The Fourth Contract Target

Lin Yu focused his attention on searching for Whale Rubber.

But in the end, Snow Empress bought quite a lot of things, while Lin Yu did not manage to buy a single one, because there was not a single piece of Whale Rubber at the Treasure Appraisal Fair.

"How is that possible? Not many people need Whale Rubber. Let alone Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel, even Thousand-Year Whale Gel isn't wanted by that many people."

"How come there isn't any now?"

After thinking it over, Lin Yu felt that the timing of the market might be wrong. Whale Rubber had probably fallen out of fashion recently, so the merchants had not imported any.

Snow Empress said, "Then let's come back after some time. Or we could place an order for Whale Rubber with the merchants and have them deliver it once they get it in stock."

Lin Yu shook his head. "I never want to wait for the things I want. There's no Whale Rubber at this time, but there will definitely be some at the Treasure Appraisal Fair a year from now. There will even be a valuable piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel then."

He entered the VIP Restroom and activated the Starry Express's jump.

Time: One year later

Place: Treasure Pavilion

By the time Lin Yu emerged from the VIP Restroom, a year had already passed.

At this time, two more figures had appeared at the Treasure Appraisal Fair.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong happened to reach the counter on the western side, where there was a piece of black Whale Rubber.

This timing isn't quite right either. The Ice Empress in Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Sea of Consciousness has already discovered that piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel and is about to have Huo Yuhao take it.

Sure enough, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had already moved toward the counter. Huo Yuhao hurriedly picked up the piece of black Whale Rubber and had Wang Dong pay for it, as if they would miss out on this great bargain if they were even one step slower.

After all, this piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel had been mistaken for weathered Thousand-Year Whale Gel and was being sold for only six thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Seeing how fast they ran, Lin Yu couldn't help laughing. "Even if you run faster, can you really be faster than me?"

Lin Yu turned around and returned to the VIP Restroom, activating the Starry Express's jump once again.

Time: Several minutes earlier

Place: Treasure Appraisal Fair

By the time Lin Yu emerged from the VIP Restroom, he had returned to several minutes earlier.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had yet to reach that counter. This time, Lin Yu had beaten them to it and taken the piece of black Whale Rubber first.

Lin Yu ran as fast as he could, afraid that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong would stop him.

"Ah, I was just about to tell you to go to the western counter and take that piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel. Who would have thought this person would take it first? We were one step too late."

In Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Sea of Consciousness, the Ice Empress's regretful voice rang out. She had only just been about to remind Huo Yuhao to pick up the great bargain.

Huo Yuhao said, "This piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel is so important. Let's go talk to him. Maybe we can negotiate with him."

But he was soon left dumbfounded, because Lin Yu paid at lightning speed. He did not pause for even a step at the Treasure Appraisal Fair before quickly slipping away.

They hurried out after him, but under the vast darkness of night, there was no trace of Lin Yu anywhere.

Time: One year earlier

Place: Treasure Appraisal Fair

Lin Yu emerged from the VIP Restroom once more, perfectly satisfied with the piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel he had brought back.

Snow Empress smiled. "You're too devious. You snatched someone else's opportunity."

Lin Yu said, "This was only a minor opportunity. It wasn't worth snatching. Compared to this, I'd rather take away his other, major opportunity."

Snow Empress asked, "What major opportunity?"

Lin Yu put on a mysterious air. "You'll know in the future."

He thought of the Ice Empress on the Extreme North Plains.

Previously, in order to resolve Snow Empress's life-force problem once and for all, he had chosen Qian Renxue from ten thousand years in the future, thereby missing the Ice Empress.

He only needed to wait until he had another opportunity to form a contract with her. It would not be too late, no matter when it happened. Just like that piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel, even if it fell into Huo Yuhao's hands, it would ultimately return to Lin Yu.

Possessing the Starry Express meant he could turn every impossibility into possibility.

"The Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Gel is already in hand, and there's no other Whale Rubber at the Hundred Treasures Fair. There's no need to stay here. We should leave."

Just as Lin Yu was about to finish paying for the things Snow Empress had bought and leave,

a charming girl suddenly appeared in front of Lin Yu, her face filled with delight.

"Classmate Lin Yu, I finally found you."

Lin Yu looked at the girl in surprise. "You are?"

The girl smiled brightly and introduced herself. "Junior Brother Lin Yu, I'm Jiang Nannan, one year ahead of you. I've been paying attention to you for a long time. I'm very happy to see you here today."

In fact, Lin Yu had already recognized Jiang Nannan.

Jiang Nannan was very easy to recognize. She had her distinctive rabbit ears, stunning features, and was known as the Number One Beauty of the Outer Court.

After seeing her today, he found the title well deserved. Aside from Ma Xiaotao, she was the most beautiful girl Lin Yu had seen at Shrek Academy.

There was basically no chance of mistaking her for someone else.

At this time, Jiang Nannan had not yet suffered the trauma of Xu Sanshi's Special Awakening Ritual. She did not look gloomy, either, and appeared much more warm and outgoing.

"But Jiang Nannan has a poor family background. She's also been searching for a way to help her Sick mother recently, so why would she appear at the Treasure Appraisal Fair?"

Even the cheapest item here at the Treasure Appraisal Fair cost several thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Jiang Nannan could not afford that.

Lin Yu felt that something was wrong, and grew even more suspicious of Jiang Nannan's sudden appearance and her purpose in approaching him.

The two of them usually had no interaction.

Lin Yu said calmly, "So you're Senior Sister Nannan from the second grade. But I don't think we're familiar with each other. How did you know about me?"

Jiang Nannan smiled and said frankly, "Isn't it because you practice your soul skills at Sea God Lake every day and create a Blizzard? I pass by there every day, so I don't know how many times I've seen you."

That explanation made sense. He had attracted everyone's attention during that period, so it would have been strange if Jiang Nannan did not know him.

But Lin Yu asked again, "Senior Sister Nannan, did you also come to the Treasure Appraisal Fair to buy something?"

Jiang Nannan had no money, so why would she come here?

Jiang Nannan nodded. "I wanted to buy something, but this place may not have what I need. I can only come and check from time to time to see whether it's available."

Lin Yu asked, "What is it?"

Jiang Nannan did not hide it at all. "A medicinal pill that can cure illnesses." Her expression darkened. "But unfortunately, I've never been able to find one."

Jiang Nannan's disappointed expression was so pitiful that it stirred Lin Yu's sympathy and reminded him of her Sick mother.

There was no doubt about Jiang Nannan's filial devotion. She had even been willing to sacrifice herself for her mother by participating in Xu Sanshi's Special Awakening Ritual.

So what was strange about searching for medicinal pills at the Treasure Appraisal Fair?

Even if she had no money, she would still come here hopefully to search.

Perhaps she'll find one.

"The reason is flawless, but I'm a suspicious person by nature. I still need to be a little more suspicious of Jiang Nannan."

So Lin Yu threw out several more questions in succession.

"Senior Sister Nannan, did you come here alone today?"

"Senior Sister Nannan, do you like handsome, attractive boys who are eloquent and good at talking?"

"Senior Sister Nannan, what do you think of me?"

The atmosphere suddenly changed. Jiang Nannan's expression turned strange. Why did Junior Brother Lin Yu suddenly look as if he were hitting on her?

In the end, was she the one approaching him, or was he approaching her?