235: Christmas and New Year Gift Workshop

As the the five people returned to the Courtyard House, they analyzed the situation.

Xu Bai concluded, "In the face of profit, human hearts are unpredictable; we need to be more vigilant in future activities."

Chu Yixing looked at the leaderboard, his gaze profound: "After this incident, the Neon Squad is not a concern, but our relationships with other strong teams also need to be balanced.

Tomorrow's activity will likely be a more direct confrontation."

The the five people each returned to their rooms to rest.

December 28th, 7:58 AM.

In the city square, the atmosphere among Chu Yixing and the the five people carried a trace of the composure gained from yesterday's battle of wits.

Although the Neon Squad's betrayal was punished, it served as a reminder to everyone that in the face of immense profit, any team might resort to unscrupulous means.

"Today's activity is unknown," Chu Yixing's gaze swept over his teammates, "but no matter the form, we must always remain vigilant and adapt to circumstances."

Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with the determination of those who had been tested.

At exactly 8:00 AM, the system announcement sounded on time.

"[Global System Announcement: Today's activity 'Double Festival Gift Workshop' is now open!]

[Activity Time: December 28th, 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM]

[Activity Location: Exclusive activity space 'Rainbow Cloud Island']

[Activity Content:

1. 'Rainbow Cloud Island' is a huge island suspended in the air, with countless independent studios called 'Gift Workshops' distributed across it.

2. Each participating squad can occupy an initial workshop, which is equipped with a 'crafting table' where various 'Double Festival Gifts' can be made by consuming raw materials.

3. Material acquisition:

① Basic Material Islands: The Cloud Island contains areas such as 'Fluffy Snow Grass Plains', 'Sweet Syrup Rivers', 'Glitter Powder Veins', and 'Tough Vine Forests', where corresponding basic materials can be collected.

② Special Material Monsters: 'Material Guardians' (such as snow weasels that steal fluffy snow, syrup-loving bee monsters, crystal-shelled crabs that guard mines, etc.) will spawn on the island.

Defeating them can yield rare materials or material gift packs.

③ Material Trading Market: The system will open an activity trading house where squads can list excess materials or purchase urgently needed materials with points.]

[Gift Crafting and Points:

1. Crafting gifts requires corresponding 'blueprints' (several basic blueprints are initially provided; higher-tier blueprints need to be obtained through quests, monster drops, or point exchange).

2. Successfully crafting a gift grants basic points; the higher the gift's quality, the more points received.

Gift qualities are divided into Common, Fine, Rare, and Epic.

3. Gift Delivery: In the center of the Cloud Island are 'Santa Claus's Order Board' and 'New Year's Wish Tree'.

Specific gift orders (rewarding huge points and special items) and random wish quests (rewarding varying amounts) will be periodically released.

4. The first squad to complete a high-difficulty order or special wish will receive an additional reward.]

[Special Mechanisms:

1. Workshop Upgrade: Workshops can be upgraded by consuming points and specific materials.

Upgrading increases crafting speed, unlocks more crafting queues, and adds special effects.

2. Inspiration Burst: An 'Inspiration Burst' event will occasionally trigger, significantly increasing the success rate of crafting a certain gift or guaranteeing high quality for a short period.

3. Commercial Competition: 'Commercial Interference Scrolls' (obtained through monster drops or point exchange) can be used on other squads' workshops to temporarily increase their crafting failure rate or decrease their crafting efficiency.

4. Commercial Alliance: 'Sincere Cooperation Scrolls' (obtained through monster drops or point exchange) can be used on other squads' workshops to temporarily increase their crafting efficiency.]

[Tip: Reasonably allocating personnel for gathering, hunting, crafting, and delivery, accurately grasping market supply and demand, and timely completing high-value orders are the keys to victory.]"

The announcement ended, and a new portal appeared, behind which was a cloud-shrouded floating island, spanned by a rainbow, full of fairytale colors.

"Crafting gifts? Managing a workshop?" Ji Linghan blinked, "Today's activity has a rather novel style."

Yu Yue stroked his chin: "Sounds like we don't need to fight?"

Xu Bai's eyes showed a glimmer of interest: "Resource management, production optimization, market game... This tests comprehensive strategy more than simple combat."

Han Ruoxue nodded slightly: "It seems like a stage where we can all utilize our respective strengths."

Chu Yixing quickly made a decision: "The core of the activity is efficiency and orders.

After we enter, we need to immediately occupy a workshop and clearly divide tasks.

Xu Bai, you are responsible for analyzing blueprints, optimizing crafting processes, and monitoring market conditions.

Ruo Xue, your perception is keen; lead Silver Pupil to find efficient gathering spots and special material monsters.

Ling Han, your attack power is strong; you are responsible for quickly clearing Material Guardians and acquiring rare materials.

Yu Yue, your stamina and endurance are best; you are responsible for large-scale basic material transportation and guarding the workshop.

I will be responsible for overall coordination, taking orders, and handling emergencies."

"Understood!"

The the five people stepped through the portal onto Rainbow Cloud Island, where the air was fresh, filled with the scent of candy and pine needles.

Chu Yixing and the the five people quickly found and occupied a well-located initial workshop.

The workshop was not large but fully functional, with a crafting table emitting a soft glow in the center.

Upon entering the workshop, Xu Bai immediately began studying the initial blueprints: [Common Christmas Stocking] (requires Fluffy Snow x5, Sweet Syrup x2), [Sparkling String Lights] (requires Glitter Powder Ore x3, Tough Vine x1), [Simple Gingerbread Man] (requires Sweet Syrup x5, Special Spice x1).

"Basic gifts don't give many points, but they can quickly accumulate initial capital and proficiency," Xu Bai analyzed.

"Prioritize crafting [Simple Gingerbread Man]; its points per unit of material are relatively the highest, and Special Spice can be quickly obtained through hunting."

"Understood!"

Han Ruoxue immediately set off with Silver Pupil.

Moonlight Power allowed her to easily sense energy-rich gathering spots, and she quickly found an area where Fluffy Snow Grass grew luxuriantly and a branch of the Sweet Syrup River flowed through.

Ji Linghan headed directly to the area where "Honey Bee Monsters" spawned.

His war hammer swung, thunder roared, and he quickly collected "Special Spice" and occasionally dropped "Royal Jelly" (a rare material).

Yu Yue began to work like a diligent worker bee, shuttling between the rich gathering spots discovered by Han Ruoxue and the workshop, transporting large quantities of basic materials.

Inside the workshop, Xu Bai was in charge of primary crafting, while Chu Yixing assisted, handling some simple steps.

Young Qilin Qing Xiao also seemed very interested in crafting; occasionally, he would spray a small wisp of auspicious energy, which would make the crafting gift faintly glow, subtly indicating an increase in quality.

The Dawn Squad's assembly line was quickly established and ran efficiently.

The first batch of [Simple Gingerbread Man] was soon completed, and although most were of common quality, they brought in a steady stream of points.

Chu Yixing closely monitored the central order board and the wish tree.

Soon, he discovered the first valuable target: [Santa Claus's Order: Urgently needs "Warm Heart Scarves" x50, reward 5000 points, rare gift blueprint "Reindeer Bell"].

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