“What do you want in exchange for these techniques?” Challenger asked.

“I seek knowledge,” Xu Han said, “I am new to this world, and there are many things I wish to learn. Currently, I am interested to know how a dungeon cores changes the species of the people in this world? My dungeon fairy told me this is possible, but she does not know how. If a dungeon core who had done this tells me the method, I shall give him a technique of his choice in exchange.”

“How powerful will this technique of yours be?” Snowy Grief asked, intrigued by the offer.

“Depend on what you are offering. As long as it is something I want, then I am open to a trade.”

“What you desire to do is not easy. You want to change a person’s species. No matter who or what you were before, it might be impossible for a dungeon core with just three floors to do something like that.” One of the older dungeon cores warned.

“I understand, but knowledge is its own reward.” Xu Han answered. “Even if the knowledge is not useful right now, I would still be willing to trade you something for it. I would even be willing to offer more than one technique if the knowledge is interesting and unusual.”

“Hold a moment, something is bothering me. Xu Han, you just told Dancing Green you have a Skill for [Tamers]. What do you mean by that?” The Dungeon Master returned to the conversation with a firm question.

It took Xu Han a moment to realize Dancing Green must be the name of the dungeon core with the animal dungeon. “Beast cultivators are not uncommon in my old world and I know various techniques that beast cultivators used to enhance their fighting strength. For example, the Beastly Merge Technique allows beast cultivators to merge with their tamed pets. I had successfully converted this technique onto a scroll which adventurers can used to learn like a Skill.”

Silence reigned when Xu Han finished his explanation. Then, Snowy Grief probed. “Adventurers gaining a Skill? That’s impossible. The Classed can only gain Skills from the system.”

“No, it is not. Rare powerful Classes like [King], [General], and [Strategist] can grant skills to others. I have never heard of a dungeon doing it though.” The Dungeon Master said.

“Technically, the system called them ‘Techniques’, but they function similar to Skills.” Xu Han explained. “However, there is a distance limitation, so the adventurer with the technique can only use it near my dungeon. Also, since I am the one who granted the technique, the Classed will lose the technique if I am destroyed. My dungeon fairy informed me this is a good way to ensure my safety.”

“Are you able to teach us the ways of making these Skill Scrolls?” The Dungeon Master did not bother to hide his eagerness.

“I am willing to trade that knowledge in return for the knowledge of this world.” Xu Han immediately replied.

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The chat group descended into chaos as numerous dungeon cores began chattering to each other. There was an air of excitement but Xu Han stayed on the sidelines as the other cores argued. Some of the cores did not believe he could create Skill Scrolls, but other cores thought it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

It was soon clear to Xu Han that the chat group was not a single monolithic entity. The dungeon cores within the chat were divided into various groups, and it was clear to Xu Han that even among dungeon cores, there were rivalries and competition. Everyone could see how these scrolls could ensure their survival, but no one wanted to be the first to take a chance in case Xu Han was lying.

After some time, one of the dungeon cores finally had enough.

“Enough!” Challenger shouted in the chat. “That’s it! Someone need to test if the new core is telling the true, and it might as well be me. Xu Han, I had changed the species of some people before and I am willing to trade the knowledge. How do you want to do this? If we just tell each other over the chat, the others will know your method for free.”

Xu Han had no doubt some members of the chat were just waiting for that. He had discussed the matter with Jemma earlier, and the dungeon fairy had given him an alternative.

“According to my dungeon fairy, the chat group has something called DMM?”

“Direct Magical Messaging?” Challenger asked.

“Oh, is that what it means?” Xu Han intoned as he filed away the information. “The others would not be able to access the information if we communicate through DMM, right?”

“That is correct. Hold on.” Challenger said before going silent. A few moments later, Xu Han felt a trace of mana coming from the chat group. Unlike the river of mana, this trace of mana was like a slim tendril. It felt metallic, with a smell of blood. Wondering how he could smell something through a spell, Xu Han latched onto the slim tendril and immediately felt the connection.

Challenger: Xu Han, you’re there? Can you hear me?

Xu Han: Yes, I can. So, this is DMM. It’s a little different from what I was expecting. This almost feels like the chat group.

Challenger: It is part of the chat, only this part is accessible to the two of us. When dungeon cores need to speak privately, we use this function instead of the main group. However, my dungeon fairy has a question. What if I need more detailed information from you like pictures and diagrams? DMM do not have such functions.

Xu Han: That’s quite simple. If we need to, we can send encrypted magical letters to each other. We need to know the location of each other, and trusted messengers will be needed to deliver the letters, but I was told it could be done.

Challenger: You mean the Dungeon Suppliers.

Xu Han: Dungeon Suppliers? Who are they?

Challenger: The full name is the Dungeon Supplier Guild. Dungeon cores can hire member of the Guild to deliver items between dungeons. The Guild is small, and their services are very expensive, but gold don’t really have any meaning to us cores.

Xu Han: Are they trustworthy?

Challenger: Very. Breaking their word means making an enemy of every dungeon core on this world. No one is stupid enough to do that.

Xu Han: Good, then should we begin?

Challenger: Yes, but I shall warn you. If you are lying about these techniques and Skill Scrolls, then you had better hope I never find out. Otherwise, I will make you wish that you were never reborn.

Xu Han: I have nothing to worry about. Let us begin.