Pale Continent, Colorful Mist Coast.
Three kilometers east of the Teleportation Array.
Under the night sky, two players sat chatting on White Sand Beach.
The salty sea breeze, the sound of waves washing against the beach, and the cries of seabirds in the distance left them feeling utterly relaxed.
A freshly lit campfire burned before them, its wood crackling in the flames.
One of them was snapping branches and feeding wood into the fire.
Freshly caught crabs were skewered on an iron rod propped over the fire. Their shells gradually reddened under the flames, giving off a tempting aroma that mingled with the smoky scent of burning wood and made their mouths water.
These monsters were called Golden-Claw Crabs.
Their hunting level was 0, but they tasted incredibly delicious. Eating one provided around 0.5 points of body tempering experience, with the exact amount depending on its size.
Once caught, they could sell for more than 3 points of sacrificial power at the trading house. Demand often exceeded supply, and prices were clearly trending upward.
Ever since the Colorful Mist Coast opened, its Golden-Claw Crabs had been caught in large numbers, becoming a rare delicacy in the players' eyes.
Grilling crabs on the beach had become a popular leisure activity.
Quite a few players now spent their days battling the Insect Tide and Dark Tide in the Emperor Tomb Mountain Range, then came to the Colorful Mist Coast at night to unwind, striking a balance between work and relaxation.
"This feels awful. I shouldn't have logged in today. Do you know how miserable I was when I heard the news...?"
Jiang Cheng turned the iron rod he had hammered out of a weapon fragment, flipping the crabs over the fire. He complained nonstop, occasionally shooting resentful looks at the player beside