Matrix Survival: One random treasure chest per day

Chapter 503 This is so unfair!
After leading the group back to the transit space, Li Zheng waved his hand, instructing them to head to the Endless Ocean to meet up with the others, while he remained in the transit space.

"Brother Li Zheng, just now..."

Li Chun was speaking behind Li Zheng when Li Zheng suddenly turned around and looked at her, asking, "Why did you come in too?"

To outsiders, it was practically confirmed that Li Chun was carrying Boss loot. Now, he suddenly entered the transfer space in front of so many people, especially some legions that had also obtained Boss loot. Players who knew its restrictive characteristics would definitely have doubts about whether Li Chun was carrying anything.

"Huh? I...I had something to tell you, so I...I followed you here." Li Chun shrank back, startled by his sudden outburst, like a frightened rabbit.

"Oh, don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Now that you're back, it's nothing serious." Li Zheng thought for a moment and realized that Li Chun coming along and entering the transfer space in front of everyone might actually be a good thing.

This makes the whereabouts of the boss's loot from the Lava Mountains a question in the eyes of those people.

However, this confusion could not last long. Those who were interested could soon guess some things based on Li Zheng's previous actions of arranging for Zhan Zhouzhou and Li Chun to take things.

However, how Li Zheng and his group managed to move the items was something that would keep them scratching their heads.

Since the start of the event, apart from Li Chun bringing out an empty treasure chest that could hold a high-energy core, no one else has been heard of getting something similar.

The odds of finding something like a lost treasure chest by fishing are absolutely abysmal.

So many players pooled their efforts and diligently fished for two hours before Li Chun finally caught one.

It's easy to imagine how small the chances are.

Unless those people change their strategy and use their genetic abilities to blast fish, it is impossible to increase the yield.

However, all four safe areas are now controlled by a certain legion. In order to maintain order and collect admission fees, these legions will definitely not let those people run wild.

Only on the Endless Ocean side, because it only has one legion, Qidian, and everyone is one of their own, can they do whatever they want.

Perhaps in a little while we should encourage Yan Guang and the others to act recklessly?

Thinking this to himself, Li Zheng asked Li Chun, "You said you had something to discuss with me. What is it?"

Yes, this is it.

The little girl took out a roll of transparent fishing line, thinner than a hair, from the capsule and handed it to Li Zheng: "This was given to me by one of the older brothers who was protecting me earlier. I thought you might need it, so I accepted it."

There were too many people outside, so I followed them into the transfer area and handed them over to you.

"If... if I came in and ruined any of your plans, Brother Li Zheng, I can go back now."

Li Chun kept her head down the whole time, as if she had made a terrible mistake.

This is... a fishing line from a limited edition fishing tackle set?

When Li Zheng saw what the little girl was holding, especially when he read the unique attribute, "Collecting all six will have unexpected effects," a thought suddenly struck him.

What exactly is this so-called 'unexpected effect'?
Is it related to those bosses?

Perhaps we could try collecting a set and see how it goes?

"You did a good job. You don't need to go back to the Lava Mountains. Go to the Endless Ocean and find Yan Guang and the others. Go play with them." Li Zheng took the fishing line, patted the little girl's head, and said softly.

"Are you really alright?" Li Chun was still blaming herself for following him into the transit space. She felt that she must have ruined some of Li Zheng's plans.

And this plan is definitely related to Boss's products.

“It’s alright. Plans can be changed at any time.” Li Zheng smiled gently. “If a plan is so rigid and cannot accept even the slightest change, then the plan is not perfect and cannot succeed.”

"Is...is that so?" The little girl was skeptical, but Li Zheng's words made her feel a little better.

"Of course I do, don't you believe me?" Li Zheng grinned. "I was the first to find out you were in trouble, and then I couldn't beat anyone in a one-on-one fight, so I had to call in help to take care of Lin Feng. Wasn't that a change of plans?"

"Hmm, well...it seems so." Seeing that he was willing to reveal his past experiences to comfort her, Li Chun believed him to some extent, and her guilt lessened considerably.

"Go on, go find Yan Guang and the others to play. I have things to do and can't stay with you for too long." Li Zheng told the little girl to go find Yan Guang again. This time she obediently followed his instructions and walked into the portal leading to the endless ocean with Xiao Zhu.

Li Zheng watched her leave, looked down at the fishing line in his hand, frowned and pondered for a moment, then also walked towards the endless ocean.

As Li Zheng walked onto the beach, he glanced at the Qidian members who were still queuing up for seafood and admired their patience.

Even after all this time, there are still so many people queuing up.

What's even more impressive is Miriel. Despite being busy all this time, she hasn't shown any signs of annoyance, and her expression remains as focused and serious as ever while cooking.

"No wonder he's so outstanding."

Li Zheng muttered to himself, "The succubus princess's patience alone is enough to defeat many people."

He shook his head, found the golden figure in a corner of the beach, now in a different position, and walked over.

Luo Aimang put down the magazine, looked at Li Zheng who had walked up to him, and said impatiently, "Why are you here again?"

As it spoke, it looked Li Zheng's hands up and down: "You didn't bring the blue-striped octopus to annoy me this time, did you?"

Li Zheng smiled awkwardly: "That was an accident. I've already explained it to you once, why won't you believe me?"

To his surprise, Romain Rolland ignored his words and said with even greater disappointment, "You can't come empty-handed!"

"..."

Li Zheng was utterly embarrassed; he couldn't even tell if Luo Aimang's words were mocking his ignorance or something else entirely...

"Speak, what do you want to ask me this time? Let me make it clear beforehand, I really can't say a word about anything outside of the event!" Luo Aimang gave Li Zheng a heads-up, reminding him that the injuries he sustained from the terminal punishment for letting something slip hadn't fully healed yet.

"Hehe, don't worry, I definitely won't ask any unnecessary questions this time!" Li Zheng said with a smile. He knew that Luo Aimang had given him a lot of information, both openly and secretly, and had helped him a great deal.

"Hmm, tell me about it." Luo Aimang looked at Li Zheng warily, not entirely trusting his guarantee.

Li Zheng took out a limited edition fishing line and hook, showed it to Luo Aimang, and before he could say anything, the golden octopus seemed to understand something. With a flick of its tentacle, it took out a limited edition fishing rod and handed it over.

"Great deal! 20,000 points!"

Luo Aimang immediately raised the price several times over, ripping off Li Zheng without any remorse.

"Twenty thousand?!"

Li Zheng's lips twitched, and he casually pulled out a fish basket and tossed it to Luo Aimang: "Here's ten thousand, that should be enough."

Zheng~
Luo Aimang grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth, and threatened with a gloomy face, "I said twenty thousand, and that's it, no bargaining!"

"Gulu."

Looking at Luo Aimang's sharp teeth, which were enough to cut through metal, Li Zheng swallowed hard: "Are you an octopus or a dog? Why are you biting people at the drop of a hat?"

Zheng~
Romain did not answer; his upper and lower teeth clashed together, producing a metallic clang.

"Alright, alright, here you go, okay?"

Helpless, Li Zheng took out another fish basket and threw it to Luo Aimang.

Only then did Romain felt at ease putting away the two fish baskets full of fish.

Li Zheng looked at it and whispered, "Um... at least give me back the fish basket, right? I bought it with points, after all."

Luo Aiman ​​casually tossed two brand-new fish baskets to Li Zheng, yelling, "Take them and get out of here!"

Li Zheng caught the fish basket and fled in panic, dragging the fishing rod along. Watching Li Zheng's disheveled figure, Luo Aimang's eyes filled with reminiscence, and he murmured, "Strange, why are there more images popping into my head lately, as if I've known him before?"

Ever since he met Li Zheng, Luo Aimang's mind has been filled with images that are both strange and familiar.

It seemed to be some things I had experienced, and there was always a figure in them, whose face I couldn't see clearly, but who could be infinitely overlapped with Li Zheng.

It subconsciously projected that figure onto Li Zheng's body, and it was a perfect fit, as if they were one person.

However, it was quite certain that Li Zheng's aura indicated he was a newcomer to the Matrix and was definitely not a veteran player!
"Could it be that I used to know someone who looked a lot like him?" Luo Aimang wondered, why couldn't he remember clearly?
What went wrong?
……

"Phew~ Just as I expected, after so much time, these merchants have indeed started selling a new round of limited edition fishing gear."

Li Zheng breathed a sigh of relief after leaving Luo Aimang's place, and looked at the fishing rod that had appeared in his hand.

I've now collected three of the six fishing gear items, and I still need to visit a few other locations.

After putting away his fishing hooks, lines, and rod, Li Zheng glanced at the harmonious and happy Qidian family again before heading back towards the transfer space.

After the previous warning, Yan Guang and the others calmed down and stopped causing trouble. At this time, apart from the members waiting in line for their meals, everyone else found a place to fish quietly.

Although many people find fishing boring, since we've come to participate in this activity, there's nothing else to do but fish.

Just when Yan Guang had managed to get them to have some fun, their enthusiasm was ruined by others, and at this point, these people were somewhat losing interest.

Just as Li Zheng reached the entrance, he bumped into Zhan Zhouzhou, who was coming out of the transfer space, and was immediately surprised: "When did you go in?"

"When did you come out?" Zhan Zhouzhou asked him simultaneously.

"..."

"..."

Li Zheng turned to look at the queue not far away: "They must have seen me just now, didn't anyone tell you?"

"They didn't know I was looking for you, so why would they tell me?" Zhan Zhouzhou replied matter-of-factly.

That's true, and even makes a lot of sense; Li Zheng couldn't refute it for the time being.

"Never mind, did you need something from me?"

"Um, I'd like to ask you for a favor."

help……

Upon hearing this, Li Zheng felt the words sounded somewhat familiar, and his expression gradually became strange: "Here? Now?"

"Otherwise what?" Zhan Zhouzhou was a little confused. Since she had asked for your help, of course it should be now, otherwise it would be too late after the event.

"Alright then, since you insist, I can help you." Li Zheng said with difficulty, "There are too many people here, let's go into the transfer space to talk."

"it is good."

Zhan Zhouzhou nodded, and the two entered the transfer space.

Upon arriving at the transit space, Li Zheng tried it out with a complicated expression and discovered that the capsule residence could be unfolded here, so he released it.

After opening the door, he granted Zhan Zhouzhou permission to come in: "Come in."

He then went inside and began to take off his clothes.

Zhan Zhouzhou followed him inside, completely bewildered by Li Zheng's actions: "What...what are you doing?"

"What else can I do? Help you out~" Li Zheng was puzzled instead: "Last time we talked about pregnancy, didn't you say the same thing? Asking if I could help or something..."

"???"

Zhan Zhouzhou stood at the door for a long time, stunned, and almost didn't react.

What the hell is this?!

I just asked that casually back then, how come you remember it for so long?

And after so many days, how could the same question possibly mean the same thing?

Looking at her expression, Li Zheng put the earth dragon armor he had only partially removed back on and asked cautiously, "Did I misunderstand?"

"What do you think?!" Zhan Zhouzhou's pretty face was contorted with anger, and her hands were already clenched into fists.

"Ha...haha..." Li Zheng was extremely embarrassed and could only manage a dry laugh.

It's not that he misunderstood; rather, Zhan Zhouzhou usually behaves very independently and has never asked anyone for help, no matter what happens.

Aside from the time I chatted with Li Zheng and said, "Would you be willing to help me?" (If you've forgotten what kind of help it was, you can go back and review the chapter with the same title.)
"How embarrassing!"

Li Zheng immediately adopted a serious expression and asked, "In that case, what kind of help do you want me to give you, beautiful Ms. Zhan Zhouzhou..."

Damn it, I think I said something pointless, which makes it even more awkward!

"..."

Zhan Zhouzhou sighed and shook his head helplessly: "I just want you to help me take down the boss of the Thundercloud Arena."

"That's it?"

“That’s it!” Zhan Zhouzhou explained, “As you know, I’ve been focusing on developing one genetic ability, the Lightning Sword and the later upgraded Purple Extreme Sword. This ability is very compatible with me, but the extraordinary grade will eventually become obsolete.”

I don't want to develop any new genetic abilities in the short term, so I'd like to ask for your help in taking down the Thundercloud Arena Boss.

When I went to get the items from Li Chun just now, I checked the high-energy core attributes of the fire element. If the items produced in this event have the same effect, it's just right to upgrade my Purple Extreme Sword to the King level, which is very cost-effective.

Of the several high-energy cores produced so far, Li Zheng and his team have already obtained the fire-type and water-type (ice-type) cores.

Their functions are the same.

You can specify to upgrade the abilities of developed related genes to the King rank!
If there is no prior genetic ability, a corresponding Star-level genetic ability will be randomly developed!
The development success rate is 100%, and there will be no negative effects!
"You... the reason you don't want to develop other genetic abilities, is it because you're afraid of triggering side effects?" Li Zheng asked tentatively.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Zhouzhou's expression immediately became somewhat unnatural.

Oh boy, it’s confirmed!
The unparalleled swordswoman, Zhan Da, has never dared to try to develop additional genetic abilities due to the side effects of her first failed attempt to develop them!

"Wait a minute, if you're so afraid of being bitten by a snake once, where did your lightning sword ability come from?" Li Zheng suddenly realized.

He remembered that when he first met Zhan Zhouzhou, she had already developed the gold-level genetic ability "Lightning Sword".

It's impossible that this was developed before they even ate the Flame Flower, right?
That was only the first day of the game. How incredibly powerful must she be to get a gold-level gene ability?

This person's luck is comparable to that of Feng, isn't it?

"It's alright. Later, I got lucky and obtained a gold-level item that was also 100% successful, which is how I developed the electric sword."

Zhan Zhouzhou offered a brief explanation, but what she said made Li Zheng feel heartbroken.

Why is it that others can get a gold-level item with no side effects, while I, using a diamond-level item to develop an "explosive" ability, simultaneously triggered side effects, burning away all my hair follicles?

This is so unfair!
(End of this chapter)