Chapter 1106: Repairing the Shadow Sky Curtain! Zhou Zhou's Request

Chapter 1106: Repairing the Shadow Sky Veil! Zhou Zhou's Request

Zhou Zhou didn't dwell on the matter much. Seeing how courteous the other was, he smiled gently and said:

"Your Grace, there's no need to be so formal."

"Ji Ke and Xi Li are both good children, deeply committed to what they love. In truth, I haven't given them much special attention."

"Your Grace, you're being too kind."

Olofa sighed, reflecting.

Nearly accomplished His thousand-year goal—yet still not given much care? He wasn't stupid.

After that, he didn't linger on the topic, shifting instead: "I've heard the Emperor has summoned me to repair a forged race artifact?"

"Yes, that's exactly it."

Zhou Zhou nodded, then with a simple flick of his right hand, the tattered Shadow Sky Veil appeared in his grasp.

"Please allow me to examine it, Your Majesty."

Upon seeing this forged race artifact, Olofa's expression immediately stiffened, and he spoke with solemn seriousness.

Zhouzhou said nothing further, merely stirred his thoughts, and instantly witnessed the Shadow Sky Veil materialize before Olofa's eyes.

Olofa placed it gently into his hands and examined it carefully, then nodded.

"It is indeed a fine forged race artifact."

"If given sufficient time, it may one day ascend to become a true race artifact."

"Can it be repaired?"

Zhouzhou asked directly.

"Does Your Majesty possess the blueprints used to create this forged race artifact?" Olofa inquired.

“Yes.”

Zhou Zhou immediately replied.

Then he swiftly retrieved the blueprint for the race's sacred artifact from his King's Treasure Chest and teleported it directly to Aolofa's presence.

Aolofa studied it for a moment, then a smile spread across his face.

He then turned to Zhou Zhou.

"Before obtaining this blueprint, my chances of successfully repairing this counterfeit race artifact were only thirty percent."

"But now, with this blueprint, I have a hundred percent confidence in being able to restore it."

Aolofa chuckled.

"That's good."

"Aolofa, let's go down and talk."

Zhou Zhou pointed downward to the sun-kings' capital.

How could we keep chatting endlessly in the sky?

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kind offer."

"But I'll pass on this journey for now."

"I intend to return to Sol Star immediately, with this fake-race artifact and its construction blueprints."

"My crafting and repair tools are all stored within the divine realm of Sol Star."

"Once I return, I can begin repairing this fake-race artifact right away."

Olofa shook her head.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhou was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected such a decisive, resolute character from her.

Given that, Zhou Zhou said nothing more, and directly asked:

"Lord, in order to repair this fake race artifact, what cost must I bear?"

"A fake race artifact? For me, it's not difficult to restore."

"Moreover, the Emperor has nurtured my disciple and my granddaughter so well—I am still grateful, how could I possibly ask for payment?"

"Let me simply offer this restoration as a small token of my gratitude to the Emperor."

Oropha shook her head.

Seeing how greatly his disciple and granddaughter had advanced under Zhou Zhou's command, Oropha felt a deep sense of joy, and his regard for Zhou Zhou had significantly improved.

Thus, he had no desire for any compensation for this restoration.

"How can this be acceptable!?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhou immediately refused.

And so, after three attempts to persuade him, Olofa remained steadfast in refusing any payment, even stating that if he were to insist on compensation, it would be a sign of disrespect toward him. Only then did Zhou Zhou abandon the idea, no longer mentioning it.

"Your Majesty, I have one more request."

"My disciple and my granddaughter have reached the threshold of advancement. I would like to temporarily take them back to receive my teachings until they become true master artisans of divine craftsmanship. Would that be possible?"

Olofa looked tenderly at Jik and Xiri, speaking with gentle affection.

He could, of course, simply take them away himself.

Yet they were now subjects of the Jiaoyang Kingdom, bound by duty and rights. Thus, it was proper to consult Zhou Zhou before making such a move.

"Of course it can be arranged."

"You are their teacher and their grandfather, and a master artisan of divine craftsmanship. This request, I grant it without hesitation."

Zhou Zhou spoke without hesitation.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

A smile spread across Olofa's face.

Then Olofa was about to leave with Jike and Xili, but at that moment, Zhou Zhou suddenly spoke:

"Your Grace Olofa."

"Is there something else, Your Majesty?"

Olofa said in surprise.

"In my domain, I am currently in dire need of a mature, master-level divine artifact smith."

"I wonder if Your Grace Olofa would be interested in coming to my kingdom and becoming the chief divine artifact smith of my realm?"

"As for compensation, I can offer Your Grace a price that will surely satisfy you."

Zhou Zhou said.

He truly was in desperate need of a divine artifact smith in his domain.

After all, the number of ordinary artifacts in His hands had already reached a staggering, countless figure.

Even the true artifacts, in quantity, were beyond imagination.

As for the legendary master artifacts, Zhou Zhou already possessed ten of them.

Yet, there was not a single artifact master—no matter how lowly, no matter how junior—among the lower-tier god-level artifact craftsmen.

He could only watch helplessly as some basic, ordinary artifacts shattered from overuse or from the ferocity of battle, eventually becoming useless.

Though He did not lack race-specific artifacts, such wastefulness could not be tolerated.

Thus, He truly longed to have Orola remain within His domain.

Even knowing that the Sun Emperor and the Moon Emperor had issued orders forbidding their subordinates from participating in the current phase of the Universal Clan Sovereigns' rivalry, He still wished to attempt it.

"There is currently no artifact master within My Realm."

"If the Lord would join My Kingdom, it would be of immense significance to both Me and My Realm's power structure!"

"In the days to come, this king shall never forget Your Crown’s decision to align with my kingdom at such a moment," Zhou Zhou said, his voice ringing with absolute sincerity.

Upon hearing these words, a stir of emotion involuntarily rippled through Olofa’s heart.

He understood Zhou Zhou’s underlying meaning perfectly, of course.

As the old adage went, adding flowers to a rich tapestry could never compare to delivering charcoal in the dead of winter.

Aligning oneself with a faction when it was already mighty and at the height of its glory was a world apart in the eyes of its lord from joining when it was still weak and vulnerable.

If he were to pledge himself to the Sun Kingdom right now, he would undoubtedly become the most dazzling luminary in this barren wasteland devoid of artifact forgers, and Zhou Zhou would rely on him above all others.

When the Sun Kingdom eventually ascended to become an empire, a divine kingdom, or perhaps an even more formidable lordly power, his status as a founding minister of the realm would remain unshakable, even if more puissant artifact forgers were to emerge later on.

His standing, his identity, and the sheer depth of trust the lord placed in him would be far beyond anything a newcomer could ever hope to match.

And most crucial of all, the current Common People's Regal and the Sun Kingdom were universally recognized by the myriad races of the boundless realms as one of the hottest contenders to vie for the title of Supreme Lord.

Perhaps none could match it!

After joining the Sunlight Kingdom and becoming a subordinate of the Emperor of the People, as long as the Sunlight Kingdom continues to grow at its current pace, every being who follows Him will surely have a bright future.

Orofa pondered.

Seen in this light, coming to assist the Emperor of the People truly appears to be a wise choice.