30 Serpents Conviction (2/2)

Jun Fan allowed the kids to browse through all the weapons on display. Everything was there. Axes, staves, swords.

'Elven Wood Hammer 7000Mu'

'Flood Dragon Sabre 9000Mu'

'Tyrant Roach Armor 5000Mu'

Most of the weapons on display were sold at exorbitant prices. Xin Fan could not even imagine how someone would be able to buy anything from here. How is this old man still in business? As Xin Fan was browsing around, he saw an open crate in the corner of the room. Xin Fan peered inside to see ordinary looking weapons.

”Oh! Those are the failures. 30Mu each...hic...”

Xin Fan picked up a knife from the pile. He swung it around in the air. Although it was small, it was very heavy. As expected, his movements were extremely awkward. Hmm..I don't think this is the right one for me. Xin Fan tested out most of the weapons however he did not feel comfortable wielding them. It was either too heavy or the weight is unbalanced. It is no wonder that the old man called them failures. Xin Fan was about to give up until he saw something at the bottom of the crate. It wasn't shiny so under the dim lighting, it was easy to overlook.

Hmm? There is something else in here.

Xin Fan took out the unusually large item out of the crate. It was a scythe. Standing up, the handle extended up to his shoulder. The blade was brown, coated with a thick layer of rust. As soon as Xin Fan swung it, he already made his decision. Although it was in bad condition, Xin Fan could feel that it could be so much more. Although it was quite heavy, Xin Fan felt strangely comfortable wielding it.

”Um...I want to buy this one.”

The old man opened up one eye. Hmm....interesting choice.

”Are you sure? hic...That thing is in the box for a reason. I made it out of Slime Snake Bones as a core. That thing is incredibly flexible but it cannot cut a thing...hic... Even if we remove the rust, it is quite pointless as a weapon. So once more are you sure?”

Xin Fan took out 30 Mu out of his shirt pocket. He dropped it on the counter.

”I will take it.”

The old man let out a loud burp and grinned. Xin Fan could see the fire in his eyes. Eyes of a man who never gave up.

”Kid...What is your name.”

”Xin Fan.”

”I like you kid...no.... Xin Fan...Give me that...I'll clean it up free of charge.”

The old man took the scythe and held it high with one hand. From this feat alone, Xin Fan could tell that this grandpa was not to be trifled with. The old man walked into a room at the back. Xin Fan could hear the sounds of metal grinding. Occasionally he would hear the sounds of metal hitting each other creating a harmonic tune. The old man came back half an hour later with sweat streaming down his face. He seemed to have sobered up. The old man passed the scythe to Xin Fan to hold. Xin Fan could immediately sense the change. The blade was now clean from all rust and shined green against the candle light. The handle seemed to have been changed to a stronger and more solid wood.

”This scythe...it's name...Serpent's Conviction.”

[ Serpent's Conviction has been registered as your weapon ]

Xin Fan swung his scythe around the open air.

”Lad...I have done all I can. Remember...always be true to yourself. Follow everything to the end. Can you promise to take this scythe with you to the pinnacle?”

The old man looked at Xin Fan firm in the eyes awaiting a reply. He seemed to be judging Xin Fan based on his reply. Xin Fan returned the look and replied.

”Yes. This weapon would follow me to the very end.”