Chapter 278 - 278 259 A Big Catch

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278: Chapter 259: A Big Catch 278: Chapter 259: A Big Catch As time went by, the Hidden World Courtyard gradually became brighter, with faint rays of sunlight coming in, indicating that daybreak was near. Just from this scene alone, Lu Ping’an could sense that the enhancement from dismantling a Rule-level item was not as simple as it seemed on paper. Previously, the Secret Realm, which finally appeared dim under the dark clouds, now had a 24-hour day-night cycle. Moreover, on the bank’s main operating console, which only he could manipulate, there was now an option to “lock” the current time. These changes were not just about having an additional “texture” as the night sky outside now had clear constellations instead of a vast emptiness. Big Cat’s guess was that the Secret Realm became more complete and closer to the Main Plane. That meant that by “manipulating time,” they could adjust the local stars, which not only met the needs of rituals, items, and professions, but also adjusted the direction and distance with the “gods.” Inside the gym, there was also a new “Spacetime Training Room.” When Lu Ping’an looked at the instructions, it seemed to be for training space-time abilities, waiting for further development. “I really wish I could dismantle a few more Rule-level items if possible.” Obviously, this was extremely unrealistic, and Big Cat even poured cold water on the idea. “Ordinary Rule-level items might not be absorbed by the courtyard. This timer is a remnant of a ‘god’… How could a ninth-order that used to be a tenth-order be the same as an ordinary seventh-tier?” Regardless, the most significant improvement this time was still the acceleration function of magic plants and flesh. As for the “garden” that Lu Ping’an valued most, he had never purchased the complete version of a garden before. The current garden was just a DIY version that Big Cat used for labor! Lu Ping’an knew that he couldn’t save these 1,000 points. As a Gardener, it was the core area he needed most. Given the small plot of land he had been using, and the addition of another gardener, it was definitely not enough. “It’s really a rip-off; upgrading a semi-finished product to a finished one without a discount…” “At least I’ve made it so that the enhancement effects won’t disappear, making it slightly stronger than the original first-level garden.” Expanding and refurbishing the garden was a major matter, so Lu Ping’an wasn’t in a rush. He would wait until he had digested Liu Zibei’s inheritance first… The new seeds and magic plant parts needed to be sorted and categorized into planting areas. Liu Zibei died close to the arena. His death seemed peaceful – or at least his remains were relatively “intact.” Most of the body and parts were preserved. “Can I really have the Moving Garden?” Without a doubt, aside from Lu Ping’an, Guan Xinxian was the biggest winner in this allocation. “Of course, it’s useless to me,” said Lu Ping’an quite directly. The most valuable was a specialized “spatial device” for Magic Plants. Previously, Lu Ping’an had a “Space Bag” for storing individual Magic Plants, but he hardly used it, even for concealing purposes. The Gardener’s exclusive Magic Plant sleep space was similar to the spellball, being in high demand but virtually unobtainable in the market. No matter how many one had, it would never be too much. Two previously owned items were extremely valuable since they were actually multiple sets. A four-group spellball could be considered four Silver-tier items—at least, that was the market price. Now, Liu Zibei’s “Moving Garden” was also like this, an independent small plane specifically for placing Magic Plants, covering an area of about 300 square meters. Although it didn’t seem very large to Lu Ping’an, its market price was extremely high and basically unavailable for purchase. “…I’m just using the courtyard directly.” Lu Ping’an truly had no need for it and directly handed it over to Guan Xinxian. So, naturally, the other two Silver-tier items fell into Lu Ping’an’s hands. [Liuzi Stele’s Four-color Set Tickets (Upper Silver Ranked Enchanted Item)] [Features: A set of 24 card sleeves made up of red, green, yellow, and black cards.] [Liu Zibei, a poor fellow who was stuck at the rule bottleneck for 26 years, felt that his faith in the Lady of the Forest hindered his further breakthrough, so he decided to step out of his comfort zone… and then he was gone.] [This card group was his core equipment used for half his life. After his death, it received the addition of resentment and became more potent. The card group also added the original absence of the black color…] Seeing this, Lu Ping’an laughed. It seemed that Liu Zibei’s death was quite frustrating. [Function, Draw Card: Randomly draw a card and gain its effects.] [Red Card – Six, Nature’s Wrath (Liuzi Stele’s Wrath, Upper Silver): Can be used on a Magic Plant to transform it into a tree-man, which follows the cardholder’s command to attack the target in front of it. The duration depends on the card number, 1 to 5 are from one minute to five minutes, and 6 is double at 12 minutes. Note: After the effect ends, the Magic Plant dies.] As a Tree Shepherd, this should be his core ability, being able to instantly “summon tree-men” in combat, making it extremely valuable. However, since Magic Plants die directly after changing form, it’s like using Magic Plants as expendable items…Guan Xinxian refused this thing without hesitation, knowing he wouldn’t possibly use it. [Yellow Card – Nature’s Vigilance (Silver Mid-position): Makes Magic Plants enter the ‘Desperate Roar of Liuzi Stele’ state, significantly increasing their perception and sensitivity, and granting a sixth-tier ‘Frenzy’ BUFF. The duration depends on the card number drawn. Note: After the effect ends, the Magic Plant enters a severely weakened state.] There’s no doubt this ability is strong in combat, a sixth-tier mighty Magic Plant BUFF, allowing Lu Ping’an to experience the ability of high-level professionals in advance. [Green Card – Nature’s Benevolence (Silver Mid-position): Throwing this card will cause Magic Plants to be hit and enter an unbreakable state of comfort, which is equivalent to being in deep sleep. The duration depends on the card number drawn.] This is an attack capability, although limited to Gardener-vs-Gardener combat, but in the Church of the Lady of the Forest it is indeed a divine artifact. [Black Card – Liuzi Stele’s Resentment (Upper Silver): The user will enter the “Life Disdain” state according to the card number drawn. In this state, the Power of Life cannot be used.] A Gardener unable to use the Power of Life is basically useless and at risk of death at any moment… This is a curse, and it’s the price of using this card group. Liuzi Stele’s stifled death, just one step away from the Rule-Level, completely changed this banned item. Its original form is probably untraceable, but it is undoubtedly a top-tier Decree-level item. His dying resentment not only increased its weaknesses but also probably strengthened its advantages. “Unable to use the Power of Life, but Life-points should be usable, right…” “Of course, Decree-level curses can’t limit Rule-level power and above.” Nu Liu Zibei also had a Silver weapon, a “pistol”, which Lu Ping’an accepted directly as a backup weapon… He will play with it for a while and then probably give it away or sell it later. Xia Qin, who is proficient in handling guns, also refused it outright. But Lu Ping’an, who’s not afraid of death, quite liked it. As for the “tree-man set tickets,” there is actually one more, but Lu Ping’an took it directly without distributing it. It’s not that he’s so quick on wanting to hold black equipment as the captain, but that the “resentment item of the deceased” has locked onto him from the beginning. “… The legacy of the Sophist. It seems like it can open up a new battle system, but I need to do more research.” The ability of this Taboo item is extremely complex and dangerous, requiring further research and analysis; otherwise, there’s a high chance of backlash. Three from Liu Zibei, three from Lord Blood Feast, two from Tie Zhenmei (and a bunch of other miscellaneous items), totaling eight Silver-Tier taboo items, and more than ten at lower levels. These things illustrate the terrifying combat power of sixth-tier professionals. If we had to fight them head-on, there would be no chance of winning for Lu Ping’an and his team. But now, they’re the starting resources for the core four members of the Rebirth Club.” “In the future, if we encounter such things, we will use a hunting mechanism for distribution according to labor…” In reality, Xia Qin chose several Brass and Black-iron level taboo items to give to Xue En and Hua Xueyi or to hand over to new Team 3 elites. Out of the five core members, four hit the jackpot in this round… Actually, the white-clawed big cat wasn’t left empty-handed either. She happily accepted Tie Zhenmei’s complete set of luxurious living facilities, including a mobile theater and a mobile kitchen. Now she spends most of her time wearing headphones and portable music players, walking and swaying, making it impossible for those familiar with her to evaluate her. At the same time, she handed over the mobile kitchen and utensils to the “cleaning robot,” and it seems that in a few days Fang Wen will have a new “chef robot” function. After a round of distribution, everyone was pretty satisfied. “As the club is newly established, everyone is a veteran member. This is the temporary club system that I thought of. New members will be introduced through a referral system. Please look over the terms, and if you have any opinions, let me know…” Everyone is a founding member. This is the extra resources they start with. If they win so much at the starting line but are still caught up to or surpassed by newcomers, there’s nothing to say. However, something more pragmatic lies ahead of them. “Vacation is over, it’s time for school/work…”

Chapter 278 - 278 259 A Big Catch

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