Chapter 77
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Chapter 77: High-Grade Magic Items: Ink Flood Dragon Umbrella, Gathering Yin Coffin
“If I’m only observing, I could even select magical treasures one tier above ordinary magic items…”
“But forget it. Though my soul power surpasses my magical energy, I probably can’t construct treasures requiring High Mastery of Transformation.”
“Besides, calling it ‘observation’ isn’t entirely accurate. To fully visualize a treasure in my Mind Image world, I must repeatedly activate it to study all its capabilities and observe its powers. This turns ‘let me see it’ into ‘let me borrow it.’ While I’d eventually return it, asking to borrow treasures still feels presumptuous.”
“But Elder Qin might not mind if I borrow several magic items instead.”
Mu Lin’s scheme worked.
“Elder Qin, could I exchange my magic item selection right for borrowing multiple high-grade magic items? I deeply admire the artistry of your creations and wish to study more.”
After flattering the elder, Mu Lin got his approval. Better yet, through Teacher Dongfang Ya’s mediation due to their good relationship, his reward upgraded from choosing one medium-grade magic item to borrowing three high-grade magic items – or one premium magic item.
Now came the dilemma: three versatile high-grade items versus one superior premium item.
In the end, Mu Lin chose both.
Chu Lingluo only valued Elder Qin’s masterpieces, not his practice works. When Mu Lin hesitated, she lent him her own reward slot temporarily. He vowed to repay her later with a premium magic item.
Despite securing both borrowing options, Mu Lin remained cautious. Entering Elder Qin’s vault, he frowned at the limited selection – not due to the elder’s stinginess, but his own limitations.
Through visualization, Mu Lin could reconstruct magic items in his Mind Image world: folding paper for form, Vitality of the Living for energy, and visualized Mind Images for essence. Yet his Vitality of the Living remained too weak for perfect simulations.
Magical energy has attributes. Mu Lin’s black mist magical power excelled in water techniques but barely managed fire spells. Similarly, his Vitality of the Living – forged from moonlight’s power (yin-aligned) and humanoid energy channels absorbing his vitality – specialized in animating lifeless objects. The power of Heaven’s Funeral and its ominous inheritance added eerie qualities.
“That humanoid energy flow probably explains the lingering unease this power gives,” Mu Lin mused.
Mu Lin didn’t forget that his Vitality of the Living, though white, didn’t resemble moonlight’s purity. Instead, it looked like the cold, deathly pallor of a corpse.
Given this trait, his magic items needed Yin attributes mixed with Ominous Energy to fully mimic their power.
But Elder Qin was a traditional Artifact Crafter who mainly made elemental items for ordinary folk.
Yin-attributed items with Ominous Energy weren’t typical for Qi Practitioners, so Elder Qin had few such pieces.
Fortunately, as a master craftsman, Elder Qin had forged some Yin-based items to broaden his knowledge. He’d also collected tomb relics to refine his skills, leaving Mu Lin with limited but workable options.
After sorting carefully, Mu Lin picked three high-grade magic items: a cart, an umbrella, and a coffin.
The Ink Flood Dragon Umbrella had bones from a flood dragon in its frame, carrying the creature’s frustration. Its blend of bone, frustration, and matching Yin-Water attributes fit Mu Lin well.
When opened, it summoned heavy rain—a boon for battle. Since flood dragons naturally summon winds and rain, using the umbrella cost minimal energy.
The Gathering Yin Coffin doubled as a cultivation tool. Buried underground, it drew Yin energy to move through earth. Anyone inside could cultivate or heal using that energy. Zombies placed inside would grow stronger over time.
As Mu Lin chose it, Elder Qin advised, “Pair this coffin with geomancy. Find a Yin-cursed spot, and its effects will multiply.”
Mu Lin wanted the coffin not just for himself, but for his paper figures. Burying folded paper figures inside would infuse them with Yin energy, strengthening them while reducing his own strain.
Soon, his paper figures wouldn’t be disposable. After learning formations, he’d craft durable, enhanced versions using special paper—turning them into hidden aces. The coffin would boost these further.
The third item, the Yin Spirit Cart, stood out most. Unlike the others, Elder Qin hadn’t forged it—he’d unearthed it from a tomb. When Mu Lin picked it, Elder Qin asked pointedly, “You know what a relic is, right?”
