Chapter 11 Ancestor Blessing
"Old man, could you please excuse me for a moment?" Xiao Jie looked at the old man in front of him and asked respectfully.
The old man obviously remembered Xiao Jie, so he cupped his hands and said, "Old Huang Shidao is the village chief of Ginkgo Village. You can call me Uncle Huang. I wonder what I want to ask." After saying that, the word "Huang Shidao" appeared on the old man's head. "The head of Ginkgo Village" came out with a few big characters.
"I am new to your place and I am not familiar with it. I would like to get some information. I wonder if you can explain it."
The old man nodded, "It's all right. Oh, by the way, where is my brother's companion? I saw you two leaving the village yesterday, but why didn't you see him today?"
"He is dead, hacked to death by bandits." Xiao Jie said sadly.
"Life and death are matters of destiny, little brother, it's better not to be too sad. The old man wanted to remind you at that time, but...
The world is very difficult now. There are demons and ghosts running rampant outside. If my little brother doesn't have much ability, I think it's better not to wander around. He can stay in the village and do some odd jobs, and he can always make a living. Now the population of Ginkgo Village is declining. , labor is needed everywhere, I can always find work if I ask around. "
Xiao Jie felt a little uncomfortable listening to what the other party said. If he followed what he said, he would certainly be able to find a job, but it would confirm his image as an incompetent person.
The old man's words 'however...' were clearly filled with complaints, and he was trying to make trouble for himself.
Such a subtle tone of conversation aroused Xiao Jie's desire to challenge the game.
He burst out laughing.
"Hahahaha, I don't need to be relieved. My brother and I returned to the old land in order to kill demons and save the world. From the day we came back, we were ready to die as martyrs.
Although my brother is dead now, his legacy is still there. Since the world is full of demons and demons, it is necessary for someone to stand up and protect the world.
Although a certain person is not talented, he is willing to give up his life and give it a try.
A real man should carry a three-foot sword and achieve immortal deeds, even if he is buried in the wilderness and wrapped in horse leather, he will have no regrets. "
Xiao Jie's impassioned speech was naturally not without purpose.
His words were 30% sincere and 70% performance-like. In many games that Xiao Jie has played before, you can gain favor and help from NPCs through dialogue, or achieve some unexpected effects. In some games, You can even use verbal abuse to talk down the final BOSS to death. The so-called verbal abuse flows through the level.
Since the NPCs in this game are so smart, Xiao Jie naturally has to put them to good use.
There may be some hidden plot that can be triggered, and there may not be any special rewards.
Especially since Han Luo did die in the hands of bandits yesterday, there is absolutely no fault in what he said.
The old villagers looked solemn at Xiao Jie's words, and seemed to be quite touched by Xiao Jie's heroic spirit.
After a long time, he suddenly let out a long sigh.
Huang Shidao (head of Ginkgo Village): "Well, I have seen a lot of people who have returned home during this period. Most of them are greedy and aggressive people. I am not very polite when talking to my father-in-law. I just ask some questions." Where are you going to kill a few of them?
Before leaving the village, he would be arrogant and make grand speeches. When encountering an enemy's setback, he would panic like a lost dog.
Or they are trying their best to please me and seek benefits from me.
It is rare to find someone as ambitious as you, who knows how to advance and retreat, especially those who are unyielding and passionate, which is something that this old man only sees in his life. "
System prompt: Huang Shidao's favorability towards you has increased by 20 points and is now 70.
"Well, since you have such perseverance, I can't persuade you anymore. However, it is a fate that you can be reborn in our village. Maybe it is the legacy of our village's expansion in the past. I have an incense stick here. You can go It might be of some benefit to put incense sticks in the village ancestral hall for our ancestors.”
[System prompt: Obtain item [incense]. 】
It actually worked! Xiao Jie was pleasantly surprised when he saw the prompt content. It seems that the degree of freedom in this game is indeed high enough, and players have a lot of room to play.
I opened my backpack and checked it out.
[Incense (consumable)
Use: Pray.
Item introduction: Incense made from grass and trees is a ritual item used for blessing. It is said that the ethereal smoke can communicate with ghosts and gods, and can even convey human beliefs to the deceased ancestors to pray for protection and blessing. 】
"Thank you, old man." Xiao Jie expressed his gratitude from the bottom of his heart this time.
Xiao Jie thanked him and came to the village ancestral hall happily.
The ancestral hall is located in the center of the village. It is the most decent building in the village. Next to it is a huge ginkgo tree, which is covered with charms and other things.
The sunlight cast from the shade of the trees falls on the eaves, making the ancestral hall look more intimate.
Xiao Jie walked into the ancestral hall and looked at the stacks of tablets above, feeling inexplicably familiar, as if they were vaguely related to him. He lit the incense and put it in the incense burner and bowed three times.
I couldn't help but think silently in my heart.
Ancestors, if you really have spirits in heaven, please protect me from dying in this game.
The smoke was misty and dissipated in the air.
An option box suddenly popped up in front of Xiao Jie's eyes.
[1. Ancestor, please protect me from ghosts and gods.
2. Ancestor, please bless me with a smart mind and sharp ears and eyesight.
3. Ancestor, please bless me to be strong and free from all diseases.
4. Ancestor, please bless me to make a fortune.
5. Ancestor, I, Yin Yue Sui Feng, have been striving for self-improvement all my life. Today I just came to say hello to my ancestor, and I have nothing to ask for. 】
Looking at the five options in front of him, Xiao Jie immediately cheered up. The background of this game is full of gods and goddesses, so praying to the ancestors may actually have some effect. This is very important to him who is poor and has nothing to do.
Option 1, not disturbed by ghosts and gods? From this description, it seems that there should be ghosts and gods appearing in this game and attacking players.
But generally speaking, Ah Piao should probably appear in cemeteries, tombs, or in the wilderness at night.
If you look at it this way, you won't be able to use it in a short time.
Option 2 and Option 3, one is to improve the mind and the other is to strengthen the body, have similar effects and can be listed as alternatives.
Option 4 should be the most intuitive in the short term. You can get a sum of money. Once you have the money, you can buy equipment, learn skills, and fight monsters to upgrade. However, I always feel that it is not respectful to directly ask the ancestors for money.
And I’m not sure how much I can give.
Xiao Jie simply ignored the fifth one. This choice of giving nothing usually only has two results, either giving nothing or giving the most special reward.
If he were in other games, he would probably choose the fifth one. Anyway, he just chose the wrong one to load files. Even if it is an online game and cannot load files, the rewards in the early stage are generally not too important anyway. Let’s see what this hidden option gives. Not bad either.
But in the current game, Xiao Jie didn't dare to gamble at all.
Money can be earned slowly, but it only takes time, so the fourth option can also be passed.
Then there are only two options 2 and 3 left.
Strengthen the body or strengthen the brain.
If you are going out to fight monsters and level up, strengthening your body is undoubtedly the most useful, but since you are going to develop in the village for a period of time, you should choose to strengthen your mind.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Jie had already made a decision.
[Option 2, ancestors, please bless me with a bright mind and sharp ears and eyes. 】
As Xiao Jie finished clicking, a golden light fell on him.
[System prompt: Your ancestors have appeared, and you have obtained the buff effect [Enlightenment]. You have been protected by your ancestors, and your understanding has increased by 8 points (lasts for 7 days).
[System prompt: Since your understanding has reached 20+, you have obtained a level of [Enlightenment] status]
Xiao Jie checked the description of Enlightenment BUFF.
[Enlightenment: Your understanding is so high that you have entered a mysterious and wonderful state. In your eyes, the operation of all laws of reality becomes clearer, and you have a higher chance of achieving enlightenment (after your understanding exceeds 10 points) , every 10 points of enlightenment level increases by one level). 】
Huh? What is the use of this thing?
Comprehension is of course a very important attribute. This can be seen from the fact that it cannot be improved with attribute points, but it is a bit useless after only seven days. The key is that I have no skills now, how can I achieve enlightenment? You can't just realize it out of thin air, right? I feel that this effect should be more useful later, such as learning some advanced skill books.
Now, it's more or less in vain.
However, Xiao Jie didn't worry about gains and losses for too long. It was better to have something than nothing. Maybe it would come in handy at some point.
Next, it's time to start looking for work.
(End of chapter)