Chapter 235 – Seizing Control Underground, Forging Weapons For Battle - Part 1
At the Cui residence, outside the smithing hall, Li Yuan had just completed crafting a new spirit artifact, a paperweight.
In essence, it was like a flying brick that could attack and defend. Compared to the gourd Elder Zhu used to unleash a swarm of mosquito-like needle attacks, the gourd was more about quantity and wide coverage, while the paperweight was solid and forceful with every strike.
However, Li Yuan could sense that this paperweight was just barely above average, certainly not on par with that gourd. He could not help wanting to complain.
Back in his previous life, the treasures he read about in novels could grow larger when tossed out, might be wreathed in phoenixes or coiled with dragons, or even radiate rainbow-colored brilliance that could blind onlookers.
Compared to those, the spirit weapons in this world felt almost underwhelming. Then again, it was possible such flashy artifacts did exist; he had simply never reached the level to witness them.
Before long, Mu Chen, an elder of the Holy Tree Temple arrived. He cradled the paperweight carefully, studying its crimson surface. It resembled a piece of solidified lava from a volcano, with a faint glow within—traces of the same source blood Mu Chen possessed.
Because the spirit artifact was fused with a person’s own source blood, the owner could still pour power into it from a distance. This power would then be magnified through the artifact, creating either explosive or sustained attacks, depending on its nature.
Closing his eyes momentarily to sense his connection to the new artifact, Mu Chen let out a hearty laugh. “Excellent! I’ve gained another deadly treasure. Thank you, Master Li!”
With that, he tucked the hefty paperweight into his sleeve, evidently planning to whip it out and crush his foes with a dramatic wave of his arm.
He then gave Li Yuan a bright look of appreciation. “I’ve heard of your reputation for quite some time but never had a chance to meet you. Today, not only do I get to see your skill firsthand, you’ve also forged a spirit artifact for me. I’m truly grateful. Whenever you have free time, visit us at the Mu Clan.”
As he spoke, he took out a wooden family token and offered it to Li Yuan.
Li Yuan accepted it politely. “You do me too much honor, Elder Mu. I should be the one visiting you.”