The sixth day. Qin Muyue, who had been staying at home for two days, went out with Blood Magic this time. Well, it's not exactly going out to fight; he just needs to stay put.
This time, he brought along 10 sprites specifically to protect Qin Muyue. These sprites were enjoying the attribute bonuses from Blood Magic.
With a 3rd-level Blood Magic, equipped with an attack power of 22, defense of 18, and a 10% attribute bonus, the sprites gained an additional 2 points in both attack and defense. In case of danger, they could at least serve as cannon fodder for Qin Muyue.
Moreover, these sprites had acquired an extra skill last night. However, this skill was somewhat peculiar. Unlike offensive tactics or strategies that could be shared with units, it was more like an active magical ability.
[Bloodthirsty Frenzy: When activated, lose 1% of health per minute, gain 2% increased attack power, lasts for 15 minutes, resets duration after health loss]
This ability was the Bloodthirsty Warrior's skill. With the synergy of Blood Magic, sacrificing 1% of health could yield a 3% increase in attack power.
Qin Muyue understood that these transition certificate skills could be converted into hero skills. He could learn them himself, but he felt it wouldn't make much difference, given his current 0-point attack power; even if it increased by 200%, it would still be 0.
This skill was more suitable for Blood Magic, considering its blood-draining nature. Later on, he could find a way to equip Blood Magic with a healing artifact, making the battles more interesting.
From the current perspective, whether it was Bloodthirsty Frenzy or Blood Magic, both exchanged health for increased attack power. Unfortunately, there was a limit, and at most, it could reach 300%. If it went beyond that, Blood Magic would likely die.
So generally speaking, it was best to maintain around a 150% attack bonus and reserve 50% of health.
At the moment, Qin Muyue hadn't allowed Blood Magic to activate. There were no enemies he couldn't defeat, and he needed to find an artifact that provided continuous health regeneration before using it indefinitely.
However, the journey was somewhat boring. If it weren't for the requirement to upgrade the territory, he wouldn't have come out. It was basically like taking a stroll.
"Master, it seems there's a caravan up ahead?" Blood Magic suddenly spoke.
Only then did Qin Muyue become alert. Looking into the distance, it was indeed true. However, he was a bit skeptical about whether it was just a projection or an avatar, like the Wisdom Tree.
"Let's go and make contact," Qin Muyue immediately said.
Although it was a bit dangerous to make contact with a native tribe for the first time, it was also an opportunity.
[You've encountered a caravan]
With the prompt, Qin Muyue saw that the caravan had stopped, and the other party seemed to be aware of his presence.
A dwarf squinted at Qin Muyue and then jumped down from the carriage.
"Let me have a look. A bestowed lord, what do you need?" The other party immediately spoke.
[Molek Copperbeard]
[Occupation: ???]
[Talent: ???]
[Attributes: ???]
[Skills: ???]
[Magic: ???]
Qin Muyue saw only question marks in the reconnaissance skill. Besides the name, he thought he needed to quickly turn temporary reconnaissance into a formal skill to upgrade further. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to check.
It was quite apparent that this dwarf named Molek was stronger than him, reaching Tier 2.
"It's impolite like this. As a first meeting, I'll forgive your rudeness." Molek said in a somewhat dissatisfied tone.
Qin Muyue smiled, "I apologize. It's my first time meeting a dwarf, and especially a hero."
Molek could use reconnaissance to inquire about the name, unlike the Wisdom Tree, which was like a piece of stone and couldn't activate the reconnaissance skill at all.
"Well, Old Molek still has other places to go. Damn rules. See if there's anything you need, just prepare the gold coins." Molek's tone softened a bit, but not by much. However, it revealed some information about the situation of the natives, such as being bound by the rules.
"Do you have blueprints for a sprite workshop, relevant transformation knowledge, and knowledge about magic?" Qin Muyue did not check the so-called caravan interface but asked directly.
This made Molek a bit puzzled, but he answered honestly, "Sprite Workshop blueprint for 1000 gold coins, Sprite Manufacturing Plant blueprint for 5000 gold coins. I'll give you a Sprite Magic Manual as a gift."
"There's also a complete set of Elemental Mage Apprentice basic explanations, but that costs 10,000 gold coins. It includes all 1st-level basic magics of the four elements you call earth, fire, water, and wind."
"As for more advanced ones, you can't afford them."
Molek's tone carried a hint of irritation, indicating he was not pleased with Qin Muyue delaying his time.
"Alright, I'll take the blueprints for the Sprite Workshop and Sprite Manufacturing Plant. As for the magic manual, I really can't afford it. I wonder when Sir Molek will pass through here again?" Qin Muyue directly operated in the interface and paid 6000 gold coins. He did not expect the blueprints to be so expensive.
Inside, there were still quite a few blueprints that made him envious. Unfortunately, he couldn't afford them. His gold coins were only enough to buy these two blueprints.
[You spent 6000 gold coins to purchase blueprints: Sprite Workshop, Sprite Manufacturing Plant]
[You received the Advanced Sprite Experiment Manual gifted by Molek Copperbeard]
[Advanced Sprite Experiment Manual]
[Research Requirement: Tier 2 Territory, Magic Guild/Mage Tower or other relevant buildings]
[After use, you will gain research technologies for three Sprite magics: Luck, Sprite Spirit: Invigoration, Sprite Constitution: Magic Power]
"Next time? If you don't use these damn rules to restrain me, I'll probably be back in about a month." Molek complained, but he honestly stated the information.
"In that case, I'll look forward to Sir Molek's next visit," Qin Muyue said, stepping back and closing the store interface.
"If your territory has a tavern or a market, I'm willing to trade with you. I hope that when I come back, you have built them." Molek said, then left without looking back, feeling quite upset.
(End of Chapter)