ebookslot Chapter 88 Harvest, Preparations, Night Crossing
Chapter 88 Harvest, Preparations, Night Crossing
Chapter 88 Harvest, Preparations, Night Crossing
[Network notification: The third part of the quest "Searching for Home in the Mortal World" (Extremely Difficult) has been completed.]
[Rewards for completing the mission: 400 Disaster Coins, 2000 Universal Experience, Marching Pot (Gray), "Great Mystic Iron Hand Weapon Blueprint" (White), Vajra Ghee (Blue)]
Lin Zhuo and Jin Xiaohu drank tea and listened to music on the small boat while reviewing the results of their mission.
This time, the enemies in the Huanhua Fang were much stronger than those Shu Yuliu faced when confronting the Gu-poisoned zombies, so the disaster coins and experience points also increased accordingly. As for the loot rewards, Lin Zhuo finally had some luck and drew a blue-quality item.
The gray-quality marching pot is described as follows: "Armament of the Western Great Hero Demonic Cult's Guardian Army, cast from pig iron, with scriptures engraved on the outer wall. The Demonic Cult's ambition to conquer the world has never been extinguished."
It was just an iron pot, and the craftsmanship was only average. Lin Zhuo used his powerful palm to wipe away all the scriptures on the outer wall of the pot. In this way, it not only looked much better, but he also no longer had to worry about dirt accumulating in the crevices. He could also donate it to poor families in need.
[Weapon Blueprint - Great Xuan Iron Hand (Medium Grade, White)]
[This document details the forging process of the weapon "Great Xuan Iron Hand," which was once ranked third on the Divine Martial Ranking. The first owner of this weapon died while being besieged by the Demonic Sect's army, yet he did not fall in death. His corpse burned and produced twelve pounds of arrowheads, and his chivalrous name was passed down through the ages.]
Type: Skill Book/Job Material Weight: 0.5kg
Item effect: There is a chance to learn a weapon forging skill after use. When used in conjunction with a specific job advancement method, it can be used to unlock the secondary job of Great Mystic Iron Hand. The raw material is blue-quality Celestial Mystic Iron, which is a very rare spiritual item.
However, the greatest effort made by the skilled craftsmen in the world of "Cangcheng" is merely to utilize the basic properties of the materials themselves, which is somewhat of a waste.
If a superior forging process is used, blue-quality equipment can be created, possessing extraordinary magical power.
Among the professional knowledge of Qigong masters is the method of weapon forging. In the past, weapons were considered to be the means by which martial artists carried their spiritual path. By constantly pouring their thoughts, energy, emotions, and will into the weapons, they could become spiritual and grow slowly along with the Qigong master.
The current mainstream approach is to inscribe runes and restrictions into weapons and forge them into magical artifacts and treasures. This method is not only quick to produce, but also has excellent effects.
Compared to the old-fashioned Qigong masters who spent their entire lives painstakingly forging a single divine weapon, the efficiency of modern magical artifact workshops is immeasurably higher. Skilled weapon refiners are radiant with spiritual light and dazzling magic from head to toe, making others envious.
Lin Zhuo quite liked the design of the Great Xuan Iron Hand, and he also knew where to get some extraterrestrial black iron, enough not only to make a pair of gloves, but also to have leftover material to upgrade the Ming Snake Chain Hammer.
Since he's not very familiar with blacksmithing, he doesn't plan to use weapon blueprints for the time being, to avoid failing in his studies. In his spare time, he can look for relevant materials on the forum and learn on his own.
Speaking of which, the Serpent Chain Hammer is still in a dilapidated state. If it weren't for the enhancement of the divine vein's spiritual energy, it would probably have been completely destroyed in the fierce battle long ago. It's time for an upgrade.
Black iron is a suitable replacement material for the hammerhead. Lin Zhuo pondered where to find some sturdy wire to make a rope.
In the "Cangcheng" dungeon, all blue-quality spiritual materials involve related side quests. There are only four types of materials related to ropes: Heavenly Silkworm Silk, Seven-Colored Cloud Cotton, Brocade Ramie, and Flood Dragon Tendon.
If you collect them all, you can combine them into special cables.
Lin Zhuo planned to keep an eye out for the side quests for these four spiritual materials and see if he could complete them while exploring the map. Otherwise, he would have to spend money to buy them from other players, which was not cheap.
He began to examine the last item that had fallen.
【Golden Ghee (Premium Grade, Blue)】
In the remote western lands, believers and serfs trekked through mountains and rivers year after year to collect thousands of rare medicinal herbs as offerings. The monks meticulously processed and refined these herbs to create a secret elixir, which, when mixed with ghee, was said to greatly strengthen muscles and bones and nourish vital energy, hence its name, Vajra Ghee.
Type: Food/Ingredients Weight: 2.2kg
Effects of this item: It quickly replenishes vital energy after consumption; if the user's physical attributes are low, multiple consumptions will result in a slight increase. This item is best used to make rice cakes. More should be collected for future offerings, and it can also be shared with the Heavenly Kings and Gurus.
Lin Zhuo took out a small jar of Vajra Ghee from the player's backpack. The vessel containing it was also made entirely of gold, with exquisite patterns and an extraordinary presence.
Hongyingniang happened to be brewing tea, so she made butter tea as well, which everyone shared.
"Slurp—ha—" The tabby cat held the cup and sipped contentedly.
Hong Yingniang whispered to Cui Xiang not to drink too much, because many of the foods that qigong masters eat are too nourishing for ordinary people without martial arts skills, and can actually be harmful.
After drinking the tea, Lin Zhuo felt a warm sensation all over his body, but the nourishing effect was very weak. Hong Yingniang, who was standing next to him, had flushed cheeks and was covered in sweat, while Cui Xiang, who was in the worst condition, had a nosebleed and her eyes were glazed over.
Jin Xiaohu drank a few cups, then lazily found a place to lie down and rest, emitting low, snoring sounds.
Lin Zhuo slowly finished the remaining tea in the pot. His physical constitution had been transformed by the "Marrow Refining and Blood Transformation Longevity Method" to be far beyond that of ordinary people, so the effects of ghee were not significant, but fortunately, the effect of replenishing his essence was still excellent.
With this high-energy food, he could focus on studying the Hidden Dragon Pot for the next few days without worrying about going hungry.
[Network Notification: The fourth part of the quest "Searching for Home in the Mortal World" has been triggered]
Searching for Home in the Mortal World (Part 4): Surviving for seven days under the pursuit of the enemy "Mo Weiren" (0/7)
Difficulty: Desperate Situation Description: You have successfully destroyed Huanhua Fang. The Mighty Heavenly King Mo Weiren has meticulously managed this organization for twenty years since taking it over from the sect. While not his only subordinate force, it has received considerable attention. Prepare to face his unvented rage. However, as everyone knows, Mo Weiren is adept at assessing situations and has flexible bottom lines. If you can survive his pursuit for seven days, you will make him back down.
The most difficult part of the entire "Searching for Home in the Mortal World" series has been unlocked.
Based on the speed at which the messenger hawks deliver messages, and considering the preparation time Mo Weiren will have after receiving the message, players are unlikely to directly encounter this top-tier expert ranked fifth on the blacklist during the first two days of this mission. This window of opportunity is for players to prepare.
But Lin Zhuo doesn't need to prepare.
He only needs to worry about whether Mo Weiren, who is good at judging the situation, will run away in advance. This situation is quite common. If the player's strength is too exaggerated, it is easy to trigger the plot of the enemy automatically surrendering and running away. After all, the evil forces are not stupid.
If the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to the mountain. If the enemy won't pursue me, I'll pursue the enemy.
It takes two days and one night for a carriage to travel from Anzhou City to Pingchuan City, but if you use your light-footed skills, you can get there in half a day.
Lin Zhuo planned to travel by water. The Luoying River connects to the Fangshui River outside the city. Flowing downstream, it will then flow into the Mingshui River. It would take a day and a night to reach the fishermen's ferry crossing north of Pingchuan City.
Another advantage of traveling by boat is its comfort, especially on open river sections where one can simply let the current carry them, unlike horse-drawn or ox-drawn carts where one has to constantly watch over the animals. Therefore, he even had time to practice the "Hidden Dragon Pot" technique midway through the journey, further solidifying the protective seal.
Lin Zhuo sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat, facing the damp wind on the river, and softly chanted incantations.
From noon to evening, the small boat entered the Fangshui River. The water was vast, and in the sections where the current was gentle, Jin Xiaohu and Hong Yingniang, mistress and servant, took turns rowing and punting. The way Mao'er rowed the boat drew exclamations of wonder from passing tourists.
From dusk till nightfall, when darkness fell completely, stars and the shimmering light of the rippling water twinkled and floated on the deep, still river. The fishing boats, their orange lanterns glowing like distant water lilies, swayed gently on the surface, and the songs of fisherwomen and old men echoed each other melodiously. As they passed these boats, Hongyingniang asked to buy fresh fish, turtles, shrimp, and crabs to make soup and noodles, which, along with hot tea, would provide them with a delicious late-night snack.
Lin Zhuo patiently chanted the incantation, and as his proficiency increased, he no longer stumbled. His incantation flowed smoothly, his magical power soared, and his refining efficiency improved.
The next day, the bright red sun peeked out from where the water met the sky, dispersing the hazy morning mist over the Ming River. From the depths of the mist, the ferry crossing north of Pingchuan City, where thousands of boats converged, suddenly appeared, and all the noisy sounds of the river and lake rushed in at once.
"—Breaking news! Breaking news! The number one spot on the Earth Ranking has changed hands!"
"The Mountain-Crushing Divine Hand has unleashed his divine power; it is said that he is now the number one person below the Heavenly Ranking."
"If he hadn't yet clashed with those veteran martial artists, he would probably already be firmly established on the Heavenly Ranking!"
"What a young hero! How did he acquire such superb martial arts skills at such a young age?"
"Hehe, I've heard that—"
The small boat was moored at the ferry crossing, which was also where the inn was located. Early in the morning, people were bustling about. Talk about the martial arts world was always going on in the streets and alleys, and storytellers were ready to share the freshest stories with the people.
Besides the fishy stench of shrimp, the wind also carried the aroma of a local breakfast stall not far away. Lin Zhuo rubbed his stomach, turned to his companions and said with a smile, "Let's eat first. We'll go kill that old pig dog after we've eaten our fill."
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