Transcendent Dawn

Chapter 440: Chapter 0440: Transaction (Extra 2000, asking for monthly pass)

Avigus is the capital city of the northern provinces.

Arriving here by carriage, Su Lu noticed a setting that was distinguishably different from the Federation.

The roads were narrow, with only enough room for carriages to pass through slowly. Many buildings were made of stone with aged and worn surfaces, seemingly carrying the traces of time.

“It’s hard to imagine… While the Federation is widely using steam machinery and even starting to promote electricity, the Chris Empire, even with the promotion of the church of the God of Flames, still looks like this…”

Su Lu lowered the carriage curtain and sighed.

This time, he felt a little uneasy and decided to accompany Rod.

The latter agreed without hesitation.

“Perhaps it’s because the northerners of the Chris Empire are notoriously conservative and stubborn?” Rod laughed, “Moreover… The longer the empire’s history, the harder it is to implement reforms… However, in the coastal regions of the Chris Empire, the situation is slightly better.”

He looked at Su Lu and said seriously, “The system of the Stone Mason Guild is very strict, and I currently don’t have the authority to take outsiders in… So you wait for me in the inn.”

“Alright.”

Su Lu nodded with a smile. After a moment of thought, he took out the improved third-generation Crow’s Mask and put it on.

This was one of his upgraded creations, it could not only alter one’s appearance but also subtly change their aura. Even fifth level professionals would struggle to see through it.

“My identity, it’s not suitable to be exposed here.”

Seeing Rod’s gaze, Su Lu explained.

He had become quite famous after the battle in the Dream of the Ancient God, and as a [Wandering Mage], the Chris Empire might be inflexible and slow to react, but they were known for their meticulousness and caution regarding high-level transcendent individuals.

Su Lu suspected that his likeness had been collected by every major force in the Empire, so he needed to be cautious.

“A nice mask, perhaps I need a couple of those, too.”

Rod nodded, led Su Lu to an inn named ‘Hande’ and decided to put up there: “The trade will take place at night, I’ll go alone while you stay here as back-up.”

“Alright, no problem.”

Su Lu sincerely agreed.

After closing the door to their room, he shook his head, a smirk on his lips.

Rod was seriously underestimating a fifth level professional.

As a [Wandering Mage], Su Lu could teleport to any location in this world in an instant, unless that place was “special”, like the Temple sealed off by Shewinado.

Unfortunately, there were no such places in all of Avigus, and Su Lu had already secretly placed a ‘mark’ on Rod!

“Of course, this only allows me to teleport to his side at any time, but cannot accurately inform me of Rod’s surroundings or whether he is in danger…”

Su Lu thought for a moment and performed a summoning ceremony on a whim:

“I command…the spiritual body that can shuttle between the Spirit World and Material Realm, and possess high concealment ability, to come forth!”

A purple halo faintly appeared on his forehead, radiating an aura that belonged to a high-level spiritual being.

Before long, several glowing orbs appeared before him almost simultaneously.

Summoning spirits!

This wasn’t a skill, it was the instinct of a [Wandering Mage]!

Among these orbs, two were black spectral jellyfish, and one was a winged eye.

These were all Spirit Beings capable of shuttling between the Spirit World and Material Realm, each with their own concealment abilities, perfect for tracking.

“Huh? Even an Eye of Mangodo has shown up, seems I have good luck.”

Su Lu pointed at the winged eye without hesitation: “Follow that person in the Spirit World, and share what you see with me!”

“Lord…orders…great…one!”

With that, the other two spectral jellyfish disappeared, while the winged eye stammered some words in Gulam Language, sounding like a babbling baby.

With a crackle!

It split into two, with each half growing a new half-eye and a wing respectively. One of them flapped its wings and vanished into the Spirit World.

The other landed respectfully before Su Lu.

Its pupil reflected shifting images, and Su Lu could see everything that the other half was seeing.

This was why Su Lu chose the Eye of Mangodo!

‘There are legends of ancient mages who, in their quest to unravel the mysteries of the Spirit World, would gouge out one of their eyes and transplant the Eye of Mangodo…’

‘Yet…their end was usually tragic. Most fell into madness and died unbearably, likely because they saw things they weren’t supposed to, their professional ranks were too low to handle it.’

‘There are many such dangers in the transcendent side…’

After finalizing these matters, Su Lu laid down on the bed and started pondering the uses for Erosion Fire.

…

Time flew by during his research.

Night fell.

Rod bid goodbye to Su Lu and left the inn.

Unbeknownst to him, his every move was being watched by a little creature in the Spirit World and all of it was being transmitted to Su Lu.

Through the other half of the Eye of Mangodo, Su Lu ‘saw’ Rod taking numerous turns and entering a secluded street, stopping before a door emblazoned with the image of a stone.

“Who’s there?”

“A visitor from afar.”

“Password!”

“The hand of the skillful is superior to hard labor.”

…

After a brief exchange, the wooden door swung open and a hunchbacked cyclops glanced at Rod: “Come in.”

Rod, now dressed in a black robe and wearing a stone bear mask on his face, walked down a long corridor into a large room.

Many people were already sitting inside.

Upon hearing footsteps, many sets of eyes turned to look in his direction.

“Ah, so it’s you, Black Bear!”

A man in a black robe with a bird mask on his face greeted him: “Welcome, my big spender, what can I do for you?”

“Crow! I need some materials, Black Flame Crystal, Colorful Butterfly Wings…”

Rod quickly listed the names of the materials: “Get them for me, I’ll pay for it.”

“Tsk tsk!”

Crow made a clicking sound: “Black Bear, your business is getting bigger and bigger. Black Flame Crystal, that’s a grade five controlled material…here in the Empire, if caught trading it secretly, it’s straight to court.”

“Enough talk, do you have it or not?”

Rod’s voice growled.

“I have it, but I don’t want gold coins. I’m interested in the transcendent materials you brought last time.” Crow replied, “If you’re willing to introduce your source to me, I’ll give you a Black Flame Crystal for free.”

“That’s impossible.” Rod shook his head in refusal.

“Then, the usual…trade.”

Crow rubbed his thumb and forefinger together.

Rod handed over a storage pouch, and Crow’s eyes widened as he looked inside: “Oh…Damn it, I almost shouted the name of a certain deity. Black Bear, your surprises truly exceed my expectations.”