My Players Are So Fierce – Handsome dog Frank
Chapter 463 - 160. The fisherman is not only good at flying but occasionally can also fish up a deep-sea giant shark_3

Chapter 463: 160. The fisherman is not only good at flying but occasionally can also fish up a deep-sea giant shark_3

"One can say that the combination of these twenty-eight elements constitutes the foundation of alchemy at present. Countless individuals have tried to improve the system, but not one has succeeded."

"Impossible!"

Lumina immediately shook her head, saying:

"How could there only be twenty-eight types of microscopic substances that comprise a world? This obviously means that the observation methods of those Sun Priests towards all things are still very primitive. Of course, perhaps what we’re discussing are not the same things.

However, if you need it, I can bring back our periodic table of elements for you."

"Oh, so it’s your world’s alchemists’ dissection and judgment of the ultimate truth of all things?"

Cui Si was immediately interested.

This was exactly what she wanted, but she knew deeply that she should not display overly joyous emotions at this moment. Following little Murphy’s instructions, she gave a nod with the reserve expected of an NPC:

"If you can, bring it back for me to look over. If it’s confirmed to be valuable knowledge, I will not refrain from rewarding you.

You have to remember, Lumina, my warrior, as an alchemist, you can never ignore your curiosity about the ultimate truth of all things. The day you lose this curiosity is the day you end your career as an alchemist!"

These words caused Lumina to show a subtle expression, as her mentor often says similar words to her.

A researcher must always maintain sensitivity and curiosity towards scientific progress. Once they lose this curiosity and their attention is attracted by other mundane things...

They can only be considered mediocre.

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"Not bad, this old fox still knows to disguise a bit; she’s not hopelessly stupid."

Under the cover of night, atop a concealed tower ruin in Cardman City, Murphy stood at the edge of the tower, holding the Core Bead, reviewing the hidden quest that Cui Si had just given to Lumina.

Cui Si was seriously following his guidance for issuing quests, and now she even knew to add "hints".

However, the last "developer’s note" was added by Murphy, aiming to reinforce the players’ stereotype that "Different World is a great game". This is an easy-to-understand principle. While emphasizing immersion and identity, occasionally giving them a "developer’s note" can effectively deepen the contrast between "reality and virtuality", and subconsciously remind them that this game is indeed just a highly "realistic virtual game".

This is necessary!

Murphy was very clear about this; he couldn’t afford to alert "the other side" at this moment.

"Actually, perhaps I don’t have to be so nervous..."

Murphy rubbed his chin against the night sky, thinking:

"As long as the game still has ’essential elements’ such as logging in and out, player interfaces, and system updates, then in the hearts of the players, this can only be a game that’s overly realistic.

Perhaps in the future, some sensitive individuals will discover the truth...

Oh well, let’s consider it then. If it really becomes a problem, I can just kick them out."

Thinking like this, he relegated this problem to the back of his mind and gazed at the city ruins down below from atop the tower.

This could hardly be called "ruin".

Under the organized efforts of collectors and cleaners from the survivors’ camp, the entire outer city area was quickly cleared up. The land was leveled, buildings too damaged to be restored were torn down, and the surviving houses were repaired. At the edge of the city, numerous wooden buildings had already been erected.

Murphy’s plan for the city was to make sure that, before winter arrives, his subjects would have a habitat so that they would not starve or freeze to death. There were still three months until winter; with the current progress, they should be able to finish in time.

They could quicken the construction speed if they could rope in more labor.

And there was even more good news! The Vampire Lord opened his territory interface and, under the main stronghold that was the outer city ruins, there were now seven additional villages, as well as the small border town of Bata Sin, listed as dependent territories.

And together, over three thousand people provided him with 30 prospective player slots.

This was fantastic, comfortable, and wonderful!

If Murphy wished, he could let another 30 players join the game tomorrow. But one should not casually let people join during this early phase.

There had to be a valid reason for it.

What reason should he use to open the next batch of test slots?

He couldn’t just do another online update, could he?

If the updates are too frequent, the players will have complaints. Sigh, in this respect, these adorable little ones really are hard to please...

"Excuse me, young vampire, is this the legendary ’Crimson Castle’? Why do I only see a ruin?"

A cold voice suddenly rang out behind Murphy, sending a shiver down the Vampire Lord’s spine. Turning around, he saw a blonde lady wearing a white hat and a red and white palace dress, standing there in a dignified manner.

The pair of gray-blue eyes sprinkled with crimson and the thorn emblem on her chest sent chills down his spine.

Then, Murphy noticed the bloodstone seal ring on her finger that was identical to the Blood Vulture Duke’s, allowing him to immediately identify the tall and uniquely gentle-tempered beauty with braids identical to "Jamie".

"I salute you, Thorns Duke!"

Murphy bowed in respect, saying with full sincerity:

"Your visit brings honor to the entire Crimson Castle. Please, come with me. Our Blood Vulture Duke is already waiting for you."

"There’s no hurry."

The Thorns Duke waved her hand, saying in a gentle tone:

"Before I meet the Blood Vulture Duke, I have some personal matters to discuss with Earl Cardman concerning that ambitious but untalented fool under my command... He may be a bit dumb and very weak, full of passion but lacking the means to realize ambition. In my eyes, he is a decayed piece of wood.

He is quite a disappointment.

But after all, he is my descendant. Him being caged means that the dignity of the Thorn Clan is being trampled upon. So, I was looking for a bold and presumptuous guy named ’Murphy’."

The Thorns Duchess looked Murphy up and down. She showed a beautiful smile free from any flaws, and with a sibilant tone, gently said:

"Could you please take me to see that guy who insulted me? Little Murphy..."