Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Compensation from the Space-Time Administration
Dragon King Spraying Water: "I feel a little dizzy. Although I don't quite understand it, the general idea is that we should stay active in the group, chat, trade, and, oh yeah, save the world along the way, right?"
Photographer: "I didn't get it at first, but now that you, the group leader, explained it, I understand."
Bu Yao Bi Lian (No-Shameless Green Lotus): "What? I thought joining the group meant I'd be doing something grand, but turns out I'm just a glorified signal tower?"
Zhang Chulan was disappointed. He had expected some grand conspiracy after being selected, only to find out his role was merely to act as a relay for the group's connection.
Passerby: "I see. If it's for the sake of my own world, then I suppose I have no choice but to comply."
Kadoya Tsukasa, who had been wary of the chat group since joining, finally relaxed after reading the group assistant's message.
As for whether the chat group was a scam—that seemed unlikely.
After all, what could they possibly gain by deceiving the members? With the power to connect across worlds, if they truly wanted something, they could just take it by force. None of the group members had the strength to resist.
Tianji Wang (Heaven's Secret King): "If it doesn't negatively affect the world, then I have no objections."
Meng Wang (Dream King): "Same here. If anyone in the group needs help, just ask. I'll do my best."
As the reincarnation of the God of Creation, Rimuru naturally held deep affection for the world he had shaped. Helping it evolve was hardly something he'd oppose.
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Now that everyone understands the group's purpose, can we all relax a little?"
Truthfully, when they first joined, everyone had been on edge.
Not only were they suspicious of the group owner, who seemed to know everything about them, but they were also wary of the chat group itself—this colossal entity bridging countless worlds.
After all, nothing in life came for free. Even now, that wariness hadn't completely faded.
But now that they understood the chat group's true purpose, there was no need to remain so guarded.
Dragon King Spraying Water: "I'll set the group assistant's message as an announcement so we don't have to explain it to every newcomer."
Shortly after, Wu Tong and the others saw a pop-up announcement containing the exact message the group assistant had posted earlier.
Bu Yao Bi Lian: "I'm still worried. Unless… you change my nickname?"
Zhang Chulan, who had seen the "plot," tried to bargain, hoping to clean up his image.
But it was pointless—everyone in the group already knew exactly what kind of person he was.
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Nope. That nickname is your punishment for annoying me all this time. Besides, doesn't it suit you perfectly?"
No-Shameless Green Lotus: "It suits me? But I haven't even done any of those things yet!"
Photographer: "Well… I think it fits. After all, the things you did in the video were just…"
March 7th shuddered, recalling infamous scenes like "Moonlit Bird-Walking," "No-Shameless Green Lotus," and "Naked Man Exhibition." She felt the sudden urge to bleach her eyes.
Seeker: "Group leader, why are there so few items in the group mall? @Dragon King Spraying Water"
Wu Tong browsed the mall and found only five items listed:
[Purple Cloud Divine Art]
Rank: Second-tier, low-grade internal martial arts cultivation method.
Origin: The Smiling, Proud Wanderer world.
Description: Begins with a soft, cloud-like subtlety, accumulating strength and resilience. At its peak, it becomes an unstoppable force.
Evaluation: "Worthless to some, priceless to others."
Price: 300 points.
[Resurrection Coin]
Type: Revival item.
Origin: Dungeon Fighter game world.
Effect: Pulls the deceased from the underworld and revives them on the spot with no side effects. Requires a fragment of the deceased as a medium. (50% off!)
Evaluation: "A second life—cherish it while you can. (Unless you've stockpiled these. Then, well, do whatever.)"
Price: 5,000 points per coin. (Remaining: 1,000/1,000)
[Vibranium]
Rank: Fifth-tier special metal.
Origin: Marvel multiverse (second only to Adamantium in hardness).
Properties: Its unique molecular structure absorbs and stores vast amounts of energy (kinetic, sonic, etc.), making it incredibly durable in combat. (70% off!)
Evaluation: "Really. Freaking. Hard."
Price: 100 points per gram.
[Nine Yang Magic Skill]
Rank: Sixth-tier, high-grade martial art.
Origin: Dragon Tiger Gate world.
Description: "Harmonizes Yin and Yang," "Transforms the Five Elements," stores Qi in nine acupoints to unleash ninefold power. At its zenith, "Nine Yangs Shining" merges into one, embodying the supreme principle of "Heaven-Man Unity." (10% off!)
Evaluation: "Ten Yang Holy Fire—enough to reboot the universe."
Price: 1,000,000 points.
[Unlimited Upgrade (One-Time Use)]
Type: Special item (unrestricted).
Origin: Space-Time Administration.
Effect: Upgrades any single item—be it a technique, bloodline, skill, weapon, or tool—without limits.
Evaluation: "Yes, really unlimited."
Price: 1 point (exclusive to group member "Seeker").
Attached Message:"Dear valued customer,We deeply apologize for your unsatisfactory transmigration experience. This upgrade opportunity compensates for the damage to your external plugin. You may upgrade anything without restriction. We hope this gesture mends our employees' oversight.—Origin Ancestor Star · Space-Time Administration."
Wu Tong's eyes gleamed with envy as he scanned the treasures.
If only I had the points…
Then he froze at the last item.
Compensation from the Space-Time Administration?!
I actually got compensation?!
I love you, Mother Earth!
Tears of joy streamed down his face.
Dragon King Spraying Water: "The group mall only has those five discounted items, refreshed monthly by the system. The rest have to be uploaded by members. I thought it was because our group level was too low, but it seems the chat group just wants us to trade among ourselves to help our worlds evolve."
Dragon King Spraying Water: "But as you can see, most members are still wary and haven't uploaded anything, so the selection's pretty bare."
Seeker: "Got it. Why haven't you bought anything, group leader? @Dragon King Spraying Water"
Dragon King Spraying Water: "What's there to buy? Tissues? Soda? I can get those at home without wasting points."
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Honestly, the mall's been trash for half a year. It's practically decorative."
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Oh, right—you just joined, so the mall must've refreshed. Seen it yet? Any good?"
Seeker: "Uh…"
No-Shameless Green Lotus: "HOLY— Group leader, this batch isn't trash! It's all treasures!"
Tianji Wang: "Resurrection coins exist?!"
Meng Wang: "That Nine Yang Magic Skill is terrifying. It can restart the universe?"
Passerby: "That last one… This newcomer isn't ordinary."
Photographer: "Compensation from the chat group? He must be someone special."
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Little Sanyue, look closer—it's not from the chat group. The Space-Time Administration issued it through the group."
Dragon King Spraying Water: "I never expected this refresh to be so stacked. Also… Big bro, protect me! @Seeker"
Seeker: "I'm not your big bro. About the compensation—here's what happened…"
Wu Tong explained how his external plugin had been wrecked by the infamous "Truck Emperor."
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Ah, what a shame. If your plugin hadn't broken, you'd be unstoppable by now."
Seeker: "No regrets. If I'd known about the plugin from the start, my mindset would've been worse. This was a blessing in disguise. Besides, the compensation's more than fair."
The Space-Time Administration's response had been prompt and generous. Wu Tong couldn't stay mad.
Dragon King Spraying Water: "True. 'A sharp sword invites bloodshed.' When I first became group leader, I was arrogant too. If I hadn't admitted my mistakes, things would've ended badly."
No-Shameless Green Lotus: "When powerless people suddenly gain strength, their minds do get warped."
Zhang Chulan nodded, thinking of Biyou Village's residents from the "plot."
Tianji Wang: "Exactly. Many transmigrators in novels go wild with power. If they weren't protagonists, they'd have died ages ago."
He Xi, an avid reader of Earth's web novels, agreed wholeheartedly.
No-Shameless Green Lotus: "'Tame the heart's monkey, and it becomes Wukong; rein the will's horse, and it turns Bai Long. Cultivate the Eight Precepts, purify body and mind—then you are Wu Jing.' To return the heart's monkey to the forest and bridle the will's horse… This newcomer's mental discipline is impressive."
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Who knew 'enlightenment' was just a database? I always thought novel protagonists actually figured things out themselves."
Seeker: "Anyway—group leader, how do I earn points?"
Dragon King Spraying Water: "Hold on… Found it! Three ways:
Daily login (100 points/day).
World rewards (complete tasks).
Upload items (the group sets prices based on value).
Dragon King Spraying Water: "But group tasks aren't unlocked yet, so you're stuck with the daily allowance and uploads for now."
Photographer: "Ohhh, so that's why my points keep going up!"
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