My Grotesque Town
The fourth-tier shop was unlocked, and as Lu Ban had expected, the items inside were all very expensive.
Moreover, only products of the [Erosion] level are priced between 500,000 and 1 million Silence Points.
The shop indicates that accumulating over one million Silence Points will unlock the next stage of the shop.
Lu Ban could actually sell the mask and directly unlock Tier 5 in one step.
But he felt it was unnecessary.
Because products at this level generally have their own major flaws.
Normal people don't need it.
Lu Ban felt that he did not need to improve his combat power for the time being, so he just watched and observed.
The first name he saw was familiar.
[The He Ming True Scripture]
[erosion]
[This book, which records forbidden knowledge, was personally written by me and is of the highest quality.]
[The Daoist He Ming dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth, enduring inhuman hardships, transcending tribulations to ascend to immortality, and leaving behind this treasure]
[Written personally by Daoist He Ming, this record details his pursuit of knowledge, his overcoming of perilous situations, and his tempering of his character.]
Many seek to retrace the path of Daoist He Ming, yet few succeed. Without relinquishing everything, one cannot reach the realm of ascension.
["Don't ascend! Don't ascend!! Don't ascend!!!"]
Price: 999,999 Silence Points
This is a slightly tattered thread-bound book. The yellow cover is splattered with stains, whether it's blood or something else, and it looks ordinary, yet it has a kind of appeal that makes you want to open it and read it.
"This thing is almost a million, it seems that Daoist He Ming is at a very high level."
Lu Ban felt that there were too many things related to Daoist He Ming in the store.
Once people get their hands on these tips, wouldn't they keep them to themselves for reading and learning, or wouldn't they prefer to share them?
It seems that the Chosen of the Gods of the Silent Land have a strong sense of sharing, much like those on the internet.
He had no intention of buying this thing, and of course, he didn't have any Silence Points either.
Lu Ban then looked at something else.
Queen Insect's Egg
[erosion]
The Queen of the Wasteland is less of an insect and more of a swarm.
As long as one insect remains, it will molt into a queen, grow stronger, and the queen's eggs will hatch into new adult insects.
[Simply add some of your own part to this egg, and your own insect will hatch!]
Choose Larval Sacs, raise adult insects, and become an insect training master!
["Crunch crunch crunch, woo-la- Gaga, la-ga-chirp"]
Price: 520,000 Silence Points
It is obvious that this is an Larval Sacs.
As for how to add one's own part, what method to use, and which part to add, Lu Ban couldn't say.
He was unaware of just how much free time some people had.
Anyway, Lu Ban definitely won't choose to buy this.
However, he still carefully noted the location of the item. If it had already been bought when he checked the store next time, Lu Ban would have to be careful.
Turning to other items, Lu Ban saw something else.
Ocean of Knowledge
[erosion]
Legend has it that a powerful mage can leave a curse on the world upon death.
The Ocean of Knowledge is a monk's the Final Masterpiece.
This is a tranquil lake, clear, clean, and shimmering, where you can swim and stroll freely, learning a great deal while having fun.
[It can be unfolded anywhere, is easy to carry, and is an essential choice for home entertainment]
Swimming without clothes is strictly prohibited.
Price: 673,120 Silence Points
"This is good stuff!"
Lu Ban had often heard his teachers say that students would be incredibly happy to immerse themselves in the Ocean of Knowledge, and this thing would definitely meet their needs.
Imagine if some students who know nothing jumped in, swam a couple of laps, and became learned scholars—the world would surely be a better place.
Lu Ban can't afford them right now. Although he can swim and Underwater Breathing, he doesn't need them at the moment.
He planned to see if there were any products related to his upcoming large-scale immersive real-world game, such as an adventure house that would automatically operate. Once placed on the ground, it would instantly become a new Ruined City.
After all, finding land, making preparations, and building now take a long time.
He found a product.
My Grotesque Town
[erosion]
In the Night Country, a sorcerer created creatures capable of performing human tasks. These creatures were short in stature, with greenish skin, but possessed immense strength and were proficient in mechanics, construction, and engineering.
The mage commanded these creatures to build a magnificent and beautiful town.
However, with the passing of that mage, the uncontrolled creatures became corrupted and turned into monstrous monsters, turning the town into a dangerous place that tempted travelers within the forest.
If you can offer these creatures benefits, they might make a deal with you.
"Moving bricks, every day is just moving bricks. When you sleep, it's bricks, and when you wake up, it's still bricks."
Price: 700,000 Silence Points
"Nice one!"
Lu Ban couldn't help but clap his hands.
This thing is practically tailor-made for Lu Ban's next preparations. If he could acquire this Grotesque Town and get help from the creatures inside, Lu Ban felt that rebuilding a new Ruined City would be a piece of cake.
However, the price of 700,000 is still too expensive.
Apart from the mask, everything else Lu Ban had was very cheap, worth only tens of thousands of points. Even if he sold it all, it wouldn't be worth that much.
Lu Ban regretted not looting the corpses more when he encountered other Chosen of the Gods from other realms.
"I'll definitely do it next time!"
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 the plots is located in Liangcheng, a neighboring province. Liangcheng itself is a small city that has developed somewhat by relying on the provincial capital, but most of the young labor force has gone to work in the provincial capital, resulting in a sparse population in Liangcheng. The industrial zone that was developed in the past has been abandoned, leaving a large piece of land, which was purchased by Jiangcheng Industries, but there are no development plans for it at the moment.
Because the land itself was cheap, Jiangcheng Industries essentially hoarded land without spending much money.
Lu Ban looked at the map and felt that this place was too close to the city center, which might disrupt the immersion experience.
Imagine walking down the street in the 1920s or 30s, and suddenly hearing a popular song from Douyin (TikTok) coming from next door—you'd lose all interest in doing any investigation.
Moreover, although the industrial zone can simulate the factories of the Ruined City, most of the buildings will probably still need to be demolished, which will take too much time.
Of course, the main reason is that the distance is too far, Lu Ban is too lazy to run.
He looked at the second drawing. The location was near Jiangcheng, a little further from the Jiangcheng Grand Theater where the accident had happened. It was situated on the banks of the Ling River, next to Jiangcheng Mountain, which could be considered a feng shui treasure.
The map shows an abandoned small village with a population of less than 10,000. Later, due to some events, the people in the town moved to Jiangcheng, and the town was left uninhabited.
Jiangcheng Industries also bought this land and plans to develop a theme Amusement Park, but there is no design yet.
Lu Ban felt that this was perfect for him.
The buildings in these towns were built in the 1950s and 60s, and have distinct characteristics of that era. With a little modification, they can be used as the stage for live-action games. Moreover, they are far from the city, quiet and secluded, making them suitable for immersive experiences.
"Let's go see for ourselves!"
Lu Ban immediately replied to Li Zijian.