Fairy, please have some self-respect. I am not the reincarnation of your deceased husband.

Chapter 96 Transformation Again - Finally Able to Stand Against the Demoness!

"This is?!"

Xiao Qingyao also looked in the direction of the sound, her eyes widening in surprise.

Although she majored in swordsmanship, she was still a direct descendant of a major sect, so her perspective was not lacking.

The purple aura was clearly a phenomenon formed by the condensation of some top-level nurturing power.

Spiritual artifacts that can nurture magical treasures are extremely rare.

Clearly, neither this cauldron, nor the object shrouded in purple mist, nor even the purple mist itself, are ordinary.

"This is good stuff!"

She subconsciously took another step.

Then, remembering the lesson he had just learned, he abruptly stopped himself.

He could only look at Chen Lianshu with regret and shrug helplessly.

This action can be considered an abandonment of the struggle.

Meanwhile, Shen Yueli, who had been watching Xiao Qingyao's actions closely, also looked away when she saw that the other party was so sensible.

Chen Lianshu took one last look at the two of them, then picked up Su Jiu'er and stepped into the stone chamber.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, unlike Xiao Qingyao who was treated with suspicion by the magical artifacts, he walked freely and leisurely.

This stone chamber is quite large, and at a glance there are several small compartments, which must contain some rather unusual items.

As the distance closed, the system information displayed in a timely manner: [Spirit Gathering Cauldron]

【Affection Level: MAX (Mutual Affection)】

[Rank: Top-grade Spiritual Weapon]

【introduce】

[It can nurture and upgrade spiritual treasures on its own, making it a masterpiece by a master craftsman.]

"The Spirit-Gathering Cauldron?"

Chen Lianshu glanced at the description and murmured, "It really is a good product."

He stopped in front of the cauldron.

First, I glanced at the lingering purple aura.

He could clearly sense the rich spiritual energy contained within it.

Without hesitation, he touched the body of the cauldron.

Upon sensing it, this top-grade spiritual weapon, just like the Crimson Cry Blade from before, easily recognized its master.

Then, he slowly reached his hand into the purple aura.

The purple aura felt warm to the touch, like a pool of clear water. Instead of repelling him, it actively wrapped around him, as if welcoming him.

"?"

The fingertip touches something.

It is cool, smooth, hard, and has a warm, jade-like texture.

Hold it gently and remove it slowly.

It was a jade slip.

It is entirely white, with a faint glow flowing across its surface.

The General Principles of All Instruments

[Affection Level: MAX (Telepathic Connection)]

[Rank: None]

【introduce】

[The culmination of a master craftsman's life's work, recording countless methods of crafting and the secrets of magical treasures.]

The moment I grasped the jade slip.

Chen Lianshu could sense the vast amount of information contained within it, but he did not delve into it further.

"Jade slips?"

Xiao Qingyao tentatively took a step forward.

This time, she was not attacked.

She leaned closer, looking at the jade slip with a puzzled expression.

I thought there was some earth-shattering treasure hidden in the purple aura, but it turned out to be just a jade slip.

However, the things recorded must be extraordinary, otherwise they wouldn't be placed in such a place.

"I didn't expect that either."

Although Chen Lianshu knew the secret of the jade slip, he did not reveal it all, but simply responded with a nod of agreement.

Xiao Qingyao didn't care.

only-

The three people and the fox present all turned their gazes to the top of the Spirit-Nourishing Cauldron.

Even after the jade slip was taken, the purple aura did not dissipate; it still lingered.

After a moment's thought, Chen Lianshu recalled the "spiritual treasure" mentioned in the information.

He then summoned the Azure Lotus Sword and tentatively placed it into the purple aura.

In an instant, the purple aura seemed to come alive and burrow into the sword.

The Green Lotus Sword suddenly shone with a spiritual light, its blade trembling slightly as if it were enjoying some kind of nourishment.

Just as expected.

Then, he gently grasped the Spirit-Gathering Cauldron.

The original giant cauldron quickly shrank until it was the size of his palm, fell into his hand, and was stored in his storage space.

"Have you put it away, my husband?"

After her husband put away the jade slip, Shen Yueli approached and naturally took his arm.

"Um."

Chen Lianshu nodded, her gaze sweeping over the dazzling array of spiritual artifacts in the stone chamber: "Take a look at these items, and see if any of them can be bound to you?"

"Then thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Chen!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyao's eyes lit up.

She had no interest in anything else in the stone chamber, except for that pile of spirit swords that she had been eyeing for a long time.

She tentatively approached the display area for the spirit swords.

This time, the spirit sword did not attack; it simply remained silent.

He carefully reached out and gently touched one of the ice-blue longswords.

"Buzz—"

The sword trembled slightly, as if something was amiss, and the memory of being chased and hacked at came back to mind.

She quickly withdrew her hand and took a few steps back, subconsciously moving closer to Chen Lianshu.

Fortunately, the spirit sword only trembled slightly before returning to calm.

They neither acknowledged nor rejected the Lord.

"call-

—

Xiao Qingyao breathed a sigh of relief.

At least they're not attacking anymore.

This scene caught Shen Yueli's eye, and a hint of jealousy welled up in the girl's eyes.

She didn't react at first because Xiao Qingyao wisely let go.

only--

Once, twice, three times.

Each time she touched the spirit sword, Xiao Qingyao would quickly hide behind her husband.

Although there was some distance between them, she kept grabbing the back of his shirt, getting so close that it was unpleasant.

Finally, Shen Yueli could no longer bear it:

"Miss Xiao, aren't you standing a little too close?"

"what?"

Xiao Qingyao then realized something was wrong, quickly let go, and scratched her head awkwardly.

However, she seemed to have gotten used to being called "Miss Xiao" and did not react in any way.

After that, she began to choose carefully and no longer hid behind Chen Lianshu.

Shen Yueli, on the other hand, showed little interest in these magical artifacts and stayed close to Chen Lianshu the whole time.

However, Su Jiu'er rarely took the initiative to leave her husband's embrace.

She hopped and skipped around in the different compartments, occasionally touching the magical artifacts with her paws or tail, trying to see if she could also gain recognition.

Unfortunately, I didn't succeed even once.

Half an hour later.

Xiao Qingyao slumped to the ground, staring at the unmoving magical artifact in front of her, feeling utterly hopeless and on the verge of tears.

She tried no fewer than twenty swords, but not one of them was willing to acknowledge her as its master.

"Why—"

"Why won't anyone recognize me?"

Seeing this, Shen Yueli covered her mouth and chuckled, adding at the opportune moment, "Perhaps it's just Fellow Daoist Xiao's—luck?"

"you!"

Xiao Qingyao, who was already feeling down, was infuriated by this sudden remark.

Even with her good temper, she almost lost her temper on the spot.

This "spoils division" drama did not last long.

After all, Xiao Qingyao couldn't take most of the things in the stone chamber with her.

In the end, she gave up, took a batch of sword-nurturing materials, and then bid farewell.

"Miss Shen, Fellow Daoist Chen, it's fate that we meet again. Until we meet again."

"treasure--

'

With another fist salute, Xiao Qingyao summoned her spirit sword and left this heartbreaking place without looking back.

After looting the stone chamber, Chen Lianshu and his group did not linger and quickly left.

into the night.

Su Jiu'er stomped her little feet expectantly, her tail wagging gently, and occasionally called out softly, as if urging her on.

"Alright, alright, stop rushing me."

Chen Lianshu took out a spiritual herb and handed it to the little guy.

Su Jiu'er didn't stand on ceremony and swallowed it whole with a "whoosh".

After consuming this spiritual herb, the time she can transform into human form will definitely be greatly extended.

finally--!

Finally, we have the resources to confront that vixen head-on!