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Chapter 221 Maria's Mission
Dachun was a little confused. Expensive?

Perhaps the gift possessed hidden attributes that the player couldn't see. Or perhaps the gift truly had no attributes, but the NPC's values ​​dictated that the gift was valuable, just like that frost rose...

But since she was happy, Dachun felt relieved.

Maria smiled and said, "It seems you don't understand the level of gifts. This will make you look vulgar and it will be difficult for you to get into the upper echelons. Then I'll give you a book. Study it carefully when you have time."

As he spoke, he pulled out a glittering book—the system prompted: You have received Maria's reward, the "Treasure Appraisal Encyclopedia." Studying this book will help you master the art of treasure appraisal.

Another amazing book!

Dachun took it out and saw that it was floating above his palm, so he opened it.

A light screen immediately popped up in the book, and it was exactly the same as the crystal book given by Mother Earth!
System prompt: Congratulations! Your exceptional wisdom has enabled you to master the elementary art of treasure appraisal. You receive achievement rewards: +1 Health, +1 Mana. Additional rewards: +1 Wisdom, +1 Spirit. The art of treasure appraisal can determine the quality and value of treasures and gifts.

Holy shit, did he just learn it by flipping through a book again? He feels like the appraiser at the city's auction house and pawn shop.
Maria was also stunned for a moment, then she laughed and patted Dachun's head: "You are so smart! Not many people can understand it after just flipping through the first page!"

Hey... My shortness is not a reason for you to touch my head. Aren't you afraid that I will look at your butt if you press my head?
Dachun asked, "Sir, what is the difference between this treasure appraisal technique and the treasure hunting technique used by treasure hunters?"

Maria chuckled. "So-called treasure hunting is merely about finding magical items, but it's not about finding art and beauty! As your treasure appraisal skills increase, your prestige and status rise, you can set the rules of art and value. Do you understand?"

Dachun was surprised and said, "So, if I were a famous painter, I could just take out a brush rag and sell it as a masterpiece?"

Maria laughed heartily. "It's remarkable that you've come to this realization! If you're still interested, you could study archaeology. While human history may be insignificant in my eyes, it's still valuable in the eyes of humans. Combining the two could create a new profession."

——System prompt: You have obtained information about the academic profession polymath.

Holy shit! An academic career? That's bullshit! I'm not interested at all.

Maria's expression brightened at this point. "Now, let's talk about your next plan! Actually, with your current performance, I don't think Lost Paradise needs any plans. Just continue with your current development performance. What do you think?"

Free range? You're as wise as the CEO!
Dachun got the hint: "So, what you mean is that I need to make some plans?"

Maria said solemnly, "Indeed, your ranking has risen to 11th, and rumors of you are everywhere in the city—this goes against your original wish to become weaker, right? Can you tell me about your achievements in exile on Plague Island?"

Dachun was so frightened that his scalp started to tingle and he broke out in sweat!

How much does she know about me? How much can I tell her? Even when I was honest with the leader, I didn't tell him about my true self. How could I be honest with her? I don't even know which family in Hell she's in charge of! If I deliberately concealed what she knew, how would she treat me?
Dachun's thoughts raced. The main reason for his ranking increase was because he was an angel pet! Nan Hill had been resurrected and was presiding over the only functioning church on the island. This was surely no secret, and she could speak of it. As for the rumored Biliana, she could even speak of it...

Dachun was terrified and decided to take a gamble - if she really appreciated or wanted to use me, then she wouldn't care about my concealment. If she really wanted to control me, then I couldn't say anything!

Let’s talk about these two: “After I arrived at the Plague Island, I found it was a ruin. The first thing I noticed was a pumpkin patch. I thought pumpkins were the key to curing the plague, but it turned out that there was an angel buried under the pumpkin patch. She was the former patron saint of the Plague Island. Following the angel’s instructions, I continued digging the ruins, and ended up digging out Biliana’s grandfather’s debt bill…” Dachun changed the narrative order, saying that he had dug out an angel patron saint, and all of Biliana’s bills could be put on the angel’s head… Besides, Maria is also an angel, so they are all from the same race, so why not just do it for convenience?
Maria said, "What about the rumored evil spirit city?"

Dachun's heart tightened! Although he had originally intended to consult her about how to properly operate the Ghost City, now that Ghost City has become so popular and the people have already turned to me, do I still need something like the "Ghost City Lord's Order"? No! Then I have to do it secretly and without anyone knowing, without even saying anything!
And Wei Shen also gave the content of the rumor at that time, so let's take the rumor as the standard...

Dachun took a gamble: "There weren't that many evil spirits, not even close to the exaggeration of the Ghost City! But in order to fulfill their wish, I had to attract pirates to help. So I lit up lights everywhere on the island to make it look like a city, and sure enough, pirates came! So I made a deal with the pirates. If they helped me, I would give them the account book and let them handle it. As for the pirates infecting Silver City, I couldn't do anything about it, so that's how Biliana came into being..."

As long as the evil spirit's wish is fulfilled, it will ascend to heaven and disappear like the pirate grandfather, so this is why the lights in the evil spirit city are turned off now...

Maria couldn't help laughing!

Dachun felt his entire back drenched in sweat! Facing an NPC like this was like facing a lie detector... All he could say was that his logic was flawless! As for the information...

Maria smiled and patted Dachun's head again: "You are such a clever little boy!"

Dachun is completely numb! Did he believe it? Or did he not want to expose the lie and praise me for showing off my noble character as a demon?
Maria asked with a smile, "So you have a good relationship with this angel?"

Dachun Khan said: "The relationship is very good!"

Maria said solemnly, "That's good! The Black Iron City Church is in trouble. Three gods from the Animal Protection Association have gone missing. This is a very serious matter—"

Holy shit! Dachun felt like he was going to be fucked to pieces by this lie detector!
"—After much thought, I realized that only someone of your caliber could investigate and handle this matter. And since you have a good relationship with the angels, that's even more reason for you to join the church."

I check myself?!

Dachun was a little panicked: "Sir, I, I still have the plague and I'm still in exile!"

Maria asked, "You've been on good terms with the angels, and you've eaten some pumpkin. Are you showing any signs of improvement from the plague?"

"Yes! The angel also said that I will be well soon!"

Maria said with satisfaction, "That means it's almost done. A church boat will be sent to pick you up soon!"

Can he really command the church?
Dachun boldly asked, "Sir, what is your relationship with the Church Animal Protection Association?"

Maria smiled but didn't answer: "Seeing what you asked... Do you need help?"

(End of this chapter)