I'm in the Ark, a player.

She thought for a moment and then added.

"However, Mr. Qin Tianling, you can buy pure source stones and grind them yourself with a machine."

"Where can we get Originium?"

"They are usually mined from Originium mines, and some are also sold in the market. They are also used in Originium Arts casting devices."

However, if we have to be specific, patients with Oripathy will also have Oripathy stones growing on their bodies.

"Can patients with Oripathy also grow Originium?"

Qin Tianling seemed to have grasped some crucial information; his eyes lit up instantly.

"That's right! You can get Originium from infected people, and most of the gangs in the slums have Oripathy."

The original source of the stone powder was as numerous as maggots!

For a moment, Qin Tianling felt like a genius.

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Chapter 158, Hehehe, I want to eat a cannon!

Kong was completely stunned by Qin Tianling's words.

No?

What does it mean that there are many patients with Oripathy in slums?

"Mr. Qin Tianling, you don't really intend to steal the Originium from someone alive, do you?!"

"That's wrong!"

Seemingly realizing what Qin Tianling was planning, Kong's expression, which had just calmed down, turned serious again.

Why does Mr. Qin Tianling always have such strange ideas popping into his head, and why does it always feel like he's about to put them into action?

Although saying this might be a bit inappropriate, or even meant to disparage Mr. Qin Tianling,

But this is something a normal person wouldn't do!

No, rather than saying it's something a normal person couldn't do, it's more accurate to say that Qin Tianling's thinking is far removed from that of a normal person!

"What's wrong?"

Isn't it normal for me to get materials after defeating gang mobs?

Qin Tianling said quite matter-of-factly.

As he spoke, his gaze drifted past the mini-map.

"Ok?"

Then he suddenly turned his head to look into the distance.

At the street corner, people came and went, but no familiar faces were in sight.

Ok,

You can't see any at all.

"What's normal about it!"

The Originium crystals of Oripathy patients grow from their flesh and blood; trying to remove Originium from them is like cutting a piece of flesh off their body with a knife.

This is...too barbaric, too inhumane!

"If Mr. Qin Tianling really wants Originium dust, I can pay for some pure Originium for you!"

"Isn't that inhumane?"

Maybe... but I'm really curious about something,"

The plot is actually dispensable for Qin Tianling.

However, once Qin Tianling becomes engrossed in a game, he will still try to learn more about the plot or settings that interest him.

It was precisely because he understood this, coupled with Kong's comment that it was "inhumane," that he suddenly thought of this issue.

"—Originium seems to be a very basic energy source in this world, right?"

"......right."

Kong unconsciously swallowed, feeling a little nervous about Qin Tianling's next words.

Although she didn't know what Mr. Qin Tianling was going to say, she could tell that it definitely wouldn't be anything good.

"The car is powered by an Originium internal combustion engine, and it burns Originium."

Furthermore, Originium seems to be usable as an industrial raw material, whether as mechanical parts or as conductive crystals.

It seems that in some processing plants, Originium can even be used to refine other resources.

Oh right, electronic items all contain some Originium content; after all, Kroos calls her drones and such "Originium Electronics Technology."

Logically speaking, Originium, being such a convenient and useful resource—even better than oil—should be something no one would want.

And on this very land, there happens to be a group of people whose bodies can generate energy, and who have long been discriminated against by society, considered beings who should have disappeared long ago... Wouldn't anyone really harbor wicked thoughts towards them?

Qin Tianling's question was not unfounded.

Because Qin Tianling had witnessed firsthand how some games could indeed produce such excessive behavior.

For example, they frequently collect lungs, kidneys, and blood from people passing through. If someone dies by accident, their body is used to make food, sofas, oil for generating electricity, and bones for building materials. There are also all sorts of other wonderful little games.

Namo San, even war criminals would have to put down their starfish cans if they saw this scene.

"Mr. Qin Tianling...this topic seems a bit too heavy..."

Kong had already anticipated that Qin Tianling would say something surprising next.

That's indeed the case.

Now she only realized that she had no idea how terrifying the darkness of Terra was.

Kong is just an ordinary idol—although he's not young anymore, and thanks to Qin Tianling, he's even considered quite famous.

But she's just an idol, and when asked this kind of question, even she herself doesn't know how to answer it properly.

"However, Mr. Qin Tianling, you'd better not even think about extracting Originium from the infected. You'll be arrested by the Guard Bureau..."

Still seemingly uneasy, Kong added cautiously, offering further advice.

"Furthermore, I don't think the Emperor would want you to do such a thing, like randomly harming innocent infected people..."

"Don't worry, I was just asking."

Why would I kill people randomly for no reason?

Do I look like the kind of person who indiscriminately kills innocent people for pleasure?

Qin Tianling shook his head.

He had a fairly good impression of the infected people.

It might originate from Rhodes Island, or perhaps from the infected group in Kazimierz.

As for who should be killed and who should be beaten, Qin Tianling would have his own flexible set of moral standards to decide.

"By the way, didn't you just say you were going to treat me to milk tea?"

Qin Tianling turned to look at the sky and asked.

"Ah."

Does it still count now?

"If it's Qin Tianling, then it always counts."

Kong nodded slightly.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

So, this should be considered a return to normalcy?

A good start?

"Alright, let's go."

After saying that, Qin Tianling pulled Kong onto the motorcycle and drove to a nearby milk tea shop.

Kong got off the back seat, walked to the counter, turned around and saw Qin Tianling still straddling the motorcycle, so he jogged back to his side, bent down slightly and leaned closer.

What would you like to drink?

"Hmm... Brown sugar pearl milk tea, extra sugar, no ice."

"So you like this flavor?"

Kong nodded and made a note of it.

She just didn't expect that Qin Tianling would shake his head and deny it after hearing her words.

"No, I don't drink milk tea."

"what?"

"Because Exusiai just said she wanted milk tea and asked me to bring it back for her, but she didn't say what she wanted to drink, so I just brought her a cup back for her."

Seemingly noticing Kong's confusion, Qin Tianling considerately offered an explanation.

Moreover, given Exusiai's love for desserts, even if you don't know what flavor she likes, choosing something extremely sweet will never go wrong.

"You...you took the milk tea I bought you and gave it to Exusiai?"

Sora simply couldn't believe her ears.

There's no reason to accept something from one girl and then give it to another!

Kong was getting a little anxious.

Moreover, is it possible that...

I mean, is it possible that...

When Exusiai asked you where you were at the beginning, it wasn't because she wanted you to bring her milk tea back.

Kong really wanted to tell Qin Tianling this, but she couldn't bring herself to do it...

Hmm... I shouldn't let the gift I gave to Qin Tianling be used and given away by someone else... This is something I really don't want!

"Yes, that's exactly what she wanted, and I can also give her a gift to win her favor."

What if you accidentally unlock the Laterano questline while grinding?

The thought of a free country where schools could be blown up piqued Qin Tianling's interest.

What if you unlock special CGs while playing?

Exusiai is a woman who can be my brother, don't get the wrong idea.

"Boost...boost favorability!?"

Kong glanced at Qin Tianling, then his gaze drifted elsewhere, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

After the disappointment came a little bit of grievance.

Finally, the feeling of being wronged transformed into a complex emotion that was difficult to explain.

It's stuck in my heart, neither here nor there, and it's very uncomfortable.

It's Exia again...

Although I am very grateful to Exusiai for the opportunity she gave me.

But.........but........

well........

With a sigh, somewhat sullen, Kong turned and walked towards the counter to order milk tea.

At this moment, Qin Tianling received a call from Chen Huijie.