Yun Zhen searched through the system map and discovered a yacht docked at the foot of the mountain on the eastern side of Yulong Mountain. Onboard were two of the bandits’ remaining members: one was leisurely napping on the deck, while the other was sneakily eating.

Yun Zhen quickly captured the two bandits, tied them up securely with transparent tape as usual, and, after confirming no other threats were present, returned to the camp, transporting Pei Hao and the seven captured bandits as well.

Pei Hao, armed with a weapon, interrogated the two bandits from the yacht. He learned that their gang consisted of only nine members. The yacht had been stolen ten days ago after they killed the owner and his family. The supplies were looted and scavenged along the way.

Pei Hao thoroughly searched the yacht and found a wealth of supplies in various rooms.

There was one sheep, three rabbits, and five hens among the livestock. The food included a box of nutrient supplements, two boxes of nutrient liquids, five boxes of mineral water, six boxes of instant noodles, and various vegetables and fruits.

As for clothing, there were over twenty sets of summer men’s wear, though all had been worn by the bandits and were saturated with the stench of sweat, rendering them more suitable as rags than garments.

In terms of valuables, there were several untraceable transfer cards and a box full of gold jewelry.

In the miniature world, digital technology was highly advanced, and paper money had been phased out decades ago. Checks had also faded into history, with people typically using smart wristbands for transactions and purchases.

However, for convenience in certain transactions, or during holidays and weddings, people still used untraceable transfer cards. Each card could store up to ten million units of currency. By scanning the chip in the transfer card with a wristband, the money could be transferred to one’s bank account or used directly for purchases. These cards didn’t record the information of the person depositing or withdrawing money, making them convenient for users who valued privacy. However, purchasing transfer cards required strict identity verification, though the cards themselves were reusable.

The Seven Deadly Sins gang had escaped from prison with only their specially-made prison wristbands. These wristbands could only record identity information and monitor their movements, unlike the wristbands used by ordinary citizens, which could function as payment devices. This was why they had looted so many untraceable transfer cards.

Pei Hao explained the origin and use of these transfer cards to Yun Zhen, who listened with great interest.

Her own era was currently undergoing a digital transformation, and she wondered if it would one day reach the same level as the miniature world.

Looking at the food that had been brought onto the deck, Yun Zhen asked curiously, “What’s the difference between nutrient supplements and nutrient liquids?”

Pei Hao retrieved one of each from the boxes. The nutrient liquid was a clear plastic bottle filled with a pale pink liquid, while the nutrient supplement was a soft plastic pouch containing a pale green paste, similar in texture to toothpaste.

“Nutrient liquids and nutrient supplements are both convenient foods, but they differ in taste and nutritional content. Nutrient liquids are only enough to stave off hunger for one meal, but they also hydrate you. Nutrient supplements can keep you full for up to six hours, but you’ll need to drink water with them.”

“Both have a mild flavor and provide sufficient energy, but they don’t offer the satisfaction of chewing or a rich taste experience. Normally, they’re considered emergency food.”

Yun Zhen nodded, having learned something new. She was curious about the taste of these two types of food, but they were too small for her to really taste, so it was better to leave them for the little people who urgently needed food.

She glanced at the animals that had been brought ashore. They were still contentedly munching on the grass, oblivious to the catastrophic flood outside and the impending doom. Yet, these clueless creatures, focused only on eating and defecating, had a certain adorable quality because of their simplicity.

Yun Zhen suddenly had the idea of picking up the sheep to see if she could take it out of the bookshelf.

She carried the sheep to the edge of the bookshelf, but once again encountered an invisible barrier.

A system alert popped up, warning: [Operation Violation: Living Creatures Cannot Traverse the Temporal Barrier!]

Well, she had somewhat expected that.

With a hint of regret, Yun Zhen set the sheep back down and stroked its soft wool.

Seeing the sheep float up and down, Pei Hao couldn’t help but ask with concern, “Does the goddess like sheep? Should I roast it for you? I’ve never had anything appropriate to offer you, and now I can finally give you something, even if it’s just a humble gift.”

Yun Zhen couldn’t help but laugh and quickly explained, “I was just curious and wanted to take a look. I didn’t want to eat it. You should keep these animals as your emergency rations.”

Even if she could bring the animals out, she wouldn’t keep them. The “Heavenly Pet Slayer” constitution was nothing to take lightly, and besides, she had no time to care for them.

Pei Hao remembered the enormous food the goddess had given him, enough to feed seven or eight adults to their fill, but likely barely enough for her to taste.

He scanned the yacht’s supplies and dragged out the box filled with gold.

“Goddess, you’ve saved my life again today. I can never repay such a great debt. This yacht and all the supplies on it are your spoils of war. Take whatever you fancy. Huacheng has been devastated by the floods, and these items no longer have any owners. If nothing else, at least take this box of gold.”

Yun Zhen was surprised. She hadn’t expected to be given a box of gold. But given its small size, what could she do with it? She would need a magnifying glass just to make out the details.

She had only helped Pei Hao and dealt with the criminals out of her own sense of justice. It hadn’t taken much effort, and she had never expected any reward from the miniature world.

However, Yun Zhen also knew that Pei Hao had long wanted to offer her some kind of tribute.

The cultural background of the miniature world was very similar to that of her own era, and many ideas and beliefs were alike.

In the hearts of the people of Xia, the relationship between gods and humans was one of mutual dependence and benefit. Many gods even originated from humans, ascending to immortality only after attaining enlightenment.

Humans offered gods incense and worship, holding them in greater reverence than even their ancestors; gods in turn bestowed blessings and protection, caring for humans like their own children.

If Yun Zhen kept refusing offerings, Pei Hao’s sense of debt would only grow heavier. A gentleman could be crushed by guilt, while a greedy person would only grow more demanding, turning a favor into an expectation and twisting their relationship into something unhealthy. This was contrary to Yun Zhen’s original pure intention of helping those in need.

With this in mind, Yun Zhen accepted the box of gold and smoothly brought it out of the bookshelf.

“I’ll take the gold, but you can keep the rest of the supplies.”

Pei Hao, pleased with her decision, bowed deeply towards the sky with his hands clasped together. “Thank you for your generosity, goddess. I will work hard to offer you more tributes in the future!”