Qi Xu once again asked in the "Loving Family" group chat. If he still couldn't get any leads, he planned to consult the magic mirror next. He had been accumulating information for so long precisely to avoid being lost at such critical moments.
Just before the magic mirror could make its entrance, Big Iron Gate provided a very useful piece of information.
The Lonely Gate: "I know of a treasure map secret realm called 'Divine Mind Void Realm.' Inside the secret realm, there is a medicinal herb, 'Soul-Soothing Golden Orchid,' which can restore mental energy. I'm not sure if it would be useful for your friend?"
Qi Xu's eyes lit up, and he immediately shared this good news with everyone. Their hearts instantly felt more at ease. Having a possible solution was what mattered most.
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "Wow, the knowledgeable Menmen! Do you know where to obtain this treasure map?"
The Knowledgeable Menmen: "I like that title! But no, I don't know. I am merely the gate to all treasure map secret realms. I have a vague awareness of information about the realms themselves, but I have no idea where the treasure maps are obtained from.
You'd better hurry and find the treasure map! When you come, I won't charge you an entrance fee!"
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "No need, I'm not short on money. I'll just keep feeding you treats then."
The Knowledgeable Menmen: "I'm not short on money either. I've saved up several hundred thousand Survival Coins. I have no chance to spend them—I don't even have a body, and I can't change jobs. Making money is just a hobby for me."
Qi Xu suddenly realized he had met a creature wealthier than himself. No wonder Menmen was always sending red envelopes in the chat, thousands at a time...
Qi Xu then used a Cross-Zone Contact Card to find Xie Shaoning from Zone 66, Subzone 888. "Where did you get your last treasure map?"
Xie Shaoning was startled. Seeing the nickname "Invincible Black Whirlwind" instinctively made him a bit fearful.
"I definitely can't tell you that. It's my secret."
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "Are you forcing me to use a Zone Transfer Card to come over and have a face-to-face chat, is that it?"
Xie Shaoning was hopping mad. This was an outright threat now! Absolutely excessive, unreasonable! Could he really be threatened like this? After thinking for two seconds...
Happyending: "My profession is Treasure Merchant—'Chart Abyss Explorer.' That's how I can find treasure maps."
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "Help me find a treasure map for the 'Divine Mind Void Realm.' Name your reward. Refuse, and I'll hunt you down."
Xie Shaoning's face darkened repeatedly. He spent a long time typing out a stream of curses in the chat box, only to delete them all one by one. He then cautiously inquired, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate of you?"
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "I'll pay. Or tell me what you want."
Happyending: "I want a free spot to enter the treasure map secret realm. You pay my entrance fee."
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "No deal. I don't want to partner with you anymore. I can offer other compensation. Get me the info within three days, okay?"
Happyending: "Okay my foot! It's not that easy! Treasure map secret realms are only accessible to the number one ranked player in a subzone. Is your network really that extensive? Taking one more person along won't hurt.
Besides, it took me nearly a month to get my hands on that last treasure map secret realm, and I used up a bunch of Lethal Protection Cards. You really think obtaining these maps is easy for me, don't you?"
Happyending has withdrawn a message.
Happyending: "I admit my attitude wasn't great just now, but you don't need to send an assassin after me over one sentence. A month is the fastest, I'm telling you the truth."
Invincible Black Whirlwind: "Relax, do I seem like the vindictive type? Start looking for it first, and we'll talk about the rest later."
Qi Xu really didn't want to bring him along. He was too much trouble. The reason he didn't outright refuse was that he figured if they really couldn't find anyone else when the time came, they'd have no choice but to pick him.
Xie Shaoning only dared to sneer coldly, not daring to voice it. He felt that not replying at all would be impolite, so with a bitter, resigned smile, he sent a sticker.
Happyending: "[Silly Smile]"
Qi Xu finally felt somewhat relieved. "We've got a lead on the treasure map. It'll take about a month to obtain. Let's focus on finding the 'Soul-Soothing Golden Orchid' first."
"Incredible. You've really shown me what having connections means." Zhu Fu gave a thumbs-up, poking it out emphatically. All those cycles of reincarnation felt useless now; she hadn't been able to contribute at this critical moment.
With one glance, Qi Xu knew the kid was overthinking again. He pulled her into a hug. "What nonsense are you muttering about?"
I want to enter the Color Fragment secret realm. Even though there's a high probability I won't awaken a second skill—players who already have a skill almost never awaken a second one. I've tried dozens of times and never succeeded... yet I still went ahead and collected all the fragments. Sigh...
Bian had just arrived and overheard Zhu Fu's discouraging words. She immediately walked over to the younger girl with a smile.
"Who says you can't awaken a second skill? I just got a new item: a Temporary Luck Transfer Card. I'll transfer all my luck to you for this month. Go challenge the secret realm. With my luck, you're guaranteed to awaken."
Luo Xinpan (Bian) said this while ruffling Zhu Fu's hair into a messy chick-like fluff.
Zhu Fu didn't even mind her ruined hairstyle. Her eyes widened in surprise. "Really? There's such an item? How come I've never heard of it?"
"Of course there is. Is there anything I can't get? Do you think my title 'Goddess of Good Fortune' came for nothing?"
With that, Bian directly produced a crystal-clear, pale purple card and declared, "Bind to player 'The God of Wealth's Only Daughter' from Zone 88, Subzone 666. Lend her my good luck for one month."
Zhu Fu's face flushed instantly with excitement. If she could really awaken another skill, even with just a slight boost to combat attributes, she wouldn't have to hide at the very back during every fight.
And when the next Cross-Zone Arena Challenge comes around, she might even get a chance to participate!
"Time is tight! I won't chat with you guys anymore! I'm heading out!"
"Go get 'em, Cai Mei (Wealth Sister)!"
"You can do it, Cai Bao (Wealth Treasure)!"
"Amazing! We haven't even awakened our first skill yet, and Cai Jie (Wealth Sis) is already going for her second!"
Zhu Fu sprinted towards her vehicle. "With Bian's luck, it would be unreasonable not to awaken this time! Friends, wait for Grandma to return awakened!"
The kid was afraid of wasting even a single minute. She got in her vehicle and sped off in a flash.
Qi Xu looked helplessly at Bian. "You just love fooling kids."
Bian grinned. "Just tell me, is it effective or not?"
Dong Fangyuan was taken aback. "So it was fake? Then what card did you just use? I was thinking when I could experience the joy of being super lucky too..."
"I saw she really lacked confidence. The card I used just now was indeed a Luck Card, but it wasn't for transferring luck. I have plenty of those. Want me to use one on you, sis?"
Dong Fangyuan immediately shook her head. "Forget it. That stuff doesn't work on me. Using it on me would just be a waste."
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