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Chapter 278

Chapter 278: Xu Lu





Translator: Novel Saga  Editor: Novel Saga

"Brother Mu, this is your dwelling place . You can go out anywhere of your own accord . However, you must always pay attention to the notice board that is placed outside . The latest information pertaining to the selection matches will be displayed there," the grey-robed disciple of the Dark Moon Cult opened a room and said .

Shi Mu walked into the room . Then, he swept his gaze around, and found out that the room was only a few feet in size . It was a small-sized room with simple furnishing . There were no other amenities in the room apart from a chair, a desk, and a stool . In fact, it was similar to the rooms of any ordinary inn .

However, a few faintly visible spirit patterns could be seen in the corner of the room . Apparently, those patterns were some kind of restriction spell to isolate the spirit sense from the outside world .

This was a towering black building . The accommodation for the Dark Moon Cult disciples who had been selected in the preliminary selection competition had been arranged in this building .

Shi Mu's room was situated on the first floor . There was a large notice board not far from the door of his room .

"Well, thank you . " Shi Mu didn't care about the size of the room . So, he walked in .

The grey-robed disciple left since he had to arrange dwelling places for other people as well .

Shi Mu took a round in the room . Then, he sat down .

A shadow flew in from outside at an extremely fast speed at this moment, and landed on Shi Mu's shoulder . It was Cai .

"Shi Tou, Hou Sai Lei has safely left the sub-altar . I conveyed your message, and asked him to find a place to reside in the vicinity of this building for the time being . "

"That's good . You keep a close watch on him for a while . I think that he probably won't betray me since his Spirit Capturing Bead is still in my possession . However, this place is the Dark Moon Cult's den after all . So, it can't be asserted that he isn't plotting something," Shi Mu nodded and said after a momentary consideration .

"It's not a big issue . You can monitor the movement of that monkey even from here with the help of my enhanced eyesight . " Cai said .

"Monkey…"

Shi Mu glanced at Cai in a dumbfounded manner . Then, he stood up and walked outside the room .

He saw that a lot of people had gathered near the notice board at the moment… So, it seemed as if some important information had been displayed on the board .

"Brother Mu, you are also here . " Yu Yi also stood near the board . He shouted to greet Shi Mu when he saw him walking over .





"Why have so many people gathered here? Has any important information been displayed on the notice-board?" Shi Mu asked .

"Oh, the date for the next round of competition has been declared . It's only a month from today," Yu Yi replied .

"Just one month? So fast?!" Shi Mu was surprised to hear this news .

The information that he had previously obtained had suggested that the next round of competition should've been at least two months away .

"It is said that the high-ranking people of the Cult want to speed up the pace of this selection process so that the disciples can be sent to the sea as soon as possible . It seems that the selected disciples from all thirteen cities across the country haven't yet arrived here . Otherwise, the next round of competition might have been scheduled at an earlier date . I have also heard that approximately ten-thousand disciples have been selected through the preliminary selection matches this time . However, the Cult will select only two-hundred people in the end . So, this competition is going to be very intense!" Yu Yi lowered his voice as he said .

"So, that's the case," Shi Mu was awestruck by the number of people participating in the competition . It seemed that the base of the Dark Moon Cult wasn't that small even though it had declined . But, these disciples were scattered in various places . So, things were twisted into a rope .

"Brother Yu, you had told me that you are familiar with the Quyang City . I wonder if there is a good refinery shop in this city?" Shi Mu thought for a moment . Then, he asked .

"A weapon refinery shop? Do you want to buy a magic tool?" Yu Yi was dumbfounded . He cast a glance at the blade and the stick that hung on Shi Mu's back .

"I don't intend to buy anything . I only wish to refine my existing weapons . After all, it's always better to upgrade the level of your weapons than to buy new ones," Shi Mu replied .

"So, this is the case . Oh, by the way… is Brother Mu looking for a good expert that can refine tools? In that case, we can go to a place where you can surely find the best master in the city… as long as you can afford him . " Yu Yi thought for a moment . Then, he said in a somewhat excited manner .

"Brother Yu, please give me direction," Shi Mu said in an inquisitive manner as he heard these words .

"There's a West Kuang Street in the eastern district of the city . The Heavenly Wu Shop is situated on that street . That shop is considered the largest refinery store in the entire Quyang City . It can forge top-grade magic tools . Moreover, they can even make a spirit tool with ease as long as the raw materials are available," Yu Yi said .

"Even a spirit tool can be made there? The Heavenly Wu shop . . . can it be true?" Shi Mu asked .

"That's right . This Heavenly Wu shop is a branch of the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce that is well-established in the Quyang City . You can find expert refiners in that shop all year round . The Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce is outstanding . It is said that it does business throughout the eastern continent," Yu Yi nodded and replied with excitement .

Yu Yi's words left Shi Mu dumbstruck for a moment . He knew that the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce was the number-one chamber of commerce of the Lu Shan Kingdom . However, he had never expected that the influence of the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce was spread so wide . In fact, it didn't seem to be an exaggeration if it was said that the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce was the best Chamber of Commerce in the entire eastern continent .

"Moreover, this shop doesn't only deal in weapons . It also sells other things… like pills, magic charms, and various kinds of information . "

"I'm now very interested to go and take a look at this shop after listening to Brother Yu's words," Shi Mu said .

Shi Mu looked towards the sky, and noticed that the sky had already darkened .





The two people's conversation continued for a while . Then, they returned to their respective rooms .

Shi Mu set out for the shop at the crack of dawn the next day . He proceeded in a particular direction according to the address mentioned by Yu Y, and soon arrived at West Kuang Street in the eastern district . It didn't take him long to find the Heavenly Wu Arms Shop .

The Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce had a great reputation throughout the continent . Therefore, the Heavenly Wu shop was naturally the best shop of its kind in the West Kuang Street .

The shop was enormous . It had four or five large alcoves . In addition, it was decorated in a magnificent and luxurious style . A number of people could be seen in the shop even though it was early morning . So, it was evident that its business was flourishing .

Shi Mu slowly walked into the shop . The shop looked lively with a lot of people . Shi Mu noticed that there were numerous shelves in the shop . And, they all were piled-up with a myriad of weapons . In fact, a few strange weapons such as meteor hammers, razor blades, and so on could also be seen on those shelves .

The products on those shelves had a strange and cold shine . Anyone could notice at a glance that these were premium-quality products .

"Senior, what kind of weapon are you looking for?" An amiable round-faced man welcomed him in a very kind manner .

This person was also a martial warrior . However, he was barely at the Hou Tian primary stage .


"I know that these weapons are of first-class quality . However, they're ordinary weapons . What about the magic tools? Why can't I see them around?" Shi Mu looked around the shop as he said .

"Can it be possible that Senior has come to our store for the first time? The magic tools are displayed in the inside room . Please come with me if you want to see them," the round-faced man said as he made a gesture of invitation .

Shi Mu followed the round-faced man, and walked into the inside room .

This room was a lot smaller than the outer room . Only a few shelves could be seen here . An assortment of four or five hilted magic weapons was placed on each of these shelves . And, the surface of each of these weapons was densely covered with magic patterns . Moreover, those magic patterns were emitting faint multi-colored rays of light .

Each shelf was shrouded in a white light-screen . Apparently, it was some kind of Protection spell .

Shi Mu's eyes streaked across the magic weapons in a quick manner . He noticed that these magic tools varied in appearance .

He then started to look over the shelves one by one . He finally stood in front of the last shelf after a while .

Only three magic tools had been placed on this shelf . A short stick that was fiery-red in color, a sea-blue warrior's blade, and a black steel whip .

These three magic tools exuded a magnificent brilliance which seemed far more powerful than that of the other magic tools . Shi Mu stood at a distance from the light-screen . However, he could still vaguely sense the strong magic power waves that these tools were emanating .





"High-ranked magic tools . . . " Shi Mu said in a low voice .

"Senior has good eyesight . These three magic tools stemmed from the hands of our Store Master Xu Lu . And, he has recently refined these top-grade tools," the round-faced man said in a tone dripping with arrogance .

Shi Mu recalled that Yu Yi had mentioned a name yesterday . He had said that Xu Lu was this shop's master, and was in-charge of refining tools .

Judging from these three tools… it could be said that this man's refining method was indeed exquisite .

"Respected Master Xu Lu has performed a splendid job . Honestly speaking… I haven't come here to buy a weapon . I have come here to get my weapons refined in order to upgrade them . " Shi Mu said .

"This shop also provides this service . But, this task is in-charge of the manager of this store . Senior, please follow me," the round-faced man cast a glance at the blade and the stick on Shi Mu's back as he said .

They arrived at the reception hall of another inside room that was deeper into the shop .

This room looked very elegant . In fact, it looked like a place to receive noble guests .

The round-faced man served Shi Mu tea and snacks . After that, he took his leave and departed through the side door .

Shi Mu didn't touch these snacks . Instead, he closed his eyes for a moment to regain his composure .

He didn't want to attract people's attention . Therefore, he hadn't brought Cai here along with him . Instead, he had let it move freely in the city so that he could monitor Hou Sai Lei without much effort .

A blue-robed middle-aged man walked in not long after .

The complexion of this man was needlessly white, and his appearance was rather scholarly and cultured . His body was indistinctly emitting magic power waves . He was probably at the peak of Spirit-ranked magicians' realm .

"I didn't know that such a noble guest had graced us with his presence . Please accept my apologies for not coming out before to welcome you in a proper way . I am this store's Manager, and my surname is Tian . It seems that my noble friend is rather new to this place . I guess it should be the first time he has visited this store . May I ask my dear friend's name?" the blue-robe middle-aged man chuckled in a gentle manner . He sat down opposite Shi Mu, and said .

"Mu Shi," Shi Mu replied .

"So, my noble friend is called Mu . I was informed by one of my men that you want to give your weapons for further refinement . " The Manager didn't waste too much time on formalities, and jumped straight to the point .

"Yes, here are those two weapons . " Shi Mu took off the blade and the stick from his back, and placed it on the table .

The table was made of fine-quality mahogany . So, it was capable of bearing the heavy weight . However, it produced a buzzing sound as soon as the blade and the stick were placed on it . . . as if it was unable to withstand the overwhelming weight of the two weapons .

A trace of astonishment glinted on Manager Tian's face as he saw this . After that, his casual expression receded, and a dignified look appeared on his face . He then sized up the two magic weapons in a careful manner .

He observed them for some time with furrowed brows . Then, he stretched out his hand, and tried to pick up the short stick .

His arms gathered the strength to lift the stick . But then, his complexion abruptly changed as he saw that the short stick hadn't budged . Evidently, this stick was insanely heavy… like a boulder .

Then, he exerted his full strength to lift the short stick . Veins protruded from his hands and his face also somewhat flushed as a result . The stick slowly left the table .

However, Manager Tian's body suddenly wobbled when the short stick was a foot away from the table . And, the short stick fell from his hand . It was about to pound on the floor when an arm suddenly extended, and grabbed the black stick in the air .

Shi Mu placed the short stick back on the table, and gave a smile to Manager Tian; Manager Tian was obviously feeling a bit embarrassed .

"Noble friend possesses extraordinary strength . He can use such a heavy weapon so conveniently," Manager Tian also smiled back in a somewhat embarrassed manner . But, he soon regained his composure and said .

"I have examined it, and found that Your Excellency's magic tool is very special . After all, it has such an astonishing weight even though it is very short . Please forgive this inexperienced man . I haven't seen such a material before," Manager Tian said .

Shi Mu wasn't surprised on hearing his words . It seemed that this kind of meteoric iron had appeared only in the vicinity of the Eastern Sea . So, it wasn't strange to hear that Manager Tian had never come across such material .

"Then, what about my request?" Shi Mu said .

"Respected friend, you don't have to be impatient . I'll go down and ask for Master Xu's guidance . He is an experienced man with extensive knowledge . He will certainly be able to recognize the material of my respected friend's weapons . As for refining and upgrading these weapons… I don't think it will be a problem for him," Manager Tian stood up and said .

"Well, then I would trouble Manager Tian," Shi Mu said .

Manager Tian then took his leave and walked down .

The sound of the footsteps was heard again after a while . Then, the silhouette of a grey-haired old man who was clad in a green robe appeared . He walked into the hall accompanied by Manager Tian .

This person's body didn't look strong and sturdy . However, his hands and feet were bulky, and gave off a kind of courageous and formidable aura .

Shi Mu used his spirit sense to sense this person's aura, and was left a little surprised…

This person turned out to be an Earth-ranked powerhouse .

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