Chapter 95: Soul-Returning Coffin, Equipment Socketing 2
Sure enough, the gap on the rankings was becoming more and more obvious. The people behind could only stare at his dust.
This was only the beginning. The further it went,
with a five-times experience buff, the gap between him and others would only grow larger and larger.
Originally, he had planned to enter the secret realm tomorrow with the two sisters,
but now it seemed the plan had to change. Zhou Han needed to think it through more carefully.
After all, they didn't have Zhou Han's level of combat power. There was no way they could complete the awakening mission within a single day.
After reading everything, Zhou Han replied to the messages.
Zhou Han: Not bad. Be careful during your awakening. If anything happens, contact me immediately.
Zhou Han habitually reminded them of a few things.
Han Xiangning: Han, I'm a bit nervous. What if I fail the awakening!
Han Qinxue: Zhou Han, what was your awakening process like? Tell us about it!
The two sisters had different classes, one a mage and the other a priest.
Their awakening locations corresponded to the Mage Temple and the Holy Court respectively.
As for the exact process, Zhou Han wasn't entirely sure. It might be the same as the Sword God Hall, or it might be different.
He briefly explained his own awakening process to them.
There wasn't much to say—simply put, it was strengthening, strengthening, and more strengthening, then completing the awakening.
Han Qinxue: By the way, there are a few useful pieces of information in the shop's acquisition section. I marked them for you—take a look.
Zhou Han: Got it, Qinxue. Thanks for your hard work!
After chatting a bit more, Zhou Han closed the panel. At this moment, the roasted beef leg was already done.
"The acquisition section? I wonder what good stuff is there!"
Ever since appointing Han Qinxue as the shop manager, he hadn't really managed it himself.
Thinking of this, Zhou Han opened the shop while eating barbecue.
[Wanbao Pavilion]
Owner: Zhou Han
Manager: Han Qinxue
Transaction Volume: 128,800
Shop Level: LV6
Visitors: 32.641 million
Items Listed: Gold Equipment ×106
Auction: None
Regional Ranking: 1
Acquisition Section: 0 unread messages, 3 marked messages.
Under Han Qinxue's management, the Wanbao Pavilion had already reached LV6, firmly holding first place.
Zhou Han clicked into the acquisition section and saw the three marked messages.
1. [Brother Han, I have a high-level experience potion. I want to sell it for 100,000 gold, or exchange it for a platinum-grade set.]
Zhou Han ignored it without even looking further. No matter how powerful a high-level experience potion was, it was only temporary.
If he hadn't taken the Jade Fruit +5, he might have considered negotiating.
But now, there was no need at all.
He directly closed it and looked at the second message.
2. [Brother Han, save me! I'm starving to death! I picked a grass, it has very special effects, I hope to sell it for more gold.]
Seeing how miserable the guy sounded, Zhou Han quickly opened the attached image.
The moment he saw it, he frowned.
"Isn't this just a foxtail grass? Is this guy messing with me?"
But after thinking about it, probably not.
After all, someone as careful as Han Qinxue wouldn't make such a mistake. So it was very likely some kind of spirit herb.
With that thought, he immediately checked the detailed description.
[Frostheart Grass]
Quality: Gold
Description: Grows in extremely cold regions, absorbing the essence of frost.
Effect: After consumption, Ice Resistance +5%, 10% chance to resist frost control.
After reading it, Zhou Han nodded. The effect was quite good.
After strengthening, the effect should become even more prominent.
Although he had a super armor effect, it required actively using a skill.
But this provided passive resistance to frost control.
So no one would dislike such an effect.
"If the price isn't too outrageous, buying this would be a huge profit!"
With that thought, Zhou Han contacted the seller.
The name shown was Chen Ergou.
With a simple click, communication could be established.
Zhou Han: I'll take the Frostheart Grass. Name your price.
Zhou Han sent the message and waited a few seconds, but there was no reply.
Either the guy had really starved to death, or he was busy with something.
After all, when fighting magical beasts, people had to be fully focused—it wasn't as easy as Zhou Han made it look.
Zhou Han naturally didn't wait idly and moved on to the last message.
3. [Brother Han, no nonsense—just look at the picture. If you like it, buy it directly. Only 200,000 gold.]
"Quite a bold asking price—200,000 gold right off the bat."
But Zhou Han was easily hooked by such bait and immediately checked it out.
[Equipment Socketing Device]
Description: After use, allows various attribute gems to be embedded, increasing combat power.
Effect: Can open sockets on equipment or accessories below Star-grade. Each device can only be used once.
"Oh ho, this is really a good item!"
Zhou Han's expression lit up.
He already knew that equipment could be embedded with various attribute gems.
But sockets were required; otherwise, embedding wasn't possible.
However, only equipment above Platinum grade could withstand socketing.
Lower-quality equipment simply couldn't endure the force—it would shatter upon contact.
That's why the Equipment Socketing Device was needed.
It was sold in Azure Thunder City's shop, priced at 400,000 gold.
Since it was too expensive and he didn't have any attribute gems, he hadn't paid much attention to it.
Now the seller only wanted 200,000 gold—it was a great deal.
As for why it was so cheap, Zhou Han guessed the seller was probably a low-combat player.
They wouldn't be able to use it anytime soon, so rather than letting it gather dust, it was better to sell it for resources.
Thinking this, Zhou Han quickly clicked purchase.
[You spent 200,000 gold. You obtained Equipment Socketing Device ×1. Please check its attributes!]
There was no need to check again—he had just seen it.
Zhou Han directly chose to strengthen it. Six flashes of white light appeared,
and after enhancement, new attributes were generated.
[Equipment Socketing Device +6]
Description: After use, allows various attribute gems to be embedded, increasing combat power.
Effect: Can open sockets on equipment or accessories below King-grade. Each device can be used twice.
After enhancement, it became much more powerful.
The restriction had increased from Star-grade to below King-grade.
Most importantly, it could now be used twice.
That meant two sockets—absolutely satisfying.
After calming down, Zhou Han stored the socketing device.
He didn't have any gems yet, nor any King-grade equipment, so using it now would be a waste.
[You have a private message. Please check!]
It was probably Chen Ergou.
Opening it, it was indeed him.
Chen Ergou: Brother Han! You finally replied! I'm starving to death!
Zhou Han: Cut the crap! Hurry up and give me a price. I don't have time to waste chatting with you!
However, Zhou Han still cut off a large piece of meat from the roasted beef leg and traded it over.
Regardless of whether it was true or not, if the guy really starved to death, Zhou Han would lose everything for nothing.
Chen Ergou: Wow! This is beef! First time eating meat in four days, wuwuwu… Brother Han, you're amazing!
Looks like this guy was really having a hard time.
Zhou Han had thought that players in District 666 were at least able to meet basic food needs.
Seems like he had been too optimistic.
Chen Ergou: Brother Han, how about 10,000 gold for the Frostheart Grass?
Zhou Han: Get lost!
Zhou Han was immediately annoyed. He might have money, but he wasn't a sucker.
This was clearly an outrageous price. It was only Gold quality after all,
and could only be strengthened five times. He didn't even know what the effect would become after enhancement.
Chen Ergou: 8,000 gold?
Zhou Han: 5,000 at most. Take it or leave it.
That was Zhou Han's bottom line.
To be honest, it was still overpriced, but he really wanted it.
Chen Ergou: Deal! Brother Han is so straightforward! As expected of the top-ranked boss! But I still have another item—you'll definitely be interested!
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