Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

Both Bai Qiong and March 7th tacitly avoided mentioning the riddle left by Giovanni.

Mr. Giovanni waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's no trouble at all, it's my duty. I'm sure you two will definitely be able to obtain the 'Flowing Cloud Ferry Qualification Badge'."

"Hmph!"

Released by Bai Qiong, it perched on his shoulder, cosplaying as Pikachu's Toppa, and let out a smug pig grunt.

Suddenly, a vibrant, energetic girl's voice rang out from the crowd: "Wow, there are so many people here! Good morning!"

Upon hearing this voice, Mr. Giovanni burst into laughter: "Haha, it seems another enthusiastic challenger has arrived. You might as well chat with her; I'll be going now."

After saying that, Giovanni boarded his starship and headed to other places.

A girl with a high ponytail, wearing a red fairy dress and black stockings, was walking towards them excitedly.

"Wow, this place is really lively! Are you all players of 'Etherfronts', here at Flowing Cloud Ferry to challenge some kind of championship candidate?"

The woman's voice was clear and crisp, and she spoke very quickly, full of enthusiasm and energy.

Looking at the woman, a hint of curiosity flashed in March 7th's eyes: "What a lively girl! You don't look like a local from Xianzhou, do you?"

Upon hearing March 7th's words, the woman immediately laughed, revealing two adorable little tiger teeth: "Miss, you have sharp eyes! I, for one, am indeed not a local of Xianzhou~"

She walked up to the two of them and introduced herself: "My real name is Guinevere. Later, a friend from the game gave me a more authentic 'Fantasy Boat' name based on my real name."

She paused, then said, enunciating each word clearly, "Gui, Nai, Fen! Gui is a fine tree, Nai means 'is,' and Fen means fragrant. Isn't it pleasant to hear and easy to remember?"

Gui Naifen?

Is she the champion contender for Flowing Cloud Ferry Duel Park?

Really? I can't quite remember. Bai Qiong glanced at Gui Naifen's chest – it wasn't small.

He couldn't help but wonder, how could someone with those two lumps of soft flesh possibly perform the act of breaking a boulder on their chest?

After saying that, Gui Naifen enthusiastically added, "It's fate that we met, and from today onwards, we're all friends! I usually do street performances at Changletian, so feel free to come and support me when you have time!"

"Changletian? Street performances?" March 7th blinked, filled with curiosity about the place and profession Gui Naifen was talking about.

"Yes! It's a place for people to perform tricks and street acts!"

Gui Naifen explained, "I'm incredibly skilled! I can eat noodles upside down, break rocks on my chest, and catch bullets with my bare hands—I'm proficient in everything!"

"Wow! That's amazing!" March 7 exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Bai Qiong looked at Gui Naifen and said with a smile, "Miss Gui is truly multi-talented. We will definitely support you when you have time."

"Oh, not at all, just trying to make a living."

Gui Naifen waved her hand modestly, "You're going to challenge the Liuyun Ferry champion candidates, right? Go ahead, I'll wait here for your good news."

March 7th asked in confusion, "Aren't you a challenger?"

Gui Naifen scratched her head awkwardly, "To be honest, I just went there, but I didn't beat the champion candidates here."

"Never played before... Who are the champion contenders here? Are they very strong?"

Bai Qiong couldn't help but feel a little strange. If Gui Naifen wasn't the owner of this place, then who was she?

I don't remember some of them very clearly.

Thinking of this, Bai Qiong was a little disappointed.

Gui Naifen isn't the museum owner, and Xianzhou is far from Belloberg, so the impact of the DLC memes isn't too severe. Therefore, it seems like I have no reason to "purify" her.

He glanced at Gui Naifen's black stockings, and then thought about how flexible her body was from years of exercise, and how good her ligaments were. It was indeed a different feeling.

If you can win over Gui Naifen, it will definitely be a completely new and unprecedented experience!

Some characters are visually appealing, but those that unlock new gameplay features are still a minority.

Wait, what nonsense am I thinking? No, no, if I keep thinking like this, my Dao heart will become unstable.

"I absolutely cannot think about sleeping with someone else for such a reason!" After thinking for a moment, Bai Qiong quickly shook his head.

"The challenger here is..."

Gui Naifen tapped her chin with her slender fingers, preparing to answer.

Just then, a powerful male voice, singing in the style of traditional Chinese opera, came from behind them. The voice was melodious and clear, with distinct intonation and precise pronunciation.

"Hey! Who goes there? State your name, Liu Siwu!"

The voice was powerful and carried an imposing aura that commanded respect.

Upon hearing the voice and looking at the person, Bai Qiong saw a burly, unshaven, bespectacled man dressed in exquisite traditional clothing slowly walking towards them.

His eyes were sharp, as if he could see through people's hearts.

Upon seeing him, Bai Qiong immediately remembered that Gongshu Master was the champion candidate of Liuyun Ferry.

No wonder I didn't remember him well; it turns out he was just a background actor who became the owner of the museum.

But if Master Gongshu is talking about this, does it still need purification?

Thinking of this, Bai Qiong's expression turned somewhat grim. [Master, have you forgotten that only female characters are affected by the special meme DLC?] The system's reminder message popped up at the opportune moment.

This was the first time Bai Qiong had found the semi-transparent font so pleasing to the eye, and he breathed a long sigh of relief.

That's good, that's good.

It's great that we don't need to purify this uncle. March 7th was amused by Master Gongshu's unique entrance. She imitated Master Gongshu's tone and said, "Oh my gosh~ Master~ Have we met before?~" She blinked her big eyes, tilted her head, and looked playful and cute.

Master Gongshu was amused by March 7th's appearance and burst into laughter. He stroked his beard and replied in the same theatrical tone:

"Ah, ah, ah~ So it's someone I've seen before! I remember now!"

A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, clearly admiring March 7's quick wit.

"Haha, I never expected that even you would come to this 'Victory Paradise' to challenge me! This really gets my blood pumping!" Master Gongshu's voice was loud and clear, full of confidence and pride.

Bai Qiong quickly waved his hand and explained, "It wasn't us, it was just me."

March 7th is still too weak; he can only be a fun character and can't handle opponents like the gym leader.

Master Gongshu squinted and looked Bai Qiong up and down, seemingly assessing his strength.

"As the saying goes, old age is no excuse for weakness. Although I, Gongshu Liang, am also several hundred years old, can I still keep up with the trends of the young people?"

His tone shifted, becoming serious, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"Listen up, I won't hold back! I'll show you what it means to be 'old ginger is spicier'!"

As soon as Master Gongshu finished speaking, he flipped his wrist and tossed an ancient coin high into the air.

The moment the coin fell, several flashes of light appeared, and several strangely shaped mechanical contraptions appeared on the field.

Among these mechanical creations, three are the simplest demonic mechanisms: the Golden Toad in the Thick Clouds, the Dragon Fish in the Daylight, and the Suanni, all exuding a cold, metallic aura.

There's only one Golden Gatekeeper among the Overlord-level Aetherials. For a local Gym Leader, this level of Aetherial might be sufficient, but...

He was facing the White Dome, which possessed both the god Pa and the first-level god Cocolia!

With a thought, Bai Qiong summoned two figures to the duel arena.

One of them was a silver piggy bank.

The other one is Cocolia in the form of the Mother of Illusion.

The moment she appeared, the entire venue seemed to be enveloped in ice, the temperature dropped sharply, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air.

When Master Gongshu saw Cocolia, his pupils contracted sharply, and a look of horror flashed in his eyes.

"Oh my gosh~ What a terrifying ethereal spirit! I wonder how you obtained it."

He suppressed his shock, his tone serious, "But it's alright, my mechanics and I won't lose."

After a few minutes, the battle was over.

Master Gongshu's demonic possession technique was easily defeated; its parts were scattered all over the ground, and the golden man collapsed to the ground, his HP depleted.

He stood there, staring blankly at his ingenuity, momentarily lost in thought, as if he had aged ten years.

Seeing Master Gongshu's dejected appearance, Bai Qiong suddenly felt a little guilty.

After all, using Cocolia, etc.

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Master Gongshu cleared his throat and, mimicking Giovanni's tone, said, "Luofu's anchor sank to the deepest part of the starry sea, but what damaged the hull—was it the abundant evil, or the lust you have indulged for eight hundred years? That's what that gentleman said."

March 7th was completely confused. She blinked her big eyes and asked疑惑地问道, "What does that mean?"

Master Gongshu shrugged and said helplessly, "I don't know either. You'll probably have to figure it out yourselves. The cabins of the Luofu ship are perfectly fine. If there really was a problem, how could our Construction Department not have repaired them? So I just find his statement baffling."

Bai Qiong frowned, lost in thought.

This sentence is very informative: "Luofu's anchor is sunk in the deepest part of the starry sea." This should refer to a problem with Luofu's foundation or something important.

"Is it the abundant evil that damaged the ship's hold, or the lust you have indulged for eight hundred years?"

This statement is more like a metaphor. Abundant evil can be understood as an internal threat, while "evil desires nurtured for eight hundred years" is more like an external problem, perhaps some kind of long-accumulated drawback or hidden danger.

"It seems that Giovanni knows some secrets..."

Bai Qiong thought to himself, "He must have had a reason for specifically asking Master Gongshu to convey this message."

He raised his head, bowed to Master Gongshu, and said sincerely, "Thank you, Master Gongshu. In that case, let's take our leave now."

"Okay, go ahead, go ahead." Master Gongshu waved his hand, watching Bai Qiong and San Yueqi leave.

After leaving Liuyun Ferry, March 7th couldn't help but ask, "Bai Qiong, who exactly is this Giovanni? I couldn't understand a single one of the riddles he left behind?"

Bai Qiong shook his head and said, "Judging from the mask he's wearing, I guess he might be a joyful destiny traveler, but I don't know much more..."

On March 7th, hands on hips, cheeks puffed out, she huffed and puffed, "Ugh... this feeling of being manipulated is really unpleasant! You said asking him before wouldn't get any results, so it's better not to ask. Next time I see him, I'm definitely going to ask him!"

"Hmph! Hmph!"

Toppa grunted a few times, indicating that he agreed with March 7's idea.

"Let's go back and rest for today, Bai Qiong." March 7th stretched and yawned. Tomorrow we'll head to our next stop—the decisive paradise of the space station "Black Tower."