Chapter 988 - 490: Ernest’s Hidden Past

Chapter 988: Chapter 490: Ernest’s Hidden Past

Since Farlonio directly steered the ship towards Li Ang’s location, she must have made plans from the beginning.

Crafty Merchant Douding chuckled, "Mr. Li Ang, do you still remember the ’Divine Artisan’s Five Swords’? Eh, why are you looking at me like that?"

Li Ang frowned, "Do you think I’m an old man or suffering from amnesia?"

"Just starting a conversation, after all, you don’t seem very keen on collecting them."

"Do you know how many things I had to deal with before?" Li Ang sighed, "And besides, how do you collect them without knowing their whereabouts? Those five swords point to the most crucial outcome only when they are completely gathered. Before that, how could I possibly spend too much effort on searching for ones that come with suitable equipment but elusive information?"

"Hmm, Mr. Li Ang has changed and no longer regards non-high-tier Treasure Artifacts. ’Destiny Cold Wave’ is attracting a lot of attention now; they are headed to the fabled Lost Country one after another."

"Don’t provoke me. I feel you’re more enthusiastic about it. After all, the five swords open Ernest’s treasure vault, don’t they? I hope you’re not using Elaphia as an excuse for your own goals." Li Ang stared unfriendly at Farlonio.

"Mr. Li Ang is being harsh. Of course, it’s mainly to help Elaphia."

Just as the two were silently staring at each other, with Li Ang repeatedly confirming if Douding was sincere, Liluliss interrupted.

"I understand now, this Elaphia is also a girl close to Li Ang."

The other four people present all turned to look at her, except for Li Ang, who had a hand on his forehead covering half of his face. The other three had somewhat speechless expressions, especially Diao, whose expression seemed to be saying, "You just figured that out?"

"To help her, we need to find those Five Swords, right? Sounds interesting." Lily showed interest.

Li Ang took out the "Zen Heart Flowing" and placed it on the table, "This is one of them."

The three beside him took it to admire it. Due to lacking the Law of Water, Ernest’s work before becoming a Legendary Artisan regrettably couldn’t reach the ultimate realm.

"What does these five swords have to do with Aifei’s situation?" Li Ang asked.

"While trying to figure out a way for her, I came up with a relatively feasible plan."

Farlonio’s small fingers tapped the table in order, seemingly a bit excited.

"Due to the passage of time, the anecdotes of the ancestors are no longer passed down, and Mr. Li Ang probably hasn’t heard it before. Only my family has some stories compiled by descendants based on memories and folk tales."

"No, I haven’t."

Li Ang’s understanding of Ernest largely comes from the system panel descriptions of the Divine Artisan’s Five Swords.

"Passionate Talent" recorded his pride and confidence in his youth, as well as his free-spirited nature. "Bone-Deep Passion and Scorn" described the story of his betrayal by a woman, "Shocking Divine Soul Light" was his perception of the church’s sacred paintings and demon legends, and "Zen Heart Flowing" was his enlightenment in middle age, but these cannot be told to others.

Another part was seen by Elaphia and the Star Flower Travel Corps in the Underground Sanctuary of the Wotam Church Country. It was likely on the eve of his enlightenment that Ernest participated in the oathkeeping Festival and gave the Shocking Divine Soul Light to Thunderstorm Star Soul Bally, who was disguised as Lawrence to guard the Thunder Mountain Church.

Farlonio also knew the story of the five swords. She began to speak slowly, quickly capturing the attention of Diao and Lily.

Even Inanna, upon understanding the "Love of Mortals," could appreciate the twists and turns of the story and became engrossed.

"Where are the other swords then? It’s getting more interesting." Lily said with a smile.

"The outside world is really vast." Diao stared blankly at Zen Heart Flowing. The several weapons reflected how rich Nebis’s history and past were.

Farlonio also took out "Passionate Talent" and placed it on the table.

"This is a family heirloom. Mr. Li Ang also obtained ’Shocking Divine Soul Light’ and gave it to Aifei. As for the remaining two swords, one is in the hands of a Celestial Team Leader, and the other is lost in the mentioned ruins."

Li Ang turned his face toward Diao, "That person is A Xiang."

"Ah." Diao was first stunned, then quickly realized and nodded.

Diao naturally hadn’t met A Xiang personally, but now in Nebis, in the dream of revelation, she even fought alongside him. This kind of surreal feeling was the reason for her initial stupor.

Being by Li Ang’s side, knowing a High-tier Sky Knight was no surprise, nor did Falo mind.

As for the last sword in the ruins, Li Ang had also learned from the Yijie Association, but after a month, the news had already spread widely.

"In the ancestor’s story, the origin of the five swords and his past as a divine artisan are extensively recorded. But what I noticed is a segment of his early past."

Farlonio got to the point, "Mr. Li Ang doesn’t know, the ancestor was said to be born with a defect."

"Ah?" Before Li Ang could speak, Lily was surprised.

"What ailments did he have?" Li Ang asked.

"He was born missing one arm and one leg."

"Can you craft equipment like that?" Lily asked in astonishment.

"Indeed, it’s very mysterious. Besides the note in the tone of the great-grandmother from the Alma family who documented this, there are no other mentions of this aspect in any of his past stories."

Li Ang nodded, "I see. You think Ernest obtained some kind of Secret Technique that grew his naturally missing arm and leg. And this Secret Technique might change Aifei’s condition?"

As he spoke, all four of them instinctively looked towards his severed arm.