Deep within the Desolate Domain's underground Artifact Institute, Master Artisan Weng and several other master artisans had been working day and night to forge imitation armors such as "Armor Two" and "Armor Three." Yet at that moment, someone suddenly came to report that a visitor had arrived outside.
Master Artisan Weng's train of thought was interrupted, leaving him greatly displeased. But he also knew that some people and matters could not be avoided. He had no choice but to set down his work, change into a clean robe, and walk out.
The visitor was already seated in the outer chamber. He was a lean, tall middle-aged man, dressed in an exquisite silver robe of the Inner Court, with a beam crown upon his head. Vermilion tassels hung from the crown, and his expression was exceedingly grave.
Master Artisan Weng had met quite a few people from the Inner Court recently and did not think much of this man, but he did not neglect proper courtesy. He clasped his hands and bowed, asking, "What brings you here, sir?"
The man did not answer. Instead, he showed him a red jade token.
Master Artisan Weng's expression changed slightly when he saw it.
This was called a Vermilion Jade Talisman. Possessing it indicated that the other party was an imperial envoy from the State Governor's Office. Although such people held no official rank, they often represented the will of the Orthodox State himself.
He no longer dared put on airs and lowered his stance. "What would the envoy like to know?"
The man said solemnly, "Master Artisan Weng, Secret Province has just come under attack. The enemy dropped no fewer than twenty arcane weapons, and Secret Province City's fighting forces have nearly been wiped out. Secret Province urgently requires powerful support. On behalf