Ready for Action, Heading to the Saltpeter Mine

He examined the ten crossbow bolts that were stuck in place, their arrows pointing upwards.

Even though the smell of burnt wrought iron wafted through the shelter, Su Mo was completely unaware.

The sense of accomplishment from crafting something with such meticulous care for the first time was immense.

Su Mo focused his attention, and upon seeing the crossbow's attributes, his joy soared from mere satisfaction to overflowing delight! [High-Speed Crossbow Bolt (Excellent*3, Superior*7)]

Description: A "special" crossbow bolt made by "Su Mo," Entry-Level Artisan. The crafting technique is average, but for some unknown reason, its quality has been improved.

Special Abilities: Excellent: High-speed flight, silent

Excellent: High-speed flight

Review: From complete novice to near-novice, this is a qualitative leap! "Yay!"

"I've actually become a near-entry-level crafter. It seems the bonuses from an excellent-level workbench are indeed not to be underestimated!"

The powerful attributes of the crossbow are well worth its quality bonus!

The overall bonus provided by the workbench during the creation process, although it only seems like a small 10% increase, is insignificant.

However, in actual use, it can be extremely helpful in improving a person's concentration.

Ten crossbow bolts, three of which are of excellent quality and seven of superior quality.

The powerful attribute bonuses—although I haven't tried them yet, Su Mo has a vague feeling about them.

The crossbow bolts you craft yourself are much better than those produced by the game's crafting panel!

I stood up and shook my stiff neck from side to side.

With a wave of his hand, Su Mo neatly collected all the crossbow bolts and placed them into his Storage Space.

Turning his head to look at the charging station, he saw crossbows, spears, and combat boots laid out on the ground.

A powerful feeling rose within Su Mo.

With this equipment, he would dare to fight ten kobolds head-on! Even if the kobold camp was a den of dragons and tigers, he was determined to go!

Patiently waiting for the equipment to charge, time flew by.

Before we knew it, it was noon, and all three pieces of equipment were fully charged, with the green light turning on.

Take out the baguette he had previously exchanged, Su Mo put all 2kg into the pot to make bread soup.

Pour one-fifth of the amount into the food bowls of Big and Little Spark as today's meal.

Scoop out about half of it and pour it into the Oreo bowl.

Su Mo picked up the remaining bread soup and, after it cooled slightly, drank it all in one gulp.

After eating and drinking my fill and resting, I felt refreshed and in top form.

Upon entering the Weapon Equipment Room, Su Mo began to put on his equipment piece by piece.

First is the innermost layer of Light Armor.

The style of the Light Armor is somewhat similar to the Bright Silver Lamellar Armor worn by the Red Turban Army during the uprising.

When putting on the Light Armor, start with the chest and back armor.

With the hole cut open in the middle, Su Mo held the armor in both hands and pulled it over his head like a sweater.

The chest and back armor, custom-made from special steel, better conforms to the curves of human movement, and because it uses advanced technology, its weight is only equivalent to wearing a down jacket in winter.

The lower body armor is a slit skirt armor, hooked to the upper body armor, and tied together with a waistband to ensure it won't fall off during movement.

Once the upper and lower armor are on, pick up the last piece of Spaulders, put them on the shoulders and upper arms, and secure them (see this chapter for the effect of wearing them).

The shoes are sized and designed according to Su Mo's professional foot care standards. Once slipped on, they are even more comfortable than ordinary sneakers.

Armor emboldens! Having been somewhat thin due to a lack of exercise, Su Mo felt an overwhelming surge of power after donning the armor.

He even wished a kobold warrior would come over right then and there, so he could have a good fight with him! He lifted his foot and tapped his toes on the ground one after another, making a series of cracking sounds. Then Su Mo tried to take a few steps.

"Huh, walking doesn't seem to be giving any bonus?"

The electric shoes didn't seem to sense any movement, so out of curiosity, Su Mo tried running.

The next second, a powerful force surged from his heel.

In an instant, Su Mo even felt as if someone had pushed him from behind, and he almost tripped and fell.

"Wow, that's fast! Who can keep up with that speed!"

As he tried running a few laps, the more steps he took, the more intense the joy on Su Mo's face became.

Oreo was still licking his food bowl on the ground, was also startled. He stared in disbelief at the speed at which Su Mo was running around the base.

The assistance provided by electric shoes goes beyond just a regular running boost.

Even after gaining speed, Su Mo's attempts to shift and move around have a significant boost.

Thud! He slammed his toes on the ground again, took two steps, and the speed boost disappeared.

"A complete upgrade! If I had this equipment when I was in the ruins, the kobolds wouldn't have had time to launch fireballs!"

The Light Armor had already given Su Mo enough surprises.

Su Mo had even higher expectations for the Fine Iron Electric Spear.

However, before that, Su Mo put on his Optical Combat Suit over his light Light Armor.

With the armor on, the Optical Combat Suit, which was originally a perfect fit, was suddenly stretched out of shape, but the excellent material still maintained its strong plasticity.

The Combat Suit, worn close to the body, clung tightly to the armor once again, fulfilling its purpose.

Pick up the Fine Iron Electric Spear and turn on the electric switch.

After a buzzing sound, the electric spear returned to silence.

Trying to thrust forward, a force inexplicably appeared as I thrust, making the thrusting speed even faster.

During the swing, a shearing force appears, causing the electric spear to move laterally even faster.

When the power supply is turned off, the Jia Li disappears.

Su Mo looked at the newly crafted equipment with delight, and his heart was filled with pride.

He tossed the Fine Iron Electric Spear and the Electric Crossbow into his Storage Space, went to a corner, and grabbed the kobold.

The kobold, who was still fast asleep, was suddenly awakened. He looked up in a panic and saw that it was Su Mo, and then he became dejected again.

For two consecutive days, Su Mo showed no intention of recruiting him, and the kobold had completely abandoned his previous illusions and begun to face reality.

"Woof woof!"

When Oreo saw the dog-headed man being grabbed by Su Mo, it barked excitedly twice.

"Let's go! Tell him to give us directions. If he gives us the wrong directions, today will be his death day!"

Su Mo picked up the thin, dog-headed man and walked to the main entrance of the shelter.

Upon hearing that it was an outing, Oreo barked repeatedly to communicate with the dog-headed man. After receiving confirmation from the latter, Oreo barked twice to indicate that the communication was complete.

With everything ready, Su Mo opened the door to the shelter, glanced at the facilities inside, then slammed the door shut and stepped through the entrance passage into the outside world.

Without disasters, the wasteland is always bathed in scorching sunlight during the day, with yellow sand rising everywhere.

Occasionally, one or two vultures would fly by, accompanied by a series of cawing cries.

After throwing the kobold to the ground, Su Mo returned to the shelter's door, tilted the latch, turned back outside, and yanked it shut.

A dull thud sounded, and when Su Mo pushed the door again, the latch on the inner door had already come down, firmly blocking the external force.

After several unsuccessful attempts to open it from the outside, Su Mo nodded and went to the garage door.

After removing the outermost wooden plank, the Bouncy car quietly stood still in the simple garage, awaiting Su Mo's inspection.

Stepping inside, sitting down, starting the Dune Buggy, Su Mo skillfully drove the vehicle to the front of the shelter.

"Woof?"

The kobold lying on the ground looked incredulous as it saw the Dune Buggy move, seemingly not understanding why the Tie Pi box could move.

Oreo, standing nearby, looked at the dog-headed man's country bumpkin appearance with obvious disdain.

"Oreo, you'll have to make do in my arms today!"

After helping the dog-headed man into the back seat and securing him with a seatbelt, Su Mo bent down, hugged Oreo to his chest, and returned to the front seat of the Dune Buggy.

Hearing Su Mo's words, how could Oreo not agree?

It buried its head between Su Mo's Combat Suit, lying there shyly and motionless.

After confirming several times that everything was ready, I shifted the gear lever into drive and took a lingering look at the shelter that resembled a behemoth!

"Let's go! Destination: Kobold Saltpeter Mine!"

The next moment, Su Mo shouted, clearing his mind of any lingering attachment, and slammed on the gas! The Dune Buggy forward like an arrow released from a bow.

On the desolate wasteland, a deep rumble accompanied by a powerful dust storm surged westward.