68 Providing Timely Help, Generous Ma Yunle
Ma Yunle had calculated everything. How could Wang Xiao not know what he was thinking?
However, Ma Yunle had indeed given him a lot of help during this period of time. If not for this guy, just the transaction would have wasted a lot of Wang Xiao’s time. Moreover, he might not have been able to obtain what he wanted.
Therefore, Wang Xiao did not care about giving Ma Yunle some benefits. After thinking for a moment, he said, “I’ll give you 1,000 units of purple gold minerals in three days.”
As he spoke, Wang Xiao took out a contract. He did not expect to be rejected by Ma Yunle.
“You’re my old customer. How can I not trust you?”
Ma Yunle chuckled and suddenly thought of something. He slapped his forehead and said, “Wait for me.” Then, he turned around and ran into the trading market.
Only Wang Xiao and Zhou Xiruo were left in the corner of the square. The atmosphere immediately became a little amorous.
Wang Xiao put away the contract and was thinking about what to say when Zhou Xiruo beat him to it and asked, “Is your relationship with him very good? 1,000 units of purple gold mineral is not a small sum. I can’t believe he didn’t even bother to sign the contract.”
“Because it’s useless to sign it.”
Wang Xiao chuckled. He had already seen through Ma Yunle’s thoughts. “After signing the contract, even if I’m punished for reneging on my debt, no one will pay him back. It’s better for him to use this opportunity to improve our relationship. In any case, I won’t treat him badly.”
Zhou Xiruo was stunned when she heard this. After a while, she carefully asked, “Do you usually interact with friends like this? I suddenly feel that I’m so stupid…”
Wang Xiao smiled meaningfully. “You’re not stupid. You’re just kinder.”
Zhou Xiruo was wondering if this “kindness” was a compliment or a derogatory meaning when Ma Yunle returned at this moment with an exquisite gift box in his hand.
“A gift for you!”
Ma Yunle handed the gift box forward. “You obtained the second place in the lord competition. As your ‘good friend’, how can I not express my congratulations?”
“Thank you… Wait a moment!”
Wang Xiao was about to thank him when he suddenly felt that something was wrong. “I’m the runner-up?”
“The champion is Tian Qiang…”
At the side, Zhou Xiruo whispered, “The final stage of the lord competition is the flag seizing battle. I heard that when we were busy dealing with the Crimson Star people, Tian Qiang picked up many captain flags outside. He happened to have one more than us.”
“…”
Wang Xiao immediately felt a little speechless. Previously, when his mentor, Chen Xue, gave him the reward, he felt that it was a bit lacking.
In such a large-scale academic league, how could the prize only be 1,500 units of ores? It turned out that Tian Qiang had taken advantage of the situation!
Fortunately, he could obtain the City Building Token after entering the top 20, so Wang Xiao did not care too much. He only felt a little aggrieved.
As he let one’s imagination run wild, Wang Xiao casually opened the gift box. He originally thought that Ma Yunle was only going through the motions and would not take out anything expensive, but when he saw the “gift” in the box, his gaze was instantly attracted!
It was a crystal mask as thin as a cicada’s wing. The left and right cheeks were respectively drawn with gold and silver. It had a relaxed expression and the craftsmanship was exquisite. On the mask, there were long phoenix tail feathers that curled and twisted into a vortex-like shape that gathered in the eye sockets.
[Phoenix Mask (Blue): Can change the appearance of the wearer and increase the corresponding energy value according to the wearer’s level.]
Seeing this introduction, Wang Xiao asked in confusion, “Huh?” The workmanship of this mask was abnormally exquisite. Even if it was only sold as a handicraft, it would still be quite expensive.
Not to mention that it also had the effect of changing appearance and increasing energy. It was actually only a blue quality item?
As if seeing Wang Xiao’s confusion, Ma Yunle took the initiative to explain, “This mask came from a large secret realm. Although increasing energy value sounds very attractive, this function is actually a little useless.”
Wang Xiao raised his eyebrows. “What do you mean?”
“The increase in the [Phoenix Mask] is determined by the lord level of the wearer.”
Ma Yunle explained with his fingers, “Level one lord increases by 10%, level two lord increases by 20%, and so on. However, after level five, this mask can’t be used anymore.”
Wang Xiao looked at the introduction again. The usage level was indeed level 1 to 5.
“However, the disguise effect of this thing is still not bad. Others can’t tell that you’re wearing a mask at all.”
Ma Yunle changed the topic and pointed at the mask on Wang Xiao’s face. “I’m guessing you’re wearing a mask because you don’t want to cause a commotion, but you can’t wear such an inferior mask when you go to the secret realm, right?”
Wang Xiao was slightly stunned. He had really not expected this.
With his current reputation, once he appeared in the secret realm, he would most likely attract a large number of fans to follow behind. The efficiency of plundering the secret realm would definitely be greatly reduced.
“Thank you, Senior Ma. I like this gift very much!”
Wang Xiao thanked him again from the bottom of his heart.
After thanking him, Wang Xiao directly covered his face with the [Phoenix Mask]. He felt a chill and the mask completely stuck to his skin.
Wang Xiao subconsciously touched it with his hand and felt like he was touching his own skin. He did not feel like he was wearing a mask at all.
Then, he activated the [Phoenix Mask] disguise. His facial features immediately began to deform and distort, and he quickly changed into another appearance.
“How is it? Can you still recognize me?”
Wang Xiao looked at the other two and asked.
Zhou Xiruo held her chin and looked at it carefully for a while. “It doesn’t seem to have changed much, but it also seems a little different… I can’t say. Take a look for yourself.”
With that said, Zhou Xiruo took out a small mirror. Wang Xiao understood at a glance.
The disguise effect of the [Phoenix Mask] was not obvious. It was only adjusted on the details of his facial features, so he did not look like Wang Xiao. However, acquaintances could still recognize him.
“No wonder it’s blue quality…”
Wang Xiao secretly thought to himself. However, he was only using it so that he wouldn’t be recognized by strangers. This mask was able to get the job done.
After thanking him again, Wang Xiao left the trading market with Zhou Xiruo. After all, they had secretly sneaked out of the hospital and had to return before the doctor checked the rooms.
As Wang Xiao and Zhou Xiruo walked into the teleportation door, a young man with a determined expression walked out of the shadows at the corner of the square.
“Is it done?”
The young man walked behind Ma Yunle and asked softly. Although he was dressed in casual clothes, his every move still exuded the sharp aura of a soldier.
Ma Yunle was shocked. After seeing who it was, he heaved a sigh of relief. “Cousin, can you walk with a little sound in the future? This is very scary, understand?”
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“Sorry, I’m used to it.”
The young man forced a smile, as if he was not used to making expressions. Then, he repeated, “How did it go?”
“With me handling it personally, how can it not be done?”
Ma Yunle chuckled smugly, then revealed a puzzled expression. “But I don’t quite understand. Isn’t it a good thing to give a skill card? Why did Commander Chen ask you, an adjutant, to pass it to me?”
“Sigh… It’s all to avoid being discovered!”
The young man sighed and turned to look at the teleportation door Wang Xiao had used to leave. “He’s a promising talent. If the commander acts too eagerly, it might harm him.”
Ma Yunle’s expression changed slightly. “Could that rumor be true?”
“Shh!”
The young man immediately gestured for him to keep quiet. He looked around warily and whispered, “Do what you have to do. Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask!”
