Inside a stone house, Shiqi leaned against a hard plank bed, watching in boredom as Qin Ran sat in the only chair and toyed with a very strange-looking gem.
It was long and narrow, about the length of an adult man's index finger. A deep streak of dark red ran through its otherwise red body, making the entire gem look like a slit pupil.
The moment Shiqi saw the gem, he felt deeply uncomfortable.
Still, he did not ask Qin Ran any more about it.
After all, he was no longer an "outsider." He was already familiar with some of the Mystery Side's rules.
Besides, a knock at the door soon drew his attention away.
Nisir walked in.
Qin Ran did not look up. The footsteps alone told him who had arrived.
As Nisir walked toward him, Qin Ran inspected the gem dropped by the Aberrant Cyclops once more, an inscrutable glint appearing in his eyes.
[Name: Water Evil's Eye] [Type: Gem] [Quality: Legendary] [Attributes: 1. Water Arrow; 2. Water Sight; 3. Toxic Paralysis] [Special effects: None] [Requirement: Spirit A] [Notes: This is a synthesized magical gem filled with bloodshed and slaughter. Its bearer requires exceptionally high Spirit and an unwavering will.]
``` [Water Arrow: Fires a water arrow at a target within 15 meters. Attack power is rated average, and impact force is rated average. 3 uses/day.]
[Water Sight: When ample water is nearby, Water Arrow's attack power and impact force ratings +1. When above a river or lake, Water Arrow's attack power and impact force ratings +2. When within the bounds of the sea, Water Arrow automatically upgrades to Water Barrage.]
[Toxic Paralysis: Any target struck by Water Arrow or Water Barrage must undergo a Constitution -1 and Spirit -1 check against you. Failing one