Chapter 2035: Chapter 1653: Identity Completely Exposed (Double-Length) (Part 2)

The old beggar fell into the memories, recalling the experiences of that year, couldn’t help but let out a long sigh. Time has changed, and now everything is different…

“No wonder!”

Su Ran finally realized why the cunning merchant Yin Si was so sure that the old beggar recognized this tile fragment. Turns out, he had already crafted it once before.

“Sir, how significant is the difference between the fragment and the complete item? Do I need to find other fragments to create a complete tile and then use it to enhance the territory?”

Su Ran had many questions in his heart, unwilling to waste this fragment. From what the old beggar said, this fragment was a treasure in the Ancestral City, very rare. It wouldn’t be good to waste it so easily!

“Things aren’t as simple as you imagine. This broken tile can’t be restored, better give up on that thought.”

The old beggar slowly shook his head, regret clearly visible in his eyes, “Lord, this tile has the effect of enhancing the fortress walls, with my master builder bonus, it can significantly improve the defense effect and might even produce special attributes.”

“Then what else is there to hesitate about, just do it!”

The tile’s irreparable nature shattered Su Ran’s sliver of hope, so he no longer hesitated and let the old beggar use the tile to enhance the fortress’s attributes.

For Su Ran, any increase in the fortress’s defense value is a gain, since the tile was freely acquired, even if usage fails, he wouldn’t be upset!

Upon receiving Su Ran’s permission, the old beggar proceeded without any worries, using the tile on the spot. It transformed into an earthy gray light, merging into the fortress walls.

It seemed to trigger a chain reaction, as the walls around Skeleton Village showed varying degrees of change. Before long, the glow on the surface of the walls subdued and quickly returned to calm.

“Is it done already?”

Su Ran felt a bit strange; strengthening the fortress was supposed to be a huge project. He thought it would take ten days to half a month, but didn’t expect it to end so quickly. How was it different from a superficial effort?

“This Ancestral Tile is just a fragment, it doesn’t take much time, it’s much simpler than building a house.”

The old beggar didn’t find anything strange, speaking in a flat tone, “The fortress wall modification is complete. If there’s nothing else, I will go build houses. Over thirty people have joined the territory this time, the village is much busier, really nice.”

“Sir, you go ahead, I’ll check the fortress wall attributes,”

Su Ran said as he walked towards the fortress, cheerfully saying, “Our territory will get better and better, I’m off!”

Looking at Su Ran’s departing figure, the old beggar was silent for a moment before laughing quietly and returned to building houses, showcasing his master-level building skills. One house after another rose from the ground, solving Su Ran’s population housing problem.

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“This fortress wall doesn’t seem to have changed much, could the tile be fake?”

Su Ran walked up to the fortress, knocked on the wall, and felt no particular sensation. It was no different from a regular wall, even changing the color would do…

Embodying a skeptical attitude, Su Ran opened the territory’s attribute panel, curiously looking at the fortress wall’s attributes.

“Defense increased by 5%, toughness increased by 10%, and a certain chance to reflect magical attacks, wow, this Ancestral Tile’s enhancement effect is too strong, isn’t it?”

Su Ran was thrilled looking at the fortress wall, somewhat unable to believe it was true. Even the reflection of magical attacks showed up, definitely a big disadvantage to enemy forces when defending the fortress! This means his territory is one step closer to being impenetrable!

Seeing the territory grow stronger is what Su Ran anticipated, and if he encounters any tiles in the future, he absolutely won’t let them go, even if they’re broken, no complaints. If they’re marked ‘Ancestral,’ he would be secretly delighted.

“If only I could find the ruins of the Ancestral City, it’s really a pity!”

Su Ran still remembered the old beggar’s words even now, where countless treasures were scattered in the Ancestral City. How gratifying would it be to get them all?

“Beep beep beep…”

While Su Ran’s thoughts wandered, the system alert sounded, someone was calling in reality.

“Hmm? Why is Mom calling at this moment? Did something happen?”

Su Ran’s heart skipped a beat, a foreboding feeling lingered in his heart. He couldn’t focus on the game anymore and immediately logged off from the spot.

The new home is very secluded, outsiders can’t find it at all, but why is Mom interrupting him playing games, there must be a reason!

The Nutrition Cabin opened, Su Ran sat up from it.

As expected, his mother’s figure appeared within his sight, Blackie jumped up suddenly, leaping into Su Ran’s arms with a satisfied look.

“Blackie, don’t make trouble,”

Su Ran put Blackie down, then stood up, stepped out of the Nutrition Cabin, and asked Su’s Mother, “Mom, you called me out so urgently, did something happen?”

“Don’t be nervous, it’s nothing big,”

Su’s Mother walked to Su Ran’s bedside, picked up the already turned-off phone, handed it to Su Ran, “You kid, why do you keep turning off your phone for no reason, your Sister Wan’er couldn’t reach you, she had to call my phone.”

“Uh, so that’s it, scared me for a second. Alright, I’ll call her back now.”

Su Ran turned the phone on in front of his mom. Coincidentally, the battery was down to one bar, giving him a reason, he waved the phone screen at Su’s Mother before saying, “Mom, see, the phone’s out of battery, it’s not my fault it went off.”

“If it’s out of battery, you should charge it, hurry up!”

“Mom, it’s bad for my health to talk on the phone while charging, due to radiation.”

“True, then use my phone to call Wan’er back, it’s impolite to keep someone waiting.”

Su’s Mother had no intention of leaving, signaling Su Ran to quickly dial the phone, eager to eavesdrop on some gossip.

“Mom, is it appropriate for you to stay here while I make a call, leaving me no space for privacy?”

Su Ran glanced at Mom, swallowing the words, knowing her tendency to exaggerate, many things couldn’t be heard by her. If misunderstood, it would be quite a hassle.

“You’re really getting bold, you want to hide things even from your mom, fine, don’t say, you think I care to hear?”

Su’s Mother glared at Su Ran to express her displeasure. Then, she turned to walk outside, reminding him, “I’m going to make lunch, don’t forget to take my phone out, just place it on the table.”

“Got it, Mom, you go make lunch, I logged off early today, good timing to fill up my belly, so I can have energy for gaming.”

Su Ran wasn’t intimidated by Mom’s gaze, changing the topic to lunch.

“It won’t take more than half an hour, remember to come and eat.”

Su’s Mother reassured before leaving Su Ran’s bedroom, quietly closing the door for him.

“Wan’er Sis is really, she should go get some rest, still waiting here, she really is persistent.”

Su Ran couldn’t help but mutter to himself, charging the phone before using Su’s Mother’s phone to call back. Soon, Wan’er Sis’s familiar voice came through the receiver.

“Auntie, how is it going?”

“What do you mean how’s it going, Wan’er Sis, you need something from me?”

Su Ran took over the conversation, going straight to the point, having already prepared to reveal his identity, it’s no longer interesting to deny it anymore.

“Little Brother Su, you finally decided to contact me. Seems like Auntie is indeed effective, only she can make you comply.”

Li Wan’er’s voice had a hint of fatigue but more of a surprise.

“Don’t misunderstand, my phone ran out of battery, not just you, I couldn’t take calls from anyone.”

Su Ran casually explained, though it was a coincidence, it suited the purpose to reply to Wan’er Sis, “The phone just started charging, Mom can prove this.”

“Little Brother Su, how did Auntie calling you out of the game affect you?”

Li Wan’er’s gentle voice came again, “Have all those newly subdued tribesmen been settled?”

“Yes, they’ve been settled.”

Su Ran answered subconsciously and regretted it right after.

“Haha, Little Brother Su, let’s see how you explain now!”

Li Wan’er’s little scheme succeeded, she exclaimed with delight, “Should I call you Little Brother Su or call you Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained?”

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