99: Chapter 99 Equipment Upgrade: Level 4 Battle Axe!

"Wait for my word."

Lin Xiao replied.

Then he looked at Fan Sinian and the others, who were filled with anticipation.

"Send people to guard the carriage, don't act rashly, especially our own people!"

Fan Sinian nodded: "Understood."

Lin Xiao turned to walk back, then stopped after two steps and looked back at Xiao He: "How many Frost-Veined Coconuts are left?"

"Just picked over thirty."

"Get me three."

Without a word, Xiao He fished three coconuts with frosty white veins from the basket next to the Planting Box and handed them over.

"Old Fan, give me four cloaks, and settle the account with Wen Yiran later."

"Brother Lin, what are you saying? No need to settle accounts, just take them and use them!"

As he spoke, Fan Sinian traded over four high-quality fur cloaks.

Lin Xiao took them and strode away.

Room 07-01.

The light from the entropy element lantern warmed the entire territory, making it feel like it was in a different dimension from the frozen world outside.

The three women were already awake and sitting on the bed.

Jiang Wanwan was wearing a thin knitted sweater, her long hair draped over her shoulders, as she used a small knife to peel a coconut.

Seeing Lin Xiao enter, she looked up, a smile spreading in her eyes.

"You're back?"

"Brother Lin, Brother Lin, what's the situation outside?" Wen Yiran jumped off the bed and ran barefoot to Lin Xiao, "I saw wreckage all over the sea, and the chat channel is talking about it too. Some people even had their hands frozen off, is that true or false?"

Tian Xiwei was hugging a bear pillow, curled up in the corner of the sofa.

On the coffee table in front of her were the constructed fist blades and the heavy battle axe.

Hearing Wen Yiran's question, she looked up, her eyes also filled with curiosity.

"It's the event card 【titanic】 we drew not long ago, but judging by the current situation, it looks more like a public event that everyone can participate in."

Lin Xiao placed the three Frost-Veined Coconuts and the fur cloaks on the sofa and said concisely,

"Also, the seawater temperature is extremely low. If your hand touches it, it's ruined. Some people have indeed fallen victim to it!"

"Ah..." Wen Yiran shrank her neck upon hearing this.

Jiang Wanwan put down the knife, stood up, and walked over, her gaze landing on him: "Are you going?"

Lin Xiao nodded: "I'm going to test the waters."

An event card worth ten thousand stardust brings rewards that are plain for all to see.

Therefore, he would absolutely not let this opportunity slip by.

Lin Xiao looked at the weapons on the coffee table.

Subsequently, he took out two other Level 1 fist blades, one Level 2 fist blade, and one Level 3 calamity bane from his backpack.

The wondrous item 【Triple Moonlight】 was activated, and the continuously surging black mist fused and upgraded the fist blades and the calamity bane in turn.

First came the fist blades, which offered three upgrade paths.

【Weapon: Fist Blade · Sharp Edge】

【Attack: 89】

【Durability: 30 / 30】

【Extra Trait - Precision Strike: After hitting the target's weak point, weak point damage increases by 10%, stacks up to 3 times】

【It teaches people gentleness, in the most painful way】

— —

【Weapon: Fist Blade · Speed】

【Attack: 65】

【Durability: 25 / 25】

【Extra Trait - High-Speed Cutting: During combat, attack speed increases by 25%】

【The slow ones have fallen, the fast ones are wiping their blades】

— —

【Weapon: Fist Blade · Shadow Blade】

【Attack: 75】

【Durability: 20 / 20】

【Extra Trait - Soul Extinguishing Slash: Attacks deal extra damage to targets with health below 50%, the damage value is equivalent to 5% of the target's maximum health】

【Let me cut off your last straw】

...

These three upgrade paths were actually not hard to choose from.

As a secondary weapon, the fist blade didn't need to take on the responsibility of primary damage output; it just needed to fulfill its functionality.

Lin Xiao looked at the third one, the Shadow Blade.

Its extra damage to targets with low health, and the fact that it's percentage-based damage of maximum health, gave it an absolute advantage against elite monsters or BOSS-level Calamity Creaturess!

Don't forget, he also had the equipment 【Gentleman's Resound】 and the skill 【Gentlemanly Demeanor】.

The [Poise] stacked from both allowed his attacks to deal true damage.

Combined with the Shadow Blade's percentage damage.

Wouldn't that be invincible?

With a slight movement of his mind, a glove with three steel blades appeared on the table.

The steel blades had beautiful forged patterns, and the edges shimmered with cold light.

【Weapon: Fist Blade · Shadow Blade】

【Type: Melee】

【Level: 3】

【Attack: 75】

【Durability: 20 / 20】

【Trait - Soul Extinguishing Slash: Attacks deal extra damage to targets with health below 50%, the damage value is equivalent to 5% of the target's maximum health】

【Trait - Weak Point Attack: Attacking a target's weak point triggers an additional 120% damage, this damage bonus enjoys all physical damage effect bonuses】

【Let me cut off your last straw】

Lin Xiao put on the Shadow Blade and tested the feel.

Overall, it was not bad.

Lightweight and fit his hand well.

If it had been a weapon made from a blueprint, it could have had one more trait.

That was a slight pity.

Lin Xiao turned to look at the calamity bane on the other side.

【Weapon: calamity bane - debt collector】

【Attack: 115】

【Durability: 72 / 72】

【Extra Trait - Life Return: Each kill restores 2% of the axe blade's health】

【This debt is being collected, the next one is on the way】

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【Weapon: calamity bane - New Moon】

【Attack: 135】

【Durability: 50 / 50】

【Extra Trait - Sweeping Slash: Attacks deal 30% physical damage to nearby enemy targets】

【The waves stirred up by the new moon always affect a few innocent souls】

— —

【Weapon: calamity bane - Spirit Master】

【Attack: 100】

【Durability: 85 / 85】

【Extra Trait - Protective Spirit Light: After active activation, continuously absorbs the user's health and converts it into an extra shield to block incoming damage】

【I promised someone】

...

Looking at them overall, all three options were quite good.

But the main output method of the 【calamity bane】 was to activate the extreme output mode.

Therefore, the [Life Return] trait could start this mode quickly and easily harvest the battlefield.

Lin Xiao had tried the feeling of extreme output; it was all slashing and explosions, almost crushing Level 3 Calamity Creaturess.

Moreover, the high base attack brought by a Level 4 weapon made it easy to deal with Level 4 Calamity Creaturess!

After selecting the upgrade path, a brand-new calamity bane appeared in his hand.

The axe blade design didn't change much, just that the bloody glow intensified a bit.

【Weapon: calamity bane - debt collector】

【Type: Melee】

【Level: 4】

【Attack: 115】

【Durability: 72 / 72】

【Trait - Tear: Deals extra damage to unarmored and light-armored units, with a chance to apply a bleeding effect】

【Trait - Collaborative Combat: After active activation, continuously absorbs the user's health to nourish the battle axe while sharing the damage received by the user】

【Trait - Soul-Absorbing Pain Strike: When the health absorbed by the calamity bane reaches 100%, it will activate the extreme output mode, entering an uncontrollable berserk state. During this period, every hit of the axe blade will cause area-of-effect explosive damage until the absorbed health is exhausted】

【Trait - Life Return: Each kill restores 2% of the axe blade's health】

【Trait - Fragile: Weapon durability consumption increases】

【This debt is being collected, the next one is on the way】

Lin Xiao put away the two new weapons and turned to look at The three women beside him: "Let's go out together, I have a good way to salvage the wreckage."

As he spoke, he pointed to the fur cloaks on the sofa, "Put these on, the temperature outside is very low."

Jiang Wanwan put on the cloak, the red lining reflecting against her fair face, like a plum blossom in the snow.

Wen Yiran didn't change into the cloak immediately, but went to the workshop to bring a batch of newly made armor-piercing crossbow bolts.

Having had the experience in Harbor Town, she took a lot more crossbow bolts this time, just in case.

After that, she returned to the main room and wrapped herself into a furry ball, with only her two eyes exposed, blinking and looking at Lin Xiao.

Meanwhile, Tian Xiwei, holding the cloak, looked a bit nervous.

She understood that this team battle was different from the one in Harbor Town.

It wasn't just about fighting.

There would be many people watching.

Jiang Wanwan walked over, helped Tian Xiwei put on the cloak, tied the ribbons, and smoothed the stray hair by her ear, her movements gentle.

"Don't be nervous." She said softly, "Just follow us."

Tian Xiwei nodded.

After preparing, Lin Xiao picked up the entropy element lantern from the coffee table and hung it on his waist.

The warm yellow light spread out, enveloping a small area around them in warmth.

He looked at The three women: "The range the lantern can cover is limited, don't get too far from me."

Wen Yiran leaned over, reached out to wave her hand in the light, and let out a satisfied sigh: "Ah, so warm..."

Jiang Wanwan smiled at her, then walked to Lin Xiao's side and gently placed her hand on his arm.

"Ready."

Lin Xiao nodded and led The three women out of the room.

In the corridor, those new passengers were repairing the damaged side windows.

Seeing Lin Xiao come out with three women wrapped in cloaks, everyone was stunned.

The sword in Lu Huaijin's hand almost fell to the ground.

Peng Lie opened his mouth wide and didn't close it for a long time.

Shen Zhuohua looked at The three women one by one, and when she saw Tian Xiwei, her eyes widened more and more.

"That, that one in the red dress..." Lu Huaijin stammered, "Looks like a big celebrity?"

Peng Lie swallowed a mouthful of saliva: "What looks like, that is one!"

Shen Zhuohua didn't answer; her gaze stayed on Tian Xiwei for a few seconds, the expression on her face complex, faintly tinged with some jealousy.

But she quickly looked away, secretly glanced at Lin Xiao, and then quickly lowered her head.

Lin Xiao ignored those gazes.

He walked straight to a damaged side window and stopped.

After careful selection, he saw a piece of deck wreckage large enough floating on the sea not far away.

Although broken, the area could accommodate several people.

Lin Xiao raised his hand.

Shadow energy surged from his palm and wrapped around the wreckage.

With a slight effort, he dragged it over.

"Bang!"

The wooden board hit the carriage wall with inertia, making a dull sound.

The sea surface was flush with the bottom of the train, and the wreckage stuck steadily below the window sill, like a small pier extending out.

For safety reasons, Lin Xiao deliberately knocked off the glass shards on the side window, then easily climbed over the window sill and jumped onto the deck wreckage.

The wooden board swayed, but didn't capsize or sink into the water; instead, it was sturdier than expected.

And most importantly, there was no strange movement coming from under the deck wreckage.

Lin Xiao turned around and reached out to The three women in the carriage.

"Come."

Jiang Wanwan was the first to come out.

She held Lin Xiao's hand, carefully climbed over the window sill, and stepped onto the wreckage.

Her high heels stepped on the wooden board, making a crisp sound.

Then it was Wen Yiran.

This girl's movements were much more agile; with one hand holding Lin Xiao and the other supporting the window sill, she climbed over in a few moves.

After landing, she triumphantly shook her twin tails.

Finally, it was Tian Xiwei.

She stood by the window, looking at the wooden board under her feet, her face a bit pale.

The seawater churned at the edge of the board, and the occasional splash hitting the board immediately froze into a thin layer of ice.

"Don't be afraid."

Lin Xiao's voice was very soft.

Tian Xiwei looked up and met his gaze.

Those eyes were very calm, as if he was certain she could do it.

Tian Xiwei held Lin Xiao's outstretched hand.

The moment her fingertips touched his palm, that warmth traveled through her skin, turning into the courage to break through the waves.

She took a deep breath, stepped onto the window sill, and took a step forward.

Lin Xiao supported Tian Xiwei's waist and placed her steadily on the wooden board.

The four stood still on the wreckage.

Lin Xiao let go of Tian Xiwei's waist and scanned the surroundings.

The nearest iceberg was about twenty meters to the left.

Facing the surging waves, the rugged ice surface reflected a pink luster.

He raised his hand.

Shadow energy surged again and wrapped around a protrusion on the iceberg.

He pulled hard.

The motionless wreckage under their feet began to slide toward the iceberg.

The wooden board broke through the sea, splashing fine water droplets on both sides.

Those water droplets fell on the edge of the wreckage and immediately froze into ice, making a faint "click, click" sound.

Wen Yiran stood at the front of the wreckage, staring at the approaching iceberg, and had a bold idea in her mind.

"Brother Lin, Brother Lin, can I use the grappling hook to go up?"

Lin Xiao looked at the height of the iceberg and nodded: "Wrap the cloak tightly, pay attention to safety."

Wen Yiran grinned, raised her arm, aimed at a position on the iceberg, and then activated the grappling hook device.

"Whoosh!"

The metal grappling hook shot out and locked firmly into the ice layer.

She twisted her wrist, and with the clicking sound of the mechanism, her whole body rose into the air, drawing an arc in the sky and landing steadily on the iceberg.

The movements were clean and neat, without any hesitation.

She stood still on the ice, turned around, and waved at Lin Xiao, her twin tails swaying in the wind: "I'm up!"

Lin Xiao nodded to acknowledge, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

This girl was getting more and more proficient with the grappling hook.

He withdrew his gaze and looked at Jiang Wanwan and Tian Xiwei.

"Try to stand in the middle of the deck, don't touch the surrounding seawater!"

The two women nodded and moved towards the middle.

Meanwhile, the wailing in the chat channel continued.

【10-10 Dong Yu: No way brothers, how come someone went directly into the sea, aren't they afraid the train will drive away?】

【06-01 Jiang Shiyun: It's Lin Xiao! He even brought three women with him!】

【13-04 Zhou Junfeng: Seems to be from Car 07... Damn, it really is Lin Xiao, has he always been this fierce?】

【05-05 Fang Yuan: Just get used to it. jpg】

【08-09 Fan Sinian: Just get used to it. jpg】

Lin Xiao ignored the heated discussion in the chat channel.

He looked up at the dense wreckage of shipwrecks in the distance.

Among many wrecks, the outline of boxes could be vaguely seen.

After confirming the target, several strands of shadow energy flew out one after another.

Under the gaze of everyone on the train, the broken deck quickly slid forward.