Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents

Chapter 1045 - 637: Accompanying Treasure, the Pitiful and Sorrowful Cultivators of the Main World_2

If no accompanying treasure remains after death, where does Qin Xue’s shield come from, why is she deceiving Lu Lin, and for what?

"This?!"

Qi Wudi was also stunned.

Lu Lin’s question was something he had never thought of before. Carefully searching his memory, Qi Wudi found that there seemed to be no recollection of this aspect.

The people of Gu Feng Town are cremated after death, completely returning to the world’s origin.

Their bodies, souls, and even all treasures they recognized will disintegrate and return to the embrace of the Main World.

So, why does the accompanying treasure remain?

Even though he doesn’t pay much attention to the other students at the academy, he knows Qin Xue doesn’t have any younger brothers.

Qin Family’s direct descendants include only Qin Xue, others may be collateral relatives, but are not very close to the Qin Family’s main lineage.

"Lu Lin, I think you shouldn’t exchange for this shield just yet, in case it’s Qin Xue’s conspiracy. It may be difficult to escape from once you’re involved."

Qi Wudi quickly advised.

"Alright, I understand, thank you."

Lu Lin didn’t reveal his decision; he turned his attention back to Lin Yaowu, "Lin Yaowu, you can give me this as a bonus, but don’t mention increasing the rebate percentage."

"Of course, if you’re unwilling, we can choose not to trade."

"Hmm, why?"

Lin Yaowu was confident, believing Lu Lin would never refuse this deal, even possibly helping him profit from Qin Xue’s million funds.

But what did Lu Lin hear that shifted his attitude so dramatically?

"Don’t ask; if you ask, I can’t say. So, do you still want to trade with me?"

"Frankly, I don’t know if this shield is useful; I’m just listening to you. If after my experiments, it can truly break the cosmic limit, I will come back to return the funds to you."

Lin Yaowu didn’t believe these words.

People rarely give up the funds they’ve acquired.

However, Lu Lin was cautious, leaving Lin Yaowu with no choice.

After all, he wasn’t the one who offered the shield artifact; giving it to Lu Lin wouldn’t hurt.

"Alright, deal. This shield is yours. I hope you keep your word."

Lin Yaowu and Lu Lin reached an agreement.

Watching from afar, Qin Xue became secretly excited. As long as Lu Lin accepted the shield, no matter how much he gained, she would make him return it.

Want to advance to Gang Member Level? No problem, let’s see if Lu Lin has such luck.

Moreover, by getting Lu Lin to accept the shield artifact in this way, Qin Xue felt she was the most intelligent person in the world.

Soon, Lin Yaowu returned, handing Qin Xue a ten-jin piece of Glittering Gold.

"Miss, I didn’t disappoint you."

"Thank you, you’ve worked hard."

Accepting the piece of Glittering Gold, Qin Xue inspected it to confirm Lu Lin hadn’t tampered with it, relaxing her mind.

"Lin Yaowu, thank you for your help this time. I know your family restrains you heavily. I don’t have cash now, but when we return to Gu Feng Academy, I’ll give you a token of appreciation worth ten thousand gold."

"Oh, helping Miss Qin already makes me happy. Miss Qin is as beautiful and generous as rumors say. Since that’s the case, I graciously accept."

Seeing Lin Yaowu’s demeanor, Qin Xue finally rediscovered her identity as Miss Qin of the Qin Family.

As the two exchanged compliments, Lu Lin started examining the shield he received.

Even with his Master-level talent in star device refining, he couldn’t detect any problems with this shield.

It appeared to be a regular shield, with a metallic texture, cold to the touch, hard and durable, with diamond-shaped protrusions on its surface that lent it an elegant look.

Seeing nothing unusual, Lu Lin decided not to inspect it further, opting to store it in his Storage Ring instead.

Subsequently, everyone remained at peace, while Lu Lin eagerly awaited the arrival of the teacher from Gu Feng Academy.

Qi Wudi mentioned that the teacher was powerful, having reached Head Level, such strength establishes one as a Big Shot even in the big cities.

Lu Lin wondered why Head Level, just the fourth of nine cultivation ranks, was considered significant.

Qi Wudi playfully laughed at him, "Lu Lin, you clearly know nothing about the Main World."

"There aren’t many with great talent. Reaching Head Level already makes one an elite in the Main World."

"Above it are Rudder Master, Envoy, Elder, Law Protector, and Sect Master - these five levels require more than just talent; they have developed over countless years across numerous worlds."

"Now, do you still think Head Level is low?"

"Is that so?"

Lu Lin originally thought that the cultivators in the Main World would be similar to those in Longyuan World, able to achieve Star Emperor Level with enough effort, and reaching Star King Level would pose no major obstacle.

But from Qi Wudi’s explanation, it seemed in the Main World there was a huge gap between each level.

The Town Mayor of Gu Feng Town and the leader of the foremost large family barely had Leader Level strength.

Their teacher, hailing from the big city, was already considered a Big Shot at Head Level.

"Is there any other way? People in the Main World are limited by the treasures they’re born with. Those with great treasures or high talent can ascend higher levels."

"Do you know why the teacher highly regards me, enough to come from the big city to teach?"

"It’s because my accompanying treasure is a sword, which means, in the future I might reach the level of at least the Sub-altar Master. With good fortune and sufficient resources, reaching the Head Level like the teacher isn’t impossible."

When Qi Wudi spoke, his face showed a yearning expression.

This made Lu Lin somewhat unaccustomed.

It felt like a Star Dust Level Martial Artist in Longyuan World who dreams of merely becoming Star Universe Level. Such a goal is too modest.

From the beginning of his cultivation, even when he was just a First Level Martial Artist, Lu Lin envisioned himself becoming a Titled King.

Upon learning about Longyuan World, his ambitions shifted to reaching Star Emperor Level.

Only by aiming high can one continuously surpass oneself.

If Lu Lin initially set his goal at the Title King Level of the Exotic Battlefield, he would likely be lying in bed satisfied with sleeping the great sleep by now.

The Main World is generally stable, and the Fragrance Capture Sect’s conflicts rarely affect small towns like Gu Feng Town.

Even if affected, the Fragrance Capture Sect would not kill everyone, merely replacing the management.

Though they possess accompanying treasures, naturally placing them at Gang Member Level at birth, ordinary people like Lu Lin are destined to never reach this level, yet Lu Lin harbors no envy for the Main World’s people, only feeling infinite sorrow.

Eagles soar in the sky, fish swim in the depths, everything competes for freedom under frost-laden heavens.

The Main World’s people appear well-off, but are merely a group nurtured by the universe, most lacking dreams or concerns.

Yet all things inherently strive for freedom, longing for higher realms.

Through talent, one can rise to lofty heights.

Yet due to talent, one may remain stagnant forever.

Even if born as a Sect Master Level or Supreme Level, life still feels dull for someone like Lu Lin.

The seeming splendor is actually a pitiable and tragic existence.

"Lu Lin, he’s here."

As Lu Lin felt nostalgic, Qi Wudi communicated by sound.

Lu Lin also sensed it, a vast aura suddenly appearing overhead.

He looked up, seeing a shadow that blotted out the sun.