Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1460: Chapter 187: The Immortal Touches My Head

Downstream of the Nile River, approximately 80 pyramids are scattered today—they record a once-brilliant civilization, but so far, no one has been able to completely explore all the secrets of this civilization… an era existing in the present world, revered as one of the origins of civilization.

To this day, countless scholars still actively operate in this area… of course, aside from the normal scholars, there are also those with the intention of treasure hunting.

They are not just treasure hunters among humans, but also some of the [Non-Humans] walking in the shadows, unknown to the world.

Of course, simply speaking in terms of efficiency, the [Non-Humans] are obviously higher… in the game of treasure hunting, humans are naturally at a disadvantage.

“…So far, humans have only found fragments of records of ancient civilizations or some artifacts with little use; the truly valuable things have long been acquired by the [Non-Humans].”

“Huh? What are you talking about, Mr. Otto?” asked the local man Aria, curiously turning his head while riding on a camel—Aria grew up in the desert, making him a very reliable guide, thus many treasure hunting or investigation teams prefer to hire him for help.

For instance, he is currently serving Mr. Otto—Mr. Otto is an old client of Aria. He has acted as a guide for Mr. Otto five times, so they are quite familiar with each other.

In recent years, this is Mr. Otto’s third entry into the desert… so diligently entering the desert, it is the first time Aria has encountered during his guide career—however, Mr. Otto has his favorite money.

“Nothing, Aria, I was just lamenting how beautiful the desert scenery is.”

Sitting on the rear camel, Mr. Otto lifted his protective goggles, revealing a pair of light green eyes—he looks around thirty years old, his face full of stubble, and his skin is very rough due to years of wind and sand erosion.

“You’re absolutely right, Mr. Otto.” Aria nodded in agreement, “My companions tell me the world outside is more beautiful, prosperous, and comfortable! They often advise me to leave this place when I’ve earned enough money, but I’ve never had such thoughts… I simply can’t imagine a place more beautiful than here. I was born to belong to this place, so I won’t leave until I die here.”

“That’s a great thought, Aria.” Mr. Otto took a small sip from the water bottle and then slowly said, “It will spare you a lot of trouble… trust me, Aria, the world outside is not as good as your companions describe.”

“Is that why you frequently come here?” Aria jokingly asked.

Mr. Otto smiled without saying a word, instead he took out a map from the luggage and began to examine it closely—Aria did not feel bored either… when he is not guiding people, he lives alone, so he has long learned to be quiet.

This journey actually only included Aria and Mr. Otto… four camels, two for riding and two for transporting luggage—they have been out for seven days now.

Aria silently calculated the supplies, finding that they could walk for three more days at most before needing to return—although there are places to replenish water along the way, the food is clearly insufficient to continue… unless they choose a more arduous survival mode, then they can proceed forward for two more days.

“Mr. Otto, haven’t you found the place you’re looking for?” After playing around for a while, Aria couldn’t help but turn back and ask again.

“Aria, if I don’t find it before this trip ends, I think I’ll need to enter the desert again in the near future.” Mr. Otto didn’t lift his head, continuing to look at the map, “Let’s rest for a week after returning, and then choose another direction to enter the desert.”

A week’s rest is quite sufficient, and Aria doesn’t oppose much… after all, no one dislikes making money—the price Mr. Otto offers is always very generous each time.

Although Aria does not plan to leave this desert, it does not hinder him from better managing his residence and enjoying his life.

“By the way, Mr. Otto, why are you alone this time?” Aria couldn’t help but ask curiously, “I remember last time… half a year ago, right? You had a group of companions. Oh, I miss Professor Xie Jiatu, he was such a witty and knowledgeable gentleman!”

“They won’t come again.” Mr. Otto still didn’t raise his head… not even his tone changed, “Ever.”

Aria was momentarily stunned, but he didn’t continue to ask deeply—never inquire too much into a client’s matters unless they bring it up voluntarily… this is one of the rules as a desert guide.

“Oh, if I were to say one thing I dislike about the desert, it must be the poor signal here!” Aria purposely changed the topic, “Damn it, the livestream I’m watching got stuck! Hey, I’m waiting to see that chick take off her clothes!”

What kind of livestream are you watching… Mr. Otto finally raised his head, glanced at Aria.

But his expression quickly changed… it immediately became serious as he saw the desert sky ahead suddenly turning a dark yellow.

The wind rose and blew the sand; it’s like waves on the sea, one after another… it is a sign that a storm is coming to the desert!

“We can’t move forward anymore! We need to find a place to settle down immediately! Aria!” Mr. Otto shouted loudly.

Aria naturally understood what was about to happen, he quickly nodded and then steered the camel to speed up.

At this moment, Mr. Otto watched the vast yellow sand and shook his head inwardly… humans are indeed too weak; if it were the [Non-Humans], they probably wouldn’t even bother about a desert storm of this magnitude, right?

He suddenly reached out to grip something he was wearing… it was a pendant strung with a cord.

It’s a pendant resembling an eye—in this land, such pendants are not uncommon, many tourists even buy some from nearby markets as souvenirs.

Eye of Horus… it’s a symbol among Ancient Egyptian myths and legends.

“Oh! Damn, there’s a signal here now!!” Aria suddenly exclaimed in excitement, even waving his arms.

—You should hurry out of the desert and go to the outside world; the outside world has great signal…

Mr. Otto sighed helplessly.

…

…

The outside world is truly too dangerous, clearly still inside… the world of the Main God Project game is relatively safe—after all, here, there is the majestic palace he personally crafted, and he even exists as the Taiyin Master God here.

A great existence!

So, Tai Yinzi, who rolled back from the present world, upon seeing the earthly paradise he crafted, immediately forgot all the worries from outside, completely (self)-deceiving (people)!

As for Adam’s back of the head problem… what back of the head? There’s nothing!

The old Taoist has always diligently stayed here working—the Da Zhe brothers can totally vouch for the old Taoist!

“Da Zhe brothers! Da Zhe brothers!”

Flying into the palace, Tai Yinzi immediately pinched his voice eagerly… he still made himself look like an Immortal, but he did not see Da Zhe in the room where the Magic Mirror was placed.

However, Da Zhe must not have left here—after all, this Main God Mountain is essentially a cage for Tai Yinzi!

Because this world needs the Main God Mountain as its pillar, and the Main God Mountain requires the presence of the Black soul envoy, or it will collapse—in other words, Tai Yinzi can’t leave this place for too long, otherwise, the Main God Mountain will collapse, leading to a dreadful disaster in the Main God Project world.

Therefore, he has the policy of taking a one-minute break after working a certain number of hours.

This policy didn’t exist before… back then, he was only obsessed with this game world, but he would occasionally leave, skipping outside—however, ever since the Penglai Treasury affair ended, it changed into this ghostly shape!

“…Even saying the old Taoist is too able to skip outside, so he can’t linger in the present world for too long!”

While searching for Da Zhe in the palace, Tai Yinzi thought indignantly to himself, “What does this vicious woman take me for? A Chaotic World big devil? A world-ending disaster? Bah! Wasn’t I out for several hours this time as well? Did anything happen outside? No, right?!”

Hmph hmph hmph——!

“Oh! My God! Brother Da Zhe, so you’re here…”

Finally, Tai Yinzi saw Da Zhe in a garden scene of a side hall, along with a mother and daughter created by Da Zhe using the Magic Mirror.

At this moment, Da Zhe was sitting under a fruit tree with this mother and daughter, embracing them… The little girl had already fallen asleep in the arms of Da Zhe and the woman.

Seeing this scene, Tai Yinzi opened his mouth, then frowned, unable to say anything — instead, he quietly waved his hand to keep the garden environment unchanged, keeping it in its current state temporarily.

Otherwise, it would get dark, and the birds would return to the forest… That’s how this world is, a completely dynamic world.

It doesn’t stay put… It can only stay like this temporarily.

After glancing quietly, Tai Yinzi left unhurriedly, then went to another palace, casually summoning some servants to serve him, waiting to watch the sunset on Main God Mountain, yawning out of boredom.

He felt like he was about to fall asleep, his eyes becoming bleary—like an old cane about to mold, turning red inside.

…

In a daze, Tai Yinzi felt he suddenly became small—he didn’t shrink, but went back to being young, even a child.

He dreamed of herding cattle on the mountain… His family had so many cattle, he had to go out herding every day, feeling it was the happiest thing ever.

One day, he suddenly saw someone flying in the sky… An Immortal treading on a Flying Sword, mighty and majestic, making him really envious.

Suddenly, the Immortal descended before him, gently pressing his head, saying: Would you like to follow me to learn the way of long life?

He nodded, and then his vision turned blank… He was taken to the sky by the Immortal, leaving that place where he herded cattle.

…

Master…

The afterglow of the sunset slowly cast on Tai Yinzi’s eyelids… reflecting a red hue, he yawned and then woke up.

Looking at the setting sun about to disappear, Tai Yinzi suddenly began to softly sing:

——The Celestial White Jade Capital in the sky, in the Twelve Floors and Five Cities.

——The Immortal pats my head, tying my hair to grant long life.

——Misled by worldly pleasures, delving into reason and emotions.

——Ninety-six sacred Lords, floating clouds hang with empty fame.

The servants behind him, also created by the Magic Mirror, only listened to his orders. Suddenly, they broke into loud cries.

Because Taiyin Master God had said before, that whenever he recited poetry, they must cry, and must cry their hearts out.

“Why are you crying! Are you courting death! Crying like a funeral! I’m still alive! No more crying, damn it!” Tai Yinzi suddenly stood up, scolding these servants fiercely.

The servants immediately lowered their heads, standing timidly, and indeed stopped crying.

“Go away! Go eat! You bunch of clueless stuff!”

The servants immediately scattered in a flurry, quickly leaving the observatory… Tai Yinzi shook his head, suddenly raised his third finger of his right hand at the setting sun and said, “You piss off too!”

The sun instantly sank into the mountains… the sky left only a dim light.

No one else was around.

Tai Yinzi sat down by himself, then burst into tears, looking like a mad old man.

Crying, he suddenly stopped, randomly wiped his face, then snapped his fingers… the ancient-looking observatory transformed into a modern dance hall.

A man wearing bell-bottom pants and sporting a pompadour appeared on stage at the same time, singing “Always-On-My-Mind”.

…

While singing, a figure slowly descended beside Tai Yinzi… Da Zhe.

But at this time, Da Zhe was alone… the mother and daughter had been left by him somewhere in the palace. Seeing Tai Yinzi, he opened his mouth a few times but seemed at a loss for words, finally speaking awkwardly, “Old brother, in such a good mood listening to music?”

Tai Yinzi suddenly put on an eager smile, laughing, “After all, this is my only hobby… Brother Da Zhe, how was your day?”

“Very good.” Da Zhe answered simply, “About them…”

“I’ve got plenty of rooms here.” Tai Yinzi said heartily: “I’ll set aside a side hall for them, as their daily living space… and I’ll send some servants to take care of them, brother Da Zhe can rest assured.”

Da Zhe paused for a moment, then slowly nodded, “Thank you.”

Tai Yinzi chuckled, “After all, we’re all working for the Lord, no need for thanks among brothers! Brother Da Zhe, you’re always welcome here… Oh, there’s something I hope brother Da Zhe could help with.”

“Go ahead.” Da Zhe nodded, naturally understanding… Tai Yinzi was being so enthusiastic for a reason.

“It’s about today’s matter, old brother hopes you can keep it a secret.” Tai Yinzi said seriously at this moment, “You know, dereliction of duty is really… but I’m stuck here every day, it’s really… you understand, right?”

“Don’t worry, I know what to do.”

“You have my deepest gratitude!” Tai Yinzi was overjoyed… dealing with smart people is the best!

###########

PS1: Thanks to the big shot “Loyal Servant Wangcai” for the silver… offering tea to the capitalist tycoon!

PS2: As for more updates, let’s tally them another day (looks to the sky)…