Chapter 109

### Chapter 109 Dual Main Quests: Is Bai Fu the Savior? [22]

Bai Fu didn’t rush to immediately head for the camp of the Holy Spirit Sect.

Her goal this time was to complete the fourth branch of the hidden main quest and gather all the fragments of black basalt.

Over the past few years, Pratt had meticulously studied the black basalt fragment in the hands of the Holy Spirit Sect, reviewed numerous news articles, old newspapers, and various documents. Through comparison and elimination, he deduced that the third black basalt fragment could only have two possible destinations—

The Truth Society or the Gene Progenitor!

He reasoned that the mutants created by the Truth Society and the Gene Progenitor shared certain characteristics with those affected by the power of the black basalt fragments.

With the direction set, Pratt conducted another round of research on the potential locations of the third black basalt fragment.

Finally, he pinpointed two locations through some unremarkable news reports:

【Marssk Wasteland (coordinates xx, xx, xx)】

【Gene Progenitor’s Sea City Industrial District (coordinates xx, xx, xx)】

Considering these coordinates were directly included in the hidden main quest, Bai Fu felt that the third black basalt fragment was very likely at one of these two locations. Even if it wasn’t there, she was sure to find relevant intelligence at either location.

Pratt may not be a good person, but his abilities were indeed outstanding. If not for encountering her, an NPC with a player interface, he would have a high chance of success with the help of players.

“The Marssk Wasteland isn’t too far from the Holy Spirit Sect, taking just about two days. Let’s go check there first.”

Bai Fu’s plan was to head to Marssk Wasteland. If they found nothing there, she would then go to the capital of the Gene Progenitor, Sea City, and handle the hidden main quest branch 3 and the mission triggered by Xia Shi’s [Spiritual Energy Origin]. This way, she wouldn’t have to make another trip later.

After making up her mind, she first took the players and the white-robed people back to Shelter No. 11.

It’s better to prepare well than to rush into things. On the way to the Holy Spirit Sect and Marssk Wasteland, she might encounter people from the Truth Society or the Former Republic, so she must be fully prepared.

Over the next two days, she and He Fu worked together to produce a large number of prayer cards.

These included spiritual energy shields for survival, reconnaissance using Xiao Xiao Bai Fu, and newly unlocked spirit explosions and piercing guns.

She also made many lower-tier prayer cards. If any problems arose, she would distribute these cards to the players, allowing them to collectively charge forward, giving the people of this world a taste of what it means to be the Fourth Catastrophe!

Shelter No. 11 became very lively over these two days, as all the players knew Bai Fu was going to lead them on another mission.

【Great, this time she’s taking hundreds of people, much more than the fifty last time】

【Last time we got a close-up view of hanging lanterns, but we barely fought. I wonder how it will be this time】

The players in Silent Courtyard were full of anticipation, while others were a bit anxious.

Players who followed Su Li and the Human Alliance were easier to deal with, but those joining other factions looked gloomy.

【Oh my god, can you give me one too?】

【Bai Fu is great, but she doesn’t belong to me, which is really bad】

【I’m not envious at all, not even a little. He Fu and Bai Fu are not as nice as my Qingbao】

“There’s a possibility that some radical players might see no benefit for themselves and want to join forces with the players from Silent Courtyard,” Bai Fu thought to herself, deciding to take precautions.

She first contacted Gao Yuan, asking him to keep an eye out while she was away, then sent Anya, Elder Nissen, and others to another shelter in the Goli Desert currently under heavy construction by Silent Courtyard, to prevent any unforeseen accidents.

Once everything was ready, Bai Fu collected the black basalt fragments and officially led the players and white-robed people toward the Holy Spirit Sect.

Even players who joined the game after the 1.1 version had developed for over a month, so although she brought over four hundred players, their average level was still impressive—

Level 12!

“At this level, as long as weapons and ammunition are sufficient, they can form a formidable force wherever they are deployed.”

Bai Fu was very satisfied with her achievements over the past few months. She was just one step away from achieving her ultimate goal.

…

Under the guidance of the white-robed people, Bai Fu successfully reached the Tong Shan Camp of the Holy Spirit Sect.

Tong Shan Camp was located 400 kilometers west of the Former Republic and the Railway Guild. Before the Catastrophe, this area was already desolate, with frequent droughts and little rain. After the Catastrophe, it became even more desolate.

Walking around the perimeter of Tong Shan Camp, Bai Fu saw only abandoned buildings with open doors and windows, cobwebs in corners.

A white-robed person explained, “A few years ago, a special infectious disease suddenly broke out in the camp. Initially, those infected only had high fevers, but after a few days, small black spots appeared on their bodies. If not treated with an expensive drug, these spots would spread throughout the body within a month. Once this stage was reached, patients would die due to muscle stiffness and inability to breathe. There, there, and there used to be inhabited, but now…”

He shook his head in sorrow, and the other white-robed people were similarly affected.

The Holy Spirit Sect was indeed very radical in the past, even when Pratt’s money-obsessed father became a priest, things only improved slightly. But with the outbreak of the infectious disease, the members of the Holy Spirit Sect were too exhausted to care about anything else.

They just wanted to survive, but survival wasn’t easy.

“The medicine sold by the Former Republic is too expensive, most people can’t afford it. Even if they use the medicine, it can only suppress the virus, not cure it. Those who get sick can’t get out of bed and need constant care.”

As they spoke, they arrived at the main entrance of Tong Shan Camp.

Hundreds of people arriving caused the camp residents to be highly tense. If these were troublemakers, the Holy Spirit Sect would have difficulty handling the situation.

One of the white-robed people accompanying Bai Fu ran forward, raising both hands and shouting, “Don’t be afraid, we’ve found the relic. The Silvermoon Lady is here with the relic to confirm our condition.”

“What?”

This shout reverberated throughout the camp.

Within minutes, dozens of people came rushing out, each with a look of joy.

“Silvermoon Lady, thank you for coming.”

“Great, we finally have hope!”

“Where’s Pratt? Why isn’t he here?”

When Pratt’s name was mentioned, the group fell into an awkward silence.

Bai Fu broke the silence first, “We couldn’t find him when we prepared to come here. We searched for him for a long time but couldn’t locate him.”

“Ah?”

The members of the Holy Spirit Sect were confused.

Bai Fu naturally shifted the topic, “Time is pressing. We’ll discuss his disappearance later. First, let’s see the infectious disease you mentioned.”

The members of the Holy Spirit Sect had to temporarily set aside Pratt’s disappearance and led He Fu and some players into the depths of the camp, where patients were concentrated in an isolation area.

An elderly man with a venerable appearance pointed to the isolation area, “Usually, only those wearing special protective suits dare to enter. I’ll call someone to bring a suit that fits you…”

He Fu stopped the elderly man and said under Bai Fu’s control, “No need, I won’t get infected, nor will they. Just take us in directly.”

He Fu insisted, and the elderly man, reluctantly, allowed them to enter.

Upon entering the isolation area, they heard nothing but groans of pain and labored breathing.

“The camp is too small to isolate many people. Sometimes, we have to euthanize severely ill patients,” the guide said gloomily, “Please save them.”

Jiujiao’s eyes twitched uncontrollably. This was too difficult!

At this moment, Bai Fu and the players received a new quest to treat the infectious disease in Tong Shan Camp.

The task was simple: curing the disease, but it wasn’t straightforward since there were no clear prompts. The good news was that the rewards were rich, including a lot of experience, money, and faction affinity.

Of course, this richness was for the players. With two main quests under her belt, Bai Fu didn’t care much about the experience.

She used her spiritual vision on the sick patients and the medicine bought from the Former Republic.

The disease was nothing special; before investigation, everything was a question mark. The medicine, however, had some details.

【Muscle Strengthening Potion (Prototype III): Developed by the Former Republic, although diluted it cannot cure muscle sclerosis, it can prevent further deterioration. For treatment, use the high-concentration type. Initial use grants +1 endurance.]

From the description, the Former Republic seemed to have a high-concentration medication capable of treating the disease. So why hadn’t they sold it to the Holy Spirit Sect? Was it to exploit the sect?

But the Holy Spirit Sect didn’t seem like a lucrative target, and if everyone in the sect got sick, there would be no profit to be made.

“It seems we need to investigate the medication route.”

Bai Fu confirmed that the black basalt fragments were useless for treating the disease.

She informed the players of her findings and shared the first branch of the hidden main quest, [The Pretender to Save the World], asking them to investigate the medication and possibly obtain the specific list of the Spiritual Energy Diffusion Committee from the Former Republic.

This kind of shareable quest was very special. Even if she did nothing, she would receive rewards when the players completed the task. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have entrusted these tasks to the players.

All the players, including Jiujiao, believed they were coming to cure and save lives as living bodhisattvas. Who would have thought that Bai Fu would assign them a main quest.

【Wait, a main quest?】

Some players realized the issue.

【Before, Fu Fu assigned a main quest called [Watcher’s Lament]. Now, she’s assigned another called [The Pretender to Save the World]. Wow, dual main quests! Fu Fu is taking both!】

The players in Silent Courtyard and those who saw the message in the community went wild.

【Fu, how many surprises do you still have?】

【Is it possible that Bai Fu has more than two main quests?】

【Why don’t you just say that all the main quests on Source Star are related to Bai Fu?】

【Maybe there’s a chance. My Fu is the best! More importantly, I’m curious about the name of this new main quest.】

Pretender to Save the World!

Even the slowest players couldn’t help but start imagining.

As a staunch supporter of Bai Fu and a video creator who gained fame by doing videos related to Bai Fu, Jiujiao couldn’t help but hold her breath.

Oh no, the thought was almost too thrilling!

But she couldn’t stop herself from thinking about it.

【@Jiujiao Digging Treasure, what do you think?】

For a while, players everywhere were tagging Jiujiao, hoping she would share her thoughts.

What else could she think? It was already obvious.

【Task verification, it’s almost certain that Fu Fu’s role is that of the savior of Source Star!】

【You asked what I think, I’m opening champagne!】

How much information could be dug up from a savior?

Jiujiao didn’t dare to think too deeply, but she knew it would be endless.

Once the news that Bai Fu might be the savior spread, the atmosphere in the community changed instantly.

Those who were already envious of the players in Silent Courtyard became even more envious. Those who had the mentality of destroying what they couldn’t get suddenly felt a sense of dread.

Thankfully, they hadn’t acted yet, otherwise, they would have provoked a significant figure in the Source Star plot.

If they managed to kill Bai Fu, it would be fine, but if they failed to eliminate Bai Fu, they wouldn’t be able to take the main quest and would just stand there watching other players enjoy the game.

This was a savior, albeit a pretender, but it meant Bai Fu was not the main character of Source Star but still a top figure.

Some players pounded their fists and stamped their feet.

【Why didn’t I follow those players who reopened the game to Shelter No. 11?】

The players’ reactions made Bai Fu smile.

That’s right. This misunderstanding benefited her greatly. The most direct benefit was that her role might actually become the savior during the next reinforcement. A secondary benefit was that many players would be hesitant to cause trouble due to her status as a savior.

While Bai Fu laughed, Jiujiao also laughed.

She had to dig deeper into Fu Fu’s storyline and understand her true identity. If she exposed Fu Fu’s real identity prematurely, it would generate more heat than a new version release!

While the players were shocked by the new main quest, the Holy Spirit Sect was a bit desperate.

If the relic couldn’t cure the infectious disease, what should they do?

He Fu said, “Rest assured, this disease is not incurable. I already have some leads. I’ll have the people with me investigate, so just wait.”

Honestly, the members of the Holy Spirit Sect didn’t quite believe He Fu, but given that He Fu and Bai Fu had traveled thousands of miles to help, they could only express gratitude.

Wait, they had waited for a long time, so waiting a little longer wasn’t a problem.

After assigning the tasks, Bai Fu sent Xiao Xiao Bai Fu to wander around the camp. She easily found another black basalt fragment at Pratt’s residence without much effort.

She didn’t take the fragment immediately, planning to retrieve it after returning from Marssk Wasteland.

After arranging the tasks for the players, she selected some highly sensitive and combat-ready players from those who accompanied her.

“I need to go to Marssk first.”

Bai Fu didn’t reveal her purpose, mainly fearing the players would leak the information to the community, leading to a wasted trip if the Truth Society found out.

…

Marssk Wasteland.

In a relatively flat valley, a helicopter roared overhead and landed steadily on the landing pad in the valley.

Instantly, people surrounded it.

“President!”

They stood in two straight lines, saluting the person who had just descended from the helicopter.

The Truth Society president surveyed the surroundings, feeling rather pleased. He had come to inspect the progress of the mutant project, which was crucial for the Truth Society to defeat the other four major powers.

“Take me to the laboratory.”

Guided by the guards, the Truth Society president entered the underground laboratory in Marssk.

PS: I don’t know if there will be two updates tomorrow, depending on urgent matters. There were quite a few typos in the previous chapter, very sorry.

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