[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system":3,"chapter-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-521":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Apocalypse: I Have A Multiplier System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1538930,2001,"Chapter 520: Mission","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-521",521,"\u003Cp>[Help the Tidefire Bloom Bites stall owner open a business of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward: 200 Mission points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? Is that the stall owner, the relative of the admin?\" Su Jiyai asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No host, he has done a lot of charity and has a golden thread of luck which can be converted into mission points as long as you help him.] The system’s explanation made Su Jiyai raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this one didn’t look as fancy as the last. The stall was made of rough wooden planks and covered in mismatched cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The signboard was hand-painted and tilted to the side. Even the cooking pot looked a little old and wobbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But oh, the smell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was smoky, sweet, and rich, like grilled caramel mixed with sizzling garlic and something that smelled like spiced ocean wind. It was weird, wild, and completely new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Qin Feng stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... is that smell?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ping sniffed. \"Smells like... roasted seafood and sugar? That can’t be right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the smell was too good to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They slowly walked toward the stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the table sat a round, dark-purple food shaped like a cracked egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer shell was thin and shiny like glass, but inside it was full of soft, glowing jelly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jelly was bright teal with tiny black seeds that sparkled like stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of the dish, written in shaky handwriting on a chalkboard, was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tidefire Bloom Bites – Made from Moon Clams and Flame Vines\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the heck is a flame vine?\" Xi Ping whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No clue,\" Qin Feng said, eyes still on the glowing egg-like treat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stall owner was a tired-looking old man with frizzy green hair and goggles on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw them stop at his stall, he instantly stood up straighter and smiled widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey there, travelers! First time in the market? Wanna try a free sample?\" he said eagerly. \"No one’s bought anything all morning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng nodded. \"We’ll try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man happily grabbed a small plate and placed three mini Tidefire Blooms on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked like jelly-filled flower buds with crispy edges that sizzled slightly like firecrackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng held the plate, looked down at the glowing cub in his arms, and carefully lowered the plate toward Su Jiyai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward, sniffed once... and then took a small, polite bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACKLE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as her teeth broke the outer shell, it popped gently like sugar glass, and the jelly inside melted in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like the flavors exploded in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, there was a deep salty taste, like ocean waves crashing against her tongue. Then came a sweet burst, like caramel candy with a little bit of mango and mint. After that, a spicy warmth spread across her mouth, but not the burning kind. It was cozy, like a fireplace on a cold night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, the jelly left behind a refreshing, cool feeling like she had just bitten into starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai’s tail wagged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took another bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until her sample was gone, and she was licking her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Qin Feng with glowing eyes and sent him a message through the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Buy more.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng chuckled as he saw Su Jiyai’s glowing eyes staring at the Tidefire Bloom Bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want more, huh?\" he said, amused. \"Well... we don’t actually have any coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai blinked. Then her ears drooped slightly, and she nodded with a sigh. But a second later, she perked up again and sent him a message through the system:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ask the shopkeeper if we can sell gold for coins here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng nodded and turned to the green-haired stall owner. \"Hey, quick question—can we sell gold here for coins?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stall owner tilted his head and frowned. \"Gold? What’s that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng, Xi Ping, and even Su Jiyai were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, ’what’s that’?\" Xi Ping asked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man shrugged. \"Never heard of it. Is it some kind of fruit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng glanced at Su Jiyai, who gave him a small nod. He immediately held out his palm, andpoof!—a shiny gold nugget appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper squinted at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked it up carefully, turning it left and right under the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh... shiny. But I’ve never seen this kind of metal before,\" he muttered. \"It’s not one of the precious ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng raised an eyebrow. \"Then whatarethe precious ones here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man listed off casually, \"Mystil, Zelthium, Flowmetal, Emberite, or sometimes even Deltan Spark—I mean, normal stuff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng and Xi Ping looked at each other, completely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of those metals existed in their world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ping groaned. \"Of course gold doesn’t work here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Qin Feng wasn’t ready to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there any place we can test if this metal is valuable?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stall owner blinked, then laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. Just head two kilometers east—you’ll find a public metal detector. Put the metal inside, and it’ll tell you how rare and valuable it is. Simple stuff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng nodded. \"Got it. Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to turn and leave when he felt a tiny tap on his arm. Looking down, he saw Su Jiyai’s paw poking him gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sent a quick message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wait. Ask for the shopkeeper’s number.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng didn’t question it. He turned back. \"By the way, can I get your number?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shopkeeper blinked in surprise. \"My number? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng kept a calm face. \"I’m planning a banquet soon and might need someone to provide local food. Your stuff is the best I’ve tasted so far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s eyes lit up. \"Really?! That’s great!\" He pulled out a strange square card and passed it to Qin Feng. \"Here! That’s my number.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng stared at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers weren’t numbers at all. It was a weird mix of curvy symbols and glowing dots. His lips twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of alien code is this...\" he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jiyai just tilted her head. She’d seen dozens of these kinds of systems in different worlds. Nothing new to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they followed the stall owner’s directions and reached the public metal detector. It was a tall red post with silver buttons and a glowing box on top—almost like a fire hydrant mixed with a vending machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng stepped up and placed the piece of gold into the small tray at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machine lit up and made a loud humming sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then words appeared on the glowing screen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Material Scanned: Unknown – Value: 2 Star Coins]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ping gasped. \"What?! Only 2?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng scratched his head. \"That’s... basically worthless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them stared at the number, disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... selling gold isn’t gonna work here,\" Xi Ping mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were about to walk away when Su Jiyai’s ears perked up again. She looked up at Qin Feng and tapped his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Try a zombie crystal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng’s eyes lit up. \"Oh! Good idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly reached into his storage space and pulled out one clear, purple zombie crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing it in the tray, they all leaned in to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DING! DING! DING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machine beeped rapidly, and this time, golden lights sparkled around the tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Material Scanned: Energy Core – Value: 1,000 Star Coins]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAAAAT?!\" Xi Ping’s jaw dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A thousand?!\" Qin Feng blinked in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Su Jiyai wiggled in excitement, tail wagging like crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!! That’s it! We’re rich!\" Xi Ping laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng immediately pulled out two more zombie crystals, and the machine confirmed the same value for each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had hit the jackpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can sell these and finally eat something delicious!\" Xi Ping cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng didn’t look as excited as Xi Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he frowned a little and asked, \"Where do we even sell these? What if people here don’t even know what these crystals are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ping blinked. \"That’s a good point...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could overthink it, Su Jiyai tapped Qin Feng’s arm again and sent a message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That’s impossible. If the metal detector already knew it was an energy core and gave it a value, then people here must know about it. Machines don’t guess—they detect.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng nodded slowly. \"You’re right. Good thinking, boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ping clapped her hands. \"So let’s go sell these and get food! I want three more Galaxy Spiral Buns!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, the three of them began walking down the market road, checking every shop they passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most shops only sold food or clothes or shiny floating gadgets that none of them understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took them almost an hour of walking before they finally found a wide, round building with thick metal doors. Above the entrance was a bold sign:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"IRONCORE ARMORY – Best Weapons in All Five Districts\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the air smelled like oil, sparks, and heat. A massive man with glowing red goggles and silver beard stood behind the counter, hammering something on an anvil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng stepped forward. \"Hey, do you buy crystals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1520,"2026-06-06T06:36:48.413Z",1,"novelbin.me","d402a0999929150e371f1589c1ee5f68ce8f18f7366c33ab2d6151005c7feb81","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-522","apocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-chapter-520",661,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-have-a-multiplier-system-cover.jpg"]