A Big Flex

Inside this Iceheart Crystal Pearl was a level 6 treasure!!

After Cao Fengqi shared this information, he couldn't help pressing his lips together.

It pained him a little.

If he traded for it, he might have a chance to exchange it for something of even higher quality later.

But Cao Fengqi was a man who knew how to distinguish gratitude from grudges, and he certainly wouldn't repay kindness with treachery.

If Xiao Youya really had been a dishonest merchant, he would have found a way to buy the Iceheart Crystal Pearl from her.

But now-

Not only had he misunderstood her, but the Evil Concealment Armor had also reached level 4 quality thanks to her repairs.

A treasure like the Evil Concealment Armor, which could conceal his aura and allow him to evade evil spirits and evil beasts, was certainly worth no less than the Blue-Patterned Robe.

That made him the clear beneficiary of the trade.

Cao Fengqi couldn't bring himself to take advantage of someone who had helped him.

Besides, the Evil Concealment Armor and Blue-Patterned Robe were things he urgently needed right now.

"What?"

When Xiao Youya heard him, a blue light flashed across her narrow, phoenix-shaped brows. She stared at the Iceheart Crystal Pearl in astonishment.

She slowly raised her head and looked deeply at the young man before her, who was about ten years younger than she was.

She had obtained the Iceheart Crystal Pearl nine years ago, when she acquired her transcendent rune.

It had been in her possession for nine years.

It wasn't much use to her anymore, so she usually kept it on her desk as a decoration.

If the young man before her hadn't said she had three level 6 treasures on her, she would never have believed that a treasure was hidden inside the Iceheart Crystal Pearl.

Especially since-

Of the three level 6 treasures she had on her, one was the magic robe she wore, and another was her gold-rimmed glasses.

Her relatives knew about those two level 6 items, but not even her parents knew about the third.

It was an intimate garment she had woven from level 6 materials... a bra.

"You knew there was a level 6 treasure inside, and you still told me?"

Xiao Youya gazed into his clear eyes. "You could have kept it for yourself."

"I just told you, I'm a true gentleman."

Cao Fengqi smiled. "Don't assume everyone's a bad person. Keep your eyes open from now on."

"..."

Xiao Youya paused.

Had he just thrown her own words back at her?

She found it amusing.

"Don't believe me?"

Seeing her smile for no apparent reason, Cao Fengqi gestured to the pearl. "You can open it and see."

"You don't know what's inside?" she asked, her gaze flickering.

"Of course not."

Cao Fengqi naturally wouldn't admit it. He said without hesitation, "Open it and let me see. Whether I can sleep tonight depends on what you get."

Xiao Youya smiled at him, then picked up the Iceheart Crystal Pearl with curiosity and anticipation.

"Crack, crack!"

She applied a little pressure, and the crystal pearl broke apart.

The shattered crystal flowed into its contents like liquid.

Slowly, a blue, dreamlike cube appeared before their eyes.

[Worldweaver's Advancement Information: Level 6 quality]

[Effect: Contains a Worldweaver's advancement information and professional knowledge. Only usable by Worldweavers.]

"Whew!"

"What's this?"

The moment Xiao Youya saw the cube and read its information, her gaze turned fervent, and even her breathing quickened slightly.

She clenched her fist, suppressing her excitement, and looked at Cao Fengqi. "Wait here a moment."

She turned and went back into her workshop. Before long, she returned with two boxes and a backpack in her hands.

"That item is extremely important to me. There's a level 4 fruit and a level 4 spirit flower in these that will be useful to you. They can increase your constitution and mental strength by five points each."

She handed the boxes to Cao Fengqi and thanked him. "The next time you come to buy something from me, I'll give you half off."

"Hm?"

Cao Fengqi was delighted to see them and thanked her in turn. "Thank you, Deputy County Magistrate Xiao."

"Don't mention it. You earned them."

Xiao Youya shook her head. She opened the backpack and packed the Blue-Patterned Robe and Evil Concealment Armor inside for him. "You can have this backpack too."

It was a level 4 backpack, exceptionally tough and capable of keeping its contents fresh.

A backpack like this was an absolute luxury for Cao Fengqi.

"Hehe, all right."

Cao Fengqi accepted it without hesitation. He checked the time and waved. "Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, it's almost dark. I have to go."

"Go on. Stay safe."

Xiao Youya nodded.

Cao Fengqi didn't linger. He headed outside in high spirits.

He had profited tremendously from this visit.

Xiao Youya watched him leave and suddenly smiled. "An interesting young fellow, with good character."

"It's just... he's a bit of a pervert for someone so young."

"Hmph, and he called himself a true gentleman?"

As for how Cao Fengqi had discovered the level 6 item inside the Iceheart Crystal Pearl, she didn't pay it any mind. After all, her own glasses allowed her to inspect information about items below level 6 on other people at close range.

In the Lost Land, many people had obtained fortuitous encounters and special items. It was perfectly normal.

Cao Fengqi had no idea that Xiao Youya had labeled him a pervert.

If he had known, he would surely have cried out that the honorable deputy county magistrate had wrongly accused him.

By the time he stepped out of the shop, the sky had darkened, and few people remained on the market roads.

Most of the households nearby had also shut the doors to their shelters.

Cao Fengqi broke into a jog and took out the fruit and spirit flower to examine them.

[Snake Blood Fruit: Level 4 quality]

[Effect: Increases constitution by 5 points when consumed. Can be used to refine medicine.]

[Soul Calamity Flower: Level 4 quality]

[Effect: Increases mental strength by 5 points when consumed and improves eyesight to a certain extent. Can also be used to refine medicine.]

"As expected of gifts from a transcendent."

Cao Fengqi exclaimed in admiration and popped them straight into his mouth.

Once in his stomach, the two treasures began transforming into energy, rapidly strengthening his constitution and soul.

"Fengqi, you're finally back! We thought something had happened to you and were getting ready to look for you."

He made it home before the sky had gone completely dark.

His parents and sister-in-law had been waiting anxiously at the door. When they saw him return, the worry vanished from their faces, and they let out a deep sigh of relief.

"Mom, Dad, what could happen to me?"

Cao Fengqi smiled at them. "I gained a lot at the Worldweaver's Clothing Store this time, hehe."

"As long as you gained something. Come inside."

The family shut the door and lit the Moon Spirit Stone.

Cao Fengqi stepped into the house and paused in surprise.

There was a plush sofa covered in Calamity Rat fur and a table, chairs, and stools made from level 2 wood. The walls had been painted white and set with glowing pieces of level 3 jade.

Potted flowers and plants had also been placed here and there.

The cold, unwelcoming home of the past had vanished completely, replaced by warmth, comfort, and a natural feel.

"Mom, Dad, did you do all this decorating this afternoon?" he asked, his face full of surprise.

"Your sister-in-law did it all. Isn't it beautiful?"

Liu Xiuxiu gazed fondly at their home as it now was. "Chunying has such a good eye."

"More than just good. The house has been completely transformed. It's beautiful."

Cao Fengqi praised it sincerely. It was so much better than the doghouse it had been before.

"I just remodeled it after houses I remembered seeing as a child."

Hearing his praise, Liu Chunying tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, a joyful smile appearing on her face. "It was mostly thanks to the Calamity Rat hides you brought back, Fengqi, and what we traded the level 3 metal materials for."

"Don't worry about things at home, Fengqi. Just leave them to your sister-in-law and me."

Liu Xiuxiu patted his shoulder. "From now on, we'll make you whatever you want to eat each day."

"Haha, all right."

Cao Fengqi smiled and nodded.

What was the point of striving?

Wasn't this it?

After chatting with his parents for a while and eating dinner, Cao Fengqi returned to his room.

His sister-in-law and mother had clearly put even more thought into his room. It had a soft, spacious bed and an elegant bedside table.

The room also had a washroom and a delicate cabinet.

He looked around in great satisfaction, put on all his equipment and weapons in advance, and glanced at his attributes.

[Cao Fengqi.]

[Transcendent Sequence: None]

[Constitution: 32]

[Mental strength: 14]

[Equipment: Arcane Musket, Evil Concealment Armor, Blue-Patterned Robe, Three Spirits Saber, Evil-Attracting Music Box]

[Supplies: Swift Speed Potion]

[Lost Land: 5/10]

[Blue Star's Blessing: Gathering Technique, Insight, Construction, Language and Writing Comprehension.]

[Open the cheat?]

"My constitution has reached 32. Evil beasts like Calamity Rats are no longer any threat to me at all, and with the Blue-Patterned Robe, I'm much safer too."

As Cao Fengqi looked at his attributes, he assessed his strength.

The Blue-Patterned Robe had powerful defensive capabilities. He could now face the Calamity Rat leader and Filth Crickets even with his bare hands.

"I'll bring the Evil-Breaking Bow along this time too."

After giving it some thought, he slung the Evil-Breaking Bow and arrows over his back.

The Evil-Breaking Bow and arrows weren't very heavy, so they wouldn't hinder him from running away if he encountered danger.

Looking at all his equipment, Cao Fengqi wore a satisfied expression, fighting spirit shining in his eyes.

"Tonight's target: [Klein the Apothecary's Shop]!!"