Chapter 130: Ten Consecutive Draws in the Tavern
The Moonlight River flows serenely south of Apushi Village, while the north is dominated by a vast, dense forest teeming with timber resources. To the east and west, large and small quarries, iron mines, and gold mines dot the landscape. This village truly sits on a wealth of resources.
With infrastructure development underway, Snow Leopard volunteers to lead a team of 400 players, alongside Jenny and Wendy, into the forest to log timber. Meanwhile, the remaining 100 players, led by Range of Truth, join Mike on a hunt to secure fresh food.
Although Su Yu had stocked up on provisions from Oran City, these supplies don't count as official [Food] resources in the territory's system. To attract refugees and build a thriving village, Su Yu needs a visible surplus of food.
While others focus on gathering resources, Su Yu sits by a modest thatched hut, sketching a layout for the future city. He marks out areas for residences, commerce, industry, a college, and entertainment zones, carefully planning to streamline future construction efforts.
Not far away, Robert, the territory's only farmer, works steadily. Su Yu approaches him with a friendly smile. "Robert!" he calls out. "I heard you're quite skilled in construction. What kinds of buildings can you make?"
Robert, encouraged by Su Yu's approachable tone, replies eagerly, "I can build a fair bit, my lord! City halls, dwellings, taverns, mills, lumberyards—you name it."
With each structure Robert mentions, a description appears on his nameplate:
- **[City Hall lv1]**
- *Construction Requirements:* Timber 275, Stone 100
- *Function:* Publish policies, research basic technology.
- *Note:* Advanced technology research requires a [Research Institute] or [University].
- **[Residential House lv1]**
- *Construction Requirements:* Timber 25
- *Function:* Accommodates refugees.
- *Note:* Without sufficient dwellings, population growth halts despite high prosperity and livability.
- **[Tavern lv1]**
- *Construction Requirements:* Timber 200
- *Function:* Talent recruitment.
- *Note:* Ready to test your luck with ten pulls?
- **[Mill lv1]**
- *Construction Requirements:* Timber 100
- *Function:* Processes grain and provides storage.
- *Note:* Don Quixote might challenge its shape one day.
- **[Lumberyard lv1]**
- *Construction Requirements:* Timber 100
- *Function:* Enhances logging efficiency, stores wood.
- *Note:* "Chop, chop, lumberjack!"
Su Yu nods approvingly. "Alright, Robert. When the others return, start with the [Tavern] and [Residential Houses]. I'll assign a team to gather stone, so we can construct the [City Hall] next. And by the way, your daily wage is set to 50 psionic coins—same as Jenny and Wendy."
"Truly? Thank you, my lord!" Robert's face lights up with gratitude, and his loyalty surges to the maximum level.
NPC farmers gather resources at a rate of roughly 10 units of wood, 5 units of stone, or 1 unit of gold every two hours. Although players start with only half that efficiency, the [Double Saws] Su Yu bought in Oran City improve their logging by 50%.
Within minutes, wood begins streaming into the village. Su Yu gestures to Robert. "Let's get started, Robert!"
"Understood, my lord!" Robert fetches his hammer, ready to lead the construction of the [Tavern].
Su Yu enlists over 30 nearby players to assist Robert. Though their efficiency is lower than Robert's, their numbers make a difference. Following Robert's instructions, some players dig foundations while others cut planks from logs. Within an hour, the village's first [Tavern] is complete.
**[Tavern lv1]**
- *Function:* Recruits talents.
- *Recruitment Probability:* 99% chance for common talents, 1% for excellent-quality talents.
- *Limit:* One recruitment every 24 hours.
"Only 1%?" Su Yu grins confidently. It's time for a special guest to try her luck.
He sends a private message to Sky Dragon: "Where are you right now?"
"We're out hunting! Just caught a black boar—there's so much meat!" Her excitement is evident.
"Return to the village; I need your help with something important."
Su Yu didn't invite Sky Dragon into the guild just because she's wealthy or because she's a lively presence (well, perhaps those played a small role). The real reason is her exceptional luck—she's renowned for it. Out of all players in his past life, few matched her fortune, a trait he believes could bring prosperity to his territory.
With Sky Dragon in the guild, he's confident in avoiding many disasters, like droughts, floods, or invasions. Her luck is practically a talisman, more effective than any shrine offering!
The tavern's ten daily pulls provide a chance to draw up to 100 talents, though only one can be recruited. The odds of an excellent talent are slim, at just 1%, but if anyone can beat those odds, it's Sky Dragon.
Shortly after, she returns, riding her Howling Moon Wolf, and munching on a skewer of roasted boar. "What's up, Guild Master?" she asks, holding the half-eaten skewer out to Su Yu.
Su Yu accepts it, explaining the ten-pull mechanic at the tavern.
"Ten pulls?" Her eyes light up. "This is my thing! I'm never unlucky with draws. Watch me, I'll get a legendary talent for you!"
Before Su Yu can clarify that legendary talents aren't an option yet, Sky Dragon rushes inside. He follows her into the tavern, intrigued.
The tavern's interface offers two choices: a single draw for 10 psionic coins or a discounted ten-pull for 95. Sky Dragon slaps her hand confidently on the ten-pull button.
A soft, white light fills the board as ten cards appear. One by one, they reveal themselves. The first nine cards display a common white glow, but on the tenth, a radiant green light flares up!
Sky Dragon had managed to draw an excellent-quality talent on her very first try—a 1% chance come true!
Sky Dragon stares at the result, blinking in surprise. "Wait, that's it? No legend? No epic?" She looks utterly baffled, as though fate has betrayed her. "This isn't up to my usual standards!"
Su Yu chuckles, amused at her reaction, yet thoroughly impressed by her incredible luck. The future of Apushi Village looks brighter than ever with Sky Dragon by his side.
(End of Chapter)