Chapter 505 The unexpected discovery of 504 Detective Lao Chentou
Chapter 505 504. The unexpected discovery of the famous detective Old Chentou
"Ah? There is a dwarf architect from the Temple of Gaia coming to visit? Okay, just let him come. The teacher is going out for inspection right now, and he may be back soon."
The chosen gray man who stayed in the Scarlet Castle today quickly received a reminder from his senior brother Samoyed. After learning that the silver dwarf priest came to visit Old Chentou, the gray man immediately began to deal with the Stonemasons Brotherhood in the city.
's office.
The reserve architects studying here were mobilized to clean up the courtyard of the office before the "distinguished guests" arrived.
Although Old Chentou is peaceful, he still attaches great importance to the manners in dealing with others out of the decency of an old-school intellectual. If this makes him lose his place in front of the dwarf architects who "walk in the other world", the gray man will definitely be killed in reality.
The instructor punished me severely.
Professor Chen was "abducted" into the game by the cunning Gray Man using the special architectural styles of dwarves and elves. Now that a genuine dwarf architect has come over, Mr. Chen's character will definitely not let this "business go."
Opportunities for communication.
Although everyone is happy to say that this game is really fun, Old Chen is a real professor and a real high-level intellectual. You have to say that he has not had his own thoughts in the game for so long.
, that is definitely unrealistic.
It’s just that the elderly are more stable.
No matter whether he was watching young people bragging in the forum or talking to three students in real life, he never expressed any opinions on this topic. However, he did not see Professor Chen's decisive AFK, which shows that the old man has no confidence in himself so far.
My "gaming career" in my later years was quite satisfying.
As for the Asher himself.
His mentality has slowly adjusted from the collapse some time ago, and the Palian sisters who had been angry with him before also returned to the Masons Brotherhood to help as if nothing happened, and continued their studies at the same time.
Old Chen Tou personally taught these two very "spiritual" local girls to learn drawing and architectural theory. They learned very quickly and were very good at pleasing the old man. Old people are more patient with boys and girls. Now Professor Chen
I also took Sister Pa Lian around all day long to gain experience.
This made the gray man feel that something was wrong.
Out of the wonderful intuition of a single dog, he felt that the Palian sisters seemed to be playing a "very new" thing, and their "tactical target" was clearly him. Although he didn't know what they planned to do, the Gray Man actually had it in his mind.
A decision was made.
He knew that he could not drag it out any longer, and he had to resolve the complicated relationship between himself and the Palian sisters as soon as possible, lest he would be sacked by Mrs. Palian's guards in the alley of the Scarlet Castle one day, and then continue to talk on the forum.
Being ridiculed by other companions and not cherishing him.
Alas, one word of love is hurtful, helpless, helpless.
While the Asher was preparing for the reception, Lao Chentou, escorted by Xiao Ashina and Lumina, took his two local apprentices, the Palian sisters, deep into the "big rift" in the city.
This large fissure across Scarlet Castle is the most obvious "scar" left by the Cadman City disaster on this land. It and the "Star Bound" hanging in the sky of Transia are like tributes to past sufferings.
of remembering.
Let’s not mention the creation of the astral realm in the sky for now, but it’s time to deal with the cracks in the city.
In the city plan designed by Lao Chentou and his two students for Scarlet Castle, this large crack will be diverted from the Cadman River to form a waterway that divides different functional areas of the city. On the one hand, this design can
It increases the beauty of the city and solves daily water source problems for city residents. On the other hand, it can also introduce shipping needs into the city.
According to Professor Chen's plan, they will divert water into the city in the first phase of the project, and in the second phase of the project, they will continue to expand this "man-made river" and extend it to the dock near the Under Armor Hills.
In this way, the shipping business of the Cadman River can be logically extended to Scarlet Castle, which will not only shorten the time for transporting supplies, but also add some more jobs to city residents.
As for the design itself, Governor Murphy and Consul Miriam are in favor of it. They can see the benefits brought by this river.
The only problem is that the Great Rift contains a strong filthy atmosphere from the astral realm, which has been entrenched in the past four months, until after the first snow fell in Transia. Perhaps due to the sudden change in climate, the Great Rift
The astral aura dissipated.
Lao Chentou's inspection today was to find out what was under the crack that had been covered up for the past four months, so as to determine the subsequent construction plan.
Originally, he did not need to be protected. The four witch hunter veterans who were dedicated to protecting him were enough to maintain safety. After all, this was in the Scarlet Castle and not in a dangerous wilderness. However, Ashina and Lumina still came uninvited.
The main reason is that the Palian sisters seem to have inherited their mother's good dancing skills. They also have a "liaison" job in the Silver Moon Pride Group. They are considered NPC members of the Silver Moon Pride Group and have a good relationship with the female players.
good.
At this time, Operation Swamp Shadow had just ended. The girls had had enough of the swamp environment, so they had no intention of staying to take over the cleanup task there. After the distribution of the spoils was completed, they ran back to the Scarlet Castle.
They were idle these days. When they heard that Sister Palen was going to explore the Great Rift, Ashina and Lumina immediately followed them.
This fissure across the city has been a hot topic of discussion on forums.
Many newcomers who have never experienced the Cadman City disaster are speculating about what is below, and some who are not afraid of death have actually jumped down. Unfortunately, the strong astral aura blocks observation and perception, and the visibility at the bottom of the crack is even less than
Half a meter, and there is also a severe negative state such as astral erosion, so newcomers cannot persist for long.
However, some players who jumped down firmly said that there must be something in the rift, and this back and forth made this rift become an "urban legend" in Scarlet Castle.
However, it turns out that urban legends are really unreliable in most cases!
"This has been going around for half an hour, and there is nothing here except stones that have been contaminated by the aura of the astral realm and turned into purple!"
Xiao Ashina carried her Hammer Guard on her back and flew around with two revolvers, flapping her wings. She said to the person behind her with a disappointed look on her face:
"I also expected that there would be some powerful astral beasts hidden here. I thought this might be a 'challenge area' left for us by the development team, but I didn't expect it to be so boring!"
"It's not boring at all."
Lumina, who was dressed as an explorer, was playing with several stones that emitted a purple shimmer and said:
"Didn't Professor Chen say that these rocks have been exposed to astral spiritual energy for a long time and have affected the physical rules? Although I don't know what these rocks can do, it will definitely be useful if you take them back. Look, it can also explode."
Lumina threw the stone in her hand and hit it on the rock clusters growing like crystals next to it. The purple light flashed and there was a bang echo, like the sound of two kicks being detonated.
The power cannot be said to be great, it can be said that it is not powerful at all.
But it’s just right as a toy for children.
"Okay, okay, I admit, this adventure is indeed not as interesting as we thought."
Under Ashina's faint gaze, Lumina, who was tossing a few purple stones up and down in her hand, shrugged and said:
"If I had known, I would have stayed in Mrs. Shui's shop to help her design military uniforms. I think the military uniforms she and that bad guy designed for the commanders of the People's Army are pretty good-looking."
"Wouldn't that look good? It's a direct copy of our classic design, just adding the military emblem of the Third Reich."
Lumina complained:
"That is to say, Mrs. Shui and Brother Gomao have the bottom line as designers. They are determined to create a style and are not willing to directly use the paste and copy method. Otherwise, we here will really be ecstatic. By the way, Brother Gomao also invited
We went to his gallery to have coffee. At first glance, this guy looked like a classic artist otaku who was out of touch with reality.
He also plans to make a 1:1 statue of Mrs. Tracey in his gallery, and it is said that construction has begun.
If I hadn't reminded him, he would have forgotten about the current pandemic lockdown."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I always think it's weird to mess with Brother Mao's hair, like an older middle schooler killing Matt, but his leather-making skills are really good."
Xiao Weiming patted the leather armor on his body and said:
"Look, the armor he modified for me even has attribute entries. Madam Shui said that Brother Gomao is a leather master. Now it seems that in terms of craftsmanship, Brother Gomao seems to be a little better than Madam Shui."
"Of course, he is Mrs. Shui's senior, and Mrs. Shui has said it herself. She said she is a tailor, but she is actually more of a designer. She makes her own clothes just for fun. After becoming a rich lady, she doesn't have to sell her crafts to support herself.
Already.
Now she is just playing for fun, but Brother Mao is really playing it.
They have their own stores on various platforms, specializing in antique protective gear and leather jackets from various countries. I searched online before, and the prices are really beautiful."
Lumina covered her face and said angrily:
"I feel the difference in the world even before I go to work. I estimate that after I go to work, half a year's salary will be enough to buy a pair of women's leather gloves from Brother Gangmao. How can they be so expensive?
This is probably the legendary craftsman spirit?"
"Hehe, but now if you say anything, he will make equipment for you for free."
Xiao Weiming patted his sisters on the shoulders, laughed and said:
"Brother Mao is trying to improve his skill proficiency. It is said that he is preparing to apply for the job of armor craftsman of the Blood Vulture Clan. He has to rush to upgrade his leatherworking skills to the master level before Mrs. Cuisi can reply. If you miss this village, there will be no shop like this.
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It's one thing if you can't afford it in reality. Here you just need to bring the materials and you can even customize it!
Xiao Lumi, this is a good opportunity. How about we go hunting this afternoon?
I know that a lot of wild beasts came to Smuggler's Wood due to the Swamp War, and Hogg also has a lot of good fur goods. Let's go over there and say something, and his wife will open the warehouse for us to choose from."
"Well, that makes sense. Let's go to Smuggler's Wood this afternoon."
Lumina nodded and said to Ashina-chan:
"By the way, introduce your mysterious friend to me. Didn't you say he works in the field hospital near the Smuggler's Wood?"
"Okay, anyway, he has been taking care of the students there, and his life is very boring every day."
Xiao Weiming patted her chest and promised.
The two girls agreed on what to do in the afternoon, and the boredom in their hearts was dispelled. They ran back to Professor Chen to ask for leave. They found that Old Chen was frowning and holding a mining pick. With the help of the witch hunter guards, he personally
Take some exotic mineral samples.
Sister Palian was holding a special box to sort these samples, preparing to take them back to the Masons Brotherhood for analysis and study.
"Wow, this ore is so beautiful!"
Lumina leaned over to take a look, and immediately exclaimed:
"Same as diamonds! What's the matter with this shimmering crystal? Are there any such minerals in Transia?"
Little Ashina next to her also reached out and took out a small piece of ore from Sister Palian's box and put it in front of her eyes. She could see indescribable crystal clusters extending from the crushed stone. It didn't look like
Associated minerals are more like "growing" directly in the stone.
But it's really beautiful.
As Ashina's fingers turn, the crystals on the stone will emit strange light spots.
Old Chentou did not answer.
He just continued to hit the ore in the pit dug in front of him with a mining pick very seriously. Several experienced witch hunter veterans beside him were also discussing in low voices. They had also traveled all over the country during the ten years of war.
similar minerals.
"This is not native to Transia, I'm sure of it!"
It took Lao Chentou several minutes to break up and pack up a whole piece of strange ore in the pit in front of him. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned back to Xiao Ashina and Lumina and said:
"I have inspected several mining areas in Transia when I was planning the territory before. There are not many rare minerals in the local area, let alone this kind of strange ore that is amazing just from the appearance. I guess this should be the reason for this crack.
It is a strange change that occurs when Gu is exposed to the energy of the astral realm for a long time."
"Ah? Teacher Chen, do you mean that these ores are newly grown?"
Xiao Weiming exclaimed:
"How is this possible?"
"It's definitely impossible over there, but it's not necessarily the case here. Psychic energy is really a unique catalyst that cannot be described in specific words."
Old Chen stood up, looked at the refilled sample pit at his feet, and said:
"This unique energy will entangle with almost all items in the material world. Some time ago, I heard a term called 'psionic erosion' from Sister Marianne. Perhaps this ore is a unique manifestation of the phenomenon of psychic erosion.
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However, it is still unclear what the uses of these minerals are. I have to call a few wanderers over.
They are students in the Department of Geology, so they may be able to see some clues."
"But you also have a doctorate in geology."
Lumina blinked and said:
"You can see what they can see."
"Yes, I can study it."
Old Chen touched the Hanya sword hanging on his waist, showed a subtle smile, and said to Lumina:
"But I've done all the work. How can these children just have fun in games? Although they are not my students, if they don't get started with scientific research now, they will really need their experience in the future.
Wouldn’t it be just a case of catching someone blind?
Now I can play games while sleeping, which gives me an extra eight or nine hours a day. Young people can't always think about playing. Effective use of time is also a very good quality.
Speaking of which, Xiao Lumi, you are a turtle graduate student at a prestigious university, how about you come too?"
"Well, I also have a part-time job in Mrs. Tracey's laboratory."
Lumina immediately waved her hand in refusal and said:
"I really came here to have fun, not to study in another world. Just let me go. I'm really not familiar with geology."
"But you're good at crystallography, right?"
Old Chentou winked and said:
"Come on, don't think about running away. A brain full of knowledge must be put to good use, you know? Otherwise it will become knowledge and cannot be transformed into wisdom.
Ashina-chan is here too!
You haven't even graduated from high school, maybe it's time to make up for your academic regrets in the game."
"But I have no regrets at all! I obviously have a master's degree by correspondence, professor!"
Xiaowei Ming's mournful screams spread far and wide.
She was planning to go hunting in the afternoon, but she was dragged back to the Stonemasons Brotherhood's office in the city by Old Chen, who was dejected. Old Chen planned to start studying the properties of this strange mineral immediately, but as soon as he entered the door, he saw a hunter.
The gray man was talking to a dwarf wearing Gaia's priest robes.
After seeing Old Chentou come in, the gray man immediately stood up and introduced to his mentor, Lord Ilyich Umm Zhanxin.
Upon hearing that the other party was the real architect of the Temple of Gaia, Old Chen immediately became interested and came forward to chat enthusiastically. Xiao Ashina and Lumina, who had been captured by the young man, looked at each other and immediately started their own "escape plan".
The two of them put the box that Lao Chentou used to store mineral fragments on the table and planned to run away. However, Ashina made a mistake in her busy schedule and failed to lock the box. The mineral samples in the box fell to the ground as soon as they got up.
Mineral fragments emitting strange light were scattered all over the floor. Old Chen stood up helplessly to clean them up, but the silver dwarf opposite him stood up in shock when he saw the mineral fragments on the ground.
Master Ilyich's eyes widened, as if he had seen something shocking. Perhaps he was too shocked, causing him to shout:
"The Burning Gold Stone! Where did you get it? Transia actually has this."
The old dwarf responded quickly.
After realizing that he said something he shouldn't have said, he immediately covered his mouth, but this action was a bit too covert.
Everyone in the whole room was unusually silent.
The next moment, everyone's eyes turned to the ores that Ashina accidentally spilled on the ground.
Is this ore the magical burning gold?
Incredible!
——
"boom"
Murphy, who had just returned to the Blood Eagle Corridor and was about to apologize to Tris, who was still sulking, suddenly stood up from his chair. He was not monitoring his little players all the time, but he was indeed
"Keywords" are set in the links between the Core Orb and the Operation Orb.
"Burning Gold" is one of them.
In the office of the Stonemasons Brotherhood, when the silver dwarf Ilyich shouted "burning gold", he was immediately captured by the calculation orbs of several people around him, and this information was almost simultaneously transmitted to Murphy's core orb.
"A burning gold mine was discovered in Transia?"
The vampire governor's expression changed drastically.
He rushed out of the office before he could change his clothes and opened the door of Tris's office. He saw Justice Blood Eagle sitting on a chair with a sad look on his face, drinking sullenly.
After seeing Murphy appear, Tris's eyes widened, she patted the table and said:
"Get out! You little rascal."
"Something happened, Tris, and now is not the time to lose your temper."
Murphy stepped forward and picked up the drunk Tris, took her out and said to her:
"Professor Chen discovered burning gold ore in the city"
"You're making trouble!"
Tris shook off Murphy's hand and said dissatisfied:
“Even a vampire like me, who has traveled across the continent, doesn’t know what Burning Gold Mine looks like!
The dwarves protected those things as if they were their lifeblood. What came to the market was all gold-burning powder or gold-burning liquid that had been processed at least three times. No one except the senior miners of the dwarves had ever seen a real gold-burning rough stone.
They regard it as forbidden knowledge."
"But Master Ilyich confirmed that the ore dug by Old Chentou in the city rift was Burning Gold! Although I don't know why Burning Gold appears under the city, I at least know that this thing will not appear alone.
This proves that there is a vein of burning gold beneath our feet!