After clearing away the biggest obstacle, the monkey, all that was left was to pick the peaches.
However, this was not as easy as it seemed, because the peach orchard was damp, humid, and hot. It was truly a mystery how the monkeys could play so happily here.
Considering the delightful large peaches on the trees, Chufeyue endured the humid air of the orchard and picked quite a few. These were items with attributes, after all.
"Mature Large Peach: Common, Food. A sweet, large peach from the countryside, juicy and very delicious. Restores 1 HP in 1 second. Usage Requirement: Safe State."
After picking the adorable large peaches, the two quickly left the place. The next stop was the mine to the east of the village, where there was a large amount of iron ore.
Although the cute goats warmly welcomed Chufeyue, it should be noted that if a high-speed object is suddenly tripped, it can be quite dangerous...
Why did they stand so high and run so fast? The stumbling blocks were quite enthusiastic about such customers.
These goats, who broke their necks, generously contributed a large amount of wool, horns, meat, and even a whip.
"Goat's Whip: Excellent, Ingredient. Has a virility-enhancing effect."
The long, rod-like object made Chufeyue stand there in shock for a while. Seeing Qinyue's puzzled gaze, he quickly put it away and gave an awkward smile.
This was something Chufeyue had discovered in the peach orchard. The ring that appeared mysteriously seemed to be a spatial ring, as anything Chufeyue wanted to put away would be automatically sucked into it.
At first, Chufeyue was startled, thinking it was a ghost. He was looking for the peach that had disappeared when it reappeared. After several tests, Chufeyue finally confirmed that the peach was sucked into the ring as a white light and could be retrieved by just thinking about it.
This new toy would keep Chufeyue entertained for a while... Unfortunately, it seemed there were no divine artifacts inside, only a chaotic void.
After much effort, Chufeyue climbed over from the north side of the mountain and was surprised to find a large road leading directly from the newbie village. Many life profession players were already mining here.
"Brother is an idiot for having to climb the mountain."
Amidst Qinyue's ridicule, Chufeyue awkwardly jumped into the mine pit, determined to regain his dignity as a brother.
"Inferior Small Pickaxe: Common, Pickaxe. An inferior small pickaxe. Equipping it allows the use of the mining skill. Usage Requirement: Strength 3, Mining."
Unfortunately, Chufeyue's strength was 0. He couldn't even lift the small pickaxe, even though it was the lightest one the blacksmith had.
So Chufeyue had to use a trick. Since he couldn't lift it, he could use his mental power, right? The Mage's Hand wasn't just for show.
Although the maximum output of the Mage's Hand was sealed by the GM, it was still easy to lift the pickaxe.
But there was another problem: Since the Mage's Hand is a continuous spell, using it meant he couldn't use the "Find Ore" skill...
But who said mining had to use this skill? Chufeyue found that his "Imagination" was like a cheat in this situation.
This mountain is made of earth, and the elemental composition of iron ore must be different from that of the soil, right?
Chufeyue used his pickaxe to dig into a spot with a different elemental composition and successfully extracted a piece of iron ore.
So, the goddess herself is a cheat.
With the help of the goddess's incredible perception skill, Chufeyue quickly gathered the 10 pieces of iron ore needed for the quest. Driven by curiosity, he even dug up a piece of bell iron ore, which made him consider changing his profession to a miner.
"Bell Iron Ore: Excellent, Ore. A relatively rare ore that can be smelted into bell iron, which is harder than steel. It is one of the blacksmiths' favorite ores."
After completing the quest, Chufeyue patted his buttocks and pulled his sister away. A while later, the surrounding players were shocked to find 11 shallow pits suddenly appearing on the ground, causing much speculation and discussion.
The north and south sides of the newbie village were vast forests, with tree waves stretching far into the distance. But one could still see the steep peaks that pierced the clouds, marking the end of the newbie village and a natural barrier. No one knew what lay beyond those mountains.
It was unclear what the players were doing now, whether they were still abusing rabbits and wild chickens. At least, the two siblings didn't encounter anyone on their way.
The forest was vast, and it had many residents. But there were mainly three types: foxes, wolves, and tigers.
Wolves were the most numerous, followed by foxes, and tigers were the least. Chufeyue didn't see a single tiger on his journey.
But the scenery was beautiful, and it could be considered a trip. The original purpose of coming here was to accompany his sister on a trip.
With this relaxed mindset, Chufeyue and Qinyue wandered around the forest.
The beauty and grandeur of the primeval forest cannot be described in words. The two siblings had a great time.
Or rather, Qinyue was very happy.
Qinyue caught a small fox with snow-white fur. The little guy had big, cute eyes. Its parents might have been out for a long time, so when Qinyue found it, it was whining in its nest.
Qinyue tiptoed over and picked it up, completely forgetting that monsters couldn't see her. The little fox was very frightened by its sudden suspension, but after calming down, it turned its head and licked Qinyue's cheek.
"You have kidnapped an Adorable Snow Fox (Juvenile), and it has joined your party."
With the system prompt, Chufeyue saw the little fox's attribute information.
"Adorable Snow Fox (Juvenile): Level 1 Small Animal. HP 5. Description: A young fox whose parents are missing, just able to open its eyes. Its fur is snow white, very special. Skill: Cuteness: 100% effectiveness against females."
Qinyue happily played with the little white fox, completely forgetting about her brother.
Chufeyue was jealous to the point of gnashing his teeth.
Damn! It even put its paw inside her clothes. You perverted fox, if you dare to take advantage of my sister again, I'll skin you and make a scarf for her.
The little fox, sensing Chufeyue's intense resentment, turned its head, bared its teeth at him, and continued playing with Qinyue.
Given that Qinyue and the little fox "Bai Fei" were having a great time, Chufeyue's search for tigers and wolves had to slow down significantly.
But fortunately, the wolf pack was very enthusiastic, and Qinyue's Tremor Notes were very sharp.
The 50 or so wild wolves probably wanted to make Chufeyue their dinner. But since they couldn't see Qinyue, they were doomed to be the tragic victims. Qinyue's Tremor Notes quickly buried the entire wolf pack.
To say that the scene of countless colorful notes raining down and piling up into a small hill was spectacular would be an understatement.
"Escaped from the wolf pack, unlocked level 2." Chufeyue's level up was thanks to Qinyue again.
The unfortunate wolves were forced to contribute all their possessions—countless wolf skins, claws, meat, teeth, and eyes. Perhaps Qinyue's incredible luck played a role, as their alpha wolf even polished its tooth.
"Sharp Wolf Tooth Dagger: Excellent. A dagger made from the sharpest wolf tooth, looking very sharp. Physical Damage +26, Attack Speed +2%, Attack Rate +20%. Equipment Requirement: Level 11, Strength 4."
Clearly, a very good green agility weapon. The rich and foolish tycoons would likely pay a good price for it.
Although they weren't playing the game to make money, it would be nice to help with household expenses. After all, they both didn't have formal jobs yet. Even Chufeyue's position as a researcher at Jialong International was under a consulting contract, not an employment contract.
After picking up the wolf tooth dagger, Chufeyue looked at the sky, which was gradually darkening, and asked.
"Qinyue, what time is it outside?"
"Ah, it should be around 7, I guess..."
Qinyue touched her face, thinking, a bit uncertain. The little fox lifted its black eyes and looked at its "mom," mimicking her by touching its furry face with its paw.
Seeing Qinyue disappear in a pale pink light, Chufeyue realized he didn't know how to log out.
"You're so stupid, just tell me. Do you want to go to Angel Home or directly back to the other world?"
The other world, what a terrible name.
"I'll go to Angel Home first. I can use the natural will to return from there, right?"
"Exactly, Angel Home. OK!"
As soon as the princess spoke, a colorful light beam descended from the sky, enveloping Chufeyue.
"Master, do you know how precious this purple hair is? It's the natural will helping you construct the most suitable way to control elements. Otherwise, do you think your body's limited surface area could handle the immense computational load of 'Imagination'? This is all for your benefit, so why are you complaining?"
"The natural will doesn't consider thoughts. That's why it's the fairest... Please don't complain anymore. This is the proof the natural will has given you."
For Chufeyue's purple hair in the game, Freya provided the most official explanation.