Chapter 101 - 80: Tallying the Loot, the First Flying Pet

Chapter 101: Chapter 80: Tallying the Loot, the First Flying Pet

Finally, he spent another 200 Soul Stones and Silver Coins to continue upgrading the Campfire, starting its transformation into a Large Campfire.

After a busy day, Grand Lord Shen logged out of the game.

HUMMM...

His vision switched back to his rented apartment. The pitter-patter of rain reached his ears, and the air was filled with the smell of dampness.

’Hmm, it’s raining?’

Shen Xing propped himself up in bed and looked out the window.

A fine drizzle fell from the sky, cloaking Jiang City in a late-night curtain of rain.

He frowned slightly, a flicker of doubt in his mind. ’It’s raining in the Land of Mist, and it’s raining in Jiang City, too. Is that just a coincidence?’

He pulled out his phone and logged into the local city section of a forum to check, but he didn’t see anyone discussing the fact that it was raining in both places.

It made sense, he figured.

Every player’s starting territory in the Land of Mist was randomly assigned. Even among players from Jiang City, their respective territories could be worlds apart.

Besides, it was summer, a rainy season to begin with. He was probably just being paranoid.

Just then, a text message on his phone interrupted his thoughts.

"Your bank account ending in 9527... received a transfer at 23:22: 3,612,500."

Shen Xing stared at the long string of digits on the screen, completely dazed.

He did a double take. After confirming it was indeed a seven-figure sum, he let out a huge gasp.

Then, unable to contain himself any longer, a wide, dopey grin spread across his face as he sat alone in his rented apartment.

After a few moments of excitement, Shen Xing reined in his elation and opened a message on Green Bubble.

Wearing Her Eyes: "Shen Xing, did you get the money?"

Shen Xing replied, "Got it. Thanks a lot."

"You’re welcome." Xia Wanyin sent a cute hamster sticker, followed by a voice message. "Shen Xing, now that you’ve made so much money, don’t you think you should treat me to a meal?"

"No problem," Shen Xing replied cheerfully. "Send me your address, and I’ll order you some takeout."

Wearing Her Eyes: "..."

"What kind of guy treats a girl to a meal by ordering takeout?!" Xia Wanyin was exasperated.

Shen Xing replied, "How else am I supposed to treat you? You’re not suggesting we meet up in real life, are you?"

She was silent for a moment before replying, "Let’s forget it for now. You can treat me next time you get a chance."

"Alright."

They chatted for a little while longer.

Xia Wanyin shared that after she got back, she used the Boss Level Soul on her Light Elf, allowing it to successfully break through to Boss Level.

She had also done a major overhaul on her territory, upgrading many buildings and cultivating a lot of new farmland.

She excitedly told Shen Xing that she was studying the Treasure Map and was close to pinpointing the exact location.

She wanted to invite him to go treasure hunting with her when she found it.

Shen Xing thought about it for a moment and agreed.

’Treasure hunting? Sounds great. I love treasure hunting.’

After ending his chat with Xia Wanyin, he opened up his group chat and sent a message.

"Qin Lang, Jiayi, let’s meet up at the Player Association tomorrow. I’ve got something for you guys."

It only took a few seconds for both of them to reply.

I Eat and Eat: "No problem. Perfect timing, I’ve got something good for you guys too."

Loves Playing with Coriander: "Same here!"

All three of them kept things mysterious, unwilling to reveal what they had. It seemed they all wanted to surprise one another.

Shen Xing smiled, then turned off his phone’s screen and set it on his nightstand.

Then, he held out his increasingly muscular arm, revealing the Fog Flower that hovered between the corporeal and the ethereal.

WHOOSH...

Gray Fog billowed out, then quickly dissipated.

Two silvery-white fruits, as exquisite as works of art, appeared in his lap.

They were the Silver Holy Fruits.

’Let’s see just how big of a boost a Gold-Quality Holy Fruit like this gives!’