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While the two were lost in thought, Xu Feng took out a piece of deep blue gemstone.
"Cold Crystal Stone!" Wei Ji and Tao Bao were startled awake.
The Cold Crystal Stone is as renowned as the Blaze Crystal but is even rarer and more expensive. Although Xu Feng's Cold Crystal Stone is not as large as a Blaze Crystal, it is still about the size of a fist and extremely rare.
Wei Ji inhaled sharply and said, "Xu Feng, did you come here on someone else's behalf to return these two crystals to us at Golden Stone Workshop? They were originally our crystals?"
"Yes," Xu Feng replied. "I came here to return some Objects belonging to Golden Stone Workshop."
"Some?" The two precious crystals had already surprised Wei Ji, and now Xu Feng mentioned "some." Could there be more?
Wei Ji suddenly fell silent, as if realizing something. He said in a deep voice, "Follow me; I will take you to see the Grand Elder. Tao Bao, quickly go summon the Sect Leader to the Elder Council."
Tao Bao, unsure of what was happening, saw Wei Ji's serious expression and dared not ask further. He complied and left.
Without waiting for Xu Feng's response, Wei Ji turned and walked out the door, with Xu Feng following closely behind.
After turning a few corners, they arrived at the Elder Council of Golden Stone Workshop. Wei Ji led Xu Feng into a private chamber where a Disciple approached them. "Four Elders."
"Mm." Wei Ji replied, "What is the Grand Elder doing?"
The Disciple said, "The Grand Elder is currently Refining Tools."
"Tell him to stop; there is something important to give him."
Wei Ji actually instructed the Grand Elder, who was Refining Tools, to stop! The Disciple hesitated but ultimately said nothing and turned to leave.
In less than five minutes, a person entered from outside—it was indeed the Grand Elder Yan Lu.
Yan Lu saw Wei Ji bringing in outsiders and felt a bit displeased. He said, "Four Elders, what is so urgent that it couldn't wait?"
Wei Ji did not explain and instead stuffed two crystal stones into Yan Lu's hands, saying, "These two crystal stones are for our Golden Stone Workshop."
Yan Lu's eyes brightened as he looked at Xu Feng and asked, "For us?"
Xu Feng replied, "I have met the Grand Elder. I was entrusted to deliver something back to the Golden Stone Workshop." With that, Xu Feng took out a transparent bottle and handed it to Yan Lu. The bottle contained some golden powder.
"Eh?" Yan Lu recognized the bottle and opened the cork, taking a pinch of the powder to examine it.
As he moved his fingers, Yan Lu's expression changed dramatically. He looked at Xu Feng and stammered, "Do you... do you know what is in this bottle?"
Xu Feng could roughly guess that it was a type of Refining Tool powder left by Jiang Wujue. He said, "I am just here to deliver these items; I do not recognize what they are."
Yan Lu turned around and called over a Disciple urgently, saying, "Quickly go summon the Grand Elder! Hurry!"
The Disciple thought something major had happened and rushed out.
Yan Lu handed the bottle to Wei Ji. "Four Elders, you should take a look too."
Wei Ji could no longer contain himself and took the bottle for a closer inspection, his expression also changing drastically.
Soon, two members of the Elder Council entered, with Tao Bao respectfully following behind.
One of them was as thin as a stick, while the other exuded an imposing presence.
"Master!"
“Grand Elder!”
The person who arrived was Yang Baijing, the leader of the Golden Stone Workshop, along with Grand Elder Zhang Cheng.
Yan Lu handed the bottle of golden powder to Zhang Cheng, while Yang Baijing examined the two crystal stones.
After a long while, Zhang Cheng and Yang Baijing exchanged glances and nodded.
Yang Baijing said, “Xu Feng, I have your information. You are a disciple of the Daming Lake Xu Family. In ten years, you will have a duel with Silverbeard. Your other identity is the Group Leader of the Koukou Group in the Liuxiang Kingdom, which looks up to you.”
Xu Feng did not understand what Yang Baijing wanted and simply replied, “What the leader says is true.”
Yang Baijing continued, “You must have come to the Golden Stone Workshop with purpose, and I appreciate that.” He revealed Xu Feng’s background, implying that he was grateful but also aware of any tricks he might play.
Xu Feng replied, “You flatter me, leader. I am merely fulfilling a request to return what belongs to its rightful owner.”
Zhang Cheng traced the patterns on the bottle as if reminiscing about distant stories and said softly, “I wonder which senior sent you here. Is he still alive?” From his tone, it was clear he doubted there were any living seniors from the Golden Stone Workshop.
“He is dead. His name was Jiang Wujue.”
As Xu Feng spoke, it felt as if something heavy had struck everyone in the room; each person felt an emptiness deep within.
Jiang Wujue? Jiang Wujue!
It was actually Jiang Wujue!
Zhang Cheng, frail and thin, trembled violently with excitement. He was the Grand Elder of the Golden Stone Workshop, over two thousand years old, and the only Grand Elder. He had thought that Xu Feng was merely a messenger sent by some deceased master from the past, but he never expected that this deceased senior would be Jiang Wujue.
Jiang Wujue, one of the Jinshi Shuangjiao of the Golden Stone Workshop, only stayed in the sect for three hundred years after its establishment before going out to travel and disappearing. Although Jiang Wujue was not in the sect for long, he left behind a wealth of texts on Refining Tools, and many of the cultivation methods in the Golden Stone Workshop are guided by Jiang Wujue's theories.
The current success of the Golden Stone Workshop is attributed not only to the efforts of the first generation Mu Zilin but also to the Refining Tool techniques left by Jiang Wujue.
The only regret is that despite Jiang Wujue's profound skills, he did not leave behind any materials for Refining Tools. The few Medium-Grade Dao Artifacts he personally crafted were lost in a Great War that occurred ten thousand years ago.
Fortunately, Jiang Wujue's techniques have been passed down, and the Golden Stone Workshop is not lacking in esteemed Refiners. The sect boasts many skilled practitioners and well-equipped resources, ultimately securing a place among the top ten in Zheguo.
"Did you see No Absolute Master?" Yang Baijing, as the leader of a sect, knew that if this news were true, it would be a tremendous opportunity for the Golden Stone Workshop.
Xu Feng replied, "I indeed saw Senior Jiang Wujue and received his grace of rebirth."
Xu Feng then recounted his experience entering the Arctic Snowfield, making slight modifications when mentioning Jiang Wujue.
Xu Feng said, "Senior Jiang passed away in Snowstorm Garden. A portion of his preserved power has fortunately been granted to me, allowing me to advance from Early Stage of Spirit Separation to Mid Stage of Spirit Separation. According to Senior Jiang's last words, I must return his ring to the Golden Stone Workshop to repay this great kindness."
Although several people guessed that Jiang Wujue had died, they couldn't help but feel a sense of regret after Xu Feng's revelation. The ancestral records of the Golden Stone Workshop provided detailed descriptions of this founding ancestor, placing him on par with Mu Zilin.
Many disciples felt discontent over his sudden departure but were surprised to learn that Jiang Wujue had cared for the Golden Stone Workshop until his death. After ten thousand years, he finally returned his relics.
Xu Feng took out Jiang Wujue's ring and respectfully presented it before Yang Baijing.
All eyes were fixed on the ring; its red hue seemed to possess an endless allure that made it hard for anyone to look away.
Yang Baijing did not take it but quietly asked, "Have you seen this ring?"
Xu Feng replied, "I have seen it." If he hadn't seen it, no one would believe him; moreover, Xu Feng had already extracted two crystal stones from it.
Yang Baijing's face was eerily calm, while Grand Elder Zhang Cheng showed no reaction.
Eventually, Yang Baijing accepted the ring and said, "Thank you." After uttering these words, the killing intent on his face dissipated, and Xu Feng felt a chill run down his back, which had already begun to dampen.
It should be noted that once Jiang Wujue's ring was opened, it signified that Xu Feng had taken the lead and acquired the best item. As the legitimate heir of Golden Stone Workshop, Yang Baijing had every reason to kill Xu Feng for stealing it. However, Yang Baijing ultimately refrained from doing so; a junior at the Mid Stage of Spirit Separation would not come here to seek death if he harbored malicious intentions.
Yang Baijing held the ring, his consciousness probing into it, his face remaining tranquil with no visible fluctuations. After a long while, he passed the ring to Grand Elder Zhang Cheng for inspection.
Zhang Cheng was equally calm; his gaunt face became even more serene. After examining it, the ring was handed to Grand Elder Yan Lu. Yan Lu clearly lacked the composure of the previous two; upon opening the ring, it was as if he had uncovered a treasure trove. His expression shifted between surprise and excitement, even causing his eyebrows to tremble with emotion, and he eventually shed tears.
After Yan Lu finished examining it, he returned the ring to Yang Baijing. Wei Ji and Tao Bao craned their necks in anticipation but were unable to view the contents of the ring due to their insufficient qualifications.
Yang Baijing stored the ring away and suddenly asked Xu Feng a perplexing question. "I hear you practice both Fire and Earth?"
"Yes."
Yang Baijing acknowledged with a sound and turned to Tao Bao, saying, "Please take Xu Feng to the guest hall and arrange accommodations for him. I will handle other matters myself." The addition of "please" in Yang Baijing's speech surprised Tao Bao significantly; even when the leaders of the Top Ten Factions visited, Yang Baijing rarely used such polite language.
With that single word of politeness from Yang Baijing, Tao Bao's attitude changed dramatically as if he were inviting an esteemed guest. He led Xu Feng out without further ado.
In the secret chamber, Yang Baijing asked, "Has Qin Yue come out of seclusion?"
Qin Yue was Zhang Cheng's most prized disciple, already possessing Great Perfection Stage strength and known alongside Yang Baijing as one of the Goldstone Duo. Yang Baijing was also the only leader among the Top Ten Factions whose strength surpassed that of a Grand Elder.
Zhang Cheng replied, "He has completed Dominating Five Swords and can come out at any time."
"Mm." Yang Baijing said, "Grand Elder, do not refine that batch of Supreme Treasures from Wuwei Academy next month; cancel it. We are too busy. From now on, we will not accept any goods from Wuwei Academy. Arrange for someone to quickly refine those forty swords for Xu Feng."
The Grand Elder was taken aback; this was clearly a declaration of war against Wuwei Academy.
Zhang Cheng seemed unfazed by Yang Baijing's decision and asked, "Does the Sect Master mean that once Qin Yue emerges, that sword..."
Yang Baijing nodded and said, "Once Qin Yue is out, our Golden Stone Workshop will possess two Superior Dao Instruments, enough to contend with a Transcending Tribulation Stage Cultivator. We no longer need to accommodate Wuwei Academy. Moreover, Zheguo is not the only one opposing Wuwei Academy now."
Yan Lu finally understood; with the ring brought back by Xu Feng, Yang Baijing felt much more confident and decided to sever ties with Wuwei Academy.
Golden Stone Workshop had no equal in Refining Tools. Due to the absence of a Transcending Tribulation cultivator overseeing them, they were ranked sixth in Xian Dao. If the Transcending Tribulation cultivators were excluded, Golden Stone Workshop's strength would be sufficient to break into the top four.
"Additionally," Yang Baijing said to Yan Lu, "retrieve a Low-Grade Dao Artifact from the Armory; it should be a Fire Element One Star weapon."
Yan Lu had already guessed his intention but still asked, "For whom?"
"For Xu Feng."
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