Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

He hadn't even taken a look at what the materials dropped by the "natural disaster" monsters were... Luo Xiu looked at the dwarf in front of him and couldn't help but curse in his heart.

Even for a "fourth level destiny" blacksmith like Mir, it is difficult to obtain materials for "natural disaster" monsters, and being able to forge "legendary" quality equipment with his own hands is also a huge temptation for Mir.

At this time, Mir's eyes were hot, and he was staring directly at Luo Xiu, waiting for Luo Xiu to take out the material or add some other requirements.

Seeing this, Luo Xiu took out the "Horn of Epiros" from his storage bracelet - it was a crescent-shaped horn of a monster wrapped in oilcloth.

Luo Xiu pushed it in front of Mir, and Mir couldn't wait to open the oilcloth, wanting to see the true face of the "natural disaster" monster material as soon as possible.

Until the obsidian-like, hard and twisted corner appeared in front of Mir, a solemn expression appeared on Mir's face.

"... Such a strong and profound aura." Mir whispered, "Where did you get it?"

"Inside an 'ancient seal'."

Luo Xiu answered immediately. He then spread his hands and said, "But the owner of this horn is not the original owner of the seal. It is just a monster that occupied the magpie's nest."

"Did you kill it? And pick up its drops yourself?" Mir asked again.

"Yes." Luo Xiu nodded.

After that, he saw Mir let out a long sigh of relief and said:

"...That's good. I can feel it, and it contains deep ominousness."

"As you know, believers of [Lost] or [Red Lotus] or [Void] often engage in similar bewitchments."

"Since you obtained it yourself, I can feel free to forge it."

After a pause, Mir asked Luo Xiu:

"So, what do you want to forge it into?"

"..."

After hearing Mir's question, Luo Xiu thought for a moment and replied:

"I need a melee weapon. That could be a rapier, a dagger, or a scythe. I personally prefer the latter."

"Moon-Cutting Scythe" has been used for too long. Even if it has been strengthened to the quality of a "master", it can no longer keep up with the speed at which Luo Xiu becomes stronger. But Luo Xiu was already proficient in using the "scythe"-shaped melee weapon, so he simply raised this requirement with Mir directly.

"...You, a priest, don't use a magic staff?" Mir asked in response, slightly surprised.

"I'm still using the 'Erotic Bite', Master Mir." Luo Xiu replied with a smile, "I don't need a new magic staff for the time being. And, as you can see, this material is not suitable for making a magic staff. class of weapons.”

"That's true." Mir nodded. He touched the surface of the magic horn with his hand, feeling the temperature and texture of the "natural disaster" monster material.

After Mir was immersed in it for a while, he raised his head and said solemnly to Luo Xiu:

"Okay, then I will help you forge a new 'scythe'. But I do not guarantee that the quality of the final product will reach the 'legendary' - that is affected by many factors."

"The materials used for forging, the perfection of the process, and even the changes in the quenching temperature of the furnace will have a significant impact on the final product. I can only guarantee that the quality of the finished product will be as high as possible." ——The worst is also the best in 'epic'."

"How about it? If you can accept it, just leave it to me and I will try my best to help you complete the forging."

After giving Luo Xiu the necessary "vaccination", Mir stopped talking and just stared at Luo Xiu, waiting for his answer.

Luo Xiu made a serious thinking expression, nodded after a while and said:

"Yes, I believe you, Master Mir."

"You just need to devote all your craftsmanship to forging it. If you have any difficulties, send someone to the church to find me."

Luo Xiu said, then took out another exquisite money box from his bracelet and pushed it to Mir.

"These are the deposit, a total of one hundred platinum coins. When you complete the forging, I will make up the remaining difference."

In Luo Xiu's estimation, the sum of the prices of the auxiliary materials needed to make "legendary" weapons should exceed this figure, or at least be the same.

Mir took the money box, opened it, took a look at it, then closed and put it away. He said with a smile on his face:

"A month... no. Give me half a month."

"After half a month, I will hand over the finished product to you."

…

After completing the commission to deliver the forging to Mir, Luo Xiu left the forging manor and returned to the church.

For the time being, he had no urgent schedule to complete, so he went to the Holy Office to handle some church affairs, and then went to the holy seminary in his residence to practice some skills.

During this period, the "messenger" of the side court, Lord Nelson, visited the church again, and came to inquire about the results of the previous investigation of the seal in the forest on behalf of "Grand Inquisitor" Baines.

Just as Luo Xiuhe described to Alfan of Fangbeiyuan, he told Nielsen the results of the investigation in a selected manner and asked Bianting to send people to investigate again when he was free.

After receiving such positive feedback, Lord Nelson looked very happy. He slapped a rainbow fart at Luo Xiu, and then made a "sacred donation" of three thousand gold coins to the church in the name of the Lord's mansion and side court. He said goodbye to Luo Xiu, left the church, and went back to the side court to report to Baines.

…

Two days passed quickly.

In the early morning, while Luo Xiu was dealing with church affairs for the day, his spirit suddenly trembled.

That is the spiritual transmission from his "affiliate" - Intis.

Luo Xiu immediately stopped what he was doing, stood up, left between the bishops and the Holy Office, and returned to his high priest's residence.

He went straight back to the bedroom, pulled up the "Yujin Barrier", and summoned "Shadow Raven" Wu Ye.

The room was suddenly shrouded in thick shadowy black fog, and Luo Xiu immediately gave Wuye instructions to create his own "real phantom".

The black mist dissipated, and a figure exactly like Luo Xiu appeared in front of Luo Xiu.

The "real phantom" will take his place at the residence for a period of time. Luo Xiu then raised his right hand, and the dragon claw mark on the back of his hand suddenly lit up.

A crimson circular formation emerged from Luo Xiu's feet. His figure quickly disappeared, and after a moment he was teleported to the "Isol King's Court".

…

The Court of Isol.

In front of that high, huge, golden throne, Luo Xiu's figure never appeared.

Under his head, a slender figure has been waiting for a long time.

That is none other than Intis, the "Faceless One". As soon as the "Lord" arrived, Intis immediately knelt down to Luo Xiu and performed the courtesy of a servant.

Luo Xiu nodded slightly, and then Intis stood up and said to Luo Xiu:

"I have completed what you asked me to do, Lord."

With that said, Intis took out two exquisite small cash boxes from the bracelet.

"There are a total of four hundred platinum coins here. Vice President Gonzalo personally handled the withdrawal procedures."

Two days ago, after Luo Xiu paid the deposit to Mir, he almost ran out of cash.

——Go to the "Golden Country Bank" in Songyuan City to withdraw money. This is the most important task Luo Xiu gave Intis.

Outside of the "Isol Royal Court", because Intis was not suitable for appearing too much in the Red Maple City Church, Luo Xiu simply arranged for her to go to Songyuan City and establish a separate stronghold——

It was also convenient for Luo Xiu to contact Intis who was active in Songyuan City. At the same time, they can also conduct secret gatherings and exchange materials through the "Isol Royal Court" to achieve the ultimate effect of "cross-city express delivery".

Luo Xiu stood up from the throne, walked to Intis, and took the money box from her hand.

The weight of four hundred platinum coins squeezed Luo Xiu's palm heavily.

That is about one-fifth of Luo Xiu's existing bank deposits in the Golden Kingdom, which is enough for him to use for a period of time.

"Very good, Intis." Luo Xiu nodded and expressed his approval, "You did a good job."

He then stretched out his hand and lightly pressed his palm on Intis's smooth forehead.

Later, he inspired the ability of the "Spiritual Fountain" and turned 20,000 experience points into spiritual "infusion" into Indis' body.

Feeling the new "power" pouring into her body, Intis looked enthusiastic and delighted, and began to "enjoy" the pleasure of becoming stronger in an instant.

In fact, this has become the most convenient and quick way for Luo Xiu to "reward" his capable subordinates——

Simply relying on the naturally generated experience value storage in the "Spirituality Fountain" can replace material rewards - the growth of "spirituality" has an irresistible attraction for all transcendent beings, especially for Intis and others. So true.

When the "gifting of spirituality" ceremony ended, Intis knelt down and saluted Luo Xiu again, thanking her sincerely:

"Thank you for your strength, Lord."

Her level has reached lv.28, and after this "Infusion of Spirituality", she will be promoted to level 29, and she is getting closer and closer to the threshold of promotion to the "fourth level of destiny"... Luo Xiu I was thinking about this while browsing Intis' real-time panel.

Intis has experienced many life-and-death battles some time ago. The prerequisites for promotion to the hidden profession "Shadow of Killing" have been completed as planned. All that is left now is to upgrade the level. to the threshold.

When she completes the mission again, has the opportunity to be "rewarded" again, or breaks through the shackles on her own, it will be time to guide her on how to be promoted... Luo Xiu thought to himself, and then he listened to Indis say:

"Lord, there is one more thing."

"'Guillotine' Bagri, he has important matters and wants to report to you in person."

"Bagri?" Luo Xiu's pupils shrank, he stopped thinking, and remembered something else.

There is something that cannot be reported remotely through "Wisty Shadow", but must come to the royal court... After thinking about it, Luo Xiu only thought of one possibility.

"Yes." Luo Xiu nodded and said to Intis:

"Let him come here. I will stay for a while."

"..." Intis did not respond, but took a step back slightly.

Then, on the ground between Intis and Luo Xiu, a red circular formation emerged from nowhere, and the figure of "Guillotine" Bagry slowly appeared.

The moment he teleported to the royal palace, he knelt down to Luo Xiu and reported in a hoarse voice:

"...'Executioner' Koros."

"He has arrived."

…

Outside Hongfeng City, in the border area twenty-five miles away from the city.

The Dark Vanguard Army, which dispersed and retreated after losing the decisive battle, finally regrouped here and set up a temporary camp.

At this time, the darkened soldiers in the camp all had wilting expressions on their faces, looking a little distracted.

The failure of the previous decisive battle undoubtedly severely dampened their morale. No matter how "commander" Afatak tried to boost him, it didn't have any good effect.

There were originally three "commanders" and three "heads", but now only Afatak himself and "Guillotine" Bagri are left.

The soldiers really had no hope - the "high priest" of the Red Maple City Church was too powerful and had shattered most of their naive illusions.

Until this day, at noon.

Several figures wearing pitch-black cloaks broke into the core camp and surrounded Afatak, the only "leader" of the vanguard army.

Afatak, who was vaguely aware of what was happening, suddenly felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

Then, a sharp voice sounded from outside the camp:

"Afatak...Fafnir will make you the 'executioner'. This is a joke."

The sound of footsteps came from outside, and Afatak looked deeply outside the tent at the blurry figure that was approaching.

——"Executioner" Koros!

Afatak had already recognized who the other party was, but he didn't expect that he would come so quickly.

This is about three days earlier than the time Afatak had expected that "Executioner" Koros would arrive.

This is not good news for Afatak.

"You actually led the vanguard army and experienced such a shameful failure..."

Koros's sharp voice kept coming, and his figure became more and more clear in Afatak's field of vision.

Afatak saw it, it was a figure wearing gorgeous armor.

"Executioner" Koros was caressing a snake-shaped awl with complex patterns in his hand, and wore a colorful mask with a sobbing expression on his face.

Just above the mask and in the eye sockets, Koros's eyes were looking at the giant in front of him with great interest.

"You are... Lord Koros..."

Afatak greeted tentatively, and he knelt down to Koros at the same time.

Afatak knew deeply what the early arrival of "Executioner" Koros meant to him.

He led a humiliating defeat - a failure that no "Executioner" or even the "Chief Executioner" could tolerate.

There are only two choices before Afatak - to achieve a victory that can offset the previous defeat; or to accept the punishment imposed on him by the executioners.

Afatak originally wanted to strive for the former - to plunder the surrounding villages and towns at least once before "Executioner" Koros actually arrived, which might allow him to save a way out from the punishment imposed on him by the executioners.

However, "Executioner" Kross arrived early!

"Please...please give me another chance..."

With a trembling voice, Afatak begged Koros for mercy:

"We still have a chance! Yes, we still have a chance... As long as we kill the 'Grand Priest' of the Red Maple City Church and break through this fortress, it will be just a moment..."

The complete pronunciation of "instantly" failed to come out of Afataq's throat.

Koros just smiled coldly, and then flicked the snake-shaped awl in his hand.

A bell curtain suddenly fell from the sky, completely trapping Afatak inside.

——Bah!

Countless thorns protruded from the bell curtain and penetrated Afatak's body at the same time.

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