I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense - Chapter 292
Chapter 292: Chapter 293 Yan Xiaoqi
Translator: 549690339
“I refuse to accept this, why has he been declared the first place? He just randomly piled up the Artifact Refining materials, without any form of processing. Moreover, several Elders have not even looked at my Magic Treasure yet!”
The black-robed person was burning with anger inside, unable to comprehend what sorcery Ye Liangchen had used to snatch the first place with such perfunctory methods.
“If you can’t accept it, just hold it in. Your fan at best is a Sixth Grade and a half magic treasure, even if we don’t consider the interference and grant it Seventh Grade, it still can’t hold a candle to this little puddle!”
The Elders glanced at him and spoke slowly.
“What’s so special about this little puddle then? Could the Elders explain?”
Trying to contain his rage, the black-robed person couldn’t understand why these irritating old men hadn’t given his fan a single glance and simply awarded first place to that troublemaker; he was not convinced at all.
“This puddle can enhance the cultivation power of an Elder like me. If you don’t believe it, feel free to try it yourself!”
The Elders said indifferently, their fingers still lingering unwillingly in the water.
The surrounding cultivators were astounded. Elders of their level were all at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and this seemingly childish puddle created perfunctorily was actually capable of enhancing the Spiritual Power inside the Elders. What on earth was the background of Ye Liangchen?
Without any pretense, the black-robed person leaped forward, and just like the others, dipped a finger into the water. In just a moment, his body convulsed as if he had been shocked, his eyes wide open in astonishment.
He could clearly feel the Spiritual Power in his dantian slowly strengthening, at a pace more than ten times faster than when he cultivated with top-quality Spirit Stones on a normal day.
“This… this is impossible!”
“This is just ordinary water, how could it possibly have such an effect!”
Li Xiaobai smiled, “How about it, does this puddle catch your eye now?”
“Ancient Artifact Refining method, having you come to our Qi Sect to participate in the competition is an honor for our sect. I, the Sect Master, am most welcoming. The first place in the competition is well deserved. I would like to know what exactly is the item you refined, does it have a name?”
A few people slowly entered from outside the hall. The leader was none other than Yan Xiaoqi, the Sect Master of the Qi Sect.
Upon hearing about the ancient refinement, the previously mentioned Elder immediately went to report to the Sect Master without stopping. Regardless of the truth, it was crucial to report first, especially since the ancient alchemy from before was far too miraculous.
Yan Xiaoqi’s first thought upon hearing this news was that Li Xiaobai had made a comeback. This move seemed almost identical to his previous one at the Elixir Sect. However, when he learned that Ye Liangchen and Li Xiaobai were sworn enemies, and that both the ancient alchemy and Artifact Refining techniques had been passed down by this man, he felt as if he had stumbled upon a treasure.
Swearing by his Dao heart to surpass Li Xiaobai in the rankings, this man must be someone with deep hatred and grievance against that guy.
If handled well, the Qi Sect could not only perfect the half-baked ancient alchemy from before but also gain mastery over ancient Artifact Refining, truly keeping these secrets in his own hands, thereby leaping to the forefront of the Three Sects.
He was anxious inside, fearing that people from the other two sects would catch wind and come over. However, he arrived early this time, and no trouble had arisen yet, so there shouldn’t be any major issues.
Li Xiaobai hadn’t expected the Sect Master of the Qi Sect to arrive so quickly. Looking at this familiar face, he felt somewhat emotional; conning the same person twice in one day seemed a bit embarrassing.
But who asked you to offend me?
I’ll make it crystal clear for you today!
“This item is named ‘Tangneng First-class.’ It’s a bathhouse refined using ancient methods. Soaking in it can slightly enhance one’s cultivation level. However, due to the limited materials here, I could only construct a model bathhouse. If a real bathhouse could be built for the use of sect disciples, that would truly be a blessing for the community!”
Li Xiaobai said with a gentle smile.
“Young Master Ye speaks the truth!”
“Our Qi Sect is the sect that inherits the Path of Artifact Refining on the Immortal Spirit Continent, and our sect’s mission is to pass down all methods of Artifact Refining to glorify and perpetuate them. I wonder if Young Master would be willing to lend a helping hand to the Qi Sect?”
Yan Xiaoqi said.
“The Sect Master is not aware that this ancient alchemy was taught to Liangchen by his master. Before his master passed away and ascended to the west, he repeatedly entrusted Liangchen to safeguard our lineage’s ancient methods. Liangchen indeed has the intention to assist the Qi Sect, but it is truly somewhat difficult!”
Li Xiaobai repeatedly sighed, his two fingers constantly rubbing against each other, showing a slightly troubled expression.
“As long as Young Master is willing, these will belong to Young Master.”
How could Yan Xiaoqi not see what the other was thinking?
With a flick of his wrist, a Space Ring flew over. Li Xiaobai glanced at it briefly; it was filled to the brim with top-grade Spirit Stones, just like the ones given by the Elixir Sect.
This fellow was quite generous, but it was a pity that there was only the Elixir Sect this time; there were no competitors to fleece anymore.
“The ancient refinement isn’t any secret; my master’s greatest wish before his death was to glorify and expand the ancient methods. Since the Qi Sect is willing, I am also willing to share all I have!”
Li Xiaobai pocketed the Space Ring and chuckled.
The cultivators around him darkened in countenance, the change in his attitude was too drastic. What about your master’s final instructions? What about the pride of being a prodigy?
Were you swayed just by a bit of Spirit Stones?
“Hehe, then we will have to trouble Young Master to demonstrate the Path of Ancient Refinement here.”
Yan Xiaoqi also spoke with a smile, enjoying dealings with such people; there was nothing that Spirit Stones couldn’t resolve.
Moreover, as long as the person was still within the Qi Sect, whether these Spirit Stones ultimately belonged to him was still up for debate.
Once they grasped the essential techniques, they planned to erase the memories of these cultivators with a special Secret Technique, for the Qi Sect always acted more cautiously than the Elixir Sect.
“Cough cough, Sect Master, now that the competition has concluded, we shall take our leave first.”
“Indeed, this competition has been greatly beneficial. When I return, I will definitely have an in-depth discussion with the Family Head and recount the Sect Master’s assistance.”
“I’m out of here…”
The cultivators felt the situation was rather peculiar; this ancient Artifact Refining clearly seemed like a formidable Secret Technique, and anyone who mastered it would inevitably become a major power sooner or later. Yet at this moment, the Qi Sect seemed to show no intention of dismissing them.
They certainly didn’t believe that the Qi Sect was so generous as to share such secrets with them.
Years of cultivation taught them that sometimes, it was better not to know certain things. The more they knew, the quicker they might die.
“Hehe, no need to rush. This Path of Ancient Refinement is quite miraculous. Why don’t you all appreciate it together? Wouldn’t it be wonderful for us to make progress together?”
Yan Xiaoqi chuckled, and an Elder beside him snapped his fingers. In an instant, the entire grand hall was enveloped by a Formation, and everyone was tightly sealed within the hall.
The cultivators turned pale, realizing what the Qi Sect wanted to do; they planned to trap them to prevent any leaks of information and then use a special method to erase their memories afterwards.
The damage to memories was equivalent to damage to the Primordial Spirit. If their memories were really erased, their strengths would inevitably regress rapidly, and it was even possible for some to regress from the Divinity Transformation Stage back to the Nascent Soul Stage.
“Ye, my friend, please proceed, it’s very safe here, and no one will disturb you!”
