As time passed, S.H.I.E.L.D. had not found any leads, and the underworld's gold heists hadn't caused any issues. The new week progressed with the same routine for Xu Mo, Gali, and Lorna. Lorna, having mastered the second use of her power, found it easier to assist with the comic art. Despite her awe at the supernatural aspects of Xu Mo's work, she was determined to paint seriously, given the lucrative nature of his comics.
Xu Mo refrained from mentioning that many comic artists struggle financially, highlighting his unique position in the industry. Seeing Lorna's dedication, he patiently taught her the basics of painting to help her improve her skills.
One day, Xu Mo checked his fan value and was thrilled to see it had reached over 1.6 million points—an impressive increase from last week's 1 million. This surge suggested that his fan base was growing rapidly, thanks to multiple fan engagements across his various comics.
Xu Mo decided to adjust his lottery specifications to accommodate the rising value. He opted for five draws at $100,000 each, rather than a single $1 million draw, as the latter was too costly for now.
The first draw yielded:
Genos Power Source Fragment x1: A dimly glowing battery that, when three fragments are collected, can be synthesized into a powerful energy core.
Next, Xu Mo drew:
Three-Dimensional Mobile Device: This item, used in "Attack on Titan" to combat giants, was impractical in the Marvel setting. Xu Mo decided to discard it, placing it in a garbage bag for Lorna to eventually throw away.
Then:
Mikasa's Red Scarf: A silky, hand-made scarf with no special features, which Xu Mo planned to give to Gali as a gift.
After a series of unremarkable prizes, Xu Mo continued with the draws:
Hebao Fragment x1: A piece of living flesh from "Tokyo Ghoul," used to store Rc cells. Although intriguing, Xu Mo had no use for it and placed it in the system warehouse.
Finally, Xu Mo drew:
Fat Second Piece of Goddailyshi: This was a surprising and bizarre prize—a piece of purple cloth. Xu Mo was taken aback and quickly discarded it, feeling uneasy about its origin and potential discovery by Gali.
After concluding the $500,000 draws, Xu Mo noted that the desired skill fragments were still missing. It seemed that the rarity of these items was increasing with the number of comics, making it nearly impossible to draw them from the $100,000 lottery.
Despite these challenges, Xu Mo remained optimistic, focusing on enhancing his comic work and managing the growing fan base.