"This is the ancient language of the Haven Race," Falo said, "meaning ’shape the world in your palm’."
"Isn’t that amazing?" Dorothy leaned in at the news.
"Many Excellence Realm equipment pieces come from the Dome Furnace Association, so it’s not really an exaggeration for them to say that."
Li Ang looked at Falo, surprised to discover that this merchant was also a member of the Dome Furnace Association.
"If there really are legendary treasure artisans in the Dome Furnace Association, then these words aren’t just empty boasts," Li Ang said.
"That’s a bit unfortunate."
Falo chuckled awkwardly, "The technique for treasure creation was lost hundreds of years ago. Currently, the association is dedicated to rediscovering the method of forging treasures."
"Isn’t the Dome Furnace Association already a gathering of the greatest artisans? Does that mean no one in the world can make treasures?" Li Ang asked.
"As far as I’m aware, no. And I doubt anyone can."
Falo patted his flat chest, "I swear it on the name of Ernest’s descendants."
"So you really are a descendant of Ernest."
Li Ang’s gaze shifted past Farlonio, looking inside the tent behind her.
From the outside, the scene inside appeared cramped, giving an unreal feeling, but in reality, the tent compressed a space within, making it very spacious upon entering.
Spatial items in Nebis were extremely rare, and as a mysterious merchant, Falo had this tent, akin to a miracle, as her traveling shop.
Above the dazzling array of items in the shop, a sword was hanging.
Its hilt and handguard were identical to the sword Zoe had drawn earlier.
Li Ang pointed at the sword, "It’s said that this is Ernest’s work and has always been with you; many people have speculated."
"It’s not really a secret," Falo laughed, "I’ve never hidden it; it’s just that since I don’t excel at inheriting the ancestral craftsmanship, I’m hesitant to mention it often. Since Mr. Li Ang is now a member of the Dome Furnace Association, it’s fine if you know."
"Ernest? There really is such a person?" Dorothy exclaimed in surprise.
"You know about him too?" Li Ang looked at the half-elf.
Divine Artisan Ernest, a treasure-forging master from nearly a millennium ago. He knew of this person because many treasures were said to be crafted by him, and high-tier Sky Knights had more or less heard of his name.
"It’s mentioned in the Mistrem Introductory Guide."
"I see."
"But wasn’t he human?" Dorothy asked.
"Well, the Douding Family is very similar to the Horned Race. When they interbreed with humans, the offspring aren’t mixed blood; rather, they inherit the race of one parent selected randomly." Li Ang explained.
The Horned Race was mentioned because the Douding Family almost never intermarried with other races, but the Horned Race frequently did, so using the Horned Race to explain the Douding Family’s situation is the most understandable.
"So, does that mean that humans and elves are naturally a pair?" Dorothy leaned in close to Li Ang, implying.
Unlike the half-elf’s concern, Zoe had been fixated on the sword hanging in the shop from the beginning of the conversation.
Holding her Fire Sword, she walked into the shop, and the others followed inside.
The area suddenly expanded, and as the space enlarged, a slight discomfort could be felt.
"Exactly the same." Zoe examined the differences between the two swords.
"I really modeled it after this sword, but since Phoenix materials are too rare, I used Sub-Grade Flame Dragon materials instead," Falo said.
Li Ang opened his panel; he had heard many rumors before, but this was the first time he clearly saw the specific information of that treasure in Farlonio’s shop.
[Passionate Talent]
[The Divine Artisan’s Five Swords are the only surviving sword-forging works of Divine Artisan Ernest. Each showcases extraordinary power and the supreme skill of this master. "Passionate Talent" was the first weapon treasure created by Ernest. In his youth, he was talented and promising; even the equipment he forged casually could bring him endless wealth, yet he always pursued higher realms. After observing the divine sword "Celestial Fire Messenger" crafted by ancient divine people, he was suddenly inspired, returned to his forging furnace, and completed the sword from design to finished product within a day and a night. Whether it’s the power of rebirth from the Phoenix or the scorching flame unleashed during Sharp Blade Strike, they all reflect the exceptional talent of this master in his youthful exuberance.]
[Tier: 8]
[Category: Long Sword, Magic Staff, Treasure Artifact]
[Energy Source: Phoenix Soul Heart]
[Attack Enhancement: Phoenix Flame added to slashes]
[Casting Enhancement: Phoenix Feather added to magic]
[Equipment Skills: Phoenix Flame, Fire Meteor Rebirth]
[Formal Liberation: Phoenix’s Flame Blade Wing Suit]
"Truly powerful," Li Ang marveled.
This sword and the replica drawn by Zoe both have only the hilt as the main body. However, being an 8-tier treasure, it can generate scorching pure magic sword blades using the Phoenix’s magic power, which makes it look like a complete sword.
This sword hung in Falo’s shop; if you don’t understand, you’d think it’s just a decorative sword. But precisely because of its incredible power, it can precisely contain its magic power without leaking it out.
However, if you’re accustomed to sensing magic power, you’ll notice the seething spirituality stored inside, like a volcano about to erupt.
Zoe stared unblinkingly at this treasure, completely captivated.
Dorothy nudged her, and the brunette girl woke up, turning to ask Falo, "I need this, can it be drawn from the wheel outside?"
"Ah?"
Falo was momentarily stunned by her question, then laughed, and Li Ang noticed her quickly suppressing any reluctance in her expression.
"Of course it’s possible, it’s just that the probability might be a little low."
Falo raised her right hand, indicating a small gap between her thumb and index finger.
Li Ang said to Zoe, "After two or three tries, you’ll only get junk."
"Really?" Zoe didn’t seem convinced.
"Mr. Li Ang, that’s unfair. How can you call my carefully prepared prizes junk?"
Falo puffed her cheeks, "There’s a probability, I didn’t lie. Everything in my shop can be won."
"Then let me try."
Falo fell silent.
The wheel detects the spirituality of the person drawing it, so it can sense what they need. At the same time, it can adjust its spirituality to determine whether to give out good items.
When Li Ang tried in the past, he noticed that after spinning three times, the wheel’s spirituality would remain in a state where it would only give out the lowest-tier prizes, so he secretly adjusted the spirituality to the highest tier and spun ten times in a row, turning Falo’s face green.
Since then, she hadn’t let him touch the wheel, instead directly gifting his companions the chance to spin.
Otherwise, letting them spin for free upon meeting wouldn’t be an option; drawing chances are usually given as a bonus after a purchase, intending to entice further spending and pulling until the wallet is drained.
Having spent time in many bustling cities, Dorothy knew merchant tricks; she pulled Alulu over and said, "We haven’t drawn yet; let’s see if we can get something good."
The girls walked to the wheel, and Li Ang put away the invitation card from the Dome Furnace Association, asking, "Where do I join?"
"The Weapon House at the Guild offices in closer places like Makena Island Country and Artisan Island Vitum, just show the card where you see the Dome Furnace emblem."
"Ignis Sky Realm, huh..." Li Ang pondered.
"The Holy Capital Vitas is also an option."
Falo said, "In a while, there will be a Dome Furnace Association gathering. I hope Mr. Li Ang can attend; you’ll witness scenery different from before."
"Especially for this gathering, the artisans will discuss how to find the ’Creation Cauldron’."
[Hint: The prerequisite mission line for the treasure creation function has begun; please proceed to the Creation Cauldron to unlock subsequent missions]
As soon as Falo finished speaking, the system issued the prompt.
Li Ang had previously wondered how many tiers he needed to reach in equipment creation to learn treasure crafting; he hadn’t expected that the answer was hidden here.
He was already interested in the Dome Furnace Association, curious to see if, with the system’s assistance, he could obtain things there that were impossible in the past, and now he was more determined to go.
Falo added, "In the Dome Furnace Association, there’s also that Holy Knight lady guarding the Fire Realm, from a clan you know."
"Elaphia?" Li Ang was somewhat surprised.
He remembered that her panel mentioned "Blade Mastery Bloodline."
"Yes," Falo said, "a thousand years ago, our ancestors had deep connections with hers; you could say we come from the same village."
"Wait, how do you know I know her?"
"Hehe."
Falo laughed, "She often interacts with me and the Dome Furnace Association, and there aren’t many she cares about."
She took a sneaky glance at the three girls near the wheel, "But Mr. Li Ang might have a tough time ahead."
Li Ang chose to ignore that remark.
Falo continued, "She is also connected to the treasure in the shop."

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