Weapon seller in the world of magic

Mark's thoughts were simple. If he could manage to get used to that place, if he could find a way to establish his factory there, he could endlessly manufacture weapons in less time.

Hei Zhenyu's smile disappeared in an instant. His eyes sharpened, and he stared at Mark with a heavy gaze. "Why would you want to go there?" He questioned him.

Mark shrugged lightly, trying to downplay the whole conversation. "I mean, who wouldn't want to seek out a place where time stops?"

Lord Hei cut him off, his tone flat and grim. "Don't underestimate that place, Lan Zhen."

Mark blinked. "Hmm?"

"You may be strong, kid," Hei Zhenyu said slowly, his gaze flicking briefly over him. "You carry more than one powerful bloodline for sure, but none of that matters in the Void. It's not a place you conquer. It's a place where madness will take over you no matter how much willpower you have. If not for the fact that I had a compatibility with the Void, because that's what my element was, I wouldn't have even survived. It wasn't just that place. It's also an imprisonment to the most evil forces ever to exist."

Taking a brief pause, he continued. "There is a reason why it is called the Banished Realm."

The words hit Mark like a bolt of lightning. "The Banished Realm…" he repeated slowly. "Wait… I've heard that before."

Lord Hei raised a brow.

Mark frowned as memories surged. "There was a mage in the Elf World. Said he escaped the Banished Realm. If I remember correctly, he was a Mahkyan indeed, but he isn't that powerful."

Hei Zhenyu folded his arms, face grim. "There are a few makhyans who live in the void dimension. Some of them were born there. They can freely leave the place even if they don't have the strength. He must be one of those."

Mark shrugged. "I guess."

Taking a deep breath, he said. "Don't worry, I won't seek it out, atleast, not until I attain immortality. If the concept of time doesn't exist, then I should have an immortal lifespan to go over there."

Lord Hei exhaled deeply, his fingers brushing through his beard in contemplation. "If that's what you decide, then it is your choice. But, I cannot help you seek out the Void dimension," he said finally, his voice low. "That would be no different than handing someone a blade and asking them to walk into a storm. After all, if you die there, your soul will be stuck there without a chance of reincarnation unless one goes there and retrieves your soul."

Mark stayed silent at that comment.

"But," Hei Zhenyu added, softening a little, "then again, you made me happy today by revealing the earth's current status. I don't know where it is, and because of world laws, neither could I go there, but if you would like to do me a favor, I will pay you back with anything."

Mark blinked twice and asked. "What is it, Elder?" While saying that, he already had an inkling of what this emotional person was going to ask.

"As someone from the mortal realm who had yet to step into the transcendent realm, you can explore the world. If you would kindly do a favor for me by traveling to Earth and locating someone for me. She's my childhood friend. We grew up together in the same orphanage, and later she also became my girlfriend, but I was summoned in the middle of the date. I just want to know how she was doing, that's all."

Mark couldn't help but stare at him blankly. This guy is over 2.6 million years old and still wants to know about his ex-girlfriend? Seriously?

As Mark was about to accept it for now, but without having any interest in doing this favor, Hei Zhenyu looked Mark squarely in the eyes. "In return, I will do you the favor. In advance, in fact. Tell me. Do you have any desire? Any wish? Anything that I can do?"

Mark blinked. He hadn't expected this level of goodwill, especially not from a 15-circle Elder God-level cultivator who had lived through eras. Just how desperate is this guy to find his ex? Mark couldn't help but wonder.

Mark immediately wanted to tell him to kill Golden Demon Cat and get his Anan, but then, he shook away that thought as he was confident enough to take care of this matter on his own. Instead, he gave a small smile. "I don't need power, but if you are willing to grant any request in advance, I do have one. You see…" He reached into his inventory and pulled out the Adamantine Desert Eagle once again. "I'm a weapon maker. A seller, more accurately. I make weapons, bringing them to this cultivating world. In my world, they are famous. But here, people are far stronger than those simple guns and missiles. So, I wonder whether they will be interested in these high-end models instead…"

Hei Zhenyu's eyes flickered with curiosity as Mark extended the gleaming Desert Eagle to him. "If there's something you can do for me… could you perhaps use your influence to pitch this to the Emperor? Or at least some of the nobles of the Heavenly Ocean Court? See if they're interested."

He kept his tone calm, but there was a subtle glint of ambition in his eyes.

Hei took the gun again, turning it in his hands with reverence and familiarity. "This could indeed impress the Emperor. Especially if I demonstrate it myself. But…" He smirked slightly. "Don't expect miracles. Most nobles in the Court are archaic to their core. They believe anything new is an abomination. And firearms obviously make cultivators useless. They might feel these weapons will destroy what our ancestors had painstakingly built for millions of years."

Mark shrugged. "You've just described 80% of leaders back on Earth. I guess those types exist everywhere, regardless of place."

Hei Zhenyu let out a hearty laugh at that. "Well said, lad."

"I'll try," Hei continued, slipping the Desert Eagle into a black case that materialized out of thin air. "If nothing else, it'll shake up the traditionalists. Sometimes, that's enough."

Mark bowed with a deep nod. "Thank you. Truly."

"Don't mention it," Hei said, waving his hand. "Consider it a token of goodwill. And also, when you have time… come to the Heavenly Ocean Empire. I have knowledge—cultivation techniques, ancient elemental synergies, and void-imbued arts. You've got the bloodline and potential for them."

Mark raised an eyebrow. "Tempting but I don't think I'm suited for swords and fighting technique."

"I know that you are a mage-type cultivator," Hei added with a nod, "I can also see that you've bonded with multiple beasts… I can arrange something else. When you're free, come visit. I'll allow you to form a contract with a God Realm beast."

Mark blinked, surprised by the offer. "That's… generous."

Hei Zhenyu grinned. "You gave me hope by revealing yourself today. You made my mood happy today. What I give is nothing compared to what you gave me."

Mark just bowed, not intending to refuse free lunch, despite knowing that there is no free lunch in the world. "I appreciate it, Lord Hei."

Hei Zhenyu gave a nod. "Good, I will wait for the news, then."