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Chapter 228 Another Legend
Chen Xuan suddenly felt someone grab him.

Shifting his gaze, he saw it was Su Xingwan. Her lips were moving as if she were anxiously saying something, but Chen Xuan could only hear a buzzing sound in his ears.

He pointed to his ear and shook his head, then patted the back of her hand, signaling her not to be impatient.

Su Xingwan realized what was happening and pointed to his chest and shoulders.

Chen Xuan looked in the direction she pointed and found strange markings on his body, somewhat like a mosaic made of snowflakes.

This is clearly not a normal phenomenon.

Moreover, it wasn't just him; Lin Qing and Gu Zhaoning also developed similar markings.

He smiled, drew Su Xingwan's attention to him, and then mouthed three words.

it's over.

Su Xingwan stood there for a moment before she came to her senses.

She bit her lip, about to say something, when suddenly the number of snowflake patterns increased rapidly, covering everyone in the blink of an eye!

Chen Xuan subconsciously closed his eyes and took a step back. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back in the suite.

Lin Qing was the second to wake up. She blinked, turned to him, and smiled at him. "It was a great adventure. I thought I would never dream again."

The other two gradually woke up after four or five minutes.

"Ugh... My head is so dizzy..." Gu Zhaoning slowly sat up, pressing her forehead and letting out a soft moan, "It feels like I've been in a dream for a long time."

"Actually, it only takes about an hour," Chen Xuan replied.

It was still bright outside.

"Where's Su Xingwan?" Gu Zhaoning groped her way to her friend. "How are you feeling?"

The latter was still lying on the carpet, her eyes somewhat unfocused, as if she hadn't fully emerged from the dream she had just experienced.

"Don't worry, the root cause of her nightmares has been eliminated, and she will gradually get better," Chen Xuan comforted her.

By the way... has her ability awakened yet?
He gripped the frame of his glasses and pointed it at Su Xingwan.

The scan results sent a shockwave through Chen Xuan's body.

The white ability that was previously displayed as "???" has now become multicolored!
"Dream Weaver" LV1, Colored.

"If the Creator is the ruler of the material world, then the Dreamer is the ruler of the ideal world. Although the latter seems smaller, its consumption is often much smaller, usually only requiring a bowl of white rice to satisfy it."

I never expected it to be a legendary ability!
Although he had guessed that the other party's ability to fabricate an extremely realistic dream was likely related to her abilities, the level of her abilities was still beyond his expectations.

No wonder Su Xingwan attracted Shadow Demons, and why the Shadow Demons could grow to such a large size.

Now it all makes sense.

Fortunately, the Shadow Demon only harms the person it possesses, and its own combat power is extremely weak. If it were any other demon that had absorbed so much energy, it would probably have evolved into a powerful demon long ago, and this battle against the demon would likely have been much more difficult.

Another point that surprised Chen Xuan was that the description of the legendary ability did not include the words "non-tradeable and non-transferable".

This means it is tradable!

This was the first time he had ever seen something like this.

Before this, he even thought that legendary abilities were highly tied to individuals, since the ability shopkeeper and the twins were the same.

Thinking of this, Chen Xuan changed the subject, "But... I can't guarantee that she won't relapse in the future."

"Huh?" Gu Zhaoning's expression changed slightly, and she gripped her friend's hand worriedly. "But you just said that the root of the nightmare has been eliminated..."

"It's because of my special constitution, right?" Su Xingwan finally spoke slowly.

"That's right." Chen Xuan nodded. "Could it be that you sensed something?"

“I don’t know how to describe it…” she hesitated for a moment, “Before the nightmare ended, I saw all the snowflakes shrink into a ball of light and then drill into my head. It didn’t seem like a simple hallucination, because when it squeezed in, I felt my whole head throbbing, and even now… it still feels like there’s something in my head.” Su Xingwan paused, “Is this the ability you were talking about?”

“You guessed right. It’s related to dreams, so it attracts monsters that feed on dreams,” Chen Xuan replied. As for whether the Shadow Demon is a native species of this world or an invasive species that accompanies the frequent encroachment, that remains unknown. “As long as you possess this ability, similar situations could occur again.”

"Are all ability users like this?"

"No," Chen Xuan said truthfully. "Not all abilities have advantages and disadvantages. There are abilities in this world that have no drawbacks, and there are abilities that are harmful in every way. Which category an awakened person falls into depends on the specific situation."

"You know so much..." Su Xingwan murmured, "Could it be that you are also... an ability user?"

Chen Xuan nodded.

There's nothing to hide about this. Ever since the organization was exposed, his abilities are no longer something to be ashamed of, and Kitaten-in also knows that he is an ability user.

"No wonder you were so quick to confirm I wasn't sick," Su Xingwan thought to herself, deeply moved. She had almost mistaken him for a heartless man trying to deceive Aning. "If I keep having nightmares, can I seek your treatment?"

“I can help her pay her medical expenses!” Gu Zhaoning added.

Chen Xuan deliberately paused for a moment, then said, "Actually... there is a solution to this problem once and for all."

The two of them were both taken aback. "Really?"

"Yes, we just need to replace this ability."

Su Xingwan asked in surprise, "Abilities can be exchanged?"

“Not all abilities are suitable, but yours happens to be one that works,” Chen Xuan said thoughtfully. “And I also have an ability that is very suitable for you, which can keep you away from nightmares for the rest of your life. However, I must point out that while this ability does carry risks, it will certainly have some wonderful uses in certain situations. The choice is up to you.”

He couldn't be too deceptive. Even if the other party wasn't aware of his abilities now, once the deal was set up, Su Xingwan could still see the ability description and grade. A transaction could only be completed if both parties agreed, so the more he deceived them now, the harder it would be to gain the client's trust later.

"What kind of wonderful use?" Su Xingwan asked.

"I don't know, since I haven't studied it yet, but the principle of this exchange is that both parties can benefit from it. You can make a decision after you see the capabilities."

As Chen Xuan spoke, he reached into his pocket and pressed the trigger of the barcode scanner.

A transparent box immediately appeared in front of the two of them.

"What is this!?" Su Xingwan was startled and subconsciously reached out to touch it, only to find that the square was directly projected into her mind, and that she couldn't make it disappear by covering her eyes with her hand.

"What's wrong?" Gu Zhaoning, who was standing to the side, seemed completely unaware. "What happened?"

Chen Xuan dragged the two abilities into the box.

One is "Extra Sleepy" LV1, which I just used myself.

The other one is "Dance Prodigy" LV2.

This was the first time he had ever traded two abilities for one. The longer he was in business, the more conscientious he became.

"Wow, can abilities be seen so directly?" Su Xingwan exclaimed in amazement, as if she had discovered a new continent. "Being able to sleep through the night... this ability is amazing!"

Gu Zhaoning strained to open her eyes, but saw nothing. "Ugh, what did you see? Why can't I see anything?"

In fact, she had also engaged in ability trading, but it was done through a clandestine trading model, so the experience wasn't complete.

Su Xingwan quickly figured out the trick and used her mind to put her only ability into it.

On one side are dazzling legendary abilities, and on the other are ordinary abilities in white and gray. Anyone can see the difference between the two at a glance.

To Chen Xuan's surprise, Su Xingwan clicked the "agree to the transaction" button almost without thinking.

"Aren't you going to reconsider?" Chen Xuan asked, raising an eyebrow.

“You just said that the purpose of the exchange is for both parties to benefit, right?” She smiled brightly. “I believe you wouldn’t lie to me. Even if this exchange benefits you more, it’s what you deserve… After all, you rescued me from despair. Just a few hours ago, I was thinking of ending my life, but now I’m filled with the courage to live again. For that alone, I owe you so much. If this ability can express my gratitude, then it’s perfect for me!”

(End of this chapter)