Liu Tangxi showed an awkward expression in front of Jiang Feng for the first time.
Curiosity killed the cat. She originally noticed that Jiang Feng could tinker with something akin to magic treasures, and it was purely out of curiosity that she specifically asked how to use it.
After all, the junior brother she had her eye on was not only quick-witted and exceptionally talented but also capable of self-taught Qi refinement. Such skills, if brought to Purple Cloud Palace, would not disgrace their master’s reputation.
Perhaps the rise of Swordmaster Peak in the future might very well depend on this little junior brother.
"Senior Sister was just trying to see if you have any talent as an Artifact Refiner."
An unnatural turn of the head.
She still remembered the last time at Jiang Feng’s home, the series of explosions that directly blew several large holes in her junior brother’s room. The second floor was lifted off, leaving the house with a floor-through...as if...
she had almost demolished her junior brother’s house.
She wouldn’t be harmed, her body could probably withstand a blow to the mouth and at most would be in slight pain or a bit choked, but she carelessly forgot there was someone lying incapacitated on the bed.
So, she had to step in and shield him, but since the explosion was so close, it ended up with her junior brother covered in wounds and knocked out by the blast wave on the spot.
Having no choice, she had to carry her junior brother all the way to Ethereal Violet Pavilion. On the way there, she could faintly hear someone shouting "Fire!" behind her.
The fire...should, probably, have been put out.
Indeed she felt a bit guilty.
Moreover, it wasn’t until after she ran out that she realized how potent that paste-like substance she had concocted was; it had even scorched her sleeves.
Sensing Jiang Feng’s somewhat resentful tone, she went silent for two seconds, then deftly changed the subject.
"Although I don’t particularly like those arrogant Artifact Refiners, if there’s an opportunity, I will take you to see if you have such talent."
"After all, even before you began cultivating, you managed to create such a powerful weapon, albeit used in a crude manner. Anyone below Foundation Establishment would likely be killed on the spot, and even a Core Formation Stage Cultivator, if caught off guard, would probably suffer a lot."
"Artifact Refiners hold exalted positions in the Cultivation World; whoever wants to craft a magic treasure or obtain materials for a Lifebound Magical Treasure needs to go through them. In terms of combat, they might seem mediocre, but in terms of connections..."
"A famous Artifact Refiner from the Southern Border once crafted a high-level magical treasure for the ruler of a nation, changing the course of a war. Subsequently, he became the target of a small state, which even harmed his children in its pursuit." Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn NoveIꜰire.net
"As a result, the Artifact Refiner used all of his connections and, in just seven days, he summoned hundreds of Divinity Transformation Stage experts."
"Three days later, the war concluded; ten days later, the country’s name was changed and absorbed into another nation’s territory."
Although she seemed to be making excuses for herself, Jiang Feng did not mind; he was amazed by these impressive tales, especially when hearing about the downfall of a country and the siege by a hundred Divinity Transformation experts. He couldn’t help but gasp.
That’s right, what else does a Cultivator rely on when traveling in the world?
Cultivation, magic treasures, weapons.
The former relies on one’s efforts, but for the latter two, if you don’t seek an Artifact Refiner, your only option is to steal. But how can you steal without a magical weapon? Use your head?
"Senior Sister, now that we’re on the topic, I still don’t know what realm you’re in."
"Don’t ask, I don’t know either."
"It’s not that I’m deceiving you; it’s the truth. Due to some peculiar aspects of my physique, my cultivation isn’t stable and fluctuates quite a bit. I will let you know once my realm stabilizes."
The pair went back and forth, and the little episode along the way was not taken to heart. After all, it was just a homemade detonator that was lost. If that guy actually treated it as a magical treasure or ignited a spark, then...
it couldn’t be blamed on her.
About a quarter of an hour later, they officially entered the core area of Shuangfeng City. Liu Tangxi continued to lead the way without slowing down, and soon they stopped in front of an imposing six-story pavilion.
Jiang Feng asked, driven by curiosity.
The pavilion in front of him seemed to be seven or eight times larger than Ethereal Violet Pavilion, and there was a constant stream of people coming and going. Even from the outside, they could glimpse the hustle and bustle inside through the gap. Judging by their attire, they seemed to be Cultivators.
Moreover, he could feel a surge of powerful Spiritual Energy coming towards him. Subconsciously, he touched his chest where the usually quiet Soul Summoning Bell and Soul Summoning Banner were somewhat restless.
This could only mean one thing.
"This is a trading place for Cultivators?"
Senior Sister Liu finally stopped walking.
Feeling the overwhelming Spiritual Energy, the youth looked up at the pavilion, which was unnamed. There were no words on the sign, only a unique cloud pattern circled around, with a beast engraved in the middle.
For some reason, Jiang Feng suddenly felt familiar with this pattern. He felt as if he had seen it often, yet he couldn’t recall where.
He didn’t say anything, just followed the Senior Sister inside. Many noticed them, their eyes lingering on the beautiful Liu Xianzi’s face, incredulous, some even eager to approach.
They wanted to ask under what conditions she appeared here, as typically, those who show up on the first floor...are usually here to discuss major life events.
However, they soon noticed that the stunning female cultivator was accompanied by a young lad...