Chapter 164: Chaos Looms, Ice Dancing Festival
Hua Mi's mind rang alarm bells.
Immediately, without hesitating, he swung his arms, giving his all as he dashed forward.
Yet, it was futile.
The contestant beside him remained hot on his heels, soon matching his pace and surpassing him by a head's length! How terrifying was this endurance!
A connoisseur knew the secrets.
As a sprinter himself, he understood well the exaggerated burst of speed from this contestant.
Such physique could be deemed innate talent!
"G University actually has such formidable individuals, frighteningly so!"
Under his watchful gaze,
In the final few meters, Luo Xu surged ahead, the first to reach the finish line! Cheers erupted across the venue!
Luo Xu raised both hands triumphantly, racing towards the spectator stands.
The intense activity and his exhilaration caused a brief suffocation, yet it didn't hinder his jubilant celebration.
...
Observing Luo Xu, one of the administrators, share the news of his first-place sprint within the inner circle, Hua Mi raised an eyebrow.
He responded, "The special state you mentioned, does it occur temporarily after consuming honey, or does it persist?"
The other replied, "It's only present for a few minutes after consuming honey. But now, I have a profound understanding of reducing wind resistance while running. Even without honey, I can run much faster than before."
A temporary buff, not the 'Wind Keeper' trait.
Hua Mi felt a bit disappointed.
It seemed this trait wasn't easily attainable.
Among the circle members who bought this honey, they only praised its fresh scent and digestive benefits, without mentioning any other effects.
"The Bee Speaker's Cottage" in the inner circle now counted five members, including Hua Mi.
The other three administrators, firstly congratulated Luo Xu for his victory and then expressed their doubts.
Mu Yu Xiao Xiao: "Sensing airflow? Why don't I have that feeling?"
San Shi Da Chu: "I don't feel it either. But after eating, I feel refreshingly cool, excellent for reducing greasiness. I'm considering incorporating Bellflower Honey into my recipes and developing new dishes."
Released from the hospital for years: "Looking forward to it. I'll visit your shop then."
Not everyone could gain this buff.
In fact, after Hua Mi consumed Bellflower Honey, there wasn't a particularly noticeable sensation of airflow. At most, he felt a significant cooling sensation around his skin, much like rubbing alcohol.
It seemed to be a matter of individual differences.
Luo Xu trained for sprinting, perhaps he already paid considerable attention to studying and sensing airflow regularly, so the effectiveness of Bellflower Honey in this aspect was fully realized by him.
"This is a talent, make good use of it," Hua Mi told him.
"Understood!"
The boss certainly knew about this effect. Luo Xu couldn't help but think deeply, further convinced of the extraordinary origins of this boss.
After all, could an ordinary person bestow such talents?
And I am one of his appointed administrators!
In an instant, he felt extremely awesome.
...
"Sensing airflow?"
Hua Mi popped another Bellflower Honey Pill but still didn't experience the sensation Luo Xu described.
"Try running outside."
Hua Mi walked to the door, flexed his wrists and ankles, then started running along the road in front of the door.
However... it was futile.
He hadn't run far before stopping.
About to head back, he suddenly heard a dog barking.
Following the sound, he spotted a mongrel not far away, happily wagging its tail toward him.
"What a handsome dog," Hua Mi couldn't help but exclaim.
It was the most impressive mongrel he had ever seen.
Its golden fur was particularly eye-catching, seeming to glisten under the sunlight. Its coat was longer than the typical mongrel, giving it an even more elegant appearance.
Staring at it, he suddenly felt the dog looked familiar.
"This is... the big yellow from that night?"
After three days apart, what a remarkable change! After taking Featherflower Honey, its effects were unexpectedly significant!
Clearly, the big yellow also recognized him, trotting up to him, panting and looking at him with shining eyes, full of spirit and charm.
It was a completely different dog from before.
Lowering its body, tail wagging high, it circled him in delight, seeking approval.
It seemed to acknowledge his presence.
Another idea popped into Hua Mi's head; he fished out a Bellflower Honey Pill from his ring and tossed it forward.
"Woof!"
The dog leaped, catching the pill with precision.
Hua Mi quietly observed its condition.
However, it was just out of curiosity. He didn't expect it to gain the 'Wind Keeper' trait. After all, it was just a dog...
Suddenly, the big yellow's body trembled.
Then, with a howl, the entire dog transformed into a golden blur.
Air currents swirled around its body, forming an almost zero-resistance zone, greatly boosting its speed.
Its silky smooth golden fur raced swiftly, exuding a majestic presence.
Hua Mi was dumbfounded.
At that moment, a passerby rode an electric scooter and, seeing a golden blur hurtling towards him, instinctively swerved
"Ouch!"
Though no collision occurred, the scooter lost balance and fell.
The passerby, holding his helmet, looked around in astonishment, "What 'whooshed' by?!"
On closer inspection, it was an imposing mongrel, sprinting swiftly and stopping in front of a young man, then joyfully circling around him.
The passerby helped up the scooter, wide-eyed, and stared at him incredulously, "Did your dog just take some adrenaline? How can it run so fast!"
...
At this moment, Hua Mi was also speechless, feeling a mix of emotions.
Never did he expect the dog would truly acquire the 'Wind Keeper' trait! And with such ease.
This left the four hundred humans feeling quite something.
"Big Yellow, from now on, you're the fastest dog in town..."
"Woof!"
...
Before the onset of chaos, Hillar's Alchemy Workshop was swiftly constructed.
True to the agreement, Alyss used peculiar material crystals to set up a space window between the Bee Speaker's Cottage and the Alchemy Workshop.
On Hua Mi's end, the window was placed in the wall between an ordinary window and the front door, looking indistinguishable when closed.
To activate it, injecting one's spiritual power was all it required.
It wasn't large, only twenty centimeters in length and width, yet sufficient for transporting honey.
As a gesture of goodwill, Hua Mi bought the latest laptop and gifted it to Alyss, loaded with commonly used software like CAD. He translated software terms into the common language of the Western Continent, jotting them in a text document for her easy reference.
As for charging, theoretically, a magic array could provide the necessary power.
Coincidentally, Alyss was an expert in drawing magic arrays.
Hua Mi didn't need to worry about this aspect.
...
As the first Alchemy Workshop in Blackstone Town, business naturally started slow.
Alchemy creations were mainly used in the adventuring industry.
However, there were fewer adventurers venturing into the Black Forest nowadays.
While there were daily alchemical products available, the residents of Blackstone Town were skeptical.
They preferred familiar ordinary tools, even if less effective, over spending money on alchemical items.
When ill, they preferred traditional treatments over consuming alchemical potions, despite the latter's faster effects and toxic side effects. Among the common folk, there was a rumor that alchemical potions came from the abyss, carrying curses. Overconsumption would turn them into abyssal monsters.
However, Carter was optimistic about the future.
He believed the townspeople would eventually recognize the convenience of alchemy; it only required a catalyst to change the situation.
Moreover, he believed that with the influence of the Bee Speaker, the Black Forest would eventually regain its former prosperity.
With a window connecting the Bee Speaker's Cottage and the Alchemy Workshop, communication between both sides became more convenient.
Hilia frequently reported her rapid progress in her research; her advancements were astonishing.
Now, she single-handedly managed the Alchemy Workshop without any technical issues.
After the second phase of honey sales, Hua Mi shifted his focus back to the Black Forest.
With four moderators managing the micro-chat circle, he felt much more relaxed.
He could now concentrate on cultivating flowers and beekeeping.
...
This day marked the last day of the Ice Period.
In a dozen hours or so, the Western Continent would step into the harsh Chaos Period.
On this day, following tradition, the humans of the Western Continent would celebrate a festivalthe Ice Dance Festivalto pray for a smooth passage through the impending Chaos Period.
Though termed a "prayer," the humans of the Western Continent generally lacked beliefs. There wasn't a clear deity to pray to.
Mostly, it was the Ice and Snow Goddess, but there was no unified image or ritual surrounding this goddess.
The significance of this festival was more about boosting morale.
At the end of the Ice Period, they would revel to face the harsh environment with high spirits.
It was an ancient custom.
Blackstone Town, being a typical human settlement, secluded and relying largely on nature's bounty, attached great importance to this festival.
Thus, preparations for the Ice Dance Festival began early.
In just a few days, the small town underwent a complete transformation, with a significant shift in the overall atmosphere.
To Hua Mi, their emphasis on the Ice Dance Festival probably rivaled the importance of Christmas in Western countries on Earth.
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