Dice of Heavenly Secrets
Chapter 553

Ten Thousand Realms Grocery Store

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As his energy was depleted, the Entrance Ticket in Luo Jun's hand turned to ashes and disappeared. Then, an old but clean wooden door appeared in front of Luo Jun, standing abruptly in the living room. A somewhat faded plaque was nailed to the door, with several unfamiliar characters engraved on it. But after only one glance, Luo Jun instinctively recognized it.

Ten Thousand Realms Grocery Store.

Luo Jun took a deep breath, reached out and pushed the door open, then went inside.

The scene inside looked like a small shop from the last century. The narrow little room had shelves, and the walls were covered with old, faded posters of beautiful women. The wooden shelves were covered with glass, but instead of candy and snacks, they displayed a variety of strange and unusual items. Behind the shelves was a small stool with a cushion, and behind the stool was a small stove with an old-fashioned tin kettle on top.

"Is anyone here?" Luo Jun called out when he didn't see the shop owner.

"Coming!" came a reply from the inner room. Then, the curtain with the plastic beaded string was lifted, and a middle-aged woman with a cigarette dangling from her lips and her hair full of curlers walked out. She plopped down on a small stool, crossed her legs, took a puff of her cigarette, and looked at Luo Jun, saying, "It's been a long time since we had any customers. Is there anything you'd like to buy?"

Luo Jun looked around and said, "That depends on what you have here."

"That's easy to say. I have rare items from all over the world here." She tapped on the glass counter. "Which one catches your eye? I'll introduce it to you!"

Luo Jun's gaze swept over the strange and unusual items in the display case. He pointed to something the size of an apple that looked like a raisin and asked, "What is this?"

"Oh, the Bipedal Flying Dragon's Gallbladder can cure infertility and impotence. You seem quite young, young man, you probably don't need it yet..." "Uh..." Luo Jun then pointed to something curved that looked like an animal horn. "What's this?"

"The Great Goblin's Fang, ground into powder and mixed with the stamens of Manniu Flower and a small amount of venom from Flying Wheel Snake, can be used to make Love Potion."

"Love Potion?" Luo Jun was taken aback. "What's that?"

"It's a potion that makes people fall in love with you... but it only lasts for a few hours. Even a short-lived love counts as love!" "That's just a sleeping potion!" Luo Jun muttered, thinking to himself, "Why are they all just materials and herbs? Don't they have any magical artifacts?" His gaze swept across the room and landed on a black obsidian dagger. Pointing at it, he asked, "And what's this?"

The shopkeeper glanced at it and said, "Human Sacrifice Dagger. Use it to kill someone, and you'll get a reward."

"That powerful?" Luo Jun's eyes lit up. "Is it a treasure? Can I take a look?"

"A treasure?" The shopkeeper glanced at it. "Then this shouldn't count..." As he spoke, the shopkeeper took out the obsidian dagger and handed it to Luo Jun. Luo Jun took the dagger and scanned it with his spiritual energy. No information about a treasure appeared. Clearly, although this thing had some extraordinary abilities, it was not considered a treasure.

"If you want a proper Noble Phantasm, it won't be cheap." The shopkeeper glanced at Luo Jun: "How much wealth do you have, young man?" "What currency do you accept here?" Luo Jun asked.

"I accept everything." The shopkeeper took out a nail file and said while filing his nails, "But the specific price depends on the value of the item itself. The rarer the material, the more valuable it is. Items with special effects or extraordinary properties are more valuable than ordinary items. I also accept things like banknotes, but I can only offer them as worthless paper. Of course, the most valuable items are Noble Phantasms. If you want to exchange for a Noble Phantasm, it's best to use a Noble Phantasm of the same level." "So in the end it's just Noble Phantasms for Noble Phantasms?" Luo Jun opened the Hundred Treasure Box and took out the Ben Lei Heavy Sniper, the Violent Shotgun, the Sharp Spear, and Ailiana's Lace Lingerie in turn.

These items were all Legendary Treasure Item he had obtained from members of the Hell Creek Family. Because the Hell Creek Family was currently searching for him all over the world, it was not convenient for him to take these things out and use them. They had been lying in his Hundred Treasure Box and he dared not sell them on the black market.

However, this kind of concern was obviously absent in this Ten Thousand Realms Grocery Store. In addition to these few items, there were several Epic Treasure Item, all displayed on the counter, making the proprietress's eyes light up.

"Wow, I didn't realize you had so many good things at such a young age."

The proprietress dropped her previous haughty demeanor. "What specific treasure do you want? Let me see if we have any in stock."

"The kind of Noble Phantasms I want..." Luo Jun stroked his chin. "Anything legendary or epic, the more powerful and unique the effects, the better!" Luo Jun currently possesses a Fusion Evolution Component, a Mythical Combination Module, a Breath of Divinity, and two opportunities to Enchanting Magic Wand. Combined, these can create two Mythic-grade Noble Phantasms. He doesn't want to waste these precious opportunities, so he wants to acquire as many Legendary Treasure Item as possible to create the most powerful ones!

"Legendary and epic?" The proprietress stubbed out her cigarette. "Wait a moment." She turned and went into the inner room. A few minutes later, she came out with several handwritten slips and handed them to Luo Jun.

"These first two are the goods I currently have, and I can trade them to you right now. As for the rest, I don't have them right now, but I'm confident I can get them for you within three months at most. How about it?"

"Is that all?" Luo Jun looked at the several lists, both sides of which were densely covered with the names and descriptions of the treasures, totaling dozens of items.

"These are just what I can guarantee I'll get for you," the proprietress said. "As for what other customers might trade me, or what good items they might happen to find, that's unpredictable. It's not impossible that I might get my hands on a legendary item that's not listed here tomorrow." "I understand, the randomness mentioned in the Entrance Ticket description..." Luo Jun nodded, picking up the list and reading it carefully. A rough count revealed information on thirty-six treasures, thirty-one of which were Epic-level, and five were legendary. The proprietress currently possessed two legendary and eleven epic treasures.

Those two legendary items were weapons, powerful in effect but rather mediocre, offering nothing particularly appealing to Luo Jun. At Luo Jun's current level, weapons and equipment without any outstanding features wouldn't be of much use to him.

Of these eleven epics, one in particular caught Luo Jun's eye.

Name: People-Trampling Boots

Grade: Epic

Description: The equipment worn by a notorious, Cold-Blooded Butcher was originally a pair of thick rubber shoes. However, due to the accumulation of numerous acts of ferocity and resentment, it has become a piece of armor with extraordinary functions.

Function 1: Bloodstained: Covered in blood and grime, imbued with the resentment and malevolence of the victim, this item greatly increases defense. Furthermore, the sound of footsteps while wearing it instills intense fear in those who hear it.

Function Murderous Weapon: When wearing this equipment, it has an additional Mental Deterrence effect on intelligent beings.

Function Three: Stomp: When activated, stomping the ground will release a strong paralyzing wave, damaging enemies within a ten-meter radius and paralyzing them, making it difficult for them to move.

Note: This footstep sound is more terrifying than the sound of the homeroom teacher's high heels!

Luo Jun never expected that he would find the last piece of the Death Butcher Set in this Grocery Store.

This one is definitely a must-have, as is that Legendary Combination Module. If we calculate it this time, getting two epic items isn't bad. Then Luo Jun continued looking at the other treasures he didn't have yet, but could acquire within three months.

Among the remaining twenty epics, Luo Jun saw another one with a familiar description.

Legendary Combination Module!

This is a great item; it can combine two epic items into one legendary item. Including the item itself, it's essentially three epic items for one legendary item, which is a worthwhile deal in most cases!

In addition, Luo Jun also saw a treasure with a name that seemed familiar.

Name: Heienlein's Helmet

Grade: Epic

Description: A component of a powerful weapon lost in the interstellar battlefield. Although separated from the main body, its modular structure allows it to still function largely by consuming energy. If the other parts of this equipment can be found, it may be possible to restore its full functionality.

Function 1: Nanotechnology: This Noble Phantasm is made using nano-memory materials, which can change its shape to a certain extent and can also recover from damage by absorbing vital energy.

Function Two: Bullet Time: When activated, it can temporarily and significantly enhance the wearer's neural reaction speed, making everything around the wearer appear slower, so that the wearer can make a more calm judgment.

The effect lasts for thirty seconds, consumes thirty Breath Vital Energy to activate, and has a fifteen-minute cooldown.

Function Three Fire Control System: Once activated, it enters automatic aiming mode. Through advanced intelligent processing within the helmet, it automatically locks onto enemy targets within the field of view, predicts their movement trajectory, and significantly improves shooting accuracy when using any long-range weapon. The effect lasts for thirty seconds, consumes twenty Breath Vital Energy to activate, and has a five-minute cooldown.

Note: I see you!

Just by looking at the name, you can tell this Noble Phantasm is definitely part of a set with Heinlein's Right Arm, though it's unclear how many pieces are in the set. We need to get this one too!

Aside from these two, the other epic items weren't particularly outstanding, so Luo Jun focused his attention on the last three legendary items. One was Escort Spirit Talisman, another was Heavy Machine Gun, which, apart from its high power and firepower, had almost no special functions. As for the last one, it was rather interesting.

Name: Holy Domain Chess

Grade: Legendary

Introduction: This chess set once used by a supreme being was originally just an ordinary set of chess pieces made of rare materials. However, after being nourished by divine power for many years, the pieces changed and acquired a completely new form and function. The owner of the chess set then modified the pieces, reducing the original thirty-two pieces to sixteen, and turned them into a powerful treasure.

Function Chess Piece Transformation: The sixteen pieces are divided into seven types: General, Advisor, Elephant, Cannon, Chariot, Horse, and Soldier. Taking out a piece and infusing it with energy can summon the corresponding Summoned Creature. The summoner can recall the Summoned Creature at any time. If not actively recalled, the Summoned Creature will automatically revert back to a piece when its duration expires or it is completely destroyed.

The specific effects of the chess pieces are as follows:

General: There is one in total. Once activated, it can summon a strategist and commander. Its combat ability is relatively weak, but it has extremely strong command ability and the ability to communicate with all other pieces over a long distance. When necessary, it can take over the command of battle in place of the user.

Activation consumes 500 Breath Vital Energy, with a 24-hour Cooldown Time, but it can exist permanently.

Warrior: Two in total. Once activated, they can summon fully armed guards. Their combat abilities are average, but they possess support capabilities and can sacrifice themselves to shield others from damage when necessary.

Activation consumes twenty Breath Vital Energy, has a 24-hour Cooldown Time, and lasts for 12 hours.

Elephant: There are two in total. Once activated, they can summon huge war elephants. They have strong combat capabilities but poor mobility. They are suitable for siege warfare and have extremely strong defensive capabilities.

Activation consumes fifty Breath Vital Energy, has a 24-hour Cooldown Time, and lasts for 12 hours.

Horse: Two in total. Activating them summons powerful cavalry with strong combat capabilities and high mobility, making them suitable for flexible combat. Activation consumes One Hundred Breaths Vital Energy, has a 24-hour Cooldown Time, and lasts for 12 hours.

Cannons: Two in total. Once activated, they summon powerful turrets with extremely strong firepower. However, the turrets cannot be moved, making them suitable for positional warfare. Activation consumes One Hundred Breaths Vital Energy, has a 24-hour Cooldown Time, and lasts for 12 hours.

Vehicle: There are two in total. Once activated, they can summon a transformable War Chariot mech with both vehicle and mech forms. They have extremely strong combat capabilities, the highest mobility, and can adapt to various combat styles, making them the most powerful pieces.

Activation consumes 300 Breath Vital Energy, has a 24-hour Cooldown Time, and lasts for 24 hours.

Pawn: There are five in total. Once activated, they can summon fully armed soldiers, but their combat ability is relatively weak. They can also activate the "Crossing the River" form by consuming additional energy and time. In the "Crossing the Crossing the River" form, the pawn's Combat Power is greatly increased, and it gains a new weapon, but it will go berserk and focus solely on attacking, which may cause it to disobey orders.

Activation consumes Ten Breaths Vital Energy, has a 24-hour Cooldown Time, and lasts for six hours.

Activating the Crossing the River state consumes twenty Breath Vital Energy and reduces the duration by three hours.

Note: The horse moves in an L-shape, the elephant moves diagonally, and the pawn never returns.

The function of this thing immediately reminded Luo Jun of the Elemental Construct Box. The two have very similar functions, which means that these two treasures can definitely be combined into one using the Fusion Evolution Component!

Thinking of this, Luo Jun laid the list on the counter and asked the shopkeeper, "How long will it take you to get this Holy Domain Chess, Heinlein's Helmet, and the Legendary Combination Module?"

The shopkeeper glanced at them. "Just these three? About a month... Come back this time next month, and I guarantee I'll have them. You're not considering the existing treasures?"

Luo Jun turned back to the first page. "I only have my eye on one, the People-Trampling Boots,' how much are they?"

"Only one item?" The shop owner frowned. "Then I suggest you buy it all next time, because our store policy is that if you spend a certain amount in a single transaction, you can get an extra Entrance Ticket."

"Such a good thing?" Luo Jun stroked his chin. "Could you save it for me?"

"You only need to pay a deposit," the proprietress said with a smile. "You've already reserved one legendary item and three epic items, so you only need to give me two epic items as a deposit."

"I don't just want these." Luo Jun shook his head. "There are a few other things that I don't see you have, but if I can get them, I'll take as many as I can."

"Such arrogance!" The proprietress smiled, took a piece of white paper, and said, "Tell me, I'll write it down."

"Lockpick, Fusion Evolution Component, Enchanting Magic Wand, Universal Charger, and what you have here, Legendary Combination Module."

The proprietress's eyes widened upon hearing this. "These are all hot-selling items! Just how many items do you have available for fusion and consecration?"

"You don't need to worry about that," Luo Jun waved his hand. "I'll come back in a month, and get me as much as you can."

The proprietress nodded. "In that case, the deposit will have to increase; I need to leave behind a legend."

Luo Jun readily agreed, and immediately slammed Eileen's underwear onto the table.

This is the one of all his legendary achievements that he would least dare to reveal in his daily life...

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