《My Master Keeps Breaking Through On The Verge Of Death》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At the Heavenly Imperial Sect of the Flying Feather World. After Xu Fan completed the mission assigned by the sect, he returned to his small courtyard. Rather than calling it a small courtyard, it was more accurate to call it an independent courtyard at the top of a mountain. This was the standard for Intermediate-leveled disciples from the outer sect. Xu Fan performed a hand seal as he looked at the spiritual rice in front of his door and the small medicinal field in the distance. In the sky above the spirit field, water vapor gathered together with wisps of spiritual energy, forming a water cloud that covered the entire spirit field. It was the Spiritual Rain Technique. A light drizzle started to fall from the water cloud over the spirit field. Then, wisps of spirit qi seeped into the field. If the elders in the sect saw this scene, they would definitely cry out in shock. This was the highest-leveled Spiritual Rain Technique that already belonged to the category of Dao. ¡°There are still ten days before I can harvest these spiritual rice. By then, I will have enough Spirit Stones to purchase alchemy equipment and obtain an apprenticeship.¡± ¡°After learning alchemy, I won¡¯t have to worry about spirit stones anymore,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile as he looked at the spiritual rice that was taller than before. After returning to the house, Xu Fan activated the silencer restriction and began to relax. Then, he picked up a carving knife and started to carve a piece of iron bone wood. As the carving knife in his hand flipped up and down, a miniature pentagon light appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s hand after a short while. ¡°Sigh, I don¡¯t know who created such a harsh system, but it chose me.¡± ¡°I was clearly given top talents, but I can only break through when I am on the verge of death. I can reach the Qi Refinement Stage at 150 years, the Foundation Establishment Stage at 200 years, the Golden Core Stage at 500 years, the Nascent Soul Stage at 1,000 years, and the Attention Stage at¡­¡± ¡°Forget it. I probably won¡¯t want to live anymore when that time comes.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he put aside the Wuling Hongguang [1. a car produced by Wuling Motors] carving he had completed. Then, he picked up the iron bone wood he had prepared at the side and continued carving. This was a way for him to relax and pass his boredom. ¡°There¡¯s a 100% chance of breaking through on the last day of my life, but if I die during the process, I won¡¯t be revived.¡± ¡°Won¡¯t this make me the number one homebody in the world of cultivation? Although I used to be one too¡­¡± ¡°However, this is such a vast and boundless world with infinite charm. I want to take a look at it.¡± When Xu Fan said this, he shook his head again. ¡°The outside world is too dangerous. Let¡¯s wait for a while. I¡¯ll go out and take a look when my Qi Refinement reaches Level-12.¡± While he was talking, another wood carving of a Volkswagen car was completed. Xu Fan got up, walked to a wall, and knocked on it a few times. There was a secret door in the wall and a flight of stairs leading down. This was a basement built by Xu Fan using the Earth Elemental Technique. After entering the basement, Xu Fan snapped his fingers and cast a top-grade illumination spell on the ceiling. Instantly, the 40-square-meter basement was as bright as day. It was as if the morning sun was shining brightly. There was a large platform in the middle of the basement. On it was the city in his memories. The streets were bustling with traffic and all kinds of shops. Meanwhile, in the courtyard in the middle of the platform, there was a wooden sculpture that looked like Xu Fan. Xu Fan casually placed the two carved cars on the road and treated them as a part of the traffic. ¡°I can¡¯t go back. Anyway, with Big Brother around, Mom and Dad won¡¯t have to worry for the rest of their lives.¡± Xu Fan looked at the statue of a woman cooking in the courtyard at the center of the platform. She looked very ordinary, but she was the person he missed the most. After reminiscing for a while, Xu Fan returned to his room and began his final training for the day. ¡°Six years after joining the sect, my Qi Refinement has reached Level-4. This speed just so happens to be at the middle level. Very good. It will be my victory as long as I work hard and live.¡± Xu Fan consoled himself. At the same time, he had a guess in his heart. Countless years later, if he became the one with the highest cultivation level in the world, would he be able to return to his original world? The Immortal Emperor would be reborn and be free to roam in the city. Thinking about it, Xu Fan smiled. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it would be worth it no matter how long I live.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s cultivate. What if I accidentally break through?¡± Xu Fan began his daily cultivation. The cultivation technique he was cultivating was the most basic and stable technique in the cultivation world, the Five Elements Art. There were individual cultivation techniques for the metal, wood, water, fire, and earth elements. These techniques could be cultivated individually and could be combined together. The greatest characteristic of the Five Elements Art was that it had no special characteristics. The only advantage was that if one cultivated the Five Elements Art all at once, it would be beneficial when one used elemental techniques. The rest of the effects would be very ordinary. Within Xu Fan¡¯s body, the spiritual energy circulated within the Minor Heavenly Cycle before returning to his dantian. Then, this cycle continued. However, this situation only lasted for a moment before Xu Fan started to temper the spiritual energy in his body, making it even purer. Xu Fan¡¯s soul transmigrated into the body of a little beggar who was on the verge of death. He had no parents and only followed a pitiful old beggar. Xu Fan had wanted to die and leave it at that. However, only after learning that there were cultivators in this world did he have the desire to live. After going through all kinds of hardships and planning, he finally became an outer sect disciple at the Heavenly Imperial Sect. The old beggar also died two years after Xu Fan entered the Heavenly Imperial Sect. The medicinal stones were not able to save him. According to him, the heavens were punishing him and did not allow him to enjoy life. After Xu Fan entered the Heavenly Imperial Sect and obtained his first spirit stone, the old beggar lived a life that he didn¡¯t even dare to think about before. He lived a life of luxury, but unfortunately, he only experienced two years of happiness. The next morning, after Xu Fan finished the spiritual rice and minced meat porridge he made, he cast Light Body Technique and floated towards one of the three main peaks, Taixue Peak. ¡°Senior Brother Xu, come down. Stop showing off your Intermediate-leveled Light Body Technique.¡± A hearty voice rang out as a handsome young man raised his head and shouted at Xu Fan. Xu Fan, who was floating in the air, saw Wang Yulun on the mountain path and narrowed his eyes. His body swayed and he floated towards Wang Yulun. ¡°Senior Brother Xu, when are you going to pass down some of your experience to me? How can I train my Light Body Technique to the Intermediate-level? Once I reach the most profound level of the technique, my travel speed will not be slower than if I use the Sword Kinesis Flight technique.¡± Wang Yulun looked at Xu Fan enviously as he spoke. ¡°My experience? You just have to sacrifice the time spent on practicing killing techniques to practice the Light Body Technique instead.¡± Xu Fan teased. This Junior Brother of his was very famous amongst the outer sect disciples. He had killed a Level-6 demonic beast at the when his Qi Cultivation was only at Level-4, causing him to become famous in the outer sect. It was said that an elder wanted to take him in as a disciple. ¡°Senior Brother Xu is joking again. If we don¡¯t practice killing techniques, what if we encounter demon beasts outside?¡± ¡°Then we won¡¯t go out,¡± said Xu Fan matter-of-factly. ¡°¡­¡± Wang Yulun did not understand why such a talented Senior Brother would be so timid. He even chose the safest missions in the sect. ¡°Senior Brother Xu, when you have the chance, teach me your amazing skills,¡± said Wang Yulun in an attempt to flatter Xu Fan. Others might not know, but he had seen a mishap involving the seal of the sect¡¯s Beast Hall occur. As a result, hundreds of demonic beasts that had yet to be tamed ran out. When he was forced into a corner by the three Fire Wolves whose Qi Cultivation had reached Level-6, Xu Fan happened to pass by and could not bear to leave Wang Yulun in the lurch. He used a combination spell that involved three attributes, the Wind-Burning Wood Arrow, and killed the three Fire Wolves to save Wang Yulun. At that time, Wang Yulun was especially shocked. It was difficult for him to master killing spells, yet Xu Fan actually cast a combination spell. From then on, Wang Yulun was Xu Fan¡¯s loyal follower. Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At Taixue Peak, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun walked into the Education Hall. ¡°Have you heard? The Left Guardian of the Battle Hall is coming to the Education Hall to give a lecture. That¡¯s the hall responsible for the battle at Heavenly Imperial Sect. Just hearing him talk about offensive techniques is enough to benefit us.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. I¡¯ve had the honor of seeing this Guardian attack. His Wind Thunder Sword Art can kill enemies at a higher level.¡± ¡°The Left Guardian entered the sect less than 50 years ago but has already advanced to the Golden Core Realm. In the future, the sect elder will definitely reserve a seat for the Left Guardian.¡± The two of them had different expressions as they listened to the people who had arrived earlier. An excited expression appeared on Wang Yulun¡¯s face as attacking and killing techniques were his favorite. However, Xu Fan¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of disappointment. To him, attacking and killing techniques were inferior compared to defense techniques. One would only win if they survived. Looking at the slightly disappointed expression on Xu Fan¡¯s face, Wang Yulun persuaded, ¡°Senior Brother Xu, don¡¯t you know that the best defense is offense? Even though your offensive skills are also very powerful¡­¡± ¡°You can listen here. I will go to other places to see if there are any lectures.¡± Xu Fan ignored Wang Yulun¡¯s words and walked towards another pavilion. In the entirety of Taixue Peak, there were 36 pavilions, but most of them charged a fee for admission. Xu Fan was strolling among the many pavilions. He looked at the small signs outside the various pavilions, which displayed today¡¯s lesson. ¡°This is a course on the Light Body Technique and the Imperial Wind Technique. Since I¡¯ve learned these, I¡¯ll pass on this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not interested in a course on the Sword Arts and Illusory Words.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have the money to learn the basics of refining equipment right now. We¡¯ll talk about it later.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll skip the basic beast taming.¡± ¡°Oh? This is a course on alchemy and the medicinal properties of plants.¡± Xu Fan stopped and thought for a bit. Then, he walked towards this pavilion. ¡°There are ten lessons in total. After three days, students will receive a jade slip containing the lesson materials. It costs a total of 50 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°There are still three spots left.¡± When Xu Fan heard that the course cost 50 Spirit Stones, a bitter expression appeared on his face. F*ck, he only received less than a hundred spirit stones as remuneration for completing missions for the sect after a year. This course cost more than half of his remuneration. ¡°If you want to learn alchemy, these are the basics. The elders of the Elixir Hall won¡¯t explain it to you. You can only learn it yourself.¡± The boy at the door had seen too many similar scenes. In the end, he still obediently went in. Eventually, Xu Fan also paid the Spirit Stones and walked in. ¡°Sigh, another whimsical outer sect disciple. Alchemy techniques cost a lot. If it hurts your heart to pay just 50 Spirit Stones, this small amount of Spirit Stones is destined to only teach you a lesson.¡± Under the guidance of the bodyguards, Xu Fan walked to the second floor. There were already more than 20 disciples sitting cross-legged and waiting. No one spoke. Everyone just sat there quietly. Xu Fan found a spot near the back and started to observe his surroundings. He started to think about how he should escape if there was an accident. Following that, two more outer sect disciples entered. Only then did the elder from the Elixir Hall appear. ¡°Since everyone has signed up for this course, it must be because you want to enter the Elixir Hall in the future.¡± ¡°I have to say that all of you have great foresight. Alchemy masters are definitely the most respected in the cultivation world. The lowest-leveled pills are Fasting Aid Pills, Spirit Cleansing Pills, Minor Purification Pills, Essence Enhancing Pills, and Basic Spirit Pills.¡± ¡°The slightly better pills include Foundation Establishment Pills, Nascent Soul Pills, Dragon Tiger Pills, and Soul Nurturing Pills.¡± ¡°We won¡¯t talk about the rest. In short, our status as alchemists is much higher than those who like to fight and kill.¡± ¡°You can earn Spirit Stones quickly too.¡± The elder from the Elixir Hall said the most crucial sentence. ¡°I will be explaining 1,600 types of medicinal ingredients and their medicinal properties, as well as the methods of handling medicinal herbs.¡± ¡°If you have the ambition to become an alchemist, you can take fewer detours after listening to these lessons.¡± ¡°All of you, listen up. There¡¯s a question-and-answer session at the end of every class.¡± ¡°The Azure Spirit Grass has neutral medicinal properties. It is immune to violent flames and fire-attribute spirit herbs. Meanwhile, if there are two kinds of spirit herbs in the recipe, you need to add some Earth Spirit Flower to neutralize it.¡± ¡°The Water Spirit Fruit has gentle medicinal properties¡­¡± When Xu Fan finished three lessons, it was almost dusk. After loaning a few jade slips from the Skill Building, he activated the Light Body Technique and floated towards his own mountain. The mountain Xu Fan was on had been assigned to him two years ago, after he advanced to Level-4 of Qi Refinement. The disciples who were below Level-4 all lived in the group dormitory. Apart from the geniuses who were personally accepted by the sect elders, there was no exception. In mid-air, Xu Fan saw Wang Yulun holding a Grass Spirit Sheep while waiting for him outside the courtyard. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that the disciples from the law-enforcement team will come knocking on your door? This is a spirit sheep that the sect raised.¡± Xu Fan landed beside Wang Yulun and asked him. ¡°I¡¯ve already reported it to them. It cost one Spirit Stone. Senior Brother Xu, you have to roast it properly after this,¡± said Wang Yulun covetously. Every few days, he would come over for a feast. Xu Fan formed a hand seal and removed the restriction in the courtyard. In an instant, his vision cleared up. Xu Fan had stored a Light Shine Spell at the top of the courtyard. Once the sun went down, the Light Shine Spell would be activated. ¡°Senior Brother Xu, every time I come to your courtyard, I feel like I¡¯m trash. Your offensive and mixed skills, especially your defensive skills, are all at least at the Elementary-level.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the fact that I¡¯m not allowed to say it, in the outer sect, you¡¯re¡­ Sob~~¡± Before Wang Yulun could finish, Xu Fan covered his mouth. ¡°I¡¯m just a lowkey outer sect disciple. Don¡¯t get me into trouble.¡± What a joke. As long as he lived well, he would be able to break through. As long as he lived peacefully and quietly, he would be fine. In contrast, being in the limelight was a great taboo. ¡°Senior Brother Xu, I understand.¡± ¡°Come in. What do you want to eat today?¡± ¡°I want to eat roasted goat.¡± Wang Yulun gulped down his saliva as he spoke. Now that he could only eat Senior Brother Xu¡¯s feast every once in a while, he felt a little uncomfortable. ¡°Okay.¡± It was acceptable for him to only cook when someone offered him the ingredients. He killed the sheep, drained its blood, and peeled its skin¡­ An hour later, Xu Fan used an exclusive method to roast the whole sheep. At this moment, Wang Yulun took out two small jars of spirit wine under Xu Fan¡¯s envious gaze. ¡°Haha, how can there be no wine when there is meat?¡± Wang Yulun asked. ¡°Did you hoard all of this? It looks like you¡¯ve actually been chosen by a sect elder. Congratulations.¡± It seemed like the rumors were true. ¡°There¡¯s also spirit wine. Looks like you¡¯ve invested quite a bit. These two jars of spirit wine should cost around 10 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°If you have something to say, just say it. For the sake of these things, I¡¯ll increase your success rate a little.¡± Xu Fan received a small jar of spirit wine and squinted his eyes at Wang Yulun. ¡°Senior Brother, I¡¯ve already decided to enter the sect¡¯s Battle Hall. The sect elder who values me is from the Battle Hall.¡± ¡°I may not have much time to stay in the sect in the future, so I came here especially to see you.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Xu, I will never forget your kindness in saving my life. It¡¯s just that the missions you have to go through to enter the Battle Hall are extremely dangerous.¡± ¡°If I am not careful, I might not be able to see Senior Brother Xu in the future.¡± At this moment, Xu Fan cursed Wang Yulun in his heart. This brat had learned his lesson and knew how to play hard to get. ¡°There¡¯s good meat and good wine. Don¡¯t say such depressing words. You will definitely live well.¡± ¡°Okay~¡± After eating and drinking to his heart¡¯s content, Wang Yulun was just about to leave in disappointment when he suddenly saw a beam of light shooting towards him. It did not have any offensive capabilities and he reached out to catch it. He saw that it was two jade slips. ¡°Remember, the only way is to live well.¡± Xu Fan¡¯s voice sounded. Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun¡¯s disappearing figure and muttered, ¡°I don¡¯t have many friends in Heavenly Imperial Sect. You have to live well.¡± One of the two jade slips contained Xu Fan¡¯s self-created spell, the Light Feather Wind Technique. The other was a combination spell, Fire Spear, which was a combination spell of the wood and fire elements. After returning to his own courtyard, he casually watered his ten or so acres of spiritual farm with the Little Spirit Rain Technique before returning to his room to cultivate. Early in the morning, Xu Fan came to the Mission Hall to receive his monthly mandatory mission. In the early stage of the Qi Refinement Realm, he would only do odd jobs in the sect to practice his cultivation technique. He would only be sent on missions from the sect once he reached the mid-stage of the Qi Refinement Realm. In the Mission Hall, a Foundation Establishment warden was assigning tasks to the outer sect disciples. When it was Xu Fan¡¯s turn, the warden looked at him and thought, ¡°Isn¡¯t this the boy who¡¯s quite conscientious?¡± ¡°Senior, I¡¯ve casted a spell to water the Seven-Leaf Flower outside your cave abode every five days. It¡¯s growing rapidly and will probably blossom in a few years,¡± said Xu Fan respectfully. As a long-term manager of the mission, this was a target that he had to achieve. What if he failed and was assigned a more dangerous mission involving the extermination of a demon beast? Upon hearing Xu Fan¡¯s words, a smile appeared on the warden¡¯s face. There was originally an empty space in front of his cave abode, but after this punk advanced to Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Realm, he came over and used a spell. As a result, he turned the area outside his cave abode into a spirit field at the speed of the wind. He even recommended the Seven Leaf Flower to the warden, saying that it would be his responsibility to take care of it in the future. However, this was just so that he could receive safe missions within the sect. From then on, Xu Fan was the one who received the highest returns and the safest mission in the sect. ¡°Xu Fan, I have a long-term mission here. However, you will receive fewer contribution points. I don¡¯t know if you¡¯re willing to take it up,¡± said the warden with a smile. ¡°Senior, is it safe?¡± ¡°It¡¯s absolutely safe. It provides 150 contribution points a year. Also, I¡¯ll give you 10 spirit stones privately,¡± said the warden. ¡°Ten Spirit Stones? What does that mean?¡± Xu Fan asked doubtfully. ¡°It¡¯s like this. I need someone to take care of the farmland outside my cave abode until it matures. It¡¯s a few dozen acres large. I don¡¯t know if you¡¯re willing to do it or not.¡± When Xu Fan heard this, he was overjoyed. These two years, he hadn¡¯t helped this warden to water plants for nothing. Now, he finally had something in return. ¡°Thank you, Warden,¡± said Xu Fan happily. ¡°This is what you deserve. However, you are really afraid of death¡­¡± The warden could not continue speaking. The other outer sect disciples were all fighting to take on missions to kill demons for the sake of resources. However, this brat had always been a calm and leisurely spiritual farmer. ¡°Oh right, I still have a small mission. Recently, a teacher, who is teaching the new disciples spirit farming spells, is busy. He needs someone who is proficient in spirit farming spells to replace him. It will take place over three days and you will receive three Spirit Stones as a reward. Are you interested?¡± The warden asked again. ¡°When do I start?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°Tomorrow. Is there a problem?¡± ¡°That¡¯s no problem.¡± After Xu Fan answered, he received the mission token given by the warden. ¡°You are familiar with that place. When you show your token, someone will naturally welcome you.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± After Xu Fan accepted the missions, he first headed towards the warden¡¯s cave abode. Xu Fan floated in midair with the Light Body Technique. As he looked up at a Senior Brother from the inner sect flying through the air on a magical item, he felt a bit envious. In his opinion, that was the true form of flying. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Thirty years should be enough. After all, there are still more than 100 years to live after that.¡± ¡°Sigh, this damned system.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he used the Imperial Wind Technique again and sped up towards the warden¡¯s cave abode. The Heavenly Imperial Mountain Range had 100,000 mountains, as well as there were countless small mountains. In order to control the entire mountain range more quickly, the Heavenly Imperial Sect allowed middle-leveled disciples to occupy the smaller mountains. Foundation Establishment disciples could have their own cave abodes, while Golden Core Patriarchs could have their own main peak. Half an hour later, Xu Fan appeared in front of a mountain that was more than ten times larger than his own small mountain. With the token in hand, he directly entered the restricted area. He used the Little Spirit Rain Technique. Then, he used the Light Concentration Technique. Finally, he used the Spring Wind Technique. As soon as he entered the warden¡¯s restricted area, Xu Fan quickly watered all the spirit fields. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing that I chose this kind of spirit medicine that was easy to treat back then. Otherwise, just the journey alone is exhausting.¡± Xu Fan, who had completed the task, looked around longingly. Although this warden did not know much about spirit medicines, his design of the cave abode was pleasing to the eye and gave off an immortal atmosphere. After completing the mission, Xu Fan returned to his small mountain. Xu Fan grabbed the recliner he made and laid down leisurely by the side of the spirit field. Then, he started to think about what he had to do. ¡°With the warden¡¯s care, there won¡¯t be any danger of going out on missions in the next few years. The only thing left is to sell the spiritual rice and learn alchemy.¡± ¡°After earning money through alchemy, I¡¯ll learn refining techniques.¡± ¡°With the support of my two identities in the future, others won¡¯t be able to scheme against me and harm my status.¡± As he spoke, a spiritual light flashed in Xu Fan¡¯s hand and a wind bird formed by magic appeared in his hand. The vivid green phoenix began to fly around Xu Fan. ¡°This universe seems to correspond to the Trichiliocosm. There are several Immortal Worlds recorded in the sect¡¯s records alone. Could they correspond to the Trichiliocosm?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s really the case, then the world I¡¯m currently in should be a Medium Chiliocosm. The First Elder of the Heavenly Imperial Sect must have transcended the tribulations.¡± ¡°Since there is a Tribulation Transcendence Stage, this is like a spiritual realm in the mortal cultivation world.¡± ¡°This half-dead system actually doesn¡¯t provide me with the ability to revive. Otherwise, I could go out and have fun.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of giving me this damned talent? I can only break through when I die.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he waved his hand to chase away the Wind Bird. Then, he formed a hand seal. It was the ¡°Flying Bird Group Killing Technique¡±. However, Xu Fun preferred calling it the Drone Bombardment Technique. A small spell formation appeared, and dozens of birds of various attributes emerged from it. Each bird contained the violent power of various elements, and the slightest provocation would cause them to explode. This was the most powerful spell that Xu Fan had created himself. Even a cultivator at the higher levels of Qi Refinement would not be able to withstand the bombardment of these flying birds. ¡°This damn talent of mine can even create such a top-tier spell.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use? It¡¯s still useless when I encounter a Foundation Establishment cultivator.¡± At this moment, a thought flashed through Xu Fan¡¯s mind. ¡°I can take in a disciple myself. When the time comes, I¡¯ll impart my self-created spells to the disciple.¡± ¡°Although I can¡¯t level up, my disciple can.¡± At this point, Xu Fan became excited. He felt that his boring cultivation life had some color. ¡°Once I reach Level-12 and reach the peak of the Qi Refinement Realm, I can take in disciples.¡± ¡°When the time comes, I¡¯ll teach my disciple well. With the protection of my disciple, wouldn¡¯t I be able to live in peace?¡± In Xu Fan¡¯s eyes, the sect wasn¡¯t a completely safe place either. The Heavenly Imperial Sect had many enemies, including many top-notch big shots. At this moment, an electronic voice appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s mind. ¡°Discovered high-level energy probing the host. Shield activated.¡± ¡°Here we go again. Can¡¯t I have any privacy?¡± Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan looked at the blue sky. The only good thing about his system was that it could block the detection of powerful cultivators. It could also create illusions so that those powerful cultivators would not discover anything amiss. ¡°That¡¯s enough. How worried are you about the sect¡¯s safety? Why do you have to scan the area every few days?¡± This was one of the things Xu Fan was most displeased about in the Heavenly Imperial Sect. Even a small mountain like his would sometimes be carefully investigated by some great cultivators. At first, he thought that great cultivators discovered his abnormality, but later on, he discovered that everyone experienced this. After Xu Fan finished complaining, he took out a few jade slips he had recorded spells on and began to analyze them. One of his interests was to learn spells and then break them down to create new spells. What was impossible in the eyes of other cultivators was as simple as drinking water and eating food for him. ¡°The Colt Spirit Spell can collect the soul essence of demon beasts.¡± ¡°The Spirit Accumulation Technique can maintain the vitality and intelligence of an external soul.¡± ¡°Meanwhile, the Earth Elemental Shaping Technique allows the user to make all kinds of shapes.¡± ¡°These three spells are quite interesting. If they are combined properly, can they be combined into a summoning spell?¡± ¡°For the summoning spell, the Spirit Accumulation Technique can only maintain the vitality of the soul for a short while. If I want to keep the soul alive for a long time, I need the most suitable medium.¡± ¡°However, I can¡¯t afford a medium that is suitable for souls to live in.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll put it on hold. I¡¯ll start by learning alchemy and earning Spirit Stones first.¡± Xu Fan put down the three jade slips in his hand in a disinterested manner. The cost of the summoning technique he had imagined was a little too high. At that moment, a flock of sparrows flew across the sky. Xu Fan reached out and pinched. Then, a sparrow lost its soul and fell to the ground. A translucent sparrow appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s hand. ¡°Little sparrow, please sacrifice yourself for science.¡± A bit of its soul was slowly separated by Xu Fan. At the same time, a small lump of earth appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s hand. The soil fused with the soul of the sparrow. In the blink of an eye, a clay statue of the small sparrow appeared. Xu Fan looked at the clay statue and shook his head. He then absorbed some other substance from the ground and fused it into the soil. A fireball appeared and surrounded the clay statue. A moment later, a roasted sparrow appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s hand. ¡°That should be enough.¡± As he spoke, he inserted the sparrow¡¯s soul into the roasted sparrow. ¡°This should be enough.¡± As he spoke, his finger flickered with a spiritual light as he gently tapped on the head of the roasted sparrow. In an instant, the roasted sparrow seemed to have been reborn. It flapped its wings happily and began to dance around Xu Fan. ¡°The effect seems pretty good. I wonder what will happen if we encounter the soul of a demon beast,¡± said Xu Fan while rubbing his chin. At that moment, the roasted sparrow, which was still in mid-air, suddenly froze in mid-air. It lost its vitality and fell straight to the ground. ¡°I failed. I keep feeling like I¡¯m missing something. I¡¯ll go to the Scripture Holding Depository another day to look for an idea.¡± At the same time, Wang Yulun, who was carrying out a mission outside the sect, was staring in shock at the Level-6 demon beast that was killed by his spell. ¡°One move. I only used one move.¡± Wang Yulun looked at the hole in the head of the demon beast that had been caused by the Fire Spear Spell and muttered. He could not believe it himself. After he obtained two spells from his good brother, he had been studying them overnight. The Light Feather Wind Technique gave him the feeling that it was a profound fusion between the Light Body Technique and the Imperial Wind Technique. The two techniques had been merged into one spell. This way, he could use them without having to multitask, saving him a lot of trouble and energy. After Wang Yulun finished reading this, he felt that with this skill, he dared to say that no one could catch up to him at the Qi Refinement Stage. Meanwhile, he was unable to stop himself when he read about the Fire Spear Spell. It was practically a spell that was tailor-made for him. Initially, Wang Yulun thought that this skill would be very powerful. However, Wang Yulun did not expect it to be this powerful. A demon beast at Level-6 of the Qi Refinement Stage was killed in one strike. At this moment, his Senior Brother, who was on a mission with him, walked over with a snow fox in his hand. As he walked, he said, ¡°Don¡¯t let that brat get eaten by the demon beasts. Otherwise, there will be some trouble.¡± In the Heavenly Imperial Sect, if a Foundation Establishment cultivator wished to enter the Battle Hall, they would have to undergo all sorts of missions during the Qi Refinement stage. As for the Battle Hall¡¯s mission test, it was the test with the highest mortality rate in the Heavenly Imperial Sect. The mortality rate could reach 10%. ¡°Oh my god! Was this a one-shot kill?¡± Wang Yulun¡¯s Senior Brother looked at the wound on the demon beast¡¯s head in shock. Then, he looked at the calm Wang Yulun. ¡°Is the Battle Hall going to have another A-Rank big shot?¡± The senior brother muttered. The evaluation rankings in the Battle Hall were split into four ranks: A-Rank, B-Rank, C-Rank, and D-Rank. Those who were at the D-Rank did not meat the requirements, while those at the C-Rank could only be considered as cannon fodder in the Battle Hall. B-Rank disciples would be nurtured as the main force. As for A-Rank disciples, they would be nurtured by the entire sect as the top combat power in the future. The most important thing was that they would be personally taught by a Spatial Tempering Expert. They would also be provided the best resources and the best teachers. This was a place that everyone in the Battle Hall dreamed of going to. ¡°Senior Brother, why are you so surprised?¡± Wang Yulun asked calmly, but he was very pleased in his heart. ¡°I¡¯m fine, I¡¯m just sighing. Junior Brother¡¯s battle prowess is astonishing. A demon beast at Level-6 of the Qi Refinement Stage actually died in a single strike.¡± ¡°Junior Brother, if you manage to win against an enemy that is a level higher than you, you can be evaluated as a B-Rank disciple.¡± ¡°However, if you want to be evaluated as an A-Rank disciple, you need to win against even higher-leveled enemies.¡± ¡°With Junior Brother¡¯s current combat power, if you work harder and kill ten demon beasts above Level-7 of the Qi Refinement Stage alone, you will be graded as an A-Rank disciple.¡± ¡°When the time comes, after you enter the A-Hall, don¡¯t forget your Senior Brother,¡± said Wang Yulun¡¯s Senior Brother to Wang Yulun patiently. ¡°Of course not. I haven¡¯t thanked Senior Brother for recommending me,¡± said Wang Yulun seriously. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s no trouble at all. Junior Brother is too polite.¡± The Senior Brother waved his hand. Then, he said seriously, ¡°Junior Brother, let¡¯s go back and report our mission now.¡± ¡°For the rest of the time, you will focus on cultivating your offensive techniques. I hope to see Junior Brother in the A-Hall in the future.¡± Wang Yulun¡¯s Senior Brother thought that if Wang Yulun really entered the A-Hall, he would probably be able to obtain two Foundation Building Pills as a reward for recommending Wang Yulun. For a moment, he was even more excited. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother, for your advice.¡± Wang Yulun replied. Then, the two of them circulated their cultivation techniques and headed towards the Heavenly Imperial Sect. At night, Xu Fan looked at the excited Wang Yulun and asked curiously, ¡°Is it weird to kill a Level-6 monster in one move?¡± ¡°In the final activation stage of the Fire Spear Technique, it will have the effect of calming the heart and the spirit. This will help you launch the fire spear, allowing you to aim accurately.¡± ¡°With such effects, it would be strange if the demon beast didn¡¯t die in one move.¡± As Xu Fan spoke calmly, he did not stop cooking the roasted demon beast meat. He casually used his spiritual energy to control a small lump of cumin and evenly spread it over the meat. Then, he also applied a lump of honey. Immediately, an alluring aroma of roasted meat filled the air. At this moment, Wang Yulun had yet to recover from his excitement. ¡°Big Brother Xu, why don¡¯t you join the Battle Hall with me?¡± ¡°With your strength, you will definitely receive the attention of the elders in the sect. Furthermore, the Alpha Hall has the guidance of a Spatial Tempering Expert.¡± Wang Yulun waved his hands as he described the beautiful future for Xu Fan. ¡°Fighting and killing isn¡¯t good. Not only does it have a high mortality rate, but its status is also inferior to top alchemy masters and blacksmiths.¡± Another reason was that once he cultivated and reached Level-12 of Qi Refinement, he would only break through on the last day of his life. By then, entering the Alpha Hall would only be a temporary form of glory for him. Since that was the case, he might as well keep a low profile from the start. Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Wang Yulun looked at Xu Fan speechlessly. Wasn¡¯t it every man¡¯s dream to dominate the world? ¡°Big Brother Xu, I feel that with your ability, you¡¯ll definitely be able to ascend to the Immortal World in the end and become the 39th Ancestor of the Heavenly Imperial Sect.¡± ¡°At that time, I can ascend to the Immortal World with you as your disciple.¡± Wang Yulun said with a look of longing. In the Flying Feather World, when one overcame the Heavenly Tribulation and ascended to immortality, the consciousness of the world would allow them to bring two cultivators, whose cultivation levels were not lower than Nascent Soul Stage, to ascend to the Immortal World together. At this moment, Xu Fan, who was roasting meat, glanced at Wang Yulun. ¡°You still yearn for the Immortal World. However, you don¡¯t know that the Immortal World is a crueler world.¡± ¡°That place might even be hell for cultivators.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he recalled a novel he had read in his previous life. ¡°How can that be? That is the place that all cultivators dream of.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just you,¡± said Xu Fan. Even if he ascended to the Immortal World, he would still live a lazy life. Xu Fan took two plates and shot out high-pressure wind blades from his fingertips. He divided the roasted meat into two plates. Then, his fingers turned into afterimages as he sliced through two plates. The roasted meat on the plates were instantly cut into several pieces. Upon seeing this scene, Wang Yulun¡¯s pupils constricted as shock flashed across his eyes. He was certain that even if he advanced into the upper levels of the Qi Refinement Stage, he would not be able to achieve the level where he could use spells so exquisitely like Xu Fan. ¡°Come, have some meat. The thigh meat of a demon beast at Level-6 of the Qi Refinement Realm is very nutritious.¡± Xu Fan smiled. Wang Yulun received the roasted meat and suddenly said seriously, ¡°Brother Xu, can I acknowledge you as my master?¡± ¡°Do you want to acknowledge me as your master? Are you sure you¡¯re alright?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you would have the chance to enter the A-Hall and be personally taught by a Spatial Tempering Expert?¡± Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun in surprise. ¡°Brother Xu, do you know that I was born in a small cultivation family?¡± ¡°However, even though the highest-leveled cultivator in my family reached the Golden Core Stage, one of my ancestors was a Soul Formation cultivator.¡± Wang Yulun looked at Xu Fan after he finished speaking. At this moment, Xu Fan suddenly became interested. ¡°Then, what do you want to say?¡± ¡°Although my family fell into dire straits in the end, the traveling records left behind by that Soul Formation patriarch broadened our horizons.¡± ¡°Our world is called the Flying Feather World. It¡¯s a Medium Chiliocosm.¡± ¡°Meanwhile, the Immortal World is a Major Chiliocosm.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, Big Brother Xu. The Immortal World is a crueler world.¡± Wang Yulun straightened his body and continued, ¡°The area where the Heavenly Imperial Sect is located is the poorer region of the Flying Feather World.¡± ¡°The holy land of the Immortal Cultivators is located in the central continent.¡± ¡°In the central continent, there are no less than a hundred sects with Mahayana cultivators.¡± ¡°The number one sect there, the Flying Feather Sect, is the strongest sect in the entire Flying Feather World.¡± Following Wang Yulun¡¯s explanation, Xu Fan became more and more confused. What did this fellow want to say? Why did it feel like he didn¡¯t get to the main point after talking for so long? However, he didn¡¯t listen to this explanation of the world for nothing. ¡°The cultivators in the central continent have already studied cultivation arts and spells to the point where they have captured their essence. They have also integrated and created new techniques and spells.¡± ¡°In that place, the people who specialize in creating techniques and spells are known as spirit creators. Their status is even higher than top alchemists and blacksmiths.¡± ¡°My ancestor wrote that he had personally seen those top-notch geniuses of the Spirit Creation Sect kill demon beasts at the Foundation Establishment Stage.¡± At this moment, Wang Yulun looked at Xu Fan with bright eyes. This gaze actually made him feel a little uncomfortable. ¡°As for Big Brother Xu, you were born with the talent to become a spirit creator.¡± ¡°Did you create the two jade slips with spells that you gave me? I am sure that there is no such powerful Qi Refinement Stage killing technique in the Heavenly Imperial Sect.¡± ¡°Thus, I wish to take Big Brother Xu as my master.¡± As Wang Yulun spoke, he stood up and was about to perform the ceremony to take Xu Fan as his master. At this moment, a snake-shaped shadow wrapped around Wang Yulun from beneath his feet and instantly tied him up like a dumpling. ¡°You want to take me as your master? Dream on. You are already over 18 years old. It is impossible for you to take me as your master.¡± Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun and said calmly. ¡°However, since you already know that I have the innate talent to become a spirit creator¡­¡± At this moment, Xu Fan extended his index finger. The tip of his finger flickered with a beautiful purple light as he pointed towards Wang Yulun¡¯s forehead. At this moment, Wang Yulun couldn¡¯t hold himself back anymore. Was he trying to silence him? ¡°Big Brother Xu, you are the person I trust the most. I will definitely not leak the secret that you are a spirit creator to others.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t kill me to silence me!¡± Wang Yulun hurriedly shouted. He felt like he had messed up. ¡°Kill you? How could that be? I¡¯m just a lowkey outer sect disciple. How could I kill someone?¡± Xu Fan pointed his finger at Wang Yulun¡¯s glabella. Crack! Xu Fan¡¯s fingertip touched Wang Yulun¡¯s glabella. A purple light entered Wang Yulun¡¯s brain and started to modify his memory. In just an instant, Wang Yulun¡¯s expression returned to normal and the restraints on his body were released by Xu Fan. ¡°Big Brother Xu, where was I again?¡± Wang Yulun asked. ¡°You said that you want to enter the A-Hall and learn some skills from me,¡± said Xu Fan casually as he started attacking the roasted meat on the plate. ¡°Yes, I hope that Big Brother Xu can help me.¡± As Wang Yulun spoke, he stood up and bowed at Xu Fan. This was the common problem of ancient people. They either knelt or bowed. ¡°Alright, alright. Isn¡¯t it just a few moves? It¡¯s very simple for me to help you,¡± said Xu Fan casually. He had altered Xu Fan¡¯s memories about the fact that he was a spirit creator. In the future, even if someone mentioned a spirit creator, Wang Yulun would automatically ignore Xu Fan. The spiritual light on Wang Yulun¡¯s glabella was created by Xu Fan through a spell combining the Bewitching Spell and the Spiritual Illusion Spell. The title of a spirit creator sounded very powerful. Xu Fan simply wanted to go to the central continent and show his talent as a spirit creator to enter the strongest sect. However, on second thought, he realized that the central continent of the Heavenly Imperial Sect was tens of thousands of kilometers away. Furthermore, there would be countless obstacles along the way. In the end, he gave up. It was better to keep a low profile. After all, living could increase one¡¯s strength. ¡°Let¡¯s eat the roasted meat first. There¡¯s no rush to learn the skills.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± After eating his fill, Wang Yulun left with a jade slip in his hand. At that moment, it was already late at night. Back in his house, Xu Fan took out a book where he recorded general knowledge about the world and wrote about what he heard today. ¡°This world seems to be even more complicated than I thought. It¡¯s said that the heavenly imperial sect is very powerful, but now it seems like it can¡¯t even be ranked among the other sects.¡± ¡°This is also the first time I¡¯ve heard of a spirit creator, but it makes sense.¡± ¡°The spells in the world of cultivation don¡¯t appear out of thin air.¡± ¡°Burp~~¡± Xu Fan was a little tipsy. ¡°I won¡¯t be cultivating today. I¡¯ll just laze around. Anyway, it¡¯s useless to cultivate diligently.¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the morning, it started drizzling. Xu Fan equipped an air barrier that was specially used to prevent rain as he rushed towards the Beginner Valley of the Heavenly Imperial Sect. That was where the new disciples studied. In the Heavenly Imperial Sect, all disciples who were in the early stages of the Qi Refinement Realm were all arranged in a huge valley. Every year, thousands of disciples were recruited. In a valley deep in the mountain, a huge city appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s eyes. There were not only new disciples, but also ordinary people who served the sect and cultivators who had no hope of advancing. Every time Xu Fan saw this huge city wall, he would sigh. ¡°What¡¯s the use of such a tall city wall?¡± At the city gate, Xu Fan took out his token and entered the city. Then, he walked towards the place that was assigned to the new disciples. After living here for three years, Xu Fan was already extremely familiar with this city. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this Little Brother Xu? Are you back to see Little Yun?¡± A middle-aged uncle stopped Xu Fan and turned around. An awkward yet polite smile appeared on Xu Fan¡¯s face. ¡°Uncle Zhang, long time no see. You¡¯re getting more energetic.¡± Looking at the person in front of him, Xu Fan thought of the little loli who kept insisting on marrying him. At that time, he also found it fun, so he agreed. ¡°That¡¯s great. From now on, I¡¯m your husband. I¡¯ll go and give your father a betrothal gift later.¡± It was originally a joke, but in the end, it was heard by the father who came to find the little girl. Then, Xu Fan had a father-in-law. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about whether you are mentally stable. Give me the betrothal gift first. Little Yun has been clamoring to see you recently.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll probably be able to see Little Yun in the outer sect in a while.¡± As the middle-aged man spoke, he took out a paper crane and formed a hand seal. ¡°Uncle Zhang, don¡¯t inform Little Yun. I¡¯ll leave after my lecture. You know that I can¡¯t stay here for long.¡± Xu Fan hurriedly stopped the middle-aged man when he took out the paper crane. ¡°It¡¯s too late,¡± said the uncle. The paper crane had already flown far away. ¡°A man must keep his word. Besides, Aunt Lin and I are very satisfied with you.¡± Xu Fan was not used to the uncle¡¯s sweet smile. He thought, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you be angry when I said those words to your daughter back then? Why did you look at me like I am your son-in-law?¡± ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough. I still have to water the spirit field over there.¡± The middle-aged man patted Xu Fan¡¯s shoulder and walked out of the city. ¡°Eh, are you really so careless with your daughter¡¯s marriage?¡± Xu Fan muttered as he watched the uncle¡¯s departing figure. When Xu Fan rushed to the school, he realized that all the students were already there. More than a hundred 10-year-old children were staring at him. ¡°Are there so many disciples walking the path of cultivation this year?¡± Xu Fan asked the old professor who was leading the way. ¡°This year, many battle geniuses appeared in the sect¡¯s Battle Hall. It¡¯s already a bit overblown. Thus, this year, the sect will vigorously develop talents in alchemy and cultivation,¡± said the old professor slowly. ¡°Is this macro control?¡± Xu Fan joked. With that, Xu Fan walked in. Today was his first lesson. He would teach two lessons a day for a total of three days. In class, Xu Fan looked at these pairs of innocent eyes and felt a little emotional. He recalled the scene when he first entered the Heavenly Imperial Sect. ¡°I¡¯m the teacher who is going to teach you the Little Spirit Rain Technique today.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he cast a light screen at the wall behind him. The secrets and execution steps of the Little Spirit Rain Technique appeared on the light screen. Then, another light screen shot out, and on it was a portrait of a human. The lifelike human meridians appeared within the portrait. ¡°Since you are able to attend this class, you should know the basics. You have also broken through to Level-1 of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± ¡°Next, I¡¯ll tell you what you should pay attention to when you use the essence of the Little Spirit Rain Technique and the hand seals.¡± ¡°The speed and the degree at which you channel the spiritual power from within your body have a very important relationship with the speed at which you form hand seals.¡± ¡°However, you will not be able to succeed just by forming seals while channeling your spiritual energy.¡± Following Xu Fan¡¯s explanation, the eyes of those new disciples began to light up. ¡°A teacher that can actually teach has finally arrived.¡± This was the thought of all the students in the academy. Xu Fan obtained this knowledge by himself when he was learning the Little Spirit Rain Technique. At that time, the teacher who taught the class would only tell the students to look at the Little Spirit Rain Technique jade slip more often. Otherwise, one would have to use the Little Spirit Rain Technique a few more times for the success rate to be higher. The old professor who was listening outside the classroom nodded his head in satisfaction. Someone had explained such a simple spell in detail. After the lecture, the next batch of disciples was already waiting outside. ¡°Goodbye, teacher.¡± All the disciples stood up and bowed to Xu Fan. When Xu Fan saw this, he felt a strange sense of pleasure in his heart. ¡°I¡¯m not done teaching yet. Come out with me.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he led all the new disciples outside the classroom. At this moment, the drizzle had stopped, and the sun peeked through the gaps in the clouds. ¡°I¡¯ll cast the Little Spirit Rain Technique in slow motion. Watch carefully.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, his entire body lit up. He used the Light Illusion Technique to cover his entire body, displaying the meridians that had to be circulated when executing the Little Spirit Rain Technique needed. A four-meter tall illusory figure appeared. The human-shaped illusory figure slowly formed a seal with its hands in coordination with the demonstration diagram, which showed the movements of the tendons on the surface of the body. Following that, the most proper Little Spirit Rain Technique was formed. ¡°If you can¡¯t learn this, then you should give up on the path of spell techniques.¡± After saying that, Xu Fan brought the new batch of disciples to start the second lesson. After two lessons, Xu Fan was about to leave the city when he was hugged by a bright-eyed, pretty girl in a beige floral dress. ¡°Darling, I¡¯ve finally found you.¡± A cute voice sounded. Xu Fan awkwardly wanted to push this little girl away, but this little girl was surprisingly strong, so he gave up struggling. ¡°Little Yun, let go of me. I was just joking with you back then,¡± said Xu Fan helplessly. ¡°It¡¯s not a joke. According to the customs of our village, since we¡¯ve exchanged love tokens, we¡¯re husband and wife for life.¡± Zhang Weiyun took out a Hello Kitty pendant and showed it to Xu Fan. ¡°Darling, look. This is your token of love.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this what I gave you back then? This isn¡¯t a love token.¡± Xu Fan grinned. ¡°I don¡¯t care. You are my husband.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the end, Xu Fan spent quite a bit of effort to get rid of Zhang Weiyun. Then, he hurried towards Taixue Peak, where he still had lessons to attend. ¡°If I had encountered something like this in my previous life, I would have died a beautiful death.¡± ¡°Now, sigh, let¡¯s forget about love. My life is destined to be a tragedy.¡± After obtaining such a weird system, he would never think about having a partner for the rest of his life. After he finished listening to the afternoon class at Taixue Peak, Xu Fan returned to his small mountain. ¡°In another seven to eight days, I can harvest these spiritual rice.¡± ¡°With the Spirit Stones, I can start my own path of alchemy. I¡¯m really looking forward to it,¡± said Xu Fan as he looked at the field of rice in front of the door. Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Three days later, when Xu Fan finished watering the Seven-Leaf Flower, he let out a sigh of relief. He could slack off for the rest of the time and do something he liked. After Xu Fan returned to his small mountain, he took out a recliner and sat in the pavilion at the side of the mountain. Then, he began to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains. When Xu Fan was free, he thought of his previous life. ¡°How great would it be if I had a computer that could connect to the Internet after transmigrating? At the very least, I can pass the time.¡± ¡°Nowadays, cultivation causes one to be uninterested in self-indulgence.¡± Xu Fan looked at the inner sect disciples flying in the sky from time to time. ¡°My years are long, and I live forever~~¡± Right at this moment, a massive ship over 10,000 meters in length flew through the air toward the inner sect. There were also a few thousand-meter-long battleships on guard around the ship, as well as a few hundred Golden Core Stage Golden Flame Birds patrolling the area. Xu Fan looked at the huge battleship in the sky with an intoxicated expression. Battleships, giant ships, spaceships, and so on were all things he liked and was most interested in. In his previous life, he had a handmade model of a ship that he had imagined. Then, his mother had used the excuse of him not doing his job properly to throw it away. ¡°I wonder when I¡¯ll be able to board that giant ship.¡± ¡°I wonder if I can make one when I learn how to refine weapons in the future,¡± said Xu Fan as he watched the giant battleship disappear into the sky. This was not the first time he had seen a huge ship from the sect. According to his observations, this huge ship that represented the identity of the sect would not be in the sect for at least seven to eight months a year. According to Xu Fan¡¯s calculations, this huge ship and the surrounding battleships should have gone out to search for resources. Right at this moment, the restriction moved. Then, it emitted a pleasant sound. This meant that someone had come to pay a visit. Xu Fan shot out a beam of spiritual light and a small door appeared outside the restriction, just enough for one person to pass through. ¡°Why are you free today? Have you completed your mission?¡± Even with his eyes closed, he knew it was Wang Yulun. At this moment, Wang Yulun limped towards Xu Fan¡¯s pavilion. ¡°I got injured from a mission and need to rest for a few days. I¡¯m just checking to see if Big Brother Xu is around.¡± Wang Yulun sat down in the pavilion and took a deep breath. Xu Fan turned back to look at Wang Yulun, then turned back to look at the scenery outside the mountain and said leisurely, ¡°If you make good use of the Light Body Technique that I gave you, even a demonic beast at Level-7 of the Qi Refinement Stage won¡¯t be able to hurt you. You must have forced your way through.¡± Hearing Xu Fan¡¯s words, Wang Yulun scratched his head and said, ¡°That demon beast¡¯s defense was extremely strong. Only the spell that Big Brother Xu gave me can break its defense.¡± ¡°In order to give the demon beast a fatal blow, I chose to force my way through.¡± Having been friends with Xu Fan for two years, he could understand some of the more novel terms. ¡°Your combat talent is simply terrible,¡± said Xu Fan as he shook his head. ¡°Do you not know how to fight if you don¡¯t instantly kill your enemy? Get into position, put distance between you and your enemy, and cast spells from afar. It¡¯s not like I haven¡¯t told you these concepts before.¡± ¡°From the looks of it, you probably forgot about the Close-Range Defensive Spell that I taught you before.¡± ¡°Hehe. At that time, I was focused on killing that demon beast.¡± Wang Yulun laughed. His combat skills had a lot to do with Xu Fan. He had unintentionally received guidance from Xu Fan when chatting with Xu Fan. Otherwise, he would not have been able to kill a demon beast at Level-6 of the Qi Refinement Stage when he was only at Level-4. ¡°Forget it. You can slowly accept this kind of thing.¡± Xu Fan felt that he was worrying too much. ¡°Don¡¯t do that, Big Brother Xu. I¡¯m here today to ask for advice on how to deal with those demon beasts with high defense and fast speed,¡± said Wang Yulun hurriedly. This was one of his important reasons for coming here. ¡°You¡¯re going to be a disciple of the Battle Hall, yet you¡¯re asking me, a homebody who¡¯s never been out of the sect before? Is there something wrong with your head?¡± Xu Fan replied without even turning his head. In his opinion, combat techniques were just like that. There were some principles that one should understand. It was very troublesome to teach such things. At this moment, Wang Yulun¡¯s face started to turn red. After being in the same place for such a long time, they knew each other very well. Even the elders of the Battle Hall wouldn¡¯t be able to talk about the battle techniques that they usually talked about. Although there were some things that he could not understand, that mysterious feeling was definitely not wrong. ¡°Big Brother Xu, stop joking around. Others might not know about your talent in killing techniques, but how could I not know?¡± When Xu Fan saved Wang Yulun, the wound at the glabella of the three demon beasts made him feel fearful. A cultivator at Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage could actually hit the demon beasts at the same spot when all of them were moving at high speed. At this moment, Xu Fan recalled Wang Yulun¡¯s identity as a genius from a small family. ¡°How about this? I¡¯ll tell you how to deal with this kind of demon beast.¡± ¡°In exchange, tell me what you know about that huge floating ship that appeared in the sky just now,¡± said Xu Fan. He had searched for information about that huge ship before. Unfortunately, he had never found anything. ¡°Are you talking about the Floating Sky Ship? No problem. I know this better than anyone else.¡± Wang Yulun immediately replied. Xu Fan moved a chair to the side and gestured for Wang Yulun to sit down. He lightly tapped his index finger, which was shining with a purple light, against Wang Yulun¡¯s temple. In an instant, heaven and earth spun as Xu Fan and Wang Yulun¡¯s figures appeared in a pure white world. ¡°Brother Xu, this Illusion Spell of yours is simply heaven-defying. Is this a Bewitching Spell?¡± Wang Yulun looked at the surroundings and asked in surprise. Normally, this kind of spell was rarely learned when one was in the Qi Cultivation stage. If he wanted to master this technique, he would probably have to spend the entire Qi Cultivation Stage on it. ¡°Yup, it¡¯s the Bewitching Technique. In this space, you can display your full strength.¡± ¡°Alright, it¡¯s teaching time now,¡± said Xu Fan. ¡°With my spiritual power, it won¡¯t last long.¡± The surrounding space began to change. The blue sky, grasslands, rivers, and distant mountain ranges began to link together. A Monolithic Mantis at Level-7 of the Qi Refinement Stage appeared. ¡°Currently, this is the demon beast with the highest speed and defensive power.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you 15 minutes to see if you can kill it. Then I¡¯ll tell you what¡¯s wrong with you.¡± Just as Xu Fan finished his sentence, the Monolithic Mantis raised its blade arm and turned into a shadow, flying towards Wang Yulun. ¡°Damn, you didn¡¯t even say that we were going to start!¡± Wang Yulun also turned into a shadow and started fighting with the Monolithic Mantis. Wang Yulun used the Light Feather Wind Technique to its limit. He formed a seal with both hands. Then, a blazing wooden spear appeared, shooting towards the Monolithic Mantis behind him. However, the Monolithic Mantis suddenly sped up to dodge Wang Yulun¡¯s Fire Spear Technique. ¡°Your speed is not bad, but your casting speed is too slow and your judgment is like a child¡¯s.¡± Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun¡¯s performance and commented mercilessly. Wang Yulun froze for a moment before the Monolithic Mantis took the opportunity to cause a wound. ¡°Also, how dare you be distracted in battle?¡± ¡°Continue~¡± Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Fifteen minutes later, Xu Fan waved his hand and controlled the Monolithic Mantis. Wang Yulun, who was covered in wounds, stood beside Xu Fan in shame. The world changed again, and the two of them returned to their original world. Wang Yulun looked at his own body in surprise and said, ¡°Big Brother Xu, has your Bewitching Spell reached its peak?¡± In the world created by Xu Fan, every injury he suffered felt so real. When that world disappeared, the scene just now was like a dream. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this for now. Let¡¯s explain your mistakes during the battle.¡± Xu Fan waved his hand and a light screen appeared. It showed the scene of Wang Yulun¡¯s battle. ¡°How should I put it? In that battle just now, your damage output was almost zero. You were just passively taking a beating.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you a suggestion. If you encounter this kind of demon beast alone in the future, run faster,¡± said Xu Fan. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s talk about the first thing you need to improve on.¡± The scene stopped at the location where Wang Yulun executed his first attack. ¡°Your spell prediction was actually not a big problem. According to the original speed of the Monolithic Mantis, your spell will definitely hit it.¡± ¡°However, this demon beast also has some intelligence. Thus, when fighting, you need to keep this concept in mind. You need a spell that must seal the enemy¡¯s movements.¡± As Xu Fan said this, the screen started to change. On the screen, the direction in which Wang Yulun cast spells changed slightly. Meanwhile, Wang Yulun, who was watching by the side, was instantly stunned. ¡°The angle of this Fire Spear Technique¡­¡± Wang Yulun¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw the screen. ¡°If you adjust the casting angle to this extent, this Monolithic Mantis won¡¯t be able to dodge the Fire Spear Technique.¡± Xu Fan continued to explain. The image on the screen continued to move. Wang Yulun looked at it seriously. He knew that there were not many opportunities for him to learn like this. The screen was adjusted and changed to Wang Yulun¡¯s fifth spell. Then, the image froze. ¡°Here, your battle mentality is starting to change. Your positioning and casting are starting to become more careless as well.¡± ¡°However, let¡¯s not talk about these for now. The demon beast clearly dodged your spell four times, but you didn¡¯t even observe its movement habits.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, his fingers formed a sword and pointed towards Wang Yulun¡¯s forehead. Wang Yulun dodged to the right out of habit, but Xu Fan¡¯s finger landed on his forehead. After retracting his hand from Wang Yulun¡¯s forehead, he pointed at Wang Yulun¡¯s forehead again. He fit Wang Yulun¡¯s forehead once again. ¡°Do you see now? Everyone has their own habits and ways of positioning.¡± ¡°When your prediction fails, you can only attack your enemy according to their movement habits.¡± After Xu Fan finished speaking, he waved his hand and removed the screen formed by the Light Illusion Technique. ¡°Big Brother Xu, is that it? I feel like I still have a lot of shortcomings. Tell me more,¡± said Wang Yulun hurriedly. After all, such opportunities were rare. ¡°This kind of thing isn¡¯t something that you can do just because I told you so.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it for now. We¡¯ll talk about it when you comprehend these things in the future,¡± said Xu Fan indifferently. He had an unfathomable appearance, but he was very pleased in his heart. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else in the future, you can come here to train.¡± Xu Fan added on. ¡°Thank you, Big Brother Xu.¡± Wang Yulun said happily. From his point of view, coming here to learn provided him with a clear path to enter the A-Hall. After Xu Fan finished speaking, he collapsed back onto the recliner. ¡°Now tell me about that huge ship,¡± said Xu Fan with interest. Wang Yulun followed Xu Fan and collapsed on the recliner. ¡°That huge ship is called the Floating Sky Ship. Five thousand years ago, our sect¡¯s First Grand Elder brought all of our sect¡¯s belongings to the central continent and commissioned the Heavenly Weapon Sect to create the ship.¡± ¡°Back then, the sect didn¡¯t recruit any disciples for 50 years to construct the Floating Sky Ship. Meanwhile, the entire sect lived frugally.¡± ¡°At that time, disciples couldn¡¯t be shown Spirit Stones. Once they saw Spirit Stones, they would be jealous.¡± ¡°It was only after the refinement of the Floating Sky Ship was completed that the sect could be considered to have turned over a new leaf. It was only later on that we could be considered to have advanced to a first-rate sect.¡± ¡°Why did we have to buy this thing at that time? What¡¯s its function? Is it used to fight, or to search for resources?¡± Xu Fan asked doubtfully. This scene reminded him of the incident in his previous life, where small countries used all their efforts to build aircraft carriers. ¡°To search for resources, of course. Half of the Flying Feather World is occupied by a sea region, which is collectively called the Endless Sea. It is said to be boundless, and the resources that exist there are much richer than other places.¡± ¡°Most importantly, there are many resources in the Endless Sea that our continent does not have.¡± ¡°As for the dangers in the depths of the Endless Sea, even a mighty figure who has overcome the Tribulation Transcendence wouldn¡¯t dare to head there alone,¡± said Wang Yulun. ¡°So are you saying that to search for resources in the Endless Sea, we need to have this kind of giant ship?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°That¡¯s right. Only this kind of Floating Sky Ship can withstand the attacks from a large number of Mahayana Stage demon beasts.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that the depths of the Endless Sea are filled with giant demon beasts at the Void Refinement Stage or above.¡± ¡°Otherwise, our seniors above the Nascent Soul Stage in the Heavenly Imperial Sect wouldn¡¯t have been able to sustain with just the resources found in the continent.¡± ¡°However, that¡¯s only one of the reasons. Most importantly, the Floating Sky Ship can not only go to the Endless Sea, but it can also go to the legendary Extreme Space Zone.¡± ¡°The Extreme Space Zone?¡± Wang Yulun pointed towards the sky, indicating that it was extremely high up in the sky. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the freaking universe?¡± Xu Fan thought. ¡°However, only those top-notch sects dare to enter the Extreme Space Zone. We¡¯re just fooling around in the depths of the Endless Sea.¡± Following Wang Yulun¡¯s explanation, Xu Fan slowly understood the importance of this Floating Sky Ship. According to the knowledge from his previous life, this thing was like a nuclear weapon. It represented status and strength. ¡°Yulun, is there any way we can take a look at the Floating Sky Ship?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°Eh, there are typically four groups of people that can enter the Floating Sky Ship.¡± ¡°The first group consists of cultivators who specialize in detection spells. They are mainly in charge of piloting the Floating Sky Ship.¡± ¡°The second group is made up of the Battle Hall¡¯s combat personnel. They are usually the seniors of the A-Hall.¡± ¡°Thirdly, there are alchemists and blacksmiths who are responsible for the initial processing of the raw materials.¡± ¡°Fourthly, the mighty figures at the Void Refinement Stage and above make up the core team. They are typically Fusion cultivators.¡± ¡°If Brother Xu wants to go and take a look, it¡¯s very simple. As long as you join the A-Hall in the Battle Hall, you can enter after reaching the Golden Core Stage.¡± ¡°As for the rest, they are either Level-3 alchemists or blacksmiths.¡± Upon hearing this, Xu Fan said in disappointment, ¡°I still need to reach the Golden Core Stage. Forget it then.¡± He would have to live safely until 250 years of age before reaching the Golden Core Stage. Just thinking about it made him sad. ¡°Oh, then forget it. My curiosity is satisfied. It doesn¡¯t matter whether I go or not,¡± said Xu Fan slowly. ¡°Brother Xu, are you really not going to the Battle Hall?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going. There¡¯s no point in fighting and killing. However, I¡¯m very interested in how they refined this Floating Sky Ship. Once I¡¯ve accumulated enough Spirit Stones, I¡¯ll go and learn how to refine weapons,¡± said Xu Fan. He suddenly looked forward to the moment when he could learn the art of refining. ¡°For weapon refinement, Big Brother Xu¡¯s wealth is probably insufficient.¡± Wang Yulun looked at the spiritual rice in front of the courtyard and commented. With just these spiritual rice, he could at most pay the tuition fee for an alchemy course. ¡°Hehe, you don¡¯t have to worry about that,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile. He now knew that his talent was all-rounded. ¡°Alright, I know Big Brother Xu is a genius. In the future, my Dharma treasures will be refined by Big Brother Xu.¡± ¡°Haha, alright, alright.¡± Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan, who was harvesting the spiritual rice, had a wide smile on his face. He used his spiritual energy to control the sickle and finished harvesting the spiritual rice within a short period of time. After laying the spiritual rice flat on an empty field, Xu Fan cast four to five Sunlight Spells in the air to ensure that there was sufficient sunlight for the spiritual rice. Then, he had to separate the shells from the grains. In the end, Xu Fan looked at the 1,200 kilograms of spiritual rice and smiled in relief. ¡°It¡¯s not easy. I can only harvest it once a year and it only produces less than a hundred kilograms of rice. However, it¡¯s enough.¡± Xu Fan casually took a 10-kilogram bag of spiritual rice and placed it in the kitchen. ¡°No matter how expensive it is, I have to try it out. I¡¯ll make braised pork at night with this rice. That taste will be great,¡± said Xu Fan in an intoxicated manner. He had eaten the last season¡¯s spiritual rice when it was ripe. After eating it, he almost didn¡¯t sell it. At this moment, a pleasant ringtone sounded from within the restriction. ¡°His nose is really sharp.¡± Xu Fan frowned slightly. This brat definitely came at the right time. ¡°Big Brother Xu, look at what I brought.¡± Wang Yulun carried a Pear Blossom Pig over at Level-2 of the Qi Refinement Stage and announced. ¡°Didn¡¯t Brother Xu say that it¡¯s best to use spiritual pork with steamed spiritual rice?¡± ¡°I bought this from the Beast Tamer Hall.¡± Looking at the Pear Blossom Pig in Wang Yulun¡¯s hands, Xu Fan smiled and said what everyone knew. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, let¡¯s see what you brought.¡± Xu Fan smiled as he took the Pear Blossom Pig from Wang Yulun¡¯s hands. Using his spiritual energy to control it, he slaughtered the pig, let out blood, and cut the meat. Xu Fan¡¯s fluid movements stunned Wang Yulun. Two hours later, the two of them finished eating the spiritual rice and braised pork with satisfaction. ¡°Big Brother Xu, you are right. Braised pork with spiritual rice is indeed a perfect match,¡± said Wang Yulun with an intoxicated expression. ¡°I knew it. You¡¯ve been thinking about my spiritual rice all this time.¡± ¡°Hehe, I just want to have a good meal with Big Brother Xu.¡± Wang Yulun laughed. ¡°How¡¯s that A-Hall mission of yours coming along?¡± Xu Fan casually asked. After this brat had undergone special training here previously, Xu Fan felt that his combat strength had greatly increased. Thus, he directly accepted the Battle Hall¡¯s A-Hall mission. For a time, it shook the entire outer sect of the Heavenly Imperial Sect ¡°Currently, I¡¯ve killed three demon beasts at Level-7 of the Qi Refinement Stage. I only have to kill another seven more to complete the quest,¡± said Wang Yulun with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t be careless. I know that missions in the A-Hall will get harder and harder.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that the last demon beast at Level-7 of the Qi Refinement Stage is comparable to a cultivator at Level-8 of the Qi Refinement Stage,¡± said Xu Fan with a slightly serious expression on his face. There was a high risk of death for this mission. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you consider that you are being challenged by higher-leveled Qi Refinement Stage enemies? At the very least, it would be slightly easier to fight them with the support of Dharma artifact, enchanted armament.¡± ¡°I know that Big Brother Xu is doing this for my own good, but the earlier I enter the A-Hall, the more benefits I¡¯ll get.¡± ¡°There will be a chance to enter the Thunder Essence Mystic Realm once you enter the A-Hall. It¡¯s a good chance to cleanse my marrow, refine my spirit, and reconstruct my aptitude. If I¡¯m lucky, I might even obtain a certain spirit body.¡± ¡°The lower my realm, the greater the effects.¡± ¡°Entering the Mystic Realm at Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage is an excellent opportunity.¡± Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun¡¯s determined gaze and sighed. ¡°Who is doing this for your own good? Don¡¯t make me say this.With your current strength, you definitely won¡¯t be able to pass the last few rounds.¡± Xu Fan scolded jokingly. ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s why I¡¯m here to look for Big Brother Xu for special training.¡± Wang Yulun tried to flatter him. ¡°With your combat talent, if you want to enter Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage, it will be very difficult to break through without going through a life-and-death battle,¡± said Xu Fan as he shook his head. He could tell that Wang Yulun¡¯s combat talent had already been developed to its limit. If he wanted to make another breakthrough, he could only go through a desperate situation. ¡°I know. That¡¯s why I want to see what you can do. Also, I want to ask you for some advice. I want to see how far my abilities are from yours.¡± Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun as though he was looking at a fool. If Wang Yulun want to spar with him, he had ten thousand ways to make Wang Yulun unable to attack. ¡°You want to spar with me? Are you sure you have a chance?¡± Xu Fan asked indifferently. Although he had never left the sect to subdue demons, he still had a clear understanding of his own strength. He could easily defeat ten Wang Yulun¡¯s. ¡°Eh, what I mean is that we should use proper killing techniques to spar.¡± ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll let you see what the ceiling of a Level-4 Qi Refinement Stage cultivator looks like.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, his fingers formed a sword and pointed towards Wang Yulun¡¯s forehead. The world changed, and the two of them appeared in an arena that was 1,000 meters in diameter. Even though the two of them were 100 meters apart, Xu Fan¡¯s voice still reached Wang Yulun¡¯s ears clearly. ¡°I¡¯ll only use the sect¡¯s conventional spells. Use whatever means you have.¡± ¡°Very well. In that case, Big Brother Xu, I will not be courteous. Allow me to experience your strength.¡± As Wang Yulun spoke, he activated his Light Feather Wind Technique and turned into an afterimage as he charged towards Xu Fan. A blazing wooden spear shot towards Xu Fan from an extremely tricky angle. That tricky angle completely sealed off the space around Xu Fan. ¡°This angle means that you are quite successful in spell prediction.¡± Xu Fan smiled and took a small step back to the left, just dodging the Fire Spear Technique. ¡°It¡¯s not over yet!¡± Wang Yulun¡¯s figure appeared behind Xu Fan and a fist that was shimmering with golden light charged towards Xu Fan¡¯s head. ¡°Big Brother Xu, you underestimate me.¡± Just when Wang Yulun thought that he was going to win, Xu Fan¡¯s figure slowly disappeared. Then, a trap filled with frost appeared and trapped Wang Yulun. A ball of extreme cold air instantly froze Wang Yulun. Following that, an ordinary fireball hit Wang Yulun and the battle ended. When Wang Yulun returned to the real world, he looked at Xu Fan in shock. He felt as though he had opened a new door. ¡°Big Brother Xu, what kind of trick was that?¡± Wang Yulun hurriedly asked, ignoring the stabbing pain in his mind. ¡°I used the simplest Light Illusion Technique and added a Fireball Spell to an ice trap.¡± ¡°It¡¯s that simple.¡± ¡°This kind of trick is really good at tricking people like you who can¡¯t think straight,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile as he shrugged. ¡°Big Brother Xu, can you teach me?¡± Wang Yulun stared at Xu Fan. ¡°Of course, of course. The primary course costs 1,000 Spirit Stones, the intermediate course costs 10,000 Spirit Stones, and the lifetime course costs one million Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°As long as you have Spirit Stones, I can teach you every day,¡± said Xu Fan as he narrowed his eyes. It was too much to think about whoring for free. Friendship could not be eaten like food. ¡°A thousand Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Big Brother Xu, can you give me a discount? I only have 600 Spirit Stones on me. My father gave it to me so that I can offer it to my master.¡± Wang Yulun cried as he spoke. Holy f*ck! This brat actually had 600 Spirit Stones! He was indeed worthy of being a child from a family clan. ¡°You can pay in installments. I can take 500 Spirit Stones first.¡± Xu Fan said as he stretched out his hand. It seemed that with these 500 Spirit Stones, the timeline of his initial plan could be greatly shortened. ¡°Big Brother Xu, can you leave some for me? Can I give you 300 Spirit Stones first?¡± Wang Yulun asked. A beam of spiritual light shot out from Xu Fan¡¯s hand and a door appeared in the restriction. ¡°Fine, I won¡¯t see you out.¡± Xu Fan snorted coldly. He did not accept bargaining in his exclusive business. Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan held a small bag of Spirit Stones and waved goodbye to Wang Yulun. ¡°You¡¯ve earned it, brat. That¡¯s what I¡¯ve summarized all my best combat skills for.¡± ¡°Learning is earning.¡± Xu Fan took the small bag of Spirit Stones in his hand and returned to his small courtyard. Shangling Peak was the only place in the outer sect where inner sect disciples could be seen. This was also where outer sect disciples traded goods. There was a nine-storey large commercial building. It housed the chamber of commerce that was directly owned by the sect. Everything needed for the Qi Refinement Stage could be found from the first to the third floor. In a guest room on the second floor, a middle-aged supervisor was carefully examining the spiritual rice Xu Fan brought. ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± The supervisor could not stop praising the sparkling spiritual rice in his hands. ¡°Brother Xu, you¡¯re amazing. There are only a few people in the outer sect who can grow such top-grade rice.¡± ¡°Other than those cultivators who have planted spirit herbs in the outer sect for their entire lives, I didn¡¯t expect that a young talent like Brother Xu could grow them.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you 600 Spirit Stones for 1,230 kilograms of spiritual rice. What do you think?¡± The supervisor looked carefully at the spiritual rice in his hand after he finished speaking. This kind of top-notch spiritual rice was the favorite spiritual supplement for cultivation clans. It was necessary to lay a deep foundation for the geniuses of these clans. Typically, such top-grade spiritual rice was rarely circulated in the market. It could only be found by cultivators who specialized in cultivating spiritual value. ¡°This price is reasonable.¡± A strange look flashed across Xu Fan¡¯s eyes. Was it possible to obtain top-grade spiritual rice just by selling the spiritual rice watered with the Little Spirit Rain Technique? ¡°In that case, I will make the decision to add another 20 Spirit Stones. I hope that you will still choose the Light Peak Chamber of Commerce when your spiritual rice matures next time.¡± The supervisor smiled warmly. As a supervisor, his status was equivalent to the Golden Core cultivators in the sect. ¡°Thank you for your kindness, Supervisor. I will sell the spiritual rice to your Chamber of Commerce the next time it matures,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile. ¡°If you need a large spiritual farm to plant spiritual rice, you can contact me,¡± said the supervisor after thinking for a while. Usually, in the outer sect, he could only plant crops in the mountain that belonged to him. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll contact you if I need anything.¡± Xu Fan nodded and expressed his gratitude to the supervisor. However, he thought, ¡°The rate of return for planting spiritual rice is too low. I should continue on my path of dual alchemy and weaponry.¡± After the transaction was completed, Xu Fan spent another 500 Spirit Stones on the first floor to purchase a Dharma artifact, an Elixir Furnace that could automatically convert spirit flames. On the way back, Xu Fan excitedly held the small Elixir Furnace in his hands. ¡°Luckily, Yulun gave me 500 Spirit Stones. Otherwise, I would only be able to buy the most basic alchemy furnace. It¡¯s said that it¡¯s very difficult to use.¡± Previously, Xu Fan had asked his Senior Brother, who was studying alchemy in the same batch as him. That kind of lowest-grade alchemy furnace was just to give those outer sect disciples without Senior Brother a chance to learn alchemy. It would show them that the poor had no affinity with alchemy. The next day, Xu Fan rushed towards Taixue Peak in high spirits. ¡°If I had such enthusiasm in my previous life, my family would probably be so happy.¡± ¡°Wait for me. Wait for me to step into the utmost powerful state. I will definitely return.¡± The more Xu Fan thought about it, the more determined he became. At the Spirit Pill Pavilion of Taixue Peak. ¡°The tuition fee is 500 Spirit Stones and 100 contribution points.¡± ¡°This only cover a year¡¯s worth of tuition fees. The course lasts a total of two years.¡± ¡°You can rest for a day during the middle and end of every month.¡± ¡°When you become a junior alchemist, you can join the Elixir Hall.¡± A part-time disciple in the Elixir Hall explained the course to Xu Fan as he brought Xu Fan to the hall. The place where Xu Fan would study in the future was a compound that occupied more than six square kilometers, just like the school in his previous life. At the entrance of the academy, the disciple guiding Xu Fan cupped his hands at Xu Fan and said, ¡°I have already said all the things you need to take note of.¡± ¡°I hope that Senior Brother can become an alchemy master soon.¡± Xu Fan also quickly cupped his hands in return. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother.¡± Holding the token that he had just obtained, Xu Fan found the classroom that belonged to him. It occupied more than a hundred square meters, and there were a total of ten seats. A pill furnace had been prepared in front of each seat. The moment Xu Fan entered the classroom, he was greeted by a delicate and beautiful woman with a graceful figure. She was like a demon in the human world. Xu Fan could not help but think of this phrase. ¡°Hello, Junior Brother. Are you a new disciple?¡± ¡°Yes, my name is Xu Fan. How should I address you, Senior Sister?¡± Xu Fan smiled. With just a glance, Xu Fan retracted his evil thoughts. ¡°My name is Sha Yan. I am a reserve lecturer here. When my master isn¡¯t here, it is usually me who gives lectures in his place.¡± Sha Yan revealed a charming smile as she looked at this ordinary-looking Junior Brother. An idiot1? As soon as this thought popped up in his head, Xu Fan hurriedly shook his head and blocked this thought. She was so beautiful. How could she be an idiot? ¡°Junior Brother Xu Fan, do you have any questions?¡± Sha Yan looked at Xu Fan in confusion. ¡°No, no. I was just thinking about what to do about the classes that I missed previously since we are all attending the same class.¡± Xu Fan scratched his head and casually asked a question. ¡°That¡¯s easy. The early stages are all basic classes. I have the jade slips that contain all the information here.¡± ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll give you some private lessons in the afternoon.¡± ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time. I¡¯m going to start my lecture. Little Junior Brother, you have to listen carefully.¡± Sha Yan¡¯s eyes were like crescent moons as she spoke. Xu Fan was instantly moved by this cute expression. In his previous life, he was a loser and a nerd. How would he have the chance to come into contact with such a beauty? Now, he could actually have a private tutoring session. Xu Fan walked to the seat Sha Yan had arranged for him and sat cross-legged on the cushion. Then, he exchanged glances with the disciples around him. Including Xu Fan, there were a total of ten people in the class. They occupied all the seats in the class. ¡°Next, let¡¯s talk about the importance of elementary spiritual medicine processing in pill refinery. The perfection of elementary processing determines the quality of the pill in the future.¡± ¡°Then, let me talk about the basic steps in processing medicine. The first step involves extracting the essence¡­.¡± As the alchemy class officially began, Xu Fan also began to listen. In the afternoon, Xu Fan spent the whole afternoon alone with the beautiful teacher. After the lesson, he returned to his small mountain. Xu Fan took out the information that he had collected earlier and started to analyze it carefully. A month later. Xu Fan started his first pill refinement in the newly built pill refinement room on his mountain. ¡°It¡¯s not easy. After learning for more than a month, I can finally start refining pills.¡± Xu Fan took out a piece of Spirit Stones and threw it into the fire trough below the pill furnace in pain. Then, the bottom of the pill furnace immediately ignited with raging flames. He performed the Fire Control Art and the Spirit Control Art. Opening the furnace lid, Xu Fan instantly threw in the spirit medicine essence he had already refined beforehand. It included the essence of Water Spirit Herbs, Solar Eclipse Fruits, Lingzhi Mushrooms, and Hundred-Grass Dew¡­ As Xu Fan poured the medicinal essence into the pill furnace, he controlled the fire. When all the spirit medicines entered the Elixir Furnace, Xu Fan immediately used the Pill Molding Technique he had learned. Inside the fiery-red furnace, the elixir essence that had already been refined into liquid began to split into ten small balls of liquid. Then, they began to use the temperature inside the furnace to temper themselves. Just as Xu Fan was lamenting that refining pills was not difficult¡­ Boom! ¡°Even a heaven-warping genius like me can blow up a furnace!!¡± Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The force from the explosion of the Elixir Furnace was not strong. It simply covered Xu Fan¡¯s face with a layer of ash. Xu Fan thought for a long time about the reason. In the end, he discovered that it was because the speed at which he circulated the Pill Molding Technique and the speed at which he condensed the pill was a bit too fast. Thus, the furnace exploded. Just as he was thinking about how to improve the process, Xu Fan suddenly rushed towards the Elixir Furnace. ¡°My Elixir Furnace! Please don¡¯t let anything happen to you!¡± He carefully looked at the Elixir Furnace from head to toe and finally found a tiny crack near the fire trough. Xu Fan remembered what the disciple said to him when he was buying the Elixir Furnace. ¡°An Elixir Furnace of this level can only withstand ten explosions. I hope Senior Brother will take care of it.¡± At the end, the disciple also shot him a meaningful look. Now, Xu Fan understood what that look meant. ¡°Indeed, the poor have no affinity with alchemy.¡± If it was someone with ordinary aptitude, who knew how many times their Elixir Furnaces would explode. There was a saying in the world of alchemy. It would take 20 cauldrons to produce pills, 50 cauldrons to form pills, 100 cauldrons to become a master, and 1,000 cauldrons to become a grandmaster. This was not only to tell the world how difficult it was to refine pills, but also to tell the world that without Spirit Stones, one could not even afford a furnace. ¡°Do I not have the potential to refine pills?¡± Xu Fan looked at the crack with a pained expression. Xu Fan packed up and started a new batch. What he was currently cultivating was the most basic pill in the cultivation world, the Fasting Aid Pill. A good Fasting Aid Pill could even increase a cultivator¡¯s cultivation level. An hour later. Boom! Xu Fan completed the second explosion in his life. ¡°Son of a b*tch. I don¡¯t believe I¡¯ll blow up the furnace a third time.¡± Xu Fan¡¯s eyes were slightly red. He quickly cleaned up the refining room and started refining pills a third time. Another hour passed. Boom! The Elixir Furnace exploded for the third time. This time, Xu Fan calmed down. After removing the defensive spells on his body, Xu Fan began to think calmly. Two hours later, Xu Fan first began to carefully observe the spirit medicine essence that he had refined in advance. He sensed the medicinal strength contained within the spirit medicine and the amount of the spiritual energy present. An hour later, Xu Fan put down the spirit medicine in his hand and placed his hand on the Dharma artifact. He released his perception and began to carefully perceive every detail of the Elixir Furnace. ¡°When I was refining the pills just now, my state of mind fluctuated a little too much. I simply wanted to refine top-notch Fasting Aid Pills all the way.¡± Xu Fan heaved a sigh of relief. No matter what he did, it was a taboo to have an unstable mental state. Closing his eyes, he went through all the details of refining pills in his mind. He had to start the furnace, light the spirit flame, release the spirit medicine essence, mold the pull, and start the refinement¡­ Xu Fan maintained a highly focused state until he collected the pills in the end. ¡°Form the pill!¡± When the pill was finally formed, Xu Fan took out the jade bottle that he had prepared long ago. The lid of the Elixir Furnace automatically opened, and ten fasting pills the size of glass balls were brought into the jade bottle by Xu Fan¡¯s Medicine Drawing Technique. Only when the pill refinement was completed did Xu Fan reveal a smile. ¡°Not bad. I achieved a grand slam on my first successful attempt at alchemy. That¡¯s a good sign.¡± Xu Fan picked up the jade bottle and took out a Fasting Aid pill. ¡°It has a spiritual glow and a strong pill fragrance. This is a middle-grade Fasting Aid Pill.¡± ¡°If I want to sell it, this middle-grade Fasting Aid Pill can be sold for two Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Excluding the cost of the Elixir Furnace, the spirit fire cost four Spirit Pills. Meanwhile, the spirit medicine used to refine the Fasting Aid Pill is worth 10 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°That means I spent half a day earning six Spirit Stones.¡± As he spoke, Xu Fan started to frown slightly. He felt that it was very different from what he had imagined. He had thought that he would be able to make great profits with a small amount of capital. He had forgotten that a month ago, he was still a lowly outer sect disciple who earned 700 Spirit Stones a year. ¡°However, if I succeeded on my first, I would have used up one Spirit Stone for the spirit fire and 2.5 Spirit Stones for the spirit medicine. In that case, I can earn 17.5 Spirit Stones from each batch.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a profit of nearly 600%. Isn¡¯t this business very promising?¡± Xu Fan rubbed his chin and wondered with a smile. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s try to make a few more batches since I¡¯ve grasped the gist of it.¡± At the same time, the other nine disciples in the same class as Xu Fan experienced the same scene. They held the fragments of the Elixir Furnace and started to cry without tears. The next day, Xu Fan appeared in high spirits in class. Sha Yan was already waiting in the classroom with a middle-aged cultivator. This middle-aged cultivator was Xu Fan¡¯s main teacher, an alchemist at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage. His name was Sha Jingtian and he was Sha Yan¡¯s father. After all the disciples had arrived, the middle-aged cultivator on the stage slowly said, ¡°Did you succeed in refining the Fasting Aid Pill yesterday?¡± Xu Fan kept a low profile and did not speak. He looked around and realized that all the disciples had bitter expressions. At this moment, Sha Jingtian burst into laughter, as though he was recalling the time when he had just started learning alchemy. ¡°The feeling of witnessing an exploding furnace doesn¡¯t feel good. If nothing went wrong, those disciples who were anxious to succeed yesterday should have their Elixir Furnaces destroyed.¡± ¡°Teacher, how did you know?¡± ¡°Haha, teacher, you¡¯re wrong. I blew up two Elixir Furnaces.¡± ¡°I almost lost my life yesterday while refining pills.¡± Xu Fan looked at the complaining disciples and mumbled inwardly, ¡°Is refining pills that difficult?¡± After everyone had expressed their views, Sha Jingtian continued, ¡°Don¡¯t doubt yourself. It¡¯s normal for you to blow up the furnace now.¡± ¡°You must have heard of this saying before. It takes 20 cauldrons to produce pills, 50 cauldrons to form pills, 100 cauldrons to become a master, and 1,000 cauldrons to become a grandmaster.¡± ¡°Let me tell you all this. These are the standards of geniuses. If you want to become the most basic alchemist, it¡¯s very normal to blow up more than 100 Elixir Furnaces.¡± ¡°By the way, the standard of a basic alchemist is to be able to refine 10 ungraded pills and one Grade-1 pill.¡± ¡°Only then will you be qualified to become a basic alchemist.¡± ¡°If you have the resources, you can learn slowly.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t have the resources, I¡¯ll give you a piece of advice. If you can¡¯t master three pill recipes before blowing up 10 pill furnaces, then give up early.¡± ¡°Without resources, alchemy is too difficult.¡± As he spoke, he glanced at the three people below him. Among them was Xu Fan. These three were people who didn¡¯t have the support of their families or had large amounts of resources. However, when Sha Jingtian looked at Xu Fan, a strange look flashed across his eyes. It was very faint and could not be detected at all. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. Now, let¡¯s talk about why you failed in refining the Fasting Aid Pills.¡± The morning passed by in a mess. After Sha Jingtian finished his lesson and all the disciples left, Sha Jingtian looked at his daughter. ¡°Do you know that disciple named Xu Fan?¡± Sha Jingtian asked. ¡°He is just an ordinary outer sect disciple with a bit of talent in spiritual value.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a very ordinary, very low-key disciple,¡± said Sha Yan. ¡°Pay more attention to him in the future. This disciple might not be simple,¡± said Sha Jingtian. As an alchemist, he was especially sensitive to the smell of pills. As soon as Xu Fan entered the classroom, he could smell the faint smell of Fasting Aid Pills on Xu Fan¡¯s body. This smell was relatively pure. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°He could be a genius. If he is, you¡¯re going to have another junior.¡± Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°I¡¯m so excited!¡± Xu Fan looked at the four bottles of Fasting Aid Pills on the table. He had prepared 10 sets of ingredients in total. Along the way, the Elixir Furnace had exploded four times. There were also two times where the elixirs were ruined, but the Elixir Furnace did not explode. Xu Fan looked at the few cracks on the Elixir Furnace and felt his heart ache. ¡°If I¡¯m lucky, the pill furnace can still explode six more times. I have to be careful, especially with the right side on the rear. I can¡¯t lose the Elixir Furnace before I have enough money to buy another one.¡± ¡°If I do, I¡¯ll have to wait another year.¡± Xu Fan looked at the Elixir Furnace and spoke. At this moment, the sound of a Woodcutting Spell was heard not far away from Xu Fan. Xu Fan went out to have a look. ¡°Eh? The new disciples actually chose such a remote mountain. I¡¯m trying to keep a low profile. What is this guy doing?¡± Just as Xu Fan was wondering if he should pay a visit, a pleasant ringtone sounded from the restriction. ¡°Is that Wang Yulun? I haven¡¯t seen him for almost a month.¡± Xu Fan opened a small entrance in the restriction. However, the moment he opened it, a pleasant voice rang out. ¡°Darling, I¡¯m here!¡± Xu Fan saw a beautiful figure jump into his arms. ¡°Weiyun, why are you here?¡± Xu Fan instantly felt that his peaceful days were coming to an end. ¡°Darling, in order to see you, I have already advanced to Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± As Zhang Weiyun spoke, she circled around Xu Fan like a butterfly. ¡°¡­¡± Was she displaying her cultivation level? Although her floral dress was very beautiful¡­ Zhang Weiyun walked one round in front of Xu Fan before hugging him. ¡°Darling, I¡¯m amazing, aren¡¯t I?¡± ¡°One of the elders even said that I was a spirit body and wanted to bring me into the inner sect, but I rejected him.¡± Xu Fan, who was being hugged tightly by a girl, had to admit that both his past and present homebody self were blushing. ¡°Haha, Weiyun is amazing.¡± ¡°Did you choose the mountain next door?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°Yeah, I dragged a lot of people to find out that you¡¯re here.¡± Xu Fan could not bear to reject Zhang Weiyun with her happy expression. ¡°By the way, my father said that you should make up for my betrothal gift the other day.¡± ¡°Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be proper. This is what my father said,¡± said Zhang Weiyun happily. ¡°Uncle Zhang really trusts me.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll talk about the betrothal gifts later. Did you advance to Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage so quickly to learn Dharma spells?¡± ¡°The last time I saw you, you were only at Level-3 of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± Xu Fan brought Zhang Weiyun to the pavilion and asked. ¡°I can already perform spells.¡± ¡°I know the Little Spirit Rain Technique, the Light Body Technique, the Fireball Spell, the Imperial Wind Technique, the Water Spirit Barrier, the Ice Spear Technique, and Palm Lightning.¡± ¡°I mastered all of these once I learned them,¡± said Zhang Weiyun as she squinted. ¡°Awesome, awesome. You¡¯re stronger than me,¡± Xu Fan exclaimed. He hadn¡¯t realized that this girl¡¯s aptitude was so good. Gu~~~~ Zhang Weiyun¡¯s stomach signaled that she needed to eat. ¡°Darling, I¡¯m hungry.¡± Zhang Weiyun looked at Xu Fan pitifully. Ever since she advanced to the middle stage of Qi Refinement, she had been busy doing paperwork, choosing an address, and even asking someone to build a place for her to live in the future. ¡°Wait a moment.¡± Xu Fan turned around and entered the kitchen. Before long, three home-cooked dishes and a small wooden bucket of spirit rice were served by Xu Fan. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s spiritual rice. Darling, you are really too good to me,¡± said Zhang Weiyun happily. At this time, Xu Fan took a deep breath. This was a habit he had when speaking about important matters. ¡°Weiyun, I¡¯ve always treated you as my younger sister. I was just joking with you back then.¡± ¡°Choosing a husband is a very important thing for a girl. I thought I wasn¡¯t suitable to be your husband,¡± said Xu Fan very seriously. Zhang Weiyun, who was eating fiercely, put down the chopsticks in her hand. She lowered her head and did not speak. Slowly, her tears fell. That aggrieved expression made Xu Fan feel like he was committing evil. ¡°Waa~~ Darling doesn¡¯t want me anymore~~ Sob~~~¡± ¡°Sob~~~~ Sob~~~~~~¡± Zhang Weiyun cried like an abandoned kitten. Xu Fan couldn¡¯t bear to see her like this. However, on second thought, it was better to have a short-term pain rather than a long one. It probably wouldn¡¯t be a good ending in his current situation. Two hours later. ¡°Sob~~~~¡± Zhang Weiyun was still crying. ¡°Well, Weiyun, why don¡¯t we stop for a while and eat first?¡± ¡°Sob~~~ Sob~~¡± Zhang Weiyun continued to lie there and cry. Four hours later. Xu Fan looked at Zhang Weiyun, who was still crying in despair. ¡°Weiyun, can we have a chat?¡± Xu Fan asked helplessly. ¡°Sob~~~ Darling doesn¡¯t want me anymore.¡± Zhang Weiyun ignored Xu Fan and continued to cry. Xu Fan felt like his head was going to explode. He felt like he had inexplicably become a jerk. Six hours later. ¡°Sob~~~ Sob~~¡± ¡°Weiyun, I didn¡¯t abandon you.¡± At this moment, Zhang Weiyun looked at Xu Fan with her big red eyes. ¡°Then am I your wife?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Xu Fan had not finished speaking. ¡°Sob~~~ Darling doesn¡¯t want me anymore.¡± ¡°Sob~~¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give your father a betrothal gift, alright?¡± In the end, Xu Fan could not make this painful decision. Zhang Weiyun immediately stopped crying. ¡°Darling, you have to remember what you said.¡± Zhang Weiyun picked up the bowl of unfinished spiritual rice and continued eating. ¡°Darling, the food is getting cold.¡± Xu Fan looked at Zhang Weiyun and instantly felt that he had been tricked. ¡°Who taught you this move?¡± Xu Fan suddenly asked. ¡°Of course it¡¯s my mother.¡± Zhang Weiyun immediately reacted. ¡°No, that¡¯s my true feelings. I¡¯ve always wanted to be husband¡¯s wife.¡± Xu Fan looked at the silly and adorable Zhang Weiyun and smiled. Then, he covered the cold dish with a high-temperature air shield and started to heat it up. ¡°That¡¯s all for now.¡± ¡°After dinner, bring me to your mountain. I¡¯ll help you take care of it.¡± Xu Fan accepted his fate. ¡°Thank you, darling.¡± ¡°In the future, change what you call me. Just call me Brother Fan.¡± Xu Fan said. ¡°Alright, darling.¡± Zhang Weiyun narrowed her eyes and said. After the meal, Xu Fan wanted to drag Zhang Weiyun along with him, but he didn¡¯t expect Zhang Weiyun to use the Light Body Technique and the Imperial Wind Technique so quickly. As a result, she directly caught up to Xu Fan. In midair, Xu Fan was a little surprised to see Zhang Weiyun following behind him. Zhang Weiyun¡¯s Light Body Technique and Imperial Wind Technique were about to break through to the Intermediate-level. Even though Xu Fan could easily master Dharma Spells, most cultivators at the upper levels of the Qi Refinement Stage could only master a few Dharma Spells. ¡°This cheap wife of mine seems to have a high cultivation talent.¡± Xu Fan thought. At this time, Xu Fan formed a hand seal with one hand. Xu Fan, who was floating in the air, instantly flew towards his destination like an arrow released from a bow. ¡°Weiyun, as long as you catch up to Brother Fan, Brother Fan will teach you a new spell.¡± Xu Fan¡¯s voice instantly perked Zhang Weiyun up. ¡°Darling, you said it yourself.¡± A ribbon appeared beside Zhang Weiyun and quickly wrapped itself around her. Instantly, she increased her speed and chased after Xu Fan. Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When they reached the small hill that belonged to Zhang Weiyun, Xu Fan took a look around. The Senior Brother from the Construction Hall had finished his work and left. A standard small courtyard had already been built. ¡°If this building were to be built in my previous life, I would be the richest man in a matter of minutes.¡± Xu Fan exclaimed. It took six hours to complete the construction of this small courtyard, which was the amount of time Zhang Weiyun spent crying. ¡°Darling, you¡¯re bullying me.¡± A figure quickly passed by Xu Fan. Just as the figure was about to hit the large tree, Xu Fan extended his hand and quickly shot out a spiritual light, forming a soft protective shield around Zhang Weiyun. A hint of disappointment flashed across Zhang Weiyun¡¯s eyes. Didn¡¯t he know that he should hug her in this situation? Bang! The barrier collided with the tree. The soft barrier slowed Zhang Weiyun¡¯s speed. Xu Fan looked around and realized that this place was much bigger than his small mountain. ¡°Weiyun, what do you want to grow in such a big place?¡± ¡°I want to plant some flowers, the kind that are pretty and fragrant,¡± said Zhang Weiyun happily. ¡°In that case, you can plant the Purple Cloud Flower. It has a long flowering period. During its growth period, you can collect Purple Cloud Dew. After it matures, you can also collect its nectar and sell it for Spirit Stones,¡± said Xu Fan after thinking for a while. This was what he wanted to plant in the past. Later on, he realized that planting Purple Cloud Flowers all over his mountain did not suit his temperament. A man with a purple mountain¡­ He felt awkward just thinking about it. ¡°Sure.¡± Zhang Weiyun squinted. ¡°Prepare the seeds yourself. I¡¯ll help you plant them when the time comes.¡± ¡°Did your father give you Spirit Stones when you came?¡± Xu Fan asked. Anyway, he didn¡¯t have many Spirit Stones on him right now. ¡°Yes, he gave me 100 Spirit Stones. I¡¯ll go buy some flower seeds tomorrow.¡± After that, Xu Fan brought Zhang Weiyun around for a while. Then, under Zhang Weiyun¡¯s reluctant gaze, he returned to his own mountain. It was already night time. Xu Fan sat in his small courtyard, staring blankly at the sky full of stars. No one knew what he was thinking. Right at this moment, a burst of azure light erupted in the sky. A dark azure divine bird appeared in the sky. On the back of the divine bird stood a beautiful woman in a dark azure dress. She had a head of black hair and was extremely beautiful. Xu Fan looked in the direction where the dark azure divine bird was flying and slowly felt that something was wrong. ¡°Damn, it isn¡¯t heading in my direction, right?¡± Xu Fan, who was originally slumped on the chair, instantly perked up. He looked at the dark azure divine bird and started to get nervous. His expression was filled with resistance and anticipation. ¡°Am I destined to be extraordinary with the system?¡± According to Xu Fan¡¯s thoughts, this big shot probably saw that he was extraordinary and wanted to take him in as a disciple. The thought of a beautiful master was exciting. Xu Fan had already started thinking about what he would do if he rejected this mighty figure and was forced to agree in the end. At this moment, an ethereal voice came from the entire outer sect mountain range. ¡°Honored Supremacy Xuan Qing, welcome to the Heavenly Imperial Sect.¡± ¡°What can I do for you, Supremacy?¡± For some reason, Xu Fan could hear a hint of helplessness in this voice. ¡°I¡¯m here to find my disciple.¡± A cold voice sounded. ¡°Oh, is the Supremacy¡¯s disciple in the Heavenly Imperial Sect?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Just as Xu Fan was about to make his appearance, he saw an orchid fly towards the direction of Supremacy Xuan Qing¡¯s spiritual will. Zhang Weiyun, who was still watching the show with an adorable expression, was sitting on the orchid. ¡°Hello, Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body. Young lady, how about becoming my senior disciple?¡± Supremacy Xuan Qing asked Zhang Weiyun kindly. ¡°I¡­ I¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± said Zhang Weiyun blankly. Xu Fan, who was still watching the show, spat out a mouthful of blood. ¡°F*ck, this is a huge opportunity. Hurry up and agree.¡± Xu Fan began to worry for Zhang Weiyun. A handsome, middle-aged man in a white robe appeared in the sky. He looked at Supremacy Xuan Qing helplessly. ¡°Supremacy, are you here to snatch someone from the Heavenly Imperial Sect?¡± ¡°Although the Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body is a person who receives great luck, she doesn¡¯t deserve the Supremacy¡¯s attention,¡± said the middle-aged man. ¡°She and I are fated.¡± ¡°Consider it as me owing a favor to the Heavenly Imperial Sect,¡± said Supremacy Xuan Qing indifferently. The middle-aged man looked at the outer sect area and sensed the attention of countless divine senses in the inner sect. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Even if Supremacy is at the Mahayana Stage, you shouldn¡¯t have come to the Heavenly Imperial Sect to forcefully take in a disciple.¡± ¡°Is a favor from, I, Xuan Qing, not worth enough?¡± Supremacy Xuan Qing frowned as a faint aura emanated from her. The middle-aged man instantly felt as if a huge mountain was pressing down on him. He almost lost his balance in the air. ¡°No, it¡¯s my sect¡¯s honor for the Supremacy to accept a disciple from the Heavenly Imperial Sect.¡± ¡°However, if our female disciple does not agree, then please do not force her.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Then, Supremacy Xuan Qing turned to look at Zhang Weiyun. ¡°Are you willing to be my senior disciple? I happen to have a cultivation technique that is suitable for your Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body.¡± ¡°It will only be a matter of time before you ascend to the Immortal World.¡± Zhang Weiyun thought for a while after hearing the words of Supremacy Xuan Qing. Then, she shouted towards Xu Fan¡¯s mountain. ¡°Darling, what do you think I should do?¡± In an instant, Xu Fan became the brightest person in the entire venue. Xu Fan met the gazes of the two mighty figures and calmly said, ¡°This is your opportunity. I feel that you should agree to it.¡± Xu Fan, who was pretending to be calm, kept chanting in his heart. ¡°I have the system. I will definitely be stronger than you in the future. You will all be my younger brothers in the future.¡± When Zhang Weiyun heard Xu Fan¡¯s words, she said, ¡°Will I still be able to see my husband in the future?¡± ¡°Sure,¡± said Supremacy Xuan Qing with a nod. She did not cultivate the heartless Dao, so she would not interfere in the matters of her future disciples. Besides, the Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body was born to be blessed with great luck. Her husband would definitely be extraordinary in the future. ¡°I¡¯m willing to become the Supremacy¡¯s disciple.¡± Zhang Weiyun immediately bowed. ¡°Congratulations, Supremacy, for taking in a disciple.¡± The middle-aged man took a deep look at Xu Fan. Then, he congratulated Supremacy Xuan Qing before slowly disappearing into the sky. ¡°Since you¡¯ve become my senior disciple, follow me now.¡± Supremacy Xuan Qing led Zhang Weiyun onto the back of the dark azure divine bird. Before Zhang Weiyun could say anything, the two of them and the divine bird disappeared into the sky. Everything returned to normal. ¡°Just like that, the wife I just acknowledged is gone?¡± ¡°Alright, at least it won¡¯t be awkward when I reject you in the future.¡± Xu Fan collapsed onto the recliner again. ¡°The upper limit of strength in this world is too high. People can easily become experts or achieve the title of Supremacy.¡± ¡°How long do I have to wait before I can have some fun?¡± Upon thinking this, Xu Fan took out the jade slip containing the Five Element Art and began to read it. In Xu Fan¡¯s opinion, the pros and cons of cultivation techniques lay in the following aspects. They depended on the ability to increase the upper capacity limit of the dantain to contain more spiritual power, the quality of spiritual power absorbed, the ability to strengthen the upper limit of one¡¯s spiritual power, and whether there were side effects. There were also other cultivation techniques that strengthened the soul and body. ¡°This Five Elements Art is really too stable. There¡¯s nothing special about it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very difficult to strengthen this thing.¡± Xu Fan had always wanted to create a strengthened version of the Five Elements Art. The Five Elements Art that he was currently cultivating seemed too weak to him. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At the Spirit Pill Pavilion of Shangling Peak. After Xu Fan finished his lesson, he went to the Spirit Pill Pavilion of Shangling Peak. ¡°May I know what kind of Spirit Pills you would like to buy? We have some Fasting Aid Pills, Small Spirit Pills, Heart Cleansing Pills, Antiseptic Pills, and Body Strengthening Pills¡­¡± ¡°How much can I buy middle-grade Fasting Aid Pills here for?¡± Xu Fan asked. He did not expect that there would be so many pills catered for cultivators in the Qi Refinement Stage alone. ¡°A bottle costs 20 Spirit Stones. It can feed a cultivator at the Qi Refinement Stage and sustain their spiritual energy for 10 days,¡± said the shop assistant at the Spirit Pill Pavilion quickly. This kind of Fasting Aid Pill was a must-have item for Qi Refinement Stage disciples, who consumed a lot of spiritual energy daily, to carry out missions. ¡°I recently refined a batch of middle-grade Fasting Aid Pills. I wonder if you¡¯ll accept them,¡± said Xu Fan. ¡°Yes, we will. Please follow me.¡± The originally enthusiastic shop assistant became even more respectful. He bent down and invited Xu Fan to a VIP room. After serving the tea, he left. A moment later, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man walked into the VIP room. ¡°Fellow cultivator, are you selling Fasting Aid Pills?¡± The middle-aged man asked with a faint smile on his face. He seemed very kind. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Fan did not say much. He took out five ordinary jade bottles and placed them on the table, indicating for the middle-aged man to examine them. ¡°Yes, the pill fragrance is rich and the pills have a spiritual glow. They¡¯re definitely middle-grade Fasting Aid Pills.¡± The middle-aged man took a bottle of pills and began to examine it. ¡°How many Spirit Stones can your pavilion offer for these pills?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°Let¡¯s not rush to talk about the price first. I wonder what you think of my Spirit Pill Pavilion.¡± The middle-aged man looked at the five bottles of pills and his eyes lit up. What else could he think of this place? Didn¡¯t the pavilion simply sell pills? Xu Fan complained in his heart. ¡°The spirit pills you sell are quite good,¡± said Xu Fan casually. ¡°However, I haven¡¯t left the sect since I started cultivating, so how would I know how you guys are compared to others?¡± The middle-aged man was silent. ¡°It¡¯s like this. Are you interested in becoming a specially invited alchemist of the Spirit Pill Pavilion?¡± ¡°There are no restrictions. You can accept the alchemy missions of the Spirit Pill Pavilion as you wish,¡± said the middle-aged man. ¡°What benefits do I get?¡± Xu Fan directly asked the core question. ¡°After signing the contract, my Spirit Pill Pavilion will sell you the elixirs you need at a 20% discount,¡± said the middle-aged man with a smile. In the Spirit Pill Pavilion, a specially invited alchemist could be rewarded handsomely. Furthermore, it was a very important stage that allowed one to be promoted to a supervisor in the future. ¡°What about the price of Spirit Pills that I sell at the pavilion?¡± ¡°We will increase the offer price by five percent.¡± ¡°Are there any other benefits?¡± Xu Fan continued to ask. ¡°You can buy rare spiritual medicines and pill recipes that cannot be seen in the world.¡± The middle-aged man appeared to be extremely patient. ¡°Alright, I can become a special alchemist at your pavilion. However, I have a request, and that is to keep my identity a secret,¡± said Xu Fan after thinking for a moment. This was very important. Before he came to the Spirit Pill Pavilion, he had already used a disguise technique to change his appearance. ¡°Of course. The special alchemists at our Spiritual Pill Pavilion all have their own titles and fake names,¡± said the middle-aged man with understanding. There were times when alchemists didn¡¯t like to make their identities public. After all, this kind of system was based on their strength. At that moment, the assistant from before was holding a tray. On it was a mirror-like magical artifact the size of a phone. ¡°This Dharma artifact can be used specifically to accept alchemy missions. It can also be used to purchase spirit herbs and issue missions.¡± Xu Fan took the Dharma artifact and injected some spiritual energy into it. Many options appeared in the mirror. The Mission Area, Exchange Area, and Spiritual Medicine Area were displayed on the mirror. A corner of the mirror also indicated the extent of privileges he could access using the mirror. As Xu Fan looked at the scene in the mirror, he suddenly felt that there was something wrong with the style of this world. ¡°After you bind it with your blood and come up with a name, you can accept missions.¡± In the end, the five bottles of middle-grade Fasting Aid Pills were sold for a total of 75 Spirit Stones. This was much lower than what Xu Fan had initially expected. After Xu Fan finished his discussion with the middle-aged man, he bought several pill formulas, which were commonly used by Qi Refinement Stage cultivators, and a set of spiritual medicines from the Spirit Pill Pavilion. ¡°They are the same pill, but why are their formulas and methods different?¡± In the pill refinement room on his mountaintop, Xu Fan looked at the pill formulas in his hands in confusion. The Spirit Pill Pavilion gave him three of the most basic pill formulas, including a formula for the Fasting Aid Pill. ¡°I don¡¯t know what effect this pill formula will have.¡± Just as Xu Fan was about to start refining pills, a pleasant ringtone sounded from the restriction on the mountain. After opening the restriction, a valiant and wild Wang Yulun walked in. ¡°Did you go to a primeval forest this month?¡± Xu Fan asked with doubt. ¡°I went to hunt in Horizon Forest and only came back today. I have already killed eight demon beasts at the upper levels of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± ¡°However, the last two missions given by the sect are too difficult. Thus, I came back to rest for a while,¡± said Wang Yulun. After coming to Xu Fan¡¯s territory, Wang Yulun slowly let down his guard and his aura became gentler. ¡°It looks like you¡¯ve suffered quite a bit this month,¡± said Xu Fan after sizing Wang Yulun up. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve been teetering on the edge of life and death for the past month. I almost didn¡¯t make it back.¡± ¡°I can tell. Why are you here this time?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°I¡¯ve come to see Big Brother Xu. I also want to ask how to deal with my last two demon beasts.¡± Wang Yulun, who had let down his guard, found a reclining chair and started to imitate Xu Fan. ¡°Have you met the two demon beasts before?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°I¡¯ve seen them before and even fought them before. If it wasn¡¯t for Big Brother Xu Fan¡¯s spells, I would¡¯ve died long ago,¡± said Wang Yulun with a bitter yet grateful expression. If it wasn¡¯t for Xu Fan, he might not even have been able to kill the first demon beast at Level-7 of the Qi Refinement Stage. ¡°Tell me about the characteristics of those two demon beasts.¡± Xu Fan waved his hand and a tea table rose up in front of the two of them. He took a tea set and began to steep the tea. ¡°One of them is an earth-eating demon beast. It has extraordinary defense and a talent for burrowing underground. Once it feels that its life is in danger, it will burrow into the ground.¡± ¡°If I can¡¯t kill it in an instant, it will quickly escape into the ground,¡± said Wang Yulun with a headache. ¡°The other one is called Red Wind Blood Cat. It¡¯s extremely fast, and I can¡¯t even catch its movements. Its sharp claws left a few life-threatening wounds on my body.¡± ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for the defensive Dharma artifacts I had specially prepared, I probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to see Big Brother Xu Fan again.¡± Wang Yulun smiled bitterly. After that battle, he had been thinking about how he could deal with these two demon beasts if he was Xu Fan. ¡°Big Brother Xu, if you were me, how do you think you would deal with these two monsters?¡± Wang Yulun asked. ¡°If I actually encounter those demon beasts, I won¡¯t face them.¡± Xu Fan smiled and continued, ¡°After all, they definitely can¡¯t run as fast as me.¡± ¡°According to your description of the demon beasts and your combat talent, you probably won¡¯t be able to kill these two beasts at Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage, even if you die of exhaustion.¡± ¡°Sometimes, battles don¡¯t necessarily depend on your cultivation level and the power of your spells.¡± ¡°If forcing your way through doesn¡¯t work, you have to use this.¡± Xu Fan pointed at his brain as he spoke. Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Are you saying that I should use my brain to fight?¡± Wang Yulun mumbled as though he had come into contact with an unfamiliar domain. ¡°Please teach me, Big Brother Xu.¡± ¡°How should I put it? This thing is usually innate.¡± ¡°However, when your combat power reaches a bottleneck, it¡¯s especially important if you want to defeat an even stronger enemy alone.¡± ¡°There are corresponding ways to deal with strong defense.¡± ¡°As for speed, that¡¯s even easier to say.¡± ¡°Forget about seeking guidance. You should go back and think about how to kill them,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile. It was better to stay at home and not have so many worries. It was very easy to find the weakness of two brainless demon beasts. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Brother Xu, I¡¯m here to challenge the Monolithic Mantis again.¡± Wang Yulun cupped his hands and said to Xu Fan. ¡°It¡¯s simple.¡± Xu Fan flicked his right hand and a purple light pierced through Wang Yulun¡¯s forehead. In an instant, Wang Yulun entered an illusion. As he looked at the familiar scene, Wang Yulun rushed towards the direction of the Monolithic Mantis in the forest with ease. Xu Fan closed his eyes and felt the scene in the illusion. He began to smile with relief. He had not spent so much effort diligently guiding and imparting his self-created spells to Wang Yulun in vain. Now, Wang Yulun could already fight well with the Monolithic Mantis. Other than not being able to injure the Monolithic Mantis, his performance in other aspects were not bad. ¡°Let¡¯s take it slow. This boy still needs to be tempered,¡± said Xu Fan in an old tone. He was extremely confident, as if he was standing on the shoulder of a giant. Then, Xu Fan took out the newly obtained pill formulas and began to analyze them carefully as he simulated the pill refinement process in his mind. ¡°These are the formulas for the Small Spirit Pill, the Antiseptic Pill, and the Body Tempering Pill. I think that I want to learn these pill formulas for now.¡± ¡°After all, they are in great demand. There are many missions requesting these pills.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he looked at the first Dharma artifact he had obtained and saw that the mirror was displaying the alchemy missions issued by the Spirit Pill Pavilion. ¡°Ten bottles of the Small Spirit Pill (each bottle contains 10 pills): Ordinary-grade pills are worth 150 Spirit Stones, middle-grade pills are worth 230 Spirit Stones, and high-grade pills are worth 400 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Ten bottles of the Antiseptic Pill (each bottle contains 10 pills): Ordinary-grade pills are worth 120 Spirit Stones, middle-grade pills are worth 200 Spirit Stones, and high-grade pills are worth 350 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Ten bottles of the Body Tempering Pill (each bottle contains 10 pills): Ordinary-grade pills are worth 200 Spirit Stones, middle-grade pills are worth 300 Spirit Stones, and high-grade pills are worth 600 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Ten bottles of the Body Lightening Pill¡­¡± When Xu Fan saw the purchase price for Enlightenment Pills, a trace of shock flashed past his eyes. ¡°A bottle of average-quality Enlightenment Pills is worth 1,000 Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Meanwhile, high-quality Enlightenment Pills are actually worth 10,000 Spirit Stones.¡± Then, Xu Fan found the answer in the Exchange Area of the Dharma artifact. The Enlightenment Pill could increase a cultivator¡¯s comprehension of the Dao. With just a simple introduction, Xu Fan knew how extraordinary this pill was. ¡°Can the Enlightenment Pill be refined in the Qi Refinement Stage?¡± Xu Fan continued to scroll through the contents of the Exchange Area, but he found nothing. Most of the content involved the experience of refining pills at Level-1 and above. It was not of much use to Xu Fan at the current moment. ¡°Looks like I can only ask the beautiful teacher tomorrow.¡± At this moment, Wang Yulun broke free from the illusion. According to Xu Fan¡¯s plan, the illusion would only dissipate if either Wang Yulun or the Monolithic Mantis died. ¡°Did you succeed?¡± Xu Fan asked with a smile. He had a look of anticipation on his face. What if this brat succeeded in the end? ¡°No, I only managed to severely injure it in the end.¡± ¡°It is really too difficult to kill it,¡± said Wang Yulun bitterly. ¡°Is it difficult? According to the hardness of the Monolithic Mantis, you only need to use the Fire Spear Technique to hit its weak point three times,¡± said Xu Fan simply. ¡°It sounds pretty easy.¡± Wang Yulun was stunned for a moment before he reacted. Damn, if it were that easy, he would have killed it a long time ago. ¡°Big Brother Xu, I¡¯ll go back if there¡¯s nothing else.¡± Wang Yulun felt that it was better for him to go back and think about how to kill the two demon beasts. It was too much of a blow to stay at Xu Fan¡¯s place. ¡°Remember to let me know if you really can¡¯t pass the test.¡± ¡°If you really can¡¯t do it, I¡¯ll help you to cheat.¡± As Xu Fan said this, a glint flashed across his eyes. In his opinion, demon beasts at Level-7 of the Qi Refinement Stage could be killed easily. ¡°Thank you, Big Brother Xu.¡± As Xu Fan watched Wang Yulun leave, he sighed and said, ¡°What an honest child.¡± As one of Xu Fan¡¯s few friends in this world, Xu Fan did not mind helping Wang Yulun cheat a little. The next day, Xu Fan did not leave after class. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, do you have any questions?¡± Sha Yan gently asked. Ever since her father told her to pay attention to Xu Fan, she had been particularly concerned about him. The impression Xu Fan gave her was that he was very lowkey. If she didn¡¯t inquire about him in the outer sect, she wouldn¡¯t even know that he existed. ¡°Senior Sister, I have a question that I want to ask you.¡± Xu Fan seriously asked. He didn¡¯t dare to look directly at this beautiful Senior Sister, fearing that he would reveal the appearance of a thirsty man from his past life. Women who were beautiful to a certain extent could easily attract attention. ¡°Please speak, Junior Brother. This is the first time Junior Brother has asked me a question alone. I will tell you everything I know.¡± Sha Yan played with the hair by her ear. ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore. I can¡¯t take it anymore¡­ I¡¯ve seen all the beauties in this world in the past. Why can¡¯t I resist temptation here?¡± Xu Fan calmed his heartbeat as these thoughts ran through his mind. ¡°Senior Sister, have you heard about whether Enlightenment Pills can be refined in the Qi Refinement Stage?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°How do you know about the Enlightenment Pill? Although such pills can be refined in the Qi Refinement Stage, they are very harmful to the body.¡± ¡°Very few people can refine the Enlightenment Pill in the Qi Refinement Stage,¡± said Sha Yan. ¡°What harm is there in refining Enlightenment Pills?¡± Xu Fan asked the question he was most concerned about. ¡°When refining Enlightenment Pills, alchemists must invest a lot of mental energy and their own comprehension of the Dao.¡± ¡°If one is not careful, they might lose their cultivation foundation.¡± ¡°Currently, only Golden Core Stage alchemists can refine Enlightenment Pills without any injuries.¡± ¡°Why? Does Junior Brother want to refine Enlightenment Pills?¡± Sha Yan looked at Xu Fan with a strange expression. ¡°Haha, Senior Sister has misunderstood me. I just heard that Enlightenment Pills are very valuable and was a little greedy,¡± Xu Fan explained. ¡°Oh, then Junior Brother must work hard. If you really want to earn Spirit Stones, then you should hurry up and become a basic alchemist.¡± Sha Yan smiled. She didn¡¯t know why, but she had a favorable impression of this honest Junior Brother. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take Senior Sister¡¯s blessings,¡± said Xu Fan. After that, Xu Fan went to the steward¡¯s cave abode and watered the Seven-Leaf Flower before returning to his small mountain. Spring passed and autumn arrived. In the blink of an eye, a year had passed. ¡°Cultivation really is endless. A year has passed just like that.¡± ¡°There are still 132 years until I become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and more than 8,000 years until I dominate this world. During this year, the only good news he heard was that the cultivators of this world could only stay in this world for at most 10,000 years. It was the same for other races. When the time came, they had to leave this world. Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan took out the small artifact mirror and started the cultivation version of an online trade. The small artifact mirror flickered and the face of a middle-aged man appeared in the mirror. ¡°Fellow Daoist, what pills have you refined recently?¡± A middle-aged man¡¯s voice came from the Dharma artifact, sounding rather excited. ¡°I refined 50 bottles of middle-grade Small Spirit Pills, 50 bottles of middle-grade Body Tempering Pills, 50 bottles of middle-grade Antiseptic Pills, 20 bottles of middle-grade Heart Cleansing Pills, and 20 bottles of middle-grade Speed Spirit Pills.¡± ¡°There are also 10 bottles of Water Spirit Pills and Wood Spirit Pills respectively.¡± Following Xu Fan¡¯s words, the middle-aged man¡¯s expression in the mirror became increasingly shocked. He knew that Xu Fan had only bought the spirit medicines two months ago. This speed was a bit heaven-defying. ¡°That¡¯s about it. Supervisor Li, please calculate how much these pills are worth,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile. With this sum of money, he could start his own refining plan. ¡°I can offer 11,500 Spirit Stones for the 50 bottles of Small Spirit Pills, 15,000 Spirit Stones for the Body Tempering Pills, 10,000 Spirit Stones for the Antiseptic Pills, 8,000 Spirit Stones for the Heart Cleansing Pills, and 12,000 Spirit Stones for the Speed Spirit Pills.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you 40,000 for the Water Spirit Pills and Wood Spirit Pills, which brings the total to 96,500 Spirit Stones. I¡¯ll round it up and offer you 97,000 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist, you can now upgrade your magic mirror access rights to Grade-2. There will be some new functions. Please take note.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°Then let us begin our trade.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Fan took out the spirit pills he wanted to trade from his storage bag and positioned them in front of the mirror. A wave of spatial power directly absorbed all the spirit pills. Then, a bag of Spirit Stones appeared where the pills originally were. Every time Xu Fan saw this scene, he would sigh. This was much more impressive than shopping online. The items could be teleported directly. Unfortunately, he could only do so within the sect. When Xu Fan was informed that this magic mirror had a teleportation function, he was stunned. The style of this world was getting weirder and weirder. Later on, he found out that they were using the power of the sect¡¯s grand formation to form a transportation system that covered the entire sect. Once he left the Heavenly Imperial Sect, the system would be useless. After the transaction was completed, Supervisor Li did not hang up. ¡°Fellow Daoist, I have a request,¡± said Supervisor Li through the mirror, looking a little embarrassed. ¡°What is it?¡± Xu Fan asked. Although he only had a business relationship with Supervisor Li, in the past year or so, Supervisor Li had been giving him some discounts from time to time and rounding up his offer price. Thus, Xu Fan did not mind doing him a small favor. ¡°I have a nephew in the Qi Refinement Stage who is going to the mystic realm to train. I hope to purchase a few bottles of high-quality pills from you, fellow Daoist. I hope that you can fulfill my wish,¡± said Supervisor Li. Based on the pills that were traded this year, Xu Fan already had the ability to refine high-quality Qi Refinement Stage spirit pills. ¡°I have five bottles of high-quality Small Spirit Pills, four bottles of Antiseptic Pills, six bottles of Body Tempering Pills, and three bottles of Speed Spirit Pills.¡± ¡°Based on our relationship, let¡¯s see what price you can give me,¡± Xu Fan said after thinking for a while. It was not a big deal to be able to refine high-quality medicinal pills. It was also meaningless to keep these high-grade medicinal pills in his hands. ¡°Speed Spirit Pills? You are really good at hiding your skills.¡± Supervisor Li was pleasantly surprised. A high-quality Speed Spirit Pill could instantly restore half of a peak Qi Refinement Stage cultivator¡¯s spiritual power. It was the best choice for a Qi Refinement cultivator who was about to go out and fight. ¡°I¡¯ll offer you 20,000 Spirit Stones. Fellow Daoist, what do you think?¡± ¡°You¡¯re at a disadvantage. If you spend some time, you can collect these medicinal pills,¡± said Xu Fan after calculating the cost silently. ¡°I¡¯m not at a disadvantage. After all, everything happened so suddenly. I¡¯ll give you this price. I can¡¯t let you lose out either, right?¡± ¡°Alright then, let¡¯s trade.¡± Xu Fan smiled and agreed. ¡°Okay.¡± The spatial power reappeared. After the transaction, Xu Fan looked at the two bags of Spirit Stones and smiled. ¡°Finally, I¡¯m no longer a homebody with no Spirit Stones in my pocket.¡± Right at this moment, the spiritual energy within Xu Fan¡¯s body surged. This was a sign that he was about to break through his current realm. Xu Fan quickly returned to his room to meditate. Two hours later, Xu Fan slowly opened his eyes. ¡°I haven¡¯t reached the upper limit of my current level yet. Why was I able to break through so easily?¡± ¡°Besides, my Five Elements Art research is about to succeed. When the time comes, I¡¯ll switch to a new version of the Five Elements Art. Wouldn¡¯t that be killing two birds with one stone?¡± Xu Fan pondered. As Xu Fan spoke, he began to comprehend the Five Elements Art again. Meanwhile, in a distant Holy Land, Zhang Weiyun had just finished cultivating. Just as she was about to ride her dark azure divine bird out to play, she was stopped by Supremacy Xuan Qing. ¡°You¡¯ve only been in seclusion for three months, yet you can¡¯t stand the loneliness anymore?¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t fully grasped the Heavenly Fortune Incantation yet. Furthermore, your combat strength isn¡¯t the best among my peers. I can¡¯t even bring you out to show your face,¡± said Supremacy Xuan Qing gently. She still had high hopes for this disciple of hers. After all, Supremacy Xuan Qing was also a Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body. Initially, she relied on a few fortuitous encounters to slowly rise up. Originally, she, who had become the big shot of the Flying Feather World, had no worries. However, during one of her breaks, she actually fell asleep and even had a nightmare. In her dream, she was chased by a group of demons in the Major Chiliocosm. In the end, she died miserably under the torture of the demons. After being jolted awake, Supremacy Xuan Qing knew that her Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body was reminding her. Following that, she began frantically searching for a way to resolve this calamity. The scene in her dream was truly terrifying. Later on, she obtained a secret technique to take in a disciple of the Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body. By teaching him with all his might, he could resolve his own calamity. This was also the reason why she accepted Zhang Weiyun. ¡°That¡¯s too hard to learn. I¡¯ll go for a walk. Maybe I¡¯ll get a new insight.¡± ¡°It would be even better if I could meet my husband,¡± said Zhang Weiyun coquettishly as she hugged Supremacy Xuan Qing¡¯s arm. Upon hearing her disciple mention his husband, a strange look flashed across Supremacy Xuan Qing¡¯s eyes. Those who could become Dao partners with the Heavenly Blessing Spirit Body were not simple figures. She wondered how brilliant her disciple¡¯s future husband would be in this world. ¡°You can go out for a walk, but if you want to see your husband, wait until you¡¯ve fully comprehended the introductory chapter of the Heavenly Fortune Incantation.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll definitely work hard.¡± With that said, Zhang Weiyun excitedly mounted her dark azure divine bird and flew outside. At the Weaponry Refinement Peak in the outer sect mountain range of Heavenly Imperial Sect. Xu Fan¡¯s heart ached as he spent 10,000 Spirit Stones to buy a set of materials for junior blacksmiths and the spirit ore materials used in the early stages. The materials came in the form of a light illusion. ¡°The threshold of refining weapons is much higher than refining pills. They don¡¯t even arrange for a lecturer to teach beginners,¡± said Xu Fan gloomily. He could already be considered to have graduated from the alchemy course. He had thought that the same method would be used when he learned how to refine weapons, but this was a little unexpected. When he returned to his small mountain, Xu Fan saw a disciple he was not familiar with appearing outside the restriction. ¡°Isn¡¯t this Senior Brother Brother Pang Fu? Why did he come to my shabby place?¡± Xu Fan looked at his chubby Senior Brother and asked. When he studied with other cultivators in the early levels of the Qi Refinement Stage, there weren¡¯t many people that Xu Fan could remember. However, the person in front of him was one of the few he remembered. ¡°I heard that Senior Brother Xu was successful in refining pills, so I specially came to congratulate you,¡± said Pang Fu amiably as he piled up his double chin. He even took out 50 Spirit Stones from his storage bag as a congratulatory gift. ¡°Oh, then thank you, Senior Brother Pang Fu. I appreciate your kindness. Take the Senior Brother back.¡± ¡°In the outer sect, we are all freelance cultivators who have no one to rely on. Every single one of our Spirit Stones will be used in the most crucial places. A strange look flashed across Xu Fan¡¯s eyes. This fatty was quite generous. Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the end, Xu Fan did not accept the 50 Spirit Stones and simply welcomed Pang Fu into his small living room. ¡°Senior Apprentice Brother Pang, if you have something to say, just say it,¡± said Xu Fan as he steeped tea. ¡°Senior Brother Xu, we outer sect disciples have no one to rely on in the Heavenly Imperial Sect. Every year, we receive a little bit of resources to complete missions.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll be able to attain the Immortal Path, so I intend to join forces with all of us outer sect disciples that have no one to rely on.¡± ¡°We will trade the useless resources we have on hand, share information, or issue some small missions and so on.¡± ¡°At the very least, this will allow us outer sect disciples to have another way out.¡± Pang Fu took the tea Xu Fan handed over and drank it in one gulp. Surprise flashed across his eyes. This was spirit tea. As Xu Fan looked at Pang Fu who wanted to stand out, he recalled his background. Pang Fu was originally the direct descendant of a wealthy merchant from a large country in the secular world. It was not an exaggeration to describe him as coming from a rich family that could rival a country. Xu Fan received a favor from Pang Fu¡¯s family in his early stages of begging for food. Thus, he paid more attention to Pang Fu. ¡°Senior Brother Pang Fu isn¡¯t someone who has no one to rely on. After all, your family is the Quyang Kingdom¡¯s most wealthy merchant. This is even more formidable than an ordinary cultivator family,¡± said Xu Fan mockingly. Compared to those wealthy merchants who treated the rich unfairly, the Pang family was a classic example of benevolence. ¡°How does Junior Brother Xu know my identity?¡± Surprise flashed through Pang Fu¡¯s eyes. Not many people knew of his identity outside the outer sect. ¡°When I entered the sect, I was fortunate enough to see Young Master Pang¡¯s extravagance,¡± said Xu Fan jokingly. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get down to business first. I want to form an alliance.¡± The Heavenly Imperial Sect had over 200,000 outer sect members. It was just like a small society. Under such conditions, for the sake of benefits, it was not difficult to form all sorts of alliances. Some of these alliances completed missions together, while others shared information, but most of them helped each other. ¡°I don¡¯t dare to call it an alliance. I just want to gather more than a thousand of our brothers from the same batch. It¡¯s better than fighting alone in silence,¡± said Pang Fu patiently. If Xu Fan was just an ordinary disciple, he would simply send his subordinates to invite Xu Fan. However, Xu Fan had already reached the requirement to join the Elixir Hall. Thus, he had no choice but to make a trip personally. He had to take in this future alchemist. There was an old saying in the cultivation world that every powerful being had a passionate master alchemist as their brother. ¡°Interesting. What can this alliance bring me? What do I have to pay?¡± Xu Fan asked with interest. Although he kept a low profile, it wasn¡¯t impossible for him to show off occasionally. ¡°What you can get is first-hand news from the sect, connections, and countless junior brothers in the alliance who are willing to run errands for a future alchemy master like you.¡± ¡°What you need to do is to provide some benefits for your fellow Senior Brothers in the alliance to refine pills.¡± ¡°After Junior Brother becomes an alchemy master in the future, all the fellow apprentices in the alliance will be willing to follow your lead.¡± ¡°Right now, there are more than 40 Senior and Junior brothers from the Combat Hall in the alliance. There are two who are likely to become basic alchemists and one apprentice blacksmith.¡± ¡°I believe that with the addition of Junior Brother, a quasi-alchemy master, our alliance will definitely develop in the future.¡± Pang Fu spoke passionately. In his heart, he thought that if he hadn¡¯t asked around, he probably wouldn¡¯t have known that someone from the same batch as him had entered the Elixir Hall. Xu Fan started to think carefully about the pros and cons. Pang Fu did not speak either, quietly waiting for Xu Fan¡¯s response. He was confident that this alchemy genius would agree to him. ¡°I¡¯ll join the alliance,¡± said Xu Fan. He understood that if he kept a low profile, he would be suppressing his true nature. Who wasn¡¯t a mortal? ¡°Alright, I knew it,¡± Pang Fu said happily. Then, he took out a simple and circular Dharma artifact and handed it to Xu Fan. ¡°Is this a communication magic tool?¡± Xu Fan asked with slight surprise. ¡°The alliance should look like an alliance. This is the work of that apprentice blacksmith,¡± said Pang Fu with a smile. The alliance he had established finally had a quasi-alchemy master. After working for a few years, he would become a Grade-1 alchemy master. ¡°This is amazing.¡± Xu Fan sighed. ¡°This Dharma Artifact will allow you to receive the latest news and transaction information from the alliance starting from tomorrow. Occasionally, people will also issue missions.¡± Then, Pang Fu gave Xu Fan a jade slip and a command token. After that, he bid his farewells to Xu Fan. Xu Fan had just sent Pang Fu out when he met another person he did not want to see recently. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, did you just receive a guest?¡± Sha Yan asked with narrowed eyes. Xu Fan looked at Sha Yan¡¯s crescent eyes and instantly broke through her defense. ¡°Yes, a Senior Brother came to visit.¡± Xu Fan did not bother about receiving guests. ¡°Junior Brother, aren¡¯t you going to invite me in?¡± Sha Yan smiled. In the pavilion, the two of them sat facing each other. Xu Fan handed Sha Yan the tea he had brewed. ¡°Junior Brother, why aren¡¯t you willing to join the Elixir Hall?¡± ¡°Let me put it another way. Why are you unwilling to take my father as your master?¡± Sha Yan stared at Xu Fan as she spoke. She had already confirmed Xu Fan¡¯s talent in alchemy. Her father had wanted to take him in as a disciple so that he could listen to Xu Fan¡¯s thoughts, but in the end, Xu Fan had refused. Xu Fan looked at his beautiful Senior Sister and commented in his heart, ¡°I can tell you that I¡¯m not very interested in alchemy. Weapon refinement is my favorite hobby.¡± ¡°Senior Sister, I¡¯m used to being free and unrestrained by myself. I don¡¯t want to be restricted. Alchemy is just my side profession,¡± said Xu Fan helplessly, finding a reason to reject her. At this time, Sha Yan looked at Xu Fan strangely. She didn¡¯t understand why this Junior Brother of hers didn¡¯t cherish the opportunity that others yearned for. ¡°But Junior Brother, your pill refinement talent is so outstanding. Without good guidance, your talent will be wasted.¡± ¡°The path of alchemy is as vast as the sea. This is also a method to ascend to immortality. As long as one becomes a top-notch alchemy master, it is not a problem to be led to the Immortal World,¡± Sha Yan advised. After all, the chances of a successful alchemy master ascending was much better than ordinary cultivators. Xu Fan looked at this beautiful Senior Sister with a slight headache. If he were to become a disciple of an alchemy master, wouldn¡¯t the early stages of his weapon refinement plan be ruined? It seemed like he had to speak the truth. ¡°Senior Sister, have you ever been on the Floating Sky Ship that belongs to our sect?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°I¡¯ve been there before. I went out with the Floating Sky Ship once. Why?¡± Sha Yan asked doubtfully. ¡°Senior Sister, every time I see the Floating Sky Ship, I swore that I would refine that kind of Floating Sky Ship in my lifetime.¡± ¡°Pill refinement is just a way for me to gather Spirit Stones in the early stages. The reason why I¡¯m not willing to take Teacher Jingtian as my master is because I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll let Teacher Jingtian down in the future.¡± Xu Fan only said half-truths. At this time, Sha Yan looked at Xu Fan blankly. This reminded her of her brother who had broken off relations with her father at the Weapon Refinement Peak. She still remembered Big Brother¡¯s words before he left. ¡°I, Sha Diao1, must become the best master blacksmith in the Heavenly Imperial Sect!¡± Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Sha Yan sighed. Wasn¡¯t alchemy great? Why did he have to become a blacksmith? In the cultivation world, alchemists and blacksmiths despised each other. After drinking the tea, Xu Fan waved goodbye to his beautiful Senior Sister. ¡°Freedom is priceless.¡± Xu Fan looked at the beautiful Senior Sister flying on a Dharma artifact in the air and said, ¡°Who can stand a 150-year-old Qi Refinement Stage cultivator?¡± In the room, Xu Fan took out the refining materials he had bought. There were more than a hundred jade slips containing the Light Illusion Spell. Xu Fan picked up the jade slip that was marked as number one and placed it between his eyebrows. Then, his spiritual power entered the jade slip. In the blink of an eye, Xu Fan appeared in an enormous weapon refinery field, which was next to a volcano. ¡°Weapon refinement extracts the essence of all things to mold the Dharma treasures in the world,¡± said a middle-aged man standing beside the volcano. ¡°A qualified Dharma artifact is made up of three components: raw materials, runes, and the array formation.¡± As the middle-aged man spoke, he took out a large piece of black iron ore and controlled it to float in the air. ¡°The spirit fire condensed at the Qi Refinement Stage is currently insufficient to refine raw materials. Therefore, you need to go to a place with abundant fire spiritual force and use the environment to refine spirit ores.¡± A ball of spirit fire was drawn out from the volcanic lava by the middle-aged man and surrounded the black iron ore. As the spirit fire burned, the black iron ore began to soften. At this moment, a giant hammer formed from spiritual energy began to temper the black iron ore as if it was forging iron. ¡°This is the most basic tempering method of raw materials for refining weapons. Even though primitive spirit ores have been processed through primary processing, they still need to be tempered from scratch by us master blacksmiths.¡± As the black iron ore was refined, the impurities in the ore were slowly expelled. In just a short while, the black iron ore turned into a lump of black molten iron that floated in the air like a liquid. ¡°The tempering is complete. All that¡¯s left is the forging. The final spell for forging can be found at the very end of the jade slip.¡± After saying that, the molten iron in the air slowly transformed into an ordinary sword under the middle-aged man¡¯s control. ¡°The next step is to integrate the runes into the Dharma artifact before the Dharma artifact is fully formed.¡± ¡°This is also the most crucial step.¡± As the middle-aged man spoke, he used his finger as a brush and drew three runes in the air before fusing them into the sword. ¡°The most basic Dharma artifact requires at least three runes.¡± ¡°The three runes that I integrated just now are: Tenacity, Armor Break, and Spirit Control. As for formations, that¡¯s what you will learn in the future.¡± ¡°The most basic runes can be found at the back of the 11th jade slip.¡± After the long sword fused with the three runes, the surface of the sword began to circulate with spiritual light. Then, the blade and the tip of the sword emitted a golden aura. ¡°Lastly, we have to add decorations.¡± As the middle-aged man spoke, he sprayed out a handful of silver powder to cover the entire sword. After a while, a very delicate-looking Dharma artifact sword appeared. ¡°This is the process of refining Dharma artifacts in the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± With that said, the scene where Xu Fan was changed again. This time, he appeared in a school hall. The same middle-aged man held a piece of black iron ore in his hand and said, ¡°Next, I will introduce more than 1,000 spirit ores commonly seen in the world of cultivation. ¡°I will also explain the characteristics of each spirit ore.¡± Xu Fan seemed to have returned to his school days. ¡°This is f*cking getting better and better,¡± said Xu Fan. As Xu Fan studied, the interest on his face grew stronger. Xu Fan decided that he had to learn how to refine weapons as soon as possible. There were still many plans to be made. Three months later, Xu Fan put down the last jade slip in his hand and let out a long sigh. ¡°Interesting. This is much more interesting than refining pills.¡± In the past three months, Xu Fan had finished all the weapon refinery jade slips. He went through them as if he was a novel addict. Xu Fan stood up and stretched. His Level-4 Qi Refinement Stage body was actually unable to withstand the pressure of working so hard for the past three months. When he walked out of the room, he saw that the sun was shining brightly in the afternoon. ¡°I¡¯ll have a good rest before heading over to the Weapon Refinement Peak later.¡± At this moment, the circular communication device in Xu Fan¡¯s hand vibrated. He opened it and saw that it was the latest news from the Heavenly Imperial Sect. ¡°Firstly, the Heavenly Imperial Sect is about to open a batch of Qi Refinement Stage Mystic Realms. I hope that the brothers of the alliance can seize this opportunity (Mystic realms usually only open once every 50 years).¡± ¡°Secondly, our sect¡¯s number one beauty, Murong Qian¡¯er, has already become partners with a disciple of the A-Hall some time ago.¡± ¡°Thirdly, a Fusion Stage elder from the Illusionary Spirit Sect brought his disciples to pay their respects. Our alliance speculates that he might be here to rent the auxiliary battleships that accompany the Floating Sky Ship in our sect.¡± ¡°Fourthly, this year, the Alchemy Hall has taken in far more new disciples than in previous years. On the contrary, Weapon the Refinement Peak has only taken in a few disciples this year. From what I can see, the price of the most basic Dharma artifacts in the Qi Refinement Stage should increase. I hope that the brothers in the alliance will be prepared.¡± ¡°Fifthly, in three days, our sect¡¯s strongest Qi Refinement Stage cultivator, Yun Shangfeng, will accept the challenge from the Illusionary Spirit Sect. A dealer will be present then, and we cannot miss this opportunity.¡± ¡°Sixthly, an insider has sent a message. The Floating Sky Ship that headed to the former territory of Japan has returned early. It seems to have brought back a lot.¡± ¡°Exchange Area: I wish to purchase a bottle of middle-grade Speed Spirit Pills for 1,500 Spirit Stones. I hope the brothers in the alliance will part with their goods.¡± ¡°I¡¯m offering 200 Spirit Stones to learn from a brother who has mastered the Spiritual Rain Technique to a high level.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking to purchase one strand of Origin Snake Grass for 1,000 Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking to purchase unused Foundation Establishment pills. Details will be discussed in a face-to-face meeting.¡± ¡°Personal Announcement Area: Zhao Shiyuan: Alchemy Senior Brothers in the Alliance. I have 20 bottles of Speed Spirit Pills with me. I only want one bottle of middle-grade Speed Spirit Pills or one high-grade Speed Spirit Pill.¡± ¡°Li Shihu: I¡¯m looking to purchase a high-grade Body Tempering Pill.¡± Xu Fan looked at the news in the communication artifact and slowly smiled. This was one of his greatest joys ever since he joined Pang Fu¡¯s alliance and obtained this Dharma artifact. It was like reading the news every day in his previous life. ¡°Interesting. Could Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s Dao partner be Yulun?¡± Just as Xu Fan mentioned Wang Yulun, a ringtone sounded from the restriction. After the restriction was opened, Wang Yulun brought an exquisite-looking young lady in. The young lady was wearing a plain green dress. Her long hair reached her waist, showing off her youthful charm. She held onto Wang Yulun¡¯s arm and revealed a blissful expression. ¡°Yulun, is this Senior Brother Xu really as powerful as you say?¡± The young woman asked curiously. She really couldn¡¯t think of any cultivator of the same level who was more powerful than her lover in the outer sect. ¡°Of course, my achievements today are all thanks to Big Brother Xu,¡± said Wang Yu in admiration. Even if he were to enter the A-Hall now, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to last 25 minutes in a fight against Xu Fan. ¡°Qianqian, when you meet Big Brother Xu later, please speak nicely to him. I think that your matter will be a piece of cake to Big Brother Xu,¡± said Wang Yulun in a serious tone. ¡°Alright,¡± replied Murong Qian¡¯er obediently. ¡°I still think Senior Sister Sha is pretty. The outer sect disciples are still too young and don¡¯t understand the beauty of maturity.¡± Xu Fan retracted his gaze from the window and stood up to walk out of the room. He had to personally welcome a new guest. ¡°Big Brother Xu, how have you been recently?¡± Wang Yulun smiled. ¡°Hello, Big Brother Xu.¡± Murong Qian¡¯er greeted him, appearing very well-mannered. ¡°Hello, if I¡¯m not wrong, you must be the number one beauty of the outer sect, Murong Qian¡¯er,¡± said Xu Fan warmly. ¡°Big Brother Xu, do you already know about her?¡± Wang Yu looked at Xu Fan in shock. Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Who doesn¡¯t know about such a big matter?¡± Xu Fan smiled and asked. Then, he brought the two of them to the guest pavilion. At this moment, Wang Yulun took out a large food box from his storage ring and took out four hot dishes, four cold dishes, and two soups. There were a total of ten dishes. Meanwhile, Murong Qian¡¯er took out a jar of spirit wine. ¡°These dishes are made by the head chef of the Immortal Indulgence Building. The wine, Intoxicated in the Clouds, is the best in their hotel.¡± ¡°Am I right?¡± Xu Fan looked at the two and smiled. ¡°You¡¯ve improved a lot compared to before. I taught you so many things in the past, but you only brought the meat of demon beasts over. Furthermore, I had to cook it myself.¡± ¡°Who taught you to be so capable?¡± Xu Fan squinted at Wang Yulun and asked. This table of dishes was definitely not his idea. Wang Yulun rubbed his head and chuckled. Before he came, he wanted to bring another slab of demon beast meat and let Xu Fan process it. However, Murong Qian¡¯er stopped him. She specially bought a table of dishes and spirit wine from the best restaurant in the outer sect. Xu Fan placed a piece of meat into his mouth and started to savor it carefully. ¡°Speak. Why are you here?¡± Xu Fan had never eaten a free lunch. ¡°It¡¯s like this, Big Brother Xu.¡± Wang Yulun was a little embarrassed. ¡°A while ago, when Qian¡¯er and I were out on a mission, we encountered a Soul-Devouring Beast at Level-9 of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± ¡°Although Qian¡¯er and I ran fast, Qian¡¯er was still infected by the aura of the Soul-Devouring Beast. Thus, Qian¡¯er can¡¯t sleep well every night now.¡± ¡°There¡¯s always a ghost that wants Qian¡¯er to find that Soul-Devouring Beast.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m here today to ask Big Brother Xu if you have any ideas,¡± said Wang Yulun. Xu Fan rolled his eyes at Wang Yulun and formed a hand seal. After a series of complicated hand seals, a ball of pure white spiritual light appeared above Xu Fan¡¯s head. It emitted an aura that could purify all living things and descended on Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s head. It was a Light Purification Spell. Murong Qian¡¯er simply felt her entire body relax as a wisp of black aura emerged from her body. Then, Xu Fan casually used a fireball to extinguish the black aura. ¡°How embarrassing. You¡¯re only at Level-5 of the Qi Refinement Stage, yet you were chased by a Soul-Devouring Beast. In the end, you even injured your wife,¡± said Xu Fan in disdain. ¡°But the beast was at Level-9 of the Qi Refinement Stage!¡± Wang Yulun shouted. ¡°You still deserve to die.¡± At this moment, Murong Qian¡¯er finally recovered from her shock. ¡°Brother Xu, have you reached the highest level of the Purification Spell?¡± She knew that one could only purify abnormalities of the soul when one comprehended the Purification Spell to the highest level. ¡°Oh, I was just casually practicing. I didn¡¯t expect to reach the advanced level,¡± said Xu Fan casually. Normally, he only needed half a month to reach the highest level of a spell. ¡°Big Brother Xu is amazing.¡± Murong Qian¡¯er only believed her lover now. ¡°Hurry up and eat, or it¡¯ll get cold.¡± After a meal of wine and good food, Murong Qian¡¯er cleared the cutlery on the table into a stone box and started chatting with the two of them. She appeared very virtuous. ¡°Big Brother Xu, are you going to the sect¡¯s mystic realm?¡± ¡°With Big Brother Xu¡¯s battle strength, we will definitely be able to reap a bountiful harvest,¡± said Wang Yulun. ¡°No, it¡¯s too dangerous. Isn¡¯t it better to live well?¡± Xu Fan shook his head. He didn¡¯t want to go to any place where there would be a battle. ¡°Big Brother Xu, are you really not going? I heard that there is a great cultivator inheritance to be found within the mystic realm.¡± ¡°In the past, someone found the handwritten book of a grandmaster refiner in a mystic realm. There were many lost runes recorded on it.¡± Upon hearing this news, Xu Fan¡¯s interest was piqued. This was because in order to become an outstanding master blacksmith, it was essential to have all kinds of rune reserves. A qualified master blacksmith had to master at least 1,000 runes, but Xu Fan could only master 80. ¡°Big Brother Xu, I know your personality. We have already selected this mystic realm.¡± ¡°There are only Qi Refinement Stage demon beasts in this mystic realm. At most, they are only at the peak of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± ¡°According to Big Brother Xu¡¯s strength, our safety is guaranteed.¡± Wang Yulun continued to persuade him. He knew that recently, Xu Fan had become obsessed with weapon refinement. ¡°That¡¯s right. There¡¯s the inheritance of a grandmaster blacksmith inside. Isn¡¯t Big Brother Xu tempted?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er added. ¡°The two of you are echoing each other. Do you have any ulterior motives?¡± Xu Fan looked at the loving couple in front of him and asked. ¡°Hehe, I just want to pick up some benefits while following behind Big Brother Xu. I¡¯ve been a little poor recently.¡± After having a partner, Wang Yulun realized that he never had enough Spirit Stones. Even though Qian¡¯er had Spirit Stones, how could a man allow a woman to spend them? Xu Fan glanced at Murong Qian¡¯er without leaving a trace, indicating that he understood her very well. ¡°Are you sure that there are only Qi Refinement Stage demonic beasts inside?¡± Xu Fan asked after pondering for a moment. ¡°Yes, they¡¯re only at the Qi Cultivation stage.¡± Wang Yulun confirmed. ¡°Then when are we going?¡± ¡°Ten days later, we will gather at Heaven¡¯s Secret Peak. The fee for entering the mystic realm is 1,000 Spirit Stones per person,¡± said Wang Yu. ¡°Okay.¡± After sending off the two people, Xu Fan began to organize the spells he had learned. He attached great importance to the place where a battle might happen. Xu Fan waved his hand, and 100 iron balls the size of billiards appeared in midair. Lightning appeared in his hand and he began to examine them one by one. Then, he engraved profound runes on them. ¡°I wonder if they can be used. I haven¡¯t tested this spell before. I wonder if its power is as great as I imagined,¡± said Xu Fan as he stroked the iron ball in his hand. ¡°No, 100 iron balls isn¡¯t safe enough. I¡¯ll refine some more.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he arrived at the weapon refinement room that he had built. He used a Spirit Stone to set up a spirit fire array and took out a pile of refined iron ores to start refining the iron balls. The next day, Xu Fan arrived at the gathering place of the alliance. It was in a three-story pavilion on Shangling Peak. The moment Xu Fan arrived, he was welcomed by all the disciples in the alliance. ¡°Senior Brother Xu, hello.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Xu, please have some tea.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Xu, have you had breakfast? I¡¯ll go to the Immortal Spirit Restaurant to buy one.¡± At this moment, Pang Fu walked out. ¡°Why is Junior Brother Xu in the mood to come to the alliance headquarters today?¡± Pang Fu asked with a smile. Ever since Xu Fan made a few batches of popular spirit pills in the alliance, Xu Fan had entered his core list, which included existences that needed to be served well. ¡°I came over to take a look. The few missions that requested spirit pills from yesterday are still there, right?¡± Xu Fan asked while smiling. One should not slap a smiling face. He still had some good feelings towards Pang Fu. ¡°Yes, yes. Which mission is Junior Brother Xu talking about?¡± ¡°I¡¯d like to complete the missions that asked for Speed Spirit Pills and Body Tempering Pills,¡± said Xu Fan casually. ¡°Can Junior Brother Xu refine high-grade Body Tempering Pills now?¡± Pang Fu asked in pleasant surprise. Usually, alchemists who could refine high-grade spirit pills were figures who were popular in the eyes of other cultivators. A middle-grade spirit pill could be mastered by an alchemist after thousands of refinements. However, refining a high-grade spirit pill required talent. ¡°I managed to refine a few bottles by luck.¡± Xu Fan was secretly pleased with Pang Fu¡¯s flattery. Although he kept a low profile, he was still very happy when he occasionally pretended to be an outstanding figure. Chapter 20 - Weapon Refinement Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Lhave two bottles of middle-grade Spirit Pills and a bottle of high-grade Body Tempering Pills.¡± Xu Fan placed the three bottles of spirit pills on the trading counter. When he completed the missions from time to time in the alliance, it was often very satisfying to look at other people¡¯s envious expressions. At this time, the shop assistant at the counter handed the corresponding items to Xu Fan. The shop assistant didn¡¯t check the pills either. In this alliance, no one would sell fake items. After the trade was completed, Xu Fan said to Pang Fu beside him, ¡°Senior Brother, help me issue a mission. I want to purchase all kinds of rune information. Natural God Descending Runes are even better. The price of the rune remains to be determined.¡± ¡°Also help me to indicate that there is no need to trade runes that are imparted by the Weapon Refinement Peak,¡± said Xu Fan. ¡°Alright. Come, Junior Brother Xu, let¡¯s go upstairs and have some tea,¡± said Pang Fu with a smile. A trace of doubt flashed across his eyes. He wanted to purchase runes? Could it be that this junior brother was currently learning how to refine weapons? In the guest reception room, Xu Fan looked at the scene of people coming and going downstairs and praised, ¡°Senior Brother Pang, this is not bad. It¡¯s only been a short time and our alliance is already doing so well.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it because the alliance has a genius like Junior Brother Xu overseeing it that I am able to quickly rope in our alliance brothers?¡± He was clearly an immortal cultivator, yet he exuded the aura of a merchant. ¡°You should know what the next step our alliance should take. Our sect is a bit against development. Even though they didn¡¯t object to it, it¡¯s not like they can just sit back and watch as we develop and grow,¡± said Xu Fan. He had some understanding of the attitude of the sect. After entering the outer sect for a period of time, Xu Fan was amazed by the sect cultivation system. ¡®When recruiting outer sect disciples, even if they were geniuses, they had to stay in the outer sect area for the entire Qi Refinement Stage. This was the same even if the seniors in the sect took disciples in. Then, their performance in the outer sect would determine whether they would enter the inner sect. The Heavenly Imperial Sect placed great importance on the disciple¡¯s character and personality. Xu Fan had a feeling that there was a pair of special eyes staring at the outer sect. In fact, it might be staring at every single disciple. Pang Fu pondered for a moment and said, ¡°If we are a little bigger, I¡¯ll establish a Chamber of Commerce in the outer sect.¡± ¡°Establishing this alliance is a way for me to accumulate connections. In the future, this alliance will also exist in the form of a Chamber of Commerce.¡± Pang Fu spoke without any reservations. After all, they were both smart people. If he covered it up too much, Xu Fan would look down on them. ¡°You will definitely become a cultivator whose wealth resounds throughout the world in the future.¡± Xu Fan praised Pang Fu. Those who could easily play around with this type of platform were all people with schemes and methods. In Xu Fan¡¯s opinion, it was only a matter of time before such a person became famous in the cultivation world. ¡°Haha, Junior Brother Xu is too kind.¡± ¡°Oh right, Junior Brother Xu, have you been learning the path of weapon refinement recently?¡± Pang Fu asked. ¡°That¡¯s right. What¡¯s wrong? Are you trying to persuade me to focus on alchemy?¡± Xu Fan smiled. When he was chatting with Wang Yulun, Wang Yulun had tried to persuade him otherwise. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, I¡¯m not trying to persuade you. Let me tell you a secret first.¡± ¡°Oh, what secret?¡± Xu Fan asked with interest. ¡°Lunintentionally received a message regarding the dual alchemy and weapon cultivation.¡± ¡°Regardless of whether it is refining pills or refining weapons, once they reach the peak of refinement, this realm will release a guiding light, bringing them into the Immortal World.¡± ¡°However, if one refines both alchemy and weapons, that would be equivalent to giving up on the guiding light. They can only rely on cultivation to break through to the Immortal World,¡± said Pang Fu in a serious tone. ¡°Haha, Senior Brother Pang has thought too far ahead for me.¡± ¡°However, I must still thank you, Senior Brother Pang.¡± Xu Fan took out a bottle of high-grade spirit pills from his storage bag. ¡°I won¡¯t listen to Senior Brother Pang¡¯s secret information for free.¡± ¡°Lwill give you this bottle of high-grade Small Spirit Pills in exchange for Senior Brother¡¯s news,¡± said Xu Fan. Xu Fan did not mind making friends with people with potential in the future. ¡°Thank you, Junior Brother Xu.¡± Pang Fu did not speak any nonsense and directly accepted the Small Spirit Pills. A hint of admiration flashed across Xu Fan¡¯s eyes. ¡®As Pang Fu bid farewell, Xu Fan flew towards Weapon Refinement Peak. He wanted to refine a few Dharma artifacts before entering the mystic realm. The Weapon Refinement Peak was the core of the weapon refinement places within the Heavenly Imperial Sect. The peak itself was a huge volcano. It was said that the Peak Master of the Weapon Refinement Peak had drawn up an earth core flame from the depths of the earth 1,000 years ago for the younger generation to refine weapons. After paying 100 Spirit Stones on Weapon Refinement Peak, Xu Fan obtained a token for a single room at the Earth Core Workshop. ¡°Oh my god, did that Peak Master empty the entire mountain?¡± ¡°Furthermore, there¡¯s too much fire spiritual energy here.¡± The moment he entered the Earth Core Workshop, Xu Fan saw the lava in the middle of the workshop. It was as if it was controlled by an invisible force, flowing like water into all the rooms. Xu Fan found the room number stated on the token according to the order of the rooms and directly placed the token on the mechanism. Then, the door of the room opened. It was a room that was more than 40 square meters large. This was the lowest-grade room in the Earth Core Workshop. It was just right to refine basic Dharma treasures. Under the wall at the other side of the room, there was a water trough that flowed with magma from the core of the earth. There was also a small pool of magma. In addition, there were three fire Spirit Stones on the wall to ensure that the room was filled with fire spiritual energy. ¡°The temperature here is about 60 degrees. It¡¯s perfect for a sauna.¡± Xu Fan waved his hand as he spoke. Then, a thin layer of frost armor appeared on his body, instantly refreshing him. ¡°Lhave my black iron ore, Thousand Cloud Steel, Hundred Flower Spider Silk, Thousand Fire Copper Vine¡­¡± Xu Fan took out everything he needed. ¡°Let¡¯s practice first,¡± said Xu Fan as he threw the black iron ore and Thousand Cloud Steel into the lava pool, waiting for them to soften. Summoning spirit fire directly to refine it would require too much spiritual energy. Half an hour later, Xu Fan quickly pulled out the softened Bblack iron ore and Thousand Cloud Steel. He controlled his spiritual energy to make the materials float in the air before they slowly landed on the specially prepared tempering platform in the room. Xu Fan cast a spell with both hands and multitasked. Two hammers made of spiritual energy appeared in the air, and he began to hammer the two spirit ores on the tempering platform. ¡°This is completely different from what I imagined refining weapons to be.¡± ¡®As Xu Fan spoke, he controlled his spiritual energy and used the sledgehammer to hammer and temper the two spirit ores. He occasionally flipped the ores as well. An hour later, when the black iron ore and Thousand Cloud Steel finally started to stabilize, they were tempered to the extent that Xu Fan wanted. ¡°It¡¯s a bit of a waste of spiritual energy. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that I have a solid foundation, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to endure this at Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± Xu Fan instantly controlled the two tempered ores to float in the air. Then, he took out a high-grade Speed Spirit Pill and stuffed it into his mouth. His spiritual energy instantly recovered. After that, he used the Modeling Spell. The two pieces of metal in the air began to change shape. The Thousand Cloud Steel became the most ordinary sword, while the black iron ore became a ball of liquid that slowly attached itself to the surface of the sword. ¡®A pure black sword appeared. At this moment, Xu Fan¡¯s gaze became serious. All that was left was to fuse the runes. Xu Fan used his finger as a pen, drawing runes in the air and infusing them into the Dharma artifact. ¡°Spirit Control, Armor Break, Sturdy, Light Feather, Silence, Spirit Break.¡± Just as Xu Fan was about to fuse the sixth rune. Bang! The explosion of spiritual power directly destroyed the Dharma artifact that was about to form. Earth Spirit Barrier! Water Spirit Barrier! At the moment of the explosion, two layers of defensive barriers instantly formed on the surface of Xu Fan¡¯s body. Xu Fan looked at the scene of failure and wanted to cry. ¡°My ingredients that cost over 400 Spirit Stones are gone just like that?¡± Chapter 21 - Rune Fusion Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan tidied up the room briefly and began to meditate to rest. Although his spiritual strength could recover quickly, using his spiritual strength to control the sledgehammer to temper metal would consume a large amount of spiritual energy. At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Xu Fan opened the door and found that it was the supervisor of this area. He had a Foundation Establishment cultivation base and looked old. ¡°Young man, is this your first time refining weapons?¡± ¡°Yes, does Supervisor have any guidance?¡± Xu Fan nodded and asked. He was thinking about why the Dharma artifact that had already taken form would explode. ¡°Not bad. Judging from the sound, you were able to reach the last stage of the weapon refinery, forming the weapon, on your first attempt.¡± ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± ¡®The supervisor began to size up Xu Fan. ¡°Supervisor, do you know why I made a mistake at the last step?¡± Xu Fan¡¯s eyes lit up. This supervisor seemed to want to give him some pointers. At this moment, the supervisor stretched out his hand and smiled. ¡°¡®m a Level-1 master blacksmith. I¡¯ll charge 10 Spirit Stones for every question you ask and 100 Spirit Stones for an hour of guidance.¡± ¡°The money will not go to waste. I guarantee that it will be worth it,¡± said the supervisor with a chuckle. With this business, he could buy a house in the outer sect of the Heavenly Imperial Sect. Xu Fan instantly felt that his intelligence had been insulted. ¡®After handing over 10 Spirit Stones, the supervisor smiled happily. The lad had a bright future. ¡°From the sound of it, I knew that you didn¡¯t consider the compatibility of the runes when you were refining. Some runes can mutually repel or attract each other.¡± ¡°When the repulsive force appears between your runes, coupled with the unstable state when the Dharma artifact is just formed, it will cause an explosion.¡± The supervisor¡¯s words enlightened Xu Fan. In an instant, the contents of the jade slip seemed to have integrated into his thoughts. ¡°Actually, this kind of mistake is very easy to solve.¡± Just as Xu Fan was thinking about how to solve it, the supervisor spoke again. ¡°Alright, I know what to do now. Thank you for your kind intentions, Supervisor,¡± said Xu Fan. It was impossible for the supervisor to take advantage of Xu Fan again. ¡°Tt seems that little brother has his own thoughts. If you have any more problems, you can continue to look for this old man. I will tell you everything I know.¡± The supervisor was a little disappointed as he said this. He had only made a transaction. This would not do. He would patrol the surroundings ina while. After the supervisor left, Xu Fan recovered his energy. ¡°spirit Control, Armor Break, Sturdy, Light Feather, Silence, Spirit Break, Heart Seal, Flowing Light, Form Transformation, Spirit Accumulation, Enchantment Fire,¡± chanted Xu Fan as he drew the runes in the air. Due to the lack of a vessel, the spiritual force runes lingered in the air for a moment before dissipating into specks of spiritual light. ¡°There really is a repulsive force between runes. Interesting, let¡¯s try changing the order.¡± Xu Fan changed the order and continued to draw runes in the air. This continued for more than five hours. ¡°T feel that the path of runes is much more complicated than alchemy,¡± said Xu Fan as he furrowed his eyebrows. When arranging the runes, although Xu Fan found a combination sequence that did not produce repulsive force, he had a feeling that it was not perfect. Thus, Xu Fan decided not to refine any weapons before he figured out the order of the runes to prevent more losses. After all, he had his secret weapon he could use later on. After exiting the Earth Core Workshop, Xu Fan sighed and said, ¡°A hundred Spirit Stones are gone just like that.¡± ¡°No wonder people say that refining weapons requires more energy than refining pills.¡± After returning to his small mountain, Xu Fan began to study the runes again. The next day, Xu Fan went straight to the Doubt Dispelling Hall at the Weapon Refinement Peak. This place was filled with people who encountered problems while refining weapons. The main hall was divided into many smaller halls. There were the Rune Halls, the Fire Control Hall, the Spirit Ore Hall, the Talent Hall, the Array Formation Hall, and the Tempering Hall. Xu Fan knew that every hall here corresponded to a type of problem. Xu Fan walked towards the Rune Hall. After taking a token, he walked into the hall. There were more than a hundred seats in the entire Rune Hall. All of them were people who had come to clarify their doubts. ¡°Each person can only ask one question and take at most one minute.¡± ¡°Twill answer your questions according to the order of your seats.¡± ¡®The Weapon Refinement elder from the outer sect spoke at this moment. A Foundation Establishment cultivator sitting at the first seat hurriedly asked, ¡°Elder, can the Exploding Flame rune really not fuse with the Extreme Ice rune in the same Dharma artifact?¡± ¡°You already have the answer, yet you¡¯re still asking me. How could I not know what you¡¯re thinking?¡± The outer sect elder on the main seat answered indifferently. ¡°Firstly, you need to consider the material of the Dharma treasure that will store the runes. Secondly, you need to engage in excessive circulation of the runes, These two require a huge price to obtain.¡± ¡°Okay, next.¡± Following the questions from the cultivators, Xu Fan also obtained a portion of the answers he wanted. This deepened his understanding of the runes. Two hours later, it was finally Xu Fan¡¯s turn. ¡°Elder, with regards to the arrangement of runes, does a perfect state exist?¡± Xu Fan asked his question. At this time, the outer sect elder looked deeply at Xu Fan. ¡°Junior, state your name.¡± ¡°Tm an outer sect Qi Refinement Stage disciple, Xu Fan,¡± said Xu Fan. This meant that he was purely an outer sect disciple and had yet to become a reserve disciple of any peak or hall. ¡°To be able to ask such a question, it means that you can go further in the path of weapon refinement,¡± said the outer sect elder in a gratified manner. Then, the outer sect elder looked at all the disciples present and said, ¡°All of you have just entered the path of weapon refinement. In the future, after you have immersed yourself in the path of weapon refinement for many years, you will discover a restriction, or perhaps a restriction of the Heavenly Dao.¡± ¡°Dharma treasures are made up of raw materials, runes, and array formations.¡± ¡°When all three of them are combined perfectly, your Dharma treasure will trigger the Thunder Tribulation. Be it Dharma artifacts, rare treasures, or dao treasures, they will all trigger the Thunder Tribulation.¡± ¡°Then, the Dharma treasure you refined will definitely be destroyed by the Heavenly Dao.¡± ¡°However, it¡¯s said that perfect Dharma treasures can evolve on their own and can even become immortal weapons.¡± Looking at everyone¡¯s yearning expression, the outer sect elder continued, ¡°Alright, this is only a legend. Let¡¯s return to the main topi ¡°There is a compatibility score for each combination of runes. When the runes you combine are in the most perfect state, congratulations. Your Dharma treasure will be the top among treasures of the same level.¡± ¡°For example, if a peak-stage Qi Refinement cultivator had such a flying sword, he would be able to kill an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. ¡°It¡¯s very easy to fight across stages with a perfect treasure. Of course, it¡¯s very difficult to refine such a Dharma treasure. It¡¯s a great fortune for a master blacksmith to produce one in his lifetime.¡± ¡°Mn order to draw such a rune, the timing, geographical location, and person have to be perfect. Nothing can be missed.¡± After Xu Fan received the answer, he went straight home and began to practice drawing runes. He drew five Spirit Control runes in the air consecutively. Xu Fan looked at the runes in the air and started to stare blankly at them. Then, he carved the remaining 10 runes multiple times. This state lasted for five days before Xu Fan came out of his research state. ¡°Knowledge makes me happy,¡± said Xu Fan excitedly. After five days of experimenting, Xu Fan finally tested out a relatively perfect combination of runes. However, Xu Fan had never been able to catch the perfect state that the outer sect elder had mentioned. There were still four days left until the journey to the mystic realm. After a good night¡¯s sleep, Xu Fan charged into the Earth Core Workshop with complete confidence. Chapter 22 - Ye Xiaoyao Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the Earth Core Workshop, Xu Fan looked at the flying sword that had completely fused with the runes. His eyes flashed with excitement. This was the first time he had successfully refined a Dharma artifact. Looking at the dark black flying sword in front of him, Xu Fan recalled his dream when he was young in his previous life. Back then, if he had such a long sword, he would dare to say that there would not be an intact flower in a radius of 1,000 meters. ¡°Since you¡¯re so dark, then let¡¯s call you Complete Darkness.¡± ¡°Complete Darkness Flying Sword, what a good name.¡± Xu Fan praised himself. At that moment, spiritual power surged within Xu Fan, and he instantly broke through to Level-5 of the Qi Refinement Stage. Xu Fan was speechless. ¡°Taccidentally broke through. Forget it, I can now control the Dharma artifact.¡± After admiring his first masterpiece, Xu Fan began to officially refine his own Dharma artifact. Three days later, Xu Fan looked at the three Dharma artifacts in front of him and smiled proudly. The first was the Complete Darkness Flying Word, which was Xu Fan¡¯s first successful Dharma artifact. The second was a set of Dharma artifacts made up of 36 needles that were as thin as hair and embroidered with flowers. They appeared and disappeared from time to time. Each needle also emitted a cold light that made one¡¯s heart palpitate. Meanwhile, the third item was a turtle shell-like shield. It was a three-layered shield made up of three different types of spirit ore. It was called the Colossus. A ringtone sounded from the restriction. Then, Wang Yulun led Murong Qian¡¯er in. Xu Fan waved his hand. The three Dharma artifacts shrunk to their smallest size and hid at Xu Fan¡¯s waist. ¡°Big Brother Xu, we should go to Heaven¡¯s Secret Peak!¡± Wang Yulun shouted. Bloody hell. Xu Fan rolled his eyes. ¡°Tm ready. Let¡¯s set off together,¡± said Xu Fan casually. ¡°Okay.¡± When they left, Xu Fan rolled his eyes again. F*ck, the two of them were riding on the same flying crane. How shameless. ¡°Big Brother Xu, let¡¯s compete. Let¡¯s see who gets to Heaven¡¯s Secret Peak first!¡± Wang Yulun shouted. Just as Wang Yulun finished speaking, he heard a grunt and saw a black shadow flash past. Xu Fan had already disappeared into the horizon. Xu Fan thought, ¡°If you can see my exhaust, count it as my loss.¡± Xu Fan rode on his Complete Darkness Flying Sword and quickly streaked across the sky, forming a streamlined air barrier around him. Xu Fan suddenly felt excited when he saw the air current by his side. This was true aviation. This was true speed. An hour later, before Xu Fan¡¯s spiritual energy was almost depleted, they arrived at Heaven¡¯s Secret Peak. At this moment, the Heaven¡¯s Secret Peak was already filled with Qi Refinement cultivators who had come to participate in the mystic realm. Xu Fan could only find a seat by the side and wait. After half an hour, Wang Yulum¡¯s flying crane landed. Then, he started to hold Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s hand as he excitedly searched for Xu Fan. Wang Yulun glanced at the crowd and noticed Xu Fan. ¡°Big Brother Xu, why were you so fast earlier?¡± ¡°Also, is that flying sword a Dharma artifact that you refined?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er also looked at Xu Fan in surprise. His speed just now was already comparable to the speed of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. ¡°Why do you have so many questions? Don¡¯t you know that I am a master blacksmith now?¡± Xu Fan asked, ignoring Wang Yulun. At this moment, the illusory image of a ruddy old man appeared in the sky. A wave of profound energy appeared in the sky before a huge door descended. ¡°In the Qi Refinement Stage, you cannot kill each other in the mystic realm. One month later, you will automatically exit the realm.¡± ¡°All disciples participating in the mystic realm, take out 1,000 Spirit Stones. I will collect them myself.¡± ¡°Now, the mystic realm will open.¡± The ethereal voice of an immortal caused all the disciples present to fall into a strange state, as if they were listening to the tune of the Great Dao. Only Xu Fan¡¯s eyes flashed with a strange light. Was this a sound-type divine ability? Interesting. He took out the 1,000 Spirit Stones he had prepared earlier and gently tossed them into the air. The bag of Spirit Stones slowly floated towards the shadow in the air uncontrollably. There were tens of thousands of bags filled with Spirit Stones in midair. After collecting the Spirit Stones, the shadow in the sky disappeared. Everyone regained their senses and flew towards the huge door in the sky on their artifacts. ¡°Big Brother Xu, are you coming with us?¡± Wang Yulun asked Xu Fan. ¡°No, but this is for you. In case of an emergency, channel your spiritual qi inside.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he passed a Spirit Stone that he had modified to Wang Yulun. As long as Wang Yulun injected spiritual energy into it, it would emit a high frequency fluctuation. ¡°Thank you, Big Brother Xu.¡± The two of them smiled and thanked him. Then, they rode their flying crane and flew towards the huge gate in the sky. They were like a pair of floating fairies that consisted of a golden boy and a beautiful girl. Even Xu Fan was a little envious when he looked at them, but he shook his head after thinking about it. ¡°What¡¯s so good about entering the grave carly? Long live the bachelor.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he summoned his Complete Darkness Flying Sword and transformed into a streak of black light. Then, he flew towards the entrance of the mystic realm. As soon as he entered the gate, the world around him changed. A mouthful of pure spiritual energy nearly choked Xu Fan off. ¡°Damn, this spiritual qi is too pure.¡± Xu Fan looked around and realized that he was above a forest. ¡°This is a forest of Spirit Wind Trees. Furthermore, they have all matured.¡± A thought suddenly appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s mind. ¡°Til make a temporary base that will last me for a month.¡± Xu Fan had two storage bags, each with a circumference of ten feet. In the forest of Spirit Wind Trees, Xu Fan controlled his Complete Darkness Flying Sword and sliced through the air. Then, a simple combination hut appeared with a bed and a set of tables and chairs. At this moment, a few low growls sounded beside Xu Fan. He saw a group of more than ten Forest Demon Wolves surrounding Xu Fan. A bloodthirsty and excited glint flashed across the eyes of the Demonic Wolves. ¡°They¡¯re Level-4 Qi Refinement Stage demon beasts. I¡¯ll just keep them alive and use them.¡± Pa! Xu Fan snapped his fingers, and all the demon wolves instantly prostrated on the ground, expressing their submission. There were even a few female wolves that began to flip their bellies at Xu Fan. Xu Fan was speechless. He had used a bit too much force. After giving them an order to search for treasures of heaven and earth, Xu Fan began to laze around in the forest. ¡°Twonder if I can find the inheritance of a grandmaster blacksmith here.¡± Two hours later, Xu Fan looked at the pile of medicinal ingredients in front of him and regretted not buying more storage bags. ¡°Wood Spirit Mushrooms, Heavenly Yin Grass, Star Bamboo, Heart Calming Tea Tree, Black Heavenly Grass, Wood Ginseng¡­¡± This pile of elixirs was worth more than a hundred Spirit Stones. Furthermore, there were many ingredients that Xu Fan could use when refining pills. ¡°As expected of a mystic realm. Spirit medicines are everywhere,¡± said Xu Fan excitedly. Recently, his expenses had been quite high. The Spirit Stones that he had accumulated probably wouldn¡¯t last long. Then, Xu Fan came toa small lake. ¡°According to the usual pattern, shouldn¡¯t there be something in the lake?¡± Xu Fan looked at the lake thoughtfully and spoke. Boom! The entire lake suddenly exploded, and a green sword light broke out of the lake. A handsome outer sect disciple also flew out along with the sword light. At this moment, Xu Fan had already activated three layers of protective shields and was 100 meters away from the lake. ¡°Junior Brother, there¡¯s no need to panic. I was just trying to subdue the Dharma artifact. It¡¯s fine now.¡± A calm and peaceful voice sounded. The handsome outer sect disciple waved his hand and an azure flying sword flew into his hand. The outer sect Senior Brother who obtained the flying sword was very excited. He did not expect to obtain such a harvest in the mystic realm, It seemed that his returns would not be shallow. ¡°Congratulations, Senior Brother, for obtaining the peerless flying sword.¡± Xu Fan was like an NPC in the game, saying such meaningless words. ¡°My name is Ye Xiaoyao. What¡¯s Junior Brother¡¯s name?¡± Upon hearing the name Ye Xiaoyao, Xu Fan was quick-witted. Damn, could he have met the protagonist? Chapter 23 - Model Protagonist Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Tm Xu Fan, an outer sect disciple.¡± Xu Fan carefully sized up Ye Xiaoyao and increasingly felt that this fellow might be a protagonist. With such a delicate appearance, Xu Fan did not want to admit that this fellow was more handsome than him. Furthermore, Ye Xiaoyao had heaven-defying luck. Thus, he was no longer an outer sect disciple who had just entered the sect and did not know anything. That flying sword earlier was at least at the peak of all rare treasures. Moreover, it was likely a sealed Dao treasure. ¡°Haha, so it¡¯s Junior Brother Xu.¡± The youth, who Xu Fan suspected was a protagonist, took out a spherical Dharma artifact and handed it to Xu Fan. ¡°Since we¡¯ve met, I¡¯ll share something with you. This Dharma artifact, the Water Sealing Pearl, will be my greeting gift to you. I hope you don¡¯t mind.¡± The youth, who seemed to be the protagonist, looked at Xu Fan meaningfully. His meaning was clear. After taking this magical artifact, Xu Fan would help him keep his secret. Xu Fan ignored the protagonist¡¯s words and probed. ¡°Odd numbers change, but even numbers don¡¯t?¡± ¡°Good luck and great prosperity?¡± ¡°The river flows east¡¯?¡± ¡°Moonlight shining through the window!?¡± Ye Xiaoyao was confused by these four consecutive sentences. ¡°Junior Brother, could it be that you¡¯re complaining that there¡¯s too little stuff?¡± Ye Xiaoyao frowned and covered his head. Looking at Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s reaction, Xu Fan took the Water Sealing Pearl from Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s hand in disappointment. ¡°understand what Senior Brother means. Thank you, Senior Brother, for this meeting gift,¡± said Xu Fan. He decided that in the future he would try his best to stay as far away from this protagonist as possible. Staying by his side was as great a lucky chance as it was dangerous. Usually, a few friends would die by the protagonist¡¯s feet. Xu Fan would not do anything risky. ¡°Tm relieved that you accepted the gift.¡± As he spoke, Ye Xiaoyao took out the flying sword he had just obtained. Then, he formed a rainbow in the sky as he flew towards the air. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, if fate wills it, we¡¯ll meet again~¡± Hearing the voice in the sky, Xu Fan could not help but say, ¡°It¡¯s best if we don¡¯t meet again.¡± After everything returned to normal, Xu Fan looked at the lake again. ¡°Lwonder if there¡¯s anything else inside.¡± Xu Fan decided to search again. Xu Fan extended his hand and pointed at the surface of the lake. Then, a palm-sized fish flew out of the lake. A purple divine light drilled into the fish¡¯s body before several more beams of divine light entered the fish¡¯s body. After that, the small fish that had been completely controlled by Xu Fan returned to the small lake. An underwater scene appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s mind. Xu Fan controlled the small fish to swim to the bottom of the lake. ¡®An hour later, Xu Fan sighed and gave up control of the small fish. ¡°E*ck, they really looted everything clean. They even took the worthless Night Luminescent Pearls.¡± Xu Fan, who was a little disappointed, continued on his treasure-hunting journey. ¡®As time passed, the mystic realm also began to fall into darkness. In the forest, Xu Fan found a relatively open area to build his cabin. Inside the cabin, Xu Fan took out all the spiritual medicines he had collected and counted them one by one. ¡°What a treasure ground.¡± At this moment, a low wolf¡¯s cry rang out. The dozen or so demon wolves that Xu Fan had controlled during the day had come to find Xu Fan. After opening the door, more than ten pairs of glowing green eyes almost gave Xu Fan a fright. Every demon wolf had a bag made of animal skin in their mouths. ¡°Wow, these fellows have quite a bit of harvest.¡± Xu Fan casually took an animal-skin bag and opened it. ¡°This bag contained Celestial Qilin Grass, Rootless Flowers, Purple Copper, Wood Spiritual Fruit, and several Spirit Stones!¡± ¡°Is there a Spirit Stones mine nearby?¡± Xu Fan asked excitedly. ¡®The demon wolf that had its animal-skin bag taken away began to gesture. After looking at it for a long time, Xu Fan finally understood that it had found it from a corpse. ¡°People have started dying so quickly.¡± Afterwards, Xu Fan opened up the rest of the animal-skin bags and started to count his gains. ¡°These things are worth about 200 Spirit Stones. Not bad.¡± After taking everything away, Xu Fan sent these demon wolves to search for treasures. ¡°T¡¯ve have a good sleep today. We¡¯ll talk about the rest tomorrow.¡± In order to refine Dharma artifacts before exiting the mystic realm, Xu Fan had been working hard all this time. Outside the cabin, a semicircular barrier of light enveloped the entire cabin. After a series of changes, the cabin quietly disappeared. Early in the morning, Xu Fan cooked a pot of shredded chicken porridge and ate it beautifully. After a night of rest, Xu Fan recovered to his peak condition, but he was a little hungry. Swoosh! There was a loud sound, and a streak of light landed beside Xu Fan. Xu Fan, who was eating the porridge, did not even raise his head. Just by listening to the sound, he knew that it was Ye Xiaoyao whom he had met yesterday. It was like the sound of a car, and every cultivator had a unique speed sound. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, so it¡¯s you.¡± Ye Xiaoyao smiled and spoke, but his eyes were fixed on the pot of porridge beside Xu Fan. Xu Fan put down the bowl and said with a sigh, ¡°If Senior Brother Ye doesn¡¯t mind, come over and have some porridge.¡± Xu Fan took out a bowl from his storage space and scooped some porridge for Ye Xiaoyao. He made up his mind to stay away from people who he suspected were protagonists. He would become stronger if he stayed away from them. There was no need to take risks. Meanwhile, Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s eyes lit up. He took the bowl of porridge and started to drink it. He was indeed a little hungry. He had actually forgotten to bring some food over. ¡°Senior Brother Ye, you¡¯re so powerful. You must be a disciple-in-waiting of the A-Hall, right?¡± Xu Fan casually asked, mainly to see if this fellow was a model protagonist. ¡°No, I¡¯ma disciple-in-waiting of the Myriad Sword Peak. My master is Elder Yuan Hui,¡± replied Ye Xiaoyao with a smile. The way he looked at Xu Fan became increasingly friendly. ¡°Elder Yuan Hui? He¡¯s a Fusion Stage mighty figure from the immortal sword lineage of the inner sect.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Ye¡¯s future is limitless.¡± Xu Fan pretended to be envious. With a powerful master, he could barely be considered as a model protagonist. At this moment, Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s smile was somewhat bitter. This scene was instantly captured by Xu Fan. ¡°Senior Brother Ye has unparalleled talent and obtained a precious treasure in the mystic realm. When you return, won¡¯t you rise to power in no time?¡± Xu Fan continued to respectfully welcome. ¡°Tm not afraid of Junior Brother Xu¡¯s jokes. A few months ago, I was still an inner sect disciple in the Foundation Establishment stage. Then, my cultivation level mysteriously disappeared. Now, I¡¯ve fallen to Level-9 of the Qi Refinement Stage. I don¡¯t know when this will end.¡± Ye Xiaoyao sighed again. ¡°I¡¯m thinking of saving more worldly things now. If I become a Level-1 mortal in the future, it would be a good choice to live a rich life.¡± His master had even invited the First Elder, who was in seclusion during the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, to help him in this matter. However, in the end, he still failed. ¡®When he heard this, Xu Fan instantly looked at Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s hands. Indeed, there was a simple and unadorned ring. ¡°L believe that Senior Brother Ye will definitely return to your old self and seize the glory that belongs to you.¡± However, Xu Fan thought, ¡°F*ck. Now that I¡¯m sure that this guy is definitely a protagonist, I have to stay away from him in the future.¡± ¡°Thank you for your consolation, Junior Brother Xu. In the past, people would mock and ridicule me after learning about what happened to me. Even those who are weaker than me would have a gloating expression.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Xu, I¡¯m definitely going to befriend you,¡± said Ye Xiaoyao sincerely. ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to be your friend.¡± In his heart, Xu Fan was very resistant. Chapter 24 - Modified Spirit Wind Boat Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After breakfast, Xu Fan and Ye Xiaoyao separated. ¡°Could it be that the old grandpa will only come out after his cultivation level falls to the Level-3 of the Qi Refinement Stage?¡± Xu Fan rubbed his chin and wondered. At this moment, Xu Fan saw a Spirit Wind Tree that was twice the size of the surrounding spirit trees. Xu Fan¡¯s eyes lit up. He had finally found it. When he first arrived, he had wanted to find a Spirit Wind Tree suitable for refining a Spirit Wind Boat, but the trees in the Spirit Wind Forest were unable to meet Xu Fan¡¯s requirements. Now, he had finally found it. Xu Fan drew out the Complete Darkness Sword and cut down the thick Spirit Wind Tree. At this moment, the angry roar of a bear came from afar. The earth began to shake. Xu Fan calmly looked in the direction of the sound. The Complete Darkness Sword and the 36 Edgeless Needles were hidden in the air. Then, a five-meter long giant bear demon beast ran towards him like a heavy truck. ¡°It¡¯s a demon beast at Level-8 of the Qi Refinement Stage. I¡¯ll use you to give my Dharma artifacts a new experience.¡± The Complete Darkness Flying Sword instantly transformed into an afterimage. Following that, the Edgeless Needles charged towards the giant bear. A look of disdain flashed across the bear¡¯s eyes as it looked at the black flying swords that looked like toothpicks. Roar! With a loud roar, a thick layer of stone armor appeared on the surface of the giant bear¡¯s body. The truck directly turned into an armored tank. ¡°Aiyo, you¡¯ve even used my innate talent. Looks like I¡¯ll have to expend some effort.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he controlled the flying sword and the Edgeless Needles to change directions in the air and stab at the bear¡¯s eyes. Bang! The Complete Darkness Flying Sword was sent flying by the giant bear. Then, a pair of bell-like eyes looked mockingly at Xu Fan. How could something like a toothpick injure it? However, at this moment, Xu Fan was also looking at it mockingly. Sizzle! In an instant, the bear¡¯s eyes were blinded. Before it could roar, it fell to the ground with its legs. Then, 36 sharp needles flew out of its blinded eyes and returned to Xu Fan. ¡°Don¡¯t be too simple.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he started to collect the materials from the giant bear. ¡°Bear gall, bear skin, bear paws, bear heart, and bear bones. These are all good things.¡± At the moment, Xu Fan only hated that his storage bag wasn¡¯t large enough. In the Heavenly Imperial Sect, the most basic storage bag with a circumference of three meters required 300 Spirit Stones. Xu Fan¡¯s storage bag cost 1,500 Spirit Stones and was 30 meters in circumference. After dealing with the giant bear, Xu Fan carried the huge Spirit Wind Wood and flew into the distance. He wanted to refine the Spirit Wind Boat. At the end of the information jade slip obtained from Weapon Refinement Peak, there were more than 100 Dharma artifacts that could be refined by cultivators in the Qi Refinement Stage. Among them was the Spirit Wind Boat, one of the few Dharma Artifacts that could be used by Qi Refinement Stage cultivators. After finding a flat terrain, Xu Fan set up a light barrier to conceal this area. ¡°Fortunately, I brought a few pieces of Fire Spirit Rocks with me when I first came here. I can only refine a simplified version of the Spirit Wind Boat. I¡¯ll slowly fill in the gaps after I get out.¡± ¡®The Spirit Wind Boat that had taken shape was more than 10 meters long. Xu Fan¡¯s storage bag could not fit it at all. If he wanted to bring it out, he would have to refine it into a Dharma artifact. ¡®The trunk of the Spirit Wind Tree was already four meters in diameter. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that Xu Fan¡¯s spiritual power surpassed that of his peers, it wouldn¡¯t have been easy to drag it over. Xu Fan looked at the trunk of the Spirit Wind Tree, which was four meters in diameter and over 20 meters long. The more he looked at it, the more satisfied he was. ¡°Isn¡¯t it a little wasteful to just make a Spirit Wind Boat?¡± At this time, Xu Fan had a brilliant idea. He planned to refine two Dharma artifacts. One was an ordinary Spirit Wind Boat with tail fins, and the other was a Dharma artifact that was shaped like the wings of a plane. He would use this artifact as an accessory and add it to the Spirit Wind Boat. Thus, a modified Spirit Wing Jet was born. ¡®As Xu Fan thought about this, he took out his flying sword and started processing the trunk of the Spirit Wind Tree. Three hours later, Xu Fan took out three Fire Spirit Stones and set them up in a Fire Gathering Array. Then, he summoned his spirit fire and started refining the Spirit Wind Boat. Two days later, Xu Fan looked at the Dharma artifact behind the Spirit Wind Boat and nodded in satisfaction. ¡°I, Xu Fan, developed my own talents. My path in weapon refinery will be eternal like the night,¡± said Xu Fan narcissistically. At this moment, he felt a specific high-frequency fluctuation. Xu Fan¡¯s face tightened. This was the distress device that he had given Wang Yulun. ¡°[ didn¡¯t expect it to come in handy now,¡± said Xu Fan. ¡®The Spirit Wind Boat, which had not been painted yet, was forced into business. He equipped the wings and the jet turned into a beam of light that flew towards the signal. At the same time, Wang Yulun and Murong Qian¡¯er were running for their lives. The huge swarm of bees behind them seemed to have been insulted as they chased after them frantically. ¡°Husband, are you sure Big Brother Xu can save us?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked worriedly as she looked back at the swarm of bees that covered the sky and earth. ¡°If it really doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll activate a mystic technique and burn my blood essence to escape with you,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er while gritting her teeth. At this moment, the bees were about to catch up to them. ¡®Wang Yulun hugged Murong Qian¡¯er with one hand and formed a hand seal with the other. The distance between the two of them and the swarm of bees instantly widened. ¡®This was one of the escape techniques that Xu Fan had given Wang Yulun. However, it consumed a lot of spiritual energy. Wang Yulun quickly swallowed high-grade Speed Spirit Pill and his pale face slowly regained its color. ¡°Husband, you can¡¯t just consume the Speed Spirit Pills like this. Let me use the Blood Ignition Secret Technique.¡± Murong Qian¡¯er looked at her beloved and spoke anxiously. After all, Wang Yulun had already used the Quotient Secret Technique thrice. ¡°Let¡¯s wait for another 15 minutes. If it really doesn¡¯t work, I¡¯ll use the Blood Ignition Secret Technique.¡± ¡°Lhope Big Brother Xu comes in time.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡®The two of them continued running. At this moment, Xu Fan started to get a little carried away as he rode the Spirit Wing Boat. ¡°Is this the feeling of breaking through the speed of sound?¡± A sonic wave exploded the moment he accelerated at full force. After Xu Fan felt the thrill of the speed, he began to accelerate at full speed as he flew towards the source of the signal. Inan instant, there was a huge pushing sensation and Xu Fan felt a slight sense of pressure. Not long after, Xu Fan, who was flying rapidly in the sky, saw the swarm of bees that covered the sky. He used the Eagle Eye Spell. ¡®When Xu Fan saw the swarm of bees and the two fleeing people, he also gasped in shock. ¡®One would definitely not do this unless they had suffered from 20 years of cerebral thrombosis. These were the damned Spirit Devouring Wasps. Even Golden Core cultivators would have to take a detour when they saw these wasps. ¡°It¡¯s Big Brother Xu. We¡¯re saved.¡± ¡®Wang Yulun shouted excitedly when he looked at Xu Fan from afar. However, at that moment, the huge swarm of bees behind them suddenly accelerated and instantly surrounded them. ¡®Their expressions turned from one of pleasant surprise to despair. They knew that once they were surrounded by the Spirit Devouring Wasps, they would not be able to escape even if they activated their secret techniques. Surrounded by the wasps, the two of them looked at each other affectionately. They embraced each other and planned to go to hell together. ¡°Tm sorry, Big Brother Xu. I¡¯ve implicated you in this mess.¡± Wang Yulun thought. At first, he only wanted Xu Fan to use his speed that was comparable to a Foundation Establishment cultivator to escape with the two of them. At that moment, a loud roar was heard. Xu Fan, who was on the Spirit Wind Boat, had a vicious look on his face. He took out a bottle of Speed Spirit Pills and poured the pills into his mouth. He quickly formed a hand seal and a surge of astonishing spiritual energy surged within Xu Fan¡¯s body. ¡°Secret technique ¡ª Dimensional Sonic Death!¡± This was the most powerful area of effect spell that Xu Fan could currently cast.. Chapter 25 - Rescue Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At this moment, the world seemed to have turned into a zither string, The phantom of a giant hand appeared, and its finger lightly landed on the zither string. Clang~~~ Endless sound waves surged out in all directions like waves. ¡®Wherever the sound waves passed by, all of the Spirit Devouring Wasps fell to the ground as if they had lost their souls. Xu Fan forced himself to stand up. He placed the two people who had been knocked unconscious by the sound waves onto the Spirit Wind Boat and quickly flew into the distance. The swarm of Spirit Devouring Wasps that blotted out the sky behind him flew towards their nest in fright. Their formation resembled a cotton candy that had been bitten. On a beach by the lake, a pale Xu Fan was roasting a fat pheasant. Beside him lay two unconscious people. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the aftereffects of using a powerful move to be so severe. I wonder how long it will take for me to recover.¡± ¡°T feel like I¡¯ve made a huge loss.¡± As he spoke, Xu Fan looked at the couple who often flirted with each other in front of him. As soon as Xu Fan finished speaking, he felt his blood surge. He hastily took out a high-grade Azure Wood Pill and swallowed it. Then, he started to heal. Right now, Xu Fan¡¯s spiritual power was out of balance and his blood was in chaos. Without a few days of rest, it would be difficult for him to recover to his previous level. ¡°It seems like I won¡¯t be able to use any spells that consume spiritual energy for the next few days. However, I can still use spiritual energy-type spells.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he looked towards the Earth Dragon Beast under his control in the distance, which had already reached Level-10 of the Qi Refinement Stage. With the Earth Dragon Beast guarding him, he would be able to survive these few days safely. At this moment, Wang Yulun slowly woke up. ¡°Is this hell?¡± Wang Yulun was still in a daze. ¡°Yes, you were sent to the 18th level of hell because you dragged your friend into that mess.¡± Xu Fan said slowly as he spun the roasted pheasant. Since this fellow recognized him, he should be fine. At this moment, Wang Yulun suddenly realized something. ¡°Tm not dead!!¡± ¡°Big Brother Xu, you saved me and Qian¡®er.¡± As Wang Yulun spoke, he twisted his thigh. Then, he looked at his wife and started giggling. Xu Fan glanced at Wang Yulum before continuing his business. Then, a bottle of high-grade Soul Calming Pills was thrown to Wang Yulun¡¯ss side. ¡°The two of you were injured by the Dimensional Sonic Death. You¡¯re a little deranged right now, so take some pills. That will prevent any residual effects,¡± said Xu Fan indifferently. There was a hint of sadness in his tone. The Soul Calming Pill was a Rank-1 medicinal pill, and the cost of this bottle alone ¡®was 500 to 600 Spirit Stones. ¡®Wang Yulun picked up the pill bottle and said emotionally, ¡°Big Brother Xu, this is the second time you¡¯ve saved me. Thank you.¡± JHis tone was extremely sincere, as if he was offering everything he had to Xu Fan. Xu Fan shivered. He couldn¡¯t stand such a gay tone. ¡°You have to pay me for all of this. My service fees are 20,000 Spirit Stones. Furthermore, this bottle of Soul Calming Pills costs 2,000 Spirit Stones. Remember to pay me when you get back to the sect.¡± Wang Yulun¡¯s expression tightened. He didn¡¯t think that I had that many Spirit Stones. Then, he smiled and said shamelessly, ¡°I¡¯ll owe you for now. When I have the Spirit Stones, I¡¯ll return you one million Spirit Stones.¡± At this moment, Murong Qian¡¯er woke up slowly. As she looked at the scene before her, she pinched Wang Yulun. ¡°Husband, does it hurt?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked softly. She felt that she was still alive. ¡°Of course it hurts.¡± Wang Yulun replied bitterly. ¡°Husband, we¡¯re not dead.¡± ¡°Thank you for saving our lives, Big Brother Xu.¡± Murong Qian¡¯er struggled to stand up as she spoke. However, she discovered that she was completely powerless and could not mobilize her spiritual energy. After taking a Soul Calming Pill from Wang Yulun, she finally heaved a sigh of relief. At this time, Xu Fan was done barbecuing the pheasant. He broke off a sizzling drumstick and started eating it. ¡°Tell me, whose cerebral thrombosis was so bad that you dared to provoke the Spirit Devouring Spirit Wasps?¡± Xu Fan said to the two of them as he chewed on his drumstick. They were truly troublemakers. Wang Yulun scratched his head in embarrassment and said, ¡°Our plan was supposed to be foolproof but we didn¡¯t expect that there would be some problems along the way. In the end, we were discovered by the Spirit Devouring Wasps.¡± ¡°I thought that I would be able to escape easily with the secret technique that Big Brother Xu taught me, but I overestimated myself.¡± Xu Fan pursed his lips. Was he still blaming Xu Fan for the fact that the mystic technique he received was not exciting enough? ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about anything else. I just want to know why you provoked that thing.¡± At this moment, Murong Qian¡¯er lowered her head in shame. ¡°The honey produced by the Spirit Devouring Wasps has the ability to preserve one¡¯s skin and prolong one¡¯s life, especially for those with hidden injuries. Consuming the honey for a long time can even remove these hidden injuries.¡± ¡°Qian¡¯er¡¯s mother gave birth to Qian¡¯er when her family was invaded by a strong enemy. At that time, she had just given birth to Qian¡¯er when she went to fight the strong enemy. After that, she fell ill.¡± ¡°Theard that the honey of the Spirit Devouring Wasps can heal hidden injuries. Most importantly, with the Spirit Devouring Spirit Honey, I can propose to Qian¡¯er¡¯s family.¡± Upon hearing this, Xu Fan understood. It was another pitiful young man who had been forced into a corner by betrothal gifts. This was an evil mother-in-law. ¡°Based on your status as a disciple preparing to enter the A-Hall, your future mother-in-law doesn¡¯t think much of you,¡± said Xu Fan strangely. Anyone with a bit of insight could tell that this guy had potential. ¡°My mother-in-law said that I was quite a nice person. Thus, the betrothal gift was reduced from two million Spirit Stones to one million Spirit Stones,¡± said Wang Yulun quietly. ¡°Your mother-in-law treats you really well,¡± said Xu Fan with a pained expression. He estimated that Wang Yulun would take over ten years to save one million Spirit Stones. ¡°That¡¯s why I took the risk. I was thinking of using this as a betrothal gift. My family and I gathered our money together to see if we could fork out 500,000 Spirit Stones.¡± Looking at Wang Yulun¡¯s expectant look, Xu Fan thought about how he was defeated by the betrothal gift of $300,000 in his previous life. For a moment, he actually felt the same way as Wang Yulun. ¡°After talking for so long, did you get the item?¡± Xu Fan asked again. ¡°got the thing, but unfortunately it¡¯s only half the amount that I expected.¡± ¡°However, I think it should be enough.¡± Wang Yulun took out a small bottle and spoke. At this time, Xu Fan¡¯s eyes flashed with excitement. This honey was so good, so it should be worth a lot of money. It just so happened that he had almost used up all of his Spirit Stones to refine weapons. ¡°How many Spirit Stones is this thing worth?¡± Xu Fan asked. ¡°One kilogram costs 2,000 Spirit Stones. It¡¯s expensive, but there¡¯s no market for it,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er softly. Xu Fan¡¯s eyes lit up. Then, he said to the two, ¡°Come, show me the place where you got the honey.¡± Three days later, Xu Fan had completely recovered by relying on high-quality healing pills. At this moment, he was riding a Cloud Flower Deer through a sea of flowers. The bamboo forest ahead was the nest of the Spirit Devouring Wasps. ¡®When he was about to reach the beehive, the Cloud Flower Deer stopped. It was unwilling to move forward no matter what. ¡°The territory of the Spirit Devouring Wasps is right ahead, right? Alright.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he tapped the space between the Cloud Flower Deer¡¯s brows and said, ¡°Find a place to hide.¡± The Cloud Flower Deer was a small auspicious beast. It was also very beautiful. Most importantly, it could bring good luck to its master. When it reached adulthood, it could even summon auspicious clouds. Xu Fan never thought that he would be so lucky to meet the Cloud Flower Deer here. He wanted to bring it back and raise it. The Cloud Flower Deer let out a squeal and ran in the direction it came from. ¡°spirit Devouring Honey, I¡¯m here.¡± Xu Fan used the Light Body Technique and turned into a gust of wind, drifting towards the bamboo forest.. Chapter 26 - Unintentional Fragrance Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan strolled leisurely in the bamboo forest. Looking at the swarm of bees that covered the entire bamboo forest, Xu Fan seemed to have come to his own backyard. ¡°You are all my family.¡± Xu Fan¡¯s body was emitting a dreamy glow. All the wasps looked at Xu Fan as if he was their most respected person. ¡®Wherever he went, all the wasps avoided him and lined up on both sides as if they were welcoming a royal figure. Xu Fan¡¯s eyes began to glow as he looked at the three-meter tall beehives. ¡°If I wipe this place out, how much honey can I get?¡± ¡°If 50 kilograms of honey is worth 200,000 Spirit Stones, 500 kilograms will be worth two million Spirit Stones. In that case, 5,000 kilograms of honey means¡­¡± ¡°If I can get 5,000 kilograms of honey, I¡¯ll be able to achieve financial freedom in the cultivation world.¡± At this moment, Xu Fan saw a Queen Wasp that was several times larger than an ordinary Spirit Devouring Wasp staring at Xu Fan. ¡°Your mental strength is quite strong. You actually managed to withstand my IIlusionary Heart Technique.¡± ¡°Now, you should just obediently sink into oblivion.¡± Xu Fan tapped lightly in the air. Then a purple light appeared, drawing a beautiful arc in the air towards the Queen Wasp. At that moment, a spiritual barrier appeared around the Queen Wasp, blocking Xu Fan¡¯s Bewitching Spell. At the same time, Xu Fan received a message. It turned out that this was one of the properties belonging to the Heavenly Imperial Sect. It could also be considered one of the rewards of the mystic realm. Those who had the ability to come to the mystic realm could steal honey on their own. Each person could take at most 500 kilograms of honey. ¡°Er, my dream of becoming rich has been shattered,¡± said Xu Fan with a little disappointment. At this moment, a Fusion Stage Elder in the Cloud Continent of the Heavenly Imperial Sect was shocked. Then, he slowly said, ¡°Not bad. A Qi Refinement Stage cultivator actually has the ability to deceive a swarm of Spirit Devouring Wasps. He even almost controlled the Queen Wasp.¡± ¡°It looks like I¡¯m going to suffer this time,¡± said the Fusion Elder with a pained expression. In the mystic realm, Xu Fan was happily collecting honey. Moreover, it was the honey of the Spirit Devouring Queen Wasp. Just as Xu Fan collected 250 kilograms of honey and was about to continue harvesting, a faint voice sounded. ¡°Junior, that¡¯s enough.¡± Xu Fan immediately stopped what he was doing and bowed to the void. ¡°Understood.¡± Without any hesitation, he took out his Spirit Wind Boat and flew into the distance. After flying 100 miles away from the bamboo forest, Xu Fan curled his lips and said, ¡°How stingy. I only took 250 kilograms of honey.¡± Although he said he was stingy, his heart was about to burst. He was now thinking about what to buy after selling the honey. He definitely had to buy a top-grade Elixir Furnace. He also needed a set of Dharma artifacts for refining weapons. Also, he had to buy all the spells in the library. Swoosh! A familiar air-splitting sound could be heard as a sword light rainbow flew in the direction Xu Fan had just come from. When Xu Fan heard the air-splitting sound, he did not even think. He immediately added a Light Illusion shield around himself, making him invisible in the air. ¡°The protagonist has a weapon and he¡¯s here to obtain money again. I wonder how many pounds of honey the protagonist can take.¡± At the same time, the Fusion Elder, who had been lamenting about his losses just a moment ago, could no longer remain calm. In fact, he was a little angry. ¡°There are already so many monsters in the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t listen to my advice. Is he trying to make me bankrupt?¡± With that said, the Fusion Elder shot out a mysterious spiritual light and directly entered the mystic realm through space. In the nest of the Spirit Devouring Wasps, Ye Xiaoyao was happily using the Four Seas Bottle to store honey. He said happily, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that there would be such a benefit after regressing into the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± ¡°With over 5,000 kilograms of Spirit Devouring Honey, this will be worth more than 20 million Spirit Stones. This will be enough for my master to hire a Mahayana Stage cultivator to diagnose the problems in my body.¡± At this moment, a mysterious spiritual light that seemed to have come from the outside directly pushed Ye Xiaoyao out of the bamboo forest. ¡°The Spirit Devouring Wasps Bamboo Forest is sealed. It will only open after three batches of mystic realms.¡± When Ye Xiaoyao saw the barrier outside the bamboo forest, this information would appear in his mind. ¡°How petty.¡± Ye Xiaoyao also curled his lips. Right then, a voice appeared in Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s mind. ¡°Young man, are you willing to avenge this immortal emperor?¡± ¡°Tm from the Sky Rainbow Major Chiliocosm¡­¡± Meanwhile, Xu Fan didn¡¯t know that his friend had already begun his journey of destiny. He was currently searching all over the world for the inheritance from a grandmaster blacksmith. Xu Fan could now be said to be a rich young man. He already looked down on anything that only provided several hundred Spirit Stones a day. ¡®When he encountered a small stream or lake, he went down to explore. ¡®When he encountered a dangerous mountain peak, he disembarked his boat to investigate. Upon encountering danger zones on the plains, he disembarked to explore. He would explore any place he could. Hard work would always pay off. In the end, Xu Fan looked at the extremely modern alchemy room in front of him and fell into deep thought. ¡°The inheritance of a master alchemist can be considered decent.¡± Xu Fan obtained a pile of ancient pill formula jade slips and a sealed alchemy furnace. ¡°No, alchemy is nowhere as good as refining weapons. Let¡¯s continue looking,¡± said Xu Fan with a resolute expression. There was still one day until the mystic realm ended. At this moment, Xu Fan looked at the thousands of magic jade slips in the ruins with an unknown expression. ¡°The best things truly come when you least expect them.¡± ¡°With this cupboard of spell jade slips, this was not a wasted trip. At the very least, I will have something to do when I¡¯m bored in the future.¡± Xu Fan took out a jade slip and started reading it. ¡°This is the Summoning Spell. I didn¡¯t expect the cultivation world to have such a thing.¡± ¡°This is a Treasure Pouch Spell. Can I save the Spirit Stones I was planning to buy a spatial ring with?¡± ¡°The Crescent Moon Art is a little evil, ¡°The True Soul Spell allows one to connect with their true soul.¡± The more Xu Fan looked at the jade slips, the more excited he became. This was until a voice interrupted his meditation. ¡°One month has passed. The mystic realm is closed.¡± In an instant, Xu Fan appeared above Heaven¡¯s Secret Peak and fell downwards. Fortunately, Xu Fan reacted and quickly used Light Body Technique to stop in midair. In the end, everyone waited in midair for a long time, but they didn¡¯t receive any lecture from the Elders. Slowly, everyone scattered back home and began to count their gains. At this moment, Wang Yulum rode his flying crane with Murong Qian¡¯er and arrived at Xu Fan¡¯s side. ¡°Big Brother Xu, I¡¯ll be the host today. How about the Immortal Indulgence Building?¡± ¡°Qian¡¯er and I have to thank Big Brother Xu for saving our lives.¡± Both of them looked at Xu Fan gratefully. ¡°Sure. I¡¯ve been living a rough life for a month and want to have a good meal.¡± Inside the Immortal Indulgence Building, Xu Fan ordered almost 1,000 Spirit Stones¡¯ worth of dishes. This was already considered one of the best restaurants in the outer sect. If not for the fact that Wang Yulun¡¯s expression was getting worse, Xu Fan would have ordered a few more dishes. Among the pile of jade slips, Xu Fan discovered a very interesting spell called the Satiety Technique. The food he ate would be quickly digested under the effects of this technique. Meanwhile, the nutrition and spiritual aura in the food would be used to strengthen the body of the user. ¡°Big Brother Xu, can you finish all this food? It¡¯s not that I dislike spending too many Spirit Stones.¡± ¡°Tm just afraid of wasting food.¡± ¡°You just don¡¯t want to spend too many Spirit Stones, right?¡± Xu Fan glanced at Wang Yulun as he thought about this. ¡°Let¡¯s make a deal. After I finish this table, I¡¯ll order another table of dishes. How about that?¡± Xu Fan spoke playfully¡­ Chapter 27 - Spirit Devouring Queen Wasp Honey Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At this moment, Wang Yulun was in despair. The benefactor who had saved him twice had already finished three tables of food. ¡°Brother Xu, I didn¡¯t bring many Spirit Stones with me. Can we meet again next time?¡± Wang Yulun whispered to Xu Fan. Xu Fan glanced at Wang Yulun and said with a smile, ¡°My heart aches. I¡¯ve only just arrived here.¡± Under the effect of the Satiety Technique, all the spiritual food turned into the purest spiritual energy and gradually strengthened Xu Fan¡¯s physique. A feeling of satisfaction and happiness appeared. Could this spell affect the emotions of the user? At this moment, Xu Fan finally finished the last dish and stopped ordering. ¡°How many kilograms of Spirit Devouring Honey did you get? Is it enough to settle the matter concerning your mother-in-law?¡± Xu Fan interrupted and asked. ¡°Lhave about five kilograms of honey. I think it should be enough,¡± said Wang Yulun. Actually, he was not confident either. Although the Spirit Devouring Honey was rare, it was not the only thing that could heal hidden injuries. ¡°Sure. If you need to talk, I might be able to help.¡± After bidding farewell to the two of them, Xu Fan went straight to a chamber of commerce that specialized in purchasing treasures of heaven and earth. The moment he entered, Xu Fan received a warm welcome. ¡°Fellow Daoist, please follow me to the VIP room first. Later, I¡¯ll send an appraiser from my chamber of commerce to specially serve you,¡± said a cultivator who seemed to be a high-leveled Qi Refinement Stage supervisor. ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Fan looked at the Myriad Treasure Tower that was packed with people. It was said that every time the mystic realm opened, these chambers of commerce would welcome their favorite segment. Countless rare treasures of heaven and earth would be purchased by them. After every mystic realm, there would always be rumors of someone obtaining a great opportunity in the mystic realm or obtaining an extraordinary Dharma treasure. In the VIP room, Xu Fan had just finished a cup of tea when a slender young girl with delicate features walked in. ¡°Hello Fellow Daoist, I¡¯m Wan Ling¡®er, the appraiser of the Myriad Treasure Tower.¡± ¡°What treasure do you wish to sell? We will definitely give you a reasonable price,¡± said the young woman in a soft voice. She looked at Xu Fan with a slightly spirited gaze, wondering if she would be able to receive a big customer this time. A small spatial artifact that was specially used to store liquid was placed on the table. Inside the bottle was 50 kilograms of Spirit Devouring Queen Wasp Honey. ¡®Then, Xu Fan made an inviting gesture. ¡®Wan Linger directly picked up the small bottle, opened the spatial restriction, and sniffed lightly. A surge of astonishing spiritual force mixed with the sweet fragrance of the honey rushed straight into her mind. Just by smelling it, it was as if she had eaten a miracle pill. ¡°Bellow Daoist, did you just come out of the mystic realm?¡± Wan Ling¡¯er asked as she began to measure the amount of honey in the bottle. ¡°I just came out and wanted to settle the things on hand,¡± said Xu Fan. In the mystic realm, he also obtained many spirit medicines and spirit ores. However, he could refine Spirit Pills and Dharma artifacts himself, so there was no need to sell them at all. ¡®Wan Ling¡¯er took out some honey and tasted it carefully. ¡°Fellow Daoist, the quality of your Spirit Devouring Honey is quite good. How about I give you 2,500 Spirit Stones per kilogram?¡± Wan Ling¡¯er offered a price that was slightly lower than Xu Fan¡¯s expectations. ¡°Young Miss, can you look for an experienced appraiser? I believe he¡¯ll give me a definite number,¡±said Xu Fan indifferently. He didn¡¯t believe that the Spirit Devouring Queen Wasp Honey was worth this price. ¡®Wan Ling¡¯er frowned. He was saying that her skills were not good enough. ¡°Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment.¡± Wan Ling¡®er left the VIP room, feeling a bit dejected. Her first attempt as an appraiser had been a bad start. Furthermore, she didn¡¯t know how her elder sister, who had opposed her since she was young, would mock her when she returned. Meanwhile, Xu Fancontinued sipping his tea, wondering if he should get a few tea trees when he returned. After all, he still had a long way to go. Awhite-haired old man walked into Xu Fan¡¯s VIP room. His cultivation level was at the Golden Core Stage. ¡°Hello, Senior.¡± Xu Fan immediately stood up and greeted the old man. ¡°You¡¯re a guest. There¡¯s no need to be so formal.¡± The white-haired old man gestured for Xu Fan to sit down and picked up the small bottle on the table. ¡°This is Spirit Devouring Queen Wasp Honey. How about 3,200 Spirit Stones per kilogram?¡± The old man asked with slight surprise. It had been a long time since the chamber of commerce had received Queen Wasp Honey. ¡°We¡¯ll go with the price that Senior mentioned,¡± said Xu Fan as he nodded. This price was 200 Spirit Stones higher than he had expected. ¡®The moment Xu Fan received the Spirit Stones, his heart started beating faster. It was as if he had won the lottery and received the prize money. In the Myriad Treasure Tower. ¡°[ didn¡¯t think that I would fail the first time I appraised a treasure. I don¡¯t even know how I will be mocked when I go back,¡± said Wan Ling¡¯er dejectedly. In her heart, she blamed Xu Fan for not giving in to her. ¡°You¡¯ve learned your lesson. You still have a long way to go.¡± ¡°Being an appraiser is only a side profession for you. Cultivating properly is the way to go,¡± said the white-haired old man to Wan Ling¡¯er. How could the daughter of the Myriad Treasure Tower¡¯s Tower Master be an appraiser all this time? ¡°Yes.¡± Wan Ling¡¯er nodded humbly. Meanwhile, after obtaining the Spirit Stones, Xu Fan did not wantonly spend them. Instead, he quietly returned to his mountain and began to count his gains. ¡°The spirit medicines I obtained can be used to refine several batches of pills.¡± ¡°As for these spirit ores, they can be used to refine a few Dharma artifacts.¡± After Xu Fan finished counting all his gains, he thought of going into seclusion to digest the pill formulas and spell jade slips he obtained from the mystic realm. After thinking for a while, Xu Fan lightly tapped his finger in the air. A paper crane that flickered with green light appeared, spreading its wings and flying towards the alliance headquarters. Before long, Pang Fu flew out of Xu Fan¡¯s small mountain with Spirit Stones and a list. ¡®The next day, Xu Fan looked at the five matching storage bags in front of him and bitterly smiled. ¡°It seems like 300,000 Spirit Stones is more than enough to spend.¡± With the spirit stones, Xu Fan directly swept through all the weapon refinement runes in the Scripture Holding Depository. After that, he wantonly purchased spirit medicines and spirit ores for alchemy. This time, Xu Fan activated his alchemy and weapon refinement plan. His goal was to become a master of both alchemy and weapon refinement. As for cultivation, it was up to fate. In any case, he could break through on the last day of his life. Spring passed and autumn came. Three years passed in a flash. In an Intermediate -leveled refining room at the Earth Core Workshop, Xu Fan looked at the combination Dharma artifact in front of him and fell into deep thought. ¡°Something is incompatible between the Spirit Control and the Parent-Child runes. Is the Transfer rune incompatible?¡± Xu Fan rubbed his chin and asked. In mid-air, a seemingly broken flying sword was in the midst of its final fusion. The runes that had already been matched began to show signs of rejection at the final fusion stage. ¡®The Dharma artifact that had yet to form was directly controlled by Xu Fan¡¯s powerful spiritual force in midair. It was as if it was still and was in a state where it was just about to merge. ¡°Oh right, since it¡¯s not compatible, I¡¯ll use a strengthened version of the Parent-Child rune. Meanwhile, the Spirit Control rune will be replaced with the Spider Silk rune.¡± As he spoke, Xu Fan¡¯s eyes lit up. He immediately took out a rune brush and began to draw in the air. In the blink of an eye, 99 runes appeared in the air. They appeared in the air in a strange pattern and began to merge with the Dharma artifact in the air. Xu Fan heaved a sigh of relief as he looked at the successful Dharma artifact. After refining the Thousand Blade six times, he finally succeeded.. Chapter 28 - Friends Getting Married Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan held the Thousand Blade Flying Sword, which was formed by 360 fragments, and began to admire it. This was refined from the main material of the Thousand Meteorite Iron that he had spent a huge sum of money to purchase. Just the materials alone cost over 10,000 Spirit Stones. This was the price for most top-grade Dharma artifacts. ¡®As Xu Fan¡¯s skill in refining increased, his hoarding habit was awakened. Currently, his collection room already had more than twenty high-quality Dharma artifacts. What was even more outrageous was that there were five top-quality Dharma artifacts like Thousand Blade. On Spirit Merchant Peak, Xu Fan went to a small shop that was opened three years ago. He threw the Dharma artifact that he had casually refined at the Earth Core Workshop to the shop assistant before returning to his small mountain. Xu Fan had spent over 100,000 Spirit Stones on this small shop three years ago. On the Spirit Wind Boat, Xu Fan, who was sitting in the small cabin of the boat, felt a little emotional. He seemed to be in his twenties already. If it was in his previous life, he would have gone to university or on blind dates. ¡°Should I get a girlfriend too?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been seeing couples flirt in front of me for no reason lately.¡± ¡®As soon as Xu Fan finished speaking, a beautiful figure flashed past not far from the Spirit Wind Boat. Meanwhile, an azure streak of light was following behind the beautiful figure at a leisurely pace. ¡°Senior Brother Si Yun, come chase me!¡± A silver bell-like voice could make all youths fall into fantasy. ¡®The Spirit Wind Boat instantly burst forth with a large amount of spiritual energy and its speed increased by nearly three times. Everyone watched as a beam of light streaked across the sky. A few rookies who had just entered the sect looked curiously at the sky and exclaimed. Was this the speed of a Foundation Establishment senior? When Xu Fan returned to his mountain, he went to the collection room that he had built two years ago. He casually used the Wood Spirit Technique to create a shelf for flying swords. After placing the Thousand Blade Flying Sword on it, Xu Fan began to admire his masterpiece. At this moment, the phone-like Dharma artifact in his arms vibrated. The latest news from the Heavenly Imperial Sect appeared. Firstly, the location of the annual Xiangzhou Sect Exchange that was held once every ten years was at the Heavenly Imperial Sect. Throughout the three-month period, all cultivators from Xiangzhou would gather at the Heavenly Imperial Sect. Secondly, the sect¡¯s Floating Sky Ship was damaged. It was estimated that they had encountered a large beast tide in the Endless Sea. Thirdly, a large spirit ore mine had recently been discovered under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Imperial Sect. Fourthly, the Weapon Refinement Peak had begun recruiting a large number of Grade-1 blacksmiths. It was suspected to be related to repairing the Floating Sky Boat. Lastly, Ye Xiaoyao of the Myriad Sword Peak killed a Golden Core traitor of the sect yesterday. A Foundation Establishment cultivator killed a Golden Core cultivator, and another paragon of the sect was born. ¡®When Xu Fan saw the fourth piece of news, his eyes lit up. He was now a Grade-1 blacksmith. He wondered if he would be qualified to come into contact with the Floating Sky Ship after entering Weapon Refinement Peak. Also, Ye Xiaoyao was indeed a protagonist. It had only been a few years and he was already capable of killing a Golden Core cultivator. Had the old grandpa in his body awakened? In the past three years, Xu Fan¡¯s cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds due to his gluttony and frequent consumption of the Spirit Devouring Queen Wasp Honey. He could not suppress his growth even if he tried to. He had now advanced to Level-8 of the Qi Refinement Stage. He had also thoroughly mastered the ancient pill formulas and spell jade slips he obtained from the mystic realm. ¡°I wonder if I can defeat a Golden Core cultivator when I reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he picked up a Dharma artifact, which was a Dragon Pearl the size of a ball. Traces of dragon roars came from the Dragon Pearl. This was the Dharma artifact that Xu Fan was proudest of. It could summon the soul of a flood dragon and had the battle prowess of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator. Next to it was a soul Dharma artifact that was compatible with the soul of the flood dragon. After the two Dharma artifacts were used together, the soul of the flood dragon would have the battle prowess of a top-notch Foundation Establishment cultivator. Killing ordinary Foundation Establishment demon beasts would be like slaughtering chickens and dogs. Xu Fan had experimented with the Dharma artifacts alone. At this moment, a ringtone sounded from the restriction. Then, Murong Qian¡¯er walked in happily with a large box of food in her hands. Wang Yulun was beside her. In the pavilion, Xu Fan looked at the sweet couple and was a little surprised. It was rare for someone to persist in showing off their affection in front of him for three years. ¡°What joyous occasion could make you so happy? Has your mother-in-law relented?¡± Xu Fan asked. After the mystic realm, Wang Yulun went back and gave his mother-in-law the Spirit Devouring Honey. As expected, he won her affection. Then, the betrothal gift was reduced from one million Spirit Stones to 800,000 Spirit Stones. At first, Xu Fan wanted to help his good friend, but later on, he changed his mind. This was the cultivation world. It was not too late to get married even if he was 100 years old. ¡°Yes, the 15th of next month is the big day for me and Qian¡¯er. Big Brother Xu, you must come,¡± said Wang Yulun. After three years, he could finally give his lover a status. ¡°In that case, congratulations in advance.¡± ¡®While she was speaking, Murong Qian¡¯er had already arranged the food in the food box. ¡°What kind of luck did you have to be able to have such a good fate?¡± Xu Fan looked at the virtuous Murong Qian¡¯er beside Wang Yulun and asked. However, Xu Fan thought, ¡°I don¡¯t need such a sweet relationship. I¡¯m a big shot who wants to become an Immortal Emperor. How can there be any woman in this world who is worthy of me?¡± Xu Fan looked at the table full of food. Ever since they left the mystic realm and Xu Fan finished three tables of food, Wang Yulun hired a master blacksmith to refine a Dharma artifact. It was a food box that was used to contain dishes. Every few days, he and Murong Qian¡¯er would bring the food they ordered from the Immortal Indulgence Building to see him. It could be said that there was no obstruction. Of course, this brat had also obtained enough benefits. After the meal, Xu Fan thought for a while and directly brought the two of them to his Dharma artifact collection room. The moment they entered the room, their eyes lit up. The 40-square-meter room displayed all kinds of Dharma artifacts. ¡°Brother Xu, no wonder you didn¡¯t bring me to this room. So it is your treasury.¡± Wang Yu¡¯s eyes lit up as he looked at the Dharma artifacts in the room. He felt that every single one of the Dharma artifacts here were of top quality. ¡°Big Brother Xu, you¡¯re the most talented person I¡¯ve ever met. You¡¯re skilled in combat, alchemy, and weapon refinement. You¡¯re simply omnipotent.¡± Murong Qian¡¯er praised Xu Fan. Meanwhile, Wang Yulun¡¯s life savior usually made up a large proportion of Wang Yulun¡¯s conversation topics. On the one hand, being proficient in one aspect meant that one was extremely talented. However, if one was proficient in all aspects, then one would be a monster. Thus, in Wang Yulun¡¯s eyes, Xu Fan was a monster. If the outer sect disciples knew that an outer sect disciple who had been in the sect for less than ten years had become an alchemist and a blacksmith at the same time, they would be extremely shocked. ¡®What shocked the couple even more was that the two of them, the disciples-in-waiting of the Battle Hall at Level-9 of the Qi Refinement Stage, could not even last one round against Xu Fan. At that moment, Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s entire worldview had been overturned. Xu Fan had shown her what combat was. ¡°Since you are getting married, I have nothing to give you. Each of you can choose a Dharma artifact. Take it as a congratulatory gift.¡± Although Xu Fan attached great importance to the Dharma artifacts in the collection room, it was not too difficult to refine another one. It was only right for one to bleed a little when their friends got married. The two of them were instantly overjoyed. To the disciples of the Battle Hall, a top-grade Dharma artifact was the guarantee of their lives. After a round of careful selection. Murong Qian¡¯er stared at the two sets of Dharma Artifacts. They were called the Heart Seal Swords. One was a pink flying sword, while the other was white. The white flying sword focused on speed and armor-piercing, while the pink flying sword created illusions to confuse the enemy¡¯s mind. As for Wang Yulun, he had his eyes on the Thousand Blade Flying Sword that Xu Fan had just refined. In a battle, the technique of splitting and casually combining the sword would make it impossible for enemies to defend themselves.. Chapter 29 - Ambush Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When Xu Fan bid farewell to the young couple, he felt a little regretful. The materials for those two Dharma artifacts were not particularly precious, but refining them was the most troublesome. ¡°Tm going to attend their wedding on the 15th of next month.¡± ¡°This is my first time going on a long trip, so it¡¯s time to prepare.¡± Xu Fan looked at the invitation in his hand and commented. Then, he took out his phone and sent a message to Pang Fu. The next day, Xu Fan first came to the alliance headquarters that had already been renamed to a chamber of commerce. Pang Fu had already been waiting outside for a long time. After three years of development, the current chamber of commerce that Pang Fu had established was already a renowned chamber of commerce in the outer sect. It was said that there was an alchemy master enshrined in the chamber of commerce. Thus, others wondered whether there would be pills suitable for high-leveled Qi Refinement Stage cultivators. There was also a master blacksmith. As long as he completed the requirements to become a master, members would be able to get the master to customize a Dharma artifact for them. The artifact would definitely not be inferior to any ordinary fine Dharma artifact. Since the chamber of commerce had two masters, the number of direct subordinates of the chamber of commerce had already reached tens of thousands. Inside the reception room, Pang Fu respectfully handed the storage bag to Xu Fan. ¡°Master Xu, someone from Weapon Refinement Peak asked me to pass a message to you. They want to recruit you into Weapon Refinement Peak to repair the Floating Sky Ship together,¡± said Pang Fu respectfully. Xu Fan was now the main pillar in the official chamber of commerce. It could be said that half of the credit for the development of the chamber of commerce was due to the two mysterious masters in the chamber of commerce, which was no other than Xu Fan. ¡°Yes, I will go. However, the reputation of the blacksmith in the chamber of commerce is too resounding. I can¡¯t go with this identity.¡± ¡°Lunderstand,¡± said Pang Fu with a nod. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s right. Our sect¡¯s new genius wants to entrust you with the task of refining a rare treasure. Do you want to do this task?¡± Pang Fu asked again. ¡°What rare treasure?¡± Did the protagonist want another Dharma treasure? ¡°What is the rare treasure, and what is the reward?¡± ¡°He has requested a sword case that can fit 100 flying swords. It must be a rare treasure.¡± ¡°The remuneration is a piece of Soul Iron that you wanted to purchase for a long time, yet was unable to obtain. The Soul Iron weighs around five kilograms.¡± ¡®When Xu Fan heard that the remuneration was a piece of Soul Iron, he instantly became excited. This thing was an important material that he always lacked. Back then, when he refined the Dragon Pearl and its accompanying set of Dharma artifacts, he only used less than three taels of Soul Iron. ¡°No problem. What request does he have?¡± Xu Fan agreed happily. He felt that God was watching over him. He could really do whatever he wanted. ¡°The sword case should be able to nurture the flying sword and increase its spirituality. Most importantly, the sword case should have a system that can convert Spirit Stones into spiritual energy.¡± ¡°There¡¯s also a rather strange request, which is to prevent the flying swords from feeling bored inside,¡± said Pang Fu with a strange expression. ¡°prevent the flying swords from feeling bored?¡± Xu Fan thought for a while and understood what it meant. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll make a list in a while and charge this genius according to the value of this sword case,¡± Xu Fan said confidently. ¡°Okay.¡± After leaving Shangling Peak, Xu Fan went straight to the Earth Core Workshop and started refining some Dharma artifacts that he would need when he went out. A month later, the fully armed Xu Fan walked out of the Heavenly Imperial Sect for the second time. The last time was when he was testing the Dragon Soul Pearl. ¡®The place where Wang Yulun held his wedding was an immortal city called Daigu City, which was 6,000 kilometers away from the sect. The strength of Wang Yulun¡¯s clan was considered average in this city. ¡®As soon as Xu Fan stepped out of the Heavenly Imperial Sect, he was about to activate his Spirit Wind Boat to activate invisibility when he was interrupted by a streak of light that rapidly approached him. Ayoung man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes appeared beside the Spirit Wind Boat. ¡®As soon as Xu Fan saw this man, his joy of traveling was immediately disrupted. Why was it this fellow? Could it be that they were on the same path? ¡°Junior Brother Xu, it¡¯s been three years since we last met.¡± ¡°After the mystic realm, I wanted to make friends with Junior Brother Xu, but I was always busy with trivial matters.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to meet Junior Brother Xu here today. It¡¯s really fate.¡± Ye Xiaoyao cupped his hands and looked at Xu Fan sincerely as he spoke. He still remembered the encouraging words from Xu Fan when he was facing adversity. ¡°What a coincidence. Senior Brother Ye, I heard that you became a genius of our sect, but I haven¡¯t congratulated you yet.¡± Xu Fan smiled and cupped his hands. With such a sincere expression, Xu Fan couldn¡¯t refuse to talk to him. ¡°There¡¯s no need for such pleasantries between us.¡± ¡®As Ye Xiaoyao spoke, he landed on Xu Fan¡¯s Spirit Wind Boat with great familiarity, even though this was his first time seeing it. ¡°are the tail wings on Junior Brother Xu¡¯s Spirit Wind Boat specially use to increase the speed of the boat?¡± Ye Xiaoyao asked curiously. Xu Fan decided that before he left the sect in the future, he would definitely use an alias. ¡°L obtained this in the mystic realm. I added a Wind Force rune to the tail wings, so at crucial moments, my speed can be increased by several points.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Ye, if you are busy, please go ahead, lest you delay your business,¡± said Xu Fan. If this fellow didn¡¯t leave soon, he would delay Xu Fan¡¯s journey. ¡°Tm going to attend the wedding of a Junior Brother. Junior Brother Xu, what about you?¡± Ye Xiaoyao asked. In his heart, he felt that it was a bit of a pity that another innocent and cute Junior Sister would be missing from this world. ¡°Is Senior Brother Ye¡¯s Junior Brother called Wang Yulun?¡± Xu Fan had an ominous feeling. ¡°Haha, that¡¯s right. Is Junior Brother Xu also going to participate?¡± ¡°We can go together and chat.¡± ¡®As Ye Xiaoyao spoke, a sword light shot out from behind him and a sword boat appeared beside the Spirit Wind Boat. ¡°Junior Brother, ride on my sword boat. It¡¯s quite fast.¡± Ye Xiaoyao didn¡¯t wait for Xu Fan to agree and directly brought Xu Fan onto the sword boat. He also indicated for Xu Fan to keep his Spirit Wind Boat. Damn. Helpless, Xu Fan could only travel with Ye Xiaoyao. Bang! There was a sonic boom. The sword boat only needed 0.1 seconds to accelerate to the speed of sound. The moment it accelerated, Xu Fan instantly activated an air barrier around himself. On the sword boat that was traveling at the speed of sound, Ye Xiaoyao activated a barrier a short while after Xu Fan had done so. ¡°Tm sorry, Junior Brother Xu. I didn¡¯t notice it just now,¡± said Ye Xiaoyao apologetically. He had forgotten that Xu Fan¡¯s cultivation level was only at a high level of the Qi Refinement Stage. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m the one who disturbed you,¡± said Xu Fan calmly. He began to have a bad premonition. On the sword boat, Ye Xiaoyao began to entertain Xu Fan with all his heart. The supply of top-grade immortal fruits and spirit tea never stopped. ¡°Alright, alright. Senior Brother Ye, stop taking food out. The table can¡¯t even fit it.¡± Xu Fan looked at the table full of spirit fruits and spoke helplessly. This protagonist was too enthusiastic. Meanwhile, the gay index had already reached warning levels for Xu Fan. At this moment, both of them looked forward almost at the same time. Then, Ye Xiaoyao transformed into a streak of sword light and charged out from the sword boat. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, please wait a moment. There are some bugs that I need to clean up.¡± ¡°Rat, this place is less than ten thousand miles away from the Heavenly Imperial Sect. How dare you all be so impudent?¡± Ye Xiaoyao stood proudly in front of the sword boat with his sword in hand, surrounded by five peerless flying swords. ¡°There are five flying swords, each corresponding to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Does the protagonist have obsessive-compulsive disorder?¡± Xu Fan thought as he looked at the five flying sword treasures around Ye Xiaoyao. ¡°Ye Xiaoyao, you¡¯ve killed my Senior Brother from the Desire Demon Sect. Even if it¡¯s within the Heavenly Imperial Sect, you must die.¡± A feminine voice rang out as five cultivators from the Desire Demon Sect surrounded the boat. ¡°D*mn, I knew that nothing good would happen if I followed the protagonist.¡± Xu Fan frowned and thought. Chapter 30 - Death Soul Bug Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios If Xu Fan could start all over again, he would definitely go head-on with the protagonist the first time they met. Then, he would retreat in defeat. This way, it would be safer. It was really too dangerous to make friends with the protagonist. Xu Fan¡¯s mind was racing as he thought about how to resolve the current crisis. At this time, Xu Fan received Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s voice transmission. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, I¡¯m sorry for implicating you.¡± ¡°After my battle with the five Golden Core demon cultivators, I will get the sword boat to send you on your way.¡± ¡°They¡¯re after me. I don¡¯t think they¡¯ll chase you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me. I can get away on my own.¡± Listening to Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s voice transmission, Xu Fan¡¯s expression became worse and worse. If the demon cultivators were to chase after him, wouldn¡¯t he be done for? Before Xu Fan could reply, Ye Xiaoyao went straight to the point. ¡°So what if I¡¯m facing five Golden Cores?¡± Ye Xiaoyao commented proudly. Then, the five flying swords floating around him instantly formed a sword formation. ¡°Flame Mantra: Five Phalanx Slaughter!¡± A massive sword array instantly formed, trapping the five Golden Core demon cultivators within. On the other hand, Xu Fan¡¯s sword boat flew rapidly towards the direction of the Heavenly Imperial Sect when Ye Xiaoyao made his move. At this time, a demonic light flashed in the eyes of the leading Golden Core demon cultivator. ¡°Lei Shi, go take care of that Qi Refinement Stage kid. Finish the battle quickly. This is not a place to stay.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Golden Core demon cultivator heading in the direction of the Heavenly Imperial Sect used all his strength to break through! The sword array flew towards the sword boat that Xu Fan was on. Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s expression instantly changed drastically. He immediately took out a flying sword and chased after the demon cultivator. ¡°Are you trying to save your friend? No way.¡± Four Golden Core demon cultivators blocked Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s path. A look of regret flashed across Ye Xiaoyao¡¯s face. ¡°Kid, what are you worrying about? That kid is very strange. He won¡¯t die even if you die.¡± ¡°Focus on the battle.¡± Ye Xiaoyao instantly calmed down and looked at the four Golden Core demon cultivators with killing intent. ¡°None of you will be leaving today.¡± Flames lit up the sky as sword light flashed. Meanwhile, Xu Fan, who was sitting on the sword boat, was currently looking at the charging light behind him with a bitter expression as it approached step by step. His mind began to think about how to escape. ¡°If you give me another chance, I will definitely not leave the sect easily.¡± ¡®As the Golden Core demon cultivator approached him, Xu Fan knew that he had to do something. ¡°What the f*ck is this nonsense? A Qi Refining Stage cultivator fighting against a Golden Core cultivator?¡± A Dragon Soul Pearl appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s hand. Meanwhile, a small flood dragon puppet appeared beside him. ¡°Time to get bankrupt.¡± Azure light erupted from the Dragon Soul Pearl. Then, the image of a hundred-meter-long flood dragon appeared before burrowing into the body of the flood dragon puppet beside Xu Fan. Roar! ¡®A dragon¡¯s roar shook the sky as a hundred-meter-long flood dragon puppet appeared. The demon cultivator chasing behind the sword boat stopped. Asinister-looking man looked at the hundred-meter-long flood dragon puppet with a strange look in his eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect a Qi Refinement Stage cultivator like you to have such an amazing Dharma treasure. You¡¯ve taken advantage of me.¡± In the eyes of the Golden Core demon cultivator, even if this flood dragon puppet was prepared with the combat strength of a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, it was still at Foundation Establishment Stage. Xu Fan no longer paid any attention to the Golden Core demon cultivator. Instead, his entire body was focused on forming mysterious seals. This was the final move to use this Dharma artifact. ¡°Golden Core Senior, how about letting me off?¡± After activating the secret technique of the Dharma artifact, Xu Fan heaved a sigh. The artifact would release the combat power of a Golden Core cultivator for 15 minutes, giving him enough time to escape. ¡°Sure. You can meet me in your next life.¡± Right at this moment, the 5,000 Spirit Stones hidden within the body of the flood dragon puppet began to melt rapidly, and a surge of astonishing spiritual power gushed out. Inan instant, the aura emanating from the flood dragon puppet surpassed that of a cultivator at the early-stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage. At this moment, Xu Fan did not say anything. He directly gave the flood dragon puppet the final order to kill the Golden Core cultivator in front of him. Then, he quickly fled in the direction of the Heavenly Imperial Sect. The explosions from the battle behind him resounded throughout the sky. ¡°Damn it, I have to refine 10 of these Dharma artifacts when I get back.¡± Behind Xu Fan, the Golden Core demon cultivator who was fighting with the flood dragon puppet looked at the fleeing Xu Fan. Then, a mocking light flashed past his eyes. He took advantage of the moment when the battle was slowing down and flicked his index finger. Ablack Death Soul Bug flew in Xu Fan¡¯s direction, appearing and disappearing in the air. ¡°The methods of a Golden Core cultivator are not something that a little guy in the Qi Refinement Stage like you can escape from.¡± ¡°If you want to escape, you can do it in your next life. It¡¯s a pity that I have to waste this Dharma artifact.¡± He could tell that Xu Fan had already activated the self-destructing method of his Dharma artifact, allowing the flood dragon puppet to possess the battle prowess of a Golden Core. At this moment, Xu Fan, who was running for his life, was filled with joy. He felt like he had just survived a calamity. ¡°After I return to the sect, I won¡¯t f*cking come out ever again.¡± However, before Xu Fan could say anything, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine. Earth Spirit Barrier! Fire Spirit Barrier! Spirit Protection! Spiritual Light Barrier! Four defensive Dharma artifacts also quickly resolved around Xu Fan. ¡°Is this a spiritual curse-type divine ability?¡± Just as Xu Fan finished speaking, a black shadow instantly burrowed into his glabella. ¡°Damn it, I still fell for it.¡± In an instant, Xu Fan lost control of all of the Dharma artifacts around him. Xu Fan¡¯s body slowly floated towards the clouds. This was the result of the Light Body Technique that Xu Fan had activated the moment he fell unconscious. Cloud Mist Mountain was located in the extreme west of Wu Country. The mountain was covered in snow all year round, and the villagers lived by hunting and gathering spiritual medicines. The herb-picking team was searching for the Snow Spirit Ginseng in the snow mountain. ¡°Little Ya, this is your first time here today. There are many rules when picking herbs on our Cloud Mist Mountain,¡± said an old man to an eight-year-old boy. ¡°Grandpa, tell me. As long as I can earn enough money to feed my sister and me, I¡¯m willing to do anything,¡± said the little boy foolishly. He remembered what his father said to him before he died. ¡°On the snowy mountain, only listen to Grandpa Changshan. Only then can you live.¡± ¡°On the snowy mountain, if you meet spirit beasts, you must kneel. If you meet immortals, you must kneel,¡± said the old man. ¡°If we encounter a ferocious beast on the mountain, we must not be in the last place while escaping. If we really can¡¯t make it, we will jump off the mountain. That way, we will have a chance of survival.¡± ¡°When you are not strong enough, you must not keep all the spiritual medicines you have picked for yourself. Give half of them to the strongest person in the team first.¡± The old man told the little boy the rules of survival on the snowy mountain, and the little boy memorized them all. ¡°You¡¯re a good child. Live well. Don¡¯t let your father down.¡± The old man patted the little boy¡¯s head in relief, thinking how good it would be if this was his grandson. ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯ve remembered everything you said,¡± said the little boy seriously. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± The old man and the little boy followed behind the group. The journey up the snowy mountain required three hours, and they could only pick herbs for three hours. This was because the snowy mountain was covered in snow all year round, and the temperature was cold. Ordinary people who spent more than six hours on the snowy mountain would suffer from frost poison. ¡°Grandfather, have you seen an immortal before?¡± The boy asked. ¡°Yes. I¡¯ve even talked to an immortal before.¡± The old man teased the little boy. ¡°Grandpa, Grandpa, what did the immortal look like?¡± ¡°Haha, in any case, it doesn¡¯t look as stupid as you.¡± Chapter 31 - Apprenticeship Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡®The old man gently knocked Little Ya¡¯s head with his cane and said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you another secret. When you see an immortal, don¡¯t bother about anything else and just kowtow.¡± ¡°Then, let the immortal take you as his disciple.¡± ¡°If you have immortal karma, you will be an immortal flying around in the sky from that moment onwards.¡± ¡®The elder¡¯s eyes were turbid and he looked as if he was about to sob. He sighed inwardly. He felt that time was like light and regretted not seizing that bit of chance to achieve immortality. The little boy did not listen to the old man. Instead, he stared blankly into the distance. On the snowy mountain, a figure was slowly descending like a feather. The old man followed the boy¡¯s shocked gaze. With just a glance, the old man had a plan. After looking around, he realized that the people from the snowy mountain team were rushing forward. At this moment, the old man made a shushing gesture to the little boy and quietly led the little boy towards the direction where the figure had landed. Only when they were completely separated from the group did the old man say to the little boy, ¡°Your immortal karma is here. As long as we save the immortal, even if we don¡¯t become an immortal, we will have a lifetime of glory and wealth.¡± ¡°Do you understand everything that I¡¯m saying?¡± ¡°What does wealth mean?¡± The little boy asked innocently. He only knew that the pastries and snacks in the town were very expensive. ¡°It means that you can eat meat at every meal.¡± For some reason, the old man¡¯s eyes wavered. At that moment, he seemed to see light in the little boy¡¯s eyes. In an instant, the little boy was filled with energy. ¡°Remember, you can¡¯t tell anyone about this. If the immortal is still alive, I¡¯ll try my best to fight for your immortal karma with my old body.¡± ¡°If the immortal dies, we¡¯ll find a Feng Shui treasure land to bury him.¡± ¡®There was another thing that the old man didn¡¯t say. Before burying the immortal, he wanted to find every valuable thing that the immortal had on hand. ¡°understand, Grandpa,¡± said the little boy seriously. All he could think about now was the life of eating meat at every meal. ¡®An hour later, the grandfather and grandson finally found the immortal floating down from the sky. ¡°Grandpa, this immortal looks so ordinary,¡± said the little boy as he looked at the plain-looking Xu Fan. ¡°Don¡¯t say so much. Let¡¯s save the immortal first.¡± Looking at Xu Fan, who was dressed in a Daoist robe, the little boy gritted his teeth and began to look for tools that could be used in the surroundings. In the end, the old man used a rope and some dried branches to make a simple support frame. It took great effort for them to drag Xu Fan back to the little boy¡¯s house. ¡®The moment they entered the house, a skinny little girl, who was about six years old, quickly pounced into the little boy¡¯s chest. ¡°Big brother, I¡¯m scared. A big black dog wants to bite me.¡± The little girl sobbed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll go kill the large black dog in a moment,¡± replied the little boy firmly. ¡°Brother, who is this uncle?¡± The little girl pointed at Xu Fan who was lying on the stretcher. ¡°This is our source of wealth. If we save him, we can eat meat every day.¡± As the little boy spoke, he brought Xu Fan to the little boy¡¯s only bed together with the old man. ¡°Little Ya, cook some porridge for the immortal every day. You don¡¯t have to call a doctor.¡± ¡°An immortal¡¯s disease is not something they can diagnose.¡± As the elder spoke, he took out two taels of silver and handed them to the boy. ¡°In the near future, don¡¯t go up the mountain to pick spiritual medicines. Just take care of the immortal.¡± The old man reminded him patiently as if he was trying to make up for his regret. After settling everything, the old man got up and left the boy¡¯s house. ¡°Luo Sheng, I¡¯ve repaid you for saving my life. Whether an immortal can emerge from your family depends on the luck of the two children.¡± In the remaining days, the little boy brought his younger sister to do as the old man said. As the little boy¡¯s house was rather remote, no one came. Half a month later. One afternoon, the little boy was massaging Xu Fan¡¯s arm. This was the method the old man had told him about. Meanwhile, the little girl leaned on her chin and watched her brother work. ¡°Brother, when do you think we can live a life of eating meat every day?¡± ¡°After this big brother immortal wakes up,¡± said the little boy to his sister with a smile. He felt a little dejected in his heart. It seemed like his life of eating meat every day was still very far away. At this time, Xu Fan slowly woke up. Without moving his body, he began to sense his surroundings. After listening to the conversation between the little boy and the little girl, Xu Fan found out about his experience. ¡°Fortunately, I was saved. If I was on the snowy mountain, wouldn¡¯t I be dead?¡± Xu Fan thought. While Xu Fan was unconscious, he had been fighting the Death Soul Bug in his soul space all along. At first, the Death Soul Bug took advantage of Xu Fan¡¯s weakness and directly gnawed off most of Xu Fan¡¯s soul. Only when Xu Fan was about to be completely devoured did he react. Then, he began a battle of wits with the Death Soul Bug in the vast soul space. Only now did he completely destroy the Death Soul Bug. After confirming that there was no danger around, Xu Fan slowly opened his eyes. ¡°Child, you won¡¯t get a tip if you massage me like this,¡± said Xu Fan slowly. After being unconscious for half a month, his entire body was a little stiff and his mouth was a little wrinkled. Xu Fan¡¯s words instantly interrupted the siblings who yearned for a good life. The moment the little boy heard Xu Fan¡¯s words, he remembered his grandfather¡¯s instructions. Without a word, he pulled his sister to kneel down and started kowtowing. ¡°Immortal, please accept us as disciples.¡± The little boy¡¯s head bounced on the ground, and he felt pain as he looked at Xu Fan. This silly boy was using his true strength to kowtow. Xu Fan stood up to help the siblings up and checked their qualifications. The younger sister had three spiritual roots, while the older brother had four spiritual roots. In this kind of cultivation world, they were qualified to be cannon fodder. ¡°Why do you want to take me as your master?¡± Xu Fan sat on the bed and started to ask the three questions involved in an apprenticeship. He also admitted that the siblings had the qualifications to become his disciples, not to mention that they were his saviors. Most importantly, he now had the qualifications to take in disciples in the sect. After the disciples passed the test, they would become outer sect disciples of the Heavenly Imperial Sect. ¡°We want to eat meat every day,¡± said the siblings in unison. Xu Fan looked at the sincere and yearning expressions of the two siblings. Yes, after passing this trial and facing the great Dao, he could become an immortal. ¡°What do you think an immortal is?¡± Xu Fan wanted to ask a second question, but in the end, he did not ask them this question. What would these two children know? ¡°alright, let me ask you a key question,¡± said Xu Fan with a serious expression. ¡°Please speak, Immortal.¡± Xu Fan¡¯s finger emitted a purple light as he gently pointed towards the siblings. ¡°A person¡¯s nature cannot be changed. This is my final test.¡± Looking at this pair of siblings who had fallen into a dream, Xu Fan calmly said, ¡°After my test, I will accept you as my disciples.¡± ¡°If you fail, ¡®ll grant you a lifetime of riches.¡± After a thorough examination, he found that other than the few Dharma artifacts he had taken out in the sky, everything else was still there. None of the four storage bags were missing. DXu Fan¡¯s gaze towards the siblings became even gentler. Chapter 32 - Taking in Disciples Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios While the two siblings experienced the test in the illusion, Xu Fan began to sense his own body. ¡°Although I devoured the Death Soul Bug in the end, I still lost half of my spiritual strength.¡± ¡°The burden on my spiritual power and mental power has increased. I won¡¯t be able to recover for at least half a year.¡± Xu Fan did not care much about his injuries. After all, they were not permanent. It was fine as long as he could recover. ¡°Tll set a small target first. I won¡¯t leave the sect for 10 years.¡± ¡°Also, I¡¯l stay away from the protagonist.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he waved his hand and took out a tea set. He took out a pot of spirit tea that calmed the spirit. The teapot was filled with spirit water, and a small flame appeared at the bottom of the teapot. ¡°After I return, I must refine more puppet war beasts. Otherwise, it will be too dangerous for me to go out.¡± As he drank his tea, he thought about the future. At that moment, an old man came to the little boy¡¯s house with half a bag of millet in his hand. The moment he entered, he saw Xu Fan drinking tea. He was so frightened that he almost knelt down. A gentle force gently held the old man back. ¡°Old man, you don¡¯t have to kneel. You are my savior. I should be thanking you,¡± said Xu Fan gently. He already understood the whole situation. ¡°It¡¯s my fortune to be able to save you, Immortal,¡± said the old man hurriedly. He began to feel happy. The immortal¡¯s attitude had determined that he had made the right bet. ¡°You saved me. I want to repay you. It¡¯s karma.¡± ¡°What do you want?¡± Xu Fan slowly asked. He didn¡¯t have a high and mighty feeling towards ordinary people. They were only pawns for all living beings. Moreover, even cultivators couldn¡¯t exist forever. ¡°Thave no children and only want to live peacefully with my wife.¡± Without much hesitation, the old man simply said what he wanted first. Xu Fan looked at the old man admiringly. It was a very pragmatic and reasonable request. A bottle of Longevity Pills appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s hands. This pill would allow mortals to extend their lifespan by 10 years without any disasters or illnesses. Xu Fan had refined an additional bottle when he accepted the alchemy task. He did not expect that it would come in handy now. ¡°There are 10 Longevity Pills in the bottle. You and your wife should take one every two years.¡± ¡°Go home and pack up now. Once the two children wake up, follow me to the Heavenly Imperial Sect. When the time comes, I¡¯ll arrange for someone to take care of you,¡± said Xu Fan, It had already been half a month, and he still did not know the situation over at the sect. ¡°Immortal, these two children¡­¡± The old man looked at the unconscious siblings. ¡°They are receiving the inheritance of becoming an immortal,¡± said Xu Fan casually. ¡°Oh, then I¡¯ll go back and pack.¡± Not long after the old man left the little boy¡¯s house, the little boy woke up first. Xu Fan looked at the little boy with satisfaction. Although his aptitude was a little poor, he was very satisfied with the kind of simple and honest character that would never leave his friends or family. In the illusion, the little boy experienced all kinds of tests related to human nature. His pure and innocent heart moved Xu Fan. A complicated look flashed across the little boy¡¯s eyes. At this moment, a hand with white light caressed the little boy¡¯s head. ¡°You¡¯re a good boy.¡± Before long, the little boy fell into a deep sleep. ¡°Everything will be different when you wake up.¡± After Xu Fan settled the little boy down, he looked at the little girl with surprise. ¡°She has great potential for cultivating,¡± exclaimed Xu Fan. The little girl¡¯s performance in the illusion really blinded him. In Xu Fan¡¯s words, this was a female version of Heavenly Venerable Han. She knew what she wanted and what she could do. She had a kind heart, but she wasn¡¯t a saint. She was rich and didn¡¯t flaunt her wealth. She was bold, but she was also meticulous. She only lacked a cheat to become a protagonist. Then, the little girl slowly woke up. Before she could say anything, she and the little boy had a set meal. ¡°What a pair of good siblings. In the future, Master will rely on you two to support me.¡± Xu Fan carried one child in each hand and left the small house. A small Spirit Wind Boat emerged from Xu Fan¡¯s body and landed on the ground not far away, transforming into a ten-meter-long spirit boat. Then, the old man rushed over with an old lady. After everyone was settled down, Xu Fan waved his hand, and the Spirit Wind Boat flew towards the Heavenly Imperial Sect. At the Heavenly Imperial Sect, outside the restriction on Xu Fan¡¯s small mountain, Wang Yulum sat outside with a lonely expression. After Ye Xiaoyao found out that Xu Fan had ran into trouble, Wang Yulun went back to the sect and waited there. ¡°Big Brother Xu, I¡¯ve let you down.¡± ¡°You¡¯re such a cautious person. It¡¯s rare for you to be willing to come out for my wedding. I didn¡¯t expect you to run into a disaster,¡± said Wang Yulun bitterly. Although Ye Xiaoyao said that Xu Fan didn¡¯t die, Wang Yulun still blamed himself. In his heart, he was a little resentful that Ye Xiaoyao insisted on dragging Xu Fan along. At this moment, a beautiful figure flew towards Wang Yulun. Then, a bowl of porridge and a few dishes were placed in front of Wang Yulun. ¡°Husband, Big Brother Xu is a talented man. He will definitely be fine.¡± ¡°Maybe he is currently recuperating somewhere. He might come back after he recovers.¡± Murong Qian¡¯er looked at the skinny Wang Yulun and comforted him with a heartache. ¡°You don¡¯t have to comfort me. I just feel a little guilty.¡± ¡°Thaventt seen him leave the sect since I met you. I didn¡¯t expect him to do this for me¡­¡± ¡°Qian¡¯er, I¡¯ll wait for another half a month. I still owe Big Brother Xu a red packet. I want to give it to him personally,¡± said Wang Yulun. In his heart, Xu Fan was already his mentor. If it wasn¡¯t for him, he would probably still be an ordinary outer sect disciple. ¡°Alright, Tl wait with my husband.¡± At the same time, in an immortal city outside the Heavenly Imperial Sect, Xu Fan arranged for the children to stay at a hotel owned by the Pang family¡¯s chamber of commerce. Meanwhile, he let the two elders rest at an inn. At that time, someone would naturally arrange accommodations for them. Outside the Heavenly Imperial Sect, at the outer sect Government Affairs Hall. Xu Fan brought the two curious siblings to a hall. ¡°Senior Brother, I¡¯m here to register my disciples.¡± Xu Fan handed his identity token to the warden in front of him. ¡°Do you understand the criteria for taking in disciples?¡± The warden looked at Xu Fan¡¯s identity token and asked. ¡°Yes. The disciples need at least four spiritual roots,¡± replied Xu Fan. ¡°Alright then. You¡¯ll have to settle the resources for your disciples yourself. If you commission the sect to nurture them, it will cost 2,000 Spirit Stones per disciple.¡± ¡°Also, if your disciples want to enter the Heavenly Imperial Sect, they must enter the Foundation Establishment Stage before the age of 40.¡± ¡°If the disciple is outstanding, the sect will still reward them,¡± said the warden as he looked at Xu Fan with a strange look in his eyes. Usually, those who accepted disciples were cultivators who had no hopes of advancing, had no family, and were close to death. These cultivators didn¡¯t want their inheritance to be severed. Thus, they would find a disciple who was fated to inherit everything from them from the outside world. The sect encouraged this as well. ¡°If you understand everything, then bring your two disciples to test their spiritual roots first before going to the Heart Questioning Palace.¡± ¡°After everything is done, come to me to collect your identity tokens.¡± ¡°Thank you, warden.¡± Xu Fan brought the two children to test their spiritual roots.. Chapter 33 - Returning to the Sect Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Two hours later, Xu Fan took two identity tokens from the warden¡¯s hands and entered the Heavenly Imperial Sect with two children who were still in shock. After entering the Heavenly Imperial Sect, Xu Fan summoned the Spirit Wind Boat and flew towards his small mountain with the siblings. ¡°Wow, is this the place where immortals live?¡± The little girl looked at the immortal city under the Spirit Wind Boat. ¡°This is only the outermost region of the Heavenly Imperial Sect. The lower cities are all built by individual cultivators.¡± ¡°After traveling 100 kilometers to the west, you will reach the outer sect area. It¡¯s also where you¡¯ll be living in the future.¡± Xu Fan looked at the siblings and explained gently. Looking at his two disciples, Xu Fan had a very novel feeling. ¡°Master, will it be difficult to become an immortal?¡± The boy asked worriedly. What if he could not become an immortal? What if his master did not want him? ¡°No. You can all become cultivators, as long as you put your heart into it,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile as he looked at the worried little boy. He was very satisfied with the little boy who had the sense of responsibility of a big brother. This boy valued friendship and loyalty. In addition, his simple character was very likable. ¡°In that case, can my sister and I eat meat every day?¡± The little boy finally asked the question that he was most concerned about. The little girl was also by his side, her eyes shining as she looked at Xu Fan. ¡°You can eat meat at every meal.¡± At this moment, the Spirit Wind Boat had officially entered the outer sect. Xu Fan tapped the air behind him. Then, a paper crane formed from spiritual force runes flew out from his palm, carrying his message to the headquarters of Pang Fu¡¯s chamber of commerce. The content of the message was for Pang Fu to let people in the secular world take care of the old people in the immortal city. He also asked Pang Fu to find a suitable place for the two old people to spend the rest of their lives in peace. ¡°Hey, there¡¯s someone outside my house.¡± Xu Fan activated his Eagle Eye Spell and looked at the two of them. At the same time, Wang Yulun seemed to have sensed something as he looked in the direction of Xu Fan¡¯s Spirit Wind Boat. ¡°Big Brother Xu is back!¡± Wang Yulun stood up excitedly as a tear rolled down his cheek. Before Xu Fan reached their own mountain, he heard Wang Yulun¡¯s happy shout. ¡°alright, alright, I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s a pity that I couldn¡¯t attend your wedding.¡± Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun, who was as excited as a child, and smiled. Seeing his good friend so worried about him, Xu Fan felt a little touched. ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. As long as Big Brother Xu is alive.¡± ¡®As Wang Yu spoke, he suddenly thought of something and quickly took out a red packet to give to Xu Fan. ¡°Big Brother Xu, this is the red packet you wanted.¡± Xu Fan took it and opened it. It was full of golden leaves, and he instantly saw stars. Then, he felt a little dull. It was as if he had obtained the things he liked but didn¡¯t get when he was young. Now that he had grown up, he didn¡¯t feel anything. He placed the red packet into his storage bag. ¡°Big Brother Xu, who are these two children?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked. Could they be children from the immortal city? They were not allowed to be brought into the outer sect. ¡°Oh, these are my two disciples.¡± ¡°They are also my saviors,¡± said Xu Fan. ¡°Congratulations to Big Brother Xu for accepting disciples. Does Big Brother Xu want to have a good meal?¡± Wang Yulun smiled. ¡°Lalso want to congratulate Big Brother Xu for escaping danger and returning home safely,¡± added Murong Qian¡¯er. ¡°We should celebrate.¡± Xu Fan looked at the nervous siblings and asked, ¡°Do you want to eat meat?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The siblings nodded furiously. Looking at the two people in tattered linen clothes, Xu Fan extended his hand towards the restriction. Asmall hole was opened in the restriction, and two exquisite Myriad Clothing Balls flew out. These were the basic Dharma treasures that Xu Fan had refined when he was bored. They could transform to any style of clothing. The two Myriad Clothing Balls attached themselves to the siblings¡¯ chests and began to transform. In a short while, two children in exquisite Daoist robes appeared. ¡°Big Brother Xu, what¡¯s this?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked with interest. ¡°This is the Myriad Clothing Ball that I made when I was bored. It contains all kinds of materials for making clothes. It can instantly transform into the style of clothes you want,¡± explained Xu Fan. This was made for the times when he found it too troublesome to change clothes. ¡°Big Brother Xu, can you give me one? I¡¯ll buy it with Spirit Stones,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er with embarrassment. At the same time, she was attracted by the idea of this Dharma artifact. It turned out that such a Dharma artifact existed. ¡°You¡¯re regarding me as an outsider by saying that you want to buy it with Spirit Stones.¡± ¡®As Xu Fan spoke, he took out three Myriad Clothing Balls from his collection room. He handed them to Murong Qian¡¯er and even gave one to Wang Yulun. At the Immortal Indulgence Building on Shangling Peak. The siblings, who were dressed in gorgeous Daoist robes, each held a drumstick and munched on it crazily, their expressions filled with indescribable satisfaction. ¡°Big Brother Xu, what are the names of this pair of siblings?¡± Wang Yulun asked as he looked at the siblings munching on their drumsticks. His eyes were filled with curiosity as he felt that it was too early for him to take in disciples. In the world of cultivation, the standard for Immortal Cultivators was the Foundation Establishment Stage. Taking in a disciple before their Immortal Foundation was stable would distract their energy. Xu Fan was stunned. As he looked at the siblings, he knew that the little boy was called Little Ya and the girl was called Little Cao. ¡°Little Ya, do you and your sister have given names?¡± The little boy, who was already half full, looked at Xu Fan and said respectfully, ¡°I don¡¯t have a given name. In our village, we only get a given name after picking spiritual medicines.¡± ¡°In that case, you can take my surname.¡± ¡°Your name is Xu Gang. Your younger sister is Xu Yuexian.¡± Upon hearing Xu Fan¡¯s words, the siblings hurriedly knelt down and said, ¡°Thank you, Master, for bestowing this name.¡± The siblings looked at Xu Fan with more respect and attachment. The meal lasted for a long time. When Xu Fan returned to his small mountain, he found Pang Fu waiting there for a long time. ¡°Congratulations on Master Xu¡¯s safe return,¡± said Pang Fu happily. Half a month ago, when he found out that Xu Fan was being pursued by a Golden Core Stage cultivator, Pang Fu almost cried. At the critical moment in the first step of his plan, the main pillar of support was gone. It was as if the head chef of a restaurant, which had extremely good business, had suddenly quit. ¡°Twas lucky to escape.¡± Xu Fan brought Pang Fu to the guest room and let the siblings play outside. ¡°Te already arranged for someone to take care of Master Xu¡¯s matters.¡± ¡°I guarantee that the two elders will live the rest of their lives in peace.¡± After receiving the message from Xu Fan, he immediately arranged for someone to spread the message about the family in the immortal city. ¡°Sorry to trouble you.¡± Xu Fan took out a mini diamond-shaped flying shuttle and handed it to Pang Fu. ¡°You don¡¯t have a car yet. Take it. Don¡¯t reject it. Otherwise, you¡¯ll be treating me like an outsider,¡± said Xu Fan with satisfaction. A hint of pleasant surprise flashed across Pang Fu¡¯s eyes. Dharma artifact carriages were considered relatively precious among Dharma artifacts. Only top-notch Qi Refinement cultivators would have them. After receiving the flying shuttle, Pang Fu took out a storage bag and handed it to Xu Fan. ¡°These are the materials on your list. They¡¯ve already started to rush us for the Dharma artifact,¡± said Pang Fu. Ye Xiaoyao was a genius who was attracting a lot of attention in the sect. Thus, Pang Fu did not dare to offend him. ¡°Alright, I understand. I¡¯l give it to you in five days. Tell him to prepare the Soul Iron.¡± ¡°Oh right, I still have one more thing. Help me sell a few Dharma artifacts. They are all top-grade Dharma artifacts.¡± As Xu Fan spoke, he took out the other three top-grade Dharma artifacts. ¡°Each artifact is worth 50,000 Spirit Stones. Additionally, you can accept orders for custom Dharma treasures. They must prepare the materials needed and pay 40,000 Spirit Stones per item.¡± Xu Fan clenched his teeth as he spoke. If he wanted to refine his own puppet army, he needed a massive amount of spirit stones.. Chapter 34 - Refining the Sword Case Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After Pang Fu and Xu Fan bade farewell, Xu Fan came to the courtyard. At this moment, the siblings were watering the withered spiritual rice. Xu Fan looked at Xu Gang, who was carrying a bucket, and Xu Yuexian, who was watering the crops with a ladle, and smiled. They were a very sensible pair of siblings. ¡°All of you, come over. It¡¯s useless to water them like this.¡± ¡°Come here, I¡¯ll perform a spell for you.¡± After the two of them came over, Xu Fan made a hand seal and used a large-scale Spiritual Rain Technique to cover more than ten acres of spiritual rice. Taking out 10 Spirit Stones, Xu Fan crushed them with his Dharma powers and scattered them into the dark clouds of the Spiritual Rain Technique. ¡°You can summon the wind and the rain, Master, I want to cultivate immortality sooner,¡± said Xu Gang excitedly. He began to feel excited at the thought that he would have such a technique in the future. The little girl¡¯s eyes were also filled with excitement. ¡°You can¡¯t cultivate immortality yet. You have to go to the school to learn the most basic words and immortal cultivation knowledge.¡± ¡°Once you embark on the path of cultivation, you will have to face the pain of eternal life. I wonder if you are willing to do so?¡± Xu Fan spoke seriously as he looked at this pair of siblings. ¡°We are willing.¡± Xu Fan thought, ¡°These kids know a few things.¡± The next day, Xu Fan brought the siblings to the immortal city where the outer sect disciples who had just joined the sect gathered. This time, he did not encounter his cheap father-in-law. Outside a hall, Xu Fan handed 100 Spirit Stones to Xu Gang. ¡°In the next three months, all of you will be studying in the academy. There will be people here to take care of you.¡± ¡°Every afternoon, bring Yuexian to the school canteen to eat some spiritual food.¡± ¡°Three months later, I will come and pick you up. At that time, you will be able to truly cultivate.¡± ¡°Study diligently. Even if you can¡¯t lear the content, you still have to stay here to learn,¡± instructed Xu Fan. At this moment, he suddenly felt like he was an old father. ¡°Master, I will put my heart into it.¡± Both of the siblings replied in unison. ¡°Alright, I will reward whoever leams well.¡± After Xu Fan finished speaking, he greeted the teacher beside him and left under the reluctant gazes of the siblings. At the Earth Core Workshop of the Weapon Refinement Peak. The disciple standing guard at the entrance spoke with a smile as soon as he saw Xu Fan, ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since Junior Brother Xu came. As a result, Supervisor Wang has been missing you every day. He¡¯s afraid that something had happened to you.¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯ve been busy recently, so I haven¡¯t been refining,¡± said Xu Fan. He felt as if he had suddenly been absent from the internet cafe he frequented in his previous life for a very long time. The boss was actually a little worried. ¡°What room does Senior Brother Xu want this time? Is it still a high-leveled weapon refining room?¡± The disciple responsible for collecting payment asked. ¡°Td like to use a Grade-1 Scorching Flame Refinement Pool.¡± A faint smile appeared on Xu Fan¡¯s face. In truth, with his current strength, he could already refine rare treasure. However, even if he managed to refine one, it would be useless for him in the Qi Refining Stage. Furthermore, he would have no lack of Spirit Stones at that time, so he could do whatever he wanted. The outer sect disciples at the door all looked towards Xu Fan. ¡°Junior Brother Xu, do you have the confidence to refine a rare treasure?¡± The disciple at the entrance asked Xu Fan with a heated gaze. Currently, the Heavenly Imperial Sect urgently needed blacksmiths. On the Weapon Refinement Peak, almost all of the qualified blacksmiths had been pulled onto the Floating Sky Ship. Right now, the entire Earth Core Workshop was deserted. Right now, there wasn¡¯t a single official blacksmith in the entire Weapon Refinement Peak of the outer sect. ¡°Haha, how is that possible? Anyway, I have a piece of titanium stone that needs to be melted,¡± said Xu Fan. He couldn¡¯t be high-profile now. He couldn¡¯t be high-profile in his entire life. ¡°Oh, if Senior Brother Xu is interested, you can take on a mission to repair the Floating Sky Ship. There are many contribution points and Senior Brother as rewards.¡± ¡°The prerequisite is to be able to purify the Iron Spirit Ore to the highest quality.¡± Hearing that Xu Fan was not refining Dharma artifacts, the disciple explained with a bit of disappointment. ¡°Oh, I¡¯l try it sometime.¡± After paying 1,000 Spirit Stones, Xu Fan brought the token to the Grade-1 area. Normal low-grade spirit fires would not be of much use for refining the Dharma artifacts Xu Fan wanted in the Qi Refinement Stage. He could only rely on a higher-grade spirit fire with attributes to refine it. As for the scorching flame, it was a spirit fire that was weakened and dispersed by the Earth Core Fire. Using it to refine ordinary rare treasures would not be a problem. In the Grade-1 Scorching Flame Refinement room, Xu Fan looked at the lone Scorching Flame Pool and wondered if he should create a spirit fire. ¡°Forget it. Storing spirit fire is a troublesome matter before I reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.¡± ¡°Any random type of spirit fire costs over 200,000 Spirit Stones. We¡¯ll talk about it when the time comes.¡± Xu Fan sighed as he looked at the Scorching Flame Pool. Xu Fan had over 200,000 Spirit Stones, but if he used them now, his plan of creating an army of puppets would be gone. ¡°He wants a sword case. Could it be that the protagonist¡¯s elder is a swordsman? Furthermore, he wants a sword case that can fit a large number of swords.¡± Xu Fan shook his head and laid out all the materials he had prepared. ¡°Thave Spatial Sand and treasure materials of the five elements. I also have light, dark, lightning, wind, and star treasure materials.¡± ¡°The main body will be made of Ethereal Steel. Meanwhile, the main formation will be carved using the Spirit Gathering Array. Then, I¡¯ll carve a Transformation Array in each of the small spaces where the swords will be kept.¡± ¡°The most important thing is the Auric Gold. This is the thing that nurtures the flying sword. I¡¯m really willing to give it up. I¡¯ll have to save a small piece later.¡± ¡°To prevent the flying swords from feeling bored, I¡¯l just put a book jade slip in each small space where the swords are kept.¡± Xu Fan took the materials and began to refine them one by one with the help of the flame. The Ethereal Steel and Spatial Sand fused together, and only the purest attribute essence was left of the ten attribute materials. Slowly, a fan-shaped sword case was formed. There were a few spots for Spirit Stones on the surface of the sword case. In the sword case, small spaces that were used to place swords took form one by one. After all the small spaces were formed, Xu Fan began to control the essence of various attributes and began to fuse them into each small space in batches. A day later, the sword case took shape. Then, Xu Fan began his final work, which involved carving spirit designs. ¡®When Xu Fan was a homebody in his previous life, he especially liked games with a higher degree of freedom. This was because he could create everything according to his preferences there. This was especially true in this world of cultivation. As long as his imagination was great enough, he could create everything he imagined in this game. This was also why Xu Fan liked weapon refinement. He could easily refine what he liked, provided that his rune reserves were rich enough. Just like the computer programs in his previous life, as long as the hardware could keep up, he could even create a girlfriend. ¡°The main array is a Spirit Gathering Array, where the attributes are interlinked. There is also a Spirit Stone Conversion Array.¡± ¡°With the addition of the Space Sand, I also need to add some space stabilizing runes. In that case, I¡¯ll use the Space Suppression runes.¡± After another half a day, Xu Fan finally finished engraving all of the formation runes, and the sword case was completely formed. ¡°Mm. Amongst Grade-1 rare treasures, this can be considered a fine product. It¡¯s worthy of your Soul Iron.¡± Xu Fan put away the sword case and prepared to hand it to Pang Fu before returning to cultivate and rest. However, the moment he left the Earth Core Workshop, he was stopped by an outer sect elder of Weapon Refinement Peak. ¡°Brat, you¡¯re not being honest.¡± The outer sect elder looked at Xu Fan with excitement in his eyes. He was chased out by the Peak Master of the inner sect¡¯s Weapon Refinement Peak. The Peak Master said that if he couldn¡¯t find a Rank-1 blacksmith who was proficient in drawing runes, he would solve it himself. As a result, as soon as the outer sect elder came out, he walked around the Earth Core Workshop and encountered a treasure. Xu Fan looked at the Nascent Soul elder and felt that something was wrong.. Did he have to isolate himself in his mountain in the future? Chapter 35 - Broken Floating Sky Ship Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Looking at the outer sect elder in front of him, Xu Fan¡¯s brain spun rapidly. ¡°Elder, what do you mean by that?¡± Xu Fan had a perfect grasp of the elder¡¯s fearful tone. ¡°The sect is at a critical juncture and needs a blacksmith. Yet, you are busy with your personal matters here,¡± said the outer sect elder with his eyes wide open. In his heart, he was about to hum a tune. The mission given by the Peak Master had been completed. ¡°Lo ¡°L originally wanted to help the sect. However, I was chased down and injured half a month ago, and only recovered now. ¡°Irefined this treasure because a deadline from a client is approaching. Thus, I rushed here to refine this.¡± ¡°Lwill accept the sect¡¯s mission tomorrow.¡± Xu Fan cautiously spoke. To him, the Nascent Soul Stage elder was a big shot. He couldn¡¯t afford to offend this elder. ¡°Lsee. It looks like I¡¯ve wronged you.¡± The outer sect elder nodded and continued, ¡°What Dharma treasure did you just refine? I can give you some pointers.¡± Xu Fan originally wanted to refuse, but seeing the outer sect elder¡¯s excited expression, Xu Fan decisively gave up on this idea. ¡®The moment the sword case was taken out, the outer sect elder looked at Xu Fan with a different expression. It was as if a person who loved jade had seen an uncut piece of jade. The elder took the sword case and examined it carefully. ¡°Hmm, the foundation of the runes is very solid, and the engraving of the spirit designs is very creative.¡± ¡°The extraction, fusion, and forming of the treasure is still alright. It should be because of the external spirit fire.¡± The elder¡¯s eyes shone brighter and brighter. This lad¡¯s rune foundation was way too solid. Seemed like there was going to be another master blacksmith in the Weapon Refinement Peak in the future. ¡°How many types of runes have you mastered?¡± The elder asked casually. ¡°T¡¯ve mastered 206 types of runes.¡± Xu Fan gave an honest reply. Half of his Spirit Stones had been spent on purchasing runes. There were even some relatively precious runes that he had not learned. However, the willpower within them had already dissipated. ¡°Not bad, not bad. Don¡¯t accept any more missions. Wait for me here tomorrow morning. I¡¯ll bring you to the inner sect to repair the Floating Sky Ship.¡± The elder patted Xu Fan¡¯s shoulder and sent a mark into his body. ¡°In that case, I will respectfully welcome Senior again tomorrow,¡± said Xu Fan as he took back the sword case. ¡°Okay.¡± From then on, when Xu Fan came to the Earth Core Workshop, he had another habit. Whether he practiced weapons or not, he would first set up a few layers of restrictions. On the Spirit Wind Boat, Xu Fan looked back at the Earth Core Workshop and was about to complain when he remembered the mark on his shoulder. He chose to shut up. At the alliance chamber of commerce headquarters on Shangling Peak. Xu Fan handed the sword chest to Pang Fu. ¡°Master, I sold your three Dharma artifacts for a total of 200,000 Spirit Stones,¡± said Pang Fu. Xu Fan was stunned. Were there a lot of spendthrifts? ¡°Why are there an additional 50,000 Spirit Stones?¡± Originally, he thought that a price of 50,000 Spirit Stones per Dharma artifact was enough. ¡°After so many years, the master blacksmith in our chamber of commerce has gained a great reputation in the outer sect.¡± ¡°Thus, when the news of you selling Dharma artifacts was announced, an endless stream of people came to see the Dharma artifacts.¡± ¡°Coupled with the sect exchange meeting that is happening two months later, the price of the artifacts has increased by quite a bit,¡± said Pang Fu happily. ¡°Also, I¡¯ve received order requests from 16 disciples who wish to participate in the Battle Hall.¡± When Xu Fan heard about the orders, he was delighted at first. Then, he said bitterly, ¡°Put these orders aside for now. I was captured by an elder of Weapon Refinement Peak.¡± ¡°Sure, these orders aren¡¯t urgent anyway,¡± said Pang Fu. ¡°Keep the 200,000 Spirit Stones in the chamber of commerce for now. I¡¯ll use them later when I¡¯m purchasing supplies.¡± ¡®As he spoke, Xu Fan gave Pang Fua list of things he wanted to purchase. ¡°A full set of peak Foundation Establishment Stage and early-stage Golden Core Stage demon beasts corpses?¡± ¡°Master Xu, are you going to refine a large number of puppets?¡± Pang Fu asked in surprise. He had helped Xu Fan purchase the corpse of an early Golden Core Stage flood dragon some time ago. ¡°I feel like life is not guaranteed.¡± Xu Fan grinned. After returning to his own mountain, Xu Fan discovered that there was a spirit sword that was transmitting messages and lingering outside his own restriction. Xu Fan tapped lightly, and all the information appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s mind. ¡°This protagonist sure has a lot to do. Why thank me? Just stay away from me.¡± After reading the message, Xu Fan decided that after his two disciples returned, he would move out and live in seclusion. Xu Fan prepared the Dharma artifacts that were needed for refining artifacts and began to rest. Refining artifacts consumed a lot of energy, so he needed to rest well. Early in the morning, Xu Fan appeared at the entrance of the Weapon Refinement Peak and chatted with a group of guards. At this time, a huge carriage appeared in the sky. Then, a suction force directly sucked Xu Fan onto the carriage. Inside the carriage, Xu Fan took a look. It was the elder from yesterday. ¡°Have you rested well?¡± The elder asked with a smile, clearly in a good mood. ¡°T¡¯ve fully recovered.¡± ¡°Have you been to the inner sect?¡± The elder smiled and asked. ¡°No,¡± said Xu Fan. He guessed that the location of the inner sect should be in an extremely high place with a floating continent or a mystic realm. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll bring you to broaden your horizons.¡± After the elder finished speaking, he started the pavilion-sized carriage and flew into the air. Xu Fan looked out of the window, attempting to see the inner sect in the distance. ¡°Stop looking. The inner sect is not here.¡± As he spoke, the carriage turned into a large cloud. In an instant, the world changed. Xu Fan¡¯s mouth was wide open as he looked at the enormous door in the distance that was like a mountain peak. ¡®There were two thousand-meter-long flood dragons guarding the gate. ¡°To be precise, the inner sect is half a Minor Chiliocosm.¡± The elder looked at the shocked Xu Fan and explained with satisfaction. He was just like Xu Fan when he first saw this door back then. ¡°Elder, what¡¯s the cultivation levels of the two flood dragons guarding the gate?¡± Xu Fan asked as he looked at the flood dragons roaming around near the giant gate. It was said that this thing had the qualifications to evolve into a true dragon once it reached the Mahayana Stage. ¡°They¡¯re at the Fusion Stage. The Sect Master captured them in the Endless Sea. Don¡¯t they look very domineering?¡± The elder smiled and explained. ¡°Yeah, yeah.¡± ¡°Haha, if you spend 10,000 Spirit Stones, they will even allow you to ride around on them,¡± said the elder to Xu Fan with raised eyebrows. Xu Fan was speechless. If he rode a flood dragon, it would simply go around this area. Why was the elder being so ambiguous? ¡°I think there¡¯s no need for that. I¡¯d better buy more useful things with 10,000 Spirit Stones,¡± said Xu Fan. After a few thousand years, he could also get a few of these things. ¡°That¡¯s a pity. It¡¯s actually quite impressive,¡± said the elder regretfully. Back then, in order to ride the flood dragon, he had saved up a lot of Spirit Stones. Back then, it wasn¡¯t as cheap as it was now. ¡®With that said, the elder¡¯s carriage passed through this giant door. According to Xu Fan¡¯s estimation, this giant door was at least ten thousand meters tall. Upon entering the gate, Xu Fan saw the badly damaged Floating Sky Ship in the sky. ¡°The main reason I called you here is to repair and restore the damaged runes on the surface of the Floating Sky Ship.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about not being able to refine that material. There will be specialized spatial tempering cultivators to help you.¡± ¡°As for the remuneration, according to your workload, you will be paid 1,000 Spirit Stones per square meter repaired.¡± ¡°Also, I¡¯m teaching you 20 runes. Are these conditions acceptable?¡± When Xu Fan heard that he would learn another 20 runes, he became excited. ¡°Elder, do you have any runes related to spatial stability, spiritual energy links, and spiritual energy control?¡± Xu Fan asked excitedly. ¡°Yes, all of them.¡± The elder smiled sweetly. He wasn¡¯t the kind of elder who forced people to do things, right? Chapter 36 - Repairing the Floating Sky Ship Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios At this moment, an inner sect elder arrived beside them. Great, there were big shots everywhere here. The inner sect elders were usually in the Attention Stage. ¡°Greetings, senior.¡± ¡°Greetings, Elder Li.¡± The inner sect elder looked at Xu Fan and asked, ¡°How many types of runes have you mastered?¡± ¡°Ive mastered 206 types of runes.¡± ¡°Use the Soft rune, the Heavenly Turtle rune, the Giant Stone rune, the Steel rune, the Speed Slowing rune, the Spirit Gathering rune, and the Iron Sand rune to refine the toughest shield. How should the runes be arranged?¡± The inner sect elder didn¡¯t waste any time and simply started to test Xu Fan¡¯s refinement skills. These runes were the most basic runes that Xu Fan had learned from refinement jade slips. They were also very familiar to Xu Fan. Xu Fan used his fingers as a pen and directly drew the runes according to the best arrangement. Asmall shield made of runes appeared in the air. ¡°Yes, he has a solid foundation and has reached the required standards.¡± ¡°You will repair the outer walls of the Floating Sky Ship. For each square meter repaired, you will be rewarded with 1,000 Spirit Stones and 100 contribution points. Is there any problem?¡± The inner sect elder asked quickly. ¡°No.¡± Xu Fan nodded. At this moment, the inner sect elder waved his hand and a big shot in the Void Refinement Stage alighted from the Floating Sky Ship. ¡°Should I tutor him?¡± The Void Refinement big shot asked. ¡°That¡¯s right. I hope that Senior will take care of him,¡± said the inner sect elder. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. The great Peak Master is watching over there.¡± ¡°alright, cut the crap. Junior, what¡¯s your name?¡± The big shot asked. ¡°Tam an outer sect disciple, Xu Fan.¡± Xu Fan felt like he was a little chick stuck between a few ferocious tigers. ¡°alright, follow me.¡± ¡®Without waiting for a reply, the Void Refinement big shot teleported to the side of the Floating Sky Ship with Xu Fan. ¡°Kid, your speed of repair is also related to my reward.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good to be faster.¡± ¡°alright, you should observe how others repair the ship first.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Fan used Light Body Technique to stand in the air and began to look towards the side of the Floating Sky Ship. The entire surface of the Floating Sky Ship was a pale yellow color. Its surface was filled with bumps and hollows that made it seem a little pale. According to Xu Fan¡¯s estimation, the entire Floating Sky Ship was at least 50,0000 meters long and over 5,000 meters tall. After looking at the body of the ship, Xu Fan looked at the few groups of people who were repairing the hull in the distance. After looking at them for a while, Xu Fan retracted his gaze. It was just some simple repair work. Other than carving Linking Arrays, which was a little troublesome, the rest was physical work. ¡°Senior, let¡¯s begin,¡± said Xu Fan to the Void Refinement cultivator. ¡°Oh, have you understood it so quickly?¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s get started.¡± Xu Fan and the Void Refinement cultivator went to the place where the ship had been pierced. ¡°Senior, the Mystic Star Iron and Extreme Yin Iron are in a ratio of 8:2. Seven hundred kilograms of refined ores are needed,¡± said Xu Fan as he estimated the amount of resources needed. The principles were the same, just that the materials used were of a higher grade. The Void Refinement cultivator did not waste any time. He took out a few refined ores from his storage ring and started melting them. ¡°Senior, what kind of spirit fire is this?¡± Xu Fan asked as he looked at the few extremely hard spirit ores that the Void Refinement cultivator had refined using spirit fire. The Mystic Star Iron and Extreme Yin Iron were two extremely hard types of spirit iron in the cultivation world. In particular, after they took shape, even a Fusion Stage mighty figure would have to expend a lot of effort to destroy them. ¡°It¡¯s a Golden Mysterious Flame. If you want it, give me a Dao treasure in exchange.¡± As he spoke, the refined ore had already turned into a liquid essence ore. ¡°alright, I¡¯ve placed a layer of spiritual force outside the refined ore. Now you can control it to fill in the holes.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± He would cut off the damaged parts before using the newly refined ores to repair them. Before the ores took shape, he would carve the runes according to the original rune veins. Then, he would use an array formation to connect the repaired part to the entire hull of the ship. As Xu Fan and the Void Refinement big shot cooperated more and more proficiently, their speed of repair became faster and faster. In the end, they forcefully completed the work, which originally took three months, half a month early. After Xu Fan finished carving the last Spirit Gathering rune, the entire hull of the Floating Sky Ship regained its former luster. Streams of light flowed in all directions. The ship was indestructible and resembled the carriage of a True God. ¡°Senior, the outer wall of the Floating Sky Ship has been repaired. Is there anything else?¡± Xu Fan let out a long sigh. He had been overloaded for the past two months. If the inner sect elder that first welcomed Xu Fan didn¡¯t give him a Divine Strengthening Pill from time to time, Xu Fan¡¯s body would probably have collapsed long ago. ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s not your business anymore.¡± ¡°Boy, after all this time together, I realized that you¡¯re a genius.¡± ¡°In terms of refining, I feel that it is not impossible for you to become a grandmaster blacksmith.¡± ¡°My boss just sent me a message. He¡¯s very satisfied with our speed.¡± At this moment, five rune stones appeared in the Void Refinement big shot¡¯s hand. Xu Fan¡¯s eyes instantly lit up. Runes that could be carried by rune stones were the best among all the runes. They were all things that could only be chanced upon by luck. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re pleasing to the eye. I obtained these five rune stones by accident.¡± ¡°Tm giving them to you. Take it as a form of good karma. When you become a grandmaster blacksmith in the future, don¡¯t forget to refine a Dao treasure for me,¡± said the Void Refinement big shot with a smile. After Xu Fan received the rune stones, he said to the Void Refinement big shot, ¡°When I become a grandmaster blacksmith, I will definitely refine a Dao treasure for Senior immediately.¡± Xu Fan originally wanted to take out something as a return gift, but after thinking for a while, it seemed like he couldn¡¯t even give the elder anything he had on hand, so he gave up in the end. ¡°alright, I¡¯ll wait for that day.¡± When Xu Fan and the Void Refinement big shot split up, he even obtained a Spirit Jade from the big shot. The elder said that if he faced any difficulties in the future, he could look for the elder directly. ¡°What a good Senior. I must get closer to him in the future.¡± Xu Fan looked at the Spirit Jade in his hand and spoke with a smile. At this time, the inner sect elder from before appeared beside Xu Fan. ¡°Your reward is 42,000 Spirit Stones and 2,100 contribution points.¡± Then, the elder handed a storage bag to Xu Fan. ¡°Xu Fan, are you interested in coming to my Weapon Refinement Peak?¡± The inner sect elder¡¯s eyes were filled with admiration as he looked at Xu Fan. He had seen the places that Xu Fan had repaired. If one did not look carefully, one would not be able to find any traces of repair. For a Qi Refinement Stage cultivator to be able to achieve such a feat, he was definitely a genius. Based on industry standards, he had the potential of a grandmaster. ¡°When I reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, I¡¯ll definitely pay my respects to the Weapon Refinement Peak,¡± said Xu Fan. After all, the Foundation Establishment Stage was 120 years away. ¡°alright, I¡¯ll wait for you at the Weapon Refinement Peak.¡± He had seen Xu Fan¡¯s aptitude before. It would only take him ten years to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage. At that time, with his recommendation, entering the inner sect wouldn¡¯t be a problem. ¡°When I came, the big shots competed to escort me. Now, there¡¯s no need for them to do so. It¡¯s a pity that I can only leave by myself.¡± Xu Fan sighed as he sat on the Spirit Wind Boat. He didn¡¯t expect the cultivation world to be so realistic. As he spoke, Xu Fan turned around to look at the wide world behind him. ¡°The sect is much more impressive than I imagined. To have half a Minor Chiliocosm in the inner sect is really too amazing.¡± ¡°Lused to think that the outer sect was big enough. I didn¡¯t expect there to be even bigger ones.¡± ¡°After advancing to the inner sect, I need to take a good look at this Minor Chiliocosm..¡± Chapter 37 - One-Time-Use Dharma Treasure Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When Xu Fan returned to his own mountain, he discovered that the free-range Cloud Flower Deer had been lingering at the entrance of the restriction. After returning from the mystic realm, Xu Fan allowed the Cloud Flower Deer to roam freely among the mountains. In order to ensure the safety of the Cloud Flower Deer, Xu Fan even refined an exclusive Dharma artifact for the Cloud Flower Deer. Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would simply not be able to catch up to the Cloud Flower Deer. ¡®Wu wu~~ ¡°Did you miss me?¡± Xu Fan patted the Cloud Flower Deer¡¯s head and asked with a smile. When he realized that the Cloud Flower Deer¡¯s beast taming ring was intact, he felt relieved. Ferocious beasts roamed the mountains, but they posed no threat to Cloud Flower Deer. The Cloud Flower Deer looked at Xu Fan. Then, it looked at the bag under its neck and signaled Xu Fan to open it. ¡°Damn, I refined 200 Spirit Valley Pills for you, but you ate them all so quickly.¡± Xu Fan looked at the empty bag. At this moment, a tri-colored spiritual light appeared and shone on Xu Fan. The fatigue from working overtime for a long time was instantly relieved and he felt refreshed. ¡°Not bad, your innate talent has been awakened.¡± Xu Fan praised the Cloud Flower Deer. ¡®Wu wu~~ ¡®The Cloud Flower Deer looked up with an arrogant expression. Xu Fan brought the Cloud Flower Deer into the courtyard. He used the Spiritual Rain Technique and the Spiritual Bird Technique. He first watered the spiritual farm that he had not taken care of for more than two months. Although he set up a magic tool that specialized in casting the Spiritual Rain Technique every once in a while. However, the spiritual farm was still a little withered. ¡°Looks like the harvest will be halved this year.¡± Xu Fan shook his head and commented. Then, he took out the Spirit Valley Pills that he had prepared earlier from the alchemy room and gave them to Cloud Flower Deer. After that, he took out a beast taming ring made of 18 small metal flowers and put it on the deer¡¯s neck. ¡°Little Flower, break one of the bells when you encounter danger.¡± ¡°If you really can¡¯t escape, then break all the bells. At that time, as long as you¡¯re within the sect, no one will dare to kill you.¡± Xu Fan instructed the Cloud Flower Deer. The Cloud Flower Deer returned Xu Fan a look of disdain. Then, it quickly ran out of the restriction. ¡°What do you mean by that gaze? Don¡¯t blame me if you get made into a feast in the future.¡± Just as he finished speaking, a tri-colored stream of light shot over. A giant shield instantly appeared in front of Xu Fan to block the stream of light. ¡°Ha, you¡¯re too cautious,¡± said Xu Fan as he scratched his head. This thing was an enhancement spell. ¡°Ha-~¡± Xu Fan yawned and instantly felt sleepy. In the Qi Refinement Stage, he had not reached the point where he could fast and survive sleepless nights. ¡°Ineed to rest, rest. My life is more important.¡± After returning to the warmest place, Xu Fan entered a dream. At the same time, 50,000 kilometers away from the Heavenly Imperial Sect. ¡®Wang Yulun and Murong Qian¡¯er were working together to exterminate a group of demon beasts that had sneaked over from the Thousand Monster Mountain. ¡°Qian¡¯er, after completing this quest, we will have enough contribution points to exchange for the Myriad Universe Spirit Embryo Pill,¡± said Wang Yulun as he controlled the Thousand Blade Flying Sword to kill the surrounding demon beasts. Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s two Heart Seal Flying Swords were like two strange flying snakes that specialized in killing demonic beasts at the peak of the Qi Refinement Stage. Under the combined attacks of the husband and wife duo, nearly a hundred demon beasts were reduced to only a dozen demon beasts. ¡°Husband, why don¡¯t we save some contribution points to help you advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked reluctantly. She had just found out that she was pregnant. ¡°Perhaps we can exchange our points for Spirit Pills. It¡¯s very difficult to reach Grade-1 of the Foundation Establishment Stage.¡± ¡°With my current foundation, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for me to reach Level-2 of the Foundation Establishment Stage. When our child is born, we¡¯ll let him take Big Brother Xu as his master.¡± ¡°Our child will definitely be a genius in the future.¡± Just as Wang Yulun was speaking, another wave of demon beasts charged over. The eyes of all the demon beasts were filled with bloodthirstiness. It was clear that they had been controlled. ¡°Qian¡¯er, take note that there are Foundation Establishment beasts among this group of demon beasts.¡± ¡®Wang Yulun¡¯s eyes flashed with a trace of seriousness. If there were more than two Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts, they would be in danger. A pale yellow spiritual bird flew towards Murong Qian¡¯er and landed on her shoulder, letting out a soft chirping sound. ¡°Husband, there are three Foundation Establishment demon beasts. What should we do?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s expression was grave. ¡°We can¡¯t retreat. The other Senior Brothers are still guarding the other nodes. If our side is destroyed, our efforts over the past two weeks will be wasted.¡± Wang Yulun gritted his teeth and took out a large ball covered in bright red runes from his storage ring. It was the size of a wine jar. This was a life-saving Dharma treasure that he had bought from Xu Fan with 10,000 Spirit Stones. It could harm a group of Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts. At that time, Xu Fan said that they were friends, so he sold it to Wang Yulum at cost price. ¡°Husband, this costs 10,000 Spirit Stones.¡± Murong Qian¡¯er looked at Wang Yulun and commented. ¡°Spirit Pills are more important. However, 10,000 Spirit Stones cannot buy the Myriad Universe Spirit Embryo Pill.¡± As he said that, Wang Yulun pressed the button on the top of the ball and used his spiritual energy to throw it towards the demon beasts that were 1,000 meters away. ¡°Goodbye, 10,000 Spirit Stones!¡± Wang Yulun muttered silently in his heart. These 10,000 Spirit Stones included 1,000 Spirit Stones from his private savings. The ball in the air seemed to have sensed something. It immediately transformed into over a hundred small balls in the air. They shone with red light as they smashed towards the demonic beast. Boom! The earth shook as a white light flashed between the heavens and earth. Then, a thunderous roar resounded throughout the world. ¡®Wang Yulun and Murong Qian¡¯er were rubbing their eyes. ¡°F*ck, Brother Xu didn¡¯t even say anything before,¡± said Wang Yulun, his eyes red. Then, he was stunned by the scene before him. A hundred-meter-wide crater appeared not far away. ¡°Why is it different from what Big Brother Xu said? Didn¡¯t he only say that it is able to injure a group of demon beasts at the Foundation Establishment Stage?¡± Wang Yulun muttered. He felt that these 10,000 Spirit Stones were worth it. At that moment, a questioning voice sounded from the couple¡¯s identity tokens. ¡°Little Wang, Little Qian, what¡¯s going on over there? Did something happen?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s just that three Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts appeared. As a last resort, I activated a one-time-use Dharma treasure.¡± ¡°Will this be reimbursed when we get back?¡± ¡°Were the three Foundation Establishment demon beasts eliminated?¡± ¡°They were all eliminated.¡± ¡°A one-time use of Dharma treasure is so impressive. How many Spirit Stones does it cost? I¡¯d like to buy some too. As for the reimbursement¡­¡± The voice in the token paused for a moment before laughing out loud. ¡°Dream on.¡± After hanging up the call, Wang Yulun sighed and said, ¡°If only Big Brother Xu was in the Battle Hall. These three Foundation Establishment Stage demon beasts would have been killed with a wave of his hand.¡± ¡°Everyone has their own ambitions. Don¡¯t just sigh. You¡¯ve been learning from Big Brother Xu for such a long time, but I feel like you haven¡¯t even learned half of his battle prowess.¡± ¡°Humans cannot be compared to demons.¡± ¡°This is already considered very impressive,¡± said Wang Yulun unhappily. However, he knew very well that achieving 30% of Xu Fan¡¯s battle strength was already considered decent, let alone half of his battle strength. ¡°Good. Husband, you are amazing. When we return, you can challenge Big Brother Xu again.¡± ¡°Do you think you can last for three breaths against Big Brother Xu?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked with a laugh. If Xu Fan was willing to emerge, then he would become an existence that could suppress a generation. ¡°Don¡¯t look down on me. I can last for five breaths,¡± shouted Wang Yulun.. Chapter 38 - Soul Iron Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Right at this moment, a dark green light attracted their attention. Wang Yulun and Murong Qian¡¯er stared blankly at the center of the crater. ¡°The surface is a dark green color. If you focus your gaze, you will feel dazed. This is the Soul Iron!!¡± Wang Yulun shouted. He knew that Xu Fan lacked Soul Iron the most at the moment. During a conversation, Xu Fan sighed and said that if he had enough Soul Iron, he would be able to refine a Dharma artifact that would allow a Qi Refinement cultivator to fight against a Golden Core cultivator. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about anything else. If it¡¯s really the Soul Iron, we¡¯ll dig up a batch and send it to Big Brother Xu first.¡± ¡°Qian¡¯er, you stay on guard first. I¡¯m going to mine the Soul Iron.¡± ¡°If you encounter more than two Foundation Establishment demon beasts, use this.¡± As Wang Yulun spoke, he took out another two large balls that looked like wine jars. ¡®Murong Qian¡¯er nodded and watched Wang Yulum fly towards the deep pit. At this moment, another group of demon beasts at the Qi Refinement Stage appeared in the distance. ¡°There are no Foundation Establishment demon beasts. I can fight them.¡± The two Heart Seal Flying Swords behind Murong Qian¡¯er flashed with spiritual light as they charged toward the demon beasts. ¡°Heart Seal: Silk Sword Technique!¡± An invisible thread appeared at the tail of the two flying swords that were rapidly traveling through the air, connecting them together. The two flying swords streaked past the demon beasts. In just an instant, before all the demon beasts could sense it, their bodies were split into two. Ahint of shock flashed across Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s eyes as she watched all the demon beasts being sliced into two. When she obtained the Heart Seal Flying Sword, Xu Fan had told her that this set of Dharma artifacts had two area of effect skills. Thus, it was especially useful against enemies of the same level. ¡°It tums out that the group killing technique of the Heart Seal Flying Sword is so powerful,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er as she looked at the corpses of the demon beasts that had formed a small lake of blood. ¡°Qian¡¯er, look what I got.¡± ¡®Wang Yulun used his spirit energy to carry a piece of Soul Iron the size of a millstone over and spoke excitedly. After searching the ground, he only found this large piece of Soul Iron. ¡°This large piece of Soul Iron is probably worth 500,000 Spirit Stones. Husband, have we made it rich?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked happily with her eyes narrowed. ¡°What¡¯s the point of getting rich? We¡¯ll send them all to Big Brother Xu,¡± said Wang Yulun. ¡°Husband, can we save half of it? There are many more things you need to use Spirit Stones on after you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er as she looked at Wang Yu. She was grateful to Xu Fan for saving their lives. However, compared to her husband¡¯s future development, the latter was more important. ¡°Trust me, Big Brother Xu will not let us suffer.¡± Wang Yulun smiled. ¡°Fine.¡± Looking at her husband¡¯s expression, she knew that her foolish husband had already made up his mind. Forget it. These 500,000 Spirit Stones was nothing compared to saving their lives. In the Heavenly Imperial Sect, Xu Fan looked at the sky leisurely, feeling very comfortable. ¡°I finally have time to rest properly.¡± Xu Fan laid on the recliner, leisurely looking at the sky. Beside him, an earth attribute puppet was pouring tea for him. ¡°[ think I should pick up my two precious disciples tomorrow. It¡¯s another long investment.¡± ¡°For safety¡¯s sake, after the older disciple becomes a genius, I¡¯ll take in a few disciples to share the risk,¡± said Xu Fan while drinking tea. ¡°As for Yuexian, I¡¯ll just teach her some things and let her grow on her own. There might even be surprises.¡± After taking a sip of tea, Xu Fan squinted his eyes and looked lazily at the sky. He felt that a life without disputes was very beautiful. At this moment, the restriction bell rang. Pang Fu walked in while holding his fat belly. ¡°Senior Brother Pang, I have a cultivation technique for tempering and cutting meat. Do you want to try it?¡± ¡°If you want to succeed in the Pixiu¡¯ Heaven Devouring Technique, you have to eat all the types of food in this world. Isn¡¯t it a bit too difficult?¡± ¡®When Xu Fan¡¯s lazy voice reached Pang Fu¡¯s ears, it immediately stunned him. ¡°Junior Brother Xu can tell,¡± said Pang Fu with a chuckle. ¡°How can I not tell from the way you hold your stomach while you walk? The path Senior Apprentice Brother Pang chose is a little difficult. I can only wish you success,¡± said Xu Fan to Pang Fu as he got up. ¡°Haha. It¡¯s not like I¡¯m going to become an immortal. I just feel that this skill suits me.¡± Pang Fu placed four storage bags on the table as he spoke. ¡°Master Xu, these are the things you wanted. The Soul Iron from Ye Xiaoyao is also inside.¡± ¡°There are still 20,000 Spirit Stones left in the chamber of commerce, Master Xu,¡± said Pang Fu. He obviously did not want to talk about the matter concerning his cultivation technique. ¡°There¡¯s actually a surplus left. Senior Brother Pang is truly considerate.¡± Xu Fan glanced at Pang Fu. Then had the humanoid puppet beside him steep some tea for Pang Fu. ¡°Master Xu is the pillar of support for my chamber of commerce. It¡¯s only right that I put in the effort.¡± Pang Fu¡¯s tone was slightly respectful. A strange light flashed through Xu Fan¡¯s eyes. In truth, the effort he had put in for the chamber of commerce wasn¡¯t right. He simply sold some pills and fine Dharma artifacts at a reasonable price. Although it was a reasonable price, it wasn¡¯t a loss. In his eyes, the benefits from the chamber of commerce were enough to make up for the difference. No matter what, Pang Fu¡¯s words made Xu Fan feel very comfortable. ¡°Haha, Senior Brother Pang always speaks from his heart.¡± ¡°Thank you for your praise, Grandmaster Xu.¡± At this time, Pang Fu took out another jade slip and handed it to Xu Fan. ¡°There are already 23 people who have ordered custom Dharma artifacts. The jade slip contains their requirements for the Dharma artifacts.¡± Xu Fan received the jade slip and briefly glanced through it. ¡°ll accept all these business deals. I¡¯ll inform you what materials to purchase tomorrow.¡± ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll let you sell my Dharma artifacts and pills. I¡¯ll give you a 10% share. What do you think?¡± Xu Fan smiled and asked Pang Fu. He knew that this was what Pang Fu had always wanted. At this moment, Pang Fu¡¯s eyes flashed with a bright light. He looked at Xu Fan and said firmly, ¡°I don¡¯t want a share. Master Xu just needs to hand over the items to me for sale.¡± ¡°In addition, the chamber of commerce will give Master Xu a share every year.¡± ¡°This is f*cking bold. If this was in my previous life, I would definitely start a business with you,¡± Xu Fan thought. ¡°alright.¡± Xu Fan nodded. After Pang Fu left, Xu Fan said with a slightly grave expression, ¡°Could it be that he is the protagonist?¡± ¡°Forget it. Who the protagonist is has nothing to do with me. I just want peace.¡± Then, Xu Fan took the jade slip Pang Fu gave him at the end and began to read it carefully. A screen formed from the Light Illusion Technique appeared in midair. On it, the shape and rune arrangements of various Dharma artifacts began to appear. Finally, the information about the spirit ores needed slowly appeared on the screen. Meanwhile, in the immortal city of the outer sect, the two siblings, who could already be considered to have graduated, were strolling through the streets. ¡°Little Xian, do you think our Master will be angry if he knows that we finished learning the enlightenment teachings half a month in advance?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we go back and continue listening?¡± Xu Gang asked worriedly. He was afraid that if he made a mistake, his master would abandon him. ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry. Master won¡¯t blame us.¡± ¡°Besides, aren¡¯t you afraid that the little dark fatty will beat you up when we get back?¡± ¡°When we are not strong enough, it would be best for us to hide. When we are strong enough, we can take revenge.¡± The little girl, Xu Yuexian, looked at Xu Gang¡¯s shoulder. Her heart ached. Her brother had been punched in the shoulder for no reason. She had to take revenge for that punch in the future. Chapter 39 - A Surprise When Moving Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Just as Xu Fan was studying how to refine this batch of Dharma treasures, a flying sword formed from spiritual energy appeared outside Xu Fan¡¯s restriction. Xu Fan waved his hand and deactivated the Light Illusion Spell. Then, he opened the restriction and let the flying sword in. ¡°E*ck, did this protagonist fall for me?¡± ¡°This won¡¯t do. I¡¯ll move after picking my disciples up tomorrow.¡± Xu Fan gritted his teeth and said, ¡°You even want to visit me. I¡¯m not free. You screwed me up badly enough.¡± The next day, Xu Fan saw his two disciples outside the academy. However, they were different from what he had imagined. Xu Gang stood in front of Xu Yuexian in a sorry state. His face was swollen beyond recognition. Opposite him was a ten-year-old, dark-skinned fatty, as well as five or six other people his age. Xu Fan narrowed his eyes and watched this scene from the side as if he was watching children fight. ¡°This kid isn¡¯t the type to suffer losses,¡± said Xu Fan as he looked at the little dark fatty with his dark eyes. The children beside the little dark fatty also had injuries on their faces. ¡°Xu Gang, Xu Yuexian, I¡¯ll tell you two.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t submit to me, Dong Hei, I¡¯ll beat you up when I see you again.¡± ¡°My master told me that I have a perfect physique and will become even more powerful after cultivation.¡± ¡°When the time comes, I¡¯ll beat you up however I want to.¡± Xu Gang looked at Dong Hei and said a single sentence. ¡°Do you dare to fight me one on one?¡± ¡°A group of people can defeat you, so why must we fight one-on-one?¡± Dong Hei looked at Xu Gang with disdain, but there was a trace of fear in his eyes. This kid¡¯s attacks were too ruthless, and he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to get any benefits from fighting one-on-one. ¡°To show me your perfect physique.¡± Xu Gang¡¯s eyes were filled with contempt. Xu Fan almost laughed out loud at the side. Was this still his silly eldest disciple? At this moment, Xu Fan walked towards them. ¡°Xu Gang, Yuexian, is someone bullying you?¡± Xu Fan pretended to look sternly at Dong Hei and the others. ¡®When Dong Hei saw Xu Fan, his eyes rolled around and he immediately fled with his lackeys. ¡°ah! A cultivator is bullying us!¡± Dong Hei shouted as he ran. ¡°This dark fatty sure is crafty.¡± Xu Fan did not ask why they had gotten into a fight. Instead, he checked on the siblings¡¯ injuries first. Xu Yuexian was completely fine, while Xu Gang had some external injuries. ¡°Not bad, you look like a man.¡± A gentle wood-attribute spiritual power hit Xu Gang¡¯s body, and the swelling on his face began to slowly disappear. ¡°Cultivate well and take revenge in the future,¡± said Xu Fan gently. It was very normal for children to fight. Seeing that Xu Fan was not angry, the siblings heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Yes, yes. Master, I will definitely cultivate diligently. In the future, I will definitely slap this little dark fatty¡¯s face until it swells.¡± ¡°Lalso want to cultivate diligently. In the future, I¡¯ll help Big Brother beat up the little dark fatty.¡± Xu Yuexian¡¯s determined expression made Xu Fan mourn for the little dark fatty. Xu Fan smiled as he looked at the two siblings who cared deeply for each other. After Xu Fan brought the siblings back to the small hill, he started preparing to move. An hour later, Xu Fan looked at the empty mountain peak with five storage bags. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll take you to choose a new home.¡± After saying that, Xu Fan brought the siblings and flew towards a special place in the outer sect. They reached the Government Affairs Hall. If outer sect disciples wanted to relocate, they had to choose a location here. Xu Fan and the siblings were choosing a location on a sand table. ¡°Yuexian, where do you think we should move to? It¡¯s best if we hide ourselves a bit.¡± Xu Fan¡¯s indecision was now acting up. ¡°This place. Not only is it big, it is also hidden.¡± Xu Yuexian pointed towards a place near the outer sect barrier. Xu Fan looked in the direction of Xu Yuexian¡¯s finger and his eyes instantly lit up. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s move there.¡± After Xu Fan completed the procedures, he brought the siblings to the place Xu Yuexian had chosen. ¡°Not bad. There¡¯s almost twenty acres of space at the top of the mountain. Besides the fact that it¡¯s a little far from the main peak, everything else is fine.¡± Xu Fan looked at the area that had already formed a forest at the top of the mountain and spoke. Two spirit birds flew out from Xu Fan¡¯s hands. One flew towards Wang Yulun¡¯s mountain while the other flew towards Pang Fu¡¯s chamber of commerce. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s start sorting our things out now. We¡¯ll be able to finish constructing our rooms by nightfall.¡± ¡°Xu Gang, Yuexian, take a look first. This is your master¡¯s secret technique.¡± Two small Soul Pearls that had been refined from Soul Iron appeared in Xu Fan¡¯s hands. One was an earth-attribute Soul Pearl, while the other was a wood-attribute Soul Pearl. ¡°Secret Technique: Summoning of Life.¡± One Soul Pearl flew into the earth while the other flew into the forest. The forest began to gather, and a vortex appeared on the ground. Before long, two five-meter-tall humanoid giants appeared. They were both at the Foundation Establishment Stage. ¡°Do you see? These are the results of your master¡¯s latest research. You can learn this spell when you reach Level-4 of the Qi Refinement Stage.¡± The siblings looked at Xu Fan in admiration. At this time, the two puppet giants that Xu Fan summoned had already begun to work. The wood-attribute giant cleared out an area of over ten acres, while the earth-attribute giant flattened the entire mountaintop. In just an hour, the entire mountain became what Xu Fan wanted. The two giants were now more than ten meters tall. Just as Xu Fan was about to let them build a house, two streaks of light flew towards the mountain where Xu Fan was. ¡°Damn, they¡¯re quite fast,¡± said Xu Fan as he looked at the distant beams of light. ¡°Big Brother Xu, why did you suddenly move?¡± Wang Yulun asked as he looked at the two giants. ¡°Didn¡¯t I take in two disciples? If there are too many people, I¡¯ll have to move to a bigger place,¡± said Xu Fan casually. He couldn¡¯t say that he especially wanted to avoid the protagonist. ¡°Then I wish Big Brother Xu a happy life in your new home.¡± ¡®As Wang Yulun spoke, he took out a piece of Soul Iron the size of a millstone as a congratulatory gift to Xu Fan. ¡°Big Brother Xu, this is our congratulatory gift,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er with a smile. At this moment, Xu Fan was squatting beside the Soul Iron, staring fixedly at it. His eyes were filled with pleasant surprise. ¡°This piece of Soul Iron is worth at least 500,000 Spirit Stones. Furthermore, it can be sold for over 700,000 Spirit Stones to people who need it urgently.¡± ¡°Are you sure you want to give this piece of Soul Iron to me?¡± Xu Fan looked at the two of them and asked seriously. He was extremely lacking in Soul Iron. Soul Iron had the ability to contain souls. Moreover, it could maintain the soul spirit without disappearing. This was the most valuable characteristic of the Soul Iron. ¡°Yes, we are sure to give it to Big Brother Xu,¡± said the couple affirmatively. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s talk inside.¡± With that said, Xu Fan formed a hand seal and two beams of spiritual light entered the bodies of the two giants. The earth giant suddenly disintegrated, turning into many small earth-attribute giants. The little giants followed Xu Fan¡¯s directions and turned into rooms. In an instant, a farm yard appeared in front of everyone. Meanwhile, the wood-attribute giant tuned into more small wooden people and ran into the rooms to form a house. ¡°Big Brother Xu, are you a Nascent Soul big shot? Controlling spiritual objects is a Nascent Soul technique,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er in shock. ¡°That¡¯s right. I was wondering why Big Brother Xu was so powerful in the past. So you were hiding his strength,¡± said Wang Yulun. ¡°Nonsense, these are just some ancient techniques. If you want to learn them, I¡¯ll teach you in a bit.¡± Xu Fan would have to wait 500 years to reach the Nascent Soul Stage.. Chapter 40 - An Instant Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xu Fan brought everyone to the largest room, which was decorated like a guest room. After everyone sat down, Xu Fan looked at the couple who often flirted with each other and said with a sigh, ¡°You guys are really generous.¡± ¡°Did you dig up other pieces of Soul Iron? I¡¯ll buy the rest at market price.¡± Xu Fan looked at the two of them. He saw fresh soil on the Soul Iron. Thus, it must have been dug up not long ago. The couple looked at each other and spread their hands. ¡°We only dug this piece. Thus, we¡¯re giving all of it to Big Brother Xu,¡± said Murong Qian¡¯er softly with a hint of heartache in her eyes. Xu Fan looked at Wang Yulun, who nodded. ¡°Why don¡¯t you cut half of it to exchange for some Spirit Stones? I remember that you guys aren¡¯t rich either.¡± ¡°The two of you are really silly and generous when you are together,¡± said Xu Fan emotionally. He knew that this was the repayment for saving his life. ¡°Haha, Big Brother Xu, just accept it.¡± ¡°Big Brother Xu is a genius. You have been helping us all these years.¡± ¡°Now that I finally have the chance to repay you, shouldn¡¯t I do my best?¡± Wang Yulun raised his eyebrows and asked, looking a little despicable. ¡°L appreciate your kind intentions.¡± ¡°How about this? I¡¯ll treat you two to a set meal. You don¡¯t have to refuse,¡± said Xu Fan after thinking for a moment. With this piece of Soul Iron, many of his refining ideas could be realized. The remaining scraps would be enough to make two sets of treasures for this husband and wife. ¡°What set meal?¡± Wang Yulun, who often chatted with Xu Fan, naturally knew what the set meal meant. ¡°Tl give you a full set of pills,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile. ¡°More specifically, I¡¯ll give you a full set of all the Dharma treasures and pills you need before reaching the Golden Core Stage.¡± ¡°Right now, I¡¯ma top master in both alchemy and weapon refinement.¡± Xu Fan flashed a mysterious smile. ¡°Really? In that case, thank you, Big Brother Xu,¡± said Wang Yulun in surprise. The treasures he obtained from Xu Fan were all the best of the best. Whether they were Dharma artifacts or pills, they were all very useful for his and Qian¡¯er¡¯s cultivation. At this time, Xu Gang came in with a plate of fruits. ¡°I found a few fruit trees outside. The fruits on them are the most delicious.¡± ¡°These are for Master and Senior,¡± said Xu Gang with a silly smile. When Xu Fan was unconscious, his grandfather had told him many things about what he should do after becoming the disciple of an immortal. He had memorized them all firmly by heart. ¡°You¡¯re so thoughtful. Go out and play with your sister. Dinner will be ready soon.¡± Xu Fan saw the Dharma treasure, a food box, that Murong Qian¡¯er placed on the table. ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Gang ran out happily. ¡°He¡¯s a child after all,¡± said Xu Fan with a smile as he watched Xu Gang¡¯s bouncing figure. ¡°Brother Xu seems to be very satisfied with these two disciples,¡± said Wang Yulun. ¡°In terms of talent, these two children are average.¡± ¡°However, in the world of cultivation, talent is only the starting point of cultivation, not the end point.¡± Xu Fan sighed with emotion. However, he silently thought, ¡°Except for that cheating protagonist.¡± ¡°Big Brother Xu, you¡¯ve taken in two disciples. Do you mind taking in another disciple?¡± Murong Qian¡¯er asked. After hearing his wife¡¯s words, Wang Yulun laughed foolishly. ¡°another disciple?¡± ¡°Do you guys want to introduce one to me?¡± Xu Fan asked doubtfully. ¡®Wang Yulun, who was sitting beside Murong Qian¡¯er, touched Murong Qian¡¯er¡¯s stomach blissfully. However, this action caused Xu Fan to feel a severe trauma in his heart. ¡°I understand. Just send the child over when they¡¯re six years old,¡± said Xu Fan, who had been forced to see them flirt, with a grin. He was a little regretful that he had given them the set of treasures earlier. This couple was a little inhumane. ¡°Thank you, Big Brother Xu.¡± Wang Yulun replied happily. After chatting for a while, it was time to eat. They called the siblings who were playing outside and immediately started to eat. After eating their fill, Xu Fan originally thought that this couple should return to their nest to flirt with each other. However, after seeing Wang Yulun¡¯s hesitant expression, he knew that there was something else. ¡°With our relationship, if you have anything to say, just say it. Don¡¯t be too embarrassed to do it,¡± said Xu Fan as he looked at Wang Yulun. ¡°Big Brother Xu, if you go all out, how long do you think I can last against you?¡± Wang Yulun asked. He was at the Level-9 of the Qi Refinement Stage while Xu Fan was at Level-8 of the Qi Refinement Stage. No matter what, he could still last for five breaths of time. ¡°Why are you asking such a strange question? This is not a matter of time.¡± Xu Fan was stunned. This boy was asking to be humiliated again. ¡°Ljust want to know how long we can last if Big Brother Xu goes all out.¡± Wang Yulun insisted. ¡°There¡¯s a dimensional difference between you and me. If you really want me to give a time estimate, you can probably last for an instant,¡± said Xu Fan after thinking for a while. An instant was equivalent to 0.018 seconds. ¡°An instant!¡± Wang Yulun felt like he had been insulted. ¡°To be precise, you lost the moment I saw you,¡± said Xu Fan calmly. Now, enemies of the same level were not qualified to stand before him. ¡°Big Brother Xu, I consider you my big brother, but you¡¯ve insulted me.¡± Wang Yulun was a little angry and wanted to teach Xu Fan a lesson. He wanted Xu Fan to know that he was no longer the Wang Yulun from three years ago. ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s go out and have a look. It¡¯s good to broaden your worldview.¡± As he spoke, Xu Fan brought the two of them to the flat ground outside. Under the control of Xu Fan¡¯s giant earth-attribute puppet, this place had already become a plaza with a flat stone floor. Xu Fan and Wang Yulum stared at each other. ¡°Big Brother Xu, get ready. If you can¡¯t defeat me in an instant, you have to apologize to me,¡± said Wang Yulum as he gritted his teeth. He could now rely on the Thousand Blade Flying Sword to fight against a Foundation Establishment cultivator. With such strength, who below the Golden Core Stage could defeat him in an instant? ¡°You have to accept your fate.¡± Xu Fan snapped his fingers. Then, a feather made of spiritual power appeared between the two of them, floating towards the ground. Wang Yulum stared intently at the feather. Behind him, a flying sword, a seal, an Immortal Gourd, and three other weapons were ready to strike. Meanwhile, Xu Fan simply stood there. ¡®When the feather was about to fall, Xu Fan said, ¡°Pay attention to mental attacks.¡± ¡°know.¡± Wang Yulun wore a Dharma treasure on his chest that specialized in defending against spiritual spells. ¡®The moment the feather landed on the ground, a crisp sound of glass shattering could be heard. Wang Yulun¡¯s chest, which was covered with a spiritual defense-type Dharma artifact, was instantly shattered and his eyes were already in a daze. ¡°I can¡¯t explain the dimensional difference to you.¡± ¡°As punishment for failing, you should dance to relieve everyone¡¯s boredom.¡± Xu Fan smiled wickedly. The moment he finished speaking, ten beautiful figures dressed in gorgeous clothes appeared around Wang Yulun. ¡®The originally confused Wang Yulun¡¯s expression instantly turned charming. At this moment, a heart-stirring song started playing. ¡°She was a leisurely setting sun¡¯.¡± ¡°She dreams of having someone who knows how to appreciate her.¡± ¡°He had a blue window.¡± ¡°He is just waiting for someone to share the view with.¡± ¡°Come and have some fun, there¡¯s plenty of time anyway.¡± ¡°Come on and love, there¡¯s plenty of foolishness anyway.¡± ¡°Come and wander, there are many directions to go.¡± ¡°Come on and create something, there¡¯s a lot of glory.¡± Accompanied by the music, Wang Yulum¡¯s elegant figure began to dance with the shadows of the surrounding beauties. Even Murong Qian¡®er¡¯s face turned red as she watched the enchanting dance. Looking at Wang Yulun who was dancing, Xu Fan rubbed his chin and said, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that a certain country doesn¡¯t exist here.¡±