Marvel: The other side of the double-passing door is Devouring the Stars

Chapter 403 So Many Unfamiliar Faces Suddenly Arrived

“Silver Moon, look over there,” Rowan pointed to a huge aquarium, “that fish glows!”

"Oh, really?" Silver Moon replied perfunctorily, then fell into deep thought again.

"You really care about this gift?" Rowan said somewhat helplessly. "Actually, you don't need to be so hung up on it."

“No, I must find the perfect gift,” Silvermoon said firmly. “You put so much thought into the necklace you gave me, I must reciprocate with the same thoughtfulness.”

Seeing Yin Yue's earnest attitude, Luo Wen stopped trying to persuade her and felt a warmth in his heart. Having such a partner who values ​​friendship is truly a blessing.

In the afternoon, the two went to the shopping center. But this time, Silver Moon wasn't shopping for herself; she was specifically looking for a gift for Rowan.

“Let’s check out the men’s section first,” Silvermoon planned, “maybe we’ll find something suitable.”

The men's section mainly features clothing, accessories, and electronics. Silvermoon carefully browsed each item, trying to find a suitable gift for Rowan.

"How about this watch?" Silver Moon picked up a high-end timepiece. "It looks very tasteful."

“He already has excellent timekeeping equipment,” Rowan thought, but didn’t say it aloud, “and this decorative watch probably has little practical value for him.”

"How about this suit?" Silvermoon picked out another custom-made suit. "The quality looks quite good."

“Given his status, he should have a dedicated costume designer,” Yin Yue herself dismissed the idea.

After browsing for over an hour, Yinyue still hadn't found a satisfactory gift. She began to feel somewhat frustrated.

"Why is it so hard to find?" Silver Moon wondered, resting in a coffee shop. "It just doesn't feel special enough."

“How about we try a different approach?” Rowan suggested. “We don’t necessarily have to buy ready-made items; we could consider custom-made.”

"Customized?" Silver Moon's eyes lit up. "That's a great idea! But what should we customize?"

“What do you think has special meaning to me?” Rowan prompted.

Yinyue pondered carefully, recalling her experiences working with Rowan. Suddenly, something occurred to her.

"By the way, haven't you been researching the laws of space lately?" Silvermoon said excitedly. "Perhaps I can find some special items related to space."

“Items related to space?” Rowan asked with some curiosity.

“Yes, for example, spatial storage devices, or items that help in understanding the laws of space,” Silver Moon thought, increasingly convinced that this direction was right. “Such a gift would be both practical and meaningful.”

“Sounds good,” Rowan agreed, “but this kind of thing might not be easy to find.”

“Then let’s ask those high-end stores,” Silvermoon said impatiently, “maybe they can offer bespoke services.”

The two left the coffee shop and began searching for a store specializing in high-end Law items. On the top floor of the shopping mall, they found a special store called "Law Workshop".

The shop's decor is mysterious, with various complex patterns of laws carved on the walls, and a faint energy fluctuation permeating the air.

"Welcome to the Laws Workshop," the shopkeeper, an elderly man with a scholarly air, said. "Are you two here looking for items related to the Laws?"

“Yes,” Silver Moon stated her purpose directly, “I would like to commission an item related to the laws of space for my friend. Do you have any suggestions?”

The old man carefully observed Luo Wen, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

“This gentleman has a profound understanding of the laws of space,” the old man said. “Ordinary spatial items probably won’t be of much help to him.”

"Is there anything special about it?" Silver Moon asked.

The old man pondered for a moment, then said, "I have a special material here called 'Void Crystal,' which can be used to create auxiliary tools for cultivating spatial laws. However, the process is quite complex and will take some time."

"Void Crystal?" Silver Moon and Rowan were both very interested.

"This is an extremely rare material that can stabilize spatial fluctuations and enhance the perception of spatial laws," the old man explained in detail. "I can use it to create a spatial law cultivation ring that is both beautiful and practical."

“That sounds perfect,” Silvermoon said excitedly. “How long will it take?”

“It will take about three days,” the old man replied, “and it won’t be cheap; it will cost approximately five million credits.”

"Five million?" Silvermoon considered for a moment. "No problem. When can we start production?"

“If it’s settled, we can begin now,” the old man said. “I need this gentleman’s finger size to make a suitable ring.”

Rowan looked at Yinyue with some emotion, not expecting her to put so much thought into choosing a gift for him.

“Silver Moon, you really don’t need to spend so much money,” Rowan said.

“Didn’t you say that as long as the sentiment is there, that’s enough?” Silver Moon retorted. “This is my sentiment.”

Seeing Yin Yue's resolute attitude, Luo Wen stopped refusing and cooperated with the old man to measure his finger size.

"You can come to pick up the ring three days from today," the old man confirmed all the details. "I guarantee it will be the most perfect piece."

"Thank you," Yinyue paid the deposit, "We'll pick it up in three days."

Silvermoon was in a very good mood after leaving the Law Workshop.

“Now I have a gift for you too,” Silvermoon said happily, “and it’s specially made for you.”

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Rowan said sincerely. “Thank you for your thoughtfulness.”

“That evens things out,” Silvermoon said with satisfaction. “However, I’ve already received your gift, but you’ll have to wait three more days for mine.”

“It’s alright, good things are worth waiting for,” Rowan smiled.

The next day.

In the morning, Rowan and Silver Moon went to the hotel's rooftop restaurant for breakfast as usual. However, unlike the previous two days, the atmosphere in the restaurant seemed somewhat unusual today. The usually quiet and elegant dining environment had become noisy, with hushed discussions heard everywhere.

“Did you notice?” Silver Moon said to Rowan while slicing an egg. “There seem to be a lot more people here today, and the atmosphere is different.” “Indeed,” Rowan replied, looking around at the other customers. “And I noticed many faces are unfamiliar; they must have arrived last night.”

Just as the two were discussing quietly, a heated conversation broke out at the next table.

"Are you sure the news is true?" a richly dressed middle-aged man asked in a low voice. "The fall of a King-level Immortal is no small matter."

“Absolutely true,” his companion replied mysteriously. “My sources are very reliable. It is said that in the deep sea region of Reno Port, that immortal king encountered an accident while exploring ancient ruins.”

"A king who achieves immortality," the first person exclaimed. "Even a powerhouse of that level can perish; it seems that the ruins are indeed very dangerous."

“But it also means opportunity,” the second person said excitedly. “The relics of a king who achieves immortality are priceless. If we could find even one or two pieces…”

Upon hearing this conversation, Rowan and Silver Moon stopped what they were doing and exchanged a glance.

"A title of immortal king?" Silver Moon repeated the phrase softly, "...and perished in Reno Port?"

The title of Immortal King is an extremely high level of existence in the martial arts cultivation system, far exceeding the scope of the stellar level. Such powerful individuals are extremely rare throughout the entire galaxy, and their fall would inevitably cause a huge sensation.

“If the news is true, it will indeed attract countless treasure hunters,” Rowan analyzed. “This also explains why so many unfamiliar faces have suddenly appeared.”

"But how come we haven't heard anything about this level of news before?" Silver Moon asked疑惑地问道, "Logically, Virtual Universe Company should have relevant information."

"Perhaps it just happened recently, or the news is still spreading," Rowan speculated. "But it could also be a rumor."

The two continued their meal, while keeping an eye on the conversations around them. Soon, they realized that almost every table was discussing similar topics, each with slightly different details.

"I heard it was discovered in a 10,000-meter-deep abyss at the bottom of the sea," a group of guests discussed heatedly. "That immortal king perished while attempting some ancient trial."

“No, what I’ve heard is that it’s in a spatial rift,” another table countered. “It’s said to connect to some mysterious alternate dimension.”

“You’re all wrong,” the third table interjected. “My friend just came back from the scene yesterday. He said the body was found on a floating island, with signs of a fierce battle around it.”

Hearing these contradictory statements, Silvermoon frowned.

“These claims are too contradictory,” she told Rowan. “Either the source is unreliable, or someone is deliberately spreading misinformation.”

“It’s most likely the latter,” Rowan agreed. “Some people might want to use this kind of information to their advantage or to divert attention.”

After breakfast, the two decided to check out the port area of ​​Reno. Sure enough, when they arrived at the port, they were shocked by what they saw.

The once orderly port is now extremely crowded, with spaceships of all types densely packed in every corner. From small private airships to large exploration vessels, and even some warships that are clearly armed.

“This scale is outrageous,” Silvermoon said, looking at the scene before her. “There look like there are at least a thousand spaceships.”

“And they’re still increasing,” Rowan said, pointing to the distant airspace. “Look over there, another fleet is landing.”

The port staff were clearly overwhelmed, their anxious figures visible everywhere as they coordinated berthing positions. Some late-arriving spaceships even had to queue for available spots.

“Let’s go and find out the details,” Rowan suggested.

The two headed towards the port's information center, where many newly arrived treasure hunters had gathered. Judging from their attire and demeanor, most were experienced adventurers or martial artists, and there were even some teams that clearly came from large organizations.

"Has anything unusual happened recently?" Silvermoon asked the information desk staff. "Why are there so many spaceships suddenly arriving?"

The staff member was a young local from Port Reno, who looked somewhat tired from the continuous questioning.

"Are you referring to the matter of being granted the title of Immortal King?" he replied mechanically. "Since yesterday afternoon, people have been constantly coming to inquire about this. It's said that a fallen Immortal King has been discovered in the sea off our planet."

"Is there any official confirmation?" Rowan pressed.

“No,” the staff member shook his head, “the government hasn’t released any official statement yet. But the news spread very quickly, and now the entire galaxy knows.”

"Has anyone gone to investigate yet?" Silvermoon continued to ask.

“Yes, many expeditions have already set off,” the staff member said, pointing to the sea outside the harbor. “Fleets have been searching the sea since last night. But so far, we haven’t heard of anyone actually finding anything.”

After leaving the information center, the two continued to observe the port area. They noticed that the treasure hunters were well-equipped, clearly having come prepared.

“Judging by their equipment, they’re not ordinary tourists,” Silver Moon observed a team organizing deep-sea exploration equipment. “This is all professional exploration gear.”

"And their strength is not weak either," Rowan sensed the surrounding energy fluctuations, "I detected at least a dozen stellar-level martial artists, and a few more whose strength I cannot fathom."

“This scale of gathering is indeed abnormal,” Silver Moon analyzed. “Even if a King-level Immortal has truly perished, so many people shouldn’t have gathered so quickly.”

“I think we need more reliable sources,” Rowan said. “Just listening to these rumors isn’t enough.”

"You mean," Silver Moon understood Rowan's meaning.

"The black market," Rowan nodded in confirmation, "the intelligence dealers there usually have the most accurate information."

As a major port in the galaxy, Reno Port naturally has a well-developed black market network. Although it appears to be a legitimate commercial port, various shady transactions are hidden beneath its prosperous exterior.

“I know a place,” Silvermoon said, “there’s a place in the lower city called ‘Dark Star Bar,’ which is said to be a frequent haunt of intelligence brokers.”

"How do you know all this?" Rowan asked, somewhat curious.

“It’s a professional habit,” Yin Yue explained. “As a mediation specialist, knowing the information channels in different areas is a basic skill.”

The two left the port and headed towards the lower town of Reno. Unlike the bustling upper town, the lower town was denser and more chaotic, with narrower streets. It was home to various low-level merchants, adventurers, and people who preferred to remain anonymous.

“Dark Star Bar should be in that alley ahead,” Silvermoon pointed out, referring to the direction from her memory.

The alley was narrow, lined with some old-looking buildings. The air was filled with a complex mix of smells, including the aroma of food and some less pleasant ones.

“This is it,” Silvermoon stopped in front of an inconspicuous building, “Dark Star Bar.”

The building looked quite ordinary from the outside, even somewhat dilapidated, with only a small neon sign flashing the words "Dark Star Bar" at the entrance. If Silvermoon hadn't pointed it out, it would have been hard to imagine that this was a place for intelligence trading.

(End of this chapter)