Fate Achievement

[Secret Cultivator (Group Owner): Old Offering?]

[Cheetah (Member): Big Boss, you haven't obtained a "Fate Achievement" yet?]

The attitudes of these two seemed quite surprised. Could the question about "Old Offering" be that basic? Yang Qizhou frowned slightly.

However, he immediately gave up on dwelling on the matter.

Yang Qizhou did not know that "Secret Cultivator" had secretly investigated his true identity, only to hit a wall, leaving him with the impression that "Honey Pot" was mysterious and powerful. He was even less aware that, due to "Secret Cultivator's" embellishments, Cheetah had also imagined him to be a super big shot.

Yang Qizhou simply felt that since he had only been in contact with the [World of Weirdness] for three or four days, despite obtaining many powerful items, his understanding of the game was still at a novice stage.

It was perfectly normal not to know what an "Old Offering" was.

[Honey Pot (Member): Is there a problem?]

[Cheetah (Member): No, no, it's just, Big Boss, how did you think to ask about "Old Offering"?]

[Honey Pot (Member): It is mentioned in the third article of the "Secret Cultivator Society Code," stating that when both parties conduct an item trade, they need to pay an "Old Offering" to the group owner. I don't know what that is, so I wanted to clarify.]

[Honey Pot (Member): Why, are "Fate Achievements" easy to obtain?]

[Cheetah (Member): Not exactly. The acquisition of "Fate Achievements" is highly random. A newcomer might get one on their first day of playing, while a veteran who has played for over half a year might not even know "Fate Achievements" exist.]

[Cheetah (Member): It's just unexpected that you, Big Boss, have already had contact with a cult leader without even obtaining a "Fate Achievement."]

[Cheetah (Member): "Handing tea to Big Boss" sticker.]

Words of reverence were typed out in an instant; even "Cheetah" hadn't expected his typing speed to be this fast.

Without obtaining a "Fate Achievement," without opening the "Fate Shop," and without ever using an "Old Offering" to purchase special items, "Honey Pot's" game character had already managed to make contact with a cult leader.

Truly worthy of being a super big shot.

Terrifyingly powerful.

On the other side, in a building that seemed to stand among the clouds, "Secret Cultivator" felt extremely heavy-hearted.

With the "Fate Shop" not yet opened, this "Honey Pot" has already reached this point. Once he completes a "Fate Achievement," how terrifying will his growth speed be?

Is his joining the "Secret Cultivator Society" a coincidence, or does he have some ulterior motive?

If it really is because of me.

Then what should I do?

It was fortunate that Yang Qizhou didn't know "Secret Cultivator's" thoughts, otherwise, he would have retorted, "Why would I target you? I have no grudges against you, why would I target you?"

Of course, if Yang Qizhou were to actually meet "Secret Cultivator" in person, he might change his mind slightly.

[Honey Pot (Member): @Cheetah, it's your turn now.]

[Cheetah (Member): Understood, Big Boss. Please wait a moment while I gather my thoughts, and I will try to explain things as concisely as possible.]

[Honey Pot (Member): Please hurry, and there is no need to make it sound like a work report.]

[Cheetah (Member): Understood, Big Boss.]

[Cheetah (Member): "Fate Achievements" are highly random because the method of acquisition is related to how much interaction the game character has had with deities.]

[Cheetah (Member): Once a "Fate Achievement" is obtained, the new feature "Fate Shop" is unlocked. It sells special items exclusively for players, such as [Fate Fire Bottle], which can increase resurrection counts; [Error Signpost], which allows one to resurrect in a different location after the game character dies; and [Fellow Countryman's Communication], which can trigger a plot-related interaction with the nearest player on the map.]

[Cheetah (Member): And to purchase these special items, one must pay with an "Old Offering."]

"Fellow Countryman's Communication"?

Yang Qizhou narrowed his eyes. He had previously wondered how Fox, disguised as the "Angel of Rest," had managed to make the game character interact with him.

Now he understood.

It was because of a special item.

[Honey Pot (Member): Then what is an "Old Offering," and how can it be obtained?]

[Cheetah (Member): An Old Offering is condensed from the most devout and pure power of faith. It can be used to purchase special items in the "Fate Shop." Other than that, its uses are unknown. As for the ways to obtain it, I currently only know of two.]

[Cheetah (Member): One, complete a deity's commission; as a token of gratitude, the deity has a certain probability of bestowing an "Old Offering."]

[Cheetah (Member): Two, hunt a deity's "Apostle"; there is a certain probability of obtaining an "Old Offering."]

[Cheetah (Member): As for whether there are other ways to obtain an "Old Offering," I am currently unaware.]

That should be enough information disclosed, right? After quickly typing and sending the message, "Cheetah" felt quite anxious, fearing that the super big shot wouldn't be satisfied.

In reality, Yang Qizhou was also a bit dazed.

This "Cheetah" had revealed too much classified information—"Fate Achievement," "Fate Shop," and details on "special items." He had originally only wanted to know the true nature of an "Old Offering."

This "Cheetah" is reliable; he really delivers when it counts.

[Secret Cultivator (Group Owner): Cheetah's information is accurate.]

[Secret Cultivator (Group Owner): This information trade is complete; the private chat room is now dissolved.]

So that was it.

The acquisition of a Fate Achievement is tied to how much intersection and relationship one has with a deity.

But seriously... the Ancient God who blessed Fire-Stealing Village is asleep and seemingly encountering something terrifying in its dreams, Dark Fog Town was wiped out in a storm, and the deities worshipped by the Six Great Cults have all developed problems to varying degrees. I can't even find a single normal deity on the surrounding map, so where am I supposed to get a Fate Achievement?

Yang Qizhou realized the severity of the problem; the "Fate Achievement" that others could obtain with ease did not seem so easy for him.

I'll just take it one step at a time.

Even without a "Fate Achievement" and the inability to purchase special items from the "Fate Shop," he could still crush the vast majority of players with the treasures already in his possession.

At this moment, a new private message appeared on his phone.

[Secret Cultivator (Group Owner): Don't forget the online gathering this Thursday at nine in the evening. If you have any difficulties, feel free to tell me.]

[Cheetah (Member): Big Boss, Big Boss, let's play together when there's a chance. Please carry me, I want to take off!]

This is way too enthusiastic; I'm clearly the newbie here.

Yang Qizhou replied to both of them with a simple "Okay," then ignored the messages in the group and refocused his attention on the game.

"You have arrived at the 'Spring of Heaven'."

"You see a waterfall falling from the sky, forming a massive lake-spring. Colorful orbs of light, like spirits, float in the surroundings, and beautiful creatures swim within the spring water. This place seems to gather all the beauty in the world."

"You also see a pendant floating in the air at the center of the lake-spring, with angels faintly circling it and singing."

"An epiphany arises in your heart."

"That is [Holy Redemption]."