Chapter 326: Spirit Candle Promotion: Flame

The anchored Seaside Town.

Navor reached out and gouged a small piece from the wall. He watched the fragment in his hand dissipate, while the damaged section of the wall gradually repaired itself.

“Luo Ge, I need more than just energy. I also need materials that are unaffected by these regions.”

Navor looked at Luo Ge and stated his request without reservation.

The reason he had stayed in the Golden Sand Islands was because of the Broken Core. Its presence prevented basic materials from disappearing due to environmental constraints.

But if Luo Ge couldn’t provide him with such materials here, things would probably get very troublesome.

“You don’t have to worry about that.” Luo Ge had naturally considered this point. “I have a way to obtain the materials, though it’s not cheap.”

“In any case, just wait here for a while.”

The method for acquiring these materials was, naturally, through the Shadow Cave.

Although the items Luo Ge created with the Power of the Spirit Candle couldn’t satisfy Navor’s material requirements, the Shadow of Deceit most likely had access to such channels.

However, after obtaining the Broken Core, he had many things to do. He had to take them one step at a time; he couldn’t devote all his efforts to serving Navor’s transaction.

“Alright.”

After receiving Luo Ge’s promise, Navor nodded and was about to leave when Luo Ge suddenly stopped him.

“Wait, let me ask you a question.”

“How do you travel through the Dark Boundary and wander the Endless Region?”

Luo Ge asked curiously.

By comparison, Navor was also at the Dust Flame Tier, roughly level fifty-something. Although he was only one Tier lower than Burton Mage, there was a clear difference between the two.

Burton was a knowledgeable Grand Mage, so it wasn’t surprising that he knew Magic like spatial travel.

Lu Tan, Le Ti, and the Firewood Gatherer might not have been particularly strong, but they clearly had the backing of powerful factions.

But Navor, this special life form who seemed to be related to technology, what did he rely on to travel through the Dark Boundary?

Hearing Luo Ge’s question, Navor pondered for a moment, seemingly understanding the meaning behind his words.

A moment later, he pointed to his own chest.

“This is one of the very fields I need to research.”

‘Looks like Navor still has quite a few mysteries of his own…’

Luo Ge nodded and didn’t ask any further questions.

Navor turned and walked into the smithy Luo Ge had arranged for him. Ignoring the human remains to the side, he began setting out his tools and preparing to work.

After temporarily settling Navor in, Luo Ge brought a group of the Sea Star Race to the Jinghai Islands.

The Sea Star Race’s favorite environment was shallow seas and sandy beaches, so this place was a perfect fit for their needs. However, due to the environmental characteristics, it was impossible to build houses or anything of the sort, so he could only place them here for the time being.

After converting some Wax Oil into Spiritual Material, Luo Ge distributed some to the Sea Star Race.

Qing Jian lowered his head and accepted it with both hands. After distributing the Spiritual Material to his people, his gaze was resolute.

“Please give us your orders, my Lord. The Sea Star Race swears to obey your command to the death.”

Having been chosen by Sand Reef to be the leader of the Sea Star Race, Qing Jian was naturally no greenhorn.

The reason he had been so disrespectful to Luo Ge and the others before was, of course, the work of the Painful Tumor. Under that indescribable agony, even maintaining a normal train of thought was a luxury.

Hearing this, Luo Ge waved his hand.

“There’s no need for that right now. Just stay here for a while.”

“If my Warriors try to communicate with you, just shake your heads.”

“Yes, my Lord.” Qing Jian replied earnestly, then went to instruct his people.

Luo Ge’s figure slowly faded away.

…

Back in the Spirit Candle Space, Luo Ge was just about to take out the Broken Core when he heard the players calling out to him.

It was only then that he snapped out of it… he’d almost forgotten to give this bunch of little players their quest rewards.

After rummaging around in the Spirit Candle Space for a bit, Luo Ge thought for a moment and then sent them a [Spirit Candle’s Blessing]—the item that increases Skill Slots.

After all, in the players’ eyes, this was the reward for finding an important plot item. If he just fobbed them off with some Weapons or equipment, it would be a bit unreasonable.

“Holy shit!”

“The Candlekeeper is awesome!”

“Ah, I have wandered aimlessly for half my life, my only regret being that I never found a worthy master! Candlekeeper, if you will have me, I am willing to call you my godfather!”

Naturally, the crowd of players went wild with excitement.

This Spirit Candle’s Blessing was an incredibly rare item. Before this, only Li Miao and Shore had one. The others had also done quests for the Candlekeeper, but they didn’t always get one. They never expected he’d actually give them out this time.

However, Luo Ge only sent out seven Spirit Candle’s Blessings. Li Miao and Shore didn’t receive one; theirs was replaced with War Contribution.

Li Miao and Shore were naturally a bit dumbfounded by this and hurriedly asked.

“Candlekeeper, why did we get War Contribution instead of a Spirit Candle’s Blessing?”

Luo Ge had long been prepared to dupe them. He looked at the two calmly.

“The Spirit Candle’s Blessing is also a considerable burden on the Spirit Candle itself. Therefore, every time a Candle Spirit Warrior breaks their limits, they must put in even greater effort…”

‘If I let you little players get a second and third Skill Slot so easily, wouldn’t the burden on the Spirit Candle just keep growing?’ Luo Ge thought to himself.

Although it was just an excuse to dupe them, the reasoning was solid.

The Power of the Spirit Candle was miraculous, but it was also limited.

If the “quality” of the players was raised, then the “quantity” would have to decline.

Besides, increasing a player’s Skill Slots wasn’t as simple as snapping Lego bricks together; the cost was far greater than one might imagine.

Therefore, Luo Ge had to control the number of Spirit Candle’s Blessings the players could obtain.