Chapter 4301

The Chaos Continent, Qinglian City.

The streets were wide and clean, bustling with people.

On Qinglian Peak, Wang Changsheng sat in a green stone pavilion, holding a golden spherical bead. A pensive expression was on his face, and Wang Chuanming stood beside him.

The Golden Luo Bead, a mid-grade auxiliary immortal artifact incorporating a Primordial Spirit Treasure.

Fiverivers Immortal Sect, Myriad Treasure Sect, and other powers all used Immortal Scrying Mirrors for lie detection when recruiting new disciples. The grade of these mirrors varied among different powers; the stronger the power, the higher the grade of their Immortal Scrying Mirror.

To Wang Changsheng's knowledge, the Nangong Immortal Clan possessed a top-grade immortal artifact specifically for lie detection and identifying spies.

For most immortals, this treasure was considered a dispensable item, offering no benefit to cultivation. Yet, when utilized well, it could produce unexpected effects.

Wang Yixin's voice came from outside: "Old Ancestor, Senior Nangong has arrived."

"Please invite Immortal Nangong in quickly."

Wang Changsheng instructed, putting away the Golden Luo Bead.

No sooner had he spoken than Wang Yixin and Nangong Yuexue entered.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, this is the Clear Immortal Mirror. It's used for lie detection and has never failed."

Nangong Yuexue produced a small, azure-glowing mirror and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng had wished to borrow the Clear Immortal Mirror, so Nangong Yuexue brought it over herself.

"Thank you, Immortal Nangong. Please wait a moment; I'll be right back."

Wang Changsheng took the Clear Immortal Mirror, instructed Wang Yixin to attend to Nangong Yuexue, and then he and Wang Chuanming walked towards a nearby green pavilion.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Wang Changsheng and Wang Chuanming emerged, their faces beaming with joy.

"Thank you very much, Immortal Nangong. This treasure is truly powerful and has helped me immensely."

Wang Changsheng expressed his gratitude and returned the Clear Immortal Mirror to Nangong Yuexue.

Nangong Yuexue carefully inspected it, and only after confirming the Clear Immortal Mirror was undamaged did she put it away.

"It was merely a small favor. Chaos Beasts develop secret agents within the ranks of immortals, so immortals in crucial departments must be examined with the Clear Immortal Mirror to prevent false immortals from infiltrating."

Nangong Yuexue said solemnly.

"Of course. I didn't have full confidence myself, which is why I borrowed the Clear Immortal Mirror from you. Thank you. This is a small token of my appreciation, not meant to be extravagant."

Wang Changsheng took out a golden storage bracelet and handed it to Nangong Yuexue.

Nangong Yuexue shook her head and said, "We are in-laws; there's no need to be so polite. Please take it back! I won't disturb your cultivation any longer."

She did not accept Wang Changsheng's gift, not because she disdained it, but because the Wang family was just starting and had little in the way of accumulated wealth, making it difficult to save resources. As in-laws, lending the Clear Immortal Mirror was a simple matter.

"I will see you out, Immortal Nangong."

Wang Changsheng personally escorted Nangong Yuexue away before returning to Qinglian Peak.

Wang Changsheng took out a green jade slip, handed it to Wang Yixin, and instructed, "Yixin, send people to collect these refining materials. Gather them all as soon as possible."

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

Wang Yixin assented and departed to carry out the order.

"Old Ancestor, with this treasure, it will be much easier for us to infiltrate other forces."

Wang Chuanming said excitedly.

"The grade of this treasure is still too low. If it could be upgraded to a top-grade immortal artifact, its effects would surely be better."

Wang Changsheng stated.

Wang Changsheng used the Clear Immortal Mirror for lie detection, and it quickly uncovered many lies told by Wang Chuanming. However, after Wang Chuanming refined the Golden Luo Bead, the Clear Immortal Mirror no longer reacted.

"With your artifact refining skill, Old Ancestor, upgrading the Golden Luo Bead to a top-grade immortal artifact will certainly be no problem."

Wang Chuanming said with a smile.

"I can't do that at the moment. You should continue searching for Immortal Luoshui and the Palace of Yama. I hope we won't need the Golden Luo Bead."

Wang Changsheng instructed.

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

Wang Chuanming assented and turned to leave.

Wang Yixin returned and said, "Old Ancestor, Senior Sun has arrived."

"Please invite him in!"

Wang Changsheng instructed.

Wang Yixin assented and left. Not long after, she returned with the Carefree Demon Lord. The Carefree Demon Lord was not using his true appearance, so there was no issue if people from the Fiverivers Immortal Sect saw him.

"Fellow Daoist Sun, you have advanced to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage! Congratulations!"

Wang Changsheng felt the powerful spiritual pressure emanating from the Carefree Demon Lord and offered his congratulations with a smile.

The Carefree Demon Lord glanced at Wang Yixin. Wang Changsheng waved his hand, and Wang Yixin withdrew.

"Thanks to Fellow Daoist Wang for helping me refine that set of immortal artifacts, I was able to obtain this opportunity. This is a small token of my gratitude; please don't scorn it, Fellow Daoist Wang."

The Carefree Demon Lord took out an exquisite golden jade box and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng opened the jade box and saw an orange-yellow crystal inside, shimmering with a faint treasure light.

He picked up the crystal; it felt heavy.

"Immortal Scrying Divine Crystal!"

Wang Changsheng exclaimed in surprise. This was the core material for refining Immortal Scrying Mirrors, and a piece this large was enough to refine a top-grade immortal artifact.

"I don't accept rewards for no service. Fellow Daoist Sun, feel free to speak your mind."

Wang Changsheng said.

"I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Wang to help me upgrade a mid-grade immortal artifact to a top-grade one. I have already collected all the materials, and there will be a substantial reward upon success."

The Carefree Demon Lord took out a black storage bracelet and handed it to Wang Changsheng.

Now that he had advanced to the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage, his primary immortal artifact was still only mid-grade. He wanted to ask Wang Changsheng to help upgrade its grade, as Wang Changsheng's mastery of artifact refining had already spread throughout the North Sea Immortal Realm.

Wang Changsheng's divine sense swept over the bracelet, and a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes; the Carefree Demon Lord had indeed collected a considerable amount of materials.

"Alright! I will give it a try. I will contact you immediately after I've refined it. Fellow Daoist Sun, please stay in Qinglian City for now."

Wang Changsheng agreed.

"Then I will trouble Fellow Daoist Wang. In the future, if there's anything I can help with, please don't hesitate to ask."

The Carefree Demon Lord promised.

Only a Supreme like Wang Changsheng had the standing to command the Carefree Demon Lord's service; had it been any other artifact refiner, the Carefree Demon Lord might not have complied.

"Good. If I truly need your help, Fellow Daoist Sun, I will certainly ask."

Wang Changsheng agreed.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng summoned Wang Yixin and asked her to take the Carefree Demon Lord to rest.

Wang Changsheng entered a secret chamber. With a flick of his sleeve, the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron flew out and landed on the ground.

He sat cross-legged on a blue futon, took out the black storage bracelet, and gave it a gentle shake. After a sweep of black radiant light, a large pile of items appeared on the ground. A long, black-glowing blade caught Wang Changsheng's attention.

The hilt of the black blade was engraved with nine lifelike miniature skull heads. The blade itself bore exquisite patterns, and the small characters "Heavenly Demonic Blade" were visible.

Wang Changsheng opened his mouth and exhaled a stream of snow-blue flame, which landed at the bottom of the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron. He then threw the blade into the cauldron and closed the lid.

With his current level of artifact refining, upgrading a mid-grade immortal artifact to a top-grade one was no problem.

The Carefree Demon Lord was merely a rogue cultivator, so it was truly difficult for him to have collected so many refining materials. It seemed he had acquired considerable wealth on the Myriad Immortals Continent.

Wang Changsheng fully unleashed his divine sense, closely monitoring the situation inside the Green Lotus Creation Cauldron.