Chapter 425 - 423: Truth Card, Void Experience Card
Chapter 425: Chapter 423: Truth Card, Void Experience Card
"You have to give something to get something. That’s why I added another gift before I left. Besides, it’s someone else’s home. You have to be polite; you can’t just show up empty-handed."
Next, Faye Yardley gave Lucy White and the others a rundown on some of Veridia’s traditional etiquette.
It’s always good to know a little more about certain things, whether you’ll end up using the knowledge or not.
Enjoying the rare chance to play teacher for a bit, Faye Yardley picked up a hot fruit drink and downed it in one go.
’Being a teacher is so hard.’ As for her own plan to take classes and learn something new, she still hadn’t figured out a good way to do it.
’Maybe I can ask my brother if he has any good teachers at his base. If he does, I can just pop over and sit in on some classes whenever I’m free.’
’That way, they wouldn’t have to tailor a curriculum just for me. After all, I don’t want to do any homework.’
As soon as the thought occurred to her, she sent him a message. Ethan Yardley was stunned for a good while after seeing his sister’s message. He never realized his little sister actually loved learning so much. He’d always thought she was just forcing herself, driven by her own competitive nature.
’Turns out I misunderstood her all this time.’
’Well, even if there aren’t any, I’ll have to make it happen.’
So, he replied to Faye with a firm confirmation, telling her to just come over whenever she was free, and that classes would be available anytime.
Faye Yardley looked at her brother’s reply, a complicated mix of emotions swirling within her. She glanced at Lucy White and Cole Kensington and said, "Alright, it’s getting late. You should all head back and get some rest."
DING-DONG~
She glanced at the message. To her surprise, it was Zephyr Sterling, who had sent her a Gift.
Without a second thought, she tapped ’accept’, and a Silver Treasure Chest appeared before her.
’Wait, are Silver Treasure Chests that worthless now?’
Before she could ask, Zephyr Sterling sent another message: "My master and I both gained a lot on that island. This is a thank-you gift. Please don’t refuse it."
Faye Yardley smiled slightly and typed back, "Alright, I’ll accept it. Good night."
’Thinking back, if it hadn’t been for Master Veridian, they would have been helpless even if my brother had noticed the different scenery between the shore and the water.’
’They might have even snuck in secretly.’
’If that had happened, it’s hard to say what the final outcome would have been.’
’After all, even though the Island Master was away, he had clearly left some "people" behind to act as caretakers.’
But since they were being so polite, Faye Yardley decided not to be.
After accepting the Silver Treasure Chest, she returned to her room, washed up, and came out. She thought for a moment. ’Since I already decided there’s no need to hoard treasure chests, there’s no reason to let this one sit overnight.’
Taking out the treasure chest, she couldn’t help but rub her hands together. Faye Yardley took a deep breath. "System, bless me. System, protect me... Open."
[Obtained: Truth Card x1, Energy Stone x2, Metal Detector x1, Void Experience Card x1, Ordinary Communication Equipment Manufacturing Diagram x1]
Talent triggered... quadrupling the rewards.
[Truth Card: When you want to know the truth about a certain matter, write the main related noun on the card’s surface and place it on the related person or object.]
[Void Experience Card: Upon use, your body will become ethereal, allowing you to pass through anything. Duration: 4 hours.]
’Wow, this is some really good stuff.’
’Becoming completely ethereal... isn’t this the perfect tool for getting into mischief?!’
Then she went to the trading market and bought an automated production workshop diagram. Paired with the communication equipment diagram she had just obtained, she could build another factory on the island.
After all, communication on the island right now was really a matter of either shouting or relying on messengers.
The island did have a signal, so having phones or walkie-talkies would be much more convenient.
She ended up with four diagrams. She’d give one to her brother, and the others could be traded to Jay Jonas and Logan Langdon. She figured Logan Langdon would probably be willing to exchange some of his Egg Ore for one.
’This communication equipment is something Jay Jonas needs for his island, but when he thinks about what he has to offer in exchange, he’ll probably feel quite embarrassed.’
’Luckily, I’m not looking to get anything special from him. No, that’s not right. He has way too many bizarre little trinkets. Anyway, the things they unbox are always stuff I’ve never seen or even imagined before.’
’This time, they even got a "family of little yellow ducks that fill your bath with joy." It was a real eye-opener.’
’As for the trade with Logan Langdon, there’s no rush. I haven’t even used the ones I bought before, anyway.’
’Huh, wait, that’s not right either.’
’If I wait too long, not only might I forget what I have, but I’m also worried Logan Langdon will think I’ve made some huge breakthrough with his ore and try to rip me off.’
So, regardless of the time or the possibility that she might be interrupting Logan Langdon’s "friendly exchanges" with his women, she decided to send the message first and worry about it later.
He replied surprisingly quickly, but his question left Faye Yardley unsure how to answer.
She was blunt in her reply: "I just unboxed the diagram. I’m not sure if it comes with its own network. Perhaps Mr. Langdon will find out after he trades for it and builds it."
He stingily offered a price of two tons of ore, so Faye Yardley just ignored him.
Then, she sent an Energy Stone to Zephyr Sterling. After all, their need for Energy Stones was much greater than hers.
Master Veridian sent back a bottle of Beauty and Skin Care Pills.
’A girl should take care of herself and stay pretty.’
’Oh, these Beauty and Skin Care Pills would probably be great for trading with Logan Langdon. The demand on his side must be huge.’
But doing business with him was such a pain since he was so cheap. The thought came and went, and she didn’t bother asking him.
Lying in bed, she held one of the Truth Cards in her hand. She wanted to know why Logan Langdon was so obsessed with mining. It wasn’t just her who was curious; Zachary Pierce and his group were as well. So, if she didn’t want too much contact with Logan Langdon herself, she could actually ask if Zachary Pierce would be willing to use this card to uncover the truth.
’But with a card like this in someone else’s hands, even if that person is Zachary Pierce, I can’t help but wonder if the truth he tells me would be... edited.’
’In the end, you can never trust someone one hundred percent.’
’Maybe I can have Zachary Pierce find an excuse to invite both of us over. I’ll write my question on the Truth Card, then find a chance to get close to Logan Langdon and stick it on him.’
’That way, I’ll know the whole truth, and I can choose how much to tell Zachary Pierce and the others. The initiative will be in my hands. Perfect. That’s the plan.’
As soon as she had the idea, Faye Yardley sent a message to Zachary Pierce: "Mr. Pierce, I got an item that can uncover the truth. Aren’t you guys also curious why Logan Langdon is constantly mining? Find an opportunity to invite both him and me over to your place."
As expected, they were all night owls. He replied instantly: "Okay, wait for my signal."
’Hehe, just as I thought. They’re dying to know the truth, too.’
Meanwhile, Logan Langdon, who was currently on his bed, drenched in sweat, suddenly sneezed. He had a feeling someone was plotting against him.
"Logan, what’s wrong? Why don’t you lie back and let me do the work?"
SMACK. After hitting her, he couldn’t resist giving her a squeeze as well. Logan Langdon then irrefutably increased his intensity.
Having received a positive reply, Faye Yardley immediately flopped into bed and went to sleep. Nothing was more refreshing than a good night’s rest.