Chapter 7: A Strange Case
There were as many as eight magic-level items presented in front of Qin Ran's eyes.
Three of them, however, are scrolls.
"Recipe?"
Qin Ran, who had had an experience, guessed.
The system prompt that followed confirmed his suspicion.
[Yes/No to spend 2000 points to learn the recipe of anti-freezing potion?] 】
Potions Not Detected (Introductory) ......】
[Insufficient conditions, unable to learn!] 】
……
[Yes/No to spend 3000 points to learn Enchantment Armor Piercing Lv1? 】
【Alchemy (Mastery) ...... not detected】
[Insufficient conditions, unable to learn!] 】
……
[Yes/No spend 5000 points to learn the enchantment heart Lv1?] 】
[Alchemy not detected (expert) ......]
[Insufficient conditions, unable to learn!] 】
……
One Potions recipe, two Potions recipes, two Potions recipes.
Although he couldn't learn because of the lack of conditions, this didn't mean that Qin Ran didn't know the value of the three formulas, he carefully put them away, and then looked at the remaining five pieces of magic-level equipment.
Unfortunately, four of the five pieces of magic equipment are low-level magic weapons or armor that increase armor-piercing, concealment, and dexterity.
The only thing notable is a special potion that has been slammed into the large skin pouch of the palm.
Or to be precise: sword oil.
[Name: Silver Sword Oil VI.]
【Type: Elixir】
[Quality: Excellent]
[Attribute: Smeared on a weapon, it will deal an additional 100 damage to low-class ghosts and undead creatures for 15 minutes]
[Requirements: None]
[Can I bring out this copy: Yes]
[Note: This is a special potion created by the cooperation of Potions and Alchemy, specially prepared for some special situations!] 】
(Note: This is the standard 4 servings, when using heavy weapons such as two-handed swords, maces, and war hammers, an additional 1 standard portion will be consumed)
……
After checking the description of [Silver Sword Oil VI.], Qin Ran carefully hung it on his waist and held it at a convenient position.
Although it is not as versatile as [Holy Water VIII.], which can inflict lethal damage on any low-level ghost or negative energy creature that comes into contact with it, and is not as versatile as [Blessed Bullet], it also has its own advantages, at least in terms of duration, which the first two do not have.
And with the cooperation of [arrogant words], this characteristic will inevitably be brought into full play.
Although the four standard parts of sword oil could only be used twice because the [Arrogant Words] was a two-handed sword, it was enough for Qin Ran.
At the very least, when he faces ghost-like and undead creatures, he can still use [Arrogant Words] to maintain his maximum combat effectiveness.
You must know that the dungeon world in front of you [Psychic Partner II] continues the worldview of the first two dungeon worlds.
Even though gunpowder weapons have appeared, trains and ferries have appeared, there are still many ghosts and monsters.
It can even be said that it is far more than you think.
Qin Ran turned his head, his gaze locked on a shadow outside the courtyard, and raised his hand to shoot it.
【Shooting. Blessed Bullet: Vital attack, dealing 400 life damage to opponents (200 gunpowder weapons. Light Firearm (Transcendental) X2); Blessed bullet, facing creatures with negative energy, an additional 100 damage points (judgment passed, automatically recognized as a fatal attack), actually causing 500 life damage to the opponent, and the opponent's death ......]
(Fatal Attack: Cannot be immune to armor or spells)
……
A black shadow that should have been invisible, under the deadly attack, showed a distorted, hideous face, and turned into a pinch of dust with a silent roar.
"Surveillance with ghost-like creatures?"
Qin Ran glanced at the pinch of dust before retracting his gaze.
He knew very well that these attackers in front of him were definitely not all of them.
There are many more guys watching in the shadows, waiting for the right moment.
These guys are the ones who really deserve his attention.
Especially, when the battle in front of them happens, these guys will inevitably be more cautious and cautious, and if they are not very sure, they will not make a move.
And that's what he needs!
In the current dungeon world [Psychic Partner II.], he is not just here to complete the main quest.
And also......
'That'!
He needed enough time to investigate everything about 'that'.
Of course, some things that must be done still have to be done.
For example: whether these killed guys have a stronghold.
Are there more, noteworthy items in the colony?
These are his trophies.
Qin Ran would not give up.
Thinking of this, after sorting out those magic equipment, Qin Ran quickly returned to his residence.
Simmons and Jones were standing in front of the door with shocked expressions.
"He, they ......"
Simmons lifted his hand and pointed to the corpse on the ground, and his words were out of words.
He really couldn't have imagined that Qin Ran would kill the attacker who he couldn't stop at all in his opinion.
Moreover, it is still such a breeze.
Simmons looked at Qin Ran, who was standing in front of him smiling, and unconsciously began to think of his friend, Ni Kailei.
"Dead!"
"According to the laws of the West Coast, these people are armed with murder weapons and have broken into our homes, and we have the right to do anything to defend ourselves!"
"By the way, where's my dinner?"
Facing Simmons' shocked gaze, Qin Ran shrugged his shoulders and looked at Jones.
"Humph!"
"Do it yourself!"
The girl snorted coldly and glared at Qin Ran angrily.
"I'm back as soon as I can!"
"It just happened that something happened and I had to slow down!"
Qin Ran explained.
"Really?"
"Including the assassination of a king, setting off a political ... Change, by the way, also escorted a scholar to the ruins for investigation? ”
"That's amazing!"
"'Crow', 'Ominous Bird', 'Dead Bird'!"
After three successive names that Qin Ran didn't understand, the girl strode upstairs.
Looking at the other party's back, Qin Ran touched the tip of his nose.
He didn't know how the system explained the two years he had been gone.
However, Jones's words allowed him to guess a rough idea.
"Has the experience of gaining prestige been replaced here?"
Qin Ran didn't know if this replacement experience happened to appear in the [Psychic Partner II] dungeon world, or if it was because of his experience.
However, it should be just right to think about it.
Adjusting the copy world because of him, Qin Ran thought that he still couldn't reach such weight.
"2567, don't mind!"
"Ellie is so tired!"
"She's had too much to shoulder since Rei's disappearance - if she had been given another five years, everything would have been easy, but unfortunately, ......"
Simmons shook his head with a sigh.
"Hmm!"
"Simmons, can you help me identify these attackers?"
"Also, do they have a stronghold?"
Qin Ran smiled indifferently.
"You want ......"
Simmons was stunned and guessed Qin Ran's thoughts.
However, the potions master had no intention of standing in the way.
First of all, loot acquisition is a well-known rule on the mysterious side.
Secondly, for the hatred of these guys, Simmons really wants to do such an excessive act as whipping corpses.
Fortunately, the morality that should have made Simmons pull back from the precipice.
But this did not prevent Simmons from actively cooperating with Qin Ran.
"This guy is the leader of the 'Flame Dogs'!"
"This is the boss of the 'Mule Society'!"
"Well, these charred guys should be the boss of the 'Cursed Society' and the mysterious 'Cursed Five' - I saw it through the window before!"
"And this ......"
Simmons identified them one by one.
From time to time, there was an exclamation from his mouth, he knew the identities of these people too well.
It was precisely because of this clarity that he was more and more amazed.
"Rei, is that why you chose him to be your assistant?"
The Potions Master sighed in his heart.
And with Simmons' identification, Qin Ran suddenly found an extremely interesting point.
The potions and alchemy recipes were all burst from the 'Curse Society'.
"Is it because of the caster?"
"Or?"
Qin Ran guessed in his heart.
However, as for where to start first, Qin Ran had an eyebrow.
Curse Society!
Compared to relying on special weapons and a certain specialty of oneself, this association on the West Coast, which is famous for its spellcasters, must not lack the [Mysterious Knowledge] books and a lot of spell-casting materials.
"Where's the Cursed Society?"
Qin Ran asked directly.
"At 100 Ceylon Street!"
"Do you need me to take you?"
"No need!"
"I know Ceylon Street well, can Simmons borrow your pickup?"
"Although I am sure that those guys will not be seen again in the near future, it does not mean that 1 Black Street is safe, you need to contact the police as soon as possible and find someone to fix the gate!"
Rejecting Simmons's kindness, after the other party informed the remaining few blocking strongholds, Qin Ran set off with a box and a backpack.
However, before he could get out of No. 1 Black Street, he was blocked by a car.
Looking at the raunchy middle-aged man who stepped out of the car, the corners of Qin Ran's mouth turned up.
"Long time no see, Shiqi!"
Qin Ran said.
"Long time no see, 2567!"
"I need your help!"
Sheriff Shi Qi didn't mean any greetings, and said directly.
This made Qin Ran rub his temples.
He said, "Shiqi, I don't mind helping you!" However, you should at least give me time to rest! ”
"You see, I've just returned to the West Coast from the port of Hollens, and it's been a lot of fighting as soon as I get off the train! And, now I'm going to collect my loot...... At least, I don't have time before dawn! ”
Qin Ran didn't hide anything from Shi Qi.
In addition to the fact that the other party knows the rules of the mysterious side very well and there will be no misunderstandings, it is natural that in the [Psychic Partner] dungeon world, the two sides are quite happy to cooperate.
"Before dawn?"
"Okay!"
"Wait a minute!"
Shi Qi said that it was acceptable, and then, after glancing at the courtyard where the corpses were strewn, he returned to the car and picked up the walkie-talkie and talked briefly.
About ten minutes or so.
Several police cars, with more than a dozen police officers, appeared at No. 1 Black Street.
"With them here, those guys won't be too reckless."
"You can collect loot with peace of mind."
As he spoke, Shi Qi opened the passenger door of the pickup truck.
"You're in a much better situation than I thought!"
"I thought you were transferred to that obscure department, or simply dismissed!"
Qin Ran looked at the police officers who arrived at the scene and started the car.
Shi Qi's recent situation is much better than he imagined.
In Qin Ran's imagination, this impatient and upright guy should at least do some kind of retirement work in a police archive.
Shi Qi did not answer immediately, but remained silent.
Eventually, he said.
"Yes at first, then I was transferred back!"
"Tell me about the case I need your help with......"
Shi Qi obviously didn't want to say more about himself, and he turned the subject back to the case.
Although he said that he would help after dawn, Qin Ran, who knew Shi Qi's character, did not stop him, and similarly, he was unwilling to inquire into other people's privacy.
Especially when the person is not threatening him.
However, with Shi Qi's narration.
Qin Ran's attention was all on this case, which Shi Qi called weird.
"You mean the ghost ship?"
Qin Ran said in surprise.
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