Not to mention, Bai Ye was a bit conflicted about today's five synthesis chances.
If all were used to synthesize Soul-Fusing Gold, the Shelter could evolve for the first time today.
But using all for Soul-Fusing Gold would consume all synthesis chances.
So Bai Ye gave up on that.
Since the Shelter's evolution wasn't urgent, he decided to synthesize Corrupt Blood first.
Thinking this, Bai Ye used one chance to synthesize a drop of Thin Dark Blood.
Together with yesterday's drop, he now had two drops.
"I wonder what these two drops can synthesize."
His eyes flickered, and without wasting time, he chose and clicked.
[Synthesis successful, you obtained Dark Essence.]
"Dark Essence?"
Bai Ye raised his brow, surprised.
He thought Thin Dark Blood would synthesize into concentrated Dark Blood.
Looks like he overthought.
"I just don't know what effect it has."
Expectation flickered in Bai Ye's eyes as he checked.
[Dark Essence.]
[Description: Essence formed by extracting dark power from Dark Blood, filled with pure dark elemental power. Using it grants a random dark attribute skill (each person can only use once).]
"Whoa, this effect... so strong!"
Bai Ye's eyes widened in shock, then he showed excitement.
Before synthesis, Thin Dark Blood only enhanced dark attribute resistance.
After synthesis, the improvement was huge!
It could grant a dark attribute skill directly!!
Although only usable once per person, it was basically a Skill Rune.
Skill Runes were extremely rare, and players on the forum valued them greatly.
Since the game's launch, only about one percent or fewer players had obtained one, showing their rarity.
This proved how important Dark Essence was.
Most importantly, it was synthesized. Having a synthesis path meant Bai Ye could even mass-produce it!!
If this leaked, players worldwide would go crazy.
Fortunately, Bai Ye kept breathing deeply and calmed down quickly.
He hadn't been blinded by greed yet.
If exposed, it would bring huge benefits.
But also great danger.
Even some governments might covet it.
So Bai Ye decided firmly:
"Dark Essence should stay hidden. Occasionally show one or two as chest rewards for trading with players."
"But not too many, or it'll arouse suspicion."
"Best used only by trusted people!"
Like Tiger Mom and the cub.
Like future recruited wanderers.
Of course, if he became strong enough, he wouldn't care. But he wasn't there yet.
Shaking his head, Bai Ye stopped thinking and materialized the Dark Essence in his hand.
It looked like a pure black glass bead, deep black like a black hole absorbing light.
Its appearance alone felt mysterious and extraordinary.
Bai Ye wanted to swallow it whole.
But hesitating, he put it into the backpack for now.
"Two Thin Dark Blood can synthesize powerful Dark Essence, but what about two Dark Essence?"
Maybe the product wouldn't be as useful as Dark Essence.
Or maybe it would be even stronger.
Either way, it was worth a try.
Taking a deep breath, Bai Ye began synthesizing.
He had only three synthesis chances left today.
So no big syntheses today.
Just one more Dark Essence.
Then quietly wait for tomorrow.
After finishing, Bai Ye prepared to log off.
But suddenly, a rumbling noise rang out.
"What's that sound?"
From above, near the Watchtower.
Could monsters be attacking the Watchtower?
Thinking this, Bai Ye's expression turned serious, and he stood up shouting, "Tiger Mom, back!"
"Roar."
Tiger Mom, playing with the cub in the living room, responded immediately, understanding 'back' meant Shelter.
Though unaware of the situation, seeing Bai Ye's expression, it nodded.
Bai Ye withdrew Tiger Mom into the game, then controlled his character to rush to the top of the Watchtower with Tiger Mom.
Opening the top door, wind and rain swept in fiercely, washing everything away.
Boom!
A crashing sound repeated.
Countless monster roars accompanied it.
Bai Ye looked down from above, shocked.
"A ship?"
An ordinary wooden boat had drifted near the Shelter, pushed by raging floodwaters, repeatedly hitting the Watchtower walls, causing collision sounds.
Under Bai Ye's watch, many Deep Divers swarmed toward the ship, trying to climb aboard.
But a faint blue Magical Power Shield covered the ship's surface, blocking all dark creatures.
"A Magical Power Shield? Could there be people on the ship?"
Bai Ye murmured, hesitating.
"Roar (What to do?)"
Tiger Mom growled anxiously, asking Bai Ye.
Its face also showed worry.
Bai Ye understood why.
If the ship remained, once the shield vanished and Deep Divers boarded, they could climb the Watchtower, threatening the Shelter.
Though weak individually, there were hundreds now, with many shadows beneath the flood—more Deep Divers!
They couldn't be allowed to climb the Watchtower, as the thick top door might not hold.
After thinking, Bai Ye decided:
"Tiger Mom, watch from above and freeze all monsters. I'm going down."
"Roar (You're crazy? You'll die.)"
"No problem."
Bai Ye shook his head, smiling. "I told you, I won't die. I can resurrect, and might not even die."
"Once the Magical Power Shield fades, I'll destroy the ship. Then the Deep Divers will leave."
"Roar (Then just destroy it later, why go down?)"
Good question.
Of course, to seek treasure.
Bai Ye licked his lips, eyes gleaming with excitement.
Though dangerous, this was an alien ship, likely built by wanderers in the Land of Darkness, not Players.
So he had to go aboard personally.
Whether to find treasure or alive wanderers, it would be a big gain!
Such an opportunity could not be missed.
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