Volume 4, Chapter 171: Jade Cauldron and Hui Zhe
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The two fell into an unspeakable silence. After a while, Xiao Wenbing finally made a decision in his heart. Although it was not a decision he was willing to make, he had no other choice when facing Zhang Yaqi.
Xiao Wenbing took a deep breath and was about to speak, but before he could begin his heartfelt speech, he was unexpectedly interrupted.
So at that moment, they suddenly heard a soft knock on the door.
The two men exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense of surprise. This person had arrived silently, only letting them know there was someone outside when he knocked on the door, which showed that the newcomer's skills were definitely no less than theirs.
Xiao Wenbing was even more astonished; yet another person had managed to fool the Mirror God. It was truly unbelievable…
The door opened, and Feng Baiyi walked in quietly. She didn't seem surprised that Zhang Yaqi was there, and simply said, "HP is looking for us."
"Oh." Xiao Wenbing responded, gazing at Feng Baiyi's stunningly beautiful face. He felt a pang of unease; he had just made up his mind, but seeing Feng Baiyi made him waver again.
"Sister, come and see, this is a magic weapon that Xiao Wenbing made for me." Zhang Yaqi suddenly smiled, picked up another love knot from Xiao Wenbing's hand, and handed it to Feng Baiyi.
Feng Baiyi reached out and took it, her gaze drifting towards Xiao Wenbing's ticket.
“Yes, this magical artifact is called…” Xiao Wenbing’s voice suddenly dropped to a whisper before returning to normal: “Its function is the same as the Tranquil Mind Chamber. When worn, it can prevent the invasion of inner demons. Moreover, I have embedded ten immortal spirit talismans within it, containing some immortal spiritual energy. Once you encounter a formidable enemy, you can release the immortal spiritual power, which will naturally form a protective shield.”
Although encountering a formidable enemy, you unleash your immortal power, which may naturally form a protective shield. While it cannot compare to a life-saving golden talisman in terms of effectiveness, it is still a rare protective treasure in this realm.
Feng Baiyi nodded slightly, put it away, and asked, "What is this thing called?"
Xiao Wenbing gave a wry smile. It seemed like what he feared most was exactly what was coming to pass. Just as he was about to ramble on about a name, he heard Zhang Yaqi softly say, "The Knot of Love."
"Knot of Hearts?" Feng Baiyi slowly chewed on these three words, then suddenly blushed, glanced at the two of them, and said, "HP is still waiting, I'll go first."
A fragrant breeze wafted by, and Feng Baiyi had already vanished into the distance.
Zhang Yaqi smiled slightly, and there seemed to be something strange in her gaze as she looked at Xiao Wenbing. She said softly, "Wenbing, come here quickly," and then turned and left.
Xiao Wenbing's expression shifted unpredictably. The two women's attitudes were definitely ambiguous, leaving him feeling lost and uncertain.
He sighed with a worried expression, then suddenly remembered something. He entered the Heavenly Void Ring with his divine sense and called out, "Mirror God, come out."
"What is it?" Reverting to his usual lazy attitude, the Mirror God revealed his form and asked listlessly.
"Didn't you promise me you'd keep watch for me? Why are you pretending not to know when Yaqi comes?" Xiao Wenbing roared angrily.
"Zhang Yaqi?" Mirror God thought for a moment and asked, "Is she the one who held the Universe Ring?"
"Exactly." Xiao Wenbing said angrily, "Don't tell me you can't sense her coming with your spiritual sense. If you say that, I'll never believe it, even if I die."
“I know,” Mirror God did not deny it.
"What?" Xiao Wenbing was taken aback, then glared at it angrily and asked, "Since you knew, why didn't you remind me?"
“You said it wasn’t necessary,” Mirror God innocently protested.
"When did I say I didn't need it?" Xiao Wenbing was greatly surprised, and couldn't help but soften his tone, asking in return.
"You said you'd notify me if there was any danger, except for those creatures without intelligence. Right?"
"yes."
"That settles it then, didn't you already say that?" Mirror God rolled his eyes at him, clearly displeased with his overreaction.
"Did I say that?" Xiao Wenbing thought for a while, then for a while, then for a while more, and finally flew into a rage: "Nonsense, when did I say that?"
“You did say that.” Faced with Xiao Wenbing’s furious outburst, Mirror God argued with reason.
“You…” Xiao Wenbing suddenly calmed down. He pointed at the Mirror God with the human form he had transformed from the condensed water of the Immortal Realm, his face full of heartache and indignation: “You unambitious thing, you don’t learn the good things, but you choose to learn the bad things. You’ve only been with me for a few days, and you’ve even learned to lie.”
“Nonsense!” the Mirror God roared in anger, “You yourself said you would notify me if there was any danger, so… is Zhang Yaqi in danger to you?”
"Ah..." Xiao Wenbing was speechless. He stammered, "Danger? The danger I meant was not this."
“Danger is danger, what else could it be?” Mirror God snorted heavily and said, “Don’t think I don’t know that person is worried about you and would never hurt you.”
Xiao Wenbing curled his lips and said helplessly, "Mirror God, I mean, I'm afraid of being discovered that I possess divine power."
“Oh, really?” Mirror God suddenly realized, but then immediately shifted the blame: “It’s your own fault for not speaking clearly, you can’t blame anyone else.”
Xiao Wenbing swallowed hard. Forget it, would it be foolish of him to argue with this non-human creature?
He shook his head and stomped his feet in exasperation, pulling his thoughts back to reality.
Elder Huipu went to see Sect Master Huizhe, so why is he coming to find me again?
Tianding Star is recognized as a sacred place for artifact crafting in the cultivation world, and the Jade Cauldron Sect is the king among them, with numerous disciples and formidable strength. It is a well-known sect that ranks among the top in the entire cultivation world.
However, Hui Zhe, the current sect leader of the Jade Cauldron Sect, is an ordinary old man who looks very kind and harmless.
In the cultivation world, age cannot be judged by appearance; most cultivators appear much younger than their actual age. But Hui Zhe is different. His head of white hair is neatly tied back, and the deep wrinkles on his face tell people that he is definitely not young.
Of course, compared to his actual age, he looks far too young.
If it were an ordinary person over a thousand years old, even with the best care, they would probably just become a pile of white bones.
At this time, the main hall of the Jade Cauldron Sect, which had been in an awkward position for the past ten years, was officially put into use.
After the passing of the sect leader, Hui Zhe, there were nearly fifty experts at the Tribulation Transcending stage. They were either chatting and laughing or resting with their eyes closed. It wasn't until Hui Pu brought Xiao Wenbing in that they all stood up at the same time.
Xiao Wenbing was astonished at just one glance. Weren't there only five Tribulation Transcending stage cultivators? How come they all seemed to be experts of this level?
These are high-grade items that are rarely seen in normal times, and now their reserves are so abundant.
Is it possible that the Tribulation Transcending Stage is no longer rare, or that it's on sale now...?
"Amitabha Buddha." Most of the old Taoist priests, led by Hui Zhe, bowed to him at the same time. Even those who were self-respecting had no choice but to follow suit and pay their respects.
Xiao Wenbing quickly bowed deeply and said, "This junior greets all the seniors."
Just kidding. Among so many old guys at the Tribulation Transcending stage, even if Xiao Wenbing is arrogant, he knows that he really can't accept this kind of gift.
“Fellow Daoist Xiao, there’s no need to be so polite,” Hui Zhe said with a soft laugh. “Indeed, indeed, no need to be so polite, come, come, come…” A man strode forward, took his hand affectionately, his smile growing wider and wider, his eyes filled with joy.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Wenbing's smile froze, and goosebumps rose on his skin. If Feng Baiyi were looking at him like that, he would be overjoyed, but now...
Before him stood a familiar large dog... no, a large wolf's head. This creature was none other than the Moonlit Wolf King, with whom he had clashed and who had been tricked into taking the throne of the Wolf King.
At this moment, he opened his blood-red maw, his sharp teeth gleaming brightly in the sunlight, and his bright red tongue lolling out. Although he had a smiling face, he looked like a ferocious creature intent on devouring people.
Old Wolf suddenly opened his arms and hugged him tightly, saying loudly, "I, Old Wolf, saw long ago that you were no ordinary person. You were able to refine such a treasure as the Tranquil Heart Chamber. That's amazing."
Xiao Wenbing felt a stench rise from the tip of his nose. Looking closer, he saw bits of flesh still stuck between the old wolf king's teeth. His stomach churned, and his face turned pale. "Ahem..." Hewlett coughed, calmly pulling Xiao Wenbing closer, and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao has made a grand vow to promote the Tranquil Mind House throughout the cultivation world, so that the scourge of inner demons can no longer threaten fellow Daoists. Such an act is truly meritorious."
“Indeed.” Hui Zhe stepped forward and bowed deeply to Xiao Wenbing, saying, “Fellow Daoist, your actions are of immeasurable merit. Our sect thanks you in advance.”
Xiao Wenbing immediately stepped aside. It was one thing for the other person to be polite, but if he accepted it readily, he feared he would earn a bad reputation. Interpersonal relationships in the cultivation world were actually quite complex.
"You're too kind, ma'am. I think anyone would have made the same choice as me."
Hui Zhe shook his head slightly, sighed, and stopped mentioning the matter, saying, "Our sect has already ordered that the refining method be recorded in a jade slip. In the future, we will definitely arrange for our disciples to use it for robbery, to lend you a hand, fellow Daoist."
"Thank you, Sect Master."
"No need to thank me. In the end, it is a blessing for our Jade Cauldron Sect to be able to participate."
Hui Zhe turned his head and said to the dozens of old fellows in the Tribulation Transcending stage behind him, "If you fellow Daoists are interested, you might as well join us in this grand event."
Upon hearing this, some of the old fellows simultaneously revealed relieved smiles. In particular, the old wolf king immediately shouted, "How could we miss such a grand event? I, the old wolf, am definitely one of them!"
Volume 4, Chapter 172, The Hall of Ten Thousand Treasures
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Indeed, as HP said, spreading the alchemy method of the Ancestral Master's House widely would be a great act of merit. Once one participates in it, it will have an unparalleled positive effect on one's own karma.
In terms of accumulating merit, there is probably no more worthwhile thing in this world. I dare not make any guarantees about anything else, but at least one thing is certain: when the heavenly tribulation comes in the future, you will definitely not encounter the Nine Heavens Thunder and Fire Tribulation.
Come to think of it, if someone who has done such a good deed is treated the same as those who are utterly wicked, then God must be truly blind.
Among these top experts, there are definitely quite a few with such concerns, especially the Moonlit Wolf King. This old fellow who came from the animal path and has always been unrestrained in killing has a deep-seated fear of heavenly tribulations. Now that he has the Tranquil Mind House, not only have his inner demons disappeared, but he can also reduce his sins and karma. Of course, this is a good thing that he couldn't ask for.
Therefore, upon seeing Xiao Wenbing, the old wolf immediately changed its usual behavior, plastered its face with smiles, and stepped forward to show goodwill.
Given his status and position, he could be considered a prominent figure even in the entire cultivation world. His act of condescending to show goodwill to Xiao Wenbing was self-evident.
However, his fierce and menacing appearance was so terrifying that when he tried to be friendly to people, it often had the opposite effect.
Just like Xiao Wenbing at this moment, the smile on his face looked very, very forced. However, fortunately, his will was quite strong, otherwise he would have fainted long ago if he had been held tightly by this big wolf head.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, there is one more thing besides that."
"Please give your orders, senior." Xiao Wenbing immediately turned around and bowed deeply to Hui Zhe. His respect was genuine, stemming from heartfelt gratitude. As long as he could avoid facing the old wolf king's large wolf head, anything was negotiable...
"In the past, our sect's 126th sect leader made a promise that once the second Ancestral Master's House was built, the Myriad Treasures Hall would be opened once," Sect Leader Huizhe said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wenbing understood the meaning and looked up. He saw that many old fellows in the Tribulation Transcending stage were all looking on with envy. This showed that Wanbaotang was indeed extraordinary.
Just think about it and you'll know what kind of place Jade Cauldron Sect is. It's a recognized holy land of artifact crafting, and a place that can be respectfully called Wanbaotang by this holy land of artifact crafting must be quite extraordinary.
His gaze swept across the old wolf king's face, and the old wolf's emerald green eyes almost popped out of their sockets, showing just how attractive Wanbaotang was to him. He was already at an uncontrollable point.
Just as Xiao Wenbing was about to agree, the voice of the Mirror God suddenly echoed in his mind: "Danger, there is murderous intent."
"What?" Xiao Wenbing asked, utterly bewildered.
“Someone has murderous intent towards you,” Mirror God said coldly.
Xiao Wenbing gasped, immediately realizing that one of these experts in the Tribulation Transcending stage must have harbored murderous intent.
He gave a bitter laugh. It was truly a case of "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." The moment they heard he could enter the Wanbao Hall, some immediately harbored covetous thoughts. However, the fact that this murderous aura had managed to deceive Hui Zhe and the others showed the man's cultivation was indeed extraordinary. If it weren't for the Mirror God's supernatural abilities, he truly wouldn't have known how he died.
Hmph, although Wanbaotang is famous, I don't really care for it. Can the magic treasures inside compare to the Mirror God? As long as I have the Mirror God, everything is guaranteed, so why bother to create trouble for myself?
Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I have enough of this treasure for now."
Hui Zhe was slightly taken aback. In all his years, this was the first time he had heard of someone unwilling to go to Wanbaotang. He smiled kindly and said softly, "Opening Wanbaotang is the last instruction of our sect's former leader. As a disciple of our sect, I dare not forget it even for a moment." He sighed softly and said, "Fellow Daoist may not care, but this old Daoist cannot disobey the ancestral teachings..."