“We have a pure crystal and want to trade it for the Purification Fruit. I wonder if you’re willing.”
Sanya leaned close and spoke softly into Xiang Ge’s ear.
“Sister Xiang Ge, do you know what a Pure Crystal is? It’s a really good item.
It’s just… in terms of value, it’s definitely a bit lower than the Purification Fruit.
But we can make up the difference with points. If it’s still not enough, and you’re willing, we can slowly pay you back.”
Afraid that Xiang Ge might not know what a Pure Crystal was, San Wan reminded her.
The two sisters both understood clearly that the value of a Pure Crystal was far lower than that of a Purification Fruit, but this might be their only chance—they had to try.
Of course Xiang Ge knew what a Pure Crystal was.
It was the very thing that had once given her space abilities; she had long wanted to try “opening a blind box” again.
At first, Xiang Ge had assumed the Sanya sisters probably didn’t have anything valuable.
But to her surprise, they actually had something this good.
Although its value was indeed lower than the Purification Fruit, it was still a fair exchange where both sides got what they needed.
If they hadn’t allowed her to temporarily join the team, she wouldn’t have had the chance to obtain the Purification Fruit at all.
In Xiang Ge’s mind, she had a clear scale of value—the mutated giant beast had been drawn here by the Purification Fruit, and everyone had paid their share.
“You had a Pure Crystal, yet you still went back to the orchard to risk your lives?” Xiang Ge asked, recalling what she had overheard them say earlier.
“That can’t be used casually. It has to be saved for a moment like today,” Sanya replied.
Xiang Ge nodded in understanding. So it was being kept to save San Wan’s life.
The two sides quickly completed the exchange.
Xiang Ge didn’t let the sisters pay in installments. She only took all the points they currently had, and considered the matter settled.
Both Sanya and San Wan knew they had taken advantage of her, and were very grateful.
With the Purification Fruit in hand, San Wan’s life was essentially saved.
“Sister Xiang Ge, thank you for giving me this fruit, and thank you to the captain for giving me the chance to make this exchange.
When I become successful in the future, I will never forget your kindness.”
The girl clenched her fist, full of confidence.
So they had already reached an agreement behind the scenes. No wonder Shen Cheng, although clearly eager for the Purification Fruit, had not come to speak to her.
Xiang Ge understood.
After obtaining what she needed, the sisters quickly left. This treasure would only bring trouble if kept too long—it was safer to use it as soon as possible.
Xiang Ge tucked the Pure Crystal into her backpack, straightened her clothes, and went back to find Wu Mei.
Wu Mei was something of a legend in the underground city. No one knew what powerful backing she had.
Her abilities and methods were astonishing, her connections and background unfathomable.
Weapons like laser guns that ordinary people could never obtain—Wu Mei could get them in three days, as easily as if she were moving stock from her own warehouse.
Of course, something so expensive had to be tested.
Xiang Ge held the silver sword handle and lightly pressed the button at its center. A green laser blade instantly emerged.
With her left hand, she tossed out the corpse of a mutated insect. Her right wrist turned—the laser flashed—and the insect was cleanly split in two mid-air before falling to the ground.
Fast. Precise. Ruthless. A good weapon!
Xiang Ge was satisfied.
Seeing her clean movements, a hint of surprise appeared in Wu Mei’s eyes.
People with radiation levels below 60 were rare in both the Morning Star Base and the Ark Base.
Low radiation resistance meant a stronger body and far above-average combat ability.
Such people were rarely unknown.
The laser sword cost 2000 points. The two low-radiation potatoes she had prepaid were worth 500 points. Xiang Ge promptly transferred the remaining 1500 points to Wu Mei.
“Pleasure doing business, Boss Wu. I trust you’ll keep your clients’ information confidential?”
Xiang Ge smiled as she put away the laser sword.
“Of course. Client confidentiality comes first,” Wu Mei replied with a smile.
Wu Mei watched her leave with a smile until she opened the door and disappeared.
“Mei, is that the girl the chairman told us to look after in secret? Don’t tell me the chairman has taken a liking to her? She doesn’t seem that special.”
The man standing beside Wu Mei was a chubby guy. He scratched his head while watching Xiang Ge leave.
“They’re not that kind of relationship. And if you don’t want to die, don’t speculate about the chairman,” Wu Mei said coldly, glaring at him.
After reporting the laser weapon request, the chairman had asked for the client’s information.
Underground clients’ identities were strictly confidential—but the chairman was an exception.
Xiang Ge lived in the Morning Star Base slums, so her identity was easy to check.
After reporting it, they were given instructions to provide covert protection if necessary.
Only a handful of people knew the chairman’s real identity, and Wu Mei was one of them.
She had her own guesses, but she was certain the relationship between the two was definitely not romantic.
As for what it actually was, perhaps only the people involved knew.
But did a mercenary who could use a laser weapon really need protection? Wu Mei felt the task might be too easy.
Meanwhile, Xiang Ge hummed a tune as she slowly made her way through the underground city.
This mission had lasted three days. She had gained 100 purification points, a Pure Crystal, a laser sword, and 600 remaining points—quite a haul.
Her wristwatch vibrated lightly. She opened it and saw a 500-point bill from Shen Cheng.
It was the energy cost for using the mechanical bird for half a day.
Silently, Xiang Ge transferred the 500 points, her heart aching.
No wonder the mechanical bird was so useful but rarely used.
It was a real money-eating machine.
She then bought a new combat suit, some seasonings and nutrient solutions, and also took interest in a long blade and a bow at a stall—after bargaining, she bought them all.
Good grief—sudden wealth, then just as quickly back to poverty. Xiang Ge was numb.
Back home, she secured the door and sat down, preparing to open her “loot boxes.”
After three days of killing mutated beasts, she had many minor injuries. She casually activated the Pure Crystal.
[Ding. Mental energy detected. This can increase the host’s mental power limit. Do you want to use it?]
Hm?
It can increase mental power limits? So this really is a Pure Crystal?
She needed this!
It seemed her mental strength hadn’t fully recovered before, so the system hadn’t mentioned that the Pure Crystal could be used as mental energy.
“Little Tu, if I use the Pure Crystal as mental energy, can I still draw rewards?”
In short, Xiang Ge wanted both—to open the blind box and to increase her mental power limit.
[No. Host, you’re too greedy.]
Right. She could only choose one. There was no such thing as getting all the good things in the world.
After thinking for a while, Xiang Ge finally decided to open the blind box.