"Do you like it?" Gu Ning asked.
"Mhm, I do," Windsor nodded.
"Then how about we sleep on the couch tonight?" Gu Ning said enticingly.
"Why?" Windsor asked in surprise. "It's so uncomfortable to rest on the couch!"
Gu Ning just smiled without answering. Naturally, he couldn't reveal his real reason.
The second item used the Purple Stone, and once again, it produced a Purple Crystal. Gu Ning felt that the items he got through the Purple Stone's transformations were very stable—he had already received three Purple Crystals.
The last one was the blue-quality Commoner Summoning Card. Gu Ning was really looking forward to this, hoping for something good.
He prayed silently.
Used Shapechanger.
"What the heck—whoa!" Gu Ning was stunned and immediately burst into laughter. "Hahaha! Luck of the gods, jackpot!"
The blue card had turned into a golden card. No wonder Gu Ning was so excited—he had drawn a legendary gold-tier item.
He gave Windsor a strong kiss and then tried to calm himself down.
Windsor saw the item and gave a brilliant smile. She was genuinely happy for Gu Ning.
Gu Ning checked the item info.
Hero Summoning Card (Gold): A hero, symbolizing infinite possibilities. With them, you'll soar like a tiger with wings!
Gu Ning gave a big smile. Although he had expected it, confirming it still made him genuinely happy.
Just as he was about to use it, Windsor stopped him.
Gu Ning looked at her in confusion.
"What if it turns out to be a man?" Windsor explained.
Gu Ning slapped his forehead—he had gotten too excited and completely forgot about that. If a man came out, it would indeed be awkward.
Tomorrow then! A short wait wouldn't hurt.
"I got too hyped and totally forgot," Gu Ning said.
"Let's summon tomorrow. Right now, we have our own business to take care of," Gu Ning said with a sly grin.
Windsor's face instantly flushed. Her smooth body nestled into Gu Ning's arms.
"Why are you shy? To reward you for wisely stopping me earlier, I'll let you be on top tonight," Gu Ning said as he hugged Windsor and gently flipped her on top of him.
Windsor let out a soft humph, her face burning hot. The Lord was just too naughty.
But she didn't resist. As long as A-Ning was happy, she was willing to do anything.
Let's pan the camera out now—this part isn't suitable for children.
Gu Ning woke up from the heat.
He opened his eyes and felt the bed was damp from sweat. Windsor was already gone; she always had a regular waking routine.
Gu Ning got dressed and stepped outside.
As soon as he did, he was hit by a wave of heat. It was scorching, and in no time, he was drenched in sweat. Spending the whole day outside would probably be unbearable.
Gu Ning saw Windsor and the others at the fishing corridor, each of them dripping with sweat—and this was just the morning. Who knows how bad it would be by noon.
He arranged for a few people to bring out ice blocks from the large cold storage room and also took out some iced drinks.
The ice was melting fast outdoors and would probably be gone in no time. Gu Ning frowned—this clearly wasn't sustainable; working like this would be impossible.
Thinking for a moment, he went to the warehouse and brought out the cooler. This one could reduce the temperature by 8 degrees. While it wouldn't do much outdoors, it would help within a limited range—like an air conditioner.
With the cooler in place, the heat became somewhat more bearable.
But the warehouse couldn't be left without a cooling system, or the supplies would spoil. Gu Ning then pulled out a blueprint for a thermostat.
Thermostat Blueprint (White): A device that helps maintain a stable temperature. Use your brain—think about all the ways it can come in handy!
Build requirements: Iron ×20, Copper ×10, Electronic Components ×5
Gu Ning spent White Stones to purchase the necessary items and built it.
He then arranged for two people to move some ice into the warehouse and installed the thermostat, allowing the warehouse to maintain a relatively stable low temperature.
After finishing everything, Gu Ning finally brought out the summoning card he had obtained the day before.
Use. Gu Ning was excited to see what kind of hero would appear.
A flash of golden light burst forth, and when it faded, Gu Ning saw the hero standing before him.
She was tall, dressed in a tight black outfit that perfectly showed off her stunning figure. Her short black hair and light red pupils stood out—but what surprised Gu Ning most was that she had a pair of cat ears and a long black tail swaying behind her.
Gu Ning was overjoyed—it was a beast-eared girl!
She bowed slightly when she saw him, placing her right hand holding a black short blade over her chest. "Greetings, Lord."
Her tone was emotionless, her face cold. Clearly, a cool and aloof hero.
"Hmm. What's your name?" Gu Ning asked.
"You may call me Darkmoon, my lord."
Gu Ning nodded and then checked her information.
Darkmoon (Legendary)Level: 3Strength: 35 (+3.5)Agility: 37 (+5)Defense: 35Intelligence: 35Mana: 350Class: Hero, Night HunterSkills: Dark Blade, Dark Corruption, MoonshadeEquipment: Shadow Blade (Green)Loyalty: 100Affinity: 55 (Friendly)
The info brought Gu Ning a pleasant surprise. First, she was a level 3 hero. Second, her class was Night Hunter, meaning she was a warrior—it was obvious from her weapon as well.
This made his team more well-rounded. Gu Ning hoped each hero had a different class and could complement each other.
Lastly, her affinity surprised him. A starting value of 55—that was 5 points more than Windsor's at the beginning. Gu Ning was beginning to suspect her cold demeanor was just a facade.
Right—she was of the dark element, and Gu Ning remembered having a dark-element skill stone.
He quickly opened his inventory and found it.
Shadow Ambush (Blue): After activating this skill, you can merge into shadows, concealing both presence and aura. Attacks launched from the shadows gain a 30% damage bonus.Learning requirement: Dark Element User
Gu Ning handed the skill stone to Darkmoon.
"This is for you—you meet the requirement to learn it."
Darkmoon reached out, looked at the skill stone, and seeing Gu Ning's gesture, used it directly.
[Prompt: Darkmoon's affinity with you +5.]
As expected, the affinity increased.
Then Gu Ning took out the four high-quality spiritual fruits: Lingyuan Golden Fruit, Lingyuan Purple Fig, Lingyuan Blue Pomegranate, and Xuanyuan Ginseng—one of each for Darkmoon.
She looked surprised as she gazed at the fruits, then turned to Gu Ning. She hadn't expected him to have four attribute-boosting spiritual fruits, and the lowest quality among them was still green.
But this time, she didn't take them right away.
Gu Ning looked at her in confusion. "What's wrong? Why won't you accept them?"