Chapter 394: Miscellaneous Matters of Construction

No way!!! Who is the warning about? Wuya Dalao?! Wuya Dalao you……

Hahaha!! Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji! You finally showed your crow's feet! She really cheated, she really cheated!! Back when I said she cheated, you all said I was crazy! Hahahaha, finally I've waited for this day!!

No way, are you upstairs crazy?! What are you talking about?

So Wu Ya really exploited a loophole in the system to get over four million? Is this announcement really meant as a warning? I feel like it's because Wu Ya didn't repay the money, so they released it to put pressure on Wuya Dalao, huh?

Brothers and sisters, what exactly are you talking about? What Wu Ya really cheated, what Wu Ya owes money—don't you realize how heaven-defying it is to exploit a loophole in the system to get over four million Game Coin?!

It's truly heaven-defying, truly. I reasonably suspect the system sent this out just to watch us envy, watch us be filled with righteous indignation, and then help it solve the big trouble that is Wuya Dalao.

I also think the system has this intention, but it doesn't consider that, compared to Wuya Dalao, we naturally despise it more—this silent human trafficker who kidnaps and sells all humans! Support Wuya Dalao in continuing to fleece the system!! Suggest Wuya Dalao release the loophole so we can all fleece it together!

Exactly! Since it's about the system, we of course should do it together, @Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji, Wuya Dalao don't be stingy! Release it so we can all fleece it together!

Right, right! Isn't doing something that makes the system unhappy exactly the more the merrier? Wuya Dalao don't hide it—release it so we can all take advantage of the system!

These people have been @-ing in the regional channel for a while, but they haven't stirred up any waves.

They say they just want to find something unpleasant for the system, but essentially they still want to know how to take advantage of this system's benefit.

They claim they're not greedy or envious, but those who are jealous are almost crazy, eager to quickly learn from Wu Ya how to operate it so they can themselves make tens or hundreds of thousands of Game Coin to spend.

As for whether they can pay it back……

Heh, Wu Ya made over four million, huh? How much did they make?

If the system wants trouble, wouldn't it first go after Wu Ya's trouble? How could it possibly land on their heads?

With this mindset, these people jump up and down in the regional channel, thinking their view is the prevailing trend, but actually, upon closer look, not a single notable ID is among them.

Those with a bit of sense are mostly just watching; frankly, this is no different from those earlier server-wide announcements—just sigh over how awesome Wuya Dalao is and then move on.

They keep demanding Wu Ya share, then call Wu Ya selfish……

To be honest, these people are just bored stiff.

And Cheng Shuili is busy as well; she doesn't have time to pay attention to these people right now.

As it stands, this debt doesn't affect her much—it's just that the safe zone's revenue gets directly deducted upon arrival.

Even though the impact is small, seeing all those Game Coin just vanish like that still hurts Cheng Shuili a bit.

She won't forget what that money was spent on.

The Rat King hasn't shown anything yet, but Cheng Shuili really looks forward to meeting it one day.

After closing the collection page, Cheng Shuili carefully read through the safe zone's rules; the leader's authority is great, allowing control over every aspect of the safe zone.

Which areas are open to tourists, which are closed; what counts as a merchant zone, what as public facilities, even merchants' tax rates, whether food and lodging are provided—Cheng Shuili can see all the detailed data, like a creator, and also the possible effects of any changes.

The most important figures among them are tax revenue, ticket income, and appeal to tourists.

Right now the safe zone has only one merchant, the monster trader, so tax impact is minimal, and appeal depends on whether the facilities are complete; thus Cheng Shuili can only change the ticket price for now.

Today counts as the first day of business, so lowering the price is naturally fine.

Just put the ugly truth up front: if there's going to be a price increase, it must be announced clearly in advance.

Cheng Shuili wrote this matter together with the recruitment notice into the territorial announcement; after posting it, she kept watching the human channel of this newborn safe zone, which exploded once again.

【Territorial Announcement: One, given the need for ongoing investment in the safe zone's early operation and facility completion, the current temporary experience ticket of 100 Game Coin will be officially adjusted to 300 Game Coin per entry at 00:00 three days from now. Holders of the Black Feather Faction badge or those with friendly reputation or higher enjoy permanent free admission. Two, we are sincerely recruiting all kinds of functional talent and merchants……】

"Ticket price is going up! Good thing I got in today!"

"300 Game Coin?! That's way too expensive! Is Wuya Dalao just crazy for money?"

"Don't come if you think it's pricey? Nobody's forcing you. Does building a safe zone not cost money? Look at this place, then look at those spots in Shou Ren Xiao Zhen—300 Game Coin for a completely safe human territory experience is totally worth it!"

"Exactly! And didn't you see the later part? Joining Black Feather or raising your reputation gets you free entry! Isn't that way better than those places in Shou Ren Xiao Zhen where you can only get in by luck when passing through?"

"Recruitment! Recruitment! I've finally waited for this day! I can cook! I'm a chef in real life—big shot, take a look at me!"

"I'm a med student! I can do basic bandaging and handle common illnesses! Please take me in!"

"I don't seem to have any special skills…… but I can learn! Can you give me a chance, big shot?"

Cheng Shuili closed the noisy regional channel and turned her gaze back to the bustling territory below.

The announcement's effect was immediate.

The already crowded Black Feather Territory became even more crowded, while more skilled players began to impatiently contact her via private message.

Processing these applications is a tedious task, but it's a necessary step.

Relying solely on the monster trader Gu Er and the existing faction members cannot support the operation of a true safe zone.

She needs more talent to transform this place from a crowded "sightseeing spot" into a fully functional, self‑sufficient, and continually developing home.

Cheng Shuili curled the corners of her mouth, opened the private messages fluttering in like snowflakes, and began screening them one by one.

These applications are only for her own sub‑zone; players from other sub‑zones cannot send applications by private message—they must pay 100 Game Coin, enter Black Feather's safe zone, and undergo offline interviews here.

Cheng Shuili had long prepared for this; almost all of Black Feather's members are busy today with this matter.

Time slipped by quietly; after Cheng Shuili finished processing the last batch of applications and rubbed her slightly swollen forehead, it was already dusk outside the window.

The golden afterglow fell upon the territory, bathing the noisy crowd and the fledgling buildings in a warm halo of light.

Su Rui appeared on the balcony at some point, standing silently behind her. "Boss, Gu Er's turnover for today has been tallied." Su Rui's voice carried a hint of undisguised astonishment, "It earned over 300,000 Game Coin from selling information alone. According to the agreement, sixty percent belongs to us."

"Lao Da, Gu Er's today's transaction volume statistics are out." Su Rui's voice carried a hint of undisguised astonishment, "It made a net income of over three hundred thousand Game Coin by selling information. According to the agreement, sixty percent of that is ours."

This bony frame's money‑making ability is indeed not to be underestimated.

Although this sum was immediately deducted by the system to offset debt upon entry, it also proved the safe zone's appeal to merchants.

"Looks like we need to quickly assign it a fixed stall spot—keeping it in a corner with a bedsheet as a makeshift stand isn't a long‑term solution." Cheng Shuili said.

"Yes, and this." Su Rui nodded, then handed over a notebook, "This is what Xinxue had me deliver, saying you need to decide on it. Because joining the safe zone means absolute safety, so when we recruit, our pull on players is huge. That's also why most of them are just looking to loaf around, lacking the ability to provide steady goods."

Saying that, Su Rui scratched her head, seeming to have forgotten what else Xinxue said; Cheng Shuili stared at her, intending to ask about Xinxue, when she suddenly remembered.

"Oh, she said the first few are capable of running a stall on their own, while the rest mostly have shop‑keeping experience but need us to supply the goods. She also said that if we need to provide the goods, we could just have Black Feather's people fill in—why bother recruiting outsiders?"

This makes some sense, but Cheng Shuili is more concerned about those few who are capable of running a stall.

This makes some sense, but Cheng Shuili is more concerned about those few who are capable of running a stall.

The first person's ID is Lao Chen Cu, a senior chef in real life, skilled in many cuisines, apparently runs a food truck like Wan Yi, and says they can open a restaurant for players to prepare food.

He submitted a detailed menu and pricing plan, covering everything from simple grilled meat and flatbreads to complex stews and soups, even including several specialty dishes made from this world's unique ingredients. All he needs is a fixed shop and a steady supply of ingredients.

The text ends with Wan Yi's note: "A very outstanding peer, can be recruited."

Cheng Shuili accepts her suggestion.

The second, this person's ID is Miaoshou Huichun, said to be a top graduate of a medical school and has been in the field for over twenty years.

She applied to open a clinic to treat common injuries and illnesses, and also hopes to obtain a small plot of land for growing herbs.

If the medicines are all self‑grown, this person can indeed be self‑sufficient, matching Cheng Shuili's expectations.

Another ID is Tie Jiang Lao Wang, a senior technician at a machinery factory in real life, also a system‑approved player, whose vehicle is a special vehicle.

He hopes to set up a blacksmith shop to repair and forge weapons and tools.

Unlike Cheng Shuili, who needs blueprints, this person is a veteran; they have the tools and vehicles for manufacturing, stable material sources, and can even forge firearms, let alone farm tools!

Besides that, there are three or four others who can open shops independently.

Cheng Shuili clicked her tongue in amazement at Xinxue's report; indeed there is plenty of talent among humans, only they are not in the sector she occupies.

Cheng Shuili previously thought sectors benefited humans, since the leaderboard is arranged by sector, more sectors mean more rewards. Now it seems clearly a restriction.

Dispersing talent across regions is the greatest limitation for humans.

Cheng Shuili paused, opened a private chat and replied to Xinxue: "Recruit these people first; those who can't be self‑sufficient, except the chef, aren't necessary to take."

Xin Xue Chuji: "Got it, Lao Da. Zhou Zhuxing says the earliest batch of vegetables in the fields is about to ripen; we people certainly can't finish them, and they can be supplied to those opening shops."

Cheng Shuili shares the same thought.

All these trivial matters in the safety zone can be handled by Black Feather's people; today she spent a day busy just to set a standard, so those under her know how to act.

She stood up, stretched lazily, and asked Su Rui, who was standing nearby: "Are they still interviewing?"

Su Rui shook her head, "We've been busy all day; does Boss Cheng really dislike his subordinates taking a break?"

Cheng Shuili certainly isn't like that, but now she thinks so.

"Is it dark outside?"

"Not yet."

"Then why aren't you driving?"

Su Rui, after hearing exactly what Cheng Shuili said, was stunned for a moment, then frowned and asked, "Is this now showing your true nature?"

That is indeed the nature.

Cheng Shuili gave a perfect smile and said nothing more.

Su Rui understands her boss's temperament; now her own words made her uncomfortable, so she just found something to do.

At times like this, of course you go along with the boss.

After Su Rui left, Cheng Shuili stood up again and stretched lazily.

This place was originally an estate, abandoned, with only a consultant pretending to be mystical.

Then it became Black Feather's territory, with faction buildings erected; a celebration banquet was held here. Though few people were present, it at least gained some popularity.

Now it has become the only human safety zone in the entire road world…

The sky over the territory feels more realistic, around six or seven in the afternoon; although it hasn't darkened outside, the sun sets westward within the territory, and the light dims.

Black Feather's members lit a bonfire in an open area; Cheng Shuili took a final glance at the sporadic lights gradually brightening in the dusk and the still bustling crowd in the territory, then turned and went downstairs.

Xinxue, Wan Yi and others were still tidying up in the makeshift interview area, their faces showing the fatigue of a day's work, yet their eyes shone with a sense of fulfillment.

Seeing Cheng Shuili approach, Xinxue and the others immediately greeted her.

"Lao Da, our manpower is roughly in place, but the location of the commercial street hasn't been decided yet."

Cheng Shuili nodded: "Don't rush; we'll discuss this tomorrow, let's have dinner first."

Cheng Shuili has also looked into building houses; the required materials are manageable, Black Feather can certainly provide them, but careful planning is needed.

Moreover, the needed materials are wood and stone; without a Taotie Furnace, it would cost a large amount of Game Coin.

Cheng Shuili concluded that, whether for a faction or a safety zone, developing one's own power absolutely requires Game Coin.

Wan Yi, hearing this nearby, immediately raised a hand: "No problem, Lao Da! It's just Lao Chen Cu… the newly recruited chef. He says he has several rare seasonings on hand, wants to show us his skill, let us try his dishes first, and see if he qualifies to open a shop in Black Feather."