Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 211 Night Walk in Brocade Clothes
Time goes back two hours.

Shenzhou Zundi, Building B, Unit 1101.

Wu Yue's home was slightly less well-decorated than 1501. It was a bit messy for him and his cousin to live in, but it hadn't reached the point where Zhai Da could tolerate it.

Standing in front of the wardrobe, Zhai Da put on his trench coat and looked at himself in the mirror: "Why does it feel a little tight? Aren't we the same height?"

Wu Yue was originally taller than him, but now they are the same height.

Wearing thermal underwear, Wu Yue yawned and said, "You're stronger than me, huh? Where are you going wearing a trench coat? On a date with Lu Wei?"

Zhai Da tidied himself up, since the system said to "go on a hike in full dress," and even if it wasn't complicated, it had to be neat and tidy: "I'll just take a walk."

Wu Yue's trench coat wasn't cheap either; he bought it after arriving in Harbin, costing several thousand yuan, and it had just been dry-cleaned. Zhai Da adjusted the "magic vest" underneath, revealing just the right edge of the collar, and then hung the "uncertainty watch" on his side waist, revealing a section of thin metal chain.

Finally, she put on the gloves and scarf that Lu Wei had made herself, and pinned a small handkerchief to her chest.
perfect
Luckily, he wore dress shoes to his autograph sessions before, otherwise wearing sneakers with this outfit would have ruined the look.

The only flaw is that it doesn't come with a hat, but I'll give it a try anyway.
After leaving Wu Yue's house, Zhai Da took the elevator down to the first floor. After a moment's thought, he decided to walk along the edge of Harbin Institute of Technology, taking a familiar and less crowded route.

He took out the [Pure Gold Mysterious Staff] with his right hand, pressed it lightly, and the mechanism instantly opened, transforming it into an unfolded mode. He then weighed it in his hand.

I just measured it at home, and it's not two kilograms, it's 2.65 kilograms to be precise.

With a light touch of his cane to the ground, Zhai Da set off.

The 10-kilometer journey will take about two and a half hours. He plans to choose less crowded places, since this set is quite unique and he doesn't want to attract too much attention.

Hmm. It would be troublesome if we encountered robbers. He looks very rich. Although he claims to be "fully armed" and not weak in combat, there's no need for that, is there?
Soon after, the progress changed, and the hiking distance became (0.1/10).

Not bad, the system wasn't strict enough to make him wear a tuxedo. Besides, formal attire doesn't necessarily have to be Western style, right?
Does wearing a dragon robe count?
Won't it scare passersby?

The pure gold cane wasn't particularly eye-catching at night, but the cane itself was quite special, and coupled with Zhai Da's dashing appearance, passersby couldn't help but glance at it.

On a certain street, there were two small bars along the street, and Zhai Da glanced at them a few more times.

I wonder if it might be one of our own customers.

In front of the roadside trees, a woman was leaning against a tree and vomiting violently. Zhai Da subconsciously pulled up his scarf to cover his mouth and nose.

The woman's companion was also a girl, and she couldn't help her up or carry her. In the end, the woman sat down on the ground with a thud.

The woman, who was vomiting violently, looked up and saw Zhai Da. Her eyes cleared up a bit, and she waved and said in a simple-minded way, "Handsome guy."

She had only intended to greet him while drunk, but for some reason, she stopped halfway through her sentence, stared at Zhai Da's cane, and changed her mind.

"Handsome, I don't want to go to work anymore, will you take care of me?"

Zhai Da glanced at his collar, which was covered in vomit.

"Break!"

He immediately put away his cane.
He was afraid that the drunkard would rush up and hug him, and then launch a poisoned attack.

"Handsome, work is so tiring. Will you support me? I'll do anything."

Zhai Da naturally did not respond, but simply felt that the cane's effect was quite obvious.
As expected of being described as "significantly enhanced":
When unfolded, it greatly enhances "charm"; when folded, it greatly enhances "persuasiveness".
Zhai Da, who had already passed the drunkard, suddenly stopped, turned halfway around, and said, "You've had too much to drink. You should listen to your friend tonight and go home as soon as possible."

Because his mouth and nose were covered by a scarf, his voice had a slightly muffled, magnetic quality.

The drunk woman paused for a moment, then said, "I think you have a point."

Zhai Da continued forward, but hid behind a corner to observe for a while. Sure enough, the man became much more obedient and got into a taxi with his friend.

Hmm. The effect of enhancing persuasiveness is far stronger than that of the "Young Straight Stick," but more testing is needed.

After walking through several more intersections, when the task progress reached (3/10), Zhai Da encountered a beggar.

He wore a tattered cotton-padded coat, so dirty that its original color was no longer discernible. He sat on a tattered piece of cardboard, leaning against the wall without saying a word.

He looked miserable, but his outfit was actually warmer than most people on the street, so he wouldn't feel uncomfortable in early winter.

Zhai Da stopped and thought for a moment before saying, "You don't look very old, and you're able-bodied. Why don't you go and get a job?"

The beggar looked up at Zhai Da, initially not wanting to speak, but under certain influences, he responded, "What you said makes sense."

Then nothing more was said, and she remained paralyzed.

Zhai Da seemed to be deep in thought. It seems that increased persuasiveness does not necessarily mean the ability to control others. Even if the other party agrees with what he says, it may not necessarily translate into their own execution.

This served as a reminder to Zhai Da that he had gained "verbal persuasion," but not mind control.
What if the degree is slightly weaker?

Zhai Da took out his wallet from his pocket, put a hundred-yuan note into the beggar's bowl, and said, "You should have earned enough tonight. It's so cold, why don't you go back and rest?"

The beggar pondered for a moment: "What you say makes sense."

Then he picked up the 100 yuan and put it in his pocket, and took out a car key.

"Drip!"

A BMW was unlocked ten meters away.

Zhai Da:
The beggar couldn't even bear to throw away the tattered cardboard; he put it in the trunk of the BMW, since such dirty cardboard was hard to find.
He took off his dirty coat, drove off, and sped away.

On the contrary, Zhai Da, who was conducting the experiment, was speechless.

Damn it.
Sigh. If I ever give money to beggars again, I'll be a dog!

With a gentle press, Zhai Da's pure gold cane, hidden in his sleeve, unfolded once more, lightly touching the ground as he gracefully stepped into the night.

The crisp, melodious sound quickly dissipated in the night, carried away by the wind, like a mysterious wind chime.

Zhai Da wandered aimlessly, exploring almost the entire area near Harbin Institute of Technology, witnessing the dimness of old residential areas, couples strolling along the river, and couples arguing outside their windows.
When there was only one kilometer left to complete the task, Zhai Da estimated that entering the Harbin Institute of Technology campus through the back gate and then walking through it would be just the right distance to get home.

So they headed towards the location of the craft brewery.

From a distance, two figures could be seen acting suspiciously at the entrance of the workshop.

Zhai Da was stunned for a moment and did not think of thieves. The side of the workshop had always been empty. He had just put some things there today, and then a thief came?

Even with GPS on, it wouldn't be this accurate, would it?

Thinking of the strange pure gold material of the dragon-seeking ruler, Zhai Da stood behind them and watched for a moment.

Suddenly, he asked, "Um... do you need help?"

The bald man and the skinny man immediately turned around. The skinny man turned so suddenly that a piece of skin on his frozen hand tore off, making him wince in pain. Zhai Da said expressionlessly, "Pull-ups are hard to open in winter. Is this your shop?"

The skinny man's eyes darted around. "Yeah, we were fine when we came out, but we can't get back."

Even though they were two meters apart, Zhai Da could still smell the strange odor coming from the other person's mouth. He covered his mouth and nose and said, "I know how to pick locks. Can I open it for you?"

Even though he was stealing, even though the person was a stranger, even though the other person was eerie, for some reason, the bald man actually listened to the advice of this bewitched person: "What you said makes sense. Thank you for your help."

Zhai Da walked forward, reached into his sleeve, and took out the [Master Key]. Its strange shape aroused the curiosity of the two.

This simple mechanical lock can be opened in less than two seconds with a gentle pry.

The two were overjoyed: "Thanks, brother, that saved you a lot of trouble. Now, you can go ahead, we'll just move some things."

Zhai Da shook his head: "No, I'm a little tired from walking. Would you mind if I stayed at your shop for a while? After all, I just helped you out."

"Uh, you're right."

Although they agreed to the strange request, the two exchanged a glance. The skinny man went inside to search, while the bald man stayed outside.

They thought they were "disguised" very well, and they didn't hide from Zhai Da when they were rummaging through his things, but they kept a close eye on this strange man.

Zhai Da, on the other hand, wanted to see what they were after, having followed him so precisely to this place.
Anyway, none of them will escape in the future. Let them flip it over.

The bald man pulled out a pack of cigarettes and gestured to Zhai Da: "Hey bro, wanna smoke?"

Zhai Da waved his hand in refusal, but after thinking for a moment, he took out a strange, retro-style lighter from his pocket.

Apply it to the bald head.

Baldy's problem was purely muscle memory; the other person lit the lighter faster than him, so he leaned his head over, lit it, and took a puff.

This cigarette is really strong. Is it because of the cold weather?
Looking at the other person's lighter, although his main job was tomb raiding, he did have a good eye, and said:

"Brother likes old things? This lighter must be almost a hundred years old, from World War II."

"Really? Is it valuable?"

It seems the original owner was a meticulous person, but not meticulous in his work.

"It depends on who has it. If you put it in the junkyard and sell it by weight, the player can still get a few thousand."

As he spoke, the bald man looked at the cane in Zhai Da's hand, feeling that this was the real "open door," but he couldn't see any basis for it.

What does it mean to have branches and a dragon coiled together? Is it like a family crest from abroad?

This person is definitely rich and powerful; it's best if we all stay calm tonight.
The skinny guy inside rummaged through a pile of junk for a long time without any luck. Zhai Da then raised his lighter again: "Give me another one."

Bald man: "You're right."

Zhai Da thought to himself, "I wonder if the effects of this lighter accumulate?"
Should it be two 30-second intervals? Or one 15-second interval?
Seeing a nylon rope at his feet, left over from unloading during the day, Zhai Da picked it up and coiled it up.

Just as the bald man was about to ask, the skinny man finally couldn't hold back and blurted out, "It's not here."

A shadow fell over the bald man's eyes. He nodded and said, "Let's go then, brother. Thanks for the fire."

Zhai Da, however, said, "It's quite chaotic inside. Actually, I know a little about divination. Why don't you tell me what you're looking for, and I'll give it a try?"

"Divination?"

Zhai Da took out a deck of cards: "Yes."

The playing cards were used for divination, but what the other party said wasn't entirely unreasonable. Since the disguise was so successful, the other party didn't suspect anything. But what if they were right?
Meanwhile, Zhai Da wondered to himself: Haven't they become suspicious yet? Is the equipment too powerful, or did these two just forget to bring their brains with them?
"What you said makes sense, why don't you give it a try?"

Zhai Da then opened the Joker deck, the metal cards swirling between his hands like dragons, instantly stunning the two men; this demonstrated genuine skill.
"So tell me, what are you looking for?"

The skinny man immediately replied, "A dowsing rod, pure."

The bald man interrupted, "I simply forgot where I put it. Does that count, brother?"

Zhai Da thought to himself, "Just as I expected."
Alright, the effects of the [Pure Gold Secret Staff] have been tested, and we've gotten to the point with these two. I'm not going to play along with these two idiots anymore.

Perhaps they aren't stupid, but with the added equipment and Zhai Da's absurdly strong persuasive abilities, he can make people act a little silly.

As expected, "talking skills" can indeed lower one's intelligence! There's truth to everything in cartoons!
"Okay. I'll calculate it for you right away."

The playing cards were being flipped faster and faster, gradually drawing the attention of both of them.

Suddenly, Zhai Da flicked his finger, and two playing cards flew into the air like birds.

The bald man and the skinny man stared wide-eyed, their gazes following the upward movement as they looked up.

Zhai Da remained expressionless, then erupted in a riot in a second!
Taking advantage of the two looking up, he raised his cane and struck each of them with it.

A three-kilogram stick was swung around and smashed on the back of the head!
The system said "pain without injury," meaning it's not afraid of killing people.

With two thuds, the two men fell to the ground, but they didn't faint. Zhai Da had never done this job before; he was just imitating the positions he saw on TV.

The bald man, enduring excruciating pain, roared, "You son of a bitch!"

He struggled to reach for the dagger in his pocket, only to find his hands were tied up.

When?! This kid's uncanny skills are amazing!

The skinny guy didn't have time to tie himself up before he scrambled to his feet and ran, not even glancing at his companion. Zhai Da pressed his left hand against his right arm, aiming the [wrist card dealer] at his opponent.
The two were only a few meters apart, well within firing range.

But as I aimed at the neck, I hesitated for a moment. This thing wasn't like a cane; it would draw blood. I was worried about severing an artery.
In the blink of an eye, the opponent had run about ten meters away, out of range. Zhai Da sighed and lowered his arm.
Anyway, he'll call the police and run away, so be it.

Then a person rushed out of the alley and knocked the skinny man down in one move.

Even more ruthless than Zhai Da, he started with a scissor kick chokehold + over-the-shoulder throw, then pressed his knee against the opponent's neck.

"Cough cough cough I can't breathe, I can't breathe!"

It was that delivery team member who looked like a veteran during the day.
Qin Yang slightly reduced his strength and asked in surprise, "Boss, isn't this your friend?"

Zhai Da rolled his eyes and picked up two playing cards from the ground.

"I don't have such a stupid friend."

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