Chapter 182 100,000 Whys

"Emperor of the Nine Heavens"

Wang Feng knew that the little girl was still asking questions, so he briefly explained the situation with Rose. This description had earned Xue Zhiyu's trust, as the details were too intricate to be fabricated.

Xue Zhiyu sighed deeply, agreeing wholeheartedly, "The Ice Spirit Kingdom's Holy Sanctuary has also gone through similar experiences. Even though the Holy Sanctuary system seems outdated to someone like Senior Karida, it still represents a significant ideological shift for the people in the Ice Spirit Kingdom..."

"But ultimately, the Ice Spirit Holy Sanctuary did get back on track. Some might attribute this to the efforts of a single individual, but in reality, it was the inevitable trend of time and the collective effort of generations," Old Wang said with a smile. "No one can change the world alone. Successful reforms must be the self-improvement and development of a system. As they say, heroes are made by the times. Only when the direction is correct and the timing is right will reforms succeed. The situation with Rose is much the same..."

...Night gradually deepened.

The tea on the table had been replaced with wine at some point.

Unlike the strong liquor favored by the Winter Clan, the Ice Spirit Clan preferred a more subtle and gentle approach to their drinks. The warm sake pot, filled with yellow fruit wine, had a slightly sweet and sour taste, clear and fragrant, with a low alcohol content but a powerful aftertaste.

Xue Zhiyu hadn't enjoyed such a heartfelt conversation in a long time, nor had she engaged in such a friendly drinking session with anyone else.

Common language wasn't something that could be easily explained in a few words. It was not just a polite agreement but a genuine resonance from the heart.

As expected of someone from Aurora City, and as expected of Senior Karida's junior, the perspective was broad.

They talked about many things, from the current state of the League of Blades to Rose's reforms, from the growing power of the Nine Gods to the weakening influence of the Holy Sanctuary. Their views on many aspects of the world were surprisingly similar.

Or rather, Old Wang felt that Karida and Xue Zhiyu shared remarkably similar ideas. They both had a strong sense of urgency and a deep connection to the Holy Sanctuary. Frankly speaking, Old Wang didn't share this sentiment; he was an outsider and viewed things from a higher perspective. Whether it was the League of Blades or the Nine Gods, it made no difference to him. Changing the world was an inconceivable task.

"Xuecai might consider herself your savior. That girl sometimes lacks respect, but please don't take it personally, Senior Wang Feng."

"Haha, that's nothing. Even if it weren't for your sake, having a sister who likes to pout isn't bad, is it?"

Xue Zhiyu smiled. "The roads are dangerous now, with many monsters. Once it's safer, I'll send word to Rose."

Old Wang felt relieved. After all, Karida was great except for her temper. It was better for her to know his whereabouts sooner rather than later.

Thinking about it, it had been over a month since he left. He truly missed Rose, the first place he had come to in this world. More importantly, his friends were there. Since he didn't plan to return to Earth, Rose had become his home.

"Thank you!"

"Xuecai should have already arranged your dormitory. Although the Ice Spirit Holy Sanctuary provides food and lodging, if you encounter any trouble in daily life, please let me know. I'll help you resolve it."

"Your Highness." Old Wang smiled modestly. "Actually, there is a small issue."

"Oh?"

Old Wang rubbed his fingers with a grin. "Could you lend me some money? Not much, just a hundred thousand euros or so!"

...

A hundred thousand euros was obviously a joke. A man should never be without funds. So, Princess Zhiyu lent Wang Feng ten thousand euros. As expected of a princess, she was generous. Without some pocket money, Wang Feng wouldn't feel comfortable going out. Besides, he represented Earth's dignity; doing menial tasks would be embarrassing.

The topic of the rune class spread quickly throughout Ice Spirit City. Mastering the third-order runes before the age of twenty broke the Holy Sanctuary's record, and the key was that he had done it quietly. If not for the classroom incident, he wouldn't have revealed himself.

No wonder the Crown Princess favored him; he indeed had the skills, was humble, and was Senior Karida's junior. His background was legitimate, earning him some public goodwill despite the opposition being the majority.

The Ice Spirit Kingdom had abundant soul crystal mines and cold iron mines, which were rare resources. High-quality cold iron was top-notch material for forging soul weapons. In Aurora City, even Old Wang couldn't have imagined it, but here, within the Holy Sanctuary, not taking advantage of these resources would be uncharacteristic of the Wang brothers. He needed to craft a suitable weapon.

Soul weapons were generally categorized into three grades: upper, middle, and lower. True soul weapons had different powers, enhancing soul force output or breaking soul defenses. Excellent soul weapons had additional effects, complementing the user's profession to boost combat effectiveness.

Treasure weapons, like Lucky Heaven's mask and Yin Fu's lute, had miraculous effects, rare and hard to come by.

All soul weapons and treasure weapons were either natural or crafted. The difference lay in whether they required soul crystals for replenishment. Natural soul weapons could recharge naturally after use, while crafted ones, regardless of human, sea race, or the Eight Tribes, relied on soul crystals.

In terms of power, natural soul weapons were generally superior and highly sought after in the market, especially by nobles.

As for the Nine-Eyed Soul Pearl, while its full potential was unknown, even a single pearl had incredible benefits for nurturing the soul and body, making it immensely powerful. Simply put, even if Old Wang had an ordinary insect soul, with time and growth, he could automatically become a hero.

Wang Feng was naturally outgoing and wouldn't stay cooped up in the Rune Academy as a little girl suggested. He went to the Foundry, experiencing the unique charm of the place. When he first arrived in Aurora, he was amazed, but here, the beauty was even more stunning. Ice Spirit City, having achieved great military feats without suffering attacks during the Holy War, enjoyed numerous post-war benefits and privileges, leading to rapid development. The Holy Sanctuary's construction was particularly grand, embodying the style of the Nine Heavens Continent, symbolizing importance and resembling a fairy tale palace.

Today was a theoretical casting class. The Foundry was relatively civilized, and knowing Wang Feng wasn't easy to provoke, no one dared to bother him. However... why was Guadel still around?

He was everywhere, constantly pestering Wang Feng, refusing to leave.

"Wang Feng, Wang Feng, I heard that the dean of your Rose Rune Academy used to be the strongest runemaster in the League of Blades," Timols said with wide eyes. "How tall was he?"

"Wang Feng, Wang Feng, are you really dating the princess? Let me tell you, Aota is very strong. He's taller than you!"

"Wang Feng, Wang Feng, is Rose Holy Sanctuary about to be swallowed by Judgment? I read in the newspaper that Judgment seems very powerful. Are they stronger than you? Taller than you?"

Among everyone Old Wang had met in his past and present lives, none could match Timols' talkativeness. His speech was incredibly fast, like beans spilling out, non-stop.

Ignoring him wasn't an option. If ignored, he would continue talking to himself, as if silence was an affirmative answer.

"Brother, we're in class..." Old Wang yawned and glanced at him.

"Oh!" Timols hid his head behind the book but couldn't resist asking again. "Wang Feng, Wang Feng, did you go to Cloud Step Pavilion with the princess yesterday? Was the food good? I heard..."

"Are you a walking encyclopedia?"

"What's a walking encyclopedia?"

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