Skill Makes Perfect

"Mixi, it's great that you can think this way. You can make a piece of clothing for me first, and then tailor them for Phila, Penny, and Lyon when they get back. I think everyone will be happy."

As soon as Li Wei finished speaking, several lines of information appeared silently.

[Professional Tailor*** triggered the monthly family Main Quest -- to make a winter coat and a pair of Straw Shoes for each family member. She needs at least three family members to agree to join the monthly family Main Quest. Otherwise, she can only assist you this month and help you complete your family Main Quest.]

[You have agreed]

[Professional Craftsman*** has agreed]

[Professional Chef*** has agreed]

[New Player*** is still within the three-day protection period and has not triggered the monthly family Main Quest. They are not eligible to vote and cannot receive information.]

[Professional Tailor*** has officially started the monthly family Main Quest. Upon completion, she will receive 5 Family Contribution Points.]

[Your monthly family Main Quest is being adjusted from being completed by two people to one person, increasing the difficulty. Upon completion, you will receive 15 Family Contribution Points.]

[Since the Professional Tailor's*** monthly family Main Quest was not coordinated by the Head of the Family, the Head of the Family will not receive any related benefits this month.]

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Damn!

So that's the catch.

Li Wei was dumbfounded. He suddenly remembered how Penny used to boss him around when he first arrived. Was it for the same reason?

Awesome, veteran players are truly awesome. Once he gets through this, he'll be able to show off next time he gets a similar quest.

Besides, triggering a quest halfway like this is equivalent to snatching the peaches from the mouths of the Head of the Family. Penny must hate this Mixi to death.

While Li Wei's thoughts were still wandering, Mixi smiled sweetly and left briskly.

Her objective had been achieved.

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In the evening, while Li Wei was making more Scarecrows in the Wheat Field, Penny returned last. She hadn't come back for lunch at noon.

He didn't know when she had woven a huge backpack and secured it to her body with ropes. The backpack contained some Iron Ore. It didn't look like much, but it was at least a hundred catties.

Sweat flowed like a small river, her hair stuck together, her face covered in dust, tanned by the sun. Coupled with her hunched posture, she looked even smaller.

She was really giving it her all. Li Wei quickly stepped forward to help, putting the backpack on the ground. Well, he actually wanted to participate in the mining and excavation of Iron Ore. If nothing else, it would be great if he could get a Miner Card.

Unfortunately, this line of work was completely monopolized by Penny at the moment. Unless he could complete this month's Main Quest in advance, or snatch the position of Head of the Family next month, or if next month's Head of the Family focused their task assignments on the Blacksmith Shop, then he would have a chance to mine Iron Ore.

"Thank you!"

Penny said thankfully but didn't say much else. Even Phila was silent, as was the veteran player Mixi. Ever since she got the monthly Main Quest, she had become like a different person, taciturn. She hadn't spoken to Phila or Lyon from beginning to end, let alone Penny just now.

Of course, everyone was used to it. Talking randomly could easily trigger new plotlines.

So the new player Lyon was very uncomfortable and seemed very restrained. However, he probably also sensed something and kept looking at Li Wei, his fellow countryman, hoping to get some information from him.

After dinner, Phila, Penny, and Mixi unceremoniously returned to their rooms to rest. The three of them were actually a bit cramped.

Lyon sat by the campfire, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Li Wei didn't say anything either. He just threw him a Wooden Spear and took him on a patrol inside and outside the camp, finally blocking the entrances and exits of the camp with obstacles.

"I, I think we need a gate," Lyon suddenly stammered. This was normal, but his words had triggered a plotline. Well, just barely. Because the importance of building a gate right now was not higher than fishing.

This was unlike Mixi's request to sew winter clothes, which had higher importance.

"We'll talk about it when there's a chance. We need more food now to get through the long winter. Some things have to be prioritized," Li Wei said meaningfully to Lyon.

Returning to the campfire, Li Wei began his routine of carving Wooden Arrows. In fact, he had many feather arrows now, and he even used feather arrows for night training. However, he still kept the habit of carving Wooden Arrows with a small knife. It wasn't about the finished product, but about feeling the balance and center of gravity of the arrow shaft during the carving process, to build up technical reserves for making more standardized arrow shafts in the future.

Yes, this was a very technical task. The straightness, smoothness, and center of gravity of the arrow shaft all required meticulous carving, one cut at a time. How much force his hand should exert while carving could not be explained in a few words.

It only came with time.

It only came with practice.

After plainly carving ten arrow shafts and plainly shooting ten feather arrows, Li Wei turned to look at Lyon, who seemed to be lost in thought but was probably completely bewildered.

"Aren't you sleepy? Hurry up and rest."

"But, but the room..." Lyon was a little embarrassed, still carrying the inherent restraint of a newcomer and the virtues unique to his hometown.

"Brother, we're all the same."

Li Wei patted Lyon on the shoulder and pulled him into the house, finding any gap to lie down. It was a joke. Would these three b*tches make any concessions, even the slightest, at a critical moment due to gender differences?

Get the f*ck out of here. If it's your rightful interest, you absolutely cannot let it go.

Squeezing together makes it warmer. Autumn has arrived. It's still hot during the day, but very cold at night, with heavy dew. Only a fool would stay outside--

Unfortunately, Lyon was that fool. He eventually escaped.

After a good night's sleep, when Li Wei woke up, it was already broad daylight outside. Phila, Penny, and Mixi were no longer in the house.

Phila needed to get up very early to cook. This was fixed and included in her monthly Main Quest, but Li Wei didn't know how it was calculated.

Penny must have set out in the dark with provisions and water. She was desperate to get a one-star Miner Card as soon as possible.

Mixi was also busy weaving Straw Shoes.

Lyon, on the other hand, finally had a chance to get a short sleep inside the house.

This would be another unremarkable day, with no surprises or accidents, only tedious, monotonous, and tiring work.

However, Li Wei was in good spirits and had a positive mindset.

After all, he had no intention of competing for Head of the Family and wasn't particularly competitive. In fact, he quite enjoyed this kind of life.

So he wouldn't push himself as hard as Penny, sacrificing his health to gain the Strength he desired.

If he could, Li Wei felt he would be willing to stay in this world for a lifetime.

The clear blue sky, the bright and warm sunlight, the verdant valleys and forests – every scene seemed to resonate with his heart, bringing him joy.