"What do you mean?"
Falo mentioned Alaphia, which piqued Li Ang’s curiosity.
The merchant pointed at the hanging long sword and said, "This sword is called ’Passionate Talent,’ one of the five treasure swords passed down by Divine Artisan Ernest. There’s a saying in our clan that if one collects all five swords, they’ll obtain the secret treasure left by Ernest."
"I see."
Li Ang knew Alaphia enjoyed collecting rare weapons, but because the Treasure Artifacts were extremely rare, even she had only collected three.
Since the Divine Artisan’s Five Swords are both Treasure Artifacts and related to the treasure left behind by a master craftsman capable of forging Treasure Artifacts, it would be strange if Alaphia wasn’t interested.
"Has your clan not collected any of the other swords?"
"It’s easier said than done." Falo sighed, "Who would easily hand over their Treasure Artifacts? Even for me, no matter the treasure offered, I wouldn’t want to trade away this heirloom."
"You just mentioned that the wheel could draw it out."
"Well, that... it’s a matter of probability... I’m not lying... haha." Falo chuckled awkwardly.
"However," Merchant Douding shifted the topic, "if Mr. Li Ang can collect the other four swords, I’d be willing to give this fifth sword as a gift, as long as you share a small portion when you find the ancestor’s treasure."
"Quite bold of you."
"Of course," Falo akimboed, "Even though I can’t collect them myself, I do know a little about the whereabouts of the other four swords."
"Care to share?"
"It’s not much of a secret at the Dome Furnace Association, anyway."
Falo started introducing them one by one.
The first sword is at the Dome Furnace Association, and it was agreed that it would be given to whoever could bring back the method for forging Treasure Artifacts.
The second sword is in the hands of the team leader of the Celestial Group ’Cloud Wanderer.’
There’s only a legend about the third sword, said to be lost in a ruin in the Demon Disaster Realm.
Falo didn’t know the specific clues for the fourth sword, but she guessed Alaphia Alma had a lead on it.
"It’s not entirely hopeless to find them," Li Ang said.
"True, but it still requires someone with both strength and connections to have a chance to collect them all," Falo replied.
Falo continued, "The legend of the third sword was also heard by a master at the Dome Furnace Association, and Mr. Li Ang can inquire about it after joining."
It seemed that all these matters were closely tied to the Dome Furnace Association.
Li Ang thought about Alaphia, and if he could help her find one of the Divine Artisan’s Five Swords, it would be a way to repay her kindness for gifting the Silver Heart Sword.
Although the value of the Treasure Artifacts outweighs weapons with Tier 9 Blade Master’s Magic Power solidification, one could also gain the favor of a Tier Nine Powerhouse and someone ranked in the top ten for personal merits, like a Holy Knight.
"Got it, let’s leave it at that for now."
Li Ang left the shop to see what the young girls had drawn from the wheel.
ALulu was wearing a bracelet, her light purple eyes wide open, staring at it in confusion.
"What’s this?"
As Li Ang stepped out, he saw a pink-haired young girl with a huge, soft, golden breadstick in her mouth.
This bread was so large it seemed impossible for a human to eat, almost as big as the young girl’s upper body.
Uh, actually, if it were someone else, it could have been three times the size of someone else’s upper body, but ALulu’s bodily traits were somewhat atypical, so it was just as big.
The bread seemed to be floating by some magical force, filling the young girl’s mouth.
ALulu made munching sounds, devouring the bread completely, her eyes sparkling.
"Delicious!"
"Is it really tasty?" Li Ang was surprised. "I thought it was some kind of prank item."
"This, this bracelet can make bread!" ALulu exclaimed.
Li Ang could already sense the spirituality from the bracelet ALulu was wearing; that bread was indeed produced by it. However, since the ring’s spirituality was complex, he needed to open the panel to understand it fully.
Seeing her biting into the bread, he didn’t have a chance to open it, but now he needed to take a good look.
[Baker’s Ring]
[Bread, fills you up! Bread, great! Bread, learn how to bake bread!]
[Tier: 5]
[Category: Ring]
[Equipment Skills: Bread Baking]
What the heck?
This thing is a ring?
Only a giant could wear this bracelet as a ring!
"Ah," Falo approached and said, "The little miss from the Doraf race has drawn this."
"I acquired this magic item, and based on the patterns and text on it, it seems to belong to the lost civilization of the trolls. I originally thought it would be left in a corner of the warehouse forever."
"I didn’t know trolls even had a civilization," Li Ang said.
"Well, I’m also unsure, but Nebis is so ancient, maybe there once was a troll civilization," Falo said.
"There’s a slight issue with this bracelet. Once worn, it can’t be removed until you learn how to bake the bread it grants in your memory."
"That doesn’t seem like a big problem," Li Ang said.
"That’s just a minor issue. The major issue is that every mealtime, it forces the wearer to eat several loaves of bread large enough for a troll, and the taste depends on the wearer’s bread-baking skills.
Falo waved her hand and continued, "If you can’t bake bread, you’ll end up with a mouthful of coal cinders while still being forced to consume a troll’s meal portion."
"I take back my earlier statement; this is a major issue," Li Ang declared. "Compensation is needed immediately."
"Well—"
Falo glanced at ALulu nearby and saw the horned race young girl happily starting on her third loaf of bread, looking extremely content.
"My Wheel of Fate only dispenses what the customer needs. This young lady’s appetite is truly incredible."
Apart from ALulu’s appetite, which could rival the bread sized for trolls, the bread created by the Baker’s Ring’s morphing substance looked very delicious and appealing.
"Do you know how to bake bread already?" Li Ang asked ALulu.