flstandardbreds Chapter 298
Chapter 298
Opening treasure chests is the best way to obtain high-level fireworks, and you can even get supreme-level fireworks!
Collector-grade fireworks are marked with "Supreme Treasure" in gold and red calligraphy; there are no levels or anything, just a simple "collector-grade" designation. The rare, discontinued ones also have a small special effect: a dazzling little firework mushroom appears when you tap it.
Three months after the update to the Huaxia Jianghu dungeon, treasure chests disappeared from most players' sight, except for combat players. After all, only combat players needed the materials inside to repair weapons, while other types of players had little use for them. After this event update, treasure chests have become highly sought after again, with many players frantically searching for them. This time, treasure chests are not only updated in the Huaxia Jianghu dungeon, but also randomly appear in any dungeon and world outside of the Repair Secret Realm, with a fairly high probability. The treasure chest designs are simple, without the complexities and level classifications found in other games. There is only one type: the golden chest, beautifully designed, resembling a tall palace with an incredibly heavy base and ornate upturned eaves. It also features gems, lacquer, and other decorative elements, adorned with vibrant depictions of a nine-colored deer, the God of Wealth, auspicious clouds and cranes, and dragons and phoenixes.
Players are probably disappointed that once the treasure chest is opened, they can't take it with them; they can only take the materials inside, and then the treasure chest turns into a cloud of dust and disappears.
Countless players flooded the world map in search of treasure chests, and those who found them were so excited they jumped for joy. Inside the chests were not only fireworks and various materials, but also costumes for this event.
Rare, discontinued clothing!
In addition to the limited-edition outfits available for quests, this event also features three hidden treasure chest outfits: these three outfits weren't mentioned in the announcement and are considered surprise treasure chests. One is a white fleece rabbit-patterned jacket with a New Year's patch, paired with a reunion-themed fleece flower hair accessory and a gold lock necklace. Another is a pink peach-patterned magpie-patterned dress with a cross-collar style, paired with a gemstone peach blossom hairpin and a magpie headdress. The third is a plain-faced cloud-patterned collar peach-yellow and red-crossed shirt set, with simple accessories—only a green bamboo hairpin and a rose-red hairpin. However, it features a very beautiful hairstyle: a flying snake bun followed by a peony-patterned drooping bun.
These outfits are disassembled into many treasure chests according to their parts. Without opening all the parts, you're unlikely to know the full picture. Parts can also be obtained repeatedly, traded with other players, used to assemble a second outfit, or even traded to the official website.
The first day was too short; most players were just exploring. Even opening treasure chests wouldn't have been enough time to process and spread the information. Besides, many players knew about collecting rare items but kept it a secret, not revealing it in the world chat. Seriously, with so many players in Qingfengyi, and the game just starting out, everyone's scattered across various quests and side missions—it's the perfect time to collect them. What if the news got out and everyone flooded in from other side missions?
Other games have countless servers, with a maximum of one or two hundred million players, or even just a few million or tens of millions. A single server then has a few thousand players. When everyone flocks to find certain game resources, it feels like the world has been swept clean. Many people simply can't find the resources, let alone something like Qingfengyi.
The number of players in the Qingfengyi server alone is currently over three million!
Furthermore, the different zones aren't separate; any player can enter as long as they don't exceed the limit. When they start fighting for resources, it'll be absolutely insane!
So, on the first day, the most frequent message on the world channel was how beautiful the lanterns were in Lantern Street. Many players went out with their families to stroll along the street and bought a lot of things. They were preparing according to the previous Lantern Festival activities, intending to enjoy this wonderful festival. In the gentle breeze, the casual social barriers between StarCraft players seemed to be broken down, and they were learning to enthusiastically enjoy socializing with each other.
Then I found myself very happy.
During the day, the streets are filled with all sorts of lanterns, a truly beautiful sight. Players who accepted stall vendor quests made a fortune, and those who profited immediately went on to take on evening sales quests. Some business-minded players didn't accept official quests, but instead sought out skilled players and NPCs to take the lanterns and act as their own vendors. This way, all the profits were theirs, without having to share with the official vendors.
They're not short of money, so why should they work for others?
So, at the start of the day, the most enthusiastic activity was surprisingly the acquisition of uniquely designed lanterns and various other artworks by players. The world chat and trade chat were flooded with acquisition requests, and sometimes, when private messages between players couldn't reach each other, they would even start arguing in the world chat.
The reason why vendors and players are so enthusiastic is because their items are selling really well. It's probably because of the holiday promotions that they're willing to spend a lot of money on their items.
This update doesn't include player residences or properties, but it doesn't prevent players from tidying up and redecorating their existing properties in Lantern Festival Street.
Countless millennia have passed, and perhaps even the barrier of a different time and space exists, but it doesn't affect everyone's shared desire to "wear new clothes and redecorate the house for the holidays."
The last renovation has been done so long ago that the world has been messed up by players. Even if you don't live here often, you should put everything away and replace it with new things.
Last time I planted red plum blossoms, this time I've switched to yellow ones. The artificial hill twists and turns, the covered bridge and small lake have been transformed into a pleasure villa. This time, the changes are not just a completely new renovation, but also an improvement in design and a fresh aesthetic.
Many people choose to design their own designs, and no matter how well they turn out, it's all about their heart.
Even after a day of decorating the house, they don't forget the fireworks show in the evening.
Many players are shouting in the world chat:
"Family members, I'm absolutely blown away by how beautiful it is! Pictures, pictures! Come quickly to the modern light show area for a group photo!"
"Yes, yes! I never expected that something that looked ordinary during the day would be so breathtakingly beautiful at night. It's so gorgeous! I want to hang these all over my house, they're so beautiful. Pictures, pictures."
The picture shows a cluster of dreamy blue LED lights hanging from a tree, some of them flashing incessantly. A person stands nearby, the lights casting a soft, indistinct glow on their face and figure.
Very photogenic.
The lights weren't just a few scattered lights, but a vast expanse. There were several beautiful illuminated bridges in the middle, with many glowing flowers beneath them and arched curtains hanging above. Running or standing among them was a truly enjoyable and beautiful experience.
In a short period of time, I saw many family photos, couple photos, and solo photos.
"I want to get these printed in real life, they're so beautiful. I love the houses here the most; they're not big, perfect for taking pictures. Pictures, pictures, pictures..."
This player posted a lot of pictures with incredible speed, standing out from the crowd and successfully flooding the chat. To do that, not only does one need fast hands, but also a good internet connection.
The main subject of the images is the player themselves, while the background features various styles of small scenes and houses. It's certainly not suitable for living in, but it's perfect for taking dreamy, fairytale-style photos and videos.