Chapter 30: Fragment of the World Membrane (Life)

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On the first day after crawling out of the Skeleton Dungeon, everything seemed unchanged. The cold, quiet room and Xiao Yang sitting alone at the table felt as if he were still trapped in that dungeon.

Ever since his grandfather passed away, Xiao Yang had rarely returned here. Back then, in a daze, he had rushed back for the funeral and then fled as if running for his life. It was hard to fathom—why do people have to die?

Dinner today was boiled sweet potato, with the sprouted parts cut away.

There was no helping it; he had just crawled out, gone through a whirlwind of events, and by the time it was dark, there was no time to get anything better. He would just have to make do.

But why did he come back? That day had been an ordinary one. Exhausted like a worn-out dog after peddling milk, Xiao Yang lay on his bed, and inexplicably, a memory from his childhood surfaced.

Back then, he had excitedly shouted to his grandfather:

"Grandpa! Grandpa! When I grow up, I want to be a great scientist!"

And his grandfather had replied:

"That’s wonderful, that’s wonderful, but I just hope my good grandson can live a happy life!"

That night, in the cramped rental apartment, tossing and turning on that painfully hard single bed for ages, Xiao Yang finally returned here after all these years.

Xiao Yang was not a fastidious person. He stuffed the somewhat bland, sprouted sweet potato into his mouth, filling his cheeks until they bulged, then swallowed with difficulty, washing it down with water.

After finishing his meal, Xiao Yang decided to return to the Skeleton Dungeon. His main goal was to see what exactly he had managed to pilfer from the Dungeon Guardian.

How to put it?

The "God Game" had not completely lost its effect outside the Skeleton Dungeon. Xiao Yang could still open his personal interface, but other functions were completely inaccessible. The God Game kept emphasizing one thing:

[Server signal weak. Inject Spirit Coins to boost signal?]
[Please inject Spirit Coins: 3,146,125.]

The number below appeared after he clicked "Agree." Was he kidding? Xiao Yang once again mentally projected a question mark at the God Game.

It wasn't a matter of whether he was willing; the main problem was that he simply didn't have that many Spirit Coins!

And so, after eating, Xiao Yang obediently retreated into the area with a signal. It was only a few steps away; was it really worth spending so many Spirit Coins? Absolutely not.

Of course, his opinion changed quickly.

He pulled open the door to his basement—or rather, the cellar—and was met with a dim, chilly corridor. As he stepped into it, a flurry of notifications popped up instantly.

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[Congratulations to the player for being the first in Plane 33124 to defeat an Elite enemy. Achievement unlocked: Elite Slayer!]
[Player level increased.]
[Dungeon Delver activated!]

In an instant, one blue item, one purple item, and a purple box appeared before Xiao Yang.

Of course, these were eye-catching, but what truly held Xiao Yang’s gaze was the figure that had suddenly dashed out of the shadows. Wrapped in a tattered black cloak, it had lunged toward him, only to stop abruptly once it got close.

It was Little Bone! It hesitated, clearly wanting to get closer but acting timidly. It retreated a few steps, then suddenly pulled a large purple thigh bone from the small black pouch on its back, offering it to Xiao Yang as if presenting a precious treasure.

In the dim dungeon, the little creature looked up, the milky-white soul fire in its eye sockets flickering and dancing.

This gesture made Xiao Yang place his large palm directly onto Little Bone’s small head.

Forget it. Even though this God Game is a total profiteer, I’ll top up the "phone bill" for its sake!

Time to collect the loot.

First, the two items and the gift box brought by "Dungeon Delver."

Starting with the blue one:

[A Bag of Extra-Nutritious Fertilizer]
[Quality: Excellent]
[Type: Fertilizer, Wonder Item]
[Effect: Doubles the growth rate of almost any plant.]
[Description: This is an excellent bag of fertilizer. You might want to try using it to feed your plant friends. Of course, I won't tell you that this bag of fertilizer was obtained from a crazed, eccentric gardener who grew a massive field of wobbly-headed, bizarre peas.]

It wasn't that this fertilizer was useless; if it fell into the right hands, its value would be incomparable. But unfortunately, Xiao Yang had no use for it; he hadn't yet dabbled in the gardening trade.

Next!

[Dragon Phlegm Bead]
[Quality: Epic]

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[Type: Wonder Item]
[Effect: Provides bloodline evolution for those with Eastern Dragon lineage.]
[Description: You know those hairballs cats get? To be precise, this is a similar kind of ball. Of course, as noble Dragons, they don't shed fur, but they do get phlegm stuck in their throats.]

Looking at the strange words in the description, the expression on Xiao Yang’s face turned bizarre. This Dragon Phlegm Bead was also a wonder item; in the right hands, its value would be unparalleled. Though the description was odd, if he kept it, even if he couldn't use it himself, trading or selling it would surely bring a rich return. But as you know, Xiao Yang was a man who loved a gamble.

Moreover, a purple gift box had a chance to drop a "Golden Legend."

Without hesitation, Xiao Yang chose to open the purple gift box.

With expectant eyes, a crystal-clear red gemstone appeared before him.

[World Membrane Fragment (Life)]
[Quality: Epic]
[Type: Wonder Item]
[Effect: Grants percentage-based health regeneration after exiting combat.]
[Description: A fragment of the World Membrane, containing a portion of the power of laws. It is also a red gemstone. Believe me, every dragon would go crazy for it!]

His luck was good today. Of the three rewards from Dungeon Delver, all three were wonder items. This World Membrane Fragment was very useful to Xiao Yang. Its effect might not seem flashy at first glance, but note that it was a percentage-based regeneration with no cap. In other words, whether he had ten, a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand health points, the time required to recover to full status remained constant as long as he held this fragment.

To put it more vividly, Xiao Yang preferred to call it a "mobile fountain." Good stuff! He could definitely use this!

Of course, it wasn't over yet; the gear dropped by the Dungeon Guardian was still waiting to be checked.

In short, it felt great; it felt wonderful.

In the dim corridor, Xiao Yang stood there, his large hand resting on Little Bone’s head, grinning as he tallied his spoils.