Chapter 19

The opponent's ambush at this moment startled Fang Yi, making him think he had encountered a master. If he were to be detained in the tent now, would he have to explain to the large group of players outside that he was just passing by?

In fact, the thief behind Fang Yi was far from a master, and was completely overpowered by Fang Yi in just one encounter. Since it was a defensive counterattack, Fang Yi did not gain any PK points. After checking the thief's corpse, Fang Yi regretfully noted that the dagger in the thief's hand did not drop. From its appearance, it was clearly a magical item.

Picking up the black cloth on the ground, Fang Yi glanced back at the tent's interior. The barbarian boss's roars outside had gradually subsided. Knowing he could not wait any longer, Fang Yi lifted the corner of the tent and stealthily walked out.

The team leader, the mage You Shang Wang Xia, had just cast a Slow spell on the berserk boss when he noticed the thief's icon quickly dimming, indicating something was amiss in the tent. He hurriedly called a few rangers and monks to check the situation. The thief, who had already been killed, named Xiao Shou Yi Mo, immediately sent a message. Seeing the content of the message, You Shang Wang Xia couldn't help but curse the thief as a failure. The thief had been boasting all day about having no rivals, but in a real confrontation, he was instantly killed. However, the ID "Fangkuai" seemed somewhat familiar.

Three monks quickly surrounded the tent, while the rangers, skilled in reconnaissance and listening, spread out in a fan shape in the opposite direction of the battlefield, searching for Fang Yi. However, no one noticed a blurry figure moving in the direction they had come from, heading towards the battlefield.

Fang Yi looked back at the monks surrounding the tent and the rangers looking around, and couldn't help but admire the first-rate awareness of the team members. The guild emblem on the chest of the ambushers had already revealed their identity—the exploration team of the "World Domination" guild.

Fang Yi had dealt with this guild a few times before. It seemed that their backing was very strong, and the guild's sponsors were among the most generous in the professional circle, making the members of the "World Domination" guild quite arrogant. The people in front of him were likely the front-line members of the guild, the strongest group outside the core members.

Fang Yi hid in the bushes around the clearing, about thirty feet away from where the "World Domination" members were battling the boss. Looking at the bloodied barbarian, he thought it was a pity. This boss looked to be around level 14 or 15, and as an elite template outdoor boss, it was likely to drop some good items.

You Shang Wang Xia took the items dropped by the boss from the monks, feeling relieved. It was fortunate that the quest item was dropped by the boss. But what did the thief take? After distributing the dropped equipment, You Shang Wang Xia remembered who "Fangkuai" was. Wasn't he the thief that the guild leader had asked him to recruit?

Unfortunately, Xiao Shou Yi Mo only saw the thief pick up a black item before he died. You Shang Wang Xia sneered inwardly, thinking he would have to talk to this "Fangkuai" in the future.

By this time, Fang Yi had already put the "World Domination" guild out of his mind. After leaving the camp, Fang Yi headed northwest, walking for three or four miles, avoiding the main route to Pross, and finally set up a tent in a secluded spot among the rocks.

Fang Yi always remembered the survival manual widely circulated among players during the beta test, which stated: If you log out in the wilderness in "Miracle" without any protective measures, you will likely see your own mutilated body when you log back in the next day. Wild beasts wouldn't pass up a free meal.

Fang Yi lit a campfire outside the simple tent and then had the time to check his loot. First was the low-quality longsword that his level 1 appraisal skill could easily identify: the Rainbow Sword. Then there was the unremarkable cloth band. After using the appraisal skill over a hundred times, and successfully increasing his appraisal skill proficiency to 1 level 23%, the true attributes of the magical item finally revealed themselves.

**Counterfeit Blindstrike Cloth Band (Fine)**

- Special Equipment

- Level Requirement: 6

- Weight: 1

- Armor: 1

- Durability: 5

- When used as leg wraps: +3 Initiative

- When used as wrist guards: +3 Current Weapon Proficiency (acceleration effect does not stack with similar effects like "Haste") (Note 1)

- "Ladies might prefer to give it to their lovers as a belt, the effect is quite good!"

This... it seemed that there were many fans of Cui Hezi in the Global Media. This was clearly a replica of Drizzt Do'Urden's Blindstrike Wristguard. Ignoring the usual playful suffix added by the game developers, Fang Yi wrapped the counterfeit cloth band around his calf (Note 2). Since he mainly used daggers (light) or short swords (one-handed), the proficiency bonus was clearly more valuable than the initiative bonus.

The other item, the secret letter in Fang Yi's hand, left him puzzled. The letter did not have the names of the sender or recipient, or even an address. There was only a dark night mask symbol in an inconspicuous corner on the back. Fang Yi carefully opened the envelope, wary of any magical traps or drugs, but it turned out he was overthinking. Inside the envelope was just a simple light yellow papyrus. Fang Yi focused on reading the content, gradually losing track of time.

Pross could barely be called a small port. The five-foot-deep water was insufficient for large cargo ships to dock directly, so the sailors had to use small boats to load and unload goods, and use poles to navigate between the cargo ships and the shore. Although it couldn't compare to the large deep-water ports in the West Gate, many small merchants still used Pross's port to travel between the Dragon Coast and the opposite shore of Lake Dragon, making the place lively.

Fang Yi leisurely strolled through the bustling streets, where recruitment ads from various guilds filled the streets, making them somewhat crowded. However, before coming to Pross, Fang Yi had already activated his disguise skill. The disguise effect with an 8-point charisma boost was terrible, but the light was dim, and even if the thief he had killed earlier were to come, he might not recognize him.

After confirming that no one was following him, Fang Yi turned a corner and entered a small杂货店.

"Hey, do you have any humanity? This is a ruby, and the white part on the sword hilt, isn't that ivory? You're too greedy!"

"… I don't have a sister, and your sword is only worth this much. If you don't want to sell, just leave."

Fang Yi glared at the bald, fat man in front of him, wishing he could draw his dagger and cut him down immediately. He had originally intended to sell the loot from last night, but after visiting several shops, the prices kept getting lower. Fang Yi couldn't complain much, given his low charisma. However, this shop owner not only offered a price 30% lower than the actual value but also had a terrible attitude, making Fang Yi so angry he could have fainted.

Fang Yi glared for a long time but could do nothing. Just as he was about to put away the gem-encrusted sword and leave, a clear voice called out his name. Fang Yi, still in disguise, was startled.

"Fangkuai?"

Note 1: Proficiency can reduce the stiffness effect caused by excessive movement and missed attacks. +1 proficiency can reduce the recovery speed of the corresponding weapon by 1%, equivalent to increasing the strength value with the same effect.

Note 2: This special equipment can be worn simultaneously with leg guards and wrist guards without conflict, but it cannot stack with enchantment effects on the equipment.

For example, if Fang Yi had an enchantment of +2 armor on his leg guards, the attributes of the Blindstrike Cloth Band as leg wraps would be removed from the character's attributes.