Chapter 60: Equipment Like a Demon
Seeing Bubu Wang's current data, Su Xiao's eyes twitched almost imperceptibly. Bubu's abilities... or rather, its train of thought, was always so uniquely bizarre.
"Woof."
Bubu Wang barked once, meaning it wanted to show Su Xiao its newly developed ability, 'Stare~'
Bubu suddenly vanished from its spot. After it merged into the environment, if it didn't touch Su Xiao, Su Xiao truly couldn't sense it.
Before long, Baha's expression began to look unnatural, like he was sitting on a pile of fire. He clearly knew that Bubu Wang's ability posed no actual threat, yet he inexplicably felt a bit panicked. And this was with Bubu Wang holding back.
"Woof~"
Bubu Wang reappeared. Baha clicked his tongue in wonder. They exchanged glances for a moment, then simultaneously turned their gazes toward Amu. Amu, who was munching loudly on broad beans, froze. The five-spiced broad beans in his mouth suddenly didn't taste so good anymore.
Su Xiao sat on the sofa and took out a badge. This was the [Exemption Badge]. This item was very special; it was effective just by being placed in the storage space. It could negate the debuff effects caused when Charm Attribute, Willpower Attribute, or Luck Attribute dropped below 0 points.
Of the two main quests completed this time, the first had yielded the [Exemption Badge], and the second had yielded the Awakening Stone.
Awakening Stone: If used on a Law-Destroying Shadow ability, this ability will be fully awakened. Only three abilities of the Law-Destroying Shadow can be awakened. The Hunter has currently mastered two.
Su Xiao clenched the Awakening Stone in his hand and carefully sensed his own body. Soon, he felt it: two abilities, Absolute Magic Physique and Slaughter Shadow, could be awakened.
Slaughter Shadow had many uses, mainly enhancing the power of Banishment and slightly improving Proud Song, i.e., the defensive strength of the Crystal Layer. There was no rush on this front; if he wanted to improve the Proud Song ability, it was more reliable to improve the Azure Steel Shadow ability itself.
As for Absolute Magic Physique, this ability was the most simple and crude, yet it had saved Su Xiao's life on many occasions.
40% magic damage reduction. Whether it was true magic damage, holy magic damage, or execution-type magic damage, all could be reduced.
If he could consult Mawen Hua'erzi about ability awakening, that would be best, after all, Absolute Magic Physique was an ability developed by the other party.
After thinking for a moment, Su Xiao decided to awaken Absolute Magic Physique. He would face relentless bombardment from Spellcasters in the future. [Realm Passage Qualification · Two Times] had already made one thing clear: he would be in frequent contact with the Void.
Su Xiao's hand gradually tightened. The Awakening Stone in his hand did not shatter but instead turned into a light blue fluid that seeped into his skin.
Su Xiao's pupils rapidly contracted. An indescribable pain appeared throughout his body, as if every inch of his body was tearing apart.
Su Xiao had experienced various baptisms from Law-Destroying Shadow abilities. Compared to when he upgraded Azure Shadow King, this was nothing. The feeling when Azure Shadow King was upgraded to Lv.10 was what he would remember for life.
Half an hour later, the pain subsided throughout his body. Strangely, Su Xiao found that his body had not been damaged; instead, his life force was more active.
[Absolute Magic Physique: X (Passive).]
Skill Effect 1: Cannot master/learn any spell-type skills.
Skill Effect 2: Immune to 40% magic-type damage.
Awakening Effect: During combat, each time a spell attack is taken, magic-type damage immunity increases by 2%, up to a maximum of 20%. This effect lasts until the end of the battle.
Tip: This passive ability has extremely high priority and can negate true magic damage, holy magic damage, and execution-type magic damage.
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The original Absolute Magic Physique was already simple and crude enough, and now it was even more so. After fighting Spellcasters for a period of time, Su Xiao could negate 60% magic-type damage. This was a huge advantage.
Su Xiao took out a translucent lady's earring. This was dropped after killing the female Wraith, Nightmare, in the Dark Prison World. It was a Soul Spirit equipment and had always been unidentifiable.
This item was very special, with a rating of 650 to 1100 points, exceeding the 1000-point upper limit of the Holy Spirit rank. However, given Nightmare's strength, this equipment had a lot of water in it; a rating of 800 would be generous.
It was indeed quite special, but its effect wasn't considered strong. Su Xiao had mastered Supernatural Item Sensing and could judge this. Besides, this was equipment wearable by females.
If it were at a low rank, this item could be sold, but high-rank Contractors were well-traveled. Even with unidentified equipment, they could roughly judge its quality.
Su Xiao walked into an empty room. As soon as he pushed the door open, he felt a wave of heat hit him in the face. The [Smelting Furnace] was placed in this room. It was obtained after killing the Blood God, and its specific function was currently unknown.
Su Xiao planned to melt this Soul Spirit equipment in the [Smelting Furnace] to see what the [Smelting Furnace] actually did.
Su Xiao stood in front of the [Smelting Furnace] and tossed the earring in. A few sparks rose up, and then the [Smelting Furnace] had no further reaction.
After waiting a few seconds, a stream of magma-like fluid flowed into a groove on the side of the [Smelting Furnace]. Su Xiao tried touching it with his hand. The temperature of this glowing red fluid wasn't high; it was just warm.
[Warm Soul Solidified Mass]
Origin: Reincarnation Paradise / Dark Prison World.
Quality: Holy Spirit Rank
Type: Enhancement Item.
Effect: When enhancing a soul-type Holy Spirit rank equipment, this item can be added. Enhancement +1 to +7: increases success rate by 100%. Enhancement +8 to +10: increases success rate by 50%. Enhancement +11 to +14: increases success rate by 30%. Enhancement +15: increases success rate by 12%.
Tip: This item is consumed after completing one enhancement, regardless of success or failure.
Tip: Over 92% of Holy Spirit rank equipment can be enhanced up to +15.
Tip: Some mid-to-low-grade equipment, due to their unique characteristics, can be enhanced to very high levels.
Rating: 957 points (Holy Spirit rank item rating is 700 to 1000 points).
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Seeing the characteristics of the [Warm Soul Solidified Mass], Su Xiao was in a good mood. The item he had purchased for 2100 Soul Coins was clearly not just for dismantling or selling World Cores.
Keep in mind, the current [Smelting Furnace] was still in a damaged state. If he had the chance to repair it in the future, what kind of abilities would it have?
Su Xiao checked the data for the [Smelting Furnace]. Its durability had dropped by 1 point, reaching 1237/1500. This thing needed to be used with caution. If the durability fell below 1000 points, causing it to become even more damaged, or even irreparable, that would be a huge loss.
Su Xiao put away the [Warm Soul Solidified Mass]. This item might come in handy at some point.
Over on Beini's side, she had already sold [Destruction · World-Shaking King], [Bloodsucking Demon], [Hunter's Manuscript (Legendary)], and [Robert's Pocket Watch], earning a total of 1947 Soul Coins. Adding to Su Xiao's remaining balance, his Soul Coins reached 2166.
Not only that, but Beini also had good news: she had found a Holy Spirit rank equipment suitable for Su Xiao. It was good in every way, except it was expensive.
A Holy Spirit rank equipment with the lowest rating and a very niche ability could be bought for just 60 Soul Coins. Meanwhile, a Holy Spirit rank equipment with a rating of 970 to 1000 points, plus inlaid gems, or already enhanced to around +10, cost around 300 to 700 Soul Coins.
[Bloodsucking Demon] was an exception. Although that weapon hadn't been crafted, it was a drop from killing an Ancient God. Sometimes, the price of equipment couldn't be judged entirely by quality and rating. Su Xiao had seen a purple equipment priced as high as 6700 Soul Coins. That item boosted Luck Attribute by 12 points, had an enhancement level of +15, and was set with 2 Epic-rank Luck characteristic gems.
As for what Beini sent this time, it was a pair of Holy Spirit rank lightweight metal combat boots from a merchant guild. Or rather, only a merchant guild could craft such equipment.
[Brutal · Smash +12]
Origin: Eighth Rank Battlefield
Quality: Holy Spirit Rank
Category: Combat Boots
Durability: 162/162
Equipment Requirements: True Strength 148 points, True Agility 105 points.
Equipment Effect 1: Brutal (Passive): Total damage of kick-type attacks increased by 48%. Movement speed increased by 12%.
Equipment Effect 2: Smash (Passive): Kick attacks are imbued with effects: Armor Break, Shield Break, Shield Violent Destruction, Power Explosion, Internal Organ Smash, Power Penetration.
Enhancement Effects:
+5 Additional Effect: Equipment Toughness +10 points.
+8 Additional Effect: Increases equipment durability.
+10 Additional Effect: Equipment weight reduced by 75%.
+12 Additional Effect: Gem socket count +1 (Epic-rank gem socket count +2).
Socket Effects: 7/7 Gems
Fearless (Epic-rank Gem): Kick-type attack damage increased by 10%.
Gluttony (Epic-rank Gem): Kick-type attack damage increased by 11.7%.
Destruction (Epic-rank Gem): Kick-type attack damage increased by 9%.
Brave Steel (Epic-rank Gem): Kick-type attack damage increased by 10.6%.
Source of Brute Force (Epic-rank Gem): Kick-type attack damage increased by 9.5%.
T-Type Spike (Epic-rank Gem): Kick-type attack damage increased by 12%.
Mercy (Epic-rank Gem): Kick-type attack damage increased by 13.7%.
Rating: 1000+ (Holy Spirit rank equipment rating is 700 to 1000 points).
Introduction: Are you sure you want to wear this to attack enemies? Are you a demon?
Price: Cannot be traded after equipping.
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