Trading High-grade Light Cone for Flying Sword

A Pathstrider who has embarked on the rare Path of Memory on a Xianzhou, and a Pathstrider who can attract the attention of the Aeon of Equilibrium.

The value of these two is incomparable.

At this moment, Jing Yuan had the expression of someone who had discovered a treasure, his right hand starting to rub his chin as he considered how to test Dan Lei's potential and make arrangements.

This sight made Dan Lei's backside clench. He wondered what Jing Yuan's expression meant. He didn't recall any special preferences Jing Yuan had for men in the game's settings. Why did he feel a hint of wanting to strip him bare from his expression at this moment?

Cold sweat was about to break out on Dan Lei's back. In a place like the Imprisonment Court, if Jing Yuan were to force himself on him, he wouldn't even have the room to resist.

The other party was a Path of Pursuit Emissary; controlling him would be like a cat playing with a mouse.

Thus, Dan Lei stopped thinking about why he couldn't sense the Aeon of Equilibrium and quickly spoke, following up on Jing Yuan's previous words.

"Yes, this Imprisonment Court is fine for retirement when one can't move around outside anymore. I'm still young and it's the time for me to explore the world. How can I be confined here forever?

Besides, being a Judge of [Question] means I have to look at the memories of various people afflicted by Mara daily. I've heard about my last incubation period. Reincarnation is not easy, and I don't want to die young at over four hundred years old, not even reaching my egg age."

Hearing Dan Lei's words, Jing Yuan's thoughts were interrupted. He thought, 'As expected of a young person, what the heck is 'not even reaching egg age and dying young'.'

However, Jing Yuan still seized on the keywords in Dan Lei's speech: "explore the world."

Combined with Dan Lei's voluntary surrender this time, Jing Yuan instantly understood.

So, he deliberately asked with a smile, "Explore the world? Dan Lei, why don't you tell me first where you plan to explore?"

Hearing this, Dan Lei knew Jing Yuan had seen through his intentions. It seemed his combined age of two hundred-something years across three lives was still too young. Compared to Jing Yuan, an old fox over eight hundred years old, if he showed even the slightest flaw, his little schemes were truly not enough for him to guess.

With his thoughts laid bare, Dan Lei decided to stop pretending, lest he become a laughingstock.

Dan Lei's expression instantly turned serious, and he said earnestly, "I haven't decided yet, but I am indeed planning to apply for a Trial Entry Permit to visit other planets.

As for the issue of retrieving memories, I'll retrieve them on other planets.

After all, by then, I'll be an unknown number of warp distances away from the Luofu. If I can still uncover the Luofu's secrets, then I can only say it's destiny. No matter where I retrieve memories, I can't escape it."

Seeing Dan Lei suddenly reveal his intentions, Jing Yuan smiled and nodded, thinking to himself, 'He's quite quick-witted. He probably won't be easily deceived after leaving the Luofu.'

Jing Yuan had actually already approved Dan Lei's plan.

Because not to mention the Luofu, a single Xianzhou, even the entire Xianzhou Alliance might not be enough to influence the balance of the universe in the eyes of the Aeon of Equilibrium; they were at most pawns.

Yet Dan Lei alone could attract the attention of [Xa], meaning he must have encountered some extraordinary fortune.

This fortune might not be present now; perhaps he would encounter something in the future, or perhaps there was something he was destined to experience in this life.

But from Jing Yuan's perspective, whether Dan Lei's extraordinary fortune would be a blessing or a curse for the Luofu was still unknown.

After all, matters that could influence the balance of the universe, even a ripple could be enough trouble for the Luofu.

In fact, Jing Yuan's concerns were not unfounded. Both the Great Cosmic Plague and the first Mechanical Emperor War saw [Xa] intervene.

From a local perspective, one would at least have to be a key figure in similar events to be qualified for [Xa]'s attention.

Of course, Jing Yuan was unaware of these hidden secrets. He instinctively felt that Dan Lei being favored by Equilibrium was a case of fortune and misfortune intertwined for the Luofu.

Therefore, Dan Lei could leave the Luofu. Even Jing Yuan knew that while he could stop him for a while, he couldn't stop him forever. Moreover, it would turn a potentially friendly relationship into dislike, which was unnecessary.

However, Jing Yuan felt that whether Dan Lei could leave now depended on whether he could first prove he had the capital to operate in the universe, rather than being captured by space pirates and sold as goods the moment he left, or being swallowed by wandering cosmic beasts.

Thus, Jing Yuan also replied with a serious expression, "A Trial Entry Permit, the Luofu hasn't issued these for many years. Although you meet the application requirements, the trials involved are not small, and it's not that easy to pass."

Hearing Jing Yuan say this, Dan Lei naturally guessed that he had actually agreed to the plan, so he said, "That's natural. I will pass all the assessments before leaving. However, regarding the procedures, I boldly ask for your assistance, General."

Dan Lei's intention here was simple: he wanted Jing Yuan to not obstruct his procedures and to ensure the office staff worked efficiently.

After all, for something as non-urgent as this, in a place like the Luofu, a single procedural bottleneck could hold you up for months.

Seeing that Dan Lei, someone he had never interacted with before, dared to shamelessly ask him for a favor on their first meeting, Jing Yuan felt that this person's thick skin meant he was unlikely to stumble over minor issues after leaving.

However, Jing Yuan had no intention of blocking Dan Lei's procedures. He was even thinking of seeing Dan Lei's current level through the assessment, so he readily agreed.

"That's no problem. I can expedite the procedures, but you still need real substance for the actual assessment.

Oh, and you can't use this Light Cone. Its effect will breed Abundance pests, and the Ten Lords' Commission will confiscate it later."

The Light Cone Jing Yuan mentioned was [Ghost King's Malice], but Dan Lei was not surprised.

Dan Lei had been a ghost soldier for over a hundred years. He had long expected that [Ghost King's Malice] would be confiscated upon presentation.

Anyway, Dan Lei didn't want to use this Light Cone in the first place; he'd just sacrifice it.

However, Dan Lei wouldn't give up a Light Cone for nothing. He immediately showed a sly merchant's smile and said, "General, confiscating the Light Cone is fine, but this Light Cone itself does not cause harm. It is an item that may cause harm after use.

According to regulations, when confiscating high-value, non-universal dangerous items from Luofu residents, compensation must be given. You know the value of a Light Cone, so..."

As Dan Lei spoke, his hands began to make gestures for holding Xun Di (the currency circulating within the Xianzhou Alliance).

Seeing this, Jing Yuan found it amusing. He wondered if he, the dignified General of the Luofu, would shortchange him for a Light Cone? So, he said, "Don't worry, we'll definitely follow the rules. The Celestial Ship Commission will give you an appraisal, and yours is at least worth the price of a High-grade Light Cone."

However, Dan Lei shook his head and explained, "My lord General, you misunderstand. I just want to exchange it for some Xun Di. I certainly wouldn't discuss it with you here.

I want to trade this Light Cone for a weapon. You know, for a commoner like me, the weapons available on the Luofu are third-rate.

So, I want to use this Light Cone to customize a Flying Sword, a high-grade Flying Sword custom-made by the Crafting Department."

Dan Lei wanted to trade his Light Cone for a Flying Sword because, although the Luofu didn't prohibit weapon possession, for locals to own powerful weapons, they either had to join enforcement units like the Cloud Knights or the Martial Armaments Unit, or have someone vouch for them.

Otherwise, if weapons like Flying Swords, Stone Refining Arrows, or Blazing Fire Crossbows were common among the populace, the Luofu would have descended into chaos long ago.

Xianzhou people had many martial artists, and it was normal for them to fight at the slightest disagreement.

Controlling a Flying Sword was extremely difficult, and one wrong move could easily result in severe injury.

After all, Xianzhou people had strong regenerative abilities; they could reattach a severed head. Other races didn't have that capability.

In any case, if Dan Lei's head were to fall off now, without considering someone using life support equipment to maintain its vitality, his only option would be to molt and regenerate on the spot.

As for Foxfolk and outlanders, let's not even discuss it; under normal circumstances, losing one's head meant certain death.

Of course, a certain "Preservation Fox" was an exception.