Starting with Crimson

Hmm... good news, it really is good news.

But Crimson, the way you're doing this is making me really conflicted.

What was supposed to be a simple true/false question was turned into a complicated multiple-choice question by you. Wouldn't it have been better to just stay home and relax until the competition was over?

Sigh... they really have to give us hope of getting out; it's almost too much trouble to actually go...

That...

Is the little witch really as pretty as you say?

【Crimson: ...Guess.】

Li Qingyu touched his non-existent stubble on his chin and licked the corner of his mouth.

How about... we go out and take a look?

Li Qingyu thought about it and realized that closing the country off from the world was indeed not an option, as it was a major taboo for development. A cautious approach to development didn't mean completely stagnation.

Therefore, Li Qingyu decided not to lie down for the time being.

Stand up.

I looked up at the sky.

Um....

It's lunchtime...

...

After the meal.

The blazing sun of Saha has completely sunk into the sandy surface.

In the sky, only streaks of golden-red sunset remained, radiating the afterglow of the blazing sun.

With Qiqi on his head and Erha following at his feet, Li Qingyu slowly walked from the kitchen to the gate of Pineapple Castle.

"In a little while, remember to tell the rice paddies outside not to attack us, understand?" Li Qingyu earnestly instructed Qiqi through telepathy.

"Daddy!~"

Qiqi responded to Li Qingyu with a serious expression.

"Oh right, we also need to use Nature's Protection." Li Qingyu suddenly remembered that Qiqi had another skill that she seemed to have never used. It seemed to be... a shield?

"cake!"

Qiqi sat on Li Qingyu's head.

With one hand holding Li Qingyu's hair and the other clenched into a fist, he nodded his little head forcefully.

Immediately afterwards, a small, exquisite green halo rose from Qiqi's head. Faintly visible on the halo were mountains, trees, the sun, moon, and stars.

A halo shimmered on Qiqi's little head, emitting a faint green glow.

It completely enveloped Li Qingyu.

Li Qingyu tried to stretch his hand out of the green light, but there was not the slightest resistance, and it went straight out.

Li Qingyu withdrew his hand, but still didn't feel any obstruction.

Is this thing... really useful?

Where's the shield I was promised? I didn't feel it at all...

[Crimson: Tsk tsk tsk... I have to say... you're such a coward.]

Pshaw...you don't understand...

This is called the prudence and composure of a mature man.

After trying it out several times without feeling any effect, Li Qingyu, though somewhat puzzled, decided not to dwell on it any longer and chose to trust her beloved daughter.

Besides... it doesn't really matter whether you have a shield or not.

If Firecracker Rice listens to Qiqi, then naturally there's no need for any shield.

If the firecracker rice doesn't listen to Qiqi, with that exaggerated amount of rice outside, Li Qingyu doesn't think there's any shield that can stop it.

Li Qingyu carefully opened the gate of Pineapple Castle and peeked out first.

At this moment, outside Pineapple Castle, the rice paddies swayed in the wind, appearing peaceful and serene.

then....

Li Qingyu tentatively leaned half of his body out.

He carefully and quietly scanned the surroundings.

Still... a peaceful scene.

Li Qingyu observed quietly for a while, ready to retreat back into Pineapple Castle at any moment. Only after discovering that the firecracker rice plants indeed showed no signs of aggression towards him did he finally emerge from Pineapple Castle.

.................

China's official live broadcast room.

Jinghai City Live Broadcast Room.

"Dog-head Cola, a little sweet."

Miss Orange picked up the Coke bottle with a husky dog ​​head printed on it and took a small sip. She casually put the Coke back on the table and pointed the smiling dog head logo at the live stream camera.

"Hmm... Our contestant Li Qingyu has finally decided to go out after dinner."

"Could it be... a hundred steps after a meal?"

Miss Orange, with a formulaic smile, stared at Li Qingyu, who was about to leave, and after a moment of surprise, her emotions suddenly surged.

no way....

Playing GG all the time is so boring, even with the high commission. But this... isn't what Miss Orange wants. Miss Orange is a woman determined to win the Golden Microphone Award.

"After a brief pause at the entrance, contestant Li Qingyu finally took his first step, exploring the outside world!"

"Although this is only a small step for Li Qingyu, it is an absolute giant leap for Qiqi on his head!"

"This represents Li Qingyu's unwavering determination! As the number one player on the Oasis leaderboard, he is not content with the status quo, but possesses the courage and drive to continuously improve!!"

"This is the spirit and demeanor that Chinese athletes should possess!"

"Let's give a round of applause for Li Qingyu opening the door!"

Miss Orange got more and more excited as she spoke.

Suddenly, Miss Orange paused.

"Thanks for the rocket, Mengmengda."

"Thank you for loving him, lick the airplane he sent."

Yes, the official livestream now features a tipping function. Furthermore, it has been promised that all proceeds from tipping will be used as prize money for the returning players.

If that contestant is unfortunately eliminated...

The prize money will be delivered to his family in its entirety.

................

Unaware that the live stream host, Miss Orange, was excited about his departure, Li Qingyu turned around and closed the door of Pineapple Castle.

Then, covered in green light, he led the husky to the outside of Pineapple Castle, in front of the firecracker rice paddy.

Li Qingyu stretched out his right hand and carefully touched the rice paddies with firecrackers closest to him.

The moment his right hand touched the firecracker rice paddy, the rice stalks trembled. Startled, Li Qingyu immediately stopped what he was doing and froze, too afraid to move.

a long time.

Li Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief after discovering that the firecracker rice plant did not show any tendency to shed its grains.

Continue reaching out and gently stroking the firecracker-shaped rice plant.

As expected, despite Li Qingyu's harassment, this firecracker rice plant showed no aggressive tendency whatsoever; at most, it would just twist its body and sway casually.

Now, Li Qingyu finally felt relieved.

I tried to take a step and plunged my whole body into the rice paddies in front of me.

Um....

Still, nothing happened...

Immediately, Li Qingyu, holding Erha in one arm and blocking his way with the other, parted the rice stalks and made his way step by step through the gaps between the firecrackers and rice paddies.

From the sky.

It was as if Li Qingyu's big head was floating forward on the rice paddies.

That's right, these firecracker-shaped rice plants have now grown as tall as Li Qingyu's neck.

Walking through it wasn't as difficult as Li Qingyu had imagined; from above, the rice paddies were indeed full of rice ears. However, as he walked, Li Qingyu noticed that the gaps between the rice stalks were quite large, enough for a person to pass through.

Unfortunately...

Even with a hand blocking his way, Li Qingyu's neck would still occasionally brush against the rice stalks, giving him a chilly feeling.

As I walked...

The sunset glow on the horizon slowly faded, and the sky gradually darkened, leaving only a sliver of light illuminating the earth.

Half an hour later...

Li Qingyu finally heard a familiar voice.

Boom boom boom...

Although the sound wasn't very loud, it was still clearly audible that it was the sound of firecrackers being set off to dry the rice paddies.

Li Qingyu estimated that he should not be far from the edge of the oasis.