Chapter 65: Chocolate = Magical Item?

Chapter 65: Chocolate = Magical Item?

Not getting a gift from you would be the best gift.

Shan Keyu really wanted to say that. But she was also grown up now, and of course, she knew that saying so would be too hurtful.

Dai Dai genuinely wanted to give her something. Just like on her birthday, Qing Qing would carefully present the gifts she had prepared in advance. Qing Qing was her best friend.

If they were good friends, she shouldn't refuse a gift.

Refusing a gift would be like rejecting the friendship!

If she didn't know the plot, seeing Dai Dai fly made Shan Keyu really want to join her for a while.

Flying hand in hand with a good friend through the sky felt like a dream come true. It really was like being a fairy.

Such a magical and special experience, if given as a gift, would be simply wonderful.

A memory to cherish for a lifetime!

But now, just the thought of it made Shan Keyu feel a bit sick.

Shan Keyu quickly turned her thoughts elsewhere. If this wasn't an option for a gift, what else could she ask for?

Shan Keyu pondered for a while but still couldn't decide what she wanted.

After all, Dai Dai was just wearing a simple dress. The dress was beautiful but light and thin, and it didn't seem like she was carrying anything.

She couldn't just ask for the gemstones on her dress, could she?

Or request the hairpin from her hair?

It all seemed too much. Because both the dress and the hairpin looked incredibly expensive.

Seeing Shan Keyu stay silent for so long, Dai Dai just pulled out everything she had that could serve as a gift.

When she ventured out to play, she had secretly used her family's teleportation device. It would randomly take her to some location.

Uncertain of her destination, she had prepared thoroughly before leaving.

She had packed everything she might need.

Though she seemed to have nothing, the small space she had opened was actually brimming with items.

"This is Wildflower Honey. I've heard that drinking it can nourish the human body. The nobles in our world adore it, and every year, caravans travel great distances, trading heaps of gold coins for it."

"It's sweet, though not as sweet as the candy you gave me, but it's still quite delicious. I've always loved it, and I'm sure you'll love it too. It also has beauty-boosting effects, ideal for girls."

"This is a Memory Leaf. Although it's just a small piece, after eating it, your mind will become very clear in a short time."

"Your spirit will improve, and your memory will also be enhanced. Things you couldn't learn before, you can learn after eating it. When I was learning a niche language, I relied on it."

"And this, this is called Amber Nectar. Inside, there's a pool of sweet syrup. You can bite into it like a filled candy, making it very convenient to eat."

"If you're tired but still want to keep playing and don't want to rest, eating one will instantly restore your energy."

"This is a Grass Fruit. If you encounter an enemy, you can split the fruit. Throw the peel, and eat the flesh. The peel will explode, releasing a large amount of smoke. Even if the enemy isn't killed by the explosion, the thick smoke will block their vision."

"At this time, as long as you eat the flesh in time, you can become invisible. This way, once the smoke clears, the enemy won't be able to find you."

"What's this...?"

Dai Dai laid out the items on the bed and said generously, "You can have all of this!"

Shan Keyu was completely stunned.

As Dai Dai pulled out each item, she quickly explained what it was for. Though Shan Keyu wasn't as knowledgeable as an adult, she could tell these were all valuable things.

Things you couldn't buy with money!

Her mother had told her they were well-off.

Her mom had even shown her the savings account. She told her to just speak up if she wanted something, and as long as it was reasonable, they would fulfill her wishes. She shouldn't ask outsiders or accept expensive gifts from others.

The account had a string of zeros. Even a kindergartener could tell it was a hefty sum in the millions. She was heading to middle school soon, so she knew the score.

Her dad had mentioned they had investments, not just the savings. It wasn't just what was in the bank, so she didn't need to stress about cash.

Her parents adored her more than anything. They spoiled her, always ready to get her the best.

If money could buy these, her mom would pick out the best, even if they couldn't get it all.

If they couldn't afford it, her mom would say she was saving up to get it later.

She must have heard about these before.

Her mom had talked about buying her a house before she grew up, without dipping into savings or investments. She even kept tabs on how the savings were growing.

However they acted around others, her mom was an open book with her.

These treasures were rare, probably exclusive to the pixies' world since you couldn't find them anywhere else. That made them priceless.

Though she was tempted, Shan Keyu wasn't naive and decided to turn them down.

"I can't take these; they're too much. We're just kids; we should stick to simpler gifts." Afraid of misunderstanding, Shan Keyu earnestly explained her reasons.

"But it's just food?" Dai Dai looked confused.

She had specifically chosen all food items.

"You shared food with me, so I'm doing the same. To me, this is just regular stuff."

"It's not valuable; I'm just giving you what I usually eat."

Shan Keyu sighed. She could see that Dai Dai was speaking from the heart, very sincerely.

But the more Dai Dai was like this, the more Shan Keyu felt the cognitive difference between them.

Could a plate of ordinary chocolate be equated to a bed full of magical items?

What kind of magical consumption concept is this?

Even though good friends shouldn't distinguish between yours and mine, today was only their first day of knowing each other!

To hit it off like this.

Shan Keyu started to think her earlier worries were overblown.

This was clearly a little fool who, if not careful, could be tricked into becoming penniless!

Shan Keyu refused to accept the items, but Dai Dai insisted on giving them.

The argument escalated, drawing the attention of those outside.

Someone knocked on the room door.

After knocking for a while with no response, it didn’t seem like anyone was sleeping.

Besides the sound of an animated show, there seemed to be other noises.

Shan Keyu’s mother grew worried.

"Xiao Yu, Mom is coming in!" (Note: Xiao Yu is a nickname for Shan Keyu.)

Shan Keyu hadn’t noticed the knocking at first, but her mother’s voice startled her awake.

But it was already too late.

Shan Keyu’s mother pushed the door open.

Inside the room, on the soft bed, alongside her daughter was another little girl.

Shan Keyu’s mother’s eyes immediately locked onto the translucent, gauze-like wings on the little girl’s back.

!!!

After the chaos, not only did Shan Keyu’s family learn the truth, but the authorities were also informed.

Everyone then realized that the pixies had arrived much earlier than they had estimated. They had simply stayed hidden until now. Unable to resist any longer, they gathered their courage and approached, eager to befriend Shan Keyu.

Although the items the pixies brought out were all good.

Items like the Memory Leaf and Amber Nectar, if given to the nation’s top researchers—ignoring the student population—could lead to a dramatic leap in scientific efficiency. Effectively saving time and advancing technological progress.

Who could resist that?

The authorities wanted it desperately.

But they couldn’t accept it. Absolutely not.

Even a child like Shan Keyu knew not to accept valuable items from others. What about the authorities on Tianlan Star?

If they had pressured Shan Keyu to accept, what would that make the authorities?

A country can work to grow even if it’s weak and poor, but tricking children crosses a line.

Could a country like that even have a future?

Not only is it morally wrong, but those who dare to accept clearly aren’t afraid of the consequences.

But in the end, the authorities reluctantly accepted.

The reason was simple: the pixies’ parents had arrived.

The pixies had stayed on Tianlan Star longer than in the story.

In the novel, the pixies caused trouble and fled for help. But in reality, the pixies hadn’t returned for a while, and their parents, who had initially planned to let them play for a few days after running away, grew anxious and came searching.

Although she had randomly teleported out to play, Dai Dai, playful as she was, hadn’t lost all her protective items.

So as long as the parents wanted to, they could quickly locate her.

"So, is this the parents seeing that Tianlanxing didn’t take advantage of the innocent child and decided to return the kindness?"

Sheng Qingquan, who had come over in a mech to ask about the situation, was a bit confused when the staff gestured for him to extend the mechanical arm.

Then the staff placed a beautifully crafted box onto the mech’s wide mechanical palm.

When he opened it, he didn’t recognize any of the items inside, but each one had a small label carefully attached, listing its name and purpose.

Sheng Qingquan immediately understood.

Looking at the box of treasures handed to him, Sheng Qingquan was surprised to find a share for himself and shocked by this unexpected turn of events.

It felt both ridiculous and logical!

"Not entirely. It’s mainly because the parents noticed that Dai Dai loves the food, cartoons, and TV shows here and refuses to leave."

"At first, he didn’t get it. But after watching some, he found it pretty interesting. So he bought a bunch of cartoons, movies, and even some novels to take back."

"Later, he tried the food, bought a ton of recipes, and even planned to regularly import ingredients from Tianlanxing."

The staff said proudly, "These items are the deposit the other party paid for the deal."

"He bought so much that the remaining payment will be sent later."

"He’s also keen on long-term cooperation with Tianlanxing."

"Though they’re unwilling to establish formal ties, building a cooperative relationship is still a win. Having shared interests, in some ways, makes it more reliable than formal ties." This was already a pleasant surprise, so the officials weren’t disappointed.

"He left a teleportation array disk for the officials, allowing them to transport items monthly. Besides making transactions easier, it also helps the two kids stay in touch."

"People can’t be teleported, but sending letters, gifts, and devices like phones or tablets with videos is fine."

After briefly touching on Shan Keyu and Dai Dai, the staff got back to the main point: "The officials plan to boost the entertainment and food industries."

"These are Tianlanxing’s strengths and should be expanded. We can’t just focus on technology."

"We need to focus on hard power, but we can’t neglect soft power either. We’ve got to keep both hands strong!"

So that’s how it is. Even knowing there’d be more deals later, Sheng Qingquan still felt he didn’t need a share.

After all, no matter how often the deals happen, these items are still incredibly valuable until Tianlanxing can support itself.

They’re better off in the hands of researchers than with him.

Sheng Qingquan carefully placed the items on the ground and was about to drive the mech back.

Before he could start, he saw the staff member leap forward and grab the mech’s leg.

"This is a task assigned to me from above! It must be delivered to your hands, and I must execute it properly!"

"Besides, with your contributions, all good things should naturally have a share for you. The leader said, we must not mistreat the meritorious. This is the foundation of our country. Are you trying to shake the foundation of Tianlanxing?" The staff member began to exaggerate and elevate the situation.

The mech’s foot was being held. The weight of the person actually didn’t cause any hindrance.

But after all, there is a size difference between a person and a mech. The person hugging the leg was like hugging a pillar.

It’s really hard to hold on tightly at this level.

In this situation, if Sheng Qingquan were to activate the flight mode of the mech to leave, it would definitely be against the law.

At high speed, the staff member would probably lose their grip on the mech's leg and fall from the sky before even making it halfway.

Would this even count as murder?

Maybe it’s closer to manslaughter?

Sheng Qingquan wasn’t entirely sure about the legal implications. But he was certain this would be considered high-altitude littering.

"You’re new to the job, aren’t you?"

The staff member looked up, surprised by Sheng Qingquan’s question. "How’d you guess? Do I really look that young?"

Sheng Qingquan glanced at the staff member’s unusually mature face, feeling a bit envious of their confidence.

"Someone with years of experience wouldn’t pull something so ‘bold’."

But it was very effective.

The leader really knows how to delegate!

Luckily, the box had a variety of items, but only one of each kind. If a long-term cooperation could really be established, taking them wouldn't be a big issue. Sheng Qingquan had no choice but to take the box, and only then did he manage to escape.

Since the items were already taken, of course, they couldn't be wasted.

After arriving home, Sheng Qingquan opened the box. He was curious—would his plant manipulation skills work on the fruits and leaves the pixies sent?