Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 253

However, this has a drawback: those who break through first are destined to enjoy the best resources, gradually becoming more powerful and standing at a height that others can only dream of. The principle can be understood from the past when the wealthy helped the less fortunate; the human heart is inherently righteous, but turning evil only requires oxygen deprivation.

How easy it is to become oxygen-deprived!

The world is like a sealed can; there's only so much oxygen. Some people enjoy the best oxygen and naturally don't want others to come up and take it from them. Their most likely scenario is that they collect the oxygen, store it in their private vaults, and work hard to build more and more efficient oxygen collection equipment and bases, wishing they could collect all the oxygen in the world.

They had long forgotten their initial promise to lead their subordinates in building an oxygen forest.

Actually, it's already quite good that they don't cut down other people's forests. Some people are afraid that the oxygen forests will create competition for them, so they buy back the land with oxygen and build even larger oxygen collection bases on it...

Lin Shuying didn't want her empire to end up like this, an empire ruled by a minority. Although as long as humanity exists with society and resource needs, hierarchical structures and power struggles will inevitably arise...

Getting back to the point, those apprentice players who were among the first to appreciate the masterpieces of these masters have finally started posting videos to the world chat. The close-up shots of the exquisite porcelain are simply breathtaking!

"Look, everyone, here's a picture of a multi-tiered gourd. It's my favorite. My master made it, and I helped with sifting the clay and handing over the tools, hehe. I definitely want to make one myself someday!"

In the picture, a porcelain gourd, about eight centimeters in diameter, leans diagonally against a white porcelain base. A plaque beneath the gourd indicates it is 88.8 centimeters long, a symbol of prosperity. The gourd is very ornate and luxurious, carved with the God of Wealth and a mythical creature, along with various gold and silver ingots, copper coins, and jewels. At first glance, it appears as if these items are actually inlaid; only upon closer inspection does one realize they are all part of the porcelain gourd, molded onto the surface!

The porcelain is an excellent imitation of jewelry, perfectly capturing the luster, smoothness, and luxury of real gemstones. Under the light, the jewelry appears lifelike, shimmering and radiating unparalleled opulence.

Players are instantly captivated by it; who doesn't love the feeling of making a fortune?

"How much are these? Are there any master craftsmen who can make them? I want to buy eight to keep at home."

Turn around and you'll find glittering treasure gourds everywhere; wouldn't that mean you can make a fortune anywhere?

"I want one too. Do you make the 'Formal Apprenticeship Today' inscription? I'll order it at a high price."

The person who posted the pictures became embarrassed; he didn't know how. Although he had gone through the entire firing process with his master, who handled all the details and shaping, he had also tried to shape something himself, but it was completely unrelated. His master sculpted jewels, while he sculpted a lump of digestive waste.

I initially thought the firing process would change things, and it did change, but it magnified various flaws. For example, the surface wasn't smooth enough to be visible when it was unpolished, but after firing, it was either riddled with bursting bubbles or huge pits. It also had some luster, but it was a raw stone, while the craftsman had polished it.

After consulting with the master, he said that his glazing was too rough and that the shaping was not done well, which is why it looked like that.

It was then that he realized glazing was a technical skill, and trimming the clay was even more so. The patience required was unimaginable; before, he had inexplicably wondered why his master would sit in front of the table for an entire day, or even several days at a time.

Looking back now, it was all thanks to kung fu!

Thinking of this, he said embarrassedly, "I don't know how, it's too difficult, I can't do it now. I'll hand out orders later when I do."

He absolutely had to learn how to sell a few gold ingots when he was short on cash; just thinking about it made him happy. He was the kind of player who wasn't very good at games, finding it extremely difficult to make money in them. He didn't have any special skills yet, so he definitely couldn't let this opportunity slip by.

Other players who had also become apprentices in Miracles saw this and took the opportunity to post pictures, saying they would make it in the future. Whether they would actually make it or not, they just wanted to reserve their spots for now.

A total of 1,900 entries flooded the screen.

Pine and Crane Screen, Plum Vase with Dragon and Phoenix Handles, Fishing Series Tea Set, Graceful Beauty, Solemn Buddha, Elegant Immortal, Beautiful Landscape Wash Basin, Complete Hundred Children Plate, Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity Jar, Ancient Peony, Autumn Chrysanthemum, Auspicious and Prosperous Orange, Flying Horse Trampling a Swallow, Magpie Terrace for Rising to Prominence...

The players were stunned; how could it be so rich?

One thousand nine hundred pieces, each unique, each a masterpiece.

While everyone was busy browsing, the masters and judges were admiring their opponents' porcelain. After they left, players could enter the exhibition area. A system notification appeared: "Dear players, the porcelain competition is underway! Each player is now given three judge's votes. Cast your precious and serious vote for your favorite work! Serious participation in the voting will earn you a small gift!"

You can also get a gift?

Players love the idea of ​​having the right to vote and also get rewards, so they excitedly rushed forward. However, when they reached the porcelain pieces, they were a little bewildered, staring wide-eyed, unsure what to do.

"Ugh, Qingfengyi, what are you doing! Every single one of them is so exquisite, the best of the best, and you're making me choose three from them!"

"Ugh, this is really putting me in a difficult position! What am I going to do? They're all the best, and I can't sell any of my tickets! Waaah!"

"I suspect Qingfengyi didn't want to give us any small gifts, otherwise why would she only give us three tickets?"

"Waaaaah, I can't bear to give it to anyone, but if I don't give it, I won't get anything. I'm so sad."

Just then, a sudden voice appeared: "What's the point of choosing? Just be in the first three to enter, hand over your ticket, and you'll get the little gift."

"Yeah, yeah, top three. Looking at the pictures, is there anything more beautiful, convenient, or practical than the Snowfall Plum Blossom Pearl Bird sofa? Porcelain, porcelain—first and foremost, it needs to be practical for everyday life, then its artistic appeal can be considered. For it to be practical, it must be functional, and this porcelain sofa is absolutely practical, cool in summer and warm in winter, and also highly decorative. Wouldn't it hurt if you didn't vote for it?"

The picture shows a thick porcelain sofa, entirely made of porcelain. The seat, backrest, armrests, and the front and back of the armrests are all beautifully decorated with plum blossoms and pearl birds, surrounded by auspicious cloud patterns in gold thread, against a light blue background—it's exquisitely beautiful. You can feel its coolness when you sit on it, but what about its warmth in winter?

"This is the first time I've heard of porcelain being able to warm up in winter. If I remember correctly, porcelain is a heat-conducting material, right?"

The player immediately replied: "My master uses a brand new porcelain clay formula with a mysterious space inside. It holds cold water in summer and hot water in winter, maintaining a perfectly constant temperature. See the pictures."

The first picture shows the side of the sofa, where there is a small embossed pearl bird that can be removed and filled with water. The second picture shows the underside of the sofa, where there is an embossed plum blossom that can be twisted to release water.

"The design is ingenious, but this is a porcelain firing competition, so the sofas are really not enough. Look at this Glazed Immortal Cave. There are a hundred immortals and sixty beasts on it, as well as nine pagodas, nine flowers, and pine trees covering the mountain, and hundreds of birds everywhere. This is a work of art, and it deserves your precious vote. There are also introductions to the hundred immortals here, which shocked me. There are Barefoot Immortals, Mazu, the Eight Immortals, the Four Seasons Gods, the Day-Roaming God, the Night-Roaming God, the Four Great Dharma Kings of Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning, the Central Immortal Emperor, the Four Directional Immortal Emperors, the Azure Dragon and the Black Phoenix, the Pixiu and the Bai Ze, the Dang Kang and the Qilin... I have never seen so many immortal figures and mythical beasts in my life. It is truly a masterpiece! [Image]"

The long essay left players breathless and amazed. Clicking on the image only drew gasps of astonishment; it was simply too intricate. This wasn't just a work of art; it was a gift from the gods.

The image shows a two-meter-tall porcelain piece in the shape of a pagoda, densely covered with intertwined figures, plants, and animals, yet somehow connected. The connection is unclear to most players, but it appears orderly and not chaotic. The reliefs, though small, are incredibly detailed, featuring clothing, hats, fingers, and expressions—all exquisitely rendered. The coloring is also remarkably meticulous, without a single flaw. This level of craftsmanship truly deserves a vote.

"Is this something a human could really make?"

"That's right, unless it's synthesized using a smart brain and a 3D printer, it's too outrageous for a human to do it."

"It's outrageous. Every leaf, petal, and bird inside is different. It must have taken so many years to make something like this. I can't believe it."

"It definitely wasn't created by the developers. I think it could only be created by players who skipped steps. That's ridiculous."

The master's apprentice said, "It was made by my master bit by bit. I also participated in some of the work, such as glazing. You don't know how troublesome it is to finish and glaze this piece. The clay was prepared by my master several years ago, and he fired the design several times. This is the best version. Because I helped and even finished it two days ahead of schedule, my master was so happy that he drank two more glasses of wine. The whole process was recorded on video, and I have uploaded it to the StarNet."

After hearing this, many players actually went to watch those videos. The videos weren't even sped up excessively, and the total playtime for a month was a full eighty hours.

It will take several days to see!

Players watched the video at 10x speed, quickly skimming through all the content, and were utterly astonished.

"My mecha Grand Marshal, it was really built bit by bit."

"I was losing patience watching the video. That master craftsman and his apprentice actually sat there making it for a month."

A palpable sense of admiration emanated from the screen, and the master craftsman's apprentice, 'Eternal Black and White Face,' chuckled with delight. She had participated in many steps of this project; since her master was an NPC (player versus player), she'd pretend everyone was praising her, hehe.

The master beside him asked with a smile, "My apprentice, what are you laughing at?"

"Being a black-and-white cop forever" muttered to himself, "It's not good for NPCs to be too intelligent."

The master craftsman, not having heard clearly according to the instructions, laughed and said, "I'm happy that my work has been recognized."

"Haha, it's fortunate that you have such talent, my disciple, that you were able to help your master in such a short time. Here, this is the Ma Yuelong Teng Tu (Ma Leaping Dragon Soaring Picture), please have it fired in the next few days."