It's equivalent to binding two people; as long as one doesn't die, the other won't truly die.

What does it mean to truly die?

Herag didn't quite understand, but he was sure he wouldn't use this Witchcraft Artifact.

He didn't know how this love vow was made, just felt it might have reached the limit of Level 1 Witchcraft Artifacts.

Herag browsed through everything and finally decided to exchange for the Substitute Death Grassman.

This was currently the most valuable thing for him, with the best cost-effectiveness.

Of course, the main reason was poverty; he couldn't afford anything better.

After browsing through the Witchcraft Artifacts, Herag continued to look at the Witch Array Materials.

As a Level 1 Witch Array Master, he had no materials related to witch arrays, which was somewhat unjustifiable.

"Secret Technique Book: Level 1 Witch Array Material, can be used to arrange most Level 1 Witch Arrays and a very few Level 2 Witch Arrays."

"Exchange requirement: Fifty Magic Stones and five Contribution Points."

Although the Secret Technique Book is a Level 1 Witch Array Material, it can still be used in the arrangement of a few Level 2 Witch Arrays, though the effect wouldn't be great.

Using Level 1 Witch Array Materials for Level 2 Witch Arrays usually doesn't last long; Witch Array Materials in a high-load state for a long time will soon be damaged.

Herag looked at this as the cheapest Witch Array Material; everything else behind it was more expensive.

"Secret Technique Dagger: Level 1 Witch Array Material, can be used to arrange most Level 1 Witch Arrays and fewer Level 2 Witch Arrays."

"Exchange requirement: One hundred Magic Stones and ten Contribution Points."

This Secret Technique Dagger was only missing one word compared to the Secret Technique Book, but it required double the Contribution Points.

Herag estimated that the Secret Technique Dagger's quality was likely much higher, allowing for more Level 2 Witch Arrays to be arranged.

It seemed to be just a slight improvement, but the price difference was significant.

Herag waved his hand and directly purchased ten of the Secret Technique Books, enough for his use in the coming period.

After completing his purchases, Herag glanced at his Contribution Points, feeling a sense of poverty.

"Historical Contribution Points: 360."

"Remaining Contribution Points: 90."

"Alice, I've made my choice." Herag set down the Talisman Stone and said.

Alice nodded: "Mm, alright, wait a moment."

After speaking, she also took out a Talisman Stone and tapped on it for a while.

Alice then placed the basket in front of Herag, and suddenly there were more things inside.

"These are the things you just selected; take them." Alice said.

Herag looked inside and saw the Life Bud, Immovable Rock, Water Skin, Dark Gold Armor, these four Level 1 Spell model books, ten thick red books, and a seemingly plain straw doll.

The straw doll was only palm-sized, with shaggy ends all over, looking like a child's casually made grassman.

Herag put the Spell Model Books and Secret Technique Books into the Space Ring, fiddling with the Substitute Death Grassman in his hand.

"You just need to drop your blood into it to complete the recognition process." Alice advised.

Herag nodded, putting the Substitute Death Grassman into the Space Ring.

Of course, it was impossible to complete the recognition process here.

Because Herag wasn't sure what kind of being Alice truly was or how powerful she might be.

His blood contained the Bloodline Power of the Thunder God Ancestor, and if Alice noticed anything, it would be disastrous.

The Abyssal Cultists only worship the existence of the Abyss Plane. If his bloodline were discovered, he would certainly be treated as an evil god of the Abyss Plane.

"Are you sure there's nothing else you need?" Alice asked with a smile.

Herag shook his head: "No, mainly because the Contribution Points are not much, I'll save them for next time. Thank you for your help, Alice!"

Contribution Points certainly can't all be used up directly, each and every point must be spent wisely.

These ninety points will be saved, to be exchanged for better items after accumulating more next time.

Herag plans to come back and see what good items are available after his Historical Contribution Points surpass 600 points.

At that time, the Contribution Points in hand might not be enough; for now, savings are necessary.

Alice again raised the basket in her hand with a smile: "If that's all, you may leave. You shouldn't stay here too long."

Herag nodded: "Alright."

He turned and left; this place seemed a bit eerie, and Herag didn't want to stay longer than necessary.

Herag felt that as he was leaving, Alice seemed to keep watching him from behind.

Upon reaching the entrance again, the path was still paved with the Screaming Stone Slab.

Herag looked back, but Alice was already gone, leaving only the empty hall, which looked without any peculiarities.

"Oh~"

Herag stepped onto the Screaming Stone Slab, and it again emitted a comfortable strange cry, making Herag's expression darken.

When he reached the large door, the black metallic sheen door automatically opened, waiting for Herag to exit.

Herag didn't linger and walked straight out, with the door closing behind him.

The humanoid outline within the door didn't appear, nor did it make any sound.

Herag wasn't sure if the humanoid outline inside the door was Alice; though the voices were identical, he felt they weren't the same person.

But those thoughts were not related to him for the time being, so he didn't dwell on them.

Herag walked some distance outside and found that the carriage was still there, with the coachman sleeping atop the carriage head.

"Wake up, time to leave." Herag called the coachman awake.

The coachman quickly woke up and, seeing Herag, hastily jumped off the carriage, respectfully saying, "Sir has returned, please get in the carriage, we are departing now."

Herag entered the carriage, and the coachman jumped onto the carriage head to drive the carriage back.

...

Back home, Herag went into the study and took out the four Level 1 Spell model books he just purchased.

"Shenlan, scan and input these four Level 1 Spells, then begin constructing the corresponding Spell Models."

"Task archived, beginning execution…"

"The Spell Model data for Life Bud, Immovable Rock, Water Skin, Dark Gold Armor has been entered. Please choose the construction order."

Herag thought about it, the order didn't matter, they were all the same.

"Start constructing the Spell Models in this order." Herag instructed.

"Task archived, estimated completion in four hours and fifteen minutes, estimated consumption of 53.2% Magic Power."

In Herag's mind, Shenlan began using Spiritual Power to construct the Spell Model for Life Bud.

Now, what's needed is just to wait.

As Shenlan constructed the Spell Models, Herag also began flipping through the books of these four Spell Models, starting to read them.

Shenlan can only help him quickly construct Spell Models, but understanding and insight must come from himself, by reading and thinking.

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