468 Mysterious Stone Box (2/2)
”These cannot be refined. As for the rest, refine them!” Wang Baole spoke with an ache in his heart. He couldn't bear to watch any further. He swiftly picked up the jade box, but when he tried to open it to no avail, he looked at the Dark Sampan Artifact Spirit.
”This is something valuable, is it?”
The Dark Sampan Artifact Spirit remained expressionless. He first waved his right hand, immediately keeping all the items that Wang Baole had given consent to refine, including the assimilation of the centipede and the suppression of the Sea Glutton. After that, it looked towards the jade box with a doubtful look in its eyes.
”This stone box… I can't figure out what it is. It seems like an accessory box for a female.”
As the Dark Sampan Artifact Spirit spoke, the old Dark Robe Artifact Spirit State Preceptor gloated. He cleared his throat but remained silent.
Wang Baole lifted his head to look at the old man. After making a guess of his intentions, he snorted under his breath, thinking about how he had read the high officials' autobiographies since he was a young boy. Now that he was at Primary Rank Three and the City Lord of a city, he was extremely familiar with instilling obedience in his subordinates. Now, without thinking much, he pointed at the young boy.
”Do you know?”
Realizing that Wang Baole didn't direct the question to him, the old State Preceptor was surprised. The young boy beside him was now deep in thought and only spoke after a moment.
”I think that this is a stationery box…”
Listening to the young boy's answer, the State Preceptor was even more delighted. Now, he raised his head, preparing himself for Wang Baole's question. He had even made plans to make use of his answer to let Wang Baole know that of the three Artifact Spirits, he was the most valuable one.
”Yes, I think what both of you said makes sense. That should be the case.” Wang Baole nodded with a satisfied look. From the items he kept aside, he chose one and tossed it to the young boy.
”This is your reward!”
The young boy grabbed hold of the Dharmic treasure, and in his excitement, he swallowed it in a few mouthfuls. It could be felt clearly that his spirit body was significantly nourished.
”All right, all of you can disperse. I plan to start my refinement process, so I will leave. You must be obedient here, and take note not to provoke the Beast Tide. The city above it is mine!” With that, Wang Baole waved his hand and was about to take his leave. However, the old State Preceptor grew anxious seeing how the Dark Sampan and the young boy were both rewarded. Therefore, he didn't play any more tricks and hurriedly spoke.
”Master, I know what this jade box is.”
”Hmm? It's not a stationery box?” Wang Baole was gloating internally but put a surprised expression on his face. When he looked towards the old State Preceptor, he also swept his gaze at the young boy, which made him tense up. The young boy looked towards the State Preceptor as well, with unfriendliness in his eyes.
He wouldn't have behaved this way if Wang Baole hadn't rewarded him. However, now that he had eaten the reward, it made the young boy unhappy towards the State Preceptor.
The old State Preceptor sighed, realizing that his owner wasn't easily tricked. With a few words, Wang Baole had sowed discord between him and the Lantern Oar Artifact Spirit that loved to act young. However, based on his owner's personality, he understood that if he continued to withhold the information, his owner would find ways to punish him.
Therefore, the old State Preceptor sighed once again, bowing deeply towards Wang Baole before speaking hurriedly.
”Master, this stone box should be an envelope. Perhaps there is a letter inside it!
”When I was floating out there, I once saw an ancient record that contained some secrets about the Never-Ending Clan. One of them wrote that in ancient times, the Gods of the Never-Ending Clan once created a unique envelope from the Stellar Source. However, the maker is unknown…”