Chapter 2829: Super Item and Heart-to-Heart
Xu Huo had already familiarized himself with the relevant "spiritual healing" process beforehand, so the task was completed with ease. Pu Yu also obtained the answers she sought. To express her gratitude, she still gave Xu Huo the super item she had originally prepared as a thank-you gift.
"Most super items born in the game have owners, and finding one is extremely difficult. Although the Non-Game Area Simulator isn't easy to come by, it's not worth trading a super item for it." Pu Yu spoke sincerely, then pushed a box in front of Xu Huo.
"This super item is called 'Realm of Heavenly Light,' a defense item."
"It has three defense modes. When fully activated, it can form a defense barrier covering half a nation. The medium mode covers the size of a large city, and the smallest range is enough to cover over ten thousand meters. When in use, colorful light flows across the barrier, both beautiful and effective."
"Each mode can be used once per day, with a cooldown of 24 hours. Its greatest advantage is that as long as the holder doesn't recall it or leave the defense range, the barrier can persist for a long time. According to actual data, its current longest duration is three hours."
"However, I suspect its upper limit is more than three hours. After all, as a mere defense item, being rated as a super item must have a special reason."
Indeed, compared to "Three Seconds of Life," which can reverse time, or the "Ring of Reversal," which can instantly teleport someone to another district, "Realm of Heavenly Light" with only defensive capabilities might seem a bit lacking. But an S-rank defense effect combined with a long duration is enough to make up for that shortcoming.
The value of a super item was clear, so Xu Huo didn't bother with false modesty. He simply said, "Adding those instruments to this, I owe you a huge favor this time."
Pu Yu smiled, not hiding anything, and asked, "Do you know who the last person in the game to undergo triple super evolution in time, space, and mental aspects was?"
Xu Huo naturally knew—Carmen Field, who was said to have more than just those three super evolutions.
"Carmen Field is already dead," he said tactfully.
Pu Yu shook her head. "Mr. Field was an idealist, but ninety-nine percent of people in the game are realistic. From my perspective, his early death was also the result of power struggles among the top forces in the game."
"Didn't I mention that the game has a comprehensive inheritance law that can ensure my safety to the greatest extent and avoid internal family conflicts?"
"To be honest with you, the assets of my family weren't earned by our ancestors."
"As one of the earliest wormhole points developed in the game, many player families' assets were directly allocated. It was only because too many wormhole points developed later that even the game government found itself stretched thin. Otherwise, all the later-developed districts would have become part of the assets of the top families."
"So, the so-called inheritance law means that if I, as the legal heir, am killed, and if it's done by someone within the family, my inheritance will be reclaimed and redistributed, never to return to my family."
"If I die in an accident, with a clear cause of death and no family involvement, two-thirds of the inheritance will be reclaimed. If the cause of death is unclear, after the game government's investigation fails, anyone who uncovers my true cause of death can inherit one-third of the inheritance, whether they are a family member or not, and the remaining two-thirds will still be reclaimed."
"In other words, before a certain age, my will is invalid. To prevent the loss of property, family members will instead do their utmost to protect me."
Xu Huo wasn't surprised after hearing this. After all, Pu Yu had mentioned that her family's industries spanned hundreds of districts. Even if they had been doing business since the game's inception, they couldn't have accumulated so many assets. Plunder and redistribution were the real reasons for this concentration of wealth.
"Human life is truly fragile," he said, roughly guessing her thoughts. When fighting over inheritance, people are ambitious, but once the massive fortune is actually in hand, she starts worrying about her own safety. Although the game government has set strict inheritance laws, she only has one life.
"A-level wormhole points are covered with surveillance devices and protected by hyperdimensional instruments. Even super players causing trouble might not get away with it. Aren't you being overly pessimistic?"
"I can't help it. After that incident with the moving district, I've become even more afraid of death," Pu Yu said. "I've only just started enjoying this good life; of course, I don't want to die early."
Xu Huo smiled. "You're joking."
Pu Yu laughed along and then added, "The reason I'm giving you a super item isn't to invite you to join my business empire to protect me. You'll definitely go to A-level wormhole points in the future. Districts with super players stationed are rare, let alone player families. When that day comes, I hope you can become a friend of my family."
"Most of the current super players are wanted criminals. Don't the A-level wormhole points care?" Xu Huo asked.
"Few people are willing to pay such a high price," Pu Yu said. "And in A-level wormhole points, powerful players receive unimaginable privileges from the game government. It's just that many super players are unwilling to accept the game government's recruitment."
"But you don't have to worry about me making any excessive requests. As long as we are friends, many people will naturally be willing to align with me."
She didn't hide her ambition. "I will make my entire family rise to a higher level because of me!"
There was still District 011 waiting for him ahead, but their full support required him to be a permanent resident there in return, hoping he would become the next Huahan Werner. Pu Yu, on the other hand, was making an early investment, willing to accept either a win or a loss.
Xu Huo looked at the rainbow-hued thread in the box and nodded. "If you ever run into trouble in the future, I'll help if I can. That is, if I'm still alive by then."
Getting this promise was enough. Pu Yu found it amusing. "Don't be so serious. I just want to make a big splash in the business world, not attack the game or claim territory as a king. I won't make you do anything that incurs heaven's wrath or people's resentment."
"Besides, you're underestimating yourself. Just the time evolution alone puts you at the very top of the player pyramid."
"And don't worry, I won't reveal your information to outsiders. Before you become a super player, if you need my help, feel free to ask."
Seeing that she was speaking sincerely, Xu Huo's smile became more genuine.
Then they discussed the issue of transporting the instruments.
The ultra-large-scale Non-Game Area Simulator was enormous in size, making it difficult to place in a luggage compartment for transport. The best method was to use a specialized freight dimension train, which was also the safer option. However, it required Xu Huo to provide a receiving station.