Opening Chests X Smelting

Dongxiang Village, Hotel Terrace.

Wang Changle leaned by the poolside, eating today's blood food—sashimi—bite by bite.

Although Black Hoof wasn't truly inside him, it could still absorb energy through the curse formation on his chest.

This meant he constantly needed to replenish blood food to convert into energy, at least ten pounds daily.

He found sashimi to be the most palatable food. By slicing it expertly, he could preserve its freshness while ensuring it served as blood food.

Savoring the exquisite meal and admiring the beautiful night view was something he hadn't enjoyed in years. He never expected to experience it in a Derivative World.

After finishing his blood food, he took out his spoils of war:

2 Blood Cards, 7 White Treasure Chests, 1 Green Treasure Chest, 1 Scarlet Treasure Chest, 2 Trait Cards, 1 Bronze Medal of Honor.

Yes, he hadn't opened these spoils for ten days after the battle.

Firstly, he was busy with arrangements for the invitation, replenishing Life Essence, recovering Health, and contemplating how to address his shortcomings. He simply didn't have the time.

Secondly, he preferred to plan meticulously before acting. These were already secured gains, so he could afford to wait until his plans bore fruit before opening them.

If his plans failed, he could use these as a stepping stone for his subsequent plans!

[You have opened White Treasure Chest * 7]

You obtained 200 Paradise Coins

You obtained 100 Paradise Coins

You obtained Giant Snake's Tooth * 1

You obtained Rough Dagger * 1

From the 7 White Treasure Chests, he received a white weapon, a white material, and 800 Paradise Coins.

Rough Dagger Origin: Unknown Rarity: White (5) Type: Equipment Attack Power: 2~5 Durability: 3/8 Description: A crudely made, corroded dagger. Price: 100 Paradise Coins

The mottled blade was covered in sticky oil, clearly taken from a Formless Child. He set aside the twisted and damaged Black Iron Helmet for now.

Giant Snake's Tooth Origin: Enkai World Type: Material Description: A snake fang, possessing a blood groove. It can be used as a weapon after simple grinding. Price: 400 Paradise Coins

A white fang as thick as a baby's arm, with smooth enamel and a tough texture. Its sharp fangs and jaw socket made it an excellent choice for crafting a weapon.

These 7 White Treasure Chests weren't unlucky; they were quite average.

Next, he picked up a Scarlet Card and immediately received a system prompt.

[You have obtained a Scarlet Card, Use/Don't Use?]

[You obtained Scroll: Fire Style - Great Fireball Technique * 1]

[You obtained Playboy Collection * 1]

[You obtained Boots of Agility]

A collection of art photos, from long legs to pink and white curves, he glanced at it speechlessly before tossing it into the trash bin.

In the Cycle Paradise, if you have the ability to directly conquer a Derivative World and establish your own harem, it's a common occurrence. Carrying around a collection for fantasies like this is a waste of space.

[Scroll: Fire Style - Great Fireball Technique] Origin: Naruto World Rarity: White (10) (Rare) Type: Consumable Effect: Consumes 50 Mana Points to deal 30 Fire Damage within a 3-meter area in front, lasting for 2 seconds. (Usable 1/2 times) Description: A product of the Third Shinobi World War. Price: 1500 Paradise Coins

With that, he couldn't help but smile. This item was decent enough, perfectly compensating for his lack of offensive abilities.

He suddenly understood why that Vormi had only attacked once. It was likely due to the Vormi's low intelligence, resulting in insufficient mana!

Thank you, dear Vormi. May you be reborn into a better life!

[Boots of Agility]

Origin: World of Warcraft

Rarity: White (9)

Attribute: Agility +1

Defense: 3

Durability: 10/15

Description: A pair of short boots made from hyena hide.

Price: 1200 Paradise Coin

The dark green leather boots felt light in his hand, though they bore some corrosive marks, making them look rather grubby.

The stats on these boots were passable, but he couldn't use them for now, so he set them aside.

He hadn't gotten a single green item after opening so much, and the only usable thing was a single-use item.

He picked up another Scarlet Card and selected to open it.

[You obtained Repair Hammer * 1]

[You obtained Mysterious Iron * 1]

[You obtained Golden Liquid 10ml]

This Scarlet Card he opened was obtained from the baseball Vormi he had killed, along with a trait card: Smelting.

He had already obtained [Mysterious Iron] before. He picked up a bottle of golden liquid with some curiosity.

[Golden Liquid 10ml]

Origin: Lord of the Rings 2 World

Rarity: White (8)

Type: Material

Description: Forged from gold, 100% pure. An excellent material for repairs, forging, and alchemy.

Price: 1000 Paradise Coin

[Repair Hammer]

Origin: Arad Continent

Rarity: White (5)

Type: Consumable

Effect: Restores 2 durability to target equipment. (2/5)

Description: Clang clang clang, a small hammer in the hands of a craftsman.

Price: 800 Paradise Coin.

This baseball Vormi was likely a Staff Member, one who made a living through forging. The Smelting trait was probably his innate talent or passive ability.

He'd put the materials away for now and deal with them if he had the chance back in Paradise.

However, this little hammer was quite useful, solving his immediate problem. He was currently lacking head protection, otherwise, he wouldn't have used a car helmet as a substitute before.

With two "clangs,"

The clash of metal against metal restored most of the helmet's durability. It was no longer warped, and though still dented, it was wearable.

While the helmet's defense wasn't great, it was still a white-rarity item, and its appearance, combined with the Armor of Toughness, made him look quite intimidating!

Opening chests and drawing cards were addictive activities, especially when you hadn't gotten what you wanted. A voice in your head would always tell you that the next one would be the one!

He was in that state now, his gaze fixed on two Treasure Chests.

First, he selected and opened the Twin-Headed Snake's Treasure Chest.

[You obtained 2000 Paradise Coin]

[You obtained Ring of the Prophet]

Ring of the Prophet

Origin: Demon World

White: 10 (Rare)

Type: Accessory

Effect: Intelligence +1

Description: A kobold prophet's ring, possessing faint magical power.

Price: 1800 Paradise Coin

A yellowish-brown bone ring, made from the bone of an unknown animal. Strange runes were carved in circles around it, giving it an ancient appearance.

A ring that adds 1 point of intelligence was a considerable boost for him, as intelligence was his affinity attribute. This could be considered his best haul today.

The most immediate feeling after putting it on was an enhancement in his perception. The range he could sense had expanded significantly, and it was also clearer.

The last scarlet chest was intentionally left for last. This was his target for this hunt, another Contractor from a different Paradise.

It naturally had to be the grand finale. One must have a sense of ceremony!

The chest opened with a shimmering green light, a soft and bright glow illuminating the surroundings.

[You have obtained Nagini's Ring * 1]

[You have obtained Book of Eibon (Fragment) * 1]

Within the green light, there was a ring with a gold setting inlaid with a green gem. The hollowed-out setting was engraved with twisting snakes.

Although the green gem was small, it was pure and flawless, like an open snake's eye.

[Nagini's Ring]

Origin: Harry Potter World

Green: 30 (Fine)

Type: Accessory

Serpent's Curse: Transform into a giant serpent for 5 minutes (Cooldown: 7 natural days).

Description: Nagini's eyes are watching you!

Price: 5500 Paradise Coin

This was a magical ring, offering no attribute bonuses, but possessing an independent transformation skill. The cooldown was extremely long, and the duration was short.

However, this was a green fine-quality ring with a rating of 30. Thinking of the giant serpent beside Voldemort, this skill should not be weak.

A powerful burst skill, in the Cycle Paradise, this was equivalent to an extra trump card!

On the ground lay a black stone slab, shimmering with a fluorescent green light, similar to the slab he had obtained before.

However, this one was not damaged, nor was it a rubbing. The characters on it were unlike any script he recognized, but rather a form of constantly writhing cuneiform.

[Book of Eibon (Fragment)]

Origin: Unknown

Green: 30 (Fine)

Type: Ticket

Usage Requirements: Intelligence 15, Constitution 12, Charm 12, Strength 10, Agility 10.

Blood Sacrifice: Absorb 1000 units of blood to obtain an unknown spell (599/1000).

Dream: After reading, embark on a dream journey and gain related Cthulhu knowledge (1/1).

Description: A book of blood sacrifice, stained with the blood of living beings.

Price: 8000 Paradise Coin

This was less like a sacrificial slab and more like a congealed mass of living blood. Beneath the faint light, the slab was covered in scabbed blood.

He quickly stored it in his dimensional space. He couldn't use this thing yet.

Such high requirements confirmed that this so-called dreamland must be a very dangerous place, and he knew nothing about it yet.

The restriction requirements for five attributes indicated that even those attributes were merely the entry threshold.

To complete the dream journey, he would need higher attributes.

After opening all the cards and chests, he picked up the characteristic card: Smelting. After thinking for a while, he then picked up the crude dagger.

[You have bestowed the target equipment with the characteristic: Smelting]

Light flashed, and a small dagger appeared in his hand.