Junior sister, I really need to control you.

Chapter 92 Observation of the Casting Furnace, Tracing the Casting Vein

Near the casting furnace, in the air.

Although the main body of the Qiluodian is simple in black and white, the light it transforms into when flying is colorful and dazzling, which is very beautiful.

This made Li Yinsheng even more annoyed, thinking, "Who's the more flamboyant one here?"

In the escaping light, Shangguan Ling'er listened to Li Yinsheng and Mu Xiaoyu talk about the black stone they obtained when hunting the black-scaled python, as well as the matter of the ancient peach sacrifice.

"I didn't realize you were so lucky, little girl," Shangguan Ling'er said with a smile, ruffling Mu Xiaoyu's hair.

"Hehehe—you flatter me, senior." Mu Xiaoyu said with a look of enjoyment.

Senior Shangguan is such a nice person. She's beautiful and likes to pat my head, unlike my bad senior brother who hits me every day until he's driving me crazy.

"Little Fish, show the black stone to Miss Shangguan," Li Yinsheng said.

"Senior, look!" Mu Xiaoyu took out the black stone and handed it to Shangguan Ling'er with both hands.

"It is indeed special—even my divine sense could not detect it." Shangguan Ling'er was very surprised.

She stayed at Xuanzhen Temple for three months and encountered two treasures that surprised her.

The first item was Li Yinsheng's Azure Sword. As someone who cultivated the Five Elements Dao, she sensed the extraordinary nature of the Azure Sword the first time she saw it.

Although, in a strict sense, the Azure Sword is still inferior to her natal magic weapon, its spiritual energy is extremely strong, unlike anything she has ever seen in her life.

Moreover, Li Yinsheng is young and his cultivation period will not be long. The Azure Sword already has such power now, and it is hard to imagine what it will be like in the future.

The second item is the black stone in Mu Xiaoyu's hand.

In her childhood, she frequently consumed spiritual items to enhance her spiritual awareness. She also had some extraordinary encounters in her early years. Currently, she is cultivating a superior method for refining her spiritual awareness, and even her own innate talent has significantly amplified her soul and spiritual awareness.

She was confident that although she had only just entered the realm of divine travel, her spiritual awareness should not be much worse than that of a True Person with the Imperial Title.

Even so, she was unable to sense the black stone in Mu Xiaoyu's hand with her divine sense, let alone control it.

Although with her and Li Yinsheng's cultivation levels, the black stone wouldn't be of much use for a sneak attack, it would be a sure hit for cultivators who hadn't yet reached the True Immortal realm.

"It's truly a stroke of good fortune for you," she nodded, then looked at Li Yinsheng with some doubt, "But how do you plan to refine this into a magical artifact?"

"Let the weapon refiners at the Forging Furnace Temple refine it," Li Yinsheng said matter-of-factly.

Shangguan Ling'er tilted her head in confusion: "I'm asking you, if a weapon refiner's spiritual sense can't even detect the material itself, then how can they refine it?"

"Does a weapon refiner have to use their divine sense to touch the materials when refining magical artifacts?" Li Yinsheng was even more puzzled.

"Otherwise, how can we refine it?" Shangguan Ling'er retorted.

"Isn't there a way to refine artifacts without using divine sense?" Li Yinsheng asked.

"I've never heard of it," Shangguan Ling'er said, looking at Li Yinsheng. "Have you heard of it?"

"To be honest, I know nothing about weapon crafting," Li Yinsheng said sincerely.

Shangguan Ling'er remained silent.

Li Yinsheng felt a sudden jolt, a very ominous premonition.

Could it be that Blackstone is really just a seemingly amazing but useless person, leaving him disappointed?

The brocade-adorned figure hovered above the casting furnace, its colorful and dazzling light dissipating.

"I have a letter of recommendation from Master Langgan of Huangzhu Temple," Li Yinsheng said. "I'll have someone deliver it to the Master of Zhulu Temple."

"Why go through all that trouble?"

Shangguan Ling'er waved her hand, then spoke directly to the crowd below, her voice carrying throughout the Casting Furnace Temple as she combined her magic power with her divine sense.

"I am the True Man of the Righteous Yang Lineage, Linghuang Zhenren. Where is the Patriarch of the Forging Furnace Temple? Why don't you come out and greet me!"

Li Yinsheng was dumbfounded.

Not a buddy, no, wait a minute —

Hey sis, what are you doing?!

We're here to buy things, not to cause trouble. What are you doing?

You're not usually like this!

Moreover, if he remembered correctly, Master Langgan had said that although Zhulu Temple did not have a Grand Master, it had four Masters, and the oldest and most accomplished of them was already very close to becoming a Grand Master.

In addition to its special expertise in weapon crafting, such a furnace-making temple is undoubtedly a major temple within the lineage. Even a Grand Master would have to be more respectful, right?

Just as he was about to complain, four auras rose from the Casting Furnace Temple. The most profound one appeared and then disappeared, while the other three flew over at the same time.

The three True Immortals of the Forging Furnace Temple who flew in did not use any magic weapons. They looked to be between thirty and fifty years old, but their actual age should be over one hundred.

To Li Yinsheng's surprise, the three True Immortals who flew in showed no anger or resentment, and directly greeted Shangguan Ling'er.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Linghuang."

"I've long heard that Fellow Daoist Linghuang is a prodigy of the Dharma lineage; seeing you today, you truly are extraordinary!"

"Fellow Daoist Linghuang's presence truly brings honor to our humble abode, the Forging Furnace!"

"Next to Fellow Daoist Linghuang is—ah! This must be Fellow Daoist Li from Xuanzhen Temple, right?"

"Fellow Daoist Li's slaying of the insect cloud has greatly enhanced the prestige of our lineage! And now, with Fellow Daoist Linghuang by your side, it's truly a double celebration!"

The three masters at the casting furnace were very enthusiastic, chatting away.

Li Yinsheng was completely puzzled.

Although it is true that the status of a lineage cultivator is higher than that of a Taoist temple cultivator, and the status of a Great True Person is higher than that of a True Person, even if the two are combined, it shouldn't be like this, right?

"Alright, let's go inside and talk." Shangguan Ling'er waved her hand.

"Yes, yes, fellow Daoists, please come into the hall!" said the youngest True Person.

He also gave a special look to the unremarkable Mu Xiaoyu and smiled kindly: "Young friend, please come into the hall for a chat as well."

Three immortals led the way, and Shangguan Ling'er, carrying Qiluodian, followed into the main hall of the Casting Furnace Temple.

This was Li Yinsheng's first time entering the main hall of another Taoist temple.

He felt that the main hall of the Zhulu Temple and the main hall of the Xuanzhen Temple were not that different.

It's nothing more than newer pillars, more glazed tiles on the roof, a brighter floor, and a magnificent, opulent interior. The ever-burning lamps are all ritual implements, as are the tables and chairs. There's also a formation inside the hall to regulate spiritual energy, and several female disciples are playing musical instruments around the perimeter.

"Wow!" Mu Xiaoyu exclaimed in amazement, "Senior brother, this main hall is so beautiful!"

Li Yinsheng remained silent, simply leading Mu Xiaoyu to sit down.

After everyone took their seats, exchanged brief greetings and said "I've heard so much about you" to each other, they got down to business.

"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, Fellow Daoist Li, have you come to my Casting Furnace Temple because you have a magic weapon you wish to refine?" The eldest, True Person Kunjun, asked with great enthusiasm.

During their casual conversation, the three mentioned that the most senior disciple of the Casting Furnace Temple was currently in seclusion. Among the three of them, Master Kunjun was the most senior, and therefore he was the one in charge.

Of course, the three of them were mainly enthusiastic towards Shangguan Ling'er.

Although they were quite polite to Li Yinsheng in their conversation, they weren't very enthusiastic, probably because they could guess that he was broke.

"It's not refining, it's repairing," Shangguan Ling'er said, looking at Li Yinsheng. "Take it out."

Li Yinsheng nodded, opened his mouth and spat out the White Rainbow Sword.

At this time, the White Rainbow Sword had been nurtured by him for over a hundred years. Although the nurturing effect was limited because it had never been repaired, the spiritual energy within it had become very active.

It flew out at this moment, first circling Li Yinsheng affectionately once, before lying down in his palm.

"Could this be the legendary White Rainbow Sword, the natal flying sword of the White Rainbow Immortal?" Kunjun Immortal said solemnly.

"Can it be repaired?" Shangguan Ling'er asked directly.

"This—" Master Kunjun hesitated for a moment, then said, "The spiritual energy within is perfectly preserved and extremely active, so restoration is possible—"

"However, the sword itself is damaged far too badly. Repairing it would be even more difficult than reforging it, and it would require so many precious materials that it would be enough to forge another magic weapon."

"As long as it can be repaired," Shangguan Ling'er said, completely ignoring what followed. "Just make a list of what materials are needed and how much the talismans will cost."

"Fellow Daoist Shangguan is so magnanimous!" Hunjun Zhenren immediately exclaimed.

"In addition, this Fellow Daoist Li also has something he wants to buy," Shangguan Ling'er said.

"What are your needs, Fellow Daoist Li?" Master Kunjun asked with a smile. "When it comes to magical artifacts, my Forging Furnace Temple has everything. Apart from the Dharma lineage, there is no better place to forge artifacts than the Forging Furnace Temple!"

"I am not here for any magical artifacts," Li Yinsheng said. "I previously purchased a Blood Refining Pivot from your shop, and I found it quite interesting."

"With my current cultivation level, the Blood Refining Pivot is of little use, so I came to your temple to ask if there are any magical artifacts similar to the Blood Refining Pivot but with better effects."

Master Kunjun was taken aback, then looked at the youngest master in the temple.

The Blood Refining Pivot was something his junior brother Zhao Xuan had done in his spare time, but it was really useless, and he had ridiculed it severely for it.

"Fellow Daoist really thinks the Blood Refining Pivot is good?" Master Zhaoxuan suddenly stood up, and his gaze toward Li Yinsheng became much more cordial.

"Excellent!" Li Yinsheng said without hesitation.

"Hahaha, fellow Daoist has good taste!" Master Zhaoxuan stepped forward and warmly put his arm around Li Yinsheng's shoulder.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Li, I have actually been researching a magical artifact that is a level higher than the Blood Refining Pivot in my spare time. It is called the Pulse Forging Rope, which uses the energy of Geng Metal to refine the body and forge the meridians."

"Junior brother! Didn't you promise me you wouldn't research such useless magical artifacts anymore?!" Master Hunjun glared at him.

Master Zhaoxuan was initially flustered, but then straightened his chest and said confidently, "If I don't investigate, won't we be letting Fellow Daoist Li leave empty-handed today?"

Master Kunjun was speechless.

"Fellow Daoist Li, although I haven't refined this Vein Forging Chain before, I've already thoroughly researched it. If you want it, I can refine it in ten days—no, five days! Within five days, I will definitely be able to complete it!"

Master Zhao Xuan seemed afraid that Li Yinsheng would change his mind, so he hurriedly and enthusiastically promoted the product.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Master Zhaoxuan," Li Yinsheng said with a smile. "How much are the talisman coins for casting this vein?"

"Fellow Daoist Li has such a discerning eye, I'll charge you the cost price!" Master Zhaoxuan laughed heartily, as if he were saying, "Everyone has their own unique talents."

"How much exactly?" Li Yinsheng was still a little unsure.

Even if it's not a magic weapon and it's only made by a real person, it can't be that cheap, right?

"No matter how much, put it on my tab, and include it in the cost of repairing the White Rainbow Sword," Shangguan Ling'er said from the side.

The master in charge, Hunjun, was taken aback for a moment, then immediately nodded in agreement.

Just as Li Yinsheng was about to thank Shangguan Ling'er, he suddenly sensed a subtle fluctuation of divine consciousness between the three True Persons of the Casting Furnace Temple, as if they were communicating with each other.

Although he was able to detect the three people secretly communicating because of his strong spiritual sense, he could not eavesdrop on their conversation unless his soul left his body.

Perhaps they were marveling at how generous Miss Shangguan was.

"I'd long heard that True Immortal Linghuang was very generous, and now it seems it's true!"

"We must take good care of Fellow Daoist Linghuang. Just repairing the White Rainbow Sword is a huge business deal, much more lucrative than forging ordinary magic weapons!"

"Excellent! Excellent! It would be even better if we could get her to commission us to forge a magical artifact!"

"But why is she accompanied by Fellow Daoist Li from Xuanzhen Temple?"

"Fellow Daoist Linghuang and True Person Baihong are good friends. You're even helping True Person Baihong repair his flying sword. What's so strange about you traveling with Fellow Daoist Li from Xuanzhen Temple?"

"But she also bought magical artifacts for Fellow Daoist Li."

"Could it be a graceful lady—no, a handsome gentleman, whom a lady would pursue?"

"Junior brother's words make sense—"

"Hey, isn't your Forge supposed to be a place for refining weapons? Why do you like to gossip behind people's backs?"

A powerful divine sense, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, intruded into the three people's communication, like a heavy hammer striking down from three directions.

The three masters at the Casting Furnace Temple immediately fell silent, withdrawing their divine senses. They looked at each other, exchanging only glances.