The underground cave of the Wei family.
After Lu Qing entered meditation and his mind entered the Fire Cauldron.
Wei Shanhai was constantly on edge.
Because the Fire Cauldron began to become very unstable.
Its powerful aura fluctuates constantly, rising and falling.
He was genuinely worried that something might explode at any moment, lifting the entire Wei mansion into the sky.
Fortunately, the situation that Wei Shanhai feared never happened.
As Lu Qing remained in meditation for a longer period of time, the aura emanating from the Fire Cauldron began to gradually stabilize.
In the end, he became very calm, without a trace of agitation.
"Could it be that Young Master Lu is about to succeed in refining it?"
Upon seeing this, Wei Shanhai's eyes revealed a hint of surprise.
The old doctor standing to the side also showed a slight change in expression.
Inside the Fire Cauldron, Lu Qing listened to the middle-aged man's last two conditions and shook his head.
"Senior Yan, I'm sorry I can't grant you your last two requests."
The middle-aged man paused, looking at Lu Qing in disbelief: "What did you say? You won't agree?"
"Senior, you asked me to relax the restrictions on the Fire Cauldron and agree that I can only use it three times a year, and that I cannot disturb your seclusion at other times. Please forgive me for being unable to comply."
Lu Qing said calmly.
At the same time, a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.
The spirit of the Fire Cauldron is taking itself way too seriously.
He could understand the first request, but the latter two conditions were just him acting like he was the boss.
The numerous restrictions on the Li Huo Cauldron were originally created by the Li Huo Sect to limit the spirit of the artifact and prevent it from breaking free of control.
How could he possibly intentionally weaken this layer of protection?
As for the claim that he only makes a maximum of three moves a year and spends the rest of his time in seclusion, that's a joke.
Lu Qing possesses the inheritance of the Li Huo Sect, and the Li Huo Cauldron is of great use to him.
How could he possibly only use it three times a year?
Who does "Yan" think it is, that it can negotiate such outrageous terms with him?
"Boy, you need to think this through. If you don't agree to these three conditions, I will not relinquish control of the Fire Cauldron so that you can refine it easily."
Even if you spend hundreds of years, you might not be able to refine the Fire Cauldron.
Why bother with such a small condition and waste so much of your time?
Now that the world is undergoing a transformation and spiritual energy is just beginning to recover, everyone is striving to improve and diligently cultivating.
In the path of cultivation, if you take the first step, you will be ahead in every step.
The Fire Cauldron is a spiritual artifact, an extremely precious magic weapon even in the previous era of cultivation.
Generally, only powerful immortal sects or those with great supernatural abilities beyond the primordial spirit level have the potential to master it.
You are only a minor Qi Refining Realm cultivator, yet you have the opportunity to control a spiritual weapon—an unimaginable stroke of luck.
If you can master it as soon as possible, it will be of great help to your spiritual practice.
Why would you be so short-sighted as to reject my conditions, close yourself off on your path of cultivation, and shut out this tremendous opportunity?
The middle-aged man tried to persuade Lu Qing with his emotions and reason.
But Lu Qing just smiled faintly.
"Senior, please don't say any more. No matter what, I will only agree to your first condition."
The other two are non-negotiable.
At most, I'll promise you that if the Fire Cauldron can reach the level of a top-grade spiritual artifact in the future.
Senior, your spirituality is complete, and you are qualified to break free from the cage. I will set you free.
I will find you a satisfactory physical body so that you may become a true living being.
Apart from this, any other conditions are out of the question.
Seeing Lu Qing's resolute attitude, the middle-aged man narrowed his eyes.
"So that means there's no room for negotiation?"
"good."
The middle-aged man's aura subsided, and he stared intently at Lu Qing.
"Senior, please don't always try to threaten me by preventing me from refining the Fire Cauldron."
Sensing the unfriendly aura emanating from the middle-aged man, Lu Qing remained unmoved and instead spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Although the Fire Cauldron is precious, I don't necessarily need to obtain it right now."
This is not the only magical artifact in the world.
After saying that, Lu Qing's mind stirred slightly, and a wisp of energy from the Qiankun Qi Bag on his outer body was sent into the Li Huo Cauldron.
"This is..." Sensing this aura, the middle-aged man's eyes widened instantly, "A Qiankun Qi Bag?!"
“Indeed, it is the Qiankun Qi Bag.” Lu Qing said calmly, “Senior Yan, although the Qiankun Qi Bag is of a slightly lower grade than the Li Huo Ding.”
But it is a magical artifact that is completely under my control.
Indeed, with my current cultivation level, it would be difficult to forcibly refine the Fire Cauldron.
But if another three to five years pass, with the help of the Qiankun Qi Bag, what level do you think my cultivation will reach?
"By then, how much of a stop will you be able to take from me?"
The middle-aged man's expression immediately became uncertain.
He originally thought that he could control Lu Qing and negotiate with him by leveraging Lu Qing's desire for the Fire Cauldron.
But now that Lu Qing also possesses a magical artifact, things are different.
More importantly, Lu Qing's words left him speechless.
It was able to trigger tribulation clouds and survive the heavenly tribulation when the world was just beginning to change and spiritual energy was just beginning to recover.
Lu Qing's talent is unimaginable; he must be an unparalleled genius who embodies the best of heaven and earth.
Such a person with great fortune is an extraordinary individual, and their cultivation speed is unimaginable to ordinary people.
In three to five years, he really dared not speculate on what level Lu Qing would reach.
"It seems that you have figured it out, senior."
Lu Qing smiled when he saw the expression on the middle-aged man's face.
"This junior may tell the senior that if the senior is unwilling to cooperate this time..."
Then when the younger generation comes again, there will be no room for negotiation.
The junior will surely forcibly refine the Fire Cauldron and enslave the senior's soul.
Perhaps you can take a gamble, senior, that you recover quickly and can ride the Fire Cauldron to break through the air and leave ahead of time.
"My cultivation is faster; I can reach the level where I can forcibly refine you."
Faced with Lu Qing's undisguised threat, the middle-aged man's expression changed.
He stared intently at Lu Qing's calm expression, knowing that what he said was true.
As a spirit of an artifact, its cultivation is inherently extremely slow.
The Fire Cauldron was severely damaged in the previous era of cultivation, and it would be extremely difficult for it to fully recover on its own.
They are certainly no match for Lu Qing, this extraordinary individual.
So if he doesn't compromise this time, the next time Lu Qing comes, it will probably really be his end.
"Is there really no way to negotiate any further?"
After a long silence, the middle-aged man spoke.
Lu Qing didn't speak, but the expression on his face said it all.
Seeing this, the middle-aged man sighed: "Times have indeed changed. Fine, I can give up the last two conditions, but you must agree to my first request."
Otherwise, I would rather self-destruct than be enslaved by you.
You should know what happens if a magical artifact loses its spirit!
"Of course, since I have promised you, I will not go back on my word."
Lu Qing smiled when he saw that the middle-aged man had finally given in.
"You don't need to use sweet words. I don't believe in any promises, only oaths of the soul," the middle-aged man said calmly.
"Then I will now join you, senior, in making a vow of divine soul."
Lu Qing immediately joined the middle-aged man in swearing an oath with their souls.
As long as the middle-aged man helps him refine the Fire Cauldron, he guarantees that he will never enslave him.
After making the vow, Lu Qing immediately felt a mysterious fluctuation suddenly appear in his mind.
He immediately understood that this was a sign that the oath of the soul had been successfully taken.
A vow of the soul is made by the cultivator's spiritual heart and soul, and once it is made, it will be felt by the Heavenly Dao of this world.
If anyone dares to break their oath, the heavens will unimaginable punishment will befall them.
Therefore, those who cultivate themselves do not easily make such vows, and once they do, they dare not break them casually.
Feeling that the oath had been successfully made, the middle-aged man's face finally looked better.
"Then I will help you now. Let's refine the Fire Cauldron and make it your master."
...
In the underground cave, Wei Shanhai saw that the once calm Li Huo Ding suddenly became restless again, and his heart jumped again.
Fortunately, the cauldron quickly fell silent again.
However, he did not dare to relax and kept a close eye on the movements of the cauldron.
After a while, he saw Lu Qing, who was sitting cross-legged in front of the cauldron, open his eyes and stand up.
"Young Master Lu, how is he?" Wei Shanhai asked hurriedly.
Fortunately, it wasn't all for nothing.
There was a hint of weariness in Lu Qing's eyes.
Even with the help of the artifact spirit, it was still quite difficult for him, given his current cultivation level, to fully control the restrictions of a spiritual artifact.
Fortunately, he succeeded in the end.
Under Wei Shanhai's delighted gaze, Lu Qing made a hand seal.
The next moment, the Fire Cauldron generated a powerful suction force.
It absorbed all the fire elemental power that had accumulated in the underground cavern.
Immediately afterwards, the cauldron began to shrink rapidly, eventually becoming the size of a thumb, and fell into Lu Qing's hand.
The spirit "Yan" inside the cauldron sensed the greatly increased fire elemental power within the cauldron. While its face showed joy, it also felt a sense of sorrow.
This is the tragedy of these spirits.
Limited by the layers of restrictions within the magical artifact, he could not control the Blazing Fire Cauldron at will.
So, even after staying in this underground cave for so long, the fire element power he accumulated was still less than what Lu Qing absorbed in a single thought after taking control of the Fire Cauldron.
Fortunately, he and Lu Qing made a vow of souls.
With Lu Qing's help in the future, it's only a matter of time before he returns to his peak condition.
Thinking about it this way, this compromise might not be so bad.
"Congratulations, Young Master Lu, on acquiring a priceless treasure."
When Wei Shanhai saw the Fire Cauldron shrink and fall into Lu Qing's hands, his eyes widened first, and then he congratulated Lu Qing.
"Senior Wei, do you regret it now?" Lu Qing asked jokingly.
"Young man, what are you saying? I know my own limitations."
This cauldron is not a treasure that our Wei family can control at all.
I have a feeling that if I keep it any longer, it will bring disaster to my Wei family.
"If the young master takes it now, he might save the Wei family once again."
Wei Shanhai said somewhat solemnly.
Just now, he sensed the change in the aura of the Fire Cauldron. The faint yet terrifying power that made him feel suffocated made him realize that this was not a rare treasure that he could touch at all.
If they keep it, who knows when it might erupt and bring disaster upon the entire Wei family.
"Senior, you flatter me. I have now taken the Fire Cauldron. This cauldron is mysterious and wonderful, and has many wonderful uses in alchemy and weapon crafting."
"When I start refining pills in the future, if you are interested, senior, you are welcome to come and watch," Lu Qing said.
"Alright, I will definitely be there to witness this immortal alchemy technique."
Upon hearing this, Wei Shanhai was overjoyed.
Lu Qing can casually use cultivation techniques; if he were to refine pills, they would surely be unimaginable immortal pills.
If one could obtain even one of those at that time, it would be an extremely rare and fortunate opportunity.
"The crisis here has been resolved, let's head out now."
More than an hour had passed when Lu Qing and the others emerged from the underground cave.
The Wei family had already instructed their servants to prepare a large table of food and wine.
We can start the feast as soon as they come out.
After eating and drinking, everyone started chatting.
Wei Zian began to vividly recount their trip to Zhongzhou.
What happened was that as soon as they left Cangzhou, they encountered the Silver Moon Sect committing evil deeds, and later they killed the young sect leader of the Silver Moon Sect, and then they rushed a thousand miles to destroy the Silver Moon Sect.
Then, they rode the Wind Chariot to Qinglong City, and so on.
The fascinating experiences they had along the way left Mrs. Wei and her companions speechless with astonishment.
Even Wei Shanhai didn't expect that Lu Qing and his group would experience so many things in just a few months of their trip.
Hearing that Wang Cangyi was casually killed by Lu Qing in the Holy City, he felt a pang of sorrow.
He had originally planned to personally go to the Northern Frontier to seek revenge on Wang Cangyi once he had made a breakthrough in his cultivation.
Unexpectedly, this old friend with whom he had a nearly century-long feud died so easily at Lu Qing's hands.
"Thank you, Young Master Lu, for eliminating such an enemy for my Wei family."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wei was overjoyed and thanked Lu Qing profusely.
She loathed Wang Cangyi.
This villain almost wiped out their Wei family, but afterwards escaped unscathed.
Now that Lu Qing has killed him, it can be said that he has removed a major threat to the Wei family, so how could she not be overjoyed?
"Madam, there's no need to be so polite. I also had a grudge against Wang Cangyi. It was just a coincidence that I killed him that day."
"If he hadn't come to me of his own accord, I don't know where I would have found him," Lu Qing said with a smile.
"From this, we can see that the net of heaven is vast, and though its meshes are wide, nothing escapes it. Wang Cang must have committed countless evil deeds to have fallen into the hands of the young master," said Madam Wei.
Lu Qing smiled, neither confirming nor denying.
Whether Wang Cang will encounter him in the Holy City or whether justice will prevail, he couldn't say.
But it is true that there is a Heavenly Way in this world.
"Mother, there's more, there's more..."
Wei Zian was about to continue recounting what had happened in the Holy City.
Suddenly, a powerful aura erupted from the direction of the backyard of the mansion.
This caused the primordial energy of heaven and earth to become restless.
"The vital energy is gathering... Is this a breakthrough in the Star River?"
Wei Shanhai suddenly stood up, his face full of surprise.
