It was the Pink Rosalind who called out to Mingxi.

Her voice, unusually, shed some of its usual flamboyance, gaining a touch of solemnity, and her eyes were very serious.

"I'd like to chat with you privately for a moment."

Mingxi nodded, gestured for the Shi Lei couple to wait, then walked aside with her Pet Beast and Rosalind.

"This matter is of great importance, Divine Ming. If you don't mind, could you find a way to conceal our voices and figures?"

Mingxi raised an eyebrow, so serious?

Her interest was piqued, and she immediately took out the Hidden Dust Disc, which had been re-forged by Red Jade and then enhanced by her Drawing Spirit ability.

Once activated, it shielded their aura and blocked all detection.

"It's done."

However, Rosalina's gaze was fixed intently on the Hidden Dust Disc, her eyes filled only with curiosity for it.

She had clearly forgotten the reason she sought out Mingxi.

This was not her fault.

Auxiliary profession masters all shared a similar common ailment.

The more they loved and were immersed in their auxiliary profession, the more severe this ailment became.

Emerald Green and Red Jade essentially behaved the same way when they saw potions and tools that interested them.

Mingxi was used to it; she snapped her fingers in front of her, waking the bright-eyed pink beauty from her fascinated curiosity.

"This is a work improved by Red Jade based on the Hidden Dust Disc."

Rosalina was stunned.

She said in surprise, "A work by Lie Kong Valkyrie? But, this seems to be a rule-level item? Did I see wrong?"

Her eyesight was truly excellent; she was indeed an SS-Rank Tool Refiner.

"You didn't see wrong; the current Hidden Dust Disc is indeed a rule-level item."

To be precise, it was an artificial rule-level item. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

As Red Jade's tool-making ability and her Drawing Spirit ability improved, the probability of them collaboratively creating artificial rule-level items increased.

The current Hidden Dust Disc was such a rule-level item.

"This matter is a bit complicated."

Currently, only the high-ranking officials of Dragonflower Country, the principal of Wanling University, and a few carefully selected students knew about Drawing Spirit and the Breathing Method.

Although these were all created by Mingxi, theoretically she could tell or teach anyone she wished, but she also understood the Council of Elders' intentions.

Without exaggeration, Drawing Spirit and the Breathing Method were strategically significant existences.

It would be no exaggeration to say they could influence several centuries.

From a national perspective, it was natural to hope that such abilities would only be mastered by people of one's own country.

At least until Dragonflower Country cultivated true Drawing Spirit Masters and proved the significant importance of popularizing the Breathing Method, both were currently the nation's highest secrets.

Even Mingxi, as the creator, could not spread them at will.

National honor always transcended personal interests.

Mingxi did not think there was anything wrong with this.

A gentleman knows what to do and what not to do.

Although Mingxi was not a gentleman, she also had her own bottom line.

Fortunately, Rosalina was a discerning and sensible person. Seeing that Mingxi was unwilling to say more, although her heart was itching with curiosity, she held back and did not press for answers.

She took a deep breath, her somewhat sharp and profound eyes looking directly at Mingxi: "First, thank you for thwarting that madman Morpheus's plan and saving me and my Pet Beast."

She paused, seemingly unaccustomed to saying such words, her tone a bit awkward, "I, Rosalina Kruger, never owe favors."

With that, she actually pulled an object out of her pink, seemingly small fanny pack.

It was an antique-looking wooden chess board, with a warm texture and simple lines. The grid lines carved on it subtly echoed the patterns on the formless chess casket, emanating a homologous yet more subtle and profound fluctuation.

"This is... the formless chessboard?"

Mingxi was truly surprised.

She could feel that this chessboard and the chess casket she had just obtained were indeed from the same origin; in fact, they could be said to be one entity.

"That's right."

Rosalina shoved the chessboard into Mingxi's hand with a decisive motion.

"Actually, my main goal in participating in this damned challenge was it.

This chessboard is a relic from my Grandpa. He studied this chessboard for hundreds of years before concluding that the formless chess consists of a chess casket, a chessboard, and black and white chess pieces. Only when combined as a complete set does it become a true divine artifact.

But for so many years, my Grandpa, my father, and my mother spent a lot of time and effort, but found no news of the other components.

It wasn't until I heard about this challenge and learned that the prize was a pair of chess caskets, and divine artifacts at that, that I came running, hoping that a blind cat might just stumble upon a dead mouse."

As it turned out, she was indeed a blind cat, choosing a pervert who coveted her body as a teammate.

She shrugged, showing a helpless yet relieved smile.

"Now it seems you should have the other components of the formless chess.

Given your strength and talent, I don't believe I have the ability to obtain them from you. So, after much deliberation and internal struggle, I've decided that this formless chessboard will only gather dust if I keep it. It's better to simply complete your set, which also counts as repaying your life-saving grace."

Mingxi looked at the ancient chessboard in her hand, then at Rosalina, who had an expression of "though it pains me, I'm willing."

She hadn't expected the chessboard to appear in this manner.

Life truly was full of surprises.

She was indeed interested in the formless chess.

She didn't act coy or refuse.

"Thank you."

Mingxi thanked her earnestly, then changed the subject, "However, I won't take your family heirloom for free."

Something that had been in Rosalina's family since her Grandpa's generation, with generations searching for other parts, was undoubtedly a family heirloom.

Her mind stirred.

A moment later, two strangely shaped items appeared in her hand.

One was a pink monocle that constantly twisted and changed slightly, with a slender temple arm tipped with a tiny, seemingly rotating void gem.

The other was a small pink utility hammer, one side of the hammerhead flat, the other covered with countless tiny energy probes.

"These are the Spectacles of Truth and the Universal Analysis Hammer."

Mingxi handed the two items to the dumbfounded Rosalina.

"The Spectacles of Truth can help you see through the internal energy structure and flaws of materials, and the Universal Analysis Hammer can simulate the effects of different energy Impacts on materials and determine the optimal processing method without damaging the material itself.

They should both be useful to you.

See if you like them and if you can bind them.

If you don't like them or can't bind them, we can also customize exclusive tools for you according to your needs."

Rosalina said nothing.

She almost tremblingly took the two items with both hands.

As soon as she held them, she ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) felt the power contained within, a power at the rule level!

"...These...these are actually rule-level items?!"

Her voice was trembling, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes were moist.

She looked as if she were intimately whispering with a lover.

Her whole person became even more pink and delicate.

Mingxi nodded.

"Just like the Hidden Dust Disc."

Rosalina trembled even more violently.

She looked at Red Jade as if looking at a god, with such fervent intensity that even Red Jade, who could remain unfazed by a mountain collapsing before it, felt a little scared.

It was quite frightening.

It silently took a step back.

If it could, it really wanted to tell this pink human that it absolutely could not create rule-level items on its own.

"...You...you're really giving both of these rule-level items to me?"

"Really, as long as you like them, they're all yours!"

"Like them! Of course I like them!!"

Rosalina eagerly declared, hugging the two items tightly, afraid that Mingxi might think she didn't like them and take them back.

These two items were simply auxiliary divine artifacts that every Prop Master dreamed of!

Their actual value, to her personally, even far exceeded the formless chessboard that she couldn't fully control!

What's more, these two items were pink, making them even more suitable for her than if they were custom-made.

Divine Ming was truly too thoughtful and loving!

Before, when she gave away the formless chessboard, her heart ached, her body ached, and her head ached, but now?

A mere formless chessboard?

It was nothing!

These were rule-level items, and rare artificial rule-level items at that!

She carefully put away the two items, and her gaze towards Mingxi instantly upgraded from admiration and gratitude to fervent worship!

"From today on, you and Lord Red Jade are the friends, idols, and great gods acknowledged by me, Rosalina Kruger!"

She patted her chest, vowing, "From now on, if there's anything, as long as it can be solved with money and a hammer, just say the word!"

Uh.

(,,•́ . •̀,,)

Quite practical, quite good.

In her excitement, Rosalina seemed to remember something else.

"Oh, right, Divine Ming, regarding the formless chess, my family has been investigating and researching it for generations, and while not certain, we have had a few small breakthroughs."

Mingxi immediately became interested as well.

"What breakthroughs? Can you tell me?"

"Of course. There are mainly two. The first is what my Grandpa deduced after collecting various ancient texts and verifying numerous historical records. He believes that if a Beastmaster can bind the complete formless chess, they can use it as a guide to continuously nourish and enhance the brain region development of their contractors!"

Enhance brain region development?

Is that really true?

Mingxi's heart trembled.

If it was true, then this formless chess would be of great significance to her!

"Is your Grandpa's conjecture highly accurate?"

After all, the formless white chess piece in her hand hadn't shown any effect in enhancing brain region development.

Rosalina shook her head: "I don't know either, but he spoke with great conviction."

Alright then.

So it could also be the chuunibyou dream of a chuunibyou old man.

"Oh, and the second breakthrough is news about the possible locations of the other components of the formless chess. This is information my mother obtained through a distant cousin's family..."

Rosalina babbled on and on, but there weren't many key points, and the value wasn't high because the information was very vague.

But it was better than nothing.

Mingxi expressed her thanks.

♪(･ω･)ﾉ

After exchanging contact information with Rosalind and bidding farewell to the emotional Shi Lei and Lan Qin, who promised to keep in touch, Mingxi did not return to Gear Town.

Her identity had been exposed.

To avoid further complications, it was better to make a quick escape.

Mingxi, with her Pet Beasts, bypassed Tianguan Mountain, ventured deep into Baidai Forest, and embarked on her journey once more.

Her next objective was clear.

To search worldwide for environments suitable for the evolution of the six Little Silver Flowers.

They traveled through the Notting Dragon Tomb in Anji Country, went to the deserted wilderness in the far west, and experienced nature under the mysterious Ancient Tree of Life.

During the journey, news about the joint efforts of the Beastmaster Alliance Center's Special Anti-Terrorism Co-Combat Department and various regional governments to conduct a large-scale purge of the Descent Organization and its affiliated forces began to appear frequently through various channels.

In the news footage, reports of secret bases being dismantled and important members being apprehended appeared from time to time. The major upheaval that occurred during this Starsea Cup had clearly enraged the Alliance, which was now prepared to fully eradicate this cancerous growth.

As a special investigator for the Alliance investigation team and a precious asset of Dragonflower Country, Mingxi knew more than the average citizen.

The Alliance had indeed gotten serious.

The secret bases and family forces that the Descent Organization had embedded in various countries and secret realms over the years were all dug out.

And a comprehensive purge operation was directly launched.

Dragonflower Country naturally participated.

Or rather, Dragonflower Country was the first to act.

Demonstrating the excellent style of 'swift as the wind, silent as the forest, aggressive as fire, immovable as the mountain, unknowable as the shadows, and striking like thunder,' they quickly dismantled several of the Descent Organization's strongholds and laboratories within the country.

All suspicious personnel involved with the Descent Organization, every single one, was brought under control.

The scale of the action was so large that her Granny Ruan and her cheap father thought a world war was about to break out.

With Dragonflower Country acting as the vanguard, fighting a strong and successful battle.

Other countries naturally didn't want to fall behind.

Thus, a full-scale war against the Descent Organization was launched.

However, a centipede dies but never falls.

Although the Descent Organization suffered heavy losses, their counterattack became even more frantic.

Multiple incidents of Transcendent creatures mutating and harming people, and Beastmaster riots, erupted around the world. These were clearly the work of the Descent Organization.

Fortunately, the Alliance and various national governments had already prepared relevant emergency plans, and shortly after the incidents occurred, before causing too much panic, the crises could be nipped in the bud.

This showed that all countries concealed unknown strengths.

Mingxi's whereabouts were not completely secret, especially after the Tianguan Mountain incident, news of a snake-type Pet Beast accompanying her also spread.

Due to her past grievances with the Descent Organization, she had long been an eyesore and a thorn in their side, someone they wanted to eliminate quickly.

Soon, she was targeted by the remnants of the Descent Organization.

In just half a month, Mingxi encountered no fewer than five meticulously planned assassination attempts.

There were sneak attacks by stealthy Ghost Dawn Transcendent creatures while camping in the wilderness;

There were suicide attacks by assassins disguised as passengers while she was traveling on public transport;

There were carefully laid traps and ambushes when she was resupplying in towns.

These attackers were ruthless in their methods and clear in their objective: to eliminate Mingxi, the "eyesore" who had repeatedly disrupted their plans and caused them heavy losses, at all costs.

Fortunately, Mingxi and her companions were no longer what they once were.

The Golden Ingot Eight could already sweep through most Transcendent creatures in the world, and now with Yao Xuan, who possessed the ability of destiny prediction, Mingxi was terrifyingly strong!

So she repeatedly defused crises without incident, counter-killing or capturing most of the attackers and handing them over to the local Yushou Center for processing.

On this day, she had just sent a wave of criminals in when she received a special investigation mission from the Alliance investigation team.