amaotonovel Chapter 398 Leisure Dungeon 1
Chapter 398 Leisure Dungeon 1
The starlight of Crystal Forest still seems to flow through my fingertips, and Yuan Ma's journey in the "Perfect Life" game has quietly begun. The days in the space are peaceful and fulfilling.
That day, Yuan Bao was in the study of her space villa, reviewing the recent purification records of the subtle pollution in the real world by the Purifying Breath, when Xiao 9's unique, slightly excited, metallic voice rang directly in her mind:
[My lord! My lord! Great news! The game system has just released a brand new casual dungeon module that non-bound players can also participate in!]
"Oh?" Yuan Bao looked up from the data, intrigued. "Non-bound player? That means..."
[Yes!] Little 9's glowing orb on the desk blinked excitedly twice. [This newly opened 'Happy Hour' instance allows the game card holder (i.e., you) to act as the host and invite up to four friends and family members without game cards to join! The instance offers a variety of multiplayer cooperative or competitive mini-game modes!]
Yuan Bao's eyes lit up instantly.
This is practically tailor-made for you!
There are only five people living in the house most of the time, right?
She, Aunt Yuan (oh, Mom is a cardholder now, but that's okay, they can all play together, right?), Big Brother Yuan Baoguo, Sister-in-law Lin Qing, and Xiao Zhi! Perfectly full!
"Tell me quickly, what are the specific ways to play?" Yuan Bao asked impatiently.
The small 9's light points moved rapidly, projecting a simple light screen menu that clearly listed the dungeon options:
Two-player mode:
Arena (PK): Such as quick memory card matching, rhythm light spot challenge, mini space maze racing, etc.
Collaborative challenges: such as two-player puzzle-solving and door-opening, energy ball relay, and mirrored motion synchronization challenges.
Three-player mode:
Classic modes: Virtual Dou Dizhu (adaptive rules), Three-player Mahjong (simplified version).
Collaboration Zone: Building a triangular energy tower, collaborative light and shadow drawing, and role-playing puzzle solving (detective/assistant/informant).
Four-player mode:
Arena (2V2): Group battles, such as team memory races, cooperative obstacle courses, and strategy card battles (simplified).
Collaborative Field: Stabilizing the energy fields at the four corners, restoring a large jigsaw puzzle, and solving puzzles using separately controlled machinery (each person is responsible for a part).
Five-player mode:
Collaboration Only: Large-scale team missions! Such as: protecting the core crystal tower (resisting virtual pollution waves), cooperating to pilot giant energy mechs to complete designated tasks, five-person symphony light and sound effects coordination (each person controls one sound and light effect), and cooperative escape from large spatial mazes.
"Huh? The five-person team only has the cooperative mode?" Yuan Bao looked at the light screen and found it very interesting. "This design is ingenious. It avoids the 'internal war' among family members and hurts their harmony. It's a good way to cultivate team spirit."
"Yes, my lord," Xiao 9 explained. "The five-player cooperative mode is often the core challenge of dungeons, requiring extremely high levels of teamwork and coordination. Moreover," Xiao 9's voice carried a hint of enticement, "the key is the reward mechanism!"
The light screen switches to reveal a dazzling "reward pool" interface that resembles a rotating nebula.
After all games are over, the winning team (Competitive Mode) or the team that successfully completes the level (Cooperative Mode) can participate in a prize draw from the reward pool! The prizes are very generous, and—] Xiao 9 paused deliberately, [it's a self-selection mode! The winner can freely choose their favorite item from the list of prizes refreshed in the reward pool for that round!]
A preview of the reward pool flashes by quickly:
"Starlight Amber" from Crystal Grove is a perpetually preserved amber (containing solidified stardust, beautiful and with a subtle calming effect).
Point cards that increase strength, stamina, luck, speed, etc.
Mystery blind box grand prize.
"Lingquan Essence Dew" in small bottles (for external use or diluted for internal use; it has significant effects on strengthening the body).
Various space-specific "delicious seed packs" (given to the planting area, these can grow fruits and vegetables with unique flavors).
One-time "Space Teleportation Experience Card" (experience the wonderful feeling of space travel within a short distance).
"Spirit Beast Affection Enhancement Cookie" (Use on spirit beasts such as the big white goose and little fox in the space to increase intimacy).
There's even a "Little White's Special Snack Voucher" (which allows you to redeem a dreamy snack made by Little White that's hard to replicate in real life).
And some purely entertaining gadgets, such as "glowing space bubble water" and "energy whistles that can imitate birdsong," etc.
"A self-selected reward?" Yuan Bao was genuinely tempted, especially seeing the prizes that would actually benefit his family. "That's great! Fun and rewarding! Little 9, what's needed to unlock this dungeon? Is it dangerous?"
【Rest assured, my lord.】Little 9 immediately assured, 【The 'Happy Time' instance is a purely casual entertainment module, built upon your spatial origins to create a virtual scene with extremely low, almost zero, energy consumption. All gameplay takes place in an absolutely safe virtual environment, causing no real harm to participants. Sensory feedback such as pain can be adjusted to the minimum or turned off. The main purpose is to enhance emotional exchange and teamwork, with a reward mechanism to increase fun.】
"That's fantastic!" Yuan Bao clapped his hands, a bright smile spreading across his face. "This is a team-building activity tailor-made for our family! Come on, Xiao 9, gather everyone!"
Yuan Bao immediately called his family members, who were all "busy" in their respective spaces, to the living room.
Yuan Baoguo had just finished "studying" the energy spectrum on the terrace facing the Crystal Forest (actually he was sunbathing and reading) when he was pulled over.
Lin Qing was halfway through crocheting in the sunroom when she came over with her knitting needles.
Yuan's mother had just come out of her room (she spends a fixed time alone in her space every day, perhaps to keep track of her game progress or simply to calm her mind), with a gentle smile on her face.
Xiao Zhi rode on the back of a gentle white goose (with Yuan Bao's tacit approval and Xiao Jiu's supervision), and was carried along with a "clattering" sound, while Xiao Hui Xiang chased after him like a small dot of light.
"Bao'er, why did you call us so urgently? What good news is it?" Aunt Yuan asked with a smile.
"Great news!" Yuan Bao mysteriously asked Xiao 9 to project the description and reward pool preview of the "Happy Time" instance. "Look! The game system is giving out freebies! We can all go in and play mini-games together as a family! If we win, we can choose our own prizes!"
The information on the screen instantly attracted everyone's attention.
"Wow! We can play games together! And there are prizes!" Ash jumped up first, pointing excitedly at the "glowing space bubble water" and "Little White's special snack voucher" in the prize pool, shouting, "I want to play! I want to play!"
"Dou Dizhu? Space Mahjong? This is interesting!" Yuan Baoguo pushed up his glasses, showing interest in competitive games.
"Cooperatively defending the Crystal Tower? Sounds quite challenging." Lin Qing looked at the five-person cooperative mission and was also eager to try it out.
Yuan's mother was attracted by the "Starlight Amber" and "Spiritual Spring Essence": "These prizes... look very practical."
"How about it? Is everyone interested?" Yuan Bao looked around at his family with a big smile. "We can start by playing simple two-player or three-player Dou Dizhu to get familiar with the game, and then we can challenge ourselves with a five-player cooperative mission! What we play isn't important, the important thing is that everyone has fun together and can win some small gifts!"
"Interested! Of course I'm interested!" Yuan Baoguo rubbed his hands together eagerly.
"That sounds interesting!" Lin Qing nodded with a smile.
"Grandpa wants to play too!" Aunt Yuan agreed with a smile.
"Mom, start quickly! I want to win prizes with Xiao Huixiang!" Xiao Zhi couldn't wait and grabbed Yuan Bao's hand.
"Alright!" Yuan Bao was in high spirits and ordered Xiao Jiu, "Xiao Jiu, start the 'Happy Time' instance! Set it to... well, let's warm up first, three-player mode, classic game - Dou Dizhu! Players: me, my older brother, and my sister-in-law! Mom and Xiao Zhi will watch first!"
[Received! 'Happy Time' instance activated! Loading the classic three-player game – Virtual Space Landlord! Players: Yuan Bao, Yuan Baoguo, Lin Qing. Spectators: Yuan Ma, Yuan Xiaozhi, Xiao Huixiang. Scene generating...]
The scene in the living room instantly rippled and changed, and a virtual card room full of technology yet comfortable appeared around everyone.
Three floating chairs appeared above the card table, and virtual playing cards automatically appeared on the table.
Yuan Bao, Yuan Baoguo, and Lin Qing exchanged a smile and took their seats.
Ash pulled Yuan's mother to sit on the comfortable spectator sofa next to them. Little Echo hovered above Ash's head, watching this novel scene with curiosity.
The small 9-shaped light cluster floats above the card table, serving as the referee and system prompt.
[Adaptive simplified version of game rules, preparing to deal cards...]
Looking at his family members' eager and curious smiles, and feeling the relaxed and joyful atmosphere in the space, Yuan Bao knew that this newly unlocked "Happy Time" instance would surely add countless laughs and warm memories to their space life.
The anticipation of winning their desired prize adds a sweet motivation to this joy.
The Yuan family's "exploration of the dungeon" journey has joyfully begun amidst the exciting sounds of cards being dealt in Dou Dizhu!