第一百二十六章 大甲方清神香丸 -2
{Excuse me, Grand Party Build-Up Team, is the illusion attack in these mountains real?}
{请问，大甲方筑货队，这山里面真的有幻象攻击吗？}
{Are you sure about the illusion attacks inside?}
{你们确定那里面有幻象的攻击？}
It was better not to mention the illusion at all—but now that it was brought up, anyone in the know began to itch with anticipation.
不说幻境还好，一说很多知晓其中门道的人顿时心中发痒。
The module broadcast instantly buzzed with excitement.
模型广播里霎时热闹了起来。
Under the tent, Aya looked at the crowd not far away, a cheerful smile spreading across her face. This meant their first move had finally hit the mark.
帐篷下的阿雅看向不远处大伙儿们，脸上露出开心笑容，这代表第一炮终于打响了。
Yang Zicang gave her a slight nod. Aya understood the cue and spoke up with a clear, elegant voice:
杨子藏冲她点点头，阿雅会意的开口，以清雅口音缓缓道：
“Yes, there is an illusion attack in the mountains.”
“是的，山里有幻境攻击。”
She worked hard to keep her voice from trembling with nervousness:
她努力维持嗓音不因紧张而颤抖：
“Besides the mutated beasts that can live for decades in the mountains, there are also illusions that can disrupt one’s mind the moment they are stepped into. But precisely for this reason, few people can enter now. Please take a look, everyone.”
“山中除了寿命长达数十年的变异野兽，山里还有一旦踏入就会扰乱心智的幻象。但也正因如此，如今能进去的人寥寥无几。诸位请看。”
Her model quickly linked up with one of Shed Master Song’s people who had been waiting in the mountains for a long time.
她的模型快速与山中早已等待多时的一名宋棚主的人链接。
In an instant, the perceived scene of thousands linked to the model abruptly shifted.
刹那间，与模型相连的数千人感知中的画面骤然切换。
A human figure moved through the woods, surrounded by the remains of an alien world devoured by vines and trees, as if it had been abandoned for centuries.
一道人影穿行在林间，四周是被藤蔓与林木吞噬的异界残骸，仿佛已荒废千百载。
Suddenly, a giant beast resembling a maddened bear crashed through a crumbling wall, charging fiercely!
突然，一头状若疯熊的巨兽撞开摇摇欲坠的断墙，猛扑而来！
The person swung their weapon with slight panic.
那人略显慌乱地挥动手中的武器。
Bang!
嘭！
The figure was sent flying backward, but a flash of sword light simultaneously struck the beast. The brown-black bear’s body fell to the ground with a thud, dead in an instant.
人影被撞得倒飞出去，但剑光一闪，也同时劈中了野兽。棕黑色的熊躯应声倒地，瞬间毙命。
{This bear… actually lived for over twenty years.}
{这头熊……居然活了二十多年。}
The person’s delighted voice came from the scene, sounding entirely genuine, stirring intense envy in Zuo Feixian and others, let alone the rest who witnessed it all through the model.
画面中传来那人惊喜的呼声，听不出半点作假，看得左非闲等人艳羡不已，更不用说通过模型见证这一切的其他人。
“It’s so easy.”
“好轻松啊。”
As long as one has temporal blessing, even the craziest beasts can at most cause pain, not death. And killing them can exchange it for several decades of life. How could this not make others envious?
只要自身有时序加持，再疯狂的野兽也顶多让人吃痛，不至于致命。而击杀它们，却能换来几十年寿命的增长。这叫人如何不眼红？
Aya spoke with a clear voice:
阿雅声音清亮地说道：
{Our team member is currently ten kilometers deep in the mountains. He is fully conscious and acting alone.}
{我们的队员此刻正在山中十公里处，他神志清醒，而且是独自一人。}
“Impressive, daring to charge into an A-level zone all by himself.”
“厉害，单枪匹马就敢闯A级区域。”
“If that’s truly the case, the main threat in A-level zones comes from mental attacks.”
“要真是这样，A级区的威胁主要就来自精神攻击了。”
Those watching through psychic links stirred restlessly, especially those living near these mountains. Those wanting to enter grew restless as ants on a hot pan, while those possessing “Incense Pills” trembled with worry, afraid of drawing too many people and turning this treasure mountain into someone else’s backyard.
通过心念链接观看的众人一阵骚动，尤其是靠近这几座山的人。想进去的急得像热锅上的蚂蚁，而手中有“香丸”的则提心吊胆，生怕引来太多人，把这宝山变成别人的后花园。
But more people thought: if a reckless youngster who got sent flying can do it, why can’t I?
但更多人想的是：一个被撞飞的毛头小子都能做到，我凭什么不行？
{May I ask this young lady from Dajiafang, is your construction fleet promoting like this to attract investment?}
{请问大甲方的这位姑娘，你们筑货队这样宣传，是想招投资吗？}
“Investment?”
“投资？”
Many who were busy couldn’t help but pause their movements.
许多正忙活的人都不由停下了动作。
Someone spent time sequence to inquire on everyone’s behalf, and the crowd pricked up their ears.
有人出头花费时序帮大伙儿询问，众人都竖起了耳朵。
If they could invest in this crew, they’d surely earn plenty of time sequence. Many nervously sensed their own excess lifespans, ready to secure investment slots the moment the other party nodded.
要是能投资这伙人的话，肯定能赚到不少时序，许多人都紧张的感知着自己的额外寿命，只要对方点头，就第一时间抢投资额。
[A lot of people are anticipating me…]
[有很多人在期待我…]
[The intensity of anticipation still seems lacking.]
[期待的心愿强度似乎还差点。]
Amidst the lively psychic chatter, Aya received a feedback signal from the model. She found it odd, saw nothing unusual, and didn’t dwell on it further.
热闹的心念声中阿雅感受到了模型的一道反馈信息，她莫名奇妙了下，见似乎没什么特别的便未曾再多想。
She set it aside and continued with no pause, smiling:
她将之丢到一旁，没怎么停顿的继续笑道：
{Everyone. Our Dajiafang construction fleet has mastered a method to enter the mountains relatively safely. I reiterate, we are a construction fleet, and therefore, we are here to sell goods.}
{诸位，我们大甲方筑货队掌握了能较为安全进入山中的方法，再次强调，我们是筑货队，因此，我们是来卖货的。}
“Selling goods?”
“出售货物？”
“What does that mean, selling things from the mountains?”
“那是什么意思，要卖山里的东西？”
People everywhere looked at one another in confusion, many glancing at others also connected to the announcement model—some of their faces changed color.
各处的人不明所以的互相看着身边同样接通了宣告模型的人，其中一些人脸色一变。
“C-could it be…”
“难，难道…”
“A way into the mountains?”
“进山方法？”
Boom. Instantly, all kinds of discussions exploded within the model.
轰。模型里各种发言瞬间炸开了锅。
{What exactly are you selling?}
{你们想出售的是什么？}
{Dajiafang? Are you selling access items, and how many cycles will it cost?!}
{大甲方？你们要卖能进入的东西吗，它要多少时序？！}
Aya smiled and nodded, saying:
阿雅微笑点头道：
“That’s right. What we’re selling is exactly the item that allows safe entry into the forest—an item exclusive to our Dajiafang cargo transport team: the Qing Shen Xiang Wan (Mind-Clearing Fragrance Pills).”
“没错，我们要出售的，正是能安全进入山林中的物品。我们大甲方货队独家所拥有的，清神香丸。”
Those far away remained relatively calm, but those nearby immediately began frantically rummaging through trunks to gather weapons and dry rations.
离得远的还好，离得近已经瞬间激动的翻箱倒柜收拾武器和干粮了。
“Damn it! They’re selling access items!”
“干！他们要卖进入的东西！”
Countless people were eager to enter, hoping that if they chanced upon the illusion realm’s treasures, they’d instantly strike it rich.
无数人迫不及待想要进入，万一获得幻境宝物，立即就会赚翻。
Among these dozens of kilometers spanning several mountains, anyone who fell here could survive for a few months. Entering a step earlier might mean finding treasures sooner—or at the very least, they could gain additional lifespan from hunting wild beasts.
这四十多公里的几座山，跌落进这里会存在几个月，若早一步进入就可能早一步寻到宝物，再不济也能从野兽身上收获更多的额外寿元。
Yang Zicang listened quietly to the clamor broadcast through the model projection. He gently exhaled and reached out his hand, placing it on the radio-like Evil Dream Communicator.
杨子藏静静听着模型广播里的喧闹声，他轻轻吐了口气，将手触摸到电台般的恶魇模器上。
[I will deduct 6Y for this broadcast.]
[我将消耗6Y进行宣告。]
The young man spoke into the model:
青年对着模型里道：
“I am Jiazijian, captain of the Dajiafang construction transport team. Ladies and gentlemen, we will begin selling the Qing Shen Xiang Wan—which grants access to the woods—starting next Tuesday morning. Each does ranges roughly five to eight square meters within, priced at two hundred years per unit. Stock is limited, first come, first served.”
“我是大甲方筑货队队长甲子间，诸位，我们将于下周二上午开始售卖能进入其中的清神香丸。它的覆盖范围约五至八平方米，每份售价两百年。数量有限，先到先得。”
{What? It won’t start until next Tuesday?}
{什么，下周二才开始？}
{What? Two hundred years?!}
{什么，两百年？}
{What do you mean by the five to six meters? Does that crude pill let several people enter together?}
{五六米什么意思，那什么清神香丸能让几人一起进去的意思？}
The few threads snapped, and the broadcast from the model ended.
丝线闪断，模型的宣言结束。
Those around him—Zuo Xianxian, Ning Yang, and Shed Master Song—eagerly gathered closer.
周围左非闲、宁洋、宋棚主等人雀跃的围了过来。
“The reaction seems pretty good.”
“反应似乎不错。”
“Brother, why not start selling tomorrow? Aren’t you worried they’ll steal our business?”
“哥，怎么不是明天就开始。不怕那些人抢咱们生意吗？”
Yang Zicang said gently, “Let the word spread a bit more. We’ll make even more in the end.”
杨子藏温和的道：“让消息发酵发酵，到时候赚得更多。”
Suddenly, a ball of light appeared in the sky, followed by another one landing in front of Yang Zicang.
忽然天际一道光团出现，紧接着是另一道出现在杨子藏身前。
{Little rascal’s business is really growing now.}
{小坏坏的生意真的变大了呢。}
{Naughty Yang is about to earn a whole bunch of time at once.}
{坏坏杨要一下子获得好多时序呀。}
The little reporter had arrived—this time, it seemed his fame had truly grown.
小记者出现了，这次应该是自己的名气已经增长了吧。
A small ball of light sat down on Yang Zicang’s shoulder, swinging its tiny legs.
一个小光团坐到了杨子藏肩膀上，荡起小小腿。
Suddenly, Yang Zicang felt a faint, elusive gaze upon him.
忽然，杨子藏感受到了若有若无的注视。
[You have gained fame in the Place of Signal Loss.]
[你已诞生名气，于失频之地。]
[Your current fame value for this week has surpassed 10, now at 35.]
[你本周的名气值已超过10，当前为35。]
Yang Zicang let out a quiet breath of relief. On the second-to-last day, he’d finally pushed his fame value back above ten.
杨子藏心中轻轻出了口气，自己在倒数两天的时候，终于又让名气值来到十以上了。
Then he furrowed his brow.
随后他皱了皱眉。
“35？”
“35？”
……

Two hundred years of time per dose!
两百年时序一份！
Hearing that price, many people felt numb. For most, that was their entire life savings; plenty could only smile and shake their heads bitterly. They simply couldn’t spare any extra time.
听到这价格许多人人都麻了。这对大多数人来说是全部家当，更有不少人只能苦笑着摇头。他们根本拿不出额外时序。
“Two hundred years of time, that’s so expensive.”
“两百年时序，好贵啊。”
“Yeah, too expensive. Two hundred years—that’s the entire first half of the Great Qing dynasty.”
“对啊，太贵了，两百年大清都过去一半了。”
“Shut up, didn’t you hear what that captain just said? The coverage spans several square meters—it means what they’re selling can let several people in together!”
“快闭嘴，你们没听到那个货队长的话吗，覆盖范围有好几平方米，说明他们卖的东西可以让几个人一起进去！”
“Yeah, I heard that too. It really does cover several meters!”
“对，我也听到了，确实是能覆盖好几米范围！”
This remark rekindled hope in some who had been in despair, stirring their emotions.
这话让一些原本绝望的人心头重新燃起希望，激动起来。
“Right! We can pool our resources! If three or four people split the cost, each person’s share won’t be much, and we’ll recoup our investment after killing a few monsters inside!”
“对啊！我们可以凑份子！如果三四个人平分，每人出的就不多，进去杀几只怪物就回本了！”
Many were getting thrilled just thinking about it.
好多人想得心情激动。
After all, even a Grade-B dimensional space monster nest, as long as the core isn’t destroyed, can produce monsters steadily each month, let alone a Grade-A intersecting zone?
要知道，就连B级异度空间的怪物巢穴，只要不毁核心，每月都能稳定产出怪物，更何况是A级交错地？
Even if it only lasts a few months in the Lost Frequency Zone, it would be enough to earn back several times, even dozens of times the principal.
即便在失频之地只能存在几个月，也足够赚回几倍、甚至几十倍的本金。
Inside a small shed area, in a wooden shack with drafts on all sides:
某个小棚区内，一间四面漏风的木屋子中：
“Five people? No, that’s too many, we won’t have room to maneuver. Three is the limit.”
“五个人？不，太多了施展不开，三个人是极限了。”
“How about this: our best fighters go in, and the rest invest in us?”
“要不，咱们几个身手最好的人进去，剩下的给我们投资？”
“But it’s a Grade-A zone, and it’s been geomorphically merged. Wouldn’t more people be safer?”
“那可是A级区域，还是地貌聚合过的，人多点要更保险吧。”
Several were huddled around the foot of the bed, discussing. Each person only had a few decades of lifespan left, and they had to reserve a base amount for survival when entering the forest zone. After totaling it up, splitting the cost among five people brought the risk within acceptable range, but the more who went in, the thinner each person’s cut.
几人围在床尾商量。大家都只有几十年寿命，还得留出进入林区后傍身的寿命本金。算来算去，五个人一起出时序分摊后的风险在承受范围之内，但进去的人一多，收获也就薄了。
“I think two is enough, and more flexible. What do you say, Big Lao Qian?”
“我看两个人就足够，还灵活。大老钱，你觉得呢？”
They turned to look at one lean, weathered man with dark skin.
他们扭头看向其中一个黑瘦精干的汉子。
The thin man called Big Lao Qian, stirred with excitement, stood up and walked to a wooden shelf against the wall. He took down a Chrono Weapon costing ten years per strike.
被唤大老钱的瘦子心情激荡的起身走到墙边木架，取下柄每击十年的时序战器。
“I’ll butcher my ox—that should get me close to 150 or 160 years’ worth. I also have two triangular Lost Mind Models.”
“我把我那头牛杀了，应该能凑够一百五六十年。我那还有两枚三角形的失念模型。”
The others exchanged surprised glances. Was this guy planning to go it alone?
几人惊讶地交换眼神。这家伙是想单干？
“Hold your horses, Big Lao Qian. We still have a few days to scout out the situation.”
“先不慌，大老钱，还有几天我们去探探虚实。”
Big Lao Qian realized he had misspoken. He didn’t want to offend the buddies who helped each other out in the Frequency-Null Zone. Maybe after this, he could really form his own squad, and he’d still need them then.
大老钱自知失语，他也不想因此得罪几位在失频之地互相帮衬的哥们，说不定这次之后，自己真能拉起一支小队，到时候还用得着他们。
He quickly turned it into a smile: “No, brothers. I mean…let’s go grab two of those things and go in together!”
他赶紧笑道：“不，兄弟们，我是说…咱们搞两个那玩意儿，一起进去！”
“Two!”
“两个！”
The remaining four felt an electric jolt surge through them. They had just been agonizing over pooling together for a single one, and now Big Lao Qian was directly demanding not one but two sets. Their eyes lit up with excitement. No wonder he was the kind of man who could get his hands on a Chrono Weapon—truly a guy with balls, unlike the rest.
剩下四人浑身一酥，刚才还在为凑一个发愁，现在大老钱直接开口要两个。几人眼中放光，不愧是能搞到时序战器的人，魄力果然不同。
……

Similar scenes were unfolding everywhere, with many people setting off on the spot.
类似的情况在各处发生，好多人当下就出发。
A group of people walked across the sandy terrain.
一队人行走在沙地上。
“The boss said they’d start selling in two weeks, for a hundred years, ha! But he never said you can’t buy them right now.”
“别人老板说下礼拜开始两百年售卖，呵呵，但可没说现在不卖啊。”
Only fools obediently idled their time away waiting as the next Monday drew near. These few extra days in between were clearly VIP time.
只有老实人才会傻傻等着下周二前来。至于留出来的这几日空缺，明显是VIP时间。
A man in a black cloak said to the person beside him:
一个黑色披风的人对身旁之人道：
“Five hundred and fifty years for a single share—that’s my highest offer. I want that thing the big client mentioned in my hands before tonight.”
“五百五十年一份，这是我的最高出价，最好今晚前给我搞到份大甲方说的东西。”
“Boss, that’s way too steep. You could buy two or three sheds for that.”
“老大，太贵了吧，都能买两三个作棚了。”
“A thing you can recover the cost of with just a few beasts, and you’re telling me it’s too expensive? Something that could give you mental attacks or even psionic abilities, and you’re telling me it’s too expensive? You’re a real comedian, Xiao Li.”
“几只野兽就赚回来的东西，你跟我说贵？一个可能获得精神力攻击甚至念能力的地方，你跟我说贵？你可真逗啊小李。”
The man snapped to attention and slapped himself on the head.
那人顿时一个激灵，他一巴掌拍向自己脑袋。
He was getting more and more degraded in this poverty-stricken place.
自己在这穷酸地方越来越混回去了。
“I’ll head over there first.”
“我这就先去。”
The man in the black cloak raised his hand: “Five portions—if he’s willing, get me five! No, make it ten!”
黑披风男人抬起手：“五个，如果他愿意，给我搞五份！不，有十份！”
He sneered coldly. He, too, could play the middleman.
他冷冷一笑，老子也可以做个二道贩子。
Meanwhile, some who had just received the model announcement were murmuring to themselves, feeling like they had heard the name “Big Client” somewhere before.
而刚才接到模型宣告的某些人则琢磨着，自己像是在哪里听过“大甲方”这个名字。