Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

He noticed that the three of them were looking at him.

Wang Tiezhu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed: "Although I have a weapon-refining inheritance..."

"But I haven't collected enough spirit stones to buy materials, so I haven't been able to study it..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Miaoyin said gently, "Senior Brother Wang, why be so modest? The art of weapon crafting is inherently resource-intensive, and difficulties are inevitable in the early stages."

Having said that, she lightly raised her hand, took out a bag of spirit stones from the storage pouch at her waist, and pushed it in front of Wang Tiezhu:

"I happen to have some spare spirit stones. Senior brother, please take them and use them to purchase the necessary materials."

"It's not too late to return it to me once you've mastered the crafting."

Upon hearing this, Wang Tiezhu was first stunned, somewhat incredulous.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he rubbed his palm against the hem of his clothes before taking the bag of spirit stones.

"This...Junior Sister Lin trusts me so much, I, Wang Tiezhu, will certainly not let her down!"

"I'd also like to join the mutual aid society. Once I've mastered weapon crafting, feel free to contact me if you need any magical artifacts!"

Although Wang Tiezhu did not specify what discount he would give for having his weapon-forging services done.

But everyone knew that, given Wang Tiezhu's personality, he would definitely offer everyone an extremely low price.

At this moment, Lin Miaoyin continued, "But..."

"Our private transaction ultimately violates the sect's rules."

"To be on the safe side, let's all swear an oath by our inner demons that we will never reveal anything about the mutual aid society, shall we?"

Chen Xu glanced at the woman with some surprise, thinking to himself:

It was she who brought it up first... I underestimated this Fellow Daoist Lin's caution and thoroughness.

The oath of inner demons is a common means of restraint among cultivators.

Once you go against this, it is extremely easy to trigger a backlash from your inner demons when breaking through a bottleneck, which is something that ordinary people cannot endure.

No one objected to Lin Miaoyin's suggestion.

Moreover, even if Lin Miaoyin didn't bring it up, Chen Xu would have.

After all, he didn't want more people to know his background.

……

With the establishment of the mutual aid association, the four became even closer.

Everyone also reconsidered the order of the gatherings, with each person taking turns hosting based on their age.

Wang Tiezhu is the oldest, at twenty-three years old. Next is Xiao Muwan, at twenty-two years old.

Chen Xu and Lin Miaoyin are the same age, and they just turned eighteen this year.

However, Chen Xu's month was earlier, so he was ahead of Lin Miaoyin in the order.

Xiao Muwan, who hadn't said much before, started talking more.

"What are your hopes for the future?"

Xiao Muwan downed the wine in her cup in one gulp and said to herself, "Although I come from Yunzhou..."

"But they are not well-liked within the tribe."

"My greatest wish is to achieve success in my cultivation one day."

"I will return to Yunzhou and make those who looked down on me look at me with new eyes."

Lin Miaoyin nodded gently and replied, "Senior Sister Xiao has lofty aspirations; she will surely achieve her goals."

"Although I am not very talented, I still want to firmly continue on the path of cultivation."

"If something really happens to Hansong Sect, I might also go to Yunzhou to continue pursuing the path of immortality."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Lin Miaoyin with some surprise.

Chen Xu never expected that this seemingly quiet and gentle woman would have such ambitions.

He then fell into deep thought.

Although I don't feel any sense of belonging to the Hansong Sect.

But the days spent resting and recuperating in the fishpond were actually not bad.

Once you leave Hansong Gate, it will be difficult to find such tranquility again.

However, for my short-term goal, I still need to learn some offensive and defensive techniques to protect myself.

As for cultivation... now I can steadily earn spirit stones and have channels to buy pills at low prices.

I expect that within five years I will be able to advance to the late stage of Qi Refining and extract new Hextech runes.

It's just a matter of whether Hansong Sect can hold out for another five years.

After some thought, Chen Xu said, "All I ask for is peace and quiet."

"Being able to cultivate in peace and having two or three close friends is enough."

"If something truly has happened to Hansong Sect..."

"At that time, my wish was to find a place far from the strife and continue my reclusive life of cultivation."

That being said, if war were to rage on, it would be difficult for Chen Xu to remain unscathed.

After all, when the nest is overturned, how can any egg remain intact?

Chen Xu naturally understood these principles, but he was unwilling to share his true thoughts with others.

After listening to everyone's ideas, Wang Tiezhu scratched the back of his head and chuckled sheepishly, "Hehe...what you're saying is all too far ahead!"

"I'm a slow thinker; I can't understand convoluted thinking. I just focus on what's right in front of me!"

"First of all, I need to quickly learn the craft of weapon crafting and earn more spirit stones."

He paused here, a little embarrassed, and lowered his voice:

"And then... my mother used to always nag me to find a stable job in the cultivation world..."

"If I could really accumulate some wealth, I would like to find a Daoist partner who wouldn't mind my clumsiness, so we can live a peaceful and stable life together."

"Then my Wang family must be incredibly lucky!"

Upon hearing such simple words, a burst of laughter immediately filled the private room, and Wang Tiezhu's ears turned red from laughing.

Chen Xu patted Wang Tiezhu on the shoulder and joked:

"Brother Tiezhu is indeed honest, but with your sincere nature, you're sure to find a good match."

……

It was late at night when the party ended.

Before leaving, Lin Miaoyin gave each person a bottle of pills, containing five Yellow Dragon Pills.

As expected of an alchemist, he is incredibly generous.

This Yellow Dragon Pill is a top-grade pill for the Qi Refining stage, with potent medicinal effects.

Taking one pill is equivalent to several months of arduous cultivation, making it quite valuable.

Chen Xu felt a little embarrassed after accepting the Yellow Dragon Pill.

He then distributed one of the spirit shield talismans he had drawn, along with two green wood talismans, to Wang Tiezhu and the others.

Most importantly, it was after Xiao Muwan and Lin Miaoyin left.

Using his interest in body-refining techniques as an excuse, he bought the book "Stone Skin Technique" from Wang Tiezhu.

He discovered some clues when he used his divine sense to examine the Stone Skin Technique.

However, due to insufficient spiritual awareness, it is not yet possible to fully unravel the mysteries within.

Chen Xu estimated that once he reached the late stage of Qi Refining, his spiritual power would be comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

At that time, we should be able to unravel the mysteries hidden within the "Stone Skin Technique".

As soon as Chen Xu returned to the fishpond, Little Gold floated to the surface and started frantically yelling at him: "Glug glug glug!!"

Seeing this, Chen Xu opened the pill bottle and took out a Yellow Dragon Pill: "Little Jin, I'm not lying to you this time."

Xiao Jin was stunned for a moment, then excitedly leaped out of the water and swallowed the Yellow Dragon Pill in one gulp.

Its eyes narrowed contentedly, as if to say, "You're smart to know what's good for you!"

Chen Xu looked at Xiao Jin swimming in the water and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

After this breakthrough, the little guy has become even more intelligent and may become a great help to me in the future.

Chen Xu then returned to the cultivation room, sat cross-legged, and took out a Yellow Dragon Pill.

"One pill is enough to sustain several months of arduous cultivation; Fellow Daoist Lin, this favor you've done is truly substantial..."

Chen Xu muttered to himself, then without further hesitation, swallowed the Yellow Dragon Pill in one gulp.

The moment the pill entered the stomach, a scorching medicinal power instantly erupted.

Chen Xu immediately focused his mind and fully activated the "Qingyuan Technique".

After an unknown amount of time, when the last wisp of medicinal power was refined and absorbed, Chen Xu slowly opened his eyes.

"As expected of the Yellow Dragon Pill, its effects are truly amazing." Chen Xu felt delighted as he sensed the more refined spiritual energy within his body.

Although he hadn't broken through to the next level of cultivation, Chen Xu felt that he was not far from reaching the fifth level of Qi Refining.

However, this Yellow Dragon Pill is not only extremely potent, but its toxicity is also several times stronger than that of ordinary pills.

Each pill needs to be taken only once every month or so.

You can only take the next pill after the erysipelas has been expelled; otherwise, the erysipelas will accumulate and easily damage the body's foundation, resulting in more harm than good.

I currently have three Yellow Dragon Pills left.

Chen Xu pondered for a moment, waiting until he had refined the remaining Yellow Dragon Pills.

Then you can break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining.