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"It's been updated. Looks like the ratmen have dug even more tunnels lately."

Rael shook her head and sighed, feeling a slight headache.

"Is this a rare object?"

A parchment scroll could automatically update something that even satellite maps couldn't do; I couldn't think of any reasonable explanation other than that it was a rare artifact.

"That's right, it's called the Adventurer's Scroll. Your location is right in the center of the map, and every hour, the scroll will automatically update the terrain within a hundred kilometers around you based on your location."

This thing might be useless to most people, but this is Talia, so I bought it without hesitation. However, I don't enjoy exploration, and it's been gathering dust for a long time.

Rael chuckled awkwardly. Although the map was very detailed, most thieves knew the locations of the towns in Talia very well, so they didn't need such a thing.

To be honest, this planet doesn't inspire any desire to explore it.

"how much is this?"

While asking questions, Zhou Xingxing took out his phone to ask Ji Zi for some funding.

"We've just become friends, and our friendship level is still very high, so it's free."

Leier rolled up the parchment and gently placed it in front of Zhou Xingxing, smiling as she spoke.

"Friendship Index?"

Stephen Chow was stunned. What was that thing?

"Don't worry about it. That's just my way of measuring friendship. After all, relationships aren't permanent; they can become closer or more distant depending on time and circumstances. Of course, giving gifts is also a way of changing things."

"What if it runs out?"

Qiong asked curiously.

"If the friendship index runs out, then you can't be friends anymore. And once you break up with your friends, even if you become friends again, it's hard to go back to how you were when you first became friends."

Leier smiled and squinted as she explained to Qiong.

"Cheers to our friendship!"

Qiong quickly raised the apple juice, hoping it would add 1 point to her friendship with Leier.

Stephen Chow smiled, and the image of Bronya's elderly meme involuntarily popped into his mind.

"Hehe, cheers."

Leier didn't stand on ceremony; after clinking glasses with Qiong and Zhou Xingxing, she drank the ice water in one gulp.

After finishing his drinks, Zhou Xingxing decided to say goodbye to Lai'er and go find the location of the Starry Sky Train carriage she had mentioned.

“Let Arno give you a ride for a while. He’s lived in West Town for a long time, and he can show you around along the way.”

At the entrance to Peace and Order, Rael addressed the two.

"Um...do you really need it?"

Qiong looked up at the armored man and couldn't help but break out in a sweat.

"Having a free tour guide isn't bad, even though it's a bit conspicuous..."

Stephen Chow smiled sheepishly and accepted Rael's kindness.

"Remember to buy two pounds of mint, and one bottle of each of the twenty-six flavors of Baileys Irish Cream, and the ingredients are..."

Upon arriving at the door, they saw Rael giving Arno instructions for quite some time, and the two couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Is it true that he's pretending to take the two of them sightseeing, but actually going out to run errands for them?

Chapter 98 Light Cone and Relics

"Well then, both of you, I wish you a safe journey."

Leier smiled, waved to the two of them, and then turned and went back into the shop.

After Rael entered the store, Arno walked in one direction, seemingly ignoring whether Zhou Xingxing and Qiong followed him.

The two followed behind Arno, who hadn't uttered a single word since entering the room.

This made Qiong very curious: was there a man or a woman inside the armor, a human or a ghost?

"Arno, how long have you known Rael?"

There was no response; Arnold continued walking forward, seemingly unprepared to answer.

Seeing that Arno was ignoring her, Qiong couldn't help but pout, somewhat dissatisfied.

"Arno, how long have you been staying here?"

"Arno, are you going to see us out first or go buy something?"

"Arno, where did you get that armor? It's pretty cool."

"Arno, aren't you hot..."

Qiong asked a series of questions, full of confidence.

I'm so annoyed with you, let's see if you reply to me.

However, confidence is meant to be shattered, and Arno still ignored Qiong, as if no one was around at all.

Qiong frowned, puffing out his cheeks, and began to ponder.

Then he suddenly realized what was going on.

"Oh, I see, Arno is mute, that's why he's ignoring me."

Stephen Chow was speechless. The other person was mute, not deaf, and had no intention of paying attention to him at all.

"Arno is not mute."

Just then, Arnold spoke.

However, the voice emanating from that tall figure, broad arms, and cool armor sounded like a child's, and it was difficult to tell whether it was male or female.

Zhou Xingxing and Qiong were both shocked. This guy is eight years old?

"No... Arno, how old are you?"

Qiong couldn't help but ask, bewildered. The contrast was too great, and she couldn't quite accept it.

"Arno doesn't remember, Arno wants to buy something."

Arno shook his head and then walked into the flea market next door.

The two exchanged a glance, shrugged, and then followed Arno into the flea market.

As it happened, the two of them also wanted to see what one of the largest black markets in the universe, as Rael had mentioned, was like.

"The miraculous elixirs from the immortal ship! One bite and your wounds will heal instantly; two bites and you'll stand tall; three bites and you'll live forever!"

"Artifacts from Onvak, newly unearthed and unidentified artifacts, 600,000 credits each, any item you like! You won't regret it!"

"Come and see! The wing shells of the Doomsday Beast are top-notch for both collecting and forging!"

As Zhou Xingxing and Qiong followed Arno, they became increasingly alarmed; the more they listened, the more outrageous it became.

They can even get their hands on things from the Doomsday Beast? What kind of thief is this?

Suddenly, the two of them began to understand why Riel had opened a small bar here.

Zhou Xingxing suddenly felt like browsing the black market, but since Rael had asked Arno to take the two of them out of town, he was torn between the two.

"How about we go shopping and Arnold goes first?"

Seeing Zhou Xingxing's dilemma, Qiong asked.

"Yeah, that's okay too."

Zhou Xingxing nodded, agreeing with what Qiong said, and then called out to Arno.

"Arno, we'd like to wander around here for a bit. We can meet up after you've finished shopping, about leaving town."

Zhou Xingxing tried asking Arno, but he didn't know if Arno would respond.

Arno turned his head and looked at Stephen Chow for two seconds, then nodded and left without saying a word.

"Yay! Let's go shopping!"

Qiong happily took Zhou Xingxing's hand and looked around, seemingly having activated a hobby hidden in the girl's DNA.

Fortunately, it was a black market, which I found quite interesting. If it had been a clothing store, I would have been completely lost.

The two walked to the entrance of the shop that sold artifacts and peered inside.

"Gentlemen, what would you like? Each item is worth 600,000, take your pick."

The shop owner, all smiles, rubbed his hands together and said to the two of them.

Seeing how enthusiastic the shop owner was, the two of them felt a little embarrassed.

After all, the two of them together barely have 80 credits, which is only enough to buy one item.

What are the relics?

Qiong asked curiously.

After all, Qiong had never come into contact with this thing since birth. Although Zhou Xingxing knew about it, he didn't know where the relic came from.

Belloberg didn't find any such cracks to use on himself, so it seems the acquisition method is different.

"The guest doesn't know? No problem, I'll explain it to you properly. To put it simply, relics are ornaments that can enhance one's own strength. Each one is extremely precious."

As the shopkeeper spoke, he picked up a sparkly Ongwak bracelet.

"Here it is. It looks like a small ornament, but it's amazing. Customers can try it."

Qiong nodded, took the bracelet and put it on her wrist. She then felt a surge of power flowing into her body through the bracelet.

My skills have indeed improved somewhat, though not by much, but it's still quite remarkable.

"do you like it?"

Seeing Qiong's delighted expression, Zhou Xingxing thought he might as well just take out his money and buy it; after all, the two of them could afford one together.

Moreover, this thing enhances your core strength, so it's a worthwhile purchase.

"Hmm...but we don't have much money, so how about we call it a day?"

Qiong also thought that the two of them didn't have much money, so there was no need to waste it, just in case they needed it.