Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 33 Cooperation with the Medicine-Seeking Team (Please read further and vote with monthly tickets and recommendations)

Chu Xing was somewhat surprised, wondering why Zhou Shan said that, but he found it hard to believe, "A third-level Qi Refining cultivator can repair a low-grade first-tier magic weapon?"

Although Zhou Shan was concerned about his image, he would often boast to him about how amazing his son was.

However, repairing magical artifacts and refining magical artifacts are not the same thing.

This requires a lot of experience.

In his view, Zhou Ling, at his age, might have some talent, but he was probably just following the teachings of the Dao Academy and drawing according to the inscriptions.

"Yes!" Zhou Shan took a sip of wine, picked up a piece of braised beef, ate it, and laughed, "I just repaired a fire-repelling pearl a couple of days ago."

"I'm thinking that if any of the brothers' magical artifacts break in the future medicine-finding team, I'll let Ling'er see if she can fix them."

"If it can be repaired, that would save a lot of trouble!"

"You don't have to always be mindful of other weapon refiners' opinions!"

"If that's the case, that would be wonderful," Chu Xing said with a smile.

“Now it’s too risky for us to go into the inner mountain, and it’s common for our ritual implements to break.”

"Last time, Zhao Laoliu's Golden Light Blade was slightly damaged, but it didn't look serious. You can go to the workshop to find a weapon refiner to repair it. The price is ten low-grade spirit stones, and it will take a month to repair it."

"It's not only expensive, but it also takes up too much time."

Chu Xing seemed a bit angry. He took a big gulp of wine, then took out an earth-colored shield from his storage bag and placed it on the wooden table.

He chuckled, "Brother Ling, can you take a look and see if you can fix it?"

The shield is round, about three feet in diameter, with the center bulging outwards, resembling a tortoise shell.

Zhou Ling stood up and carefully examined the shield.

[Your observation of the Earth Shield's condition has increased your Basic Insight by 1.]

[You are analyzing the Earth Shield. Basic Analysis +1, Earth Proficiency +1]

Zhou Ling quickly discovered the problem with this thick earth formation. After thinking for a moment, he said, "This thick earth shield is made of earth essence sand and black iron, and it is engraved with seven inscription patterns and earth seals."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xing was slightly taken aback. "You can even see through seven inscription patterns?"

I originally thought that Zhou Ling's skill level was only good enough to draw four or five inscriptions.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Ling was able to see the inscription, and even knew the patterns that made up the inscription and the materials of the thick earth shield.

This is something that ordinary independent weapon crafting masters cannot do.

It sounds like there's a chance.

Zhou Ling humbly replied, "I'm just exceptionally perceptive in observing inscriptions, and I've just been able to draw a seven-pattern inscription."

Chu Xing gave a thumbs-up in praise, "You're remarkable for your age."

He glanced at Zhou Shan and laughed, "Like father, like son!"

Zhou Shan listened with a smug look on his face.

"Brother Ling, do you think you can repair this thick earth shield?" Chu Xing asked Zhou Ling.

“Hmm, I’ll give it a try,” Zhou Ling said. “Drawing these seven-patterned inscriptions isn’t easy, but repairing them will be relatively quick.”

As the quality of the [Basic Analysis] skill improved, he had already formed a general repair plan in mind during the analysis process.

"Ling'er, this is a low-grade first-tier magic weapon, and it's not cheap. Don't make a mistake!" Zhou Shan reminded her.

Chu Xing waved his hand and smiled, "I asked the weapon refiner at the Bluestone Workshop about this Earth Shield last time. It would cost twelve spirit stones to repair it."

"A brand new one would only cost eighteen spirit stones. It would be best if it could be repaired, but if it can't, then consider it a good opportunity for Brother Ling to practice!"

“It’s not easy for us independent cultivators to train an inscription master. Since Brother Ling has this talent, Brother Zhou, you should let him practice with peace of mind.”

"If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know!"

"Thank you very much, Uncle Chu!" Zhou Ling said with a mature and respectful bow.

Although time was short to refine the Thunderfire Pearl, one is bound to be indebted to others.

Chu Xing's generosity in giving him the Fire Cloud Grass, coupled with the activation of his [Spiritual Herb Stress] talent, made him want to thank him. He then went into his room and took out the Earth Attribute Spirit Ink.

Because he usually studies the basic inscriptions of the Five Elements, he has purchased spiritual inks with the attributes of the Five Elements.

After mixing the earth spirit ink evenly, he concentrated and analyzed it again.

After confirming that there was no other damage, they began to repair the inscription.

This thick earth shield was severely damaged by a tremendous force, causing the inscription within it to crack and making it difficult to transmit spiritual energy, thus making it impossible to activate again.

The restoration plan involves redrawing the two damaged inscription lines inside the mountain soil seal.

In this way, the entire inscription can re-transmit spiritual energy and condense into the mountain soil seal, thus achieving success!
Zhou Ling picked up the inscription brush with her small hand, lightly dipped it in the spiritual ink, and began to draw inscriptions on the armor pattern in the center of the thick earth shield.

[You are currently crafting an Earth-attribute inscription. Talent +1, Inscription Proficiency +1]

Watching Zhou Ling's composed expression as he dipped his brush in ink and began to write with practiced skill, Chu Xing looked on with admiration.

It seems Zhou Shan wasn't exaggerating; Zhou Ling does indeed have a high talent for inscription.

Two soil inscriptions on the mountain soil seal were damaged, but the other five inscriptions had also dimmed and lost their luster under the heavy impact.

It also needs to be redrawn.

The soil patterns within this mountain inscription resemble overlapping mountain peaks, each one thicker than the last.

The further you draw, the more spiritual energy you consume.

The consumption of spiritual energy is no less than that of the Thunderfire Inscription.

Even though Zhou Ling had precise control to reduce spiritual energy consumption, he still had to rest once in the middle.

It took almost half an hour to repair the mountain soil inscription.

At the third level of Qi Refining, one is generally considered quite good to be able to draw six-line inscriptions.

However, Zhou Ling repaired a seven-character inscription, which surprised both Chu Xing and Zhou Shan.

Chu Xing looked at Zhou Ling with admiration.

"Phew!" Zhou Ling exhaled slightly and put down his spirit brush. "Uncle Chu, why don't you try to condense a mountain earth seal from this thick earth shield?"

"Okay, I'll try."

Chu Xing picked up the Earth Shield, walked to the small open space outside the hall, and poured his spiritual power into it.

Suddenly, the thick earthen shield trembled slightly, and then a palm-sized imprint of earth appeared and gradually expanded.

But as Chu Xing withdrew his spiritual power, the mountain earth seal also dissipated.

Upon re-entering the hall, Chu Xing gave Zhou Ling a thumbs-up and praised him highly, "Brother Ling, well done! With this thick earthen shield, we have an extra layer of protection this time when we go into the mountains."

Zhou Ling smiled and nodded.

Zhou Shan patted Zhou Ling on the shoulder, "Brother Chu, this is my son, Zhou Shan!"

His tone was full of joy.

Chu Xing then offered to pay Zhou Ling for the repairs, but Zhou Ling refused, saying that the Fire Cloud Grass was already sufficient.

Chu Xing thought for a moment, then took out a Fire Cloud Grass from his person and handed it to Zhou Ling, "Brother Ling, this Fire Cloud Grass is for you too."

This time, Zhou Ling resolutely refused to accept it.

"Ling-ge'er, listen to me. I think we'll need your help to repair any damaged magical artifacts our medicine-finding team needs as soon as possible."

"And we'll pay you with the elixir when the time comes, how about that!"

Chu Xing thought for a moment and said.

Hearing Chu Xing's words, Zhou Ling thought for a moment and then nodded.

Finally, only after Chu Xing insisted did they manage to collect the other Fire Cloud Grass.

(End of this chapter)