Lord of Mysterious Wizard-Chapter 137 - : Old Hunting Shotgun, Dagger, and Flying Axe
Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Old Hunting Shotgun, Dagger, and Flying Axe
Devil Dog Hybrid Manuscript, along with fourteen ready-made dog teeth, and an additional “Beast Taming” service provided by Tang Qi.
The combined value of these chips, in fact, already surpasses that of an Extraordinary Weapon without side effects, as high-order Extraordinary Weapons are unlikely to appear in such a market.
It is normal for three Responders to come in at once.
Without any idle talk, before the counter, each took out their own Extraordinary Weapon, and then let… the young stall owner make the choice.
Tang Qi, for the moment, did not speak.
The three weapons were: an old-fashioned hunting rifle, the type that seemed as if it might fail at any moment, with a mottled barrel and a polished, translucent grip.
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A dagger, with a pitch-black blade, wide blood grooves, and a handle wrapped in cowhide, in a typical military style.
An axe, with an antiquated design, the head of the axe having a flint-like appearance.
His gaze swept over, little glimmers of ghost light began to converge, and three images appeared simultaneously before Tang Qi’s eyes.
[Curios: Old hunting rifle.]
[State: Damaged.]
[Information Fragment: Originally just a normal rifle, it mutated due to an unknown accident, and the bullets it fires can inflict damage on ghosts and demons. However, its lifespan is very worrying, and it might fall apart completely after several uses, losing its Extraordinary Power.]
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[Curios: Black Kabba dagger.]
[State: Intact.]
[Information Fragment: This weapon is deliberately crafted against ghostly Abnormalities. Any ghost slashed by it will die completely in fear, but it has a negligible side effect: normal users can unleash ninety percent of its power, while bloodthirsty users can dramatically increase its power.]
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[Curios: Gray Flint Flying Axe.]
[State: Intact.]
[Information Fragment: A magical axe that, even though it only damages demons and cannot harm ghostly or other types of Abnormalities, has a very convenient feature: it can fly back after being thrown.]
…
All the Information Fragments of the three Curios were taken in by Tang Qi.
His first gaze fell on the owner of the hunting rifle, who appeared to be a short and stout old man, his head shrouded in smoke, making it impossible to see his features clearly, but definitely a deceitful and sly individual.
As the owner of the old rifle, he must have sensed the rifle’s nearing demise, hence the eagerness to sell it off.
Although among the three weapons, in terms of power, the old hunting rifle should be the strongest.
But comparing the traps within, choosing the rifle is actually the most disadvantageous.
The latter two Curios each have their pros and cons.
The dagger is very powerful, but requires strong close combat abilities to complement, and only bloodthirsty users can exert its true power, but the young stall owner does not seem bloodthirsty at all.
As for the axe, it is limited in power but appears to be very suitable for beginners.
Several thoughts flashed through his mind, and Tang Qi had already analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.
Some information, even their owners do not know.
But even so, Tang Qi did not speak out; he did not plan to influence the young stall owner’s choice.
This was a three-way trade, the Contract has silently begun, and a Shadow Soldier mysteriously appearing behind the counter was recording it, one copy for each party. The Shadow Soldier in the hooded cloak was also waiting for the stall owner to make his choice.
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Once he decides, the trade will be considered complete.
Thump! Thump thump!
These were the young stall owner’s intense heartbeats. He was just a newcomer to the Mysterious Side, with an ancestral Curios that could protect his safety to some degree, and it was with that Curios that he obtained these Handbooks during one of his expeditions.
Now, he could finally exchange the Handbooks for an Extraordinary Weapon, and his excitement was only natural.
After the three Responders each took out their weapons, they each gave a presentation to the stall owner.
His gaze shifted across the weapons, finally settling on the exceedingly cold-looking dagger in the middle.
Black Kabba Dagger!
This was his choice. Although he was young, he vaguely understood that there were no obvious bargains to be had in the world. If the old shotgun was so great, why would the owner be in such a hurry to sell it?
As for why not choose the Flying Axe, it’s probably because it seemed too weak and not as good-looking as the dagger.
“A fair choice!”
Tang Qi silently appraised as he watched the stall owner pick up the dagger.
If he were a newcomer to the Mysterious Side, a rookie Contactor, he would naturally choose the Flying Axe.
But that military-style dagger was also not a bad choice.
“Contract acknowledged!”
“Buzz!”
An icy voice suddenly came out of nowhere.
Behind the counter, three pages of seemingly simple paper floated up in front of the Shadow Soldier and then flew separately toward Tang Qi, the stall owner, and the original owner of the dagger.
“The transaction between the three of you has been certified by our organization’s contract and is without issue. The deal is established!”
When the voice rang out, the other two Responders shrugged their shoulders and then took their weapons and turned to leave.
The young stall owner collected the Contract, handed over a stack of Handbooks to Tang Qi, took the dagger and quickly left the wooden house, his joyful mood perceivable by anyone.
Tang Qi did not leave, but nonchalantly placed the Handbooks into his chest pocket before looking up at the dagger’s original owner who also had not left.
She appeared to be a lady, and furthermore, a voluptuous one.
Even though the smoke obscured her face, the exposed parts of her body were still enough to lead most men to wild thoughts. A toned but not overly muscular figure, long and taut legs, wheat-colored skin, healthy and full of wildness.
Strictly speaking, this lady was now Tang Qi’s creditor.
One “Beast Taming” service, which well matched Tang Qi’s identity of a Second Body as a Beast Tamer.
Just as Tang Qi was about to ask when she needed it, the lady suddenly approached him, and a somewhat hoarse voice, accompanied by a surge of fragrant breeze, entered Tang Qi’s ears.
“It seems I have good luck tonight, having found a genuine Beast Tamer, and he even owes me a favor.”
She stopped a step away in front of Tang Qi, not deliberately moving closer nor did she remove the obscuring smoke from her face, but her tone was unmistakably seductive.
Plus her misleading actions, had he been someone impatient with lust, he would have shown his true colors by now.
But Tang Qi, frowned slightly, feeling displeasure rising in his heart immediately.
Was she scheming against him?
An unfounded and evidence-less speculation.
However, Tang Qi didn’t need evidence. His conviction alone was enough.
Tang Qi didn’t step back, but simply stated, “Time, place.”
His brief words carried an undisguised stand-offishness, an attitude that kept others at a great distance. It also matched the “persona” he had crafted for his Second Body— a seasoned and proud middle-aged Beast Tamer.
As soon as Tang Qi’s words fell, the lady’s figure noticeably stiffened, her breathing hastening a bit through the mist.
Then, as if she wanted to do something but seemed to reconsider, a snort of laughter was heard.
Without further action, she casually threw something that flew towards Tang Qi.
Afterward, deliberately swaying her alluring figure, she turned and walked out of the wooden house.
“I hope you will honor the Contract when the time comes. I need the most attentive service.”
The last sentence drifted into Tang Qi’s ears.
