Big Health Salon.
Qin Fu and Wu Liuqi sat on the rooftop, casually eating beef offal and chatting. Ji Dabao, meanwhile, was in high spirits, singing and dancing around like a little whirlwind.
Of course, his sudden cheerfulness had a reason—the power of money. And the source? That, you had to ask the Prince of St. John.
"Let me tell you, my chicken protector was the best among chickens back then!" Ji Dabao boasted, puffing out his chest.
"Don't worry, it's just a changeable gaiba egg. That kind of thing? A little or less!"
Qin Fu smiled at the proud little inventor. This was exactly why he had left Wu Liuqi and Ji Dabao behind: one for the plot, the other for Ji Dabao's genius invention.
He held the changeable gaiba egg in his hand, marveling at its ingenuity. The principle was as absurd and unreasonable as the technology of the country itself. Yet he had managed, with effort, to understand how it worked.
Variety Gaiba EggOrigin: Assassin Wu LiuqiQuality: Blue (Rare)Type: Technology ItemEffect: Imagine what you want it to become. Break the gaiba egg, and it transforms into your mental image. Cannot be seen through below the second order.Limitation: Transformation only changes appearance; no abilities or attributes are gained.Rating: 70Introduction: Simply outrageous. Truly outrageous.Price: 15,000 Paradise Coins
Its operating space was huge. Even if he couldn't keep up in the future, Qin Fu could improve it and continue to use it—or even create a chain of exclusive park items. The more he thought about it, the more he realized the production process was essentially a bug: low consumption, high output. Definitely something to try back at the park.
Speaking of enhancements, the DX enhancer was another useful item, particularly for Gu Gu.
Ji Dabao eyed Qin Fu warily, sensing something in his increasingly sharp gaze. He shivered and hid behind Wu Liuqi.
"What are you going to do? I'm not delicious, don't try to eat me!"
Qin Fu smiled faintly, pulling out another stack of banknotes.
"I'm not interested in your body. I'm interested in your ability to transform." He held the cash out. "Give me a copy of the DX enhancer formula, and the money is yours."
Ji Dabao's expression shifted instantly, his teeth gritting. "Who… who are you? How do you know about the DX enhancer?"
Qin Fu shook his head slightly. "Don't worry, I'm just a passerby. I'm not concerned with your origins. As for the DX enhancer—mainly, it's for this."
He patted Gu Gu on the side. The bird tilted its head and continued nibbling on the beef offal.
"Both Gu Gu and I need to get stronger to survive the next journey," Qin Fu said seriously. "To be honest, I need your strength."
Ji Dabao considered this for a moment before reluctantly pulling out a small needle.
"This is a DX enhancer, but kid… this thing is dangerous. If you can't handle it, you could die."
Qin Fu examined the formula briefly, then tucked it away. "Don't worry, I'm sure. Here, the money is all yours."
He handed over nearly all of it, enjoying the ritual as a small boost to his luck. With the scarlet cards set aside, and the green and blue treasure chests safely stored, he didn't need them.
Ji Dabao danced gleefully among the cash while Qin Fu and Wu Liuqi exchanged amused glances.
Suddenly, a lazy voice drifted over.
"Wow, the beef offal you cooked smells amazing."
Qin Fu's eyes narrowed calmly. Who else could it be but Rotten Minghua—the hermit master with the highest force value in the world of Assassin Wu Liuqi?
Without a moment's hesitation, Qin Fu casually activated a detection technique.
[10 mana points have been consumed. Basic detection activated, and the following information is obtained.]
Name: Rotten MinghuaHealth: 100%Internal Force Value: 2000Strength: 20Agility: 20Stamina: 20Intelligence: 20Charm: 5Lucky: 1
Skill 1, Stop Ge: Coercion-type skill, can suppress a target using its own momentum.Skill 2, Eighteen Palms of the Dragon: Advanced martial art; in Rotten Minghua's hands, damage stacks continuously.Skill 3, Getaway: Advanced martial art; like a dragon, 50% chance to evade locked attacks.Skill 4, King Kong Body Protection: Advanced martial art; body-protection Qi's strength depends on internal force.Skill 5: ???
As expected of the Tianlong Gang leader, his martial arts were terrifying.
Sensing Qin Fu's gaze, Rotten Minghua casually picked his nose and said,
"This handsome boy… your bones are extraordinary. A one-in-a-ten-thousand martial arts wizard. I have a secret manual here."
"I think fate has brought us together, so I'll sell it to you for ten yuan!"
Qin Fu eyed the manual warily. Rotten Minghua's sudden generosity was suspicious—but the contents of the book were undeniably valuable.
"Huh? Turtle Faction Qigong?" Qin Fu raised his eyebrows.
"Ten yuan, just for you!"
He took the book, and the paradise prompt immediately appeared.
Qin Fu's eyes brightened, and for a moment, he considered whether to take Rotten Minghua down outright. But after a heartbeat, he shook his head.
Even if he won, it would likely be a lose-lose scenario. The effort wouldn't be worth the return.
Seeing Qin Fu relax, Rotten Minghua exhaled in relief.
"This teenager… his strength is strange. At his age, he could compete with Mei Daxia. If he really wanted to fight, I wouldn't be afraid—but ending it quickly would be hard."
Wu Liuqi watched the tense exchange with a puzzled expression. He had no idea what these two were scheming.
After dinner, everyone returned to their rooms.
Qin Fu locked the door, then used his mental power to weave the void energy into fine threads around it. Any intrusion would immediately alert him.
With preparations complete, he called Gu Gu over. He rubbed his hands together, then solemnly retrieved the scarlet card.
"If the treasure chest won't open, we can always play with a scarlet card. Only three chances—let Gu Gu draw one too."
[Yes/No: Use Scarlet Card?]
Qin Fu confirmed, and the scarlet card slowly dissolved into a blood-red liquid, twisting into a small vortex. He plunged his hand inside, feeling for the items.
A bottle-like object surfaced. Qin Fu's face darkened. Smooth, round… shampoo?
He hastily tossed it aside and continued groping. Then, his fingers brushed something with hard edges. His expression immediately brightened.
A prompt appeared:
[You have drawn a "box" from the machine.]
Qin Fu opened it eagerly—but his joy vanished instantly.
A clown doll popped out, its face painted grotesquely. Across its chest were a few big, mocking characters:
"Let me tell you, my space is full of shampoo!! Kill me!! Curse your luck forever zero!!"
Qin Fu closed the box slowly, pretending calm—but the blue veins on his forehead betrayed his fury.
After a tense moment, his voice rang through the Big Health Salon:
"Cheating!!"