Buying Treasures, Four Ways to Deal with Eerie Entities

Then the three teachers explained the strange defensive knowledge to Gao Linzhi.

"The third method is to turn yourself into a weirdo," Teacher Lu said.

There's a saying: if you can't beat them, join them.

"Many people go crazy when faced with the bizarre, and end up becoming the bizarre themselves."

"Of course, for most people, it's no different from being dead."

"But there are also methods that can resist the strange encroachment and maintain a clear mind."

"Of course, this way of living is too painful. It's like turning yourself into stone or water, while you're still conscious, unable to eat, drink, or have fun, and unable to feel any beauty in life."

Gao Linzhi nodded.

That's true.

He remembered a man Yang Jian who transformed himself into Erlang Shen, which was essentially the most extreme form of supernatural being, completely losing all the joys of being alive.

It's practically the same as death.

Even if Saint is immortal, there still needs to be a character for "person".

Even immortals yearn for mortal life.

They also enjoy eating, drinking, having fun, and all sorts of entertainment.

This proves that living beings, especially higher life forms, need enjoyment.

Those Longevity Being need to find enjoyment in Immortality.

Many people who could have lived to 80 years old end up dying at 20 because they can't find joy in life.

Life is nothing but nightmares and torment at first glance, so naturally one doesn't want to go on.

"Is there anything else?" Gao Linzhi, frowning.

Of these methods, using props is the most reliable.

Other methods all have too many negative consequences.

He didn't like it.

"There is another way, which is to transform yourself into Demonic Creatures. We Demonic Creatures are native to this world, and compared to you humans, we are more like creatures of nature," Teacher Yang said.

"Becoming Demonic Creatures also has its advantages; you can have similar feelings to humans, or even more intense ones." Teacher Tiger blinked.

Teacher Lu chimed in, "That's right, let's become demons instead."

"Do you think we and Teacher Wolf are all monsters? No, we are all humans who have become monsters."

"I see. I always felt that you all spoke to people and situations far too familiarly," Gao Linzhi, suddenly realizing.

He had actually read too many stories about humans turning into demons in novels.

There are also many professions in the game, all of which are related to "demonization".

For example, a "Demon Warrior" is someone who has transplanted the internal organs of a demon and has the demon's skin on their own body.

Increases stamina and defense.

Another common practice is to transplant the eyes, and even the hair, tongue, nose, and ears of a demon, thereby acquiring the Demonic Creatures's special abilities.

However, these professions are only available later in the game, and they are quite risky.

Gao Linzhi still wouldn't resort to such methods.

He continued, "Is there anything else?"

"Yes, that is to isolate yourself in a place where there is absolutely nothing strange, such as building a Golden House."

"Golden House?" Gao Linzhi had read some Eerie Revival novels, all of which had the setting that "gold can shield a person's aura, prevent supernatural beings from penetrating, and keep them from being detected, thus sealing them away."

Of course, this doesn't mean that gold can deal with the supernatural.

It's simply a matter of using the fact that the strange thing cannot penetrate gold to put the monster inside a gold container.

I never imagined that such rules existed in this world.

"Yes, this is mainly because gold embodies the most fervent longings and obsessions of people throughout history and across different times."

"These spirits, gathered on gold, can combat the supernatural, just as the shrine combats the supernatural."

"I see."

Well, this world is alright; at least it offers a decent explanation.

Gao Linzhi nodded.

Gold has indeed been one of the most coveted things throughout history.

Gold transcends different races, times, and places; it is loved by almost everyone.

Even primitive tribes use it as an ornament.

It is valuable, easy to collect and carry, and can be hidden away and passed down to future generations for refuge.

A piece of gold can sometimes save a family's life.

Buy a boat ticket and go overseas.

It would be difficult for humans to find a universal object that is so powerful.

It's normal that it can suppress the bizarre.

Thinking about this, Gao Linzhi was quite satisfied.

"So how should this Golden House be built?"

"First, we need to find a place that is absolutely free of any strange occurrences."

"Next, we need to melt the gold into a liquid and then build a mold."

"To cast an absolutely sealed Golden House in a mold."

"Of course, gold is too soft to stand upright."

"Therefore, it is necessary to first build a frame using other metals, and then fill it with gold."

Gao Linzhi nodded.

The actual architects and construction professionals understand these architectural matters better than the architects themselves.

So he said, "Alright, alright, since that's the case, then I'll use this method."

In fact, he had already anticipated this.

Therefore, he stockpiled a large amount of gold early on.

He had made preparations in advance.

Because he knew early on that the gold would definitely be useful.

After all, the Game System requires players to spend real money in-game currency.

Moreover, gold is very popular among the indigenous people.

The ancestral hall is covered with a lot of gold leaf.

This is actually implying the various importance of gold.

It seems he will have to step up his efforts in acquiring and mining gold in the future.

In short, let's increase the reserves first.

Sometimes you can't even care about the rules.

Buy what you need, take what you need, borrow what you need, and seek help where needed.

Gao Linzhi then added, "In that case, it seems there are only these few methods left."

"Yes, that's right." The three teachers nodded.

Gao Linzhi suddenly said, "Isn't there a way to completely eliminate the strange creatures?"

"Completely eliminate the supernatural?"

Everyone laughed upon hearing this.

Teacher Lu picked up an apple, and as soon as she let go, the apple fell to the ground and broke.

Teacher Lu said, "Wuming student, can you stop the apple from falling to the ground?"

"Can you make that apple fly upwards instead of falling downwards?"

"If we give it a new power, that will do," Gao Linzhi said after thinking for a moment.

"That's right, you're absolutely right."

"But you still can't eliminate this rule; you can only solve the problem of the falling apple by using a larger rule, such as force changing direction."

The protagonist understood this principle long ago.

"Indeed, it seems the only way is to fight rules with rules."

"That's not necessarily true," Teacher Tiger suddenly said, "If you possess the Creation Power."

"You can define the rules when you create the world."

"Then your world can truly eliminate the supernatural."

"The Creation Power?" Gao Linzhi immediately became interested.

"Yes, this power exists; it is a unique ability of the Yuanshi Divine Anomalies. It can create."

"However, the world it creates is formed by the human heart."

"It didn't have its own will; the reason the Skyfall World became like this is because of humans."

Gao Linzhi nodded.

The other person is absolutely right.

"I see."

He didn't ask any more questions.

Instead, they quickly brought out their own supplies to complete the previous transaction with the other party.

The first step is to exchange for relevant treasures to protect oneself.

He was going to exchange for that so-called Sacred Shield.

"Those things are all from the main hospital's treasure vault."

Fortunately, we also have one or two spare treasures here.

Subsequently, the three teachers, along with the headmaster, personally led him to this treasure trove of the branch academy.

It was a maze-like place.

It took two whole hours just to walk in.

It turns out that the three teachers, Tiger, Deer, and Sheep, are the main administrators of this academy.

Upon arriving at the treasure vault, Gao Linzhi was immediately taken aback.

Because it contains mostly books.

And they're all books from players!

How to brush your teeth

<Health and Wellness>

How the World Failed

These are books written with modern content.

However, it is clear that they were all temporarily imprinted and not brought from the modern world.

"Hehe," the headmaster said, noticing Gao Linzhi's surprise. "What, are you shocked?"

"Yes, I'm a little shocked."

"Heh, I bet you think we're rebelling, and for our own sake," the headmaster said, shaking his head.

"But that's not the case; we've already accepted your ideas."

"We have embraced your players' culture."

"We can already tell you're a player too, right?"

Gao Linzhi did not deny this.

In reality, it is very difficult for players to hide their identities from the indigenous people.

The reason is simple: they lack the timidity, cowardice, meanness, and sleazy traits cultivated by the indigenous people over decades.

Most players who are selected have a certain level of basic skills.

Therefore, when entering this Skyfall World, the locals can easily distinguish the outsiders from the natives.

The outsiders seemed to care neither about the imperial court nor the general; they only cared about making money and their so-called missions.

This made the indigenous people a fortune.

Previously, they had to do many things themselves, but now it's much better; they have free labor.

"We are very interested in your company and the various benefits and security features."

"You've done a great job, but we feel that your various welfare benefits are a bit excessive."

"Why am I being charged with contempt simply because I glanced at a disabled person?"

Upon hearing this, the three teachers frowned.

Gao Linzhi also said helplessly, "We believe that's a better way of life. Only when welfare is well guaranteed can people have the motivation to create."

"Just looking at a disabled person can indeed affect their self-esteem. These people, because of their physical disabilities, can only rely on emotional support. No wonder he wants to sue you," Teacher Lu said.

"And that's still a possibility; you should have even more to worry about."

"For example, if your car suddenly breaks down while you're out, leaving you stranded in hell."

And it is possible.

Gao Linzhi smiled, somewhat helplessly.

"Our world is good because it's built on the foundation that there are no strange things or supernatural powers in the world."

"If people want to live well, they should improve their ordinary skills, not waste time researching the bizarre."

"And if someone possesses extraordinary power, then surely someone could Immortality."

"And this Longevity Being would certainly be happy to transfer his own profits into the company account and distribute them to other employees, because he doesn't need to care about these things anymore," someone mocked.

"Even the employees couldn't get through, so we had to resort to various grassroots and collaborative methods to unite them."

"In the end, it will still evolve into the form of Feudal Lords and City-State."

Teacher Lu said, "Haha, Brother Wuming, it seems you're the smarter one."

"You understand these things quite well."

"You're not one of those fools. They have plenty of their own and think the world revolves around them."

"They can do whatever they want."

"But that's not the case."

At this moment, the headmaster had already led Gao Linzhi past the bookshelf, and then he came to a goods shelf.

There was a shield hanging there.

It is entirely emerald green and covered with moss.

There were also some bright red bloodstains.

The surrounding light was very dim.

Inside this warehouse, a dim, ever-burning lamp was on.

Its light illuminated this wondrous object.

"It is an ancient shield, two feet seven inches in diameter, weighing six pounds four ounces."

"This design is somewhere between an ancient shield and a modern shield."

"Its shield is made of jet-black bronze," Teacher Lu explained simply.

Gao Linzhi nodded, his eyes carefully examining the Sacred Shield.

Its entire body gleamed with a dark red copper light, as if the sunset from a thousand years ago had been frozen in time.

The front is decorated with a relief of a Taotie.

The eyes were inlaid with two pieces of grayish-white jade, with blood-like cracks visible inside.

On the other side was a piece of leather covered with dried lacquer, with traces of cinnabar characters remaining on it, resembling blood and fire.

"This is our Sacred Shield; it can actively attract and resist strange attacks from the Purple Rank."

"In this way, our main force will not be attacked."

"Its role is very important."

Gao Linzhi then found himself in a bit of a dilemma.

"But it's so big, and it's usually kept in the Game Backpack. If it's in the Game Backpack, will it still work?"

He looked expectantly at the Game System and used the Appraisal Skill.

[The Name of the Wonder: The Sacred Shield]

[This shield can both ward off and attract strange creatures.]

[It can resist the golden monster, but it shatters after one use.]

[If you use it properly and regularly offer fresh blood, you can unleash its full power; therefore, take good care of your body.]

"You need to stay alert and calm at all times."

"That's settled then," the teachers said in turn.

This seems to be parents telling their children that, thousands of miles from home, they need to be careful of dangerous and strange places.

Children often don't care about these lectures, and always feel that they're preventing them from having time to play.

Only older people know how heartwarming such a scene is.

Then Gao Linzhi and the other three said:

"In that case, please let me try it out."

"OK."

[The Shield of the Immortal Elder.]

[Effect: Unknown]

Gao Linzhi realized that this thing should be quite useful.

Sometimes, the reason they don't get intelligence is because these people, from top to bottom, act as they please and don't put their heart into these things.

After trying it out and seeing that the effect was unknown, Gao Linzhi directly bought the Shield of the Immortal Elder.

He felt it was worth the ticket price.

If you don't even know how the Game System works, buying it is definitely a safe bet.

After all, for the path to Immortality, the unknown represents the possible.