Chapter 72

(Ten thousand thanks to 'Sui Feng Qi Wu', 'Can Xing Sui Yue Duan Tian Ya', and 'tanzit' for their generous donations!)

On the way back to the hotel, the four of them, including Wu Yan, walked slowly with a leisurely attitude. Along the way, Wu Yan had heard the whispers of passersby no less than a hundred times.

Whispers of passersby? Normally, few people would pay attention to these, right? But Wu Yan couldn't help but notice.

Because, what they were talking about was all the same thing: the treasure map from the auction house and the treasure hunt three days later.

In just a short while, it had already spread to this extent?

Wu Yan frowned, listening to the discussion of a pair of passersby coming from the front, deep in thought.

From the exposure of the treasure map at the auction house to now, it had only been about half an hour. In just half an hour, this matter had already become a hot topic of conversation throughout the supply town. Wasn't that a bit too fast?

It seemed that the auction house was deliberately spreading the news through their arrangements.

Thinking of this, Wu Yan's frown deepened, as he really couldn't understand.

Was it necessary to go to such lengths? Didn't they know the principle of 'possessing a treasure invites disaster'? Were they afraid of not gathering enough strong people? Or... did they have another purpose?

One thing was certain: the people from the auction house were definitely not fools. Sharing the treasure map was not out of their generosity. Wu Yan didn't believe they would be so kind as to share a treasure that even a ninth-rank strong person would fight to enter.

Spreading the news of having the treasure map must have some ulterior motive. And most likely, as Chrysanthemum said, they had enough cards to deal with all emergencies, or they had an eighth-rank strong person!

Wu Yan rubbed his temples, feeling a headache, and smiled bitterly in his heart.

Indeed, intelligence and strategy are not my strong points...

Anyway, meet force with force, and water with earth. Even if there's more to this matter, Wu Yan didn't believe that with the magic of the system and a decent amount of points, he would be outsmarted.

Besides, he wasn't alone...

Looking at Chrysanthemum and Mikan happily wandering ahead, Wu Yan's frown unconsciously relaxed.

He smiled, shook his head, and pushed all the annoying thoughts out of his mind, quickly catching up.

Yes, he was definitely not alone!

...

In a large hotel in the supply town...

This hotel was well-known throughout the supply town. In terms of scale, it was the largest; in terms of decoration, it was the most luxurious; and in terms of service, it was the most thorough!

At the same time, it was also the most expensive place in the entire supply town...

So, this hotel was usually a place where the children of powerful families or people with some background rested. Poorer warriors or mages didn't dare to come here because just one night's stay would cost them all the gains they had worked hard to obtain from the Giant Beast Forest.

For example, a one-living-room, two-bedroom suite would cost ten gold coins for one night!

However, in any world, there would always be rich people. For example, this suite was booked without hesitation by a nouveau riche.

The door to the living room was pushed open, and the four of them, including Wu Yan, walked in one after another. Wu Yan, who was the last to enter, closed the door and looked at the three women, Chrysanthemum, Mikan, and Lilin, who were still discussing what was good and what was beautiful on the street, and shook his head with a smile.

Sitting down on the sofa, Wu Yan said to Chrysanthemum and Mikan, "Chrysanthemum, Mikan, I plan to get involved in the treasure hunt at the auction house this time!"

Hearing this, the two women stopped their discussion and came to sit beside Wu Yan.

Mikan adjusted her skirt. Although she had found new protective gear (new safety shorts) at Chrysanthemum's house, she was still a girl and couldn't be as bold in her movements. After all, the person sitting in front of her was shameless to the extreme.

"Even if you didn't say it, I would have suggested we join in," Mikan said, brushing her chestnut bangs with one hand. A long-lost blue-white current 'bzzz' flashed there.

Usually, whenever Mikan made this gesture, it meant she was fired up!

"You really dare to say that..." Seeing Mikan's action, Wu Yan, who knew her so well, couldn't help but guess her thoughts. Besides sarcastically thinking 'truly a thrill-seeker and lover of violence,' he could only say that.

"You're not afraid of any danger. Remember, this time is not like the last time in the monster cave. The last boss was just a 60th-level middle-school-level snake demon, but this time, the dangers in the treasure location aside, the people on the same path might also become enemies. There will definitely be many 60th-level seventh-rank people!"

"Isn't that better?" Mikan laughed with incredible confidence. "With strong people, there will be experience. I think, after this trip, I should... no! I will definitely reach level 70!"

Level 70? It seems Mikan is always thinking about improving her strength, probably for her sisters...

"Of course, that's good. I'm just worried that with so many people, there might be troublemakers or ambushes."

Wu Yan wasn't trying to discourage Mikan. He just knew that human nature was the hardest to understand. The auction house definitely had some hidden agenda, and others would be driven by the word 'treasure,' leading to greed, which is a cardinal sin...

"That's true..." Wu Yan understood the problem, and as a Level 5 with high intelligence, Mikan naturally understood it too. She just acted faster than her brain could think.

"Should we plan something?" Mikan put away the current on her forehead and looked at Wu Yan with bright eyes.

"I wish we could." Hearing Mikan's words, Wu Yan felt depressed. "But we don't know what the auction house people are up to, and we don't know who will be participating in the action. How can we plan?"

"Are we just going to give up?" Chrysanthemum, holding Lilin, who was rubbing her eyes and yawning, about to fall asleep, asked Wu Yan.

"I said we're going to join in, so we won't give up. Since we can't make a plan, let's just go with our skills. At this moment, the brave are invincible!" Looking at the expectant Chrysanthemum and Mikan, Wu Yan smiled. At this moment, he felt a surge of confidence, though it was just his own feeling...

Whether Wu Yan's words showed his confidence or not, Chrysanthemum and Mikan didn't know, but his words certainly ignited the fire in their hearts, especially in these two spirited women.

Exchanging a glance, Mikan and Chrysanthemum smiled. Clearly, Wu Yan's words were to their liking.

"But..." Seeing the eager two women, Wu Yan changed his tone, drawing their attention. "We can't do nothing. Although we don't know what will happen, based on previous analysis, an eighth-rank strong person will likely be involved!"

Hearing this, Chrysanthemum and Mikan frowned. Chrysanthemum said, "That's true. The strongest among us is Mikan, a peak seventh-rank, but facing an eighth-rank would be very dangerous!"

"Don't worry, we're not without our own cards!" Mikan touched a vial in her chest. This vial was the 'Radiant Breath' that Wu Yan had given her.

Seeing Mikan's action, Chrysanthemum also remembered and touched the same vial on her body, feeling more confident.

"Of course, I know we have our cards, but that's not enough. For this action, three hours is very short..." Wu Yan gently rubbed his chin and waved his hand.

"Then, should we get more 'Radiant Breath' vials?" Lilin had already fallen asleep, so Chrysanthemum spoke directly.

"No! Since they have an eighth-rank strong person, let's find an eighth-rank strong person too!" Wu Yan looked up, a glint in his eyes, and smiled.

"Find an eighth-rank?" The two women were puzzled.

"Yes!" Wu Yan smiled.

"Summoning points! If not now, when?!"

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