scrambling

"Ding!~"

System prompt: You have entered the map [Underground Palace]!

"With your meager skills, you are nothing but a disgrace to the Dwarven race!"

"All this talk about the Chief's meticulously designed challenges, only to become a laughingstock to outsiders, it's nothing more than that!"

...

Summer and Bowen exchanged punches and kicks without reservation, paying no heed to the Dwarves around attempting to mediate.

Seemingly not an internal conflict, but rather a personal clash?

Approaching, Jiang Han intervened, saying, "Elders, is there not a way to communicate peacefully and avoid injuring relationships?"

"Peace?" At his words, the two stopped their actions, and, like the other Dwarves, turned their hostile gaze toward Jiang Han.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Due to your disrespectful behavior, the Dwarven race's hostility towards you increases by 2000, current status: Disgust!

Jiang Han: "..."

What did I do?

I was just mediating, nothing more?

"Humans, we Dwarves do not welcome your presence here," said Chief Summer with a stern expression, "We Dwarves have remained hidden for thousands of years and do not wish for our peace to be disturbed."

Insightful Eye!

[Dwarven Chief · Summer] (Immortal-level BOSS)

Level: ???

Life: ???

Attack: ???

Defense: ???

Skills: ???

Introduction: ???

Seeing the title "Dwarven Chief," Jiang Han's heart moved slightly. "Dwarven Chief, greetings. I came here for two reasons..."

"Leave this place while I am still rational!"

Summer paid no attention to the other's purpose, considering one who treats the Dwarven challenges as child's play and wins repeatedly through unconventional means can never be welcomed by the Dwarven race.

Facing expulsion!

That was the only outcome.

"One, I need the Dwarven race to forge a weapon for me, and two, I hope you can..."

"Send him away!"

Summer waved his hand, turning away.

Forging a weapon?

This person doesn't know his place, thinking he can command the Dwarven race as if he were nobility?

Witnessing the Dwarves preparing to stop him, Jiang Han decisively took out a pitch-black ore from his bag that emitted a faint glow. "Look at this, what is it?"

Dwarves are fond of forging.

Cheryl had already mentioned this, and he had planned to reward them with a task by presenting a Fairy-level ore as a bargaining chip.

He originally intended to proceed gradually and unveil the Obsidian Crystal in a friendly situation. Unexpectedly, things took a different turn, forcing him to bring it out directly to alter the Dwarves' attitude.

...

Immediately, the Dwarves' gazes turned towards the ore, their expressions dumbfounded, and the previously noisy atmosphere became eerily quiet.

Hmm?

Sensing the uneasy atmosphere, Summer turned around suspiciously. Seeing Jiang Han holding up the ore, after a brief shock, he exclaimed, "The legendary Obsidian Crystal!"

Jiang Han's heartstrings tightened, ready to use the Bond Bracelet to escape at any moment.

Greed is a sin!

The Dwarves might harbor thoughts of murder and treachery due to the Obsidian Crystal, and he must be cautious.

"Do you wish to provide the Obsidian Crystal for me to forge a weapon?" Summer's voice trembled.

The Obsidian Crystal, a divine-level ore among divine-level ores, the best of the best!

By using this ore, he would have the opportunity to become a Divine-level blacksmith!

At that point, he would undoubtedly be able to restore the glory of the Dwarven race through forging.

Jiang Han nodded, "Yes."

"Hahaha..."

Summer was excited, his face turning red, "Honored guest, honored guest, the misunderstanding just now, we Dwarves welcome your arrival!"

Given his bravery, overcoming numerous challenges and bringing a divine-level ore for the Dwarven race, the actions of this person, in Summer's eyes, deserved a warm welcome from the Dwarves!

Respect!

This was the treatment the other party should receive.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Due to your sincere candor, the Dwarven race's goodwill towards you increases by 10000, current status: Friendly!

Jiang Han twitched his mouth.

What did I do?

Just a divine-level ore, nothing more?

"Old man Summer, don't be arrogant!" Bowen was the first to protest, shouting, "Don't think about monopolizing the opportunity to forge the Obsidian Crystal!"

"Exactly, even if you are the Chief, don't think about hogging it!"

"We all just heard, the Chief asked me to help forge a weapon, not just him. His intentions are evident!"

...

A group of Dwarves argued passionately.

With the Obsidian Crystal, their forging skills would undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds, at least reaching another tier.

Moreover, weapons forged with the Obsidian Crystal would be extraordinary, a glorious achievement they could boast about everywhere.

The benefits were immense!

The mere Chief should not take it all.

"You...you..."

Summer trembled with anger, his face changing from red to blue, "This is rebellion, a rebellion! The Dwarven race is about to change its fate!"

"Heroic and fearless, worthy human, hand over the Obsidian Crystal to me, and I will give you a divine weapon!" Bowen kindly persuaded, "I mean a truly divine weapon, capable of blocking gods and buddhas, blocking Summer, and killing Summer!"

Summer: "..."

"Oh?"

Jiang Han was astonished, "Is this statement true?"

"Young man, don't be deceived by him!" Another Dwarf spoke, "While Summer and Bowen's forging skills are indeed among the best in our tribe, it is not due to extraordinary talent but the numerous resources they have used for forging. Hand it to me, and I am willing to add an extra King-level ore to it!"

"Hiss..."

Jiang Han took a cold breath, "Is this true?"

Adding a King-level ore into the Bloodthirsty Sword, he already felt that the weapon forged would be quite extraordinary. If he added another King-level ore to enhance its power...

Unimaginable!

The Bloodthirsty Sword seemed to be on the verge of becoming an invincible artifact!

"A King-level ore, and they dare to take it out and bargain?" Summer was almost driven mad by these ungrateful tribesmen. He pushed away the crowd surrounding Jiang Han, saying, "As long as you hand over the Obsidian Crystal for me to forge, I am willing to add a Fairy-level ore to it, along with many rare ores of Earth and Heaven levels to enhance the weapon's sharpness."

"Fairy-level?!" Jiang Han was almost overwhelmed with surprise.

Was this valuable Fairy-level ore just taken out like that?

The Dwarves' wealth was truly abundant!

Loving it, loving it!

...

As the Chief took out the Fairy-level ore, the Dwarves around were ashen-faced.

In the end, for tribe members, their wealth could never surpass that of the Chief.

Bowen looked at the treasure in Summer's hands, full of suspicion, "Didn't you say our Dwarven tribe had no Fairy-level ores a hundred years ago?"

"I don't know about this." Summer shook his head, indicating that he also found it difficult to understand. "It might be a blessing from the heavens. I happened to find one in my bed last night."

"I..."

Bowen was speechless.

"Young man, would you be willing to hand over the Obsidian Crystal for me to forge?" Summer proudly surveyed the surrounding crowd before speaking, "Rest assured, we Dwarves will never joke about forging!"

"Ding!~"

System prompt: Do you accept the quest [Seeking the Sword] (Difficulty: D)?

"Yes!"

Jiang Han promptly agreed.

Difficulty D meant there were virtually no specific requirements.

"Ding!~"

System prompt: You have received the quest [Seeking the Sword] (Difficulty: D)!

[Seeking the Sword] (Difficulty: D)

Introduction: The Dwarven Chief personally forges a divine weapon for you, such an opportunity is rare

Quest requirements: Complete three challenges designed by the Dwarven race and submit one Obsidian Crystal

Quest reward: Choose one weapon for yourself.