The Heavens: Man Covers the Heavens, Refines Treasures to Become an Emperor

Without further delay, taking advantage of the fact that everyone's attention was still on the light screen, he quickly turned around, hurriedly left the square, and headed towards the Spirit Pattern Master Commune.

Just as Jiang Xuan's figure disappeared around the street corner, at the edge of the square, inside a seemingly ordinary yet subtly extraordinary bronze carriage, a woman dressed in a gorgeous pale yellow dress was looking through the crack in the carriage window in the direction Jiang Xuan had left. Recalling Fang Yu's fervent appearance on the light screen just now, she finally couldn't help herself.

She burst out laughing, then laughed harder and harder, her body shaking uncontrollably, almost laughing until tears streamed down her face.

The interior of this seemingly simple yet surprisingly spacious bronze chariot was elegantly decorated with a touch of luxury. Seated in the main seat was not the young girl in the pale yellow dress, but a beautiful woman in a well-tailored black dress, her hair styled in an elegant updo.

She possessed a capable and composed demeanor, with an air of ease and shrewdness that came from years of being in a position of power. Yet, at this moment, she couldn't help but chuckle, a helpless yet amused smile playing on her lips.

She is none other than Mu Wansu, the manager of Shidingzhai in Yanxia City.

"Master Xun... Haha, if that old scholar Fang Yu knew that the 'Master Xun' he spoke of, whose spiritual patterns and abilities were so extraordinary that he could establish a sect, was actually just a teenager, I wonder what expression his old face would have? He'd probably be so shocked that his eyes would pop out!"

Mu Wansu wiped away the tears of laughter with a silk handkerchief while shaking her head and laughing.

Outside the imperial carriage stood an elderly man in a gray robe, exuding a calm and composed aura. He was Wang Lin, the chief appraiser of Shidingzhai.

Upon hearing this, he looked on incredulously and hesitated.

"Sir, are you sure... that Master Xun is the same Jiang Xuan who caused quite a stir in Donglin City last year and then disappeared without a trace?"

Mu Wansu suppressed her smile and nodded firmly.

"Most likely. Do you remember the 'Flame Spirit Blade' we collected before? And the 'Snowfall Battle Blade' on the light screen just now? Although their attributes are different and their forging methods vary depending on the material, their core spirit pattern construction concept and that unique imprint containing a trace of the true meaning of the word 'seek' are from the same source."

Besides him, I can't think of another person in Misty Cloud City who is so young and possesses such incredible skill in spirit runes.

Upon receiving confirmation, Wang Lin took a deep breath, his face filled with emotion.

"From struggling to survive in the treacherous environment of the slums of Donglin City to becoming the mysterious 'Master Xun' who is talked about by countless cultivators in Yanxia City and highly praised by even the Master of Geography... how long has it been? This kid's encounters and growth speed are truly unbelievable."

A hint of reminiscence flashed in Mu Wansu's eyes as she spoke softly.

"Yes.

When I first met him in Feiyun Village, he was just a True Martial Realm Level 2, a country boy with a rustic air but a stubborn look in his eyes.

The eldest son said at the time that this child was a hidden dragon with a will far exceeding that of his peers, and that once given the opportunity, he would surely shine with remarkable brilliance.

Now it seems the eldest son's judgment is as sharp as ever; I'm truly impressed.

As she spoke, she gave a feigned angry snort.

"But this kid, he came to Yanxia City and didn't even come to see me first. Instead, he made such a big name for himself. He really deserves a beating."

Wang Lin laughed from the side.

"Sir, please stop being hypocritical. If you truly had a problem with Jiang Xuan, you wouldn't have tacitly allowed Chu Feng to provide him with that kind of assistance in the first place."

Seeing how successful he is now, you must feel mostly gratified, right?

Mu Wansu, having been exposed, did not deny it, but simply waved her hand and gave a serious order.

"Regarding the fact that Master Xun is Jiang Xuan, in Yanxia City, it's best to keep it to yourselves and not disclose it to others for the time being."

Since this young man has chosen this method to accumulate resources and fame, he must have his reasons. For the sake of… for the sake of the eldest young master, let's pretend we know nothing.”

"My subordinate understands."

Wang Lin respectfully agreed.

After a moment of contemplation, Mu Wansu spoke again.

"By the way, in two months, it will be the centennial celebration of our Shidingzhai."

The eldest son sent word that he had invited the renowned artist Liu Qingyan, who was famous throughout the empire, to attend.

"Liu Qingyan?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Lin's face also showed a hint of surprise and seriousness.

"But the Liu family, who is famous for her 'Dance of the Rainbow Skirt' and her ethereal voice, and is known as one of the 'Five Great Beauties of Aoxing Prefecture,' with suitors who could stretch from the Forbidden City to the border? She actually agreed to come?"

Mu Wansu nodded, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

It was her.

The eldest son valued her highly, repeatedly instructing that she be treated as the most important guest of the celebration, and that no slight be shown. I became increasingly curious; what was it about this Lady Liu that made even the seasoned eldest son treat her with such solemnity?

……

On the other side, on a bustling street.

The young woman in the blue robe, disguised as a man, walked side by side with her maid, Ying'er.

Ying'er pouted, still brooding over Jiang Xuan's "rude" gaze, and muttered to herself.

“Miss, that scoundrel just now clearly knows nothing, yet he pretended to give us advice, saying he wanted to find a ‘master’ to repair the ancient Xun. How ridiculous!”

The girl in the green robe, also known as Yan'er, had her brows slightly furrowed, as if she was pondering something. Upon hearing this, she gently shook her head.

"Ying'er, do not make hasty judgments."

That person... had clear eyes, unlike a wicked person; perhaps it was just a casual remark.

“But Miss,” Ying’er said urgently.

"Even the masters of the Divine Crafts Academy shook their heads when they saw that ancient musical instrument, saying that it would be extremely difficult to repair and that it would be almost impossible to restore it to its original state."

"That so-called Master Xun, even if his spirit pattern techniques are powerful, he might not be stronger than the masters of the Divine Craft Academy, right? I think that person is just talking nonsense!"

Yan'er stopped and looked at the endless stream of people in the distance, a hint of hesitation flashing in her clear eyes.

"That being said... the ancient Ling Xun is of great significance to my family, and we should try as long as there is even a glimmer of hope. But... how do we find this mysterious Master Xun?"

Seeing that her young mistress seemed to be really interested, Ying'er, though not convinced, still compromised.

"Alright, alright, Miss, if you want to try, then Ying'er will go with you. But we have to be careful, so we don't run into someone who pretends to know everything like we did before."

Just then, a slightly aged but powerful voice rang out beside the two of them.

"Those two little girls sneaked out again, making this old woman search everywhere for them!"

An elderly woman with silver-white hair, neatly combed, a kind face, and sharp eyes appeared beside them at some point.

She held a simple, antique-style dragon-head cane. Although she was not young, she had a straight back and was in good spirits.

"Mother-in-law!"

When Yan'er saw the old woman, a charming smile immediately appeared on her face. She naturally reached out and took the old woman's arm. Her previous masculine demeanor vanished instantly, revealing the brightness and coquettishness of a young girl.

The old woman patted her hand affectionately, but her gaze turned slightly reproachful as she looked at Ying'er. "Ying'er, did you encourage Miss to go out on her own again? Do you know how many eyes are watching you? If you keep running around like this, those idle young masters in Yanxia City will probably turn the world upside down for your young lady! Especially that 'Little Sword Master' from the Xie family, who acts recklessly because of his family background and talent. If he catches you..."

Upon hearing the title "Little Swordsman," Yan'er frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness and headache appearing on her face.

“Mother-in-law, please don’t mention him. Just thinking about the swarm of flies outside our place makes me annoyed, and I don’t want to go back so soon.”

"You have to go back whether you want to or not!"

The old woman's attitude, however, was very firm.

"This Yanxia City is a mixed bag, unlike home, so safety comes first."

Yan'er's eyes darted around, and she shook the old woman's arm, acting coquettishly.

"Grandma, you have to do me a favor! Can you help me find that 'Master Xun'? I want to ask him to try and see if he can repair our family's ancient Xun."

Ying'er couldn't help but interject.

"Mother-in-law, don't listen to Miss! Just now, some stranger gave you some nonsense advice telling you to find a master. I don't think he knows anything at all; he's definitely a fraud!"

"Oh?"

The old woman's gaze sharpened as she looked at Ying'er.

"who?"

Yan'er quickly took over the conversation.

"Grandma, it's not that person's fault, I just wanted to try. Please help me!"

Looking at Yan'er's expectant eyes, the old woman pondered for a moment, and finally sighed.

"Alright, alright, I'll find some time to ask someone to inquire about this Master Xun. If we can really persuade him, then let him give it a try. But for now, you have to come back with me first."

Upon seeing her mother-in-law agree, Yan'er immediately beamed with joy.

"Thank you, mother-in-law!"

……

Jiang Xuan was naturally unaware of these unexpected events that had occurred behind him.

He walked through several streets and arrived at the Spirit Pattern Master Commune located in the southern part of the city.

As soon as he stepped onto the stairs to the second floor of the commune, Chu Feng, who had been waiting there, greeted him warmly.

"Brother Jiang Xuan! You've finally arrived!"

With barely suppressed excitement and admiration, Chu Feng grabbed Jiang Xuan's arm and led him into his quiet room.

After closing the door, Chu Feng looked Jiang Xuan up and down, as if he wanted to get to know him all over again, clicking his tongue in amazement.

"Incredible! Truly incredible! In one night, you dealt with the combined attack of more than ten powerful families in Yanxia City, and even managed to storm the Guanchao Pavilion. In the end, you forced those guys to suffer a huge loss, and they didn't dare to make a sound. They could only swallow their anger and blood! Brother, I am completely impressed by your skills!"

"Overnight, you dealt with the combined attack of more than ten powerful families in Yanxia City, and even stormed into Guanchao Pavilion. In the end, you forced those guys to suffer huge losses, and they didn't dare to make a sound. They could only swallow their anger and blood! Brother, I am completely impressed by your methods!"

Chu Feng's words were filled with sincere admiration and a hint of lingering fear. Although he had provided some help at the time, he never expected that Jiang Xuan could create such a sensational situation and ultimately escape unscathed.

Jiang Xuan remained calm and did not become complacent because of the praise. He solemnly bowed to Chu Feng.

"Brother Chu Feng, thank you very much for that night. The intelligence, pills, weapons and equipment you provided, as well as those dozen or so secret hideouts, were all a godsend to me."

Jiang Xuan will always remember this kindness.

Chu Feng quickly waved his hand, but a look of relief appeared on his face because of Jiang Xuan's words.

"Brother Jiang Xuan, you flatter me! It was nothing, just a small favor! I'm relieved to see you safe and sound."

He said it was a small matter, but he had other thoughts in his mind.

Jiang Xuan's ability to turn the tide in such a desperate situation and leave more than ten powerful families with no way to speak of their losses demonstrates a strength, mindset, and potential background that far exceeded his initial expectations.

Maintaining a good relationship with such a person with immense potential and a clear sense of right and wrong is an extremely worthwhile investment for Chu Feng and the entire Spirit Pattern Master Commune.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Jiang Xuan got up to take his leave.

"Brother Chu Feng, once I have fully recovered from my injuries, I will come back to accept some more spirit rune quests."

Jiang Xuan said.

"It's not only to earn some cultivation resources, but also to do my part for the commune."

He knew that his reputation as a "master seeker" had become well-known in Yanxia City. If he could occasionally make a move through the Spirit Pattern Masters' Guild, it would greatly benefit the guild's reputation and attractiveness.

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng's eyes lit up, and his smile became even more enthusiastic.

"That's great! With your reputation as the 'Master Seeker,' our commune is bound to become a hit! Don't worry, I'll definitely get you the best possible reward for the task!"

Jiang Xuan nodded, then took out a list he had prepared beforehand from his pocket and handed it to Chu Feng.

"In addition, I would like to trouble Brother Chu Feng with something."

Here are some spiritual materials I need. Brother Chu Feng, please help me find them. The price can be settled at market rate.

Chu Feng took the list and glanced at it. It listed high-grade metal materials with attributes leaning towards wind, lightning, or combining toughness and spiritual conductivity, as well as some auxiliary blending materials.

He immediately understood Jiang Xuan's intention.

"Brother, are you... planning to have a battle sword custom-made?"

"good."

Jiang Xuan nodded.

"The standard combat swords on the market are powerful, but they are mass-produced and cannot fully match my skills and fighting style, so they cannot allow my combat power to be fully unleashed."

Truly skilled warriors usually have a trusted spirit pattern master craftsman tailor-make a weapon perfectly suited to their needs. I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time for this, but now that there's still some time before the provincial examination, it's a good time to start preparing.

Chu Feng carefully put away the list and patted his chest to assure him.

"Don't worry, brother, I'll take care of this! I'll get all the materials together for you as soon as possible!"

……

When we left the Spirit Pattern Master Commune, it was not yet noon.

Jiang Xuan did not return to his residence directly. Instead, he took a rare moment of leisure and strolled along the bustling streets of Yanxia City.

The sun shone warmly, and shops lined both sides of the street, bustling with people. Unlike the layout of Donglin City, Yanxia City, as the provincial capital, was far more prosperous and wealthy than imagined. (End of Chapter)