Ancient Ark: A Dark-Themed Historical Survival Game

Suiyang's culinary style.

It is full of pre-Qin characteristics.

The group knelt on the mat, the dishes were placed on a low wooden table, the meal was served in a large pot, with five soups arranged side by side, and seasonal vegetables added.

"Senior, you haven't eaten in Suiyang yet, have you? It's a bit strange, but it has a really unique charm."

Jiang Xiaxia began to introduce it with great interest.

"The dish in this pot is called 'Pao Tun,' which is said to be the top of the Eight Delicacies of the Zhou Dynasty. It is made from suckling pigs that have not yet been weaned and is simmered over a low flame for three hours until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, so tender that it falls apart at the touch of chopsticks. It should taste very good when dipped in pickled plum sauce."

"This cauldron is called 'Daozhen,' and this cauldron is for the liver and spleen..."

Jiang Xiaxia and her companions had never experienced the old world, so everything seemed new and exciting to them. In addition to their adventures, they were keen to experience the local customs and culture.

I made a lot of money in the dungeon.

Of course, we should celebrate and enjoy ourselves.

Suiyang currency consists of two types: copper coins and iron coins.

Copper coins are the basic currency made of ordinary copper metal, while one black iron coin is equivalent to 100 ordinary copper coins.

Ten Xuan Tie coins are equivalent to one unit of gray material "lower-grade Xuan Tie", and can also be used to exchange for one gray soul stone.

This meal was truly luxurious.

It is the highest standard in the local area.

But it's nothing to them.

However, Xiao Yu is a seasoned veteran who has experienced dozens of old worlds. What kind of scene hasn't he seen? There's nothing new about it!

This kind of world is not surprising.

Xiao Yu had been to the deep sea, to the depths of the ancient past that had been fermenting for thousands, even tens of thousands of years.

These worlds originated from history, but the "unofficial history of the deep sea" spans far longer than official history, and its spatial area is a hundred times the area of ​​Earth.

From geography to civilization.

Even the laws of physics are different.

It's practically a completely different world.

Each one is a fantasy, magical world, xianxia, ​​prehistoric world, or even cyberpunk world full of bizarre, twisted, and morbid styles, with art styles and scenes that completely surpass cognition.

"Let's get down to business."

Xiao Yu did not come here just to eat.

He needs to make arrangements for the next steps.

First, there's the cultivation plan. Chosen Ones can achieve their cultivation goals through three methods: running dungeons, hunting monsters, and completing quests.

Although the "Yingdu Ruins" has been defiled and temporarily sealed, what is reopened is only the Nightmare Mirror, and the essence and drop rate obtained will be reduced.

However, running Nightmare dungeons remains the most efficient place to level up and farm items, although you can only run Nightmare dungeons once a day at most.

Xiao Yu plans to lead the team to run the dungeon two or three more times.

In this way, Zhao Gang and Lu Dahai can accumulate enough experience, and their heroic spirits and equipment strength will be sufficient to form a team on their own.

During this period, many players will join Xiao Yu's side. Xiao Yu will select some with potential and have Lu Dahai and Zhao Gang lead them through dungeons.

Xiao Yu also needs power.

Provide assistance to those competing for captaincy.

Furthermore, although the Ark can accommodate many Chosen Ones and ancient peoples, especially the Ark that has been continuously upgraded in the mid-to-late stages, it is not much different from the Moving Kingdom.

However, there is no servant-servant relationship between chosen ones unless a special contract is established.

The captain can set the rules.

Other players can also leave the Ark.

For example, after Su Qingmeng failed to compete for the captaincy in her previous life, she left with a group of confidants in the second Old World and joined other Arks.

Zhao Gang and Lu Dahai are currently responsible for assembling a relatively reliable team, which is crucial for maintaining the stability of the Ark in the future.

As for Jiang Xiaoxia?

A lucky aura is irreplaceable.

Keep taking it with you while you play games.

The four-person team has been reduced to a two-person team, which will significantly increase the rewards from farming the ruins of Yingdu, allowing for faster leveling up of both themselves and their Servants.

After listening to the plan

All three of them were overjoyed.

Zhao Gang and Lu Dahai envied Xia Xia, who could always follow the expert and win dungeons effortlessly.

However, Xiao Yu asked the two to form a team.

What does this mean?

If I do this job well, when Xiao Yu becomes the captain, I will be the captain's right-hand man!

"Don't worry, boss!"

"We will definitely get this done!"

Zhao Gang and Lu Dahai immediately rubbed their hands together, looking ready to make a big splash.

The three people were arranged.

It was Zheng Liangping's turn.

Xiao Yu asked, "Old Zheng, what level have you reached in your weapon-refining skills?"

Zheng Liangping said with some shame, "My weapon-refining skills are still at the beginner level. I am currently far from the first level and expect to need another six or seven days to break through."

The art of weapon crafting is profound and extensive, and can be divided into areas such as weapon crafting, enhancement, repair, and refinement. Each weapon crafting master has their own focus and strengths.

Zheng Liangping's special feature is his rare talent, "Divine Craftsmanship".

There are three effects.

First, accelerate the improvement of weapon crafting techniques.

Second, increase the success rate and quality of weapon crafting.

Third, it allows for strengthening, repairing, and refining operations across one level of weapon crafting.

Weapon refiners are divided into: Weapon Refining Apprentice (gray), Junior Weapon Refiner (white), Intermediate Weapon Refiner (green), Senior Weapon Refiner (blue), Grand Weapon Refiner (purple), Grandmaster Weapon Refiner (red), and Grandmaster Weapon Refiner (orange).

Zheng Liangping's progress in weapon crafting was very rapid.

But the time was too short.

He's still just a Qi Refining Apprentice.

However, due to the "divine craftsmanship" characteristic, even though he cannot directly craft white equipment, he can still enhance and repair white equipment or disassemble and refine white-quality materials.

However, the consumption will increase by 20% to 30%.

Xiao Yu said, "I think you're not far from becoming a formal weapon refiner, and you already have the ability to handle white-quality equipment. It's too slow for you to grow by doing odd jobs under Master Xiong. Why don't you open your own stall in the weapon refining hall?"

Zheng Liangping gave a wry smile.

"I do have the idea of ​​going solo, but that will have to wait until I break through to become a junior weapon refiner. Besides, opening a stall in a weapon refining hall isn't cheap..."

Short of money?

Xiao Yu is very rich.

Unfortunately, this money is difficult to spend at the moment.

In the past, only one ark docked in Suiyang, which cannot be compared to the scene later on where a dozen, twenty, or even more arks docked, and millions of people passionately interacted.

Few players and poor players.

A large number of soul stones are left idle in hand.

It would be better to use or invest in productive talent.

"I can offer 10 green soul stones, and I'll give you two other options to choose from."

Xiao Yu paused for a moment before speaking.

"The first option is to lend these 10 green soul stones at a reasonable interest rate. In return, you will provide me with the highest priority in weapon crafting services and repay the debt gradually at the market price. If there is any remaining balance by the due date, it will be settled in one lump sum."

"The second option is to treat it as an angel round investment. I will contribute cash, and you will contribute technology. Our shares will be split 50/50 to create a weapon crafting brand."

10 Green Soul Stones.

The future may not mean much.

This is undoubtedly a huge sum of money at this stage.

Zheng Liangping had not expected Xiao Yu to be so generous.

Although there are very few chosen ones with the talent for weapon crafting, there are several besides myself, not to mention that there are many weapon crafters in the old Suiyang region.

Xiao Yu was actually willing to invest a huge sum of money in an apprentice who wasn't even a formal weapon refiner, and at the same time, he offered two completely different cooperation plans.

No matter what you choose.

I got 10 green soul stones.

I will definitely be ahead of my fellow players, which will be crucial for future development!

"Since Xiao trusts me so much, I'll die for a true friend. I choose the second option!"

"Okay, from now on, we're partners."

No matter which choice Old Zheng makes, he won't lose out.

There are many weapon refiners in Suiyang City, but only Xiong Lie is permanently stationed at the Heavenly Dao Temple; the others are all within the four clans.

The only option is to seek refuge with one of the four clans.

Only then can these resources be used.

Xiao Yu did not want to be hampered by the four clans.

As the only resident weapon refiner in the temple, Xiong Lie serves dozens or even hundreds of players every day, and the waiting time for appointments alone wastes a lot of his time.

If Lao Zheng chooses the loan option, locking in the highest priority productivity for a period of time in the future, this can effectively increase Xiao Yu's logistical efficiency.

However, relatively speaking...

An equity investment plan is always better than a loan plan.

This essentially binds future weapon-refining masters to the industry. Whether considering improving individual and team efficiency or purely the return on investment, it's undoubtedly a huge win!

The meal is over.

I just stepped out of the restaurant.

Two guards approached.

They looked at Xiao Yu with awe.

One of them clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, then asked, "May I ask if you are the chosen one, Xiao Yu?"

"It's me!"

"Lord Suiyang requests your presence!"

Xiao Yu was not surprised; the nightmare that had been unleashed shook Suiyang, and Sima Geng's summons was part of the plan.

The time is ripe.

It's time to meet with Fan Li.