Matrix Survival: One random treasure chest per day

Chapter 208 Sheathed Sword!

Li Zheng thought that his fifth senior brother was a genius in a certain aspect.

The Tech Cup was originally intended to be a vulgar product, but after being discovered by its master, it managed to conflate it with vibration weapons. Its ability to lie is simply masterful.

At least, the blacksmith and the purple tree seemed to believe this explanation...

Do not!
Only Zi Shu believed it.

As the other party's master, the blacksmith was a seasoned expert in invention and production. How could he not see through the Tech Cup's intention?

The reason for putting the tech cup in the display case is probably with the intention of making the Fifth Brother (a character from Journey to the West) die.

Do not!
That's what he thinks!
If that blacksmith cuts it open, it must be black inside!

Li Zheng suddenly felt a little sorry for his fifth senior brother. He didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse to have such a master.

"correct."

Li Zheng changed the subject, took out the ion cutting blade, and asked, "Miss Zishu should have seen this before, right?"

"Ion cutting blade?"

Upon seeing it clearly, Zi Shu exclaimed in surprise, "How did you get this weapon?"

"By sheer chance," Li Zheng said, without explaining where the weapon came from.

Zi Shu gave him a deep look: "This weapon was my master's masterpiece from his early years. I heard that it was stolen less than half a year after it was handed over to the weapon master Otham."

"Holy crap? Stolen?" Li Zheng exclaimed in shock, "I'm not a thief! I really found this while exploring!"

Could it be that everything given to me by my own treasure chest girl was stolen?
Then we absolutely cannot reveal the existence of the treasure chest girl.

Otherwise, you'd definitely make a lot more enemies!

“I’m not doubting you,” Zi Shu explained. “This weapon was stolen a long time ago. Your generation of players hasn’t been here long. How could you have stolen it?”

I suspect that the thief who escaped into the matrix might have accidentally died here, and Mr. Li might have acquired it.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Li Zheng nodded frantically, "That's absolutely right, no doubt about it!"

Zi Shu then asked, "Then, Mr. Li, could you describe where you obtained it, and whether you encountered any strange people or creatures at the time?"

Without hesitation, Li Zheng made up a story: "I got it on channel 879 a couple of days ago. At the time, this weapon was in the hands of a Wuji Modifier."

As for strange people... I think the Wuji Modifier is very strange; he's covered in armor from head to toe, he must have done something shameful!

"The Limitless Transformer?"

Zi Shu pondered: "Those lackeys of ancient technology? It's certainly possible that they stole it, after all, they've done this kind of thing before."

Li Zheng: "..."

He desperately wanted to shout: Yes! You're right! They stole it!

I am innocent!
My treasure chest mom is innocent too!

Zi Shu suddenly glanced at him: "Mr. Li's heart is beating fast, he seems very nervous?"

Geek!

Li Zheng felt that his heart wasn't racing at all.

That moment was practically frozen!

However, he still pretended to be calm and said, "Well, I was just worried that you would take it back. You know, with my current strength, a platinum-level weapon is still very precious to me."

"Is that right?"

Zi Shu had no doubts, after all, Li Zheng's words made some sense.

Immediately, she reassured him, "Mr. Li, please rest assured, even if we take back this item, we will give you an item of equal value as a reward."

but……"

She changed her tone: "Please allow me to inform my master. After all, this weapon is one of a kind. Perhaps my master would be willing to trade something else with Mr. Li."

After saying that, she turned and went into the room behind.

"Huh, trade...?" Li Zheng was stunned. When did he say he wanted to trade?

I just wanted to ask if you could help me strengthen it!

Can you please stop talking to yourself like that?

This weapon has four forms that can be freely transformed, and one piece is equivalent to four pieces of the same level. Even if the blacksmith is willing to offer four platinum-level weapons of the same type, Li Zheng is not very willing to exchange them.

He even considered packing up the universal medical bed and just leaving.

Don't come here to help with a mission and end up losing a weapon in the process.

Not long after, Zi Shu returned, carrying a 50-centimeter-long metal stick.

Upon approaching Li Zheng, Zi Shu displayed the attributes of the short stick and said, "If Mr. Li is willing to part with it, this item can be considered a small compensation from our blacksmith shop."

[Sheath quality: Diamond]

Type: Weapon

Description: A product hastily made by a blacksmith in order to exchange for his prized "ion cutting blade" from his earlier years.

The staff and sword are integrated, and can extend and retract freely, with a total of five forms.

Short stick, long stick, nunchucks, one-handed sword, dagger

What does "unexpected joy" mean?
What does "unintentional success" mean?
What does "Brother Jingze" mean?
After reading the attributes of the short stick, Li Zheng immediately decided, "It's really good!"

Platinum for diamonds, isn't that a huge profit?
Although he lacks a katana form, Li Zheng has plenty of other weapons. Ever since he got into a fight with the mud-roasted chicken, he has no shortage of this type of weapon.

He currently possesses three platinum-grade sword-type weapons...

Two katanas and one flat-headed cleaver.

Li Zheng handed the ion cutting blade to Zi Shu and took the sheathed sword, feeling quite pleased with himself.

The scabbard felt slightly heavy in his hand, weighing about twenty pounds, but Li Zheng's physique made it easy for him to use.

It's not cold to the touch; instead, it's close to his body temperature. The surface looks smooth, but it's not slippery when you hold it, and you can even grip it very firmly.

"Great stuff!" Li Zheng exclaimed in admiration.

No wonder he's the master who invented the ion cutting blade; even a weapon he made on a whim is this powerful. I wonder how amazing it would be if it were custom-made.

The short stick is not a single piece; there are joint marks at the center and both ends. By holding it with both hands, turning it, and pulling it, the short stick becomes a long stick.

If you twist and fold it again, it will break in the middle, pulling out a thin metal chain, turning it into a nunchaku.

After restoring it, grasp one section, push it back, and the blade of the one-handed sword will be revealed inside.

This section likely utilizes space technology, with the 1.5-meter-long sword blade concealed within a half-meter-long short stick.

The slightly longer short stick then becomes a prop resembling a sword sheath.

"It can also be used like this."

Zi Shu took the short sheath, separated the other end, and revealed the dagger inside.

Then fold it in half again, and it becomes a slightly shorter nunchaku.

When the nunchucks are brought together, a twist and a pull with both hands transforms them into a staff that reaches the eyebrows.

Moreover, the connection between these weapons is very ingenious, so even if the enemy grabs one end of the weapon, they cannot separate the other end.

Li Zheng was immediately even more satisfied.

Strictly speaking, the practicality of a sheathed sword is far greater than that of an ion cutting blade.

Rather than calling it a five-form weapon, it's more accurate to describe it as a weapon that cleverly combines several weapon types.

Although it is not as technologically advanced as an ion cutting blade, even if the two are of the same level, the sheath sword is much more cost-effective.

The most crucial point is that the sheathed sword does not consume energy, saving the power core compared to the ion cutting blade.

Crash.

Zi Shu restored the short sheath and handed it back to Li Zheng: "Space technology is used on both ends here, so the one-handed sword and dagger can be exchanged at will. There is no need to worry about mixing them up and damaging the weapons."

Li Zheng sheathed his sword: "Thank you, Miss Zishu, and thank you, Master Blacksmith. I am very satisfied with this weapon."

"As long as you're satisfied."

Zi Shu smiled and said, "Actually, I should be thanking Mr. Li on behalf of my master. The ion cutting blade is very meaningful to my master."

"I have to thank Mr. Li for allowing me to return to my master's tutelage after so many years."

"Haha, it's nothing, a piece of cake," Li Zheng said cheerfully.

He knew he had gotten a great deal again. If the ion cutting blade hadn't been so important to the blacksmith, the other party wouldn't have offered such a good tool in exchange.

This trip to the blacksmith's shop was a huge success!

"Alright, each player can only make one transaction at the blacksmith shop. Mr. Li's transaction is over. I'll take you back now."

Purple Tree began to urge them to leave.

The business cards and transportation tasks mentioned earlier are not considered part of the blacksmith's original business scope.

Li Zheng understood and put away the multi-purpose medical bed. Then, Zi Shu pushed him, causing him to stumble backward.

In a flash, he reappeared on the barren island.

At that moment, Sakura and Pink Polly fell out of the door together. Li Zheng glanced at them and was speechless.

One end of Pink Poly's elongated body was covered with a bluish-green liquid, which was none other than the bamboo leaf tea that Purple Tree had poured out!

They actually managed to steal it when no one was looking!
(End of this chapter)