Su Ming'an stepped back half a step, then another half step, clutching the card.

The blond young man glanced at the empty tables and chairs, then asked again, "The shrine maiden has left. Do you really not need my help to interpret? If the divination result is not interpreted, it's hard to understand."

"No need for trouble." Su Ming'an put away the card. He has as many as fourteen teammates, there's bound to be someone skilled in interpretation among them, no need for an NPC to interpret such an important item.

A glint of regret flashed in the blond youth's azure eyes: "...It seems I didn't make your experience enjoyable, didn't gain your trust, I'm sorry."

"No." Su Ming'an said. His wariness against the blond youth was built on his vigilance as the Number One Player, he had no choice but to act this way.

He no longer trusted Luowasha, this was simply a "big fish eats small fish, small fish eats jellyfish" ultimately dangerous world.

The blond youth picked up the small crystal vial from the ground, wiped it, and handed it to Su Ming'an, "Take it."

"What is this?" Su Ming'an did not take it.

"...It's dragon blood. I bought the most expensive divination service for you, the divination materials can be taken away, this vial of dragon blood worth a fortune is a gift for you. I hope it makes you a bit happier."

"If I were happier, would it taste better?" Su Ming'an made a dry joke.

The blond youth's eyes widened slightly, staring blankly at Su Ming'an, as if he thought he had misheard.

Su Ming'an coughed, testing the blond youth's reaction, there seemed to be no problem. If the blond youth truly had good intentions for him, he indeed seemed a bit cold, but he couldn't afford to relax his guard now.

After all, people with blond hair and blue eyes have such sensitive characteristics. Just by looking this way, they end up in troubled waters.

He accepted the small crystal vial.

...

"Ding-dong!"

[You have obtained divination material: "Dragon Blood"!]

[Since this is your first acquisition of high-level material, the "Plot Additive" feature has been unlocked!]

[Feature introduction: You can pour materials into the Memory Clip to add new possibilities to the plot!]

...

[High-level plot material: Dragon Blood]

[Quality: Red Level]

[Elements: Dragon Clan, Melancholy, Wounded, Fallen, War of Eden.]

...

"Plot Additive?" Su Ming'an opened the book. At this time, the first page of the book was "The Delusive Destruction of Luowasha, Yijiu's Reincarnation Cut", the second page was "Rejection of the Cat-Eared Maid", the following pages were all blank.

He thought for a moment, then poured the "Dragon Blood" onto the second page, which began to emit a golden glow, seemingly undergoing changes.

...

[...At this moment, a cat-eared maid pushed the door open. Su Liujin proposed to explore this place, but was politely refused.]

...

Originally, the story ended here. But after the "Dragon Blood" was added, another section of text appeared:

...

[At the same time, the emperor of Dragon Valley awoke this day.]

[He opened his dark golden eyes, announcing that all the giant dragons that had fallen into slumber since the War of Eden were fully awakened.]

[Millions of dragon descendants piously knelt outside his valley, ready to listen to the Dragon Emperor's decree, whether it concerned a new world war, or the generations-long hatred with the Celestial Clan, or major matters concerning the Game Day. They would faithfully record it and convey it to every corner of the continent, passing it to the ears of millions of living beings.]

[Yet, they heard the Dragon Emperor coldly declare—]

["I must find Olivius, finding him is my vow."]

["Whether he lives or perishes, whether he hides in any corner of the world, even the most distant one, I will find him."]

[This Dragon Emperor, who during the War of Eden once struck through the earth's surface, threatening the Underground Kingdom, cast a tracking spell, looking towards a certain direction in the world.]

[His dark golden vertical pupils narrowed into a line.]

["Found you." The Dragon Emperor spread his wings, shrouded the sun and soared skyward, causing countless dragon descendants to tremble in fear.]

[The dragon descendants did not understand why the Dragon Emperor, upon awakening, was so obsessed with finding one person, especially since he had been asleep too long to know anyone. Who exactly was this Olivius?]

...

[Your story: 768 words.]

...

Su Ming'an looked at the newly appeared text in astonishment. So this is the effect of the [Plot Additive].

"A flashback..." Su Ming'an understood.

A story cannot solely follow the protagonist's perspective; there must be a technique of flashback—The previous [Inspiration Integration] feature, could connect stories between two protagonists, like him and Lv Shu. And the [Plot Additive] function, allows for more supporting character plots to be added. Making the story richer and more complete, without making the viewing experience tiring.

Since this additive was dragon blood, dragon clan's plot was added. Letting the audience know that when the protagonist is living an ordinary life, another side is experiencing a crucial plot point, increasing attraction.

"It seems this Creator System sincerely teaches us how to write stories." Su Ming'an thought, "I should gather more high-level materials in the future..."

He noticed the information bar, he had upgraded from "Intern Creator" to "E-level Creator", probably due to the increased word count of the story.

...

[Your current Genesis Level is: E-level]

[Unlocked features: Inspiration Integration, Plot Additive.]

...

[Requirements to advance to D-level:]

[1. Increase the story word count to 2000 words and divide into the first chapter.]

[2. Introduce the first supporting character. Must have a name and a noticeable personality trait, unrestricted by being a righteous or villainous role.]

[3. Initiate the first battle.]

[(Upon advancing to D-level, you will unlock a new feature "Character Setting Play Sequence", which helps portray more fleshed-out characters. Subsequently, each level advancement will unlock a new Genesis feature, covering plot, character setting, logic, philosophy, and world mysteries, supporting you in writing a good story.)]

...

Su Ming'an closed the interface, he has already learned how to write a story.

Yuanyuan wrote some strong female novels in middle school, she said you just need a hand. With her guidance, combined with the help of these functions, it doesn't seem difficult at all.

He temporarily planned to write a popular style of engaging drama, something that the World Tree would likely enjoy.

Coincidentally, while Su Ming'an was researching these things, a blond youth was browsing the equipment of the Divination House and didn't notice Su Ming'an's actions. It wasn't until Su Ming'an closed the system interface that the blond youth turned around and smiled, "Liujin, let's go, I'll take you to an even more fun place."

"Alright." Su Ming'an threw the now-empty Dragon Blood Vial into his backpack and casually walked out the door.

The entire morning, the blond youth was introducing him to various engaging activities. Knowing that Su Ming'an was a "harmless jellyfish who knew nothing," the blond youth explained everything in thorough detail.

In the potion room of the Royal City, a hedgehog person was injecting a bright red potion, the syringe piercing through layers of spikes as the hedgehog person gradually revealed an expression of enjoyment.

"That's the 'Intelligence Needle' that makes one smarter with just a shot. It's a drug developed by the [Alliance of Truth] that worships the Wisdom Angel Darya," the blond youth explained.

Su Ming'an's eyes lit up. This is good stuff... Could he buy it for his teammates to try?

"So, what's the cost?" The blond youth added with a smile, "The cost is that their lifespan will significantly shorten... This is the trade-off for exchanging life for wisdom."

...

In the bustling East Street, inside a room made up of pink bubbles, people were enjoying drinks with sweet smiles on their faces.

"That is a beverage developed by the Sea of Desire under the jurisdiction of the Master of Abyss, Lestory. With just one sip, you can feel happiness. People who believe in Lestory fanatically pursue pleasure and desire, such as the Blood Clan," the blond youth advised, "So, if you encounter the Blood Clan in the future, make sure to stay away. They are the most covetous race."

...

In the outer residential area, a one-point-eight meter coffee bean was rolling on a grinding wheel, as layers of brown-black coffee flowed into the vat below with its movements.

"That's the Bean Tribe, they grind out coffee by themselves. Rolling on the grinding wheel every day is their job. To ensure they produce an endless supply of coffee, no one would kill the goose that lays the golden egg," the blond youth said.

"...I will never drink coffee again," Su Ming'an said, looking on with a complex expression. He wasn't sure if this bean had bathed, and where exactly was the coffee being ground from?

...

"This is a card made from the molted skin of the Qing Zhu Clan, named 'Four Kingdoms Kill'..."

...

"This is a down jacket handmade by the Bird Tribe, genuine materials, very warm. The only downside is that it might have some parasites..."

...

"This is the saliva of the Insect Race, collected from the distant [Interstellar Gallery]. The Insect Race is a race that gnaws endlessly, and their saliva usually has a highly corrosive quality, which can be used in heavy industry."

...

"These are the tentacles of an octopus, they can be used to scratch itches, grab things, or make a heart shape..."

...

The blond youth tirelessly introduced, treating him like a newborn entering the world for the first time. Whatever Su Ming'an was curious about, the blond youth would buy and let him see it.

Just occasionally, Su Ming'an would hear the sound of the wind, as if high-class races with wings were soaring overhead. But when he looked up, there was nothing, everything was calm and peaceful.

It truly was a leisurely time. The start of an instance always felt this serene, just like at the start in Dao Ya City.

When the afternoon sun set, they sat atop a traveling turtle, leisurely heading back. Su Ming'an's backpack was already filled with interesting trinkets, even managing to snag several Blue Level pieces of equipment. The warm sunlight bathed him, his white hair gleaming with a warm hue.

"By the way, what is [Game Day]?" Su Ming'an thought the timing was mature, considering his relationship with the blond youth was good enough, so he asked.

"From what I know, [Game Day] is an invasion crisis from the outside world. On that day, many of us will be chosen for a game called the 'Disciple Game'," the blond youth candidly said, handing Su Ming'an a card: "In this game, various races gather together to compete for the final victor."

Su Ming'an took the card and focused on it.

...

[We sit in Hell holding up the Bible, deluding ourselves into thinking we can change destiny with slaughter.]

[In a world shrouded in blood mist, I once imagined putting down the blade. Yet, the blade in my hand never fell, nor could my arms embrace you.]

[Even if traps lie ahead, I am willing to step into them for you.]

[The Disciple Game begins now. Life is the only wager. Every participant has a chance to climb to the victor's position, so release your potential... On this stage where decay, bloodshed, and screams entwine, betrayal, sabotage, and despair will be your trials.]

...

What's this?

Su Ming'an made a face like an old man using a subway phone.

"It's said that those who receive this invitation will be selected for the Disciple Game," the blond youth said with a smile, "The invitations seem to be distributed randomly. One day I woke up from bed and found this invitation placed on my table. Because Luowasha is so vast, we don't know exactly how many people have been selected for the Disciple Game."

...No wonder world elements include a battle royale; it turns out to be here.

Su Ming'an sank into contemplation.

...A multi-race battle royale, could it be a King's Game between a bunch of winged bird people and demons? He really hadn't seen such a scene before; the chances of cheating are probably high.

"Don't worry, Liujin, even though you're participating in this game in place of the Princess, I'll be there too. I will protect you. Believe that the world won't trouble a harmless jellyfish," the blond youth solemnly said, "Although I'm not sure about the difficulty of the game yet, I'm confident."

"Why are you so good to me?" Su Ming'an finally asked. Clearly, the blond youth was his monitor and should come from the Red Tower Royal Family, with no reason to stand by his side.

"Because..." The blond youth raised his head. He fell into contemplation for several seconds, seemingly choosing his words:

"You were caught up in this, you were supposed to live a carefree life in the sea."

"Why should someone's destiny be replaced by innocent you? I feel very guilty, but I have no other way, so I can only hope to do some good for you."

"You might think we aren't acquaintances, that I don't have to go this far. But I still can't bear it. I want to make you a bit happier. Even if you and I are total strangers, I can't bear to leave a stranger locked in an iron cage. Just think of me as a... Mother Teresa."

Su Ming'an's eyebrows slightly relaxed, sensing the youth's sincerity.

"Alright then." The blond youth clapped his hands, "There's one last place for our tour today."

"What is it?"

"Liujin," the blond youth looked at him, "Would you like... to see the World Tree?"

...

Meanwhile.

Noel opened his eyes in the liquid tank.

...

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④ Alliance of Truth: Holds authority over mages, scholars, strategy, and scrolls. Esteems wisdom and truth, having developed products like the "Intelligence Needle" and "Good Child Needle." Worships the Third-level God, Wisdom Angel Darya.

⑤ Sea of Desire: Governed by the Master of Abyss. Every Coveter finds an outlet for their emotions and happiness here.

⑥ Interstellar Gallery: Subjugated to the Level 1 God, Dawn Goddess. Habitats for the militaristic Locksa people and the endlessly gnawing Insect Race, with the Locksa people serving as a cage to imprison the Insect Race, forbidding the Insect Race from wreaking havoc on the world, at the cost of never seeing the light again themselves.

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