I Become a Landlady in the Game World

Chapter 34: Chapter 027: Rainy Day Limited Mission

Zhou Bai had no idea that Diana and Harrison were discussing their "peculiarities"; she was talking to Zhou Zhengping about the change in weather.

The sudden news had even Zhou Zhengping, a man accustomed to hardships, struggling to adapt. If they treated everything as a game, what they were now facing was Hell Level difficulty, the kind where one misstep could send them straight to hell.

Every time life seemed hopeful and a turn for the better imminent, complications would arise.

He felt a bit sorry for his daughter.

As the Lord, the pressure she was under was evidently much greater.

"Think positively," Zhou Bai comforted him, looking at her father's expression, "at least we know in advance and can prepare. Moreover, we can obtain special materials during this unusual weather to create special equipment. So far, everything that's happened leads me to believe that every disaster, if managed well, can bring certain benefits. Since disaster is unavoidable, we should strive to gain more from it."

"You sure take it easy," Zhou Zhengping gave Zhou Bai a sidelong glance, then sighed inwardly before asking, "What's your plan?"

"I've bought quite a lot of materials from the System Store; I'll make a batch first. The tailor shop will sell them to those willing to go out and pay, and for the soldier team, I'll provide the equipment for free, but the special materials they gather must be handed over," Zhou Bai explained.

If the other residents were unwilling to venture out, they could at least rely on the soldier team.

That was the purpose of recruiting soldiers for her.

"That works," Zhou Zhengping nodded. With each passing issue, Xiao Bai, as the Lord, was handling things better and better.

"What's in the soldier's package?" At this moment, Zhou Bai inquired about something she had been curious about; it was rare to get a system gift package!

"Each type of soldier comes with corresponding clothing blueprints, weapon blueprints, and other relevant guides. They said there'd be surprises if we find the materials ourselves," Zhou Zhengping explained briefly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Bai paused thoughtfully. The system never disappointed!

"How are we doing on materials?"

"The materials needed for soldier uniforms are Iron Ore, Beast Skin, and Linen. The main material for weapons is also Iron Ore. Beast Skin and Linen are easy to find, but Iron Ore is not," Zhou Zhengping explained briefly, "Two roles are difficult, the adviser and the doctor, as their training and healing strategies require someone to teach."

After listening to Zhou Zhengping, Zhou Bai pondered for a while before responding, "Dad, Iron Ore is generally found in iron mines; is the system hinting that there might be Iron Ore nearby? Also, with the need for personnel teaching, haven't you forgotten we have the Heroic Spirit Hall? Perhaps we'll have the chance to summon the relevant professionals."

Zhou Zhengping: "..."

"The soldier team seems to be the system's tool men gifted to the territory," Zhou Bai stated confidently, glad that it wasn't just exploiting the Lord.

"Then we must work a bit harder," Zhou Zhengping responded helplessly; he was willing to be a tool man for the territory—helping the territory meant helping his daughter!

"Troublesome," Zhou Bai joked.

"It's not troublesome," Zhou Zhengping replied with a smile.

Ding Qiurou watched the father and daughter perform their routine without knowing what to say.

Oh well, let them be happy.

Meanwhile, the bustle nearby gradually quieted, and many people began heading to the Lord Mansion.

Their trades done, it was time to transfer what they had to contribute to, and naturally deliver the materials the territory needed to the Lord Mansion.

Watching their figures, Zhou Bai immediately glanced at her own backpack.

Not good, it was nearly full again.

"Dad, Mom, I'm going to the Lord Mansion. You guys go home and have dinner," Zhou Bai said, following the crowd to the Lord Mansion.

"What is she going to do?"

"Clear her backpack! Her backpack slots aren't enough since learning from Diana that she could store things in the territory buildings, she's stored some at the second floor of the Lord Mansion, and everyone gathered quite a bit today, so she's afraid it might be full again," Ding Qiurou said with a chuckle.

"As long as she's happy with it! Saves some money, and she's thrilled."

They smiled at each other and then walked home hand in hand.

Many people saw this scene and felt a twinge of envy. @@novelbin@@

After the Doomsday Game began, the luckiest thing must be having your family by your side.

Where were their families? Was there still a chance... to see them?

**

Lord Mansion.

Many people only discovered when checking the notice board that the territory was asking for a few new types of materials.

"Wind and Rain Orchid? Bamboo strips? Eucalyptus Resin, Rain Tree Resin? What are these? They sound unfamiliar, and the purchase price is quite high, some over 10 copper coins."

"But if the territory suddenly wants to buy these, they must be useful, right?"

"Let's keep an eye out tomorrow."

They quietly noted these materials and continued selling their day's gathered materials to the territory.

While they were selling, Zhou Bai felt what was called the sweet burden.

She could only pretend to be selling items and then stuffed a large amount of wood and Stone into the second floor of the Lord Mansion.

After several trips, Zhou Bai had silently vowed that the next building she unlocked must be a Warehouse.

**

The fourth day of the Doomsday Game.

Many arose early due to newly triggered Skills, ready to form teams for hunting, only to find the heavy rain pouring outside when they opened their doors, its force barring quite a few from stepping out.

Opening the wooden door, everyone naturally started to chat loudly.

"So, it rains in the game world too?"

"With such heavy rain, we can't go out today, can we?"

"That's fine, consider it a holiday."

"It's the fourth day of the Doomsday Game; we haven't had a good rest in the first three days."

"We can rest, but did you forget? A Territory War must occur within a month. What if we're not strong enough and the territory is breached again? People would die."

"..."

As soon as the topic of the Territory War was brought up, some bold individuals ventured out into the rain to see if they could move freely in it.

Shortly after stepping into the rain, they continually received notifications from the system.

[Life Value -1]

[Life Value -1]

[Life Value -1]

[...]

The people who ran out quickly returned indoors.

"It won't work, moving in the rain decreases life value rapidly, I'm afraid I won't last long."

"This is manageable for a day or two, with the savings we've accumulated over the past few days, but it feels worrying if this continues for longer."

"Do you think we're being manipulated by the Doomsday Game?"

"We probably can't even go to the canteen, let's just stay at home and chat."

"Maybe it'll stop raining in a bit!"

"..."

Everyone chatted in turns, relishing this rare leisure time.

Zhou Bai was also mingling among them, watching everyone intending to rest well due to the weather, silently apologizing in his heart.

The future is uncertain; it's better to adapt sooner rather than later.

The next moment, he unapologetically opened the task system and began adding tasks.

[Task 1: Collect Special Materials]

[Nature: Rain-Specific Task]

[Reward: 20% Wage Increase]

[Executors: Soldier Team (Mandatory)]

[Note: Rainwear will be provided for free by the territory, please collect it at the tailor shop, all special materials gathered will belong to the territory.]

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[Task 2: Collect Special Materials]

[Nature: Rain-Specific Task]

[Reward: Harvest belongs to the individual]

[Executors: All Residents (Voluntary)]

[Note: Rainwear can be purchased at the tailor shop; equipment is limited, first come first served.]

After adding the tasks, Zhou Bai immediately sent out the notifications.

The next moment, everyone's control panels received the messages.

At the sight of the messages, many were stunned.

The scene went quiet for a second, then erupted into a flurry of discussions.

"The territory is heartless!"

"They actually set tasks."

"But it seems to be a rain-specific task, and it's voluntary."

"It's because it's voluntary that it feels more significant."

"Special materials? What special materials?"

"I suddenly remember something."

"What?"

"Last night at the Lord Mansion, I saw the Lord's new purchase task, it mentioned Wind and Rain Orchids, Rain Tree Resin, bamboo strips... Aren't all these materials rain-related?"

"But aside from the rain-related materials, there are also Mint Leaves, honeysuckle, Wind-stopping Grass... Damn, it's not just rain but also intense heat, heavy snow, and strong winds?"

"This... seems quite possible!"

"So the game world's weather is this variable?"

"This is too tough, isn't it?"

While discussing, many had sharply realized something was amiss from the materials collected by the territory.

"I'm a bit panicked!"

"Me too! If the weather is abnormal every day, how are we going to live?"

"Don't panic, the territory has already started buying materials and also sells rainwear, they must be prepared."

"So, are we doing this task?"

"..."

As everyone pondered, Zhou Bai, who had issued the tasks, quickly ran out of his house in the pouring rain, heading straight for the tailor shop.

Seeing Zhou Bai's swift figure, many people came to a realization.

They remembered one thing: the equipment in the tailor shop was limited.

Watching Zhou Bai running at the front, everyone had only one thought left in their minds.

This guy is so competitive!

They couldn't lose!