Chapter 362: Magic Treasure Insights

**Mortal World**

It turned out they were uncle and nephew. Qin Sang had assumed Song Yi was Song Chengxian's son.

"How are they doing now?"

Song Yi replied, "My maternal grandmother is being looked after by my mother and several elders; she's still very robust. My uncle passed away many years ago."

Song Chengxian dead?

The last time they met, Song Chengxian was a newborn baby. Now, upon hearing the news, he had been dead for many years. Shopkeeper Wu had also grown old. After the trials of his journey to Great Sui, Qin Sang merely sighed; it was difficult for such news to stir much emotion within him anymore.

"My uncle was ambushed in Yun Cang Great Marsh and suffered severe injuries. Not long after he returned home, his condition worsened. I was still young then, but my uncle, despite his failing health, managed to guide me onto the path of cultivation before he..."

Song Yi's voice choked.

Qin Sang sighed softly. Song Chengxian's aptitude wasn't good. Although Qin Sang had left him a Foundation Establishment Pill and some cultivation resources, his solitary journey in cultivation must have been incredibly difficult. The path of immortality was indeed cruel, and Song Chengxian was not the only one to suffer its harshness.

Thinking of this, Qin Sang asked, "Who was the culprit? Was he found?"

Song Yi wiped away his tears and said, "My uncle killed the culprit on the spot. That person was also a rogue cultivator, so there was no one to seek revenge. I wasn't affected."

Qin Sang nodded, dismissed Song Yi, and then asked Shopkeeper Wu, "What are your thoughts?"

By now, he could probably guess why Shopkeeper Wu had summoned him.

Shopkeeper Wu stood up, took out a jade slip, and handed it to Qin Sang.

Qin Sang frowned, glanced at the jade slip, but didn't reach for it. He stared at Shopkeeper Wu with displeasure and said, "Daoist Wu, what is the meaning of this?"

Shopkeeper Wu did not retract the jade slip.

"When Song Yi first arrived, I recognized him as a member of the Song family; he looks too much like those two children from the Song family," Shopkeeper Wu began. "This child is clever and sharp, with a good disposition. He possesses three spiritual roots. While his talent isn't top-tier, it's still genuine spiritual root aptitude, offering hope for Foundation Establishment. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare trouble Daoist Qin.

"I have no heirs, and this child and I are quite compatible. All I can do is impart my lifelong knowledge to him and then push him as far as I can, so our master-disciple relationship is not in vain.

"Daoist Qin, this jade slip is a family heirloom, containing the refining insights of several generations of my ancestors. It may not be worthy of your esteemed notice. However, within the jade slip, there are also insights left by an unknown senior who was once a disciple of a Golden Core Grandmaster from the Void Spirit Sect. He served as an acolyte by the Grandmaster's side and observed the entire process of that Grandmaster refining a magic treasure.

"Later, that senior recorded everything he saw and heard.

"My ancestor inadvertently obtained this jade slip and, using it, began to try and learn the art of refining.

"I've noticed that Daoist Qin is interested in artifact refining. I wonder if the contents of this jade slip might be of any assistance to you?"

Under Shopkeeper Wu's expectant gaze, Qin Sang pondered for a moment, then took the jade slip. He sent his spiritual sense into it to examine its contents.

What first caught his eye were the artifact refining insights left by Shopkeeper Wu's ancestors. Most of them did not have high cultivation levels, dedicating their lives to refining, with no hope for the immortal path. Qin Sang skimmed through these, finally reaching the notes left by the unknown senior.

After carefully reading through it, Qin Sang fell into deep thought.

Although the contents of the jade slip were not personally written by the Golden Core Grandmaster, they provided a remarkably detailed description of the process of refining magic treasures. Even more valuable was that the senior's master had often given him pointers during the refining of magic treasures, and these were recorded word for word. Hailing from the Void Spirit Sect, they possessed unique insights into artifact refining, surpassing those of other sects. Qin Sang had the refining method for the Primordial Concord Ring in his mustard seed bag, but the finer details required his own careful deliberation. Thoroughly studying this jade slip would certainly be greatly beneficial in the future. After he broke through to the Core Formation stage, he would likely also receive secret teachings from Shao Hua Mountain, but that was a matter for later. What truly moved Qin Sang was that this information also seemed to be helpful for his Ebony Sword, especially the words attributed to the Golden Core Grandmaster. Currently, he could only understand a small portion, yet he already gained faint insights. If he could fully comprehend it, the Ebony Sword's efficiency in devouring spirit wood would surely increase significantly.

With this thought, Qin Sang opened his eyes, having made a decision.

He still had an unused recommendation slot for accepting a disciple. Given Song Yi's three spiritual root aptitude, along with his recommendation, entering Shao Hua Mountain should be a certainty. Moreover, Song Yi was also a member of the Song family. Shopkeeper Wu likely knew about his connection with the Song family, which was why he approached him with a hopeful attitude.

"After entering Shao Hua Mountain, Song Yi will be a Shao Hua Mountain disciple. If he is later taken as a personal disciple by some senior, he will have to choose a different lineage."

Shopkeeper Wu replied calmly, "As long as it's good for him."

Since Shopkeeper Wu had already thought things through, Qin Sang said no more. He called Song Yi in, took out a jade pendant, and handed it to him: "The next time Shao Hua Mountain opens its gates to accept disciples, take this token and go to Shao Hua Mountain. When the welcoming disciples of Dao Men Peak ask you, just answer truthfully."

Song Yi hesitated, not daring to take it, and looked to Shopkeeper Wu, "Master..."

Shopkeeper Wu urged him quickly, "Go on, thank Senior Qin!"

Only then did Song Yi take the jade pendant and perform a deep bow to Qin Sang.

"Dispense with the formalities."

Qin Sang smiled and helped Song Yi up. "Your master and I are peers, so you should address me as Martial Uncle Qin from now on. Shao Hua Mountain's rules aren't strict, but after joining the sect, some chores are still necessary. The manager of Dao Men Peak and I have a good relationship, so he might look out for you a bit for my sake, but these are minor matters; you still need to rely on your own diligent cultivation. Once your cultivation improves, it won't be difficult to reclaim the Song family's ancestral home."

When Song Ying left Wenyue Market, she had voluntarily relinquished all of the Song family's properties there and signed the documents. When Qin Sang had just broken through to Foundation Establishment, his foundation was still shallow, and Song Chengxian was too young and had not yet entered the path of cultivation. There was no suitable reason to disrupt Wenyue Market's rules. Now, he would leave it for Song Yi to resolve himself, considering it an incentive.

With Qin Sang's promise, Shopkeeper Wu and his disciple were both overjoyed.

Qin Sang chatted with Shopkeeper Wu for a while longer, left some spiritual materials for him to refine into magic tools, and was about to go visit Granny Jing when he received unexpected news from Shopkeeper Wu.

"Over twenty years ago, Granny Jing closed her shop and left Wenyue Market. I haven't seen her in a very long time," Shopkeeper Wu said. "Without Granny Jing at the helm, the secret shop members met a few times in private, but gradually contact became sparse. However, Granny Jing's shop is still there; Daoist Qin can leave a transmission talisman, and she will see it when she returns."

Qin Sang was surprised. "Daoist Wu, do you know where Granny Jing went?"

Shopkeeper Wu shook his head. "Granny Jing didn't leave any message before she left, and I don't know either."

Bidding farewell to Shopkeeper Wu, Qin Sang arrived in front of the secret shop. Indeed, the main door was tightly shut, with no sign of Granny Jing. There was a barrier outside the shop serving as protection. After some thought, Qin Sang took out a transmission talisman, clearly explained the situation, and sent it into the barrier before leaving the market.