Chapter 1363: Small Trouble

Fairy Ziyue gave a wry smile and said, "Even Nascent Soul cultivators would take at least decades to refine a single drop of Primordial Heavy Water. However, I've heard it's possible to set up a formation for this purpose, though the difficulty of arranging such a formation is quite high, demanding exceptional skill from the formation master. Even with a formation, refining Primordial Heavy Water still takes a very long time; otherwise, it wouldn't be so precious."

Wang Changsheng nodded in agreement.

Over the years, he had sent many people to collect Primordial Heavy Water, but he had never managed to acquire even a single drop. Given that it takes a Nascent Soul cultivator decades to refine an entire river into one drop of Primordial Heavy Water, it was unlikely to be easily available for sale.

"Junior Martial Sister Tian, have you finished repairing the Level 4 puppet beast? Can you now refine Level 4 puppet beasts?"

Wang Changsheng looked at Fairy Ziyue, his eyes filled with anticipation.

If Fairy Ziyue could refine Level 4 puppet beasts, the Wang family's strength would achieve a qualitative leap.

Fairy Ziyue shook her head with a wry smile. "No, Level 4 puppet beasts are not that easy to refine. I'm still working on it, but I believe I'll be able to refine them eventually."

Due to her cultivation technique, Fairy Ziyue's own divine abilities were not particularly strong, so she naturally had to rely on external items. Compared to spirit treasures, Level 4 puppet beasts were relatively easier to refine.

"I'm sure you'll be able to refine them, Junior Martial Sister Tian. Qingqing has praised you to me many times, saying your artifact refining skills are excellent, and that she's only learned the basics."

Wang Changsheng complimented her, his tone sincere.

"Senior Martial Brother Wang, just speak your mind directly. There's no need for us to be so formal."

Fairy Ziyue smiled brightly; based on her understanding of Wang Changsheng, he rarely complimented others.

"I plan to refine a set of flying sword artifacts and would like to ask for your help."

There was a vast difference between a sword cultivator who possessed one flying sword and one who had a set of them. Wang Changsheng intended to refine a set of flying swords for Wang Qingshan, and all the materials were ready.

Refining sets of artifacts takes a long time, and flying sword artifacts are inherently difficult to refine. Wang Changsheng planned to ask Fairy Ziyue for help so they could refine a set of flying swords for Wang Qingshan together. This would not only shorten the refining time but also result in more powerful artifacts. Since Fairy Ziyue's artifact refining skills were superior to Wang Changsheng's, her willingness to help would be ideal.

"How many flying swords do you intend to refine?"

Fairy Ziyue pondered for a moment before asking.

She was not a member of the Wang family, so it was impossible for her to agree the moment Wang Changsheng asked.

"One has already been refined and just needs to be re-tempered. We'll need to refine eight more, all primarily made from thousand-year glazed bamboo."

Wang Changsheng said truthfully that a sword formation composed of nine Azure Glazed Swords would certainly not be weak.

"Eight, you say? No problem, but it will have to be a bit later. I've been researching the refining of Level 4 puppet beasts recently and am currently occupied."

Wang Changsheng's face lit up with joy, and he said gratefully, "Thank you very much, Junior Martial Sister Tian."

Unless it was for a close relative or a beloved disciple, Nascent Soul cultivators rarely refined complete sets of artifacts for others, as it was too time-consuming.

"It's just a small favor. I'm helping you, hoping that Senior Martial Brother Wang will help me in the future as well."

Fairy Ziyue's expression turned serious. All her relatives had died at the hands of the Sun Moon Palace, and she had sworn a blood oath to avenge them.

Her own strength was not enough, so she could only rely on the Wang family.

The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple and the Azure Lotus Sword Sovereign were both powerful. What they needed now was time. Even if it came down to a war of attrition, they could outlast the two palace masters of the Sun Moon Palace.

"Naturally. I always keep my word. If the opportunity arises in the future, I will certainly help you get your revenge."

Wang Changsheng agreed. Given the Sun Moon Palace's attitude towards the descendants of the Zhenhai Sect, Wang Changsheng would also deal with the Sun Moon Palace if the opportunity arose.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng left with the Level 4 puppet beast.

Back at his residence, he summoned Wang Mengfen, who reported on the recent affairs of the family.

"Conflict has broken out in the Fiery Porpoise Sea? Did Qingshan bring that Level 4 puppet beast?"

Wang Qingshan had not been in the Nascent Soul stage for long. While his intentions were good, Wang Changsheng was still concerned that he might not be a match for other Nascent Soul cultivators. The Golden Luan puppet beast had not yet been fully repaired, but it was still usable.

"He brought it. There shouldn't be any issues."

Wang Changsheng nodded; he was relatively confident in Wang Qingshan's actions.

"By the way, has Song Yunying's background been thoroughly investigated?"

Song Yunying was the wife of Immortal Golden Mirror. Back in the Central Plains cultivation world, Wang Changsheng had almost gotten into a conflict with Immortal Golden Mirror because of her. Immortal Golden Mirror had even sent disciples to guard near Wang Changsheng's residence, claiming they wanted to visit the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple.

If Immortal Golden Mirror wanted to visit Wang Changsheng, knowing his identity, why did he still almost get into a conflict with him? Given Immortal Golden Mirror's mid-Nascent Soul cultivation, it should have been Wang Changsheng visiting him. This did not seem characteristic of Immortal Golden Mirror, so the problem likely lay with Song Yunying.

"We've investigated, and there's nothing unusual. This woman is a famous beauty in the Fiery Porpoise Sea. Song Yunying gained some renown among lower-level cultivators due to her beauty. She later married Immortal Golden Mirror as a concubine, and after giving birth to his daughter, she was promoted to his official wife. Immortal Golden Mirror helped her advance to the Core Formation stage."

Wang Mengfen replied truthfully. He then recalled something and added, "This time, when the four major forces besieged the Golden Blade Sect, Immortal Golden Mirror was leading them. He is still a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator."

"I understand. You may go now and attend to your duties."

Wang Changsheng dismissed Wang Mengfen. Specks of blue light suddenly flared before him, coalescing into the form of the Qilin Turtle. It let out a series of sharp hisses, seemingly hungry.

"Let's go! I happen to be going out, and I'll bring you along."

Wang Changsheng put away the Qilin Turtle and entered a side room.

Inside, there was a silver teleportation array, over ten zhang in size. He stepped onto the array and cast a spell. A silver glow lit up beneath his feet, engulfing his figure.

After the silver glow dissipated, Wang Changsheng appeared in a similar-sized side room, its door wide open.

Wang Changsheng walked out of the side room, and a long bluestone corridor appeared before him.

Not long after, he exited the corridor and found himself in a secluded courtyard. In the center of the courtyard stood a nine-story azure pavilion, surrounded by a large expanse of spirit flowers, with a Lion-Qilin Beast lying by the pavilion's entrance.

A cheerful guqin melody drifted from inside the azure pavilion. The doors and windows were open, and Wang Ruyan was absorbed in playing the music.

The melody was joyful and pleasant, ebbing and flowing.

A vast expanse of blue light suddenly illuminated the void, revealing Wang Changsheng's figure.

"My dear, your guqin skills are getting better and better."

Wang Changsheng praised with a smile.

"Oh, husband, you've advanced to the mid-Nascent Soul stage!"

Wang Ruyan sensed the powerful aura emanating from Wang Changsheng, feeling a little surprised and her eyes filled with joy.

She was still in the early Nascent Soul stage, and there was nothing that could be done about it. Wang Changsheng had spirit water to aid his cultivation, while she cultivated musical arts and had few spiritual resources to assist her, so her cultivation speed was naturally slower. In addition, she had spent a considerable amount of time researching talismans.

"My trip to the Heavenly Void Cavern wasn't in vain; I acquired a batch of Level 4 spirit water, otherwise I wouldn't have advanced to the mid-Nascent Soul stage so quickly."

They were an old couple, so there was no need for formalities.

After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng said, "My dear, I plan to make a trip to Golden Mirror Isle to investigate Song Yunying's background."

"Let me go with you! Immortal Golden Mirror has been a renowned Nascent Soul cultivator for many years, after all."

After Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan returned from the Central Plains cultivation world, they had sent people to investigate Immortal Golden Mirror and obtained a considerable amount of information.

Immortal Golden Mirror had formed his Nascent Soul over eighty years earlier than Wang Changsheng. Considering he was a rogue cultivator, and Wang Changsheng was already at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, combined with a Level 4 puppet beast, even if he couldn't defeat Immortal Golden Mirror, he could still retreat safely.

"No need, I'll be enough on my own. I doubt he'd dare to try anything against me."

Wang Changsheng was full of confidence. He intended to use this opportunity to test his strength and also to give Song Yunying a warning.

"Alright. Please be extra careful."

Wang Ruyan did not try to dissuade him further, only asking him to be extra careful.

Wang Changsheng gave a few instructions, then departed using the teleportation array, heading for the Fiery Porpoise Sea.