Chapter 37 - Trade

Xu Huo chose the Trait Development Permission.

“[Remark 1: Congratulations player on developing a new trait, Passerby A always takes on important yet unimportant roles at different times and in different situations, and people always forget what he looks like very quickly, which is a sad affair.

Of course, if acquaintances forget him too, then it would be a tragic affair.]”

“[Items: ① Arsonist’s Tool ② Super Running Shoes ③ Weather Forecast Belt ④ Floating Balloon;

⑤ Omnipresent Strings (Remark: It can be hung anywhere, including in the air, and can lift anything, whether it be in size or weight, up to a hundred thousand times its own, but it can only stretch up to three meters and can only be used once on any object.)

⑥ Dual-color Cube (Remark: It can be opened in any form, and there is a ten percent chance that something you currently lack will appear.

However, the more times it is opened, the lower the level of surprise.

Even so, it is still known as the Surprise Magic Box.)]”

“[Potions: ① Four bottles of P0 Evolution Potion; two bottles of P1 Evolution Potion (Remark: Congratulations on acquiring the P1 Evolution Potion, it can be used when the evolution rate is below 30%.)

② One Level E Self-healing Agent, two bottles of Level D Healing Potion (Remark: It really can heal wounds.)

③ One bottle of Level D Hair Growth Potion, one bottle of Level D Hair Removal Potion (Remark: Considering player needs, the game specially provides this, with it you will never have to worry about body hair again.)

④ One bottle of Level D Lying Potion (Remark: Just one cap is enough to make anyone spout lies for thirty minutes straight, even if they want to tell the truth.

Writing, of course, does not count.)]”

“[Tip: The player, after completing two Level E Instances with a Rank-B or higher evaluation, or completing one Level D Copy with a Rank-A evaluation, can be upgraded to a Level D Player.

Increasing player level will help players obtain traits, items, and other resources, so please keep up the good work.]”

Aside from the trait exchanged with the Beheading Demon and the three items obtained from players, Xu Huo was rewarded for completing the Level E Instance with an extended trait, an item, nine potions, a Level E Instance Ticket, and a Level D Copy Ticket.

Overall, the haul was quite fruitful.

Especially the main trait “A Sad Affair”, as most instances involve interaction with strangers, being easily forgotten in terms of appearance is convenient and safe, significantly reducing the chance of subsequent trouble.

The extended trait goes without saying, it pertains to memory enhancement, but as to the extent it could reach, one wouldn’t know until they tried.

Xu Huo sat cross-legged on the bed, stretched out his itching hand that had rapidly healed due to the use of the self-healing agent, and placed the “Omnipresent Strings” and “Dual-color Cube” in front of him.

First came the strings, which looked more like fishing line, elastic enough to stretch.

When Wang Wei had used them before, he had roughly guessed the range and method of using this item.

By extending two fingers, you could hang the strings in a “U” shape in midair, cross your fingers, and the ends of the strings would also cross, allowing movement upward or downward, forward or backward.

However, when Xu Huo reached out to grasp the strings, they would naturally fall into a straight line.

“Can’t use it on the same object twice,” Xu Huo thought, and after wrapping a bedsheet around his hand, the strings successfully pulled him up.

He then switched to clothes, paper bags, leaves, and even tissues; as long as he didn’t make direct contact with skin, the strings would work.

Moreover, their range of activity could extend to fifty meters, unobstructed on walls, the ground, or glass.

Wang Wei had really underutilized them by just using them for killing.

However, there were drawbacks, such as the speed of movement being too slow, the weight they could carry not exceeding that of two adult males, and they couldn’t untie themselves after knotting.

But for the purposes Xu Huo had in mind, they were sufficiently practical.

With this pleasant surprise, Xu Huo was in a good mood, so he called for a bottle of wine before continuing to play with the magic cube.

The black and white magic cube could be opened by forming various patterns such as chessboard, stripes, and blocks.

The first time he opened it, a bottle opener appeared, the second and third times, nothing, but before opening it the fourth time, he poured a glass of water, added a capful of lying potion, and then sat on the sofa, staring at the door as he opened the magic cube.

“Knock knock knock!” The moment the magic cube opened, someone knocked at the door.

He put away the magic cube and went to open the door, where he found not only the hotel waiter but also another person.

“We meet again so soon, Mr.

Xu,” Nie Xuan said, extending his hand politely and amicably.

Xu Huo shook his hand, “I guessed you would come.”

“Oh, I’m sorry, sir, I forgot to bring the bottle opener,” the waiter suddenly apologized.

“I’ll have someone send it up right away.”

“No need, I have my own,” Xu Huo took the bottle of wine and invited Nie Xuan to sit inside.

“I’ve already poured you a glass of water,” he pointed at the table and began to open the wine.

Nie Xuan sat down and said, “After you disappeared, the case was transferred to me.

There’s a process for your belongings, but they can be delivered first thing tomorrow morning.”

“You’ve been through the first instance, haven’t you?”

“Your institute has quite a few informants, eh?” Xu Huo drank straight from the bottle and stood opposite him, “The hotel front desk called you?”

“Cooperating with the government 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 messier than you know.

The matter of the Evolvers is causing an uproar, and crimes are happening frequently everywhere.

But the overall situation is still under government control, and we know far more than any player.

Working with us is also beneficial for you,” Nie Xuan explained methodically.

“As we understand it, the Dimensional Rift game currently doesn’t have internal communication among 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 cooperating with us has access to log in, whether for exchanging information or trading items and potions.

“But selling to the government is safer than selling to anyone else, don’t you think?”

“That does sound like a good idea,” Xu Huo mused.

This platform was not just for the circulation of messages; more importantly, it was to control player information.

As long as the Dimensional Rift game wasn’t widespread among the population, Cannibal Players were the biggest problem, especially those who had experienced an instance.

“I can provide the identity information of a Cannibal Player.

What do you have to exchange?”