A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

Chapter 37 Making a living based on looks (First update)

"According to the system, the system's components have most likely been assimilated into armor by the Heavenly Dao of this world."

"Anyway, let's gather some intelligence first, confirm our location and timeline, and then go find the armor!"

"By the way, System, can I wear the armor?"

Lin Xiu was very concerned about whether he could wear the armor.

Which boy didn't dream of being a hero when he was young?

Putting aside other armors for now, he really wants to wear the Emperor Armor!

【ding~】

[The host can summon armor using the Five Elements power of the Dao Palace realm within their body; however, if the armor is not formed from a component of the system, the host will not be the one with the highest authority.]

[If the armor is a component of the system, the host will gain the highest level of access to the armor and can summon it anytime, anywhere.]

"Okay, I see."

Lin Xiu nodded. Putting aside the other armors, he felt that the Emperor Armor must have been formed from a system component!

........

Having made up his mind, Lin Xiu looked around.

Looking around, there are towering buildings, crisscrossing streets, and a constant flow of traffic. Although it is far from the grand and magnificent ancient city of Beidou Ancient Star, it has its own unique sense of bustling world.

The cars and buses running on the street were boxy in shape and plain in color, and the pedestrians' clothes also bore obvious traces of the times, which were completely consistent with Lin Xiu's memory of more than ten years ago.

As the divine sense swept across the area, a trace of spiritual energy permeated the air, a stark contrast to the abundant spiritual energy and hidden Dao of the Big Dipper.

"Judging from the age of the streets and buildings, it should be from the early 2000s now."

"Now the Dragon King has returned to the city."

"Hmm? That person is..."

Lin Xiu's gaze sharpened slightly as he looked at a woman walking out of a supermarket across the street.

The woman was in her early twenties, with long, flowing hair. She wore a simple, light-colored dress and carried an eco-friendly cloth bag. She had delicate features and a gentle, graceful demeanor.

"Minci! Isn't that Minci?"

Lin Xiu was in a good mood after encountering characters from the storyline as soon as he arrived.

Meeting the adult Min-ci means the location is right, and the timeline should be roughly correct as well.

.......

Lin Xiu did not hide his gaze, so Min Ci naturally met his eyes.

Looking at Lin Xiu's innocent and confused eyes, and then at his strange classical attire, Min Ci instantly understood the current situation.

This person is definitely a lost cosplayer!

Minci is a good girl; she wouldn't abandon someone who's lost. She took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Lin Xiu:

"Hello, sir, are you lost on your way to a comic convention?"

Minci believes that Lin Xiu is a cosplayer going to a comic convention.

In the early 2000s, cosplay culture wasn't very popular. However, Minci was a fashion designer, so she knew much more about the cosplay field than the average person.

"Cosplayer? Lost?"

"........"

Lin Xiu pondered for a few seconds, then smiled and said:

"Miss, you're so smart! That's right, I'm not only lost, but I've also lost my wallet."

"If you would be so kind as to treat me to a meal and give me directions, I would gladly give you this gift."

Lin Xiu smiled slightly and took out a translucent jade pendant from his sleeve. The jade pendant shimmered with a warm luster in the sunlight, and one could vaguely see spiritual energy flowing within it; it was clearly no ordinary item.

Before leaving Earth in the Shrouding the Heavens universe, Lin Xiu had spent all his cash. Now, all he had left were ordinary items like gold and jade to pay off his debts.

"No, no need. When you're traveling, you should help each other out." Minci quickly waved her hand when she saw this.

"If you don't mind, sir, why don't you have some dumplings with me first? Perfect timing, I'm heading to a dumpling restaurant."

"Yes, very good. Then I'll trouble Miss Minci to lead the way."

Lin Xiu didn't even need to guess to know that Minci planned to take him to "Happiness Dumpling Restaurant".

Well, now he'll have to adapt to local customs.

Q: What was the most important ritual in the first season of Armor Hero?

A: Of course! Let's all eat dumplings together!

No matter what grudges or grievances there are, they can all be resolved by sitting down together and eating dumplings.

.......

"Mr. Lin Xiu, this way please."

Minci led Lin Xiu through several streets to a shop with a sign that read "Happiness Dumpling Restaurant".

Before even entering, the enticing aroma of noodles and fillings wafted over.

Lin Xiu stepped inside and saw that the shop was decorated in a warm and elegant style, with several tables of customers enjoying dumplings in a lively atmosphere. There were also some decorative paintings in the shape of dumplings hanging on the walls, which added to the ambiance.

"Minci is here! And who is this?..."

A woman wearing an apron greeted him warmly, her eyes curiously scrutinizing Lin Xiu, whose attire was completely out of place in modern society.

Fortunately, Lin Xiu is handsome, and no one would think that such a handsome man is a bad person.

Minci put down the bag and introduced it with a smile:

"Aunt Hui, this is Mr. Lin Xiu. We met him on the road. He seems to be lost. I'll bring him here to try our dumplings to fill his stomach first, and then I'll help him find his way home."

Lin Xiu cupped his hands in a traditional greeting: "Aunt Hui is graceful and charming, and Miss Minci is kind-hearted. I apologize for disturbing you."

It turns out that you can indeed make a living based on your looks.

Seeing that Lin Xiu was polite and had an outstanding appearance and temperament, Aunt Hui hurriedly and warmly invited him, "Come, come, we have some freshly made three-delicacy filling today!"

When the dumplings were served, Lin Xiu looked at the plump, white dumplings in front of him and felt a little nostalgic for this worldly atmosphere.

[Having only reached the Dao Palace realm, you've already begun to comprehend the mortal world? Truly worthy of me.]

Lin Xiu was completely absorbed in his thoughts, as if he had no throat, and put the dumplings into his mouth one by one.

.......

While eating dumplings, Lin Xiu and Min Ci were exchanging information.

During the conversation, Lin Xiu quickly clarified his own timeline and the progress of the plot.

"Miss Minci, do you know about Armor Hero?"

"Of course I know, they are all great heroes who protect the people~" Minci smiled first, then seemed to remember something, and her eyes became a little sad.

However, it was only a tiny bit.

"So, Miss Minci, which Armor Hero do you think is the strongest? I'm planning to cosplay as an Armor Hero at the next comic convention, and if I'm going to cosplay, I definitely want to cosplay the strongest Armor Hero," Lin Xiu asked again.

"The strongest?"

Minci subconsciously looked toward the seat where Nan often sat.

She had already suspected Nan's identity when Nan was hospitalized last time due to injury.

Not long ago, Nan and some friends decided to have a meal together at Xingfu Dumpling Restaurant. At the time, Minci was helping out at the restaurant.

After that, Min-ci fully realized the identities of Nan and his friends.

"I think Flame Dragon Knight is the strongest. After all, Flame Dragon Knight once eliminated three alien beasts by himself. What do you think, Mr. Lin Xiu?"

Minci's judgment was clearly correct.

[Flame Dragon Warrior? Okay, Flame Dragon Warrior really is the strongest.]

It's a pity that Nan is a complete simpleton, with a peaceful and unassuming nature; otherwise, Bei Sanshui would have been beaten up countless times already.

However, judging from Minci's reaction, Nan is probably no longer the Flame Dragon Knight. That's why she's both happy and a little worried.

In other words... it's the timeline of Armored Team Two!

Chapter 38 A Drop of Kindness (Second Update)

"Yes, I also think Flame Dragon Knight is the strongest."

While answering Minci's questions, Lin Xiu narrowed down the timeline.

[With the second armored team and Minci not mentioning Emperor Warrior's name, it means that Emperor Warrior and Flame Dragon Warrior haven't fought yet.]

[Once we check whether Xiangyang has been kidnapped by the Armored Team Two, we can definitively determine the timeline.]

[Of course, if we actually find Xiangyang, there's no need to confirm the timeline. We can simply try copying Xiangyang's Daoist essence and then try using the Emperor's Armor.]

Lin Xiu admitted that the bloodline of Xiangyang's Five Elements Village was indeed very strong, and the emperor that emerged from it was also very impressive, which could be described as the Heavenly Dao acting on its behalf.

However, compared to myself, I am still far inferior.

What kind of Five Elements Village bloodline is qualified to be compared with the Dao Palace powerhouse who has cultivated the Five Elements God?

......

In the time that followed, during his conversation with Minci, Lin Xiu noticed that Minci's gaze would occasionally drift toward the cabinet behind him.

"Miss Minci, is there something behind me? Why are you looking in that direction?"

Lin Xiu felt that Min Ci's gaze lingered on what was behind him for a little too long.

"Huh? No... nothing? Sorry, I was a little distracted." Minci realized that her gaze had been a bit too direct and quickly looked away.

Lin Xiu wasn't about to be fooled by the acting skills of an inexperienced girl, and immediately extended his divine sense in that direction.

Lin Xiu's divine sense, far exceeding his own level, extended out and instantly pierced through the wooden cabinet door.

The contents of the cabinet were clearly visible, and among the clutter, a prototype chip containing fire-type energy lay quietly.

The object was entirely fiery red, with intricate dragon patterns engraved on its surface and a red flame dragon symbol imprinted inside. A faint crimson glow flowed deep within the chip.