Chapter 934: Opening the Treasure Chest
Chapter 934: Opening the Treasure Chest
September 25th, 2017
Beifeng, Training Ground.
After receiving the rewards and the ancient zither score, Lu Hai Kong couldn't help but smile.
Overall, Lu Hai Kong was quite satisfied with the random assortment of items he had obtained.
Not only did he acquire a seventh of the mysterious ancient zither, but he also received a score for the military tune, 'Ambush from All Directions'.
The ancient zither, without a doubt, was a powerful and effective instrument, even though its attributes were not visible. The vibrations emanating from the zither were a clear indication of its enhanced might. Moreover, the score for 'Ambush from All Directions' was a delightful surprise for Lu Hai Kong.
Just from the title, it was evident that this was another military tune, likely to be effective in battle and requiring a master's skill to learn. Recalling the benefits of the 'Army-Subduing Tune', Lu Hai Kong eagerly anticipated the potential of 'Ambush from All Directions'.
Despite being a rough and tough axe-wielder, Lu Hai Kong couldn't help but fantasize about the idea of gracefully playing a zither tune on the battlefield, effortlessly annihilating the enemy forces.
However, to pull off such a feat, Lu Hai Kong knew he needed to improve his zither skills first.
With a quick moment of joy, Lu Hai Kong put away his rewards, returning the zither and its score back into his ring.
After a brief hesitation, Lu Hai Kong decided to open the treasure chest first. He summoned his four treasure chests and began the exciting process of opening them, a familiar ritual.
On this trip to Luoyang, Lu Hai Kong had acquired four treasure chests, all of mythical quality. This meant he couldn't save the best for last, so he opened them all at once.
Lu Hai Kong decided to mix things up this time, opening all the chests at once before identifying the items within.
Barracks Recruitment Enhancement Token
Item Type: Consumable / Military Item
Item Description: Allows any unit you have encountered to become a recruitable unit in your barracks.
PS: Includes top-tier units.
Remaining Uses: 3/3
This was a fantastic start! Lu Hai Kong was pleasantly surprised to find such a valuable item upon his first inspection.
In theory, with this item, Lu Hai Kong could bring home any unit he encountered, even the formidable Black Demon Soldiers, and make them recruitable in his barracks. This included top-tier units, significantly increasing the item's worth.
What made this item even more intriguing was the remaining uses: 3/3. Clearly, Lu Hai Kong could use this token three more times, and if all three were top-tier units, its value would be immense.
However, Lu Hai Kong was aware that even with its impressive effects, the item couldn't defy the laws of reality. While it could potentially replicate top-tier units, the recruitment speed might not be as desirable. Nonetheless, this didn't diminish the item's value, and Lu Hai Kong's initial thoughts went beyond top-tier units.
During his trip to Luoyang, Lu Hai Kong had encountered numerous fascinating things, despite the relatively short duration.
Especially in terms of unit variety, the dozens of warlords boasted dozens of unique units. Many of these units, while not exceptionally powerful, had distinct characteristics.
Each unit had its preferred combat environment, such as mountainous terrain, and some were even adept at underwater warfare. In their specialized domains, these units could challenge the 'Iron Blood' units if they had a numerical advantage.
After learning about the various units of the warlords, Lu Hai Kong felt an urgent need to strengthen his own legions and diversify his forces.
The Barracks Recruitment Enhancement Token was a pleasant surprise, but Lu Hai Kong wasn't ready to use it just yet. With only three uses, it was best to use it sparingly, and deciding how to utilize it required careful consideration based on his legion's needs.
After examining the item, Lu Hai Kong stored it safely in his ring. He then proceeded to identify the second item from the mythical treasure chest.
The second item from the mythical chest was something Lu Hai Kong was familiar with, having encountered two of them before. This was his third encounter with such an item.
Wild Green Ox (City Defense Beast)
Item Type: Mysterious / Territory
Item Description: A mysterious territory item that grows by feeding on money and the faith of territory residents.
Usage: Place it in the Hall of Righteousness or the City Lord's Mansion.
Lu Hai Kong picked it up and examined the green crystal, within which a small, adorable green ox resided. Similar to the bear of Yan Huang, it was clearly a standard city defense beast, not an unconventional one like Niang Niang's.
"It's a perfect opportunity since the Outland City has just been successfully constructed. Let's send this thing over there and place it in the City Lord's Mansion."
As Lu Hai Kong spoke, he handed the City Guardian Beast to Chen Ping, who was standing behind him, instructing him to arrange for its delivery. Then, Lu Hai Kong turned his attention to the third item.
When he saw the third item, Lu Hai Kong was momentarily startled. It was a fist-sized crimson crystal stone.
The stone seemed to emit an intense heat, and even from a distance of a meter or two, Lu Hai Kong could feel the terrifying heat emanating from it, a heat that could likely melt steel.
Fortunately, just as Lu Hai Kong was scratching his head, wondering how to handle the stone, its intense heat began to gradually subside shortly after it emerged from the Mythical Treasure Chest. Soon, the heat dissipated, and the crystal stone appeared to be an ordinary one.
As Lu Hai Kong examined the energy-contained crystal stone, a golden light flashed in his eyes, and he immediately appraised the item's attributes.
Vermilion Phoenix Stone (Mythical)
(Treasure) (Material)
Description: Legend has it that this stone is the transformation of a deceased Vermilion Phoenix, possessing incredible power. It can be used to forge weapons, create mechanical beasts, and more, making it an invaluable material. If utilized properly, it may lead to the creation of extraordinary items.
P.S.: The power contained within the Vermilion Phoenix Stone is too violent for humans to handle. Remember, it should not be used as an auxiliary tool for cultivation.
This information is from the 1691 Book of Treasures, an error-free edition!
Lu Hai Kong was momentarily stunned by the attributes of this stone. The word 'Treasure' in the second line was something he had never seen before when opening treasure chests. This indicated that the item before him was of equal value to the 'Treasures' he had obtained from the Treasure Pavilion.
With this realization, Lu Hai Kong felt that his Mythical Treasure Chest wasn't a bad deal after all. However, it seemed to have little practical use.
The stone was about the size of a fist, and Lu Hai Kong wasn't sure what it could be used for, especially since it couldn't be used for cultivation. Could it be that he had to use it to forge weapons or create mechanical beasts?
Lu Hai Kong pondered for a while and concluded that this might be the only option.
Finally, Lu Hai Kong shook his head and instructed Chen Ping, who was standing nearby, to send the stone to Yan Huang. He hoped that the blacksmiths and carpenters there, like Gongsun Laotou or Xing Muli, could use it to create something extraordinary.
After deciding on the crystal stone's destination, Lu Hai Kong turned his attention to the last item.
When Lu Hai Kong opened the treasure chest, this particular item had immediately caught his eye due to its size, which was much larger than ordinary items. It was also somewhat familiar, resembling an ordinary and slightly worn-out wooden door.
However, Lu Hai Kong was an experienced player, and he was well aware that the more ordinary and worn-out an item looked, the more likely it was to have immense value.
With this understanding, Lu Hai Kong instinctively left this door for last.
After appraising the first three items, Lu Hai Kong turned his golden eyes to the door. Soon, the door's attributes appeared before him.
Mysterious Gateway
Item Type: Mysterious/???
Item Description: This is an incredibly mysterious gateway that, once it appears, cannot be moved and will remain permanently fixed in its location.
Additionally, it opens automatically at regular intervals, either releasing mysterious beings (creatures) or sucking someone into the gateway. Legend has it that behind this mysterious gateway lies another world.
P.S.: If you lack sufficient strength, avoid getting too close to this gateway, as you can never predict where it will take you or what it might bring.
What is this?
Lu Hai Kong was slightly taken aback by the description of the Mysterious Gateway. He had opened many treasure chests and encountered various items, but this was the first time he had seen something like this.
The attributes of this item seemed to describe it more as a building, one that was firmly rooted in place, and its explanation left Lu Hai Kong scratching his head. His intuition told him that this item was not ordinary.
As Lu Hai Kong studied the attributes of the gateway, his curiosity got the better of him, and he couldn't help but stare at the door.
Coincidentally, just as Lu Hai Kong was examining the gateway, it suddenly opened, and a mysterious circle of light appeared, startling him.
What's happening? Is it going to pull me into that so-called world beyond the gateway? Lu Hai Kong had just returned and had no intention of leaving, let alone entering a new world...
(End of Chapter)
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