He Got an Artifact

Forget it.

Better not explain.

Only after experiencing it firsthand could someone understand true cruelty.

Lin Xiao stopped paying attention to Demon Bear Douluo and began his introduction. "Since this is your first visit, let me explain the Little Shop's rules. Each jar costs one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins. Pay first, then open your jars."

"Second, after you've opened nine jars, the tenth gives double rewards. In other words, you'll receive two identical items. The items in the jars are divided into common, advanced, rare, artifact, legendary, epic, and mythic grades. When a jar opens, it generally gives off white, blue, purple, pink, orange, gold, or rainbow light."

After explaining, Lin Xiao looked at Ghost Leopard and Demon Bear. "Any questions?"

"Boss, what grade is an Amplifier?"

"Purple, rare. Any other questions?"

"No."

The two answered in unison.

"Then who's going first?"

"Me!"

Once again, they answered in unison.

Clearly, both wanted to open jars.

"Ghost Leopard, since we're both newcomers, why not let your old brother test the waters for you? You've just fought She Long and haven't properly regulated your breathing yet. Take this opportunity to rest."

"I don't need to!"

Ghost Leopard Douluo's pale face instantly darkened.

With anger.

Demon Bear really had to poke the sore spot.

Was that big mouth of his planning to spread news of his narrow defeat at Snake Lance Douluo's hands throughout Spirit City?

"No, you do!"

As Demon Bear Douluo spoke, he instantly pulled two enormous money bags from his Space Soul Tool and hurriedly said, "Boss! Here are two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins. Give me two jars first. Start with the third row."

Afterward, he shot Ghost Leopard Douluo a smug look.

He looked every inch the victor.

After accepting the money, Lin Xiao placed Demon Bear Douluo's chosen jars on the counter, and Demon Bear Douluo smashed one open without the slightest hesitation.

Crack! White light flashed.

With a clang, a heavy object fell out.

No way!

This looks so familiar!

Lin Xiao's heart skipped a beat. He instinctively looked over, and the corresponding item information appeared.

Item: [Rusty Samurai Sword]

Grade: [Common]

Type: [Tradable]

Description: [Scrap metal. Nothing worth saying.]

Effect: [None.]

History really does repeat itself!

There really is nothing worth saying... bad luck is contagious, isn't it?

Lin Xiao was speechless.

"It's not an Amplifier? What is this sword?"

Demon Bear Douluo's expression went through a remarkable range of changes.

Anticipation turned to confusion, then shock.

One hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins for this sword?

After taking the Rusty Samurai Sword in his hand, he had the creeping suspicion that it was junk.

"Heh, that sword is called the Rusty Samurai Sword. It's an old piece with plenty of years behind it. Better handle it gently. It'll snap at a touch."

Before Lin Xiao needed to explain, Ghost Leopard Douluo spoke up at the sight of Demon Bear Douluo's bewildered face.

He also wore a deeply satisfied smile.

"Rusty Samurai Sword? So it's scrap iron? These jars can contain things like that?"

"Of course. Snake Lance Douluo spent a million Gold Soul Coins earlier and got a whole pile of them! The two of us fought because we had a disagreement after I broke a Rusty Samurai Sword."

"Uh... I feel like I've been ripped off!"

Demon Bear Douluo muttered instinctively.

Exchanging one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins for something like this really wasn't worth it.

At the same time, Demon Bear Douluo realized that opening jars might not be as simple as he had imagined.

However.

The moment his words fell, an incredibly sharp aura erupted from a corner of the Little Shop, making the spot between his eyebrows ache.

His entire body shook like chaff in a sieve. Cold sweat poured down his back, and he felt as though he had plunged into an ice cellar.

I've been locked on to. If I dare make a rash move, I'll be struck with the force of a thunderbolt!

Demon Bear Douluo was utterly horrified and dared not move a muscle.

At the same time, he came to his senses.

I got careless.

This is hardly a place where I can act recklessly. I need to be cautious with every word and action.

"My master already explained that what you get depends entirely on luck. If the item isn't to your liking, that merely means fortune isn't on your side. You cannot blame anyone else."

Only then did Soderos's slightly hoarse voice drift over.

Ghost Leopard Douluo also looked toward the figure in the corner in shock.

His heart jolted.

He was an expert in the art of assassination, after all.

Yet ever since entering the shop, he had failed to notice anyone other than the owner.

What terrifying concealment skills. If he were an enemy, I might already be dead.

Who exactly is this mysterious shopkeeper? How does he have such a powerful servant?

Shocked by Soderos's strength, Ghost Leopard Douluo grew even more curious about Lin Xiao's true identity.

"Haha, well... please don't misunderstand. I didn't mean to offend!"

Demon Bear Douluo recovered and hurriedly put on an apologetic smile.

At the same time, he said apologetically to Lin Xiao, "Boss, I wasn't taking a shot at you either... I just felt a little, a little..."

"A little unable to accept it?"

Lin Xiao smiled faintly.

He had opened plenty of jars himself and understood how Demon Bear Douluo felt.

When you opened them full of hope, only to keep failing to get what you wanted, it really did wreak havoc on your nerves.

But that was how opening jars worked. The more you wanted something, the harder it was to get, and the more you wanted to keep opening jars.

It sounded like a tongue twister, but it was the truth.

"Then keep going. You still have one jar left. At least open it before you stop."

"That's right. I can't give up just like that."

As Demon Bear Douluo spoke, he had already smashed the jar.

Dazzling pink light filled everyone's vision.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still. Lin Xiao could clearly hear heavy breathing and pounding heartbeats.

Demon Bear Douluo leaped up in excitement. "Pink light! An artifact!"

"This is an even more awesome treasure than an Amplifier!"

His joy was written all over his face.

Could Demon Bear be a hidden child of fortune?

Lin Xiao muttered inwardly and looked at the item inside the jar.

He froze.

It was a pink wooden stick.

Its shape was somewhat peculiar.

Lin Xiao thought it looked familiar, but couldn't remember where he had seen it...

However, when he saw the item information, Lin Xiao's pupils abruptly contracted, and he cursed inwardly:

They even put this disgraceful thing in here?

Item: [Second Brother's Inflatable Buddy]

Grade: [Artifact]

Type: [Untradable]

Description: [A wondrous piece of equipment from Dungeon City World, dearly loved by certain people.]

Effect: [When attacking, has a two percent chance to stun the enemy and a three percent chance to poison the enemy.]

Did they really have to bring over all the stuff the designers made to disgust people...?

This thing can only be called the designers' twisted sense of humor...

Lin Xiao no longer had the energy to complain.

"Well, boss? Isn't this treasure of mine amazing?"

At that moment, Demon Bear Douluo looked expectantly at Lin Xiao and asked.

Beside him, Ghost Leopard Douluo also pricked up his ears, waiting for Lin Xiao's explanation.

He looked terrified of missing even a single useful detail.

After thinking for two seconds, Lin Xiao said, "Congratulations..."

P.S.

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