Transaction

Chapter 37: Transaction

Xu Huo chose the trait development permission.

[Based on the professional characteristics of player Passerby A, you will now receive the new trait "A Sad Thing."]

[The following data has been updated]

[Player Nickname: Passerby A]

[Player Type: Black Player]

[Occupation: Passerby A]

[Note: As someone always on the road, his chance of becoming the protagonist is only one in ten thousand.]

[Player Level: E]

[Number: 556688]

[Evolution Rate: 10%]

[Property: 39,500 White Cash]

[Main Traits: ① Tireless Legs; ② Insider's Perspective (Extended Trait: Super Memory); ③ A Sad Thing.]

[Note 1: Congratulations on developing a new trait. Passerby A always plays important yet unimportant roles in different places at different times. People tend to forget his face quickly—this is a sad thing. Of course, if acquaintances forget him too, that would be a tragic thing.]

[Note 2: Congratulations on developing a new extended trait. Of course, remembering what you've seen counts.]

[Items: ① Arsonist's Tool ② Super Running Shoes ③ Sunny Rainy Belt ④ Floating Balloon;

⑤ Omnipresent Strings (Note: It can be hung anywhere, including in the air, and can lift objects up to one hundred thousand times its own volume or weight. However, it can only stretch to a maximum of three meters, and each object can only be used once.)

⑥ Two-Color Rubik's Cube (Note: It can be opened in any form, with a ten percent chance of producing something you currently lack. But the more times you open it, the lower the surprise factor. Even so, it is still called the Surprise Magic Box.)]

[Potions: ① 4 bottles of P0 Evolution Potion; 2 bottles of P1 Evolution Potion (Note: Congratulations on obtaining the P1 Evolution Potion. It can be used when the evolution rate is below 30%.)

② 1 bottle of E-class Self-Healing Agent, 2 bottles of D-class Self-Healing Agent (Note: It really can heal wounds.)

③ 1 bottle of D-class Hair Growth Agent, 1 bottle of D-class Hair Removal Agent (Note: Considering the player's needs, the game specially gifts these. With them, you will never have to worry about body hair.)

④ 1 bottle of D-class Lie Agent (Note: Just one capful can make anyone lie nonstop for thirty minutes, even if they want to tell the truth. Writing, of course, doesn't count.)]

[Ticket Holder: Building Block Fairy Tale Town Station (E), Clown City Station (E), Garden Castle Station (D), Deep Blue Laboratory (D)]

[Hint: After completing two more E-class instance clears with a B-level or higher rating, or completing one D-class instance clear with an A-level rating, you can advance to D-class player. Raising your player level will help you obtain traits, items, and other resources. Keep up the good work.]

[Countdown to Next Game: 37 days]

Aside from the trait exchanged from the Head Chopper Demon's item and the three items obtained from players, Xu Huo's E-class instance clear this time rewarded him with one extended trait, one item, nine potions, one E-class instance ticket, and one D-class instance ticket.

Overall, the haul was substantial.

Especially the main trait "A Sad Thing"—since most people in the instances were unfamiliar players, being hard to remember was both convenient and safe, greatly reducing the chance of future trouble.

The extended trait went without saying; it was memory enhancement. As for how far it could go, he would have to test it to find out.

Xu Huo sat cross-legged on the bed, stretching his hand that itched from the rapid wound healing after using the self-healing agent. He took out the "Omnipresent Strings" and the "Two-Color Rubik's Cube" and placed them in front of him.

First, the strings. They looked more like fishing line, elastic and stretchable. From watching Wang Wei use them earlier, he had roughly guessed the scope and method of this item.

Extending two fingers allowed the strings to hang in a "U" shape in midair. Crossing his fingers made the two ends of the strings cross as well, moving up or down, forward or backward.

However, when Xu Huo reached out and grabbed the strings, they naturally drooped into a straight line.

"Can't be used twice on the same object." Xu Huo thought for a moment, then wrapped the bedsheet around his hand. Sure enough, the strings smoothly lifted him up.

Next, he tried clothes, paper bags, leaves, even tissues—in short, as long as there was no direct contact with skin, the strings could be used.

Moreover, their range of movement could extend up to fifty meters, unimpeded on walls, floors, and even glass. Wang Wei only using them to kill was a terrible waste of their potential.

But there were drawbacks: the movement speed wasn't fast enough, the weight limit couldn't exceed two adult males, and once tied into a knot, it couldn't be undone on its own.

Still, for the uses Xu Huo had in mind, it was practical enough.

With this unexpected bonus, Xu Huo was in a good mood. He called for a bottle of wine and then fiddled with the Rubik's Cube.

The black-and-white cube formed checkerboard patterns, stripes, squares, and other designs that could all be opened. The first time he opened it, a bottle opener appeared. The second and third times were empty. Before the fourth opening, he poured a glass of water, added a capful of Lie Agent, then sat on the sofa, staring at the door as he opened the cube.

"Knock, knock, knock!" The moment the cube opened, someone knocked on the door.

He put away the cube and went to open it. Standing at the door were not only the hotel service staff but also another person.

"So soon we meet again, Mr. Xu." Nie Xuan extended his hand politely and courteously.

Xu Huo shook his hand. "I guessed you'd come too."

"Ah, sorry, sir. I forgot to bring the bottle opener," the service staff suddenly apologized. "I'll have someone bring it up right away."

"No need. I brought my own." Xu Huo took the wine bottle and invited Nie Xuan inside.

"I poured you a glass of water in advance." He pointed at the table and opened the wine himself.

After sitting down, Nie Xuan said, "After you disappeared, the case was transferred to me. Your belongings need to go through procedure; they'll be delivered tomorrow morning."

"You've been through your first instance, right?"

"Your research institute has quite a lot of eyes." Xu Huo drank straight from the bottle, walked to stand across from him, and said, "The hotel front desk called you?"

"Cooperating with the government is a citizen's duty." Nie Xuan smiled.

Xu Huo didn't offer an opinion. "You came to see me this time to ask for my cooperation?"

"The situation outside is more chaotic than you know. The Evolver incident has stirred up a huge commotion, with violent cases breaking out everywhere. But the overall environment is still under government control, and we know far more than any single player. Cooperating with us will benefit you as well." Nie Xuan spoke methodically.

"From what we've gathered, the Dimension Rift game currently has no internal player communication system. It's very difficult for players to exchange information with each other. However, the government has already set up a Network Platform. Every player who cooperates with us has login access—whether for trading information, items, or potions, it can all be done there."

"But selling to anyone is less secure than selling to the government, don't you think?"

"That's not a bad idea." Xu Huo looked thoughtful.

Of course, this platform wasn't just for information flow—more importantly, it was for keeping tabs on players. As long as the Dimension Rift game hadn't spread to the entire population, Cannibal Players were the biggest problem, especially those who had gone through instances.

"I can provide the identity information of a Cannibal Player. What are you offering in exchange?"