They still needed a few more pieces of sharkskin for the tidal windmill, but Yun Luohe decided not to hand one over to Si Qi for experiments just yet.She was worried that when they returned to the oasis tomorrow, the underground river might not have refreshed a new shark.Better to wait until they got back from the desert tomorrow and see.She chatted with Si Qi a bit more about the herbal workshop, used [Trash Can] to recycle some materials, and, seeing it was late, lay down to rest—she’d be heading to the desert oasis again early in the morning.For the next three days, Yun Luohe stayed at the oasis.The underground river sharks did indeed respawn, but only one at a time.Given the way things were going, more and more people were bound to find the oasis. There was no way Yun Luohe’s group could monopolize it forever, and with the limited amount of Blue Crystal Ore and only a single shark in the river, she and her teammates agreed to hold the spot for three more days—long enough to gather more ore, kill three more sharks, and get enough sharkskin. After that, they’d leave the oasis to explore other areas.They still needed to continue collecting the desert ruins map fragments they’d found earlier, which meant traveling to other places anyway.The new weapon Yang Mian made for Yun Luohe was exceptional—crafted mainly from Blue Crystal Ore, reinforced with shark teeth and refined steel. It was based on the Night Stalker Knife blueprint but looked noticeably different.The blade shimmered with the ore’s signature blue gleam, while the handle was inlaid with shark teeth—not just for decoration, but to be used as a striking surface in close combat.Combined with the Night Stalker Knife’s inherent attack properties, this was now a true high-grade weapon.Forging it had given Yang Mian a huge chunk of experience. Since forging skill was notoriously hard to level, he had only just reached Lv.5—but he was the first player in Zone Two to do so, officially becoming a professional blacksmith.For that, he was genuinely grateful to Yun Luohe—he hadn’t even charged her for making the knife.The remaining shark teeth were turned into new arrowheads, their power undeniable.With a weapon she was fully satisfied with, Yun Luohe’s combat power rose again—making shark fights far easier.Over the next three days, with her teammates’ help, she killed hungry sharks without the struggle of the first fight, collecting sharkskin with ease.On the third shark kill, she received even more loot and unlocked a new achievement:[Congratulations, player, on unlocking the Shark Hunter achievement. Reward: Sharkskin Backpack ×1, Shark Teeth ×10, Desert Ruins Map Fragment ×1]As the primary shark slayer, and the one who triggered the achievement, the backpack naturally went to her. But since the others had helped, the shark teeth were split evenly—three per person—and the map fragment went into Yun Luohe’s storage. Once they had all five fragments, they could enter the desert ruins.The Sharkskin Backpack was an excellent find. It replaced her gold-tier crocodile hide pack, expanding storage while also providing +10 defense when worn. It was weightless, had 30 internal slots—functionally an additional personal backpack—and unlike her old pack, it allowed categorized storage so items were easy to find.The only drawback was that it was conspicuous—anyone who knew its value could recognize it at a glance, and if stolen, all its contents would go with it. Her personal inventory was still the safest.But what Yun Luohe was most looking forward to was the oasis night market.After returning, she studied the pass’s details:[Oasis Night Market is open only from summer day 17 to day 20, from 20:00 to 24:00.][During this time, using the pass grants direct entry to the night market area.]She occasionally checked the chat channels and forums for mentions of the pass or the night market. Eventually, she spotted a post from a new player asking if anyone had gotten a pass—only one person replied, and the thread drew curious questions from others. The original poster didn’t answer further.Yun Luohe didn’t reply either, nor did she contact the poster.Until she understood exactly what the night market involved, she didn’t want to draw attention to herself.When night fell, it was finally time to use the pass.She had already handled all matters on the reef and cleared time to visit.After some thought, she left Yúntūn and Roubao behind, not bringing them along.She clicked Use Pass. The system directed her forward.She stepped through—and a cool breeze hit her.The place was like a large event venue, chilled to 16°C, almost cold compared to the daytime heat. Bright lights lit the area, where five large tents stood, each a different color—red, orange, yellow, green, purple—decorated with colorful ostrich feathers.Just as she approached, the familiar system voice rang out:[Welcome to the Oasis Night Market. The market’s universal currency is sand coins. All stall items must be purchased with sand coins. If you have none, you can exchange with the Desert Merchant.]The Desert Merchant…Her pulse quickened—she had brought a lot of goods and could probably exchange for plenty of sand coins.She scanned the tents—each had a sign: Desert Tool Workshop, Shelter Trade Center, First Aid Tent, Wild Kitchen, Intelligence Exchange.The Intelligence Exchange intrigued her most.But first—where was the Desert Merchant?She decided to check each tent in turn.In the Tool Workshop sat an old man, his nametag reading “Old Man Wang.”Talking to him gave two options:“I want to chat…”“I want to buy something…”She chose to chat first—information was valuable.Sure enough, he told her: “This isn’t some chaotic free-for-all. Private trades are forbidden—get caught, and your goods are confiscated and you’re fined.”Talking more yielded: “If you want to trade with someone, go to the stall area, or find Liu Mazi to get a stall permit.”When she tried to ask further, he said no more.Buying from him brought up an item list:Reinforced Fishing Net (80 sand coins): Double-layer weave, resistant to shark bites—if you’ve got the strength, you can haul in anything.Multi-Function Hunting Knife (120 sand coins): Detachable blade for saw, can opener; versatile survival tool.Desert Compass (50 sand coins): Built-in thermometer and hygrometer, anti-magnetic interference; essential for desert travel.…Nothing she urgently needed—especially since she had no sand coins yet—so she moved on.At the Shelter Trade Center, a short-haired young woman gave her this tip: “If you want to earn sand coins quickly, go to the activity zone—lots of events there. And if you don’t find anything you like, stick around for the auction at 23:00.”Goods here included:Desert Camo Sun Shirt (150 sand coins): Breathable fabric, cooling effect.Anti-Stab Vest (200 sand coins): Sharkskin sewn, resists small creature attacks.Emergency Water Purification Tablets «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» (30 coins / 10): Make dirty water drinkable.The First Aid Tent was run by a masked NPC doctor, the air heavy with disinfectant. He explained that every hour in the market cost 10 stamina points, and leaving without at least 100 sand coins would result in confiscation of some backpack contents.Fighting was forbidden—violators were marked “Red Name,” charged 300% more at shops, and fined.This was useful—she’d have to keep sand coins on hand to leave.Goods included:External Suture Kit (100 coins): Sheep gut thread, hemostat, alcohol swabs.Anti-Venom Serum (300 coins): Effective against snake and scorpion venom; requires cold storage—ice packs sold separately.Nutrient Tonic (50 coins): Restores 30 stamina in 5 minutes.If she had the coins, these would be worth buying in bulk.Next was the Wild Kitchen.She smelled grilled meat before she even stepped inside—her stomach growled despite having eaten earlier.Inside was a rough-looking man in an apron, carving ostrich meat. A grill and smoker were stacked with skewers dripping juice into the coals, sizzling as they were dusted with cumin and chili.Her mouth watered. If they sold seasonings here, she’d definitely buy.Talking to him gave: “If you want to set up your own stall, selling food has the lowest tax. And if you’re looking for Liu Mazi, check by the spinning wheel—he’s usually there.”It was the second time she’d heard that name—so Liu Mazi must be the Desert Merchant.

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