Chapter 385: Transaction Successful, Special Instance—Divine Kingdom of Sweet Dreams

Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Transaction Successful, Special Instance—Divine Kingdom of Sweet Dreams

With a thought from Seraphina Sullivan,

A Power Apple—fist-sized, with smooth, green skin, emitting a faint, fresh, fruity fragrance and a weak fluctuation of Energy—appeared in her hand.

Seraphina Sullivan rested the apple in her palm.

She presented the Power Apple to the mysterious shopkeeper.

and asked, "So, can I trade this for the Healing Blood Grape Seeds?"

The faint blue lights under the cloak turned slightly toward the apple in Seraphina Sullivan’s hand.

It seemed to be "observing" and "evaluating."

After a moment of silence, the neutral Voice of the Soul sounded again:

"Hmm... A peculiar Spirit Fruit. It contains the Ability to grant stable Power. Although its Grade is still low, it does have value."

Seraphina Sullivan’s heart leaped with joy. ’There’s a chance!’

However, the shopkeeper’s next words nearly took her breath away. "...You can trade. However, one such apple can only be exchanged for one Healing Blood Grape Seed."

Seraphina Sullivan: "!!!"

’A ripoff!’

’This is definitely a ripoff!’

’Her Power Apple was a special, mature fruit that could be eaten directly for a permanent Effect!’

’The other party was offering just seeds, which still needed to be planted, cultivated, and waited on to bear fruit!’

’A finished apple for a single seed?’

’This exchange rate is a total scam!’

She wanted to argue her case.

But looking at the other party’s calm, unwavering blue lights,

and feeling the intangible, awe-inspiring pressure of the rules in this Space,

Seraphina Sullivan wisely swallowed her words.

Here, the pricing power was entirely in the other party’s hands.

’Forget it. It’s good enough that I can trade for them at all. Besides... I’m not short on Power Apples right now.’

Seraphina Sullivan quickly adjusted her mindset.

The Power Apple Tree was growing well in the Scavenger’s Farm.

The first harvest had already yielded dozens of fruits.

And it would continue to bear more.

Using a few to trade for life-saving seeds that were urgently needed was completely worth it.

"Alright, I’ll trade!" Seraphina Sullivan said decisively.

She took out nine more identical green Power Apples from the Scavenger’s Farm.

"I’ll trade for nine more, for a total of ten seeds."

Ten Healing Blood Grape Seeds would be enough for her to try planting.

And she could spare one or two for the team as a source of hope and a Healing reserve.

The blue lights seemed to pause for a moment at her "generosity."

But they quickly returned to their calm state.

"The transaction is complete."

Ten green apples floated up from Seraphina Sullivan’s hands.

They flew into the shadows behind the counter and disappeared.

At the same time, inside the crystal display case, the silk-wrapped packet of seeds automatically separated.

Ten tiny seeds, as brilliant as blood diamonds, flew out lightly.

They landed in a small Jade Box that Seraphina Sullivan had prepared.

The seeds were cool to the touch, yet they pulsed with vibrant life.

With the transaction finished, Seraphina Sullivan didn’t dare to linger.

The items here were good, but the rules were strict. Staying for too long might not be a good thing.

Besides, other than the Three Realms Compass and a few other items that might catch the shopkeeper’s eye,

she no longer had anything of sufficient value to trade for anything else.

The Three Realms Compass was still useful to her; she couldn’t bear to part with it.

"Farewell." Seraphina Sullivan gave the shopkeeper a slight nod.

Clutching the Jade Box containing the seeds and the Resurrection Stone, she turned and strode quickly toward the silver door of light.

She took a step out, and the Space shifted.

After the familiar, slight dizziness passed, she once again felt the familiar touch of the bed in the RV and the slightly stuffy air.

The Wall was smooth; the mysterious portal had vanished.

Just as she sat up, Sean Chandler, who had been feigning sleep beside her, looked over.

He didn’t speak, but the question in his eyes was clear.

Seraphina Sullivan met his gaze and nodded lightly.

A smile of relief appeared on her face as she lowered her voice and said, "It went very well."

She didn’t specify what she had obtained, but Sean Chandler could tell from her expression and tone that she must have solved a problem or acquired something important.

He didn’t press for details, just nodded slightly in return, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

Then he closed his eyes again to continue resting.

Seraphina Sullivan leaned against the RV wall, feeling the warmth of the Resurrection Stone she kept close to her body,

as well as the cool touch from the ten seeds in the Jade Box, which held the hope of Healing.

Although she hadn’t managed to take the Planting Space or the King’s Horn—those more wondrous items—

this trip to the "Mystery Shop" had yielded the two things she needed most right now.

An extra life insurance policy, and a way to deal with illness in the team.

This was already a huge gain, far exceeding her expectations.

Seraphina Sullivan carefully put away the Jade Box and lay back down on her bunk.

Outside the window, the round moon was setting in the west, and the camp was silent.

’Tomorrow, maybe I can try giving one or two of the Healing Blood Grape Seeds to Jasper Drake.’

’He has the Ability to Control the growth of plants, so I can let him research and cultivate them.’

’The rest I’ll plant in the Scavenger’s Farm.’

With new hope, her worries about the journey ahead seemed to lessen slightly.

She closed her eyes.

This time, she was truly ready to sink into slumber and welcome the unknown gift of a dream that the Beautiful Dream Stamp might bring.

「...」

In her sleep, the Beautiful Dream Stamp by Seraphina Sullivan’s pillow, which was decorated with a crescent moon and stars, quietly began to emit a soft and fantastical fluorescent glow.

The light wasn’t harsh.

It enveloped her like a thin veil.

Immediately after, a wisp of her consciousness—extremely subtle, yet incredibly clear—seemed to be gently pulled by some force.

It separated from Seraphina Sullivan’s sleeping mind, floated gently upward, and sped away toward an unknown, star-studded distance.

Her consciousness was hazy, as if she were floating in a warm ocean current.

After an unknown amount of time, the haziness suddenly vanished, replaced by an extremely intense feeling of weightlessness!

’What’s happening?!’

Seraphina Sullivan abruptly "woke up."

She was horrified to discover that she was in a boundless void of magnificently shifting colors, and she was falling fast!

The wind howled sharply in her ears.

Distorted bands of light and blurry, cloud-like objects shot past her vision.

The terror of free-falling left Seraphina Sullivan in a cold sweat.

Just then, the familiar system notification sound rang out.

[DING! Player detected using special item [Beautiful Dream Stamp]. Triggering and entering special limited-time dungeon—Divine Kingdom of Sweet Dreams! We wish you a... pleasant journey?]

’The Divine Kingdom of Sweet Dreams?!’ Seraphina Sullivan was shocked, but understood immediately.

’The Effect of that stamp has activated!’

’I really have been pulled into a special "dream dungeon"!’

’But this method of entry... isn’t it a little too "intense"?!’

’Starting off with a high-altitude freefall?!’

’Thank goodness... I’m wearing the Buoyancy Bracelet...’

Seraphina Sullivan subconsciously reached for her wrist,

trying to activate the item that could generate an anti-gravity field, slow her descent, or even allow for short-term levitation.

However, the system notification chimed in again, this time with an undeniable tone of authority.