53: Chapter 53 Lingxi's Gift: Natural Buffs Unlocked Across the Entire Realm

The white light at the western boundary had just dissipated, and patrolling players were already hauling cartloads of dropped dark materials into the public warehouse.

"We're rich!"

"These Abyssal bastards are really generous with their materials!"

"If they come a few more times, I'll want to build them a monument!"

A burst of laughter rang out in Luofeng Village.

Ling Xi stood by the earthen slope, watching the group of players who had just rushed out with blades in hand and were now sorting materials with laughter; her gaze became increasingly complex.

She knew very well that those fifty Shadow Hunters just now were not mere fodder.

They had come for her.

They had also come for the Luofeng Secret Realm.

But from beginning to end, Lin Zhe hadn't even moved a step.

Lin Chen activated the traps with a single word.

The boundary rules suppressed them.

Patrolling players rushed up to harvest the rewards.

Fifty Abyssal Shadow Hunters were wiped out before they could even touch the village gate.

This level of control caused the last of the wariness in Ling Xi's heart to completely dissipate.

She turned her head to look at Lin Zhe.

Lin Zhe still had that calm appearance, standing under the maple tree as if nothing had happened.

Ling Xi took a light breath and walked over.

Qing Luo and several Elf Maidservants hurriedly followed.

"Lord Lin Zhe."

After standing still, Ling Xi gave a solemn salute.

"You saved me once."

"Just now, you blocked another attack for me."

"You even protected Luofeng Village and the entrance to the secret realm."

"I cannot simply say thank you for this kindness."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding players all pricked up their ears.

The Elf Princess is giving a gift?

This is a big scene!

Xing Jianwan, standing nearby, shifted her eyes slightly and also looked at Ling Xi.

Lin Chen lay in Lin Zhe's arms and asked in a childish voice, "What are you going to give?"

Ling Xi pursed her lips, her fair fingers gripping the Nature Staff, her voice gentle yet serious.

"I want to leave a permanent Natural Blessing for the Third Beginner District."

"As long as players are active in Luofeng Village, Fengyu Village, or Shiti Village, they will receive this protection."

As soon as these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent for a moment.

The next second, the place exploded with excitement.

"Permanent?"

"And for all three villages?"

"Princess, I declare you my second mother!"

"Who's the first?"

"Nonsense, Big Shot Lin, of course!"

Ling Xi's face turned slightly red, but she still raised her staff and walked to the center of the earthen slope.

She closed her eyes, and pale green Natural Divine Power spread out from beneath her feet.

*Buzz—*

A large swath of soft green light spread along the ground, first covering Luofeng Village, then diffusing along the rule pathways of the three-village teleportation arrays.

Fengyu Village lit up.

Shiti Village lit up as well.

Above the three novice villages, a pale green leaf light pattern appeared simultaneously.

The next second, a notification popped up in front of all players in the district.

[Area Announcement: Elf Princess Ling Xi has bestowed a permanent Natural Blessing]

[Effect 1: Poison damage reduction by 20%]

[Effect 2: Herb collection success rate increased by 10%]

[Scope: Luofeng Village, Fengyu Village, Shiti Village]

[Status: Permanently active]

The entire Third Beginner District boiled over instantly!

"Holy crap! A permanent buff!"

"20% poison damage reduction? Farming poison monsters will be easy from now on!"

"Life-skill players are taking off! A 10% increase in herb gathering success!"

"Long live the Princess!"

Over at Fengyu Village, several herb-gathering players immediately lunged into the grass.

"Quick, try it out!"

"I failed three times in a row just now; my luck is about to change!"

Someone in Shiti Village was also spamming the channel wildly.

"It really was added!"

"I just gathered a round of moonlight grass, and not a single one broke!"

"Princess Ling Xi is awesome!"

The world channel went even crazier.

[The Elf Princess has given a permanent Natural Blessing to the Third Beginner District!]

[20% poison damage reduction, +10% herb gathering success rate!]

[Just how many benefits are left to be uncovered in Luofeng Village!]

[I don't want to stay in my original novice village anymore, requesting a server transfer!]

As Ling Xi finished her spell, her face turned slightly pale, but her eyes were very bright.

She looked at the cheering players, and the corners of her lips curved slightly.

These were the people who had just fought the Abyss for her.

Now, she could be considered to have returned the favor.

Just then, Lin Zhe spoke.

"You gave a blessing to the players of the three villages."

"I will also open a path for the Elf Race."

Ling Xi was slightly stunned.

Lin Chen's eyes were already lit up, and he immediately raised his small hand.

"Open permissions!"

*Buzz—*

A pale golden rule light screen expanded from the trade route at the village entrance, directly connecting to the Luofeng Village trading area.

Lin Zhe's expression was calm, and his voice was not loud, yet it spread clearly throughout the scene.

"From today on, the Elf Race is granted exclusive trading permissions in Luofeng Village."

"Elf herbs, natural materials, and Elf specialties can be sold directly in Luofeng Village."

"Tax-free, with priority passage."

Qing Luo's eyes widened on the spot.

Several Elf Maidservants almost cried out in surprise.

Usually, when they brought herbs out for trade, they had to take a very long detour and pay taxes in Holy Light City, which was extremely troublesome.

Now, they could sell directly in Luofeng Village?

And tax-free?

This was practically a golden trade route given for free!

The next second, a server-wide announcement popped up again.

[Server Announcement: Luofeng Village has officially opened exclusive trading permissions to the Elf Race]

[The Elf Race may sell herbs, natural materials, and Elf specialties tax-free in the Luofeng Village trading area]

[Elf Race merchant caravans gain priority passage status]

The Luofeng Village players exploded in excitement once more.

"Elf herbs are going to be sold in the village?"

"We won't have to go to Holy Light City to buy them at high prices anymore?"

"Quick, quick, quick! I'm going to grab a spot on the trade route first!"

"Elf goods are coming, we're going to make a fortune!"

The trade route was already bustling, and once this announcement came out, it became packed to capacity again.

Many life-skill players were already beginning to calculate how to make a profit from the price difference by trading Elf herbs and Holy Light City goods back and forth.

Ling Xi looked at Lin Zhe, the light in her eyes softening even more.

She knew very well that this was no small matter.

This was Lin Zhe using the rules of the entire Luofeng Village to grant benefits to the Elf Race.

A system prompt also quietly sounded at this moment.

[Ding! Ling Xi's favorability toward the host has increased]

[Second Bond progress has increased]

[Current progress: 60%]

Lin Zhe's eyes flickered slightly, but he remained calm on the surface.

Ling Xi spoke softly, "Lord Lin Zhe, you are truly kind to me... and to the Elf Race."

Lin Zhe only replied with one sentence.

"You showed your sincerity first."

As these words fell, the tips of Ling Xi's ears turned slightly red.

The surrounding players had no time to think deeply about this; they were already dazed by the two permanent benefits.

The three-village channel and the world channel were filled with screen-spanning messages.

"Big Shot Lin is awesome!"

"Princess Ling Xi is awesome!"

"Luofeng Village is the true paradise for beginners!"

"Who else dares to say this isn't the number one village in the entire server?"

Below the earthen slope, waves of cheers rose one after another.

Over by the trade route, people had already begun shouting to buy Elf herbs.

Meanwhile, Ling Xi stood beside Lin Zhe, gazing at this novice village that was even more bustling than before, her eyes not looking away for a long time.