Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 838 Top Three
I chatted with Huang Le for a while, talking about everyday things, but most of the time, Huang Le did the talking.

What? My daughter is in school now; tuition is very expensive these days.

His wife also found a good job.

Now that the family has settled down, what new changes have occurred, and so on.

Xiao Ran listened very attentively, and even chuckled along with Huang Le at times.

I couldn't help but feel a little envious of him.

Yes, this life of lying flat is a story that I envy but can only see in Huang Le.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but think of Yu Ting.

"if……"

In an instant, Xiao Ran was lost in thought and his distraction caused a great mental fluctuation in the surrounding void.

Although they were unconscious, everyone, including Huang Le, felt a chill run down their spines and even felt like they were suffocating.

Fortunately, Xiao Ran was only distracted for a moment before Wu Man's voice woke her up in time.

"what are you thinking about?"

Xiao Ran was startled and instantly came to her senses, only then realizing that her mental power had unknowingly covered the entire True Cauldron Flavor, and even the pedestrians on the street outside were affected.

He quickly suppressed his emotions and restrained his spreading spiritual power.

Immediately, everyone around breathed a sigh of relief, and many even felt as if they had escaped a disaster.

Fortunately, Xiao Ran was distracted just now, but her mood wasn't bad; otherwise, it might have led to a major accident with mass casualties.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ran felt a little embarrassed and said to the group of diners who had just recovered their senses, "Everyone, I'm sorry, but today's banquet is all on me. It's just a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you won't refuse."

After saying that, Xiao Ran gave Wu Man a wink, and the two quickly left the front hall.

Only after Xiao Ran and Wu Man left did the once deathly silent hall erupt in a cacophony of voices.

"Oh my god, that scared me to death! My heart almost stopped beating just now."

"Look at you, you pathetic sight. Never mind, I'm going to the bathroom to change my pants."

"I felt like my life was in someone else's hands, like centuries had passed."

Some people, recalling the feeling from just now, still felt their hearts pounding in their throats.

Zhen Ding Wei is not cheap; those who come here to eat are definitely not ordinary beginners.

They are all at least beginners in 3D, and there are even a few professionals.

Whether they were professionals or beginners, under Xiao Ran's mental suppression, they all seemed to be the same.

Such a disparity is truly astonishing.

They could hardly imagine just how strong Xiao Ran's mental strength was.

So everyone started inquiring about Xiao Ran's background and identity. After all, even if they couldn't establish a connection with such a top expert, they should at least have some impression of him.

Don't let yourself accidentally kick this iron plate one day; you might not even have time to cry then.

The buzz in the front hall was no secret from Xiao Ran and Wu Man.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to just now." Xiao Ran said somewhat embarrassedly.

This is actually a sequela that occurred after Gao Yuting saved Xiao Ran's life.

It was fine outside; Xiao Ran kept her mind focused at all times. But once she got home, she naturally relaxed. Especially when she was talking to Huang Le earlier, listening to Huang Le describe his life in bed, Xiao Ran couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.

When your mind wanders, your spirit naturally and uncontrollably begins to spread from your body.

Wu Man rolled her eyes at Xiao Ran: "Why are you talking about this? Here, take this."

Wu Man took out a black cube from her spatial storage and handed it to Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran took it and looked at it.

Grade B Cursed Item: Supermetal Active Bacteria

This item does not require activation.

A unique strain of bacteria, never before seen, can attach itself to a cursed object, allowing the cursed object to be modified by the bacteria and upgraded to a higher level.

(Note: This applies only to cursed items of rank B or below)

"You repaired my cauldron last time, so this is to repay that favor."

This item was Wu Man's reward for this time in the Lost City, but after thinking it over, Wu Man couldn't seem to find any suitable cursed items.

After thinking it over, he decided to give the item to Xiao Ran, knowing that Xiao Ran had many cursed items that might come in handy.

"Good stuff." Xiao Ran's eyes lit up, and she happily accepted it, then handed the [Spirit Fungus Cultivation Bag] she had obtained to Wu Man.

"I'm afraid you can't repay this favor anytime soon, but I think this cursed object would be quite suitable for you."

Wu Man took it and glanced at it, a strange look appearing on her face. She said to Xiao Ran, "This thing came at the right time. I was just having a problem with it."

Wu Man already had ideas about advancing her level, but considering that Xiao Ran needed to make a big splash, this made Wu Man somewhat troubled.

To create a big commotion and achieve an amazing effect, the bigger the better. He wanted to cultivate some special mycelium, but he didn't have a clue for the time being.

Now that Xiao Ran has brought him the [Fungus Culture Bag], it has just solved one of Wu Man's biggest problems.

Wu Man activated it and immediately obtained the privileges she wanted.

【Spiritual Fungus Culture Bag - Desire Chef】 Privilege 1: Fermentation

It can contain human emotions and desires, transforming them into special fungal spores.

And they will coordinate and integrate with each other.

Privilege 2: Raw Silk

The cultivated spawn bags can quickly produce a large number of special mycelia.

The strength of the hyphae is determined by the characteristics of the spores.

Privilege 3: Superior Cultivation

You can develop three types of mycelium for super-intensive cultivation, and each super-intensive cultivation can produce mycelium of extremely high quality.

However, a maximum of three can be specified at a time.

Cooldown time: 4 months
"Hahaha, good, good, this thing is a real treasure to me." Wu Man's eyes gleamed as she looked at the privilege in front of her.

"With this treasure, I guarantee I'll make a big splash for you in three days. I'm off to get busy."

After Wu Man finished speaking, she ignored Xiao Ran and walked out without looking back.

It seems he has already come up with a special plan.

Xiao Ran watched the guy's back and couldn't help but grin. She was actually looking forward to the big commotion that Wu Man was preparing.

After returning to the Pavilion of Wonders.

Xiao Ran went straight to the backyard.

In the backyard, a canopy had been erected early in the morning using black cloth, so that Xiao Ran's grandfather, Xiao Zhenye, could come out freely, day or night.

Five elderly people were sitting in a circle, drinking tea and eating pastries, telling each other about the changes they had experienced over the years.

Xiao Ran arrived but didn't say anything; she just stood aside and served him.

Every now and then, she would pour Yang Fengchui a glass of water, and every now and then, she would bring him a new plate of pastries.

When he had nothing to do, he would sit on a small stool and listen.

It's like an adult playing mahjong while a child sits on the sidelines eating sunflower seeds.

After chatting for a while, Zhao Qingming changed the subject, pointed at Xiao Ran, and introduced him to Yang Fengchui: "Look at this kid, he looks a bit like you, but now... hehe." He then turned to Xiao Ran and asked seriously, "Kid, tell me the truth, where do you rank in the martial arts world right now?"

Xiao Ran was surprised that Zhao Qingming suddenly threw the question at him. He lowered his head and thought about it. He really hadn't thought about this question before.

To be honest, Xiao Ran doesn't recall having many people who could rival her in terms of current strength.

But if someone were to claim they are invincible, that would be nothing but empty boasting.

In a flash, Xiao Ran thought of a few people.

He looked up at Zhao Qingming and said, "I don't know where I rank, but among our generation, I'm in the top three."

"Top three?" Xiao Ran's words surprised Zhao Qingming.

Xiao Ran could even kill Gu Xuan, who was like a god, let alone his skill of raising his hand to unleash evil and turning his hand to suppress evil, which was enough to make him a laughing man in the martial arts world.

With such strength, you dare not claim to be the best of your generation?

“Yes, in my memory, there are two people whose strength I can’t fathom.” Xiao Ran mentioned two people, one of whom was Zhong Yi, the supervisor in Luo City.

As a Dreamwalker, her advancement speed is too fast. The last time I saw her, she had already advanced to B-level [Dream Weaver].

I can't see through her depths.

In a real fight, he might not necessarily gain the upper hand.

As for who the other person was, Xiao Ran didn't know, but it's always good to maintain a sense of awe.

"The landing of the Lost City brings disaster, but also opportunity. More and more people will become beginners. They may all be ordinary people, but the quantity will lead to a qualitative change. No one can guarantee that a peerless genius will emerge from among them, quietly developing in some corner. That's why I call myself one of the top three, which is also a warning to myself that there are always people better than you, and there is always a higher level to reach."

This is Xiao Ran's truest thought. When it comes to academic knowledge, aren't there geniuses among those from Tsinghua and Peking Universities?

Even before the city of illusion was established, he was already a genius.

Even after landing in the Lost City, he remained a genius thanks to his knowledge, and even within the same profession, he was able to develop his own unique abilities.

As for background, I'm nothing more than a low-class, underhanded person.

Xiao Ran hadn't forgotten Qi Jinguang, the young disciple of that old Taoist priest from Qingcheng Mountain.

That was the old Taoist priest's last disciple.

They started from a higher point than me; they just entered the market a little later.

Therefore, Xiao Ran's claim of being in the top three is actually just self-aggrandizement.

Faced with Xiao Ran's humble attitude, the five old men in front of them couldn't help but be moved.

At Xiao Ran's age, they didn't possess her terrifying strength, and each of them was arrogant and looked down on everyone, considering themselves second to none.

Just this kind of mentality alone surpasses theirs by countless times.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Zhenye, their gazes filled with envy.

"Speak up, you didn't come here to chat with us, did you? Just say what you need to say." Zhao Qingming was in a good mood and gestured for Xiao Ran to get to the point.

Xiao Ran cupped her hands in greeting and said to Zhou Shang, "Grandpa Zhou, I want to learn the Zhou family's paper-making technique."

(End of this chapter)