20: Silver wolf meat sold out in seconds

"Su Yan, is this deskmate you're talking about actually you?"

However, Xiao Panxue's eyes held a teasing look, and she saw through Su Yan's trick at a glance.

Su Yan raised his hand and swore, "Heaven is my witness, it really is my deskmate!"

Xiao Panxue gave him a meaningful look.

"Theoretically, for low-Rank players to enter higher-Rank maps, they must first reach the highest Rank of the current map, and then accept a Breakthrough mission."

Hearing Xiao Panxue say this, Su Yan's heart stirred.

"So, there really are other ways, right?"

Xiao Panxue remained noncommittal and continued,

"When I first enrolled, my teacher was working on a research project called 'Research on the Feasibility of Players Entering High-Rank Maps Beyond Their Level.'"

"At that time, as the top scorer in the National College Entrance Examination for Jiangnan Province, I had the honor of participating."

Imperial Capital University, as the top-ranked university in terms of comprehensive strength on Blue Star, possesses the most powerful faculty, and its research results can be directly equated with authority and official recognition.

Over the past two hundred years, the Human Race has faced countless challenges in the Land of Divine Punishment.

Among these, 90% of the challenges were overcome by teams led by professors from Imperial Capital University, making outstanding contributions to the Human Race's exploration of the Land of Divine Punishment.

"What were the research results then?" Su Yan asked.

Xiao Panxue looked at him, wiping her lips, and said,

"Su Yan, this research project is currently under SSS-level secrecy. Only my teacher and I know about it in the entire Human Race. Are you sure you want to know?"

"Ah, in that case, never mind. I just asked casually."

Su Yan quickly waved his hand.

SSS-level secrecy, what more was there to say? He didn't want to make things difficult for Xiao Panxue.

Well, just use the Eye of the Gods directly.

Xiao Panxue, however, smiled sweetly, "But if it's you, Su Yan, I can tell you."

"Wh-why?"

"Because you're my dear younger brother."

Xiao Panxue smiled ambiguously; the word 'dear' made it hard not to let one's imagination run wild.

At this moment, the Talent Eye of the Gods had successfully extracted the research report from Xiao Panxue.

At the end of the report, there were only five words:

"Great strength creates miracles."

Damn, no wonder Xiao Panxue dared to say it.

What's the difference between saying it and not saying it?

Su Yan grumbled inwardly, but on the surface, he smiled and said, "Sister Xue, please don't say it. I really was just joking."

"That's true, this research result is too outrageous; it's impossible for anyone to achieve it."

As if talking to herself, Xiao Panxue suddenly frowned slightly and admonished,

"Su Yan, put aside those unrealistic thoughts of yours. With your Talent, you might not be unable to Breakthrough to Rank 50. Focus on leveling up and don't let your imagination run wild."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Su Yan agreed repeatedly, but then quickly reacted.

"Wait, it's my deskmate who's overthinking, what does that have to do with me!"

After sending Xiao Panxue off, Su Yan was wide awake.

His mind was full of 'great strength creates miracles'.

"Should I give it a try?"

After thinking for a while leaning against the headboard, Su Yan decisively took out his link crystal and entered the Land of Divine Punishment... At this moment.

In a certain rented room, a gaunt young man wearing glasses exited the Land of Divine Punishment, his eyes filled with madness.

"Excellent, this photo is perfect.

Not only does it clearly capture the full appearance of Demon Slayer, but it also captures my 110,000% handsomeness!"

Light flickered in the young man's hand, and amidst the intertwining light and shadow, a colored photograph slowly emerged.

Today, Demon Slayer frequently appeared in public with great fanfare, and even interacted with players multiple times, igniting Asura City and the newbie map.

He was one of the lucky ones, getting a chance to greet Demon Slayer up close.

In the Land of Divine Punishment, there are no screenshot, photo, or video recording functions.

But some Talents can do it.

The young man's Talent was similar to a camera function.

At that time, he decisively took ten consecutive shots to preserve this beautiful moment.

Ultimately, he selected this most perfect photo.

"A once-in-a-lifetime series, truly a once-in-a-lifetime series!"

"As long as I post this photo online, it might even be the first release of Demon Slayer's image. Wouldn't that definitely secure a spot on the trending topics list?"

The more the young man thought about it, the more excited he became. He reached out and took the already generated color photo in his hand.

He couldn't help but hold it under the light to admire it again.

Mainly to appreciate himself, enhanced by ten thousand times the beauty filter, and see if any flaws could be detected.

"Huh, where's Demon Slayer?"

But suddenly, the young man's eyes widened, unable to believe what he was seeing.

Demon Slayer was gone from the photo! Only his handsome self remained!

"What's going on? He was clearly there before the photo was generated!"

The young man was extremely surprised, his face changing rapidly.

However, what shocked him even more was that

When he tried to recall Demon Slayer's appearance in the photo, he was horrified to find a blank space!

It was as if... all his memories of Demon Slayer's appearance had vanished into thin air!

"Did I do too much 'self-love' and experience memory loss?"

The young man's hands trembled as he shakily took out his phone, opened Qiandu, and searched for "What to do if memory declines from too much 'self-love'?"

The answer he got was:

Beyond saving, it's recommended to just start the funeral feast.

The young man immediately started cursing, using very foul language.

But in the recommended similar questions, a post caught his attention.

"Shocking! Demon Slayer Boss actually looks like this!"

The number of replies to this post reached an astonishing 999+.

The young man's mouth twisted into a bitter smile, muttering about these beasts, and how someone had indeed beaten him to it.

Annoyed, he opened the post, only to see a photo attached.

It was a photo with nothing but the background.

Netizens replied below:

"There are so many scammers these days. You could at least put a mosaic on it and pretend it's the Demon Slayer boss. What's the deal with just posting a background image!"

"Holy crap, this is allowed? Clickbait, right? Quickly report this idiot!"

"I'll be frank, Demon Slayer is actually my friend. This is a photo of him and me getting a foot massage at Buckingham."

(Attached is a photo of a foot massage parlor, with an empty seat next to it marked with a red line and labeled 'Demon Slayer.' It's jokingly called 'learning and applying.')

"The guy upstairs is bragging. I'm Demon Slayer's wife, and I wouldn't let him go to such a place. Here's our marriage certificate!"

"Stop bragging, everyone. I am Demon Slayer, nicknamed Mr. Qin of Jiangnan. This thread ends here."

...The young man's expression was strange as he opened the trending topics and headlines again.

He found many similar articles, all claiming to have taken photos of Demon Slayer, but when posted, there was nothing to be seen.

"I understand!"

The young man exclaimed in shock, suddenly realizing.

There was a powerful, unseen force protecting Demon Slayer's real identity!

Yes, it must be like this!

And just now, he had actually courted death by trying to unveil this mysterious veil... Having figured this out.

Instantly, immense fear surged into the young man's heart.

Cold sweat poured down his forehead, and the young man felt a chill run down his spine.

That mysterious power, would it come through the internet cable and erase him?

"No, I have to move, I have to move now!"

The young man was scared stiff and hurriedly packed his luggage.

He bought a standing ticket that very night and ran away with his bucket!

...Nine PM.

In the northern part of the newbie map, light constantly flickered.

Demon Slayer's figure swiftly moved through a group of wild monsters, leaving a long afterimage behind him.

Su Yan was heading to the entrance of the next map.

While on the move, he used his Auction House pass to remotely consign all the miscellaneous items in his inventory.

These were mainly some Rank 50 B-grade to S-grade equipment.

He checked the market price; because of the relatively low Rank, B-grade and A-grade items weren't worth much.

Only S-grade could barely sell for 8000 gold coins.

"Only worth 8000 gold coins, what a joke to sell it."

For Su Yan, whose net worth was now close to a hundred million, this amount of money was no longer significant.

Instead of selling it, it would be better to find an opportunity to give it to his deskmate, Tang Xia.

After all, what was dispensable to him might change Tang Xia's fate.

This time, Su Yan mainly needed to clear out the mountain of Silver Wolf meat.

He didn't know how others handled this trash; the only thing he could think of was to put it up for consignment at the Auction House.

But to Su Yan's surprise, this Silver Wolf meat was actually quite valuable.

One piece could actually sell for 100 gold coins!

"Could it be that merchants are inflating the price? This seems a bit unreliable."

Su Yan wasn't quite sure.

Because Silver Wolf meat, as a Material dropped from a newbie dungeon, had a somewhat outrageous unit price.

He tried selling one stack (20 pieces) first, at 100 gold coins per piece.

However, as soon as it was listed.

"Ding-dong!"

"Your consigned [Fresh Silver Wolf Meat] X20 has been purchased by player [Witch Ge Ge]!"

"2000 gold coins have been deposited into your account!"

"As a distinguished pass user of this Auction House, this transaction is exempt from handling fees!"

Su Yan's mouth fell open.

Holy crap, it was bought instantly?