Furniture Frenzy, Everyone Scrambles to Buy

Big Gold Tooth has decided to directly purchase a Tier 3 homestead—he'll tolerate the higher maintenance costs in the early stages, and things will improve once players can craft higher-tier furniture.

After all, the general trend in the future will probably be to build third-tier homesteads, which will have to be changed sooner or later, so it's better to go for the best one from the start.

The Slacker wasn't so extravagant. He had limited funds and had already spent a lot to establish a connection with Xiaoyaozi, so he had to buy a second-tier homestead first.

Fortunately, I learned that the homestead can be upgraded in the future, so it's not too late to upgrade it when I have more Gold Coin.

While processing the homestead deed, Big Gold Tooth casually asked, "Excuse me, clerk, how do I obtain a homestead of a higher tier than level three?"

"What standards exactly need to be met? And how does it differ from a Tier 3 homestead?"

"Since I took this position, I have never seen a homestead that is above level three."

"Currently, the highest-grade residence in Fragrant Cloud City is only Senior Xiaoyaozi's level three residence."

"Legend has it that higher-level homes can even give birth to sentient beings, and also have the ability to return instantly. The deeper mysteries are beyond my knowledge."

"As for how to obtain it? This is beyond the comprehension of Fragrant Cloud City; perhaps only a special opportunity will allow one to access it."

The two immediately understood the old man's hidden intention.

Instant return?

Isn't this like having an extra life?

Once the two had finalized their home site selection, a system announcement was broadcast server-wide.

Server-wide announcement: "Congratulations to the third-tier players 'Big Gold Tooth' and 'Slacker'!"

"Those who are the first to activate the Homestead System will each receive 1,000 Achievement Points."

"The homestead has many wonderful uses, waiting for you to discover them for yourselves."

The announcement immediately caused a stir in their own guild's chat channel.

"President! You've secretly accomplished something so important! You didn't even let the brothers know about such crucial information? Are we even considered brothers in arms?!"

"You lazy bum, you've snatched this opportunity all to yourself! What's the secret? Tell the guild about it—how exactly does this homestead unlock?"

"My two elder brothers, your younger sister has been longing to see what our home looks like. This longing has been building up for a long time, and if we wait any longer, I'm afraid I'll have to build one myself."

"In the end, it was the younger sister's fault, which put the older brothers in a difficult position."

"I waited until it was time to leave work but still didn't receive a single message from my brother. I'm afraid he'll have to work overtime again tonight, leaving his little sister alone, heartbroken."

Several high-class female members in the guild were having a private chat...

The system announcement that just came out is causing quite a stir on the world channels and forums.

"Big Gold Tooth, come out and tell us! How exactly do you get this homestead? What are the conditions? Someone has already achieved it, so you should reveal some details!"

"Boss Gold Tooth, this isn't the first time we've dealt with each other. What exactly is the purpose of the Homestead? Explain it clearly so everyone can decide whether it's worth investing in."

"If it's just a change of appearance, I won't join in the fun. After all, combat power is the most important thing."

"This Home System should be left to players who prefer lifestyle and customization."

Amidst the heated discussion, Big Gold Tooth addressed the question that everyone was most concerned about on the world channel:

"The Home System is designed to provide players with a place to quickly restore their energy, and later, they can instantly return to town."

"While at home, your stamina recovery rate is greatly increased, allowing you to engage in game activities for longer periods."

"Furthermore, after level three, players within the system can slowly gain experience!"

"For more details, please refer to the paid post I published on the forum."

These words immediately piqued the interest of all the players.

Originally, casual players were only interested in the Home System, but upon hearing that it could restore energy and even increase experience, even the experts who focused on combat power couldn't sit still.

"It can increase experience? Is that true? How much? Does it mean my experience will just increase by itself if I stay at home?"

Several top players on the experience leaderboard also asked questions.

They absolutely must understand any mechanism related to gaining experience.

Experience is extremely important now; it's directly linked to running dungeons.

Seeing that Big Gold Tooth had not responded in the world chat, everyone hurriedly turned to the forum to look for his posts.

A post titled "Detailed Analysis of the Home System" is currently displayed at the top of the trending section.

In the article, Big Gold Tooth details the key points of the home's level division, functions and daily maintenance costs, but he omits the information that "purchasing furniture can reduce maintenance costs".

He also hoped to take the opportunity to cultivate a group of players specializing in craftsmanship before the secrets became public.

Even so, the information already disclosed is enough to ignite players' passion for their home base.

"Finally, the Home System is here! I'm going to decorate my homestead in a water park style, perfect for summer, that'll be the real deal!"

The "Imperial Dynasty Little Princess," obsessed with the appearance of the game, was the first to reply, revealing that her longing for her home was nothing new.

Moreover, she doesn't care about the dangers in reality, after all, she has always been too well protected.

While others were so poor they were eating dirt, she was still indulging in extravagance.

The moment she appeared, Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven noticed her and immediately replied:

"Stop messing around with those useless things... As long as your homestead is high enough, it's fine as long as it helps you recover stamina and gain experience."

"You've always been too lazy to go out and gain experience. Having a high-level homestead will at least allow you to accumulate some experience."

"Hmph, I can't agree with that."

"Since it's our own home, we should decorate it according to our own wishes and do it the way we like best!"

"I'd like a pink-themed decor, are there any designers available? The fee is negotiable!"

"Aesthetics-obsessed players are everywhere... Speaking of which, level 3 homesteads are really expensive; ordinary players can't afford them."

"I'll just get a level 1 one, at least then I won't have to log off to rest anymore, and I can stay in the game all day long."

"A level one homestead is nothing more than a place to sleep; it serves no other purpose than resting, except that you recover faster than in reality."

"I think Level 2 is quite good too. It's much more spacious than Level 1, which is just a single-story house. Level 2 is a multi-story building."

"I prefer the Grade 3 scenic residence; I'm determined to buy it even if it means gritting my teeth."

"Living comfortably is the most important thing. In reality, being crammed into Safe Zone is already stifling enough, so in games, you have to treat yourself well and do whatever makes you comfortable."

"Players with insufficient Gold Coin are advised not to force themselves to buy houses, as the maintenance costs are shockingly high. Be careful not to end up selling all your belongings just to maintain the house."

Just as the forum was buzzing with discussions about which homestead to buy, the Showoff Guild posted a new recruitment notice:

"We sincerely invite all players interested in life skills to join us, especially those with expertise in architecture, crafting, and design."

"The guild will provide these professional players with systematic training and generous benefits."

In a short time, many players who were not good at combat but preferred life skills flocked to the Showoff Guild.

"Exquisite Craftsmanship" was originally an ordinary member of the merchant guild. His combat strength was poor, his skills were average, and even his ability to earn Gold Coin was not outstanding. He was inconspicuous among Ordinary Player.

When he saw the "Showoff Guild" recruiting skilled players in a big way, he couldn't help but be tempted.

His family has been carpenters for generations, and there are even legends that his ancestors made dragon thrones for the royal family. The craftsmanship of carving and making has been passed down from generation to generation.

Of course, this is just a pretentious way of saying that our ancestors used to inflate prices.

As everyone knows, many of the traditional crafts in Dragon Han have been lost to time, and there are basically no old crafts that are over a hundred years old.

After several major upheavals, all those craftsmen disappeared.

If it weren't for the game "God's Domain" changing the course of many people's lives, he might have already been elevated to the status of a renowned craftsman by relying on his ancestors' boasting and bragging.

After all, craftsmanship is mostly based on a reputation built on hype.

How much difference would you say there is between the two skilled craftsmen?

Impossible, it's just a difference in fame.

Once he entered the game world, he found himself unable to use the skills he had accumulated over the years.

Until he met someone in the city by chance, he learned the skills of craft manufacturing and became a craft manufacturer.

However, this profession is almost completely ignored by players.

Unable to forge simple weapons like a weaponsmith, nor to concoct new medicines to earn money like an alchemist, they can be considered a forgotten, marginal profession.

Fortunately, he has always had a strong interest in woodworking, and often makes small items by hand in his spare time to amuse himself.

Moreover, this God's Domain Game, is highly realistic, and these items are useful, such as for building city defense traps.

What started as a casual pastime unexpectedly made him realize something unusual: the materials used could directly affect the quality of the finished product.

During a field expedition, he noticed a tree with a peculiar texture. Without the keen eye honed by years of craftsmanship, it would be extremely difficult for an ordinary person to notice its special qualities.

He took a piece of wood and made it into a simple folding chair, intending only to rest his feet when he was traveling in the wild for a long time.

The moment it was completed, a faint bluish sheen appeared on the surface of the chair.

The system label appeared. "Level 1 Furniture, Green-Robed Wooden Chair".

Aside from a faint glow, it had no other obvious effects, and he was unaware of its secret for the time being.

Since then, he has been observing unusual plants in the wild, bringing back suitable ones as raw materials.

Unbeknownst to him, his deputy title had quietly changed to "First-Class Process Manufacturing Engineer".

When Big Gold Tooth learned that one of the new members had reached the level of a first-class craftsman, he was both surprised and delighted.

This was a completely unexpected bonus!

He immediately sought out the player named "Exquisite Craftsmanship" and humbly asked him for tips on leveling up.

"I'm not quite sure how I leveled up; I just suddenly noticed my title had changed one day."

"Perhaps... it has something to do with my consistent woodworking."

As he Exquisite Craftsmanship, he took out several pieces of first-class furniture that he had made earlier and showed them to Big Gold Tooth.

These shimmering pieces of furniture seemed to open a door that Big Gold Tooth had never seen before.

The key lies in the materials!

He should have realized this much earlier.

The difference in materials determines the level of craftsmanship, and it may also be closely related to the maker's skill.

All of this requires further verification.

The description of the Green-Robed Wooden Chair clearly states "Made by: Exquisite Craftsmanship".

Big Gold Tooth recalled that the furniture he had seen in Xiaoyaozi's residence did not have this label. Could it be that only items crafted by players would display the creator's name?

He revealed to the Exquisite Craftsmanship the actual function of the furniture, which had not been disclosed before, and solemnly promised that the guild would fully support his development and help him become the foremost master craftsman in the God's Domain.

Of course, a contract must be signed.

Upon learning that his skills would finally find a use, "Exquisite Craftsmanship" was overjoyed.

He always believed that the skills passed down from his ancestors were not worthless, and now his fortunes have finally turned around.

Becoming the number one craftsman in the God's Domain —this goal may not be so far away.

"Master craftsman, you could only make level one furniture before, the problem is probably with the materials."

"Back then, your level was low, and you mostly frequented low-level wilderness areas, where the quality of plants was probably limited."

"I'll coordinate with the jungle team to take you to explore higher-level areas, find better materials, and strive to make level 2 or even higher-level furniture as soon as possible!"

Big Gold Tooth decided to invest resources without hesitation, just as he had previously supported other promising members.

The Exquisite Craftsmanship, and I am grateful for this kindness.

As long as the guild does not let him down, he is willing to stay in "Showoff Guild" for a long time, and if he achieves something in the future, he will definitely bring corresponding rewards to the guild.

"President, thank you for your high regard. I will certainly live up to your expectations."

After figuring out the ins and outs of furniture making, Big Gold Tooth also mobilized other craftsmen in the association to actively improve, requiring them to complete a certain number of productions every day in order to catch up with the pace of first-level craftsmen as soon as possible.

However, at this point, some players complained, "In reality, we are still in great danger, how can we have the time to make these things?"

"Alright, I'll find a way to move you to the absolute Safe Zone."

Players have now discovered the Safe Zone set up by Gao Linzhi.

They just don't understand the underlying principles.

All they knew was that it was a place completely different from the Safe Zone established above.

Monsters will not spawn inside, and no monsters will be able to attack.

However, the area is often not large.

This is normal; Gao Linzhi doesn't have most of the permissions for the Skyfall Game System, only a small portion.

At this very moment.

The players were buzzing with discussion.

"Have you heard? Showoff Guild has mastered the method of furniture making!"

"That guy with the Big Gold Tooth, he always keeps his secrets to himself."

"If the player hadn't accidentally discovered the furniture's purpose, he probably would have kept it a secret forever."

"That's not surprising; he's essentially a businessman."

"To make money, you have to seize the opportunity. Now most of the crafting masters are in his guild, and that's his bargaining chip."

In the God's Domain, a new wave of interest in secondary professions has swept across the land.

Previously unpopular support classes are now gradually coming into the players' view.

Who knows, one day it might suddenly reveal its value, just like a craftsman, bringing in a substantial reward?

Currently, craftsmanship technicians have risen to become the most sought-after deputy positions.

Its popularity even surpassed that of weapon makers and alchemists in the past, becoming a new way to make money in the eyes of many.

As a leading guild specializing in life skills, Xiuer's business has been booming lately, with orders already fully booked and requiring reservations to be made several days in advance.

Soon, almost all the top players on the power rankings had level 3 homes, and their demand for furniture naturally increased.

First-grade furniture can still be purchased on the market, but second-grade and above furniture must be custom-made by craftsmen. Many people even bring their own raw materials and ask craftsmen to make them.

"Big Gold Tooth, this isn't the first time we've worked together. Do you think I can't afford this, or are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"

"Are level three furniture pieces really that rare? They always say they don't have any, when will it be my turn?" Hero War Sky said with great dissatisfaction.

"Boss, you flatter me! How could I possibly look down on you! It's just that making level three furniture is no easy feat."