Chapter 34

C34 – Soul Coin Double Card

“I want to know if it’s possible to open all these chests in one go,” Qiang Nantie remarked.

Being able to unlock 99 chests simultaneously would be a huge time-saver for him.

He then turned his attention to the attributes of another building that had just finished upgrading.

Building: Divine Arsenal

Level: 20

Upgrade Requirements: 20,000 spirit coins, 300 three-star stones, 100 three-star wood

Quality: SS (0/2)

Additional Upgrade Requirements: Two Weapon Refineries

Defense: 20,000/20,000

Special Attribute 1: A 20% chance to forge equipment with an additional attribute.

Special Attribute 2: Combining two pieces of same-quality equipment into a higher-grade item has a 10% success rate. Failure results in the loss of one piece of equipment.

Description: The Divine Arsenal, capable of forging the mightiest divine weapons known!

The Divine Arsenal boasted an extra feature, yet the success rate for synthesizing equipment was dismally low at just 10%.

To enhance the likelihood of successful equipment synthesis, Qiang Nantie would need to level up the Divine Arsenal, a task easier said than done.

“It’s a shame I don’t have the blueprints right now, or else I could start forging equipment.”

Blueprints were essential for crafting each type of equipment.

Those with a talent for forging could engage in their own research and might even intuitively develop a new type of weapon.

Qiang Nantie made his way to the mysterious store to see what new treasures had emerged for the day.

Inside, he discovered that today’s refresh included five pieces of equipment, all of which were weapons.

Each weapon was of the Bronze grade.

Equipment: Demon Blade

Quality: Bronze

Durability: 50/50

Attribute 1: Strength +5, Sharpness +5

Attribute 2: Bloodlust Slash 0/100 (Absorbs the enemy’s vitality upon a kill. Once the energy reaches 100, Bloodlust Slash can be unleashed.)

Requirements: Strength 8, Mental Strength 8

Description: A sinister Demon Blade that can induce a bloodthirsty frenzy if the wielder’s Mental Strength is insufficient.

Price: 5,000 spirit coins

Qiang Nantie purchased all five Demon Blades, spending a total of 25,000 spirit coins.

He felt the equipment was a perfect fit for the Vine Demon, but there was a catch—the Vine Demon needed to level up first. Without an upgrade, they wouldn’t meet the requirements to wield this weapon.

He tapped into the mysterious store’s refresh ability, but luck wasn’t on his side this time around.

Level: 10

Soul Coins Needed for Next Level: 150

Charisma: 30 (Base 3)

Luck: 5 (Base 0.5)

Strength: 26 (Base 0.6)

Physique: 26 (Base 0.6)

Agility: 12 (Base 0.2)

Spirit: 12 (Base 0.2)

Talent: Shapeshift (Can transform into its true vine form)

Skill One: Vine Lash (Can lash out at enemies with transforming vines)

Skill Two: Thorn Thrust (Can grow thorns from the ground to attack enemies)

Introduction: Evolved by a mysterious energy, its basic attributes have increased tenfold. Originally a vine seed, it has now taken on human form after a fortunate transformation.

Qiang Nantie subsequently entrusted the Demon Blade to Le Cili and a few others.

He then commanded, “Let’s set out and uncover the secrets of the southern mist.”

“Understood!”

Including him, the territory’s ranks had swelled to a dozen.

The future held boundless potential, and they were determined to strive for it.

They made their way through the Mist Forest to the south, clearing the area. With their numbers bolstered, they could cover more ground and move more swiftly.

The lesser creatures on the outskirts posed no threat; after dispatching them, they were promptly deposited into the territory’s Treasure Room.

“You have slain a Level 1 Black Scaled Snake, earning an extra reward of 2 Soul Coins.”

“You have slain a Level 3 Purple Rabbit, earning an extra reward of 2 Soul Coins.”

“You have slain a Level 5 Elite Hunting Fox, earning an extra reward of 10 Soul Coins.”

“You have slain a Level 8 Green Frog, earning an extra reward of 4 Spirit Coins.”

Throughout the journey, Qiang Nantie, Huamo, and Bi Yu held back, not needing to engage. The monsters were swiftly dispatched by Le Cili and her comrades.

Before long, they came across a rather unique creature.

Monster: Man-eating Flower

Quality: Elite

Level: 10

Special: Poison Powder

Description: Beware their toxic spores, lest you fall victim to poisoning.

These Level 10 Elite monsters offered a reward for their defeat that was double that of lesser foes. Yet, upon witnessing their ability to discharge poison powder, Qiang Nantie found himself hesitating.

“Lord, allow me to confront these creatures,” Bi Yu offered, perceiving Qiang Nantie’s reluctance and volunteering with resolve.