Ch 172: Is There Really Such a Good Thing? [QT]

It was hard to tell whether she was lying or not. At the very least, from their perspective, Shen Yunxuan had always seemed sincere.

Shen Yunxuan turned back to look at them excitedly, and they understood instantly. Using knowledge from their world to trade for resources here—this was practically getting something for nothing! Since knowledge between the two dimensions was entirely different, they had endless things to trade.

They still didn’t know how long this traversal would last, so they had to act quickly. Pushing aside their thoughts, they followed Shen Yunxuan immediately.

Shen Yunxuan first took out several types of medicine. “This is for treating fever, this one is for colds, this one helps with heatstroke, and this one relieves stomach discomfort… I want to show my sincerity first. We genuinely want to have friendly exchanges with you. Also, we are in a hurry to find our way back and hope to leave before nightfall. Can we start trading now?”

“Leave before nightfall? So soon?”

“Can this really cure fever?”

“These are medicines? My father returned from hunting yesterday, and he has been vomiting and having diarrhea ever since. He’s been feeling nauseous and dry-heaving. Do you have something to cure him?” A giant with a worried expression urgently asked while looking at the medicines.

Shen Yunxuan immediately stood up. “Take us to see him first. We are not doctors, but we can diagnose some common illnesses.”

The giant sought approval from the chief, who nodded, and then quickly led them to a cave. The chief also followed.

When Shen Yunxuan saw the frail old man inside the cave, she stepped forward to examine him while silently asking the system: [System, what illness does he have?]

System: [Scanning… The patient has mild heatstroke.]

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunxuan took out two bottles of Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid and a small bottle of stomach medicine. “Give him these to drink. They work quickly. Also, feed him… ten of these pills.”

Normally, the stomach medicine required four pills, but since the patient was a three-meter-tall giant, she adjusted the dosage to ten. She made this judgment based on her own past experiences with similar symptoms.

As an orphan with no money, she couldn’t afford to go to the hospital every time she got sick. Over time, she developed her own methods for self-diagnosis. Maybe they weren’t always accurate, but most of the time, they were quite effective.

The giant immediately fed the medicine to his father without hesitation. The pungent taste made the old man grimace. “What is this?”

The giant explained, “Father, this is a divine medicine brought by our distant friends. They easily put the little pterosaur to sleep and woke it up just as easily. Their medicine is very powerful.”

Shen Yunxuan exchanged a subtle glance with Elder Xu—these people seemed incredibly easy to fool. Too simple-minded. Perhaps the primitive tribal society had not yet developed strong defense mechanisms between people. Or maybe they looked so small and weak that it lowered the giants’ guard.

Either way, this saved them a lot of time in testing each other’s intentions, which worked greatly in Shen Yunxuan’s favor. Within minutes after taking the medicine, the old man already felt some relief. Although he hadn’t fully recovered, he no longer had the urge to vomit or use the restroom.

The giant looked at Shen Yunxuan with gratitude. “Thank you! We don’t have many herbs here, and none are as effective as your divine medicine. Last time someone had the same symptoms as my father, and after three days without improvement, he developed a fever. Soon after, he became delirious, and we couldn’t save him. Thank you for saving my father!”

Shen Yunxuan quickly responded, “It was just a coincidence that we were here, of course we’d help.”

The chief then asked, “Can we trade for more of these medicines?”

Shen Yunxuan nodded. “Of course! We also want to bring many things from your land back with us. Everything here is different from what we have. Our people have never seen these things before!”

The chief seemed to understand. “So… everything in our land can be traded?”

Shen Yunxuan replied, “Of course! Let’s gather everything we can trade.”

Everyone moved to the village square. At the chief’s command, his people first brought dozens of Tonguefruit, a large jar of sacred spring water, various animal meats, assorted wild fruits, wolf-tooth necklaces, clothing, and herbs.

Shen Yunxuan, in turn, took out 80% of the medicine she had brought and carefully explained their effects and proper dosages, ensuring they documented everything.

Elder Xu taught them how to build mud-brick houses, Xu Wen’an explained how to prevent heatstroke, cold exposure, and other common illnesses, while Xu Wenyu, after learning what foods they ate, demonstrated several cooking techniques.

Liu Heng taught them how to set traps for hunting, while Zheng Song showed them fishing and netting techniques. Each person took a few giants as students and taught them. The giants were amazed at everything they were learning and picked up the knowledge quickly. Their photographic memory allowed them to retain everything after hearing it only once or twice. Soon, their gazes toward Shen Yunxuan’s group turned into admiration.

The village priest eventually emerged, watching them silently. Then he closed his eyes, tilted his head upward, and seemed to be communing with the heavens. After a long time, he opened his eyes and told the chief, “The divine envoys are helping us develop our tribe. We must wholeheartedly give back to them.”

The chief nodded. “I understand.” He then ordered his people to bring out even more goods—various resources they had stored over time.

Shen Yunxuan couldn’t shake the feeling that the grand priest was mysterious. His gaze felt as if he could see through everything, yet at the same time, it seemed unfocused, as if he wasn’t really looking at her. She felt a little uneasy but quickly pushed the thought aside.

Seeing the chief order even more goods to be brought out, she thickened her skin and added, “If possible, I would love to take back as many different kinds of things as possible. Even plants and flowers would be great—I want to bring them back so my people can witness the wonders of this continent.”

“Willing to fulfill the divine envoy’s request,” the chief responded respectfully and immediately sent people to prepare.

Shen Yunxuan felt a bit awkward being called a “divine envoy.” She couldn’t shake the feeling that she was deceiving honest people—an entire tribe, no less. But she also needed to prove her abilities to the nation. This traversal had to be fruitful; she needed to bring back a variety of resources. The more valuable discoveries the country made from her haul, the more they would recognize her importance.

Besides, the more items she acquired that didn’t exist in her home world, the more dimension points the system would grant her. Regardless of whether she gained the nation’s support, she would always need an unlimited supply of dimension points. Fortunately, the items she had given in return were indeed beneficial to the giant tribe, making this a fair exchange.

Looking around at their living conditions, Shen Yunxuan felt a little guilty. So, she took out one of her large storage bags and laid out 80% of her stored food, several daggers, a few solar-powered flashlights, a toolbox, various milk powders, nutritional supplements, and canned fruits.

These were things the giants couldn’t replicate, but they could be treasured heirlooms, passed down to inspire future generations as their civilization advanced. However, she refrained from sharing the formulas for cement and glass—those were too far beyond their current technological capabilities.

Shen Yunxuan explained the purpose of each item in detail and demonstrated the hand saws, daggers, flashlights, and other tools.

The chief looked visibly stunned—not only by how Shen Yunxuan produced items from thin air but also by the incredible utility of these objects, which surpassed his understanding.

The priest, deeply moved by the potential of these items, crossed his hands over his chest and bowed deeply alongside the chief. Their voices carried solemn reverence. “Thank you, divine envoy, for your blessings!”

Seeing this, the surrounding tribe members followed suit, bowing respectfully. “Thank you, divine envoy, for your blessings!”

Shen Yunxuan, feeling a little embarrassed, quickly waved her hands. “Please, rise. There’s no need to thank me. You’ve helped me just as much.”

Not far away, Elder Xu watched this scene unfold, amusement flickering in his eyes. He knew it—Shen Yunxuan was a good girl.

Back in the interstellar plane, she had encountered only wealthy people. She had lied about her clothing being custom-made ancient attire and had only traded it for books—she had never asked for outrageous deals. In the apocalyptic world, everything she took had been unclaimed. And now, seeing how underdeveloped the giant tribe was, she felt guilty for taking their things and had offered them so much in return.

Shen Yunxuan might be sharp and adaptable, but she had a kind heart. It was no surprise the system had chosen her—she was truly suited for navigating different worlds.

The priest, in gratitude, retrieved several beautiful stones and presented them to her. “These stones appear only during celestial phenomena. We never understood their use, but perhaps they will be valuable in your homeland. Take them, kind divine envoy.”

Shen Yunxuan looked at the golden, blue, and red stones and felt an inexplicable sense of energy radiating from them. Perhaps this was why the priest had treasured them. She sincerely thanked him and stored them away.

The giants watched in awe as the enormous package tied with vines vanished into thin air. Their expressions shifted to deep reverence—they truly believed she was a divine envoy now.

Later, Shen Yunxuan spoke with the chief about cultivating farmland, domesticating animals, and digging cellars to store food for harsher seasons.

The chief glanced toward a corner of the village where small animals had just been captured for food. He looked thoughtful. “Raising them instead of eating them immediately?”

The more he considered it, the more logical it seemed. He realized Shen Yunxuan and her people possessed great wisdom and eagerly asked for more advice on developing the tribe.

Seeing how engaged he was, Shen Yunxuan explained everything she could. The group became fully immersed in their respective teachings, working diligently until dusk. It wasn’t until the chief felt hungry that he realized they had neglected their guests and hurriedly ordered a feast in their honor.

Around a massive bonfire, the tribe prepared a roasted animal, which they claimed was a chicken. However, to Shen Yunxuan, it was more like a whole roasted lamb—enormous in size. The meat was tender, flavorful, and far juicier than regular chicken, despite the lack of seasoning.

The soup was a type of mushroom broth, incredibly rich and delicious. The chief explained that these were their staple foods.

Shen Yunxuan struggled to lift the massive stone bowl, so she crouched down to eat, feeling a bit emotional. She couldn’t help but wonder how long it would take for this society to truly develop.

This day had been transformative for the giant tribe. They were overwhelmed with joy, believing that the divine envoy had bestowed great gifts upon them—clear evidence of divine favor. Many gathered around Shen Yunxuan and her companions, singing and dancing in celebration.

Taking the camera from Xu Wenyu, Shen Yunxuan recorded the vibrant festivities. A wide smile spread across her face.

This was her third time traversing dimensions, yet it was the first time she had ever felt this relaxed and happy. She was now completely convinced—turning herself in had been the right decision. If it weren’t for Elder Xu and the others providing weapons and protection, she would have spent her time in hiding, afraid to engage. She would have just picked up a few eggs, gathered some plants, and left.

But now, she was truly part of something bigger.

Being able to communicate like this with residents of another dimension is amazing!

Just as the chief was persuading Shen Yunxuan to stay the night and search for a way back in the morning, she and her companions suddenly vanished! Right before their eyes, they were gone!

The chief was shocked and immediately stood up. “Divine envoy?”

The priest, who had just returned to his cave, walked out and saluted the sky. “The divine envoy’s time has come, and she has returned. There is no need to worry. The blessings we received today must be cherished—this is our great fortune.”

The chief, along with his people, solemnly saluted the sky as well. “We must treasure these gifts and develop our tribe. The heavens bless our tribe—we will become strong.”

“Strong! Strong!!”

Shen Yunxuan had no idea that after they left, the tribe remained in high spirits. When she and her group blinked, they found themselves back in the Xu family’s house, in the exact room they had departed from. Nothing had changed. It felt almost like a dream, but looking at each other and noticing the bits of grass still clinging to their clothes, they knew it was all real.

Shen Yunxuan immediately pulled up the surveillance footage. “We really just experienced a dimensional journey. Now do you believe me?” She glanced at her watch. “At level one, the traversal lasted two hours. Now, at level two, we were gone for eight hours.”

Elder Xu sat down on the sofa, took a deep breath, and steadied himself. “Of course, I believe you. After experiencing it firsthand, how could I not? Xiao Shen, it must have been tough on you before you had us.”

Shen Yunxuan, despite looking like a young girl, had already lived a full life once and was mentally strong. She smiled and said, “It’s okay. Now that I have you all with me, I’m not afraid of anything.”

That was exactly what they wanted to hear—it meant she saw them as her own people.

Elder Xu asked with concern, “Are you sure the system only forces you to traverse on the first of every month? It won’t suddenly take you away at random?”

Thinking about Zhang Yang’s past experiences in her previous life, Shen Yunxuan shook her head. “No, it’s only on the first of every month. However, after reaching level five, I’ll be able to traverse dimensions voluntarily using dimension points. The cost is 10,000 points for a level-one dimension, 20,000 for level two, and 50,000 for level three. The higher the level, the more expensive it gets.

But I think the danger also increases accordingly.”

After all, Zhang Yang had died in just over ten years. Most likely, his level got too high, and he was forced into a dangerous dimension where he couldn’t survive.

Xu Wenyu quickly asked, “We brought back a lot of stuff this time. How many dimension points did we earn?”

Shen Yunxuan checked. This time, every item they brought back was something that didn’t exist in their world and was in perfect condition—not trash like in the interstellar dimension. As a result, each item was valued at 100 dimension points.

The five stones given by the priest were worth 2,000 points each—she had no idea what made them so valuable.

A large jar of sacred spring water was worth 1,000 points, and each translation fruit was worth 500. Some of the meats, fruits, and herbs also reached values of 200 points each.

Shen Yunxuan guessed that some of these must have special properties or could be used as seeds. In the end, their total earnings were over 80,000 points. Combined with her previous earnings from the last two traversals, she now had nearly 120,000 dimension points.

She exclaimed in surprise, “I leveled up to level three! Initially, it was level one, and I needed 30,000 points to reach level two. Then, 100,000 points to reach level three! That means next time, we’ll be able to access a level-three dimension. The things we obtain will be even more unique, and the traversal time will be longer than eight hours.

“The upgrades accumulate—next time, I’ll need a total of 500,000 points to reach level four.”

The group exchanged serious looks. Elder Xu stood up and said, “You all organize the items we brought back. I’ll go write the official report. We only have one month, and there’s a lot to prepare. A level-three dimension is going to be far more dangerous and unpredictable—we have to be fully prepared. Xiao Shen, make sure to rest. You are the key person in all of this. You cannot afford to burn out.”

Shen Yunxuan nodded, and the others quickly responded in agreement. Elder Xu then headed to his study.

First, he used a secure channel to video call the commander. The old commander on the other end studied him carefully and asked with concern, “Xu, you didn’t send any signals for several hours. Did you really traverse a dimension? How’s your health?”

Elder Xu straightened his back and saluted. “Thank you for your concern, Commander. I’m in perfect health. I’ve already encrypted and sent the relevant footage. We truly traversed dimensions—this time, we arrived in an astonishing prehistoric world. Everything we experienced in those eight hours exceeded my understanding, but we have recorded footage from each of us as proof. The items we brought back are also bizarre and will need professional analysis.

Commander, Xiao Shen has now advanced to level three. The next traversal on the first of next month may pose even greater dangers but also offer greater rewards. I formally request additional support.”

The commander watched the video of their traversal and contemplated in silence for nearly half an hour before speaking. “Ensuring safety and bringing back knowledge and resources is a priority. This will require more personnel in the future.

Here’s what we’ll do—I am officially assigning you full responsibility for this matter. You will be in charge of a newly established Special Affairs Bureau, with you as the director. Carefully select your personnel. We will handle things with special measures when necessary. Within two weeks, you will have your team and the necessary funding. Prepare thoroughly for next month’s traversal.”

While listening to the commander’s arrangements, Elder Xu nodded in agreement. Finally, he asked, “How should we arrange for Xiao Shen? What position would be suitable for her?”

The commander chuckled. “You’ve only known her for a few days, and you’re already looking out for her?”

Elder Xu smiled frankly. “This young girl is indeed exceptional—brave, resourceful, quick-witted, and lucky. She’s truly exceptional.”

The commander, hearing two “exceptionals” in a row, understood that Elder Xu genuinely admired Shen Yunxuan. He replied, “Give her a military rank. Based on the importance of the items she brings back, grant her commendations and gradually promote her. You decide how to handle it. Just make sure to protect her well. I’ll leave it to you. We’ll meet again when I return.”

Elder Xu smiled and nodded in agreement, ending the encrypted call. He was sincerely happy for Shen Yunxuan. With the commander’s approval, as long as she didn’t recklessly endanger herself, her future was secure. Thinking about how she used to live in fear, selling her findings online in secrecy, he felt a pang of sympathy. Without delay, he went to share the good news with her.

And it was indeed good news! Shen Yunxuan was thrilled. From now on, she would be part of the military. She would receive merits and promotions—what could be more reliable than that?

She seized the opportunity to express her thoughts. “I don’t know how to fight at all. This time, I was really afraid of holding you all back. I want to undergo special training this month. I can endure hardship—I just want to learn some self-defense skills.”

The group admired her even more. She could have chosen to do nothing while they protected her at all costs, yet she was determined to improve herself and willing to endure rigorous training. That alone put her ahead of many people.

Elder Xu approved. “Since you have the will, I trust you’ll learn well. Let Wenyu train you first. Once your physical endurance improves, we’ll find someone to give you advanced training.”

“Alright.” Shen Yunxuan smiled at Xu Wenyu. “I’ll be counting on you.”

Xu Wenyu already had a favorable impression of Shen Yunxuan. “No need to be polite—we’ve already traversed dimensions together!”

While Elder Xu was on the call, the others weren’t idle either. After cataloging all the consumed and retrieved items, they arranged for a vehicle to transport them to the lab for confidential testing. Elder Xu reassured Shen Yunxuan that they would keep a portion of the items for her, especially the five stones the priest had gifted her. Once tested, they would be returned. From now on, she would also receive a salary and allowances from the bureau.

Shen Yunxuan wasn’t worried. Only she could see the system panel and storage space. If they ever tried to shortchange her, she could simply keep some things for herself—who would know? But so far, the cooperation was going well, and she was being transparent. She still had faith in the country.

Normally, Xu Wen’an and Xu Wenyu didn’t live at Elder Xu’s house since their homes were closer to their workplaces. However, this time, Xu Wenyu decided to stay for convenience while training Shen Yunxuan. Since Shen Yunxuan lived alone and had developed a strong rapport with Elder Xu, they collectively decided that she should move in permanently for security.

Thinking about Zhang Yang lurking around like a rat in the shadows, always watching her, Shen Yunxuan checked the time—it was only 3 PM. She suggested, “I’ll go back and move my stuff.”

Xu Wenyu immediately said, “I’ll go with you. I’ll arrange for a car.” In truth, besides arranging for the moving vehicle, she was also coordinating trustworthy personnel to protect Shen Yunxuan. Shen Yunxuan was now a person of great importance—nothing could be allowed to happen to her.

An hour later, Shen Yunxuan and Xu Wenyu arrived at her rental house. She felt somewhat sentimental. It hadn’t been long since she was reborn, yet she had already moved three times.

Now that she had security, she felt much more relaxed. Thinking about her current life, she found it far more exciting than before. She felt she should thank Zhang Yang for throwing the system at her—she could already see how thrilling this lifetime was going to be. In her previous life, she had fought to turn a terrible hand into a winning one. This time, the heavens were making it up to her.

While she and Xu Wenyu were packing, Zhang Yang suddenly appeared at the door, feigning surprise. “Yunxuan? You live here too? I was just looking to rent a place around here.”

As he spoke, he tried to step inside, but the two guards near the door simultaneously moved to block him. Shen Yunxuan said coldly, “I don’t know you well. Leave. I’m moving out anyway.”

Zhang Yang had hired a private investigator to track her down. He had even paid a hefty price for a team to keep watch, but they hadn’t seen Shen Yunxuan for two days and had missed the moment she traversed dimensions on the first. Frustrated, he had been waiting nearby. The moment he got word of her return, he rushed over, hoping to extract some information—only to find out that she was moving again.

Before Zhang Yang could say anything, Xu Wenyu stepped forward, scrutinizing him. “You’re Zhang Yang?”

Zhang Yang hesitated before nodding.

Xu Wenyu immediately signaled, “Take him in!”

They hadn’t had time to fully investigate Zhang Yang yet, but now that this suspicious person had shown up again doing suspicious things, they had every reason to interrogate him.

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