NOVEL WEB Chapter 10: Miracle Architectural Blueprint: Light Healing House
Chapter 10: Miracle Architectural Blueprint: Light Healing House
At the same time, in an unknown level 1 territory located somewhere in a plain wetland forest, Pinellia, who was resting under a large tree, was startled when she saw Lei Xiao's reply in the chat channel. So startled, in fact, that the half-bitten bitter wild fruit in her hand fell to the muddy ground as her mind went blank for a moment.
After a brief pause, a look of surprise and joy spread across her face, reflected in her clear eyes. Pinellia had never imagined that among the billions of lords, the renowned Boss Xiaoshen, whose name was on everyone's lips, would actually respond to her message!
"Very good," she whispered to herself, tears of relief slipping down her pretty face and landing on her already tear-soaked clothes.
A few hours earlier, the two farmers she had summoned had died in an accident, leaving her alone in the vast tropical forest, overwhelmed and disoriented. Before being transported to this world, Pinellia had lived in a single-parent household, relying on her mother since childhood. Despite her tough and self-reliant personality, the current situation was pushing her to her limits.
To make matters worse, one of the two suns in the sky had begun to take on a sunset hue, signaling the approach of night. For Pinellia, who suffered from nyctophobia—a fear of the dark—this was a terrifying prospect. Even in the safety of her own home, she needed the lights on and her mother by her side to sleep peacefully. Now, alone in the wilderness of another world, the encroaching darkness threatened to shatter her spirit.
Desperate, Pinellia, who had accidentally obtained a miracle building blueprint, began advertising in various chat channels, hoping someone would trade her a first-tier recruitment order for the blueprint, giving her a chance to survive the night. However, all she received was ridicule and mockery.
When she saw Lei Xiao's reply, a wave of hope surged through her. This stranger, whom she had never met, was her only lifeline!
"Master Xiaoshen, are you really willing to trade a first-tier recruitment order for my blueprint?" Pinellia tentatively sent a private message to Lei Xiao, her heart still pounding.
On the other side, Lei Xiao, who had been monitoring the chat, saw her message immediately and replied, "Yes, but before we proceed, I have a question."
Lei Xiao's decision to engage privately with Pinellia was driven by his desire to uncover the source of this rare blueprint. In this magical and unfamiliar world, knowledge was far more valuable than any single item. However, he anticipated that Pinellia might be reluctant to share this information without some form of compensation.
"A question?" Pinellia brushed the messy hair from her forehead and pondered for a moment before replying, "Master Xiaoshen, do you want to know how I obtained this blueprint?"
Seeing her directness, Lei Xiao responded succinctly, "Exactly."
Pinellia wasted no time in explaining. She revealed that near her territory, there was a massive ancient ruin hidden beneath vines and soil. She had stumbled upon the miracle building blueprint while exploring the edge of the ruins. However, the discovery had come at a great cost. On their way back to the territory, the two farmers who had been scouting ahead accidentally triggered a magical trap in the ruins. They were instantly frozen into ice sculptures and then shattered.
High rewards often come with high risks.
"I see..." Lei Xiao murmured, his expression thoughtful. While this method of obtaining the blueprint was undoubtedly an adventure, it was also unique to Pinellia's geographical location and couldn't be replicated.
Lei Xiao was also surprised by Pinellia's willingness to share the details so openly. Her honesty left a positive impression on him.
"Let's proceed with the trade," Lei Xiao said, opening the trading channel and placing a first-tier recruitment order.
"Two first-tier recruitment orders?!" Pinellia's heart raced as she saw that Lei Xiao had doubled the originally agreed-upon price. "Master, what is this...?"
"Consider the second one a deposit," Lei Xiao explained calmly. "If you find anything else in the ruins in the future, offer it to me first. I'll pay above market price."
Lei Xiao was making a long-term investment. If Pinellia could find rare items in the ruins, securing the right of first refusal for future discoveries was a smart move.
"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Pinellia's eyes welled up with tears again. For her, two recruitment orders meant a chance to start over.
With the trade completed, Pinellia, noticing the darkening sky, eagerly pressed the summon button. In an instant, two glowing doors appeared before her, and two female slaves with wheat-colored skin and exotic attire knelt before her.
Meanwhile, Lei Xiao examined the miracle architectural blueprint he had just acquired with great interest. The blueprint was simple yet ancient, its surface yellowed and in some places marred by mildew and blackening. However, the occasional glimmer of magic indicated that it was still functional.
**Blueprint for Miracle Architecture: Bright Healing House**
[Required materials: wood x5000, thatch x4000, stone x3000, white jade ore x2000, light spar x1000]
"Two second-tier resources? And light spar is a rare resource..." Lei Xiao muttered, reluctantly curling his lips. He stored the blueprint in his storage space for the time being. Like equipment blueprints, the specific properties and functions of architectural blueprints could only be revealed after construction.
Based on the name, Lei Xiao guessed that the Bright Healing House was likely a medical-type building. Given that it was a miracle building blueprint, its capabilities were bound to be impressive. "I'll have to wait and see its exact role," he thought.
With that, Lei Xiao calmed himself and opened the trading center, ready to continue his preparations for the challenges ahead.