Chapter 162: Ascending Dragon Energy Art
Chapter 162: Ascending Dragon Energy Art
2017-09-25
Special thanks to 'Gu Feng Liu Lang' for the generous support with the ABC Theory!
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As the golden treasure chest vanished, Lu Hai Kong trembled as he held a fist-sized bead, radiant with a mysterious aura. His entire being was overwhelmed.
Mystic Orb
Type: ???
Effect: ???
Ps: The orb seems to contain an enigmatic power, requiring Appraisal to fully comprehend its nature. If you lack Appraisal, carefully examine it.
"Seriously, was that necessary?"
In that moment, Lu Hai Kong felt the world was filled with deep malice towards him. As expected, treasure chests obtained too easily often led to disappointment.
Lu Hai Kong had high expectations, but now he was left with this peculiar item. What was this Appraisal skill? And what did it mean to examine it carefully? He was tempted to throw away the mystic orb, but his rationality prevailed, and he knew he wouldn't actually do it.
"Forget it, I've gained enough today. I'll wash up and sleep. Tomorrow, I'll return to the mountain and upgrade the camp to a large mountain fort. There's also the celebration to organize, and many other tasks to attend to." Lu Hai Kong placed the mystic orb in his pocket, intending to find a spot to rest in the Assembly Hall. Suddenly, he noticed something else on the ground.
Lu Hai Kong's spirits lifted, "I knew it! A golden treasure chest wouldn't just have a bead with an unknown purpose. It's also an Internal Energy Manual with incredibly high cultivation requirements!"
Ascending Dragon Energy Art
Type: Internal Energy Essence
Requirements: Basic Inner Strength Level 30, Strength 70.
The manual had a brief introduction, but its high cultivation requirements were evident.
"Perfect, I was just missing an Internal Energy Manual. Although Zhao Yue'er promised to get me one, it's been months since I last saw that girl. She's already given me so many good things; it doesn't feel right to ask for more." Lu Hai Kong kept the Ascending Dragon Energy Art and began to rest.
Outside the Assembly Hall, the Flame Battalion's men had been busy for six or seven hours, finally finishing the inventory of the spoils of war. By the time they were done, the sun had already risen, and Lu Hai Kong awoke from his slumber.
Lu Hai Kong showed little concern for his men's fatigue. After a quick clean-up, he led his team back to the mountain fort.
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About twenty miles towards the Strong Yin direction from outside Dingxiang City, a small town had been built in less than half a year. It had now become a bustling town with a population of forty to fifty thousand.
The town's owner, Wang Hao, was also an Other, and a rather lucky one at that.
His luck hadn't always been this way. When he first entered the game, he started as a beggar, and his misfortune only worsened when he was killed within two days of starting.
Wang Hao, an Other himself, had experienced the hardships of the game's lower rungs. As a beggar, he simply wanted to enter the county town and find a way to survive. He had no intention of begging, still possessing the pride of an Other.
However, he encountered a young troublemaker who set his dogs on him, resulting in his death. There was no reason for the attack; it was solely because he was a beggar and had dared to look at the young man.
Wang Hao's first gaming experience had been a miserable one, and the feeling of death still lingered in his mind, leaving him with a lingering sense of fear whenever he saw dogs.
But his luck changed during his second attempt, as he was reborn as a young master of a branch family within the Dingxiang Wang Clan.
Although his status was merely that of a branch family member, his lineage was quite wealthy. Above him was only a sickly, bedridden stepfather who had a military background.
After understanding his circumstances, Wang Hao resolutely used his identity to quietly eliminate his stepfather.
Unexpectedly, his stepfather was not weak, despite being bedridden. His Strength attribute was still above 70, yet he was killed by Wang Hao, who didn't even have a Strength attribute himself. Instantly, Wang Hao's level maxed out, and he gained 500,000 Skill Experience points and a Golden Treasure Chest.
What incredible luck! This guy seemed to have hit the jackpot, and that wasn't all. After opening the Golden Treasure Chest, he also obtained 500,000 Skill Experience points and two items: a Summon Talents Token and a Town Construction Permit.
The Town Construction Permit was an upgraded, or rather, a super-powered version of the Build Village Document. With it, one could directly construct a town, making it an incredibly powerful item. It was through this permit that he was able to build a town of this scale in just half a year.
But the focus wasn't on these items. The Summon Talents Token directly provided him with two people, one literary and one martial, both with some fame and capable in their own right. With their assistance, Wang Hao's power now far surpassed that of the Wang Clan.
And this person was now eyeing Lu HaiKong with ill intent.
Within Wang Hao's town, a plot against Lu HaiKong's bandit stronghold was brewing.
"Have they agreed to the trade for that batch of supplies?" Wang Hao asked, tapping the table.
"They've agreed, and the funds are ready. We'll be trading with Black Wind Fort in three days."
A middle-aged scholar sitting next to Wang Hao replied. Upon closer inspection, wasn't this the man who had colluded with Hu Yin Wen from the Hu Yin Tribe?
A glint flashed in Wang Hao's eyes. "Wow, they're really rich. This is already the third time, and the price has increased so much that it's far exceeded the market price. They're willing to pay over 100,000 gold without hesitation. It seems their financial backing is even stronger than I thought."
"It's only natural," the middle-aged scholar said. "They've taken over Black Wind Fort and helped Hu Yin Wen become the chief. Hu Yin Wen will definitely reward them handsomely, and with Black Wind Fort's resources, they can afford this amount."
"I was planning to move against Black Wind Fort, but he beat me to it and ruined the Hu Yin Tribe's plans. Technically, the money he's spending now should be mine." Wang Hao's gaze turned cold as he thought of this.
"Never mind, at least we've recovered what we could. As for the rest, it seems there's no hope of getting it back. You prepare the money, and after this final batch of goods, we won't trade with them anymore. Additionally, we should inform the authorities about this large group of bandits occupying the area."
For Wang Hao, Lu HaiKong's existence was a threat. Bingzhou wasn't that big, and it couldn't accommodate the development of two lord-type players. Since Wang Hao had already established himself here, it would be better if Lu HaiKong left or was eliminated.
(End of Chapter)
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