Chapter 1040

But Ningguang was different.

She had no such idea.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been upset back then when she accidentally activated the Vision.

Nor would she have immediately reclaimed the Vision after receiving the reward from the Item-for-Cash Machine.

In comparison,

Qunyu Pavilion—the very item she built herself—was her most important possession.

Moreover, after renovating Qunyu Pavilion,

it wasn't certain her power would be weaker.

Even that unfinished half-product under the false peace had smashed Aesir like a walnut.

Now, with the real thing,

how could the effect possibly be worse?

It would likely be even stronger!

Perhaps this time, she could even smash one of the Seven Lords!

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"

Ningguang smiled.

"Alright then!"

Yelan nodded.

Ningguang was one of her few friends.

That's why she had offered the suggestion.

But the final choice remained Ningguang's—she wouldn't interfere.

"Alright, since Ningguang has received her reward, it's our turn now!"

Saying this, Keqing's gaze toward Han Feng flickered with anticipation.

Seeing this, Han Feng smiled slightly, then turned his eyes to the system panel.

【Customer Keqing finished reading Doraemon, received reward—Penetration Ring.】

【Penetration Ring: Place it against any wall, and you can pass through it as effortlessly as a ghost, emerging from the other side.

Not only can you move in straight lines, but you can also curve along the wall's shape, even emerging from the ground on the opposite side.】

【Customer Yelan finished reading Transformers 1, received reward—Bumblebee.】

【Bumblebee: One of Optimus Prime's four subordinate officers! Responsible for espionage (strategic reconnaissance), communications, and intelligence command.】

【Note: This robot can transform into a vehicle, but lacks intelligence—it follows only its host's commands.】

Note: This robot can transform into a car, but lacks intelligence and follows only its host's commands.

Han Feng gave a slight nod.

The Penetration Ring wasn't as good as the Anywhere Door,

but it was still quite useful.

Especially in dangerous situations—it would be a huge help!

Just place it on the ground or wall, then step right through.

It was practically an escape miracle tool!

As for Bumblebee…

This was even better!

He was one of the most popular characters in Transformers.

And if Han Feng remembered correctly,

aside from Qiqi's magic car, this was likely the first vehicle reward ever given.

Plus, it was incredibly cool!

In the manga, when Bumblebee first transformed into a car, he was battered and worn-out.

But after shifting into a certain brand's vehicle,

his sleek, dazzling design had stunned many.

Its sleek design instantly caught many people's eyes.

Hum—

At that moment,

two brilliant beams of light descended from the sky, enveloping Keqing and Yelan.

Moments later, the light faded.

On Keqing's hand appeared a yellow ring.

Before Yelan appeared a card.

The front of the card showed the robot Bumblebee; the back showed a sleek yellow car.

"This looks like that wall-penetrating item?"

Staring at the ring in her hand, Keqing's eyes flickered with thought.

She couldn't recall its exact name,

but she still remembered the manga's scene.

In one episode, Doraemon's master, Nobita, got locked in the storage room by his mother after misbehaving, and she specifically told Doraemon not to open the door.

Doraemon had promised—but immediately pulled out this item.

Although Doraemon had given his assurance, he immediately pulled out this gadget.

Then it passed through the wall and saved Daxiong.

Later, Daxiong used this item to phase through walls and prank his mother, making her think it was his father doing it.

Keqing remembered laughing uncontrollably when she saw this.

"It's called the Penetrating Ring; just place it against a wall, and it will do exactly what you described—pass through."

"And besides moving in a straight line, it can bend according to the wall's shape, even emerging on the other side or beneath the ground."

Han Feng explained with a smile.

"If that's the case, Keqing won't need to carry keys anymore when she goes out!"

Hearing Han Feng's explanation, Ningguang teased with a laugh.

Exactly!

Just use the Penetrating Ring to drill right in when you get home.

It's incredibly convenient!

And there's no risk of losing the keys.

"You're coming up with such mischievous ideas!"

Keqing shot a disgruntled glare at the woman beside her.

If the people of Liyue saw her acting like this, they might think she's up to no good!

Then where would her dignity as the Yu Heng Star be?

"Still, this item would be perfect for exploring secret realms!"

Gazing at the Penetrating Ring in her hand, Keqing fell into deep thought.

In secret realms, one often encounters getting lost or paths vanishing.

With this, those problems won't matter at all!

No path? Just make one yourself!

While Keqing pondered the uses of the Penetrating Ring, Yelan was also examining the card in her hand.

But since this was her first reward, she wasn't quite sure what it was.

So she turned her gaze toward the shopkeeper behind the counter.

She wanted to hear his explanation.

Han Feng did not disappoint; he took a sip of tea and smiled.

"This is a Reward Card—just silently think the command to activate it.

Your reward is Bumblebee, a robot from Cybertron; though not as intelligent as in the comics, it can obey your orders and transform into that cool car!"

"Bumblebee from Transformers?"