Chapter 339: Rare and Uncommon Materials

Pair it with a dagger, appearing like a phantom, killing without a trace.

At this point, Cheng Shuili suddenly recalled the dagger she used this morning to slay the frail Little Puff.

That thing felt almost the same as Night Hunt, and could be described as extremely sharp.

Cheng Shuili thought back and forth, still couldn't recall how that thing originated, so she simply pulled it out again to examine.

She hadn't paid attention when using it in the morning; now holding it in her hand and looking closely, she realized this dagger was far from ordinary.

Cheng Shuili's fingertips Qing Qing brushed over the cold blade, and a razor‑sharp sensation that could almost cut the skin spread up from her fingertips.

The dagger was only seven inches long, its design simple and fluid, with no superfluous ornamentation. The blade displayed a dull matte black, with a single ultra‑thin, bright silver glint at the edge. The hilt was made of some unknown dark wood, unusually warm, smooth to the touch.

【Shadow Puppet Dagger】

【Description: Shadow Puppet's gifted weapon; you may wield this dagger yourself or give it to your puppet! When used by a player, it adds 10 points to Strength and Agility! When used by a puppet, it gains an enhanced effect, immune to bullet shots! It's not merely a giveaway; if used properly, it can become your sharpest weapon!】

Immune to bullet shots?

The moment she saw that line, Cheng Shuili recalled the origin of this thing.

It was the weapon used by Fengyun Tianxia...

At the time, Cheng Shuili wondered what material it was made of, but because she was in an Instance, hurrying through the instance to find a shelter, she simply collected it together with Fengyun Tianxia's corpse.

The later stages of the Instance were full of twists; after emerging, there were territories and factions—how could anyone remember there was such a thing?

This time she truly had to thank the frail Little Puff; if not for him, Cheng Shuili wouldn't have remembered that Fengyun Tianxia also used a dagger.

After all, it's a weapon that can spar with Night Hunt, so adding 10 points to Strength and Agility isn't surprising.

Moreover, the weapon's description is clear: it's a gift from the Shadow Puppet.

So, does that mean Fengyun Tianxia's thing is actually a puppet?

The kind from cultivation novels?

Cheng Shuili Qing Qing raised an eyebrow, No, it's clearly different.

This thing is more human-like, or rather, it can do many things people cannot.

For example, crossing continents.

Cheng Shuili curled her lips, Qing Qing let out a cold laugh. Even in her hands, this weapon still has room for use, let alone for others. Though she doesn't know who the other party is, using this thing to try to kill her is truly cost‑unrestrained!

She suddenly gave a sincere laugh.

After all, discarding the puppet is one thing, but also tossing a dagger this handy—how could she not feel sorry for them?

Thinking that, Cheng Shuili satisfiedly sheathed the dagger; this thing pairs perfectly with the Ring of the Hidden. If she didn't not know who the sender was, she'd actually send a message to thank them for the weapon.

Next up is the material given for the second week.

It was an irregular polyhedral crystal about the size of a fist, its whole body radiating a pure, blazing orange‑red.

Its exterior shows no obvious use, yet it truly looks beautiful.

Cheng Shuili held it in her hand, admiring it for a moment before checking its detailed description.

【Thermal Core】

【Description: An extremely rare material! It can be fused with your special equipment (requires a workbench!), greatly raising the equipment's heat‑resistance limit and granting it the ability to absorb excess heat and store it briefly. The stored heat can be used to provide a short‑term burst of speed or to unleash a small‑area heat wave attack.】

What?

It can provide a short‑term burst of speed or unleash a heat‑wave attack?!

Cheng Shuili hasn't tested it yet, so she can't say how strong or lethal that attack would be. But the first effect is clear from the text; to put it bluntly, isn't that just teleportation?!

The assassin's final puzzle piece!

And it's right here!

Cheng Shuili held the thing, giggling foolishly for a moment before snapping back, quickly pulling out Night Hunt and soothing it with a few words.

"I never intended to be an assassin; someone like me who aspires to be emperor does everything openly, and of course my favorite weapon is still you."

Cheng Shuili muttered to herself, and also took a glance at Night Hunt's current level of approval toward her.

When she saw that figure clearly, Cheng Shuili's eyes suddenly widened!

Unwittingly, Night Hunt had already granted her a fifteen‑point bonus attribute.

She once again Qing Qing brushed over the blade; this time her mindset was completely different from when she first saw the sword.

The atmosphere had just become a bit warm, and Cheng Shuili suddenly displayed an extremely smug expression.

It was as if she were saying, "Even a blade must bow before my pomegranate skirt. My charm is that powerful!"

One happy event after another, Cheng Shuili knocked on Qi Wan Yi's small window: "Make a few more dishes for lunch today; I'll treat everyone to a feast!"

Qi Wan Yi, to Lao Da's request, naturally obliged without hesitation.

Cheng Shuili steadied her mood and seriously considered which special equipment this core should be installed on.

Generally speaking, it would be the Abyssal Ring, but since she already wears the Ring of the Hidden, she could fuse it with either ring and use it anytime.

After a moment's thought, Cheng Shuili decided to give it to the Ring of the Hidden; since it's the assassin's final puzzle piece, it should be fused into this essential assassin ring.

This thing is far better than a special equipment evolution card; that card requires a set of materials, while this special material only needs a workbench.

Even if Cheng Shuili doesn't have a workbench, she can have someone else process it.

And the materials required for the special equipment evolution card can't be found even by searching regional channels, so Cheng Shuili asked a monster merchant to learn their source.

She shook her head, pulled her thoughts back, stood up and placed the ring and the Thermal Core on the workbench.

An inquiry panel instantly popped up before her.

【Do you want to use the "Thermal Core" to enhance the "Ring of the Hidden"?】

Since Cheng Shuili arranged them like that, it's obviously what she means!

Her fingertip lightly tapped the confirm button, and the workbench suddenly flared with intense orange‑red light!

The irregular polyhedral crystal seemed lifted by an invisible force, hovering mid‑air and rotating slowly. Then it abruptly shot out a concentrated crimson beam that struck the ring below with precision!

The air around the workbench instantly warped, hot wind pelted her face, and Cheng Shuili couldn't help but step back half a pace, squinting.

This special effect is truly solid!

Cheng Shuili now acknowledges that this material is extremely rare.

The vehicle suddenly stopped, and Su Rui burst out of the cockpit with a nervous look, asking, "Is it on fire?"

The car isn't on fire; it's just that Su Rui is a little worked up.