Chapter 263

"The name 'Honkai-Moe Paradise' sounds interesting," Tet nodded enthusiastically.

"Fine, you guys..." Since all three insisted, Jing Yuan had no choice but to agree.

Riku, Shuvi, and Gibril were taken on a trip to the Xianzhou by Jing Yuan's Yanqing, and temporarily lost their right to make suggestions.

"However, compared to gaining Imaginary Value by fabricating allied forces, there is an even better opportunity right now... Although Chen Li, you spent a lot of Karma Coins to erase the impact of the phantom of the Devouring Star God on the Xianzhou, and you actually did it, it seems that the impression is still there, only the influence has disappeared," Jing Yuan continued.

"What are the specific manifestations?"

"Specifically, people seem to have an impression of the appearance of the red ocean and the Devouring Star God, but they have not been harmed and have not talked about it widely. They are just puzzled as to why these things appeared."

"So?"

"Although people aren't talking about it widely, Xianzhou needs to find a suitable excuse. And isn't this a pretty good opportunity to gain Imaginary Value?"

"That makes sense."

"So, do you need me to create some kind of character for you?"

"As the saying goes, one should not trouble two masters with one matter..." Chen Li hesitated before speaking.

Chen Li and Jing Yuan exchanged a glance, seemingly seeing the same answer in each other's eyes.

It is well known that Approval of Noble Morality can even be used to do immoral things.

Chen Li saved the Xianzhou from disaster with Karma Coins, and thus gained even more Karma Coins. Now it's time to spend them!

"Boss, how much is one of these jars?"

"1000 Credits each."

"Is this jar made of gold, or is the clay seal made of gold?"

"Look, sir, where else on this entire Xianzhou can you find such mysterious jars for sale besides mine? These are all exclusively produced here. You think they're too expensive, but I think they're too cheap. Buy one, sir, there are definitely none left." Pardo greeted the customer in front of her warmly.

"There are definitely no empty ones?" A girl with pigtails, dressed in red, showing off her long white legs and wearing sandals that made no attempt to conceal her delicate feet, looked at the jar in front of her with great suspicion.

What's going on with this mysterious jar? Even I can't figure it out.

"That's right."

"Can you become rich overnight if you're lucky?" Sparkle glanced at the slogan on the other person's stall.

"That's right. There's even Divine Body Amber in the jar. Although the quantity is small, it's definitely very expensive." Pardo nodded.

Hey, if you ask where this Divine Body Amber came from... Chen Li was gnawing on the leftover piece of Divine Body Amber.

Chen Li originally intended to continue selling to the company, but unexpectedly, the company was satisfied after obtaining a Divine Body Amber shaped like Kliper.

According to them, one such precious item is enough; having more would only diminish its value.

Is this jar genuine?

"It's genuine, sir!" Pardo nodded vigorously.

"Is it really possible to make it so that no matter what detection method others use, they can't see what's inside the jar?"

"Certainly."

"If you have this skill, why are you selling jars?" Sparkle, exasperated by her lack of ambition.

If you're not a sister, why don't you join our Tavern and I'll help you achieve even greater success!

"It's because of life's pressures and family," Pardo helplessly, shrugging her shoulders.

So, are you going to buy the jar or not, sir?

"Buy, of course I'll buy, but boss lady, are you interested in making big money?" God of Fire asked Pardo mysteriously.

"Of course I'm interested! Do you have a business opportunity, sir?"

"Let's pull off something big together," Sparkle said.

"Of course I can, but I have to sell all the jars first. You don't know, I have a boss above me, and he won't let me leave until I've sold all the jars. My boss is very fierce," Pardo sighed.

"It's just a jar that Credits, right? How many do you have? I'll buy them all," Sparkle said with a wave of her hand.

Sparkle was so generous because she appreciated Pardo's craftsmanship, and also because Sparkle saw that Pardo had a dozen or so jars on her stall and didn't think Pardo had much stock left.

Even if there are a few more hidden under that stall, they can still afford to spend tens of thousands of Credits on Sparkle.

"Really?" Pardo with some surprise.

"Just as real as your jar!"

"Thank you for your patronage. 1.21 million Credits, cash or card payment?"

"How much, how many?"

"Guest, to be honest, I have more than 1,000 jars in my backpack. You said you would accept them all, so you can't go back on your word." As she spoke, Pardo produced many jars.

The Merchant's Backpack is the breakthrough reward that Pardo received after completing the breakthrough mission.

The merchant's backpack has 16 slots, and each slot can hold an unlimited number of similar items. The higher the level, the more slots you can unlock.

Isn't this a coincidence? All of Pardo's items are mysterious jars; more than 1,000 jars combined only occupy one space.

According to Chen Li, the rewards for completing personal panel tasks in this other world are incredibly generous, seemingly belonging to... extra rewards.

Or, in other words, Trailblaze reward.

"... You mean you can make mysterious jars that no one can see through?" Sparkle remained silent for a while before continuing.

"That's right."

"It also has an extradimensional backpack that can hold these jars."

"That's right."

"What else can you do?"

"Does counterfeiting count?" Pardo felt that she might get something good out of telling this customer the truth.

Is this what they call a special event?

"You can even fake things?! Then why are you Jar Merchant? I'm not pretending anymore, I'm coming clean. I originally wanted to get along with you as an ordinary person, but I see you're truly gifted... I'm Masked Fool Sparkle, and I'd like to invite you to join the Tavern so we can pull off a big heist at Penacony!" Sparkle said excitedly.

Sparkle never expected that a visit to Xianzhou would lead to such a perfect companion.

He can make mysterious jars, has an extradimensional backpack that allows him to steal things, and can even forge things... It would be a waste if this kind of talent didn't Masked Fool!

"Ah, the Masked Fool?"

"Yes, Masked Fool. My name is Sparkle, Hanabi as in Sparkle, and Huobi as in Sparkle. It's nice to meet you." Sparkle extended her hand to Pardo.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." Pardo hesitated for a moment before shaking hands with Sparkle.

"From today onwards, we're partners."

"Well... how about you let me think about it?"

"What are you waiting for? Sister, the opportunity to make big money is right in front of you!"

"Breaking news! Breaking news! According to the investigation by the Cloud Knight Army, the special images that just occurred were actually a realistic illusion created using holographic projection technology. The Masked Fool Sparkle has announced that he will take responsibility for this matter. General Xianzhou Luofu Fu is furious and has offered an exorbitant reward for the capture of the Masked Fool Sparkle, ordering him to undergo a month of labor reform as punishment! The following is the image left behind by the Masked Fool Sparkle."

"Ahem, I am the Masked Fool Sparkle, and I take full responsibility for this. Come and fight me if you dare! You lowly Cloud Knight Army! Lowly! Lowly!"

"???" Sparkle was dumbfounded as he watched the video playing on the big screen.

No, wait a minute.

When did I say I would take responsibility for this?

But what's on the screen is indeed myself, even more like myself than I am.

Wait, more like me than myself?

"That damned Masked Fool!"

"They put a pink sun above the Xianzhou a few days ago and that wasn't enough, today they're doing some kind of holographic projection."

"I don't even want to think about what these Masked Fools will dare to do next?"

"For example, performing a magic trick that makes the Xianzhou disappear?"

"That damned Masked Fool!"

In the Honkai: Star Rail world, whenever something outrageous or absurd happens, and the Masked Fool jumps out and claims to have done it, no one doubts the truth of his statement.

Hey, if it wasn't the Masked Fool, then who else could it be but Genius Society member?

Even if the Masked Fool doesn't come forward to admit it, it's probably still the Masked Fool's doing.

"That damned Chen Li!" I forgot the beginning and the end, but Sparkle was certain that Chen Li was responsible.

Videos can be edited, but intuition cannot be affected.

When even Sparkle herself thinks that the Sparkle on the screen is herself, then it must have been Chen Li who did it!

Sparkle remembered Chen Li telling her that What If she lost to the Aeon of Joy in a duel, and Chen Li caused trouble in the Honkai: Star Rail world, she would say it was Sparkle who did it.

Sparkle didn't think Chen Li was joking, so Chen Li must have a similar Miraculous Item.

Pardo's eyes lit up when she heard Sparkle's speech.

This person knows Chen Li and Pardo but hasn't seen her in the Miraculous Item group = she's an acquaintance you can scam!

"Sister, I've decided to do it with you." Pardo suddenly said to Sparkle.

"Oh? Even knowing that I pulled off a big heist in the Xianzhou, you still dare to continue working for me?" Sparkle looked at Pardo with new eyes.

Sparkle accepts defeat.

Since she had promised Chen Li that she would take the blame, Sparkle didn't mind taking on a few more responsibilities that weren't hers.

As I said before, how bad can a Genius Society member be?

The Genius Society is polarized: some are so bad they shake the world, while others are unknown or renowned throughout the universe.

Chen Li only dares to pull pranks like holographic projections of the entire Xianzhou. How bad can he be?

Sparkle just felt a pang of regret—regret that she had slightly lost to Aha in her battle against the Aeon of Joy.

I hope my fight will satisfy Aha.

"Of course! Working for my boss, I'm starving nine times out of three. I'm fed up with making money by Credits at a Credits. I'm going to pull off something big! Let's shake hands again, and then we're off!"

"Very good, that's the mindset we Masked Fools should have! All you need to do next is steal a mask from the Mourning Troupe's ship, and you can officially join the Tavern." Sparkle extended her hand to Pardo.

Sparkle really thinks that Pardo is an excellent partner.

Even without going for a "big hit," Pardo's skills can easily provide entertainment for the Sparkle.

After all, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the contents of the jar were placed there by Pardo herself.

When I get bored in the future, I'll open a jar stall like Pardo, put in some weird and wonderful things, and watch the people who open the jars get frustrated and upset.

No, I have to find a way to learn how to make the mysterious jar from her!

And so, the two "sisters," each harboring their own secrets, clasped hands.

Just as Sparkle was about to let go, Pardo suddenly grabbed Sparkle's hand and shouted.

"Help! The Masked Fool Sparkle is right here. I'm too weak to beat the Masked Fool Sparkle."

"Huh? Sister, you..."

"Bye-bye! Chen Li asked me to give you his regards." When she realized that the people around her knew that Pardo had caught the Masked Fool Sparkle and regarded Pardo as the weaker party, Pardo immediately Overhead Toss.

The [Disruption] effect has been successfully activated.

After Sparkle was Overhead Toss, she not only had great difficulty getting up, but even when she managed to stand up, she walked unsteadily, and even started drooling...

"! Li Chen's killing heaven" even started to reverse his words.

"Achoo!" Chen Li sneezed.

"Is someone cursing at me? Never mind, they must be Sparkle." Chen Li took off his Disguise Glasses and then took off Sparkle's mask as well.

After Chen Li's Miraculous Forger level reaches lv5 and he re-upgrades the Disguise Glasses, he will have a "Strong Cognition" effect when using other people's "true form" (Sparkle's true form is the mask) to impersonate them.

In other words, even through a screen, the other person can feel that the person being impersonated is the real person appearing on screen.

"I hope Sparkle can run fast. But there's no need to worry, after all, it's Sparkle. Even if it doesn't run fast, it can still get out of the Xianzhou smoothly..." Thinking of this, Chen Li felt at ease.

How could the Masked Fool, who could control the Aeon of Joy for 30 minutes with the support of countless Negative Artifacts, be an ordinary person?