Li Xi put it away. Ai Si, with a solemn expression, explained to Li Xi, "Divine power is the greatest difference between gods and humans. No matter how humans cultivate, the fighting spirit or magic they cultivate can only strengthen themselves, but divine power is different. It can transform in myriad ways. As long as it is used properly, divine power can satisfy any requirement of any life. After all, the Creator God used divine power when creating the world. If divine power can create worlds, what can't it do?"
"The hand bone you obtained should have come from a very weak deity, looking a bit like a deity worshipped by goblins and dwarves. Now all deities have descended to the main plane, and their strength is unprecedentedly weak. This is an opportunity for all the strong, and a crisis for all the weak deities. I guess this deity has already been hunted and its body containing divine power has been completely divided."
Li Xi didn't care which deity died, he only cared about what use this thing was to him.
Ai Si: "..."
"I don't have any experience in this area either. I'll check for you in the scripture library of the church when I go back. Anyway, it must be a good thing. Keep it well and don't lose it."
Li Xi leaned close to Ai Si, hugged her with both arms, and whispered in her ear, "It doesn't matter if I lose it, as long as I have you."
"Shameless." Ai Si's charming eyes were like silk, and she pretended not to see Li Xi's little actions.
The two walked leisurely towards Kadu City. In the most passionate moments of their relationship, they didn't have the extra energy to think about those disputes. Their whole hearts were on each other.
Returning to Kadu City, Li Xi led the way, holding the horse. After walking for a while, Ai Si realized that this was not the way home and asked, "Where are you going?"
Li Xi smiled mysteriously, "You'll know if you follow me."
Soon, the two arrived at a dilapidated blacksmith shop. In Ai Si's confused gaze, Li Xi greeted the blacksmith in the shop warmly, "Master, Andy, I've come to see you."
Ai Si naturally knew about Li Xi's growth experience and knew that his parents had died early. It was his master who took care of him and raised him. His master was equivalent to his parents.
But now, Ai Si suddenly felt embarrassed. Li Xi had brought her to see his master behind her back. She immediately dismounted and stood quietly aside like a lady.
Li Xi's master, Meng Lan De, and Andy were very happy to see Li Xi return. Just as they were about to speak, they suddenly saw Ai Si, dressed in a priest's robe, standing beside Li Xi.
Priests were considered important figures in the eyes of ordinary people. In their slums, only on Thanksgiving Day would low-level priests come to bestow some food and take the opportunity to preach their doctrines. At other times, there was no chance to interact with such figures.
After all, they were just "mud legs" who could only stay in the slums to forge iron their whole lives. These were naturally high-ranking figures protected by gods. They were two parallel lines that could not intersect. Now, seeing them suddenly, they didn't know where to put their hands, feeling as flustered as a primary school student caught by a teacher.
The two were bare-chested and covered in sweat. Now that Ai Si was present, they didn't know where to cover themselves, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Li Xi saw their reaction, pulled Ai Si in front of him, and introduced her to his master Meng Lan De with pride, "Master, don't be afraid, this is my future wife, Ai Si, the priest of the God of Mercenaries."
Ai Si did not refute, her face slightly red, and she respectfully bowed to Master Meng Lan De, "Greetings, Master."
Then she nodded to Andy, whose mouth was wide open, to acknowledge him. This one action made Andy blush and hide behind Meng Lan De's sturdy back, too shy to come out, his mind full of admiration for Mi Duo, which was Li Xi. They were all blacksmiths together, why did you suddenly become a mercenary and become so outstanding, and even get a priest as a wife?
Master Meng Lan De's eyes frantically signaled Mi Duo, suspecting that Mi Duo had abducted someone. Just two months ago, he had subtly hinted that Li Xi was an adult and could get married. Before two months had passed, he had brought back such a celestial priest. Meng Lan De suspected that some deity was sleeping when managing Mi Duo's love life.
"Master, don't worry, this is my genuine future wife. You don't need to be so nervous. Ai Si is just an ordinary person."
Meng Lan De looked at Ai Si, who was only blushing and letting Mi Duo make decisions, and completely believed it. Mi Duo, this boy from the slums who left his blacksmith shop, had really married a priest. This was a legendary event that had not happened in hundreds of years. Even the best storyteller would not dare to believe that such a thing could happen in the world.
Meng Lan De forced himself to remain calm and said to Ai Si, "If Mi Duo bullies you in the future, come and tell me, and I'll beat him to death."
Blacksmiths were just that simple, honest, and unpretentious.
Ai Si covered her mouth and chuckled, "I will."
"Master, don't worry. I cherish such a beautiful wife enough myself. How could I bear to hurt her? You're not going anywhere today. I'm treating you to a meal."
Li Xi stated his intention today, which was to finalize their relationship and make Meng Lan De happy by seeing him settled.
"Not today. Sir Nas is holding a ball at the manor tonight and has specifically invited us to shoe his horses. Andy and I are leaving now." Meng Lan De pointed to the tools already packed in the corner. Although he was happy to see Li Xi find such a good wife, he still had things to do.
"Doesn't Sir Nas have no money? How can he hold a ball?" In Mi Duo's memory, Sir Nas lived a very meager life. A noble ball could bankrupt his already not wealthy family.
"His daughter has reached marriageable age, so Sir Nas is gritting his teeth and holding the ball, hoping to find a suitable son-in-law," Andy said to Li Xi, regaining his senses from Ai Si's beauty.
"I see. Anyway, it's not much money. Why don't you not go?" Li Xi always came and went in a hurry on missions. This time, he finally had time to eat together, and he really didn't want it to fall through.
"We can eat anytime. We must keep our promises," Meng Lan De would not abandon his principles just because his disciple had become a man of status.
Li Xi had long understood Meng Lan De's stubbornness from Mi Duo's memories. Once he decided on something, no one could change his mind, not even the God of Forging he worshipped. Perhaps the God of Forging also had a stubborn personality.
"Then let's eat together tomorrow. I also have gifts for you."
"What gifts?" Andy asked curiously.
"Hmm?" Meng Lan De let out a soft hum, and Andy lowered his head, not daring to speak.
"Mi Duo has a hard time as a mercenary, so you don't need to give him gifts."
"I know, Master." Andy lowered his head and admitted his mistake. Being lectured by his master was a common occurrence, and Andy was already used to it.
"I have plenty of money. Besides, Ai Si has money too. Even if I don't earn money, Ai Si can support me. So, please don't refuse my gift. I'll tell you tomorrow after we eat. I guarantee you'll be surprised."
Meng Lan De couldn't believe Li Xi's shameless behavior of living off Ai Si, but seeing Ai Si's completely approving expression, he sighed and said, "Times have changed. It's okay for women to support the family now. Men don't have to earn money." Andy, on the contrary, gave Li Xi a big thumbs up, indicating that Li Xi was his role model and motivation to move forward. He was so awesome!
Li Xi actually wanted to give the old house to Andy as a wedding gift. The house was just sitting there, so it was better to make good use of it. What Li Xi considered trash was an unattainable luxury for Andy and the others.
As for Meng Lan De, his master, he had also prepared ample money, which would allow Meng Lan De to live out his old age comfortably. As he had said before, it was enough money for him to marry a dozen wives.
"Okay, then tomorrow, Andy and I will wait for you at the shop and won't take any jobs."
Because they had to rush to Sir Nas's manor to work, the four of them left after only a few words.
Looking at the receding figures of Meng Lan De and Andy, Ai Si smiled and said, "You didn't choose the comfortable life of a blacksmith, but chose to be a mercenary who licks blood from the blade. Do you regret it?"
Li Xi looked directly into Ai Si's beautiful eyes, "I only regret not meeting you sooner."
"You're so good with words. Let's go." Ai Si rode on her horse, kicking Li Xi's leg with her foot, endlessly amused. It was clear that Li Xi's various witty remarks had tickled her fancy.
The two did not go home together. Li Xi first went to the mercenary hall to turn in his mission, bringing his D-rank mercenary mission count to four, and thus earning two chances to draw prizes.
While Ai Si, taking advantage of the remaining time, sent the letter Li Xi had obtained from Soros to the Dark Temple, handed it to the priest of the Dark Temple in person, and reminded them to pay close attention to the movements in the city.
After these matters were dealt with, Li Xi pulled Ai Si and ran home like a madman. Ai Si knew what was to come, but she wasn't afraid; instead, she was a little expectant.
..........
"Ai Si, I swear I will treat you well for the rest of my life, better than myself."
In the room, Li Xi swore to all the gods. Looking at Ai Si with fervent eyes, he seemed to want to melt Ai Si into his own body.
Ai Si did not respond with words but kissed Li Xi passionately. Today, when she learned that Li Xi was in trouble, Ai Si almost died of sadness. At that moment, she understood that she would never love anyone else in this life except Li Xi.
Clothes were shed one by one, leaving only one sentence in Li Xi's mind:
White, so white!
White, so white!
White, so white!
At this time, the sun was still high in the sky. Perhaps it saw something it shouldn't have, and with a shy red face, it quickly ran down the mountain, letting the stars take over its job.
In the room, the intense struggle continued. After several hours, as Ai Si's strength gave out, the battle ended.
Li Xi loved his current body. With the blessing of the dragon's脉, he was strong, powerfully strong like a giant.
Ai Si's emotions had been turbulent all day, and she had engaged in strenuous exercise for most of the day. She lay on the side and fell into a deep sleep. Only then did Li Xi have time to draw prizes.
He silently recited in his mind, "Little Fan, open the turntable."
A turntable that only Li Xi could see appeared. Li Xi glanced at it roughly and then silently grinned to his back teeth. There was a good item.
Ninja tools included Kusanagi sword, Asuma's chakra blade, shuriken, and explosive tags.
Most of the ninja tools had appeared several times before. Only the shuriken appeared for the first time. This weapon was a large windmill-like weapon, more powerful than ordinary shuriken, and could also be used in conjunction with ninjutsu. When Naruto and Sasuke fought against Hozuki Mangetsu for the first time, they used shuriken in conjunction with the Transformation Jutsu to rescue Kakashi, who was trapped in the Water Prison Jutsu.
In conclusion, this item was no different from a shuriken for Li Xi at the moment; both were in the category of not being useful.
Looking at the ninjutsu,
Medical Ninjutsu,
Fire Style: Great Fire Dragon Technique,
Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique,
Water Style: Water Shark Bullet Technique,
Wood Style: Wood Dragon Technique,
Expansion Jutsu,
Konoha Hurricane.
Half of the ninjutsu this time had not appeared before.