Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 693 - 693 653 Playing the Rogue_1

693: Chapter 653 Playing the Rogue_1 693: Chapter 653 Playing the Rogue_1 The next day, within the Divine Weapons Smithy, Wan Ning was surrounded by piles of ancient texts in the book pavilion, which had stacked up into a small hill.

But even after searching through countless ancient texts, he still failed to find a method to fully unseal the Soul Terminating Sword.

Perhaps, the only solution was for the original enchanter to reverse the charm.

The seal placed by the sword’s owner could only be broken by the owner, or by another being of the same formidable power.

Smithy Master Liang visited the book pavilion and saw the multitude of ancient texts that Wan Ning had been perusing, he instantly cracked a smile.

“Wan Ning, what’s the result?

Is there any progress?”

He strode over quickly, looking at Wan Ning with a face full of anticipation.

Wan Ning shook his head helplessly, “I stayed here all night yesterday, flipping through various ancient texts and even tried in the forging workshop, but until now, I haven’t found a feasible way.”

“So, you mean to say that you can’t open the seal on this bronze sword?”

Smithy Master Liang’s expression turned cold, and his eyes fixed upon Wan Ning, bringing him an immense amount of pressure.

“Pavilion Master, please understand my limited ability; I have truly tried my best, but no matter what, I cannot find a way to break the seal.”

“Truly not even a glimmer of a method?”

He asked in a grave tone.

Wan Ning nodded again, “There really isn’t any way.

I am powerless.”

“This is a top grade immortal weapon, certainly beyond someone of my qualifications to meddle with.”

Smithy Master Liang let out a long sigh and said helplessly, “In that case, haven’t I acquired a broken sword, a useless piece of scrap metal?”

“Even though the seal cannot be broken, it is still the Soul Terminating Sword.

Its intrinsic value still resides here.”

Upon hearing this, Smithy Master Liang had an epiphany, “I understand now, its value remains.

Even though I cannot use it directly, it’s still something I can capitalize on.”

“For instance, making a transaction with one of Kunlun Domain’s top-tier aristocratic families, or possibly trading it with some big shot for a weapon.

Even if it’s a somewhat lower quality, it doesn’t matter.”

“Ultimately, it would be a huge profit, and thus, my efforts haven’t been wasted!”

He smiled faintly, feeling slightly regretful that he couldn’t remove the seal, but it wasn’t completely useless.

Trading it for a slightly lesser weapon could still yield him a sizeable gain.

“Hmm, it seems that’s the only option.

I’ll wait for the auction to be held in Dubhe City, and see if I can find a capable buyer there.”

He sighed helplessly.

Last night before sleeping, he had been fantasizing about wielding the Soul Terminating Sword, becoming Kunlun Domain’s top swordsman.

But now that dream was shattered, and he could only shake his head and try not to dwell on it.

As he was preparing to leave, a servant hurried in, looked toward Smithy Master Liang, and spoke respectfully, “Pavilion Master, there are visitors at the door, two of them, one of which is Zhan Tianyu from the Zhan family.”

“They say they’re here to reclaim something.”

Upon hearing this, Smithy Master Liang’s anger flared up instantaneously.

“These two bastards, didn’t I say I would return it in three or four days?

Why are they in such a rush to come over?”

He cursed under his breath, then hurriedly made his way outside.

“Wan Ning, hide the precious sword.

Wait for me to return!”

Then, Smithy Master Liang quickly walked out.

He reached the entrance of the courtyard and saw the figures of Zhan Tianyu and Lu Chuan.

At that moment, Lu Chuan was still wearing a veil, his eyes directly fixed on Smithy Master Liang’s figure.

Smithy Master Liang strode forward, his face showing displeasure, and asked, “What brings you two here?”

“Don’t you know why we are here?”

Lu Chuan immediately countered.

“I don’t have the ability to read minds; how would I know?”

“The bronze sword I gave you yesterday, have you finished appraising it?”

Zhan Tianyu continued to ask.

Liang Danian looked at Zhan Tianyu and said, “Didn’t I tell you?

It will take three or four days to get the results.

What’s the rush?”

Zhan Tianyu stared at Liang Danian and asked, “You’d better tell the truth.

Appraising equipment doesn’t require three or four days; it can be done in an afternoon.

Why waste so much time?”

Liang Danian declared confidently, “These are internal affairs of our profession; you, an outsider, should not interfere.”

“Smithy Master Liang, what do you really mean?

Don’t you want to return the item to us?” Zhan Tianyu looked at Liang Danian, his fists clenched tightly.

“Heh, Zhan Tianyu, I have an unfortunate piece of news for you.

We’ve accidentally misplaced the sword.”

“Since it was lost on our premises, we will compensate you.

However, for a mere bronze broken sword, I will pay no more than 2 taels of silver.”

“If you are willing to take it, then do so.

I have no time to idly chat with you.”

Having said that, he reached out to take out 2 taels of silver and looked at Lu Chuan and Zhan Tianyu with a smile.

Lu Chuan and Zhan Tianyu exchanged a glance, both instantly understanding; this man clearly intended to act shamelessly and claim the bronze sword for himself!

Zhan Tianyu immediately became furious, pointing at Liang Danian and rebuking him, “Smithy Master Liang, aren’t you being too unscrupulous?

We entrusted the item to you for appraisal because we trusted you, and this is how you play us?”

“Do you think we are fools?

Lost it?

You’re trying to deceive ghosts!”

Liang Danian insisted confidently, “I’ve already made myself perfectly clear.

The loss was a result of our swordsmith master’s carelessness; such accidents purely happen.

Since the accident has occurred, I naturally intend to resolve it, and this compensation is a token of my sincerity.”

Zhan Tianyu knocked the silver out of his hand.

“So, Liang, you’re determined to act shameless today, huh?”

Liang Danian spread his arms, smiling helplessly, “Zhan Tianyu, you’d better not slander me without proof.

If you have no evidence, then don’t cause trouble in my place.”

“Although I am not your match, if you dare to lay a hand on me, the headquarters of the Divine Weapons Smithy will definitely not let you off!”

He smirked triumphantly, stroking his chin as he looked at Zhan Tianyu and Lu Chuan.

“If I didn’t have the confidence, would I dare to stand before you like this?

How ridiculous.”

Lu Chuan looked at Liang Danian and said indifferently, “Smithy Master Liang, remember what I told you?

I said if the precious sword is not returned, I would annihilate you all.”

“Heh, I’d forget such nonsense after one night’s sleep.

You really thought I’d take you seriously?

With so many of us in the Divine Weapons Smithy, we could crush you to death if we all pressed together!”

Liang Danian still spoke with great pride.

Zhan Tianyu looked at Lu Chuan, “This guy is too arrogant.

Young Master Lu, rest assured, I will definitely seek justice for you!”

Lu Chuan, however, shook his head slightly, “No need to trouble yourself.”

Then, Lu Chuan took off his mask.

“Smithy Master Liang, do you truly believe I cannot annihilate your Divine Weapons Smithy?

The Lu Manor that was wiped out a few days ago, you can’t be without impression, right?”

Liang Danian’s eyebrows suddenly knitted together as he stared at Lu Chuan.

He felt that Lu Chuan looked somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

After pondering seriously for a moment, his eyes suddenly widened in shock.

Wasn’t this the very likeness that had been circulated around Dubhe City in a bounty posted just a few days ago?