Chapter 1951: New Master

The spiritual energy in Inverted Sea originates from the spirit-gathering array established by Qianhuan. Its quantity fluctuates, sometimes abundant, sometimes scarce. Consequently, Xuanjing ore veins occasionally deplete, only to regenerate, necessitating new exploration and localization.

He Lingchuan had also descended into spirit mine shafts and seen newly formed ore sprouts within the tunnels.

"Alright, for the next few days, you'll stay in White Tower Town and help them survey the ore veins."

Luo Xie immediately assented.

Before the dishes were served, He Lingchuan took a cloth-wrapped item from his storage ring and pushed it towards Luo Xie."Try this," he said.

The cloth package was irregularly elongated. At first glance, Luo Xie thought it contained a blade, but how could a precious blade have an oval shape at both ends?"Is this my reward for successfully defending the arena?" he asked, surprised.

"Of course not," He Lingchuan replied solemnly. "This has nothing to do with defending the arena. If it's not meant for you, you won't be able to wield it."If this were considered a reward for defending the arena, what about the other arena masters in the training ground? As the Great Emperor of Nine Hells, he could not show such favoritism.

Weapons? Luo Xie opened the cloth package to reveal a pair of unusual, specialized weapons lying inside."What are these?" he inquired.

The weapons glowed with a pale yellow luster, but Luo Xie immediately saw that they were not made of metal.Their appearance resembled oversized folding knives, but their blades were covered with sharp serrations.

"These are Mantis Arm Demonic Blades, also known as Folding Scythes," He Lingchuan explained, pointing to his own shoulder. "They were the most effective weapons of Fu Tianlin, the previous owner of my Rakshasa Armor."

Luo Xie was moved.What level of treasure was the Great Emperor of Nine Hells' battle armor? Its former owner must have been no ordinary person.

He cautiously touched the hilt. Instead of the coldness of metal, it had a gentle pulse. Luo Xie had the illusion that the demonic blade was also making contact with him, testing him.The Emperor had told him to "try" it. But how was one supposed to use such an unusually shaped weapon?

He Lingchuan watched Luo Xie try to grasp the blades, offering no instruction.

Luo Xie held the hilt, trying several different grips, but none felt right. The others continued eating as usual, paying him no mind.

Somehow, as if by an unbidden impulse, he placed one hilt against the outside of his forearm. The hilt suddenly transformed, wrapping around his forearm!He finally felt the cold, murderous aura contained within the weapon.

Luo Xie instinctively raised his arm, and the two-foot mantis blade, which had been folded, instantly unfurled into three serrated sections, extending to over eight feet in total length!It folded into three parts, which explained why it was called a Folding Scythe.

However, He Lingchuan was sitting to his right. When Luo Xie raised his arm, the extended blade swept directly towards He Lingchuan's head.

He Lingchuan was raising a cup to drink water. He instinctively pushed his right arm outwards, and his armguard naturally materialized.With a crisp "clang," the Folding Scythe's blade struck the armguard of the Roaring Dragon Armor. Neither party was harmed.

Luo Xie was greatly alarmed. He stood up and knelt, saying, "Your subordinate was reckless!"

He Lingchuan had anticipated this and didn't take it seriously. He simply pointed to the empty space in the courtyard. "Go ahead and try it out," he instructed.

Luo Xie sprang up and went to an unoccupied corner to test the blades.When retracted, the weapons fit snugly against the upper arm, seemingly able to deform on their own. Once extended, they were incredibly imposing.Apart from nearly blinding himself on the first attempt, Luo Xie found the weapons increasingly intuitive with more practice, performing broad, sweeping movements. He Lingchuan even saw him execute Axun's "乂" (cross) slash.

Fang Canran applauded softly. "Good blades. They emanate a formidable demonic energy, yet they don't corrupt the user's mind."

He had previously managed Dunyuan in Spirit Void City and handled countless treasures. He knew well that the more spiritual or supernatural an item was, the more it possessed its own personality, even a malicious one. If a master couldn't control it, they could easily be harmed by it.

Luo Xie was so absorbed with the blades that he forgot himself. After tinkering for a while, he suddenly remembered his superior was waiting. He quickly hurried back, detached the Folding Scythes, and respectfully offered them back with both hands.

He Lingchuan noticed Luo Xie's reluctance to part with them and waved his hand. "No need. From today forward, they are yours."

Luo Xie was overjoyed. "Thank you, Great Emperor!"He took back the Folding Scythes, pressed them against his arms, and they seamlessly merged with him, vanishing from sight.They were natural tools for sneak attacks.

"This Rakshasa Armor I wear was originally a national treasure of the Blazing Gold Empire. When Blazing Gold fell apart, it transformed into a malevolent armor capable of manipulating minds. However, Fu Tianlin suppressed the Rakshasa Armor alone for over 160 years, protecting the people of Western Blazing Gold from the ravages of war, until he passed away after entrusting the armor to me," He Lingchuan stated solemnly. "His descendants asked me to find a suitable owner for these precious blades."Fu Liushan was a descendant of the Ying tribe, but he wasn't compatible with the Folding Scythes; perhaps the demonic blades didn't favor his disposition.

"I've tried several people, but the Folding Scythes chose only you. Do you know why?"

Luo Xie shook his head honestly.

"In Inverted Sea, you protected the village when the Sky Demons attacked. In my army, you've repeatedly gone to great lengths to save your comrades. Perhaps the Folding Scythes recognized your resolve," He Lingchuan explained, gesturing towards him. "These blades also contain Fu Tianlin's righteous spirit. They refuse to yield to anyone whose temperament doesn't align with his."

Luo Xie rose, cupped his fists, and bowed to He Lingchuan. "I will certainly strive forward, embody the will of heaven, and not disappoint your expectations or those of Mr. Fu!"

"Good, I haven't misjudged you," He Lingchuan said, also standing up. "I have something to attend to and will be leaving for a moment. Please continue eating."He was quite pleased to have found a suitable owner for the Folding Scythes today, thus fulfilling his promise to Axun.

With that, he walked to the kitchen, handed half a bag of preserved sausages to the cook, instructing him to simmer them with the mixed grain rice, and then went out to find someone.

The food at this small eatery was ordinary, but with meat and vegetables, it was considered exceptionally generous for the local area.

Luo Xie wasn't accustomed to being watched while eating, especially by the children outside the fence, whose eyes conveyed their hunger. He found it difficult to eat and asked Weng Xing, "Captain Weng, what are these children doing?"

Weng Xing was gnawing on a rabbit head, his hands greasy. "It's rare for guests to eat so much. They're waiting for us to finish and leave so they can pick up some leftovers."

Luo Xie took a handful of copper coins from his pocket, intending to give them to the children.

Fang Canran noticed and shook his head. "They won't take them."

Luo Xie didn't recognize him and naturally didn't trust his words. He still walked to the fence and offered the copper coins in his hand to the children."Take these and buy something to eat," he said.

Weng Xing chuckled. "He's merciless in killing, but unexpectedly soft-hearted."

Fang Canran saw through him and remarked, "Aren't you the same, Brother Weng?"He had long heard about the Twin Evils of the Weng Clan.

Weng Xing said with an air of superiority, "How could I be as naive as him?"After all, he had once been a chivalrous wanderer. Anyone who could roam the Blazing Gold Plains for ten years and remain unharmed was no ordinary person.

Just then, the mixed grain rice with preserved meat arrived. The oil from the preserved sausages had soaked into the rice, and the bottom of the pot had been overcooked, turning the rice grains into fragrant, crispy crust. Weng Xing scooped a mouthful and declared, "This tastes so good, better than braised muntjac!"

Luo Xie held out his hand for a long time, but the children didn't take the money. The youngest even took a half-step back.Indeed, just as Fang Canran had said, these children would not accept money.