheng Chen quietly followed along, listening to the conversation between them

Boss, is there anything we need to do

Even closing his eyes could not block it out; it took about half an hour for this veil-like thing to completely disappear. Rubbing his bloodshot eyes, Zheng Chen glanced at the sky and turned to walk back.

The time of the following second and third days appeared with remarkable precision, much like elementary school students arriving at school on time. The village, which was originally in a state of tranquility, also exhibited signs of vigilance.

Several players heard the sound of blacksmithing not far away and immediately had a new target

I am also an outsider

Therefore, intuitively, his perception of Zheng Chen is also quite positive

"The potion I gave you is also ineffective?" Ping Shizhi inquired while examining Zheng Chen's eyes.

The moment Zheng Chen locked eyes with him, a thin mist that suddenly appeared before Zheng Chen shattered with a loud crash. He found himself momentarily lost in thought, and the mist that had obstructed his view vanished. However, the strange data streams that flickered rapidly did not disappear; instead, they became even more frequent.

He has developed some markings on his body that resemble tattoos; they are not images, but rather rigid lines akin to the printed circuits found on a circuit board

After a brief discussion, these players also abandoned their plan to continue searching for the "task". Just as they were about to leave, one player noticed Zheng Chen and blinked in confusion upon seeing him

Having saved all the money on him, Zheng Chen hurriedly ran out before the owner of the clothing store could say anything. He quickly changed into the new outfit in a small alley, then found a secluded spot and stared blankly at the empty space not far away.

The duration of this celestial change did not last long, and the unknown force exerted on Zheng Chen also vanished after the celestial change disappeared, which made him even more uneasy

"Is everything alright? Do you want me to call Lao Ping?" Seeing Zheng Chen's forehead beaded with sweat and his body trembling slightly, the blacksmith boss quickly tossed aside the hammer in his hand. Although he was not familiar with this young man, he had heard plenty of praise from Ping Shizi about him.

Ping Shizhi nodded slightly in surprise, tidying up the broken pieces of wood on the ground. Having lived a long life, he observed Zheng Chen's reaction closely. This young man was not very talkative, yet he was quite sincere. The fact that he did not speak directly must have had its necessary reasons.

So it turns out he is also an NPC. Zheng Chen's unusual behavior did not attract much attention from these players; they were still pondering how to quickly integrate into this village and take the first step in their development

"Old man, I came all this way... Are you showing concern for the elderly?" The somewhat helpless Ping Shizhi said as he traveled a long distance.

Upon returning to the medical clinic, Ping Shizi poured a cup of medicinal tea for Zheng Chen and asked, "Have you discovered anything?"

We will discuss it again when we return

Ping Shizhi's brows furrowed, "It doesn't seem like a symptom related to the eyes. Have you seen anything strange?"

You are worthy of trust. "" Ping smiled faintly while stroking his beard, "" and there are not many young people in the village who can match your skills.

"I do not lack manpower here," the blacksmith boss shook his head and refused.

"You should take this as well; it was left by a traveler in the past, and it serves no purpose for me to keep it." Ping Shizhi took out a pair of sunglasses, indeed, it was sunglasses...