Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day-Chapter 742 - 519: Private Mission

"Is the medical examination over?"

Yakumo was idly playing with the specimen the doctor had left outside. Sensing the two coming out, she quickly stood up straight.

Li Zheng kept glancing at her. Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, he had noticed Yakumo's right hand extending from under the cloak.

It had the color of jade, delicate and fair, resembling Earth humans quite closely.

"Why do you always have to mess with my displays?"

The doctor went over and put the disturbed specimens back in place. "Have you forgotten you broke my preserved Spring Rain Race catecholamine gland last time? That was an irreplaceable specimen, worth 150,000 Red Crystal Coins!

If you break another, can you even afford to pay for it?"

"Tch, didn't break it this time, though?" Yakumo waved her exclusive inscription. Once the doctor settled the brokerage fee, she turned and walked outside.

"Hey?"

Li Zheng hurriedly called Mirel and the others to follow Yakumo's pace.

As they reached the alley entrance, Yakumo kicked away an eyeball thrown by the Multi-Eyed Race, and turned to ask, "Why are you following me?"

"Uh, not much, just wanted to ask where I can buy translation tools."

Li Zheng scratched his head, having no other choice. After all, in the Outer City, besides public service personnel, no one could understand what he was saying.

The doctor was an exception, having gained language knowledge from the Matrix, unrelated to his public service status.

"Translation tools? Can you afford them?"

Yakumo pointed to a shop not far away. "A thousand White Crystal Coins each, go buy one."

"One... one thousand?!!" Li Zheng exclaimed. "Why don't they just rob people?"

"Robbing people? This is faster than robbing!"

Yakumo said, "Normally, they would cost at most 500 White Crystal Coins, but since your group entered the Outer City, even though there are only two of you now,

whenever someone enters the Outer City first, it doesn't take long for waves of people to flood in. It's a chance to earn a quick buck."

"... Then forget it."

Li Zheng gritted his teeth in frustration.

He had initially planned to buy a random translation tool to use temporarily, hoping Zi Shu might find him in a couple of days and bring that better one as promised.

He didn't expect a simple one to cost a thousand White Crystal Coins...

It's like they're gouging anyone they get hold of!

"So where can I find a place to stay? And if I want to gather information, where should I go?" Li Zheng decided to give up on buying a translation tool and turned to other plans.

"Sigh..."

Yakumo sighed, "I don't think these are things you should be worrying about. Without money, you can't accomplish anything.

Your priority should be figuring out how to make money. That's the right way."

These were sincere words from someone with experience. It was only because Yakumo had interacted with Li Zheng a few times that she kindly offered this advice.

With someone else, she wouldn't have bothered.

"Make money, huh? Alright, I'll check out the Task Hall then."

Li Zheng nodded. "Before leaving, just let me ask one last question. The doctor mentioned a few years ago there was a genetic factory that produced and sold Genetic Potions. Do you know anything about it? Where is it?"

Li Zheng suspected that his Genetic Potion Making Station and material map might have originated from there, so he thought he should check it out. Perhaps he could uncover the source of the items the Treasure Chest System had sent him.

"Genetic Factory?"

Yakumo thought carefully, "Are you talking about the one destroyed by the previous group of players?"

"What? Destroyed by the previous group of players?" Li Zheng was stunned. How could it be such a coincidence?

However, Yakumo wasn't surprised. "It's quite normal. Every group of players has some ruthless individuals. They go to great lengths to enhance their abilities, doing whatever it takes as long as they don't become Bloody.

A factory only meant to repair gene flaws for Basic Level players held low value, had weak defenses, and since they monopolized that area, it was only a matter of time before someone targeted and destroyed it.

Why are you asking about this? Did the doctor say you had a gene flaw?

If so, you might want to try the auction house or consignment center. There might be some Genetic Potions left, or you could buy special blood types to help repair the gene flaw."

Yakumo seemed genuinely in a hurry to return to work, quickly rattling off a long list before Li Zheng had a chance to interject.

Finally, when she paused for breath, Li Zheng said, "I'll just look around on my own for now. I've troubled you for too long, feels rather embarrassing."

"..." Yakumo turned around, seemingly looking at Li Zheng, and after a while, said, "You're really clueless. Pay a fee to hire me as a guide, and I can take you to learn everything you want to know."

"Uh... how much?"

Li Zheng had considered it before but was worried she'd ask for an exorbitant amount.

"Thirty White Crystal Coins."

"Thanks, bye!"

Li Zheng immediately turned away. This woman definitely had some kind of 'Telepathy' type Talent, knowing exactly how much was in his account and trying to take all he had.

No way would he fall for that. He refused to believe he couldn't survive in the Outer City without a translation tool or guide.

Parting ways with Yakumo, Li Zheng, along with Mirel and the others, headed towards the most prominent building on the street, according to Yakumo, the Task Hall where tasks are accepted to earn White Crystal Coins.

The distance wasn't too far, and after half an hour of walking, they arrived.

The building, already impressive from afar, appeared even more grand and towering up close.