I really don't want to work in the world of weird rules!

Deputy team leader Yang Shiyin patted Gu Changyuan on the shoulder and lowered her voice: "Don't worry, it's the first time a newbie is getting equipment. There's an unwritten rule in the team that we'll lend you a piece of material as a starting point."

At this point, Yang Shiyin paused deliberately.

She raised her eyebrows, her eyes constantly glancing at Li Zihao, her meaning all too clear.

"The better the starting material, the higher the quality of the equipment that can be crafted. If we're talking about who has the deepest foundation in our group, we'll have to look at Manager Li."

As Yang Shiyin spoke, she gave Gu Changyuan a knowing look.

This was entirely within Gu Changyuan's expectations; his superior's equipment was naturally the first choice.

So he turned to Li Zihao and asked respectfully, "Brother Li, could I borrow your equipment for a moment?"

Without wasting any words, Li Zihao pulled an object directly from his pocket—a small dinner knife that gleamed with a dull gray light.

He explained succinctly: "This blunt-tipped knife can cut through the medium into which strange phenomena occur, and slice through space to transport small items."

Gu Changyuan suddenly realized: "This is the equipment I used when I threw away the No. 7 battery."

Li Zihao nodded slightly in confirmation.

Gu Changyuan re-examined the blunt-tipped knife. He originally preferred defensive equipment, since you can only deal damage if you survive.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. The other members of the group didn't have defensive equipment either; most of their gear consisted of camouflage or communication items.

In that case, if an emergency occurs, you can always go to the alien store and buy a substitute with a similar effect.

Gu Changyuan quickly made up his mind and turned to walk towards the machine with the team leader.

The old-fashioned font appeared on the worn-out LCD screen.

Please grant me 0/2 plants.

Gu Changyuan watched as Li Zihao placed a blunt-tipped knife on the machine to perform the so-called genetic information scan.

[Plant information saved]

Please grant me 1/2 plants.

Han Yan gestured to Gu Changyuan: "Now you can put your things in, but wait, don't move yet."

Han Yan seemed to remember something and hurriedly interrupted, banging hard on the warning sign on the front of the machine: "This machine can put anything in, but it cannot put in real plants."

【※Plants are strictly prohibited】

Han Yan's expression was serious: "You absolutely cannot put in real plants as you would like. Although the sensors at the entrance will filter out all living plants, I still have to remind you just in case."

Gu Changyuan's eyes had already adjusted to the darkness, and when he looked at the lush weeds around him now, he realized that they were all plastic fake flowers.

A brutal record of the exploration instantly flashed into my mind.

【Exploration Log #14 (Abnormal Situation)】

Employee R picked the weeds (presumably dandelions) growing around the strange phenomenon and put them into the machine in two separate trips.

The product emits a strange cry of "Data deletion" and bursts out with "Data deletion" and "Data deletion".

Suppression results: The security department completed the suppression in 7 days, confirming that all 3 people on site, including employee R, were dead, and confirming that all plants had been removed.

※Notice: Repeat offenders will be disciplined and dismissed.

This taboo must be kept in mind.

Gu Changyuan sincerely thanked him: "I understand, thank you for reminding me."

While he was at it, Li Zihao finished recording the equipment, put the blunt knife back into his suit pocket, and stood up.

Li Zihao reminded Gu Changyuan: "The other side usually contains ordinary items that are easy to handle, but this will weaken the inheritance of supernatural traits, and there is even a small probability that they cannot be inherited at all."

Even though he already knew, Gu Changyuan still nodded seriously and replied, "It's okay, I can accept it even if I fail."

He reached into his pocket, pulled out an object, and a silver coin lay quietly in his palm.

This is the silver coin snake, a prop that's being sold at a huge discount in the alien shop.

Gu Changyuan pointed to the coin and said, "I plan to use this."

Since the inheritance probability of ordinary items is low, let's just put in supernatural items.

After all, he had far more ways to acquire items than others, which is why he was so excited after learning about the machine's function.

Both the black memo in the void and the alien shop are his trump cards.

From the moment he stepped through that door, Gu Changyuan mentally reviewed the props at hand.

In terms of potential and value, this coin is undoubtedly the best. He kept stroking the snake-shaped relief on the surface of the coin with his fingertips.

At its original price, this thing was his most valuable possession. Moreover, Li Zihao's blunt-tipped knife belonged to the supply category, and this coin, which resembled currency, might produce a strange chemical reaction with it.

Gu Changyuan brought the coin close to the machine.

Li Zihao caught a glimpse of the silver light, his gaze sharpening slightly as he asked, "What is that?"

Gu Changyuan made up a lie without changing his expression: "A commemorative coin, I bought it while traveling. It felt nice in the hand, so I've been carrying it with me ever since."

Li Zihao responded meaningfully, "I see."

Had he been found out? Gu Changyuan didn't care. In this world full of strange occurrences, it wasn't unusual to carry around an object imbued with supernatural energy.

Coins, being such everyday items, are not likely to arouse suspicion.

Han Yan chimed in from the side, "This coin is lightweight and portable, and it should be a good match for a blunt-tipped knife."

Gu Changyuan thanked him and successfully completed the scan.

[Plant information saved]

Please grant me 2/2 plants.

Han Yan pointed at the screen: "Alright, get ready to move on to the final step."

Please provide gardener information.

This is the essence of customized equipment. Although the specific principle is unclear, the machine obviously requires the guardian responsible for cultivating the plant to provide genetic information.

This step often brings about many variables. Gu Changyuan suppressed his anxiety and completed the entry of his own biometric information.

[Confirmation complete]

coming.

[Genetic information is being combined]

[Set generation in progress...]

The machine spewed out colorful smoke, accompanied by the ear-piercing screeching of rusty gears turning.

[Sowing complete]

With a hiss of pressure release, the drawer on the front of the machine slowly popped out, revealing a small object inside.

A gray coin, or more accurately, a game coin commonly used in arcades.

The smooth front features an embossed pattern of a glove.

Gu Changyuan carefully reached out and picked up the game coin; it was his first custom-made piece of equipment.

......

After leaving the building where Green Ghost Story was located, Gu Changyuan went straight back to his dormitory.

The door lock clicked softly, and Gu Changyuan sat on the edge of the bed, holding two coins side by side in his hand.

One is a silver coin snake bought from an alien shop to serve as the mother coin, and the other is a gray game coin that combines the characteristics of the silver coin snake and the leader's blunt knife.

Getting the equipment is a good thing, but how exactly do you use it?

Gu Changyuan fiddled with the coin: "There's no reaction at all."

He suddenly remembered that the Silver Coin Snake itself did not specify what supernatural abilities it possessed. Could this broken machine have really given him a piece of junk that could only be used as a toy coin?