Chapter 19 Prizes - Come back next time!
Lu Mingang looked at Qi Mu with hostility. What was wrong with him? Did he want to cause trouble after losing to Di Xin?
He didn't want to step forward to stop her. Although he knew Shen Dixin wouldn't suffer any loss, he couldn't help but pay attention to the situation over there until the two separated before turning his gaze back.
Lu Mingang has finished his first match, and his intimidating appearance means no one will bother him anymore.
Shen Dixin sent him a message, saying that she would be out for quite some time and that Lu Mingang should go back to work on the ship and not waste time.
Xiaoming: Is there any danger?
Old Shen: No.
Shen Dixin followed the staff up the winding road to the second floor to sign a document that clearly read "betting agreement".
What are we betting on? Our lives, of course.
Shen Dixin had no money, so she bet her life on a beast fighting performance, hoping to get a share of the winnings.
The process was both familiar and unfamiliar; the true face of the Colosseum was revealed before her eyes.
Those small arenas from before were nothing more than toys in comparison.
Walking through it all, with a calm and pure heart, like a tiny ant.
Perhaps knowing that she would be the next challenger, the blank stares of the pale-faced people in the stands brightened slightly as they closely followed Chen Dixin's figure.
The person who led her there seemed to be the foreman among the staff. His facial expression became slightly more lively, and he looked like an unidentified creature disguised as a human, trying his best to make a comical face.
"Haha, they're all really looking forward to your arrival."
Chen Dixin didn't respond and sat down in the first row to wait for his turn.
Because of the betting agreement, the only way to get a reward is to win the match, so everyone will go all out. These tense and exciting matches are of high priority in the Colosseum.
Unlike drawn-out matches that drag on for ten minutes without causing any damage, everyone loves to watch fierce battles, not only to see the beasts being torn apart, but also the challengers.
Nowadays, almost no players enter the arena; it's now a battle between a white-faced man and three wolves.
The pale-faced man fought the wolf for a long time, and in the end, he lost one and was injured two. When the wolf breathed its last, the pale-faced men cheered.
Shen Dixin had a cold face since she entered the room, and the noise made her simply close her eyes to rest.
When she came on stage, the pale-faced people looked at this slender girl with disdain and a hint of covetousness, and the odds on the screen quickly widened.
Shen Dixin stretched her body and faced the opponent who had been judged for her... Eight wolves. Spectators might misjudge them, but physical attributes don't lie. It was a life-or-death gamble, and no one could easily give up.
The number of wolves Shen Dixin had killed was enough to circle the arena. In just five minutes, the last wolf fell down with a mournful howl, a small knife completely embedded in the back of its head.
The girl looked up and scanned the entire scene. The pale-faced people lowered their heads, looking disappointed, as they saw how easily she had killed the wolf.
The pale-faced manager approached with a stiff smile. "Would you like to continue betting or leave with your winnings?"
"continue."
Shen Dixin won three more games in a row, and only left regretfully when no one was foolish enough to place a bet in her game.
The agreement she signed this time allows her to leave at any time, which gives her freedom but also reduces the rewards considerably.
The pale-faced foreman gave her a small cloth bag, inside which was a secret – Shen Dixin's prize for this event was already placed.
"Welcome to visit again next time."
Although Shen Dixin took a lot of things, the pale-faced foreman's expression remained unchanged, still full of smiles, and he politely saw her out.
Chen Dixin didn't want to stay a moment longer. He returned to the raft, adjusted the sail, and then opened the cloth bag.
[Open the supply bag to obtain 1 Team Card, 1 Selectable Blueprint (Purple), 2 Random Equipment (Purple), and 1 Random Weapon (Purple)]
"How stingy," Shen Dixin shrugged. She had expected at least some gold items.
However, recalling the matches that were clearly much easier, it was probably because of the newbie protection period. The enemies matched with her were not higher than her own attributes, but Shen Dixin would rather have a higher difficulty. She didn't know how long she would have to wait to encounter the arena again.
I chose a large water purifier based on the provided design, but for drinking water only, a regular water purifier would be sufficient.
However, if Chen Dixin wants to obtain a continuous supply of food, farmers need to water the plants they grow, and chefs also need a lot of water to cook.
The problem is not yet apparent because the scale is still small, but the purification of the mind will not stop here, so the water source problem must be solved.
Large water purifiers use only half as much material as traditional water purifiers, but produce 600ml of water, making them very cost-effective for obtaining water resources.
The large water purifiers are too advanced for our needs, so we don't plan to sell them. We used all the charcoal we could find to make 10 for our own use, and we'll continue to add more in the future.
It not only provides farmers with regular water for planting, but also sells fresh water that requires farmers to bring their own containers.
At sea, water is never enough. Once physiological needs are met, all sorts of thoughts arise, such as wanting to drink more water, brushing teeth and washing up with water every day, or even taking a bath and washing clothes.
Moreover... having experienced everything, Chen Dixin understands that the seemingly carefree and leisurely drifting life he sees now is just the calm before the storm. Once the newbie protection period is over, the storms at sea will catch players off guard.
She could only prepare herself and do more preparation.
Equipment and weapons cannot be selected; the Mind Cleansing skill is activated directly.
[Congratulations, player! You have triggered a talent effect! Random equipment (purple) x3!]
The final items obtained are as follows: Light Feather Armor with Agility 1 and Constitution 3, Obsidian Armor with Constitution 4, White Vine Bow and Quiver with Strength 5 and Agility 1, Giant Bone Hammer with Strength 5 and Constitution 1, and Shadow Dual Blades with Strength 6.
Although weapons have much higher stats than equipment, they are not comparable in terms of survival at sea, and equipment is generally more expensive than weapons.
Because when a player wears equipment, their attributes increase directly on the character panel, such as running faster or having better stamina. However, the strength attribute on a weapon does not increase the player's strength; it is only added to the attack power.
Although the Shadow Dual Blades have higher base stats, they don't offer bonuses to Agility or Constitution, making them slightly less practical. On the other hand, the Giant Bone Hammer can provide a slight Constitution boost even when not in combat.
Shen Dixin excels in close-quarters combat and typically uses lightweight and convenient weapons.
Shen Dixin picked up the Shadow Twin Blades, weighed them in her hand, and was very satisfied. She was worried that she wouldn't get a weapon that suited her from the random draw.
As for critical hits, those are an even greater surprise.
She called Lu Mingang over and let him choose a weapon, and also gave him the obsidian armor.
Shen Dixin felt it was a bit of a pity that only two breastplates were produced.
As expected, he took the hammer.
The bow has a high learning curve; if you don't have prior knowledge of it before venturing out to survive at sea, you simply can't master it. If you find a suitable player, selling it for a high price is not a problem.
She watched with satisfaction as Lu Mingang's health bar increased by another 60 points, and couldn't help but sigh, "That's how medicine is saved, drop by drop!"
The amount of health points Lu Mingang gained during this period was enough to save him from needing two or three different medications, which is no small amount.
Lu Mingang slung the giant bone hammer over his shoulder, then turned around and brought out a carefully prepared lunch!
Shen Dixin touched her stomach; she was hungry.
Although the four matches just now didn't take much time in total, the Colosseum is an entertainment facility, so it might show a show to the audience from beginning to end.
There were many other matches interspersed throughout, and by the time we finished, it was already 3 PM. As soon as I relaxed, I felt incredibly hungry.
Lu Mingang even prepared a three-layer lunchbox for Shen Dixin, keeping a portion of all the good dishes he had cooked recently.
As soon as it was packed, it was immediately sent to my space; not a single dish was cold.
Shen Dixin picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and praised as she ate, "Your cooking skills have improved a lot."
The dishes that were previously brought back to life solely through system prompts are now gradually becoming more appealing in color, aroma, and taste, and are even developing their own unique character.
After eating and drinking to my heart's content, and resting to recover my strength, I finally remembered the player I had met today—Qi Mu.
She sent a friend request, and it was accepted instantly.
Qi Mu: Boss, is there something you need?
AAA Materials Wholesaler Lao Shen:
Old Shen: We just met today.
There was a moment of silence on the other end, then she praised her beauty and talent in an extremely exaggerated tone.
Once she wasn't around, Qi Mu let loose and sent several long messages, asking about everything from her criteria for choosing a partner to her career plans.
Shen Dixin ignored him and retrieved a supply box.
Qi Mu: Miss, Sister Chen, do you know anything about that arena?
Old Shen: I don't know you well. I can ask for information, but what will I give in return?
Qi Mu: Oh dear, how am I supposed to know what to exchange if you don't give me a hint?
Qi Mu is quite powerful in combat. Sending him to the arena would earn him a lot of money. Besides, given his shrewdness, he might still be on the island right now.
Shen Dixin understood the value of this information, but she didn't want to make a deal, so she just replied perfunctorily that she wouldn't lose money.
After all, releasing some benefits can slow down the progress of those at the bottom, and Shen Dixin can't predict what kind of butterfly effect such news will have if it is released to high-level players.
Although the rankings are not open yet, Shen Dixin has already set her sights on the top spot.
A moment later, the other end made an offer, sending over a bunch of screenshots of special items, including some that made Shen Dixin's heart flutter.
【Pet Egg (Blue)】
Shen Dixin was taken aback. It had only been three days, and the pet egg had already hatched.
The players are shrewd. Chen Dixin's window for collecting special items has been open all along, but there hasn't been a single transaction yet. It seems they're just reluctant to exchange them.
Then I thought about it again, and realized that the five pieces of purple equipment I had just acquired were still fresh in my mind, so I felt relieved.
She hesitated a bit. Admittedly, the price of a blue-quality pet egg was much lower than that of the Colosseum information, but it was very suitable for Chen Dixin.
Feeding pets requires a lot of food; a pet can eat the equivalent of two or three people's worth of food a day.
Even if ordinary players manage to get a pet, they can't raise it to a high level. The pet they raise, even if they spend all their money, doesn't have as high an attribute as their own, making it neither enjoyable to keep nor worth throwing away.
It's obviously more worthwhile to use the money meant for food to buy equipment.
Shen Dixin happens to have no shortage of food right now, and having built an entire industry chain, he is undoubtedly the player who can afford to keep pets the most.
Don't be fooled by the fact that they're called pets; these guys are actually formidable fighters when they grow up.
Pet quality only affects skills and talents; there is not much difference in growth potential. Only after raising a pet to level 10 can it catch up with or even surpass ordinary humans of the same level.
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Author's Note: Sorry everyone, I've been quite busy lately, and I've run out of drafts, so I'm writing slowly and can't post on time [crying emoji].
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