“Jinwu? Isn’t that the mythical bird?” Gao Yang asked.
“No, it’s the common currency among Awakeners. These coins are made from an extremely rare metal, and there are fewer than 100,000 in circulation. The metal is called Wujin by the Awakeners. Initially, the coins were called Wujin coins, but over time, people simply began calling them Jinwu coins.”
Liu Qingying smiled, “Perhaps this doesn’t give you a clear idea. Five Wujin coins, if converted to regular currency, would be worth around two million. Of course, no Awakened would be foolish enough to exchange Wujin for ordinary cash. But considering your father’s situation…”
“Enough.”
This woman—she’s terrifying.
“What is Wujin used for? Why is it the common currency among Awakeners?” Gao Yang asked.
“It has many uses. While we cannot create rune circuits, it’s confirmed that they are made of Wujin. Moreover, weapons and tools crafted from Wujin possess special energies. It can even resonate with certain Awakeners’ abilities, yielding remarkable effects.”
Gao Yang thought of Qing Ling’s Tang blade. Could it also be made of Wujin?
The thought flashed by, and Gao Yang immediately dismissed it. He couldn’t allow his comrade’s secrets to be revealed, especially when Liu Qingying could almost "read minds" in dreams.
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“In short, Jinwu coins are incredibly useful. Even if you don’t use them to craft special weapons, you can trade them with other Awakeners. I won’t go into further detail—since you’ve joined the Zodiac, I’m sure you’ll quickly familiarize yourself with the Awakened world.”
Gao Yang nodded.
Liu Qingying placed her hands back on her knees. “That’s the deal.”
“Fair enough,” Gao Yang couldn’t find any fault in it.
“Also,” Liu Qingying rose from her seat with a smile. In the moonlight, her figure was seductive to the extreme, the crimson qipao clinging to every tantalizing curve, and her silver hair added an aura of mystique and nobility, arousing a primal instinct deep within any man.
“You’re a man. Perhaps... we could in this dream…” She left the rest unsaid, but her eyes, dripping with sensuality, hinted at the rest. “Don’t worry, this isn’t part of the deal. The night is long, and I cannot leave before you wake. We need something to pass the time, to strengthen our bond and deepen our cooperation.”
“Uh, no need.”
Are you kidding me?
You’re still a man!
“Heh, I knew Bai Tu would tell you I’m a man,” Liu Qingying said, unsurprised.
“Aren’t you?” Gao Yang asked.
“Technically, I’m androgynous,” Liu Qingying replied.
“You mean... a hermaphrodite?”
Gao Yang was stunned. Hermaphrodites possess both male and female physical characteristics, occurring in about one in 7,500 people. With fewer than 400 humans left in the city, the fact that a hermaphrodite appeared was shocking. Gao Yang began to think that the possibility that his comrades were human might not be so far-fetched.
“Though I’m androgynous, my psychological gender is fully female. And in dreams, I can erase my male traits. You don’t need to feel any reservations. After all, it’s just a dream.”
“So…” Liu Qingying took a step forward, extending her delicate hand towards Gao Yang. “Are you sure you won’t reconsider?”