Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

As Ai Lulu watched Lin Yi slowly slide his finger across the virtual list interface, her heart leaped into her throat.

Although based on intelligence and analysis, Elulu believed that Lin Yi's personality was more inclined towards transactions and cooperation, unlike the ruthless person beside him who might draw his sword at the slightest disagreement.

But being so close to Su Xiao, the invisible pressure still made her almost unable to breathe.

She had to force herself to swallow, trying to moisten her dry throat.

Not only Elulu, but also several members of the Holy Light Squad who were close to Su Xiao could not help but show fear and tension on their faces.

Su Xiao simply sat there calmly, the long sword that had just drunk its fill of blood lying across her lap. The aura she naturally exuded made them feel as if a cold blade was resting against their necks, bringing a chilling sensation.

This instinctive warning made them feel like they were sitting on pins and needles, their bodies stiff, and they were afraid that even the slightest movement would attract unwanted attention.

In stark contrast to the tense atmosphere of the Holy Light Squad members was Xia, who was "ravaging" Bubuwang.

She remained completely unaffected, hugging the fluffy Bubuwang and vigorously rubbing its big head, while muttering complaints about its previous "deceptive behavior."

This scene, however, took on a completely different meaning in the eyes of the Holy Light Squad.

In their view, Xia's strength must be unfathomable and she must be no ordinary person to be able to remain so relaxed and composed next to Su Xiao's terrifying aura.

Actually, it was all a beautiful misunderstanding.

The reason Xia couldn't feel any pressure was simply because the difference in strength between her and Su Xiao was like heaven and earth, so great that she couldn't even sense the pressure he unconsciously exuded.

Just as ants cannot comprehend the grandeur of mountains, Xia is currently in this state of "ignorance is bliss."

Ai Lulu naturally noticed Xia's unusual appearance as well. She hesitated for a moment, then, taking advantage of the moment when Lin Yi was browsing the list, she leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Doctor, if I may ask, who is that...?"

She gestured with her eyes to Xia, who was "settling accounts" with Bubuwang.

After all, Lin Yi and Su Xiao's identities had caused such a stir in the wizarding world that they were basically known, but Xia was still a stranger to them.

Lin Yi didn't even look up, his gaze still fixed on the list, and casually replied, "Oh, her name is Xia, she's from the trading teams of our two amusement parks."

After saying that, he continued to swipe his finger across the interface, assessing the value of the items on it.

However, this seemingly casual reply stirred up a storm in Erulu's mind.

The words "trading team" exploded like a thunderclap.

Regarding the news that the last transaction between the Paradise of Reincarnation and the Paradise of Holy Light was ambushed by the Sphinx and the Ancient Gods, resulting in the near annihilation of both sides, Elulu, as a sixth-tier contractor, naturally knew some of the inside story.

It is said that the situation was extremely dire at the time, and the Paradise of Reincarnation also suffered heavy losses.

But now, Lin Yi is saying that Xia was a member of the trading team back then, and that she is here unharmed, and even seems... quite lively?
An idea surged uncontrollably into my mind: how terrifying must Xia's strength be to survive the combined attack of the Sphinx and the Ancient God and appear to be in good condition?
Even if he's not as good as Su Xiao and Lin Yi, he's probably not far off. He's definitely a strong person she needs to look up to!
Elulu remained silent, but quickly shared her speculation with the other team members through the team channel.

When the team members received this information, all their previous doubts about Xia were instantly answered—no wonder she could be so calm around Su Xiao, it turned out that she was strong enough and had no fear of the other party's power!

Thinking of this, the members of the Holy Light Squad unanimously cast glances at Xia, a mixture of awe, curiosity, and a hint of seeking protection.

Compared to the sheer terror they felt when facing Su Xiao, as if they were standing naked on an ice field facing a sharp blade, Xia, who seemed more "approachable" and even a bit "lively," clearly gave them a chance to catch their breath amidst the oppressive despair, making them feel much more at ease.

So, with a mix of desire to befriend the strong and a bit of instinct to seek security, they began to move around, intentionally or unintentionally, slowly getting closer to Xia.

"Um... Miss Xia?"

Mira, the female ranger in the team, was relatively bolder. She mustered all the courage she had ever had and spoke in a whisper, her voice barely audible, forcing a friendly yet ingratiating smile on her face: "You...you're really amazing."

Xia, who was "getting revenge" on Bubuwang and trying to ruffle its fluffy fur into a bird's nest, was stunned by what she heard. She looked up blankly and saw several pretty faces filled with tension, curiosity, and a little admiration surrounding her. For a moment, she didn't react: "Huh? Me? What's so great about me?"

She subconsciously looked at her hands, which were covered with a few strands of Bubu's white fur, and wondered if it was because she was really good at petting the dog.
"It's just...you were able to..."

Mira pointed in the direction of Eisenra, then secretly glanced at Su Xiao, her meaning clear.

"Oh, you said that."

Xia suddenly realized what was going on, then waved his hand, his face showing a "past is too painful to recall" expression, and said in a very honest tone: "Don't mention it, we were almost finished that time, and it was all thanks to those guys who saved the day. I was just shouting 666 from the back, I was just dragging them down."

Her words came from the bottom of her heart, without a trace of modesty. Every time she thinks back on it, she feels incredibly lucky to have survived.

However, these words, which she considered to be the absolute truth, were interpreted by the members of the Holy Light Squad, who already held preconceived notions, as further confirming her "unassuming yet powerful demeanor."

Look! With such strength, having survived such a desperate situation, he can still speak so lightly, even attributing the credit to others. What a humble and modest character! This is the magnanimity of a true master!
"Miss Xia, you are too modest."

The support girl, Shan, couldn't help but speak up, her tone pleading, "I wonder... do you have any tips for getting stronger that you could share? For example, how can I be as... uh, calm and collected as you?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Su Xiao again, almost unconsciously.

Xia was completely bewildered by this sudden question. Looking at the several pairs of eyes in front of her, full of "curiosity," she opened her mouth but couldn't find the right words for a long time.

Techniques to become stronger? Does cooking count? Composure? She just can't feel it!
This sudden enthusiasm left her quite flustered, and she could only manage a dry laugh as she replied, "Well... it's mainly... um... luck, I guess?"

Meanwhile, Lin Yi had no time to care about the strange misunderstanding that was happening here.

His entire attention was focused on the list of supplies provided by the Holy Light Paradise team.

The further he read, the more undisguised his surprise became, until finally he fell into a kind of silence.

There was nothing he could do; the wealth of this squad was far beyond his imagination.

Putting everything else aside, this small team of less than ten people managed to gather a total of twenty-eight Soul Crystals (Complete).

This doesn't even include the even larger quantities of [Soul Crystals (Large)] and other rare materials that require fierce competition to obtain, such as [Void Marrow Stones], [Star Core Fragments], and [Condensation of Eternal Spring Water], etc.

What Lin Yi envied even more were the skill scrolls on the list.

Because Holy Light Paradise is rich in healing and support professions, many of these scrolls contain high-quality healing, protection, and buff skills, the effects of which are so powerful that even Lin Yi was tempted by them.

[Archangel's Breath] (Epic, instantly restores a large amount of health and removes most negative status effects).

[Holy Light Barrier] (Epic, generates a holy shield with extremely high resilience).

[Hymn of Courage] (Legendary, greatly increases the attack power and abnormal status resistance of friendly units within range)...

The reason why many scrolls are still in the hands of this team is not because they are bad, but because the team members have limited skill slots, or they already have similar or higher-level skills. Learning these repetitive or slightly inferior skills is not cost-effective, so they are kept to trade with other contractors. Unexpectedly, they have now become bargaining chips in negotiations with Lin Yi.

Moreover, the skill scrolls are not limited to auxiliary skill scrolls. Many skill scrolls are also very helpful to Su Xiao. However, most of these scrolls come with side effects such as "shortening sanity after use", "consuming one's own life points as casting material", and "a certain chance of attracting the attention of unknown beings". As a result, the girls in Holy Light Paradise who pursue stability and safety do not want to use them, nor dare to use them.

But in the Paradise of Reincarnation, which contractor would care about such a side effect? ​​Everyone only weighs whether the skill's effect is powerful enough, whether it can kill the enemy or save their own life at a crucial moment. The equipment options were even more astonishing, leaving Lin Yi speechless and even a little doubtful about his life choices.

Although the list does not include top-tier items like Holy Spirit-level equipment, the sheer number of Epic-level equipment is enough to describe it as "dazzling".

Almost every member of this squad has an epic set of armor, although most of them are not sets and are individual pieces, but that is still amazing enough.

The most outrageous thing is that they even have spare epic-level equipment for different situations.

Such extravagant behavior is something that even Lin Yi, who considers himself to have some wealth, wouldn't dare to do, let alone Su Xiao, who is always frugal and resource-conscious.

After quickly browsing through all the entries, Lin Yi took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm his somewhat complicated feelings of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

He directly experienced the huge differences in the difficulty of obtaining resources and the survival styles of contractors between different parks.

Immediately, he drew a large circle on the virtual interface with his finger, directly selecting nearly 90% of the resources on the list—including nearly twenty complete soul crystals, most of the high-value skill scrolls, and all the epic-level equipment and materials that caught his eye.

The reason they didn't take everything was that the remaining items were not very useful to him and Su Xiao, or were extremely awkward.

For example, there are several legendary equipment items labeled "exclusively for female contractors," with unique designs and functions... well, special. Lin Yi felt that even if he accepted them, they would take up too much space in his storage space.

In addition, he crossed out many of the lengthy contractual clauses that came with the list, such as "providing free escorts for the next five world progresses" and "sharing the right to explore a specific world coordinate," and only kept some relatively concise team temporary collaboration contract templates that might be useful in certain situations.

After finalizing the list, Lin Yi sent the revised "purchase list" to Su Xiao via Branding Communications.

Su Xiao was meditating with his eyes closed, the Dragon Slayer Blade resting calmly on his lap.

Upon receiving the communication notification, he opened his eyes and glanced at the list of supplies sent by Lin Yi.

Even with Su Xiao's composure, his pupils contracted slightly after seeing the densely packed list of supplies, and he fell into a brief silence.

He tapped the knife handle with his index finger, almost imperceptibly.

Clearly, the "sincerity" of the Holy Light Paradise team and their substantial resources far exceeded their initial estimates. The resources represented by this list were enough to make any sixth- or even seventh-tier contractor green with envy.

In retrospect, choosing to make this transaction was undoubtedly the right decision, with benefits far exceeding the fixed rewards that could have been obtained by directly handing over the [Sealed Box] to the Paradise.

Su Xiao looked up, met Lin Yi's gaze, and nodded slightly to indicate her agreement with the list.

At that moment, a thought even flashed through his mind: if he encountered the "easy targets" teams from Apocalypse Paradise or Holy Light Paradise again in the future, perhaps... he could consider this "friendly negotiation" model? Of course, the premise is that the other party is as "pragmatic" as they were this time.

After receiving confirmation from Su Xiao, Lin Yi sent the final version of the transaction list to Elulu.

Elulu looked at the list nervously. When she saw the large amount of resources that had been taken away, her heart bled. This had almost emptied out most of the liquid assets and spare equipment that her team could currently use.

But when her gaze swept over the estimated fixed contribution points reward for handing in the [Sealed Box], and compared it with the generous rewards promised by the Paradise after the success of their mission... she gritted her teeth, forcibly suppressing the pain in her heart, and forced a somewhat stiff smile onto her face: "Y-yes! We agree to this trade list!"

With the transaction agreement reached, the next crucial step is signing the contract.

Without hesitation, Elulu immediately applied for and drafted a trade contract through the Void Tree.

Unfortunately, the contracts of the Paradise of Reincarnation are notorious among high-level contractors. Their coercive nature and exploitative nature make contractors from other paradises tend to keep their distance, and they would never sign them easily unless absolutely necessary.

Having the relatively neutral Void Tree act as a notary is a more reassuring option for them.

After the contract was generated, Elulu transferred it to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi took the virtual scroll that emitted a pale golden light, and without even looking at it, handed it directly to Su Xiao beside him.

Su Xiao is an absolute expert in reviewing contracts, finding loopholes, and mitigating risks, with far more experience than Lin Yi.

Under the curious yet nervous gazes of Elulu and the members of the Holy Light Squad, Su Xiao began his operation.

He pulled out a dazzling array of tools from some corner of his storage space: a crystal lens that could magnify and highlight the details of the contract runes, a quill pen with a tip shimmering with faint soul energy (used to test the soul binding strength of the contract terms), a small bottle of silver powder that seemed to detect rule traps, and even a small magic circle that constantly changed shape to simulate the flow of contract energy...

With a blank expression, Su Xiao skillfully used these tools to conduct an extremely detailed, even harsh, examination of the contract generated by the Void Tree.

He reviewed it word by word, occasionally lightly touching certain clauses with a quill pen or sprinkling some silver powder to observe the reaction. The whole process lasted for a full ten minutes, and the atmosphere was so quiet that only the occasional whimpering of Bubuwang as Xia rubbed it could be heard.

Finally, Su Xiao stopped what she was doing and put all her tools away.

After he picked up the contract and confirmed that it was correct, he handed it back to the bewildered Elulu.

Elulu took the contract in a daze, staring at the clauses that showed no signs of modification but had clearly undergone extremely rigorous verification, and was filled with shock.

She originally thought that the contract notarized by the Void Tree was secure enough, but she never expected that the other party would have such an eye-opening review process.

The members of the Holy Light Paradise team standing nearby were also stunned, and the team channel was instantly filled with exclamations of amazement:
"I've learned something new... Contracts can be checked like this?"

"What was that deformable plate he used for?"

"It feels like when we used to sign contracts, it was like we were pressing our fingerprints with our eyes closed..."

"Are all the people in the Paradise of Reincarnation this cautious?"

Amidst a complex mix of heartache, awe, and a sense of "learning something," Elulu, representing the Holy Light Squad, and Lin Yi, representing their own side, formally signed the trade agreement under the witness of the Void Tree.

As the contract transformed into two streams of light and disappeared into the bodies of both parties, symbolizing that the transaction was protected by the Void Tree and could not be violated, Elulu's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally felt half relieved.

She immediately began taking out the items listed from the team's common areas and personal storage spaces, piling them up on the open ground.

For a moment, the light of the soul crystal, the aura of the epic equipment, and the fluctuations of the skill scroll intertwined, almost dazzling the eyes.

Su Xiao and Lin Yi also kept their promise and took out the [Sealed Box], which was exclusively sealed by Holy Light Paradise, and handed it to Elulu.

The transaction was completed, and both parties breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the Holy Light Squad suffered heavy losses, they completed their core mission and will have enough to make up for the losses and have a substantial surplus upon returning.

Lin Yi and Su Xiao unexpectedly gained a large amount of valuable resources far exceeding their expectations, laying a more solid foundation for their future growth.

"Pleasant to work with."

Lin Yi smiled at Elulu, who was carefully inspecting the [Sealed Box]: "I hope there will be another opportunity next time."

Upon hearing this, Elulu's facial muscles twitched, and she forced a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Heh...hehe, Doctor, you're too kind."

But inside, he was screaming: Next time? Please, please don't! This time they were practically stripped naked! (End of Chapter)