Chapter 1: The Adventurer in the Treasure Hoarders
In a subterranean ruin of Guili Plains, a sixteen or seventeen-year-old youth sat cross-legged on a tattered grass mat. His once handsome face bore traces of fatigue, overlaid with a hint of excitement. Conflicting emotions played across his features, rendering him oddly intriguing to behold.
I've seen stories of starting off as a tribal person, or even as a slime. I've even encountered tales of transmigrating into a deity. But who would have thought of ending up as a member of a treasure hoarders!?
As a player who stumbled into this world halfway through but managed to level up to level eight, Wang Daoyi easily gleaned information about this world from the memories of the original host after his soul transmigrated into the body of this sixteen or seventeen-year-old youth.
Orphaned at a young age, was raised in the Qingce Village. Unable to resist his adolescent yearning for adventure at the age of fifteen, he joined a passing treasure hoarders. It had already been a year since then. During this time, he learned various skills within the group: how to steal quickly and safely, how to excavate ruins effectively, and how to concoct powerful elemental potions.
Though the youth had fond memories of his time in the treasure hoarders and acquired considerable knowledge, it was clear to Wang Daoyi, as a transmigrant or "advent," that the treasure hoarders offered no future .
What is a treasure hoarders?
They are like monsters, villains, a band of marauders roaming the wilds. As one of the earliest types of creatures to appear, the treasure hoarders lacked the formidable strength of Abyss Order nor the advanced technology of Fatui, let alone the adepti in Liyue, which was evidently more powerful than the treasure hoarders.
And Wang Daoyi found himself transmigrating into this kind of roadside monster—a clearly unfavorable situation.
According to the original host's memories, he was currently in a subterranean ruin of Guili Plains. The treasure hoarders had discovered this ruin a month ago and had gathered a group of members for destructive excavation.
Over the past month, the group had unearthed numerous relics. However, the disruptive activities had attracted the attention of the Liyue Qixing. Some prominent figures within the group had already fled, leaving behind Wang Daoyi, a mere underling, to guard some of the unrelocated relics.
"No, this ruin has been discovered by the Liyue Qixing. I must leave here as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the Millelith's surrounds us, I'll be held accountable for those big shots who ran away!"
Wang Daoyi contemplated. It was clear to him that he couldn't stay here any longer. With the big shots of the treasure hoarders fleeing, the ruin was becoming increasingly dangerous. It could be seized by the Liyue Qixing at any moment.
"However, there are still some relics left here. Maybe I can take some with me. After all, I don't have much Mora on me. It's unlikely I can leave the treasure hoarders without money."
Wang Daoyi's gaze fell on a nearby cave entrance where the treasure-hoarder had piled up the relics they excavated. Despite the destructive activities of the group, this ruin remained relatively intact. After the big shots fled, leaving behind a portion of the relics, there were still plenty of artifacts stored in the treasure trove.
And Wang Daoyi had set his sights on these relics. Although he didn't understand the value of these artifacts himself, he could discern their worth. Since his transmigration, a data box had constantly floated before his eyes. Yes, he possessed a sort of "godly tool," but for now, it seemed to be merely a display interface for data.
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Name: Wang Daoyi
Race: Human
Level: 15
Skills: Treasure Hoarders Fist Techniques (Lv.3), Elemental Potion Crafting (Lv.4), Crossbow Shooting (Lv.4), Rock Throwing (Lv.4), Explorer (Lv. Max)
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These were all the details displayed on the virtual screen. It wasn't a system from a novel nor a powerful cheat. At most, it was just an interface displaying information.
The information on the interface was easy to understand. These were the skills the original host had acquired after joining the treasure hoarders. The display of skill levels indicated that the original host was indeed a clever child. Though his time with the treasure-hoarder was short, he had learned most of their skills.
The "Treasure Hoarder Fist Techniques" skill represented the combat skills the original host had learned within the group. At level 3, it was sufficient for him to handle three hillachurls alone, or even contend with a hillachurl brute. The techniques not only focused on offense but also on agile footwork.
The "Elemental Potion Crafting" skill represented a classic technique of the treasure hoarder—the signature skill of their alchemists. Over the year spent with the group, the original host had learned to craft potions of pyro, electro, cryo, and hydro. Reliant on these potions, he could deal damage to powerful creatures, especially considering the lingering resentments and remnants of ancient gods in the wilds of Liyue, which were difficult to harm with mere physical attacks.
As for "Crossbow Shooting" and "Rock Throwing," they were self-explanatory, common long-range attack methods used by the treasure hoarders.
It must be admitted that although the treasure hoarders was one of the lowest-level monsters in the Genshin Impact, the skills they possessed were indeed practical in real life. At the very least, they provided Wang Daoyi, who was new to this world, with some assurance of survival.
Shaking his head, Wang Daoyi turned his attention to his last skill: Explorer (Lv. Max).
This skill sounded impressive, and indeed, it looked impressive!
Especially with that "Max" level, it looked quite satisfying— the highest-tier skill, unquestionably strong.
Wang Daoyi believed that "Explorer" implied exploration and research. The data displayed on the panel, seemingly similar to a system, most likely reflected the effects of this skill.
Because Wang Daoyi had tested it; the panel not only displayed his own attributes but also those of others. Not only that, even the damaged relics piled up at the entrance of the treasure trove had some attributes displayed.
Like the burly man guarding the entrance to the treasure trove.
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Name: ?? (Treasure Hoarder, Gravedigger)
Level: 15
Skills: Treasure Hoarder Fist Techniques (Lv. 3), Excavation (Lv. 5), Shovel Heavy Strike (Lv. 3)
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Or the damaged relic at the entrance of the treasure trove.
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Name: Jadeite Magic Ball (Damaged)
Story: A magical tool carved from hard jade found in the northern suburbs of Liyue, known as the "Jadeite Marbles" by the locals due to its small, lightweight, durable, and finely crafted nature. Not only can it be used as a defensive tool
Note: This item is damaged and cannot be used as a magical tool, but the passage of time has given it greater value as jewelry.
Two vastly different panels appeared in Wang Daoyi's field of view. This ability to analyze other individuals and objects could be considered a rather useful "cheat" for him.
Although it didn't directly enhance his combat abilities, Wang Daoyi believed that with this skill, he could thrive better on the miraculous continent of Teyvat. Of course, the premise was that he could execute his plan to take the relics and evade the search efforts of the Liyue Qixing.
With his thoughts organized, Wang Daoyi stood up and headed towards the members of the treasure hoarder guarding the treasure trove.