Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 363 - 010. Villager: Wasn’t this boy not so bad before?_2

Chapter 363: 010. Villager: Wasn’t this boy not so bad before?_2

"In a way, doesn’t this count as having a space ring?"

Li Aozi muttered to himself, then turned around and started filling the pit.

He had to fill in these soil caves completely, otherwise, people from Baizhu Star would sooner or later notice his actions.

They might not care about possessing a body, but if he was caught excavating ruins, even if Li Aozi fled to the ends of the earth, the magic police from Baizhu Star would hunt him down.

Without any suitable tools at hand, Li Aozi had no choice but to use brute strength and fill it by hand. It took him until broad daylight to fill the large pit, then he covered it with thick bark and transplanted some weeds. After confirming it was solid, Li Aozi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Digging pits was a moment of joy, but filling them was a crematorium.

Li Aozi sighed inwardly.

—— Next time, I’ll dig again!

"Phew! It’s getting late, the sun is about to rise. I should hurry back to the village."

Li Aozi hurried back to the village, and on the way, he conveniently caught a fox-like small beast to explain his overnight absence, as well as the dirt and injuries on his body.

By the time he returned to the village, people were already working in the fields. A chubby dog was leisurely passing by the street, swaying its way along proudly.

The pale golden sunlight spilled over the fields, dissipating the morning fog and rendering everything with a blush of red and white. Early morning dewdrops fell on the soil, and the humid air carried that distinctive earthy scent, making one feel invigorated.

If it weren’t for the magical facilities and the birds flying around spraying pesticides, this scene wouldn’t be any different from the farmland in Li Aozi’s memories.

Li Aozi gazed at this peaceful pastoral scene for a long time, only then realizing that he hadn’t seen the sun or felt the warmth of spring and summer for half a year.

"This is truly serene..."

After getting used to the red and black sky filled with Ersha on Azure Star and the precise and rigorous greenhouse farms, the real sun and rain moved him slightly, making him feel a kind of indescribable stirring.

—— I have been here for half a year.

He couldn’t help but recall this fact.

Sometimes, he still maintained the habits from his player days. After all, thoughts and habits aren’t easy to change, but this beautiful and pure world truly moved him.

He quietly stood on the hill, looking up at this unfamiliar yet homely land, seeing people young and old working from dawn till dusk. That honest scene reminded Li Aozi of many people he had seen in the game and outside of it.

Li Aozi found it hard to distinguish whether this was the game world or the world’s game. Had he been digitized due to an accident and entered the game, reverting to before version 1.0?

Or, was it all just a dream? When the dream ended, would he revert to being the Ace Bro who dominated Starry Abyss in the game and the live streamer who sacrificed all his leisure time for real life?

However, whether it was real or fake, perhaps none of that mattered anymore.

He reached out, feeling the abundant magic in the air. His element pool was already filled with various elements, making his body feel incredibly light and comfortable.

This moment of beauty was so real.

He liked this new life.

As Li Aozi was slightly awed by the pastoral scenery, he suddenly remembered his previous persona as a villain.

So, he stepped forward. The chubby dog saw Li Aozi and was immediately drawn to him by his strong charm. It wagged its little tail, stuck out its tongue, and adorably looked up as if seeking a pat from Li Aozi.

Bang!

Li Aozi’s foot lashed out, kicking the little dog into a nearby ditch.

"Where did this dog come from? Get lost!"

Awoooo! Wuwuwu——

The chubby dog’s whimpers came from the ditch, but Li Aozi took no heed, shouldering the fox he had hunted and headed straight to the village market.

Blue Chrysanthemum Village wasn’t heavily populated, but the morning market was bustling. An aunt was shouting, "Jing Cake, 12 Dina per pound, 3 pounds for 30 Dina," pushing her small cart past each household, selling some kind of steaming rice cakes.

The bard at the tavern seemed to have overslept; he got a jug of hot milk wine from a vendor, presented his information rune casually, didn’t haggle, paid directly, took a bite of an apple pie, then took a sip of the hot milk. He hurried toward the tavern, looking like he was going to be late.

Li Aozi was late; all the indoor stalls were already packed, with breakfast sellers, fishmongers, miners, and weapons sellers huddled together, vividly illustrating the meaning of "shoulder to shoulder." Li Aozi instinctively wanted to leave, but then he remembered his persona.

[Playing the villain role is also part of the plan.]

Li Aozi reminded himself carefully, swaggering into the crowd. After scanning around, he immediately spotted a familiar black-haired young man—Luther Clint, who had been bullied by Leo before.

Li Aozi had kept an eye on this lad; with his bright eyes, rich emotions, and obvious potential, Luther was quite a promising figure. He was articulate and intelligent, and his good looks made him an excellent candidate.

But because he had both parents and seemed to be well-off, Li Aozi eventually gave up on possessing him.

Early in the morning, Luther was out making money with a small stall, selling simple herbs and materials. Blue Chrysanthemum Village wasn’t highly modernized, and it lacked an alchemy workshop. Household medicines were basically self-sourced and prepared using local recipes.