Matrix Survival: One random treasure chest per day

Chapter 186 Conditions for Entering the Outer City

“The outer city?” Romain thought for a moment and replied, “The outer city is at the end.”

"..."

Li Zheng waited ten seconds, but Luo Aimang didn't provide any further information. He then asked, "Second question, how do we get to the destination?"

Luo Aimang gave him a deadpan look, seemingly looking down on Li Zheng for asking such a simple question: "Of course, we keep moving forward."

The initial exploration within the matrix is ​​like a marathon; as long as you keep running, you'll eventually reach the finish line.

The difference is that even if you reach the end, you may not be able to enter the outer city.

They might even be shut out of the outer city and become hunters.

"Hunter?"

“Yes, hunters.” Roamand’s expression darkened. “To enter the outer city, in addition to reaching the destination, there are many requirements regarding your own strength, prestige, status, and contributions to your species during the exploration.”

"Therefore, the more selfless a person is, the better they will be treated after reaching the end."

"Also, I have a piece of advice for you: it's best not to kill players of your own race indiscriminately, because... that's taboo!"

"Those who kill players of the same race will be surrounded by blood energy; such people are collectively known as Bloodthirsty Ones."

"Although the Matrix Terminal does not favor any player, the elders in the outer city are extremely hostile to the Bloodthirsty Ones."

"After the Bloodthirsty Ones reach the end, they are not only unable to enter the outer city, but they are also not tolerated by the countless hunters outside the city. In fact, the hunters' very existence is partly based on hunting the Bloodthirsty Ones."

"The higher the rank and the more Bloodthirsty individuals a hunter kills, the more likely they are to be accepted by the outer city and have a place to settle down there."

At this point, Romain stopped talking and didn't say anything more, because he had told Li Zheng all the information he could about the outer city.

It even told Li Zheng the conditions for entering the outer city.

It must be said that although Romain, who is a black market merchant, charges extremely outrageous prices in his transactions, his integrity is still commendable to his customers.

"So, even if we clear the Matrix game, there are even bigger challenges waiting for us?" Li Zheng tried hard to digest the information provided by Luo Aimang.

"Clearance?"

Luo Aimang scoffed and said, "Did I say that reaching the end means passing the level?"

actually……"

At this point, Luo Aimang's expression suddenly changed, as if he had obtained some information. He changed the subject and said, "There are some things that you shouldn't know at this stage. I can only answer one more question for you. You'd better think carefully before asking, because you may not be able to get the answer."

Li Zheng noticed the change in Luo Aimang's expression and tentatively asked, "Were you warned by the terminal?"

Luo Aimang didn't answer, but instead asked, "Is that even a question? Are you sure you want to know the answer?"

This was a tacit answer, and Li Zheng immediately understood and said, "No, I'll ask a different question."

After thinking for a moment, Li Zheng asked the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time: "Are those races at the end also players?"

Romain gave him a deep look: "Yes."

That glance was meaningful; Li Zheng felt that Luo Aimang's answer was not so simple.

Unfortunately, the other party was limited by their terminal and could not provide a more detailed answer.

Left with no other option, Li Zheng revealed the information that the "Lost Castle" androids possessed the Valok Eye as a material, thus completing the final transaction.

"Transaction complete. Welcome to visit the black market shop again next time. I am the shop owner, Luo Aimang, and I am happy to serve you."

After receiving the information, Roemand delivered a formulaic message, pulled his graduation gown over his entire body, and disappeared from the spot.

As soon as Luo Aimang left, a warning from the matrix terminal appeared in Li Zheng's mind.

In essence, all the information that Luo Aimang told Li Zheng this time was not to be leaked by Li Zheng.

However, one creature remained unaffected and became active again after Romain de Romain left.

Oh ho ho ho.

Congratulations! You've finally discovered a corner of the truth about this world. Although it's just a tiny corner, it's enough for you.

Trust me, the world has far more surprises than what you've seen so far.

Old Pu can confidently tell you that in this marathon, you are currently in a commanding lead.

Old Pu must know a lot of secrets, and Li Zheng was not surprised at all.

But he did not inquire about Old Pu's interest.

He knew that Old Pu would naturally tell him what he needed to know.

If you shouldn't know something, you won't get even a single answer if you ask.

"In the lead." Li Zheng compared himself with the other players and found that his advantage was indeed enormous.

Needless to say, with the gene-making station at his disposal, Li Zheng can maintain a stable rate of strength improvement.

prestige?

The fact that nearly nine hundred people in channel 879 can live more comfortably than players in other channels is all thanks to Li Zheng for providing gene serums.

status?

He's just one step away from becoming a regional manager; once he completes it, he'll likely become the first administrator among his generation of players.

As for contributions.

Leaving aside the gene-based medicine, Li Zheng also deserves credit for the malicious detection pocket watch that everyone had.

"What's more, I killed so many red-named players?"

Li Zheng wasn't sure if the bloodthirsty individuals he killed during his exploration would count towards his achievements, but since all achievements upon entering the outer city could be tallied, the same principle would apply to killing red-named individuals.

"However, as Romain Rolland said, exploration is a marathon, and we are probably only at the beginning stage now, and it is still a long way from reaching the finish line."

The most important thing now is not to aim too high and hope to reach the finish line, but to complete the initial accumulation step by step.

Li Zheng looked at Xiao Ying, who was finally flying around happily after Luo Aimang left, and then took her to explore each metal door.

For some reason, Li Zheng always remembers the look in Luo Aimang's eyes at the end.

He always felt that there was a great deal of danger hidden in that look.

Unfortunately, due to limitations imposed by the terminal, Li Zheng did not have the opportunity to inquire in detail.

Even if he could still access the black market shops in the future, he estimated that Romain would not agree to conduct such private intelligence transactions.

There are three anacondas behind the door, not much of a threat, and their meat is delicious. Looking for a change of pace? Choose this!

There's a nest of wasps behind the door. Want some honey? Forget it, these wasps don't produce honey, they only produce venom.

There's a brood of golden chickens behind the door. Have you ever seen a chicken that lays golden eggs? Never? Me neither.

There is a bamboo forest behind the door. If you like this kind of material, you can go in and cut some. You can also harvest some bamboo shoots and stick insects along the way.

Huh? You're asking if there are any giant pandas here?

No!

At least not in this room.

Hey, look! There's a familiar aura behind this door. The aura of the abyss!

Walking in the abyss?

No, no, no, this time we've encountered a Platinum-level one. The specific details can only be deciphered when you confront it directly.

Behind the door is a silver-level aquatic plant. Choosing this spot also allows you to admire its guardian, the "mermaid," who is half human and half fish.

However... it has a person on the left and a fish on the right.

(End of this chapter)