304: Just like that, the mission was completed (4K chapter)

Chapter 303: The Task Was Completed Just Like That (4K Chapter)

"Dick, this fourth rough stone actually yielded three types of ten-thousand-year true ice. We should have fought for it to the end. It's such a pity..."

Leon was extremely annoyed. He regretted his cowardice just now. The three-colored true ice was clearly within reach, and now the Bit Family directly lost over a billion!

In response, Dick just drank on his own and said casually, "What's mine will always be mine. If it's not mine, why dwell on it afterward?"

"Clinging to the past is meaningless. Worrying about the future is just futile effort. This is what Fate is."

Listening to Dick's extremely profound words, Leon felt somewhat enlightened but confused, just nodding blankly, his heart sighing at Dick's broad-mindedness.

"Well said!"

Suddenly, a somewhat cold female voice came from outside the private room. Its penetrative power was extremely strong, capable of shaking one's mind.

The person who came was Afra. After the stone gambling ended, she immediately came to find Leon, as this was her original purpose after all.

Dick pretended to be confused, but there was an almost imperceptible curve at the corner of his mouth.

That line full of pretense just now was actually a doctrine of the Destiny Divine Sect. Dick had already sensed that Afra was outside the door, which was why he deliberately said that.

The door of the private room opened, and a intoxicating fragrance wafted in. It was different from artificial perfume, more like natural floral scent.

This is a characteristic of every Flower Elf. They are born with a natural body fragrance, a unique floral scent.

"Human youth, are you also a believer of the Destiny Goddess?"

Afra didn't look at Leon immediately, but instead looked at Dick with an expression of approval, asking with anticipation.

The Demon Spirit Continent is not the domain of the Destiny Divine Sect. Here, only a very few people believe in the Destiny Goddess, and the Northern region doesn't even have a single Destiny Divine Religion.

Although many people who are friendly with the Elf Gold Firm claim to believe in the Destiny Goddess on the surface, it's actually just polite talk.

Ultimately, people on the Demon Spirit Continent do not believe in Fate, and naturally scoff at the doctrines of Fate, making it difficult for the Destiny Divine Sect to preach here.

Facing Afra's expectant inquiry, Dick pretended to be confused, blinked, and said, "I am not a believer of any deity. As for the Destiny Goddess... I've only slightly heard of her."

Dick did not cater to Afra. That would appear too purposeful. Only by appearing hesitant and then accepting could he make her unable to resist.

When it comes to fishing, Dick has always been the most professional.

"Heh heh, the words you just said happen to be one of the doctrines of Fate. Being able to comprehend this truth on your own is enough to show that you have a connection with my sect..."

Afra indeed took the bait. She subconsciously thought that Dick was an excellent candidate for a believer of Fate and couldn't help but want to bring Dick into the sect.

Although there were countless people around Afra who claimed to believe in Fate, there were very few who were truly sincere.

But Dick was different. Afra could clearly feel that Dick was a natural truth-seeker, capable of becoming the Destiny Goddess's favorite believer.

"Please allow me to think more about joining the Destiny Divine Sect. Faith is a major matter, and making a decision casually is an extremely irresponsible act."

Dick was experienced and chose to continue stringing Afra along. Then, he changed the subject and said, "Speaking of which, I don't even know who you are, or why you came here..."

Dick was asking knowingly. In reality, he had already looked at Afra's identity information over and over again.

[Name]: Afra Didalian.

[Race]: Elf, Female.

[Age]: 193 years old.

[Occupation]: Healer, Level 64.

[Talents]: Breast Healing Holy Body (Advanced), Spell Immunity (Advanced), Pink Warmth (Advanced)...

[Recent Encounters]: Received a command from her mother to come to the Eternal Frost Forest to check on Leon's growth status.

As expected, she was from the Didalian Family. That beautiful pink long hair was the most obvious proof.

This ancient family, with a million years of heritage, is the direct controller of the Elf Gold Firm and one of the top three Elf families in the world.

It's just a pity that Flower Elves have very obvious limitations in magic professions. They are not skilled in any combat professions, but only in the role of "Healer" do they possess unparalleled talent.

Afra, standing before him, was already a Level 64 Healer at the young age of 193. According to the average level of Elves, she could be considered a prodigy.

As for Afra's talents... honestly, Dick was a little greedy.

The "Breast Healing Holy Body" talent is very rare. Only female Healers can awaken it, and its effect... as the name suggests, is the ability to perform "breast healing."

For those with this special physique, their mammary glands undergo a miraculous mutation and can secrete a magical potion with extremely strong healing benefits.

And Afra's "Breast Healing Holy Body" talent has reached Advanced level. A single drop of the magical potion secreted by her mammary glands is comparable to the Purple Longevity Divine Liquid secreted by Xiao Zi!

However, the drawback of this physique is also obvious. The magical potion secreted by the "Breast Healing Holy Body" becomes ineffective if it comes into contact with air for more than three seconds.

Therefore, to use this physique to treat illnesses and save people, it can only be done directly, like a mother breastfeeding an infant...

It is precisely because of the extremely awkward way the "Breast Healing Holy Body" is used that women who awaken this physique generally choose to conceal it and not tell others.

Thinking this, Dick glanced discreetly at a certain proud part of Afra, guessing that it might not have been tasted by anyone yet.

Afra held a high status and didn't need to worry about her livelihood at all. She didn't engage in any combat normally, so she naturally didn't need to use this physique.

Equally rare as the "Breast Healing Holy Body" is another of Afra's talents, "Pink Warmth."

This talent, which sounds very cute, also has a very cute practical effect: it can change the color and temperature of magic, making it pink and warm.

Alright, although "Pink Warmth" is very rare, it actually doesn't have much significance. Of course, it's also possible that no one has developed its use yet.

Before Afra could answer, Jinna, who was behind her, spoke first, "Leon, hurry up and greet your god-sister! She came specifically to see you!"

Hearing this, Leon quickly stepped forward, bowed in greeting, and then awkwardly exchanged pleasantries with Afra.

Leon had always been bad at this kind of polite socializing, but he still forced himself to make awkward conversation, maintaining a humble attitude and even actively flattering her.

Through their conversation, Dick learned that Leon and Afra were actually god-siblings. However, judging from her words and actions, Afra was more like Leon's...

Hmm, ancestor.

"Not bad. After decades of not seeing each other, you've already grown to half a step into Level 70. Such talent is truly astonishing. It just so happens that Mother also wants to see you, so why not come with me to the Central Region..."

Hearing Afra's invitation, Leon was a bit at a loss. Although he liked to wander outside, he only wandered around the Eternal Frost Forest at most.

Leaving the Northern region all of a sudden to go to the extremely distant Central Continent, Leon clearly couldn't quite accept it.

After all, it was a completely unfamiliar place with completely different food, climate, and customs. Moreover, Leon knew that he might have to leave the Demon Spirit Continent later.

If his talent could gain the approval of Afra's mother, he would undoubtedly be sent to the headquarters of the Didalian Family for further training, and he might be gone for a thousand years.

This is a unique style of the Flower Elf Clan. They themselves have little combat power, so they like to recruit talents from all over the world for their own use.

But Leon couldn't refuse Afra's invitation either, as his Thunder God Style Swordsmanship was inherited from the Didalian Family.

Just as Leon was hesitating, Dick gently patted his shoulder and said warmly, "Coincidentally, after I finish my business in the Northern region, I also need to go to the Central Region. Let's go together."

Leaning against a big tree provides good shade. By hitching a ride with Afra, and with the Didalian Family backing him, the subsequent journey to the Central Region will be full of security.

But for now, let's first think about how to get the three-colored ten-thousand-year true ice in Afra's hands. Perhaps he could use faith and clever deception...

"Leon, this is for you."

Dick was still thinking when Afra smiled gently and directly placed the three-colored ten-thousand-year true ice that the staff had just cut, into Leon's hand.

"You, you were actually that mysterious rich person just now? My Snow Goddess..."

As he spoke, Leon suddenly felt the three-colored ten-thousand-year true ice in his hand was a bit hot to handle and quickly said, "But, but you spent 153 million on this..."

Leon was a bit overwhelmed by the favor and subconsciously wanted to politely refuse. He had witnessed the entire process of bidding and competition.

"Consider it a meeting gift from your sister. Don't be so polite. The Didalian Family is not short on money. This true ice is yours now. You can do whatever you want with it!"

Just now, when inviting Leon to the Central Continent, Afra keenly sensed his resistance, which was why she wanted to ease the situation by giving a gift.

Leon's talent was undoubtedly extremely high, and it would definitely satisfy her mother.

Therefore, Afra would bring Leon to the Central Region at all costs.

After giving the three-colored ten-thousand-year true ice to Leon, Afra and Jinna left. The formal welcoming banquet would be held tonight.

Before leaving, Afra chatted with Dick for a few more sentences, stating that during the journey to the Central Region later, they could discuss the doctrines of Fate in more detail.

Dick readily accepted this.

But he didn't show special anticipation, nor did he show resistance, leaving Afra with a feeling of itchiness in her heart.

It was a wonderful sense of distance, as if Afra only needed to put in a little more effort, and Dick could be drawn into the Snow Goddess Sect and become a loyal believer of the Destiny Goddess.

At this moment, only Dick and Leon were left in the room again.

"Hoo~"

Leon let out a heavy breath and collapsed onto the sofa, as if he had just gone through an extremely difficult battle, feeling completely exhausted.

"Dick, are you really going to the Central Continent too?"

"Of course, I've had this plan for a long time."

Hearing this, Leon's tense body relaxed considerably. He nodded and said, "That's good. As long as you're with me, going to the Central Continent isn't hard to accept."

Dick felt disdain in his heart for Leon's somewhat affected behavior. Being favored by the Didalian Family was a huge opportunity that ordinary people couldn't even wish for.

"Oh right, Dick, this is for you."

Suddenly, Leon casually tossed the three-colored ten-thousand-year true ice in his hand to Dick.

"Huh?!"

After steadily catching the three-colored ten-thousand-year true ice, a hint of surprise flashed in Dick's eyes.

"Don't you really like ten-thousand-year extreme ice gemstone? I don't like gems, so I'll just give it to you."

[Ding~ Detected that the host has completed the Side Task "gem ice crystal". Awarding one random Silver Blessing enhancement.]

[Ding~ Host triggered the "Level Up!" effect. Occupation level automatically increases by one.]

[Ding~ Host triggered the "Blessing Welfare" effect. Gained 0.5% Omnipotent Resistance.]

No, this sudden?

Dick had thought of swindling, of stealing and swapping, of all sorts of despicable and efficient methods.

He just hadn't expected that Afra would give the three-colored ten-thousand-year true ice to Leon, and then Leon would turn around and give it to him, completing the System task on the spot without saying a single word of nonsense.

Without time to feel more emotion, Dick immediately snapped his fingers, activating the miniature magic array pre-embedded somewhere in Xiao Nai's body. Countless surging streams of luck instantly poured into Dick's body.

This was all the luck that Xiao Nai's Extremely Yin Common Luck Body had accumulated during this period. Dick hadn't touched it, he was just waiting for the Blessing selection.

The next second, the surrounding space-time froze, and three silver character frames appeared.

[Courageous]: Every time you complete a reckless action, you will receive a System reward. The more reckless, the more generous the reward obtained upon completion. The highest reward is a Colorful Blessing reward. (Can be refreshed)

[100% Spirit Tempering]: Can choose any quasi-divine artifact for spirit tempering. Success rate is 100%. (Can be refreshed)

[????]: An astonishing choice, what could it be? (Cannot be refreshed)

Dick quickly read through all the character frames, raised an eyebrow, and just as he was about to start complaining, the System's voice actually sounded again.

"From now on, for each Blessing option, you can ask one question~"

So good?!

This way, he could choose with peace of mind!

After all, many Blessings had descriptions that were indeed somewhat vague, and the specific values were not clearly stated. Dick often didn't dare to choose them for the sake of stability.

"Don't be happy too early oh, this System might not necessarily answer~"

"..."

Hearing this, Dick was a bit speechless. He always felt like he was being played by the System, as the tone sounded playful and cunning, like it was joking.

Although he had some doubts, Dick still tentatively asked in his mind, "Then please tell me, what is the specific reward mechanism for [Courageous]?"

As for the Blessing [Courageous], Dick felt it was quite good, especially the highest reward, which was actually a Colorful Blessing. This was simply too outrageous.

"Oh oh, the reward mechanism is actually not complicated. For example, if you take a cold shower in the middle of winter, that's considered the lowest level of reckless action, and this System will reward you with one copper coin!"

"If you go and kill nine active Heroes right now, that would be considered the highest level of reckless action, and this System will directly reward you with a Colorful Blessing oh~"

Alright then. After listening to the System's explanation, Dick directly gave up on [Courageous], because he wasn't insane.

As for the second Blessing, [100% Spirit Tempering], there was no need to choose it at all, because it was meaningless.

Although the success rate of tempering quasi-divine artifacts does not exceed 10%, Dick had been a Blacksmith Hero in more than one lifetime and had ways to increase the success rate of tempering.

While [100% Spirit Tempering], as a Silver Blessing, certainly offers maximum value for money, there was no need for Dick to choose it.

"Then regarding the third Mysterious Blessing, I'd like to know..."

"No comment."

"???"

Supplement to Chapter 5, illustration of when Alice appeared.

Will post Cecilia's illustration tomorrow. It has been rejected by the review many times due to "size" issues.

This is clearly discrimination against J-cups. Is it wrong to be too big? Sob sob...