Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild-Chapter 382 - 215: Zen Heart Flowing
Li Ang smiled, "Of course, there are still many things to learn from the Grand Artisans."
"I haven’t seen your skills yet, but there’s no rush. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Cassandra examined Li Ang thoroughly, "Being a Sky Knight is your main profession, right?"
"Yes."
"How strong is your team?"
Li Ang gave a bitter smile, "Very strong in the future."
Yes, as long as he can manage those troublesome young girls and get them to seriously execute team activities, then everything will be fine.
Cassandra laughed twice, "Able to gain the favor of the incredibly famous Lady Legislator and witness your Support Magic. Oh no, I actually personally experienced that area slow down, so I do believe you have some skills. Witchcraft, Spiritual Control, I really underestimated these things in the past."
The mature Ox Race woman gradually collected her laughter and spoke seriously, "I’m talking about a true alliance at the real level."
Upon hearing this, Li Ang also became serious.
"Although the Dome Furnace Association has pursued the Creation Cauldron for a long time, it is only today we really got a chance to connect with it. You initiated this, and your power also allows us to capture the core of that Steel Guard."
The mature Ox Race woman pointed at the porous sphere in Hephaestus’s hand, "Don’t mind them both being entirely absorbed in their research. My level is about there too, knowing we’ve actually seen about as much as we can.
"However, we still want to get more information, and you might be the only one who can achieve that.
"You possess Spiritual Manipulation Ability that we don’t understand, and now you are a member of the Dome Furnace Association. I feel you should be the one to oversee that thing, and see if you can get more news."
Cassandra said, "Even though you are already a formal member, everyone is held together by ideals. Over the years of development, as long as the contributions are sufficient, we don’t demand everyone to participate in pursuing the Creation Furnace. Some people are hard to find during the gathering times. So it is necessary to specially tell you this matter, to connect your personal interests with the goals of the association."
The Ox Race artisan said, if Li Ang hadn’t brought the Staff of Dependence, this gathering of the Dome Furnace Association was meant to discuss setting up our own force belonging to the association.
"Did you see that Mountain Copper Golem too? That’s the core technology of Hephaestus. Although it falls short compared to excellence realm experts in many ways, our artisans can stack high-quality equipment and formations to enhance combat power."
You are RMT players, I understand. Li Ang thought to himself.
"Originally, there was also a topic about forming our own Sky Cavalry, because hiring the Celestial Group to help would always be through a layer, making many matters difficult to convey."
Cassandra shrugged, "But this matter has diverse opinions, with no clear direction yet, whether to slowly cultivate from zero or to poach people to form a team? How to maintain their relationship with us? All very complex."
"So you think I can take this position?"
"Give it a try, nothing wrong with more attempts."
Cassandra didn’t hide her intentions, and this honesty didn’t cause Li Ang any ill feelings.
"From a benefits perspective, you are an artisan and also a Sky Knight. If we can find the Creation Cauldron, the profits will be immense."
"Yes."
Li Ang wasn’t just superficially agreeing with Cassandra’s analysis of interests for persuasion, the system has made him realize the mastery of Treasure Creation also requires reaching the Creation Cauldron.
"I can manage that core and attempt to uncover information within it, but my team still needs time to develop."
Cassandra smiled, saying since they’ve decided to unite, then Li Ang can have high authority at any Dome Furnace Association outposts, the greatest advantage being able to freely use some precious materials, purchase materials through internal channels at low prices, and borrow various tools and furnaces.
"Would it allow me to have one of those Liquid Mountain Copper Golem?" Li Ang asked.
"Its conditions are rather strict."
Hephaestus walked over from the side, "To keep it liquid, even if you choose the metal with the lowest melting point to form its body, it’s still tough to use in normal environments. Also, a high-temperature furnace is needed to maintain its state. If you have a private furnace, then we might be able to place one for you."
"A private furnace? Wait till my Flying Airship is built." Li Ang could only reply.
So, after these series of things through Treasure Creation, Li Ang had just recently joined the Dome Furnace Association and already established a deep connection with them.
Although the Dome Furnace Association created Treasure Artifacts, the artisans didn’t think that’s enough.
Firstly, Li Ang is limited by the Speaker’s request not to explicitly explain where the Weapon’s Dependence was obtained, only explaining it was incidentally found in the Alaphia Family’s treasure vault, and it’s an item that cannot be replicated.
Secondly, in the end, Li Ang’s Source Crystal was used, they understand well, this still has a long way to go for true Treasure Creation.
Even if Li Ang could find an excuse to produce Weapon’s Dependence again, the Source Crystals are limited, they might be useful elsewhere, he also doesn’t want to turn them all into equipment.
The system’s Treasure Creation task line also requires Li Ang to head to the true Creation Cauldron. By that time, whether Li Ang or the Dome Furnace Association, they can truly solve this Treasure Creation problem.
"The materials you invested might also contain ’Radiance of Creation,’ the source power that guard mentioned." Hephaestus said to Li Ang.
"I didn’t think too much at the time, just didn’t want to fail at crafting."
Li Ang ambiguously admitted it, without mentioning Bahamut, the artisans can understand he got a batch of materials containing the source power through adventuring.
It’s said to be not the best yet still second tier in quality. The best is the complete refined source steel block, the system said it’s directly used as the material for creating Treasure Artifacts. In previous urgent situations, he didn’t use it outright.
After confirming cooperation and establishing regular communication, Li Ang had nothing else to do at the Dome Furnace Association.
"Hey, didn’t you forget something?" Farlonio said unhappily.
"Zen Heart Flowing, right?" The three Hammers of the Source said in unison.
"Um, always need reminding on that, keeps saying I’m plotting."
"Indeed forgot, too much stuff in the head."
Hephaestus was turning to leave, Gaelin stopped him. He left quickly and soon returned with a sword in his hands.
Upon hearing the legendary secret-sold treasure sword was given by the Dome Furnace Association to Li Ang, not only did Aira come over, Lisya also drew near with interest.
Li Ang took the treasure sword in his hand, feeling its weight.
Like its relation to water, its mass pressured like flowing water, even in the hot underground cavern, the scabbard and hilt transmitted the coolness of water abyss.
Just visually, one couldn’t discern anything special about this sword, its scabbard plain, entirely dark, only a closer look revealed the flowing lines crafted through top-tier artistry.
Li Ang slowly drew the long sword, instantly the surrounding heat lightened, everyone felt they were standing beside a forest stream.
In the heated air, a misty surge of mist began to arise.
[Zen Heart Flowing]
[Divine Artisan’s Five Swords are the only five remaining works of Master of Forging Ernest, each demonstrating extraordinary power and the unparalleled craftsmanship of this master. "Zen Heart Flowing" was Ernest’s last work before ascending to the rank of Legendary Artisan. In his youth, he was proud of his talents but solitary, creating any equipment with natural ease due to his inborn talent, yet always falling short of the Legendary Realm by a critical step. After experiencing life’s sweet and bitter flavors, he finally came to the insight by a small river near the temple for a monk’s practice. This sword was thus born accordingly. Its appearance ancient, simple, unremarkable, but like an abyssal dark current, its power hides beneath the surface, unfazed by tumultuous waves, instead bolstering its counterattack power. Storms outside, the heart remains steadfastly unmoved. However, since the sword was made before he reached being Legendary, it still has flaws. He did not perfect it later, possibly intending to leave it for later generations]
[Tier: 9 [Incomplete · Lacking Law of Water]]
[Category: One-Handed Sword]
[Energy Source: Sinking Abyss Stone]
[Attack Enhancement: Condenses High-tier Flowing Blade, Water Attribute Attack power accumulates with attack count]
[Casting Enhancement: Water Attribute Magic power accumulates with casting count]
[Equipment Skills: Power of Flowing Water, Cyclic Healing Water Shield, Endless Stream [Concept]]
[Formal Liberation: Flowing Water’s Elegance]
"This sword is just one step away from the Legendary Realm."
Hephaestus said, "In terms of power, there are stronger weapons in the Dome Furnace Association, like the Orichalcum we just created, but in terms of realm, it is highest. I didn’t expect it to be handed over so quickly."
"Can I have a look..."
Farlonio’s words were cut short by Aira and Lisya stepping in.
