“Hmm, this… thing’s attributes are a bit strange!”
Xia Tian’s eyes widened as he looked at the item description in the shop.
Good heavens, ordinary mushrooms apparently weren’t enough to satisfy people’s bizarre tastes anymore; they had to add special ingredients?
Eating “Ghost Mushroom Rice Bowl” would put you down for the count, but after you got back up, your soul attributes would be boosted!
“It truly lives up to its name as ‘dark cuisine’.”
“Hmm, the name ‘Wanderer’ Yan Xian is quite unfamiliar. Could he be related to ‘Wanderer’ Yan Qing?”
Although Xia Tian was “well-read and knowledgeable,” he hadn’t seen everything.
He figured that “Yan Xian” was probably a chef-type talent or hero.
“However, it does open up a business idea: clearly listing the creator’s information on traded items might create a celebrity effect! For example, clothes personally sewn by Pan Jinlian would surely sell for more than those made by an ordinary person, right?”
Xia Tian thought with interest.
However, after noticing the “ingredients” for this item, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Could it be that someone had already contracted a “Ghost Vulture”?
Many of the Xenomorph bred in the Eternal Land were unique.
Most likely, the lord who subdued the Ghost Vulture was not too far from his location.
The Ghost Vulture’s potential was actually very high.
Its scales contained a “sleep” ability, which could have a huge impact on the battlefield.
Moreover, its level was not low; as a seventh-tier creature, it could even grab a person with its talons while flying, meaning that after recruiting Ghost Vultures, a flying army could even be formed within the territory.
However, on the first night of the descent, when the Ghost Vultures performed their “Night Parade of a Hundred Demons,” he saw them carrying humans back.
Since Xia Tian had already publicly stated that he would not accept creatures that had eaten humans, he had no intention of subduing these Ghost Vultures.
“Alright, can I exchange one portion of Golden Bee Honey for one ‘Ghost Mushroom Rice Bowl’? Let’s start with fifty portions!”
Xia Tian’s display of wealth stunned Xiu’er on the other side, who then stated that they only had “twenty portions” for sale in total.
Xia Tian was slightly disappointed, but he indeed shouldn’t buy too many.
Because this “dark cuisine” would cause one to fall into a coma for a certain period after eating, meaning they wouldn’t be able to work, and he currently needed manpower.
“Alright, then just twenty portions. It seems the idea of largely building up the Black Armored Army before the second round of Heaven and Earth Merging won’t be possible…”
Xia Tian was slightly regretful.
However, there were only twelve Black and White Jiao Pheasants themselves, so cultivating a dozen or so Black Armored soldiers for now was enough!
Hmm, I should claim today’s accumulated treasure chest first. Maybe there will be something useful.
【Daily statistics… Obtained: Rare Bronze Treasure Chest!】
The level of this treasure chest was not high today.
After all, the main achievement was just slaying a transformed Golden Wyvern!
However, after upgrading it to a “Golden Treasure Chest,” the items obtained still made Xia Tian’s eyes light up.
【Secret Dragon Bone Wine Recipe (Gold), Ballista Blueprint (Silver), Fierce Fire Oil · 1500kg (Green).】
Just like yesterday, the number of items in the treasure chest was fewer, but the total quantity was more.
Especially the first item, “Secret Dragon Bone Wine (Gold),” which, like “Secret Tiger Bone Wine (Silver),” was a special secret recipe that could strengthen the physique.
Moreover, its effect was even more powerful than Tiger Bone Wine; the former could only enhance up to “Sixth Tier,” while the latter, depending on the quality of the “dragon bone,” could allow a person to advance to the Seventh Tier or even higher.
Although the treasure chest did not contain other raw materials like the “Tiger Bone Wine” did, Xia Tian had already established a good cooperative relationship with the market lord named “Xiu’er”!
He could collect them slowly in the future.
Besides the “Dragon Bone Wine,” the other two items made Xia Tian’s heart stir.
Because these items clearly belonged to “city defense” equipment.
The function of a ballista naturally didn’t need much explanation. As for the so-called “Fierce Fire Oil,” it was actually petroleum. In ancient times, starting from the Song Dynasty, “petroleum” was used to assist in city defense. There were records in historical texts stating, “Repair watchtowers, set up cannon emplacements, install ballistas, transport bricks and stones, prepare fire oil, all defense equipment was ready.”
He didn’t have cannons yet, but opening a catapult, a ballista, fierce fire oil, and walls from the treasure chests for several consecutive days, the implication of these items was already very clear.
“It seems my guess is correct. Although I don’t know why the will of the Earth doesn’t directly warn me, this preparation is definitely not wrong. After tomorrow, my conjecture will be verified!”
Human lords descended upon the “Eternal Land” at noon, which meant the shield would weaken by noon the day after tomorrow!
Only one day left… The night passed without incident.
The next day, morning.
In the golden-quality training ground, two figures were fiercely clashing at a speed difficult for ordinary people to perceive.
Thump, thump, thump… The collision of arms produced a dull sound like drumming.
Where their feet exerted force, cracks appeared on the bluestone surface, and fragments shot out dozens of meters like bullets!
“Boom!”
Xia Tian and Wu Song simultaneously performed “Jade Ring Steps · Mandarin Duck Kicks,” and after their feet collided in mid-air.
Wu Song, whose physique had reached “10.9,” stood still, while Xia Tian flexibly retreated a few steps, dissipating the impact force, and was also unharmed!
【Xia Tian (Blue)】
【Level】Ninth Tier
【Physique】9.0 (Human Limit)
【Soul】8.8
【Traits】Extensive Knowledge (Well-informed, memory beyond ordinary people), Cultivation Prodigy (Faster cultivation speed, certain chance of significant improvement during ‘enlightenment’ state)
【Skills】Five Animal Play (Grandmaster), Jade Ring Steps · Mandarin Duck Kicks (Expert), Iron Arm Golden Blade Art (Proficient)
Yes, after another night, Xia Tian’s physique value officially reached “9.0.”
This was also his “human limit.”
As for why Wu Song’s human limit was “10.0” while his was only “9.0”?
Naturally, it was because Wu Song was nearly two meters tall, so his upper limit was naturally higher.
In fact, for female humans, reaching “8.0” might already be their “limit.”
“My physique has successfully reached its limit. However, my soul is still short by 0.2!”
Xia Tian thought for a moment, estimating that it was probably because he had used “Tiger Bone Wine for body tempering,” which resulted in his physique value being slightly higher than his soul value.
Fortunately, it wasn’t a big problem.
There were still a few portions left of the twenty “dark mushroom dishes” he bought last night. He could completely eat one himself.
Coupled with the characteristics of the “Exquisite Jade Stone,” he would definitely reach the “dual limit” of both physique and soul by tomorrow morning. At that time, taking the “Mortal Transformation Ointment” given by Hua Tuo would allow him to further achieve “double breakthrough”!
“Hmm, my personal goal has been achieved. I just wonder if the three of them can successfully complete the ‘Hero Challenge’?”
Then, Xia Tian looked at the three prompt messages in his mind.
【Your territory resident Hao Danu (Blue) has entered the ‘Golden Hero · Gao Shun · Challenge Secret Realm’, challenge in progress.】
【Your territory resident Hua Rong (Silver) has entered the ‘Golden Hero · Li Guang · Challenge Secret Realm’, current challenge in progress.】
【Your territory resident Shen Lian (Blue) has entered the ‘Silver Hero · Li Hong · Challenge Secret Realm’, current challenge in progress.】
…“So, have you decided? Who do you want to save!”
At the same time, in the first “secret realm.”
The “Gao Shun Projection,” dressed in black military attire with a resolute demeanor, stared expressionlessly at Danu, who was panting and holding a “Dragon Tooth Club” in his hand.
Traces of intense battle remained on the latter’s body, with several wounds so deep they showed bone, yet his face was fearless.
At this moment, looking at the two cages guarded by a group of lizardmen in front, cold sweat broke out all over his body, and his expression was bewildered and lost!
