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Chapter 951: The Secrets of the Sunlit Mystic Realm (Part 14) - A Complex Mystic Realm
Chapter 951: The Secrets of the Sunlit Mystic Realm (Part 14) - A Complex Mystic Realm
"Good, much faster than I expected," Su Yu said, clearly satisfied.
Initially, he thought it would take Meng and his team three to four hunting sessions to meet their quota, but it turned out they only needed two.
This saved a significant amount of time.
Su Yu instructed, "Meng, when you return tomorrow noon, head straight to the dock and rent a fishing boat. We should still be out on the lake, so choose a medium-sized fishing boat if possible."
"Got it," Meng replied.
"Let's analyze our progress in this mystic realm," Su Yu said, munching on a piece of bread and looking at everyone. "Today, we collected 2,245 red shell coins, averaging about 250 per boat. Since we only fished for half a day, if we fish all day tomorrow, the nine boats should catch around 4,500 kilograms of fish, which is 4,500 red shell coins. Meng and his team will join us in the afternoon, so if everything goes smoothly, we should collect a total of 5,750 kilograms of fish, or 5,750 red shell coins, by the end of tomorrow."
"Right," Zhong Feng added, "Following this trend, we should catch 7,000 kilograms of fish, or 7,000 red shell coins, the day after tomorrow. So, 2,245 + 5,750 + 7000 = 14,995. This means that if we continue fishing as planned, we should have enough shell coins to leave the mystic realm by the evening of the day after tomorrow!"
"Exactly, everyone, let's keep up the good work! We can do it!"
"Let's do it!"
The thought of leaving this place in two days boosted everyone's morale, and even the rough white bread in their mouths suddenly tasted sweeter.
"However," Su Yu interjected, pouring a bucket of cold water over their enthusiasm, "don't get too complacent. There are still many variables before the mystic realm ends, and the biggest one is the 'Firefin Fish.'"
At the mention of the Firefin Fish, everyone fell into a thoughtful silence. They were all sharp, having risen to the top among billions of players. Not only had Su Yu noticed the unusual appearance of three Firefin Fish in a row, but the other players had also picked up on this trend.
They had been pondering this issue since it first came up and continued to do so.
"Zhong Feng, what's your take on this?" Su Yu asked.
Zhong Feng thought for a moment and replied, "I still think the mystic realm has increased the probability of Firefin Fish appearing to make fishing more challenging."
"What do the rest of you think?" Su Yu looked around at the others.
"I agree with Zhong Feng," the second to speak was Yun Zhong Mu Di. "Actually, the mystic realm gave us a hint when we first entered. The exchange list included 'Fireproof Stones.' If Firefin Fish still appeared once every one or two years, there would be no need for 'Fireproof Stones' on the list. The presence of this item proves that we will encounter Firefin Fish, and in significant numbers."
"What about the rest of you? What are your thoughts?" Su Yu asked, looking at the others.
"I agree with their assessment," Old Li said.
"I concur."
"Me too."
"Agreed."
Everyone expressed their opinions.
After they finished, Zhong Feng looked at Su Yu. "Su Yu, since you asked, do you have a different opinion?"
Su Yu nodded and then shook his head. "Yes, but not entirely."
Su Yu looked at everyone. "Don't underestimate this mystic realm. The frequent appearance of Firefin Fish must have a reason behind it."
"What do you mean?"
Zhong Feng was a bit puzzled by Su Yu's words.
The other players also furrowed their brows, trying to understand the meaning behind Su Yu's words.
"You can think of it this way," Su Yu said, tearing off a piece of jerky and tossing it into his mouth. He chewed as he continued, "In your minds, there must be a mastermind controlling the entire secret realm, increasing the probability of Firefin Fish appearing to make things more challenging, right?"
"That's right," Zhong Feng agreed.
"Then, Zhong Feng, do you think the mastermind could be the deity that requires sacrifices?"
"Well... I don't think so?" Zhong Feng stroked his chin. "Everything on the deity's exchange list is designed to speed up our fishing, without exception. But the Firefin Fish slow us down. Unless the deity is just bored and playing a prank, it doesn't seem like it would be Him."
Su Yu nodded. "So, in other words, the deity is helping us gather sacrifices faster, while another mastermind is interfering with the entire process. My analysis is correct, right?"
"Indeed, that's the situation," Zhong Feng agreed.
"Then we have a problem," Su Yu said, holding up two fingers in a "two" gesture.
"We are facing two issues. First, who is this mastermind?"
Su Yu paused here, looking at all the players.
"..." Everyone shook their heads, unable to answer.
"Second," Su Yu continued, "why does this so-called deity want to collect sacrifices? Why do Firefin Fish have ten times the reward? Is it just to provide us adventurers with a plot for a competition? And what about a method like Xiao Tian's, which ensures all players in the secret realm survive and leave with the highest reward?"
"This..." Su Yu's words left everyone silent.
Indeed, they hadn't found any way to achieve the highest reward and leave the secret realm like Xiao Tian did.
Perhaps defeating the mastermind was the way to get the highest reward?
But who was this mastermind?
Everyone fell into deep thought.
Su Yu concluded, "So everyone, don't take this secret realm too lightly. We don't want to end up in a bad situation."
Zhong Feng nodded. "Right, what Su Yu said makes sense. We should all be more careful."
Su Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. "Tomorrow, I'll go to the altar and exchange for 14 Fireproof Stones. Each of you will get one. If we encounter Firefin Fish in the lake, use them... If my prediction is correct, there will be a lot of Firefin Fish tomorrow."
...
With that, the meeting ended.
After a simple dinner, everyone went to rest, finding a corner in their rooms to sleep.
Especially the five hunters, Lao Meng and Lao Li, who quickly fell asleep, their steady snores filling the room.
Su Yu had originally planned to sleep through the night.
But for some reason, even though he was very tired, he couldn't fall asleep.
An hour later, he got up, intending to go outside for some fresh air.
But as he opened the door and stepped out, he saw someone sitting there.
It wasn't anyone else but Zhong Feng.
At that moment, Zhong Feng was holding a torch in his left hand and a book in his right.
He was reading the text by the weak light of the torch.
Seeing Su Yu come out, he put down his book and waved. "Ha, I knew you wouldn't be able to sleep and would come out. I was right!"
Su Yu smiled and walked over to Zhong Feng. "What are you reading?"
(End of Chapter)
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