Wu Zhao's Commission: Repairing a Treasure Artifact

Amidst the clinking of cups, the Rice Fragrance Wine of Moluo City truly lived up to its reputation. Zhuge Xiang and Pei Yingxiao, finding it easy to drink with kindred spirits, drank cup after cup until they were both slightly tipsy. Even Wu Zhao had drunk quite a bit; her spirited and beautiful face was flushed with wine, which, combined with her Valkyrie-like aura, gave her a unique charm.

"Alright, we've had enough to drink. You two, it's time to take our leave..." This feast lasted until dusk, as the sun set. Only then did Zhuge Xiang stand up, a little unsteady, and say to Pei Yingxiao and Wu Zhao.

"Brother Zhuge, farewell. See you at the Dragon Phoenix Ranking in a month..." Pei Yingxiao said to Zhuge Xiang, his hands clasped in a fist salute, before turning and leaving the Restaurant.

"Wait, Zhuge Xiang..." However, Wu Zhao didn't leave. Instead, she called out to Zhuge Xiang, her pretty face flushed with a hint of embarrassment. She said, "I remember you seem to be a very good Artifact Forger? My Coiled Dragon Spear is a bit damaged. Could you help me repair it? Don't worry, I won't skimp on the Treasure Artifact fee."

"Treasure Artifact?" Upon hearing Wu Zhao's words, Zhuge Xiang raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Wu Zhao with some surprise, and said, "Treasure Artifact treasures require Intermediate Artificer to repair, and to become Intermediate Artificer, there is a prerequisite, which is that one's cultivation level must break through to the Deity Transformation stage. Don't you know this common knowledge?"

"Well, I really didn't know. Never mind, I'm sorry to bother you," Zhuge Xiang's words made Wu Zhao vibrant face turn even redder, and he said awkwardly to Zhuge Xiang.

Looking at Wu Zhao's appearance, Zhuge Xiang shook his head inwardly. He himself didn't know many common-sense things, a fact that Lu Yuling had looked down on him for many times. But he hadn't expected that Wu Zhao was just as good as him in this respect.

"Wait, let me see your Coiled Dragon Spear. Maybe I can fix it," Zhuge Xiang suddenly changed the subject as he watched Wu Zhao prepare to leave.

"Ah? Okay," Wu Zhao, Zhuge Xiang hadn't reached the Deity Transformation stage, so he abandoned the idea of asking Zhuge Xiang to help repair the Treasure Artifact. But then, a sudden turn of events surprised Wu Zhao, who quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly took out his own Coiled Dragon Spear, handing it to Zhuge Xiang.

The golden Spear, about nine feet long, exuded a Spear of nobility. A Five-Clawed Golden Dragon coiled around it, making the Spear even more imposing. The spearhead gleamed with a cold light, and even a slight approach caused a stinging sensation. However, in the middle of the Coiled Dragon Spear, a deep wound almost severed both the Coiled Dragon Spear and the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon coiled around it.

When using the Coiled Dragon Spear, Wu Zhao always held the wound in his hand, so no one could see that the Coiled Dragon Spear was a Treasure Artifact that was about to break.

Coiled Dragon Spear (Half-Damaged One-Star Treasure Artifact): Attack 820, Max HP -20%, Passive: All attack Skill gain 30% power, Unique Passive: All-target attack increases by 25%, Durability and Weight 25. Description: This is a powerful weapon. The wounds it bears are proof of its glory, but now that the Spear is damaged, its effectiveness is greatly reduced, and it can hardly regain its former glory.

The information about the Coiled Dragon Spear slightly surprised Zhuge Xiang. Although it was only One-Star Coiled Dragon Spear Treasure Artifact, its effects were incredibly powerful—a 25% increase in attack damage to all targets? If it were fully repaired, the Coiled Dragon Spear's stats would definitely improve further. This passive effect was equivalent to Zhuge Xiang's Demonic True Body, and it also had a passive effect that increased the power of Skill attacks. If it weren't for the fact that it reduced the target's HP, such Spear shouldn't even be One-Star Treasure Artifact.

"It shouldn't be a problem to repair it," Zhuge Xiang said to Wu Zhao after examining the wound on the Coiled Dragon Spear for a moment. The materials needed to repair the Panlong Coiled Dragon Spear were not particularly difficult to find.

As Artifact Forger Pill Alchemist, Zhuge Xiang carried many materials, and coincidentally, he had all the materials needed to repair the Coiled Dragon Spear.

They booked a large room at the Inn and instructed the Shop Assistant not to disturb them. Amidst the ambiguous glances exchanged between the Shop Assistant and the Shopkeeper, Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao slipped into the room.

It's no wonder others misunderstood. A lone man and woman alone in a room, and she even specifically instructed not to disturb them. As for the ambiguous glances, Zhuge Xiang was indifferent, but Wu Zhao's face turned even redder.

Although she was dashing and forthright, she was still a girl after all, and it was impossible for her to remain completely calm about such ambiguous glances. However, seeing Zhuge Xiang's calm demeanor, Wu Zhao's initial unease gradually subsided.

One Qi Furnace was set up in the center of the room. The Devourer's Treasure Skill was activated, and Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level instantly soared to the Deity Transformation stage. Subsequently, his Artifact Forger ability in the life Skill Status Panel also rose accordingly, reaching the Intermediate Artificer.

That's right. Zhuge Xiang's Life Profession level hasn't broken through to the Deity Transformation stage, so he can't reach the Intermediate Artificer Artifact Forger. However, after using the Devourer's Treasure Skill, it's undeniable that Zhuge Xiang temporarily possesses the Deity Transformation stage cultivation level for a short period. Therefore, as the tide rises, he can also reach the Intermediate Artificer Artifact Forger this time.

He took out all the materials needed for the repair from his Storage Ring, and then, to Wu Zhao's astonishment, Zhuge Xiang swallowed them one by one...

The ancient Xiao Yue Innate Ability, Ancient Moon Devouring Divine Dog told Zhuge Xiang that once it entered its Growth Stage, it could purify most materials in the Heaven and Earth, activating Xiao Yue's talent. After Zhuge Xiang swallowed these materials and then spat them out a moment later, the quality of the materials had all improved by one level.

He temporarily raised the Artifact Forger's ability to the Intermediate Artificer, so repairing it wouldn't be a problem. In the short time it takes to drink One Incense Stick of tea, Zhuge Xiang quickly repaired Wu Zhao's Coiled Dragon Spear. It shone with golden light and flowed with precious radiance. As Zhuge Xiang completed the repair, the Coiled Dragon Spear's stats improved once again.

Coiled Dragon Spear (One-Star Treasure Artifact): Requires cultivation Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm, Attack 1700, Maximum HP -15%, Passive: Increases the power of all-target attack Skill by 35%, Unique Passive, Increases the attack power of all targets by 30%, Durability and Weight 25.

Zhuge Xiang was captivated by the stats of the Coiled Dragon Spear. His own Azure Nether Blade only added around 1500 attack power, while this Coiled Dragon Spear added a staggering 1700. Although the maximum HP was reduced, the added attack power was terrifying.

No wonder Wu Zhao earned the title of Overlord Spear. The attack power she wielded with the Overlord Spear was not much different from that of a true Deity Transformation stage Cultivator. With this Spear, it's no wonder she could fight on par with Tian Lingshan, who was at the Deity Transformation stage.

"Thank you..." Wu Zhao accepted the Coiled Dragon Spear from Zhuge Xiang, gripped it tightly in his hand, and sincerely thanked Zhuge Xiang.

Holding the fully repaired Coiled Dragon Spear in her hand, Wu Zhao could clearly feel the immense power contained within it. After the Coiled Dragon Spear was repaired, Wu Zhao's strength had been greatly enhanced, which would have an immeasurable effect on her competition for the Dragon Phoenix Ranking.

Seeing Wu Zhao excitedly and obsessively stroking the Coiled Dragon Spear, Zhuge Xiang smiled faintly and did not disturb her. After a full Half a Tea Interval of tea's time, Wu Zhao finally calmed down and asked Zhuge Xiang somewhat embarrassedly, "Um, how many Spirit Stones are needed to repair the Treasure Artifact?"

"No need, I don't lack Spirit Stone," Zhuge Xiang said to Wu Zhao, shaking his head indifferently. Spirit Stone can accelerate Cultivator's cultivation, so they are quite valuable and are the common currency for Cultivator. However, Zhuge Xiang's Super Game System does not require Spirit Stone, so for Zhuge Xiang, Spirit Stone are simply currency.

Back in Shuzhong City, the Carefree Old Couple had helped him out; it was just to repair Treasure Artifact, so how could Zhuge Xiang possibly accept her Spirit Stone?

"That won't do. It's a fair trade. I'm not the kind of person who takes advantage of others. I have to give it to them," Wu Zhao insisted, frowning. He was not one to take advantage of others.

"Well, since that's the case, just give me a few Spirit Stone," Zhuge Xiang shook his head. Since Wu Zhao insisted on paying with his own Spirit Stone, Zhuge Xiang wouldn't insist too much on this matter; it was just a few Spirit Stone.

Seeing Zhuge Xiang's words, Wu Zhao frowned. If he gave too little, Wu Zhao would feel bad; if he gave too much, she didn't have that many Spirit Stones.

Opening his Storage Artifact, Wu Zhao took out five low-grade Spirit Stones, his face turning red. Ten low-grade Spirit Stone to pay for repairing Treasure Artifact? That was definitely not enough. According to market prices, repairing One-Star Treasure Artifact would cost at least one mid-grade Spirit Stone, which was equivalent to a thousand low-grade Spirit Stone.

"As for money, I've been using it to buy other Magic Artifact lately, so I only have these few low-grade Spirit Stone left, which isn't enough. How about this: I'll stay by your side these days, and if you need any help, just let me know. Consider it repayment for the Spirit Stone I owe you."

"No need, just come back and return it to me when you have the Spirit Stone," Zhuge Xiang waved his hand, truly speechless at Wu Zhao's stubbornness and persistence.

Shaking his head, holding the Coiled Dragon Spear, Wu Zhao remained silent, but his resolute expression told Zhuge Xiang that he would not leave until the debt was repaid.

"You..." Seeing Wu Zhao's stubborn look, Zhuge Xiang was helpless. In the end, he shook his head and thought, "Fine, if she wants to come, let her come."

With the Treasure Artifact repaired and Zhuge Xiang unharmed, and seeing that it was getting dark, Zhuge Xiang carried Xiao Yue on his shoulder and walked out of the Inn, with Wu Zhao following closely behind him.

On the street, Zhuge Xiang bought some offerings for the ritual and left Moluo City. Soon, following his Memory, Zhuge Xiang found the place where he had buried the old Beggar on a wasteland on the Outskirts.

However, when Zhuge Xiang arrived at the old Beggar's grave from his Memory, his expression changed drastically. (To be continued...)