RoleplayNovel Chapter 99 Looting... Holy crap! Golden LegendExtraordinary Path
Chapter 99 Looting... Holy crap! Golden LegendExtraordinary Path
Chapter 99 Looting... Holy crap! Golden Legend/Extraordinary Path (Two-in-One)
Having already glanced at the items beforehand, Yu Wang had a general idea of what to look for. Now, selecting the items was a breeze for him, and he picked out all the items he had his eye on without even blinking.
磨刀石X3、模块升级卡X3、西洋剑（+6）、火炮图纸X4、水箭炮图纸X9、燧发枪（破损）、巨钳龙虾护腿图纸、万能坐骑鞍————
These items include weapon upgrades, special equipment, key items, important blueprints, and high-quality food.
And the rare mount equipment is undoubtedly valuable.
The rapier that was reinforced six times should be the main weapon of "Oni-Faced Tiger".
He's clearly a guy who's good at agility, but he insists on taking drugs and going head-to-head with people. That scumbag really does a lot of harm.
Upon seeing this enhancement number, Yu Wang was somewhat astonished. It would take at least twelve whetstones to enhance the weapon six times.
Once you reach +6, you need nine whetstones to go any higher, which explains why these three are left over.
Although this weapon is excellent, it is designed for agile attacks, while my own fighting style has been refined through two lifetimes and countless life-and-death battles, and has long been established.
He himself prefers a steady, accurate, and ruthless approach, and is a practical fighter who is good at using force to suppress his opponent. He is not bound by fixed moves and pursues the most efficient and lethal attacks.
Forcing oneself to change one's hard-earned combat style in order to fit a +6 weapon is somewhat putting the cart before the horse.
"It's easier to be a blank slate like Zhang Xinlan, who can be shaped and modified at will."
As for specific combat techniques, unless you're incredibly lucky and get a relevant skill book by defeating monsters or opening chests, you can only gradually explore and develop your own combat style through real combat.
Yu Wang didn't think there was anything wrong with that. He himself had gone through the same process. He learned to use cold weapons such as knives, guns, and hammers, and even firearms that made a "biubiu" sound, little by little, through experience gained through pain.
"After all, it's a special time, and there are no tutoring classes—" he muttered to himself, then suddenly thought of something else, "Wait, maybe there could be?"
Yu Wang's thinking became more active.
I wonder if there are any fencing coaches still alive who could give Little Cockroach private lessons.
Adding this plan to the agenda, Yu Wang continued searching for the space card.
According to the rule that high-value items will definitely be carried on one's person.
This 200-unit backpack card probably contains all of "Ghost Tiger's" value; what's left on the ship are mostly basic materials, so it's not a big deal if you can't get them.
Besides these good items, the backpack was also filled with many severely damaged and unusable items, as well as some food that could slightly improve attributes.
However, since the drop locations in Zones 522 and 444 are almost identical, and the marine life is not much different, Yu Wang has probably already eaten most of the food that can slightly improve attributes, so it can be fed to the God of Food's furnace.
As for the damaged items, they were probably all retrieved by survivors from the Great Rift. If you want to use them, you have to pay for a repair card or upgrade card. They're not worth keeping but too good to throw away, so you might as well just hand them over as a tribute.
The food was probably handed over, since each person could only use it once, and keeping too much was useless. He took a fancy to a swollenhead fish that could increase strength attribute value and took it out separately to make fish soup for lunch.
"Let's add a dish for lunch." Yu Wang gestured to Zhang Xinlan with a swollenhead fish.
Zhang Xinlan nodded to the God of Cookery figurine, indicating that she had no objections.
Wait a minute, something strange seems to have gotten mixed in.
A God of Cookery figurine!?
How did He end up on the Little Yellow Duck again?!
Yu Wang looked out the window and saw a boiler the size of a fist lying there. In a daze, Yu Wang seemed to see a grinning face, a licking dog's face that was almost squeezed into a chrysanthemum.
Oh my god, that's terrifying! I must have inhaled some poisonous gas in the Lion Ant Dynasty instance; I'm starting to hallucinate.
He rubbed his face vigorously, like an old woman, trying to clear his head.
Instead of returning to its original position, the God of Cookery figurine ventured further into the cabin.
Once she was sure Iristiel wasn't coming to kick her this time, she carefully found a corner to sit down, appearing particularly humble: "Hey, this tiny bit of space is enough for me! I definitely won't bother you!"
Then look at Iris, quietly playing house with soda cans, seemingly without any reaction.
Although everything seemed calm, it was just that Iris was too tired, which was why the beautiful illusion was there.
On the contrary, the God of Cookery seemed to have won a battle, with the flames inside jumping around like a disco.
After the minor incident, Yu Wang continued to organize the items. Although he had some doubts in his heart, he could understand why Iristiel was so lively, but if he remembered correctly, the God of Food figurine was just a mass-produced handicraft.
Could it be because there's something dirty stuck to it?
Realizing that his thoughts were drifting in a dangerous and uncontrollable direction, Yu Wang quickly cut them off and shook his head vigorously.
We don't know anything about it!
Yu Wang silently recited this ironclad rule of survival and began to deal with the most practical problems.
First, there were two whetstones. He picked up two of them and used them on his crab claw harpoon, which had served him so well.
In this world's enhancement rules, weapon enhancement is similar to ship upgrades. Every three levels represent a qualitative leap, and reaching level four brings an even more transformative change!
The crab claw harpoon has already been upgraded, and now using two whetstones will be just enough to push it to the critical +3 level.
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"Sizzle—Sizzle—"
Accompanied by rhythmic friction sounds, the already gleaming tips and claw edges of the crab claw harpoon became even sharper, as if they could easily cut through the air.
Even if Yu Wang no longer actively activates the "Charged Electric Gun" skill, as long as he has a slight thought, fine blue electric arcs will naturally wrap around his body, emitting a slight "crackling" sound.
These electric arcs are no longer simply attached to the surface of the weapon, but can detach from the weapon body according to Yu Wang's will, transforming into several thin electric snakes that shoot towards the target about five meters away!
Although its power is not as great as the charged "energy gun", it is faster, more sudden, and consumes very little energy.
Yu Wang tried it out. For him, the "charged electric gun" consumed 40% of his mental energy, but activating the electric arc on the harpoon only consumed 4%, which was only one-tenth of the former!
In comparison, the fact that the addition of water ripples and crab claw patterns on the shaft improves the overall grip and feel is almost negligible.
Crab claw harpoon +3
[Type: Weapon]
[Quality: Blue]
[Active Skills: Thrust (Damage against crustaceans +25%), Electric Shock (Releases a short-range paralyzing electric arc, dealing minor damage and briefly paralyzing the target)]
[Description: A formidable weapon meticulously crafted and infused with energy. Its tip is sharp, with serrated edges on the inside of its jaws. Its sharpness and toughness surpass ordinary iron, and it possesses the rudimentary ability to channel lightning power.]
(Warning: Do not raise this fork during thunderstorms. You are solely responsible for any consequences.)
Satisfied, he weighed the harpoon in his hand. With a thought, an electric arc danced between his fingertips and the harpoon, producing a soft sizzling sound.
Yu Wang thought to himself: "If I had already acquired the 'Electrocution' active skill back in the Lion Ant Dynasty instance, that 'Ghost-Faced Tiger' wouldn't have had a chance to get right in front of me. Even from five meters away, a single arc of electricity would have been enough to freeze him in place for a moment."
That moment of stunned silence, in a life-or-death close-quarters battle, can be enough to decide the outcome.
There's one whetstone left. The harpoon is already +3, reaching a stage of significant enhancement.
To reach the next level, +4, according to the enhancement rules, it would be a transformative breakthrough, and the required materials would inevitably increase accordingly. It would require a full three whetstones, which is clearly not enough at present.
If this were just a virtual game where you could save and load your game, then the most economical thing to do right now would undoubtedly be to save this whetstone, wait until you have enough, and then upgrade the harpoon to +4 to maximize your profits.
But this isn't the case here.
This is a survival game set in the Great Voyage. The next whetstone might be in the next dungeon, the next treasure chest, or it might be a very long time before you die and never find it.
Saving up resources that can be immediately used to strengthen oneself is the most foolish decision.
Yu Wang turned his gaze to the [Flintlock Gun (Damaged)]. Using the whetstone to upgrade it would also allow him to repair this item.
To be honest, this is somewhat risky.
Items in a damaged state cannot have their specific attributes, effects, or even quality displayed through the system panel; only their names are visible.
If this is just a plain, white, broken flintlock pistol, then using a precious whetstone to repair it would undoubtedly be a huge waste.
It would be better to use this whetstone on the [Little Yellow Duck Water Gun], whose details are already known and has good potential. Although its style is unique, it is highly practical.
Yu Wang hesitated for a few seconds.
Without skill books available at the moment, Western fencing is easy to learn but difficult to master. To put it into actual combat and develop effective fighting power, it requires a lot of time to practice, which is not a quick fix.
On the contrary, a gun can be used right away, and ammunition can be crafted directly using a level 1 workbench.
Zhang Xinlan possesses the basic equipment of a sniper, but not having a decent gun is certainly not a long-term solution.
Previously, Yu wanted to give her the little yellow duck water gun, but she refused, saying, "This weapon's style suits you better, I don't want it no matter what."
There is reason to suspect that Zhang Xinlan thought the water gun was too childish, and there is evidence to support this!
Considering the completeness of the team's setup, a ranged weapon that can be brought into the dungeon at any time is indeed necessary.
Yu Wang carefully examined the gun. The rose pattern on the handle was blurred but its exquisite outline could still be seen, and the small thorn relief near the muzzle. Even though it had been worn by time, it was not hard to imagine how beautiful and unique it would have been when it was in its complete state.
This is definitely not a standard weapon that can be produced on an assembly line.
"Let's take a gamble."
Yu Wang decided to trust his own judgment and made a decision.
He used the last whetstone on the [Flintlock Pistol (Damaged)].
After a brief flash of light, the rust on the flintlock pistol peeled off, the cracks healed, and the wooden stock regained its warm luster. The rose and thorn patterns on the gun became clear and vivid, as if they were about to bloom at any moment, and one could even faintly smell a floral fragrance mixed with gunpowder smoke.
Upon seeing this scene, Yu Wang's heart began to pound uncontrollably, and a wave of shock washed over him.
This is far more than just repair! This is—awakening!
【Rose Oath (Repair Progress 1%)】
[Type: Weapon]
[Quality: Gold]
[Description: A legendary weapon that has been reborn through the test of time. It was also the personal firearm of Matilda, the first queen of the Fish-Men.]
With the end of the First War of the Gods led by Iristilde, the "Rose Oath" disappeared into history along with its master.
Now it has reappeared in the world, the lifelike rose on the grip seemingly telling of past glories and unfulfilled vows. Perhaps, a new legend will be written by a new gun-wielder?
[P.S.: This gun is one of the tokens needed to unlock the "Gods' War Treasure Trove". It will produce a faint resonance when near other tokens.]
The Golden Legend!
These four words exploded in Yu Wang's mind. This was a truly legendary item! The First War of the Gods! That was so many years ago!?
It must have been ten thousand years, right?
Even if, due to the existence of extraordinary beings, most people on this continent are long-lived, this period of time would still be no shorter than O.
Yu Wang had once consulted the chronicles of this continent while on a supply ship for the library, at some cost.
Historical records begin after the First War of the Gods, but what happened before the War of the Gods is a blank in history books, as if it were completely erased by some irreversible force.
And this [Rose Oath] actually came from before that erased historical fault line, traversing the torrent of time for thousands of years, and arrived in the present!
This goes far beyond the category of a "useful ranged weapon"; it is a true legendary relic, an item imbued with destiny!
Moreover, its background is actually related to the first queen of the fish-men, "Matilda," and the first war of the gods!
Wasn't the first queen of the fish-men the mother of tide Li's great-great-grandfather?
That's a huge leap forward.
The amount of information that suddenly appeared was astonishing.
Yu Wang tried his best to calm his mind and quietly looked towards the shrine.
From the moment it started, the little figurine had been staring at him, or more precisely, at the flintlock pistol in his hand.
It took a long time for Yu Wang to shift his gaze back. When he checked the attributes of "Rose Oath" again, he could no longer see the quality level and the information in the notes, only the basic introduction remained.
Aside from its aesthetically pleasing design, it's just an ordinary gun.
Yu Wang expressed his gratitude, saying that if the panel could not be hidden, it would not be suitable for Zhang Xinlan to use, or even for her to show to others easily.
It involves too many issues, and we must handle it with caution until we understand more of the inside story or have the strength to deal with the potential turmoil.
Now, all I need to do is treat this old antique with a calm and accepting attitude.
He handed the "Rose Oath" and the "Western Sword" to Zhang Xinlan, telling her to make ammunition at the workbench and then hone her aim on the ghost ship.
Yu Wang turned his gaze to the remaining Module Upgrade Cards x4, Cannon Blueprints x4, Water Arrow Cannon Blueprints x9, Giant Claw Lobster Leggings Blueprint, and the Universal Mount Saddle —
These drawings were given out of courtesy, and out of a sense of obligation, and because of the question of whether "keeping quiet is victory" was necessary.
Truly good products often don't have time to reach the market before they get hidden away.
"Survival is victory." As the captain of the fleet, he was very busy every day, so it was normal to reply to messages slowly.
Without waiting, Yu Wang first fixed the saddle onto the sea helmet beetle's back and used the three module upgrade cards.
The original level 2 turbo-duck thruster has been upgraded to level 3.
"Damn it, the duck can fly!" has been upgraded to level 2, with a flight distance of 500m.
The "Captain's Lounge" has also been upgraded to Level 2, and a set of cozy soft furnishings in the style of little yellow ducks has appeared inside.
However, there were still no beds available.
After tidying up all the spoils, Yu Wang finally took out the empty little earthenware jar.
The jar was intact, but the inside was completely empty, without even a trace of dirt, as if the contents had never existed.
Nicholas's cramped apartment
【quality:-】
[Description: A crude vessel that once held a faint trace of the will of the evil god Nicholas. Now, that will has been purified, but the vessel itself seems to retain the imprint of the rules governing "flesh and blood mutation." Perhaps in the near future, a new star will rise again! Every monster holds infinite possibilities! (Sniff sniff~)]
Hmm, there's a foul smell.
[P.S.: If you don't mind, it can be used as a water cup.]
Simply put, this is Nicholas's legacy; whoever possesses it can cultivate another evil god with the ability to mutate flesh and blood.
Yu Wang suddenly felt that the thing was too hot to handle, and he didn't know what to do with it.
Throwing it directly into the sea? That's absolutely impossible.
The best way is to take over the "hole of flesh and blood deformity".
Under the rules of this world, gods often follow the implicit law of "one radish, one hole".
There are only so many powers that can be controlled. Once a power occupies a position, it becomes very difficult for a new entity of the same origin and nature to be born out of thin air.
Moreover, with the experience from the previous life, the trouble of figuring things out on the fly can be avoided when rebuilding.
Having made up his mind, Yu Wang suppressed his nausea and poured a bowl of purified water into it and drank it.
Glug glug ...
The foul-smelling liquid slid down my throat.
Almost instantly, Yu Wang felt his mental energy plummet like a floodgate opening!
A deafening roar of countless whispers filled his ears, as if thousands of voices were simultaneously roaring, murmuring, laughing, and weeping in his mind!
He concentrated, trying to discern the information within the noise, but what he heard was:
Come and worship the Lord of Wrath! Endless fury will grant you the power to tear everything apart! Join the Cult of Wrath now and receive a pair of 10kg dumbbells! Only three days left for this event!
Flesh and blood are weak, but machinery soars! Embrace the eternal truth of steel and gears! Join the glorious path of mechanical modification and receive a brand-new high-performance machine as a gift! Free installation, lifetime warranty, and custom shapes are available!
[You listened to the disorganized sales pitch and felt a bit speechless; your rationality level is -0.]
Yu Wang: "————"
He felt as if he had grasped something, yet he also felt even more confused.
The power within the clay pot was resonating with him, attempting to merge with him.
He gritted his teeth and took another big gulp, this time feeling even more clearly.
It felt like a painful, sudden enlightenment, or like a complex user manual being forcibly shoved into my mind.
He suppressed his discomfort and immediately looked at his personal panel.
[Extraordinary Paths: Monster Merchant, Flesh Craftsman]
[Abilities: Wealth Perception, Bubble Helmet, All Things Grow, Heroic Leap, Energy-Storing Electric Gun, Flesh Remodeling]
Sure enough, a new ability called "Flesh and Blood Craftsman" appeared in the Extraordinary Path, and the ability "Flesh and Blood Reshaping" was also added to the list of abilities.
Now, Yu Wang has essentially started anew. In his previous life, he had embarked on the extraordinary path of "Flesh and Blood Craftsman," and was intimately familiar with its characteristics, potential, and dangers.
Normally, the "Flesh and Blood Craftsman" should have two basic abilities: one is "Fibroid Seed" and the other is "Flesh and Blood Remodeling" which he has comprehended.
"Fibroid Seed" can consume its own flesh essence and specific materials to cultivate a fibroid seed into a super organ with specific abilities.
For example, it can decompose toxins, withstand ultra-high water pressure, and even store goods in a vacuum.
In his previous life, Yu Wang combined this ability with his own organs to develop new abilities.
For example, if you throw a fibroid with eyes into a narrow crevice, you can see inside through the eyes on the fibroid.
If you cultivate a plant with a mouth, then it can transmit messages remotely.
Although cultivating it consumes a lot of resources, Yu Wang felt that this ability was very convenient. Unfortunately, he was unlucky in this life and failed to comprehend it.
Fortunately, the other ability, "Flesh and Blood Remodeling," is also quite good, and can even be considered one of the core survival skills.
It can be modified within the body, such as allowing joints to bend in the opposite direction and growing a spare heart in the chest cavity.
Like the brain.
This means that if an organ is accidentally damaged, such as if the heart is crushed, a backup organ can be immediately switched to maintain life, buying precious treatment time! It's like having an extra life!
However, he only comprehended the basic ability, and because his authority was incomplete, his ability could not be further advanced. It is estimated that at most he could only grow an additional backup organ.
But Yu Wang was already quite satisfied. If he were to lose an arm or leg, as long as it wasn't an instant death, he could slowly regenerate the flesh and blood at the severed limb by consuming large amounts of highly nutritious food and utilizing his "flesh and blood remodeling" ability!
This saves on high-level healing items.
Yu Wang saw this as a perfect fit for a resource-scarce lone wolf like himself, so he plunged headlong into the extraordinary path of the [Flesh and Blood Craftsman].