Chapter 1155: Extreme Caliber Flying Magic Artifact

Ye Mo nodded, admitting he’d long known his little pet was a Shadowless Worm, though it hadn’t introduced itself.

“It really is a Shadowless Worm…” Lu Wuhu exclaimed, excitedly pacing before shaking his head. “Such a legendary creature wasted on you! I’d rather you squandered a few more South Peace State beauties than…” Seeing Ye Mo’s displeasure, he quickly added, “I’m joking!”

Ye Mo ignored him. He possessed numerous legendary items—Jiu Qian’s One Purple Flare, for example, or even the Fire Eating Bugs he’d annihilated.

Lu Wuhu rubbed his hands. “Once a Shadowless Worm chooses a master, it never changes. But each evolution envelops it in silk. Have you seen it?”

Ye Mo produced a ball of white silk. “This?”

“Yes!” Lu Wuhu snatched it, his second display of such excitement, the first being Ye Mo’s Bitter Bamboo leaf. “Such a treasure!”

Ye Mo stated plainly, “Brother Lu, I know its value. May I have it back when you’re finished?”

Lu Wuhu hesitated, then offered sheepishly, “How about I concoct something for you, or attack three times in repayment?”

“Stop,” Ye Mo interrupted. “You still owe me from last time.”

Lu Wuhu, still clutching the silk, seemed to have an idea. He produced three jade boxes, displaying their contents: Dark Ice Marrow (level eight material), Illusion Magic Flower (level eight spirit herb), and a Flame Lotus Heart.

Ye Mo gasped. Compared to Lu Wuhu’s casual display, he felt like a beggar. He’d thankfully hidden his Mist Lotus Heart Fire in the Golden Page World upon arriving in Pill City. He knew the Flame Lotus Heart’s value; while not ideal for forgery, it was crucial for upgrading his own fire. Lu Wuhu’s offer showcased his immense wealth, making Ye Mo regret giving away the Bitter Bamboo leaf so readily.

He wondered about the Shadowless Worm silk’s true value. Perhaps he’d lost a great deal. He coveted all three items before Lu Wuhu spoke:

“Brother Ye, since you know its use, you should know the first silk has the lowest value. You may choose only one.”

Ye Mo was stunned. He knew he could leverage his knowledge of the silk’s worth, but Lu Wuhu’s statement implied a limited exchange. He realized if the silk traded for only one item, Lu Wuhu wouldn't have presented so many. The Flame Lotus Heart alone would’ve sufficed. This likely meant Lu Wuhu was testing him.

Ye Mo calmly stated, “Brother Lu, I’m a level seven pill king. I needn't explain the silk’s value.” Then, he declared, “I’ll take all of it,” pulling the boxes closer.

Lu Wuhu simply replied, “Fine, but you must give me the next three silk strands your worm produces.”

Ye Mo countered, “I propose you let me study your forgery manual.”

Lu Wuhu looked incredulous. “A pill king and formation master wants to learn forgery?”

Ye Mo admitted, “It’s troublesome to ask you every time.”

“Very well,” Lu Wuhu agreed, visibly excited.

Ye Mo then asked, “Brother Lu, how many level nine forgery grand masters are there in South Peace State?”

“Seven or eight,” Lu Wuhu replied.

“And pill kings above level seven?”

“Four or five…” Lu Wuhu sensed Ye Mo’s intent.

Ye Mo continued, “You want me, a level seven pill king—rarer than a level nine forgery master—as your disciple? What would Pill City’s elders think?”

Lu Wuhu chuckled, “I’m joking! Here’s the manual,” tossing Ye Mo a jade slip.

Ye Mo, seeing Lu Wuhu’s attempt to dismiss him, said, “Brother Lu, you promised to help me forge something. I’m here for that. A cultivation artifact would be even better.”

Lu Wuhu grumbled, “I knew it. What do you want?”

“An extreme grade flying magic artifact capable of transporting me from South Peace State to North Far State.”

Lu Wuhu scoffed. “Are you dreaming? Even with such an artifact, the Heartless Sea’s ancient beings would devour you. I struggle to travel between states without teleportation.”

Ye Mo insisted, “Can you make it or not?”

Lu Wuhu admitted, “Even if I could, do you have the materials? I couldn't gather them all.”

Ye Mo produced several materials.

Lu Wuhu’s eyes widened. “A 9-Feather Golden Eagle’s tail feather (level 10), Huang Star Rock (level nine), half an extreme grade Star Sand (level nine)… Where did you get these? They’re perfect for a flying magic artifact. Were you searching for these?”

Ye Mo sighed, “Brother Lu, can it be made?”

Lu Wuhu nodded. “It lacks a main material. I have a top-grade 10,000-year Liu Wood Heart, and I'll add some Bitter Bamboo leaf. But even with this artifact, your power is…”

Ye Mo knew his power was insufficient.