NOVEL WEB Chapter 207: Sheathed Sword!
Li Zheng felt that that fifth senior brother was truly a genius in certain aspects.
The original idea of the Technology Cup was clearly a tacky product, but after being discovered by his master, it could be twisted into being about vibrating weapons. His ability to make up stories was simply masterful.
At least, the blacksmith and Zi Shu seemed to have believed this explanation...
No!
It was probably only Zi Shu who believed it.
The blacksmith, being the master, was familiar with inventions and creations, how could he not see through the true intention of the Technology Cup?
It's likely that he put the Technology Cup in the display cabinet with the intention of socially embarrassing the fifth senior brother.
No!
That's exactly what he intended!
If you cut open that blacksmith, it must be black inside!
Li Zheng suddenly felt a bit sympathetic towards the fifth senior brother. With a master like that, who knows if it's fortune or misfortune.
"By the way."
Li Zheng changed the topic, took out the Ion Cutting Blade, and asked, "Miss Zi Shu has seen this item, right?"
"Ion Cutting Blade?"
Zi Shu exclaimed after seeing it clearly: "How could you have this weapon?"
"By chance," Li Zheng did not explain the origin of the weapon.
Zi Shu gave him a deep look: "This weapon was a proud creation of my master early on. I heard it was stolen less than half a year after being handed over to the Weapon Master Oteham."
"What the...? Stolen?" Li Zheng was shocked: "I'm not a thief, I really found this thing during exploration!"
Could it be that all the things provided by my Treasure Chest Maiden are stolen?
Then there's even more reason not to reveal the existence of the Treasure Chest Maiden.
Or else, I'd gain quite a few enemies!
"I'm not doubting you," Zi Shu explained: "This weapon was stolen a long time ago, and your batch of players hasn't been here long, so it couldn't have been you who stole it.
I guess perhaps the thief back then fled into the Matrix and accidentally died here, and then Mr. Li acquired it."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Li Zheng nodded vigorously: "That's absolutely right, no doubt!"
Zi Shu then asked: "Could Mr. Li describe where he found it, and did you encounter any strange people or creatures at that time?"
Li Zheng, without hesitation, made something up: "I got it on Channel 879 a couple of days ago. At that time, it was in the hands of an Infinite Transformer.
As for strange people... I think the Infinite Transformer was quite strange, fully armored, must have done something unspeakable!"
"Infinite Transformer?"
Zi Shu pondered: "Those lackeys of ancient technology? It's indeed possible they stole it, after all, it's not like they haven't done such things before."
Li Zheng: "..."
He wanted to shout: Yes! You're absolutely right! It was them who stole it!
I'm innocent!
The Treasure Chest Maiden at my place is innocent too!
Zi Shu suddenly glanced at him: "Mr. Li's heart rate is high, are you feeling nervous?"
Gulp!
Li Zheng felt like his heart didn't just speed up?
It basically stopped there for a moment!
However, he still maintained his composure and said: "Ahem, it's just my worry that you'll reclaim it, you know, with my current strength, a Platinum Level weapon is still very valuable to me."
"Is that so?"
Zi Shu didn't doubt him, since what Li Zheng said made some sense.
She immediately comforted him: "Mr. Li, rest assured, even if we do reclaim this item, we will offer you something of equal value in return.
However..."
Her tone shifted: "Please allow me to inform my master first, because this weapon is quite unique, perhaps my master is willing to trade something else with Mr. Li."
With that, she turned and entered the room behind her.
"Ha, trade... trade?" Li Zheng was stunned, when did I say I wanted to trade?
I just wanted to ask if you could help me enhance it!
Can't you stop assuming things on your own!?
This weapon can transform into four forms, one alone is worth four of the same tier, even if the blacksmith is willing to offer four similar Platinum Level weapons, Li Zheng isn't too keen on the exchange.
He even considered packing up his All-Purpose Medical Bed and just leaving.
Let's not end up helping with a task and losing a weapon in the process.
Soon, Zi Shu returned, with a fifty-centimeter metal short staff in her hand.
Approaching Li Zheng, Zi Shu displayed the attributes of the short staff and said, "If Mr. Li is willing, this item will serve as compensation from our blacksmith shop."
[Sheathed Sword
Quality: Diamond
Type: Weapon
Description: A product hurriedly made by the blacksmith to exchange for his early proud work, the 'Ion Cutting Blade'.
Combines staff and sword, extends and retracts freely, with five forms.
Short Staff, Long Staff, Nunchaku, One-Handed Sword, Dagger]
What is an unexpected windfall?
What is unintentional success?
What is a lucky break?
Upon seeing the attributes of the short staff, Li Zheng immediately decided, this is fantastic!
Trading Platinum for Diamond, that's a big profit, isn't it?
Although it lacks a Tachi form, Li Zheng isn't lacking in others, ever since he clashed with Mud Furnace, he's no longer short on weapons of this type.
Platinum Level blade weapons, he now has three...
Two Tachis, and one flat head machete.
Handing over the Ion Cutting Blade to Zi Shu, and taking the Sheathed Sword, Li Zheng was overjoyed.
The Sheathed Sword felt slightly heavy, probably weighing over twenty pounds, but with Li Zheng's physique, it was easy to handle.
In his hand, it felt warm, not cold, and the seemingly smooth surface provided a firm grip, not at all slippery.
"Great stuff!" Li Zheng praised.
No wonder the one who invented the Ion Cutting Blade is a master, even a weapon made hastily is this strong, who knows how amazing a custom one would be.
The short staff was not a single piece; it had joints in the center and at both ends, a twist and pull would transform it into a long staff.
Another twist and pull would split the middle, revealing a thin metal chain, transforming it into nunchaku.
After reverting it, holding onto one end and pushing backward, a one-handed sword blade emerged.
This segment probably utilized spatial technology, as a one-and-a-half-meter sword blade was hidden within a half-meter short staff.
The slightly longer short staff became a sheath-like tool.
"It can be used like this too."
Zi Shu took over the short sheath, split open the other side's joint, revealing the dagger inside.
Then she folded the middle, turning it into a slightly shorter nunchaku.
When folded, holding both ends, a twist and pull, it turned into a staff as tall as the eyebrows.
Moreover, the connection techniques between these weapons were quite ingenious, even if the enemy managed to grab one end during a confrontation, it would be impossible for them to separate the other end of the weapon.
Immediately, Li Zheng was even more satisfied.
Strictly speaking, the practicality of the Sheathed Sword far surpassed the Ion Cutting Blade.
Rather than calling it a five-form equipment, it's better described as a clever combination of various weapons.
Even though technologically it's not as advanced as the Ion Cutting Blade, even at the same tier, the Sheathed Sword's value for cost was much higher.
The most crucial point is that the Sheathed Sword doesn't consume energy, saving on the Power Core compared to the Ion Cutting Blade.
Clatter.
Zi Shu returned the short sheath to its original form and handed it back to Li Zheng: "Both ends here use spatial technology, so you can freely swap the one-handed sword and dagger, without worrying about getting them mixed up and damaging the weapon."
Li Zheng put away the Sheathed Sword: "Thank you, Miss Zi Shu, and thank the master blacksmith as well. I'm very satisfied with this weapon."
"Glad to hear that."
Zi Shu smiled: "Actually, I should be the one thanking Mr. Li on behalf of my master. The Ion Cutting Blade holds significant meaning to my master.
Returning to his hands after so many years is something we must thank Mr. Li for."
"Haha, it's just a small matter," Li Zheng laughed heartily.
He knew he had scored big this time; if it weren't for the Ion Cutting Blade's significance, the other party wouldn't have offered such a good item for exchange.
Coming to the Blacksmith Shop this time, he made a huge gain!
"Alright, each player can only conduct one transaction at the Blacksmith Shop. Mr. Li's transaction is complete; let me send you back."
Zi Shu began to see him out.
The earlier name card and transport task weren't counted within the Blacksmith Shop's original transaction range.
Li Zheng understood well, put away the All-Purpose Medical Bed, and was then given a push by Zi Shu, forcing him to back away.
With a blur before his eyes, he found himself back on the barren island.
At this moment, Xiao Ying and Pink Poli both came out of the door. Li Zheng glanced at them and was left speechless.
Only to see Pink Poli's elongated body wrapped around a bluish-green liquid, which was the bamboo leaf tea that Zi Shu had spilled!
They managed to sneak it out while she wasn't paying attention!