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Chapter 188 Occam's Razor (Two Chapters Combined)

Legendary treasure chest!

After resolving the Black Lake rampage incident during this trip to the Fairy Tale World, the Legendary status increased by 15 points in one go.

Not only was the cooldown time removed, but it also fulfilled the tier requirements for the second "Legendary Chest".

Wang Xi's face lit up with joy, and he thought to himself:
'open!'

In his mind, a narrow crack opened, spitting out a familiar golden treasure chest.

clang-

The lid of the box was opened, revealing a burst of light.

Please choose one of the following four rewards.

"1. Magic Stone (10000 grams)"

"II. Wild Cards (Fire Giant, Sword in the Lake, Body of the Dire Wolf)"

"3. Fashion Cards (will change the appearance and effect of Wild Cards to some extent)"

"IV. Black Blind Box (One unknown wild card will be randomly drawn)"

Wang Xi looked at the reward options of the legendary treasure chest and was quite surprised.

The second tier of treasure chests not only offers more generous rewards but also provides an additional option.

In option two, "Fire Giant" is a follower card (similar to Lillian's). It's a deep blue quality card with a bronze frame and five-star strength.

"The Sword in the Lake" is a deep blue sword.

"Body of the Demon Wolf" is the innate ability of the wolf witch Sophia, a deep blue function card.

As for the extra fourth reward, Wang Xi looked at it carefully and was quite surprised.

'This so-called "black blind box" is guaranteed to contain a black card?!'

He only had two black cards on hand.

They are "Chekhov's Spear" and "Pinocchio's Heart," both of which are unique wild cards with conceptual distinction.

This is an unknown card that cannot be categorized.

However, this does not mean that all black cards are this powerful, so this option carries some risk.

'Want to gamble or not?'

Wang Xi pondered to himself.

Option one can be eliminated first. Although 10,000 grams of magic stones is a lot, it is not worthy of the "legendary treasure chest" level.

To be on the safe side, both "Wolf Body" in option two and "Fashion Card" in option three are quite good.

After some careful consideration.

Wang Xi finally made up his mind.

'Gambling is bad, I am mortal with gambling and drugs...'

He breathed a sigh of relief and then chose the fourth option, "Black Blind Box".

'Rewards are not gambling.'

hum-

A square black box flew out of the treasure chest, and then the box opened on its own, releasing a ball of black light.

A completely black wild card appeared in front of Wang Xi.

He reached out and took it, his face immediately lighting up with joy.

"Occam's Razor (Unknown Card)"

"Quality: Black 1-star (unique/unclassifiable/upgradable)"

"A great philosopher once proposed a theory of thought: entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily. When faced with multiple theories that can explain the same phenomenon, we should eliminate the redundancy and return to the essence... Now, this razor has been manifested under the influence of some force, and it will also eliminate the cumbersome parts of the target before it has fulfilled its mission."

"After use, you will possess it and can temporarily remove one of the target's non-combat abilities by swinging your sword. Each use will consume a significant amount of energy (the amount consumed depends on the strength of the removed ability)."

Occam's Razor!

Similar to Chekhov’s gun theory, both are conceptual abilities that bring theories to life!
In a sense, it is a special kind of "ban card" that can temporarily disable one of the opponent's non-essential abilities.

Take "Ganjo Taigo" as an example.

The strength of "Mr. Gu Li, the Guest of the Underworld Beach" lies in his supernatural immortality and his incredibly powerful ability to fight head-on.

In theory, given enough energy, one can wield "Occam's Razor" to temporarily remove any ability from the opponent except for "immortality".

You are indeed very strong.

But what if I take out a razor and cut off your speed?

Compared to the guaranteed hit of "Chekhov's Lance," this "Occam's Razor" is equally impressive, and its effectiveness increases as you progress through the ranks.

This is a black card that's only used in high-level games!
Be strong when you are strong!

Just like William Ockham, a pioneer of Western philosophy, whose life was full of hardships and who was accused of fifty-one heresies, his skull served as a cornerstone of a church, but the razor of his spirit cut through time and space, influencing later generations of philosophy and science.

People including Newton, Einstein, and Darwin were all influenced by the "razor theory," using this razor to cut through the fog.

Wang Xi immediately put it into use.

hum-

A flash of black light, and it adhered to the body surface.

He raised his hand, and a dark, deep razor appeared in his palm.

Suddenly, a hoarse, deep voice seemed to ring in my ears: "Truth shines in the simplest places—universals are nothing but a web woven by reason, and only individual things dance on this web."

Wang Xi seemed to see a bald old man, thin as a rake, sitting in a prison cell wearing a dirty robe, his hands bound with chains.

The old man lowered his head and then said:

"Young man, if you have lost your way, grasp this razor; it will guide you out of your predicament."

The illusion vanished.

Wang Xi looked at the black razor in his hand, his heart surging with emotion.

...

...

Time flew by and it was already the third day after their return.

Wang Xi sold all seven green cards he had listed at "Hat Cave," earning 126 million yuan after deducting a 10% handling fee.

His personal account balance reached 290 million.

It was a little after 10 a.m.

Wang Xi then began preparing the ingredients in the kitchen.

Liuli assisted from the side.

"Master, master, how do you think I cut it?"

The calico cat presented the vegetable basket like a treasure, inside which were shredded potatoes.

Wang Xi glanced at it, his eye twitching slightly.

It's called shredded potatoes, but it's actually irregularly shaped potato strips.

"Well done, Ruri."

Wang Xi bent down to take the vegetable basket, patted Liuli's forehead, and praised her with a smile.

In his mind, he silently crossed out "Sour Shredded Potatoes" from the menu and changed it to "Braised Potato Chunks".

"Thank you for the compliment, Master!"

Liuli covered her face shyly.

Wang Xi was afraid that it would tamper with the menu again, so he said, "Go and prepare the cabbage, just tear it apart."

"Tearing cabbage by hand" is not difficult.

It's perfect for glass.

Time flew by, and it was noon.

The doorbell rang.

"Liuli, go open the door, we have a guest."

Wang Xi took off her apron, picked up the last plate of food, and called out to the drooling calico cat.

"Yes, Master." Liuli obediently agreed, then skipped and hopped to the entrance and opened the door.

It exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! It's that pretty young lady from last time! She's even prettier this time!"

Hello, Liuli.

Chu Nai, dressed up carefully, stood at the door. She was very pleased to hear the cat's praise. She smiled with her eyes narrowed, propped herself up on her knees, and greeted the other person.

Just then, Wang Xi's voice came from the living room:

"Please change your shoes and come in. Dinner is just about to start."

"it is good!"

Chu Nai rubbed her hands together, her little face full of anticipation.

This meal was of a high standard as always.

Although they are just home-style dishes, they are no less than those in a restaurant.

Chu Nai's stomach had been tormented by the cafeteria aunties at the Bureau of Statistics, so being able to eat a meal like this was already a great satisfaction.

Without Yu Zizi and Ning Meng as third wheels today, she had an exceptionally good appetite and ate three large bowls of white rice.

"cheers!"

The two people and the cat picked up their chilled sodas and clinked glasses with smiles.

Ding Ding!

Chu Nai took a sip of soda, then patted her slightly bulging belly and let out a long, comfortable sigh.

After meal.

Liuli is in charge of washing the dishes.

Wang Xi and Chu Nai chatted idly in the living room.

"...Brother Xi, congratulations on becoming a 'Superior Warrior'! And you just passed the test and immediately received the 'Superior Three-Star' certificate." Chu Nai sat upright and smiled.

"I also heard that the Gucheng Yongxie seems to be interested in appointing you as their vice president?"

"Yes." Wang Xi nodded. "That's true, but it's not confirmed yet."

"It's pretty much a done deal."

Chu Nai chuckled softly.

The two chatted casually for a while when Wang Xi suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, Xiao Nai, are you short of money?"

"Huh?" Chu Nai was taken aback.

In fact, not only Chu Nai was keeping an eye on her childhood sweetheart, but Wang Xi also used his current status to inquire about her situation through Yu Zizi and Ning Meng's contact information.

According to Yu Zizi, a large part of the reason why Chu Nai works so hard is because he is short of money.

"I don't lack money." The silver-haired girl smoothed her hair and smiled, "Why did you ask that, Brother Xi?"

Wang Xi, observing Chu Nai's subtle movements as she lied, said:

"As long as we don't lack money, that's fine."

He took out his phone and operated it for a while.

beep!
Chu Nai noticed her phone vibrate. She took it out to check it, and her expression immediately froze.

Wang Xi sent her a transfer.

"Brother Xi, what's wrong...?"

Chu Nai looked up, surprised.

Wang Xi picked up the Mozi soda and said with a smile, "Here's some pocket money for you."

Upon hearing this, the girl was somewhat dazed.

During her high school years before being admitted to Dongzhou University, Wang Xi often worked part-time during her spare time. Every time she received her wages, Wang Xi would give her a small red envelope as pocket money.

Both were orphans. Although they received social welfare thanks to their parents' legacy and had no worries about survival and education, their lives were not comfortable.

Chu Nai had worn the same dress for many years and couldn't bear to replace it, so whenever she received hundreds or thousands of credits from Wang Xi, she would be happy for a long time.

The current situation remains the same as always.

"Thank you, Brother Xi."

Chu Nai smiled sweetly and clicked to receive payment.

The amount displayed, however, left her stunned.

A full million.

Chu Nai exclaimed in surprise, "So much... pocket money?"

"Not much," Wang Xi waved his hand, indicating it was nothing. "Now that I'm a 'High-Ranking Hero,' Cupid's Housekeeping offered very generous terms."

"I know the Bureau of Overlooking has good benefits, but they are stingy when it comes to salaries... This is clean money, so feel free to spend it."

Chu Nai snorted, "I never said this money was dirty!"

A look of emotion flashed in his eyes.

She really needs that kind of money.

At this moment, for some reason, Chu Nai suddenly remembered the conversation she had with Wang Xi when she persuaded him to quit his job as a cleaner—

"This is the scholarship I've saved over the years, hundreds of thousands. Brother Xi, take it and use it first."

"What are you doing? Trying to keep me as a sugar daddy?"

"is it not OK?"

"That's too little, at least a million."

"Hmph, your requirements are quite high... Fine, then you can change jobs once I've saved up a million."

"Row."

Was this one million a coincidence?

Or……

Thinking of this, Chu Nai's heart began to pound.

"What's wrong, Xiao Nai? Your face is so red. Are you feeling unwell?"

At this moment, Wang Xi's concerned voice pulled her back to reality.

Chu Nai quickly replied, "No, it's nothing, it's probably just too hot."

Wang Xi looked suspiciously at the silver-haired girl with smoke rising from her head, and reluctantly picked up the air conditioner remote control.

drop.

...

...

The night deepened unknowingly.

Chu Nai changed into Wang Xi's pajamas and was lying on the master bedroom bed resting with her eyes closed, while Wang Xi transformed into a "professional technician" and gave the girl a careful massage.

——"Massage Master"

The 30 yuan wasn't spent in vain.

Originally exhausted from her busy work, Chu Nai quickly fell asleep comfortably after the massage.

When she opened her eyes again, she was startled to find herself surrounded by darkness.

Swah——

Chu Nai sat up, turned her head and saw the figure lying next to her with the blankets on, only then remembering that she was still at Wang Xi's house.

She picked up her phone gently, glanced at the time, and realized it was already two in the morning.

"Ugh……"

Chu Nai sighed silently.

Only Brother Xi could make her so unguarded, sleeping so soundly.

"Go to sleep. I'll drive you to work tomorrow."

Suddenly, Wang Xi's voice rang out from the darkness.

Chu Nai bit her lip, and after a struggle with her conscience, she didn't refuse, giving a barely perceptible "hmm".

He then lay down again.

But her face flushed with shyness.

Time passes minute by minute.

In the quiet night, only the occasional sounds of traffic and horns could be heard outside the window.

Chu Nai tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She felt somewhat reserved whenever she thought about sharing a bed with her brother Xi.

I felt both joy and nervousness.

This emotion not only did not subside, but intensified, as if the energy accumulated beneath a volcano was about to erupt.

Suddenly.

Chu Nai felt herself being embraced in a large, warm hug.

She was stiff.

At the same time, a sense of security and peace of mind arises.

"Not...not yet..."

Chu Nai didn't know how she mustered the courage to speak, her voice trembling slightly.

"You absolutely can't!"

"If I get too emotional, the 'Stigmata' will erupt... and Brother Xi will get burned!"

She still phrased it tactfully.

It wasn't a burn at all.

Instead, it was instantly evaporated into nothingness by the dazzling light.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xi looked down in surprise, and the girl so close to him appeared before him, along with the following entry:

"Chuna (Friendly/5-Star Title/Hero)"

Silver-framed title, five stars!

Wang Xi finally saw through Qingmei's true strength!

It actually belongs to the "Grand Commander" level...

Moreover, it's at the very top level!
He knew Chu Nai was strong, but he didn't expect her to be this strong!
At the same time, he realized what the girl meant—the difference in their strength was too great, and once the other party's "Holy Mark" was unleashed, he was afraid he would not be able to withstand it at all.

Wang Xi snapped out of his thoughts and feigned ignorance, asking, "What's wrong with that?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Nai felt her whole body burning up, her head practically steaming, and finally, her voice barely audible, "It's...it's that one..."

"Which one?"

"That's the one!"

Chu Nai began to breathe rapidly and abnormally.

Wang Xi suddenly felt that he was not holding a soft, fragrant young girl in his arms, but a furnace.

Even with his current fire resistance, he was finding it hard to hold on and felt a series of stinging pains.

Seeing this, Wang Xi knew that if he continued to tease, he would have to say goodbye to tomorrow's sun.

"Sweetie, take a deep breath."

Wang Xi urged the ice and snow to gently stroke the girl's silver hair, his voice becoming increasingly gentle.

Sleep peacefully, I will always be by your side.

In the darkness, Chu Nai's breathing gradually became steady.

(End of this chapter)