Chapter 229: Opening the Chest
Chapter 229: Opening the Chest
September 25, 2017
The Appraisal Skill proved to be far more effective than Lu HaiKong had anticipated. Initially, using the Scouting skill, Lu HaiKong could only see a string of greetings on the little creature, but now he could directly perceive its potential.
As expected, Lu HaiKong couldn't detect any abilities from the young creature, which could only be described as adorably cute.
After testing the Appraisal Skill on the little creature, Lu HaiKong casually tossed it aside. The creature, feeling slighted, pounced on Lu HaiKong's feet and began tugging at his pants.
Lu HaiKong had never spoiled this little creature. In response to its behavior, Lu HaiKong unleashed the power of his Mountain Splitting Strike, causing the creature to scamper away.
After dealing with the creature, Lu HaiKong decided to test the Appraisal Skill on a few nearby Bandit Royal Guards.
Name: ???
Unit Type: Bandit Royal Guard
Strength: 31
Talent Level: Low (Strength Cap: 45, Politics Cap: 10, Strategy Cap: 10, Command Cap: 15)
When it came to assessing individuals, the Appraisal Skill was undoubtedly more comprehensive than the Scouting skill, as it could even reveal Talent Levels. This was extremely valuable to Lu HaiKong, as it meant he could easily distinguish geniuses from the average in a crowd.
However, Lu HaiKong was also aware that Talent Levels should only be used as a reference. They must not become rigid criteria for selecting and nurturing subordinates, or else chaos would ensue within the mountain camp or the army.
Since Lu HaiKong hadn't brought the mysterious pearl and the bottle-like item from the previous chest opening, he decided to proceed with the enjoyable task of opening chests after confirming the effects of the Appraisal Skill.
True to his character, Lu HaiKong began by opening the Golden Chest first.
This was the third Golden Chest Lu HaiKong had opened, and it was the one he had been most eagerly anticipating. After all, now that he had mastered the Appraisal Skill, he could immediately understand the contents of the Golden Chest. This heightened his anticipation even further.
"Congratulations on successfully opening the Golden Chest. You have obtained 500,000 assignable skill experience points."
After acquiring the customary 500,000 skill experience points, the chest disappeared, leaving behind two items on the ground: a rolled-up scroll and an iron token.
Lu HaiKong used the Appraisal Skill on both items, revealing their attributes before him.
River and Mountain Map
Special Military Item
Item Effect: Upon activation, the River and Mountain Map can survey all resource points within a ten-li radius and record the information on the map for the user's reference.
Usage Cost: 10,000 gold per use
Usage Cycle: Once every ten days
Based on the system's description, Lu HaiKong immediately grasped the map's utility, feeling pleasantly surprised.
The map was essentially a living map that could dynamically update and directly survey resource points, making it an invaluable treasure-hunting tool.
The only drawbacks were the high usage cost of 10,000 gold per use and the ten-day usage cycle, but these were minor inconveniences if the map proved effective.
Lu HaiKong seemed to be lacking in everything except money, so he decided to test the map's effectiveness by allocating 10,000 gold.
Ever since losing his phone and computer, Lu HaiKong had become increasingly action-oriented. He immediately ordered his subordinates to bring 10,000 gold from the mountain camp and, after setting the map aside, turned his attention to the other item.
Military Tool: Legion Formation Order [Mid-Rank] (Excellent)
Item Type: Military Item
Usage Requirements: Large Mountain Camp, 5 Generals
Effect: Able to form a legion from a miscellaneous troop of up to 5,000 soldiers.
This item needs no introduction; it's essentially a high-level Legion Formation Order.
Lu Hai Kong was left a little dazed by its appearance. Currently, his total troop count, if generously estimated, barely reached 3,000. Suddenly, he had acquired a formation order that could organize a legion of 5,000 soldiers, and Lu Hai Kong wasn't quite sure how to best utilize it.
However, if he couldn't use it now, there would surely be a time in the future when it would come in handy.
Moreover, the external environment around the Mountain Camp had stabilized, and he no longer had to worry about court-led encirclement campaigns. If nothing unexpected happened, Lu Hai Kong's Mountain Camp would soon enter a period of steady development.
Additionally, with the external trade between the Mountain Camp and the various families, Lu Hai Kong's camp strength should see a significant leap in the short term. Perhaps, it wouldn't be long before he could put this Legion Formation Order to use.
After carefully storing the Legion Formation Order, Lu Hai Kong turned his attention to the Legendary Chest.
This was the first time he had encountered a chest of this caliber, and he was eagerly anticipating what treasures it might reveal.
"Congratulations on successfully opening the Legendary Chest. You have obtained 5 million distributable skill experience and 1 distributable ability point."
"Distributable ability point? What's that?" Lu Hai Kong opened his character page in confusion.
Name: Lu Hai Kong
Occupation: Bandit King Lv: 05
Attributes
Strength: 73, Politics: 30, Strategy: 30, Commander: 50
Skills
Basic Axe Technique Lv: 34
Bull Strength Lv: 5
Basic Inner Energy Lv: 30
Basic Sword Technique Lv: 23
Basic Blade Technique Lv: 24
Basic Archery Lv: 25
Mountain-Breaking Axe Technique Lv: 21
Wild Wolf Body Transformation Fist Lv: 5
Purple Qi Ascending Dragon Technique Lv: 2
Mountain Splitting Axe Technique Lv: 15
Mountain Splitting Strike Lv: 1
Free Ability Point: 1
Lu Hai Kong tested it out, and this so-called free ability point could be freely added to attributes like Strength and Politics. Without hesitation, he allocated it to his Commander attribute.
Among the four attributes, Lu Hai Kong understood Strength the most. It was the most tangible attribute, and the Commander attribute he had just increased was second.
If Strength influenced personal combat capability, then Commander determined the combat power of the entire legion.
Lu Hai Kong increasingly realized that, aside from exceptional individuals, the level of Commander had no impact on the number of soldiers one could lead. Instead, it influenced the combat power that could be unleashed by the troops.
For instance, with his current Commander attribute at 51, the combat power of the bandits he led would undoubtedly far surpass that of a legion led by a commander with a score of 10.
As Lu Hai Kong finished allocating this ability point and was about to examine what the Legendary Chest had yielded, a peasant rushed in...
(End of Chapter)
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