Chapter 201: Chen's Furnace Fire Alchemy Record

At present, only Wang Changsheng and Wang Mingyuan are aware of the existence of the "Kuaishui True Scripture." Wang Mingjiang and Wang Changfeng remain uninformed.

Wang Changsheng's rapid advancement—one level every few years—was an obvious anomaly. Second-tier elixirs were incredibly valuable, and the Wang family simply couldn't afford enough spirit stones to purchase them. More critically, second-tier elixirs were highly sought after, with some specialized ones requiring advance custom orders.

If it wasn't elixirs, then only his cultivation aptitude or his cultivation technique remained as possibilities. Wang Changsheng's aptitude was not particularly good, a fact known to both Wang Changfeng and Wang Mingjiang. This left only the cultivation technique.

Wang Changsheng let out a slight breath and recounted the entire story, though he concealed the true origin of the "Kuaishui True Scripture," simply stating it was an ancestral cultivation technique.

"Can it only be cultivated with a strong spiritual sense? Would it work if I first strengthened my spiritual sense with a Spirit Nurturing Elixir and then cultivated this technique?" Wang Mingjiang asked with eager curiosity. It would be a lie to say Wang Mingjiang wasn't envious of Wang Changsheng's cultivation speed.

"Theoretically, yes," Wang Changsheng replied solemnly. "However, this cultivation technique requires a significant amount of Heavenly and Earthly Spirit Water for assistance. If your spiritual sense isn't strong enough, attempting to cultivate it by force will result in your body exploding. Our great-great-grandfather, in fact, died precisely because he forcefully cultivated the 'Kuaishui True Scripture.' Uncle Twenty-One, if you start cultivating from the first level, reaching the fourth will take a considerable amount of time. Our great-great-grandfather spent tens of thousands of spirit stones just to cultivate from the Qi Condensation stage to the Foundation Establishment stage. Of course, if you wish to cultivate the 'Kuaishui True Scripture,' there's no issue. I will provide you with the cultivation method immediately. However, this technique is our family's absolute secret and must not be leaked. Uncle Twenty-One, Elder Brother, you absolutely must not breathe a single word of this to outsiders. This is a matter our ancestors have repeatedly cautioned us about."

"I understand the gravity of this matter," Wang Mingjiang responded. "I never imagined our Wang family possessed an Earth-grade cultivation technique. If the immortal cultivation sects were to discover this, they would undoubtedly cause us trouble. But Changsheng, your cultivation speed is too rapid; it easily attracts the attention of discerning individuals. You need to cultivate a technique to conceal your aura. If that's not feasible, simply claim you possess a Water Spirit Body. Unless a high-level cultivator personally investigates, cultivators of the same rank won't be able to discern the truth."

"I was thinking the same thing," Wang Changsheng admitted, a look of regret on his face. "I've already asked Father to send people to acquire such cultivation techniques. Unfortunately, the Huang and Chen families fled too quickly and didn't leave us any."

Wang Changfeng patted his shoulder and smiled. "Ninth Brother, being able to take over the Huang family is already a significant achievement. We know how to keep contingencies, and so do they. From now on, focus on your cultivation! Just take some time to refine a few magic tools and second-tier puppet beasts; leave other matters to Uncle Twenty-One and me. Elevating your cultivation is the most crucial task. With an Earth-grade cultivation technique and the assistance of Heavenly and Earthly Spirit Water, you have the potential to advance to the Core Formation stage."

"That's right, Changsheng! Leave all other matters to us. Just take some time to refine a few magic tools and second-tier puppet beasts, and devote the rest of your time to cultivation!"

"I understand," Wang Changsheng replied. "You two don't have to overwork yourselves." The three chatted for over half an hour before finally dispersing.

The following day, Wang Changfeng dispatched twenty cultivators, most of them from the Wang family and a few from the Huang family, to Qingyue Market to take possession of ten acres of spirit fields and three storefronts.

Spring gave way to autumn, and five years quickly passed.

Inside the secret chamber, Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a futon. Several fist-sized golden ores and a few porcelain bottles were scattered before him. Roaring flames enveloped the Purple Sun Furnace, radiating intense heat.

After a while, he formed a hand seal and cast a spell onto the Purple Sun Furnace. The flames extinguished, the cauldron lid flew open, and a large quantity of golden liquid emerged from within.

Under the control of his spiritual sense, the golden liquid twisted and transformed, separating into three small masses that slowly condensed into the shape of flying needles.

He then tossed a blue porcelain bottle from the floor into the air, striking it with several hand seals. A large amount of blue liquid streamed out from the bottle.

The blue liquid twisted and deformed, separating into hundreds of smaller masses that gradually transformed into individual blue spirit runes.

"Go!" Wang Changsheng commanded. Hundreds of blue spirit runes flew towards the three golden flying needles, instantly merging into them. The needles then erupted with a brilliant blue light, shimmering with spiritual energy.

"Finally, success! The Blue Moon Needles, a complete set of magic tools!" Wang Changsheng exhaled softly, a look of delight in his eyes.

Refining flying needle magic tools was already quite challenging, and creating a complete set was even more so. He had failed over a dozen times before finally succeeding in crafting this set of Blue Moon Needles.

Flying needle magic tools were excellent ambush weapons, small in size and difficult to detect.

Wang Changsheng had refined this set of mid-grade flying needle magic tools for his own use, as his offensive techniques were too limited.

Aside from the flying needle magic tools, he had also attempted to refine defensive magic tools, but unfortunately, he had not succeeded.

Blue Cloud Crescent Blade, Profound Jade Ruler, Blue Moon Wheel, Green Tiger Bow, Azure Light Mirror, Golden Light Sword, Adamantine Brick, Blue Moon Bead, Blue Moon Sword, Blue Lotus Boat, Yin Gathering Gourd, and Profound Ice Banner—these were all the magic tools he possessed. He had no high-grade artifacts among them.

After advancing to the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment, the diluted Profound Yin Spirit Water was no longer as effective as before. Five years had passed, and he remained at the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment.

Aside from artifact refinement and puppet crafting, he spent most of his time cultivating, occasionally taking time to guide the younger generation.

Frequent intermarriages between the Wang and Huang families had added three new cultivators to the Wang family. Additionally, two individuals with spirit roots had emerged from the secular world's mortals, both belonging to the Qing generation.

Wang Mingjiang had switched to cultivating the "Kuaishui True Scripture." However, Heavenly and Earthly Spirit Water was extremely scarce, and without its aid, his cultivation speed was slow. He had only reached the third layer, which was remarkable given that he had already been in the Foundation Establishment stage.

Wang Mingjiang occasionally sought Wang Changsheng's guidance on cultivation difficulties, and Wang Changsheng answered truthfully, never holding back.

Regrettably, the people dispatched by Wang Mingyuan had only managed to acquire a few Huang-grade Five Elements cultivation techniques, and none for concealing aura. This was not surprising; unless a family was raided and annihilated, superior cultivation techniques simply would not circulate.

Interestingly, the Wang family acquired a classical text on artifact refinement.

The text was titled "Chen Luhuo's Artifact Refining Record." It had been compiled by a cultivator named Chen Luhuo, who, despite being only at the Qi Condensation stage, was obsessed with artifact refining and possessed many ingenious ideas. What most intrigued Wang Changsheng was Chen Luhuo's concept of water-based artifact refining.

After reading "Chen Luhuo's Artifact Refining Record," Wang Changsheng found his mind greatly expanded. He felt a certain admiration for Chen Luhuo; despite his relatively low cultivation and average artifact refining skill, his theoretical understanding was exceptionally strong. Calling him a theoretical master would not be an exaggeration.

Chen Luhuo's obsession with artifact refining led him to travel through many nations, despite his Qi Condensation stage cultivation, greatly broadening his horizons. He compiled "Chen Luhuo's Artifact Refining Record," which ultimately came into the possession of the Wang family.

No matter how sound a theory, it still required practical verification. However, Wang Changsheng had no immediate desire to test some of Chen Luhuo's more eccentric ideas.

He put away the Blue Moon Needles and the refining materials on the floor, then stood up and exited the chamber.

He intended to give the newly refined second-tier puppets to Wang Mingjiang, then enter a period of seclusion to strive for advancement to the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment.