TSA Chapter 65

Bonus chapter~ Thanks Shihane for the Coffees~

Before heading to the dungeon, everyone decided to return to town to sort out their inventory and equipment. Ran Qi needed to craft a set of gear from the White Tiger King’s hide, and Gu Le needed to replace his scorpion-punctured shield.

Ran Qi organized the materials he had looted while farming monsters in the wild. He sold the useless ones in the Trading Hall or to NPC shops, kept the valuable ones, and then purchased additional crafting materials before rushing off to the Life Skills area.

[System] Player [Bai Ran] successfully crafted [White Tiger Robe]. Sewing proficiency +0.

[White Tiger Robe]

Restriction Level: 40 or above

Limited Profession: Priest

Grade: A

Durability: 200/200

Attributes: Basic Defense +120, Intelligence +70, Constitution +32, Healing Effectiveness +10%

The White Tiger King was significantly stronger than the Wild Boar King, so the crafted gear naturally had better stats. Additionally, Ran Qi embedded a gemstone that enhanced healing power, further increasing his healing output.

[System] Player [Bai Ran] successfully crafted [White Tiger Gauntlets]. Sewing proficiency +0.

[System] Player [Bai Ran] successfully crafted [White Tiger Boots]. Sewing proficiency +0.

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[System] Congratulations! You have successfully crafted six pieces of White Tiger leather armor. Would you like to combine them into a set?

“Yes,” Ran Qi answered without hesitation.

[System] Set combination successful. A system announcement will be published shortly. Would you like to remain anonymous?

“Yes.”

[System Announcement] Congratulations to player [Anonymous] for successfully crafting a Level 40 Grade A armor set, earning 100 World Prestige points, and [Physical Exchange Coupons*2].

Since this was a high-level set, the system doubled the reward, and the set bonus stats were also significantly boosted.

[Set Bonuses]

(2-piece bonus): Increases max HP by 200 points

(4-piece bonus): Increases basic defense by 240 points

(6-piece bonus): Increases basic attack by 120 points

After completing the set, Ran Qi immediately equipped it. His gear score skyrocketed from over 3,600 to 4,800, instantly placing him at the top of the equipment rankings. Fortunately, he had always remained anonymous, so he didn’t have to worry about drawing too much attention.

He activated the panoramic view to check how he looked in the new set. However, the moment he saw himself, he fell into familiar silence.

The pure white White Tiger set looked stunning, perfectly complementing his fluffy, soft White Tiger hood. But instead of appearing intimidating, he now resembled a mystical creature—or rather, a Persian cat…

Ran Qi: “…”

That ridiculously cute hood ruined his entire vibe!

But the hood’s stats were too good—taking it off was out of the question.

In the end, he had no choice but to wear his invisible cloak again, covering himself from head to toe. No one could ever be allowed to see this!

Meanwhile, the World Chat exploded over the system announcement. Messages flooded in like crazy.

[World] Jin Xuenian: Damn! Who’s the pro that pulled this off?! Not only is their level high, but even their Life Skills are maxed out?

In <Magic Realm>, leveling Life Skills was notoriously difficult. It wasn’t just restricted by character level—it also required constant crafting to increase proficiency. Being able to craft a Level 40 set meant the crafter had both the character level and the skill proficiency to match.

[World] Peach Blossom Flower: Looking for custom gear! I have materials and will pay for crafting. Please notice me, master crafter!

[World] Thousand Mechanisms: Willing to pay any price for crafting! Star Coins also accepted!

[World] Shura: No matter what others offer, I’ll pay double! I sincerely want a set!

[World] Baili Wanqiu: This pro is seriously low-key! Do they have a guild yet? Our Glazed Moon Guild is top-notch. Think about it!

[World] Glazed Moon: Glazed Moon guild is recruiting professional Life Skill players! We provide power-leveling, cover all material costs, and offer a starting Star Coin salary of 30,000. Negotiable rates!

[World] Baishou Jian Huazhi: Σ( ° △°|)︴Glazed Moon Guild is as rich as ever…

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Ran Qi couldn’t help but be amazed. There were way too many rich players in this game—each one more generous than the last. They were probably preparing for the Abyss Dungeon, since the purple gear from there would be great for transitioning to Level 45.

Too bad… he didn’t need the money.

Silently, Ran Qi closed the World Chat and continued crafting. The White Tiger King they had encountered was significantly larger than the Wild Boar King, so its hide was bigger as well. Even after completing a full set, there was still enough material left to craft one more piece of armor—everything except the robe.

After thinking for a while, he decided to make a hat for Night Owl, so he added materials that could boost attack power and fire attributes.

[System] Player [Bai Ran] has successfully crafted [White Tiger Leather Hat]. Sewing proficiency +0.

[White Tiger Leather Hat]

Restriction Level: 40 or above

Limited Profession: Mage

Grade: A

Durability: 200/200

Attributes: Basic Attack +120, Intelligence +70, Constitution +45, Fire Critical Hit +66

The final product’s attributes turned out great, and perhaps because of the added fire attribute gemstone, the white material had some red streaks, resembling flame patterns, making it look incredibly cool.

For some reason, Ran Qi suddenly felt a little unbalanced. A mischievous thought crossed his mind, and he used some leftover scraps to add two fluffy round ears to the hat.

Feeling slightly guilty, he stuffed the hat into his backpack and then went to make a shield for Gu Le. Since he didn’t have high-quality Grade A materials on hand, he could only craft a Grade B shield for level 40. Fortunately, the attributes were decent—more than enough for tackling the Abyss Dungeon.

Additionally, he prepared some food and potions.

“I’m done. Are you guys ready?” Ran Qi asked in the team channel.

“I’m ready too. We can set off anytime,” Plume Ink replied.

Soul Chaser said, “Same here!”

Seeing that everyone was ready, Night Owl said, “Jiangnan and the others will be out of the dungeon soon. Fleeting Time, notify Alice and the rest.”

Sword at Fleeting Time responded, “No problem.”

Night Owl switched the party mode to raid mode, and the others joined one after another.

“We’re all set. Gather at the dungeon entrance.”

“Got it!”

When Ran Qi arrived at the dungeon entrance, he saw that Night Owl and the others were already there. A number of monster corpses lay scattered on the ground—clearly, they had been farming mobs nearby.

Ran Qi traded the shield to Gu Le, who happily rushed over and gave him a bear hug. “Ranran, you’re amazing! Love you so much! By the way, is your new set finished? Let me see it!”

“Yeah! We want to see too!” Soul Chaser chimed in immediately.

“There’s nothing to see…” Ran Qi refused outright. He absolutely did not want anyone to see how he looked—he had no presence at all in that outfit!

“Come on, my dear Ranran, just a quick look!” Gu Le clung to him, refusing to let go.

In the end, Ran Qi had no choice but to give in. “Just for a second!”

“Okay, okay! Just a second!” Gu Le nodded eagerly.

Ran Qi reluctantly removed his cloak.

“Wow! So cute!” Gu Le couldn’t help but exclaim and immediately pounced on him, rubbing against him.

“…Hey! Enough already!” Ran Qi’s face turned bright red. He grumbled and pushed Gu Le away before hastily putting his cloak back on, wrapping himself up from head to toe, determined not to let a single strand of fur be seen.

“Cough…” Soul Chaser and the others sighed in disappointment. They were too embarrassed to go in for a cuddle, but just getting a look would’ve been nice!

Ran Qi bit his lip, thinking about the similarly styled hat in his bag, and immediately sent Night Owl a trade request, stuffing the newly crafted [White Tiger Leather Hat] into his hands.

Night Owl raised an eyebrow at the hat’s design.

Ran Qi guiltily rubbed his nose, avoiding Night Owl’s gaze.

It was just the way the hat turned out—it had nothing to do with him…

Without hesitation, Night Owl equipped the hat. It was the same white, round-eared hat, but when he put it on, the effect was entirely different.

With his long, slender fingers pressing down on the white brim, his black hair contrasting sharply against the pale fabric, his slightly turned face revealed flawless contours. His gaze was sharp and clear as he looked ahead, and the flame-like patterns on the hat added a mysterious air to him. Coupled with his golden crown, he looked like a prince who had just been crowned.

“Damn, boss, that new hat looks ridiculously good on you!” Soul Chaser blurted out.

“Does it?” Night Owl smirked slightly and glanced at Ran Qi, his eyes holding a hint of mischief. “Then I should thank the one who made it.”

Ran Qi: “…”

So frustrating!!!

But then, Gu Le suddenly gasped as if he had discovered a new continent. “Oh my god, is this the legendary couple’s outfit? What a shame that Ranran refuses to take off that black cloak—otherwise, they’d match perfectly!”

“Hahahaha, yeah! If boss changed his robe to white, it’d be a true couple’s outfit!” Soul Chaser laughed along.

“What nonsense are you talking about!” Ran Qi’s face turned red all the way to his ears. Thankfully, no one could see it under his cloak, or he’d die of embarrassment.

Then, Night Owl suddenly said, “Hmm, I think it’s time to change my robe. I’ll check the Trading Hall later for a white one.”

Ran Qi: “?”