Chapter 010: Luo Xue Ning

The people in the car lowered their voices to discuss.

Dressed in a somewhat decent blue coarse cloth outfit, having tidied up his disheveled hair a bit, and equipped with a small knife, a backpack, and the essential five gold coins, Xiao Hong locked the door of his home and hurriedly left the quarry, running straight down the mountain towards the town.

From engraving knives to stone grinding tools, as well as various auxiliary tools, everything is available

Unable to help himself, Xiao Hong gave a self-deprecating smile, took another glance at Luo Xue Ning's proud figure, and then stepped forward, walking away into the distance

The sales assistant did not show any change in expression because of this, but felt somewhat disappointed in their heart

And these seven or eight individuals are now lined up in an orderly fashion, with a person dressed in a purple battle robe seemingly giving instructions about something

At first glance, Xiao Hong noticed that in the center of the shelf, there was a set of exquisitely carved knives placed in a slightly larger compartment. The knife handles appeared to be an incredibly vibrant green, seemingly crafted from the finest jade. The tips of the knives, each in different shapes, also looked extremely sharp and gleamed brilliantly. Between the knife tips and the handles, there were faint magical patterns.

It seems that this time, a significant expenditure is truly necessary. Calculating the approximate costs in his mind, Xiao Hong's heart involuntarily trembled, yet he did not waver, for this was something that had to be purchased. After all the hard work he had put in to reach this point, what was it all for? Was it not to be able to create magical runes?

How much does it cost? Xiao Hong cautiously inquired.

Regarding Sang Hongyun's actions, Xiao Hong did not wish to make too many comments, as he believed he had little to no connection with Sang Hongyun anymore. Therefore, this matter had nothing to do with him at all. At present, it would be better for Xiao Hong to focus on his own affairs.

At a glance, you must be an outsider, right? You don't even recognize the elite apprentice of Grand Master Sang Hongyun? In Taiwu City, who would dare to provoke Sang Hongyun's people

This is a large three-story comprehensive magic rune store. The first and second floors sell tools, materials, and related supplies used for crafting magic runes, while the third floor specializes in selling various finished magic runes and also accepts consignment services

The age of this female general appears to be similar to that of Xiao Hong, around seventeen or eighteen years old. She is strikingly beautiful, with a well-proportioned figure, and especially in the context of her military uniform, she exudes an air of nobility, beauty, and authority.

"Carving knife, and some other items," Xiao Hong replied, feeling somewhat apprehensive in his heart, as this was his first time spending money so extravagantly

After inquiring along the way and walking for over twenty minutes, Xiao Hong finally arrived at the magic pattern general store named "Traveler"

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Hong's eyes, which originally held a glimmer of light, became exceedingly dim. The significance of ten gold coins to Xiao Hong is self-evident; it represents a substantial portion of his entire fortune.

Ten gold coins, the sales assistant replied

"It's too expensive, I can't afford it." Xiao Hong said candidly, slightly embarrassed, "I heard there are engraved knives that cost dozens of silver coins. I wonder if you have any here?"

However, upon reflection, how could this be possible? She is a woman of extraordinary talent, while what am I? A small miner constantly struggling on the brink of survival

Soon, the magic-patterned bus heading to Taiwu City came to a stop by the roadside

Along the way, Xiao Hong's expression suddenly shifted slightly, and his gaze was directed towards a tall building. On one side of the tall building was a massive holographic projection of a female general in military uniform, who was delivering a speech.

and stopped in front of a road paved with stone slabs, waiting for the magic rune coach to Taiwu City. This road is also the only route from the Donglin Quarry to Taiwu City

"Sir, how may I assist you?" A female sales associate, who was not tall but had a graceful appearance, approached Xiao Hong slowly and spoke politely

Indeed, especially after Sang Hongyun reached the third level of Mastery, he has been able to command the winds and rains in Taiwu City. You may not have heard, but recently, the youngest daughter of the Zelei family fell ill. They consulted many physicians, but none could help. They sought Sang Hongyun's assistance, but he simply replied, "I am very busy," and dismissed them. The reason is that, a long time ago, there was a minor conflict between the Zelei family and Sang Hongyun himself.

Swish

However, although he thought this in his heart, Xiao Hong still turned his head, whether intentionally or not, to glance at the elite medicine boys who were gradually distancing themselves from him. It was undeniable that their equipment indeed made Xiao Hong feel a twinge of envy

After tossing two copper coins into the coin box, Xiao Hong casually found a spot to sit down

Hello, hello, hello, who on earth are these people? Our magic rune bus seems to react to them as a mouse would to a cat

Xiao Hong is not unfamiliar with Taiwu City, having visited it several times before, mostly accompanying Li Le. That guy, whenever he has a bit of money, rushes to Taiwu City, and only returns satisfied after squandering it all, continuing his hard work in mining.

"Alright, please follow me." Upon hearing the words "carving knife," the sales assistant's expression became even more amiable. There is only one type of person who has the means to purchase a carving knife, and that is a pattern master, an individual capable of independently creating magical patterns. Although their status may vary, they are undoubtedly superior to the common populace.

Carefully pushing open the glass door, the dazzling array of crafting tools inside instantly dazzled Xiao Hong's eyes. Each counter and each shelf was filled with a variety of items.

Through the car window, Xiao Hong could clearly see that beside the luxurious small magic-patterned vehicle stood seven or eight fully armed pattern masters. Dressed in battle robes embedded with protective magic patterns and wearing a magic-patterned pouch resembling a belt at their waists, each of them appeared exceptionally imposing, causing even Xiao Hong to involuntarily glance at them a few more times

Xiao Hong merely listened in silence. Having spent so long at the mining site, he had heard of the Ze Lei family, albeit slightly. While they could not be said to dominate Tai Wu City, they were certainly a considerable family.

Soon, a nearly shuttle-shaped magical bus sped from a distance and quickly came to a stop beside Xiao Hong and the villagers, with the door opening thereafter

Leaning slightly down, Xiao Hong bent over and crawled under the bed, uncovering a pair of tattered clothes and prying open a section of the floorboard. Beneath the floor was a shabby little iron box. Upon opening the box, it contained a large collection of coins, including gleaming gold coins and silvery silver coins. This was all of Xiao Hong's savings, with a total value of eighteen gold coins

After five or six minutes, as the vehicle continued to move forward, a very luxurious small magic-patterned carriage suddenly appeared ahead, worth at least 100 gold coins according to the *illustrated* book, boldly blocking the middle of the road.

He took out three gold coins from inside, thought for a moment, and reluctantly took out two more, placing them in his bosom. He then returned the iron box to its original position and covered it with a wooden board and some tattered cloth.

Stopping to focus on the giant image of the magical pattern, Xiao Hong slightly furrowed his brows. He had seen similar images a few times before, but each time he looked at this Luo Xue Ning, Xiao Hong would experience a peculiar feeling. This feeling was so strange that even Xiao Hong himself found it surprising; it was as if, in his subconscious, he felt that he somehow knew this Luo Xue Ning

He is Luo Xuening, a major general of the Singe Principality, and also the youngest general in the Taige Universe, without exception. He commands three magic-patterned warships, boasting formidable combat power, and is himself a powerful pattern master.

The sales assistant spoke incessantly, and Xiao Hong listened with rapt attention, especially when he heard that the magical patterns above could help enhance his ability to channel power and improve the efficiency of pattern creation, which made him feel an irresistible itch of curiosity, while also leaving him feeling anxious.

After more than ten minutes of travel, the magic-patterned carriage finally entered Taiwu City slowly. Although he had been here several times, in Xiao Hong's eyes, Taiwu City was quite prosperous, with exquisite and tall buildings visible everywhere. On the wide roads, magic-patterned carriages and various tamed spirit beasts flowed continuously.

Upon arrival, various miscellaneous music and the sounds of vendors can also be heard in a continuous ebb and flow

Having checked the time, it is 2:30 PM. If I make haste, there should be no problem in making a round trip to Taiwu City.

Due to Xiao Hong's control ability having been elevated to two levels above that of a rider, he usually does not feel much change in his daily life. However, when he is sprinting at full speed alongside the map and book, he suddenly feels a significant lightness in his body, especially in terms of stamina, which has noticeably increased. Originally needing to take a break midway, Xiao Hong swiftly ran down to the foot of the mountain.

After stepping off the magic-patterned bus, Xiao Hong glanced around slightly, oriented himself, and then, based on his previous impressions, made his way towards a large magic-patterned comprehensive store in Taiwu City.

Soon, the sales assistant led Xiao Hong to a shelf where a complete set of exquisite engraved knives was neatly arranged, each resembling a slender fountain pen, with standard six-piece sets as well as special eight-piece sets

The cockpit of the magic-patterned bus contains only a crystal ball-like object, which is the power conductor. The driver needs to manipulate the magic patterns of the bus using this power to move and steer.

Regarding Xiao Hong's attire, she merely glanced at it briefly and did not find anything particularly unusual, which can be considered a form of professional demeanor

Upon seeing this small magical pattern vehicle, the originally moving magical vehicle on the road suddenly slowed down and cautiously maneuvered around it. It appeared as if a rabbit was carefully navigating around a tiger.

The discerning sales assistant, skilled in reading expressions and moods, naturally noticed Xiao Hong's gaze. Carefully, they took down the intricately carved knife that Xiao Hong was looking at from the shelf and placed it in front of him, saying: "Sir, I didn't expect you to be so simply dressed, yet you truly have an excellent eye. This is a new product that we have just imported to our store. This exquisite knife, named 'Han Tiao', is indeed a masterpiece. Only a few sets have been introduced to the entire Taiwu City. The handle is crafted from flawless snow jade, which enhances the transmission of control. The tip is made of ice-cold iron, capable of cutting through stone like mud. The magical patterns on the blade can..."