Chapter 315 - 294 Ordinary Players Also Have Good Items
Da Fei left the Ranger Guild and then went to the city’s barracks to check how many recruitment slots the mayor had opened for him. This time, the mayor gave him 5 lieutenant military ranks, allowing Da Fei’s 4 vice heroes to get promoted, boosting command power by 400, and instantly solving the troop strength problem.
However, there was still a bigger problem: tactical slots! At level 37, Da Fei only had 4 tactical slots, which allowed him to recruit 4 vice heroes and carry only 4 types of troops. Fortunately, Deirdre’s rocket-like upgrade had broken through the level 40 barrier, giving her 5 tactical slots. This allowed the commander to provide an additional tactical slot, enabling Da Fei to carry a total of 5 types of troops. But compared to Da Fei’s current mixed forces, the 5 tactical slots were very tight.
Currently, Da Fei’s main troops include 200 Forest Goddesses, 50 Druids, and over 100 Banshees. This occupied 3 tactical slots, and then there was the question: should the Necromancer Dragon enter the battle? Was it worth using up a valuable tactical slot for an eighth-level troop?
And then there was the question of whether the Storm Druid and the normal Druid were considered the same troop type. From the results of the last competition, the Charming Emperor, Artillery Emperor, and Banshee were all system-default as the same troop type, so presumably, the Druid was too, right? If not, again the question arose: was it worth using a tactical slot for a level 7 troop like the Storm Druid? To know if it was indeed worth it, the key was to see how many troops the mayor gave him. If he could fully recruit level 3 Jungle Hunters, there wouldn’t be any hesitation. In the current game phase, it was all about overwhelming numbers!
Da Fei arrived at the location of the city’s barracks, bustling with crowds. Numerous players were setting up stalls and selling around the streets adjacent to the barracks, which was the most bustling part of the city.
"Buying Jungle Hunters at 500 gold coins each, as many as you have!"
"Ancient Tomb Warrior’s Sword, C-level strategy treasure, +2 attack, +2 defense. Price negotiable, no low offers!"
"Selling the hidden skill Book of Prospecting, leave a message if interested!"
"Buying Blue Heart Grass, 300 gold coins per unit!"
"Wholesale level 1 Sword Dancer, buy now, only listed for half an hour!"
"Thorny Island group forming, strong shield leading, level 30 and above, command 300 full troops required!"
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Looking at the bustling street scene, Da Fei couldn’t help but be moved. With his current anemic state, shouldn’t he set up a Blood Equipment set? Right, didn’t One Sword Eastward give him two pieces of a Combined Divine Artifact as a meeting gift, but he was missing two more pieces? Would he be able to acquire them? And his second-rate Vampire Inheritance might be time to sell, right? But for these kinds of trades, it’s better to find a large guild instead; relying on ordinary players from street stalls wouldn’t get you good goods. In any case, after finishing business here, he could contact the Goddess of Star and Boss Ma of Dragon Slayer.
Naturally, Da Fei’s appearance caused a sensation on the streets, with various shouts of "Hey Brother Fei, interested in XXX?" and "Brother Fei, buy some of the new XXX!" leaving Da Fei once again lamenting the woes of being a celebrity, unable to even stroll down the street in peace.
Da Fei squeezed to the front of the barracks, and the recruitment officer shouted, "Oh, it’s Mr. Da Fei. The mayor has ordered that Mr. Da Fei can recruit troops up to a total value of 500 command points of levels 1, 2, 3, but these troops must have the Chamber of Commerce’s escort military rank to recruit, and must have an entrusted task from the Dragon Cavalry Chamber of Commerce to set out. If these troops suffer any losses, you are welcome to come here to replenish them. However, sir, using troops will result in a loss of corresponding prestige, so please use them wisely!"
So, it was fully replenishable with no limit on weekly production! The mayor was really going all out for him, huh? What was there to say, really, with 4 lieutenant military ranks and 400 command for 200 Jungle Hunters fully recruited! For the Elf Clan, even not knowing how to pair soldiers, recruiting Jungle Hunters would never go wrong. Thus, the four main force spots for this competition could be determined: Forest Goddesses, Banshee, Druid, Jungle Hunter! Hahaha, all long-range troops, with flying long-range on top, who needs delicate positioning anymore? It’s point and shoot!
Recruit! I’ve got plenty of money, hahaha!
Da Fei clicked open the barracks menu, and for a moment, he inhaled sharply! Da Fei rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn’t seeing things. Nope, he wasn’t wrong! The third elite troop form was open to Da Fei as a player!
— Secret Archer: An elite form of the level 3 Elf Clan troop, Attack 8, Defense 6, Health 21, Damage 6-9, Attack Speed 13, Move Speed 13, Command Value 2, Recruitment Price 547 gold coins, Special Skills: Long Range Shooting, Piercing, Knockback, Precision Shooting, Arrow Formation!
This was the elite form of the level 3 Elf Clan troop! Known as humanoid crossbow cannons and mage slayers, the Secret Archer who wreaked havoc from a hundred steps away! Normally, only NPCs had access to such troops!
Compared to the Jungle Hunter, the Secret Archer had 1 more point in attack, defense, and damage, but their life was boosted from 14 points of low-life weakness to 21 points, greatly enhancing their survivability. Although they lost the Double Shot capability, their ultra-long range allowed them a preemptive strike compared to other archers. Additionally, with their high-speed mobility complementing a ranger hero’s high-speed maneuverability, they could skirmish opponents to death! This was the absolute ace troop of the Elf Clan, the Secret Archer!
And now, this game-balance affecting powerful troop had fallen into the hands of Da Fei, a player with God-level Luck Skill! Once Da Fei obtained 1 skill point and learned the God-level Luck Skill’s sub-skill, Luck Body, the "Knockback" special skill of the Secret Archers would see a 10% increase in appearance rate. Once the Secret Archers formed in sufficient numbers, they could very well keep melee combatants at bay!
Damn, was this what the mayor offhandedly referred to as opening level 1, 2, 3 regular troops? This had to be a reward for stages of an epic-level Chamber of Commerce task, right? It had to be, had to be! Even Da Fei’s Pool of Radiance kindergarten epic quest rewarded him with Forest Goddesses, a rare troop, so recruiting elite troops for the Chamber of Commerce’s revival against the Sea God’s Curse was a given!
— System Prompt: You spent 109,400 gold coins recruiting 200 Secret Archers. This troop cannot currently join your army and is stored in the barracks.
Da Fei laughed excitedly. If even with such troops, he couldn’t win the world championship, he’d be burying his face in shame! But here’s a problem: these troops were task-limited. Would the competition system allow them to participate? And what if they couldn’t join the competition?
Right, there seemed to be a player on the street continuously buying Jungle Hunters. What if he bought at double, even triple the price? Don’t say it was a loss; Jungle Hunters, with their low production during public testing, could be the Elf player’s hard currency!
Just then, Da Fei heard a low voice behind him say, "Da Fei, want to see some top-quality goods?"
Even though the voice behind him was not loud, in the cacophony of street selling it was piercingly clear, because the person called him "Da Fei" directly instead of respectfully calling him "Brother Fei," which made Da Fei very uncomfortable. He couldn’t help but look back and saw a dwarf player named "Skyshattering Thunder" dressed in impressive forged steel armor.
This eye-catching equipment made Da Fei view him differently. Could he be a player who practiced forging to sell armor? Da Fei had been planning to change out of this pirate skin! But the name Skyshattering Thunder seemed familiar, had he met him before?
Da Fei asked, "Top-quality goods?"
Skyshattering Thunder arrogantly replied, "I’ll show you the goods!"
Then a trade window popped up, and in the trading bar, there appeared a silver long spear flashing with electrifying allure!
— Titan’s Grasp: Divine Artifact, long spear, Personal Attack +10, Personal Damage +10, Health +100, adds a lightning paralysis and slow effect when hitting an enemy, with a certain probability of a stun effect. Task item.
A Divine Artifact! A long spear! For a moment, Da Fei’s eyes nearly popped out!
There are two kinds of treasures: strategic treasures, which enhance the entire army’s strength, and personal equipment, which only enhances the hero’s strength. The player’s equipment bar has positions for both strategic and personal equipment. Strategic equipment has no class restriction; anyone can use it. For instance, Da Fei’s personal class as a gunner currently allows him to use a long gun, but Da Fei’s strategic weapon position actually holds a Captain’s Sword. The attributes of these two sets of equipment do not interfere with each other, with high attributes covering low attributes.
And this Divine Artifact weapon gun was obviously personal equipment, and coincidentally, something Da Fei, a gunner, could use! For Da Fei, who had not personally fought for many years, personal equipment was inconsequential, but for Da Fei, who had just stumbled and gotten injured, this gun, surprisingly adding 100 health, was simply too enticing! Da Fei’s heart was racing!
However, this gun was a task item? How did that work? Yet, at the present stage, it’s likely that a Divine Artifact could only fall into an ordinary player’s hands in the form of a "task item," right? To think an ordinary player could still have such valuable goods! China Region truly had hidden dragons and crouching tigers!
Da Fei couldn’t help but look up and ask, "How much to sell?"
Skyshattering Thunder arrogantly replied, "I want trade for goods. I heard you killed a demigod and got a Divine Artifact, and you shipped back three vessels of rare goods, so let me see your goods!"
Damn! "See the goods"? You gotta be kidding me, right? I’m just about to enter a grand competition; my Divine Artifact is a military and national secret, how could I show it to you? Who knows if you’re really selling or just fishing for my information!
Da Fei said flatly, "Sorry, my Divine Artifact is inconvenient to take out for show. I can buy it with gold coins."
Skyshattering Thunder laughed loudly, "Buy with gold coins? What use do I have for something the workshop churns out every day? You’re China Region’s number one, the world’s top amateur player, more impressive than large guilds, yet you can’t show any goods? Why did I teleport all the way here to find you, then?"
For a moment, all the players on the street were staring in their direction!
Da Fei was furious! Da Fei was now a celebrity, with great ability, high fame, a big figure, and naturally, a big temper. More importantly, his fame was Da Fei’s future commercial capital! How dare someone undermine him right there!
Are you deliberately trying to provoke me? Do you really think I don’t have a Divine Artifact? Fine then, I happen to have a lousy Divine Artifact, wondering whether or not to deal with it, let’s use this chance for some publicity! Although my Divine Artifact might be pathetic, it’s still something you can’t match with your personal weapon, even if you begged me on your knees, I wouldn’t sell! Let me enlighten you first! (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)