Another Teleport

After Yaner Liu left, Wu Fan continued his morning run before returning to his rented apartment.

Because he had been running a barbecue stall recently, Wu Fan spent his days preparing skewers with various vegetables and meats, a time-consuming task.

Although he only rented a room, the apartment was a three-bedroom unit with an empty living room and a refrigerator.

Since no one else lived there, Wu Fan stored all his ingredients in the fridge.

His business was modest, so the small fridge was sufficient for his needs.

"If I could bring vegetables and meat from that world, I wouldn't have to buy them anymore, and my costs would be lower," Wu Fan thought as he worked.

It was indeed a good idea.

Since he could bring chicken out, other items should work too.

While he still needed to learn more about that world, Wu Fan wasn't worried about the food's safety.

He had already eaten the chicken from there, which tasted great and stayed fresh in his special backpack, even retaining its heat.

Other ingredients should work just as well.

In the evening, Wu Fan went out to run his barbecue stall again.

Before using the ring to change his life, he didn't want to disrupt his current routine, fearing he might not survive otherwise.

His evening business remained steady but unremarkable.

Wu Fan envied the barbecue shop across the street, thinking that when he had enough money, he would rent a storefront.

With more space and better ambiance, he believed he would attract more customers.

Before, such thoughts were just fantasies, as his luck had always been poor and his stall could fail at any moment.

But now, with the special ring, everything had changed, and owning a storefront was no longer out of reach.

If the old man who gave Wu Fan the ring knew that he was satisfied with just opening a store, he would probably roll his eyes in frustration.

When he returned home around 1 AM, Wu Fan washed up and climbed into bed, feeling slightly excited.

He turned the ring on his finger and silently thought "teleport."

This was the method the old man had taught him.

Sure enough, the familiar darkness appeared before him, completely enveloping him in its inky blackness, making him feel slightly uncomfortable.

Fortunately, this sensation passed quickly, and the familiar village appeared before him.

Compared to his confusion during his first visit, Wu Fan was now better prepared and more excited.

He knew this ring could truly change his fate and help him leave his previous life behind.

Of course, as the old man had said, the gods had only given him the opportunity to change his fate.

Whether he could actually do so would depend on him.

With excitement, Wu Fan ran to the village chief's house.

He was very satisfied with the Appraisal skill he had received from the village chief and hoped to get more treasures.

"Grandpa Village Chief, I'm here! Do you have any tasks for me?"

"Tasks? No, no. Get lost. I don't want to see you," the old village chief replied, his face far from welcoming.

Clearly, he still remembered Wu Fan's demand for the Appraisal skill yesterday.

"Come on, Village Chief. We're old friends. You're really hurting my feelings," Wu Fan said with a grin.

"Just give me any tasks you have. As for rewards, whatever you feel like giving is fine."

"Really?" The village chief seemed skeptical of Wu Fan's change in attitude.

He remembered how Wu Fan had shamelessly demanded rewards yesterday, even asking for divine artifacts and pets.

How could he have changed so quickly in just one day?

"Of course!" Wu Fan said, thumping his chest.

"I'm not the kind of person who only moves when there's money involved. No way!"

Although this was only his second visit to this world, Wu Fan had already realized that while it resembled a game, the people here were real, not just data.

They had emotions and thoughts, making it a genuine world.

So, building good relationships wasn't a bad thing, especially since the village chief would likely give some reward for any tasks, just like how Grandma Wang had given him chicken before.

As a complete newcomer, Wu Fan would take anything he could get.

"Excellent, excellent. I haven't misjudged you," the old village chief said, clearly pleased with Wu Fan's response.

"However, I don't have any tasks right now. You should check with Old Li."

"Old Li?" Wu Fan asked, confused.

"He's our village's alchemist. Don't underestimate our small village. We have alchemists, chefs, blacksmiths - everything you need, and they're all top-notch. Even on the entire continent, they're among the best!" The village chief said proudly, his face glowing with pride, resembling the aura Wu Fan had seen when the old man possessed him.

Bullshit!

Wu Fan thought to himself.

In his mind, this was just a starter village.

Based on his gaming experience, starter villages were designed for new players to familiarize themselves with the game.

Players wouldn't stay here long, and the NPCs could only offer basic quests.

Wu Fan assumed the village chief was just boasting about himself and his village.

However, Wu Fan wouldn't say this out loud.

He didn't want to offend the village chief and get kicked out.

Being weak, he would die a horrible death if he left the starter village too soon.

After learning Old Li's location from the village chief, Wu Fan planned to visit him.

Although the village chief had no tasks, others might have some.

Wu Fan wasn't picky; any quest would do.