Two days later.
Qin Fu stood in front of the courtyard, a rare calm rising in his chest.
He couldn't help feeling a surge of emotion—after all, he'd worked his whole life and never imagined he could live in a place like this.
Of course, the scavenger's one million wasn't nearly enough. But fortunately, there would always be some scum in this world to make up the difference.
With his current attributes, as long as no firearms were involved, he was virtually invincible.
After a few days of cleaning up the city's filth, Qin Fu finally earned enough to pay the full price for the house.
He'd chosen well. There were no nearby residents, it wasn't far from the city, and the surroundings were quiet despite the distance to civilization—a peaceful retreat hidden in the noise.
After tidying up and furnishing the place, Qin Fu sent a casual message to the Scavenger Bureau. If anyone barged into his home uninvited, they shouldn't blame him for what might happen next.
..........
Three days later, in a room filled with Zen.
Qin Fu sat cross-legged on a futon, eyes closed in deep meditation.
Although the real world couldn't generate mana, he'd discovered that this kind of focus training sharpened his mind and improved his control over his body.
After experiencing the benefits firsthand, daily meditation had become his habit.
The rest of his time, of course, was spent honing his skills. Qin Fu knew that most of the early derivative worlds resembled anime-like settings—ideal training grounds for combat variety.
Finishing his meditation, he began refining his reflexes using Gojo Satoru's "chain forging" method.
Though he specialized in magic, he knew better than to rely solely on spells. If he couldn't even follow an enemy's blade, what right did he have to call himself a true mage?
"Hah!"
He exhaled a slow breath of turbid air, rose, and went to rinse off. Soon after, he sank into the soft embrace of his sofa.
But before he could relax, the familiar tone of Reincarnation Paradise echoed in his mind.
[Drip—A new derivative world is about to open. The hunter will return to Reincarnation Paradise. Please ensure there are no witnesses nearby.]
[Teleportation initializing... teleportation complete.]
Qin Fu's vision blurred. His consciousness wavered, his ears ringing with static. When clarity returned, he found himself once again inside his exclusive chamber.
Sitting on the couch within his private space, Qin Fu sighed helplessly and changed into his combat attire.
He hadn't expected the call to come so suddenly.
After adjusting his collar, he pushed open the door to his private room and stepped out.
As usual, he first checked which world he would be entering. As expected, the message appeared.
[Hunter Level: Lv.2. You will receive a ten-minute notice before entering the next derivative world. The hunter will enter in one hour. Please remain patient.]
Seeing the message—identical to the one from the original Paradise records—Qin Fu didn't hesitate. He went straight to the trading market.
After all, he still had a hunting mission to complete.
"Come, take a look! Recovery items, twenty percent off!"
"Emergency gear for sale! Don't miss out!"
...
The trading square buzzed with noise and color, its energy contagious. Qin Fu allowed himself a brief smile before wandering through the stalls.
After reserving 1,000 Paradise Coins as safety funds, he still had around 9,000 to spend.
It didn't take long for something interesting to catch his eye at one of the booths.
[Guide Insects]
Origin: Monster Hunter World
Quality: Green
Type: Accessory
Effect: Records the breath of a specific target and emits a glow to guide the route.
Rating: 26 (Note: Green items are rated from 10 to 30; higher scores indicate greater value.)
Description: An indispensable companion for hunters, aiding them in tracking and pursuing their prey.
Qin Fu's eyes brightened as he examined the item.
This was a fine piece of equipment—although the glowing feature was a little unnecessary, it was undeniably useful.