Chapter 37: Transaction
Xu Huo chose the trait development permission.
[Based on the professional characteristics of Player Passerby A, you will now receive the new trait "A Sad Thing."]
[The following data has been updated]
[Player Nickname: Passerby A]
[Player Type: Black Player]
[Occupation: Passerby A]
[Note: As someone always on the road, his chance of becoming the protagonist is only one in ten thousand.]
[Player Level: E]
[ID: 556688]
[Evolution Rate: 10%]
[Assets: 39,500 White Notes]
[Primary Traits: ① Legs That Never Tire; ② Insider's Perspective (Extended Trait: Super Memory); ③ A Sad Thing.]
[Note 1: Congratulations on developing a new trait. Passerby A always plays an important yet unimportant role in different situations and times. People tend to quickly forget his appearance—this is a sad thing. Of course, if acquaintances also forget him, that would be a tragic thing.]
[Note 2: Congratulations on developing a new extended trait. Seeing something and remembering it is what counts.]
[Items: ① Arsonist's Tool; ② Super Running Shoes; ③ Rain-or-Shine Belt; ④ Floating Balloon;
⑤ Ubiquitous Strings (Note: They can be hung anywhere, including in the air, and can lift objects up to one hundred thousand times their own volume or weight. However, they can only stretch to a maximum of three meters, and each object can only be used once.)
⑥ Two-Color Cube (Note: It can be opened in any form, with a ten percent chance of revealing something you currently lack. However, the more times it is opened, the lower the surprise factor. Even so, it is still called the Surprise Magic Box.)]
[Potions: ① 4 bottles of P0 Evolution Agent; 2 bottles of P1 Evolution Agent (Note: Congratulations on obtaining the P1 Evolution Agent. It can be used when the evolution rate is below 30%.)
② 2 bottles of E-grade Self-Healing Agent, D-grade Self-Healing Agent (Note: It really can heal wounds.)
③ 1 bottle of D-grade Hair Growth Agent, 1 bottle of D-grade Hair Removal Agent (Note: Considering the player's needs, the game specially gifts these. With them, you will never have to worry about body hair again.)
④ 1 bottle of D-grade Lie Agent (Note: Just one capful can make anyone lie non-stop for thirty minutes, even if they want to tell the truth. Writing, of course, doesn't count.)]
[Ticket Holder: Block Fairy Tale City Station (E), Clown City Station (E), Garden Castle Station (D), Deep Blue Laboratory (D)]
[Hint: After completing two more E-grade instance dungeon clears with a B-grade or higher rating, or completing one D-grade instance dungeon clear with an A-grade rating, the player can be upgraded to a D-grade player. Increasing the player level will help the player obtain resources such as traits and items. Please continue to work hard.]
[Next Game Countdown: 37 days]
Apart from the one trait swapped from the Headchopper's item and the three items obtained from the player, Xu Huo's clearance of this E-grade instance dungeon earned him one extended trait, one item, nine bottles of potions, one E-grade instance dungeon ticket, and one D-grade instance dungeon ticket from the game reward.
Overall, the harvest was quite substantial.
Especially the primary trait "A Sad Thing." Since most people encountered in the instance dungeon were unfamiliar players, not being easily remembered was both convenient and safe, greatly reducing the chance of future trouble.
As for the extended trait, it was clearly a memory enhancement. As for how effective it would be, he would have to test it to find out.
Xu Huo sat cross-legged on the bed, stretching his hand that itched from the rapid wound healing after using the Self-Healing Agent. He took out the "Ubiquitous Strings" and the "Two-Color Cube" and placed them in front of him.
First, the strings. They looked more like fishing line, elastic and stretchable. When Wang Wei had used them before, Xu Huo had roughly guessed the scope and method of using this item.
By extending two fingers, he could hang the string in a "U" shape in mid-air. Crossing his fingers would also cross the two ends of the string, allowing it to move up or down, forward or backward.
However, when Xu Huo reached out and grabbed the string, it naturally drooped into a straight line.
"Can't be used twice on the same object." Xu Huo thought for a moment, then wrapped the bedsheet around his hand. The string successfully pulled him up.
Then he tried it with clothes, a paper bag, a leaf, and even a tissue. In short, as long as it didn't directly touch his skin, the string could be used.
Moreover, its range of activity could radiate up to fifty meters, moving unimpeded across walls, floors, and even glass. Wang Wei only using it to kill people was a terrible waste of its potential.
However, it also had drawbacks: its movement speed wasn't fast enough, it couldn't lift more than the weight of two adult males, and once tied into a knot, it couldn't be undone on its own.
But for the purpose Xu Huo had in mind, it was already practical enough.
With this unexpected delight, Xu Huo was in a good mood. He called for a bottle of wine and then started fiddling with the cube again.
The black-and-white cube could be opened in several patterns, like a chessboard, stripes, or blocks. The first time he opened it, a bottle opener appeared. The second and third times, it was empty. Before opening it a fourth time, he poured a glass of water, added a capful of Lie Agent, then sat on the sofa, staring at the door as he opened the cube.
"Knock, knock, knock!" The moment the cube opened, someone knocked on the door.
Putting the cube away, he went to open the door. Standing at the entrance were not only the hotel service staff but also another person.
"So soon we meet again, Mr. Xu." Nie Xuan extended his hand politely and courteously.
Xu Huo shook his hand. "I guessed you would come too."
"Oh, I'm sorry, sir. I forgot to get the bottle opener," the service staff suddenly apologized. "I'll have someone bring it up right away."
"No need, I have my own." Xu Huo took the wine bottle and invited Nie Xuan inside to sit.
"I poured you a glass of water in advance." He pointed to the table and opened his own wine.
After sitting down, Nie Xuan said, "After you disappeared, the case was transferred to me. Your belongings will go through a procedure and can be delivered to you tomorrow morning."
"You've been through your first instance dungeon, haven't you?"
"Your research institute has quite a lot of eyes and ears." Xu Huo drank straight from the bottle, walked over to stand opposite him, and asked, "Did the hotel front desk call you?"
"Cooperating with the government's actions is a citizen's duty." Nie Xuan smiled.
Xu Huo didn't comment. "Are you here this time to get me to cooperate with you?"
"The situation outside is more chaotic than you know. The matter of Evolvers is causing a huge uproar, with violent incidents occurring frequently everywhere. However, the overall environment is still under the government's control, and we know far more than any single player. Cooperating with us will also benefit you." Nie Xuan spoke methodically.
"According to our understanding, the Dimension Rift game currently has no internal communication system for players. It's very difficult for players to exchange information with each other. However, the government has already set up a network platform. Every player who cooperates with us has login permissions, allowing them to trade information, items, or potions on it."
"But selling to anyone isn't as safe as selling to the government, wouldn't you agree?"
"That's not a bad idea." Xu Huo looked thoughtful.
Of course, this platform wasn't just for information flow. More importantly, it was for gathering player information. As long as the Dimension Rift game hadn't been popularized among the entire population, Cannibal Players were the biggest problem at the moment, especially those who had gone through instance dungeons.
"I can provide the identity information of a Cannibal Player. What are you offering in exchange?"