Chapter 106 Jinye City Treasure Hunt Competition
"This... bastard? How did you get involved with these people?" Ji Huaisu asked.
[Bu was just looking for food...] Danwei wrote aggrievedly, [He stole one of their apples and was nearly killed. This is a true example of the collapse of rituals and music, and the decline of human nature.]
"You've become a thief, and you still have the nerve to criticize the world."
[A thief's stolen goods are legitimate spoils of war!]
The egg devoured a large piece of bread and wrote with a righteous expression. A shop assistant, resembling a white, plush bat, was diligently serving a third plate of grilled bread. The surrounding residents looked at the giant egg, blocking the entire aisle with their own strength, as if they were observing a rare animal that had been released from its cage.
This egg, whose true name was unknown, claimed that it had offended the pirates due to hunger, and seeing Zilong's wisdom and bravery, it came to seek help. Chu Hengkong thought that the credibility of this thing's words was not much different from Fander's IQ. Since it showed no malicious intent, he didn't mind giving it a ride for lunch...but he couldn't help but be concerned about the egg's huge appetite.
Thirty minutes after being seated, the egg had already devoured three roast ducks, two fried seafood platters, and five gold leaf pancakes (a local pastry similar to pizza), and was now finishing a newly arrived large order of breaded grilled meat. Its method of eating was as bizarre as its very existence: the thin layer of eggshell on its surface temporarily detached, transforming into sharp, elongated claws. These claws appeared to be hollow, allowing a single thrust to suck food into the shell. This method of eating was so efficient that even the eager and enthusiastic Miss Huaisu, who was eager to compete with her appetite, had already collapsed ten minutes ago, and the egg seemed to have plenty of room to spare.
"But I didn't expect Zilong to just execute that thief so straightforwardly." Dan wrote happily, "I thought you would give that person a chance to reform."
"I'll say this one last time. I'm not Zilong, I'm Chu Hengkong." Chu Hengkong sighed. He'd been sighing more and more recently, probably because there were twice as many unreliable people around him. "I'm a killer. I'm not that picky about killing people."
"Oh? Oh oh oh? Oh..."
The egg stopped writing, and an incomprehensible mumbling sound emanated from within. After pondering for a long time, it hesitantly wrote: [I have never heard of your name... Could this place not be the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty?]
Chu Hengkong was a little excited: "The end of the Eastern Han Dynasty is a time, not a place. How do you read books?"
Dan was also very excited: "I read every page carefully, so I know it very well. The end of the Eastern Han Dynasty is the world outside our home!"
"I really can't do it anymore..."
Seeing Chu Hengkong fall into severe mental weakness, Fan De stepped forward and negotiated on his behalf: "This... Egg! First, tell me what kind of environment this outside world you know is?"
Dan proudly wrote: "The so-called outside world is a demonic realm where the Knights of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Grand View Garden pilgrims, and the Twelve Beauties of Liangshan clash for the Holy Grail. At night, the flower monk Lin Daiyu wields the Dinghaishenzhen to reap lives. During the day, the stage is set for a decisive battle between the Dapeng Ninja and the Erlang warrior. Wu Song and Hercules wield the Broken Steel Holy Sword to ascend to the Heavenly Palace. Charlemagne rides the sun god Alps, and the flying general Lü Bu is unparalleled in his loyalty and righteousness!"
Chu Hengkong pounded the table, his screams resembling the roar of a seal that hadn't eaten for three months. Ji Huaisu patted his partner's back, feeling deeply sympathetic. "Akong... I don't understand what it's saying, but don't take it too seriously..."
"Who the hell are you to write such bullshit?"
The egg arched forward, as if looking up: [I am the proud and powerful warrior, Lü Bu!]
"No, you're an egg," said Vander.
[I came to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to find my destiny. Is Chu Hengkong the same?]
Vander was calm: "He was going out to do some shopping."
[Purchasing, bahji, bahji, that means looking for something, bahji, bahji, this momentum and purpose, although it's not pleasant, but you still let me eat, bahji, bahji, I understand your purpose, bahji, bahji, this cake is delicious.]
Vander couldn't hold back this time: "Finally, hey! Don't eat the cake when you're talking about the main point!"
"I'm full, thank you~" The egg sizzled and rolled. "In return for the meal, I have something to tell you."
"Your response just now was very good. Killing someone should be quick and decisive. In this city, prolonged fights are not a good thing."
When Chu Hengkong raised his head, the egg had already rolled to the door of the restaurant, and the last line of words was engraved on its back:
[Come on, fellow smelly warriors! The treasure hunt is fierce, and I hope you'll find something!]
The egg rolled a few times before disappearing from everyone's sight, no one knowing where it would go next, pretending to be a stone and trying to scam people. Ji Huaisu poked his partner beside him, "What species is this from your hometown?"
"My hometown has evolved for 4.6 billion years and has never produced such a strange thing." Chu Hengkong waved his hands helplessly, "Fander, search it."
Vander ate French fries with his tentacles: "I don't remember, it's probably some recently appeared species."
"There's no reason for a new species to know the story of my homeland."
"That means we found some drifting relics. If you spend a year picking up trash in the workshop area, you can become a know-it-all in the world of Shendong." Finder had no interest in the egg. He was more concerned about the stone seed. "Let's go, let's get moving. The egg mentioned 'treasure hunt', so we're probably not the only ones looking for trees in Jinye City. If we don't hurry up, we might end up picking up seed shells in the sewer."
Chu Hengkong seemed to want to say something, but then he stood up to pay the bill. Ji Huaisu caught this detail and vaguely understood his partner's mood.
From the games on her phone and the experiences her partner occasionally shared, she could deduce what his hometown looked like. There were no Upgraders, only a single intelligent life form, and the mainstream civilization seemed to be a sub-technology modeled after Imperial technology. A wielding assassin was undoubtedly an anomaly there. To succeed in such an alien environment, she had to fight for her life.
Chu Hengkong had been working there for 22 years. Even if he had no memories, he would still have some memories, right? So he still clung to the old entertainment, so he would pay special attention to those strange terms.
"If you're curious, go find the eggs."
"Complete the mission and then do private work."
Chu Hengkong touched the envelope in his pocket. The wooden envelope felt rough and had a strange fragrance. Youyou said it was the work of Shizhong, a Sephiroth of the Senluo Sacred Tree Clan.
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"Finding a seed in a city of 700,000 people is like looking for a needle in a haystack."
"It's much easier than that. The sea is infinite."
In the northern part of Jinye City, the top floor suite of the Saint Lars Luxury Hotel.
Wu He sat by the window, gazing at the scenery outside while sipping a glass of fruit wine. A large map lay on the floor, and Shakes, pencil in hand, meticulously studied the city's topography. On the bed behind him lay a fully assembled anti-material rifle, its 1153mm-long barrel exuding the unique elegance of industrial technology.
The second-level relic, the "Black Pill," was a custom relic specialized for detection and range. While its lethality wasn't particularly impressive among Shax's collection, it was relatively easy to use, its feel more valuable than any other weapon. After noting down the map, he put away his pencil and detached one of the Black Pill's two scopes.
The circular lens quickly deformed, ejecting its internal propeller and micro-manipulator. It brushed past Wu He's wine glass, flew out the window, and landed on the roof, becoming a simple reconnaissance device.
"Actually, my talisman formation has a reconnaissance effect." Wu He said.
"Double insurance," Shax said simply. "Tell me about your idea."
"This starts with the target's habits... Do you know anything about the Senluo Sacred Tree?"
Shax shook his head. He had only occasionally heard of the existence of this race before.
"That's a truly remarkable life form. Along with the ancient dragons, they're considered the oldest race in the Shendong Realm, having existed before the First Abyss. If dragons are the 'gods' that guide civilization, then the sacred trees are the 'gods' that nurture its growth." Wu He dipped his drink in his drink and drew a small tree on the small table. "Stone seeds are particles from the Senluo sacred tree clan. They're small in size, but their shells are hard, and they're said to be comparable to the highest-level relics of the same level. Each stone seed is a seed of civilization. They cherish hope, courage, love, and order, and they grow through the positive activities of life."
Shaxx frowned. "A glowing corpse in the shape of a tree?"
"You misunderstood. They don't 'absorb' that power; they simply use its presence to accelerate their own growth, just like plants appreciate fertile soil." Wu He drew waves next to the small tree, representing fragrance. "Once successfully grown, the stone seeds will emit a special 'fragrance' that can make people happy and enhance the strength of surrounding life. Pretty friendly little potted plants, right?"
Smell. Shax twitched his nostrils. As a skilled sniper, he could accurately discern the scent of blood from a target's wounds among hundreds of different odors, but in a vast city, this became a challenge. They needed more helpers with a keen sense of smell, inconspicuous but omnipresent...
"mouse."
"A rat strengthened by a talisman." Wu He smiled approvingly. "I released a scout rat when we landed. It can infect its own kind and increase our visibility. It's been two hours since the rat was released. I think we'll get good news soon."
“That’s thoughtful,” Shaxx said. “But you still came to me.”
"That's a sacred tree. Countless people in this city want it." Wu He picked up his wine glass again. "Theoretically, the next dragon boat cruise will arrive in two weeks. In reality, there's always a high chance of delays due to tidal fluctuations. We might have to wait three weeks or even a month. Even if the treasure hunt goes well, we'll have to stay for a long time."
Finding the sacred tree wasn't difficult; the real challenge was keeping it intact. Wu He had already considered this. While others were still focused on tracking their prey, he had already begun planning a defensive battle. He had even expended precious relics to create a barrier and hired snipers for escort. Even in Shax's eyes, this was a reasonable plan.
It seems reasonable on the surface.
Wu He suddenly clenched his glass, a flash of anger crossing his handsome face. Shakes observed everything, remaining calm and composed: "A mouse has died."
"Frozen to death. I'll locate the target in two minutes—"
"North, 516 meters, park exit." Shax picked up the black pill. "Your rat was accidentally injured. 30 seconds left."
Wu He turned his head suddenly and saw a frozen mountain piercing the sky.
(End of this chapter)
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