Chapter 1073: Secret of the stone

A violet eye? Ren Xiaosu said in shock, And its even an eye on a stone? What joke are you cracking? How can there be eyes on a stone?!

While they were talking, Ren Xiaosus mind started racing. Not only had he seen the stone Melgor was talking about, but it also happened to be in his possession!

When the third weapon was unveiled that day, Ren Xiaosu even complained about it because he did not know how to use it.

In the end, the stone he had criticized actually became very important when described by Melgor.

Melgor was probably asking about this stone in frustration because he thought it could help turn his situation around if he could obtain it.

Thus, Ren Xiaosu thought the third weapon should be very important.

But how would Melgor know what the third weapon looked like? The other party had clearly not seen Ren Xiaosus stone before.

Ren Xiaosu pondered it. Perhaps something similar to this stone had appeared in the nation of sorcerers before, and the emergence of his third weapon had caused a specific event that got noticed by Melgor.

However, Ren Xiaosu would definitely not admit the stone was in his possession, so he could only continue playing dumb. At some point, he even wondered if he could star in a movie helmed by Mu Wanges studio after this trip to the nation of sorcerers.

His acting chops were definitely top-notch!

Melgor said disdainfully to Ren Xiaosu, Whats so strange about a stone having an eye? Youre way too ignorant.

After that, he took out a white stone from his sleeve. In an instant, the brilliant purple eye sigil on it started glowing.

Curious, Ren Xiaosu asked, What exactly is that stone in your hand?

You dont have to know that much yet. Melgor put the stone back into his sleeve and said, All Im asking is if youve ever seen a similar marking to this eye?

No. Ren Xiaosu shook his head and said, Why dont you let me go so that I can return to the Central Plains to help you search for it?

Melgor said coldly, Do I look stupid to you?

Ren Xiaosu thought to himself,

As I managed to convince you to help with my infiltration plan this easily, I

would

write you off as stupid.

You sorcerers require this stone to cast spells, right? Ren Xiaosu asked.

Melgor did not answer his question. Instead, he looked at the sky again in a trance.

Ren Xiaosu started contemplating. He was a 100% sure of his deduction. In that case, the third weapon might be the key to his understanding of sorcery and the magi.

But what the h.e.l.l were the Proficiency Stones in the vending machine? He even crushed one previously.

But since a single gray Proficiency Stone could be exchanged for one grat.i.tude token, he wondered what the difference was between that and Melgors stone.

Ren Xiaosu turned to look at Melgors melancholic expression and suddenly said, Mel

Melgor immediately turned around. What did you call me?

Ahem, Lord Melgor. Ren Xiaosu said, Why dont you get me out of these shackles first? Ill study sorcery diligently from you, and who knows, I could help turn your situation around with my outstanding talent?

Melgor looked at Ren Xiaosu and said, Sure you can study sorcery under me. Even my two servants will be studying sorcery in my Sorcerers Tower, so a steward like you is definitely qualified.

Ren Xiaosus eyes lit up. Really?

Was this what they called searching high and low for something only to find it when it was least expected?!

He wondered how the Great Hoodwinker conducted his intelligence operations previously. How dare he claim they had no way of figuring out the sorcerers powers or the hierarchy of the Magis inner circle! He even said Fortress 178 did not know how the sorcerers were trained. But as soon as Ren Xiaosu showed up, he solved all of those problems!

Of course, the Great Hoodwinker could not be blamed for this. It could only be said that the future commander of the Northwest was amazing!

But Melgor added with a sneer, Dont be too happy yet. Learning sorcery doesnt mean you can become a sorcerer. It could be nothing but a futile attempt. Theres too many people in the Kingdom of Sorcerers who hope to become sorcerers after their apprentices.h.i.+p. But the reality is that they cant surpa.s.s the threshold and become a sorcerer in their lifetimes. What causes true despair is that it has absolutely nothing to do with talent.

Ren Xiaosu was stunned. What did he mean by that? Were there certain requirements to become a sorcerer?

After that, Melgor turned around and went back into his tent. He did not even say anything about removing the shackles for Ren Xiaosu.

Hey, finish explaining before you sleep! Ren Xiaosu said.

How could he go back to sleep now that he had been left hanging? Therefore, Ren Xiaosu tried to bait Melgor into telling him everything he knew.

But no matter what he said, Melgor decided to ignore him.

Out of desperation, the sleepless Ren Xiaosu could only wake the two servants up.

Liu Ting and Li Chengguos eyes were completely bloodshot after they were woken up by Ren Xiaosu. They looked at each other and wondered if they should take this opportunity to teach Ren Xiaosu a lesson while Lord Melgor was asleep. That would teach this Central Plains young man from climbing over their heads and pus.h.i.+ng them around.

The two servants were thinking that even if this young man had immense strength, his hands were still handcuffed. There were two of them, so surely they could beat him easily, right?

At 4:11 AM, the two servants anger reached a boiling point. They banded together to act on their grievances.

At 4:12 AM, the two servants were mercilessly beaten back down by Ren Xiaosu and made to answer for their criminal intent.

The two servants, now sporting a black eye each, sobbed, Both of us are servants of a sorcerer. Why do you keep treating us like that?

Im his steward while you two are just servants. Is there anything wrong with me ordering you two around? When Ren Xiaosu saw that they were on the verge of tears, he could not help feeling sorry for them. Thus, he patiently consoled them, As long as you two behave obediently, why would I hit you?

As a matter of fact, the average physical fitness of those from the nation of sorcerers was only at the level of normal people. They were much weaker than the expeditionary armys barbarians. Therefore, even if Ren Xiaosu had his hands bound right now, it shouldnt be a problem for him to take on a 100 of them at once.

But youre not his steward yet. Youre only a captive, Li Chengguo said aggrievedly.

It only takes a word from me to change that, right? Ren Xiaosu snapped, Dont keep talking about this. I want to ask you two something. Melgor said earlier that even if I studied sorcery, I still cant become a sorcerer. Whys that?

The two servants looked at each other before asking Ren Xiaosu, You dont know?

Ren Xiaosu frowned. Im from the Central Plains, so how would I know anything about this? From what you just described, this is something known by everyone in the nation of sorcerers?

Of course. Li Chengguo said, Theres a lot of people who want to be sorcerers in the kingdom, but very few manage to become one.

So why cant I become a sorcerer? Ren Xiaosu asked.

Because you dont have the stone Lord Melgor has..