Chapter 115: Chapter 0115: Eternal Strong Poison
Elder Mao’s suggestion made a lot of sense to Chen Yu.
A medium-quality artifact generally requires one to be in the Qi Transformation Realm to utilize it fully; an individual at the Organ Refining Stage could not sustain it even for a moment.
The Xuan Heavy Sword was Chen Yu’s primary weapon, suitable for head-on confrontations. If he upgraded it to a medium-quality artifact, not only would the cost be greater, but the consumption would greatly increase, making it unsustainable in prolonged battles.
On the other hand,
refining the Dark Snake Sword into a medium-quality artifact, combined with the close combat advantages of body cultivation, could produce an immense burst of power in an instant!
Moreover, this poisonous sword was ideally suited for unexpected attacks and assassinations.
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Next,
Chen Yu used five kilograms of Moon Spirit Ore to trade with Elder Mao for four kilograms of meteoric iron and three kilograms of brass crystal.
“Meteoric iron goes without saying, it can enhance the quality and power of a weapon, and this brass crystal, not only increases the hardness of the weapon but also enhances its sharpness to some extent.”
Elder Mao explained.
Meteoric iron and brass crystal, both were rare ore for artifact refining, and when added to the Moon Spirit Ore Chen Yu already possessed, they were like a tiger given wings.
Of course,
these were just the main materials, there were other auxiliary materials for artifact refining.
After the transaction,
Chen Yu returned to his external residence and organized the assets he currently held.
This secular mission had brought him many gains.
By slaying the hook-nosed minor leader, he obtained an artifact, twenty to thirty genuine primordial stones, and other various small items.
From the marriage agreement with the Chu Family, he gained a hundred-year-old Earth Spirit Ginseng and two Fierce Snake King Gallbladders.
However, the Earth Spirit Ginseng had already been used.
In Yan Family Castle, Yan Hong presented a hundred genuine primordial stones and a piece of armor from a half-precious artifact.
Ultimately, by annihilating the group of stewards from the Bone Demon Palace, he obtained an artifact-grade staff and two hundred genuine primordial stones.
The mission rewards also included two thousand inferior-grade primordial stones.
Just in terms of primordial stones, there were over thirty thousand, adding to which, Chen Yu still had thirty-six thousand inferior-grade primordial stones on hand.
However,
the real bulk of wealth came from those two artifacts, especially the artifact-grade staff.
In his room,
Chen Yu took out a High Grade Body Nourishing Pill and after a moment of reflection, decided to give it up.
Now,
he only needed to take a High Grade Qi Storage Pill, which would immediately upgrade him to the Organ Refining Stage without destabilizing his foundation.
“Since I’ll soon be on the front line, keeping my cultivation level low will ensure the tasks assigned to me are less difficult.”
Chen Yu’s eyes flickered.
When it’s time to keep a low profile, one certainly shouldn’t show off.
On the front line, even elders in the Qi Transformation Realm were falling; not to mention someone in the Organ Refining Stage.
Two days later, in front of the Central Hall,
Chen Yu stood next to a man dressed in a pine green robe.
“Greetings, Senior Brother Zong.” Chen Yu was very polite.
This man in the pine green robe had sharp eyes and an aura that bore an invisible pressure.
It was indeed the Chief Disciple, Zong Tianchen.
Meeting Zong Tianchen this time, Chen Yu felt an immense pressure, and even a hint of mental oppression.
“Senior Brother Zong, it seems you have ascended to…”
Chen Yu showed a hint of shock.
Since integrating the mysterious heart, his senses had heightened, especially discerning various energies, for which he had a strong intuition.
“Junior Brother, you are keen-eyed. Ten days ago, I did indeed ascend to the Qi Transformation Realm, and I haven’t yet fully concealed my aura,” Zong Tianchen said with a light smile.
The Qi Transformation Realm, Chief Disciple!
Chen Yu couldn’t help but admire Zong Tianchen’s incredible talent, truly worthy of being the top direct disciple!
What’s rare,
despite being the Chief Disciple and a practitioner in the Qi Transformation Realm, Zong Tianchen carried no arrogance in his usual treatment of disciples.
“Junior Brother Chen, I’ve heard that the Chu Family owes you a favor; perhaps Master Gu could help refine a weapon. Who knows, maybe I could benefit from your good fortune this time.”
Zong Tianchen suddenly smiled.
Originally,
after advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm, Zong Tianchen wanted to refine his own lower-grade artifact.
And,
as the Chief Disciple and representing the sect in his capacity at the Qi Transformation Realm, he would bring reinforcements from the Chu Family.
…
That very day,
Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu rode a sect-specific bird, cutting through the sky heading straight to the Chu Family.
In less than a day,
they descended into a town where the Chu Family was located, riding a black feathered large bird.
In front of a picturesque garden architecture,
the Chu Family Head, accompanied by several high-ranking members, welcomed Chen Yu into the complex.
Along the way, there were pavilions, bridges over flowing water, and delightful scenery.
Chen Yu did not encounter Chu Fengyun. At the Chu Family, Chu Fengyun’s role was, at best, mid-level, rooted in the secular world.
“Our ancestor has been waiting for quite some time,” the Chu Family Head said with a smile, showing considerable respect for Zong Tianchen, the Chief Disciple.
Shortly after,
in an ancient attic,
Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu met an old man with white hair and a youthful face.
It was indeed the Chu Family Ancestor.
This was not just any small family’s Organ Refining Stage resident; this was a genuine Qi Transformation Realm practitioner.
“Greetings, Mr. Chu, Tianchen represents our Master to greet you…”
Zong Tianchen was neither humble nor haughty.
“Qi Transformation Realm? The younger generation is to be feared indeed!”
The Chu Family Ancestor sensed Zong Tianchen’s aura, a flash of sharpness appearing in his eyes.
“I remember, Tianchen, you are still just over twenty years old, aren’t you? Advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm at such an age gives you a good chance to reach the Guiyuan Realm in the future.”
The Chu Family Ancestor said with a sigh, his face showing a hint of envy.
The path of cultivation is a race against time.
By the time he himself advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm, he was already in his fifties or sixties. At such an age, even if one luckily succeeded in advancing, one’s potential would have been nearly exhausted.
“Tianchen is twenty-one this year, after all, he missed the target of advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before turning twenty. I heard Master say that advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of twenty is a threshold; if successful, there would be a greater hope of advancing to the Guiyuan Realm in the future.”
Zong Tianchen replied.
From his tone, it was clear that not advancing to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of twenty was a great regret.
“Indeed. Of the existing Guiyuan Realm experts in Chu Country, most had advanced to the Qi Transformation Realm before the age of twenty. But there are no absolutes. Nephew Zong’s gap with them during their youth was not significant. In the future, reaching the pinnacle of Chu Country’s martial arts realm would not be difficult.”
Chu Family Ancestor said with a smile.
Then, his gaze fell upon Chen Yu.
After the introduction, Chu Family Ancestor showed a peculiar expression: “You are the one, Chen Yu, engaged to Wanyu?”
“Indeed, it’s me,” replied the junior.
Chen Yu’s face bore a slight embarrassment.
He noticed that Chu Family Ancestor was evaluating him with several glances, and it was hard to tell whether the expression contained admiration or aversion.
Next.
Zong Tianchen and Chu Family Ancestor discussed the details of sending reinforcements to jointly resist the Bone Demon Palace.
On this matter, Yunyue Sect and the Chu Family had already reached an agreement.
“Six at the Organ Refining Stage, thirty-two at the Meridian Passage Stage. This is already a significant force from our Chu Family; any more would leave our own forces too depleted.”
Chu Family Ancestor sighed.
Essentially.
This was Yunyue Sect forcing the Chu Family to provide reinforcements. The Three Sects took the lead in battle; how could they allow the Chu Family to stay safe behind?
At the same time, this was also a form of implicit alliance declaration.
Once the Chu Family sent reinforcements, they were seen as siding with the Three Sects Camp, clearly distancing themselves from the Bone Demon Palace.
After discussing official matters.
Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu requested Chu Ancestor about refining their weapons.
Chu Ancestor did not dare to neglect them; although he couldn’t guarantee one hundred percent assistance from the Artifact Refining Master, he allowed them to meet.
After all.
The Chu Family had once promised Chen Yu a favor, and with Zong Tianchen being the Chief Disciple, who might very well become a pinnacle figure in Chu Country’s martial arts realm, he should not be easily offended.
An hour later.
Behind the Chu Family’s compound, on a separate mountain peak.
Chen Yu and Zong Tianchen met an old man with a goat beard, who was not particularly remarkable in appearance.
“Master Gu.”
Zong Tianchen and Chen Yu greeted him politely.
“Seeing as Old Man Chu has put in a word for you, I agree to meet you. Bring out your materials and weapons; let me take a look. If they are of too low a grade or too cheap, I may not agree.”
The old man with the goat beard seemed somewhat reluctant.
Immediately.
Zong Tianchen took out an ancient sword covered in rust and several artifact refining materials, including about seven or eight catties of meteoric iron, along with other minerals of similar quality.
“Eh? This sword, it seems to have a long heritage?”
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Master Gu curiously took the sword, examining it closely.
After scrutiny.
Master Gu expressed slight regret: “It’s a pity the ancient forging methods on it are largely lost, but the base materials are good, refining it into a mid-grade precious artifact is not a problem.”
“Thank you, Master Gu,” said Zong Tianchen with joy on his face.
“However, I will charge you three hundred genuine yuan stones, and I’ll need to keep two catties of meteoric iron and three catties of purple sand crystal…”
Master Gu added.
“No problem.”
Zong Tianchen felt a twinge of pain but could not refuse. His own sect had artifact refiners too, but they were somewhat inferior to this master.
Subsequently.
Chen Yu showcased his “Dark Snake Sword,” taking out meteoric iron, brass crystal, Moon Spirit Ore, etc.
“Eh! Moon Spirit Ore!”
The old man with the goat beard displayed a hint of delight.
“The materials you’ve brought will allow this sword to be upgraded to a mid-grade precious artifact without much trouble. However, re-refining it will greatly reduce its toxicity.”
Master Gu said.
“How could this be?” Chen Yu’s complexion shifted slightly.
One of the major characteristics of the “Dark Snake Sword” was its toxicity.
“Of course, if you’re willing to give up three catties of Moon Spirit Ore and three hundred genuine yuan stones. I have a prized Blood Poison Stone, incorporating it will permanently preserve the intense poison inside, increasing its potency, and its future refinements will not be affected.”
The old man then revealed his true intentions with his next words.
Chen Yu felt speechless inside; clearly, Master Gu just wanted to get some Moon Spirit Ore.
“I have a reputation you can ask around about, I won’t deceive you. With this, I’ll also give you an additional chance to refine a weapon.”
The old man’s eyes showed a hint of hope.
“Alright then.”
Chen Yu agreed.
Thus, he would use three catties of Moon Spirit Ore to refine, which was ample; after all, the Dark Snake Sword was small, and Moon Spirit Ore was only one of the main materials.
In addition, he would provide three more catties of Moon Spirit Ore and three hundred genuine yuan stones as payment.
Of course.
Master Gu would take out a piece of Blood Poison Stone to add to the “Dark Snake Sword,” solidifying and enhancing the weapon’s intense toxicity.
“Master Gu, we have a favor to ask. Could you help us finish forging the weapons as quickly as possible? We need to head to the battlefield soon,”
Zong Tianchen said.
“No problem. But you’ll have to assist.”
Master Gu’s eyelids twitched.
He could tell that Zong Tianchen was in the Qi Transformation Realm and helping as an assistant, using True Qi to support the refinements, which would greatly enhance the efficiency of refining weapons.
And so.
Chen Yu and Zong Tianchen, over the next few days, assisted Master Gu in refining their weapons.
That night, inside Master Gu’s house.
While organizing the materials, Chen Yu stood in front of the smelting furnace and noticed an old, dim metal sphere.
“Hmm?”
Chen Yu’s gaze was drawn to the worn metal sphere.
Thump-thump! Thump-thump!
From deep within, the long-absent urgent beating of his heart rang out.