Sword Sect Outer Sect

Chapter 96 Useless Sword Box
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The Flower Festival has come to a successful conclusion.

Linghua Valley began to discuss and deal with the matter concerning Liang Feng.

In a few days, once this matter is resolved, the disciples of both sects will return to their mountain gates to report back.

That day, Song Yan followed Yan Xun to visit the Yan clan's territory.

Sword Casting Manor is located at the northern foot of Beiya Mountain City.

The words "Yan Family" are engraved on the stone tablet in front of the villa.

The Yan clan's territory covered a large area and was divided into the main family and branch families.

The branch family lived halfway up the mountain, while the main family lived near the summit.

The blue stone steps wind into the clouds, and the faint sound of metal striking stone can be heard coming from the mountaintop.

A thin mist hangs over the distant mountains, illuminated by the first rays of dawn.

As you climb the mountain steps, there are fewer pedestrians, mostly young people with imposing bearing and hurried expressions.

Yan Xun occasionally runs into a few familiar people and greets them.

"Brother Yan, it's just ahead."

The scenery of lakes and mountains is the ancestral homeland.

"Hey, Fifth Brother's back!"

"Second brother, where are you going?"

Yan Xun went to greet the person who came forward, and it turned out to be his cousin.

"I'm going to the Sheyang Sect to deliver a few magical artifacts. Uh... who is this?"

"This is Song Yan, a highly accomplished disciple of the Dongyuan Sect."

Yan Xun quickly introduced, "The seniors of the Sheyang Sect invited fellow practitioners from the Dongyuan Sect to attend the ceremony, and Brother Yan is a disciple who came along."

"Oh!"

The man suddenly realized what was happening and, not daring to be negligent, quickly bowed.

"Yan Cheng of the Yan family greets Fellow Daoist Song."

Song Yan thought to himself that they were indeed from a prominent family, and everyone there was very well-mannered. He also bowed.

Throughout the journey, the Yan clan members treated him with great courtesy.

The Yan Clan is recognized by the cultivation world of Chu as the leader of the four great immortal clans of Chu, and its strength is no less than that of many small sects.

However, even outer disciples dared not be negligent when facing the true six major sects.

"Fifth Young Master..."

Several servants came forward, about to speak, but Yan Xun waved his hand and said, "No need to serve tea, just prepare lunch."

"Yes, Master."

Young Master...

What a prestigious title.

Song Yan, a poor boy who had been poor since childhood, had always envied this kind of luxurious life.

Yan Xun led him straight to a valley within the clan's territory.

As they walked, he asked, "Brother Yan, if I may be so bold, where exactly did you obtain that flying sword?"

Previously, Song Yan had mentioned to him that he had accidentally obtained a flying sword, which, although of very low grade, was made of tough material.

I came to visit the Yan family mainly to broaden my horizons and see if they have any materials for forging swords.

If given the chance, I would also like to refine my flying sword and upgrade its grade.

After a moment's thought, he replied, "...It was taken from the belly of a demon beast."

That's really strange.

Facing them was a deep valley, filled with billowing mist, where few tribesmen ever came and went.

"This is where the old Sword Pavilion is located."

As Yan Xun walked, he said, "Brother Yan, please don't be offended. It would be extremely troublesome for outsiders to enter the Sword Master's Lodge."

"Everyone from top to bottom needs to know this."

"This used to be the old sword hut. After several reforms within the clan, it is now used to store materials that are no longer needed for ordinary weapon forging, as well as some unclaimed, dilapidated magical artifacts..."

“Your flying sword is definitely not made of ordinary materials, so coming here is no different.”

"It doesn't matter."

This place resembles the outer sect's Fireworks Stronghold...

He recalled his days scavenging for trash within the sect.

Nostalgia is one thing, but he doesn't expect to find any treasures like the Yin-Yang Pearls in the trash heap again.

Looking back now, it seems like a complete fantasy.

"Our Yan family has undergone several reforms, both in terms of the main family and the branch family. This old sword pavilion has been abandoned and unused for about sixty or seventy years."

Yan Xun had already begun inspecting the sword-forging materials stored in special Qiankun bags or iron boxes at the edge of a small circular square.

"Om..."

He summoned the Unmoored Boat and sent the flying sword to Yan Xun's side so he could easily observe and compare. "Brother Yan, I'll look around. You can wander around as you like..."

Yan Xun said, "Now that the old sword hut is abandoned, the valley is quiet and the scenery is much better than the main sword hut."

"it is good."

I strolled slowly along this circular plaza.

Yan Xun was absolutely right; this sword hut had likely been abandoned for a very long time.

The stone bricks were mostly broken, and many vines and weeds whose names I didn't know grew in the cracks.

After bypassing the sword furnace that had been extinguished for who knows how many years, we arrived at the site of a former palace that resembled a pavilion.

"The Hall of a Thousand Machines..."

What a prestigious title...

Unfortunately, it's now covered in dust.

Step into it.

The interior space is much larger than it appears from the outside...

Looking up, one can see countless magical artifacts stored along the walls of the main hall, with swords being the most numerous.

Upon closer inspection, there are some compartments on it, labeled with names.

Are these magical artifacts stored here by the disciples of the Yan clan?

still is……

Thinking of what Yan Xun said, that this place had been abandoned for a long time, another more likely idea came to mind.

However, he didn't dare to make wild guesses.

He wandered aimlessly through the hall. Some of the ritual implements had very interesting shapes and colors, such as the shape of a pig-slaughtering knife or a gourd-shaped walking stick.

The designer and foundry was truly an unconventional and ingenious person.

"Brother Yan!"

A moment later, Yan Xun entered from outside the hall: "I knew you'd be here."

"I've searched for ages, but I really can't find the material of your flying sword."

"To say it's bad, it is indeed extremely tough; to say it's good, this flying sword has a simple and delicate craftsmanship, but it only has the strength of a mid-grade magic weapon..."

"What a weird thing."

Song Yan retrieved his flying sword and laughed, "It's alright, it's alright, I just came to try my luck."

"By the way, these names are..."

He pointed to the names of the compartments.

"Oh, these are all left behind by the ancestors of the Yan clan."

"Although they are all old and unused magical artifacts, they can still be considered as a memento. Since the sword hut here has been abandoned, they have all been moved here."

"I see."

Song Yan nodded.

Just then, a thought suddenly occurred to him.

The Yin-Yang Pearl hummed for a moment!
It quickly fell silent again.

He quickly searched around, sensing something was wrong.

With all these dilapidated ritual implements in this hall, how am I supposed to find any that are connected to the Yin-Yang Pearl?

Just as he was fretting, one of the magical artifacts leaning against the wall in the corner caught Song Yan's eye.

"This is……"

"Sword box?"

"Hmm?" Yan Xun followed his gaze and saw several nameless magical artifacts leaning against the wall in the corner of the hall.

One of the dark blue boxes, covered in dust, did indeed stand out somewhat among the swords and blades.

"Oh, those are all unwanted magical artifacts."

Yan Xun explained, "I've seen this sword box before. I don't know which senior crafted it, but they left it here halfway through..."

"Nowadays, flying swords don't need sword cases, so no one recasts them, and they've just been sitting here."

The two stepped forward, and Song Yan gently lifted it up and brushed off the dust.

Is that it?
So far, the "sensations" from the Yin-Yang Beads have been strange and vague, and he is unsure of them.

The Yin-Yang Pearl will also have some effect on the sword case?

He pondered for a moment, then remained silent.

"Brother Yan, I didn't expect you to be interested in these old things... If you like them, just take them."

Yan Xun said, "However, these magical artifacts are all defective products, and the sword box in your hand is even more unfinished. Apart from being a collection item, it is utterly useless."

"Um……"

After a moment's thought, Song Yan said, "I am indeed very interested."

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