Chapter 499: An Old Friend Passing By

A paper man will communicate and even interact with another paper man, but in the paper man’s consciousness there is no concept of friends, let alone the concept of lover or family.

They were born from nature and then built cities, just like what? Like migrating birds. Thousands of migratory birds gather by the lake and the wetlands. They meet and separate according to the seasons.

After Shen Huan discovered the problem, he asked: "What is the name of your world?"

Chen Yue once again showed his unusual pride and pride: "Puppet World."

Shen Huan smiled awkwardly: "Puppet? That's OK. It's not as good as the best, but it's better than the worst."

The paper figures are separated from each other and have no definite connection, and the puppets are also separated from each other, but the puppets and the people who manipulate them are inseparable. This is the so-called "more than enough compared to the lower ones."

The convoy traveled in the desert for three days and stopped in front of a magnificent city.

There is no doubt that this is the Juanxi City that the team mentioned.

Shen Huan got off the car and glanced at the convoy.

After three days of getting along, he has counted that there are 15 people in the team, which is a large number, but apart from being in the same team, they have almost no intersection with each other.

This weird social mode made Shen Huan feel very unhappy. If the time was right, he would leave the puppet world without hesitation.

Seeing that the lord was about to leave, Chen Yue quickly tried to dissuade him: "Master Shen, we are about to transport the jewelry to Master Ye's palace. Would you like to come with us?"

Shen Huan thought that these people might have regarded him as the "master of the puppet". Perhaps, to some extent, the puppet must rely on the master to survive. Therefore, even just traveling with them was already a great guilt.

Don't refuse the benefits that come to your door. Shen Huan replied: "Okay, if you didn't act as a guide, I might get lost in the desert."

In this era dominated by puppets, the processes of many things have been simplified.

For example, if they wanted to enter Lord Ye’s palace, they only had to tell the people guarding the city, and someone would take them there. Obviously, these people had already formed some kind of tacit understanding, and they all consciously maintained this tacit understanding.

Shen Huan enjoyed this tacit understanding, but he quickly reminded himself not to indulge in it. The world of paper dolls also has many things to indulge in, but you can never stay in such a place for a long time, otherwise there will be big problems.

'The ancients said that people are born in adversity and die in comfort. This is indeed true. Whether it is the paper world or the puppet world, once comfort comes, it is a terrible thing.'

After entering the palace, Shen Huan separated from the caravan. Led by the gate guard, he went to the living room and indeed saw a man with a light red halo on his head.

Ye Ting stared at the man for about ten seconds, thinking that it was not easy for this man to travel across the world at such a young age.

Although the first world you cross is often the lowest world, the number of people who can cross it is probably less than one in a hundred million.

The cultivation rules in this universe are much more cruel than any other universe. Only by leaving the world and never looking back can you become stronger. On this road, even a slight hesitation for half a second will cause big problems.

"My name is Ye Ting."

Ye Ting was looking at Shen Huan, and Shen Huan was also looking at Ye Ting: This man looked to be about thirty years old, with a kind face and no trace of hostility.

"My name is Shen Huan."

"It's really extraordinary that Mr. Shen can travel across the world at such a young age."

Shen Huan happily exchanged business with him: "No, no, Mr. Ye is also young and promising. I wonder if Mr. Ye has any plans to leave the puppet world?"

Mr. Ye even built a palace, and it was obvious that he wanted to use this place as his base camp. He certainly had no intention of leaving the puppet world: "No, we crossed the lower world just to get to the higher world, didn't we?"

Shen Huan intended to get more information from Ye Ting. He always suspected that he had obtained the halo for too short a time, so a lot of valuable information was not transmitted to his memory.

Therefore, when he "caught" a colleague, his curiosity for knowledge intensified.

"I wonder what Mr. Ye thinks of the lower world and the higher world?"

It was not easy for Ye Ting to meet a person with such a halo. He was willing to show off his knowledge in front of this newcomer:
"Information from the lower world will flow into the higher world, but information from the higher world will not flow into the lower world. In addition, after crossing the world, we can obtain some of the world's rules. The rules become a halo hanging above our heads, pushing us to a higher world."

After hearing this, Shen Huan finally realized that not everyone has "lofty ambitions".

This world is a puppet world, and the people wearing halos are not native to the puppet world. In other words, these people are here to be the masters.

There are many people who are reluctant to leave once they become the master.

It seems that leaving the puppet world may be more difficult than leaving the paper world.

The myriad worlds are ever-changing, truly beyond words.

Shen Huan didn't say anything, and Ye Ting was still talking: "This is the first time I meet Mr. Shen, so I'll give you a small gift. Lin Qi, take the guests to warehouse No. 15 to choose gifts."

When Ye Ting said this, people would mistakenly think that he wanted to see the guests off, but in fact, he also followed the two people to the place where the gifts were placed and carefully selected them.

Shen Huan originally thought that Mr. Ye was going to give him gold, silver and jewelry, like the things he saw in the convoy, but when he really arrived at the "warehouse", he found out that he was wrong.

After entering Warehouse No. 15, the first thing Shen Huan saw was a huge swimming pool.

What is more worth mentioning is that the puppet's body is no different from a human's body.

After all, the human body is just a form of puppet. When the puppet chooses the human form, it will automatically remove all the shortcomings of the human form.

Ye Ting stared at these people for a long time. They also have a halo, so they will not treat you unfairly. "

Shen Huan quickly refused.

“Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Ye.

Ye Ting smiled cheerfully and said, "No need, it's just a small gift, not worth mentioning."

It would have been better if Ye Ting hadn't said anything. After he said that, Shen Huan became even more suspicious: I think I know why you don't want to leave this world! You can't leave even if you want to!

Shen Huan evaded the question: "No, no, I want to find it myself."

Ye Ting pointed to the rows of people standing there: "Okay, you can pick any of these people. Just tell me which one you pick."

Shen Huan declined again: "Mr. Ye, please don't force me."

Ye Ting understood what Shen Huan meant, but he was determined to give the gift away, so he changed his approach: "So that's the reason, then I won't force it. Since Mr. Shen said he only wants one, I think Chen You is a good choice. Cheng Wei, from now on, you will follow Mr. Shen."

Shen Huan refused sternly: "Ms. Cheng Wei is not my type."

Ye Ting took it out from the void: "Chuanxue, you come and serve this Mr. Shen."

Mr. Shen remained indifferent. He waved his hand and said, "This is not what I like either. I like something relatively conservative."

Ye Ting seemed to be thinking about something, and then pretended to be enlightened: "I see, why didn't Mr. Shen tell you earlier? Let's go to the other warehouse No. 15."

Ye Ting, Shen Huan, and Lin Qi were walking out when Ye Ting threw a long knife through Fu Xue. At the same time, he was still muttering, "Since you are not Mr. Shen's type, there is no need for you to live in disgrace."

Deep in the desert, on the edge of a high tower.

Du Cheng lay on the ground, his eyes full of stars.

"Although you brought the magic treasure out, you lost your life, which is not worth it. Now that I have taken over your body, the treasure belongs to me, and so do your memories and power."

This vast world is filled with mysterious factors.

After generations of exploration, the indigenous people have found many ways to utilize the mysterious factors.

Those who master the method are called "occultists".

If the mystic was just playing tricks through some physical and chemical reactions, Du Cheng certainly wouldn't care.

The problem is that this group of people really have supernatural powers, and they can fly and hide in the ground.

Du Cheng took out a blue-green spherical gem. There was a purple vortex spinning inside the gem. The color was gorgeous and the light was dazzling. It was this thing that cost the original owner his life.

"Fortunately, I have the standard equipment for a time traveler. Open the panel. Scan for treasures."

As soon as Du Cheng finished speaking, a series of floating blue glowing words appeared in front of him.

[All things synthesis system] [Analysis object: fission energy core]

[Quality: Orange 3-star magic treasure]

[Composition: Sixth-order thermal ore, sixth-order element source, steady flow code, entropy increase worksheet, energy conversion program]

[After disassembly, you can get: steady flow code, entropy increase worksheet, energy conversion program]

[Maximum input power: 0.1 grams of material undergoes complete nuclear fission reaction per second (approximately equivalent to 1.9 tons of TNT)]

[Maximum continuous input time: 10 minutes]

[Input cooling time: 100 times the input time]

[Maximum output power: 0.5% of input power]

[Maximum continuous output time: 200 minutes]

[Output cooling time: 2 times the output time]

[Maximum energy storage: The energy released by a complete nuclear fission reaction of 300 grams of matter]

[Whether to bind the fission energy core to the system]

[The system can only bind one item at a time. The bound item is hidden from the outside and will not be damaged.]

Du Cheng looked at the panel and said with emotion: "The original body is a fourth-level mystic, and the energy core is probably a seventh-level treasure. Fourth-level for seventh-level, a big win. In order to prevent the energy core from being lost and causing a total loss, let's bind it first. System, bind the fission energy core."

[The fission energy core has been bound and the synthesis route is being planned]

[Required for strengthening: any type of magic crystal, any type of fire attribute ore]

[Required for star upgrade: sixth-level thermal ore, sixth-level elemental source]

[Required for advancement: 7th-level thermal ore, 7th-level element source, radiation stabilizer, water accelerator, tidal starter, earth core compressor, integrated coolant]

"Seventh-level ore is not easy to get, but fire-attribute ore?"

Just as Du Cheng was thinking, the glowing words disappeared, and were replaced by a large area of ​​dense silver highlights.

Next to the silver highlight, a larger golden highlight is extremely eye-catching.

[A large amount of first-level fire-attribute ores detected]

Du Cheng then understood that the panel also had search and positioning functions. The silver color represented the material, and the gold represented himself.

However, the original body died inexplicably after escaping from the tower, so Du Cheng didn't want to get close to the tower.

"It's better to be safe than sorry. It's just a first-level ore. It's not worth the risk. I should leave the desert first and fill my stomach."

Du Cheng recalled his original body's memories and found a way out of the desert.

First stop, Banbianquan.

Half of the spring water is sparkling like a mirror.

The spring is surrounded by undulating mountains and green grass.

Du Cheng found a hotel in the oasis. The first floor of the hotel served as a restaurant, and the second floor was the accommodation area.

Du Cheng found a seat in the restaurant and sat down. He glanced at the clock in the middle of the restaurant. It was two o'clock in the morning.

Du Cheng was pleasantly surprised: This store was still open? Although there were not many customers in the store, it was unusual for dozens of people to gather in the store at this time.

But Du Cheng didn't think too much about it. There were only two fourth-level people and three third-level people in this room, and most of the rest were first- and second-level people, so there was nothing to be afraid of.

Du Cheng felt his stomach was empty, so he stretched a little, then picked up the menu on the table and looked through it casually.

The original body was a fourth-level mystic. Although he was not a top-notch expert, he was not short of money.

In fact, anyone who can harness the mysterious factor for his own benefit and become a mystic is already superior to 90% of the indigenous people.

"I heard that there was a pillar of light in the center of the desert last night. The pillar of light lasted for half an hour. It may be that a treasure has appeared in the world."

"No matter how big the treasure is, it has nothing to do with us. You are at the second level, and so am I. Even if you put the treasure in front of us, would you dare to take it?"

The two said so, but they were also attracted by the light column. Half Moon Spring is not a tourist attraction. Although the scenery here is beautiful, it is located in the heart of the desert and not many people are willing to come here to see the scenery.

The hearing ability of a fourth-level mystic is far superior to that of ordinary people. Du Cheng can understand what they are saying without having to listen carefully.

"The light column last night was definitely created by the original body. If it weren't for the fact that the center of the desert is sparsely populated, the energy core might have fallen into the hands of others."

"Since some people are looking for treasure, then some of them must be able to find the tower! No, I have to go back and take a look, maybe I can find a chance to move the ore away."

Thinking of this, Du Cheng turned the menu to the page for staple food and ticked two items: steamed buns and lasagna. Then he turned to the page for cold dishes and ticked two items: braised beef and pig ears.

Du Cheng paid the bill and soon a staff member packed his food. He carried the food out of the hotel and headed straight for the tower.

As soon as Du Cheng left, Lu Juan poured the food on the table into the plastic lunch box, went to the counter to get two cans of juice, put down a few coins, and left the hotel.

With Du Cheng's perception, he couldn't have been unaware that someone was following him. He didn't want to cause any trouble, so he sped up.

If Lu Juan also speeds up, it would be stupid. The other party speeds up, but Lu Juan stops where he is and shouts, "Young Master, you and I are at the same level, why don't we sit down and talk?"

Du Cheng stretched out his right arm, laid it flat, and snapped his fingers: "Follow me first."

Du Chun accelerated again, reaching 80% of his full speed. He was not afraid of being caught up by the man behind him because he was very confident in the fission energy core.

The levels of magic treasures and mystics are basically the same. If a seventh-level one fights a fourth-level one, he will lose. That would be a joke!
Since ancient times, which protagonist has not crossed the realm to kill the enemy? No protagonist has ever been defeated when he was far ahead in realm!
He is gambling on the dignity and intelligence of a time traveler. Once this battle takes place, he will definitely not lose!

Lu Juan caught up with the man in front without much effort. He stuffed a can of juice into the man's hand and said, "What's your name, young master?"

Du Cheng took the juice and casually said a pseudonym: "An Mo."

Lu Juan then realized that the man was really young. Less than 20 years old, or even less than 18 years old. It was really terrifying that he could reach the fourth level at such an age.

Moreover, this man has a handsome face and an upright posture. He seems to be elegant and easy-going, but there is always an inexplicable pressure between his eyebrows, which gives people a feeling of palpitations for no reason.

When meeting a stranger, Lu Juan also kept a hand: "Duan Ji. I saw that Mr. An came to Banbianquan from the depths of the desert. Why is he going back?"

Du Cheng calmly threw out the excuse he had already thought of: "I got hungry on the way, so I came back to eat something before going treasure hunting. Isn't this just right?"

"It's rare to find a treasure hunter as dedicated as Mr. An. No matter how busy you are on the road, you'll always have time to sit down and eat."

If the topic goes any further, Du Cheng will have a hard time explaining it. He changed the subject abruptly: "Let's not talk about me. What about you? Are you here for the light column, too?"

Lu Juan no longer pretended to be nice to him: "The magic treasure has appeared in the world, who doesn't want to have a piece of it?"

"Then it would be pointless for you and I to travel together. Because we would end up fighting anyway."

"If a fourth-level player fights a fourth-level player, wouldn't that mean a third-level player will get the upper hand? Mr. An, you have returned from the depths of the desert. If I follow you, I'm sure we can reach our destination faster."

"You have to pay me to be your guide. A can of juice is not enough." Du Cheng paused and said, "I smell the aroma of braised pork. Is it still hot?"

Du Cheng was not afraid of him, but he did not want to provoke him. More importantly, there was no conflict of interest between the two. The magic treasure was already in hand, and sending him to the tower was just a piece of cake. But this piece of cake could not be given for nothing.

Lu Juan handed him the lunch box with the braised pork: "Mr. An was so quick that I followed him without even eating. Of course it's hot. Using a box of meat as travel expenses is not expensive. If you are afraid that the meat is poisonous, I am willing to test it."

Du Cheng took the lunch box with the hand that was holding the steamed buns and thousand-layer cake, and opened the lid with the other hand.

Lu Juan handed him the chopsticks, which was a very superficial effort.

(End of this chapter)