C14 Turning Stone into Jade

It was nearing eleven o'clock at night when Lin Feng tallied up his day's haul: six treasure chests, including a coveted Silver Treasure Chest. He was ready to open all six in one fell swoop.

Typically, the limit was three treasure chests per day, but Lin Feng had a strategy. As soon as the clock struck midnight, the Treasure Seeking System would reset, allowing him to open another three chests in quick succession.

Without further ado, he set his sights on the chests.

"Silver Treasure Chest! Open!" he commanded.

With a "Swish!" and a burst of silver brilliance, the chest quivered intensely before it sprang open on its own.

"Ding! Congratulations to Host Lin Feng for obtaining the Skill Book - Instrument Proficiency."

Instrument Proficiency (Skill Book): Once studied, it grants the ability to intuitively master the playing of various musical instruments.

Huh? A Skill Book popped out? How does one even use this thing?

"Ding! Would Host Lin Feng like to learn the Skill Book - Instrument Proficiency?"

"Uh, sure, why not!"

"Swish!"

In an instant, the Skill Book transformed into a beam of light that shot into Lin Feng's forehead, followed by a flood of foreign memories into his mind.

"Ding! Congratulations to Host Lin Feng for mastering the art of playing musical instruments at a master level."

For onlookers, mere seconds had passed, but for Lin Feng, it felt like centuries had unfolded. He was as if cast into an isolated realm, relentlessly mastering every instrument from scratch until he reached a master's prowess.

The process was monotonous, grueling, and the sheer volume of information nearly overwhelmed his mind. An average person might have been driven to madness by such an ordeal, but Lin Feng, now an Evolver, had undergone a transformation both physically and mentally, allowing him to withstand the onslaught and stay sane.

The ordeal was worth it. Lin Feng, with his eyes closed, began to move his fingers through the air with rhythmic precision.

Had a pianist been present, they would have recognized the melody of Beethoven's "Für Elise" in his silent performance.

Damn! In just a brief moment, Lin Feng had ascended to the rank of a master musician, all thanks to the incredible power of the Skill Book.

After processing the flood of information in his head, Lin Feng wasted no time and cracked open another Bronze Treasure Chest.

"Ding! Congratulations to Host Lin Feng for acquiring the item - Red String."

"Ding! Congratulations to Host Lin Feng for receiving 10,000 yuan."

One after another, the system notifications chimed in his ears, bringing a slight smirk to Lin Feng's lips as he turned his attention to his latest prize.

Red String (Item): Allows one to designate a member of the opposite sex as their destined partner. The actual effect varies based on the individuals involved and the complexity of the marriage. Note: This item may only be used once on the same person.

A match made in heaven, tied with a single thread—this Red String bore an uncanny resemblance to the mythical Red String of Fate from the legend of Yue Lao. Lin Feng was utterly flabbergasted!

But what do I need this Red String for?

Is the Treasure Seeking System taking pity on me for being single, offering up this Red String as consolation?

To hell with that! I'm a catch—charming, dashing, a true gentleman, and in perfect health. Why would I struggle to find a wife?

System, you have my scorn...

"Open the treasure chest!" Lin Feng, teeth clenched in determination, opened the third chest of the day.

"Swish!"

"Ding! Congratulations to Host Lin Feng for obtaining the card - Stone to Jade."

"Ding! Congratulations to Host Lin Feng for receiving another 10,000 yuan."

Again, two system notifications sounded. Lin Feng touched his nose, his hunch confirmed: every Bronze Treasure Chest indeed yielded 10,000 yuan!

Perfect! No more day jobs for me. Just by unlocking three Bronze Treasure Chests daily, I could pocket 30,000 yuan—far less hassle than a regular job!

With a satisfied nod, Lin Feng's eyes then settled on the third treasure item in his inventory.

Stone to Jade (Card): Transforms any stone up to 1 cubic meter in size into the finest jade.

The more Lin Feng read, the brighter his eyes shone. By the time he finished the card's description, he was literally jumping for joy.

Stone to Jade?

Could it really be this incredible?

Damn, I need to find a rock and test this out, pronto!

Without another moment's hesitation, Lin Feng dashed out of his home and began scouring the flower beds of Orchid Garden District for the perfect stone.

After a meticulous search, Lin Feng hauled a 10-pound granite rock back to his place.

There was no other choice; the stone in the flower bed was the largest Lin Feng could find, so he had to work with what he had.

"Activate the card!"

"Ding! Please select the target for the Stone to Jade transformation."

"This piece of granite!"

"Swish!"

The card transformed into a beam of light, piercing the granite before him. Almost instantly, the granite's surface began to turn green at a speed visible to the naked eye!

In just a few seconds, the granite had indeed become a lustrous piece of green jade, and the system's notification chimed in his ears.

"Ding! Card successfully used."

Was it really that easy?

Lin Feng gingerly lifted the square jade, examining it from every angle, puzzled over its value.

He pulled out his phone and scoured the internet for information on jade, comparing what he found to the piece in his hand. Eventually, he reached an exhilarating conclusion: he had struck it rich!

The exquisite jade he held was none other than the rare glass-type imperial jade. Market prices suggested that this piece was worth no less than 20 million RMB!

Yes, 20 million RMB!

At auction, given the current scarcity of jade, especially the glass-type imperial jade, it might even fetch a staggering 30 million RMB.

Stunned, Lin Feng set his phone aside, his hands trembling as he caressed the premium jade, his mind awash with dreams and possibilities.

A single potion had transformed him into a formidable Evolver. A Skill Book had turned him into a master musician. And now, a card had made him wealthy overnight. Was this Treasure Seeking System some kind of divine golden touch?

What other miraculous treasures might those chests contain?

The Queen Mother Consort's Peaches of Immortality? The Old Lord Taishang's Golden Elixir? Or perhaps some bizarre and ancient magical artifacts?

At that moment, Lin Feng's mind overflowed with boundless fantasies about what the future might hold...

Once his excitement subsided, Lin Feng carefully stored the glass-type imperial jade in the system's inventory.

This System Item Bar functioned like a Space Ring, making storing and retrieving items incredibly convenient. Its only drawback was the limit of 10 slots, meaning Lin Feng could store a maximum of just 10 items.

Just past midnight, the Treasure Seeking System updated Lin Feng's profile:

Host: Lin Feng

Level: Level 1 Evolver

Body Evolution: 11%

Money: 20,000 Yuan

Inventory: 5/10

Daily Treasure Chests Available: 3/3

As Lin Feng was about to access the system's inventory, he paused abruptly, his eyes locking onto his personal information.

Body evolution at 11%?

How did it increase by 1%?

Pondering for a moment, Lin Feng quickly stripped off his shirt and dashed into the bathroom.

Gazing at his bronze skin and the well-defined muscle contours in the mirror, a wry smile crept onto Lin Feng's face.

The issue traced back to last night's fire.

Lin Feng had been engulfed in flames, and common sense suggested he should have sustained some burns, right?

Yet now, aside from a few singed spots in his hair, there wasn't a trace of injury on his body.

Did an Evolver's body possess self-healing powers after injury?

Could each injury potentially drive his evolution forward?

This thought made Lin Feng feel uneasy. His only desire was to amass wealth and savor life, not to chase after formidable power or endure life-threatening transformations.

The first transformation was a stroke of sheer luck. Could he count on the same fortune for a second one?

It looked like he'd have to steer clear of injuries in the future, lest he inadvertently hasten his body's evolution and find himself cornered into a second transformation, beyond his control.

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