Chapter 9

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

If it was not for the fact that the Purple Crystal-grade was written clearly on the System interface, Lin Xiu would have thought that this was a Diamond or even Superior grade equipment.

The Divine Forgemaster’s additional skill, Stone to Gold Touch, was truly too powerful. In less than a minute, it had turned a White Slate grade equipment that no one would look at seriously into a Purple Crystal rare equipment.

If he had not seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have believed that such a thing could happen in this world.

In people’s understanding, equipment was divided into 13 levels from inferior to excellent.

They were White Slate, Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Purple Crystal, Diamond, Superior, Dark Gold, Legendary, and Divine Weapons that were divided into one to nine stars.

Behind them were Moon and Sun grade Super Divine Weapons that did not exist on this continent. They were only recorded in the System.

However, in daily life, the highest quality equipment that ordinary people could come into contact with was Black Iron.

Even for Classes, before they reached level 30, most of the equipment they used was of Silver or Gold quality.

Only the best of the Second Transition Classes could obtain Purple Crystal, Diamond, and other quality equipment from killing monsters.

At this level, even a Life Blacksmith would find it difficult to produce it through forging.

As for the Superior, Dark Gold, and other high-quality equipment, they were only accessible to Third or Fourth Transition Classes.

However, now, Lin Xiu, who had the Divine Forgemaster Class, had used the Stone to Gold Touch skill to obtain a Purple Crystal grade equipment when he was only level 1.

It could be said that he gained an absolute advantage at the starting line.

Compared to the Boots of Hermes, the Silver quality equipment in Ding Shiyu and Wan Zhuoyun’s hands were like scrap metal, and no longer had any attraction to Lin Xiu.

However, although the Stone to Gold Touch skill was powerful, it also had its shortcomings.

Looking at the System panel, the interaction button that had already turned gray, as well as the 48-hour countdown beside it, Lin Xiu could not help but sigh in his heart.

If only this Stone to Gold Touch skill did not have a cooldown time. In that case, he could arm all the Classes in the Lin Family within a day.

By then, everyone would be wearing a set of Purple Crystal equipment. Even if the number of Classes from the two families was greater, they could still use the advantage of equipment to defeat them in one night!

Although he felt a little pity in his heart, the current situation, Lin Xiu was already very satisfied.

Even if he could not annihilate the two great families in a short period of time, relying on the Divine Forgemaster’s crazy skill, Lin Xiu could similarly grow in an extremely short period of time.

When he became a Third Transition Class, it would be the day when the two families would be destroyed.

Thinking of this, Lin Xiu was still somewhat impressed with his previous decision.

If not for the fact that he had bound the Rusted Greaves in advance and hidden their attributes, Hermes’s attributes had probably been seen by others.

Lin Xiu did not dare to imagine what kind of impact it would have at that time.

“Looks like I have to keep a low profile before I become a true expert.”

Lin Xiu dismissed the idea of putting on the Boots of Hermes now. At the same time, he slightly lowered his body to make himself less conspicuous in the crowd.

At this moment, there were not many students left in the square. After the distribution of equipment was completed, those students who had Awakened their Life Classes were also taken away by the leaders of the institute as they wished and assigned jobs.

Therefore, there were less than 80 instructors present, including Jin Zhengmin.

“Uh… It’s getting late, so I’ll make the rest of the things I have to say short.”

On the Awakening Platform, the Divine Stone had already been transported away in advance. Jin Zhengmin glanced at the dazzling sunlight hanging high above his head and subconsciously spoke faster.

“Tomorrow, Fuyuan Academy will be holding a Catacombs adventure. The adventure will be open to all students who have successfully Awakened.”

“The purpose of this adventure is to let you adapt to fighting with the beasts as soon as possible.”

Jin Zhengmin swept his gaze across the audience and said in a serious tone.

“Although there will be mentors in charge of your safety in the cave, allowing you to fight without any worries, I still hope that you will pay attention to this adventure and adjust your condition as soon as possible!”

“Only by adapting as soon as possible and quickly increasing your combat experience can you get high marks and receive special rewards in the final assessment test field in the future.”

His voice echoed in the square. When the students below the stage heard this, their faces immediately revealed excitement and yearning.

“Alright, that’s all I have to say. Everyone, go back and prepare. The Catacombs adventure tomorrow morning will start on time!”

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After the explanation, all the students scattered like birds and beasts. Those Classes who had successfully Awakened walked briskly, and their faces were full of smiles.

His stomach grumbled twice in protest. Lin Xiu did not hesitate and immediately walked in the direction of the school cafeteria.

On the square, Ding Shiyu looked at Lin Xiu’s disappearing back with a cold expression. She was in a very bad mood.

“Shiyu, let’s go eat. We can discuss anything else tonight.”

Wan Zhuoyun saw that Ding Shiyu’s body was stiff and knew that she was definitely still thinking about Lin Xiu, so he immediately went up to comfort her.

The two of them turned around and left. At this moment, there were already few people left in the Academy’s square.

Due to the Catacombs adventure the next day, the Academy had specially set aside an afternoon for the students to familiarize themselves with their Awakened Classes as soon as possible.

At 1 pm, after Lin Xiu finished his lunch, he did not squeeze into the training ground like the other students. Instead, he went out of the Academy’s gate and headed for the Class-Holder Trading Market not far from the Academy.

Fuyuan College was located in the downtown area of Linyue City. It was surrounded by all kinds of facilities and the transportation was very convenient.

The population density here was relatively high, and there were also city guards in the area, constantly maintaining the daily safety of the residents.

Moreover, within ten kilometers of Fuyuan College, there were two relatively large Secret Realms and underground caves. Therefore, the economy and industries related to Classes here had been developing well.

After passing through two streets, Lin Xiu quickly arrived at the Class-Holder Trading Market.

This was a free trade market with the Class-Holders Guild backing it. People from the guild often came to maintain order, so it was very safe to trade here.

In the trading market, most of the merchants sold equipment, materials, and other items in the form of stalls. They only needed to pay a certain entrance fee to have the right to use a few square meters of land for a month.

Relying on the advantages of good quality, low price, and safe trading, this Class trading market had a good reputation in Linyue City.

It was also very friendly to Lin Xiu, who had an average standard of living.

Walking into the trading market, Lin Xiu very quickly saw quite a number of peddlers hawking their wares on both sides of the street.