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Xu Feng saw Long Ye performing such a grand gesture and quickly returned the courtesy. The two exchanged bows, their backsides bobbing up and down, while Qiu Wuling struggled to suppress his laughter, his body shaking uncontrollably.
"Alright, alright," Qiu Wujun finally intervened, stopping the two. "Long Zhuangzhu, congratulations! To refine three Superior Spirit Swords in such a short time, your Refining Tool skills must have improved significantly."
Refining three Superior Spirit Swords in such a brief period was indeed an impressive achievement.
Long Ye took one of the Superior Spirit Swords, flicked it lightly, and it emitted a dragon's roar. He said seriously, "This is all thanks to Xu Daoyou's Zhenzhong. Without the inspiration from Zhenzhong, I wouldn't have been able to refine three Superior Spirit Swords in such a short time."
Qiu Wuling and Xu Feng each took a Superior Spirit Sword and examined it closely. After a while, Xu Feng handed the sword to the equally interested Cai Shujun.
Although Xu Feng had spent three months in the Artifact Workshop and had thoroughly studied the ten texts on Refining Tool from the New Moon Sect, he only grasped the basic theories. He had never actually engaged in hands-on Refining Tool work; the thousands of iron arrows he had previously made were crafted by someone else, with him merely inscribing a few simple runes.
With his experience in Five Elements Cultivation and Alchemy, Xu Feng understood that given the opportunity, he could also achieve success in Refining Tool. He then asked, "Long Zhuangzhu, you are too modest. Xu Feng has only contributed a small amount of effort."
Long Ye set down the spirit sword and took out a bell from his storage bag; it was indeed the Zhenzhong artifact.
The bell still bore cracks and showed no signs of repair. No one in Liuxiang Kingdom could fix it, so Xu Feng was not surprised.
Long Ye said, "This Zhenzhong artifact is powerful, and I cannot repair it at all. However, after observing and experimenting with it over these past two days, I have grasped some methods for refining artifacts and understood how to combine formations within them. Although I still cannot refine them at this moment, given time, I believe I can make breakthroughs."
Qiu Wuling knew that Long Ye must have gained significant insights from this Zhenzhong and had comprehended some advanced refining methods. It was evident from the three Superior Spirit Swords he had just refined that Long Ye's Refining Tool skills had greatly improved. He encouraged him by saying, "Long Zhuangzhu achieving such results in such a short time is truly a blessing for the New Moon Sect. I believe you will soon reach even greater heights."
Long Ye laughed heartily and replied, "Thank you for your kind words, Elder Qiu." His confidence was palpable. There were very few Artifact Kings in Liuxiang Kingdom who could refine three Superior Spirit Swords at once; with this skill alone, Long Ye could gain considerable fame.
This was all thanks to Xu Feng's broken Zhenzhong, which had brought Long Ye an epiphany in artifact crafting. Long Ye's gratitude towards Xu Feng was genuine.
Xu Feng wanted to learn more about Refining Tool techniques from Long Ye and said, "Long Zhuangzhu is exceptionally skilled; if given the chance, Xu Feng would definitely seek your guidance more often."
Seeing Xu Feng's serious expression and realizing he wasn't joking, Long Ye asked, "Xu Daoyou, are you serious about this?"
"Indeed," Xu Feng answered decisively.
Long Ye felt a pang in his nose, nearly crying out loud. Oh heavens, oh earth, the renowned Xu Feng of Liuxiang Kingdom was originally my disciple at Artifact Workshop, but that bastard Guo Xiangqian took him away. It turns out he has always had an interest in Refining Tools. If he had trained here earlier, with his talent, who knows...
Wait? Xu Feng seems to have a Five Elements Spiritual Root; he's a waste!
Long Ye's expression became strange, unsure whether to cry or laugh. However, he quickly realized that with Xu Feng's current achievements, it was impossible for him to learn Refining Tools at Artifact Workshop.
Long Ye took out a booklet and handed it to Xu Feng, saying, "Xu Daoyou has this intention; I appreciate it. With your aspirations reaching far and wide, how could I delay your future? This record of Refining Tools contains all the essence of my life’s work in Refining Tools, and I give it to you. With your intelligence, Xu Daoyou, your future achievements will surely surpass mine." At the mention of intelligence later on, Long Ye couldn't help but feel a bit insecure.
Xu Feng took the booklet and saw that the cover read "Dragon's Art of Forging." He knew it was Long Ye's insights and notes, extremely valuable. He stored it in his storage bag and said, "Thank you, Long Zhuangzhu. Xu Feng will do his utmost and will not let you down." Xu Feng also understood that this was not the time to learn Refining Tools; it was impossible for Long Ye to teach him step by step now.
After giving away "Dragon's Art of Forging," Long Ye felt much lighter in heart, as if he had shed a heavy psychological burden.
Xu Feng did not take back the Zhenzhong but left it directly with Long Ye for further research. Who knows when inspiration might strike again, allowing him to break through to Advanced Artifact Master and become the first Refiner in Liuxiang Kingdom capable of crafting magical treasures.
An Advanced Artifact Master can craft magical treasures, but to repair them requires reaching the level of Artifact Sect. The Zhenzhong was already on the verge of being scrapped; merely replenishing Spiritual Energy would not restore it.
Qiu Wuling saw that Xu Feng had obtained Long Ye's Cultivation Method and felt happy for him but remained skeptical. It was already rare for Xu Feng to cultivate both Fire and Earth; how could he still have the energy to learn Refining Tools?
If Qiu Wuling knew that Xu Feng practiced Five Elements Cultivation and had already reached the intermediate level of Dan Wang in Alchemy, he would be astonished beyond measure.
Cai Shuqin stood by silently smiling, not revealing her thoughts.
After handing over the booklet, Long Ye presented a Superior Spirit Sword to Qiu Wuling. Qiu Wuling accepted it without hesitation. The Superior Spirit Sword was considered top-tier even in Liuxiang Kingdom; many disciples at Mistaken Sword Hall couldn't even use Medium-Grade Spirit Swords.
Long Ye then introduced Qiu Wuling to recent developments in Refining Tools and showed him several piles of newly arrived ores. Xu Feng recognized those ores; they were high-quality rare minerals from Liuxiang Kingdom—precious materials for Refining Tools.
Qiu Wuling asked several related questions and prepared to rise and return to Xiyue Peak after receiving answers.
Xu Feng looked at the newly crafted spirit swords and suddenly had a thought. He said, "Long Zhuangzhu, your skills have improved tremendously. I wonder how long it takes to refine a Superior Spirit Tool now?"
Long Ye replied, "In the past, it took at least a month, and there was no guarantee of success. Now, however, it only takes two days for a Superior Spirit Sword." Long Ye was full of confidence, his face radiating self-assurance. Qiu Wuling was also greatly pleased; with such a Refiner in the New Moon Sect, there was no worry about the sect's prosperity.
"What about upgrading a medium-grade spirit tool to a superior one?" Xu Feng quickly followed up with another question.
"Very soon," Long Ye affirmed. "Transforming a medium-grade spirit tool into a superior one doesn't require making a mold; we just need to change the formation layout. This is already an easy task for me."
How soon is 'very soon'? No one asked.
Hearing Long Ye's words, Xu Feng felt reassured; even if it wasn't easy, it wouldn't be too difficult either.
Qiu Wuling shook his head secretly, knowing that Xu Feng had likely tricked Long Ye into this.
Sure enough, Xu Feng quietly took out his Moonchaser Bow and placed it in front of Long Ye with a smile. "Long Zhuangzhu, could you help improve the quality of this bow?"
Long Ye paused; so that's what you meant. He smiled wryly but wasn't angry as he took the Moonchaser Bow and examined it closely.
This Moonchaser Bow was a medium-grade spirit bow crafted by the Zhou family in Xian City. Its attack enhancement was slightly inferior to that of a Superior Spirit Tool but had significant advantages as a ranged weapon. After Xu Feng advanced to the Golden Core stage, the bow's power became increasingly inadequate and slowly turned into a useless item.
Now that Long Ye's refining skills had skyrocketed, if he could upgrade it to a superior spirit bow, its power would be sufficient to kill Golden Core Cultivators. Even if it wasn't as powerful as a magical treasure, it would still be a formidable weapon.
Long Ye turned the Moonchaser Bow over in his hands and occasionally pulled on its string. After about five minutes, he provided an answer: "The material of this bow is quite good; it's just that the attack formation is lacking and there are some leaks in the formation, which is why it's only of medium quality. Of course, this won't pose any difficulty for me."
Xu Feng hurriedly made an inviting gesture for Long Ye to proceed, causing Cai Shujun to chuckle softly.
Long Ye nodded and returned to his area of expertise, exuding strong confidence.
He placed the Moonchaser Bow flat on a stone table and performed a series of complex hand seals in mid-air. Then he reached out and swept his hand across the Moonchaser Bow. A flash of white light appeared, and instantly the bow dimmed; all its spiritual energy dissipated, and the formations contained within were completely erased.
Immediately, Long Ye took out the talisman knife and began to re-carve the formation on the back of the bow. Long Ye's skill with the talisman knife was far superior to Xu Feng's; Xu Feng could only watch as Long Ye's strokes flowed like a dragon and snake, effortlessly inscribing dozens of formations in one continuous motion. Long Ye held one corner of the Moonchaser Bow, drawing it back like a full moon with his left hand while his right hand swiftly carved several more formations on the inner side of the bow.
With a thud, Long Ye released his grip, and Chasing the Moon emitted a muffled sound. "It's done!"
Done? Just like that?
Long Ye's extraordinary refining technique was as fluid as mercury, executed with ease and astonishing speed, taking less than a moment. Not only Xu Feng and Cai Shujun, but even Qiu Wuling was left dumbfounded.
This was Xu Feng's first time witnessing a top Refiner from Liuxiang Kingdom performing live refining. It was indeed a marvel, breathtaking!
Xu Feng accepted the Moonchaser Bow handed over by Long Ye as if receiving a new spiritual weapon, feeling a strange yet familiar sensation wash over him. The Arrow Meridian within him activated, reacquiring data from this Moonchaser Bow that he had used for ten years.
A 95% increase in attack power! This was nearly comparable to a magical treasure.
A superlative spiritual bow! It could easily be called an exceptional item.
Xu Feng gently pulled back, and spiritual energy surged forth, forming a thick and large fire-red Spiritual Arrow between the bow and string, twice the size of the previous arrow.
"What a great bow!" Xu Feng couldn't help but exclaim. "Thank you, Long Zhuangzhu. Your craftsmanship is unparalleled; I am truly in awe!"
He had initially thought it would take one or two days to modify the spiritual bow, yet Long Ye completed it in mere moments!
How fast is fast? It was incredibly fast!
Xu Feng rummaged through his ring for a while before finally finding two pieces of ore. He shoved one into Long Ye's hand and said, "Long Zhuangzhu, I won't give you any spirit stones, but you must accept these two pieces of ore. Leaving them with me would be a waste."
Long Ye had no interest in pills or spirit stones; due to professional sensitivity, he had a particular fondness for ores. Upon touching the two fist-sized pieces of ore that Xu Feng handed over, he felt a surge of excitement and nearly jumped up.
"Fire Crystal Stone and Cold Crystal Stone! How did you come by these two precious stones? I can't possibly accept such valuable treasures... You must let me give them to you." Long Ye clutched the two pieces of ore as if they were his own life, refusing to let go.
This is the two pieces of ore left behind by Jin Liaoyuan. Xu Feng knows their considerable value, and he did not expect Long Ye to be so excited.
Qiu Wuling, well-versed in such matters, also understands that these two spirit stones are worth a fortune and have unique enhancement effects when used for Refining Tools. The Fiery Crystal Stone is extremely hot, while the Cold Crystal Stone is exceptionally cold. As long as a spirit sword contains even a trace of either, it can carry the corresponding attributes, greatly enhancing its combat effectiveness.
With these two pieces of ore, the spiritual weapons of the New Moon Sect will stand unrivaled in the Liuxiang Kingdom.
Qiu Wuling looked at Xu Feng and said seriously, "Xu Feng, thank you. The New Moon Sect owes you another favor."
Seeing Qiu Wuling's genuine emotions, Xu Feng was deeply moved. Just as he was about to say some polite words, a loud sound suddenly echoed, followed by a distant and urgent bell ringing into the Refining Room.
"Emergency bell? This is bad; something has happened! Let's go!" Qiu Wuling's figure flashed as he was the first to rush out.
Long Ye's expression changed; he quickly collected the two pieces of ore and dashed out of the Refining Room. Xu Feng and Cai Shujun closely followed behind.
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