Chapter 38 Treasures of a Sea of Candlelight
Following her senses, the little mermaid collected all the Heart of the Ocean, regardless of whether it was polluted or not. Just as she was about to leave with the pearl, she suddenly noticed the pine cone hanging around Chen Dixin's neck.
Her pine cones!
The little mermaid jumped up in surprise and reached out to pluck it.
Just as her hand touched Shen Dixin's neck, the eyes opposite her suddenly regained their clarity, and she immediately restrained the little mermaid's hand.
The mermaid was startled; she had broken free of the illusion so quickly!
She became furious and stretched out her fingernails to reach for the rope holding the pine cone.
Shen Dixin thought she was going to attack her. Being inexplicably pulled into the illusion was enough to raise her guard. When she came to her senses, the strange human in front of her was full of murderous aura and reached out to touch her vitals. Her first reaction was to fight back.
As soon as they exchanged blows, Shen Dixin sensed that something was wrong.
Her current average attribute of 17 points is actually slightly inferior! It's obvious that the opponent's physical attributes are a level higher, but their combat experience is slightly lacking, which is why she can keep up with the fight.
Having skillfully escaped, Chen Qingxin retreated to the edge, raised his hand, and said, "I say, do we really have to fight to the death?"
Her gaze lingered on the little mermaid's clearly inhuman ears, and she recognized her now—it was a mermaid.
Shen Dixin was puzzled. Although the mermaids disliked players and almost refused to communicate with people, she had never heard of them attacking on their own initiative.
The little mermaid was only pretending to be calm; outwardly she was all bared her teeth and claws, but inwardly she was panicking terribly.
"Give me back my necklace!"
An anxious voice echoed in Shen Dixin's mind; the mermaid could actually transmit her voice!
Shen Dixin suddenly realized that she had met the owner of the necklace, and she lowered her guard a little.
As she was about to pick the pine cones, the two ropes somehow got tangled together, and Chen Dixin took off the Moonlight Necklace along with them.
She handed it to the mermaid, but the other woman didn't take it. Shen Dixin looked at her in confusion.
The person opposite fell silent and instead reached for the Moonlight Necklace. "Can I take a look at this?"
Then she murmured something, and after a moment she stared intently at Chen Dixin.
"You have received the blessing of the Moonflower and are a friend of the Moonflower Clan... I'm sorry! I was really rude just now, please forgive me."
The little mermaid looked at Shen Dixin pitifully, her domineering and fierce aura from before vanishing instantly.
Now she was really obedient. Her sister was right; she really couldn't run around before finishing all the courses!
Now not only have I failed to catch the fish and lost the Heart of the Ocean, but I can't even sense the blessing fluctuations anymore, which has offended my friend.
If the king finds out even the slightest thing, he'll detain her for a year or two! The little mermaid couldn't help but shudder.
Chen Dixin waved his hand. "Isn't this a coincidence? The pine cone is exactly what the little mermaid in front of us has, and the Moonlight Necklace is also related to mermaids."
She was wary, fearing that the little mermaid would ask for the necklace, which was a top-tier piece of equipment with 9 attribute points!
Change the subject and ask about the whole story.
"The Heart of the Ocean is the source of the ocean's power, especially the unpolluted Heart of the Ocean, which must never be allowed to fall into the wrong hands!"
"That day... I just wanted to see how much the Heart of the Ocean could amplify the life forms."
Who would have thought that the fish swallowed the Heart of the Ocean and swam so fast that she couldn't catch up! The little mermaid felt ashamed when she talked about her mistake.
She obediently returned the Heart of the Ocean to Chen Dixin, and took out the pearls she hadn't had time to put away. "I'll give you the pearls. Thank you for helping me find the pine cone. It's very important to me! The Heart of the Ocean... can I trade you pearls for it? If two aren't enough, I have quite a few more pearls."
【Item Name: Pearl】
Item Quality: Blue
[Item Description: A treasure from the ocean; of course, only creatures on land would consider it a treasure, such as the ugly dwarf.]
Chen Dixin's eyes lit up. Pearls! They were being sold for more than any other gemstones in the dwarven shops!
“I like this,” Shen Dixin said clearly.
The little mermaid received the signal and realized that the creature before her was no longer a treacherous, cursed being, but a blessed, kind, and gentle friend.
He didn't hold a grudge even after being offended, and even returned her pine cones—what an incredibly kind person! The little mermaid readily took out five more.
"These are all the pearls I have. I'll bring back pearls to trade for the polluted Heart of the Ocean."
[Congratulations, player! You have triggered the talent effect! You have collected 2 pearls!]
As long as the other party is not a player and has not cheated, there is a chance to trigger a critical hit when the transaction is completed.
Double your money and you'll get 18 pearls!
The mermaid gave so many pearls, intending to exchange them for only one intact one, but Shen Dixin offered to let her take the rest with her.
Aside from giving them to wandering merchants, players have no other use for the polluted Heart of the Ocean. Chen Dixin has easily collected eight of them by fighting sea monsters these days.
"Do you really need this? I can get it every day."
The little mermaid shook her head, then nodded.
According to her, the polluted Heart of the Ocean is no longer of much use, and purifying it would take a very long time. The mermaids have enough to purify it for their next life.
We try to recycle it as much as possible because this stuff is highly polluting and can easily infect other creatures, turning them into sea monsters.
"I can help you recycle them, just give me some pearls."
"A large quantity of pearls requires permission from the elders of the clan. I'll go back and ask!" the little mermaid replied after thinking for a moment.
Pearls are not rare in the sea, but due to the value attached to them by creatures on land, the pearls on the seabed are kept in the treasure trove of the mermaids.
A voice, rising and falling in pitch, came through the phone. The little mermaid quickly said goodbye to Shen Dixing, "My sister called me, I'll go back now. I'll come find you if I hear anything! By the way, my name is Soraya Yuehua, what's your name?"
Soraya came and went like the wind, and the storm provided excellent cover for her actions, so that Lu Mingang next door did not notice anything amiss until she left.
If it weren't for his heightened sense of danger and Zhu Sha's constant telepathic communication, Chen Dixin thought to himself that Soraya would have taken the item without him noticing.
As for the merfolk's arrogance and avoidance of the players, Shen Dixin didn't take it to heart. This is a race whose average attributes are thirty when a cub is pulled out!
Before reaching their level, mermaids have the right to look down on all players. Chen Dixin only gained her respect because of the necklace, which allowed Soraya to treat her as an equal.
Touching the Moonlight Necklace around her neck, Shen Dixin smiled, recalling the wandering merchant's assessment. No wonder he was so furious; it's a fine treasure.
Shen Dixin habitually hides her precious ornaments in her clothes, which can mislead some enemies into misjudging her strength.
In his previous life, news about mermaids only circulated within the top circles, and players without influence basically had no access to them. Shen Dixin only knew that mermaids had all sorts of good stuff, and seeing it today, it was indeed incredibly rich!
We must make the right connection, think carefully, and then put the polluted Heart of the Ocean up for sale in the store.
When Soraya comes again, we can trade with her if possible. If the trade fails, we can give her to the mermaid to boost our favorability.
Only after Soraya had gone far away did Zhu Sha, who was trembling in the corner, dare to swim out, shake off the water, and plunge into Chen Di's heart.
Mermaids are born with an intimidating presence towards marine life, especially when they are seen as enemies. Zhu Sha's deepest fears are repeatedly brought out and crushed.
Even after Soraya and Shen Dixin shook hands and made peace, and the oppressive aura disappeared, it still couldn't recover.
Shen Dixin gently comforted Zhu Sha, not scolding it for hiding in the face of the enemy. The little guy was so frightened yet still tried so hard to wake her; it was already incredibly loyal!
The master's understanding and tolerance warmed the panicked Zhu Sha, and the patterns on its body flickered with emotion as it finally managed to escape the shadow of its superior on its own.
[The pet "Vermilion" has gained some insight and awakened its talent [Candlelight: Under the halo emitted by the Candlelight Jellyfish, mental resilience increases by 10%]]
Shen Dixin kissed the cinnabar with delight. Mental resilience is a wonderful thing! It can not only increase resistance to illusions, but also defend against related debuffs such as mental poison and dizziness.
As the level increases, the illuminated area of the candle jellyfish also increases, now it's a circle with a radius of three meters.
Although it was born from a blue pet egg, the cinnabar that it added to its own second talent undoubtedly makes it comparable to pets from purple pet eggs.
Who says pets are bad? This pet is amazing!
In the latter half of the night, the channel was still very lively. Everyone was busy battling the storm and couldn't do anything else, so they were quite bored. Fortunately, the chat input was mind-controlled, so they didn't need to use their hands.
The fox's tail can't be hidden: I'm so sleepy, is this some kind of sleep deprivation experiment? This is the eighth time I've fallen asleep and then slammed my head against the wall, and I've lost a third of my blood.
Yin and Yang, waxing and waning: You didn't sleep well the past few days, did you? I stayed up half the night and I'm full of energy!
Cuttlefish balls: Coffee beans for sale in the front row! Three wooden boards for one bean, no bargaining. System-tested to have energizing and refreshing effects. Just chew them and one bean will last for twenty minutes!
With Chen Dixin's assistance, the complaints about insufficient supplies in the channel almost disappeared; instead, everyone was complaining that the storm wasn't giving them any time to rest.
The storms are most intense in the first day or two; once you get through them, the frequency will increase.
This change is neither good nor bad, because no matter how it changes, the time it takes for the storm to subside and the time it takes for the storm to move are always consistent.
If this continues for too long, supplies may run out, so at least you can get some sleep.
Countless people stay awake until dawn; even if the sky is overcast and gloomy, they still manage to stay awake until daybreak.
[Congratulations to the player who ranks first in the server-wide overall player strength ranking, first in the channel's individual combat power ranking, and first in the channel's overall strength ranking! Rewards include 1 Disaster Calendar, 5 Gold Supply Boxes, 5 Class Item Boxes, and 10% experience for your current level!]
Chen Dixin: ...So stingy.
Weekly settlement, and the top-ranked player only gets this little bit? And it's the nerfed supply crate.
The server-wide leaderboard has some value, but not much. The chests give three different items, and I barely managed to squeeze out a little experience from them.
Shen Dixin felt as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water. She thought expressionlessly that the ranking rewards she received in her previous life were practically nothing, not only because her ranking was low, but also because the rewards were so meager!
Lu Mingang's ranking rewards were even more meager: a silver supply box and a wooden supply box. It was hard to imagine that a wooden supply box was a ranking reward.
Upon seeing Shen Dixin's several gold supply boxes, Lu Mingang instantly felt reassured; only the top-ranked player could obtain gold!
In the chat channels next door, everyone was showing off their leaderboard rewards. It wasn't about showing off; every single one of them was complaining about being broke.
Some speculate that the rewards are concentrated at the top of the leaderboard, leaving only scraps for those at the bottom.
In response, Shen Dixin chose to remain silent, leaving players with some beautiful fantasies!
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