Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 77 Taboo Notes (Please read it later)

When Rockland finished telling the story about "Saint", the completion prompt of the first ring [Hidden Mission: Hidden Secrets] popped up on Luo Xiu's panel simultaneously.

At the same time, the panel automatically accepted the second ring task [Forbidden Notes].

Luo Xiu quickly browsed through the mission introduction. There were two options for the second round of missions.

With "retrieving the forbidden codex" as the basic goal, Luo Xiu can choose whether to return the codex to Rockland.

The forbidden notebook from "Ced Schaech"... As the filthy knowledge of the fate of [Intelligence], it actually doesn't mean much to Luo Xiu. Luo Xiu has something far more taboo than this.

As for whether to return the notebook to Rockland... Luo Xiu was still a little hesitant.

Because this also involves another question - if Lockran wants to retrieve the codex through him, does he want to prevent the filthy knowledge inside from leaking out? Or does he have other purposes...

While Luo Xiu was thinking, he heard Rockland say:

"The information you know about 'Saint'..."

"Well, I hope you can tell me in detail. I will give you the reward you deserve on behalf of the 'Skarchi' family and the Alchemy Institute."

"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded after a little thought.

Then, Luo Xiu told Rocklan in detail how "Saint" became a bandit leader who robbed caravans; how he had made some kind of rune transformation to the small steel cannon; and how the weapon he used was a double-edged sword that was crawling with some ominous things, etc.

"..." Lockland listened carefully while frowning.

After Luo Xiu finished telling what he knew about "Saint", Rockland slowly said:
"That... ominously creeping double-edged sword you mentioned is the product of filthy knowledge."

"But now that we know that Saint was a bandit on the Woupo grasslands..."

"I think his hiding place should be nearby, and Sayid's 'Forbidden Notebook' is also hidden there."

Luo Xiu nodded and didn't say anything else, just waiting for Rockland to say the next words.

"Well, Luo Xiu," Rockland said, "As I said before, I will give you a reward..."

Lockland clapped his hands, and a "boom boom" sound came from the wall on one side.

After a while, a secret door opened in the wall, and a sturdy puppet with a round body walked out.

The puppet slowly walked towards Rockland, its copper arms clasped with complex circuits, and its metallic hands holding a silver-gray armband engraved with light blue runes.

When the puppet walked to Rocklan's side, Rocklan took the arm ring and handed it to Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu reached out to take it, and listened to Rockland saying:
"This is the rune equipment recently developed by the alchemists of the Alchemy Academy - the 'Mysterious Rune Armband'. It can increase your wisdom and inspiration..."

"I think, although our fates are different, it should be helpful to you."

"..."

The moment he took the armband from Rocklan, Luo Xiu's panel refreshed the data of the "Mysterious Rune Armband".

[Equipment Name: Mystical Rune Armlet (Blue Rare)]

[Equipment type: wrist guard/superb equipment/rune equipment]

[Equipment efficiency: skill cooldown time reduced by 20%]

[Equipment bonus: Wisdom attribute +3, Perception attribute +3]

[Equipment requirements: any second-level destiny, wisdom attribute 14+, perception attribute 6+]

【Equipment Features List】

[Barrier of Knowledge (Active Skill/Rune): When the wearer is attacked, the single damage value is reduced according to the "Perception" attribute.]

[Thirst for Mystery (Active Skill/Inherent): When the wearer attacks, the single damage value is increased according to the "Wisdom" attribute.]

【…】

This is a piece of "blue treasure" quality super equipment. So far, this is the third piece of "blue treasure" quality super equipment that Luo Xiu has obtained.

"White Oak Staff" and "Moon-Cutting Scythe" are both weapons...but this "Mysterious Rune Armlet" is the first "extraordinary armor" that Luo Xiu has obtained.

"Thank you for your gift, Lord Rocklan." Luo Xiu nodded in thanks.

Rockland nodded, and then continued:

"Well, Luo Xiu, there is one more thing..."

After completing the gift of the "Mysterious Rune Armband", Rocklan started a new topic.

Luo Xiu keenly realized that what Rockland was going to say next might be about "retrieving the notebook"...

"Next is my personal commission. I would like to ask you to help me retrieve Said's notebook." Rockland said sincerely.

"..."

As expected, this is the commission...

Luo Xiu thought that this was the basic goal of the hidden mission [Forbidden Notebook].

"Now you are the only one who truly knows where 'Saint' might be hiding. You are not destined to be [Intellectual], so it is most appropriate for you to retrieve the notebook for me."

A kind smile appeared on Rockland's face, and he asked Luo Xiu in a pleading tone:

"Are you willing to do me this favor? Don't worry, I will give you a more generous reward when you retrieve Sayid's notebook."

"..."

"I can try... but there's no guarantee that I can do it."

Luo Xiu answered honestly, "Because, as you know, the Woupo grassland is really too big..."

"Then I'll take it as that you agree to take on my commission." Rockland said with a smile.

Luo Xiu did not answer, but just nodded slightly.

Then, a serious expression appeared on Rockland's face, and his voice turned low, saying:
"I hope you can keep this commission as confidential as possible... You should understand what I mean."

"Okay, I understand." Luo Xiu nodded.

Seeing Luo Xiu's statement, Rockland returned to his original friendly expression.

"Then I'll leave it to you... Now, I can only hope that 'everything depends on human effort'." Rockland said finally.

……

Afterwards, Luo Xiu left the "Room of True Knowledge".

The purpose of his trip to the Alchemy Institute was to try to trigger a hidden mission.

Now, the hidden mission has been triggered, and the first round of the mission has been completed on the spot. He has also officially received the commission from the "universalist" Rocklan.

"Retrieve the forbidden notebook of 'Ced Scratchy'..."

Luo Xiu was walking and thinking on the main street of Triumph Square.

He did have a ready-made method to retrieve Sayid's "Forbidden Scroll" without having to make a trip himself.

Luo Xiu then returned to the White Antelope Hotel and went back to his room.

He sat on the edge of the bed, meditating on the technique of "Abyss Engraving" in his mind.

A variant of the "Abyssal Inscription"...

——"Family Inscription"!
After waiting for a while, Luo Xiu made a brief contact with Intis, who was hundreds of miles away.

(End of this chapter)