Li Yi gathered all the materials inside the room. Though this batch was much larger than the last one, it still lacked the most valuable item—beast blood. Therefore, these items were not worth much, and collectively, they sold for only 217 points. With a total of 655 points, today’s refresh yielded no special items, but some rare ones did appear, their prices notably higher.
Li Yi suspected that his small cart might have a storage function: the more energy points he accumulated, the more valuable items it could generate. When his points were low, only ordinary items were refreshed. The day's items included:
* Malt sugar (1 kg) - 1 point
* Cabbage seeds (high-quality seeds, 500 seeds) - 5 points
* Bai Ze Fruit (grows near the habitat of Bai Ze beasts, known for longevity and healing internal injuries. 3 pieces) - 30 points
* Book (randomly generated based on the current world’s situation) - 30 points
* Wangzai Milk Candy (500 grams) - 50 points
By now, Li Yi had a rough understanding of how item values were determined in this world. The rarer and harder to find something was, the higher its price. For example, a book of cultivation techniques was likely worth less than a few bags of Wangzai milk candy or bottles of soda, due to their scarcity. In this world, books on cultivation techniques were common, but milk candy and soda were rare. A piece of high-quality beast skin could sell for more than 15 points, while a book of techniques might not even be able to fetch enough beast skins to match its value.
He carefully examined the items. The Bai Ze fruit, about the size of an infant’s fist, was completely white. Its taste resembled that of an apple—crisp and refreshing but without a seed. Li Yi ate one to see its effects. It was supposed to help with internal injuries and prolong life, but since he hadn't suffered any serious injuries, he couldn’t notice any immediate effects. He did feel his skin become smoother, though he wasn’t sure if it was psychological.
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Just then, he noticed movement at his window. Approaching cautiously, he saw a small hand slowly pulling open the window slit. It was Shi Hao, peeking through to see if Li Yi had decided yet whether to open the door. Upon catching sight of Li Yi staring at him, Shi Hao lost his footing and fell out of the window. Instinctively, Li Yi slammed the window shut and quickly reached out to catch him.
Shi Hao, embarrassed, scratched his head and grinned. “Big brother Yi, grandpa told me to ask if you’re ready to eat.”
Li Yi chuckled, setting him down on the bed. He tossed a Bai Ze fruit to Shi Hao. “Here, eat this first.”
Shi Hao, not waiting for permission, immediately devoured it. He had learned from being around Li Yi that if there was something good to eat, it was wise to grab it first.
However, the fruit wasn’t very tasty—no strong flavor at all. Shi Hao instinctively rubbed his stomach afterward, feeling a warmth inside him. It felt as though something was growing, and it was happening quickly. Li Yi, observing him carefully, realized that Shi Hao had internal injuries from when his Supreme Bone had been taken. The Bai Ze fruit likely helped alleviate those injuries, possibly even aiding in the development of the second Supreme Bone inside him.
Shi Hao's body, which had once been weak and stunted, now seemed to be slowly changing. Li Yi could sense that the fruit was working on Shi Hao’s injuries, and he saw the boy starting to develop a new strength within him.
Shi Hao briefly felt a flash in his mind—he saw faces of people he couldn’t remember meeting. One of the faces looked kindly, much like the village elder. He felt no sadness, but inexplicably, tears started to well up in his eyes.
Fortunately, his attention shifted quickly as Li Yi handed him some milk candies, distracting him from his thoughts. As he chewed happily, his tears dried up.
Li Yi, observing Shi Hao’s innocent joy, couldn’t help but wonder. If given the choice, Shi Hao would surely prefer a life of peace and happiness in the village, away from the harsh path fate had pushed him toward. He himself had arrived in this world with no choice, while Shi Hao was being steered down a solitary, difficult road.
Li Yi could only hope that his arrival would bring about some change. As Shi Hao continued to eat his candy, Li Yi took the remaining Bai Ze fruit and walked toward the village's willow tree, contemplating what steps to take next in this world.