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"Who do you think came up with this lotus seed paste mooncake, eh?"

Gray Rain was lounging on the sofa, munching on a big, dark pancake, crumbs all over his mouth.

This thing was ammonium diuranate, made from natural uranium ore through steps like crushing, solution extraction, and precipitation, used as a precursor for nuclear fuel.

In the past, when the process wasn’t mature, non-pure ammonium diuranate was yellow and processed into a cake shape, hence the name "yellowcake."

Now, through the conversion of the Gorging Spoon, the yellowcake has become mooncakes of various types like lotus seed paste, egg yolk, and five-nut, brimming with tremendous energy, one piece lasting a whole day.

"Get on the scale."

Li Cheng glanced at the scale; Gray Rain’s weight had risen from the original 840 kilograms to a ton-level, 1.1 tons. Congratulations... or not.

He rubbed his head in frustration, as the weight gain brought an increase in height, and now Gray Rain was as tall as he was.

At this growth rate, she’d be a head taller in a month, and in half a year, she’d be taller than Eight-foot Madam, and Li Cheng would struggle to even reach her knees when jumping.

A big car dragging a little horse, damn it.

Li Cheng quickly shook his head. Although there was a floating engine, even several hundred or thousands of tons of weight wouldn’t affect daily activities,

the size was too large, making it inconvenient for script tasks and the like.

Indeed, supporting skills were necessary.

He had a full 120,000 Game Coins in his account; he should spend when needed and save when needed. Li Cheng took out his phone, clicked into the forum, and after a simple search, quickly found a suitable item.

[Skill Scroll Name: Body Hidden Mustard Seed]

[Attribute: Learning Type (disappears after one use)]

[Type: Universal]

[Usage: Active]

[Quality: Perfect]

[Special Effect: Conceal clumsiness. Proportionally shrink body size without changing weight or strength, can be canceled at any time. Scaling limit depends on own endurance]

[Consumption: 10% Physical Value]

[Cooling Time: None]

[Learning Conditions: Weight greater than or equal to 100kg, volume greater than or equal to 100 cubic decimeters]

[Note: This isn’t a biscuit, it’s a compressed towel that expands upon contact with water]

[Note: It’s okay, being small is also very cute]

This Learning Type scroll, at first glance, seemed somewhat meaningless, not worthy of the Perfect quality, but upon closer consideration, its use was evident.

Pascal’s law, pressure equals force divided by the area of force application,

if an adult was shrunk to the size of an ant with unchanged strength, like Ant-Man from Marvel,

then each punch’s impact pressure at the fist’s point of contact would reach over 150Mpa, comparable to a bullet, easily penetrating carbon-based organisms’ skin and even bones, indirectly boosting the power of Close Combat professions.

Why hadn’t it sold yet? On one hand, the price was a bit high,

on the other... its limitations were quite large.

Special effects noted that the scaling limit was dependent on one’s endurance; ordinary carbon-based organisms shrinking too small would have their hearts, blood vessels, and organs unable to withstand it first.

It is destined not to shrink to the microscopic level like Ant-Man, limiting its strategic value.

Furthermore, the killing field wasn’t short of control-type equipment; if someone shrank themselves to the size of an ant and the opponent countered with an indestructible, anti-phasing jar, trapping them inside, it would be game over.

[Body Hidden Mustard Seed] Skill Scroll wasn’t listed on the auction house but in the forum’s [Black Market Exchange] section. Li Cheng clicked the blank avatar of the original poster to start a private chat.

"Boss, how much is your skill scroll?"

After a round of bargaining, they settled on a price, with the seller asking for 15,000 Game Coins, plus an additional Fine Quality religious item.

For the general player, acquiring a specialized religious item can be a bit troublesome,

but for Li Cheng, it was a piece of cake; the Toy Factory excelled at profiting from customers, able to extract relevant concepts from relics in no time and create tools.

[Latin Blood Tears], a Fine Quality ornament shaped like a tear-like ruby, could keep the wearer’s soul pure, resisting spiritual corruption.

Its manufacturing concept came from representatives of the 20th-century Latin American liberation theology, including University of Notre Dame theology professor Gustavo Gutierrez, Argentine theologian Dussel, and Brazilian theologian Leonardo Boff.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he sent over the information of [Latin Blood Tears], there was no immediate reply from the other side.

After a few minutes, someone who seemed to have switched operators replied, barely concealing their excitement, stating they could reduce the price by 5,000 Game Coins, hoping for quick delivery on this end.

Players never know whether a task or tomorrow will arrive first, and sometimes, being late by a few hours can mean the difference between life and death.

Li Cheng, just out of the Script World, wasn’t in a hurry. He casually deposited 10,000 Game Coins into the forum’s third-party payment account and asked the other party to send the [Body Hidden Mustard Seed] Skill Scroll to the Star Casting Platform while he synced the delivery on his end.

Unexpectedly, the other side hesitated for a few seconds before replying, "Brother Pifu? Is that you? I’m Andre."

Father Andre? You’re alive?

Li Cheng was taken aback; back in the Cai Anjie Secret Realm, Father Andre was also a participant, entering the Secret Realm alongside Blood Lion Roar, White Horse Tombstone, and others.

The strange thing was, Li Cheng didn’t find Andre’s body in the Secret Realm.

Could it be that the Vatican’s core business is actually resurrection after watching a 30-second ad?

Father Andre is quite reliable. Li Cheng chatted with him and learned that over in the Vatican, they’re quietly commemorating the former Pope Francis.

Li Cheng was puzzled: "Wait, hasn’t Pope Francis been gone for a while? Why commemorate now?"

"Paying respects to the holy relics."

Father Andre explained, "Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice declassified a batch of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. It turns out that in the years before the killing field descended,

the old Pope was continuously utilizing internal Vatican resources to direct the Faith Department to launch cyber-attacks on the sex trafficking network spearheaded by Epstein, leaking related files."

"Really, that’s a thing?"

Li Cheng scratched his head. Former Pope Francis had long been rooted in South America. Although he wasn’t from a liberation theology background, his actions were somewhat abstract (like enjoying kissing feet ceremonies),

but he was indeed a Marxism sympathizer, having often helped liberation theology colleagues and Latin American guerrillas in his younger years.

As for the Faith Department, its predecessor was the Roman Inquisition.

One could only say that compared to the Europe and America elites feasting on infant parties literally on Epstein Island, the Inquisition, which once represented feudal ignorance, appeared righteously luminous.

Confidently facing God, they say.

Big Brother Jesus and Second Brother Hong Xiuquan gave a thumbs-up.

Not long ago, Li Cheng had just had a blast on Epstein Island, and in a sense, had fought in the same trench as Pope Francis. In light of this camaraderie, Li Cheng expressed he could add some more game coins,

but Father Andre quickly declined, and both parties agreed to the contract in a "just buddies" friendly atmosphere.

With this thing, Gray Rain could maintain her petite form while increasing her share of liquid metal.

Enemies would see her charging and think she’s recklessly going down together, confidently blocking, only to be flattened into a pancake by the hundred-ton king Gray Rain.

I thought it was a speed bump.jpg

"The first treasure chest produced the Gorging Feast Spoon, which was great value. Next is the second skill treasure chest..."

Li Cheng rubbed his hands together excitedly, took a deep breath, "Open!"

[Skill Scroll Name: Swallow Return]

[Attribute: Learning Type (disappears after one use)]

[Type: Spiritual Energy]

[Usage: Active]

[Quality: Perfect]

[Special Effect: Summon upon call. Tag items belonging to oneself, infuse with spiritual power. When needed, you can remotely summon the item to fly back to you. Flight speed and distance depend on the item’s weight and spiritual power share]

[Consumption: At least 10 points of spiritual power value]

[Cooling Time: None]

[Learning Conditions: None] 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

[Note: The iron toy plane from childhood finally flies back to my building~]

[Note: ቼዽ (soul return) ጿኈቼዽኈቼጿዽ (soul return) ኈጿኈ]

WTF,

The first note refers to 911, and the second note is a ghost call?

After thinking for a moment, Li Cheng realized that Swallow Return has no cooling time and, judging by the notes, seems capable of summoning even intangible things like souls, effectively preventing spectral reaping.

Speaking of which, with the current massive traffic of Ark Endgame, shouldn’t traditional spectral reapers be considered a kind of sofurry?

Exactly, exactly, Nine-tailed Fox is sofurry, Pleasant Goat is sofurry, and the Turtle God from Mahabharata is also sofurry.

"Having more skills is always better, let’s learn it."

Li Cheng clicked the chest, and the sheepskin scroll dispersed instantly.

Current panel is (not counting characters):

Li Cheng nodded with satisfaction; his current offensive methods include the Eight Diagram Alchemy Demon Cannon and Floating Engine, defense has the Ape-man Degeneration Gun and the durable king Gray Rain,

strategic tools include the Ancient Long War Map, recovery has Hidden Backup Energy,

and when it comes down to it, he can even use a vial of Qilin Blood Plasma.

This panel, this equipment column, these skill slots, really feel worth counting,

and it seems he could compete for the top position below Level 30.

If there’s anything lacking, it’s probably the absence of critical defensive equipment,

and the destructive power of the Eight Diagram Alchemy Demon Cannon and Floating Engine is really too great, not precise enough, prone to accidental hits to teammates.

Fortunately, there’s the Assembly Puppet, even if teammates are hit by the aftermath of battle and become fragmented, he can glue them back together.

For instance, that Red Spider he encountered in the Secret Realm, even after dying twice with his brains everywhere, he could still be saved and remain a sniper,

even benefitting from the misfortune, sniping with one eye on duty, one eye on watch, keeping a 180° view of the battlefield, always alert.

"When’s that HOBO set going to sell? Can’t wait to get some cash back."

Li Cheng murmured as he logged into the killing field.