The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

Chen Li thought for a moment, then put the bag away, planning to make tea later.

Of course, it wasn't for me to drink, but for Silver Wolf to make tea for!

"Trying to kill me with black stockings? Does she think she's the Silver Wolf of the Urals? Ha, I'll make sure she suffers a crushing defeat in the third match," Chen Li sneered.

"What will you be competing in for the third time? I'm very curious. Don't worry, I definitely won't tell Silver Wolf," Bai Heng asked.

"What I can reveal at the moment is... that it relates to the work of the Star Core Hunters."

"The job of a Star Core Hunter? Being wanted? Catching Star Cores?" Bai Heng tilted his head.

"Don't ask, the answer is Star Hunter."

"Alright. By the way, did anything happen while I was chatting with Yingxing and the others for the past hour?"

"No."

"Did I miss something?"

"In the hour that you were chatting with the other party, I used the Fiction Value to recreate the Key of Destiny's Invitation and met two Star Gods."

"...It's so convenient for you to see the Star God."

"It's fortunate that neither of these two star gods objected to the invitation, which made things convenient."

Star Gods have the right to refuse invitations. Just like Chen Li is now using the Invitation Key to invite the Star God of Wisdom, the Star God of Wisdom will definitely not accept the invitation.

Because he's had enough of those idiotic questions.

However, the Abundant Star God that Chen Li just invited is different from the Void Star God. The Void Star God's complete abandonment means that He will neither accept nor refuse the invitation.

On the other hand, the key to destiny's invitation is to accept it without refusing.

Therefore, the Void Star God was easily invited over, increasing Chen Li's [Date with the Star God] count by 1.

The God of Abundance is different; he never refuses anyone's desire for a miracle of abundance.

So the God of Abundance readily accepted Chen Li's invitation and came to the invitation space, and then... Chen Li took a bite out of her.

Chen Li wasn't a heartless person; he gave the other person a magic bean and said thank you!

The magic beans aren't important; thank you is.

The gift may be small, but the sentiment is profound!

Although you can now invite Star Gods at any time using the Fate Invitation Key, the two Miracle Cards related to summoning Star Gods are still incredibly effective because the invited Star Gods cannot be used against enemies, and their influence cannot extend beyond the Invitation Space.

This once made Chen Li feel regretful.

Otherwise, Chen Li could directly invite the Void Star God, then kick him out of the door, giving the other side a big surprise!

However, the key to destiny is not entirely useless in this regard.

If we limit ourselves to the world of Honkai Impact 3rd, then the Key of Destiny's Invitation can still serve as a location marker.

For example, you can invite the Star Hunter into the invitation space, then open the door to let the Star Hunter see the target to be attacked. After the Star Hunter returns to reality, you can directly use this location to send a rocket.

This method of use is specifically for the Hunting Path.

It is better suited for use by Xianzhou people.

The hunting brother is never stingy with his help, but he just doesn't know when those on the hunting path (especially those on the Immortal Ship) will need his help.

Of course, there is one exception: when the other side is a bountiful monster!

And coincidentally, Chen Li was very skilled at creating abundant evil creatures!

……

"This is... a package for me?" Ting Yun, who was conducting business on another planet, received a package after a busy day.

Yes. Please sign for it.

"Excuse me, who sent this package to me? Why... is there no delivery person information?" Tingyun frowned after glancing at the contents of the delivery slip, and then asked the android that delivered the package to her.

Tingyun, a clever and resourceful fox-woman, is the chief representative of the Tianbo Company's merchant guild "Minghuo" and also the Tianbo Company's ferryman for the Luofu Immortal Ship. She has traveled to many worlds with the merchant guild.

Under her guidance, the Fairy Boat's trade festival gradually gained fame.

He manages the incredibly wealthy "Minghuo" Chamber of Commerce, and with his eloquence and shrewdness, he maintains a trade network for the Celestial Ships throughout the galaxy.

Tingyun considered himself somewhat well-known within the Luofu Immortal Ship, but he believed that once he left the ship, not many people would know his reputation.

If someone wants to befriend you, it's even more likely that you won't include the courier's information.

Sending a package to herself without revealing her name made Tingyun even more suspicious about what was inside.

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you. The only information I can provide is that this package came from Screw Star," the android said, shaking its head.

"Screw Star?" Tingyun was even more surprised.

If some minor powers wanted to get on board the Immortal Ship, they might send Tingyun some gifts, which would be acceptable. However, Screw Star is the territory of Screw Gum, a member of the Genius Club.

If they were ordinary androids... Tingyun wouldn't remember having any android friends.

"Would you like me to open the package for you? That person said that you need to personally receive the goods in the package," the android said quite politely.

"Okay, thank you." Out of caution, Tingyun took two steps back and watched as the android opened the package and took out a cell phone.

After personally presenting the phone to Tingyun, the android removed its hat, bowed to Tingyun, and slowly left.

Out of curiosity, Tingyun followed the android out of the accommodation area with her phone in hand, and then saw the android leave the hotel amidst the hotel manager's enthusiastic compliments.

This left Tingyun even more confused.

Because this is the most expensive hotel on the planet, and only the very rich and powerful can stay here.

This is enough to prove that the intelligent machine acting as a deliveryman must have a very complicated identity.

The thought that this package came from Screw Star gave Tingyun a bold idea!

……

"Me? Of course I'm not Screwgoom. It's obvious." Seeing the fox-girl on the other end of the video call looking at him cautiously, Chen Li comforted her while observing her.

The fox-girl before me was slender and graceful, with fox-like, lively animal ears peeking out from her black hair, which gradually turned from ink-black to crimson. Beneath her bangs, a pair of emerald-green eyes were hidden, their gaze revealing gentleness and intelligence. She wore a purple and gold off-shoulder short dress, the wide sleeves fluttering lightly with her movements. Delicate bells adorned the tassels at her waist, and carved silver bracelets graced her slender wrists. The straps of her open-toed sandals wrapped around her snow-white ankles.

Fox spirit, benefactor monster—Tingyun!

Chen Li now felt that the name "Screw Gumu" was still a bit too famous.

In the Genius Club, you can call me Screws Goom, and I won't argue with you.

Once you leave this Genius Club, you must call me the esteemed Screw King, Genius Club #76, the elegant mechanical nobleman, Mr. Screw Goom!

Of course, given Screwgoom's personality, he certainly wouldn't say that, but that doesn't mean others wouldn't.

"However, I did ask Screws to deliver this gift to you."

However, just as Tingyun breathed a sigh of relief, she heard the boy's words and her heart jumped again.

"My name is Tingyun. May I ask who you are...?"

“You can call me the Wondrous Craftsman.”

“Genius Club #85, suspected to be the Masked Fool, possessing the power to spread memes, a genius hacker who stole three genius accounts and then shifted the blame to the Star Core Hunter Silver Wolf, Mr. Oddity Forger?” Tingyun exclaimed.

"???" Chen Li was originally planning to accept Ting Yun's admiring gaze, but after being given so many titles that he had never heard of before by Ting Yun, he was stunned for a moment.

"I am very sorry. This is my first time meeting a true genius, and I was a little out of line. I hope the Master Craftsman will forgive me." Before Chen Li could say anything, Ting Yun quickly added.

At this moment, Tingyun lowered her eyes, looked guilty, and spoke with deep remorse, making it impossible to scold her.

"Uh, I... I understand your surprise."

Chen Li also roughly knew his overall reputation in the world of Collapse Iron.

But Chen Li didn't know why his reputation was so bad despite his diligent efforts in creating wondrous artifacts every day to save the world!

It must have been that damned Masked Fool who did it!

"Thank you for your understanding, Master Blacksmith. May I ask what business you have with me? If there is anything I need, I will do my best to make amends for my rudeness just now." Tingyun spoke softly and gently, her words flowing smoothly.

“You don’t need to be so reserved. Actually, I came to you because I have an appointment with your general… You don’t believe me? Look, this is the sword I borrowed from Jing Yuan.” Chen Li took out the array sword he had borrowed from Jing Yuan to practice his swordsmanship.

"I believe you." Tingyun nodded when she saw the knife.

In fact, Tingyun has no choice but to believe it.

Tingyun simply didn't believe anyone would dare impersonate a member of the Genius Club. Besides, the crown the other person was wearing exuded an air of immense prestige!

Tingyun lowered her head meekly, as if afraid that her gaze would desecrate this noble crown.

Perhaps the artifact blacksmith is an heir from a noble civilization?

This thought arose in Tingyun's mind.

Chen Li wore the crown that matched the Golden Houmu King outfit at this moment to create the illusion that the crown was the real thing.

The results now appear to be outstanding.

"No, I feel you still don't believe me. Look, this is General Jingyuan's good friend, Bai Heng. I pulled him out from underground to reunite with Jingyuan. You know the Five Heroes of the Clouds, right? You know Bai Heng, right? You've met Bai Lu, the dragon girl of the Chiming Clan, haven't you? Bai Lu is actually Bai Heng transformed, which is why they look so alike. I've already told you one of the biggest secrets of the Immortal Ship."

"I believe you!" Tingyun emphasized.

Tingyun had indeed heard similar rumors.

Moreover, Tingyun has always admired skilled pilots who can fly freely in the sky since she was a child, among whom Bai Heng is a legendary pilot!