The young girl nodded repeatedly, using the gaps between swallowing to say, "I’ll make other dishes too!"
She said, "I can also cook other meals."
This Steam Princess actually has attributes of a cook? This was something Li Ang hadn’t expected.
Farlonio looked up and down at ALulu: "Doesn’t seem like an ordinary member of the Doraf race, the way her spirituality operates is quite peculiar."
As a High-tier Artisan, possessing Spiritual Perception is not surprising.
However, Falo also seemed to notice the unique aspects of ALulu’s Power God Bloodline, which piqued Li Ang’s interest in her.
He took out the Divine Eye Helmet and put it on, wanting to see Falo’s spiritual structure.
Breaking away from the material horizon, the spirituality light in front of him was blindingly bright; he was not using his physical eyes to observe, this piercing feeling was due to the excessive intensity of the spirituality light.
He paused momentarily, and the helmet was lifted off by Falo.
The cheeks of the merchant Douding were flushed: "Really, Mr. Li Ang, observing one’s spiritual structure without any cover can be quite embarrassing."
"Sorry, I’m just curious."
"Leave some mystery for me." Falo giggled.
She then turned the Divine Eye Helmet around, examining it thoroughly.
"What a strange piece of equipment, where did you get this from?"
"From some unknown influence."
Li Ang roughly mentioned the Empire’s influence and the Annihilation Knight situation.
"Oh my, so it’s related to the previous blockade of the Ignis Sky Realm, I did see that Lady Paladin suppressing things all over."
"Can you see anything?"
The power of the Divine Eye Helmet is not simple; Li Ang can only confirm its connection with the witch’s mastery of spiritual operations. However, the witch lacks complete heritage, unable to analyze the situation.
Possessing spiritual perception, Falo is also a High-tier Artisan and might know something.
The merchant Douding repeatedly examined the Divine Eye Helmet and even tried it on; her smile gradually faded, her expression becoming solemn.
"Can you see anything?" Li Ang asked.
Previously, Elaphia, who was skilled in weapon manipulation, could not see the spiritual horizon.
"I can vaguely see spiritual activities."
Falo’s situation was slightly better.
Falo said, "With Mr. Li Ang managing to observe my spiritual structure with it, he must be a top-tier witch to accomplish this."
She examined the helmet, saying, "Strange, very strange. The craftsmanship and spiritual guidance are very rough, yet the effect it achieves is quite extraordinary. This power may exceed the creator itself.
"I would like to study it, could you sell it to me? I can exchange it for Tier Seven Equipment."
"I fear not."
Li Ang was able to develop new curse art with the Divine Eye Helmet and did not want to hand it over just yet.
"What a pity."
Falo placed the helmet down: "Since Mr. Li Ang obtained it from the Ignis Sky Realm, I guess I will have to keep an eye out in the future."
"Are you very interested in it?"
"It’s actually my core business."
"What’s your core business?" Li Ang asked.
Farlonio is reputed to complete any transaction requested, and it’s quite true.
Transactions like custom equipment with Dome Furnace Association are also possible with her, although the price might be much higher.
So, unless there’s an urgent need, not many formal transactions happen with Falo; however, people often visit her Treasury as a spot for picking unusual items.
But these don’t seem like her "core business," Li Ang had never specifically asked before.
Falo’s face displayed a business smile: "I’m Farlonio Ernest, the owner of the Treasury, primarily involved in trading ’mysterious goods’. Whether it’s ancient relics, extraordinary equipment, or unidentified antiquities, unknown items from ruins, I strive to help you understand them here, and I’ll offer you a satisfying price for it."
"Wow," Dorothy walked over from the side, "I guess we’ll be dealing with you frequently for our future adventures."
"Please guide me," Falo cheerfully nodded to the Half Elf.
Li Ang looked at Dorothy, not seeing her holding anything.
"Did you spin the wheel?"
"I did."
"What did you get?"
Half Elf’s cheeks blushed charmingly as she softly said, "It’s a secret."
Li Ang hadn’t said anything, but Dorothy pointed at Zoe: "Control her for me."
Following her direction, Li Ang saw a chestnut-haired young girl handing a gemstone taken from the Earth Serpent to Falo’s Little Dragon.
"Spin again!"
"Thank you for your patronage! Thank you for your patronage! Certainly next time!" The green little dragon hissed.
Zoe forcefully spun the wheel; when it stopped, the pointer landed on a space emitting light, awarding her a useless glass ring.
It seemed that what she got had no direct correlation with the effort she put into spinning.
"Spin again!"
"Spin what?"
Li Ang knocked her on the head, stopping her from spinning again.
A small table in front of the young girl was already piled with useless junk; she spun at least a dozen times.
The only useful item was an equipment called "Veteran’s Ring," Tier Two, which adds calluses to the palms to prevent discomfort from wielding a sword.
"What did I say before?" Li Ang sighed.
"But the shopkeeper said I could draw a treasure artifact."
Zoe looked tearful, unsure if she felt defeated by what she perceived as bad luck or affected by her internal sense of reluctance and regret.
Li Ang’s peripheral vision had caught her starting to spend money on spinning, and he deliberately didn’t stop her, wanting her to understand the sinister nature of such probability games, to avoid more significant pitfalls in the future, like gambling away the Star Flower Travel Corps’ ship for a spin...
"You won’t get it, give up." Li Ang bluntly stated.
Zoe held up the Wind Breath Sword: "I thought I could use a branded treasure artifact."
"You already have a branded treasure artifact here."
"Oh my?" Falo leaned over: "This sword is rather interesting, can I have a look?"
Zoe pouted, somewhat reluctant to give it to her.
Falo said, "The missing spirituality inside, I can help replenish it."
"Really?" Zoe perked up.
Falo took the Wind Breath Sword, her petite hands brushed over the blade, pondered, and handed it back to Zoe.
"Its previous user exercised very precise power control, consuming spirituality while not damaging its basic structure, so it still maintains the base of a treasure artifact. As long as wind attribute spirituality is replenished, it can be reactivated."
Falo said, if she could bring wind attribute spirit cores, she’d help restore the tier of the Wind Breath Sword.
She also asked the name of the sword and murmured it, recording it systematically.
"And then," Falo turned to Li Ang, "Isn’t it inconvenient for Mr. Li Ang to wear that helmet with the eye symbol? It’s possible to preserve its eye core and make it into an accessory."
"Really?"
Li Ang had always found wearing and removing the Divine Eye Helmet cumbersome; if during intense combat, he had to put on the helmet to exercise spiritual operations while disengaging from the material horizon, unable to see his surroundings, it would be quite inconvenient.
"I certainly guarantee it."
"What’s the price for this service?"
"Uh-oh, well this..."
Ultimately, the Divine Eye Helmet was made into a neck accessory at Falo’s workbench.
She retained the part engraved with the golden eye symbol from the pure magic metal helmet, using the metal removed from the helmet to make a chain and string it together.
It looked as though brute force was used to achieve this, but in reality, complex spiritual operations were performed between her hands, which, though Li Ang could perceive them, he couldn’t learn them yet. He only knew through system-given equipment creation knowledge that this was advanced craftsmanship, something he couldn’t employ at the moment.
The Seer Pendant hung around the neck, with the odd feeling of wearing it drastically reduced, now appearing as a unique decoration. Falo’s processing allowed Li Ang to switch to the spiritual horizon just by using it for spiritual perception.
As for the service fee Falo charged, it was a favor.
Owing a favor is typically difficult to repay, but this service was precisely what Li Ang needed at the moment, so he accepted it.
Bidding farewell to Farlonio, they continued to the Weapon House to forge the remaining equipment for the young girls, ending the day, with the four heading back to the inn.
As they neared the inn, Dorothy quietly whispered in Li Ang’s ear: "Want to know what I spun?"
"Not interested."
"Oh, come on, I’ll tell you in your room later..."
Half Elf softly breathed out, but suddenly paused.
At the entrance of the inn, Andasu stood quietly, and upon seeing them return, walked straight up to Li Ang.