Chapter 22 Qi Ru
A hint of joy appeared on Luo Qing's face. "What did they say?"
Mu Qimeng: "The other party is interested in making a deal, but she said she wants to talk to you privately. I have already confirmed that she does indeed have a space stone."
Luo Qing didn't agree immediately, "What's the other person's name?"
Mu Qimeng: "Qi Ru." He sent Qi Ru's business card over.
Mu Qimeng: "This person seems pretty good. I often see her helping others in the chat area, and she speaks very politely. In addition, her combat skills should be quite high."
Luo Qing then searched for her chat history in the chat area. Sure enough, as Mu Qimeng had said, she often instructed others on how to catch level one fish, how to make fire by rubbing sticks together, how to process fish, and so on. She did seem to be a good person.
Luo Qing: "Okay, I'll go message her privately now."
Luo Qing gently clicked on the system's private chat function, and a new chat window popped up on the interface, named "Qi Ru".
She took a deep breath and began typing.
“Hello, Qi Ru. I’m Luo Qing. Mu Qimeng recommended you to me. He said you have space stones you’d like to trade. I’m very interested in this. Could we talk about it in more detail?” Luo Qing’s words were both polite and direct. She tried to make the conversation seem natural and not too eager.
After sending the message, she waited anxiously for the reply.
The "typing..." notification at the top of the chat window made her heart race. What would the other person reply?
The next second, Qi Ru replied. Luo Qing guessed that she had been watching the chat window the whole time.
Her eyes lit up, and she stared nervously at the screen. Qi Ru's reply was concise and friendly: "Hello, Luo Qing. I do have a space stone I'd like to trade. In fact, since I got it, many people have asked me about it."
When Luo Qing saw Qi Ru's reply, her heart tightened slightly; she sensed that something might go wrong. Sure enough, Qi Ru's next sentence made her heart race even faster.
“Luo Qing, I see your sincerity, but I must tell you frankly that the exchange you’ve offered might be a bit too low. The value of the space stone far exceeds what you’re currently providing.” Qi Ru’s words carried a hint of apology, but were also firm.
Luo Qing's heart sank slightly. She had long anticipated this outcome, but she still couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
She quickly gathered her thoughts and replied, "Qi Ru, I understand your concerns. Space stones are indeed very precious, and I'm willing to reconsider the terms of the exchange. What kind of terms do you think would be more suitable?"
Qi Ru did not reply immediately, but Luo Qing could imagine that she was probably weighing the pros and cons at that moment.
After a while, Qi Ru's message finally reappeared in the chat window: "Luo Qing, I appreciate your sincerity."
"To tell you the truth, I've already entered the island conquest tournament ahead of schedule for some reasons. This island is extremely dangerous, and I hope you can provide me with a weapon and other medicines in addition to the original five pills."
Luo Qing felt the conditions were acceptable; given the rarity of space stones, the price was justified, especially since she had just drawn a B-grade dagger today. As for medicine, she had plenty available.
Moreover, Qi Ru has a high level of combat skill; we can see if we can recruit her into our team.
"How about this? I'll provide a Grade B dagger, 10 Level 1 hemostatic pills, 5 Level 1 painkillers, 5 Level 1 disinfectants, and 2 Level 1 sobering pills. But you not only have to give me a space stone, you also have to protect me during the competition if I need it. How does that sound?"
Qi Ru's message arrived quickly, concise and decisive: "Yes, but I must proceed with the transaction immediately."
“No problem, let’s trade now.” Luo Qing transferred all the supplies over.
After receiving the supplies, Qi Ru also sent a space stone.
Luo Qing held the space stone in his hand, his heart surging with indescribable excitement.
This mysterious stone will make her raft even stronger.
She took a deep breath and focused her gaze firmly on the "Upgrade Raft" button on the screen.
Luo Qing gently clicked, and a bright light burst forth from the space stone, instantly enveloping the entire raft. Every wooden strip and plank of the raft seemed to come alive under the light.
Luo Qing could clearly feel the raft trembling, as if it were undergoing a complete transformation.
The white light gradually dissipated, and the raft before Luo Qing's eyes had been completely transformed. The originally simple single-layer raft had now been transformed into a sturdy two-layer raft.
The upper level is a spacious platform surrounded by a wooden railing, giving a sense of security and comfort. Several small wooden shelves are also thoughtfully installed nearby for placing items, making it convenient for Luo Qing to access what she needs at any time.
The lower level is a relatively enclosed space, divided into several smaller sections by wooden boards.
One part served as a storage room for necessities such as food and medicine; the other part served as a rest room, containing a large wooden bed, providing Luo Qing with a comfortable place to rest when she was tired.
In addition, there is a small kitchen on the lower level, allowing Luo Qing to cook delicious food at sea.
Qing stood there, her eyes shining with disbelief, staring intently at the raft in front of her.
What was once an ordinary raft now seemed like a work of art to her, every detail brimming with charm.
She gently stroked the railing of the raft, feeling its smooth and solid texture, and an indescribable joy welled up in her heart.
"No wonder they need to use space stones, this is totally worth it, hahaha."
[Ding— Congratulations to player Luo Qing for upgrading the raft to level four and the workbench to level two.]
July 6th, Ocean Calendar Year 1, 8 PM.
[Ding—The team formation form for the Island Conquest Tournament has been distributed. Please complete it by 8:00 AM tomorrow. The Island Conquest Tournament will officially begin at 8:00 AM tomorrow. Please prepare accordingly.]
Luo Qing sat on the upgraded raft, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
She gripped the pen tightly in her hand and carefully filled in the names on the team formation form provided by the system: Luo Qing, Mu Qimeng, Fang Tai, Mo Ming.
Each name represents a trusted partner, and also a comrade-in-arms she will soon fight alongside.
After filling in the form, Luo Qing gently clicked the submit button.
Instantly, the team formation form transformed into a bright ray of light, making her figure appear exceptionally resolute.
She knew that from this moment on, they would face the challenge of the island championship together and strive for victory.
The scene gradually zooms out, and Luo Qing's figure on the raft grows smaller, but her gaze becomes increasingly resolute.
The raft drifted on the shimmering sea, carrying her dreams and hopes, heading towards the unknown distance.
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