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Chapter 534: Temporary Farewell to Explore Mode
Chapter 534: Temporary Farewell to Explore Mode
After an excruciatingly long wait, the electronic door behind Feng Bu Jue finally hissed open once more.
Standing outside was a towering figure clad entirely in reflective tin-foil armor. Despite the grandeur, the outfit looked undeniably shabby.
"I suppose I should apologize on behalf of the alliance, Mad Bu Jue", Tinfoil Hero greeted from the doorway, his voice crackling through the suit’s speaker. "Envy’s reaction was... excessive. I hope this hasn’t caused you undue discomfort?"
"Nonsense. I’ve been positively delighted", Feng Bu Jue replied flatly, casting a sidelong glance at the armored hero. "Oh, by the way—if it’s not too much trouble, feel free to call me Poker Hero."
"Fair enough, Poker Hero", Tinfoil Hero agreed without hesitation.
Feng Bu Jue nodded and strode toward the exit, pausing before the suited figure. "You’re Tinfoil Hero, then?"
"That’s me."
"Good. Then I assume the Supreme Committee’s deliberations have concluded", Feng Bu Jue said. "Tell me—what verdict have they reached regarding my... status?"
A dry chuckle. "Let’s just say the Cosmic Superhero Alliance extends a ten-point welcome for your membership."
"Excellent", Feng Bu Jue replied, stepping into the corridor beyond.
Outside, three more figures waited alongside Tinfoil Hero—Pili Wuxia, Tap Monster Guest, and Eternal Doctor. After exchanging greetings with the two extraterrestrial heroes, Feng Bu Jue found himself addressed by Eternal Doctor.
"Poker Hero", the masked figure began, extending a gloved hand from beneath his crimson cape. "We haven’t met. Allow me to introduce myself—I’m Eternal Doctor. Like you, I hail from Earth."
Feng Bu Jue shook the proffered hand with a faint smile. "Pleasure. Actually, I was hoping to ask someone about this—how does this Earth differ from mine?"
"Ah... I suspect we’ll have much to discuss", Eternal Doctor replied cryptically, his hidden lips curling into a knowing grin.
"Save the chatter for later", Tinfoil Hero interjected, gesturing down the hall. "First, let’s get Poker Hero settled in and process the formalities."
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An hour later, Feng Bu Jue had been issued a "Hero ID Card"—a sleek, iridescent chip embedded with biometric safeguards recognizing both Dna and brainwave patterns. Its security clearance was nearly unbreakable. Registered under the alias "Poker Hero", the card granted access to restricted zones within the Universal Superhero Alliance, though his current permissions remained limited.
While Eternal Doctor and Tinfoil Hero explained the card’s functions and alliance protocols, Feng Bu Jue learned of the upcoming Hero Level Test—a mandatory assessment determining a hero’s rank and privileges. Once the bureaucratic hurdles cleared, the two senior heroes departed, leaving Feng Bu Jue in the company of Pili Wuxia and Tap Monster Guest.
Guided to Zone Z’s Hero Dormitory, Feng Bu Jue stood before his new quarters.
"This is as far as we go", Pili Wuxia announced.
"Stay in touch, Poker Hero", Tap Monster Guest added with a wave.
"Thanks for the hospitality", Feng Bu Jue replied, exchanging polite nods before swiping his ID card against the door panel.
The room beyond was modest but functional. "Not as bleak as I’d imagined", he muttered, surveying the forty-square-meter space. The Universal Superhero Alliance Headquarters, a sprawling station rivaling a small planetoid, offered heroes provisions, training facilities, medical care, and mission assignments. Dangerous captives—such as the infamous Doctor Sui—and high-risk artifacts were detained here for processing. Support staff and scientists resided in designated sectors, while heroes bunked in spartan dormitories.
Feng Bu Jue’s quarters comprised a single room with a compact bathroom. Basic amenities—a bed, wardrobe, microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, and a heater—were all present, tailored to human physiology.
"Ah, the Wild Ball Fist cooldown’s refreshed", he noted, unleashing another burst of energy as the door sealed shut. This marked his seventh use since entering the scenario, still fifty-three strikes shy of leveling up.
"Time to survey the surroundings", he mused, beginning a methodical inspection.
The furnishings were sparse, leaving little to examine. He tapped walls, traced seams in the flooring, and scanned for surveillance mechanisms. No hidden compartments, no bugs, no cameras.
"Toad Hero’s paranoia would demand surveillance", he reasoned. "But he’d expect me to anticipate that. His tech must be unfathomably subtle." He rubbed his chin. "Perhaps a micro-transmitter embedded in my gut?"
"Regardless", he shrugged, "once I activate the safety house, any tracking becomes useless."
His search soon led him to the bathroom, where an unexpected sight awaited—a second door beside the toilet, its panel marked with a red circle enclosing the character for "shock."
"Talk about timing", he grinned, pushing it open.
As he stepped into the hidden chamber, a system prompt echoed in his mind: [Under normal circumstances, Npcs will not approach the safety house unprovoked. Avoid deliberately leading Npcs here, as doing so may trigger a chain reaction increasing this universe’s "rejection level" toward you.]
"Rejection level", Feng Bu Jue repeated thoughtfully. "Sounds like a hidden stat."
Brushing aside the implications, he stepped into the elevator beyond. To optimize his Hero Level Test performance, he’d withdraw from this scenario temporarily, returning only after better preparation.
[Warning: Exiting scenario. Re-entry will incur a game currency fee. Confirm action?]
The elevator doors closed at his touch. A prompt followed: [Select your re-entry time:]
A menu materialized:
1. One minute later
2. One hour later
3. Three hours later
4. Twelve hours later
5. Forty-eight hours later
Feng Bu Jue selected option three. This would keep in-game time progression at three hours regardless of real-time delays.
[Farewell to Freedom Explore Mode]
The elevator shuddered to a halt. As the doors slid open, a settlement screen flickered into view:
[Freedom Explore Mode concluded. Calculating rewards.]
- Gained Experience Points: 27,760
- Gained Game Currency: 100
- Acquired Item: "Poker Hero" Hero ID Card
- Gained Skill Points: 670
[Settlement complete.]
"How concise", Feng Bu Jue remarked. Compared to other modes, this conclusion felt stark—no clearance bonuses, mission rewards, or fear ratings. Still, his haul was paltry for a first-time clearance. Yet, trailing two extraterrestrial heroes while dismantling underwhelming foes had netted him modest gains. Most rewards stemmed from the Qiongqiong Qiongqiong Marshal encounter.
"Galactic-Level Hero status is out of reach for now", he muttered, storing his ID card in the warehouse. "Even Planet-Level is a stretch..."
A strategic choice lay ahead. The Hero Level Test loomed as a critical milestone—underperforming would hinder future operations. Better to retreat, refine his capabilities, and return once he’d solidified his strength.
(End of Chapter)
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