parentshiftbook Chapter 25, Poverty
Chapter 25, Poverty
"This is the key to the stone sword."
Xia Tong didn't hesitate to spend 2000 runes to buy it.
This stone sword key is essential in certain places, such as opening underground tombs or sealing prisons.
After finishing her shopping, Xia Tong's gaze fell on the hybrid greatsword stuck in the ground next to Mo En.
It was a two-handed greatsword with a broad blade and a V-shaped hilt.
"This... hybrid greatsword, may I try it?"
"sure!"
Moen generously handed over the hybrid greatsword.
Xia Tong accepted it with both hands.
This hybrid greatsword is not light; after all, it is a heavy weapon.
However, Xia Tong swung it a few times and found it wasn't heavy. After all, his strength was already 17 points, and he could swing it with one hand.
However, for some reason, when he wielded the greatsword, he always felt dizzy, as if something was rejecting him.
It feels very stiff and unresponsive, completely lacking the effortless control one gets when using the King's Greatsword.
"Mr. Moen, why am I feeling a little dizzy? Does this greatsword have some kind of side effect?"
Xia Tong stopped what she was doing and asked in confusion.
Hahahaha!
Moen burst into laughter, his beard trembling, and then explained:
"Young man, this hybrid greatsword requires a certain level of faith."
"Those bastards whom the Golden Law considers defiled and who kill anyone they see, actually surpass you, little brother, in terms of faith."
"Belief?"
Xia Tong was taken aback, and then couldn't help but chuckle.
He remembered that his faith only had two points.
Perhaps in this world, even hybrids are more devout to certain things than I am, an atheist.
In border areas, an atheist always seems out of place.
If she had to say what she believed in, Xia Tong would probably only believe in herself.
Even the so-called goddess, Queen Marika, was, in Xia Tong's eyes, just a more powerful person.
What demigod bloodline? What god's will?
In Xia Tong's opinion, it was all utter nonsense.
"This thing isn't for me."
Having discarded the hybrid greatsword, Xia Tong continued searching through Moen's merchandise.
Then, something caught his attention.
"What is this?"
Xia Tong pointed to the yellowed parchment and asked.
"This is some information about the Demi-human group. I wonder if you'd be interested, young man? We're friends now, so how about 800 runes for you?"
"800 runes?"
Xia Tong raised an eyebrow and cursed inwardly:
"Fuck you!"
He wished he could draw his greatsword and chop the guy down with one stroke.
It's true what they say: half of the strangers are killed, but the rest are all acquaintances!
Xia Tong really couldn't remember the prices of many things.
However, Xia Tong actually memorized this intelligence document.
The price listed in the game should be 500 runes.
"Brother Moen, what do you think of my intelligence?"
"intelligence?"
Why are you suddenly asking this?
Moen was somewhat puzzled, but he still complimented him:
"Your intelligence must be extremely high. A strong person like you would have perished long ago without exceptional wisdom."
"Then why are you treating me like an idiot?"
"Idiot? What's that?" Moen instinctively asked, genuinely unsure of what it was, but he could guess it wasn't a compliment.
Moreover, the other side seems to be angry.
Xia Tong was utterly speechless.
Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't care, but the main problem is that he's really short on cash right now after buying the stone sword key.
"300 runes! I'll take this information."
"300 runes? My purchase price is more than that!"
Mo En complained incessantly, but seeing Xia Tong's increasingly hostile gaze, he felt that if he continued talking, the deal would fall through.
He sighed:
"Alright, consider it a sign of respect to the strong. 500 runes, that's the lowest I can go."
"make a deal."
Xia Tong readily paid the money.
After finishing her shopping, Xia Tong looked at her purse.
There was indeed nothing left inside.
The runes inside his body were also completely empty.
He finally pulled off a big heist, killing the Night Riders and making a fortune, but now he's penniless again.
The wandering merchant Moen across from him had a big smile on his face, after all, he had made a fortune again.
Looking at the other party's snobbish grin, Xia Tong wished she could draw the King's Army Greatsword and cut him down with one stroke!
There must be a lot of good stuff on the back of his donkey, in his backpack, right?
The drop rate must be very high, right?
However, Xia Tong then stopped this dangerous idea.
After all, although he had no faith, he had morals.
In border areas, very few people actually possess morality.
.......
After buying things from the wandering merchant Moen, Xia Tong went back to her tent and slept for a while. Before she knew it, it was already dawn.
Instead of setting off immediately, he stayed put to rest and continue to nurture the ashes.
In the real world, the recovery rate of ashes is actually quite slow, especially after a serious injury.
If we ignore them and simply recall them, allowing them to passively recover in the consciousness space...
For lone wolves that are beaten to the point of spiritual annihilation, it takes a whole day, depending on the severity of the injury.
For minor injuries, they should heal in a few hours.
Like the fanged imp, its recovery time is longer than that of a lone wolf. If it is defeated and scattered, it will probably take about a day and a half.
Kurala has not yet been completely defeated.
However, Kurara is currently the strongest among all of my ashes. If she is defeated and scattered, it will probably take two whole days to resummon her.
Of course, all of this is based on the premise that Xia Tong does not personally nurture the plant.
If you actively nurture these spirits with your spiritual power, the recovery time will be reduced by at least half.
If nurtured near the blessing point, the process will be accelerated.
Moreover, with increased concentration, this time will likely be further shortened in the future.
Of course, the stronger the cremated remains, the longer the recovery time will be. Never mind, I don't want to think about it anymore.
Xia Tong felt overwhelmed.
.......
During the process of nurturing, Xia Tong would chat with Melina from time to time.
The conversation naturally turned to the amazing attack from yesterday's battle—the clumsy Lion Slash.
"Your Lion Slash may seem powerful, but it's mostly brute force. When you fought the Night Cavalry, it was only because they were tied down that you were able to dodge it; otherwise, it would have been much easier to avoid."
Melina commented.
Xia Tong smiled somewhat sheepishly.
He doesn't actually have any real combat skills at the moment.
He only used three combat techniques in total.
One of them was the combat skill that came with the large wooden club he used when he was barely clothed at the beginning—Savage Roar.
After using it, I felt much more energetic and stronger. That's the feeling.
Moreover, wielding a stick is more convenient; it's a pure release of wildness.
Another one is the combat technique of the King's Army Straight Sword - the Ready Stance.
After adopting the ready stance, you will feel that the sword in your hand becomes much lighter, and your posture becomes more relaxed.
They will be more at ease when facing attacks from all directions.
Whether thrusting forward or slashing upward, it feels incredibly smooth, as if the sword is an extension of the arm.
As for the King's Army Greatsword's combat technique—the upward slash.
When using it, you'll feel much more stable and grounded.
Because the greatsword is heavier, it also has a lot of inertia when swung.
However, when using combat techniques, the center of gravity becomes very low, and the feet feel like they are rooted to the ground.
When making the upward strike, it felt as if the power that had been accumulating within the body was suddenly unleashed.
He felt as if he had transformed into an ox, concentrating all his strength on the blade, allowing him to easily send the tall Night Rider flying.
Of course, Xia Tong herself also possesses extremely strong physical abilities.
Otherwise, how could one achieve a similar appearance to the Lion Slash?
"Although it was just an imitation of the appearance, I felt that the power of this slash that came down from the sky was extremely great, and it was this slash that dealt the fatal blow to the Night Riders."
Xia Tong savored the feeling of that move.
"I've seen a real lion slash before."
Melina looked up at the sky, seemingly recalling something from the distant past:
"In the Red Lion City of Galid, there are many white-maned lions."
"Their forelimbs are all fitted with huge, sharp blades, much like the way you generate power by spinning in the air."
"Those lion guards, almost every one of them can kill a lion."