Chapter 257: Magic Arrowheads
Qiangzi thought for a moment and asked, "Boss, do you mean… the skeleton wyvern is too slow at killing zombies?"
"Yes, think about how to improve the wyvern during this time," Wu Heng said directly.
Last night, the skeleton wyvern's combat style was very clear.
It would swoop down, grab zombies, tear them apart in the sky, or drop them to crush other zombies.
In terms of attributes, it had no problem killing ordinary zombies.
But in terms of efficiency, it was somewhat lacking.
By the end of the battle, the skeleton wyvern hadn't killed many.
As a Level 13 skeleton, its efficiency was quite low.
"Alright, I'll think about it and report back when I have results," Qiangzi agreed immediately.
He already liked tinkering with these things.
Now that Wu Heng acknowledged his skills, he felt even more motivated.
Wu Heng then asked, "How's the 'Iron Wolf Flail' you mentioned last time coming along?"
Qiangzi scratched his head and said, "Still working on it. The first two versions were too heavy, so I'm figuring out how to lighten it."
"No rush on that; focus on improving the skeleton wyvern first. It's our first skeleton capable of sustained flight, so we need to make the most of it."
"Don't worry, Boss, I'll figure it out."
"Good."
Qiangzi turned and left.
After finishing her tasks, Li Yanhong also came over.
"I'll take the convoy back to the prison later, bring the corpse cores and some supplies there, rest for a night, and then come back tomorrow to scavenge the residential area."
The two places were separate.
Supplies were transported outside, while the prison continuously produced spears, throwing spears, and machetes.
These were then transported back and distributed to the skeletons.
Ensuring all skeletons had weapons to use.
Wu Heng nodded, "Don't rush it; make sure to rest. Don't overwork yourself."
"Yes, I know."
The two chatted for a while, and the convoy was resupplied.
Li Yanhong waved and led the convoy away.
Wu Heng returned to his residence and stepped into the portal.
...…
Guild Dormitory.
Wu Heng walked out of the study and saw Minnie and Andviel sitting at the coffee table, chatting.
When they saw Wu Heng come out.
They both immediately smiled.
"Master, what would you like for dinner? I can make it now," Minnie said, walking over and hugging his arm.
"Order something from the tavern downstairs; it saves us from cooking."
"Is there anything you'd like?"
"Anything's fine, just get whatever," Wu Heng replied.
"Okay!" Minnie changed her clothes, grabbed her small purse, and left with a skeleton.
They were staying in the Guild's dormitory, which made cooking inconvenient.
After Minnie left, Wu Heng sat on the sofa and asked, "Andviel, anything happening at the Guild?"
"Nothing much, just some staff scheduling that needed approval from the Deputy Steward or higher. Since you weren't there, I had it sent to Deputy Steward Sheila Gray," Andviel said.
Sheila Gray was the elf Deputy Steward.
Her name was quite a mouthful.
"Yes, from now on, send anything to her."
"Understood, Master," Andviel continued, "The contractors for the residence have been confirmed, and construction has already started. It should be finished in about five days."
"Good."
They waited a while, and Minnie returned with the tavern-ordered dinner.
...…
After dinner.
Wu Heng took the two women to the Guild's training room.
The training room was empty, not a person in sight.
Minnie continued practicing boxing with Bagdong.
Each punch she threw carried a rush of wind.
Though her figure and face were still captivating, her boxing technique was no longer just a spectacle.
Wu Heng looked at Andviel, "Andviel, what weapons are you proficient with?"
"Bows and crossbows," Andviel replied.
Andviel's class was a Forest Ranger, skilled with bows and crossbows.
But ever since becoming a slave, she seldom had the chance to use weapons.
Wu Heng took out a rifle and a handgun from his spatial ring and handed them to her, "You'll be visiting the Guild more often, so having some means of self-defense is important. I'll teach you how to use these, but don't take them out in public; you don't want to attract attention."
Seeing the weapons handed to her, Andviel was stunned.
She had seen such devices before.
Their power was astounding, and now being given these suddenly felt overwhelming.
"For me? Don't you need them yourself, Master?"
"I have more; don't worry about it."
"Alright, thank you, Master," Andviel said.
Wu Heng began demonstrating how to use them.
They weren't particularly difficult; as long as you understood a few specific features and functions, you could use firearms.
After two rounds.
Andviel became familiar with them.
Following Wu Heng's instructions, she aimed at the circular target of the crossbow.
She pulled the trigger.
Bang!
A sharp crack echoed.
The wooden target in the distance exploded into a hole.
Quite accurate.
Wu Heng was a bit surprised.
Although it wasn't dead center, it would have certainly hit the body if the target were human.
"Thank you, Master," Andviel said happily.
She didn't shoot again but instead stored the weapons in her spatial ring and kissed Wu Heng on the cheek.
Then she ran over to Minnie, joining her in practicing some martial arts.
...…
Wu Heng also took out the 'Silver Wing Ripple Sword' and sparred with Fireblade.
Sword shadows swiftly cut through the air.
Fireblade parried and countered.
Wu Heng's fighting style was entirely different from Fireblade's; Wu Heng used a single-handed sword, fast and aggressive, while Fireblade used a two-handed sword, powerful and heavy.
Clang clang clang~!
During their intense duel.
A sudden system notification appeared.
[Unlocked Trait: Combat Instinct (Beginner)]
"Pause!" Wu Heng immediately called out, stopping Fireblade's advance.
Fireblade halted and stood aside.
Wu Heng opened his attributes and checked the newly unlocked trait.
[Combat Instinct (Beginner)]: Combat has sharpened your instincts, allowing you to sense an enemy's plans or moves, giving you an edge.
Sense the enemy's moves?
Does it mean knowing what the enemy will do before they act?
"Fireblade, attack again."
Fireblade charged forward, sword in hand.
Wu Heng focused intently, dodging just as a sword strike aimed for his head.
Damn!
There was some feeling, but it wasn't very useful.
Wu Heng didn't dwell on it and continued sparring with Fireblade.
They fought until the training room grew dim.
Wu Heng then led everyone back to the dormitory.
...…
In the bathroom.
Wu Heng sat in the bath, Andviel leaning against him, her furry beast ears wet, her body soft and smooth.
Minnie stood outside, massaging his back, and softly said, "Sister Wen Mansa keeps saying she wants to have your baby. I wonder how that's going."
"You miss her?" Wu Heng asked.
"I used to be scared of her, but now I kind of miss her. Sister Wen Mansa is actually nice; it's just that her years in the gang make her sound unfriendly," Minnie said softly.
Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, "When we settle down, we can bring her over for a few days."
"That's far!"
"You forgot how we got here?"
"Oh!" Minnie exclaimed, "Right, Master has the train."
Wu Heng nodded.
Minnie continued massaging and said, "Great, then we can see each other often."
Wu Heng remained silent.
Andviel's skin grew increasingly flushed.
She glanced cautiously at Minnie, chatting away, then slightly lifted her body and sat back down, biting her lip.
...…
The next day, Wu Heng went to the Guild.
He stayed until noon, and seeing nothing much going on.
He handed the documents to Andviel and quietly left the Guild.
He headed to the trade warehouse on Beacon Street.
Chatting with Guild staff, he learned this area housed warehouses of various trade organizations, used for storage and displaying goods for customer orders.
Of course, they only sold in bulk; single-item purchases weren't allowed.
As he entered the street, it became noisy.
People bustled about, from sailors and workers to merchants and nobles in fine clothes inquiring about goods in the shops.
On both sides of the road, some sold fruits or interesting trinkets.
Wu Heng strolled casually, browsing.
Passing in front of a shop.
On a wooden table at the entrance, a finely crafted wooden box held various arrowheads without shafts.
[Poison Arrowhead]
(Description: Can inflict poison damage on the target.)
[Explosive Arrowhead]
(Description: Can cause an explosion upon impact and apply a burning effect.)
[Static Cloud Arrowhead]
(Description: Deals lightning damage to the target and creates a 'Static Cloud' environment in the target area.)
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