"No origin?" Xiao Wenbing was greatly surprised. What kind of answer was that?
"When the old Taoist built this cave dwelling, many fellow Taoists sent congratulatory gifts. The old Taoist thought this thing looked quite fitting here, so he left it here."
"Ah..." Xiao Wenbing responded. A thought struck him, and he activated his special ability, wanting to scan the small bronze mirror.
Although I don't know where this thing comes from, there must be a reason why it's suddenly on my mind.
However, Xiao Wenbing's face quickly revealed an undisguised look of horror.
His special ability couldn't scan or copy this small bronze mirror.
This is simply impossible. You see, even treasures from the Celestial Realm can only be replicated to about 80% of their original size. The remaining 20% is probably the mysterious Celestial Spirit Power, something he can no longer control.
However, this small bronze mirror cannot be replicated even at a fraction of its original quality, let alone 80%.
What does that mean? It means that the material that makes up this small bronze mirror is not from this world. Or rather, it comes from a place even higher than the Celestial Realm.
Xiao Wenbing's heart skipped a beat. This must be a good thing, not to be missed, absolutely not to be missed.
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But this thing doesn't belong to him, so how can he get it?
After thinking for a while, Xiao Wenbing put on a reluctant look, sighed deeply, shook his head, looked at HP, and hesitated to speak.
Having lived to such an old age, HP certainly wouldn't be so oblivious to this. He suddenly laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, could it be that you like this item?"
Xiao Wenbing blushed and said, "That's right. When I was a child, there was a bronze mirror in my family. It was exactly the same size and style as the one in the mirror. It was my favorite thing when I was a child. Unfortunately, after I grew up, I could not find it anywhere. I have always regretted it."
If his orphanage teacher were here, seeing Xiao Wenbing spout a string of lies so smoothly, without even writing a draft, she would surely be heartbroken and deeply reflect on her actions.
“Ah, I see,” HP laughed, casually taking it down and saying, “When I first saw this, I only thought its texture was a bit strange. Only today do I realize that you are the real owner.”
After saying that, the old Taoist priest handed over the small bronze mirror in his hand.
Xiao Wenbing was overjoyed. It was his own fault for not recognizing the value of the product. He had presumptuously taken on the title of a master weapon refiner, but had lost the treasure he had just obtained.
He took it with a smile, but was taken aback. The small bronze mirror looked unremarkable, but it was quite heavy. He held it in his hand and weighed it; it probably weighed several tens of kilograms.
No wonder HP put this thing here. If it were nothing special, HP would probably have thrown it in the trash long ago.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, please choose one of these three jade cauldrons," HP said, pointing to the three neatly arranged jade cauldrons.
Xiao Wenbing responded and stepped forward to examine them closely. These three jade tripods were clearly the finest of the finest. Their exquisite craftsmanship goes without saying, and the few slightly upturned ornaments were also ingenious and served a unique purpose.
Xiao Wenbing's finger slid from the first to the third, and then from the last back up, finally selecting a bright red jade cauldron on the left.
The jade cauldron was carved with a beautiful pattern of blooming flowers, and the intersection of each flower's core was a key point in the formation.
When all the flowers were in full bloom, it immediately became a super formation that could absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and replenish the loss of spiritual power. Xiao Wenbing liked the design of this formation very much, which is why he finally chose this jade cauldron.
Seeing that he had made his choice, the old Taoist priest, Hewlett-Packard, gave him a thumbs up and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao has excellent eyesight."
"?" Xiao Wenbing was extremely surprised, but on the surface he appeared confident and smiled silently at the old man from HP.
Sure enough, the old Taoist priest said directly, "This jade cauldron is made entirely of thousand-year-old red rock ejected from a volcanic vent. Its toughness is fine, but what's most remarkable is that its properties complement the earth's fire perfectly. Therefore, although it's not the most precious, it's the most practical among the dozens of jade cauldrons here." The old Taoist sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao is currently only at the Core Formation stage. Considering everything, this jade cauldron is the best choice."
Back in their guest room, the old Taoist priest, Xianyun, had been waiting impatiently. Upon seeing them return, he immediately went to greet them and bid farewell to Hewlett-Packard.
HP knew that the old Taoist priest Xianyun must have something important to do, so he didn't try to stop him. He just gave Xiao Wenbing some advice, telling him to remember the Wanbao Competition five years later, and then sent them to the teleportation array.
Unlike the quiet arrival, with Hewlett and Huiming personally accompanying them, all the cultivators along the way bowed and greeted them, showing exceptional respect.
Xiao Wenbing sighed inwardly. Jade Cauldron Star was still just like Earth. Even cultivators were just like ordinary people. This snobbishness really existed everywhere.
The old Taoist priest Xianyun activated the teleportation array, and faint white light appeared.
HP, as if suddenly remembering something, slapped his forehead. He then abruptly threw something in.
Xiao Wenbing caught it casually and called out loudly, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, I forgot just now. This is some of my daily insights. You may take a look when you have time. I will be waiting for good news in three years."
Xiao Wenbing opened his mouth wide, about to answer, when a continuous white light completely blocked his vision.
After another interstellar journey, they safely returned to Earth after the white light dissipated.
Xiao Wenbing held the mustard seed necklace in his hand and entered it with his divine sense. Although the mustard seed space inside could not compare to the Heavenly Need Ring, it still had about half the space. In the cultivation world, such a large-capacity mustard seed item was one in ten thousand, an extremely rare and truly top-grade item.
Inside the space, there was not only a secret document, but also thousands of spirit stones of various colors and qualities, including many top-grade spirit stones in perfect condition. In addition, there were many rare and strange refining materials, each of which was of the highest quality.
"Forgot about Mount Emei? Hehe..." Xiao Wenbing's lips twitched slightly. He hadn't forgotten; he had simply thrown it in at the last minute because he was afraid Xiao Wenbing would refuse.
His heart was filled with a surge of emotions, he couldn't control himself, after just one meeting. For such a brief encounter, HP's kindness towards him was already unprecedented.
Fate, fate, sometimes, these two words represent everything. So-called fate is simply beyond reason.
Volume 4, Chapter 116: The Spirit of the Earth
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Xiao Wenbing, HP Daolong has treated you so well; you must not forget their kindness in the future. The old Taoist priest, Xianyun, did not turn to look at Xiao Wenbing, but a natural smile appeared on his face as he gave the instructions.
"Yes, Master," Xiao Fangbing replied in a low voice, putting the necklace into his Heavenly Void Ring.
We should repay even the smallest kindness with boundless gratitude.
Some things don't need to be said, but rather demonstrated through actions.
The old Taoist priest nodded secretly. Although he and Xiao Wenbing had only been master and disciple for a little over two years, he understood his disciple's character quite thoroughly. Knowing that he was by no means an ungrateful person, he smiled slightly and changed the subject, saying, "Wenbing, I was right after all. Your talent is indeed extraordinary."
Xiao Wenbing's old face flushed slightly, a rare sight. What a terrible talent! If it weren't for the Butterfly Fairy blowing on the fire for him, if he didn't possess supernatural abilities, he wouldn't have been able to forge a small round shield with ten layers per layer. Plus... he'd have to wait another hundred years.
"I originally intended to wait for you to emerge from seclusion at the Tianding Sect, but Sect Master Tianyi sent a message using a secret method, so I had no choice but to return."
"Master, what happened?" Xiao Wenbing asked.
"Hmm." The old Taoist priest Xianyun used his divine sense to quickly scan the surroundings. Only after confirming that no one was around did he lower his voice, cover his mouth with his hand, and his lips trembled a few times.
Xiao Wenbing suddenly broke out in goosebumps. Those thick lips looked disgusting no matter how he looked at them. He had just eaten a big meal before he came back, and now his stomach was convulsing, and a sour gastric juice was about to rush up.
"Master..." Xiao Wenbing cried out, "You're so old, how can you still be so infatuated?"
"What?" The old Taoist priest Xianyun didn't understand for a moment. Of course, this couldn't be blamed on him. After all, he hadn't set foot in the secular world for many years, so he naturally only had a superficial understanding of certain terms.
However, just hearing the term "fangirl" from the judging panel tells you it's not a good thing.
The old Taoist priest's face darkened, and he said angrily, "You're spouting nonsense again! I'm just being careful that the walls don't have ears."
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback. Considering the status and position of the old Daoist Xianyun on Earth, the E^# website was still acting so cautiously. He naturally understood that what had happened was no small matter. So he asked solemnly, "Master, what exactly happened?"
"We have a treasure," the old Taoist priest Xianyun whispered mysteriously.
"Huh? Baby?" Xiao Wenbing immediately understood why he was being so mysterious. He figured that at his age, suddenly having the awareness of becoming a father was bound to make him a little shy. He chuckled and asked, "Whose is it?"
"Shh..." The old Taoist priest Xianyun quickly gestured for him to be quiet and whispered, "It's the fairy of the Great Mountain Bixia."
The name "Fairy of the Azure Clouds of Tianshan" sounds so familiar... Tianshan... Phoenix White Robe?
Xiao Wenbing's eyes widened suddenly as he looked at the old man in disbelief, and he asked cautiously, "Is this yours, sir?"
The old Taoist priest nodded with a smile and said, "Of course, I will also receive a share."
"One point too? What kind of talk is that?"
However, seeing the old man's smug and self-satisfied expression, a bead of cold sweat immediately trickled down Xiao Wenbing's forehead. He asked even more cautiously, "Besides you, who else could it be?"
"Sect Master Tianyi. Your master and Fairy Bixia of Tianshan."
"Three people?" Xiao Wenbing held up three fingers, his words filled with doubt.
“That’s right. It’s the three of us.” Old Daoist Xianyun said with no small amount of pride.
Xiao Wenbing's face twitched a few times; he really hadn't expected it. These people would have such... such a strange hobby.
"Unbelievable! Unbelievable!" Xiao Wenbing sighed heavily. With Feng Baiyi's aloof and cold demeanor, how could her master be such a wanton and harlot? Truly, even among the nine sons of a dragon, each is different.
However, Xiao Wenbing secretly shook his head. His master was too spineless. Since it was a three-way relationship, whose child was it anyway? Yet he was so excited. If it were him, one could only imagine what he would do. Sigh... the older generation's thinking was just different. For a few thousand old monsters, it was utterly incomprehensible.
Turning his head to the side, Xiao Wenbing gave the old Taoist priest Xianyun a thumbs up and said in a humble tone, "As expected of my master, although you are a bit young, you are still as sharp as ever. I admire you very much. Moreover, your magnanimity is truly boundless. I admire you even more."
The old Taoist priest nodded with a smile and said, "Master is, after all, the head of the Secret Talisman Sect, and holds a top position in the cultivation world of Earth. Such an important event is naturally not to be missed."
"Yes...yes..." Xiao Wenbing immediately offered a few flattering words, and finally asked, "Wife, when will you give birth?"
She glared at him irritably and said, "What do you mean by childbirth? It's like being unearthed. You're such a grown man, how can you talk like that?"
"Out of...the ground?" Xiao Wenbing asked, drawing out his words in utter astonishment. Babies are born from the ground? He'd heard that some women in Australia gave birth on the beach, but that was just like a lotus emerging from the water, completely unrelated to being born from the ground.
Hmm, these three are all highly renowned cultivators. Perhaps they have other methods to ascend to the next level.
"Indeed, this treasure is far too precious. If it were to be revealed, it would surely cause a great uproar in the entire cultivation world. That is why I have kept it a secret."
"What? What?" Xiao Wenbing was increasingly puzzled. How could having a child cause such a stir in the entire cultivation world? Although their status was high, it would only cause a sensation on Earth at most. He estimated that the people like Hewlett on Tianding Star would not be interested in such gossip.
"Moreover, this treasure has a strange 'me'. The realm of the person who takes it cannot exceed the Nascent Soul stage. After much deliberation, the old Taoist and the others finally decided that Feng Baiyi, Zhang Yaqi, and you, kid, would go to retrieve the treasure."
"Ah..." Xiao Wenbing's expression instantly became extremely interesting.
A strange feeling gradually arose in his heart: "Let the three of us go and collect it?" He vaguely sensed that something was wrong.
"Master, what kind of treasure are you talking about?" Xiao Wenbing asked quietly.
The old Taoist priest lowered his voice, speaking in a voice so soft it was almost imperceptible: "The spirit of the earth."
Xiao Wenbing gasped sharply, his expression one of utter embarrassment. It turned out that all that fuss had been about his own assumptions; the treasure the old Taoist priest spoke of was not a baby at all.
However, the fact that the treasure was actually the Earth Spirit, which only existed in legends, was completely unexpected.
The spirit of the earth, in the sense of stone, is the essence of the earth itself. In other words, it is the spiritual energy generated by this particular piece of land on the entire planet.
Not all planets can produce an Earth Spirit. Only planets with extremely developed life, which have existed for millions of years and have had countless creatures, are likely to produce an Earth Spirit.
According to ancient records, the true spirit of the earth is a legendary divine object in the cultivation world. At least, there is definitely no such treasure in the current cultivation world.
Of course, its wide range of uses and immense power are beyond description.
Among them, its most widespread use has astonished all weapon refiners in the world.