Global Mining.

Chapter 9 Returned and went in again
4pm, 4am in the game world.

There was still about an hour before high tide. Dachun felt that time was precious and he went all out. In a hurry:
——System prompt: Congratulations! You have accumulated a lot of proficiency, successfully mastered level 1 of advanced swimming skills, and your speed in the water has been greatly improved. Achievements obtained: Stamina +1, Weight +1.

——System prompt: Congratulations! Because you have mastered advanced swimming skills, advanced underwater mining skills, and advanced fancy swimming skills, you have integrated them into a new skill "Advanced Underwater Construction" level 1: your efficiency in working underwater is greatly improved. You get achievement rewards: physical strength +21, weight carrying +21.

——System prompt: Congratulations! You mastered 5 advanced skills on your own in one day, performed exceptionally well, and received the "Three Days of Blessings for Newcomers" additional reward achievement: Wisdom +1.

……

Dachun was shocked!
Advanced swimming! Combine skills! Go to advanced level in one step and get all the rewards of advanced skills! The key is that I actually triggered this three-day newcomer’s preferential reward. What is wisdom?

In the ecstasy of spring, he hurriedly swam up to the water and asked Shirley: "I have learned a little bit of wisdom. What is wisdom?"

Shirley was also surprised and overjoyed: "Wisdom, of course, means becoming smarter! It is said that reading 100 classics in the library will increase your wisdom, make it easier to understand and learn, and you can also communicate with animals and other races! But the library is very expensive and takes a lot of time. "

I was very excited in the spring and quickly went into the water to try the effect. Sure enough, the sand digging effect was much faster, plus the advanced swimming, resting up and down to breathe, the speed was also much faster, and finally completed such a large project.

Finally, some of the remaining shell ore is shipped. Shirley also repaired the boat again. Check the missing items again and confirm that there are no clues left.

At this time, the waves were surging, and Shirley was quite excited: "The tide is rising!"

In the spring, I clapped my hands underwater and called the whales to come over.

——System prompt: Whale asks you if you want to go home?

Dachun found that the system prompts had also changed. This was the effect of having one point of wisdom and being able to communicate. The effect was too obvious.

Come back home!

The whale pulled the boat again. As the whale pulled the boat faster and faster, Shirley also made progress again: "I can feel the whale's water spell, and my meditation skills have been upgraded again!"

very good. Dachun thought that the whale might have space movement skills, or that Tide had the space ability to reach this special scene.

Dachun felt that it was time to discuss with Shirley about cultivating Poseidon: "Shirley, I have a grand idea, which is to use fireworks and wine to hold a ceremony for these whales to train them into Poseidon..."

After listening to Dachun's statement, Shirley was also shocked: "I don't know! But according to your idea, you have to become the village chief first, otherwise you have no right to celebrate! To be the village chief, you must at least be a Lord. If you want to be a Lord It’s also very difficult. Then the village must have people and industry..."

really! Dachun knew the difficulty of the process of becoming a village chief. During the entire open beta period, no player had a title. The actual title in the game is divided into Duke Hou Bozi Nan. The Lord is just below the Baron. He has only a name but no real power. Lord is also often used as a modest title and a collective title by the great nobles.

Dachun doesn't have that much time to be promoted to a noble title, but the success doesn't have to be mine, right?

Dachun asked: "What about Miss Vivian? She is somewhat famous and is close to the Baron. Is it possible for her?"

Shirley looked weird: "Then go ask her!"

Why do you look at the prairie with this expression?

At this time, the sound of the boat creaking was heard again, and Shirley immediately went to remedy the situation, and Dachun no longer dared to be distracted.

Then, the light of the lighthouse was seen in the distance.

Dachun noticed that the light this time was a green light indicating safety, not the previous red light indicating alertness. Is it because completing the whale mission caused the scene to change? So will the S-class wanted order from the City Chamber of Commerce change? If the shipyard does not want Whale to change, will it trigger an incident at the shipyard?
While thinking, Dachun saw the vast sea of ​​floating light in Black Iron City.

Anyway, as planned, we found a place to bury it on the shore outside the city. As for the maps and monster spots around Black Iron City, Dachun knew it well enough to avoid danger.

Dachun clapped his hands in the water again, and the whale snorted - the system prompted: What do you want from the whale?

It feels like communication is barrier-free.

Dachun pointed to a dark shore outside the city: "Go there!"

As we approached the coast, the regional channel was activated, and there were a lot of curses and shouts of killing!
Dachun was shocked. Was he still PKing from 0: last night to now? This is too tragic! What's even more tragic is that the regional channel announced that the mineral coins will be deducted!
In short, stay away from them.

In spring, he took advantage of the darkness to sneak to the water bank and bury the spices, and deliberately piled up some more sand.

Then, the whale has to make the final journey.

When approaching the harbor, the whale loosened its fishing line and let out a joyful cry - the system prompts: The whale bids you farewell and will see you next time!

Dachun waved quickly, it was necessary to say goodbye!
There was no need to waste any effort on the last journey back to the factory. Driven by the rising tide, Dachun quietly rowed close to the factory dock.

Then Dachun discovered that something was wrong. There were lights patrolling along the factory area!
Shirley was shocked: "Could it be that the factory discovered that the boat was missing and started patrolling it?"

Is the factory that has collapsed like this just because of these broken ships? It is very likely to trigger a shipyard incident. You can't avoid this, otherwise you will be guilty of stealing a ship!
Dachun gritted his teeth: "Shirley, let's just say that the boat was blown into the sea by the wind and washed away by the tide. We went out to look for the boat and it took us a whole night to find it. We have merit! The matter of the whale must be kept strictly confidential. It's just us. Both of you know!"

Shirley nodded nervously.

Although this was an excuse, the pots, bowls, stoves and fishing rods brought on board were completely unconvincing and had to be thrown away. But this fishing rod is a lucky piece of equipment. It also triggers a "module combination" that I don't understand. How can I throw it around?

Then tie the stove with fishing line, tie the pot and pot lid, fill the pot with shell ore, and sink all other shell ore to the bottom of the sea nearby.

Close! Dachun saw the patrol on the dock, and the other party also saw him and immediately shouted: "We found the ship! You - come here quickly!"

Dachun hurriedly shouted: "Don't get me wrong, we are looking for a boat..."

Dachun approached the shore anxiously, and was immediately surrounded by a circle of oil lamp figures, with yellow light shining in front of his eyes!
Damn it! In the game, red lights and red names indicate hostility, while yellow lights and yellow names are at the next level, indicating suspicion or neutrality.

At this moment, a puff of mist hit his face, and it was the old drunkard smelling of alcohol who angrily separated from the crowd: "Where is my fishing rod? Where is the fish oil in the stove, pots and bowls? Take them away, take them away, and send them to prison!"

Dachun's eyes flashed red—System prompt: Warning! You are under suspicion and will be arrested soon. Do you want to enter a defense? Holy shit! Is our friendship really just about lighting a fishing rod?
Shirley was very anxious: "Grandpa, we have a lot of credit for finding the boat!"

The old man was stunned: "If you have merit, can't you arrest me?"

Everyone said angrily: "Those who steal must be caught!"

The old man waved his hand and said, "Okay, I won't arrest the little girl for finding the boat, but I'll arrest the boy for stealing. Is that okay with you?"

"Fuck, you're drunk, and you're going to give me that sentence?" But Dachun instantly felt like this was the best outcome. As long as Shirley was okay, it was fine. As for not being able to wash, fishing out the fishing rods and pots and pans would confirm the intention to steal the boat, which was even worse! He couldn't rule out the possibility that he was triggering the shipyard plot.

Dachun immediately admitted: "Catch me, I took the fishing rod."

The old man laughed heartily: "Listen, this kid admits it!"

Everyone was furious: "No wonder my treasure box disappeared last week, there really is a thief!"

"The Valrhona signature outfit I posted is gone too. It must be you..."

"This kid has offended Baron Fat Puff, which is a serious crime!"

"Catch him, catch him!!"

"Hey kid, return the wetsuit I borrowed from you!"

——System prompt: You admitted the accusation and were arrested. You became a red name! Your reputation -10! You returned the old drunkard's diving suit.

Wow wow wow~~~~~~
I just got here today, how can I blame others for things they lost? -10 reputation. Did I read that right? Is this a serious criminal?
Dachun suddenly realized that perhaps the theft charge was false, and the real crime was the whale's release. Even the charge of offending the fat man had been cleared. Otherwise, how could his reputation have plummeted so dramatically?
It can be confirmed that the plot has been triggered!
Dachun immediately said to the stunned Shirley, "Don't worry about me. You've been tired all night too. Go home and rest."

Everyone immediately grabbed Dachun and pushed him away: "Stop talking nonsense and go!"

After a while, Shirley's voice came from Dachun's badge: "I'll go ask and think of a solution..."

Dachun was immediately relieved. With this badge, he could keep in touch!
Dachun was pushed into a carriage, and after a bumpy ride, they arrived at the prison gate.

Dachun really didn't understand this process: "Why don't we go to court first?"

The escort scoffed: "The judge hasn't even started work yet, so there's no need to worry about such trivial matters. It's the same as going to labor camp to mine first."

Oh my god! The prison is also a mining area. This is like slave labor for free!

After entering the prison, Dachun suddenly realized that there were thousands or even tens of thousands of red-named players inside, and each of them was in a weak state after being resurrected from the dead.

So this is the player who died in the PK outside the city and was resurrected in prison directly after returning to the city?

System prompt: Warning! You have entered your detention period. Please proceed to the Supply Officer within five minutes to receive your pickaxe, rations, and assigned mining area. If you lack mining skills, you can learn basic mining techniques from the Reeducation Through Labor Officer. Please adhere to the schedule and cooperate with the Reeducation Through Labor, as this will affect your service period.

Dachun felt troubled. Despite having done a thorough guide, he knew little about the Red Name start. Perhaps it was because working for free in prison offered no payout, and public information was scarce. But he was certain that his -10 reputation wasn't on the same level as those of ordinary Red Names, and he'd likely be assigned different mining areas.

Dachun didn't have the basic mining skill, and he had no plans to learn it from an NPC. He would just continue to comprehend it. Dachun was curious about the effect of comprehending the basic mining skill after first comprehending Advanced Underwater Mining and the essence of bare-handed mining, which cost 1 point of wisdom.

Dachun had no choice but to report to the supply officer.

System prompt: You have been given 1 mining hoe and 10 kilos of dry rations. You will be assigned to Mine S soon. Please be prepared to go down the mine. Your first reeducation through labor assignment is "Dig 1000 kilos of pig iron ore and load it onto a truck."

Size S?
I entered the elevator and went down the well. It felt extremely deep and I could even hear the sound of flowing water coming from below.

Finally we arrived and saw a tunnel with water up to the waist, and the mine cart was half submerged in water.

That's right! According to the game's setting, when the city was first built, expansion was difficult, so the only option was to dig deep underground in a mining area. And since it's right by the sea, the bottom layer naturally seeps in. Does mining here count as underwater mining? It feels like a scenario tailor-made for the scavenger class, right?
Dachun looked around and saw only the dim wall lamps and the sounds of mining coming from the upper mining area. This floor was quiet.

So, I am indeed not on the same level as them, and this is my special show?

Dachun tried digging with his hoe—the system prompted: Congratulations! You've successfully unearthed a piece of raw iron ore, successfully mastered the first level of elementary mining, and received achievement rewards: Stamina +1, Carrying Capacity +1. Your proficiency in advanced underwater mining has increased.

It actually worked the first time! He also gained proficiency in mining underwater. With this momentum, it's not impossible to become an expert.

At this moment, Shirley's vague voice came from the badge: "I asked Miss Vivian... She said that scavengers must go to jail..."

Holy shit, that's how it is! No wonder the scavenger is what the fat guy said "no one wants to do" and the old man said "there's nothing better to learn". It turns out there are still procedures to follow!

Shirley continued, "...The Chamber of Commerce's S-rank whaling warrant has been canceled...I even shared your recipe with Vivian's bar...I don't have enough mana to talk to her anymore..."

At this point, the communication ended.

Dachun's heart skipped a beat. The cancellation of the whaling warrant would surely alert those powerful people with connections! He had just witnessed the power of the powerful people outside the city, so he must not show up easily.

Suddenly, Dachun was grateful for the -10 reputation. This would seriously lower his ranking on the leaderboard, which was updated daily and the current list hadn't been released yet. Otherwise, with five high-level skills in a day, he would definitely be at the top and attract attention. At the very least, those internet cafe masters wouldn't praise him to the skies. Wouldn't that expose him?

In short, Dachun felt a little more at ease. After working for 16 hours straight, he couldn't help but feel sleepy all over his body. So he decided to log off and eat and sleep.

That's not right. Staying in a private room all day eating instant noodles doesn't fit my internet cafe persona. More importantly, now that I've intercepted the consortium boss's bullshit, I'm in big trouble. Not only do I have to be low-key in the game, but I also have to distance myself from it in real life. I don't look like a pro, so I have to be a jerk! A high-profile jerk! Although I can only show it to the internet cafe right now, if I become famous in the future, the pros upstairs will also know I'm a jerk...

Decision made, go out to eat, then find a bench in the square dance park to sleep until midnight...

(End of this chapter)