Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 209 The Power of the Hundred Reincarnation Soul Refining Technique at Huilongguan

"Gu kid..."

Fang Henshao's eyes were somewhat complicated. Fifty years had passed in the blink of an eye. The junior who had shown extraordinary talent when he first started refining weapons was now at the same level as him.

This is incredible.

After all, when Gu Qing left, he was only at the lower eighth rank of Refining Essence into Qi, and it had only been a little over fifty years.

"You've really surprised me."

Compared to Gu Qing's transformation, Fang Henshao still looked like a middle-aged man with a ruddy face and a somewhat rough and simple demeanor.

“Master Fang, when I was your disciple, I heard that your skill in weapon forging was unmatched. In recent years, I have joined the main hall of weapon forging and learned about the history of the Sword Forging Pavilion among the four departments under its jurisdiction.”

"Actually, I'm very interested in your mass-production weapon-forging technique."

"Oh?"

Speaking of this, Fang Henshao had no time to lament the passing of time.

He apprenticed under the master swordsmith, who had four disciples.

The eldest brother inherited the Sword Forging Pavilion, while the second brother served in the Weapon Refining Hall and was one of the elders with real power.

He was the third oldest among his brothers, and together with his fourth junior brother, he followed the master swordsmith back to his hometown to live in seclusion.

Thus, the Sword Forging Manor of the Yan Kingdom came into being. Before his teacher passed away, he had high hopes for him, and then he plunged headlong into the extraordinary skill of mass-producing weapons.

The reason I studied this art was because I had been to the frontier battlefield to train and witnessed the war between humans and demons. I made a great vow to do something.

Now that the fourth junior brother has inherited the title of the manor lord, he has joined forces with the leader of the Sword Forging Pavilion, using the master's dying wish as an excuse to prevent him from leaving the Yan Kingdom. In fact, he harbors resentment in his heart.

Their concern was simply that he would seize what their teacher had left behind, especially since the fourth junior brother had no ambition and his cultivation was only at the eighth-rank extreme level, with no hope of breaking through to the seventh-rank True Person realm in this lifetime.

Don't they even consider whether Fang Henshao really cares about the position of manor lord?

Although he lacks freedom, he still has plenty of time to squander, cultivate, and study the art of crafting.

Upon hearing this, a thought stirred within me.

"Young Gu, you're currently an elder of the Weapon Forging Hall. What position do you hold?"

The skills that Master Fang possessed were one of Gu Qing's goals for this trip, and upon hearing his question, she immediately knew that everything was going well.

"I am unworthy to serve as the Guardian Elder."

"Keep the treasure?!"

Fang Henshao's eyes lit up. This position was lucrative and highly respected; only someone with a powerful background could hold it.

"In that case, I'll get straight to the point."

"If Elder Gu can help me escape this misery, I will gladly offer you the method of mass-producing weapon crafting."

"However, let me make this clear from the start: I have been researching this technique for hundreds of years, and so far I can only mass-produce magical artifacts, and the quality is still unstable."

"It doesn't matter."

With a wave of his hand, Gu Qing took out two jade slips, first imprinting his elder's token on them, and then writing two letters in front of everyone.

"Give it to Lian Chuqing, the acting head of the Weapon Forging Hall, and your wish will be fulfilled. However, I would prefer that you take a position in the Weapon Forging Department of [Yulong Pass], where my people are all located."

"If I were to return to the sect, I might face difficulties from some people if I were not present."

The three of them were somewhat stunned, unsure whether Gu Qing was bragging or truly capable. Leaving aside the border regions, there were plenty of powerful and influential figures within the sect, yet none of them seemed so certain of being able to handle things.

"it is good."

"I always thought you were extraordinary, and now that we've met again, I guess I'm the one who's getting the better deal."

"This is the [Hundred Reincarnations Soul Refining Method] that I have been studying over the years. Today I will pass it on to you."

The art of weapon crafting, like alchemy, is something that each person has their own unique methods of, and it is not passed on to anyone except the master and his apprentice. However, Fang Henshao is different. His so-called mass-production weapon crafting technique is something he wants to spread throughout the world.

This addresses the fundamental issue of the complex craftsmanship involved in producing low-end ritual implements.

Strengthening the lower-level combat power of the human race is a pity, as it affects the interests of many famous weapon refiners and is regarded as a heretical and unorthodox method, thus facing strong resistance. However, it may have different applications in the border regions.

Gu Qing also felt that this thing was very suitable for refining parts for war artifacts, which would greatly improve the productivity of weapon refiners.

"Hahaha, let's drink."

Having resolved a major concern, Fang Henshao became more magnanimous, and Gu Qing, having achieved one of his goals, was equally delighted.

With his health problems resolved and hope for immortality restored, Yan Lin felt much more relaxed.

Only Yan Jiangyue showed a hint of hesitation on her beautiful and graceful face. The Yan family wanted her to use any means necessary to bring Gu Qing on board, and as everyone knew, the best way to achieve this was through marriage.

Would he be willing to become the prince consort?

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Three days later, Gu Qing lent Yan Lin 100 spirit stones. This amount of wealth was an immense fortune for him, and also the maximum amount he could hold onto.

For Gu Qing, taking 100 out of 300,000 is nothing at all.

It was said to be a loan, but it was actually a gift.

With the purchasing power of spirit stones, he could reach the middle of the eighth rank and fully restore his vitality. In that case, it would be up to him to rely on himself. Gu Qing was nostalgic, but he was unwilling to recommend him for advancement.

This is already the ultimate expression of affection and loyalty.

Outside the Great Snow Mountain Maze, the reunion banquet lasted for three days and three nights, and we have only just emerged from it.

Feeling the cold and spiritually thin north wind.

Gu Qingdao.

“Fellow Daoist Yan, you should return to Yandu first. I will go to Huilong Temple. It will take me a few days to a month to find you in Yandu. If anything happens, please use the parent-child communication talisman to contact me.”

"Huilongguan..."

Yan Jiangyue frowned slightly and said.

"Elder Gu, please don't take your anger out on us. There are very few seventh-grade cultivators in the mortal realm. Apart from Master Fang and the great ancestor of my Yan family, there are no other ones."

"If a mortal is killed without authorization, the massive array set up in the Yan Kingdom will record it and notify Baiyue Mountain, which will cause trouble."

"I know, Fellow Daoist Yan, there's no need to worry."

"gone."

With a flash of fiery red light, Gu Qing's figure disappeared into the horizon.

On the way to Huilongguan, Gu Qing took out the "Hundred Reincarnations Soul Refining Method" and began to study it. This technique was mysterious and strange. The so-called mass production technique was actually to refine a magic weapon that could produce treasures on its own.

Refining weapons is closely related to Gu Qing's weapon-crafting points, and there is a significant shortage of them. It is uncertain whether this shortcut can be sustained.

If it succeeds, we will never have to worry about the materials for crafting magical artifacts again, as we can use any materials to craft them.

"The core magic weapon in this method only exists in theory. Even if Fang Hen Shao refines it, it is only at the spiritual weapon level. No wonder it can only produce magic weapons."

"From this perspective, it seems that we should first master the Great Completion and then use the Heavenly Longevity method to deduce the future. The Golden Stone Treasure Bottle may be able to undertake this important task."

A few days later.

Above Shilongfu and Huilongguan in the Yan Kingdom.

Several disciples dressed in Taoist robes were carrying water up the mountain path, their words revealing their longing for the Dharma.

"I wonder when we'll be able to learn the Thunder Sound Primordial Qi Technique. It's said that the Elder who transmits the scriptures is a great figure at the Grandmaster level. If we have good talent, we might be able to become his disciples."

"Qi, the Martial Stele Scripture is the key to our rise to power."

"What do you know..."

"Quick, look at the sky, what beautiful fiery clouds!"

(End of this chapter)