"Let's go, we should go eat lunch first."
Xavier led the group away and found a restaurant.
Although they hadn't done anything all morning, they had walked a lot, so everyone ate with gusto.
"Oh, how unlucky. It seems we'll have to come back later."
Navia felt it was a great pity, having originally thought he would have a chance to experience Blue Star's ice skating culture.
"It's okay, we've only checked two or three places. Maybe the next one will be open!"
Xavier took a big gulp of ramen soup and thoroughly comforted everyone.
Unfortunately, things often don't turn out as well as imagined.
Even after checking two more places in the afternoon, they were still under maintenance.
Seeing the sky darken, Xavier touched his nose, realizing he might have spoken too soon.
...
Meanwhile, Bennett's treasure hunting team finally arrived at their destination.
"That's right, this time it must be right. We spent so much time, it must be here!"
Xingqiu looked ahead and guaranteed.
"I'll never trust you again, Xingqiu! You've led us astray three times today. I think this time is definitely wrong too!"
Itto was very angry. He had just gotten out of jail, and now he had wasted a whole day running around for nothing.
"I think Xingqiu is right. This time we definitely found it. I can already smell the treasure!"
Bennett excitedly clenched his small fists and strode forward.
Chongyun curiously asked Fischl, "Fischl, does Bennett really have such a special ability?"
Fischl waved her hand and said, "How could that be? If he had such an ability, he wouldn't come back empty-handed every time. He'd be overjoyed even if he found a cabbage."
Chongyun felt that was very true. Even with a treasure map, one couldn't underestimate Bennett's unlucky constitution.
As they went deeper, the weeds around them grew thicker and thicker.
And at this time, the sky was also getting darker and darker. The sun gradually set, and night slowly fell.
"Bennett, if you ask me, let's just give up. There are too many bugs here!"
Fischl was very unhappy, feeling that too much time had been wasted.
"How can that be? This Daddy, have come all this way with great difficulty, how can I give up now!"
Itto, who had originally wanted to give up, felt that he had invested so much time, and now he didn't want to leave.
Shenhe also agreed, "That's right, perseverance is key in everything. Perhaps victory is just ahead."
Fischl looked at Venti again: "Venti, what do you think?"
Venti chuckled, "Eh he, I think the process is always more important than the outcome. Even if we don't find anything today, everyone gains an experience, don't you think?"
Although Fischl found Venti's words quite reasonable, there were still too many bugs here!
Looking at Chongyun, Xingqiu, and Lyney, they seemed very interested in the location of this so-called treasure map, so she didn't need to ask them anymore.
"We really found it!"
Bennett, who was walking in front, shouted. Everyone looked up and saw a complex of buildings at the end of the weeds.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an abandoned amusement park.
This amusement park had clearly been abandoned for a very long time, surrounded by weeds with no discernible path.
Stepping through the weeds, everyone arrived at the entrance and looked up at the weathered gate.
"Amusement park and treasure, they sound somewhat related, but also not really."
Xingqiu stroked his chin, pondering for a moment, and uttered a classic piece of redundant speech.
"Who cares if they're related or not, as long as we find the exact spot and start digging!"
Itto was in high spirits. Since hope was in sight, there was no reason to give up.
"That's right, that's right! Maybe we'll dig up some treasured fine wine!"
Venti quickly followed and ran over.
Everyone entered the amusement park and found that most of the rides were rusted and abandoned.
But even so, one could vaguely see that this place was once incredibly glorious.
Presumably, more than ten years ago, this place was brightly lit, and many people would come here to play.
"It's here!"
Bennett glanced at the map, then at the front, pointing towards the circus tent.
Pulling aside the circus tent's curtain, it was pitch black inside.
"It's a circus! It seems quite fitting for me, a magician."
Lyney smiled, and then a torch appeared in his hand.
Xingqiu cheered, "Wow! Lyney, you're amazing, truly a magician!"
Lyney waved his hand, "Oh, this is just basic training. A qualified magician must master these things."
Under the illumination of Lyney's torch, the group arrived at the final marked location.
"Quick, give it to me!" Bennett put the map aside and rolled up his sleeves.
The others looked at each other, saying in unison, "Give you what?"
Bennett was puzzled: "We came out to find treasure, shouldn't we have shovels or something?"
The others again said in unison, "I thought someone else brought it."
Indeed, too many cooks spoil the broth, and too many cats sleep.
Relying on each other, the result was that not a single person had brought a shovel.
With no other option, the group had to pick up nearby pieces of wood and start digging.
Fortunately, the area had been abandoned for too long, and the ground was very soft, making it easy to dig open.
About 20 minutes later, under everyone's gaze, a rusted metal box was dug out.
Fischl couldn't help but question, "It's so small, is there really treasure inside?"
"That's not necessarily true. True treasures aren't always large. Often, rare treasures are hidden in small boxes like this!"
Bennett carefully took out the box, still full of anticipation.
Fischl mumbled, "I don't know where your confidence comes from..."
"Open it quickly! Maybe it's a legendary pearl!"
"No, I think it must be the seal of some kingdom!"
"You're all wrong! This is definitely material that can forge ultimate weapons!"
The few people argued endlessly, each sticking to their own opinion.
Finally, at everyone's recommendation, Shenhe opened the box.
Everyone was very nervous, anticipating the emergence of the treasure.
But when they saw the so-called "treasure," everyone couldn't help but show expressions of disappointment.
"Huh? This is just bogus treasure! It's infuriating, This Daddy, wasted a whole day!"
Itto was the most irritable one and the most angry at this moment. He grabbed the box, ready to throw it away.
"Don't! It might not be treasure to us, but it might be to others."
Bennett immediately stopped Itto.
Although he hadn't found treasure today, he didn't feel any sense of loss.
Perhaps he was used to it, or perhaps he believed that true treasure was never gold or jewels.
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