Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Gu Qing was speechless. You understand? What do you understand? You just understand!
"I'm too lazy to argue with you."

With a flick of his sleeve, the talisman automatically appeared in his hand.

Xue Shen'an smiled, bowed respectfully, and then transformed into a streak of light and left.

"Come out—"

After the soundproof barrier was removed, Elder Jiang Yuan and Jiang Xi'er walked in from outside. Before the two could speak, Gu Qing started teasing them.

"Junior Sister Xi'er, where is your master, Master Wanyi, today?"

"I remember he was the one who was invited."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xi'er covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Senior Brother Gu is magnanimous and his demeanor surpasses that of a true immortal. However, Master cannot forgive himself and is too ashamed to come."

"Ha ha ha ha---"

"At least he's honest."

Standing to the side, Elder Jiang, who had overheard the two's conversation, had no choice but to adopt the demeanor of an elder.

“Gu Qing is one thing, but Xi’er, why are you criticizing your master?”

Jiang Xi'er immediately lowered her hand, reverting to her aloof and moon-like demeanor, remaining unsmiling.

"Boring, old man Jiang, why are you still so rigid?"

"Okay, okay, okay—"

Jiang Yuanxiang feigned anger.

"Back then, when they needed my help, they called me Elder Jiang. Now that they've achieved success, they call me Old Man Jiang."

Gu Qing put his arm around the old man and laughed.

"It's just a joke, why take it so seriously?"

The three of them exchanged a glance and burst into laughter. This closeness was a sign of their good relationship. Gu Qing didn't have many elders he respected in the Baiyue Mountains.

Elder Jiang is definitely number one, even Chu Tiangong is ranked second. He was able to get off to such a fast start thanks to Jiang Yuan's investment.

Now it was time for him to give back, so he couldn't help but ask about Emperor Hong and Lady Jiang.

Upon hearing this, the old man gave him a rather complicated look.

"Emperor Hong Jiang was a respected figure in the Southern Yue Kingdom."

"In the hundred years since you left, we have drifted further and further away from Baiyue Mountain. In recent years, few royal disciples have entered the mountain gate. Our great-grandfather was a fifth-rank high-level cultivator."

"There is also an ancient ferocious beast called Chaos. Its bloodline is pure and it has been greatly nurtured by the Jiang family. In recent years, it has broken through to the fifth rank and is ranked at the top of Cangwu."

"He possesses a powerful divine technique called the Heavenly Cripple Technique, which is incredibly potent. It allows him to punish others on behalf of Heaven, diminishing their cultivation. Its ferocity is truly unpredictable!"

Gu Qing was also extremely surprised upon hearing this.

The Jiang clan of Emperor Hong is descended from the Five Ancestors and possesses astonishing resources. It is not surprising that they have such powerful figures and fierce beasts protecting their clan. The Taotie was raised by the Jinyun clan, yet it was still destroyed.

For such families, the key is to maintain an orderly succession; once the generational gap widens, destruction is imminent.

Moreover, the means of communication with the Realm of True Immortals were severed three thousand years ago, which made those who acted recklessly even more uncontrollable.

The Emperor Hong Jiang clan sounds impressive, but in reality, a single tree cannot make a forest. Only when a Daoist Lord with the surname Jiang emerges will they have the confidence to truly separate from the Baiyue Mountains.

The term "chaos" in ancient texts refers to a person who cannot distinguish right from wrong, who conceals righteousness and hides thieves, and who is fond of committing heinous acts.

This "Heavenly Cripple Technique" seems to imply a lack of discernment between right and wrong, and a desire to kill you.

The ability to diminish a person's cultivation was an effect Gu Qing had desired when researching longevity, but unfortunately, he failed.

Imagine, two beings of the same realm clashing, a flash of inspiration strikes down.

Your cultivation level has plummeted from the upper fifth rank to the lower fifth rank. Isn't that a complete crushing defeat? If it goes any further and you fall to the extreme sixth rank, you'll be reduced to ashes with a wave of your hand.

Named after "Heavenly Cripples," if Heaven decrees you to be crippled, you have no choice but to be crippled!

How domineering they are, and how fearful they are!

After thinking for a moment, Gu Qing didn't know how to begin. "Elder Jiang, is there anything I can do to help you?"

Old Man Jiang waved his hand proudly.

"No need for assistance. As long as you are alive, my position as the Master of the Weapon Refining Hall will remain secure, and no one can remove me from this position."

Gu Qing couldn't help but chuckle at this, and then took out another treasure from his Void Ring.

"This item is called the Yin-Yang Creation Fruit, a high-grade sixth-rank item. It helps people refine their magical power, endowing it with the mysteries of Yin and Yang creation, and has a remarkable effect on breaking through to the sixth-rank realm."

He tossed the treasure into Old Man Jiang's hands.

Gu Qing smiled.

"There were too many people just now, so I only managed to get one of these fruits. I will give the rest to Elder Jiang privately."

"You're too kind, child."

He said that, but he didn't push or shove her. He was just short of pulling open the storage bag and letting Gu Qing put it in herself.

Once he reached the fifth rank, this fruit would be useless to him. Jiang Yuan understood this, which is why he didn't refuse. This was a filial offering from a junior, and he couldn't let the child's desire to repay him be dampened!

After the old and young finished speaking...

Jiang Xi'er blinked.

"Senior Brother Gu kept Grandpa Yuan alive for this matter, but what is the purpose of keeping Xi'er?"

Gu Qing took out two treasures this time.

"This item is called the [Dan Yun Flower], a sixth-grade superior item. It can help people achieve enlightenment in alchemy for twenty years, and its effects are extraordinary."

"If Junior Sister Xi'er were to receive this flower's assistance in cultivating alchemy, it would greatly enhance her foundation and make her path to the Great Dao more attainable."

"This second item is a top-grade magic weapon, the Heaven-Burning Feather Fan, which was personally crafted by my senior brother. It is made from the feathers of birds such as peacocks, cranes, eagles, geese, and pheasants. With a wave of the fan, flames can be emitted, capable of burning the sky and boiling the sea."

"Brother Yu is of little use now, so I will give it to my junior sister for self-defense and to defeat enemies."

The items Gu Qing took out were all very precious, and indeed, they were all treasures that had no effect on him.

In fact, the Burning Heaven Feather Fan could be further refined, and it might even be possible for it to be upgraded to a Heavenly Treasure. However, Gu Qing doesn't need so many fancy things for the time being.

The twin swords, one for demons and one for ghosts, are enough to dominate the cultivation world of Cangwu.

It is the best weapon against all evil spirits and demons.

In terms of fire magic, he also possesses the Three Thousand Great Dao Flames and the Great Divine Power Technique [Crimson Emperor Talisman], a top-grade magic treasure, which is truly a useless item.

When the two precious treasures were handed to her, Jiang Xi'er was stunned for a moment, her cheeks flushing slightly.

He had a good impression of Gu Qing back then, but it was broken up by Master Wanyi. The so-called Supreme Alchemy does not mean that one is not allowed to have feelings, but rather that one can be independent of emotions and view things rationally.

You misunderstood. But back then, who could have known that Gu Qing would reach this level in just a few hundred years?

Seeing that Jiang Xi'er was not in a good mood, Gu Qing thought for a moment and realized that she had misunderstood, so he quickly tried to make amends.

"Junior Sister Xi'er, please don't misunderstand. Treasures aren't given away for free."

"Do you still remember the battle at Luoyun Mountain Range? You can give me a wisp of the [Azure Cloud Fire] you obtained back then. How about that?"

Coming to her senses, Jiang Xi'er was a little conflicted.

"This fire was originally obtained by my senior brother for Xi'er, so the sub-fire is of course fine. However, this exchange is somewhat unequal, and I feel uneasy about it."

The values ​​are indeed very different.

This move, besides exchanging the sub-fire, also reflects the sentiments of An Wanyi Zhenren's lineage. What's past is past, and besides, the sixth-grade pill Wanyi gave Gu Qing when he was stranded in the Mountain and Sea Realm saved him a lot of time.

It directly healed the injuries left by the Chaos Divine Lightning, indirectly helping him a great deal. This pill was his reward for leaving Jiang Xi'er.

If we continue now, the agreement is automatically void.

Gu's thoughts are not to be revealed to outsiders, nor is it convenient to mention them here.

"Please accept it; there's plenty of time in the future." (End of Chapter)