Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

Bang! Clang!

An object glowing red and blue crashed on the groove, just at the base of the Heavenly Golden Furnace.

"That ought to do it." Zachary waved and it levitated towards him, the glow slowly fading. By the time it fell in his hand, the light had faded, and all that was left was a strange, translucent item. It felt soft like mud but simultaneously elastic like rubber. As he examined further, he saw two different colors inside.

"It's done. I'd like to see if Master Anne is satisfied with my new self-made weapon," Zachary murmured, his smiling eyes shining with amusement. Then he set off to the Living-dead Tomb, grasping his creation.

As soon as he entered the hall of the Living-dead Tomb, Zachary caught a whiff of honey-like aroma wafting through. It mesmerized and overwhelmed him as if it were magic, and as he closed his eyes, he could just imagine himself floating. Almost reflexively, he followed the scent and eventually entered the chamber where Anne usually mixed honey.

There he saw his master, intensely focused as she mixed different liquids in a bowl. Every move looked graceful and skillful—clearly, someone who had mastery at the craft. The tempting scent that had reached the hall emanated from her concoction.

"Master Anne, what's this? The smell is powerful and inviting. Is this some kind of aphrodisiac?" Zachary couldn't help but wonder.

"You can smell it?" Anne looked up at Zachary, a surprised look on her face.

"Yes, of course. It's quite strong," Zachary replied.

"I thought I was the only one who could smell it. You seem to have a natural talent for this, then," Anne said, a smile of relief on her face.

At that very moment, Mimi's voice boomed in Zachary's ear. "Your friendship level with Anne is now at level 4."

"Hold on! What happened? Why did it level up so quickly?" Zachary felt baffled and dumbstruck for a few moments. As he thought about it, however, perhaps it had something to do with the ability to pick up the scent of Anne's special honey.

"Do you want to learn how to mix honey? I can teach you," Anne asked, looking inspired.

"Mixing honey? What benefits will I get out

arder task than repairing an OH weapon.

"Just have a try and you'll know." Anne smiled meaningfully.

Zachary accepted last quest's rewards and took the damaged weapon. After that, he left the Living-dead Tomb. After doing so, he stayed in the system for a while before leaving to check the situation in the farmyard.

As soon as he entered the farmyard, he saw Tracy talking to Queenie and a few other people.

"There you are, just in time." Tracy let out a sigh of relief as she noticed him. She was afraid that she might not be able to inform Zachary in time.

"What can I do for you, Master Tracy?" Zachary asked, smiling.

"I'm here to let you know that the Devil Kingdom's sects and clans want to know more about you, so Shura College is going to hold a large-scale meet and greet. we would like to know your opinion first," Tracy explained.

"It's okay with me," Zachary replied airily.

Tracy had to process her confusion for a few moments. She certainly didn't expect Zachary to agree so fast.

Queenie and the others exchanged glances. They all knew why Shura College would arrange the meeting. They felt that Zachary shouldn't participate. After all, he was now a member of the Celestial College. However, if he was going to participate in the meeting, it only suggested that he might have some other thought in his mind. Since Tracy was present, they could only bite their tongues to keep themselves from asking.