Chen Nian equipped two new epic-tier items.
The transmuted gear fused into his body. Now clad in three epic-tier pieces, his attributes skyrocketed to unprecedented heights!
Chen Nian: Word Spirit Sage (Unique)
Genetic Tier: Tier I (Level 60)
Constitution: 100
Agility: 72
Superiority: 67
Attack Bonus: 130
Defense Bonus: 500
Combat Rating: 43 Stars
His defense skyrocketed to 500, significantly boosting his combat rating, while his Constitution reached the 100 milestone!
A Constitution of 100 meant Chen Nian could withstand light thermal weapon attacks with his bare body alone, disregarding defense bonuses.
Factoring in his terrifying defense bonuses, he could endure not just ordinary thermal weapons, but even electromagnetic cannons head-on.
As defense continues to climb, ignoring nuclear bombs might not be impossible!....
Meanwhile.
The world boss had just been defeated.
Sighs of disappointment echoed from many players.
"Ugh, we fought that boss for so long and got nothing!"
"Haha, I actually got a fine piece of gear—not a total waste of effort."
"Lucky me, I got a rare material, though I have no clue what to do with this thing..."
When a boss is defeated solo, there's an 80% chance all drops go into the killer's inventory—Chen Nian's case.
The remaining 20% chance randomly distributes loot among the others.
Meaning hundreds of players shared that 20%.
Among them, one lucky soul snagged an epic-tier item!
Qin Yu's face lit up with disbelief and delight.
"I got... a good piece of gear!"
Just moments ago, she'd received the notification.
[Congratulations! You have obtained the epic-tier item "Turtle Shell Gauntlets".]
Yep, she was that ultimate lucky charm!
Seeing her ecstatic expression, Fat Deng grasped the situation and urgently warned her.
"Xiao Yu!"
Don't flaunt your wealth.
Epic gear attracts envy!
If others found out, they might target her!
Qin Yu instantly understood, forcing herself to calm down as she walked out nonchalantly.
But her earlier unusual behavior hadn't gone unnoticed by the two men.
"That woman seems to have something valuable..."
"Get two others. Follow her discreetly.".....
Walking down the street, Qin Yu saw no one around. The excitement on her small face finally couldn't be contained, and she whispered.
"I got an epic-tier armor piece!"
"What?!"
Deng Rongrong and the others were utterly astonished. They never imagined Qin Yu could be so incredibly lucky!
To snag an epic-tier item amidst such a crowd—that was truly god-tier luck!
"Xiao Yu, what are you planning to do with this gear? Keep it for yourself or sell it? Taking it to the trading space right now would definitely fetch a great price."
"I don't plan to sell it...."
"Then keep it for yourself. You're not short on cash anyway, Yu."
"I don't plan to use it myself either."
Qin Yu thought for a moment before declaring solemnly, "I intend to give this equipment to Chen Nian!"
"Huh?!"
All three gaped in disbelief.
What was going on?
Had this girl already discovered Chen Nian's true identity?
Why else would she willingly give him something so valuable?
"Hmm... He gave me an epic-tier item before, plus a rare class change card. I never had a way to repay him—this is perfect!"
"Such good stuff would just go to waste on me. Might as well let him use it."
Qin Yu stammered, her face flushing red.
The three breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness—it seemed this girl wasn't quite that sharp.
"Alright, I'm in!"
"I'm all for it too. Giving it to Chen Nian is perfect—after all, you two are a couple."
Qin Yu bit her lip. "So... have you guys gotten in touch with Chen Nian? We couldn't reach him before."
"Should be fine now... haha."
The trio knew exactly what she meant. If Chen Nian had already stepped in to take down the world boss, he must have returned.
But just then, Deng Rongrong's expression suddenly darkened.
"Watch out! Someone's following us!"
"Move it!"
Just as they quickened their pace, two figures emerged head-on, blocking their path.
Four people total, pinning them from both ends.
Qin Yu's expression shifted. "Who are you? What do you want?!"
"Little sister, if I'm not mistaken, you're hiding something valuable, aren't you?"
Hearing this, Qin Yu's heart raced.
"I'm not even a second-tier player. I don't know what you're talking about... Please move aside."
"Very well. Your reaction confirms we're right, heh!"
The young man leading them smiled. "Alright, we won't make things difficult. Hand over the items, and we'll spare your lives."
Deng Rongrong and the others: ....
They hadn't expected to be targeted by people with ulterior motives.
But these guys were incredibly bold—they even wanted to steal Chen Nian's girlfriend's gear! If Chen Nian decided to retaliate, they'd probably die without knowing how it happened!
This wasn't just hitting a brick wall—it was kicking a titanium alloy plate!
"You're robbing us in broad daylight! Don't you fear we'll call the police?!" Qin Yu shouted.
"Ha! Don't be so naive, little sister. The rules of this world aren't what they used to be. All conflicts between players are survival of the fittest!"
"That's laughable. As long as we don't kill anyone, the enforcement squad has no grounds to bother us."
"Got it, little girl? If you understand, hand over the gear quickly. Don't force us to act!"
Deng Rongrong whispered urgently, "Xiao Yu, maybe we should just cut our losses. The gear's gone, but our lives matter more..."
"No way!"
Qin Yu's gaze hardened.
This was meant for Chen Nian—she couldn't just hand it over.
"Not playing ball? Move it!"
...
"This is infuriating! Absolutely infuriating!"
"I barely had time to warm up my new gear before they snatched it away!"
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't overreacted earlier, they wouldn't have noticed..."
Qin Yu's anger nearly brought tears to her eyes.
Clearly, she hadn't been able to fight back.
The value of the gear was secondary. What she couldn't bear was losing the heartfelt gift she'd finally managed to get for Chen Nian!
"Xiao Yu, don't be so upset. Let's go find Chen Nian."
"Why find him? I... I lost the gear I was going to give him. I'm not looking for him!"
"Well, you could ask him to help get it back..."
"Get it back... If he gets it back for me, then I give it to him again? That would be even more pointless!"
The three of them: That actually sounds kinda logical?
Ahem! Wonder what your expression will be when you find out Chen Nian's true identity.