Chapter 53: Spirit-Communing Jade
In Jiuzhou, inside the Public Security Department of a certain city, a law enforcement officer hurried into a room with a stack of documents in hand.
Inside the room sat a middle-aged man in uniform. He had a square face, bronze-colored skin, and a scar running across the right side of his face, making him look somewhat intimidating.
His name was Zhang Feng, the director of the local Public Security Department and the person directly responsible for handling the mall incident.
“Director, the information you requested has all been collected. This contains all available information on the young man who took action in the mall.”
Taking the documents, Zhang Feng carefully read through them.
The contents were not extensive, only two pages of A4 paper.
After finishing, Zhang Feng placed the documents aside and recalled the information he had just read.
Name: Xiao Wen
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Character: Not Evaluated
Overview: Local resident. Young master of the Xiao Group, possessing assets worth several billion. Not long ago, after Heroes Contend launched, Xiao Wen sold all of his shares and assets in order to recharge the game...
“Heroes Contend again?”
Zhang Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, a trace of surprise appearing on his face.
Over the past several days, multiple similar incidents had occurred across the country. Many people had suddenly gained powers far beyond what they previously possessed and subsequently lost control, causing trouble wherever they went.
And all of these individuals shared one common trait:
They had all played Heroes Contend.
“It seems this game really does have problems.”
The instincts of a veteran law enforcement officer told him that something was definitely wrong.
And not just a small problem, either.
Unfortunately, the exact nature of the issue was still under investigation. No definitive conclusion had been reached yet.
Opening his eyes, he calmly looked at the subordinate before him and waved him away.
Not long after the subordinate left, his phone rang.
Picking it up and glancing at the caller ID, Zhang Feng's expression instantly became much more serious.
Answering the call, he asked, “Old Leader, you finally called. Has there been any conclusion regarding that matter?”
“Xiao Zhang, there seems to be an answer now, though not the one you're looking for.”
“This game is even stranger than we imagined.”
“And it appears capable of drawing mysterious substances from heaven and earth to transform the human body.”
“It resembles the unity of man and nature described in cultivation novels.”
“I've already reported the matter upward. Perhaps those aristocratic families will have different opinions regarding it.”
“As for the young man mentioned in your report, since he hasn't caused any trouble, there's no need to move against him yet. Keep him under surveillance for now. We'll wait until my side reaches a final conclusion.”
...
A series of remarks came from the other end of the line.
Listening to them, Zhang Feng frowned.
“The higher-ups still haven't reached a decision?”
“Not yet. Similar situations aren't only appearing in our country; they're happening in other countries as well. This concerns competition among major powers.”
“Just focus on being your director. With your current position, getting involved in the struggles above would not be a good thing for you.”
Zhang Feng fell silent.
After chatting a little longer, he hung up the phone and leaned back in his chair.
Thinking over everything he had just heard, he sank into silence.
...
Inside Flowing Sand Valley, Xiao Wen stood in the center of the stronghold.
Before him, groups of soldiers busied themselves gathering treasures from throughout the valley, piling them together here.
Naturally, only the smaller items were being stacked here.
As for large quantities of materials such as timber, stone, and silver, Xiao Wen had already stored them in his inventory space.
Looking at the spoils of war, Xiao Wen's lips curled upward into a satisfied smile.
Flowing Sand Valley was much richer than he had expected!
However, what truly caught his attention was a palm-sized jade resting atop the pile.
Spirit-Communing Jade!
[Spirit-Communing Jade]
Type: Special Material
Grade: Unknown
Effect: Spirit Communion
Description: A precious jade originating from an unknown land. It is rumored to possess the ability to commune with spirits, granting a 10% chance to awaken a weapon's spirit, bestow a weapon soul, and improve weapon quality.
Note: If used together with Mystic Spirit Water, the success rate can be increased to 90%. Can only be used on weapons above Gold grade and below Earth-rank.
Spirit-Communing Jade?
Holy crap!
It's actually this thing!
A good item!
Those three words instantly appeared in Xiao Wen's mind.
However, when he read the note, the corners of his mouth twitched.
This damned game must have gone insane trying to make money in the early stages!
He silently opened the shop interface and looked at the orange-glowing Mystic Spirit Water in the materials section without saying a word.
[Mystic Spirit Water]
Type: Special Material
Grade: ???
Effect: ???
Description: Water of unknown origin. It is said to increase the success rate of Spirit-Communing Jade.
Price: 50,000 Ingots
Fifty thousand?
Heh!
This young master doesn't care!
For a whale player like me, fifty thousand ingots is pocket change!
Just don't hit me with that last 10% chance.
Xiao Wen desperately comforted himself.
With one billion worth of recharges backing him up, what was there to fear?
Just spend!
Buy it!
Then he placed the Mystic Spirit Water, the Spirit-Communing Jade, and the Profound Spirit Battle Halberd together.
Immediately, a burst of dazzling golden light erupted between the three items, enveloping them completely.
Ding!
The clear notification sound struck Xiao Wen's most sensitive nerve.
His eyes widened instantly as he focused all his attention, eager to hear whether the spirit communion had succeeded or failed.
A 90% success rate.
It couldn't possibly be that cursed, right?
The thought flashed through his mind as the next notification sounded.
Detected that the player is performing weapon spirit communion. The shop currently offers a paid insurance service. For only 9,999 ingots, you may purchase insurance. If spirit communion fails, all original materials will be refunded. Purchase?
Damn it!
The corners of Xiao Wen's mouth twitched as he chose to add another layer of protection.
Recently, he honestly had no idea whether his luck was good or bad.
Leaving himself an extra escape route was always a wise choice.
Ding! Congratulations to player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World for successfully purchasing insurance.
Ding! Congratulations to player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World for successfully communing with your weapon spirit. Weapon quality upgraded: Gold Grade → Yellow-rank.
[Profound Spirit Battle Halberd · Python Soul]
Type: Weapon
Grade: Yellow-rank
Attributes: Attack +70
Special Effect: 15% chance to inflict armor-piercing cuts.
Set: Python-Head Three-Piece Set (3/3)
Weapon Soul: Weapon Spirit (Python Spirit)
Description: A weapon forged by a master blacksmith using extraterrestrial meteorite iron. Approximately two meters long, its blade is razor-sharp enough to cut hair floating in the air. It can split mountains, shatter rocks, and possesses tremendous destructive power.
Weapon Spirit · Python Spirit
Effect: Enhances the set bonus effect.
Description: A set weapon spirit awakened through Spirit-Communing Jade, capable of strengthening buff effects.
Announcement: Congratulations to player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World for becoming the first player to single-handedly conquer a Bronze-grade Force stronghold. Reward: Random Equipment Draw Chance ×1. May all players continue their efforts!
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