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Chapter 673: Harvest
Chapter 673: Harvest
September 25, 2017
Within the Mystic Chamber, a vast room stood empty, except for a man resembling Wang Lao Dou, idly flipping through a yellow-covered book, his mind elsewhere.
"What a boring day. Are these talismans being issued less frequently? I haven't seen any rich targets lately, and the few that do come by are so stingy. It's frustrating and dull!"
As the old man spoke, a beam of light appeared, opening a doorway.
"Another fat sheep, perhaps?" he mused with a knowing smile.
The prospect of a substantial gold influx excited him, and he hastily tossed aside the book and stood up, eagerly greeting the light portal.
"Welcome, esteemed customer... It's you!"
Before the old man could finish his sentence, Lu HaiKong stepped out of the light, his face instantly freezing the old man's initial enthusiasm. The old man remembered this peculiar individual, who had brought him nothing but unpleasant memories.
"Well, long time no see, old man!"
Lu HaiKong casually greeted the old fellow, then proceeded into the Mystic Chamber without further acknowledgment.
Witnessing Lu HaiKong's familiarity, the old man's teeth itched with frustration. After a moment's hesitation, he followed.
"Kid, you're quite lucky. You're the first to enter this Mystic Chamber a second time."
"Not bad. I'll be visiting often from now on."
Lu HaiKong brushed him off and continued browsing the shelves, his eyes scanning the items as if selecting his favorites.
The old man, having been deceived by Lu HaiKong once before, couldn't help but feel a twinge of anticipation as Lu HaiKong examined the items. Despite not owning them, he didn't want to see Lu HaiKong walk away with the goods right in front of him.
"That's enough. You won't find anything useful here. Everything is sealed, and even I can't discern their effects. Don't expect to get lucky like before. Be honest and pay up to show your respect to this old man, then take your leave!"
The old man was itching to push Lu HaiKong out of the Mystic Chamber, but as he finished his sentence, Lu HaiKong halted, his eyes fixed on a shelf ahead.
Lu HaiKong had been searching for a suitable shelf, as his Celestial Vision was significantly weakened within the Mystic Chamber. Even with Celestial Detection activated, his range of vision was limited. Therefore, he sought a shelf of appropriate shape to ensure his Celestial Detection wasn't wasted.
Once he found the right one, Lu HaiKong wasted no time, opening Celestial Detection right in front of the old man. Instantly, the old man felt as if the world dimmed, as if all light were drawn into Lu HaiKong's eyes.
The old man's mocking expression froze, replaced by a grim realization: someone was cheating in the Mystic Chamber, or rather, not exactly cheating, as cheating wasn't so blatant, and the rules didn't prohibit Lu HaiKong's actions.
This realization finally explained why Lu HaiKong's hands had been so red the last time, allowing him to select two excellent items.
Simultaneously, the old man's heart began to ache, anticipating another scene where the young man before him would sweep away valuable items.
"Old man, I've made my choice. I want these two!"
As expected, as soon as the old man had this thought, Lu HaiKong withdrew two boxes and tossed them into his arms.
Lu HaiKong then strode out of the item area, ignoring the old man, who stood frozen with a pained expression.
Watching Lu HaiKong's departing figure, the old man's teeth ached with frustration. He wanted to leap forward, stop Lu HaiKong, and shout that he was cheating. He wanted to tell him that he wouldn't get away with taking these items!
But the dungeon's rules forbade such actions. Lu HaiKong's behavior wasn't considered cheating; it was within the permitted boundaries. So, the old man could only grimace and exit with the two wooden boxes.
"Are you sure you want these two items?" the old man asked, though he knew Lu HaiKong was unlikely to change his mind, especially when such juicy prey was within reach.
Under Lu HaiKong's affirmative and mocking gaze, the old man reluctantly broke the seals on the wooden boxes.
[You have purchased two items in the Mystic Chamber for 20,000 gold!]
After receiving the system prompt, Lu HaiKong swiftly took the two wooden boxes from the old man's tight embrace.
With a mischievous smile, Lu HaiKong opened the first box and removed the item inside.
"Old man, out of gratitude for your help in unsealing these, I'll generously allow you to admire their attributes!"
Lu HaiKong was confident about these two items. After several months of practice, he found his Celestial Vision had improved significantly. This time, he could see more than just energy clusters on the items, unlike his first attempt.
Lu HaiKong's latest acquisition not only allowed him to discern the energy intensity of the energy clusters with greater precision but also provided a vague glimpse of the outlines of the items within the wooden boxes.
The two items he selected were a cluster with the most potent energy and another with absolutely no energy fluctuations. Lu HaiKong didn't intentionally choose the latter to hide his intentions; rather, it was the only item among them that exhibited no energy fluctuations, often indicating something special. He was willing to take a chance, especially since it wasn't overly expensive.
Lu HaiKong opened the second box, the one devoid of any energy fluctuations.
As he opened the box, the old man feigned disdain, but the moment the lid came off, his eyes couldn't help but dart towards it.
When the old man saw what was inside, his eyes narrowed, and his lecherous face lit up like a blooming flower.
"I thought you picked something good, but it's just a blueprint. This thing..." the old man started to say, but Lu HaiKong immediately displayed the attributes of the blueprint, cutting him off mid-sentence. The old man's face turned ashen, unable to utter another word.
Cloud-Piercing Crossbow Blueprint (Exquisite)
Research Requirement: Master Blacksmith
One 6 one 9 one book one bar one look one no one wrong version!
Blueprint Description: Exquisite-level military equipment blueprint...
Upon reading the blueprint's introduction, Lu HaiKong was overjoyed. This was precisely the type of blueprint his mountain camp lacked the most and needed to update and upgrade.
Although Lu HaiKong's Black Wind Legion was equipped with Light Cloud Crossbows, these were only standard-level weapons. Even ordinary elite-level equipment could withstand them, making the Black Wind Legion's current gear relatively outdated.
Lu HaiKong had previously considered upgrading their crossbows, as they were the lifeline of the Black Wind Legion. Only by relying on powerful crossbows could the legion fully utilize its kite tactics.
However, Lu HaiKong had never obtained a good blueprint for crossbows. Although Gongsun, the old man, could modify some crossbows, and they were indeed powerful in terms of both might and performance, there was a catch. The items he crafted required significant resources and were challenging to make, rendering them impractical for mass production.
Now, with the Cloud-Piercing Crossbow blueprint, things were different. Once Lu HaiKong's blacksmith camp went into full swing, it wouldn't take long for the Black Wind Legion to upgrade its weaponry.
Moreover, the Cloud-Piercing Crossbows weren't limited to the Black Wind Legion; they could also be equipped by infantry and archers.
With the introduction of such a devastating weapon, the combat strength of Lu HaiKong's army was expected to rise by several tiers.
Naturally, Lu HaiKong was delighted with the blueprint, and the old man, having seen countless items, understood its value. That's why he stopped mid-sentence, realizing the significance of the find.
"Well, well, what a grand start! The first harvest is already so impressive," Lu HaiKong teased, causing the old man's face to turn even darker.
After relishing the old man's reaction, Lu HaiKong opened the remaining wooden box.
This item had a slightly stronger energy intensity than the previous ones, so Lu HaiKong was quite curious about it.
As the box opened, a token-like item fell out. Lu HaiKong picked it up and promptly revealed its attributes.
Golden Command Token
Item Type: Consumable/Mystic Item
Item Description: A special item, rumored to be a treasure left behind by the God of Wealth.
Item Effect: Upon use, randomly generates a gold vein within the area of use, with the scale and range of the vein being random.
Seeing the attributes of this item, not only did the old man become dumbfounded, but even Lu HaiKong himself was stunned. He never expected to obtain such an item.
"Well, the 10 million I just spent is worth it," Lu HaiKong said with a satisfied smile.
(End of Chapter)
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