Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

After putting away this batch of epic equipment items, Lin Yi casually opened his friend list and sent a message to Gu Lao. At the same time, he prepared to go to Reed's shop to repair the equipment in his hands.

Now the durability of the Black and White Rose has dropped to half. If it is not repaired, once a battle occurs in the next world, the Black and White Rose is likely to enter low durability.

The dataization of Samsara Paradise can indeed display the status of equipment in real time, but this does not mean that the wear and tear of equipment can be ignored.

In the Reincarnation Paradise, the durability of equipment is one of the important indicators to measure its combat effectiveness.

Once the durability drops below 50%, various problems will begin to occur with the equipment and its performance will be greatly reduced.

If the durability drops to 1 point, then the weapon is basically equivalent to a piece of scrap metal and can no longer exert its due power.

Therefore, maintaining the durability of weapons is a survival skill that every contractor must master.

Gu Lao quickly replied to Lin Yi: "It seems that you have made a fortune again. Contact me in an hour. I have two guests who have made reservations here, so I can't go over for the time being."

Doctor: "Okay, just send a message when the time comes."

After seeing Lin Yi's reply, Gu Lao closed the friend panel and entrusted the stall to the automatic guarding system of Samsara Paradise. He turned around and left, heading to other stores to complete the transaction that had been agreed upon long ago.

Although the quality of the things Lin Yi brought was not top-notch for a seventh-level contractor like Gu Lao, they were extremely practical and were almost always sold out in a short period of time.

This also made Gu Lao's reputation in the trading street more famous. Originally, he was just an ordinary vendor in the trading street, but now he has become a well-known businessman.

Even the restrictions on him in the Samsara Paradise have been relaxed a lot. Now Gu Lao has enjoyed treatment similar to that of an employee. He only needs to complete one task every month, and the rest of his time can be arranged freely.

When Lin Yi arrived at the door of Reed's shop, he found that more than a dozen well-dressed Charm Contractors had gathered at the door of the shop.

Lin Yi took a quick glance and found that he had met most of them before. They were all core figures in charge of logistics or human resources in a large adventure group.

It seems that these people came for Reed's forging skills.

"Doctor, what have you thought about? Do you want to join our adventure team?" After seeing Lin Yi, one of the charm-type contractors leaned directly next to Lin Yi and hugged Lin Yi's arm.

Lin Yi had met this girl a few times in the War World. Her name was Xin Ke, and she was the deputy leader of a fourth-tier medium-sized adventure group.

The two had met several times in the War World.

If Lin Yi had not been there at the time, this girl would have been eaten by parasites and turned into a hollow shell.

After returning to the paradise, the girl named Xin Ke has been trying her best to get Lin Yi into her adventure group, but unfortunately Lin Yi has no interest in it at all.

"Xin Ke, can't you see that the doctor doesn't want to join your adventuring group? You big-breasted and brainless guy should just leave now and stop being so naughty here."

A cold voice came from the side, interrupting Xin Ke's chattering.

The person who spoke was a girl with twin ponytails and wearing a JK uniform. She looked pure and cute, but her tone was not cute at all.

This JK girl’s nickname is Xiaoya. She is a core member of another large-scale fourth-level adventure group “Shadow Wings” and is responsible for intelligence and diplomatic work.

Xiaoya has a great reputation in the circle of fourth-level contractors, and her personality traits can be seen from her nickname "Red Spider".

She once overthrew the regime of an entire kingdom by herself, and could be said to be a truly vicious woman.

As she spoke, Xiaoya pulled Xin Ke away from Lin Yi, as if she was clearing away something that was in the way.

"Doctor, you can reconsider the conditions of our group."

Xiaoya turned to look at Lin Yi. The expression on her face changed instantly, and she put on a sweet smile. There was a bit of irresistible temptation in her tone. "Whether it's resources, intelligence, or any special requirements you have, as long as you ask, we will definitely meet them."

As she spoke, she put her hands behind her back and leaned forward slightly. This action seemed unintentional, but it cleverly revealed the lines of her breasts, which were not very plump but had a unique charm.

Xiaoya's movements were full of scheming. It was obvious that she was well aware of the advantages of the charm-type contractors, and she used a set of combination punches to perfection.

Seeing this, Xin's face instantly darkened.

She snorted coldly and raised her voice a few degrees: "Xiaoya, what do you mean? I was the one who invited the doctor first!"

Xiaoya didn't care at all, still maintaining that innocent and lovely smile, and spoke lightly, as if she was talking about something very ordinary: "Oh? Really? But the doctor didn't seem to agree with you. Besides, this kind of thing depends on one's ability. Maybe the doctor doesn't like cows, but prefers my pure style."

These words were like a needle, piercing Xin Ke's heart.

Xin Ke's face turned red instantly, and the last string of rationality in his mind completely broke.

"You vixen, why are you pretending to be innocent! Do you think you can really pretend to be a 16-year-old high school student by wearing a JK uniform? An old lady is an old lady, who can't see your little tricks? It's disgusting!"

I have to say that Xinke’s words were very powerful and directly hit Xiaoya’s pain point.

But Xiaoya was no pushover. She sneered and immediately fought back, "Sure enough, people like you are the ones who are said to be big-breasted and brainless. Do you think you can attract a doctor with those two pieces of meat? That's ridiculous. I advise you not to waste your time. A 'milk cow' like you is not needed anywhere else except for breeding at the ranch."

The verbal battle between the two escalated in an instant, like a raging fire. Their words were as sharp as knives, and every sentence hit the other party's weak spot directly.

The contractors around all looked sideways, and some even stopped to watch, with expressions of watching a good show on their faces.

Obviously, this kind of "liveliness" is a rare "grand occasion" for the contractors of the Samsara Paradise.

However, as the core figure in this dispute, Lin Yi was left out.

However, he did not mean to turn around and leave. Instead, he moved a small stool and sat on the side of the road with great interest, watching the scene with relish as if he was watching a movie.

As time went on, other charm-type contractors around were also drawn into the "battle" between the two.

For a moment, more than a dozen beautiful girls stood on the street, cursing at each other.

Their voices were extremely pleasant to the ear, but the content of their words was extremely unpleasant to the ear. Many contractors said that this scene was even more "exciting" than a battle.

Many low-level main tanks hurriedly took out their notes and carefully recorded every detail of this "battle".

For them, this level of "war of words" is not something that can be seen anytime and anywhere.

"Would you like a bottle of beer?" Reed's voice suddenly sounded in Lin Yi's ears, interrupting his interest in watching the girl swearing.

Lin Yi turned around and found that Reed had moved a chair and sat behind him.

Next to the chair was a small wooden table piled with various snacks and a can of cold beer.

"Give me a bottle." Lin Yi responded with a smile, and Reed immediately pulled out a bottle of beer and threw it to him.

Lin Yi gently pushed open the beer cap with his thumb and took a gulp. The cold beer slid down his throat, bringing with it a rich malt aroma and a hint of bitterness. It had a mellow taste and a long aftertaste.

I have to say that Reed has really good taste. This beer is considered to be the best among all the drinks Lin Yi has ever drunk.

The two of them just sat on the street, eating snacks and drinking beer, and from time to time their eyes glanced at the group of girls who were talking to each other and exchanging heated words on the street. They were having a very comfortable time.

Lin Yi even felt that this might be the most relaxing and enjoyable moment since he entered the Samsara Paradise.

Half an hour later, the leaders of various adventure groups rushed to the Staff Street and dragged away the girls in their groups like they were catching chickens.

Originally they were counting on these charm-type contractors to be able to take down Reed, but unexpectedly an internal conflict broke out among them. The scene was so chaotic that it was simply laughable.

Seeing that there was nothing to watch, Lin Yi put away his stool and followed Reed into his blacksmith shop.

Inside the blacksmith shop, the fire was burning brightly, and the air was filled with the scent of metal and charcoal.

Lin Yi casually put the small stool aside, walked to the workbench, and placed the black and white rose on the table.

"Fix it, the durability has dropped by half." "Why did it drop so much?" Reed frowned when he heard this.

The black and white rose is difficult to repair, especially after its internal structure has been awakened and changed to adapt to the operation of the power of the abyss.

This means that Reed must be extremely careful when repairing it, as any carelessness could damage its internal structure and even render the entire weapon scrapped.

What's more, the Black and White Rose is a dual-form growth weapon, and it is extremely difficult to repair.

These two points combined make it a headache even among epic equipment.

"This world is indeed not peaceful, with battles happening one after another." There was a hint of helplessness in Lin Yi's tone. After all, he had no say in such matters.

"Pay attention to maintenance next time, and try not to let the durability drop below half, otherwise the internal structure of the sword will also be affected." Reed took the black and white rose from Lin Yi's hand and began to examine it carefully.

Reed's fingers gently stroked the blade of the Black and White Rose. His fingertips tapped lightly on the blade, making a crisp metallic sound, as if he was listening to the "heartbeat" of the weapon.

"Hmm... the wear is mainly concentrated at the junction of the middle section of the blade and the hilt." Reed whispered, while his perception penetrated deep into the internal structure of the black and white rose. "The deformation of the internal structure is more serious than I thought. It seems that the battle in your last world was indeed very intense."

Reed took out an exquisite toolbox from under the workbench. When he opened it, it was filled with all kinds of strange tools.

He picked up a pair of tweezers and carefully began to dismantle the hilt of the Black and White Rose.

Lin Yi stood aside and watched Reed operate quietly.

The seconds ticked by, and the light from the fire shone on Reed's face.

About ten minutes later, the black and white rose completely disintegrated in Reed's hands, turning into a pile of precision parts scattered on the workbench.

"Okay, you don't have to worry about the rest." Reed raised his head and looked at Lin Yi, "The blade needs to be re-tempered and polished, which will take about 18 hours. You can just come and get it when the time comes."

"Okay, I'll come pick it up in 18 hours." Lin Yi said briefly, then turned around and prepared to leave.

"Wait." Reed suddenly stopped Lin Yi who was about to leave.

Lin Yi stopped and looked back at Reid with a puzzled look on his face: "Anything else?"

Reed did not answer immediately. Instead, he lowered his head and took out a palm-sized metal box from the drawer of the workbench and handed it to Lin Yi: "Take this, it's a small gift."

Lin Yi took the metal box, opened it and saw a thumb-sized black crystal inside.

"What is this?" Lin Yi looked at Reed with some surprise.

"Starstone," Reed replied without even looking up. "If you are in danger during a battle, it can temporarily enhance the power of the black and white rose. However, its use time is limited and can only last for ten minutes at most."

Lin Yi nodded, weighed the Starlight Stone in his hand, and said nothing more, just a brief "Thank you."

"It's okay. This thing was given to me when I was repairing equipment." Reed waved his hand and smiled, "It won't be of much use to me, so I'll just give it to you."

Lin Yi didn't bother to be polite anymore. He put the Starlight Stone into his personal space, then took out all the mineral materials and Void Cores that he had mined before and placed them on the workbench.

It is impolite not to reciprocate. Since Reed gave Lin Yi such a practical gift, Lin Yi naturally would not ignore the relationship between them.

Relationships need to be maintained. If you just keep asking for things, even the best relationships will fade over time.

"Hmm? Void Core? Good stuff, this thing is a special material for making space equipment." After Reed saw the material that Lin Yi took out, his eyes immediately lit up.

He quickly put the Void Core into a small wooden box and then stuffed the box into the cabinet behind him.

"You are quite capable. This thing is really useful to me. Thanks."

After leaving Reed's shop, Lin Yi walked towards the bar of [Fire Moth].

The crisp sound of wind chimes rang out, and Alicia's familiar voice once again reached Lin Yi's ears.

"Welcome, what would you like to drink this time?" Alicia leaned against the bar, playing with a crystal clear grape in her hand, looking at Lin Yi lazily.

In front of her was a plate of fresh fruit and a TV series from the real world was playing on the TV. The flickering pictures added a bit of worldly atmosphere to the quiet bar.

"Are there any new products recently?" Lin Yi walked to the bar, sat down casually, and glanced at the dazzling wine cabinet behind Alicia.

"New product? I just mixed a 'Void Kiss'. Would you like to try it?"

"Void Kiss? Then have a cup."

Alicia nodded, took out several bottles of wine of different colors from the wine cabinet, and explained casually: "The Kiss of the Void is made from the petals of the Void Flower and the juice of the Abyss Fruit. It has a very unique taste. After drinking it, you will feel like you are in the void."

Alicia gently shook the cocktail glass, and the wine swirled in the glass, gradually blending into a deep purple color, like the most mysterious nebula in the night sky.

"Okay, let's try it." Alicia pushed the prepared cocktail in front of Lin Yi with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Lin Yi picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

The moment the wine enters the mouth, a cool feeling spreads from the tip of the tongue, as if the whole person is wrapped in a void space.

Then, a light sweetness spreads in the mouth, accompanied by a hint of bitterness, which makes people linger in the aftertaste.

"Not bad." Lin Yi put down his wine glass and nodded.

Alicia smiled with satisfaction: "I'm glad you like it. But this wine has a strong aftereffect, so don't drink too much."

Lin Yi didn't say much, but just continued to slowly taste the wine in the glass.

The atmosphere in the bar was very quiet, with only the sound from the TV and the occasional sound of wind chimes.

[Fire Moth] There are not many people coming to this bar on weekdays, most of them come here to discuss business.

As for whether the bar’s business is good or bad, Alicia and her gang don’t care.

They opened this bar purely for entertainment. Their real way of making money is through intelligence work and taking on missions. The income from the bar is not even a fraction of it.

"Do you want to draw?" Just then, little Grace came to Lin Yi skipping with a drawing board in her hand.

"Of course." Lin Yi smiled slightly, with a hint of gentleness in his tone.

Although he had only known little Grayxiu for a short time, Lin Yi was always very tolerant towards children.

Every time he came to the bar, he would bring some small gifts to little Grace, so little Grace had a very high favorability towards Lin Yi.

After hearing Lin Yi's answer, little Grayxiu put the drawing board on the table, picked up the paintbrush and began to paint seriously.

Lin Yi sat quietly aside, his eyes fixed on little Gray's drawing board.

With just a few strokes, Lin Yi recognized that the person in the painting was himself.

However, the background of the painting was dark, and there seemed to be countless twisted things in the darkness staring at Lin Yi in the picture, which looked very strange.

"Grayshus, what are these?" Lin Yi pointed at the dark creatures in the painting and asked softly.

Little Gretchen raised her head, blinked her eyes, and said innocently, "I don't know."

"I'm sorry, Grace has recently learned a new skill that seems to allow her to draw a future picture based on fate, so she doesn't know what she has drawn." Aponiya walked to Lin Yi and explained in a low voice, with a hint of apology in her tone, as if she was worried that Lin Yi would misunderstand.

Lin Yi nodded, his eyes fell on the painting again, a trace of deep thought flashed in his eyes, and he didn't say much. (End of this chapter)