I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 428 - 428 427. My Bizarre Town_1

Chapter 428: 427. My Bizarre Town_1 Chapter 428: 427. My Bizarre Town_1 Having unlocked the Fourth Order store, Lu Ban found, as expected, that the merchandise inside was exorbitantly priced.

Moreover, only Erosion-ranked products were available, priced between five hundred thousand and one million Silence Points.

The store indicated that accumulating over one million Silence Points would unlock the next level of the store.

Lu Ban could, in fact, have sold the mask and immediately upgraded to the Fifth Order.

But he felt it was unnecessary.

Because at this level, the items often come with their own major flaws.

Normal people wouldn’t have a use for them.

And Lu Ban believed he had no immediate need to enhance his combat capabilities, so he just browsed.

First, he saw a familiar name.

Crane Cry Scripture

Erosion

[A book that contains forbidden knowledge, personally authored, fair to both young and old]

[Taoist Crane Cry pursued truth all his life, endured inhuman trials, transcended to the Ascension Realm through the thunder tribulation, leaving behind this marvelous treasure]

[Handwritten by Taoist Crane Cry, it documents his pursuit of knowledge, his breakthroughs in perilous circumstances, and his process of tempering his spirit]

[Many Walkers wish to follow in the path of Taoist Crane Cry, yet few arrive; those unable to renounce everything, will surely never reach the Ascension Realm]

[“Do not ascend! Do not ascend!! Do not ascend!!!”]

[Price: 999,999 Silence Points]

This was a slightly damaged thread-bound book, its yellow cover splattered with stains that might be blood or something else; it looked ordinary, yet it had an allure that enticed one to open it and read.

“This thing is almost a million, it looks like Taoist Crane Cry’s level is quite high,” Lu Ban thought.

He wondered if the store had too many items related to Taoist Crane Cry?

Did everyone who got these secret texts not simply keep and study them on their own, instead preferring to share them?

It seemed the Chosen by Gods in the Silent Lands still had a strong spirit of internet sharing.

He had no intention of buying it, of course, he also didn’t have the Silence Points for it either.

Lu Ban then looked toward other items.

“Queen’s Egg”

Erosion

[The Queen Bug of the Wasteland isn’t just an insect but an entire colony]

[As long as one bug remains, it can transform into a Queen Bug, grow and develop, while the eggs of a Queen Bug can hatch into new mature insects]

[Just add a part of yourself to this egg, and you’ll be able to hatch your own bug!]

[Choose the egg, cultivate the bug, become a bug trainer master!]

[“Gaga Gaga Gaga, Wula Gaga, Laga Gaga”]

[Price: 520,000 Silence Points]

This was clearly an insect egg.

As for how to incorporate a part of oneself, what method to use, or which part to add, Lu Ban would not say.

He did not know to what extent some people might be idle.

In any case, he definitely wouldn’t choose to buy it.

Still, he seriously noted the location of the item; if it was gone the next time he checked the store, then he would need to be a little more cautious.

Turning his attention to other merchandise, Lu Ban came across another item.

Ocean of Knowledge

Erosion

[It is said that powerful mages can leave the world with a curse upon their death]

[Ocean of Knowledge is the final work of such a Mage]

[This is a tranquil lake, clear, clean, and sparkling. You can swim at will, wander, and learn a great deal of knowledge while having fun.]

[It can be deployed anywhere, convenient to carry, and is an essential choice for home entertainment.]

[“Swimming naked is strictly prohibited.”]

[Price: 673,120 Silence Points]

“What a great item!”

Lu Ban had often heard teachers say that students would be blissfully happy wandering in the Ocean of Knowledge, and now this thing could definitely meet those needs.

Just think, some clueless students could jump in, swim a couple of laps, and emerge as scholars brimming with knowledge. The world would definitely become a better place.

Lu Ban couldn’t afford it at the moment. Although he could swim and even breathe underwater, he didn’t need these right now.

He planned to see if there were any goods related to the large-scale immersive live-action game he was going to undertake next, such as some adventure house that would run automatically. Simply by placing one on the ground, a new Abandoned Capital could rise within minutes.

After all, finding a plot of land, preparing, and building would still take a lot of time.

He discovered an item.

My Bizarre Town

[Corrosion]

[In the Night Country, a mage created creatures capable of performing human labor. These creatures were short and their skin had a green tint, but they were incredibly strong and skilled in mechanics, construction, and engineering.]

[The mage commanded these creatures to build a beautiful, impressive town.]

[However, as the mage died, the uncontrolled creatures became polluted and turned into ferocious monsters, making the town a dangerous place that lured travelers within the forest.]

[If you can offer these creatures some benefits, they might strike a deal with you.]

[“Carrying bricks every day, bricks when I sleep, and bricks when I wake up.”]

[Price: 700,000 Silence Points]

“What a great item!”

Lu Ban couldn’t help but clap his hands.

This item was tailor-made for Lu Ban’s upcoming plans. If he could get this Bizarre Town and enlist the help of those creatures, he felt that creating another new Abandoned Capital wouldn’t be a problem at all.

Still, the price of seven hundred thousand was too steep.

Apart from that mask, everything else Lu Ban had was cheap, just a few tens of thousands of points. Even selling them all wouldn’t cover the cost.

Lu Ban regretted not scavenging more from the bodies of other Chosen by Gods from different Domains he had encountered before.

“Next time, for sure!”

Lu Ban shifted his gaze away from the store.

In the evening, Li Zijian sent Lu Ban information about two plots of land.

One of them was located in the neighboring province of Liang City, a small city that developed slightly due to being near the provincial capital. However, most of its young labor force had gone to the capital for work, leaving Liang City sparsely populated. The previously developed industrial area was abandoned, leaving a large plot of land that had been purchased by Jiangcheng Industries, which currently had no development plans.

Since the land itself was cheap, Jiangcheng Industries had essentially hoarded it without spending much money.

Lu Ban reviewed the map and felt it was too close to the city center, which might break the sense of immersion.

Imagine walking through the streets of the 1920s or 1930s, and suddenly hearing a trendy internet song from next door. That would ruin any mood for investigation.

Moreover, although the industrial area could simulate the factories of the Abandoned Capital, most of the buildings would probably still need to be demolished. This back and forth would take too much time.

Of course, the main reason was the distance. It was too far, and Lu Ban was too lazy to go.

He looked at the second map, which was located near Jiangcheng, a little further from the Jiangcheng Grand Theater, by the Lingjiang Riverside, and next to Jiangcheng Mountain—it could be considered a prime location.

On the map was a small abandoned village that had had a population of less than ten thousand. Later, due to certain events, the villagers moved to Jiangcheng, and the village was left uninhabited.

Jiangcheng Industries also bought this land, planning to develop a theme park, but the design had not been finalized.

Lu Ban thought it was absolutely perfect for him.

The buildings of these small towns were mostly constructed in the 1950s and 1960s, bearing distinct characteristics of the era. With minor modifications, they could be used as the setting for live-action games. Moreover, being far from the city, the area was quiet and secluded, suitable for immersive experiences.

“Let’s go check out the site!”

Lu Ban immediately replied to Li Zijian.