Chapter 207 Canglin Tournament (22)

After climbing over the corpse of the giant crocodile, Dispirited and Wang Tanzhi moved on. Because they had already walked this way before, they picked up the pace unconsciously when they walked again. A few minutes later, they passed the spot where they had first met the monster.

After another stretch, they were suddenly shocked by the beauty. The tunnel which gradually widened was finally connected to a very wide cave. The ground and roof of the cave had the distribution of stalactites. With light exposure, these crystals looked spectacular. Due to the rugged stone walls around and the stone group intersected with each other, they can’t even see the full view of the cave.

“Let’s check if there’s a tunnel to somewhere else.” Dispirited said.

Little Tan nodded and pointed to his side. “I’ll go over there.” Then he stepped away.

Both of them had lighting equipment, and the sound effect was good in the cave. As long as there was no fork in the cave, there’s no need to worry about can’t find each other. So, Dispirited stopped wordy and quickly went in another direction.

Unluckily, the side of her path was soon gone. A larger pool with the size similar to the one she had fallen into before appeared in front of her as she crossed a pool of potholed water. But the top of the cave here was closed, and the stone walls surrounding the pool on three sides declared it’s the end of this road

She walked back and soon came to the point where she was separated with Wang Tanzhi, and then she went in the direction in which Little Tan had gone. Soon, she saw Wang Tanzhi’s light and his shadow.

Wang Tanzhi heard her approaching footsteps and leaned over the corner. “Did you find anything there?”

“There’s no way.” And she asked, “What about you? What are you looking at standing there?”

“I seem to have found a door.” “Replied Little Tan.

“Oh?” Dispirited came to him and she saw the “door”.

It was a solid octagonal sphere with a metallic surface that was larger than a refrigerator and stuck in what looked like a tunnel entrance. There’s a metal in the center of the sphere in a distinctly different colour, and a menu appeared when they touched by the hand. As they can see, it’s clearly a very pure gameplay setup that has nothing to do with the script’s worldview.

“Is it a puzzle?” Asked Dispirited.

“You can touch this place with your hand.” Little Tan pointed the metal bar, said.

Dispirited looked at him, then step forward with the tip of the finger to touch the metal bar, said: “oh ~ This kind of puzzle…… “When she saw the subject coming up, she changed into a relaxed appearance and her proud tone already showed something to Little Tan.

“Ah… That’s the problem.” Said Wang Tanzhi.

“You’re just standing here like a fool and solving this?” Asked Dispirited.

“Yes, but as soon as you come and speak to me now, I forget everything I thought of… “Replied Little Tan.

“The answer is seventy-five.” As Dispirited spoke, she marked out the two Arabic numerals on the piece of metal with her fingers.

The next second, all of the surface of the metal sphere became the same colour. It then opens from the top like a flower bud. Pieces of metal were folded and spread on both sides of the tunnel and on the ground, unlocking the path in front of players.

And in the middle of the sphere, there was a piece of equipment, which was now revealed to them.

Wang Tanzhi was surprised: ” Why you calculate it so quick?”

“A piece of cake.” Dispirited looked up at him, “My usual pastime was more difficult than this.”

In fact, that puzzle is just 9*9 sudoku problem, and this problem has given considerable number by default, which is quite easy. The game menu also does not require players to fill all the empty grid, only requires players to work out a few specific points, and get the sum as a result.

Maybe even pupils can solve this problem, but it may take a little more time without using pen and paper and other recording tools.

To put it bluntly, this is a puzzle that tests short-term memory, mental arithmetic, and logical reasoning. It doesn’t require any extra associations and it’s the biggest advantage of Dispirited.

“Your usual pastime is terrible… Are you a mathematician?” Said Little Tan.

“I’m a liberal arts student. And… Did you see mathematicians at my age? There are two more months and I can graduate.”

“Wow… I thought you were the type of student who can deal with all science courses.” Muttered Little Tan.

“I don’t think you are a doctor at all. You’re as timid as a mouse.” Said Dispirited.

Wang Tanzhi just smiled without excuse. He walked up and looked at the piece of equipment inside the metal box and said, “You should pick up this item as if it’s a binding weapon.”

“See, I can’t use this. If it’s a binding weapon, 80% it will be taken to sell to the shop.” Dispirited returned: “You should pick this.” She was right, the object on the floor looked like a pair of boxing gloves. Shooting players cannot even pull the trigger if they have this, so it’s actually useless.

Little Tan took the object after heard that.

 

[Name: Vending Machine Thumper]

[Type: Weapon]

[Quality: Excellent]

[Attack: Weak]

[Property: None]

[Special Effects: 1 percent chance to trigger ‘the insistence of boxer’]

[Equipment Requiring: Reach Level 25 or above, Combat Specialist C or General Specialist C]

[Note: Have you ever been swallowed a coin by the vending machine? If so, you know that a few taps are useless, and only a punch that hit the point will force that stupid machine works normally. PS: Yes, I once had an ogre spit out his kidney.]

 

After Little Tan finished his reading, he handed it over to Dispirited and let her also looked at the weapon, “Good, it’s not a binding weapon. This weapon does not suit me completely, not to mention I need 8 more levels to equip it.”

“It’s going to be great for players with high attack speed or practicing boxing. If you’re going to sell it in the auction, the price can be higher,” Dispirited checked the property of the gloves and advised.

“Well… Not until this scenario is over.” Wang Tanzhi took the item again, and put it into the bag.

Then they set off and entered the unlocked entrance and walk along a new stone tunnel.

With several steps, Dsiirited suddenly thought of something, she asked: “Ah, you do not really lack game coin, how about giving this item to captain? It’s like giving him six figures of the game coin.”

“Jue-Ge will definitely not take this.” The little sigh did not even return his head: “Whether in reality or in the game, he will not accept direct or indirect giving money to him.”

“Ah, men’s distorted self-esteem… “Dispirited stretched her tone, said.

“You can’t say that. It’s not just a matter of self-esteem.” Wang Tanzhi denied Dispirited’s words, “The most important line for maintaining a friendship between two friends whose economic conditions are quite different is that they should not have frequent, unequal contact with each other over money. Otherwise, as long as it takes, there will be no basic trust or equal conversation between these two.”

Dispirited looked at him for a few seconds silently, then she smiled and said: “Heard about your experienced tone… Rich second generation, right?”

“Emmm… “Little Tan answered hesitatingly:” Technically yes… ”

“Yes, then it’s not a disgrace. Are you afraid to admit that you have money?” Said Dispirited.

Wang Tanzhi actually had his own concern except he said about the friend’s question. The other thing that bothers him is… The girlfriend he had been with before were either came for his money, or their attitude began to change after they knew his family had money. Unluckily, Little Tan is that kind of people that will still feel the other has conscience after broke up. If there’s no Feng Bujue and Master Bao protected him in his life, the three word “Always Treat Unjustly” would have been almost equated with “Wang Tanzhi”.

So, Wang Tanzhi wanted to explain at this moment: “Ha-ha… Actually, it’s ok. It’s not like what you thought… “He was interrupted before he had finished speaking.

“Don’t worry.” Dispirited tiptoed and taped Little Tan head like she was tapping her pet dog. “I wouldn’t change my attitude to you even if I knew you were rich,” she said. Dispirited was revealed as a sadism[1], “because my family must be richer than yours, so in my eyes, you are just a poor beggar.”

“What confidence is this… Is your father the richest man in the world?” Little But he didn’t say it. He just said, “Well… For the first time in my life, I was called “poor”. And I don’t know why, this feeling is not bad… ”

“That’s what we called bit**…” Dispirited continued. The reason system didn’t block this was maybe the system also thinks so… As the two chatted, a crossroads appeared in front of the tunnel.

From the junctions, these three passages were featureless, and there were not even any signs or anything to indicate the way ahead.

“Which way to choose? “Asked Dispirited.

“Aye? Shouldn’t that be my script? I thought it was your thing to choose.” Little Tan replied.

“It’s your choice without any useful evidence and we need luck now.” She returned so.

If Feng Bujue is here, he will make the same decision. If anyone could contact Little Tan with a period of time people, they will find this guy is extremely luck……..

“Well… It would be…… Let’s go to the middle one.” Wang Tanzhi headed his hat, observed for a moment, and decided the way.

 

 

 

[1]Sadism: I can’t really translate this with better words… ドS is a Japanese word, which is similar to sadism with less mental disorder, or let’s say it’s just a joke on people who are stronger during communicate. Besides, if we compare Little Tan as the weaker one- Masochism.