On the high platform.
"Kneel down!"
A soldier smashed his boot behind Qin Fu's knee. Pain exploded down his leg as he was forced to kneel, humiliation pricking his skin as the crowd looked on.
Qin Fu suppressed his anger. With little mana left, his only weapon was a handful of explosives for direct detonation.
Just as Qin Fu was quietly debating whether to submit the task, a voice rang out.
"You killed my little pet? Interesting. Now, raise your head and state your name."
Qin Fu looked up at the emperor, his fists clenching as he suppressed his anger, and replied through gritted teeth.
"Void!"
The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Qin Fu's body.
"Void, code name?"
"No matter. Since you killed my pet, you'll be my new pet now. That spatial magic of yours is impressive."
"It's a pity to be a little guard."
Qin Fu was confused but nodded in agreement.
The emperor laughed at this—he'd gained not only a new pet, but a capable general. How could he not be pleased?
He decided to hold a grand banquet. With that, the audience around the high platform began to disperse, signaling the end of the public spectacle.
He ordered his ministers to take Qin Fu to freshen up and gave further instructions before leaving.
"Remember to take good care of my new pet and wash it clean."
"By the way, Minister Meng, take my new pet to the treasury and let him choose a treasure. He's brought me happiness today."
"Yes!"
Listening to the emperor, Qin Fu grew uneasy. Something felt off.
Watching the minister ahead, he suddenly asked:
"Excuse me, just now—what did you mean?"
Don't ask so much. You'll know soon. For now, let's get you cleaned up and changed.
"Then we'll go to the treasury and let you choose a treasure."
"Understand?"
Qin Fu didn't try to act friendly any longer—since things were clear, there was no need for pretense.
Besides, he remembered his real purpose for coming.
After a while, the two came to a room at the back of the palace and pushed open the door, leaving the bustling corridors behind.
A room with suggestive decor appeared before him.
Qin Fu understood at once. Seeing Minister Meng's knowing smile, his face darkened with anger.
Minister Meng smiled slightly.
Since you, void brother, understand the situation, let's hurry. We need to reach the treasure house; we shouldn't delay Your Majesty's plans.
Qin Fu glared, fury brewing, but resisted and washed off the blood before changing clothes.
When Minister Meng saw Qin Fu had finished washing, he led him from the decorated room down a corridor to the treasure house. Treasury , Qin Fu's gaze never left Minister Meng's vital spot. If it weren't for the promise of treasure, he'd have torn the man apart then and there.
They left the changing room and, after winding through corridors and checkpoints, arrived at the treasury's door. In front of an iron gate , Qin Fu glanced at Minister Meng in surprise.
Minister Meng said proudly.
"Doesn't it seem odd to use such a shabby iron door for the treasury?"
Minister Meng tossed debris at the iron door. It instantly turned to ash.
Qin Fu's pupils shrank at the sight.
Minister Meng looked on with satisfaction at Qin Fu's shocked expression—it clearly wasn't his first time showing off.
After satisfying his desire to show off, Minister Meng took out a special key and inserted it in the middle of the iron door.
Qin Fu made a mental note of Minister Meng's actions. The Paradise probably wouldn't let him exploit such a loophole—but what if it did?
He made up his mind!
He'd slaughter this guy as soon as he got back to his room!
A whole treasure trove—if he really succeeded, he'd be unimaginably rich.
Just when Qin Fu was fantasizing, Minister Meng had already opened the treasure house and was urging him to hurry up, snapping him from his thoughts to the moment at the threshold of the vault.
Qin Fu gathered his mind and stepped into the treasure house.
A burst of blinding light hit him. Shielding his eyes, Qin Fu hesitated at the threshold, heart pounding in anticipation. As his sight adjusted and the scene registered, his mouth fell open—stunned into silence by the sight before him.
What the hell—was that a mountain of magic crystals in front of him?
Is this the gold content of a national treasury?
Damn, this emperor really was loaded.
Minister Meng didn't say a word, just gave Qin Fu a look that said, "You really haven't seen anything yet."
Qin Fu ignored him, trying to see if he could simply take all the magic crystals.
[Hunter: Do you choose the magic crystals as your reward? Note: You can only choose one treasure.]
Seeing the Paradise prompt, Qin Fu curled his lips. Couldn't he really just take them all?
Fine, then he'd just take the most expensive one.
Qin Fu strode deeper into the vault.
He had to admit, there were a lot of good things in this treasure trove.
[2D folding pocket]
Origin: Xinghai
Quality: Purple (Rare)
Type: Technology items
Effect:
1. Low Position: After use, the pocket will open a channel to the second dimension, but it does not guarantee the safety of the process.
2. Folding: The target can be judged by willpower, and if the judgment is passed, the target will be forced to be folded into the pocket.
Rating: 150 (Note: Purple items are rated from 70 to 150, and the score represents the value of the item.）
Introduction: Maybe it's a good choice to use it to pretend to be a person?
Price: 29,000 Paradise Coins (This item is a chance to pick up items, cannot be taken out of the Sea of Stars)
[Guardian and Righteous Love]
Origin: Xinghai
Quality: Purple (Rare)
Type: Necklace
Effect: Passive: If the user is dying, the hero and princess in love with the necklace will take 80% of the damage (Note: Instant death effects can also be resisted!). ）
Rating: 150 (Note: Purple items are rated from 70 to 150, and the score represents the value of the item.）
Synopsis: There was once a great kingdom on a distant continent...... This is a symbol of the love between a hero and a princess!
Price: 29,000 Paradise Coins (This item is a probable pick-up item, and cannot be taken out of the Sea of Stars!）
......
Every treasure in the vault tugged at Qin Fu's heartstrings.
It was cruel to only choose one—any of them would be enough to support him through the third order.
He clenched his jaw, pain written clearly on his face. With a soft, frustrated sigh, Qin Fu ran a hand through his hair. The golden opportunity in front of him felt like a cruel joke.
Just as Qin Fu was agonizing over his choice, an item caught his eye.
It was a small, transparent box containing a dust-like substance.
[Miracle Box]
Origin: Xinghai
Quality: white
Type: Special Items
Durability: 1/1 (can be restored by absorbing special energy)
Equipment Requirements: Master the power of time or space
Equipment Effects:
1. Miracle Sand: Slowly release miracles, absorb the holder's bad luck, and permanently increase your luck by 1 point for each world progress
2. Sealing: Sealing a copy of the equipment or item in a box. If the sealed equipment or item is damaged, you can consume 1 durability to take out the sealed replica (Note: The same item or equipment can only be used once)
Score:???
Introduction: This is a miracle! I see the time! I see space! This is the truth!! of chain gold
Price: 29,000 Paradise Coins (This item is a probable pick-up item, and cannot be taken out of the Sea of Stars!）
Qin Fu's eyebrows shot up, and a relieved grin broke through; he could hardly believe his luck. A rush of excitement sent his pulse racing—had the answer he needed really appeared so easily?
It was truly a dream come true, and the second effect was just as powerful. He wondered—could Apollo be replicated? Two Solar Swords would be a sight to behold.
Qin Fu signaled to Minister Meng that he wanted this item, then picked up the [Miracle Box] himself—without waiting for permission—and selected it, ignoring the minister's darkened expression.
[The hunter, yes/no, chooses the Miracle Box as a reward. Note: The hunter can only choose one treasure.
"Yes"
Immediately, Qin Fu became the emperor's favorite, a surge of complex emotion—relief, triumph, and wariness—flashing across his face. Minister Meng could only scowl in defeat as he sent Qin Fu back to his room.