sinovels Chapter 39 Magical Artifacts
Chapter 39 Magical Artifacts
"Junior Brother Han, come and sit down! Stop staring blankly!" Lin Changqing shook his head helplessly when he saw Han Li had come up and was still staring blankly at the surrounding spiritual trees and herbs, constantly examining the layout outside the cave.
Upon hearing Lin Changqing's soft call, Han Li slowly stepped into the pavilion. Following Lin Changqing's instructions, he sat down and began to savor the spiritual tea on the stone platform.
The tea has a slightly astringent aroma, but after swallowing, it leaves a hint of sweetness, like a divine elixir, extremely sweet.
Seeing that Han Li had tasted the spiritual tea, Lin Changqing began to inquire about the reason for Han Li's trip up the mountain.
"Junior Brother Han, may I ask what brings you up the mountain this time?" Lin Changqing asked, taking a small sip of spiritual tea.
Seeing that Lin Changqing asked directly, Han Li didn't need to waste time beating around the bush and directly stated his needs.
"Senior Brother Lin, I was able to enter Huangfeng Valley thanks to your help. However, now that I'm inside, I've discovered that my magical artifacts are too weak. Even the standard magical artifacts of Huangfeng Valley are unusable. I can't help but worry about my lack of combat skills."
"So I came here today hoping that my senior brother could sell me a few superior magical artifacts so that I can enhance my ability to protect myself."
Upon hearing Han Li's request, Lin Changqing naturally wouldn't refuse. After all, he had known Han Li for many years, and he didn't want Han Li to be killed because his magic weapon was too weak.
"No problem, no problem. I'm most skilled at crafting magical artifacts, but I don't have any high-grade ones in stock. I only have some low-grade ones, which don't meet your needs."
Lin Changqing's superior magic artifacts and some mid-grade magic artifacts were all custom-made by others and could not be given to Han Li at will. Moreover, some of the mid-grade magic artifacts he had did not meet Han Li's needs. Therefore, Lin Changqing had to take a few days to refine a few superior magic artifacts for Han Li.
"You can go back and wait for a while, or you can stay here to cultivate. I will immediately begin refining a high-grade magic weapon for you."
After speaking, Lin Changqing walked directly into the weapon-refining room without continuing the conversation with Han Li, leaving Han Li with his own space.
After seeing Lin Changqing go to refine weapons, Han Li also hurriedly flew away. However, in the remaining days, he would run to Lin Changqing's place whenever he had nothing to do, treating Xiaochangqing Peak as his own cave dwelling, without any politeness.
"The main material for a superior magic weapon?" After thinking for a while, Lin Changqing realized that the first-level top-tier demon snake he had killed some time ago could be used as the main material to refine a superior magic weapon.
After obtaining the main materials, he added some high-quality auxiliary materials and then refined them using his own techniques. He thought he could produce several high-quality magical artifacts.
"This demonic serpent has the potential to transform into a dragon. With some high-quality refining materials, its demonic bones can be melted into a bone spear, and its demonic hide can be refined into a leather armor. Two high-quality magic weapons will be just enough."
After thinking it over, Lin Changqing took out the materials he had peeled off from the demon snake, along with some high-quality refining auxiliary materials to make up for the deficiencies in the main materials, and began to refine the weapon with fire.
In an instant, the true fire of the Foundation Establishment stage ignited the furnace, turning it red-hot. Under Lin Changqing's divine control, it was kept at different temperatures and began to melt down materials for magical artifacts, such as demon bones, bone-replenishing herbs, and iron gallstones. These auxiliary materials for artifact refining were no less precious than demon bones, and were all top-grade materials.
Under the scorching heat of the flames, the materials of the magical artifact were tempered and purified, turning into liquid. They then slowly gathered together, condensing into a mass of black liquid. Finally, under Lin Changqing's control, the black liquid was shaped into the form of a long spear.
After the jet-black spear had completely solidified, Lin Changqing took out his engraving brush and prepared to inscribe patterns on it to fully activate the magical artifact.
Having refined artifacts for many years, Lin Changqing carved this time with exceptional smoothness. The spiritual energy remained unbroken, and the patterns were clear. He succeeded in carving it on the first try and did not need to recarve it.
The patterns on high-grade magical artifacts are relatively complex, much like the dense patterns on a leaf. They consume a lot of magical power and spiritual sense. However, for Lin Changqing now, as long as he has enough magical power and spiritual sense, he can carve them as if he were born with the ability, and it is a natural skill.
"Heart!"
When Lin Changqing fused the weapon patterns with the spear, a flash of light appeared, and a jet-black spear magic weapon was simply forged.
[Successfully crafted a superior magical artifact: a jet-black spear. Reward: five years of lifespan]
Lifespan: 568 --> 573
Holding the jet-black spear, Lin Changqing channeled his magic power into it, feeling its smooth flow. He found no blockage and was able to unleash the power of the weapon effectively.
"Alright, I didn't expect it to succeed so quickly. It's much faster than when I was still in the Qi Refining stage." Lin Changqing breathed a sigh of relief, finding himself much more relaxed. His spiritual energy and magical power were not consumed much either.
"The consumption is not high, so we can continue forging." Lin Changqing put away the black spear and took out another set of materials, preparing to start forging.
The other magical artifact was not difficult for Lin Changqing, who was highly skilled and already at the Foundation Establishment stage, and he crafted it in a short time.
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[Successfully crafted a superior magical artifact: Black Leather Armor. Reward: Five years of lifespan]
Lifespan: 573 --> 578
"Forging two magical artifacts at the same time grants a total of ten years of lifespan, not bad!" Lin Changqing was naturally pleased to feel the increase in his lifespan, which was also the reason why he felt so relaxed and happy about forging artifacts.
What made Lin Changqing even happier was that he had refined two magical artifacts, no longer as strained as before, and now much more relaxed and at ease. It seemed that this was largely due to his breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment stage.
While marveling at the improvement in his weapon-refining skills, Lin Changqing did not forget Han Li, who had been waiting for a long time.
Outside the cave.
A giant python, awakened on a giant tree, stared at Han Li outside the cave with a fierce look, making Han Li tremble with fear.
Having been there for so long, he hadn't noticed the presence of another demonic snake nearby, which suggested that this snake was considerably stronger than him.
"It must be a high-level first-tier demonic serpent, otherwise how could my divine sense not have detected it?"
"Fortunately, this demonic snake had just woken up and hadn't touched any restrictions. It had been moving around outside the cave, and it also carried Lin Changqing's aura, so it didn't attack him."
Han Li, who was being stared at by the demonic snake, broke out in a cold sweat. After realizing that the snake had no intention of attacking, he began to stay quietly in the pavilion, no longer moving as he had in the past few days. He felt both uncomfortable and nervous, and thought to himself, "After I go back, it seems I need to take more pills to improve my cultivation. Right now, I can't even compare to Senior Brother Lin's spirit pet."
Han Li, feeling extremely uneasy, spent some of the most agonizing days of his life at the pavilion, finally welcoming the long-awaited Lin Changqing back from his cave.
Seeing Lin Changqing approach, Han Li's spirits lifted. It seemed he no longer needed to sit and could finally stand up.
"Senior Brother Lin, you've finally arrived!" Han Li greeted him with a joyful expression, finally welcoming the savior he had been waiting for.
Lin Changqing found Han Li's enthusiasm and closeness a bit overwhelming and hurriedly said, "Junior Brother Han, the magic weapon you requested has been crafted. Why don't you take a look?"
With a flick of his sleeve, Lin Changqing suspended two superior magical artifacts in the air, displaying them before Han Li's eyes.
The two magical artifacts are a jet-black spear, into which magical power can be infused for attack, summoning a phantom of a demonic snake; and a protective leather armor that emits a protective aura when attacked, capable of blocking one spell cast by a Qi Refining Master.
Lin Changqing carefully explained the uses of the two magical artifacts, which made Han Li even more satisfied. He liked magical artifacts that could protect him, and he trusted the magical artifacts that Lin Changqing had made, so that he wouldn't use any backdoors to harm him.
Immediately! Han Li asked Lin Changqing tactfully about the value of the two magical artifacts.
"Senior Brother Lin, how many spirit stones do these two magical artifacts cost?"
Lin Changqing asked in surprise, "Junior Brother Han, you've only just entered Yellow Maple Valley, how many spirit stones could you possibly have?"
Han Li didn't have many spirit stones on him. He hadn't been to the market since he first arrived at Huangfeng Valley, and had been cultivating in the herb garden. He usually took care of the herbs and didn't have time to exchange them for spirit stones, so this time he was just exchanging spirit herbs for magic tools as usual.
Lin Changqing was very observant. When he saw Han Li's hands tightly clasped together, as if he couldn't let go, he instantly knew what Han Li was thinking.
However, Lin Changqing didn't mention it. Instead, he generously said, "Junior Brother Han, I don't need the spirit stones. As for the herbs, you've already given me plenty of gifts, so I won't accept them. As for these two magic artifacts, you can take them back!"
The value of Han Li's congratulatory gift is far greater than his magical artifacts. There's no need to make things difficult for Han Li. Just let him take the artifacts and go back to cultivate diligently. If the artifacts prove useful to Han Li later, then it's a worthwhile investment.
After speaking, Lin Changqing gently patted the young Han Li's shoulder, his tone becoming increasingly sincere: "Junior Brother Han, I brought you into the world of cultivation, and I don't want you to fall into a lower level in combat, damaging your physical body and severing your path to immortality. So feel free to take these magical artifacts; there's no need to mention spirit stones anymore."
Immediately, Lin Changqing stopped looking at the magical artifacts and went to his spirit pet, the horned snake, to check on its condition, leaving Han Li alone in the same spot.
The spirit horned snake, upon seeing Lin Changqing approach, changed the form of its eyes. The ferocity within disappeared, replaced by a human-like liveliness, as if it were trying to please Lin Changqing.
The horned snake was raised by Lin Changqing from a young age and was imbued with Lin Changqing's magical energy. Therefore, even though its intelligence was still low, it knew who its master was. In addition, it had been bound by a spiritual contract with Lin Changqing, so it had no intention of resisting. In other words, from the time the horned snake was born until now, it has never had the thought of resisting Lin Changqing.
When the horned snake was being raised, a lifespan was used, so now that the horned snake has leaf-like patterns on its scales, it looks even more extraordinary.
Perhaps it was Han Li's first time seeing a demonic beast, and he was quite curious. After putting away the magic weapon, he did not leave. Instead, he turned around and walked towards Lin Changqing, as if to show the horned snake his relationship with Lin Changqing and to make the horned snake less hostile towards him.
Upon closer inspection, Han Li noticed the unusual nature of the demonic snake; it had actually grown small legs. Han Li exclaimed in shock, "Senior Brother Lin, look at this demonic snake! It has legs! Is it showing signs of transforming into a dragon?"
Lin Changqing himself had noticed that the horned snake had grown small feet, but the toes had not yet formed and it was not fully formed. The two bulges on its head were the same, only larger, but there was nothing unusual about them.
"It will be a long time before it transforms into a dragon; for now, it's just a high-level level one demon beast."
After Lin Changqing finished speaking, Han Li, knowing the cultivation level of the demonic beast, waited quietly beside Lin Changqing and carefully examined Lin Changqing's spirit pet.
As for Lin Changqing, he took out a greenish-blue dragon pill from his storage bag and held it in his hand.