20: Chapter 20 Black Iron Treasure Chest

Ten minutes later, Li Taiping had 36 ordinary-quality fishing rods and 8 good grade-quality fishing rods laid out before him.

"It seems there aren't many lucky ones in the market after all."

He calmly tossed the 36 ordinary fishing rods into the treasure basin.

[Detected 36 identical items: 'fishing rod (ordinary)'.]

[Causality locked.]

[Infinite replication mode, activated!]

...

"Heh..."

Watching the various numbers continuously rising within the treasure basin, Li Taiping couldn't help but let out a light chuckle.

The most crucial initial tool for Survivor during the novice period, the ordinary-quality fishing rod—he had already achieved freedom with it!

Freedom of fishing rods!

Unlimited fishing rods represented unlimited possibilities!

Gambling for that one piece of quality with quantity, gambling for that one stroke of luck with quantity!

Immediately after, he pulled up the trading panel and gave a casual wave.

[Trader: Anonymous]

[Item for trade: Ordinary fishing rod (Full Durability) ×1]

[Item for trade: Various Ordinary Category Supplies ×10]

—— Requirement: [Any good grade supplies (type unrestricted) ×1]

He paid no heed to the successive waves of shock and speculation from the Survivor in the chat channel.

Li Taiping's gaze fell upon the eight good grade alloy fishing rods before him.

Apart from his own, which had only 10 durability left, the remaining seven had durability ranging from 31 to 55.

Added together, that was 304 points of durability, 304 chances!

And there might be even more opportunities later!

Using a good grade fishing rod to fish for treasure chests had a probability of eight out of ten being empty. Normally, out of these 300 chances, only about 60 would yield rewards. And among those 60 chances, there was an eighty percent probability it would be a wooden chest.

Never mind ordinary Survivor, even the very top tier of Survivor would find it extremely difficult to obtain the black iron treasure chest, which had an 'extremely low probability'.

But, he, Li Taiping, possessed the Bullseye trait!

And also unlimited supplies, unlimited market stalls!

With the stacking of all these factors, certain low-probability situations became almost inevitable!

Li Taiping hefted the weighty black alloy rod in his hand, stepped out of the cabin, and cast his gaze toward the sparkling sea.

The setting sun had already sunk halfway below the horizon, its afterglow dyeing the seawater a deep, blood-like crimson.

He looked at the two girls quietly fishing and remained silent.

Stealthily moving to the side of the ship, his arm muscles tensed, and he gave a powerful cast.

"Whoosh——"

The fishing line traced a graceful parabola through the air.

One minute.

Li Taiping's brow furrowed slightly. Usually, there would be movement within 1-3 seconds. What was going on here?

Two minutes.

Li Taiping's brows knitted tightly. Had his trait Talent failed? Was he being penalized?

Three minutes.

Reaching five minutes would be equivalent to a failed fishing attempt. Just as Li Taiping was about to lose patience and reel in his line, the rod in his hand suddenly sank heavily!

The float, which had been bobbing with the waves, instantly vanished beneath the sea's surface!

Immediately after, that tough alloy fishing rod bent into a heart-stopping 'U' shape!

"Squeak——"

A grating metallic friction sound rang out.

"It's here!"

Li Taiping's eyes sharpened. He exerted strength through both arms, veins bulging on his forehead.

So heavy!

"Splash——!!!"

A huge spray of water erupted from the sea's surface.

A heavy chest, pitch-black all over, its surface entwined with ancient barnacles and seaweed, broke through the water!

Beneath the sunset's afterglow, it reflected a chilling, cold metallic sheen. Intricate runes could faintly be seen flickering on its surface.

[black iron treasure chest]!

"Thud!"

The chest landed heavily on the deck with a dull thud. The entire ship seemed to shudder from the impact.

Xia Zhi cast a curious glance over, and the next second, her pupils contracted slightly in considerable surprise.

But she still maintained her fishing posture, though her occasional glances betrayed her attention.

The Little Girl, Yun Jinxin, wasn't so reserved. She cheered and was the first to run to Li Taiping's side.

Looking at the treasure chest before her, she clasped her hands in front of her, muttering, "May heaven bless the Captain! It must yield something good!"

Then she squatted nearby, obediently blinking her big eyes at Li Taiping.

Her gaze was filled with anticipation.

Li Taiping paid no attention to the two women. His gaze was firmly captivated by the treasure chest before him.

[black iron treasure chest]

[Opening can randomly yield 1-5 items. Single stack limit is 10.]

[Guarantee: 100% chance to obtain one good grade item.]

[Probability: 45% ordinary quality (white), 50% good quality (green), 5% Excellent Grade quality (blue).]

[Evaluation: Among the ten billion humans in the novice sea region, only ten black iron treasure chests were released. To possess one, you are absolutely the chosen one!]

Only ten...

On average, a one-in-a-billion probability!

Even after the black tide submerges this novice sea region, this black iron treasure chest might remain unobtainable by anyone!

Far Ahead!

Li Taiping secretly swallowed hard. Every second counted. Without a moment's hesitation—open!

The treasure chest trembled violently, transforming into a black light and vanishing. Three soft orbs of light appeared.

One white, one green, one blue!

Blue!!!

An... Excellent Grade item has appeared!