Chapter 251: Two More Token Fragments

Reputation—what do you call reputation!

Great Zi Shu actually got tangled with Jiuyou, and the connection is unusual! Chen Long's mouth almost twisted to the back of his head, wishing he could do two backflips on the spot for fun.

Regarding Chen Shicheng's words, no one present harbored any doubt; a big shot who could eliminate a Pioneer member with a single strike, there was no need to make such jokes at this time.

After all, such a lie crumbles the moment it's probed.

Seeing the Emperor's sullen expression, Chen Shicheng temporarily handed the Yellow Turban Strongman to Chen Long to command, and he led the other Trading gathering participants to a nearby shade of trees.

The eleven people before him truly moved him deeply.

He had been busy with other matters during this period and hadn't attended this gathering, which was of little help to him, but he never expected that this seemingly frivolous meeting had already filled to capacity.

Moreover, crucially, when members were in danger, these people united, risking offending the Pioneer to come to the aid.

But with that, does he still want his celestial artifact?

No, he feels he would be shortchanged.

If he takes it, it feels like he tarnishes this friendship.

Just as he was agonizing, Mao Tu, pulling Shuigu Tang, began introducing the four newcomers—Shen Hou, You Ji, Xu Gou, and Hai Zhu.

Although these four newcomers had constantly heard members brag that Great Zi Shu was a member of the organization, it was still their first meeting, making them a bit nervous, yet the admiration in their eyes was genuine.

Especially You Ji and Hai Zhu, who had personally witnessed how Chen Shicheng casually beat that Emperor into a dead dog.

In other words, their skin wasn't as thick as Chen Long's; otherwise they'd have to cling to his thigh and whine in front of everyone.

"Great Zi Shu, not long ago Shuigu Tang said he met you at the capital's Thus we have Faction: Zixiao Palace; how is it that just two days later you're already at the seaside?" After a brief familiar introduction, Si She asked the question everyone was curious about.

"I have some matters to attend to here," Chen Shicheng said vaguely.

"Matters?"

Wu Ma, who had never felt noticeable, patted his chest, "Is the matter Great Zi Shu needs to handle troublesome? We're already here and not in a hurry to leave, so let us help."

"Indeed, it's rare to come to the seaside; I don't want to leave early, I haven't seen what the sea looks like in the game yet."

"Besides, we must stay wary of the Pioneer folk; the King of Hell is easy to provoke, but little demons are hard to deal with. What if they pull some nasty tricks again?"

The others, seeing this, all echoed, each insisting on staying; the four newcomers even bluntly said that even running errands would be fine.

Although Chen Shicheng internally wanted them to help clear the Japanese pirates, he ultimately shook his head and refused, "Don't you still have two Token Fragments? Gather them tightly; these things relate to ascension and must not be missed."

"Ha, why bother collecting them?"

Shuigu Tang, muttering, glanced at the neatly crouched guild leader over there, "After this incident we understand: Token Fragments are exactly as described online—only big shots qualify to vie for them; we with our small arms and legs can't protect them."

During the Trading gathering, besides Shuigu Tang, another who happened to obtain a Token Fragment, Hai Zhu, also nodded with lingering fear, "Exactly, aside from Great Zi Shu, anyone else swapping for this would be dead."

Shuigu Tang, approving, patted his shoulder, pulled out his own Token Fragment and handed it to Chen Shicheng, "Selling it to you; just give me something in return, preferably Yinxiang Incense—the forum sells it too pricey, you merchant." "I'll give you mine too! Just exchange for some Yinxiang Incense," Hai Zhu followed suit, handing over his.

Seeing those two Token Fragments, the others' eyes turned red.

It wasn't the gleam of those copper pieces equated with death‑summoning talismans; it was envy of those two.

Great Zi Shu and his crew truly understand; they're generous, previously even random unused Skills could be swapped for Attribute‑boosting Spiritual Medicine.

Now handing over the two fragments, given Zi Shu's generosity, how could they possibly shortchange them?

Perhaps after this, those two won't need to worry about seeking Attribute‑boosting Spiritual Medicine all the way to Zifu Realm; truly a leap to the heavens.

Chen Shicheng looked at them with some surprise, "Are you sure? Even if you can't use this, you could trade it with others for plenty of resources; you don't have to pick me."

"That would be heretical, wouldn't it?"

Shuigu Tang, loudly grabbing the Token Fragment from Hai Zhu, forced it into Chen Shicheng's hand, "You might exchange this for something of equal value; us? Ha ha."

She sneered, pointing at the Emperor trampled under Chen Long's foot, "They can't part with those things; the biggest chance is they'll just kill us outright. Anyway, this thing will explode after death, why waste it?"

"Exactly, that's what I think too," Hai Zhu quickly nodded.

Chen Shicheng stared at the Token Fragment in his hand, hesitating whether to accept it.

Honestly, since setting his target on the Blessed Land of the Cave Heaven in Tang Valley, aside from the Token Fragment snatched from the East Sea Island Nation envoy, he had no interest in other fragments.

Holding it in hand is just as Shuigu Tang said: either trade for some equivalent resources or exchange for other Tang Valley Token Fragments.

However, based on online speculation of where Token Fragments appear, the other five are most likely still on the East Sea Island Nation's historic Chinese territory; hoping to swap for the same series is surely a fool's dream.

It's still faster, like the Pioneer, to use murder‑and‑steal methods.

Thus, aside from trading for resources, this fragment is truly optional for him.

But then again, as Shuigu Tang said, aside from himself, the others combined likely won't attract attention from other forces; the biggest risk is being killed and robbed.

Forget it.

He'll just act as a middleman, give them a hand.

Thinking that, Chen Shicheng no longer hesitated, pocketing the two Token Fragments and then began rummaging through his storage.

Equipment! Elixirs! He has tons of them!

Due to selling Yinxiang Incense, his nearly two‑hundred‑slot storage is almost full, all of which he doesn't need, so giving them away is fine.

Yet these items look plentiful, but together they may still be worth less than a single Token Fragment.

To avoid his own people losing out, he set his sights on the Sea‑Swallow Gourd.

(End of Chapter)