The reason for the odd values is related to superstitions in China. For some superstitious people, the number 6 is associated with smoothness or success, and 8 is linked to wealth and prosperity. This detail serves as foreshadowing for the buyer's superstitious personality, which is why they are willing to pay a high price for the micro-carvings.

Thank you so much for your kind words and all the recommends! I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed the chapter. Your support is greatly appreciated and it's a huge motivation for me.

Thank you so much for your support and the recommends! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter. Your enthusiasm is a huge encouragement for me. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

Yes, your observation is very astute. The landlord character is indeed a foreshadowing element in the story, as is the sinister cult organization buyer who pays a hefty price. I agree that the protagonist should indeed buy a house, but that needs to happen after the appearance of the second female lead, which will be at least 50 chapters later. The framework of this novel is quite extensive, providing enough scope to satisfy every reader with thrilling developments.

I think your idea is great, and I've even modified the story's outline because of it. I'm also very happy because the ideas you shared with me are excellent.

Hahaha, I'm in the GMT-5 time zone, here in Canada. But with your consistent comments and support, it's hard for me to even think about giving up on this book. Your engagement really keeps me going!

After Xiao Fan helps them, he will gain the power of faith and then awaken some special abilities. The unique ability I'm currently envisioning allows Xiao Fan to extend his influence beyond just Shule Town. His vision could expand to other places. However, this development will come much later in the story. Before that, I plan to limit his abilities and allow Xiao Fan to grow gradually, bit by bit. It's all about pacing his development and keeping the story engaging and balanced.

After giving it some more thought, Saintess is better, you've convinced me! I've decided to make the change now while the story is only in its early twenties in terms of chapters. If you have any more insights or ideas, I would be more than happy to hear them. Your feedback is very valuable to the development of the story. Thanks again for your thoughtful suggestions!

I did consider using 'Saintess' and I agree that from the story's development perspective, she will evolve her own powers. However, I'm cautious about making these powers too overpowered, as it could lead to an imbalance in the storyline. Their primary method of overcoming enemies will still rely on modern scientific and technological means. Of course, incorporating some supernatural elements is indeed quite intriguing and adds an interesting twist to the narrative.

I'm really glad you like the idea of earning faith points! It's interesting that you thought of the temple in the same way I did – great minds think alike, right? But there are a few differences in my design that you might find exciting, so stay tuned, haha! Regarding Xiao Fan communicating through statues, I think it might be more intriguing to have him manifest in the ecosystem box instead. Looking forward to sharing more with you!

Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic response and all the recommends! Happy New Year!

Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic response and all the recommends! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the chapter so much. Your support is a huge motivation for me. Stay tuned for more exciting content! And Happy New Year!

Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic response and all the recommends! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the chapter so much. Your support is a huge motivation for me. Stay tuned for more exciting content! And Happy New Year!

Dear Readers, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all your support. Every collection and comment from you is not just a token of appreciation, but the very fuel that drives me to keep writing. Your engagement and feedback make this journey incredibly rewarding and meaningful. Thank you for being the best part of this adventure. Let’s continue this amazing journey together!

I've been thinking about adding some unique powers to our protagonist, Xiao Fan. Like we discussed earlier, the idea of using faith points to exchange for special abilities, such as enabling Xiao Fan to travel between the real world and the box, sounds intriguing. But I'm wondering if this might make the setting too overpowered (or 'buggy'). What do you think? I'd love to hear your opinion on this. Looking forward to your thoughts!

Thanks for the like! I'm glad you're enjoying the story. Feel free to share your thoughts anytime. More exciting chapters are on the way!

Yes, you've hit the nail on the head! The setup in this chapter is indeed to establish the antagonists more clearly. Even as villains, they're far from foolish. It's this kind of intelligent adversary that makes the battle of wits and strategy with our protagonist Xiao Fan all the more intriguing. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!

Thanks for your comment! This chapter indeed showcases Mr. Zhang's cunning tactics. It's all part of his strategy to achieve his goals. Stay tuned to see how it unfolds!

Thanks so much for your comment! I'm really glad you enjoyed the chapter. Your support means a lot to me. Stay tuned for more!

Thank you so much for your comment! It really means a lot to me that you're enjoying the story. Stay tuned for more chapters – I can't wait to share what happens next! Your support keeps me going. 🙂