Although Liang Kuan had known for a long time that the Giant Corporation valued Xia Ping highly, he hadn't expected them to offer such lavish rewards. The treatment was far better than what other members of the Giant Corporation received.
Even someone as indifferent to fame and fortune as him felt at least a little jealous upon hearing about these rewards.
"There's also a third reward, the final one: a special treasure, the Wish Mask." Fang Ru took a golden mask from his belongings. It was as thin as a cicada's wing, and it gave off a faint golden glow.
Complex, profound inscriptions were engraved on the mask. Countless lines traced its surface, imbued with mysterious power.
"The Wish Mask?" Xia Ping blinked. He instinctively sensed that the mask was no ordinary item.
Fang Ru smiled faintly. "This mask is no ordinary item. It's a mysterious treasure unearthed from an ancient ruin. Once you put it on, you can freely change your appearance, your build, and even your aura."
"It also offers a degree of defense."
"What?!"
Xia Ping was startled. He stared at the Wish Mask. If he could freely change his appearance, build, and aura, wouldn't he be able to pass himself off as someone else in an instant?
An ordinary skin mask could change a person's appearance, but not their body or scent. It was easy for skilled trackers to follow them.
"This mask was stolen once," Fang Ru said gravely. "It was taken by someone with ill intentions. He went on to commit hundreds of major crimes, including robbery, murder, rape, and theft."
"Thanks to the mask, no one could track him down after his crimes or even recognize his face. He got away with it for decades and amassed a vast fortune, living a life