The game becomes reality: Black Myth invades the real world.

Chapter 66 Youth is all about speed

"General Jiao tells you that there is a remote village to the north of the wedding and funeral city."

"That ancient chosen one used the advantages of the geographical environment to collect many treasures, including things that even demons and monsters would covet."

"Unfortunately, after the fall of the Lord of the Mortal World, this village was attacked by all sorts of demons and monsters. The ancient chosen one died after hiding the treasure, and the village fell into decline as a result."

"For some unknown reason, only those who also possess the bloodline of the Chosen One can enter the village and obtain the treasures hidden by the ancient Chosen One. This will definitely be a huge boost for you."

"General Jiao wants to use this message in exchange for a chance to live. Chosen One, do you agree?"

Chen Fu thought to himself that if there were ancient demons and monsters, then it was also plausible that there were ancient chosen people. However, this General wasn't telling the truth; he only mentioned that there was treasure, and didn't say anything else.

Who knows if it's true or not? If we let him go now and head to the village, by the time we find there's nothing there, he'll probably be long gone.

Chen Fu chose to refuse; he wouldn't agree without some tangible benefits.

"General Jiao is getting anxious. He says that the information he knows is absolutely true, and no other chosen ones have set foot in that village yet. If you go there, you're sure to make a fortune."

"However, he also knows that you won't trust him without offering some benefits, after all, you were opponents just now."

"General Jiao gritted his teeth and took out a secret manual. This was his secret weapon, allowing him to handle both weddings and funerals in the wedding and funeral city. It can help you reach that village as soon as possible."

"You have acquired Ghostly Vanishing (Special Skill)"

"The ghost vanished without a trace. A postman in Jinling City traveled three hundred li at night. When he opened the door at dawn, his shadow was still by the bedside, not yet returned. This was not an escape technique, but rather feeding the wind with his body. His joints were as loose as door hinges, and when he ran, his feet did not touch the dust. His shadow fell three zhang behind him. People in the world who like to gossip say: 'The wind arrives and the person has already disappeared; the sword flashes and he is already ten paces away.'"

After observing for a while, Chen Fu realized that this was a movement technique that could greatly increase speed, allowing him to instantly move ten steps away even if a blade came at him. It was a good choice for both traveling and escaping.

"General Jiao is quite something, he even has such a precious skill book..." Chen Fu smiled as he put away the Ghostly Shadowless.

Even though his weight hadn't changed, he felt much lighter. He tried to lift his leg and take a step, and his gaze snapped back to find him five meters away.

The sudden burst of speed startled Chen Fu. If he were to participate in a track and field competition, he would surely win a championship.

Even when running away, I felt confident: "If you can't kill me, how can you possibly kill me?"

Hehe, that's a great skill.

Chen Fu was satisfied and asked General Jiao if he had anything else, saying that one thing wouldn't be enough to buy his life.

"General Jiao smiled bitterly and said that Ghostly Vanishing was his livelihood, and now that he had nothing left, he could search the inn and take whatever he wanted. As long as it could save his life, he could take anything."

"You've gone to such lengths, there's no one like you before or since..." Chen Fu curled his lip. He wasn't a sedan chair carrier, so why would he need the things in the sedan chair shop?

However, this trip yielded intelligence and skills, so overall the gains were pretty good, considering it wasn't too much trouble.

"General Jiao is grateful for your mercy in sparing my life. He said that if you encounter any trouble in the City of Weddings and Funerals, you can come to him. He can try to solve major problems, and you don't need to worry about minor ones."

"He also said that of the four monsters and demons in the city of marriage and funeral, only he is left dead. It is very likely that he will become the next city lord. At that time, he will be able to provide you with even greater assistance, and he will be absolutely loyal and never betray you."

Well, don't let General Jiao's timidity fool you; he's been a boss before, and he's quite adept at making grand promises.

Chen Fu said he had a bad stomach and couldn't eat, but if they still couldn't come up with anything substantial, he would still consider making a move.

"General Jiao panicked and said you can't do this. Greed will not end well. As he was talking, he noticed that your expression was not right, so he immediately shut his mouth. He then said that he could help you take over Granny Fengpi's business and give you a place where you can steadily earn money from amulets."

At this point, Chen Fu became curious.

When he dealt with the Laughing and Crying Spirit and his servants, they all dropped remnants of divine equipment. However, after killing the Skin-Sealing Granny, there was no corresponding reward; instead, he was given something that allowed him to communicate with the Tailor Master.

Although the tailor was powerful, easily defeating the loan shark and escaping danger, the remnant of the divine equipment was the most important thing at this stage, capable of instantly boosting his strength.

Why didn't the skin-sewing old woman burst out?

Chen Fu said to General Jiao, "I don't need those properties for the time being. Please explain this matter first."

"General Jiao answered your question without reservation. He said that although every demon and monster will produce divine equipment remnants, they will not drop immediately after being killed. You can simply understand it as a matter of probability."

"But it doesn't matter. After the demons and monsters fall into a deep sleep, the remains of the divine armor will eventually appear. If you want to get Granny Sewing Skin's remains of the divine armor, he can have the sedan chair bearers search around the Earth God Temple. As soon as they get it, he will give it to you immediately."

"I see," Chen Fu nodded silently.

In fact, he could guess what would drop after killing the demons and monsters, and what items he would get; the game text would provide hints.

If it's revealed but not mentioned in the game text, then he won't be able to obtain it.

This is largely due to the earlier consideration that game text would limit the player's field of vision.

Chen Fu didn't dwell on it. After confirming that there was really nothing to take, he spared General Jiao's life.

Leaving this monster alive is far more useful than killing him outright.

Even disregarding the remains of the old woman's divine armor, simply keeping General Jiao in the city of weddings and funerals would be extremely beneficial.

"General Jiao once again expressed his gratitude for your mercy in sparing his life and solemnly stated that he would serve you wholeheartedly. From now on, he will inform you immediately of any event that occurs in the Wedding and Funeral City."

After this matter was settled, Chen Fu left the Yin-Yang Sedan Chair Shop. With nothing else to do, he began to wander around the Wedding and Funeral City.

The conspiracy of the Laughing and Crying Spirit and the Loan Master was thwarted, and the people of the Wedding and Funeral City escaped a calamity, no longer needing to mortgage goods or organs to bear huge debts.

The ghost bride is long dead, so there's no question of continuing the wedding. No one is forcing them to pay offerings or incense. They are completely free to marry and hold funerals, no longer restricted by the demons and monsters above them.

However, while strolling around, Chen Fu discovered that the people of the Wedding and Funeral City were still spontaneously preparing offerings, borrowing money where they could, selling their pots and pans, and praying that powerful demons and monsters would take over the Wedding and Funeral City, guide them in marriage, and let them rest in peace.

Seeing this scene, Chen Fu couldn't help but shake his head and sigh. It could be said that he had participated in all the big and small things in the Wedding Funeral City. Just like the plot of the adventure stories he read when he was a child, he was a hero and finally defeated the evil dragon and the demon king.

But in the end, nothing changed.

With his help, the people of the wedding and funeral city saw the sunlight again, but they found it too dazzling and voluntarily put on shackles, returning to their dark and sunless environment.

Well, there's not much to say about Chen Fu. He's just a player, a passerby, a chosen one burdened by the curses of the mortal world.

Since he can't control it, he'll just leave it be. Anyway, he's the one who's gained the most in the City of Weddings and Funerals.

Based on the information given by General Jiao, Chen Fu left the wedding and funeral city and headed north to find the village.

Outside the North Gate was a mass grave. Anyone who had a funeral in the city but couldn't afford a proper burial would be buried here. The Han River flowed right next to it, stretching into the distance.

To reach the village, Chen Fu had to pass through the mass grave. Following the game's prompts, he began the operation.

"Chosen One, do you wish to venture deep into the mass grave to find the village General Jiao spoke of?"

"You venture deep into the mass grave, and besides scattered glutinous rice and unidentified bones, there's nothing else by the roadside."

"You encountered a group of evil spirits. They looked at you and said they hadn't seen such fresh flesh and blood in a long time. They roared and pounced on you."

"The power of your vows within the patchwork robe was quickly exhausted. You were possessed and, in your madness, bumped into a nearby, collapsed tombstone."

"You are dead."

"The mountains are silent, activate."

"The evil spirits were astonished to see you come back to life, saying, 'How can someone want them to kill you twice?' and pounced on you again."

"You used Ghostly Shadow to run back to the Funeral City in the blink of an eye, giving them no chance to take advantage. The evil spirits couldn't help but sigh as they watched your figure. Young people can run fast."

In reality, Chen Fu's lips twitched slightly.

If he hadn't acquired the Ghostly Vanishing ability, his hundred-pound body would have truly ended up in the mass grave.

It seemed unlikely that they could pass through directly, so Chen Fu decided to see if they could take a detour.

After trying for a while, he found that the only way to get to the north was through the mass grave. Helpless, he had no choice but to quit the game and open a WeChat group to seek help.

Chen Fu: "@Everyone, how far have you gotten in your exploration of the wedding and funeral city?"

Zhang Mingyuan: "I'm currently in the 'Red and White Maids' clothing room. The boss is so beautiful and speaks so sweetly, I don't want to leave."

Chen Fu: "??? Are you sure?"

Zhang Mingyuan: "That's for sure. She said she was abandoned by her master and is now all alone. I've never seen such a long game text before; it's bound to trigger an event!"

Chen Fu was taken aback.

He had already explored almost the entire city of weddings and funerals. The most valuable item, the remains of Xi's divine armor, had long been in his hands and sold for money by the Crying and Laughing Spirit Official.

The next tier left: General Jiao was spared, and Granny Sewing Skin used him to communicate with Master Tailor; the next tier, such as the Red and White Girls and the Dirty Butcher, had not yet been dealt with.

I'm not really interested. Even if I get a legendary item remnant, the quality definitely won't be as good as Xi's, so there's no need to waste my energy raising it.

However, compared to others, the City of Weddings and Funerals still has a lot of room for exploration. For example, Zhang Mingyuan was able to find useful information from the Red and White Girls.

It can only be said that everyone's gaming experience is different. I wonder what will happen to the Red and White Girl after she loses the support of the Skin-Sealing Granny.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Fu typed: "Then good luck. If you have time, ask me what roads are available to take to the north after leaving the Wedding Funeral City."

Zhang Mingyuan: "You're leaving the City of Weddings and Funerals? That makes sense. You've already sold the divine armor and remains of the Laughing and Crying Spirit and his servant, so you must have made a lot of money. Going to other cities now will help you speed up your game progress."

As the minister in Yanjing, Zhang Mingyuan knew about Chen Fu's listing of the divine equipment remains.

He originally wanted to buy the items, but since the Crying and Laughing Spirit Official didn't quite fit in with the Quanzhen sect, he gave up on the idea.

In addition, he will be returning to Yanjing in a few days, so it would be better to find suitable divine equipment remains from the game's storyline there.

Zhang Mingyuan: "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on things for you. I'll also ask those guys in Yanjing later if they know anything about it. I'll let you know as soon as there's any progress."

Zhou Jianbang: "I've accepted a mission from the owner of the Soul-Returning Wine Shop. He wants me to retrieve glutinous rice from the graves in the mass grave. I don't know if it will be helpful to you."

Li Xintong: "I have this task too, Captain Zhou, shall we do it together?"

Programmer: "Count me in."

Chen Fu was overjoyed upon seeing this.

When you first enter the City of Weddings and Funerals, the game text introduces the winery, saying that the owner of the Resurrection Wine Shop needs to use glutinous rice from graves and the blood from the fingertips of unmarried girls to brew wine.

It now appears that the other party did not collect these raw materials alone, but rather commissioned the Chosen One to help them with a mission.

Chen Fu: "Captain Zhou, after you go to the mass grave, you're very likely to encounter wandering evil spirits. Be careful, those things are not to be trifled with."

He didn't say whether he would die or not. They were all players, all chosen ones. Even if they died, they would only suffer physical punishment. But if they could eliminate the evil spirits while collecting glutinous rice, then he could get through it.

Zhou Jianbang: "Don't worry, don't you know my profession? Dealing with evil spirits is a piece of cake."

Vajra Buddhist monks are a profession between Buddhist monks and true martial artists. They can effectively fight against evil spirits and other evil things through their skills, and they also have a certain defensive ability. They are tough and thick-skinned, making them suitable as meat shields.

Li Xintong: "I can help too, there won't be any problem."

She's almost level 3 and is hoping to gain a lot of experience through this mission so she can change her class.

The presence of evil spirits is exactly what she was looking for; as long as she can eliminate them, she'll definitely get experience points.

Programmer: "I can't offer much help, but I can analyze the evil spirits. Give me some time, and I can find their weaknesses so I can launch a precise attack."

Chen Fu was no longer worried. With Zhou Jianbang leading the team, plus Li Xintong and the programmers, they would be able to clear the mass grave in no time.

Then he could head north to the village General Jiao had mentioned.

Chen Fu shared the news in the WeChat group. The others said that they hadn't finished exploring the Wedding and Funeral City yet and weren't planning to leave for the time being. They told Chen Fu to go and take a look first and let them know what he found.

Zhou Jianbang and the others had long been accustomed to Chen Fu's ability to quickly advance the game's progress.

In their view, since Chen Fu was so outstanding, he should receive more benefits and improve himself as much as possible. Deep down, they felt neither jealousy nor resentment.

Zhou Jianbang even wanted Chen Fu to write a guide about the Wedding and Funeral City so that more players from the Spirit Investigation Bureau could successfully trigger the storyline there, thereby reducing the game's difficulty.

Of course, all of this is paid; the Bureau of Spirits will reward Chen Fu with cash for his contributions.

Just as he was about to speak, he saw Chen Fu post another message.

"Did you see Bai Ruhua today?"

When we were in the Forbidden City, Bai Ruhua said she was going to do a job change quest. Now so much time has passed and there's still no news. Could it be that she's encountered some trouble?

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