She then, with delicate motion, took out two items; one was a pill bottle, while the other was a black spear.
"This bottle contains three best-quality low-grade energy essence pills, which should be enough for you to reach first-rate martial artist."
She then lifted the spear slightly, its dark-gold surface gleaming faintly under the light.
"And this is a middle-grade spirit weapon—the Dark Gold Spear."
Ash raised an eyebrow. He was clearly skilled in archery, but he hadn't used any other weapons so far. Was she suggesting he change his focus?
As if reading his thoughts, Luna continued with a playful smirk.
"I noticed you're good at archery, but you don't seem to have a close-combat weapon. Maybe because you've focused too much on the bow? But that won't be enough. You need to master a melee weapon too."
She stepped closer, running a hand along the spear's shaft.
"You might be wondering why I chose a spear instead of a sword, the most popular weapon."
Her eyes locked onto his, a teasing glint in them.
"It's simple. A spear suits you better. You have a stronger, sturdier physique—built for power and reach. And," she added smoothly, "I happen to know someone in the city who can teach you the basics, along with a few advanced techniques."
She then tilted her head slightly, as if studying his reaction.
"But of course, this is just my suggestion. If you don't like the spear, I can exchange it for any spirit weapon you prefer."
Hearing this, he started to think. In fact, it didn't matter to him whether it was a sword or spear, but as she said, his physical quality favours a spear, and he also needed to learn some weapon techniques.
So, Spear wasn't a bad choice, as she is also going to introduce someone here who will teach him. He can naturally ask his master, but he shouldn't always bother his master Caine, for everything.
As for the spear itself, it wasn't an ordinary weapon but a middle-grade spirit weapon, which isn't something that anybody can get.
Weapons or different treasure items are categorised into different levels based on their quality, craftsmanship, and power.
The first category consists of ordinary weapons—the ones most people use. However, even among them, there are good and bad variations.
For example, the weapons used by the soldiers in the village—though ordinary—were actually top-tier products, crafted by expert blacksmiths. They were far superior to the standard weapons found in most blacksmith shops.
But beyond ordinary weapons lies the next tier—spirit weapons.
As the name suggests, Spirit Weapons have transcended the limitations of ordinary weapons. They aren't just forged from fine materials; they also contain unique powers and, in some cases, even possess a spirit of their own.
Spirit weapons are further divided into three ranks:
Low-Grade
Middle-Grade
High-Grade
And the bow that the village chief gave him was also a low-grade spirit weapon, even though he still felt there was more to it. But still made his arrows more deadlier and effective.
Not to mention, the Dark Gold Spear she gave was a middle-grade spirit weapon. With this and some spear techniques, his strength can reach a higher state.
"No, it's already a great gift; there's nothing to change. I like spears." Ash quickly said after thinking about it all. He accepted all this without hesitation, as he had lived off women in his previous life, although he wasn't proud, but it wasn't bad.
A rich beauty investing in him? Not bad at all.
With his talent and rapid progress, Ash was confident he'd be able to repay this favour soon enough—with interest.
Luna, watching his expression, smiled knowingly. She then handed him a small piece of parchment, elegantly written with the address of the person who could teach him proper spear techniques.
"Then, goodbye," she said, her voice smooth as silk. "I'm leaving the city early in the morning... so, see you soon, Ash."
Her lips curled into a seductive smile, her eyes lingering on him for just a moment longer than necessary—and then, with a graceful turn, she walked away.
Ash watched her go, exhaling lightly. Trouble. She was definitely trouble.
But maybe... the kind worth having.
As Luna left, Jin, who had been waiting at a distance, finally walked back—his face filled with jealousy and annoyance.
"Damn you, Ash! You've changed so much!" Jin complained, crossing his arms. "You weren't like this before. Now, not only are you some talented martial artist, but with that pretty face of yours, you're getting popular with women too?"
His tone was half-joking, half-bitter, as if Ash's sudden rise in both strength and charm was personally offending him.
Ash smirked. "Jealous?"
Jin groaned. "Of course, I am! First, you become Senior Caine's disciple, then you show off in battle, and now even a goddess-like beauty is chasing after you? What kind of unfair luck is this?"
He chuckled but said nothing, letting Jin continue his dramatic rant.
After that, both with Grim went to stroll the rock castle city. They went to markets filled with numerous people from different places and looked at the various shops and vendors in the market.
The air buzzed with the calls of vendors, the scent of roasted meats and exotic spices, and the occasional flash of different weapons on display.
By the time evening fell, the streets were bathed in a soft, mystical glow from the runic streetlights, casting shimmering patterns onto the stone roads.
Under the warm golden lights, the city looked alive and enchanting, almost like a scene from another world.
The smell of meat attracted them, and they decided to have a taste of all of this. They were already hungry and smelling and seeing delicious foods; they could not stop themselves and found a small restaurant to eat.