Leina Transforms Again, Astonishing Legendary Rank Attributes!
(Note: "One drop of semen is worth ten drops of blood; drink more semen, bleed less.")
"One drop can add 5 years to your lifespan; no wonder the big shots on the black market are scrambling for it."
"For some elderly people nearing the end of their lives, these five years are enough to equal half a lifetime's savings."
Shen Xing sighed softly.
Of course, this Rain and Dew Essence also has amazing effects when used on soldiers.
After all, items that can improve one's aptitude are quite rare.
However, since he had promised to sell it to the Anomaly Handling Bureau, he wouldn't go back on his word; perhaps someone else had a more important use for it.
He put the 'Rain and Dew Essence' back into his backpack and took out a fist-sized stone.
The stone's surface was rough and uneven, as if covered by a thick layer of stone skin, revealing nothing special about it.
This is the [Random Epic Gem]. Its effect is the same as the [Golden Gem of Choice] obtained before. You need to open it to see the gem's attributes.
The only difference is that the previous ones allowed users to choose their own attributes, while this one can only be chosen randomly.
"The time to test their character has come; let's see what they get this time."
Shen Xing rubbed his hands together expectantly, then selected 'Start'.
"Snap!"
After a clear cracking sound, the skin split open, scattering a blinding red light, and a violent aura rushed out.
As more of the outer layer of stone peels away, a dark red interior, as translucent as blood, is revealed.
A moment later, a gem the size of a fist, resembling a red crystal, appeared in his hand.
[Obtained: Strength Gem (Epic)]
"Huh? It's Strength Gem! Not bad luck!"
Shen Xing was overjoyed, since his main force consisted of orcs, which would come in handy.
I couldn't wait to take a look at the attributes.
[Strength Gem]
[Quality: Epic]
[Effect: Can be socketed into a troop nest, increasing the strength of all troops of the same type by 30% and increasing critical hit rate by 5%]
"This increase is ridiculously strong."
"Purple-quality Strength Gem only add 10%, gold adds 20%, and orange ones jump straight to 30%!"
Unfortunately, the Orc Barracks have only just been upgraded to Elite ★★, so they can only socket one gem, which is already socketed with a purple Strength Gem.
Furthermore, as a basic unit, orcs have a maximum potential when upgraded to Elite ★★★.
Unless some extraordinary treasure is found later, breaking this limit.
However, these treasures are mostly extremely Rare, and not many people would sell them.
"Sigh, I guess I'll just have to replace that purple gem with Epic gem for now."
"A 20% strength boost is a significant improvement."
Shen Xing sighed, quickly went to the barracks, and completed the operation.
"Click!"
As the gemstone was set into the totem pole next to it, a flash of red light appeared.
All the beastmen in the territory felt their blood begin to boil, and their strength surged dramatically.
"Wow! I've become stronger!"
"It must be the power that the boss bestowed upon us!"
"Praise the boss! Long live the boss!"
The patrolling orcs raised their stone axes, their excited roars echoing throughout the area.
At this point, only one [Brilliant Leader Rank Soul] remains to be used as the settlement reward for the fifth level.
Shen Xing plans to put it on the trading platform tomorrow to recycle it, in exchange for Black Moon Knight Recruitment Scroll or other resources.
"Next, all that's left are the last few loot items from the sixth floor, the treasures I'm most looking forward to."
Shen Xing took a deep breath, then opened his hands, revealing two lotus seeds.
The one on the left is full and round, crystal clear, and seems to contain a faint golden light inside.
The one on the right is much smaller, with a white jade-like luster, resembling a fine work of art.
He first examined the one on the left.
[Thousand-Year Lotus Seed]
[Quality: Epic]
[Item Description: One of the few lotus seeds deep in the Lotus Pond that has undergone thousands of cycles of growth; each seed contains the essence of life accumulated over thousands of years.]
[Item Effect 1: When consumed by a unit/hero under your command, it immediately increases their aptitude by 10 points and has a certain probability of awakening a special talent (can be used a maximum of 1 time per unit)]
[Item Effect 2: When consumed by the lord, it can immediately restore all injuries, cure all chronic diseases, rejuvenate the body, and increase lifespan by 100 years.]
(The life-extending effect is effective once; repeated use will still have the effect of healing injuries.)
(Note: A thousand-year-old lotus seed, a hundred-year lifespan, reborn in reverse.)
Chapter 193: Leina's Second Metamorphosis, Exaggerated Legendary Rank Attributes!
"I've been reborn!"
Looking at the attribute description of this 'Thousand-Year Lotus Seed', Shen Xing couldn't help but gasp.
This thing is so incredibly effective; it's practically a miracle cure that can defy fate.
As described above: adding a hundred years to one's lifespan is enough to allow an old person to return to their prime and live a second life.
Moreover, it can restore all injuries, meaning that no matter how severe the injury, one pill can bring you back to full health.
"As expected of a treasure granted by pulling a hundred chains, it's truly extraordinary."
"But unfortunately, there are only 15..."
"If we had a few hundred or a few thousand, we wouldn't be afraid of getting hurt when fighting the enemy."
"I'll go straight for the drug-fueled mode, you can't even keep up with my attacks, so how could you possibly lose?"
Shen Xing smiled and casually handed one to the red-haired mage beside him, "Leina, here."
"What is this?" Leina asked, her eyes slightly lowered, puzzled.
"Here's a snack, have some."
"Good."
Without hesitation, the red-haired monk picked up the lotus seed, put it in his mouth, and swallowed it.
For the first few seconds, there seemed to be no unusual reaction.
The next moment, Leina's pupils suddenly dilated. "My lord... something's not right."
"How does it feel?" Shen Xing asked.
"I feel a tremendous power flowing through my body, Purification all the excess fire energy in my meridians."
Leina's voice trembled. "This power... seems to be transforming my body!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a vast aura of flames erupted from her body!
Dark red flames shot into the sky, suddenly illuminating the entire territory.
Moreover, flame-like patterns quickly appeared on her fair skin, spreading all over her body like blood vessels.
Among them, Shen Xing saw some special patterns, which looked like some kind of ancient script, or like some special arrangement of symbols.
Before he could examine them closely, all the patterns disappeared, as if they had been re-emerged into his body.
At the same time, several notifications flashed by.
[Your territory hero, Leina Yenet, has consumed the 'Thousand-Year Lotus Seed,' granting her +10 aptitude!]
[Due to a significant improvement in his aptitude, he comprehended Tier Three spells: Flame Barrier, Spell Counter...]
[Due to a significant improvement in his aptitude, he awakened his exclusive talent: Blazing Soul]
Even after the prompt ended, a look of shock lingered in Shen Xing's eyes.
"He actually mastered two Tier Three spells at once and even awakened a talent!"
"Are the effects of these Thousand-Year Lotus Seed really that exaggerated?"
He sighed softly.
Then I opened Leina's panel and took a look at the attributes of her new skills.
[Flame Barrier]
[Spell Level: Tier Three]
[Requires prior knowledge of the spell: Fire Wall Spell]
[Spell Effect: Summons a Flame Barrier (Spirit * 0.1 meters) at a designated location, absorbing a large amount of spell damage and inflicting a continuous burning effect on nearby enemies.]
The barrier can move forward, dealing fire damage to enemies in its path. The maximum distance it can move depends on the caster's mental strength.
You cannot move during the spell's casting, but you can interrupt the barrier early.
Duration: 35 seconds; Cooldown: 60 minutes
(Note: "This area has been set on fire; passage is prohibited.")
[Spell Counter]
[Spell Rank: Tier Three]
[Spell Effect: Grants the 'Blazing Counter' mark to the caster or a friendly unit. If attacked by a spell during this period, the caster will receive 30% to 100% of the damage from the attack and inflict the 'Engulfed in Flames' effect.]
Engulfed in Flames: Each time the target casts a spell, they will suffer fire backlash damage for 10 seconds.
The mark lasts for 60 seconds; cooldown: 3 minutes.