Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!

Hahaha!

Jiang Yuan saw the system prompt and couldn't help but laugh heartily to the sky. Indeed, today is a good day for mining!

He had just entered the second layer of the mine and found a Century Fruit!

"If I follow the system tasks step by step, I'm sure I'd also unlock plants similar to the World Tree, and then earn life-extending Earth Treasures through diligent mining," he often recalled the experiences of the previous host recently.

As the saying goes: Use history as a mirror to understand the rise and fall, use people as a mirror to distinguish gains and losses.

Always remember not to get arrogant or forget oneself, don't be greedy and never lose humanity, then one can enjoy the benefits brought by the system with peace of mind.

After all, being chosen as the lucky one among billions, following the steps and planting diligently, without bullying the weak or committing senseless killing, can easily get everything deserved. Why hurt others for personal gain?

A Century Fruit that can increase lifespan without side effects, even the ancient top ten sects rarely see, otherwise the master of the Mandarin Duck Swords wouldn't have fallen silently.

So if I sell it, it would definitely fetch a sky-high price.

But selling would be the last resort.

No side effects, eating one increases lifespan by a year, unless I have so many that even the courtyard members can't finish them, can't even give them away, or I'm desperate for money, I'd consider selling. Otherwise, it's best to keep them as occasional gifts for friends, as no one dislikes having a longer life.

"Since today is good for mining, I won't do anything else." Jiang Yuan dug tirelessly, leaving the new area that wasn't cleared yet for later, as it wouldn't grow legs and run away.

Moreover, according to his plan, he wanted to tidy up Level Three Spirit Fields next to the new area Spirit Fruit Garden, planting Nine Nether Peach Trees first. The system's Acceleration Card guarantees the rapid growth of one, the remaining to plant Spirit Tea Trees.

But the plan is currently stuck on upgrading the Level Three farm fertilizer.

To make fertilizer, there needs to be enough fish pond fertilizer, yet other buildings are upgraded to Level Four or Five, but the fish pond is stuck due to lacking one special material for Level Two upgrade.

He has more than once impulsively wanted to spend money, but Jiang Yuan finally restrained himself.

Though at the moment his account is filled with Spirit Stones and Immortal Jade, spending money flies by like water, and the plan to procure Spirit Medicine and Alchemy for money hasn't fully unfolded. Whether it succeeds or not is unsure, the foundation must be kept to ensure spending where it counts.

After all, his current demand for lifespan isn't that high, it's more important to get the blueprint for making Resurrection Talismans.

[80% chance of abundant Silver Crystal Ore 10 meters forward to the left]

The Earth Mirror Book skill gives prompts from time to time, Jiang Yuan digs where the golden light flickers, and indeed finds a person-tall giant round Silver Crystal Ore behind the collapsed stone wall.

With enough ore in the Melting Workshop to make metal ingots, once enough are accumulated, he can first upgrade the Mining Pickaxe level, avoiding spending a fortune on temporary tools every time he mines.

[Silver Crystal Ore +28]

Watching the large pile of ore's progress bar being completed, instantly crumbling into silver dots, the system's auto-pickup prompt gives him a sense of joy, and he sees a Century Fruit crouching in a corner.

The green slender leaves, skinny stalk, topped with a fig-like ripe fruit, at first glance seem indifferent.

It doesn't shine or look impressive, blending into the Wilderness World's many pretty flowers and trees without presence, but it can increase lifespan, making Jiang Yuan far more excited seeing it than abundant ore.

[Century Fruit +1]

"Two thousand Spirit Stones for ten hours of mining with a temporary tool, harvested 12 Century Fruits and 357 Silver Crystal Ore. Should I continue mining?" He hesitated slightly and checked the Bronze Compass for luck.

[First year summer: night weather heavy rain; Today's luck comprehensive index 86, favor harvesting and gathering (certain probability of double loot buff); avoid fishing (chance of low yield)]

Indeed, luck differs between day and night, since harvesting and gathering are favorable, should I rush to Spiders Valley to gather some Millennium Spider Silk?

The courtyard has no other people, Jiang Yuan carries a Gilded White Jade Tea Pot, drink tea on fatigue to instantly replenish red and mana bars, saving time on cooking.

Returning to the courtyard soon, the Wilderness descends with raging wind, dark skies, and pouring rain washing the entire world.

"At the very least, it's accurate as a weather forecast," he muttered seeing white steam rise from the rain outside, wondering what to do without an umbrella.

Last time there was such heavy rain in Wilderness World was when he first entered with a straw hut; no work was possible, and he had a good sleep in the straw heap.

Time flew by, though only three months had passed, circumstances have changed yet he forgot to prepare an umbrella.

"Or... check the market for umbrellas?" He laughed at the thought, relying on gear bonuses to fight middle-level cultivators, yet unable to handle rain...

Hey? Wait, doesn't Seventh Sister's cloak shield against water and fire?

Recently, the harvest has been plentiful; some items are stored in boxes and forgotten un-equipped.

Jiang Yuan reached out to grab rainwater, turning back to find the cloak, unexpectedly discovering his right hand wasn't wet!

"What's going on?" He extended his whole arm, feeling the rain falling but remaining unwet.

The clothes' silkworm threads have anti-water and fire abilities, but his hand was exposed, why wasn't it wet?

He stepped out into the rain to check closely.

Then Jiang Yuan discovered he wasn't wet because an invisible barrier hugged his whole body, preventing rainwater from touching his skin.

Walking in the rain didn't even wet his shoes.

"The bubble effect of the Double Fish Jade Pendant!" He realized the unassuming pendant at his waist activated bubbles to shield against water, avoiding a soaking.

Jiang Yuan's confidence soared, with rain and storm unimpeded in his enthusiasm.

Transport to Spiders Valley, through holes cut by scissors, avoiding raindrops by dense white webs above, the surroundings eerily quiet, he took scissors to collect toxic weaving materials.

[Divine Iron Tree bound by Poisonous Spider Silk: Spiders Valley specialty, requires Silver Crystal Axe for felling. Yields high-level timber and uncertain special materials drop]

After cutting through the webs for ages, he finally saw a tree shrouded in thick spider silk.

The Divine Iron Tree's tall, mighty black shadow was spectacular, gazing up deftly revealed something dangling on its branches, but due to excessive spider silk and distance, it's hard to see, and the system offered no detailed identification.

"Could it be a corpse?" He recalled Little Eight Sister's tale about Spiders Valley's past, reckoning many demon cultivators likely perished in the war, hanging on trees indeed possible.

It's been years, yet cultivator's goods have long shelf lives, so... lootable?

Considering this, Jiang Yuan's eyes lit up.

A battlefield sealed by time, with himself as the sole living, open for scavenging! Despite the war's brutality, and tragic loss of guardian predecessors, they'd likely prefer their treasures not slumber here forever?