Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 70 The Origin of the Maple Leaf Treasure (Seeking recommendations and monthly votes!)

"Let me finish reviewing the case file before I raise any questions."

"Yes!"

In less than half an incense stick's time, Elder Jiang had carefully watched the entire process and sighed.

"I didn't expect you to release that snake demon in the end."

Gu Qing did not conceal this matter. When she was recording it, she thought that everyone has their own beliefs, and Baiyue Mountain was not a pyramid scheme den. She did not want to change your mind.

"Killing two and letting one go shows both ruthless methods and a compassionate heart. It seems you have experienced a lot of trials in your mortal life."

"I come from humble origins and have witnessed the fickleness of human relationships and the coldness of human nature."

“The snake demon was not involved in the whole incident and assisted the disciple in investigating the truth throughout the process. Therefore, spare her life.”

"well done."

Elder Jiang nodded in approval of Gu Qing's approach.

"Cultivating the Tao is about seeking the natural way of one's true self."

"I am relieved that you are not misled by racial distinctions, but please do not promote such ideas."

"This...this disciple understands."

"Yes, you mentioned having a few questions earlier, you can tell me now."

Gu Qing paused for a moment and then asked.

"Elder Jiang, before sending your disciples to investigate the matter of Qingshui Town, were you sure you had done so?"

"Yes."

"Then why didn't you get rid of them sooner?"

"The magistrate covered it up so well that it was too late by the time the inspector discovered it."

"I see."

"Is there any record of the Black Dragon King of the Jinsha River at the mountain gate?"

"Ugh……"

Upon hearing this name, Elder Jiang let out a long sigh.

I understand what you mean.

"The main stream of the Jinsha River is located within Jinsha Prefecture, which is also where the Black Dragon King resides."

"This demon is a powerful demon of the seventh rank, possessing the bloodline of a dragon and formidable strength. Logically speaking, how can one allow another to sleep soundly beside one's bed?"

"But the Jinsha River is different; it is a blessed land of the sixth rank."

“The underwater environment is complex and contains a lot of broken gold and divine sand. This substance can shatter a cultivator’s divine sense, so they can only use their naked eyes to find the enemy. The Jinsha River basin is wide and the water is muddy and yellow.”

"The Black Dragon King has hidden inside, and even my Baiyue Mountain is helpless against it."

“There is a patriarch from Baiyue Mountain presiding over Jinsha City.”

"It is equivalent to imprisoning him in the Yellow River, but the territory of the Southern Yue Kingdom is vast, with abundant water systems and interconnected underground rivers. The wild demons have maps underwater, which leads many lesser demons to seek refuge with them."

"Over time, a demon market developed at the bottom of the Jinsha River, which is a disgrace to the Baiyue Mountains."

Gu Qing understood then that the sect also knew about this problem, but was helpless.

Is the foundation of the immortal sects really so easy to resist?

No.

Although the Black Dragon King was trapped in the main stream of the Jinsha River, he was unable to go out, let alone show his face.

However, after years of cultivation, it has mastered the water system map of underground rivers.

The demon race takes this matter very seriously.

They secretly provided him with countless magical treasures and resources, allowing him to evade various methods of capture by the Baiyue Mountains, and eventually a stalemate ensued.

It has become a hidden danger.

If it breaks through to the sixth rank in the future, it might start a war between humans and demons, causing great harm and endless disasters.

Therefore, this is not just a matter concerning Gu Qing alone, but a matter concerning the entire Nan Yue Kingdom.

Even now, Elder Jiang is at a loss when it comes to this.

"Why not send brave warriors to infiltrate the Jinsha River and use secret methods to lock onto it?"

"Don't even think about it. It's easy for a demon to disguise itself as a human, but it's very difficult for a human to disguise itself as a demon. Without even a true demonic form, how can you infiltrate?" "This matter is beyond the ability of the two of us to resolve."

"The founders will find a way."

"Disciple knows."

Since that's the case, Gu Qing didn't press the matter further and instead brought up another matter.

"I have gained something else from this trip."

"In Qingshui Town, I met an ordinary man named Huang Li. He had a rare treasure that could conceal his divine sense. He said that this treasure had a past connection with my Baiyue Mountain and could allow him to become a disciple of the mountain."

"Elder Jiang, please take a look."

The concealment effect of the Maple Leaf Treasure is only a minor part; Gu Qing copied the Heavenly Shuttle Secret Technique on his way back, and its effect is said to be able to deceive even the heavens.

It can completely conceal the aura of cultivators, even deceiving the Heavenly Dao.

Not only does it have secret techniques, but it also has accompanying protective barriers.

If one can refine it into a magical artifact and combine it with secret techniques, even the Heavenly Secrets Technique cannot predict it, and it can even delay the arrival of a great cultivator's tribulation.

Gu Qing naturally wanted to learn such a powerful secret technique, but that didn't stop him from handing it over. He didn't want it to involve any secrets, or he wouldn't even know when trouble came knocking.

That's what you call being completely helpless, sitting on a wax statue...

"Surname Huang?"

Elder Jiang paused for a moment, as if he had remembered something. He took the maple leaf treasure and examined it carefully before speaking with certainty.

"This is Huang Xuyu's secret treasure."

"Please enlighten me, Elder."

"Well... fine, I'll tell you everything today. This is a story from long ago."

"Back then, I was the most outstanding genius weapon refiner in the weapon refining hall. At that time, Huang Xuyu came to my master with a blueprint for a magic weapon called [Heavenly Shuttle Treasure Silk].

"This person is quite famous in the Southern Yue Kingdom. He is a rogue cultivator at the seventh rank. The fact that he can access magic treasures that only sixth rank cultivators can use shows that he is extraordinary."

"At the time, Master was quite interested in this treasure, but he was still missing a material called [Seven Treasures Silk].

"This item is only produced by the Heavenly Silkworm Clan within the territory of the Demon Clan."

"Huang Xuyu set off to search, leaving half of the inheritance in his master's hands before leaving. He said that if he failed to return, he hoped that when his descendants came to seek refuge with the complete secret method, they could be accepted as disciples of my weapon-refining lineage."

"Master agreed to it."

Gu Qing suddenly realized that Huang Li had such a connection with the weapon-refining lineage after all this time.

Elder Jiang's master once served as the head of the Weapon Refining Hall.

He has long since been promoted to the sixth rank and is now one of the ancestors of Baiyue Mountain, and no longer cares about affairs.

This coincidence is truly mysterious.

"This disciple will go and fetch him back to the mountain."

"Go on, have you learned this secret technique?"

Gu Qing was taken aback.

"I've seen it, but I haven't learned it yet."

"That's good. Although this secret technique is miraculous and difficult to classify, it is a technique that deceives the heavens and has always been a taboo for cultivators."

"It will harm one's fortune and the luck of future generations. Unless absolutely necessary, do not learn this technique. However, there is no such taboo regarding magical artifacts."

"I understand."

With a heavy heart, Gu Qing hurriedly left the mountain gate and headed to Xuefu City to pick up Huang Li and bring him into the mountain.

The word "taboo" itself evokes a sense of longing.

To learn or not to learn? That is the question.

In truth, he didn't have any particular need for the Sky Shuttle Secret Technique, so he decided to postpone learning it for the time being.

If needed in the future, the Heavenly Shuttle Silk can be refined, achieving the same effect, and the cost can be borne by the magic weapon. Wouldn't that be better?!
Snow City.

Huang Li was surprised that Gu Qing returned so quickly. She was planning to stay for an extended period, but it hadn't even been a day, and she had already settled everything.

He himself was unaware of the affairs of his ancestors.

Gu Qing then told him about it. Huang Li didn't care about Huang Xuyu's matter at all. He was overjoyed to hear that he could join the weapon-refining lineage of Baiyue Mountain.

(End of this chapter)