Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 57 Huangya Dan

Theoretically, this method is feasible.

After all, the Taotie head is a primordial artifact, with a special refining method, and it recognizes him as its master.

If you control it with your divine sense, there shouldn't be a big problem.

As for accumulating artifact points, he is still working hard. Gu Qing plans to accumulate 1200 artifact points, which is equivalent to a hundred years of lifespan!
Then try to refine and deduce the main cultivation technique.

It is expected to start at the end of next month.

During this period, the progress of the [Fire Star Crimson Crow Diagram] has been minimal, remaining at the second level, with the prospect of transforming into a divine crow still a long way off.

On this day, he had just broken through to a higher realm.

After securing it, Gu Qing took the Taotie head out of the Niwan Palace.

It is only the size of a marble.

After channeling all his spiritual energy into it and barely activating the Devouring Divine Power, Gu Qing quickly took out a Yellow Sprout Pill and manipulated the Taotie Head to hold it in its mouth.

Its refining speed is astonishing.

Gu Qing had just recovered one-tenth of his spiritual power when the medicinal power was completely refined into a cloud of clear yellow gas.

It slowly seeped into Gu Qing's body.

As soon as it touched the meridians, it eagerly rushed in and began to circulate on its own along the route of the [Five Qi Profound Origin Technique].

After one incense stick's time, the spiritual power increased by a wisp.

After three incense sticks, the spiritual power increased again by a wisp.

After six incense sticks, the medicinal power was insufficient to support the increase in spiritual power, and it only increased by half.

A single Huangya Dan, refined by the Taotie leader.

It increased Gu Qing's spiritual power by a total of two and a half strands, and there was no waste in the process; it was completely absorbed by him.

If you add the effects of Purple Jade Dew.

He can increase his spiritual power by three and a half strands a day. At this rate, he can break through to the next realm in a month.

Unfortunately, there were only twelve Huangyadan pills, which was his annual supply.

Pills that increase cultivation level should not be taken continuously.

Otherwise, there is a risk of instability in his foundation. Gu Qing plans to take one pill every two days. With his innate fire spirit body and the complete refinement by the Taotie head, one day is enough to stabilize it.

In other words, it takes at most one month to consume a whole bottle of Huangyadan.

After the practice ended.

The next day.

Gu Qing went to the Refining Hall and asked Elder Gonglu for a booklet for exchanging treasures.

It's on Huangyadan.

One bottle costs twelve contribution points, averaging one point per piece. This price is equivalent to a high-grade spiritual material.

It's an eighth-grade elixir after all, so it's reasonable.

He did the math in his head and realized that three months' worth of supplies would be enough for him to reach the Qi Refining stage, and one bottle would last for 24 days.

"3.5 bottles, I have one bottle on hand, exchanging three bottles will be enough."

"36 contribution points, still 16 points short."

For the next period of time, Gu Qing only accepted contribution points as payment for the weapon refining tasks he took on, in order to accumulate the shortfall as quickly as possible.

Even so, each weapon forging session takes three to four days.

Everything is growing steadily.

After one month.

Looking at the three bottles of Yellow Sprout Pills he had just exchanged, Gu Qing was overjoyed. With this, he had gathered all the cultivation resources needed to complete his journey to the Qi Refining stage.

Within three months at most, one can begin the attempt to reach the Golden Dew Abstinence Realm.

All he needs is time.

Therefore, he shifted his focus to cultivation and gradually put less effort into weapon crafting. Even so, the accumulation of weapon crafting points still maintained a steady pace.

Practice the magic every three days.

He became increasingly adept at using the Wind and Fire Twin Swords.

He shattered the underground Dharma teaching room of the hermitage into pieces, leaving charred marks everywhere.

It was the end of the fifth month since I arrived at Baiyue Mountain.

His cultivation level improved further, and he ascended to the seventh heaven.

His spiritual power was immense and vast, in no way inferior to the old man's. Gu Qing could confidently say that Yan Lin, who had guided him to join the Sword Forging Manor, was no longer as powerful as him. On this day...

Chen Yin, whom I hadn't seen for a while, came to visit.

He found Huosang Mountain, Gu Qing's residence.

He exclaimed as soon as he entered.

"As expected of the weapon refiners in the main hall, their treatment is much better than mine."

"Senior Brother Chen, don't overthink it. I only got this retreat because I owe Elder Jiang a favor."

"Yes Yes Yes."

After getting used to life in Baiyue Mountain, Chen Yin reverted to some of the mannerisms he had displayed at the Sword Casting Manor, appearing rather lazy. However, his cultivation level did not lie.

Judging from the fluctuations in his aura, he should have already broken through to the third level. He cultivated 36 strands of spiritual power in five months, which shows he worked very hard.

"By the way, Junior Brother Gu, the main reason for this trip is that this batch of magical artifacts has been completed. Please take a look."

"it is good."

In the courtyard pavilion, Gu Qing had just brewed some tea.

Then Chen Yin took down the box on his back, inside which were five brand-new swords.

"Four handles with three patterns, one handle with four patterns."

"Senior Brother Chen's weapon-refining skills have improved considerably. These are no problem. After I take them to the weapon-refining hall to complete the task, I will send the reward to you."

“I trust you, but this matter is not urgent. There is another matter, but I am not sure if I should say it.”

Now that we're at his home, what can't we say?
"Brother Chen, please speak."

"Alright, then I'll speak."

Do you know Lin Feiyu?

Gu Qing frowned and pondered for a while, then remembered that this person had come to the weapon-refining hall to find him and had even commissioned him to refine a magic weapon. They were both newcomers in the same cohort.

"That guy from Tianzhou?"

"Correct."

"When I listened to Master Lianfeng's lectures a few times before, he talked about the disciples of the Southern Yue Kingdom. Brother Lin was worried that we, being of ordinary origin, would be bullied by those people, so he took the lead in gathering a group of people, preparing to advance and retreat together."

"So, you want me to join you?"

"Yes."

Gu Qing stood up, looked at the fire mulberry tree in the courtyard and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"It's understandable to have such concerns, but for us cultivators, cultivation level is the most fundamental thing."

"The advantage of numbers becomes less obvious at higher levels of skill."

Chen Yin immediately explained.

“I understand the logic, but isn’t this just being prepared? If a conflict really happens, it will be too late to organize a temporary organization.”

"If Junior Brother Gu can join, given your reputation, most of the disciples in your cohort will join in order to obtain a magic weapon from you."

"Then what benefit would I get?"

Having come this far, Gu Qing decided to speak frankly to avoid any misunderstandings.

"This……"

Chen Yin stammered, presumably because he had received some benefit from Lin Feiyu.

“Chen Yin, I’m helping you not only because of our shared background as fellow students, but also because of Dean Chen’s prior request.”

“I agreed to his request, and that led to the matter of asking you to forge the sword.”

"For me, agreeing to your request would be acknowledging Lin Feiyu's leadership position. Why should I give up being a proper weapon refiner to serve his face?"

Whether I join or not, it won't change the fact that those people need my help.

"Have you figured it out?"

Chen Yin was taken aback and felt somewhat ashamed.

"What happened today was Yin's fault."

"Junior Brother Gu, please don't take it to heart."

"It's alright. If you're willing to listen to me, then don't get involved in this mess. Just do your own thing peacefully. We won't have direct contact with the disciples of the Southern Yue Kingdom for another three years."

"Lin Feiyu is a person... not someone to be trusted."

Gu Qing considered himself to have a very good eye for people.

(End of this chapter)