Longevity by Grinding Skills

Chapter 549: Chapter 549: The Daoist Master’s Style

’His thoughts raced. For someone of Li Wei’s status to arrange a "chance encounter" like this, he must be after something.’

’The actions of any Foundation Establishment Daoist Master were never without purpose.’

’Never mind other sects; within the profit-driven Primordial Sect, a Foundation Establishment Daoist Master wouldn’t just eagerly come over for a casual encounter.’

The two exchanged a few pleasantries before Li Wei’s tone shifted. A look of mingled trouble and admiration appeared in his eyes at just the right moment.

He cupped his hands in a salute.

"Peak Master Xu, to be perfectly honest, this senior brother has come shamelessly before you today with a request."

"Oh? Senior Brother, please speak freely. If it is within my power, I will naturally do my best."

Xu Yunfan’s smile was warm, but he already had his suspicions.

Li Wei’s smile faded as he adopted a serious expression. "This matter concerns the pacification of the Eastern Wilderness. It is also a crucial task personally entrusted to me by my master, True Monarch Pu Du.

Recently, the True Monarch captured several ferocious Demon Fiends from the borders of the Eastern Wilderness. They have been in hiding for many years and possess considerable Daoist Cultivation.

They are treacherous by nature and their Origin is foul and demonic. I fear ordinary Sealing Techniques will not be able to suppress the corrosion of their demonic thoughts for long. If they were to escape or their demonic influence were to leak out, the consequences would be catastrophic.

Therefore, the True Monarch has ordered me to take charge of completely sealing and refining them."

The corner of Xu Yunfan’s mouth twitched. ’This is the first time I’ve ever heard such a ridiculous joke.’

As if realizing his words were somewhat biased and didn’t align with the Primordial Sect’s style, Li Wei coughed dryly.

"These Demon Fiends will make for excellent blood primers, and many parts of their bodies are quite valuable."

Xu Yunfan understood.

Li Wei paused, looking at Xu Yunfan.

"I have searched far and wide for famous artifact refiners both inside and outside the Sect. Unfortunately, it has been exceedingly difficult to find a reliable person to refine a pure Magical Treasure capable of suppressing a fiend’s True Spirit and isolating its demonic filth.

After much thought, when it comes to the purity and stability of Artifact Refining, Peak Master Xu is second to none! You stood out from the rest back at Cold Crow Pass, having grasped the True Intent of the Ancient Techniques!

Your title from Cold Crow Pass, ’Hundred Refinements Divine Craftsmanship,’ is still spoken of fondly among us junior and senior brothers."

These words highlighted the importance of the task, raised the standard for the person needed, and brought up Xu Yunfan’s past glories—a subtle and effective way to flatter someone.

Back then, Xu Yunfan had scrounged for materials everywhere in Cold Crow Pass and was also proficient in the Artifact Refining Skill, earning him a great many admirers.

A strange glint flashed through Xu Yunfan’s eyes.

’My Artifact Refining experiences at Cold Crow Pass were from many years ago.’

’I didn’t expect anyone to still remember.’

’True Monarch Pu Du wants to refine the Eastern Wilderness Demons and Monsters and needs a pagoda that can suppress their True Spirits and isolate their demonic filth...’

His mind instantly flashed to the scheme behind Liuu Yunhua’s Sinking Star Sword and Celestial Derivation Daoist Master’s potential plans.

But his smile only widened, a flicker of interest in his eyes. "Senior Brother Li, you flatter me. It’s nothing more than a few minor skills. I wonder, what is it that you need refined? As long as I know its Refining Method, I certainly won’t refuse."

"Excellent!"

Li Wei clapped his hands and laughed. "Junior Brother Xu is indeed straightforward. I need a ’Nine Nether Prison Tower’ refined.

This tower must contain the Purest Righteous Rune of Demon Suppression, be built upon a base of Pure Yang Purple Gold or Wu Earth Essence, and be layered with spatial restrictions. Its core must be tempered with the Nine Heavens Pure Qi to forge the True Spirit Seal Rune. Only then can it form a domain that isolates the inside from the out and suppresses the source of demonic power."

"The Nine Nether Prison Tower?"

Xu Yunfan mused to himself. ’The name of this Dharma Gate sounds grand and impressive, but I have indeed never mastered its Refining Method.’

He pretended to ponder. "This method is indeed profound, requiring the combined effect of extremely strong spatial restrictions and Yang and Righteous Runes. To be honest with you, Senior Brother, I am quite unfamiliar with the Refining Method for this type of specialized suppression-type Magical Treasure. As for the refining technique..."

"Haha, Peak Master Xu, no need to worry."

Li Wei was clearly prepared. His smile never faltering, he took a Gray Jade Talisman from his sleeve and handed it over. It emanated a gentle, ancient aura, and the outline of a pagoda was inscribed upon it.

"This item was bestowed by my master. It contains the detailed refining diagrams for the ’Nine Nether Prison Tower,’ the required Spiritual Materials, the methods for laying out the Rune restrictions, and the core True Spirit Imprint Secret Technique.

However, this item is closely related to the tower’s Artifact Spirit. It is extremely crucial and cannot be copied or imprinted. I can only invite you, Junior Brother Xu, to come to my Earth Fire Spirit Vein Cave Mansion to consult it and perform the refining on-site. As for all the required Spiritual Materials, I have already prepared them!"

His words were earnest, and he laid out the key items and conditions plainly, appearing full of sincerity.

Xu Yunfan took the Gray Jade Talisman. It felt heavy in his hand. A pure, vigorous, and magnificent will, faintly tinged with a fusion of Buddhist and Daoist styles, emanated from the Talisman. It was undoubtedly the work of a True Monarch. A brief probe with his Divine Thought confirmed that it contained the correct Refining Method.

’Not bad.’ Having obtained a new Magical Treasure Refining Method, Xu Yunfan’s mood brightened.

He sensed it for a moment before putting the Talisman away, saying briskly, "Since you have the refining diagrams and the Spiritual Materials, for a matter of vanquishing demons and defending the Righteous Dao... ahem...

This junior brother is duty-bound to help. Senior Brother Li, rest assured. After I return to my peak and make some preparations, I will trouble you at your cave mansion and focus on refining this tower."

Though he said this, Xu Yunfan was calculating inwardly. ’Refining this tower is undoubtedly an excellent training opportunity for condensing Cloud Runes from the Profound Capital Eight Sceneries Cloud Qi and deepening my understanding of space.’

’If I succeed in refining an unfamiliar Magical Treasure, I should be able to gain a lot of Skill Level.’

Li Wei was overjoyed. "Excellent! I’ll be troubling you then, Junior Brother Xu. I shall await you, Peak Master, at Celestial Furnace Peak!"

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before Li Wei turned and melted into the deep shadows of the towering bookshelves, his figure vanishing in an instant.

The smile on Xu Yunfan’s face faded after Li Wei’s figure disappeared. A purple-gold light flowed in the depths of his eyes as he was lost in thought.

True Monarch Pu Du was one of the strongest Late-Stage Golden Core True Monarchs in the Primordial Sect.

The faction under him was naturally powerful.

’But I’m not the only one in the Primordial Sect proficient in Artifact Refining. Why come looking for me?’

’Could it be...’

Xu Yunfan’s eyes were profound as his thoughts spun. He wasn’t afraid. Within the Primordial Sect, even a True Monarch needed a reason to make a move.

He stored the Secret Skill Jade Scroll he had obtained from the Scripture Pavilion in his Mustard Seed Space and turned to walk out of the building.

The massive stone doors of the Scripture Pavilion closed silently once more, sealing off the mysterious and profound aura within.

The afternoon sun, slightly glaring, spilled onto the cold, black stone tiles of the square in front of the entrance.

Just as he descended the long flight of stairs from the Scripture Pavilion—which seemed as if constructed from countless vertebrae—a figure shot out in front of him. Like a cornered animal, brimming with determination and irrepressible anger, the figure blocked his path.

Xu Yunfan halted, his expression cold as he looked down at the figure as if it were an ant.

It was a skinny youth with a still-childish face, dressed in the plain, grayish-blue Daoist robes of an Inner Sect Disciple.

Judging by the style of his robes, he must be a disciple from Hundred Desires Peak.

Xu Yunfan couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow slightly, but he didn’t speak.

The youth bit his lower lip so hard that it began to bleed. His face was flushed red with a mixture of agitation and fear, and his fists, clenched at his sides, trembled slightly.

After all, to block a Foundation Establishment Daoist Master all by oneself and not be slapped to death on the spot was a victory in itself.

His Cultivation...

’Hmm.’

Xu Yunfan’s gaze swept over him. The youth’s Dantian Qi Sea was weak, his meridians were shallow and narrow, his True Essence fluctuated erratically, and his foundation was unstable.

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!