But as long as he could track people, it was enough.
After some bargaining, Qin Fu successfully secured the equipment for 2,000 Paradise Coins.
As for how he managed it—well, it relied entirely on his sharp tongue and his charm attribute of ten points.
After paying, Qin Fu equipped the item and looked at the insect-guide bottle hanging from his waist. The size was reasonable and didn't hinder his movement, so he decided not to hide it.
Having bought his tracking gear, Qin Fu was about to leave when he suddenly noticed a familiar figure—someone who looked suspiciously like Su Xiao—haggling with a stall owner.
He walked over calmly. He hadn't planned to get acquainted with Su Xiao just yet; he merely wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to buy a few recovery items. After all, the recovery products made by the Medicine Jar were famously good.
Su Xiao sensed someone approaching, instinctively resting his hand on the hilt of his blade. He turned his head slightly, eyes narrowing as he glanced at Qin Fu.
Feeling the wave of hostility, Qin Fu smiled faintly.
Su Xiao's brow creased. He picked up the potion from the counter and turned away without a word.
Qin Fu blinked at his cold reaction, then realized what was happening.
At this point in time, Su Xiao must have recently been affected by hypnosis. With Qin Fu's unusually high charm, his presence probably stirred an involuntary sense of familiarity—and that alone made Su Xiao wary.
A bit self-defeating, but it couldn't be helped.
As Qin Fu stepped closer, the Medicine Jar hurried forward with a grin.
"Looking to buy medicine too, friend? I've got the best stuff here—some of it even comes straight from the Gourmet Prisoner's production line. Guaranteed quality, low prices."
He leaned forward eagerly. "You seem like a sincere buyer. Tell you what—let's be friends, I'll even throw in a little discount."
Qin Fu didn't rush to buy. He studied the goods laid out before him. Alongside the familiar recovery potions from the original world, there were several other items that caught his attention.
[Sweet Whole Fruit]Origin: Gourmet PrisonerQuality: WhiteType: Recovery ItemEffect: After consumption, increases mana recovery speed by 1 for the next hour.Rating: 5 (Note: White-grade items are rated 1 to 10; the score reflects overall value.)Introduction: Known as "The Fruit House of the Earth." Combines the sweetness of cantaloupe, watermelon, apple, and mango into one irresistibly fragrant fruit. Just a single bite leaves you craving more.
Looking at the massive, cherry-like fruit, Qin Fu's mouth twitched slightly. Still, the mana-restoration effect was too valuable to ignore.
He picked up a potion bottle and said with an easy smile,"Two [XT-12 Life Vitality Potions] and two [Sweet Whole Fruits]. Four servings of [Golden Fried Rice]. That's it. Boss, calculate it—and don't forget my discount."
Hearing Qin Fu's confident tone, the Medicine Jar's eyes gleamed. He grinned widely.
"That'll be 3,000 Paradise Coins. Thank you for your generous patronage!"
Qin Fu did a quick calculation in his head—it was a fair price.
"Deal," he said. "Let's trade, and let's be friends while we're at it."
The Medicine Jar's grin widened further. Today was clearly a good day for business.
After learning how to use the items, Qin Fu left and continued wandering through the marketplace. His only regret was being unable to appraise equipment or skills yet—an inconvenient handicap—but this was a good chance to explore.
Not long after, a prompt from Paradise echoed in his mind:
[The Hunter will enter the Derivative World in ten minutes: Assassin Wu Liuqi.]
The announcement instantly changed the atmosphere around him. Contractors everywhere froze for a beat—then chaos broke out.
Cries, complaints, frantic bargaining—every kind of emotion filled the air. Joy, dread, and disbelief swirled together in a single scene.
Qin Fu sighed to himself. Assassin Wu Liuqi, huh? He wondered what timeline this world would be in.
Chicken Island was enormous, and tracking violators across it would be a nightmare. Hopefully it wouldn't turn into another hell-level assignment.
Just as he was thinking this, Xi Luoluo suddenly approached.
"You're a mage, right?" she asked timidly. "I'll pay well. I can guarantee obedience—I even have some support abilities."
Qin Fu looked at her for a moment, then sighed.
"We're from different worlds. I can't team up with you. You should look for someone else."
Xi Luoluo's shoulders slumped at his words, disappointment flashing in her eyes. But she quickly checked his world tag, nodded faintly, and turned back toward the square, calling out for another partner.
Qin Fu said nothing. He just leaned back, covered his eyes with one hand, and quietly waited for Paradise's transmission to begin.