Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 57 The Price of the Deal

"Fine, whatever."

Li Wei thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a perfect solution to the problem. So he could only accept the loss. In any case, he should still make a profit.

He then solemnly said to Thomas:

“Brother, you are a brother I trust, and I’m glad you’ve joined our family. I hope you can mine as much stone as possible this month. I plan to reinforce and expand the camp’s perimeter wall into a stone wall next spring, or at a suitable time. Any questions?”

"No problem, brother, I'm willing to shed my sweat and blood for this family. You are all my most beloved family members in this life!"

Thomas, who had been smiling ambiguously just a moment ago, instantly got into character, embracing Li Wei again with tears in his eyes, and then warmly hugging Fila, Penny, and Leon.

Ignoring the somewhat unpleasant expressions on the three men's faces, he strode out of the camp to get to work. He even had a backpack with his tools for quarrying stones.

However, Li Wei's expression was not very pleasant at this moment, and as expected, a black message appeared.

[You abruptly and rashly issued a monthly main quest that is inconsistent with the current situation of your family. Your status as the head of the family has been questioned, your reputation has been damaged, and you have been punished by having 10 contribution points forcibly deducted, leaving you with 210 contribution points.]

[Professional warrior *** has participated in this month's main quest. He will be responsible for mining and transporting back ten units of stone and ten units of limestone. Upon completion of the quest, he will receive 15 family contribution points.]

[Friendly reminder: Depending on the value, one unit of stone is 300 jin, one unit of limestone is 100 jin, and one unit of iron ore is 100 jin.]

Grass!
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"Boom!"

A large oak tree crashed to the ground. Li Wei, holding a steel logging axe, quickly retreated. For him, felling a hard, old oak tree was now commonplace. He could even chop it into firewood with elegance, composure, and speed.

With sufficient food supplies, he could complete the entire process from felling to decomposition in just over a day.

In other words, he can complete the five units of oak needed for this month's main quest in at most seven days.

The mining and transportation of ten units of iron ore can be completed in at most ten days.

The rest of the time is free.

However, he has no other plans this month; his only goal is to farm one-star stamina cards.

Before this, he had accumulated 450 logging experience points. After completing the felling and dismantling of these five units of oak, he would reach 600 points, enough to get a one-star logging card.

However, he only has 120 mining experience points, and he needs to mine and transport back 38 units of iron ore to reach that amount.

So the earliest it can be is next month.

"I wonder if Margaret has arrived yet, and what kind of tricks she'll pull?"

Li Wei wiped his sweat and looked back at the camp to the west. Penny was sunbathing in the camp, while Thomas was not busy mining stones, but was chatting and laughing with Penny.

Li Wei's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly thought something was wrong. This Thomas was quite powerful. He had exchanged some information for the main quest of building the stone wall, and now he would most likely make a deal with Penny.

Because Penny had previously searched all over the mountains and forests around the camp in search of iron ore, she was undoubtedly the one who knew the surrounding geological environment best.

Unfortunately, even if Li Wei had thought of it, he was helpless, because he had no idea where there were any stones to mine; this required a specific class card to explore. At noon, while everyone was having lunch together, the veteran player named Margaret finally arrived late.

Compared to Thomas's menacing aura, this woman was much more pleasing to the eye. She was young, had a good figure, regular features, and a pair of big, bright eyes; she could be described as a six out of ten beauty.

He was dressed in the same well-fitting leather armor, with a curved sword at his waist and a bulging bag on his back, as if he had just returned from a long journey.

This is Penny's old friend, so naturally she should be the one to greet her. Whether she wants to or not, the plot logic can't be off. Having a sour face and being sarcastic is not allowed.

Just like a scene unfolding on television, no one dares to be careless in the main camera view.

The one who seemed rather reckless was that young man from Sam; he's probably had his memories erased and, with humanitarian considerations, has been sent back to his hometown.

In short, what followed was a harmonious and loving scene, with Li Wei, Leon, and even Thomas all performing skillfully, without a single flaw from head to toe.

Now everyone can be considered a veteran actor.

So next, this little girl Margaret is about to unleash her ultimate move. How do she trigger the monthly main quest?

Li Wei was very curious, but it was absolutely impossible to get his help again.

As a result, Margaret and Penny chatted happily and became very familiar with each other throughout the lunch break.

They didn't seem to be in a hurry at all.

But what shocked Li Wei the most was that in the afternoon, Penny was taken up the mountain by Thomas and Margaret.

Penny's legs not only became nimble again, but even her long-standing fatigue and weakness were swept away, as if she had taken some kind of magical drug and turned into a little powerhouse again.

There is no doubt that she and Thomas, Margaret, really struck some kind of deal.

A seasoned player who has completed the game, indeed terrifying.

So, is Penny willing to help him find a stone mine?
Li Wei's guess was indeed correct. Just as evening approached, a message appeared before everyone's eyes.

[Professional Warrior ***, with the help of Professional Craftsman ***, successfully explored an ordinary quarry and an ordinary limestone mine. They donated the quarry and limestone mine to their families, gaining 15 family contribution points for each.]

The three of them need to provide a total of 100 units of stone and 100 units of limestone to the family within the next six months; otherwise, their family contribution points will be revoked.

Good guy!
Awesome!
Penny indeed had some reserves and trump cards. These were ordinary stone and limestone mines that she had discovered along the way while searching for iron ore two months ago. She did not choose to donate them because the returns were not significant, but they were very valuable to players in need.

Soon, Thomas, Margaret, and a radiant, energetic Penny returned together, chatting and laughing. Their limp was gone, and the weariness and sickness had vanished, as if they had been reborn.

Her original main task this month was to recover from her injury, but now that she's healed, she has a full 29 days of free time to do side jobs and earn family contribution points.

Well, if she really catches up, she could even reach 110 points this month.

It's still quite fierce.

(End of this chapter)