Chapter 258: Screaming Chicken's Stage

The one‑eyed werewolf was truly grateful to this new king; the previous king never cared about the lives of these low‑rank tribe members, and would even, when necessary, demand that they trade their lives for a flashy result.

The one‑eyed werewolf, having lived so long, had never before encountered a human who cared for every werewolf like this.

Su Rui stood nearby listening, couldn't help scratching her head; on the way there she had discussed estate construction issues with Cheng Shuili—building defenses, reclaiming farmland—things they had already talked about.

Cheng Shuili's estate is absolutely safe, needing no defensive works, and Laolang conveyed this to the group as well, which counts as adapting to the circumstances, right?

Laolang may not be very smart, but his emotional intelligence is indeed high.

Cheng Shuili nodded and told the one‑eyed werewolf to stand up first.

The one‑eyed werewolf obeyed, rose, hesitated a moment, then asked, "King, would you like to go back to the tribe to take a look?"

Her eyes were full of anticipation, and looking at Cheng Shuili made her a bit embarrassed.

Cheng Shuili also wanted to go back and see, but she guessed that a human probably couldn't reach such a place.

However, the tribe members are right here; instead of guessing, it's better to ask directly.

After a moment's thought, Cheng Shuili asked gently, "As a human, may I enter your tribal lands? Are there any restrictions or dangers?"

She paused, then added, "Also, if I go, what preparations are needed? Perhaps special rituals or items?"

The one‑eyed werewolf was genuinely startled by the latter part; the good eye visibly dilated, she took a deep breath, her lips trembled a few times before she regained her voice: "King… you are the king! Who would ask you to do anything?"

How reasonable…

Cheng Shuili fell silent for a moment; after being edited by the system so many times, she had grown somewhat accustomed.

The one‑eyed werewolf frowned again, after a while said, "I'm not sure how a human enters… King, forgive me. After I return to the tribe, I'll ask the priestess; if she doesn't know either, then no one in the tribe does."

There's also a priestess?!

Cheng Shuili blinked, then thought the one‑eyed werewolf seemed reliable and asked, "What's your name?"

"King, I am called Lang Jiu."

"Alright, Lang Jiu, the matter here is settled; you may attend to other duties."

"Yes!"

Lang Jiu nodded solemnly, bowed slightly, her voice low yet full of respect: "As you command, King. I will immediately return to the tribe and ask the High Priest about your entry into the tribal lands."

She paused, then added, "If the High Priest has a solution, I will report back to you at once. If… if there is no suitable method for now, I will tell you truthfully and never let you take a risk."

Her tone carried a hint of nervousness, fearing that the benevolent new king might be disappointed.

But quickly she straightened her back, as if urging herself, and said, "Rest assured, the wolf tribe will never put you in a difficult position!"

Having finished, she gave a crisp bow, turned to leave, but hesitated a heartbeat before stepping, turned back cautiously and asked, "King… do you have any other instructions?"

Just one instruction kept her talking for so long…

Cheng Shuili shook her head slightly; the other seemed a bit disappointed, yet she still led the tribe members away.

The sight of a pack of wolf‑tribe beastmen's backs made Cheng Shuili feel sour inside; now that she's the king, she doesn't even have a single contact among the tribe, only seeing them when she calls for wolf rescue.

This is so unreasonable!

The dog system is getting scolded!

The two watched the wolf‑tribe beastmen disappear; Su Rui cleared her throat, intending to comfort Cheng Shuili, when she noticed the guy already examining the loot from the Golden Treasure Chest.

Uh…?

Wasn't the person with watery eyes just now her?

Among the three items, Cheng Shuili was most curious about the little wooden box that the egg had stepped on.

She picked it up and realized it wasn't a box at all, but a rectangular wooden strip.

Why would such a thing be inside the Golden Treasure Chest?

Curious, Cheng Shuili checked the item's description.

【Screaming Chicken's Stage】

The moment she saw the name, Cheng Shuili understood—it was something the Screaming Chicken wore.

Description: Just as you see, it's a small wooden strip, but for a Screaming Chicken, this is its finest stage! Stand upon it! Unleash its song! It's its lifelong dream!

Cheng Shuili: "......"

She held the intricately carved wooden strip, hesitated a moment, then slipped it into her domain—since it's a lifelong dream, she decided to equip it.

The remaining two items were indeed just props.

Cheng Shuili first picked up the card that glowed with a purple hue.

【Special Equipment Evolution Card】

What is this?

Cheng Shuili's breathing quickened; she read the card's name again!

Special Equipment Evolution Card!

For evolving special equipment?

Cheng Shuili lightly brushed the Abyssal Ring on her finger—ring, oh ring, your fortune has arrived!

【Special Equipment Evolution Card】

Description: Legend says this is a miracle card forged by a weapons master from fallen stars, capable of turning the special into the extraordinary. It can be used on any bound special equipment; after use it breaks the current quality ceiling, evolving into a higher‑grade form. The evolved gear retains its original traits and randomly awakens one new ability that matches its essence (may trigger a qualitative change). Note! Each piece of equipment can evolve only once! Use with caution!

Great! This time there's no wordplay; it's truly for special equipment evolution!

Without any hesitation, Cheng Shuili selected the Abyssal Ring on her finger.

After all, that ring is the most frequently appearing special equipment on her hand!

To evolve, of course you evolve the most used!

She inhaled deeply, her fingertips trembling slightly as she clutched the Special Equipment Evolution Card, feeling both excitement and apprehension.

She chose to use it, and the system instantly displayed a prompt:

【Detected target equipment: Abyssal Ring】

【Evolution requirements: First, Special Equipment Evolution Card (satisfied)

Second, Abyssal Stone ×3 (unsatisfied)

Third, Shadow Essence ×1 (unsatisfied)】

Cheng Shuili: "……"

What?!

The previous cards were used directly, right? What kind of nonsense is this now?

Cheng Shuili frowned. As expected, the system is still the same system, and it will never let her succeed easily!

She stared at those unsatisfied conditions, her brows tightly knit.

Abyssal Stone and Shadow Essence sound like they aren't ordinary materials; she has never even heard of them. Where could she possibly find them?

Su Rui noticed the change in her expression, leaned over and asked, "What's wrong? Did you get something good?"