Chapter 40: Region Merge

Swish, two streaks of white light flashed, the panel prompted Constitution +117, Spirit +64, Li Qingxuan's body felt a wave of comfort.

Seeing the Black Goat approach, Li Qingxuan walked around it once, seeing that its body only had two blackened scars from lava abrasion and some small wounds, and at this time the wounds had already scabbed and were slowly healing; Li Qingxuan saw the Black Goat was fine, so he let it go rest.

The two returned to the fort, exhausted, they placed the two cubs on another bedroom bed, then lay back on the bed to rest.

The night passed without words.

The next morning at eleven o'clock, sunlight slanted through the windows into the room, dyeing the wooden floor a warm gold, as if the air were coated with a gentle halo.

Li Qingxuan and Li Feifei woke from sleep, the two exchanged a smile, their eyes full of happiness.

They got up and went to the neighboring room to check on the two cubs.

Only see the Swallow Sky Python cub and the Chi Tiger cub curled up together, sleeping soundly, their small bodies leaning on each other, appearing especially harmonious.

Li Qingxuan approached lightly, carefully observing the two cubs. The Swallow Sky Python cub's scales shimmered with an obsidian-like luster in the sunlight.

The Chi Tiger cub's scales were like sapphire, crystal clear, with a faint blue halo flowing, echoing the extremely weak blue aura on its body. The two cubs' breathing was even, rising and falling slightly with each breath, both wrapped in a comforting warm breath.

Li Qingxuan walked to the window, Li Feifei gently squatted down, her fingers softly stroking the Chi Tiger cub's head; the little one seemed to feel the owner's care, slightly moved its head, letting out a soft 'huru' sound, continuing to immerse in dreamland.

Li Qingxuan turned his head to look at Li Feifei, speaking softly: "It seems they get along well; maybe they could become good partners fighting side by side in the future."

Li Feifei nodded with a smile, eyes full of anticipation: "Mm, I hope they grow up quickly and become as strong as the Black Goat."

Li Qingxuan nodded, a warm current surged in his heart.

He knew these two cubs were not only his and Li Feifei's partners, but also their reliance and strength for surviving in this weird world.

He turned to look out the window, the sunlight was just right, the breeze not restless, he took a deep breath, feeling this rare peace and tranquility.

After the two simply washed up, they began preparing breakfast; Li Qingxuan took out some meat and clean water, lit a bonfire with a lighter, and roasted the meat.

Li Feifei, meanwhile, was busy nearby, washing clean the clothes dirtied from last night's battle.

Breakfast was simple yet warm, the aroma of grilled meat intertwined with the crackling of firewood into a melody; the two sat around the fire, the firelight stretching their shadows long, as if even time slowed its steps.

The Swallow Sky Python cub and the Chi Tiger cub also crawled over, curiously surveying everything around.

Li Qingxuan gazed at these two tender cubs, his eyes full of anticipation, hoping they would grow strong soon.

After breakfast, Li Feifei carefully held out the dazzling diamond treasure chest, her heart surging with excitement.

She directed her expectant gaze toward Li Qingxuan, and only after seeing him nod slightly did she tremble with both hands slowly open the treasure chest; in an instant, an extremely dazzling white light, like lightning, tore through the air.

In Li Feifei's backpack appeared a Bodhi Tree, a Fusion Scroll, and a Fully Automatic Logging Machine.

Before they could check the information, they saw the panel prompt that the regional population was insufficient, now merging other regions.

The two lightly opened the Area Chat Channel; instantly, an extraordinarily lively chat interface appeared before their eyes, various messages rolling by like a rapid stream.

【Regional Channel, population: /】

【Zhao Lei: Welcome new brothers and sisters! We're barely holding on】

【Li Mei: Over there……do you have any flying bugs? Many wooden houses in our region have been gnawed bare, several thousand people have died】

【Wang Hu: Flying insects are nothing! I've even seen trees that spit acid】

【Zhang Qiang: Our region is worse! Every midnight there's a knocking sound……after seven or eight days only over thirty thousand remain】

【Sun Wen: Don't panic! Build stone houses first! Extra materials can be exchanged for weapons】

【Liu Fang: Wuwu……our region's water well has been contaminated! Those who drank the water started vomiting and having diarrhea】

【Zhao Lei: Weapons? What weapons?! A Gatling gun spewing blue fire】

【Zhang Hao: For the contaminated water well, find Li Feifei, he has a water purifier there】

Seeing Zhang Hao still helping with promotion, the two exchanged a smile; it was a good opportunity to collect more materials in preparation for later.

The two, full of anticipation, planned to first see what items the diamond treasure chest yielded, then proceed with trade.

【Item: Bodhi Tree】

【Effect: After planting, it can produce 5 Bodhi Fruits daily, each fruit increases Spirit by 10 points; leaves after stir-frying and steeping in water can calm the mind and soothe the spirit】

【Description: Its branches and leaves emit a faint fragrance; the whole tree exudes a tranquil and harmonious aura, as if it could purify all worldly gloom】

【Item: Fusion Scroll】

【Effect: Can fuse two designated items, producing a completely new effect or merging them into one】

【Description: This is an ancient scroll, depicting mysterious runes and patterns on it, containing endless possibilities】

【Item: Fully Automatic Logging Machine】

【Effect: A fully automatic logging machine, can cut down 2000 units of wood per day】

【Description: Can automatically gather wood and pile it at a designated location】

Having finished reviewing the item information, the two were overjoyed, immediately selecting a precious plot of land seven or eight meters east of the Spirit Spring, where sunlight was abundant and soil fertile, the ideal place for a Bodhi Tree to grow.

As the Bodhi Tree took firm root, a light, elegant fragrance quietly spread; inhaling it into the lungs made one feel refreshed and clear-headed.

Li Qingxuan gazed at that Bodhi Tree, his eyes flashing with anticipation; this Bodhi Tree will continuously provide them with Bodhi Fruits, thereby continually increasing their Spirit Value.

Next, he turned his gaze toward the Fusion Scroll and the Fully Automatic Logging Machine.

The possibilities of the Fusion Scroll excited him, while the Fully Automatic Logging Machine meant they would no longer worry about wood, and could also open up more open space.

"Qingxuan, what should we do next?" Li Feifei looked at Li Qingxuan, her eyes full of inquiry.

Li Qingxuan frowned slightly, after a moment of thought he slowly said: "First trade some materials, quickly build the city wall, place the Bodhi Tree outside—I really feel uneasy. Moreover, after the region merge, the situation may become more complex; we must make thorough preparations."

Li Qingxuan summoned the Black Goat, ordering it to guard the Bodhi Tree; the Black Goat lay contentedly under the Bodhi Tree, eyes closed, nurturing its spirit, obviously very fond of the Bodhi Tree's aura.

Li Qingxuan placed the Fully Automatic Logging Machine near the fort, letting it start working.

The two returned to the stone house, Li Qingxuan holding the Fusion Scroll, contemplating which two items to fuse to produce a stronger effect.

After pondering for a long time with no clue, Li Qingxuan stopped worrying, stored the scroll in his backpack, waiting for a suitable item to appear before using it.

Seeing the morning time swiftly pass, Li Qingxuan dismissed the idea of going out, instead opening the Regional Channel to begin browsing information.

Li Feifei lightly sat on the chair, then immediately got busy; she exchanged supplies with people on one hand, while meticulously organizing the items in her backpack on the other, occasionally needing to go to the Storage Room to fetch what she needed.

After the region merge, seeing more and more people chatting in the Regional Channel, various information intertwining together, Li Qingxuan and Li Feifei broadened their horizons.

They learned that some areas were invaded by Weird Creatures, some faced the Crisis of environmental pollution, and some areas fell into internal strife due to scarce resources.

By comparison, although their area also experienced quite a bit of fighting, overall it was still relatively peaceful.

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