I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 324 - 324 323. Crazy Villa_1

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Lu Ban looked at the completion of his task and was momentarily at a loss for words.

So there were indeed higher ratings beyond “Perfect”.

What on earth is “Indescribable”?

But, the rewards were indeed much more generous.

Previously, Lu Ban’s 100% completion for a “Perfect” rating only yielded him ten thousand Silence Points, but this time with an additional 20%, he directly received fifty thousand Silence Points.

Although the base rewards for the tasks might differ, the increase was still quite exaggerated.

Some might find it strange, would Lu Ban, a Chosen by Gods who can earn hundreds of thousands of Silence Points from a single mission in a Foreign Domain, care about a mere fifty thousand Silence Points?

That’s because you don’t understand Lu Ban.

He’s the type of person who would still choose to ride a bicycle despite having a fortune of several billion. Frugality was etched into his DNA; fifty thousand Silence Points could buy a lot of things!

“However, are there even better ratings above ‘Indescribable’?”

If he were to achieve the highest box office in film history, could he push the completion rate even higher?

Lu Ban was somewhat curious.

Having received the reward, he was now one step closer to unlocking the next stage of the shop. Probably one or two more difficult tasks would open up a new stage in the shop, and he wondered what items would be available for purchase.

He decided to take a look at the upcoming task branches first.

After learning part of the truth about the Silent Lands, Lu Ban grew more curious about the stories behind these various Foreign Domains. Up until now, he had never truly engaged with the methods these worlds used to resist Pollution.

He found this to be extremely crucial and of great reference value.

In front of Lu Ban, the cold, indifferent text of the System sketched out three windows on the wall.

Lu Ban looked towards the first window, where a blanket of yellow sand filled the sky. The hot and dry air caused the moisture on the surface of his skin to evaporate rapidly, stimulating his eyes to tears from the hot wind.

In the window, the writings were winding and uneven on the sandy ground, as if insects had crawled across to spell out the explanations.

“Welcome to the sky above the station”

“Between the yellow sand and the Gobi, there are warm beds and scalding drinks”

“Within the Wasteland, there exist many small human settlements, usually with only one or two buildings and less than ten inhabitants, maintaining life by hunting bugs and the water sources hidden underground”

“Compared to the safe city-states, these settlements known as stations are clearly not a delightful travel destination”

“You come to a station in the Wasteland, where a tragedy happened decades ago, now uninhabited. Yet here, you encounter strange uninvited guests. As the long night approaches, can the truth welcome the dawn?”

“‘In the cracks of the wall, I seemed to see something, that is, that is… an eye!!!'”

“The Wasteland, not good, not good.”

Lu Ban shook his head as he watched.

Not to mention that the Queen Bug from the Wasteland who wanted to have a litter of bugs with him might immediately come running over to eat him clean the moment she smelled Lu Ban, this kind of desert station with one building, involving a tragedy and uninvited guests, was the perfect setting for a murder case.

Oh, a murder case would be child’s play. If there were some monster, bugs, or even an Indescribable Evil God living in the station, then it would be utterly hopeless.

Moreover, Lu Ban currently had no need for the Wasteland materials, so going there would just be for the sake of farming points.

Since it was all about farming points, why not farm the materials at the same time.

He was a very pragmatic person.

After closing this window, Lu Ban turned to the second one.

Through the window, wind and rain swayed, reflecting the appearance of a manor situated atop a cliff.

Lightning flashed and thunder roared, the sinister manor flickered with candlelight, as if some strange creature lived within.

Outside the manor lay a withered forest, and in the distance, vast ruins stacked like tombstones.

The silent thunder outlined the System’s cold and indifferent explanatory text.

“Crazy Villa”

“A perpetual storm surrounds this place; it is both curse and blessing.”

“In the Abandoned Capital, there are places unlike any other, such as the Storm Villa. It is said to have been overseen by Taoist Crane Cry during its construction. In the years before this Immortal’s ascension, he secluded himself here, dedicated to his spiritual cultivation.”

“Until Taoist Crane Cry summoned heavenly lightning for his tribulation and ascension, the villa suffered damage from the thunderstorm. Since then, torrential rain has been a constant companion to the villa, everlasting.”

“Your friend has received an invitation from the master of the villa. As his companion, you journey with him to this place. As for the purpose of the gathering, no one knows.”

“‘Some say this house conceals the secret of Taoist Crane Cry’s ascension. But if you ask me, hey, it’s just a monster!'”

“Taoist Crane Cry, Abandoned Capital!”

Lu Ban’s eyes lit up.

The Essence materials required for his “Testament” included the “Crane’s Ascent Legend” from the Abandoned Capital, and this Storm Villa was the place of Taoist Crane Cry’s ascension. It was highly possible that the corresponding books were stored here; maybe the master of the villa was a disciple of Taoist Crane Cry or something.

And going to the Abandoned Capital with a friend, Lu Ban thought he might as well bring Cui Siter along. Relying on his “Mimic Solar Flare,” if they ran into trouble, they could just grab the “Crane’s Ascent Legend” and blow the whole villa sky-high.

The more he thought about it, the better he felt about the mission.

As for what the villa’s master wanted to do, who cared!

However, with the mentality of not wasting a free look, Lu Ban shifted his gaze to the third window.

He heard the chirping of birds.

Lu Ban looked outside the window, felt the spring in the air, and saw falling petals. It seemed to be a street with well-arranged houses and a ground paved with blue stones, where fallen flowers made a carpet.

“Days of Spring Without War”

“The Chief Priestess of the Great Shrine of Harmony Island is retiring, and a new Shrine Maiden will inherit her mantle, bathing in the Pure Fire.”

“However, not every Shrine Maiden can enter the Shrine Hall and receive the gods’ favor; competition is everywhere.”

“A talented Shrine Maiden, acclaimed as a genius, is preparing to travel across the ocean to Harmony Island. She appears to exist solely to become the Chief Priestess, the Shrine Maiden among Shrine Maidens. Yet, such a position of power entails entanglements of family and politics, which at times might sway the judgment of the gods. And sometimes, a genius should not exist.”

“You have accepted the task of protecting the Shrine Maiden on her journey to Harmony Island. Along the way, human hearts may prove more dangerous than impurities. On the long journey, only the falling cherry blossoms and the clear seawater will not betray.”

“‘I thought I had forgotten everything, only you remain. Could this be your amulet?'”

“This is a tough choice.”

After seeing this task, Lu Ban, who had already decided to go to the Abandoned Capital, began to waver.

Harmony Island also had materials for his “Testament Essence,” and this mission would definitely involve interaction with the Shrine Maiden, which meant that Lu Ban’s chances of obtaining a “Lucky Amulet” were very high.

Moreover, this mission was directly related to the Great Shrine of Harmony Island, and it seemed that the Shrine Maiden he was escorting had a good chance of becoming the Chief Priestess. So, Lu Ban might be able to glimpse the methods that Harmony Island used to resist the pollution from foreign domains.

After much indecisiveness, Lu Ban finally made a decision.