Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
After logging back in, Yi Tianchen was still inside the Identification Center. At this moment, the Appraiser had also returned to duty, standing behind the counter with a diligent expression.
Just as he was about to greet the Appraiser, Yi Tianchen suddenly realized that there seemed to be chaos outside the Identification Center.
Curious, he ran to the door and peered out, only to see a fierce brawl involving around forty to fifty people. Scanning the scene, Yi Tianchen quickly discerned that one side was composed of players from the King’s faction, while the other side was a chaotic mix of studio members and independent players.
In an instant, Yi Tianchen had a vague idea of what was happening. The King’s players were blocking the Identification Center to defend their territory, which naturally upset other players. After some brewing discontent among the players, it had finally erupted into this melee.
"What a perfect opportunity!"
Yi Tianchen smiled slightly and peeked out again. There were only about ten players from the King’s faction present, and some key members were completely absent. Faced with over twenty attacking players, they quickly began to falter, with only two managing to escape with low health.
Seizing this moment, Yi Tianchen hurriedly stowed his weapon and quietly slipped out of the Identification Center, vanishing into the crowd without a trace.
Once outside the Identification Center, Yi Tianchen found himself in an open area near the village entrance. This was the only Public No-Weapon Zone in the novice village, designated for setting up stalls. However, "setting up stalls" merely meant players standing around displaying images of equipment while calling out for trades.
"Trading equipment! Level 3 Bronze Longsword—an essential for monster hunting and impressing girls! Bring your gear if you want to trade!"
After settling down, Yi Tianchen immediately showcased the longsword he had obtained from Zeng Jian and shouted out his offer. At this point, Yi Tianchen wasn’t short on money; just from standing at the counter in the Identification Center for a while, he had already collected a total of 65 Silver Coins—a substantial sum.
Hearing Yi Tianchen's call, many players rushed over. Unlike Yi Tianchen, most players were extremely short on funds. Conversely, they might have been lucky enough to acquire some gear but couldn’t afford to part with it since wealthy players were few and far between.
Upon hearing that Yi Tianchen was trading equipment, they swarmed around him like bees, each stretching their necks and tiptoeing while shouting loudly.
"Brother, trade with me! I have level 4 shoes—though they're white, they can be used until level 10. By then, I believe with your looks and talent, you'll have plenty of great gear!"
"Trade with me! I have a level 6 Bronze Robe—superb defense and an awesome design! If sold, it could fetch over ten Silver Coins!"
"Level 5 Bronze Helmet, plus 5 Silver Coins. Brother, let's trade!"
...
Listening to the chatter around him, Yi Tianchen felt as if he were surrounded by a swarm of bees; although there was a constant buzzing in his ears, he couldn't make out a single word.
"Quiet! Everyone, be quiet!" After shouting a couple of times, Yi Tianchen felt that the world around him had become much calmer. He then declared sternly, "I only trade for equipment used by swordsmen!"
"Oh? A swordsman?" A burly player squeezed his way in. Upon seeing Yi Tianchen, he suddenly paused, then exclaimed excitedly, "Master! It's you! Haha, you want to trade for swordsman equipment? I happen to have a piece!"
"Show me!"
Yi Tianchen sized up the player before him for a moment and realized he had no recollection of him. However, it was clear from his words that this guy must know him or had at least seen him before.
"Alright!"
The newcomer was overjoyed and quickly produced a piece of heavy armor. He had been eyeing Yi Tianchen's longsword for quite some time. It seemed that this game had a common issue: the drop rate for weapons was far lower than that of other types of equipment, making weapons consistently the most valuable items.
Jungle Heartguard Armor: Bronze
Defense: 7
Constitution: +2
Type: Heavy Armor
Level Requirement: 5
...
Yi Tianchen was slightly taken aback, not expecting to receive a level 5 heavy armor. With 7 points of defense and 2 points of constitution, it was quite decent for the current stage.
"Master, what do you think? Are you interested?" the newcomer asked.
"Yeah, I'll take it!"
Yi Tianchen said, directly applying for a trade with the player in front of him, placing his longsword on the table. Soon, the other party also put up the armor, and after verifying the items, they both confirmed the trade. A prompt sounded in his ear—
Trade successful!
"Hehe, Master, thank you! I finally have a decent weapon!" The player's ID was Hero Does Not Question Origin. Yi Tianchen learned his name from the trade window; his profession was Berserker.
"Hehe, I traded my level 3 for your level 5, so I should be the one thanking you!" Yi Tianchen smiled slightly, expressing gratitude to the somewhat simple-minded Hero Does Not Question Origin.
Indeed, this trade for Yi Tianchen wasn't exactly a bargain. The effect of a weapon compared to that of an armor piece was vastly different. Moreover, in the early stages of the game, having attack power meant having everything.
"Master, you're too polite!" Hero Does Not Question Origin chuckled and said respectfully, "Master, can we add each other as friends? I saw your skills this afternoon in Cedar Forest; my friends and I were all greatly impressed. I didn't expect to run into you again so soon!"
"Of course! More friends mean more opportunities; why not?" Yi Tianchen was slightly surprised to learn that they had already crossed paths in Cedar Forest. However, seeing that Hero Does Not Question Origin seemed straightforward, he readily agreed.
"Great! Master, we won't hold you up any longer. See you later!" After adding each other as friends, Hero Does Not Question Origin patted his chest and bid farewell with his friends.
***
Just after eight in the evening, as dusk fell and a full moon hung high in the sky, silver light poured over the forest canopy, as if draping the earth in a layer of silver gauze.
After leaving the novice village, Yi Tianchen quickly returned to Cedar Forest. Countless players had gathered there to grind Goblin Warriors for experience. After taking a quick glance around, Yi Tianchen did not linger but passed through directly. Goblin Warriors no longer provided him with any experience.
However, in that fleeting moment, Yi Tianchen couldn't help but entertain a somewhat absurd thought. This Identification Technique was useful for equipment; he wondered if it would also work on monsters.
After this thought crossed his mind, Yi Tianchen immediately stopped in his tracks and locked onto a freshly spawned Goblin Warrior in the distance. To his surprise, he found that the icon for Identification Technique in his skill bar was still lit up, indicating that he could use the skill on the target.
A moment of astonishment passed, and anticipation surged within Yi Tianchen. He activated Identification Technique, and a beam of white light descended from the air, instantly attaching itself to the Goblin Warrior. Then, Yi Tianchen noticed a glowing screen materializing above the Goblin Warrior's forehead---
Goblin Warrior: Normal Level Monster (Beast)
Level: 4
Attack: 14-35
Defense: 16
Health Points: 220/220
Magic Points: 85/85
Skills: None
Notes: The Goblin Warrior is inherently tough, possessing robust muscles that can unleash incredible strength. The steel axe it wields is deadly; once its inner hatred is provoked, it will fight to the death until either it or its target is slain.
Primary Attack Method: With its sharp axe, it delivers powerful physical damage to a single target ahead, with a high chance of causing the target to become stunned for 0.5 seconds.
Primary Weakness Locations: Eyes, throat, back of the neck
...
"Uh..."
Yi Tianchen felt a sudden jolt in his heart, nearly jumping in shock. This Identification Technique not only revealed the specific attributes of monsters but also identified their weak points. It truly was a divine skill for leveling up and farming!
"Haha, that's so cool!"
As Yi Tianchen left Cedar Forest and entered the territory of the Cunning Ring Serpent, the light in the woods was dim. Moonlight filtered through the sparse leaves, providing him with only a faint glimpse of his surroundings. After some effort, he found a Cunning Ring Serpent coiled beneath a bush and immediately used the Identification Technique.
Sure enough, the effect was remarkable!
Yi Tianchen nodded in satisfaction and glanced at the skill bar where Identification Technique was displayed. To his surprise, he discovered that even identifying monsters increased the skill's proficiency. This was undoubtedly explosive news for him!
Continuing onward, a howl echoed through the deep woods.
Comment 0 Comment Count