Chapter 54: Farewell
Su Xiao took out several materials from his storage space. He first used a type of powder to outline an array diagram. Because Su Xiao frequently inscribed alchemical array diagrams, the outline he drew was extremely precise.
The Space-Time Coin was placed at the center of the array diagram. Space energy surged. Sensing this fluctuation, Reid's expression changed slightly.
Su Xiao certainly hadn't learned the space array diagram on his own, nor had he acquired it through alchemy. The reason he could set up this array diagram was that a female demon had taught him. That female demon was named Lilim, whom Su Xiao had met in the Void Arena. She was one of the few allies of the Shadow of Law Destruction.
Lilim's skill in setting up space array diagrams was mediocre, so Su Xiao's level of proficiency in arranging space array diagrams could be imagined. Fortunately, Reid's insight was limited; he only felt that this thing was very mysterious, without any sense of danger.
Reid didn't know that if he could perceive danger from the space array diagram, it meant the space array diagram was about to collapse.
Hmm~
Space energy surged, and the black hair on Su Xiao's head was blown back. He crouched in place without moving an inch, but Reid, Bubu Wang, Amu, Goss, and the others took several steps back.
It wasn't that Su Xiao's strength surpassed Reid's, but that he was already accustomed to spatial fluctuations; he often penetrated through space.
Reid personally experienced the immense power of space. Watching Su Xiao crouching in place, unmoving, Reid nodded inwardly. Based on this alone, he could tell that Su Xiao wasn't bluffing.
Crack, crack...
A pitch-black rift appeared in the air, with distorted light and shadows inside.
"Is it ready?"
Reid looked at the distorted space, his eyes twitching.
"Of course not. The coordinates aren't set yet."
Su Xiao had two Void coordinates: one was the Demon Castle, and the other was the Tree Sage's lair. If Reid were teleported to either of these places, he wouldn't have a good outcome.
After hesitating for a moment, Su Xiao chose the Demon Castle as the coordinate. Based on his judgment, Reid wouldn't even be able to reach the Demon Castle, let alone meet that bitch Alice.
"The coordinates are set."
After Su Xiao set the coordinates, the interior of the spatial rift stabilized significantly. As for Su Xiao himself, he would never enter this thing—absolutely never.
"The Law Stone is..."
Reid spoke in a low voice.
"Is that the Law Stone?"
"Yes, that's the Law Stone."
Reid peered into the spatial rift. He didn't sense any danger within the rift. If there were even a hint of danger, he wouldn't enter this spatial rift.
After hesitating for a moment, Reid's gaze fell on Bubu Wang: "As a guarantee, it will enter here with me."
Crack~
Su Xiao pressed one hand on the space array diagram, and the spatial rift began to distort.
"I'm sending you away only because I don't want you to hinder me from entering the tomb."
Su Xiao's eyelids drooped, his cold eyes fixed on Reid.
"Whether this is dangerous or not, you should be able to sense it. If you want to stay trapped here, then we'll fight to the death."
"..."
Reid was silent for a moment, then picked up the hammer from the forging table. He approached the spatial rift, seemingly preparing to throw the hammer into the rift to test if there was any danger inside.
Seeing Reid's action, Su Xiao raised an eyebrow. His hand, pressed on the space array diagram, clenched slightly, and the space array diagram was suddenly activated.
A powerful suction force erupted from within the spatial rift.
"Run! The space-time energy is out of control!"
Su Xiao shouted, 'kindly' warning Reid to step back, but it was too late.
"What's going on?!"
Reid's body leaned backward as he was pulled by the suction of the spatial rift. As long as he moved three meters away from the spatial rift, the powerful suction couldn't affect him; the range of this suction wasn't wide.
But now, Reid couldn't move an inch. The arm holding the hammer had already been pulled into the spatial rift. Although the situation was critical, Reid was surprised to find that the spatial rift wasn't dangerous. It gave him a feeling of vastness, as if it led to a boundless place.
"Something on you is interfering with the space array diagram, causing it to activate uncontrollably."
Su Xiao pressed one hand on the space array diagram, rapidly activating it. As for the array diagram being interfered with by something, that was entirely an excuse he made up on the spot. This way, even if Reid could break free from the spatial rift's suction, the two sides wouldn't immediately fall out. It was just an 'accident,' and Su Xiao couldn't help it.
"Is this thing stable? I don't sense any danger."
Reid was a bit flustered at first, but he quickly calmed down.
"Don't worry, it's very stable. Haven't you already sensed it?"
Su Xiao's fingertip tapped the Space-Time Coin, releasing a small portion of space-time energy.
"Then continue."
Reid no longer struggled to break free but instead lunged into the spatial rift. The look in his eyes was somewhat wild, like a prisoner about to be released from prison. In fact, he couldn't break free from the pull of space energy at all. The fact that he wasn't torn apart already showed the toughness of Reid's body.
Reid's body gradually submerged into the spatial rift. Suddenly, he sensed something at the other end of the space—no, it was an unknown existence, something that made him feel terrified.
"This is..."
The veins on Reid's face bulged as he struggled desperately to break free from the spatial rift.
"You shameless..."
Whoosh~
Reid was sucked into the spatial rift. Su Xiao immediately picked up the Space-Time Coin and punched the space array diagram, shattering it.
Bubu Wang watched the disappearing Reid, its gaze seeming to say: "Look how excited this kid is, he even started cursing."
Su Xiao put away the Space-Time Coin and watched the gradually disappearing spatial rift.
"Reid, welcome to... Reincarnation Paradise."
Did Reid go to the Void? Absolutely not. Based on Su Xiao's judgment, there was a small chance Reid would die in the spatial rift, but a greater chance was that he would be forcibly branded by Reincarnation Paradise.
Reincarnation Paradise would recruit plot characters; Su Xiao had known this for a long time. After seeing Reid's forging ability, Su Xiao knew that Reincarnation Paradise wouldn't reject Reid. As for him becoming a Contractor or Hunter, that was basically impossible.
Earlier, Su Xiao had tried to contact Reincarnation Paradise using his Reincarnation Mark, but Reincarnation Paradise didn't respond. However, after Su Xiao described his idea, Reincarnation Paradise showed him a certain clause.
According to that clause, Reid would obtain a status similar to a Worker.
First, Su Xiao provided the space-time energy, meaning Reincarnation Paradise could teleport Reid away without any consumption and brand him.
Under normal procedures, Reid could indeed reach the Demon Castle because Su Xiao had set the coordinates there. But there was a process. Su Xiao had a close connection with Reincarnation Paradise, so Reid would first have to break through Reincarnation Paradise's defenses before entering the Void.
Would Reincarnation Paradise let him pass easily? Of course not. Su Xiao provided the space-time energy, so Reincarnation Paradise only needed to receive Reid.
This was like sending a package. Su Xiao paid the postage. If he was point A, Reincarnation Paradise was point B, and the Void was point C. Su Xiao sent Reid from point A to point C, and point B was the necessary transit station.
Judging from Reid's reaction earlier, this package was intercepted by Reincarnation Paradise at point B and would never reach point C. The recipient at point C, Alice, might be a bit confused, but she probably wouldn't dare to 'complain or leave a bad review.'
[Tip: The Hunter has acquired a Forger for Reincarnation Paradise.]
[You have gained 3 True Attribute Points.]
[You have gained 40,000 Paradise Coins.]
[Your authority has been increased by +2.]
[You have obtained Reid's Medal.]
[Reid's Medal]
Origin: Reincarnation Paradise
Quality: White
Category: Special Equipment
Durability: None
Equipment Effect: Can forge equipment for free at Forger Reid's place.
Tip: Can enjoy one free forging every 15 natural days.
Rating: 10
Introduction: Please ignore Reid's attitude when you meet next time.
Selling Price: Cannot be sold.
...
"There's... actually a reward."
Su Xiao rubbed his chin. He suddenly had a feeling that he had sold Reid to Reincarnation Paradise, and now he was counting the money.