Artifact Refiners as NPCs are quite rare; finding one is not easy, and cultivating a good relationship is even harder. If you actually have an Artifact Refiner friend, wouldn’t you be able to casually acquire many Magic Artifacts?
Xiao Jie said, "I remember Xuanxu Palace has an Artifact Refiner; why don’t you go ask for help from them?"
Bai Ze helplessly replied, "Alas, there’s no way. Since I completed my training, I’ve been wandering outside and hardly worked on my sect reputation. The little Contribution Value I earn is spent on exchanging for Spells. How could I save any Contribution Value? Without it, the Artifact Refiner from Xuanxu Palace ignores me completely."
Xiao Jie was a bit speechless; Bai Ze really wasn’t doing well at all.
Thinking for a moment, Xiao Jie suddenly smiled, "Alright, I’ll help you with this. I need to visit Xuanxu Palace anyway, so I’ll take you along. Everyone else can move freely."
"Whoa, Feng, are you that influential?" Bai Ze asked excitedly.
He was a disciple of Xuanxu Palace but didn’t dare claim he could invite that Artifact Refiner.
Others were also quite surprised. Being influential among players is one thing, but having such face with NPCs?
Hao Mie asked in surprise, "Brother Sui Feng, you’re not planning to ask Master Qingfeng for help, are you? The goodwill from guarding Soul Suppressing Pass last time can’t be of much use."
Xiao Jie thought that’s true; in the eyes of NPCs, there’s no concept of goodwill. Mission rewards are usually settled on the spot, and since he asked Master Qingfeng to help repair his Magic Treasure, the mission reward for guarding Soul Suppressing Pass was effectively given.
Going back to ask for help wouldn’t be easy.
But Xiao Jie had his own plan.
"Haha, I’m just trying. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll ask everyone for help. Let’s go, Bai Ze, the earlier we head there, the earlier we return."
The group split into two, one large group returned to wait in Luoyang Town, while Xiao Jie and Bai Ze headed straight to Xuanxu Palace.
The narrative is brief; after about an hour, the two arrived at the gates of Xuanxu Palace.
The kneeling guy was still kneeling at the door.
Xiao Jie knocked on the door with ease, and soon a disciple came out to check.
"It’s you again? Oh—Bai Ze senior, what brings you here?"
Xiao Jie replied, "May I ask if Masters Qingfeng and Mingyue are here?"
"Master Mingyue is in, I’ll report to him for you." The disciple was familiar with Xiao Jie, knowing his unusual status.
Soon, Xiao Jie met Master Mingyue.
"What brings you here again? Are you seeking help for one of your friends? Xuanxu Palace is not a temple for burning incense and praying to gods, don’t make it endless." Master Mingyue asked with a cold face.
Xiao Jie replied seriously, "Why say that? I’m here for serious business. A major event is about to happen, and I came specifically to inform Master, so you won’t be caught unawares when the time comes."
"Oh, what’s so serious?" Upon hearing Xiao Jie was here to deliver news, Master Mingyue’s expression finally softened a bit.
Xiao Jie spoke shockingly, "The Southern Great Wall of Canglin State will be breached soon, and the army of demons from the Demon Star Tower is about to be unleashed."
Master Mingyue was taken aback. His usually calm face for the first time showed a surprised expression, "What? How is that possible! And how do you know this?"
"I saw it with my own eyes!" Xiao Jie explained, recounting his scouting experience in Canglin State—Demon Star Tower from the previous day.
"The Demon Star Tower has already found a way around the Great Wall, and they have people assisting them, so they will soon open a route to directly transport a large number of demons outside the Great Wall. Once the Great Wall falls, the entire Canglin State will be plunged into chaos, smoke signals everywhere. Master Xiao Yue has already decided to withdraw troops and defend the city, causing wilderness villages and towns in Canglin State to fall into the flames of war.
Meanwhile, the New Empire Army is about to invade southward. In the upcoming war, reinforcements from Canglin State are unlikely to be relied upon.
Moreover, if things deteriorate further and the Demon Star Tower’s army occupies Canglin State, should they advance northward, Fengyin State might face threats from both the south and north, facing simultaneous back and forth attacks.
Master Mingyue feels, is my intelligence considered urgent?"
Master Mingyue listened with a heavy expression, sighing long, "You’re right, this situation is indeed serious. Thank you for coming to inform."
"Haha, Master there’s no need for politeness, we are allies bound by the same cause. What’s there to thank? With our relationship, there’s no need for such formalities."
Master Mingyue couldn’t help showing a helpless expression, "You don’t need to tease me. Although I dislike social interactions, I understand courtesy. So tell me, what do you need my help with? Just speak up. Considering your intelligence, as long as it’s not too excessive, I’ll lend you a hand."
"Haha, Master, truly straightforward! Honestly, my friend here wants to forge a Flying Sword. Could we ask the Artifact Refiner of Xuanxu Palace for help?"
Master Mingyue glanced at Bai Ze, snorted coldly, "Bai Ze? You rascal, since learning Daoist Skill, you disappeared without a trace. Unexpectedly, you managed to make friends while wandering outside."
Bai Ze quickly bowed apologetically, "Master, please forgive me."
"Hmph, what am I forgiving you for? You haven’t committed atrocities by relying on Daoist Skill. Whatever, here’s my letter of authority, go find Master Mu Li."
The two exited the main hall, Bai Ze immediately expressed his thanks, "Wow, thank you so much, Feng, your influence is tremendous. To be able to convince Master Mingyue, amazing!
By the way, that intelligence of yours isn’t fake, right?"