Chapter 280 - Special Item: Double-Sided Salted Fish Mask
Chapter 280 Special Item: Double-Sided Salted Fish Mask
‘That’s…
‘Did I add a special item?
‘I got a special item by just casually adding points? Did my luck increase all of a sudden? ‘What’s with the pattern on this mask though… It looks weird’
Su Yang couldn’t help but think of the legendary Double Fish Jade Pendant.
‘Can I make a copy of myself by just wearing this mask? That’s just too weird and scary
‘Maybe… The only thing that changed after adding points to this mask is the change in shape?’
Su Yang didn’t want to feel too optimistic because he didn’t want to be greatly disappointed if things didn’t go as expected.
However, he didn’t touch the mask despite thinking like that and just waited silently for the system’s interface to appear.
After some time, the interface finally appeared above the mask.
[Mask +1: Acquired new special ability. Confirm appraisal?]
“Of course! Confirm the appraisal!’
The most attractive thing about adding random points like this was because it was like getting a fortune cookie, you never know what you’re going to get.
Two seconds later, another interface appeared on the mask.
(Double-Sided Salted Fish Mask]
Ability 1: Putting on the front part of the mask will transform you into a salted fish without any ideals whatsoever. Being in this salty state will improve the recovery of your mental state, and you’ll feel relaxed no matter how tired you are.
Ability 2: Wearing this mask on its opposite side will turn you into a salted fish. Being in this version of the salted fish state, you’ll be able to recover physically and be full of energy!
Restrictions: This mask must be worn for one hour before it can be removed and can last up to one month. May be used by others.
Note 1: As of today! You can openly declare that you’re a piece of salted fish.
Note 2: Turning a salted fish turned over still results in a salted fish.
A simple and straightforward introduction. The ability is somewhat similar to the (Unknown Sticky Note], giving an item dual purposes.
Su Yang picked the Salted Fish Mask up and realized that its texture was very light and comfortable, making it feel like a layer of film.
Measuring the mask, he realized that its front sported a black base with two white fish while its reverse side had a white base and two black fish. It looked bizarre and mysterious.
Since he had a special item to try, Su Yang went over to the toilet, looked in the mirror, and gently put the mask on his face.
The mask didn’t have a string to attach itself. However, it stuck to his face anyway and automatically expanded along Su Yang’s face, eventually enveloping it.
The material of the mask felt exactly how it did when he touched it. Fresh, kind to the skin, and comfortable. It didn’t feel stuffy at all and was very breathable.
He touched his face and it felt slippery. It was as if there was a soft film on his face.
Through the mirror, Su Yang saw himself while wearing the mask. Instead of looking like salted fish, he looked more like…. A pervert!
Just as he was deep in thought, the mask turned transparent before disappearing. His handsome face that could crush Wu Yanzu and Chen Guanxi then revealed itself once more.
At the same time, an indescribable feeling suddenly descended on his body, making him feel like his entire body had… disappeared.
The feeling didn’t make him feel swollen, per se. Instead, it made him feel like he was walking on the clouds while feeling incredibly relaxed. It was like his whole brain had emptied itself and went to the spa.
All the worries, negative energies, and trivial things in the world felt as if they had nothing to do with him. He had never felt such peace in his life.
Rather, he hadn’t felt such peace since he was a carefree child. Nobody in the world would have such a peaceful moment.
He was in a state where he didn’t have to think or do anything, and nothing in the world could trouble him.
With a silly smile on his face, Su Yang slowly walked to the sofa and collapsed on it with a face full of happiness. “Wow, it’s so comfortable… So, is this what it feels like to be a salted fish?”
Su Yang felt like his entire body was stuck in cotton. It felt soft and was incomparably comfortable. He couldn’t help but think about one thing in his mind. Since the pros of the item were related to relaxing his mind, he wondered how relaxed his body would feel when he used the other side of the mask.
As he thought about it, Su Yang wondered once more. ‘Why am I thinking about this? Is being here so uncomfortable? Why would I want to use the other side of the mask?
So, Su Yang called out an interface and began playing games without a care in the world.
After some time, another thought came to his mind. ‘Eh? Wasn’t I going to replace this mask with that (Circles of Unknown Abilities) from the system store? Why are we playing here?
The thought came to him again and he dismissed it. ‘Crafting recipe items are so tiring. Is the game no fun? Is it uncomfortable to lie down? What a toss of the dice…’
While being salty, Su Yang played his game for a few hours and with his (Grass-Eating Iron Pot] he had a late-night snack. He wondered. ‘Eating late-night snacks while thinking about eating supper every day… I won’t become fat, right? What if I lose face…
However, the [Salted Fish Mask] still made him accept his night snack because he was salted fish. ‘If I become fat, I’ll just be fat. After all, I’ll only turn into a ‘handsome’ fat man if I’m fat.
Su Yang was extremely salty throughout the entire night. After finishing his midnight snack, he took a shower and slept soundly. He neither worried about the past nor the future, making him the ultimate salted fish.
When he woke up, Su Yang felt a rejuvenation like no other. His entire body was completely refreshed!
However, his desire to work, study, or formulate plans went down the drain. He could no longer muster any interest, always wanting to either relax or play.
Last night, Su Yang indulged himself for a night because he found himself very tense before using the Salted Fish Mask. He specifically did so to give himself a night of relaxation.
However, he couldn’t be so relaxed.
He went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror, put his hand on the edge of his cheek, and slowly fumbled with it. Soon, he found a small slippery spot that he could grab and gently removed the mask. As he removed it, a mask with a black background with two white fishes was torn off.
With the mask removed, Su Yang felt the worry, drive, and motivation rush into him all at once!
Looking at the soft mask in his hand, Su Yang could help but love and fear it at the same time.
He absolutely loved the wonderful feeling. He had never been so relaxed before, and it was really useful for mental rest.
Previously, both the [Memory Labyrinth Hourglass) and (Heaven’s Eye) would cause some mental distress. So, now that he had an item that refreshed his mental state, he shouldn’t have to worry about anything going wrong in the future as long as he didn’t use these two items frequently.
The fear was of course, that this salty state of his was too scary! He was aware that he had been wearing the (Salted Fish Mask] and didn’t want to take it off yet.
If he had put it on another person, the person would’ve been crippled if he hadn’t known he had been ‘salted’!
Su Yang felt like this thing was another great weapon if used well!
Thinking like that, Su Yang hesitated as he flipped the mask over and had a look at the white background with two black fish on the reverse side. ‘If mental rest is so powerful, what would physical rest be like…’ ‘Should I go for a massage with two girls?
‘Should I try it?’
As he hesitated, a Mercedes Benz passed the toll booth of Shanghai as it drove toward Longteng Jiayuan.
There were three people in the car. The one sitting on the passenger side was a big, strapping man with a shaved head and a big waist. He was holding a piece of scripture and looking at it calmly.
Next to him was a thin young man with glossy eyes, his skin was pale with heavy black bags. He looked like he was overindulging, yawning as he drove carelessly.
In the back of the car, on the other hand, sat a very thin-looking man who looked like a monkey that was about 160 centimeters. He was holding a Rubik’s cube in his hand and with a slight movement of both hands, he dismantled the Rubik’s cube rather quickly. When it was dismantled, his hands deftly put the Rubik’s cube together once more. The whole process took less than fifteen seconds and soon, the Rubik’s cube had been put together.
Then, he continued taking it apart again and again. The atmosphere in the car was dull, and none of the three men spoke.
After the car had passed through the mountainous area, the bald man was the first one to speak up. “This operation is to investigate the death of the third young master and avenge his death. You remember the identities of the main few targets, right?”
The skinny young man driving the car couldn’t care less as he said, “What third young master? He’s just a bastard son.”
The bald man solemnly replied, “Even if it’s a bastard, it’s the young master’s son.”
Playing with his Rubik’s cube in the back row, the man who was as skinny as a monkey voiced out, “The master may not even know about this.”
The skinny youth turned his head to look at him. “Monkey, you have news again?”.
The car tripped over a rock in the road, and the man known as a monkey cursed. “I’m working on it! Will you drive and watch the road!”
The skinny young man turned his head carelessly. “Look at you guys scared. If you guys are scared, you’ll learn to drive. Then, you won’t need me to drive every time you go on a mission. You guys think driving is easy…”
Monkey snorted and didn’t bother. “When the boss called Missy, I happened to pass by and overheard it. It seems like the young master didn’t let him tell the master.” The bald man glared at him. “Keep it quiet. Don’t just listen and regurgitate everything
you hear!”
The skinny monkey trailed off and lowered his head to continue playing with the Rubik’s cube without speaking.
The young man driving the car glanced at the two. “If you ask me, I’d just kill those suspects when you arrive and everything will be resolved. It’s going to be super tiring to investigate.”
The bald man said, “The boss knew you two would be like this so he sent me to watch over you!”
“I’m warning you, this is Shanghai, not a small city. You can’t mess around. Start investigating before deciding on a plan!”
“I’ve seen a few suspects, so let’s start with the one named Su.” … Since the bald man didn’t give his name. Su Yang didn’t know that a group of people was coming toward him …
At this time, he had just finished tinkering and decided to try on the reverse side of his Salted Fish Mask.
He had a feeling that this mask wasn’t as simple as it looked…