"The connection between the Infinite Secret Box and the maker of the first Ship of Fools was likely even closer than I had imagined."
"Perhaps both were created by the same ancient being?"
With that thought flashing through his mind, Tang Qi did not hesitate for long. Holding the exquisite yet bizarre secret box in both hands, he stepped onto the equally strange withered yellow Wooden Boat.
When the silver-white treasure box, covered in reliefs and symbols, was enveloped by the dim yellow glow of the ship's lantern, Tang Qi immediately sensed a special connection being established.
The Infinite Secret Box in his hands was recognizing him as its master.
Some hidden information appeared out of thin air deep within his mind, instantly perceived by him.
It was not much at this point, merely the simple rule every secret box owner would know: place an "exchange item" into the box, wait, and reap the reward.
Following the information, Tang Qi looked toward the center of the secret box.
The relief on the side facing him depicted a multitude of humans, beasts, and bizarre creatures raising their heads, their faces crazed and their arms held high, as though offering something to an unnamed existence.
The box was slowly opening.
Hazy light surged forth, and soon formed a "hole of light" on that side.
Judging only by its size, the hole of light seemed capable of holding only something as large as a human fist.
Yet the owner of the secret box knew that even if one brought over a woolly mammoth, it could be stuffed inside.
Everything that had happened so far was normal. The secret box had recognized its master and conveyed its basic rules.
"A divine artifact that seems to possess only the most basic function. Any exchange item