Landed Xumi: There is no problem with my numbers!

After having a happy game, Lin Feng once again focused his attention on something important that concerned the entire Mondstadt.

Besides this, Ying and Paimeng finally got the project they cared about the most:

——Snow mountain adventures and secret treasure hunts that can perfectly bring out the strengths of both players and completely hit the team's interests.

Because Hu Tao had treated her and Paimon once when she first came, they had agreed to treat everyone to a lot of special delicacies here in the snowy mountains.

I brought my friends who came to cheer me up early and even reminded everyone not to eat breakfast.

Looking at the other competitors who were eating large amounts of food to prevent exhaustion later, Ying wasn't too surprised, even though the Adventurer's Association had warned against eating too much high-calorie food that was difficult to digest before climbing the snowy mountains.

——After all, those who can come here are generally experienced adventurers or strong people with physical fitness far beyond that of ordinary people. For these contestants with special physical conditions, the rules that apply to ordinary people are not completely suitable for them.

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"—Here, Narcida, Tashina, this is your raspberry hot drink. Paimon thinks raspberries taste great with milk!"

Floating down from the sky, he handed the warming drink in his hand to the two young scholars in front of him.

I just asked about their names when I was in Qingquan Town. Although Paimon felt it was a bit strange, looking at their appearance, it didn't seem very strange.

"Well, it seems that you and Researcher Lin Feng both live in the residential area of ​​the Ordinance Academy. You shouldn't be far from each other, right?"

"Miss Nashida, do you know where that guy Lin Feng went? Why didn't I see him today?"

"Him? He has some urgent work to attend to. If you're lucky, you might be able to meet him on the snowy mountain."

"Well, okay, we'll treat him to some food after we get back from the competition."

Paimon was already used to this guy who was always elusive and often no one knew what he was doing, so he felt that it would not be surprising if he appeared anywhere.

"The game is about to start, go get ready with your friends."

"Hu Tao and the others are already preparing to do their best. Don't worry, we will also offer our blessings for this."

Taking two cups of hot drinks from the white-haired ball in front of her, Nashida smiled and gave her blessings to the two contestants in advance.

"Hehe, just think of this as preparation for going to other countries later. Paimon and Ying will definitely win the championship!"

"——Thank you for your blessings. After Ying and I complete the challenge, we will treat everyone to a big meal!"

He waved to Ying who was looking for him from a distance, and then floated over in the air.

I always feel that this trip to the snowy mountains will definitely lead to the discovery of some incredible treasures. Paimon, who was full of confidence and wanted to collect all the treasure chests, also gave up his bold words in advance.

Chapter 453: Little Yellow Hair: Collect all the treasure chests but miss one? I can’t stand it!

"Thank you all for participating in this snow mountain exploration jointly organized by the Adventurers' Guild and the House of the Lords."

"Thanks to the strong support of the Order of the Lords, in addition to the treasure chests generated by the ley lines, many more treasure chests have been artificially placed in the designated area for this selection competition as prizes for participants."

"After the time limit for this challenge is over, we will distribute rewards to everyone by counting the number of special marks in the treasure chests. We will also invite those who are willing to go deeper into the snow mountain."

Ahead of the snow-covered road, there is an adventurer's camp that looks a bit simple.

At the front of a large group of contestants, Yuxia, who has always been the person in charge of exploration in the snow mountain area, is explaining the rules to all participants.

Although every exploration in Mondstadt's history had failed to yield any major discoveries, and even those fully armed teams that climbed the snow-capped mountains suffered heavy losses,

But this time, with the return of the Guardians of the Four Winds, the legendary Wolf of the North Wind will bless the participating challengers, greatly increasing safety.

"-- Let me emphasize again, please don't be surprised if you see a giant silver-white wolf in the snowy mountains. It is a follower of the North Wind Wolf and will bring the contestants back safely if they are in danger.

They are friendly and will not interfere with exploration under normal circumstances. If a contestant is not in good condition and wants to give up the competition, they can actively seek help from the giant wolves they encounter."

Linlin also talked about many precautions and relevant rules for exploration,

From the location of emergency resource points, the scope of this exploration area, to the recently discovered snow mountain wild boars, which are protected as endangered species by scholars of the Order.

She believed that it was never too cautious to explore the snowy mountains. After Yuxia had explained everything she thought she should,

Looking at the adventurers who were clearly impatient, he took a deep breath and gave the order to start:

"——That's all I have to say. Now that everyone is ready, let's get started!"

"—The history and secrets within the snowy mountains have been dormant for too many years. On behalf of the association, I wish you all the best. I hope your exploration will uncover the secrets of this icy land!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he instructed the staff behind him to open a path for them to move forward.

Yuxia looked at the blonde girl and her companions who had rushed to the front the moment the signal was given, fearing they would fall behind.

Because she could feel the passion for exploration that came from the heart, she shook her head subtly, as if she saw herself when she first embarked on the adventure.

At the same time, inside the snow mountain.

Unlike the bustling scene of tourists gathering at the foot of the mountain, it is unexpectedly deserted in the depths of this silver-white mountain.

As the cold wind blew, the snow and ice that had not melted for thousands of years piled up on the tops of the fir trees and mint, freezing the surface of the lake into a thick layer of ice.

Beside the huge crimson tree tightly wrapped in ice, a silver-white snow fox occasionally peeks out from the hiding place, looking at the strange boy in front with a little curiosity and vigilance.

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Looking at the entrance of the snow mountain from a distance, Lin Feng knew that the contestants were beginning to enter the snow mountain in groups.

Although there are quite a few explorers this time, Lin Feng is not worried that they will interfere with his actions because most people do not have the means to use the power of the Deep Red Stone to melt the unmeltable ice.

"Heh, I wonder if the little yellow-haired girl can accurately step on the special treasure chest I prepared for her.

Although there are some ingredients in the treasure chest, I have clearly written the consequences of opening it on the side."

The snow mountain area is very large, and Lin Feng is not sure whether the little yellow-haired boy can find the hidden portal to the secret realm.

But it doesn't matter even if she doesn't step on it. After all, there are many places that can only be reached by the little yellow-haired girl with maximum physical resistance. There is no shortage of opportunities to give her an Abyss Princess Experience Card.

I shook my head and brought my thoughts back to the work at hand.

Lin Feng looked at the plant in front of him, which had just grown with the help of the dragon blood after he removed the fragments of the sky nail. In the game, it was called the "Honeysuckle Tree".

After thinking for a moment, I remembered where this thing came from:

"I remember that in ancient times, Mondstadt was covered in ice and snow. The original civilization on the snowy mountains only existed thanks to an ancient silver tree."

"Later, when fate struck the ancient tree connected to the earth vein and it died, the princess of Scharfendenir attempted to graft a new branch from the old tree, but ultimately failed."

He looked up at the dead tree debris around him, and felt the source of power in the new bud.

After Lin Feng thought about the causes and consequences of the demise of the Snow Mountain Civilization, he suddenly didn't know what to say about this result:

"So, the heavens struck a nail, and the princess dreamed of Durin from the future."

"But after civilization perished, the ancient trees, which had been driven to death by the force of nature, were ultimately reborn thanks to the purified vitality of Durin."

For a moment I didn't know what to say about this fate.

Lin Feng felt the will of the new bud in front of him, though weak, but still existing.

Closing his eyes, he also carefully felt the message the other party wanted to convey to him, the "savior".

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".Are you sad? Because the green fields have turned to ice and snow, and the people you once sheltered, the priests who once sang your praises, and the girls who once painted beside you are all gone?"

".I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about that."

I felt the intense anger towards the injustice of the world and the overflowing sadness from a tree.

After Lin Feng felt the memories coming from the other party, he discovered that this was a plant similar to the King of Awakening Tree and could not be completely called a plant.

"The civilization of the Snow Mountain has perished, and no one survives now."

"And to prevent the outside world from repeating the fate of Fendnier, I will channel even more cold air into this snowy mountain. The extreme cold will likely cause existing life to further wither."

".Hmm? You say it's okay?"

"Really? Because you no longer have any meaning in your existence."

It was discovered that even though the tree was alive, it was still in a state of "it doesn't matter if it's alive or dead".

Lin Feng was silent for a moment, and looked back at the snow ferrets and snow foxes that were tenaciously surviving in the current environment.

Recalling the ancient tree's past mission, he thought that perhaps he could provide a shelter for these little lives:

"—How about doing a favor? Protecting the little lives that still exist here."

"—Your form has undergone irreversible changes due to the influence of the Sky Nail and those life forces, but you have not lost the ability to warm the surrounding environment.

So if there is still life in the snowy mountains in the future, then it will only be possible if it is centered around you."

".You said yes?"

"Okay, that's the deal then."

He nodded, confirming that the snow-capped mountains would not become a real forbidden zone for life due to the accumulation of cold air, but would probably become a paradise protected by wind and snow.

With expectations for the future ecology here, Lin Feng temporarily gave up the idea of ​​moving this thing away and letting it accompany the King of Awakening Tree.

".Your fruit? For me?"

When I was about to leave, I suddenly felt a branch touching me from behind. I turned around and saw a red fruit exuding vitality at the end of the branch.

I already knew how popular I was among these plants.

Lin Feng, feeling delicate, raised his hand to take the gift. He took a look at it and confirmed that this thing was just the condensation of pure vitality, not the "honeysuckle fruit" in the game that could be used as a weapon.

"A fruit condensed from Durin's life force? Well, even after being purified, Durin's poisonous blood is still not a good source of power. Separating it out wouldn't be a bad thing."

"After this, the Snow Mountain's leylines will be completely separated from Mondstadt. When that time comes, I will help you reconnect with the leylines at a deeper level.

As the core of a vein that doesn't belong to the Seven Kingdoms region, perhaps you have the opportunity to become the "World Tree" of this snowy mountain.

I accepted the gift and said goodbye to the giant tree behind me, which gradually faded from its red color to its silvery white color.

Lin Feng thought that there seemed to be a remnant of the ancient civilization who had turned into the King of the Hill in the snow-capped mountains. He thought that if he met him, he could ask him if he was interested in returning to the ancient tree.

"Is this the Snow Mountain Sky Nail? As expected, after being infected by the power of 'Purification', this thing has a very special nature."

There is no need to follow the process like in the game, looking for various red stones to melt the ice.

After Lin Feng confirmed the location of the fragments of the Sky Nail, he broke the surrounding ice and easily sent them back to the top of the mountain.

And when these things pieced themselves together into the familiar shape of a broken pillar,

For the first time, he finally had enough time to study the "Nail of Judgment", which had many uses in Tianli's hands.

".. Using some fragments of Sky Nail collected near the Layered Abyss, I successfully crafted a five-star weapon called "Zai Xi".

After turning the rainforest into a desert, the remaining power can still be used by the Red King to build that beautiful eternal oasis.

Besides hanging it here, this thing should have some unique uses."

I already know the location of many sky nails, but I still don't have a good way to use them.

I have tried to absorb the power above, but these powers are not only different from the Teyvat system, but also far from the core.

Although knocking off the materials and using them to make weapons for the Abyss Special Attack is a good option, it is still not the best way to deal with it.

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"Hmm? The secret realm's teleportation device has been triggered?"

"Heh, little yellow-haired boy found the hidden treasure chest room so quickly?"

I was a little surprised that Ying and Paimon were so efficient in finding treasure chests.

Although I didn't have the bad taste to design the treasure chest into a treasure chest monster, I was still very curious about what they would do when faced with this cursed treasure chest with clear negative effects.

Lin Feng temporarily stopped what he was doing and turned his attention over there, intending to observe the situation from a distance.

At the same time, below the snow-capped mountains.

Even when exploring this frigid area, Ying and Paimeng, still wearing thin clothes, remained silent.

After looking at each other, some of them didn't know what to say, looking at the secret portal in front of them with the words "Treasure Chest Inside" written on it.

"Uh, is this also a surprise prepared by the Adventurer's Association? But why does Paimon always feel that the sign above is a little subtle?"

After treading on the snowy mountain like a shovel digging three feet deep, I somehow triggered this hidden mechanism.

After taking a series of treasure chests of all sizes, looking at the secret realm portal that appeared, even Paimon was unable to speak because of the slogan above.

"Actually, I think it's more of a trap than a surprise."

"It's like skewering Mora on the ground and fishing for Paimon around the corner."

Next to the white-haired girl, a blonde girl tried to analyze rationally.