Stronger with More Jobs-Chapter 287 - 184: Long Time No See, Zhao Feng. Xiao Yan... Fighting Power, Third Rank
Since he wasn’t the one who provided it, what was his purpose in making this trip specifically to deliver this news?
He couldn’t have come just to drink tea, right?
Yan Shouzheng picked up his teacup and took a leisurely sip, seemingly satisfied as he observed the puzzled expressions on the two faces.
Putting down the teacup, he spoke lightly, throwing out a crucial question:
"Boy Fang, do you know what is inside the ’Abyss’?"
Fang Qingyu was taken aback as Su Wanqing’s words to him in the hospital room flashed back in his mind. He thought for a moment and tentatively replied:
"Miss Su mentioned... Is it extreme weather? Raging winds and rains, tempestuous waves... the strongest signals of natural imagery that wear away the perception of order, allowing one to truly connect with all of heaven and earth?"
Yan Shouzheng nodded slightly, affirming Su Wanqing’s statement: "Yes, that girl explained it well, the understanding of ’Power of Nature’ is at the core. But, there’s more to it than that."
His gaze turned deep.
"The ’Abyss’ is a place of creation, a field of fragments of the rules of heaven and earth, and an accumulation of ancient power. In addition to the violent natural forces, it also nurtures some... exceptionally special existences or phenomena."
Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei listened attentively.
"One of them is extremely rare, and also extremely valuable." Yan Shouzheng’s gaze fell upon Fang Qingyu’s Dragon Sparrow Calamity Slash on his back, "It is called the ’Source Material Tide’."
"Source Material Tide?"
Fang Qingyu repeated this unfamiliar term.
"That’s right." Yan Shouzheng nodded, "This is a highly concentrated primal energy flow that only appears briefly under specific extreme environmental conflicts at the core area of the ’Abyss’ when the energies reach a certain critical point. It contains the purest creations and rule fragments and is an excellent opportunity for transformation for some special devices."
"Special devices?"
Fang Qingyu’s heart stirred, grasping something vaguely.
This time, Yan Shouzheng didn’t look at Fang Qingyu’s blade, but with a hint of barely detectable expectation, he said slowly: "For example, Divine Armament."
Fang Qingyu’s pupils narrowed slightly.
Yan Shouzheng continued: "Wei Banmeng’s pair of ’Profound Qilin’ twin blades are also Divine Armament. However... their grade is still at the initial stage, needing the Source Material Tide to awaken and elevate them."
He looked at Fang Qingyu, his eyes sharp and direct:
"This Hidden Dragon Plan, the opening of the ’Abyss’, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. While the Source Material Tide is rare, it is not impossible to find. I need someone to assist that girl Banmeng in the ’Abyss’, to locate and seize the opportunity when the Source Material Tide appears and help her ’Profound Qilin’ achieve a critical advancement."
"Of course, the same applies to your Dragon Sparrow, and Banmeng along with those two silly kids will help you find the Source Material Tide."
"So," Yan Shouzheng leaned forward slightly, and the air seemed to freeze under the invisible pressure, "Boy Fang, are you willing to help with this favor?"
A brief silence reigned around the stone table.
The last rays of the setting sun sank completely below the horizon, and simulated starlight began to light up point by point in the Pocket World Blessed Land, spilling over the quiet courtyard.
The vast amount of information Yan Shouzheng revealed cleared the confusion in Fang Qingyu’s heart.
This Lord Pavilion Master was not generous without reason.
His "investment" in Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei was built upon a high recognition of Fang Qingyu’s strength.
This was a win-win proposal.
First securing entry into the "Abyss" for Fang Qingyu and Jiang Wei, then seeking mutual assistance in finding opportunities for Divine Armament advancement on both sides.
Fang Qingyu hardly hesitated.
Yan Shouzheng had a life-saving grace for him and had secured valuable qualifications for him and Xiaojiang.
Moreover, owing to Wei Banmeng’s friendship...
By reason and sentiment, he had no reason to refuse this request.
Furthermore, Fang Qingyu was deeply intrigued by the so-called "Source Material Tide," which could be an opportunity for his Dragon Sparrow Calamity Slash as well.
"Alright."
Fang Qingyu’s voice was calm and firm.
Yan Shouzheng saw Fang Qingyu’s straightforward response, and a truly satisfied smile finally appeared on his ancient face.
Picking up the teacup, he drank the last bit of slightly cool tea soup, then slowly stood up.
The deep blue robe looked particularly plain under the starlight, yet it carried a natural aura of majesty.
"Hmm, get some rest early. Don’t be late for the kickoff meeting tomorrow."
Yan Shouzheng left with these words, disappearing silently into the courtyard as if he had never appeared.
Then Fang Qingyu looked at Jiang Wei, the one she had matured with.
"Do you know what the Source Material Tide is?"
"I do." Jiang Wei answered with a face full of certainty.
Then she pulled out her pink mobile phone, opened the webpage, and turned the screen towards Fang Qingyu.
"Here, that’s roughly what it means."
Fang Qingyu looked at the screen, a twitch on the corner of his mouth.
It read, Xiao Yan, Third Rank of Fighting Power...
Then his eyes lit up.
"It’s something like the Anomalous Fire!?"
Jiang Wei nodded as she listened, "Yes!~"
Thoughts immediately swirled in Fang Qingyu’s mind. The Dragon Sparrow has five forms, advancing from Stagnation Thunder to Jingzhe, and the information that appeared in his mind earlier required powerful Thunder for tempering.
If he could find some Anomalous Thunder... for tempering.
The power would likely be many levels higher than the normal form, wouldn’t it!?
