Dota: Becoming a God Starting with Dragon Knight

Are you looking to buy equipment for warriors?

Isadora stretched lazily. "Yes, do you?"

Li Ming was overjoyed. If he wanted warrior equipment, that was easy; the system had plenty.

"What kind of equipment do you want? A shield? Armor? Trinkets? Or more weapons?"

"The Shadow Blade is not bad as a melee weapon, but our elven warriors can fight both in melee and at range, so do you have any ranged weapons? Something cheaper."

"Cheap, huh?" Li Ming quickly turned his attention to his system panel and started searching through the pile of items.

In Dota, except for a few items, most weapons are not strictly distinguished between melee and ranged, because they will take effect as long as they are placed in the inventory.

Isadora's question actually stumped him.

Seeing that Li Ming's eyes were vacant, Isadora knew that he must have gone to check on the goods, so she didn't urge him. Instead, she sat down to the side and quietly enjoyed her tea with Lina.

After a moment, Li Ming's eyes refocused, looking at Isadora and Lina beside him.

"Aunt Isadora, as for ranged weapons, there aren't many. There are only four types: [Eaglehorn Bow], [Daedalus's Lament], [Expert Array], and [Serpent's Breath]."

"[Eaglehorn Bow] is a longbow that increases the user's agility."

"[Daedalus's Lament] is a crossbow that greatly increases damage and has a chance to deal even greater lethal damage."

"[Expert Array] is a musket that increases the user's agility and enhances damage."

"[Serpent's Breath] is an upgraded version of [Expert Array]. In addition to increasing the user's agility and damage, it also enhances the user's strength and attack range."

"In addition, [Expert Array] and [Serpent's Breath] also have a chance to deal damage to other enemies."

Because he didn't want to reveal his abilities, Li Ming didn't take out any samples on the spot.

He explained each of the suspected long-range weapons he had found.

However, Isadora was not satisfied with these four weapons.

"[Eaglehorn Bow]? That's terrible!"

"This [Daedalus] is somewhat interesting, but it's a crossbow."

"A musket? The kind of weapon those dwarves use?"

"Don't think I don't understand. What does it mean to damage other enemies? Isn't it just ricochets?"

"No other ranged weapons?"

Li Ming shrugged: "That's all. How about you take a look at some other melee weapons? I have quite a few."

Isadora waved her hand in disappointment: "No need, [Shadow Blade] is enough."

"Do you have any more armor? Since you don't have any ranged weapons, why not get yourself a set of armor?"

"Yes, yes, yes, there are plenty of armor pieces. I won't go into the ordinary ones, as paying with Moon Crystals isn't very cost-effective. I'll just tell you about a few pieces that I like."

"[Blade Armor] provides some protection and slightly increases the wearer's damage. When attacked, it reflects 15% of the damage received back to the attacker. When activated, the reflected damage increases by 85%."

"[Sanctified Robe] increases the wearer's magic resistance, constitution, and health. Every 4 seconds, the wearer gains a special energy that, when attacked, generates a shield that absorbs all damage. The shield's value is similar to a Tier 2 Energy Barrier."

"[Shiva's Guard] provides double the defensive capabilities of [Blade Mail] and enhances the range of the user's skills. It possesses [Frost Aura], reducing the attack speed of enemies within a 1200-meter radius. When activated, it releases an ice ring within an 825-meter radius, dealing damage and slowing enemies."

"[Assault Chestplate] has similar defensive capabilities to [Shiva's Guard], and increases the user's attack speed. It also possesses [Assault Aura], which increases the attack speed and defense of friendly units within 1200 meters and reduces the armor of enemies."

The four pieces of armor each have different effects, making them some of the more unique equipment in Dota.

After listening to Li Ming's introduction, Isadora became somewhat interested. "Sounds pretty good. Do you have any samples?"

"Yes, but it's not on me. I need to go back and get it."

"Sure, would you like me to have a guard get it for you?"

"No need, no need, I can get it myself."

Isadora understood. "Then let my guards escort you, so you won't be unable to get in later."

Li Ming bid farewell and left the rooftop garden. When he came downstairs, he saw a magnificently dressed tree spirit, who then led him into a carriage pulled by a unicorn.

After Li Ming left, Isadora looked at Lina with a smug expression.

Isadora boasted smugly, "Look how good your mother is at bargaining! She got a 50% discount right away, unlike you, who had to pay full price for the gloves."

Lina was speechless inside: "Fine, fine, you're amazing!"

This mom is great in every way—fair-skinned, beautiful, and capable. She loves her daughter very much, but she's a bit childish. What mother would compete with her daughter in bargaining skills?

"People who become interdimensional merchants rely on the revenue growth from selling things, and you still cut them so badly."

"Tsk tsk tsk~ Feeling sorry for your little sweetheart?"

"Mom~~ What did you say?" Lina's face flushed red. "I just think it's pitiful that he's so old and only just gained superpowers."

"Moreover, dimensional merchants rely entirely on transaction profits to advance their rank, and he's been setting up a stall outside these past few days."

"He's already in this state, and you're still letting him lose money."

"Tsk tsk tsk, you're even blushing!" Isadora laughed heartily. "My daughter, although you're a half-elf, you still take after your father; your lifespan may be like mine, but humans your age are about to get married and have children, you should be more mindful of that!"

"Besides, silly daughter, do you really think he lost money?"

"I could sense his joy when the deal went through; even with a 50% discount, he must have made a considerable profit."

"No wonder he's a transdimensional merchant; his heart is truly ruthless!"

More than an hour later, when Li Ming returned to the rooftop garden with four pieces of protective gear, his giggles echoed through the garden. Lina and her daughter were snuggling together, chatting about something.

Upon seeing him enter the garden, the two tacitly stopped chatting.

"Aunt Isadora, I brought the things. Would you like to take a look?"

Isadora summoned several guards and had them test the specific effects of the four pieces of protective gear.

The final result was satisfactory to her.

"Not bad, not bad. Although the protective capabilities aren't very strong, the additional effects of these equipment are quite good."

"It's pretty good as an entry-level or support item, but it's not quite enough for members of our Royal Guard."

"How much for your [Shiva's Guard] and [Assault Chestplate]?"

Isadora tapped the table beside her lightly. "If it's a good deal, I'll buy more."

Li Ming replied with a beaming smile, "Aunt Isadora, it's definitely a good deal. The [Shiva's Guardian] costs 450 Moon Crystals, and the [Assault Chestplate] costs 500 Moon Crystals."

"I'll give you a discount; they're all 400 Moonstone Crystals each, how about that?"

Isadora agreed without much thought: "Okay, what's the price of the [Sanctified Robe]?"

"[Sanctified Protective Suit] Original price 260 Moon Spring Crystals, I'll give you a discount to 200."

"Very good. Then give me ten [Shiva's Guardian] and ten [Assault Breastplates], and 400 [Sanctified Robes]."

"Okay!"