Simulation: Starting from Under One Person

Characters with significant roles: Tu Shan Ya Ya, Tu Shan Rong Rong, Tu Shan Hong Hong, Tu Shan Su Su, a certain generation of Yue Chu, Wang Quan Fu Gui...

After writing down all the information he could remember in his notebook, Fang Rui slowly exhaled, put down his pen, and leaned back in his chair.

At the same time, because of his previous efforts to recall, some images surfaced in Fang Rui's mind: a boy with scars all over his face leaning forward with a smile; a spider demon spinning silk and weaving pictures; a beaked beast that looked like a minotaur...

Sandstorms covering the entire city, mountains instantly frozen in ice, ever-changing seas of fire, vines piercing straight into the clouds...

"The martial arts level in the Fox Demon World is quite high. With my current strength... without detailed data for comparison, it's difficult to determine what level I'm at."

"Just in case, let's improve our personal strength before considering entering the simulation scenario. After all, a ticket costs 100 simulation coins, which isn't cheap!"

As he spoke, Fang Rui pondered ways to improve his strength. If we were to talk about methods for enhancing combat power in the world of "Under One Person," we would have to mention the Eight Extraordinary Techniques.

The Eight Extraordinary Skills represent the pinnacle of certain aspects; all of them can enhance combat power, some by a greater margin, others by a smaller one…

What Fang Rui is thinking about right now is naturally some extraordinary techniques that can greatly enhance his combat power. The Heavenly Talisman and the Divine Refinement Technique are the extraordinary techniques he has mastered so far. Various kinds of talismans allow Fang Rui to deal with most situations, and he also has the skills to mass-produce magical artifacts and magical machines...

After thinking for a while, Fang Rui added in his mind: It allows me to make money quickly in most situations, so I don't have to worry about going hungry.

As for the Great Luo Cave Observation and the Feng Hou Qi Men...

I don't understand the warlock's intricacies...

Fang Rui thought to himself, he decided to temporarily exclude the Qi Body Source Flow because he didn't understand it, and he wasn't interested in the Spirit Binding and Commanding Techniques for the time being. He was somewhat interested in the Dual-Hand Techniques, but there was nowhere to learn them.

The Six Treasures Immortal Thief, known as the ultimate in body refinement, is Fang Rui's current target. After all, the Six Treasures Immortal Thief can give him super recovery ability and improve his survival ability, which is very helpful for his exploration of the other world.

"So... my current task is to learn the Six Treasures Immortal Thief and become stronger!"

Fang Rui's gaze fell upon the apple grove. There were two ways to obtain the Six Treasures Immortal Thief: one was through Baron, whom Xia Liuqing could contact; the other was through Ruan Feng, who lived in seclusion on Nasen Island, whom he could find by going to Nasen Island.

Chapter 80 Preparations

Fang Rui decided to use both methods simultaneously.

On the one hand, they tried to notify Xia Liuqing and ask him to contact Baron; on the other hand, they sought help to find a way to get to Nathan Island.

Both of these tasks can be entrusted to the Quanxing people. The best candidate at present is Xia He, but she has now evolved into a homebody and can be described as "staying at home all the time".

The next best candidate is Tu Junfang. After all, we have worked together for a while and have a basic understanding of Tu Junfang's personality. He is quite reliable.

As for others... they are not considered.

With that in mind, Fang Rui edited a message and sent it to Tu Junfang.

A few seconds later, Tu Junfang, thousands of miles away, heard his phone ring. He took it out of his pocket and looked at the message on the screen.

"Xia Liuqing and Nathan Island..."

Tu Junfang muttered to himself in a low voice, "Both things should be able to be accomplished."

As a senior member of the Quanxing sect, Xia Liuqing knew that there was a very high probability that she would get to Nathan Island.

Moreover, finding Xia Liuqing is also very simple, since he has Xia Liuqing's phone number.

"Hopefully he hasn't changed his phone number."

As he spoke, Tu Junfang searched through his contacts and found Xia Liuqing's phone number in less than a minute, then dialed it...

After the phone rang several times, it was finally answered, and an old voice came from the other end.

"Can I help you?"

Tu Junfang cut to the chase, "Elder Xia, do you have a way to get to Nathan Island?"

"Yes." Xia Liuqing gave an affirmative answer, without asking why Tu Junfang was asking about this, and directly explained: "I know a few captains who control the shipping routes to Nathan Island, and I will give you their contact information."

After a few seconds of pause, Xia Liuqing began to give her phone number. Tu Junfang was somewhat surprised as he listened to the echoing voice in his ears. After all, the method to get to Nathan Island was of some value, and Xia Liuqing had given it so readily without even asking for payment.

Although Tu Junfang was very surprised, there was no time for him to be surprised, as he was focused on memorizing the phone number Xia Liuqing had given him.

About two minutes later, Xia Liuqing stopped reciting the numbers. Before Xia Liuqing could say anything, Tu Junfang seized the opportunity to ask about something else: "Old Xia, a friend of mine wants to see you."

Xia Liuqing, who was about to hang up the phone, stopped when she heard this, her laughter slightly hoarse: "I have no interest in meeting your friend."

After saying that, Xia Liuqing hung up the phone, showing no intention of giving Tu Junfang any face.

Tu Junfang didn't find this strange. He used social media to send several phone numbers to Fang Rui in private and told Fang Rui about Xia Liuqing's reply.

Inside Biyou Village, a forging workshop.

Upon receiving the message from Tu Junfang, Fang Rui slowly smiled. He wasn't surprised by Xia Liuqing's refusal to meet; it was as if a stranger wanted to see you, and it was perfectly reasonable to refuse.

Since the normal way doesn't work, let's try the unconventional way... such as a simulator, which allows us to do many things without leaving home.

While waiting for the simulator count to refresh, you can formulate an exploration plan for the Fox Spirit World.

The next day, early in the morning.

The upgraded simulator is now starting its first simulation...

[First Year]

In May, following the clues, you found Mei Jinfeng's secluded residence, successfully captured Xia Liuqing and Mei Jinfeng, and lured Baron Grylls with a simple and straightforward plan. After a battle and conversation, you reached a reconciliation and obtained one of the Eight Extraordinary Skills, the Six Treasures Immortal Thief.

[In June, you successfully mastered the Six Treasures Immortal Thief technique. A few days later, you will travel to Nathan Island to seek instruction from Ruan Feng, and study under Ruan Feng on Nathan Island.]

【July……】

Fang Rui had no intention of watching the rest of the content, so he closed the simulator interface and waited for the simulation to end.

However, Fang Rui estimates that the simulation will span a relatively long period of time, since one of the functions of the Six Treasures Immortal Thief is to prolong life.

Instead of sitting idly by, Fang Rui went to the arena to watch the villagers' challenge process.

In the center of the arena is an oval-shaped open space, surrounded by a circular building nearly ten meters wide and about three stories high. Inside are various mechanical puppets; the higher the floor, the more powerful the mechanical puppets.

There are two doors at the entrance. One door is for challengers only. On the wall next to the door, there is a simple panel for selecting the difficulty level. The first vertical column on the far left has three buttons from top to bottom: Hard, Normal, and Easy. The next three horizontal columns are from left to right, ranging from 1 to 5, representing the current level of difficulty.

The other door leads to the arena's spectator stands. The edge of the arena is a wall five meters off the ground, and above that is a trapezoidal spectator area.

Villagers usually come in teams when they attempt the challenges, so there are usually a few people in the audience area when someone is attempting a challenge.

As Fang Rui walked out of the stairwell and stood at the exit, his gaze swept across the entire audience area. There were six people in the audience area at that moment, and one person was attempting to pass a level in the arena.

The villager's special skill was the Horizontal Strength Golden Bell Shield, which looked like a small golden man. The way to fight it was quite simple: withstand the attacks of the mechanical puppet and then seize the opportunity to counterattack.

If you can't withstand the mechanical puppet's attacks, the result will naturally be that you get a beating from the mechanical puppet.

Watching the villagers being chased and beaten by the mechanical puppets in the arena, Fang Rui, sitting in the audience, muttered to himself: "...They lack self-awareness and choose results that are too difficult."

As he spoke, he saw the villager, who was being attacked by several mechanical puppets, seize an opening and knock one of the puppets away, its abdomen shattered, and rags, small pieces of iron and other objects flying everywhere.

Upon seeing this, Fang Rui's expression froze for a few seconds, then he suddenly remembered something: "I remember that Qiu Rang was responsible for repairing all the mechanical puppets below the difficulty level in the arena, as well as making new mechanical puppets to fill the gaps..."

As he spoke, another mechanical puppet had its arm severed by a chop to the neck. Fang Rui's eye twitched slightly: "I think... I've figured out why Qiu Rang's temper has become increasingly volatile."

Gently pressing his temples, Fang Rui said in a low voice, "We need to find some assistants for Qiu Rang! Otherwise, with such a heavy workload, Qiu Rang will go crazy sooner or later..."

Refining weapons requires talent; not just anyone can become a weapon refiner.

After frowning and thinking for a while, Fang Rui muttered to himself, "...To be precise, it's not that we need weapon refiners, but rather workers who can make mechanical puppets...The requirements for making mechanical puppets are relatively low. Ordinary superhumans can also make them if they have the blueprints. It's just a matter of how long it takes."

"In that case...we can find two or three skillful people and train them to specialize in making low-level puppets."

Chapter 81 Shen Chong Wants to Play

About two minutes later, Fang Rui posted a group announcement in Biyou Village's group chat—regarding the recruitment of people to make mechanical puppets.

The group members read the group announcement carefully, whether early or late, and thought about it for a while before making a decision. After all, they spend more than eight hours a day making mechanical puppets, and it would be difficult for people who don't particularly like mechanical puppets to persist for a long time...

After the group announcement was posted, Fang Rui left the group chat and paid no attention to the group members' discussions on the matter. Instead, he continued to watch the villagers' challenge process in the arena.

"Perhaps I should also try my hand in the arena a few more times to gain more combat experience..."

After all, his strength came easily; he relied on overwhelming his opponents with far superior strength, lacking practical combat experience and experience fighting against those of similar skill levels...

In the world of fox spirits, there are probably quite a few cultivators of similar strength to him. If he lacks practical combat experience, then... fighting against enemies of comparable strength...

"...The ending is already visible."

Fang Rui made this self-criticism, then thought about it carefully for a while. He realized that last-minute cramming wouldn't be very effective, and that it would be much better to practice in simulated scenarios. After all, the improvement brought by actual combat is the fastest and most significant.

A few hours later, as other villagers left the arena one after another, Fang Rui also left the arena.

By this time, the simulation had already ended, and he turned his attention to the simulation rewards, finding the reward he wanted and choosing to claim it.

One of the Eight Extraordinary Skills, Six Treasures Immortal Thief Acquired!

生存能力+10+10+10+10+10……

Fang Rui, who was better prepared, nodded with satisfaction. His current balance of virtual currency in his wallet was zero. Considering various factors, he needed to accumulate more virtual currency to avoid being short of money when he needed it urgently. Therefore, he needed to postpone his first entry into the virtual scenario for a while.

"...Let's set it for three days from now," Fang Rui decided after a moment's thought.

One thing happened, then another...

What should be done about Ruan Feng? Should we invite him to Biyou Village, or leave him alone?

Thinking of the guidance he had received in the simulation regarding the Six Treasures Immortal Thief technique, Fang Rui felt he should report something, because the drawback of the Six Treasures Immortal Thief technique was that the cultivator's need for ordinary food was greatly reduced, while certain desires were amplified...

The spiritual plants and exotic beast meat in Biyou Village are all valuable to the cultivators of the Six Treasures Immortal Thief Clan, allowing them to experience flavors they have long forgotten. And some desires may disappear once better alternatives become available...

Thinking this, Fang Rui muttered to himself, "...Let's invite him to Biyou Village."

As for who to send to invite him... it's unlikely that an ordinary person could persuade him; it will probably require personal intervention after the initial exploration of the simulated scenario...

………………

Meanwhile, in a city a thousand miles away.

Considering certain factors, Shen Chong did not continue to openly follow Lü Liang, but instead secretly followed him...

The two people currently acting with Lü Liang are two members of the Quanxing organization arranged by Shen Chong; they are the quiet and reserved type, but quite capable fighters.

"Brother Zhang, Brother Wang, where are we going?!"

Although they had only known each other for a short time, Lü Liang had already figured out the personalities of his two temporary companions. On the surface, they seemed to be ruthless and taciturn, but in reality, they were both somewhat introverted and didn't know how to talk to others.

"According to the information provided by Brother Shen, the next location is an ordinary village on the outskirts of a certain city, to collect information on someone who has stayed there."

"Someone?" Lü Liang blinked a few times, puzzled by the pronoun.

“Yes, someone,” the bald young man to Lü Liang’s left replied with certainty.