Chapter 1: Outstanding Individuals Among the Gems of Humanity (1)

Yes, is that so

Really? This is quite something. Every time something created by Gilfihart causes quite a stir. I wonder who will benefit from this one?

Upon seeing the target, the young man appeared very pleased. He approached a shop assistant walking this way, intercepted a plate of peanuts and wine from the tray in the assistant's hand, tossed out a few coins, disregarded the assistant's shouts, and made his way to that table with the wine and peanuts in hand

However, this great alchemist himself is also considered legendary. His experiences once again confirm that personal strength does not necessarily guarantee the deserved treatment. Despite being recognized for his unparalleled achievements in alchemy, he spent most of his life in turmoil, wandering among various powerful factions, striving to establish a career but to no avail. He was constantly exploited and betrayed, with others scheming to seize his works. This prolific alchemist, renowned for his productivity, could only serve others, as his creations contributed to the success of others while he ultimately found himself confined in a valley, living a life isolated from the world.

Tsk tsk tsk, everyone is in such high spirits. The heavy snow has fallen for several days, blocking the ferry, and everyone is unable to advance or retreat together. A young man laughed and said: "Do you all know that hundreds of years ago, there was a great hero who roamed the martial world alongside a divine eagle? ... It was also on a day like this, in heavy snow, that he came out to uphold justice. This place should be here, and its ancient name was ... ... called ... ... ." It was also on a day like this, in heavy snow, that he came out to uphold justice. This place should be here, and its ancient name was ... ... called ... ... ."

It is hard to say; it is merely a rumor that has surfaced, and no one knows the detailed circumstances. However, this work has accumulated ten years of arduous effort, which is certainly extraordinary. It must be a remarkable creation that will shake the world!

Hey, why talk about those outdated messages? Do you not know the latest news from the North these days? The latest and final work of the Great Alchemist Gilfihart is about to be revealed!

This truly is a degenerate era where everyone only talks about money

It seems that the young man wanted to actively share some tales from the world, but as soon as he began to speak, someone nearby scoffed, saying: "Are you referring to Fengling Ferry? This ferry has recently been called by that name again"

The young man, who had tried to show off his knowledge but ended up making a fool of himself, sat down awkwardly. Having embarrassed himself just moments ago, he no longer rushed to speak, but instead listened quietly.

The weather is severe and cold, and the ferry terminal has been frozen for several days. Most boats are unable to operate, forcing many merchants and travelers to crowd into the nearby inns, waiting for the weather to warm up and the ice to thaw for passage. Consequently, several inns in the vicinity are filled to capacity, and room prices have skyrocketed. Those who arrived early and were willing to spend money secured rooms quickly, enjoying good food, comfortable sleep, and hot showers. Latecomers have no choice but to find a table on the first floor and squeeze in with the increasing number of travelers.

After the young man sat down, the two wanderers glanced at him with a hint of caution. Their impression was that this lad was not very old, yet due to his unkempt appearance, haphazard clothing, and a bushy beard, he seemed somewhat mature. However, the smile on his face, as he rubbed his hands together, appeared almost humble. In short, he was certainly not the kind of person who exuded an overbearing presence, warranting attention.

Hello, gentlemen, it is cold and chilly. May I borrow a spot? Let's all come together and make some friends

Since it is not worth special attention, everyone candidly pours wine and eats peanuts, continuing the previous topic. Currently, the situation on the ground is turbulent, with ongoing small-scale conflicts among various ethnic groups and factions. The most captivating topics, aside from the armed skirmishes erupting in various places, are the various treasures and treasure-related news.

How old is Gilfihart this year? He should be in his seventies or eighties, right? It has been over ten years since his last work, "The Emperor's Sword" was published. I thought he had long since passed away. What is this new work?

Although a person may be isolated from the world, a talented celebrity, regardless of how remote their hiding place may be, will inevitably attract visitors from all corners of the globe. Since the day Gilfihart took residence in Silver Valley, visitors have been incessantly arriving, requesting his assistance in crafting magical armor and legendary weapons. Some bold newcomers from the martial world even directly ask him to bestow upon them his past creations, believing that possessing a weapon forged by his own hands would greatly benefit them in their adventures and help them achieve fame and fortune.

Indeed, it is Fenglingdu

You are not a local, are you? This ferry is indeed called Fengling Ferry, but within a radius of two hundred miles, all the nearby ferries have also been renamed Fengling Ferry. Each has recruited a group of scholars to endorse their claims, asserting that they are the original one from back in the day. As a result, disputes have arisen, leading to lawsuits. The southernmost Fengling Ferry, without waiting for the lawsuit to conclude, has already begun to hastily construct a themed scenic area

If you don't believe it, you can see for yourself. Although the main scenic area has not yet been completed, they are already selling Fenglingdu steamed buns, Fenglingdu lanterns, and Fenglingdu peaches.

Those with thick skin, begging like beggars, and even more shamelessly, forcibly seizing what they desire. In response to these disturbances, the Silver Valley has established multiple powerful barriers, further shrouded in dense fog, which prevents 99% of treasure seekers from entering. Some individuals, in order to demonstrate their sincerity, stubbornly remain without leaving. As more and more people imitate this behavior, over time, it surprisingly forms a village, becoming a remarkable tale.

The scene felt strangely familiar, as the young man's gaze wandered within the inn, ultimately settling on one of the tables. At first glance, the patrons at that table appeared unremarkable: a merchant, a scholar, laborers, and two martial artists with a strong air of the rivers and lakes about them. However, the very fact that such a disparate group of individuals had inexplicably gathered together and were engaged in animated conversation was inherently peculiar. Moreover, despite their seemingly unrelated backgrounds, they all exuded a similar aura.

A sword forged over ten years, this work of the Great Alchemist is undoubtedly extraordinary. Furthermore, considering that Gilfihart is advanced in age, after exhausting all his efforts to create this work, it is likely that he will not have the energy to produce anything of this caliber again in his lifetime. Thus, this work has been bestowed with the title of "Final".

On a night when the cold wind howled and the chill was biting, after the heavy snow had just stopped, a young man, exhaling white breath and rubbing his hands together, walked into the inn near the ferry, just like many other passing merchants before him

The already crowded table suddenly had a stranger trying to squeeze in, which was quite an annoying situation. However, considering that this young man was so considerate and even brought wine, everyone reluctantly cooperated and made room for him.

This new fire starter is indeed ignited just right, instantly arousing everyone's interest. Compared to those elusive treasure legends that may involve a host of conspiracies and traps, the latest work of the Grand Alchemist is far more tangible. Moreover, Gilfihart is not an ordinary Grand Alchemist; the magical devices he creates not only hold multiple unbroken records on the continent but have also given rise to several legendary tales. This good fortune is indeed more substantial, and furthermore, Gilfihart is not an ordinary Grand Alchemist; the magical devices he creates not only hold multiple unbroken records on the continent but have also given rise to several legendary tales.