System Skill: Simulation (Second Update)

Heaven Dou City.

Lin Mo walked through the bustling streets, surrounded by passersby who were wealthy and well-fed.

He was facing a problem now.

Without money, he could not take a single step.

The money he had on hand was merely a drop in the bucket. If he wanted to establish himself securely at Plant Academy, it would be best to earn a sum of money in advance.

Otherwise, he would always be constrained by it. If he wanted to travel somewhere a little farther away, he could not even afford a carriage.

What if...

A cold system prompt suddenly sounded in Lin Mo's mind:

[ Ding! The host has successfully arrived at the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. The "Heaven Dou Empire" anchor achievement has been unlocked. Reward issued! ]

[ Reward: Passive Skill—Simulation ]

[ Skill Effect: Perfectly conceals the host's Soul Power traces and aura fluctuations. Can freely disguise the host's form. This effect will automatically be lifted upon taking damage. ]

[ Bonus Reward: Heart of Eternity ×1. Stored in the system space. ]

The anchor had been activated, and he had gained the special skill Simulation?!

Lin Mo stopped walking, momentarily stunned.

Could it be—

With a thought, a system interface immediately appeared before him.

In the second slot of the equipment bar was an icon of a little figure wearing a cloak, turning around with a smile.

[Special Skill: Simulation]

With another thought, Lin Mo hurried through the streets and found a secluded corner.

After confirming that no one else was nearby, he began.

Simulation—Activate!

The instant [Special Skill: Simulation] activated, mysterious gray mist enveloped Lin Mo.

His appearance silently began to change, transforming into other people he had seen before.

At the same time, he discovered that he could perfectly conceal the aura of a Soul Master.

After concealing it, he tried controlling it.

He raised his hand, and the Thunder Hell Vine appeared in his palm. Yellow, purple, black, red, red, red, red, red, red—nine Soul Rings gradually emerged beneath his feet. A terrifying tide of Soul Power was nearly tangible, while the scarlet glow of the Soul Rings almost distorted his vision.

Then, the number of Soul Rings on Lin Mo's body increased and decreased at will, while their colors continuously flickered and changed.

Even the Martial Soul in his palm changed from the Thunder Hell Vine into Blue Silver Grass, then into other Martial Souls.

Lin Mo tried imagining changes to his appearance and build.

In the blink of an eye, he became Tang San.

Then Yu Xiaogang.

As he controlled it, the Martial Soul moved according to his will—then suddenly got stuck.

It was not that he could not simulate it, but... he had never seen Yu Xiaogang summon his Martial Soul. Naturally, he had no way to simulate the "Luo Sanpao" Martial Soul.

Moreover, he had never seen the true appearance of the Clear Sky Hammer.

Otherwise, he could have simulated the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul as well.

The gray mist around Lin Mo receded, and he turned into the appearance of an ordinary person he had seen on the street.

He looked at his adult-sized body and the black robe he wore.

Hadn't I become a shapeshifter?

This Simulation skill seemed capable of being maintained indefinitely as long as he was not attacked and did not make a move himself.

With these special skills, it seemed like he could make his way through Douluo Continent and become a god.

A smile appeared on Lin Mo's face.

Right, the system had given him a bonus item just now.

It seemed to be in the storage inventory. Let me take a look...

Lin Mo swiped his fingers across the system panel and eventually stopped at the storage inventory. Among a row of "miscellaneous items," he found a sparkling gemstone.

It seemed to be called... the Heart of Eternity?

With a thought from Lin Mo, a dazzling transparent gemstone appeared in his palm.

Once he clearly saw what it was made of, he could not help frowning.

A diamond?!

This thing had been useless even in his previous life. It could not compare to gold at all.

Could it be—

Lin Mo studied it tentatively and injected Soul Power into it.

However, there was not the slightest reaction.

He tried dripping blood onto it and using his spiritual power to resonate with it, but neither produced any response.

System inspection:

[Item: Heart of Eternity]

[Material: Carbon]

[Properties: None]

Lin Mo's expression immediately became somewhat astonished.

It really was just a larger pigeon egg.

On Douluo Continent, this thing could neither temper the body nor amplify a Martial Soul, much less assist cultivation.

It was not meant for cultivation... so there was a high chance the system had given it to help him solve his money problem.

A diamond was still a gemstone, especially one as large as a pigeon egg.

He could find some sucker here and fleece him for a fortune.

Lin Mo's eyes flickered.

He knew very well that selling it directly was unrealistic and would not fetch a high price. He needed to find somewhere more upscale and build up some hype.

Heaven Dou Auction House.

A man in a black robe stood before the entrance, looking at the red carpet stretching directly into the auction house.

A maid in a red cheongsam approached to inquire. Upon learning that he wished to appraise and auction a treasure, she immediately invited him inside.

The black-robed man was naturally Lin Mo in disguise using [Simulation].

He had chosen the auction house because it had professional appraisers, discreet acquisition channels, and the most precise network of high-end clients.

Inside the appraisal room.

The entire room was lavishly furnished. An elderly man sat in an exquisite wooden chair, watching the visitor at the door.

"Young friend, do you have a treasure you wish to put up for auction?" the old man asked calmly.

He secretly probed with his Soul Power, only for it to vanish like a stone sinking into the sea. His vigilance immediately rose.

This was a Soul Master, and one with considerable cultivation.

Without saying a word, Lin Mo raised his hand and placed the pigeon-egg-sized diamond on the appraisal table.

The diamond was crystal-clear and flawless, its facets sharply defined. Under the natural light, it reflected dazzling rainbow halos and appeared exceptionally translucent.

Even the appraiser was stunned.

This was a gemstone unlike any he had seen in his entire life.

The old man's expression shifted. Looking somewhat nervous, he examined it repeatedly and probed it with Soul Power.

Only after a long while did he look up, his voice filled with shock.

"Th-this level of purity in a gemstone... this old man has never seen anything like it! What is this? Where did it come from?"

Lin Mo sat lazily in his chair, his manner mysterious and faintly indifferent.

"I obtained it by chance. It was formed through the accumulation of time and possesses its own spiritual charm."

His fingers lightly tapped the table. "This item contains pure energy. Worn year-round, it can calm the mind, stabilize Soul Power, soothe the restlessness of one's Martial Soul, and greatly benefit a Soul Master's cultivation. It can also ward off evil and disasters, making its wearer impervious to all wicked influences. There is only one of its kind on the entire continent—a true peerless unique treasure."

The elderly appraiser had already been shocked by the diamond's quality. After hearing Lin Mo's words and examining it carefully with Soul Power again, it did seem to have a mild, restrained effect (though it actually did not; it was merely psychological).

The main reason was that he could not see through Lin Mo's true depth. Hearing such an introduction, even after discounting it in his own mind, he knew this was indeed an extraordinary top-grade gemstone.

As for calming the mind and stabilizing Soul Power, those were all just selling points.

Even if Lin Mo had not said them, the auction house would have made them up on its own.

"May I ask what your expected auction price is for this treasure?" the appraiser asked carefully.

"Three million Gold Soul Coins," Lin Mo said calmly.

"This price... Well, we will need some time to promote it. Are you in a hurry?" After pondering for a moment, the appraiser changed the subject.

"Roughly how long will the promotion take?" Lin Mo asked.

"Five days. There will be an auction in five days, and influential figures from all circles will be invited to attend," the appraiser said.

"Fine. Five days," Lin Mo agreed.

Seeing this, the appraiser immediately had a maid make arrangements and handed Lin Mo a gold card.

"This is your distinguished membership card. You may use it to attend the auction when the time comes."

After accepting it, Lin Mo rose and left.