Chapter 476: The Professional
Chapter 476: The Professional
"...?"
"Teacher, is today the 8th of February?"
Perhaps it was due to the sheer shock.
After witnessing the pillar left behind by a Ninth Stage powerhouse, Yaostar's thoughts seemed clouded, and the question that escaped her lips was one that even she found peculiar.
Fenburr forgot to correct Yaostar's address and responded to this sudden inquiry.
"Yes, tomorrow is the day of the Art Festival."
"...?"
These two were evidently stunned by this bombshell, even neglecting the nearby Seth, who was in need of assistance.
[Miscellaneous: Inscribed Pillar]
[A pillar inscribed with the words 'Deep Sea Sampling Point - Underwater Hill' by a powerful Awakener. The residual emotional ability affects the souls and emotions of surrounding creatures.]
[A stone carving imbued with emotional power—an artist would surely cherish this collection!]
"...?"
Lindsey looked at the pillar in his hand and then at the teacher and apprentice before him.
He felt the extension of the emotional power and promptly stuffed it back into his bag.
At that moment, Fenburr and Yaostar snapped out of their daze.
As artists, their resistance to such power was even weaker.
Lindsey spoke up, "The situation is roughly as I've described, Mr. Fenburr. Do you have any other questions?"
Fenburr's face contorted into a bitter smile, "Lindsey, you've presented me with an enormous dilemma."
"A Nine-Stage Awakener, and judging by the handwriting, an artist as well."
"Informing the Art Association about this—I'm not sure what this Art Festival will turn into."
Lindsey provided an explanation, "What I discovered was just a simple painting studio."
"Even if you go to develop it, the most you'll do is retrieve the rock that serves as the medium from the seabed."
Fenburr shook his head slightly, "Even so, it's still of great importance to us."
"Art possesses both creative and learning value. Regardless, we won't let such an opportunity slip by."
Lindsey suddenly spoke up, "Do you have a map here?"
Fenburr immediately understood Lindsey's implication, and his expression grew excited, "Lindsey, you're thinking of..."
Lindsey nodded, "Since this matter can't be kept confidential, I don't intend to continue concealing it."
"By the way, I also plan to sell that pillar."
"If you can trade with me using advanced gemstones, special materials, or equipment, that would be ideal."
Lindsey's idea was straightforward.
Since keeping this secret was impossible, he aimed to convert it into a profit.
He continued to remind them, "As you saw earlier, this affects everyone, so it's best to have a specialized method for collecting it."
Fenburr's expression shifted repeatedly.
After pondering for a few seconds, he turned to Yaostar and said, "Yaostar, stay here with Lindsey. Before I return, don't let anyone disturb this place!"
Fenburr continued to turn towards Lindsey, "Mr. Lindsey, please wait a moment."
"This matter is of great importance, and collecting the pillar requires specialized personnel. Allow me to temporarily leave."
Lindsey had no objections, but he added, "Mr. Fenburr, I don't want to bring more trouble upon myself because of this."
Fenburr caught Lindsey's implied meaning and shook his head with a smile, "If someone dares to pry into the fate of a Ninth-Stage powerhouse..."
"...you might not have the chance to discover such a treasure on this vast ocean."
Lindsey's expression froze for a moment, and then he, too, understood.
This was truly a case of being too close to the situation to see clearly.
No matter how capable these artists were, it was impossible for them to casually track the activities of a Ninth Stage existence.
Otherwise, forget about this vast ocean; the entire world would be turned upside down by them, and what chance would there be for him to find the treasure map?
Immediately, Fenburr seriously closed the door and left the theater.
Lindsey took the opportunity to glance at this Seventh Stage Awakener.
The other party's marker was still the friendly green color, and they were heading towards the Blue Tower in the center of the district at an incomprehensible speed.
Bang—
At this moment, Seth, beside him, struggled and fell to the ground with the chair.
The frenzied writer was still shouting on the ground:
"Water! Ice! They're going to drown me!"
"It's all so cold here... Captain, how do we get through this forbidden area of civilization?"
"..."
Lindsey raised an eyebrow.
Oh no—
Fenburr was busy dealing with the Ninth Stage Awakener's matters.
As a result, Seth, the playwright who had invited him here in the first place, was left behind.
This was quite embarrassing.
Lindsey scratched his cheek and turned his inquiring gaze to Yaostar beside him:
"Um... Yaostar, is it okay for Mr. Seth to continue like this?"
"Ah!" Yaostar hurriedly helped Seth and his chair up, "Mr. Seth has been like this for quite some time now, probably... no problem, right?"
"..."
Then, Yaostar became a little restless.
Although she and Lindsey had a good relationship.
But the thought of being left behind, with a bit of responsibility to monitor the two of them, made her feel uncomfortable all over.
At this moment, Wah Wah Wah chose to break the stalemate.
She walked over, put her arm around Yaostar's shoulder, and smiled at Lindsey:
"Yaostar, if you have any questions, just ask."
Lindsey also smiled:
"Now that we've spoken, there's no need to hide anything."
Yaostar then asked:
"Lindsey, how did you discover the ruins of a Ninth Stage powerhouse?"
Lindsey pointed to his neck:
"Do you remember the necklace I sold you?"
"It's a method similar to how I retrieved the necklace."
"..."
"Huh?"
Yaostar blinked, looking just as clueless as before.
...
Half an hour passed.
Lindsey saw Fenburr's figure returning to the theater on the map.
The marker was still green, and the speed was still incomprehensible.
But this time, beside the theater owner, there was a yellow marker symbolizing neutrality.
It wasn't long before the door to the room opened again.
This time, Fenburr could only hold the map and retreat behind another person.
And the first to enter the room was a human whose specific appearance was obscured, as if shrouded in a layer of mist.
"..."
Lindsey narrowed his eyes.
Even with the [Puzzle Game] module, he carefully examined the other party.
The information he obtained was only as follows:
[Mysterious Human - Age, gender, appearance, all information is hidden, a mysterious person.]
"Lindsey, Phantom Son?"
He noticed Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah's subtle tone.
The newcomer seemed to confirm Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah's preferences.
He gestured to the right and made a bowing posture, and his entire figure naturally stabilized into the form of a beautiful young girl.
Her eyes were playful, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, just like a young girl in bloom, she said:
"I'm Fenna Dowell, an ordinary actress with little fame."
"Nice to meet you."
(End of Chapter)
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