Chapter 217
Lu Xiaochu is a "gatherer". Lu Xiaofang is very familiar with this kind of knife. On average, Xiaochu wears out one every day.
Low-level "gatherers" are not qualified to gather Awakening Stone Fragment; they are only allowed to do menial tasks such as gathering fur.
Xiao Yunjie arrived just then. "Miss Lu, have you finished your lunch?"
Lu Xiaofang hurriedly replied, "Thank you for your trouble. Lunch was delicious."
Xiao Yunjie nodded slightly and said, "The goods are these 500 skinning knives. Thank you for your hard work, Miss Lu."
Lu Xiaofang: "..."
A whole host of words welled up in her throat, but in the end, she could only manage to stammer out two words: "Okay."
A mysterious tycoon pierced through the Skynet, contacting her just to transport a batch of skinning knives?
This is completely overkill!
wrong.
Lu Xiaofang was incredibly quick-witted; he understood immediately.
The skinning knife was just a disguise.
The real goods are definitely hidden inside.
Very good!
A glimmer of hope rose in Lu Xiaofang's heart.
Since she doesn't know what the real cargo is, is there still a chance she can survive?
Lu Xiaofang swallowed hard, then said solemnly, "Please tell Madam Xiao that I will deliver the goods to the city smoothly."
Xiao Yunjie: "Thank you for your trouble."
Lu Xiaofang opened the "Peddler's Box" and easily put the 500 skinning knives inside.
Xiao Yunjie stood by and watched without showing the slightest surprise. Lu Xiaofang noticed her expression out of the corner of his eye and understood immediately.
As expected, this Madam Xiao was no ordinary native of the Testing Ground.
Even the natives of the Testing Ground, upon seeing the "Peddler's Box," could not hide their astonishment and might even make a big fuss about it.
Madam Xiao was not surprised at all; her expression clearly showed "taken it for granted" and "it should be this way."
Lu Xiaofang obediently put away his skinning knife and said to Xiao Yunjie, "Well then, I'll head back to the city now."
Xiao Yunjie remained polite and courteous throughout. "Be careful on the road."
Lu Xiaofang nodded solemnly. "Understood!"
The person is there, and the goods are there too.
Even if the person dies, the goods must remain.
For the first time in all her years as a "trading merchant," Lu Xiaofang experienced a sense of professional conviction.
After Lu Xiaofang left, Xiao Yunjie used a communicator to tell Song Xiaozhu.
Song Xiaozhu wasn't in a hurry to contact Lu Xiaofang.
Lu Xiaofang's round trip was quite slow; he probably wouldn't get back to the city until the afternoon.
500 skinning knives, as long as the price is low, can definitely be sold easily, and there will be no problem with Trade Value.
In the afternoon, Song Xiaozhu upgraded some of the recipes, adding more hoes, peeling knives, water, and simple meals.
The hoe and knife have been upgraded from professional grade to advanced grade.
The recipe requires similar materials to the axe and pickaxe, but with the addition of 1 Energy Fragment.
The changes in water and light meals are quite significant.
Especially water--
Formula Name: Primordial Water
Recipe Level: 3.
Materials needed: 100 clean water + 1 Energy Fragment.
Success rate: 60%.
What is "Primordial Water"?
Thinking about the Force of the Awakened... could there be any connection between these things?
Song Xiaozhu has no shortage of clean water, but she's reluctant to part with the Energy Fragment.
Fine, if it's just one, let's try combining them.
This time I was lucky; I hit the bullseye on the first try.
Xiao He: "I obtained ' Primordial Water '*1."
"Evaluation: Water brimming with abundant energy." Effects: Awakened will instantly regain their Force; ordinary individuals will temporarily gain Force (duration depends on individual metabolism)."
It really can restore Force; it's actually a good thing.
Song Xiaozhu noticed the second half of the sentence regarding the effects. "Even ordinary employees can temporarily gain Force? But ordinary people don't even have a 'profession,' so what can they do with Force?"
Xiao He:"
Temporary occupations can be authorized.
Song Xiaozhu: "Hmm?"
She was taken aback at first, then felt a chill run down her spine, and boldly guessed. "You mean, I can authorize them 'temporary professions,' and those achievements I've unlocked?"
Xiao He: "Yes, only for 'employees'."
Song Xiaozhu was stunned for a while, and when she looked at the "Primordial Water" again, her gaze was quite intense.
This is a good thing.
Who would have thought that the most inconspicuous "water" would produce such a pleasant surprise after being upgraded?
The usefulness of Song Xiaozhu's achievements has also become apparent; it turns out they are meant to be used in conjunction with "Primordial Water."
From this perspective, it seems that the Awakened are actually limited.
For example, Tian Man Chen Quanquan recovers his Force Tian Man consuming "Primordial Water," but Chen Quanquan can be authorized as a "Purifier" today, a "Cook" tomorrow, and an "equipment master" the day after tomorrow... This is a disguised All-Purpose Category!
Song Xiaozhu: "Xiao He..."
Xiao He: "Hmm?"
Song Xiaozhu quoted the Fourth Prince's famous line. "How many more surprises do you have that I don't know about?"
Xiao He: "...?"
I don't understand. My sister is acting strange.
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Lu Xiaofang entered the city without incident.
She felt a little guilty as she went through security, worried that there might be something wrong with the items in her Peddler's Box.
Of course, she was overthinking it.
The boss's power was beyond imagination; the skinning knife passed through security without the security officer even raising an eyebrow.
After entering the city, Lu Xiaofang took out her personal terminal and clicked on "Blank" at the top of the list. She pinned it to the top, afraid that she wouldn't be able to find it, since "Blank" was truly empty and would be completely unnoticeable if placed at the bottom.
"Sir, I have entered the city. May I ask who I should deliver the goods to next?"
"For sale, priced at 5 copper coins each."
"Huh?" Of course, Lu Xiaofang wouldn't send that word; she just exclaimed in surprise.
"You mean, sell these goods on the exchange?"