Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1502: Chapter 813: Artifact Refining Master, Main Family Envoys, and the Land of Self-Forgetfulness

Thousand Island Lake covers thousands of miles, with thousands of large and small islands, but the most famous are Divine Light Island, Qianxing Island, and Wohu Island.

Unlike the other two islands, which have Golden Core Masters presiding over them, Divine Light Island is the most prosperous area of Thousand Island Lake, and also the base camp for loose cultivators.

One day, a streak of light flew in from outside the island and landed in front of a six-story building. As the light dissipated, it revealed a white-browed, sword-eyed, dignified elder in a purple robe.

This person was Zhao Sheng in disguise.

After glancing at the gold-lettered plaque of Treasure Pavilion, Zhao Sheng stepped inside.

As soon as he entered the building, the green-clothed servant at the door quickly approached with a smiling expression, but was stopped by a red gold token.

The servant was initially shocked but quickly bowed respectfully, "I am Ma Liu, greetings to Master Shaoling."

Zhao Sheng retrieved the red gold token and said indifferently, "Take me to see your Pavilion Master."

"Yes, yes, please come inside and sit for a moment. I will immediately inform the Pavilion Master." The green-clothed servant repeatedly bowed and discreetly signaled to his companion.

The nearby green-clothed servant nodded knowingly and quickly turned and ran towards the inner hall.

Before long, Zhao Sheng sat opposite a dignified-looking middle-aged man in a golden robe, each on separate sides of a jade table in a tasteful and spacious sitting room.

The middle-aged man in the golden robe was the Pavilion Master of Treasure Pavilion, his real name unknown, his cultivation seemingly above Foundation Establishment. He’s known to the Thousand Island Lake fellows as "Master Qi."

After the two tasted tea and exchanged a few pleasantries, Zhao Sheng first took out two simple jade boxes from his sleeve and casually tossed them onto the other’s jade table.

"Master Qi, these are two newly refined spiritual artifacts. Why don’t you take a look and give a general valuation?"

The middle-aged man in the golden robe was moved upon hearing this and quickly picked up the jade boxes. He opened the lids, looked inside, and was instantly overjoyed.

Inside one of the jade boxes was a tiny transparent sword, only less than an inch long, crystal clear like jade. The sword’s body gleamed with cold light, like a pool of autumn water, full of spiritual energy.

The other jade box contained a pair of sky-blue feather wings, Linglong and exquisite, with each feather remarkably distinct.

Zhao Sheng introduced, "The sword is the Autumn Water Sword, the wings are the Floating Cloud Wings, both are top-grade spiritual artifacts. Master Qi, feel free to examine them."

Upon hearing this, Master Qi eagerly grabbed the Floating Cloud Wings. While observing them closely, he sent his divine sense into them.

A moment later, he put down the spirit wings and picked up the Autumn Water Sword. As soon as spiritual power filled the sword’s body, a clear cold sword melody suddenly erupted. The Autumn Water Sword soared into the air, transformed into a streak of light, circling the hall three times in an instant, leaving the sword light lingering and a large amount of cold snow fluttering down.

Master Qi’s face showed delight, repeatedly praising, "Wonderful, wonderful, Daoist Shaoling is truly a generation’s artifact refining master, able to craft such ingenious top-grade sword artifacts. Moreover, the Floating Cloud Wings are also uniquely crafted and extremely rare. Even if placed at the annual Treasure Auction, they would be the finale item."

At this point, he changed his tone, "Daoist Shaoling, I have a request, if you don’t mind, could these two treasures be auctioned at the event in three months’ time? With all cultivators gathered, they will surely fetch a higher price."

Zhao Sheng waved his hand, unconcerned, "As per your words, Master. However... did you prepare the items I need?"

Master Qi was overjoyed, quickly pulling out a storage bag and tossing it over.

Zhao Sheng summoned the storage bag with a wave of his hand, sent his divine sense inside, and soon showed a satisfied expression.

"You may not know, Fellow Daoist, this... Sumeru Stone is so scarce. I painstakingly obtained a piece the size of a chicken egg. Instead, top-grade spirit stones are easily found. This time, I obtained three pieces, each with Wood, Gold, and Earth attributes." Master Qi explained, with a hint of envy in his eyes as he spoke.

Zhao Sheng put away the storage bag, seriously saying, "We agreed before, whenever I obtain a top-grade spirit stone, I will assist for free once. So, what spiritual artifact do you want refined this time?"

The main business had finally come!

Steadying his spirit, Master Qi once more took out a storage bag from his sleeve and cautiously tossed it over.

"I need you, Master Shaoling. The spiritual artifacts to be refined this time are the Xuanyuan Heavy Water Banner and a Water Element Sword Pill. All the necessary heavenly materials and earthly treasures are complete, with two sets of each. As long as the master succeeds in refining, the remaining treasures will be your reward. However, my family has a small request, that the spiritual artifacts’ grade should not be lower than top-grade..."

Zhao Sheng received the storage bag, checked it, and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "The refining requirement is not difficult at all. We shall go by the old rules this time, is the Earth Fire Room ready? I need it for three months."

Master Qi, filled with spirit, declared, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist! The best Earth Fire Room is prepared for you. During the refining period, I guarantee no one will disturb the master’s refining."

"In that case, I shall prepare for the refining now." With that, Zhao Sheng put away the storage bag and got up, cupping his fist towards the other.

Master Qi hurriedly stood up and returned the gesture.

...

While Zhao Sheng transformed into Master Shaoling and focused on refining in the Earth Fire Room.

Ten days later, on the shores of Seven Star Lake, a three-zhang-long spirit boat was drifting leisurely. Onboard, an old fisherman with dark skin and a bitter expression was holding a large wooden basin in both hands, pouring a substantial amount of pale golden powder into the lake.

The powder clumped up as it got moist, emitting a rich aroma of wine.

As the powder entered the lake, the calm surface started to boil, numerous splashes erupted, and big, fat white carp leapt from the lake, competing to devour the falling powder.