Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Shadow Doppelganger
Fine, if you don’t want to tell, then don’t. It’s not like I desperately need to know.
You’d have to be brainless to spend three hundred thousand Copper Coins on buying one piece of info.
Fang Yu snorted inwardly, feeling the sting of poverty once again.
Once I’ve rescued the boss, I must foster a good relationship with them. Such a generous boss... Even if they casually spill some cash, wouldn’t that be a windfall?
Thinking of this, Fang Yu couldn’t help but speak to the robed man beside him: "This time, I plan to purchase two items."
"One is a speed and displacement type of Extraordinary Magic Stone, and the other is an Extraordinary Extraction Scroll."
Fang Yu said.
Upon hearing Fang Yu’s words, the robed man was momentarily stunned, hesitated slightly, and then said: "Sir, let me warn you, the value of these two items probably exceeds five hundred thousand Copper Coins, which is beyond your purchasing limit..."
At that moment, Fang Yu casually took out a Basic Black Market Cargo Ship Pass and activated it: "If I have two passes, how would you respond?"
Robed man: "Uh... Esteemed guest, please follow me."
With two passes, the purchasing cap is: 1 million Copper Coins.
...
The two walked all the way to the familiar Magic Stone Trading Room. Fang Yu glanced around. The previous magic axe and Sacrificial Magic Stone hadn’t been picked up, indicating these items also posed some usage burden for others.
The next moment, the robed man placed a row of magic stones in front of Fang Yu and smiled as he spoke: "Feel free to select, esteemed guest. These are all displacement-type magic stones."
Fang Yu looked over, nodding slightly.
Compared to attack-type Extraordinary Magic Stones, the displacement-type ones aren’t essential, are viewed as auxiliary, therefore are relatively cheaper.
Attack-types are mostly in the 400,000 – 500,000 Copper Coin range, with some more expensive ones, although Fang Yu couldn’t see them due to insufficient purchasing permission back then.
The displacement-type stones in front are comparatively cheaper, seldom exceeding 400,000 Copper Coins.
Fang Yu’s gaze zeroed in on two stones priced above 400,000 Copper Coins.
These two magic stones are actually quite good.
One is a displacement-type stone, and the other is a speed-type stone.
[Magic Shadow Substitute] valued at 420,000 Copper Coins, has two effects:
1. Can release a magic shadow to head to a designated location, while during the release, enemies with energy levels below Extraordinary can’t perceive it. The number of magic shadows and movement speed depend on ability level.
2. Can turn an enemy’s corpse into a magic shadow upon killing them. If replacing this shadow, a certain proportion of energy level of the deceased can be stolen in short time.
Constant effect: Can swap the Extraordinary’s position with the magic shadow, but can’t finish the swap if there’s an obstruction or interference from special Extraordinary Abilities, and shadow swapping has a maximum distance (depending on level).
(When level reaches 5 or above, adds a magic shadow self-destruct effect.)
[Sticky Speed] valued at 400,000 Copper Coins, also has two effects:
1. Increases movement speed, leaving behind sticky extraordinary force underfoot. Anyone not releasing it will be slowed if stepping on it.
2. Sticky extraordinary force absorbs energy; enemies stepping on it for extended periods will find their vitality gradually declining.
(When level reaches 5 or above, adds an effect of energy replenishment to the releaser.)
Looking at the two Extraordinary Magic Stones in front, Fang Yu bared his teeth.
These two extraordinary abilities are both excellent. The displacement-type can continuously use enemy corpses for instant displacement.
It’s evidently very effective for ambush in group fights.
But the flaw is when facing stronger enemies, or just one opponent, the manipulation space becomes smaller.
While the speed-type Sticky Speed is practically perfect for dealing wounds and looting.
If anyone chases Fang Yu, they’ll inevitably be affected by the sticky extraordinary abilities, making them reluctant to continue the pursuit.
Even when facing opponents stronger than Fang Yu, he can rely on dodges to deplete them, making them gradually tired.
However... it also has downsides, if Fang Yu were to chase them or it’s a positional fight, the sticky ability won’t play a significant role.
Upon consideration, Fang Yu pointed to [Magic Shadow Substitute], speaking to the man in front: "I’ll take this magic stone."
Magic Shadow Substitute can attack, defend, chase, and flee, and can perform well in team battles.
Sticky Speed’s sticky effect is indeed attractive but is more inclined towards fleeing and draining, being somewhat less effective in pursuit.
Fang Yu wouldn’t want to be a turtle man. Being proactive is Fang Yu’s style.
"Wise choice."
The man in front smiled slightly, then placed the magic stone of [Magic Shadow Substitute] before Fang Yu.
Money change: 730,000 Copper Coins → 310,000 Copper Coins.
Alright...
Fang Yu sighed, money is meant to be spent, what’s the point of earning it otherwise?
Immediately, his gaze shifted back to the man in front, saying softly: "What’s the price of the Extraordinary Extraction Scroll?"
The man glanced at Fang Yu and smiled: "250,000 per piece."
"250,000 per piece? That expensive?"
Fang Yu gritted his teeth but upon reconsideration, decided to buy one first.
"Thank you for your patronage, esteemed guest, anything else you wish to purchase?"
The man seemed to always wear a smile. After rummaging through the warehouse, he handed a scroll emitting a faint cold glow, encircled by a slightly green light to Fang Yu.
"No, thank you!"
Fang Yu took the Soul Contract that was handed over, placed it into the panel space, and sighed gently, saying.
There it goes, leaving me with only 60,000 Copper Coins.
If I don’t try harder, I’ll barely be able to pay the new crew members’ wages.
"Thank you for visiting, hoping to see you again next time..."
The man’s voice quietly echoed as a mist arose, veiling the Black Market Cargo Ship before him...
...
Aboard Salted Fish, the crew was idly waiting for Fang Yu’s return. Ma looked at the Black Market Cargo Ship in front, sticking his head out, trying to see when Fang Yu would leave the Black Market Cargo Ship.
Just then, the Black Market Cargo Ship in front was suddenly shrouded in mist again.
In an instant... the mist began to clear, and the Black Market Cargo Ship had disappeared from everyone’s sight.
Everyone froze.
"Where’s the captain?!"
Ma was dumbfounded, looking at Du Ran and Luu Yuan, finding them equally bewildered.
"What’s going on? The Black Market Cargo Ship abducted our captain?"
Luo Kuan scratched his head. Everyone clearly didn’t see Fang Yu disembark, so how did the Black Market Cargo Ship just leave?
Everyone was staring blankly, wide-eyed.
At that moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind everyone: "Why are you standing around, keep sailing, prepare to head to the Cyan Tree Strait!"
Hearing this voice, everyone was startled, and jumped in fright, looking dazedly at the speaker.
It was Fang Yu.
"That’s insane... I clearly didn’t see the captain coming off the Black Market Cargo Ship... How come he suddenly appeared behind me?"
"Haunted?!"
"Captain?..."
Everyone looked skeptically at Fang Yu...
This guy, is he really our captain?
Could it be that the real captain was abducted by the Black Market Cargo Ship, and now on board is a ghost... a counterfeit?
Luo Kuan glanced at Fang Yu, shrunk his head slightly, and whispered: "Captain, shouldn’t we confirm with a secret code?"
Fang Yu paused, then glared with annoyance at everyone: "What secret code, any more nonsense and your wages will be docked?!"
Upon hearing Fang Yu’s words, everyone looked at each other and then breathed a sigh of relief, smiling once again.
No worries... That miserly captain of ours without a doubt.