Chapter 61: The Difference Between Locking On and Scouting

"Both… succeeded?"

Looking at the two resources in Qin Chuan's hand that were obviously related to the water system at a glance, Yue Li blinked, her eyes becoming unusually bright.

The luck that greatly increased was actually this powerful?!

She couldn't help but think of Qi Ming's first talent.

The owner and their contracted spirit beast have their luck greatly increased!

Unlike the second talent, which can be used only once per entry into the Dream World, the first talent is passive, meaning this effect is permanently effective!

So, from now on, by using random resources, she can achieve an effect similar to manual selection?

Thinking this, Yue Li couldn't hold back the smile on her face.

Decided, she no longer needs the manually selected starlight equipment material from the achievement shop.

It's not that she can't afford the manual selection; it's that random offers better cost-performance!

"Your talent is amazing." Embedding the two resources into their corresponding slots, Qin Chuan couldn't help but exclaim, "The random effect is almost the same as manual selection—who would believe it?"

Yue Li's smile stalled; she suddenly recalled that she had only told Qin Chuan about her purple talent, quickly making up an excuse: "It should just be a coincidence… maybe next time I won't be so lucky."

"Then I'll take this!" Yue Li pointed to a small vine-woven ornament hanging at the top of the cave entrance.

"No problem." Qin Chuan glanced at the small ornament, smiled, and asked, "Any thoughts on our next destination?"

But official tier players are different.

Hearing this, Qin Chuan let out a breath of relief, and at the same time a faint, inexplicable joy welled up in his heart.

"So I think we need to change our current approach."

"It's absolutely necessary!" Yue Li nodded heavily, strongly agreeing with Qin Chuan's words, "From now on, the task of finding resources will be yours! I'll be in charge of boosting your luck!"

Actually, even without Qin Chuan's talent, this would still be an inevitable future development.

"But the resources around here have already been scavenged clean by us." He pointed out the current problem, "Before long, resources over a wider area will also be scavenged clean."

"Of course we can't leave empty-handed." Qin Chuan said helplessly, "As long as it doesn't hinder movement, we should still bring some things, like various seasonings, and a pot…"

"My talent can search for more resources, and your talent can make it easier for us to obtain the resources we need." His voice paused slightly, "I think continuing to team up is necessary."

Their eyes met; Qin Chuan stared for a moment, then collected himself.

Qin Chuan lent a hand to help her pick and process the vines, so strictly speaking, this ornament was completed by both of them together.

"What?" Yue Li lifted her head to look at Qin Chuan; her eyes were as clear as a fawn's, still retaining an undissipated smile, for a moment even more eye-catching than the falling sunlight.

After verifying Yue Li's talent, a certain idea he had originally now grew stronger.

"Yeah." Yue Li let out a soft sigh, glancing at the modestly sized shelter, "I'm still rather reluctant to leave this place."

As the activity range expands, it means the shelter model is completely over; from now on they will continually be engaged in exploring new maps.

"Possible." Qin Chuan, still unaware that Qi Ming had already dimmed, nodded slightly, accepting the explanation, "I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Novice tier players' contracted spirit beasts are weaker, making them prone to danger; plus the required resources are relatively common, so after building a shelter, using it as a base to gradually explore the surroundings is a very reasonable plan.

Their contracted spirit beast has already reached the growth tier, having initially grown, giving them the confidence to traverse mountains and rivers to explore new maps.

This ornament was hand-woven by Yue Li and hung up on the day she and Qin Chuan moved into the shelter together, said to celebrate their housewarming.

"This world is huge, with nearly ten thousand zones; just Area 3675 alone covers about a million square kilometers." Qin Chuan spoke softly, "The resources we need are becoming ever more precious, so our activity range must expand."

"No." Yue Li carefully took off the ornament and stored it in her bosom, hearing this she shook her head, "Your talent is for searching resources, so the destination will be up to you to decide."

"Good." Qin Chuan showed an unsurprised expression.

After knowing each other for several days, he also figured out this girl's temperament.

Compared to himself, Yue Li seemed like a player truly enjoying the game; as long as she could have fun, where she went didn't matter.

This way, the effect of his third talent could be reasonably concealed.

He only needed to bring Yue Li to find the locked-on resource, then attribute the reason for finding it to Yue Li's luck.

Perfect.

Then… let's begin!

Sun dial, third talent activated!

Without hesitation, Qin Chuan used this talent effect that can be used only once every seven days for the first time.

Target: Elite Tier Level 20 Blue Scale Flood Dragon!

After hesitating for a moment between the two resources, he still decided to first obtain the Deep Blue Scale.

In the next instant, the map of Area 3675 appeared before Qin Chuan.

On the map, two bright points were especially clear.

One was himself, the other was the target.

Moreover, Qin Chuan quickly noticed how it differed from the second talent.

After using the second talent, clicking each bright point reveals a view of the resource's location, like obtaining a landscape photo capturing the resource.

But when using the third talent, clicking a bright point lets you see the target's current situation at any time, like opening a surveillance feed—even if the target moves, it will track them.

On immobile resources the difference might not be obvious, but since the locked-on target right now is a Blue Scale Flood Dragon, the distinction is instantly clear.

After all, the second talent is "scouting," while the third talent is "locking on."

The distance between the two bright points is about one hundred kilometers.

There are stamina-restoring fruits, so stamina consumption need not be a concern.

If traveling at full speed, they can get there in two days.

If using the second talent once each day while on the road, stopping and going as they go, they could possibly gain more resources, reaching the corresponding location in about five days, but the harvest would be greater.

After a simple assessment, Qin Chuan glanced at the lively Blue Scale Flood Dragon in the video.

Let you live three more days.

"Luo, when are we setting out?"

"Ah!" Yue Li's question brought Qin Chuan back to his senses, "The next time you come in, we'll depart; now first pack your things."

"Okay."

Yue Li lightly pursed their lips, feeling reluctance and also anticipation for tomorrow.

——

Changxing City No. 2 Middle School, the big playground.

Ten o'clock in the morning.

154 students who had decided yesterday to participate in the practical exam were not late; they arrived early at the playground, standing neat and uniform, like soldiers about to march onto the battlefield.

Qin Chuan stood quietly in the crowd.

【Current Valor: 1680】

【Current Passive Skill: Water Master】

【Current Active Skills: Undercurrent Bind, Droplet Walk】

【Items Carried: 1/1】 【View】

【Resonance 2: Skills Water Master, Undercurrent Bind, Droplet Walk gain 5% enhancement】

Watching Ji Huai approach with the vigor of a dragon and tiger, he felt the small box of diamond powder in his pocket, his eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.

(End of Chapter)