The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

Fu Xuan was sent flying and landed in Chen Li's arms, where he immediately fainted.

"...No, dude, is this reasonable?" Chen Li was dumbfounded.

"Touching fish, touching fish," is this the fish you're touching?

And you actually managed to knock Fu Xuan unconscious with a single fishtail strike?

I thought the Dragon Lord of Wisdom was invincible, but whose general is this fish? How can it be so brave?

87

Chapter 87 Qingque: My friend, we've lost miserably!

"...Lord Diviner, are you sure this thing isn't just a figment of your imagination?"

“I remember reading about this in ancient books. The library of the Taibu Si has a long history, and there is indeed a slight possibility that such a spirit born in response to the flow of literature could be created. And if nothing unexpected happens, this golden carp has the potential to transform into a dragon. Its power can even stun a giant beast with a single blow.”

"..." Chen Li still couldn't believe that the fish that suddenly appeared in the library actually had a corresponding record.

Hmm... but that's not necessarily true. It could be the work of a fictional historian.

I am a fictional historian, this is the construction of history.jpg

But Chen Li had at least witnessed the power of this Pleasure Dice.

Even if there's no solution, he can conjure one up for you and then solve your problem.

It's unclear who was injured, but the user is certainly not.

"Alright, I have something to discuss with the general. You two continue eating. Remember to go back and guard the library when you're done." Fu Xuan hurriedly got up, said this to Chen Li and the other man, and then left.

In the pot in front of Chen Li and his companion were dozens of plump fish slices.

“I remember the diviner said that if you eat a carp like this that brings literary fortune, you will enter a state of literary luck. At this time, you will be exceptionally successful in taking civil service exams or recruitment exams… It seems that our diviner’s desire to become a general is still not dead.” Qingque shrugged.

That's right, Chen Li and the others stewed the fish.

It was surprisingly delicious.

Moreover, Chen Li felt that he had gained a boost after eating the golden carp, which was no less than the boost he gained from eating the Second Herrscher's companion Honkai Beast.

This Pleasure Dice is really something.

The prerequisite is that you have enough Pleasure Points, or you are really lucky.

"Speaking of which, if Qingque were given a chance to defy fate..."

"Not interested." Qingque interrupted Chen Li before he could finish speaking.

“Okay, that suits your personality. Now, let’s put it another way. What if I gave you the chance to become the Supreme Master of Imperial Jade…” Chen Li was halfway through his sentence when he saw Qing Que looking at him expectantly, so he continued.

"Would you like to take a gamble?" Chen Li took out the Happy Dice.

"If I roll this die, will it really make me the Supreme Master of Imperial Jade?"

"I'm just saying if."

"If I win the bet, I will become an unparalleled master. But what if I lose the bet?"

"You'll be punched to your knees and taken back to be a slave."

"Uh, let's forget about it." Qingque felt uneasy as soon as she heard about the punishment.

That sounds terrifying.

"I believe that as long as I am willing to work hard, I can become the Supreme Master of Imperial Jade on my own," Qingque convinced herself.

"I thought you would slam your fist on the table and shout, 'This is a huge gamble,' and then gladly accept it."

"You don't understand. As long as I'm alive, that's enough. I have a stable job and plenty of time to slack off, what more could I ask for? As long as I spend more time playing cards, my card skills will improve sooner or later." Qingque waved her hand.

Just kidding, do you think I, Qingque, am really the kind of guy who would shout "This is a high-stakes gamble" and then recklessly charge in?

"Since you are so good at controlling yourself, I'll lend you this strange object for a while. Remember, when you encounter trouble, you can roll this die. If the number is less than or equal to 10, you will be even more unlucky. But if the number is greater than 10, you can solve the problem, although the process may be a bit absurd." Chen Li temporarily lent the right to use the die to Qing Que.

"Like when the Grand Diviner was suddenly slapped on the tail by a fish?"

"Yes."

“Okay, I’ll use it then. Sigh, I have an idea. What if I use this magical item while playing cards?” Qingque suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"You can give it a try. Anyway, the Grand Diviner is going to find General Jingyuan now, so he won't be coming to arrest you anytime soon. I'll keep an eye on things for you in the library."

"Okay, thank you." Qingque excitedly took the die and ran out of the library.

Friends, this is a huge gamble!

After finishing the golden carp that had been used to make the dice of pleasure, Chen Li chose to run away.

Someone should be able to clean up the dishes and utensils... right?

……

Beginner's Quest (Part 5)

Forge 15 rare items (18/15)

Forge 1 one-star rare item (2/1)

Completed 10 Miracle Check-ins (7/10)

Job level increased to lv4 (3/4)

Reputation increased to level 3 (2/3)

"Sigh, where do I get so many miracles to check off? I'm stuck on the task again." Chen Li sighed, lying in the same spot as Qing Que, who was slacking off.

Chen Li would rather forge three one-star rare items in the newbie quest than complete this miracle check-in.

Forging a one-star artifact simply requires filling it with enough Miracle Crystals, but there are many more things to consider when completing Miracle Challenges.

"In the end, I still have to go to other worlds to see if there's anything worthwhile." Chen Li fiddled with the merit coins in his hand, checking the miracle commissions he currently had.

Helping Vita betray So would have a high chance of getting a Miracle Card, but the unlucky kid who commissioned the quest still hasn't returned to town.

How long are you going to sleep? Until the finale?

Giving Hatsune Miku a green onion doesn't seem to have a high chance of creating a miracle.

Zouken Matou's mission remains unresolved; who knows if he's managed to cultivate any insects with the Metamorphosis attribute. Chen Li is very interested in the Holy Grail from that world, even though it's been corrupted by the black mud. If Chen Li can purify the mud, he might be able to obtain a Miracle Card.

Chen Li has no clue about the headless horseman's head yet.

“Aria… Although it seems like there’s no miracle that can be achieved in a short time in the world of Akame ga Kill!, the Imperial Arms and Dangerous Species in this world seem to suit me very well.” Chen Li stroked his chin.

In a world of blood and blades, Imperial Arms, possessing magical abilities, naturally hold a prominent position. The above description, refined by time and fate, shines even brighter.

Dangerous Beasts are one of the materials used to forge Imperial Arms, and different Dangerous Beasts possess different abilities. You can think of Dangerous Beasts as a type of magical beast, and they're rumored to be quite delicious, making them perfect for Chen Li, who has acquired Gourmet Cells.

"It's up to you!"

Although Chen Li could also target the Herrschers of the Honkai Impact 3rd world, as the saying goes, you should pick the softest persimmon to squeeze.

Compared to Herrschers, Dangerous Beasts and Teigu users are easier to handle.

【Are you there?】Chen Li used this word as his starting gesture as always.

However, Chen Li deliberately cut out a lot of the information about the artifact blacksmith that he sent to Arya.

Next, wait for the other party to receive the information, then trick them into going to their world, punch them to their knees, and then give them a big surprise with the rare item they want.

"Squeak!" While Chen Li was waiting, Qing Que dejectedly pushed open the library door, then walked dejectedly to Chen Li's side. After seeing that Chen Li had taken his seat, she dejectedly walked to the corner next to him, hugged her knees, and slowly squatted down.

"Qingque, what's wrong with you? Didn't you take the Joyful Dice to play cards?"

"Friend, we lost miserably," Qingque said with a mournful face.

"What's going on?"

"I figured I could use this artifact when I encountered trouble or crisis, so I used it after I found that I couldn't win."

"Oh, how was the result?"

"The first time I threw 13 points, I ended up with a straight flush!" Even though he's in a bad mood now, Qingque still gets excited when he talks about it.

"and then?"

"Then I threw out a 1 for the second time."

"Wow, a very niche points system. What's the result?"

"I actually got three kills in one shot, and all three of them are unparalleled heroes? This is outrageous! I can't accept it!" Qingque slammed her fist on the table in anger.

Is this reasonable? This is unreasonable!

"You didn't ask me for help, and you were able to walk back unharmed, which means the problem shouldn't be too big, right?" Chen Li hesitated before speaking.

"Oh, after the three of them took all the cards from my hand, they didn't pursue the matter further, since we're all good friends. But they demanded that I allow them to upload the video of this card game to a video website. Just like that, although I didn't lose any more money, I was permanently nailed to the pillar of shame at Diyuan Qiongyu." Qingque was on the verge of tears.

"Ah, this..." Chen Li didn't know how to comfort him for a moment.

"Here's the dice back. I'm never using it again," Qingque said resolutely after tossing the pink dice back to Chen Li.

"Are you sure you won't use it again? If you consider being permanently nailed to the pillar of shame at the Imperial Jade Palace a nuisance, then using this die might just be the only way to turn things around." Chen Li tossed the die in his hand, a slight smile creeping onto his lips.

Chen Li assured that the smile was due to the fact that the dice did indeed bring a sense of pleasure when rolled, and it was definitely not a smile caused by seeing Qing Que's miserable state.