Farming Games are All About Grinding-Chapter 160 - 153: Level 40 Equipment!

Success!

Finally managed to borrow a book written by someone else.

Look at their summary, look at their reading effect.

This is what a normal book should be like!

Han Qiwu was genuinely interested in the reading effect of this book.

Due to the secret realm, his bait supply was somewhat lacking.

If he could obtain more bait materials from a mine creature, that would be great.

Indeed, knowledge is power!

Han Qiwu was about to take a peek when he turned the pages and found they didn’t budge at all.

[Please read this book after reaching battle level 3]

Darn it.

The reading requirement hadn’t been met.

When he got the library card earlier, it was clearly stated that Han Qiwu could borrow books for a maximum of one week.

Better hurry up.

In that case, might as well head down to the mine later.

Selling emeralds is also a way to make money.

And just gather some more bait materials while at it.

No, wait, there might be another way.

Last time he ate scrambled eggs with leeks was on the 20th of February.

And today marks exactly one week since then.

Timing couldn’t be more perfect!

Later I’ll try the warrior profession after munching on some leeks to head down the mine!

Zack, walking beside him, had been watching Han Qiwu’s expression. When he saw the disappointment on Han Qiwu’s face seconds earlier, he felt a burst of happiness, "I knew he’d be upset for not being able to see my book!"

A few seconds later, Zack touched Han Qiwu’s shoulder emotionally, "My friend, are you feeling down? How about I give you a chance to swap books?"

"Hmm?" Han Qiwu cautiously tucked the book into his storage compartment and took off running. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

Are you kidding me?

I’ve finally found a book not written by you, and you want to exchange it with me?

I’m out of here.

Zack: "....."

After leaving the museum, Han Qiwu cycled straight home.

Though not really hungry yet, he still needed to cook.

When picking eggs, Han Qiwu had a sudden thought to try the taste of a fearbird egg.

Stir-fried leeks with fearbird eggs, no one’s probably ever tried this dish.

Let’s give it a shot.

After chopping the leeks, Han Qiwu specially prepared a big bowl.

The egg liquid from a fearbird egg, the height of a mineral water bottle, must be a lot, so it needed good containment.

Taking out the fearbird egg, Han Qiwu carefully used the sharp end of the egg to strike the edge of the pot, a method he usually employed to crack eggs.

"Clang"

The pot flew off to the side.

This wasn’t looking good.

Han Qiwu placed the fearbird egg properly and forcefully smashed it with a knife.

"Boom boom"

After some dull thuds, the fearbird egg still didn’t budge.

Han Qiwu paused his actions and turned to the storeroom to fetch a hammer.

"I refuse to believe I can’t crack an egg! What am I playing at with a hammer then?"

Aiming at the pointed end of the fearbird egg, Han Qiwu swung hard.

"Crack"

The pointed end of the fearbird egg broke open, releasing a clear egg liquid.

Now that was more like it.

Much better.

Han Qiwu put down the hammer and carefully poured out all the egg liquid inside.

If only he had those long chopsticks for hotpot, he would’ve beaten the egg directly inside the fearbird eggshell.

Soon, Han Qiwu had filled a large bowl full with fearbird egg liquid.

The yolk of the fearbird egg was much more attractive in color than a chicken egg yolk; it was a pure orange hue.

After scrambling the egg liquid, Han Qiwu heated the pan with oil to fry the fearbird eggs.

Due to the large amount of egg liquid, Han Qiwu had to fry up three batches before it was all done.

Next step was to stir-fry the leeks.

Five minutes later, Han Qiwu looked contently at the dish in front of him with a golden glow.

[Stir-fried Leeks with Fearbird Eggs (Golden Star Quality⭐⭐)]

[Stamina +0]

[Health +200]

[Buff Effect: Combat level +4 for 4 hours]

[Special Effect: Excess health can continually restore state within 1 hour]

[Note: Fearbird eggs hold more vitality]

Another golden star dish!

This time, the health recovery of the [Stir-fried Leeks with Fearbird Eggs] directly doubled compared to the [Stir-fried Leeks with Large Chicken Eggs], and the buff effect was extended by an hour.

Fearbird eggs are not only large but also highly nutritious!

Not only do they restore more health, but the key is that this dish doesn’t waste health.

Previously, with other supplies, the excess health would just disappear.

Such a waste.

While [Stir-fried Leeks with Large Chicken Eggs] stated it could restore 100 health points, it could actually only restore up to the health cap.

But this time, the golden star dish came with a special effect that solved the problem of health overflow.

"Isn’t this like carrying three extra health bars? Fearbird eggs are just too useful," Han Qiwu thought happily.

Must feed the fearbird extra feed next time!

Everything ready, Han Qiwu packed enough supplies and cycled to the mine.

Fight, mine, make money, get rich!

Upon reaching the mine, Han Qiwu first gathered the coal on the first layer of the mine.

Coal is a good thing, not only needed for smelting metal ingots but also for the fire barrel later.

After collecting six pieces of coal, Han Qiwu walked somewhat disappointedly into the cable car.

Perhaps because he had been gathering frequently lately, the coal drops here were getting fewer.

Need to find a way to obtain more coal.

"Rumble rumble"

The cable car descended quickly and soon reached Han Qiwu’s destination.

[You have reached the forty-fifth level of the mine]

After leaving the cable car, Han Qiwu immediately took out the fire barrel and carried it beside the ice layer discovered from the [Ground Listening Technique] last time.

Let’s see what good stuff you have in there!

To be honest, the effect of the fire barrel is much better than torches; as it approached the ice layer, the latter began to melt at a visible speed.

During this time, Han Qiwu wandered around with a hoe and actually found a diggable patch,

Nice!

Han Qiwu dug happily.

[Snow Lotus Fruit] ×4.

Just in time! Save it for later to counter frostbite effects.

After digging through all the patches, Han Qiwu returned to the location of the fire barrel.

Compared to ten minutes ago, a depression had formed where the fire barrel was roasting, and it was enlarging.

Through the dripping depression, Han Qiwu could vaguely see a pale white diamond-shaped object inside.

"Looks like I’ll have to wait a bit longer."

With nothing else to do, Han Qiwu decided to eat the dish, using the extra combat level increase to read the book for a while.

When it comes to learning, one must strive!

Taking out a lunchbox, Han Qiwu munched on the [Stir-fried Leeks with Fearbird Eggs].

Gotta say, the taste of fearbird eggs was indeed exquisite; it wasn’t a strong egg aroma but had a meaty scent, with a chewier texture than chicken eggs. The eating experience was pleasant.

[You have consumed Stir-fried Leeks with Fearbird Eggs (Golden Star Quality⭐⭐), combat level +4]

[Level five combat bonus: You can choose one of the following career specializations for class solidification]

[Profession: Junior Warrior]

[Specialization - Warrior Instinct: Max health increases by combat level ×5]

[Career Skill: Violent Strike (any attack special effects and trigger chances doubled within twenty seconds, increases critical hit rate by 15%, cooldown time: three minutes)]

[Profession: Junior Mage]

Career Introduction: Omitted

Career Specialization Notes: Omitted

Having planned beforehand, Han Qiwu chose the warrior profession after glancing at it.

[You have chosen the profession: Junior Warrior]

[You have gained the specialization - Warrior Instinct]

[You have learned the career skill: Violent Strike]

With the system notification, Han Qiwu felt a warm current flowing through his body, boosting his sense of security, and even his frame slightly expanded.

With the warrior instinct bonus, Han Qiwu’s max health was now 80 points, and due to the [Stir-fried Leeks with Fearbird Eggs] special effect, his health had automatically replenished to 80 points.

"Higher health feels quite different," Han Qiwu said as he took out the [Sacred Spoils] and started reading it.

Twenty minutes later, Han Qiwu looked up at the depression, noticing he could almost reach the pale white diamond-shaped object now.

Alas, the joyful reading time was coming to an end.

Honestly, Han Qiwu was a bit reluctant.

This [Sacred Spoils] book mainly told the story of the ranger Herript fighting from the eastern edge of the continent to the western edge to defend his spoils. Both the story pacing and structure were interesting, and the author’s depiction of local customs and cultures was fascinating.

This is what a good book should be!

If he couldn’t finish it in four hours, Han Qiwu would’ve loved to binge-read it during buff time.

Putting away the book, Han Qiwu walked to the depression, reaching out to touch the diamond-shaped item.

[Congratulations, you have obtained the Century Mysterious Ice Pendant]

[Century Mysterious Ice Pendant]

[Level: 40]

[Special Effect 1: Adds an extra 2 meters of knockback distance to melee weapons]

[Special Effect 2: Frostbite duration halved, damage halved]

[Note: Only those who master special skills can obtain it]

"Level 40 equipment? And a pendant?" Han Qiwu was quite delighted, excitedly picking it up for closer inspection.

After leaving the ice layer, Han Qiwu finally noticed that it was actually transparent, and it only showed a pale white because it was up against the ice.

The pendant’s shape was diamond-like, with smooth edges, a slight coolness when touched, evenly thick, and very translucent, giving it an upscale look.

Most surprisingly, it came with a fine ice string, naturally extending and entwining from the top corner of the diamond shape.

So considerate.

After hanging the pendant on, Han Qiwu couldn’t wait to test its power.

Special Effect 1 could actually add an extra 2 meters of knockback distance.

Wouldn’t that just pin the mine creatures to the wall while dishing out damage!

With Special Effect 2, Han Qiwu wouldn’t be as passive against the snowman’s frostbite attacks.

Forty-level equipment indeed had unique effects; if not for Han Qiwu’s use of the ground listening technique, he would never have gotten it.

Before heading to the stairs, Han Qiwu first hung the mysterious crossbow arrow on himself and then took out the refined longsword.

This trip had three goals: earn money, level up, and mine.

With his health higher after choosing the warrior class, Han Qiwu planned to eliminate as many obstructive mine creatures as possible, both to hone his skills and to gain combat level experience.

Can’t just rely on eating dishes to increase combat levels just to read books, right?

Charge!

[You have reached the forty-sixth level of the mine]