Qi Xiao set down his teacup and let out a long breath, “Good tea!”
He picked up the teapot and refilled his cup.
Kong You crossed her left leg over her right, holding the nameless book that covered her face.
“So, what good things did you get from the special treasure chest?”
Qi Xiao’s hand, holding the teapot, trembled. How did she know I got a special treasure chest?
Is she bluffing me?
“Just some train coins and this zombie bodyguard.”
Kong You looked at Ren Laotaiye by the door and nodded.
Qi Xiao let out a sigh of relief, he had gotten away with it.
Saying he didn't get it would definitely sound fake; lies should be mixed with truth.
“You didn’t get any silver coins?”
Qi Xiao’s heart skipped a beat.
He looked up at Kong You, seeing her face still covered by the book.
“I used them.”
Kong You lowered the book, her eyes gazing at Qi Xiao with a faint glow:
“Your hands are as quick as ever.”
“Ha, haha.”
Qi Xiao laughed awkwardly, refilling Kong You’s cup before setting down the teapot.
“You Jie, what exactly are those silver coins for?”
“If you’re lucky enough to collect a full set, you’ll know.”
“Oh.”
I knew she wouldn't tell me easily.
Qi Xiao’s eyes darted around:
“By the way, You Jie, which area are you from?”
Kong You lowered her book, revealing her eyes, and rolled them at Qi Xiao.
“I’m not from your area; I’m from the previous batch.”
“Your batch is still in Newbie Village.”
“Once you leave Newbie Village and enter the New World, you’ll meet people from previous batches.”
Qi Xiao’s hand, holding the teacup, trembled. Sure enough, his worst fears were confirmed.
“Then won’t we newbies be heavily robbed by people from previous batches?”
“You make us sound like bandits.”
Qi Xiao tried his best to control his facial expression, but he still couldn't help but grin.
“I only have one question: what do you newbies have that’s worth robbing?”
“You’re like newly spawned small monsters in a game; there’s no point in slaughtering you, alright?”
“You don’t drop any equipment; what’s the point of killing you?”
“Are we that idle?”
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiao pouted.
“You Jie is right, it really doesn’t make much sense.”
Kong You smiled, then continued:
“The New World is a mixed bag, with countless organizations.”
“Once you reach the New World, you’ll know that the first thing to do is to pick a side.”
“You Jie, what you’re saying, haven’t I already picked a side?”
Qi Xiao said fawningly.
“Heh heh, smooth talker.”
“You Jie, when can I leave Newbie Village?”
“One week each for summer, winter, and Wind Season. After Wind Season ends, you’ll leave Newbie Village.”
Qi Xiao blew on his tea and took a sip.
Three weeks, huh.
summer and winter are easy to understand, just hot and cold.
What the hell is Wind Season? Strong winds in the Train car?
Qi Xiao raised his question, but Kong You only said, “You’ll know when the time comes.”
Qi Xiao was sensible and didn't ask further.
“By the way, You Jie, aren't there many people from previous batches? So far, I’ve only met you, You Jie.”
“This is Newbie Village; old players can’t enter.”
Kong You’s words stunned Qi Xiao.
“I can only come here with a special module. This module is very rare, not everyone has it.”
“Oh, then I can rest assured.”
If old players could come and go as they pleased, there might be some who enjoyed wantonly killing 'small monsters'.
Qi Xiao took a sip of tea: “You Jie, you didn’t come here specifically to find me, did you?”
“I just came to pick some mushrooms. Why are you so narcissistic?”
“Are you done with your tea? If you are, hurry up and leave.”
Kong You issued a dismissal Order.
“Done, done.”
Qi Xiao finished the remaining tea in one gulp, put down his teacup, and stood up.
Clap.
A bamboo basket was thrown into Qi Xiao’s arms, containing seven train coins.
“I never let people work for me for free. This is your reward for helping me plant mushrooms.”
Immediately after, the Train door closed, and the Train departed.
“Hey! Don’t go, I can still plant! You Jie!”
Qi Xiao slowly put away the smile on his face.
He had received too much information today and needed to digest it properly.
Qi Xiao put the bamboo basket into his jie bracelet, and at the same time, he sorted through the picked mushrooms, only keeping the types that Kong You had planted, and discarding the rest.
At least he could guarantee that these types were non-toxic.
Qi Xiao checked the time; it was 10:50. He had to go find the treasure chest quickly!
Surrounded by glowing mushrooms, Qi Xiao finally saw the golden-yellow, millstone-sized Ganoderma lucidum not far away.
Found it.
Goodness, it really is a big Ganoderma, truly huge.
Qi Xiao controlled Ren Laotaiye to retrieve the treasure chest, while he himself hid in a safe place.
Ren Laotaiye raised his hand and lifted the lid of the treasure chest.
A red-haired worm, as thick as a child’s wrist, suddenly flew out and burrowed straight towards Ren Laotaiye’s mouth.
Ren Laotaiye closed his mouth, biting it clean in half.
Qi Xiao went over to finish it off, smashing it to pieces.
Then he put both the treasure chest and the Ganoderma lucidum into his jie bracelet.
...
As soon as Qi Xiao left, a blond man entered from the front Train car, opening the door.
“Hahaha, this kid is quite interesting.”
“Not bad, he even got two silver coins in Newbie Village. That speed is like riding a rocket.”
He sat in the seat Qi Xiao had occupied earlier and poured himself a cup of tea.
“You know, if he knew your true identity, would he still dare to talk to you like that?”
Kong You ignored him and, after putting down her book, summoned a light screen.
“You have a new message.”
“Xia Yuwan has taken the target to the inner realm. Prepare to act.”
“Got it.”
Kong You replied, then closed the private chat.
“They’re here.”
“They’re so slow.”
The blond man watched Kong You select a Platform, insert train coins, and sighed theatrically.
“Platform Travel records previously visited stations, allowing you to return by spending train coins.”
The blond man looked nostalgic.
“I’m so envious. If only I had this module. I remember visiting quite a few interesting Platforms in Newbie Village back then, but alas, I can never go back.”
“It’s not as good as you think. You can only go to multiplayer stations and single-player stations that you’ve previously stopped at.”
“And each trip consumes a lot of train coins.”
“Versailles, this is typical Versailles.”
“For a ‘traveler’ like you who just freeloads, the train coins consumed are ten times mine.”
Kong You crossed her arms, her brows slightly furrowed.
“How many train coins do you have? Without organizational reimbursement, you wouldn’t even be able to get on my Train.”
The blond man awkwardly scratched his head; his monthly salary hadn’t come in yet.
“Order has been investigating whether you truly have the Platform Travel module. If they confirm it, won’t your bounty double?”
Kong You chuckled softly, saying nothing.
“Cancel disguise, change outfit to Chef.”
Her clothes rapidly transformed: a white top, a work hat covering her hair, and a black striped apron, the exact attire of an international chef.
“Ada Wong Disguise Card remaining disguise value: 15%.”
Closing the Disguise Master, Kong You’s figure flickered to the planting car.
After picking a few newly grown mushrooms, her figure flickered again, appearing in the kitchen.
Soon, a bowl of rich mushroom soup, glistening with golden oil, was prepared.
“Wow, You'you, your cooking is amazing!”
After tasting it, the blond man gave a thumbs up, showering her with exaggerated praise.
Kong You eagerly scooped a spoonful and, after tasting it, shook her head.
The taste was good, but it still wasn't the taste she remembered.
Is the method still wrong...?