Mystery Descends: My Exchanges Are Not Equal Chapter 2, Exchange! SSS-level Talent!

Wang Teng calmed his agitated mind, black ripples swirling within his pupils, and shortly after, a translucent panel materialized, showcasing a talent introduction.

[Lifebound Talent: Unequal Exchange.]

[Unequal Exchange: Allows for the initiation of exchanges with any target, capable of yielding unforeseen acquisitions.]

The description provided seems rather vague; I'll need to investigate further to fully grasp its effects.

After dismissing the panel, Wang Teng had a thought and switched to the chatroom channel.

I wonder what kinds of talents others have awakened?

"Haha, I've awakened my talent! Mine is an E-level, Copper Wall and Iron Wall. When activated, my physique increases by 50%!"

"Hah! Isn't that just a defensive turtle shell? Mine is D-level—Spiritual Attack!"

"No matter how powerful your Copper Wall and Iron Wall is, can it withstand spiritual damage? Haha, I'm truly invincible!"

"Sigh, why is mine an F-level talent—Taste Enhancement? It boosts taste by 5 times when activated, but what practical use does that have? Darn it!"

"Mine is also the worst F-level talent—Chest Muscle Enhancement, boohoo~"

The chatroom was a cacophony of voices. Wang Teng hoped to find someone else, like himself, who had awakened an SSS-level talent.

With nearly ten million people residing in Yan City alone, all striving to be exceptional, it seemed impossible that no one would have awakened an SSS-level talent.

Considering this, Wang Teng navigated back to the chatroom channel.

"Hey, pretty girl, want to team up with me? I'll protect you, hehe."

"Is that Brother Qiang! What talent did Brother Qiang awaken?"

"Hehe, I've awakened a C-level talent—Powerful Mountain Pulling. It doubles my strength upon activation and comes with an intimidating effect."

"Oh my! A C-level talent! Not only does it boost stats, but it also includes a bonus effect – that's incredible!"

"Indeed! Truly a reincarnation of a great conqueror!"

"Brother Qiang~ This little sister is willing to stay by your side forever, just like Yu Ji!"

At this moment, the chatroom was filled with admiration for the illustrious Su Qiang.

"So far, only one person has awakened a C-level talent. It's incredibly difficult to obtain a truly good talent!"

"Has anyone managed to awaken an SSS-level talent yet?"

Everyone waited with bated breath.

"Thirty years on the east of the river, thirty years on the west; do not mock a youth's poverty!"

A familiar avatar flashed, appearing before everyone's eyes.

"My talent is the unique SSS-level talent—Endless Extraction!"

"It's you?! An SSS-level talent? Want me to get you a side of peanuts?"

"I knew you wouldn't believe me. Take a look! What is this?!"

[Name: Li Ao]

[Lifebound Talent: SSS-level Endless Extraction]

"This... this is a genuine SSS-level talent!"

"Brother Li Ao, this little sister pledges her eternal service to you!"

"Damn it! People really know how to make me angry. My own talent is just utter trash!"

Someone lamented with envy.

Upon witnessing this, Wang Teng silently activated his own talent.

[Unequal Exchange activated]

"I wish to exchange for the SSS-level talent—Endless Extraction."

[Exchange failed!]

Seeing the outcome, Wang Teng was momentarily taken aback.

Could it be that SSS-level talents are immune to exchange?

[Friendly Reminder: Zero-cost exchanges are prohibited! You must offer an item for the trade.]

So that's the catch! Freebies were out of the question; he had never given anything away for free in his entire life.

What should I offer in exchange?

Wang Teng glanced around, his eyes lighting up.

He picked up a half-eaten box of instant noodles and declared with resolve:

"Exchange!"

Swish!

A flash of white light occurred, and the half-eaten box of instant noodles in Wang Teng's hand vanished.

[Unequal Exchange activated successfully.]

[Unequal Exchange enters cooldown: 24 hours.]

[This Unequal Exchange consumed 88 points of Luck Value.]

[Friendly Reminder: Luck Value can recover to its initial state over time, at a rate of 1 Luck Value per day.]

[Congratulations, you have acquired the SSS-level talent—Endless Extraction.]

[Endless Extraction: Gain unexpected rewards by touching any item.]

SSS-level talents always come with such enigmatic descriptions.

It actually worked!

Wang Teng now understood how to utilize this ability. As long as he designated a target, he could forcibly enact an exchange. And he could use virtually any item as the trade-off! The only cost incurred was Luck Value.

Spending 88 points of Luck Value for an SSS-level talent, Wang Teng remained unsure whether it was a loss or a gain. However, at least his Luck Value would replenish gradually.

Meanwhile, on the other side...

"Plop!"

"What was that? Whose instant noodles just landed on me?"

Li Ao stood up in his room, his expression one of annoyance.

"Brother Li Ao, what does your SSS-Level Talent do?"

Hearing the gentle voice in the chat channel, Li Ao's irritation began to subside. He casually swiped on his interface and shared the talent description within the chat channel.

Talent: Half a Box of Instant Noodles, can satisfy hunger, fried food, to protect your health, please do not use often.

"Hahaha! Half a box of instant noodles being called an SSS Level Talent?"

"It’s actually an instant noodle talent, truly deserving!"

"Ahhh! Where’s my SSS Level Talent? Who threw this half box of instant noodles at my house?"

"No way, I just saw it was Endless Extraction."

"Me too, this is really crazy!"

...

"Everyone, don’t disclose your talents, there’s great terror in here!"

Wang Teng entered the chat room, saw countless people spamming, and immediately exited.

There turned out to be great terror in the chat channel, he absolutely couldn’t expose easily.

The fact that he obtained two SSS Level Talents, he would never tell anyone!

More importantly, his two SSS Level Talent abilities were both auxiliary functions and couldn’t enhance combat power.

Currently, with 44 points of combat power, he had the strength of a chicken, barely able to protect himself.

Besides, he still hadn’t figured out the exact function of the new SSS Level Talent, Endless Extraction.

Suddenly, that mechanical voice echoed again!

[Announcement: All personnel awakening complete, next, you will choose major game instances for exploration!]

[Game task: Survive!]

[Time limit: Seven days.]

[Hint: Real-world items cannot be brought into instances.]

Buzz~

As soon as the hint ended, a translucent panel reappeared!

[Option A, enter the ’Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber’ world.]

[Option B, enter the ’The Legend of the Condor Heroes’ world.]

[Option C, enter the ’Celestial Dragon Eight Books’ world.]

[Option D, enter the ’The Return of the Condor Heroes’ world.]

...

Wang Teng looked at the familiar novel worlds, his eyes shining.

"Which world will everyone choose?"

"I’ll go to whichever world Brother Qiang chooses! Brother Qiang has the highest combat power, and now with a newly awakened C-Level Talent, he will only grow stronger in the future!"

"Yes indeed! Brother Qiang, we’re with you!"

The crowd continued to discuss, all flattering Su Qiang.

Su Qiang, hearing the compliments, felt elated and full of pride.

"Everyone, I will first choose to enter ’Celestial Dragon Eight Books’, to see how dangerous it is and pave the way for you!"

With that, he chose C, his body transforming into streams of information, disappearing without a trace.

Everyone silently anticipated in the chat channel.

Soon, all records of Su Qiang in the channel were cleared.

[Warning: This is not a game! This is not a game!]

[ID 440***********6654, Su Qiang has been killed!]

[Real-world status: Deleted.]

The next second, everyone heard this cold announcement.

Everyone fell into endless silence.........

In the blink of an eye, the much-anticipated Su Qiang was killed.

Everyone was dumbfounded!

The brutality of the Martial World was much greater than they imagined!

Soon, Su Qiang’s relatives confirmed his disappearance at home.

This information reminded everyone that this could truly result in death!

Everyone felt fear.

[The Martial World is full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons, to prevent a similar incident, everyone will receive the skill—A Glimpse.]

[A Glimpse: Can investigate the comprehensive combat power of characters, cannot view if exceeding your own by 1000%.]

[Hint: If no choice is made within ten minutes, you will randomly enter one of the major worlds.]

The voice abruptly stopped, and the chat channel became chaotic again.

"Everyone, don’t panic, although the Martial World is dangerous, we can form teams! There is strength in numbers!"

"Yes, our talent attributes, combined, may not necessarily be inferior to those martial artists!"

"E-level Talent—Shadow Stealth, seeking a team!"

"F-level Talent—Taste Enhancement, seeking a strong player to guide~"

Soon, everyone began forming teams with each other.

Those awakened with D-level Talents received endless attention.

Wang Teng watched all this silently, unmoved.

He definitely didn’t want to expose his talent abilities publicly.

Everyone formed teams and gradually entered the various Martial Worlds.

The voices in the chat channel were also slowly diminishing.

Wang Teng knew more and more people were teaming up and entering the Martial Worlds.

In the last ten seconds, he took a deep breath and slowly said:

"I choose the ’Celestial Dragon Eight Books’ world."

[Celestial Dragon Eight World officially opened! Feel free to cause a stir!]