Chapter 48 – Azure Dragon Sinewed-Bone Body Art

Xiao Wuwang first placed the Crafting Station and activated the Blueprint derivation.

Seeing it required 48 hours, he immediately canceled the derivation.

The Crafting Station was an essential Item, and its value was naturally very high. Even if he derived it now and could mass-produce Crafting Stations, others might not necessarily be able to afford them.

These past two days were a critical phase for players upgrading to Level 2, and the demand for Level 1 firearms was extremely high. Since he wasn’t short on materials at the moment, it was better to have the Crafting Station focus entirely on producing QBU-191 Precision Rifles (Modified). This way, he could gather another large batch of resources tomorrow and the day after.

Of course, the Artisan Workbench couldn’t be left idle either. Xiao Wuwang placed the Core Component for upgrading from Level 3 to Level 4—the Alloy Axle—into the Artisan Workbench for derivation.

The derivation time was only 24 hours.

He could use these 24 hours to collect Train Upgrade Shards, aiming to gather all the upgrade resources by this time tomorrow.

By then, he might even break an Upgrade Record.

After arranging for the Artisan Workbench to derive the Alloy Axle Blueprint, Xiao Wuwang went to the Crafting Station.

He first scheduled the Crafting Station to produce 20 sets of ammunition, which would take about 4 hours. This was in preparation for his own Platform challenge tomorrow.

Next, he began investing resources to have the Crafting Station produce QBU-191 Precision Rifles (Modified).

One QBU-191 Precision Rifle (Modified) required Iron10 Units, Copper2 Units, and Rare Metal*1 Unit, with a production time of half an hour per rifle.

Xiao Wuwang directly scheduled the production of 24 rifles, ensuring they would be completed by the time he Departed the Station tomorrow.

After arranging the production tasks, Xiao Wuwang returned directly to the rest area.

In the following time, Xiao Wuwang upgraded the Superior-quality M870 shotgun he had brought back from the gang hideout to Level 3.

Item Name: M870 Berserk Shotgun (Modified Type III)

Level: Level 3

Quality: Common

Durability: 160/160

Trait: Power +2, Explosion +1

Description: This deeply modified shotgun has greatly increased power. Upon hitting a target, it Triggers a small explosion effect. The shockwave and fragments from the explosion cause secondary damage to the target and enemies within a certain range. Magazine capacity: 8 rounds, effective range: 100 meters.

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This upgrade went relatively well in terms of luck. At Level 0 to Level 1, it activated the Power +1 Trait. Then, during the upgrade from Level 2 to Level 3, it activated an additional Power +1 Trait. Combined with the Explosion +1 Trait that is guaranteed to activate when upgrading from Level 2 to Level 3, this resulted in a shotgun with both a wide area of attack and extremely formidable power!

A top-tier weapon!

With this gun in hand, even using only Level 1 ammunition, it could likely deliver standard Level 3 damage!

Thus, even if the next Platform faced Level 3 enemies, he would have the capability to fight!

By the time Xiao Wuwang restored his Fatigue Points to full, it was just past midnight, and he could still perform another round of upgrades.

After some thought, he decided to use this upgrade opportunity on that Level 0 Superior-quality Iron Axe.

He was no longer lacking in firearms. He had the QBU-191 Armor-Piercing Precision Rifle (Modified Type II), the Type 92 Rapid Pistol (Modified Type II), and the M870 Berserk Shotgun (Modified Type III), along with quite a few grenades and grenade launchers.

As for melee weapons, aside from the Black Iron Dagger, he didn’t have any other noteworthy ones.

However, the Black Iron Dagger was only Level 1 and no longer of much use to him in his current state.

This Superior-quality Iron Axe could be optimized to its maximum potential, upgrading it to Level 3. Level 3 equipment offered a significant boost in attributes.

Thinking this, Xiao Wuwang took out the axe and began to trigger his Talent to upgrade it.

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[Ding!]

[Talent triggered successfully. Light Steel Axe upgraded to Shadow Edge Axe!]

The appearance of the Level 3 Shadow Edge Axe had changed considerably compared to the Level 0 Iron Axe.

The original Level 0 Iron Axe had a crude, dull, and unpolished body, with a blade that was somewhat thick and blunt. Overall, it gave off a plain and cumbersome impression.

Now, the Shadow Edge Axe before Xiao Wuwang’s eyes had a slender and streamlined body. Its blade was curved, more than twice the size of before, and as thin as a cicada’s wing—clearly razor-sharp!

Xiao Wuwang couldn’t resist appraising the Shadow Edge Axe:

Item Name: Shadow Edge Axe

Level: 3

Quality: Common

Durability: 160/160

Trait: Sharp +2, Extreme Speed +1

Description: Forged from a special alloy, the material is tough and lightweight. The Sharp trait allows it to easily cut through most objects, while the Extreme Speed enhancement significantly increases its swing speed. A rare weapon for close-quarters combat.

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Xiao Wuwang picked up the Shadow Edge Axe, then fetched a piece of wood and swung the axe at it a few times.

Under the sharp edge of the Shadow Edge Axe, the log, as thick as a thigh, was split in two as easily as fragile tofu. The cut was clean and smooth, without the slightest hesitation!

A flash of delight crossed his eyes as he inwardly praised the Shadow Edge Axe for living up to its reputation.

He felt that this axe seemed to have transcended the typical clumsiness and ruggedness of axes, instead blending the agility of a sword, the sharpness of a blade, while still retaining the sheer force of an axe.

After just a brief test, Xiao Wuwang was already reluctant to put it down!

He practiced with the Shadow Edge Axe for quite a while before finally storing it away.

Seeing that he still had over 30 Fatigue Points left, he didn’t waste them. After upgrading a pickaxe and another axe to Level 1, he finally stopped.

By now, his Fatigue Points had dropped below 20. He didn’t push himself further and collapsed onto the bed, falling into a deep, whoosh-whoosh sleep.

Another day dawned.

Driven by his biological clock, Xiao Wuwang woke up around 5:30 a.m. as usual.

After breakfast, he began his cultivation plan.

Now that his Constitution Base Attribute had exceeded 20, he could finally cultivate a Body Art he had obtained in his Previous Life from an Eastern fantasy world.

Beside the sofa in the lounge, near the window, there was a dedicated space of about 15 square meters reserved for practicing Body Arts.

The Body Art he had obtained was called the “Azure Dragon Sinewed-Bone Body Art.” “Azure Dragon” referred to a powerful mythical beast symbolizing strength, while “Sinewed-Bone” indicated that this Body Art focused on strengthening bones, aiming to grant the practitioner bones as tough as an Azure Dragon’s and immense power.

This Body Art wasn’t complicated—it consisted of eight movements.

Completing all eight movements according to the standard procedure was considered One Full Circuit.

But don’t be fooled by its simplicity. Without a certain level of Constitution as a foundation, not only would completing One Full Circuit be impossible, but an ordinary person might not even manage a single movement.

However, that was the nature of Body Art cultivation: once you began, you had to complete One Full Circuit.

Interrupting midway could cause some damage to the muscles and bones, and in severe cases, might even harm one’s foundation.

Without reaching a certain standard of Constitution, one must never recklessly attempt to cultivate Body Arts.

Xiao Wuwang instructed Lao Tie not to stop unless encountering a treasure chest of Silver grade or higher, and warned it not to disturb him during his Cultivation.

After giving these instructions, Xiao Wuwang began his training according to the body-refining methods of the Azure Dragon Sinewed-Bone Body Art.