Chapter 121: Qingfeng Sword's Small Accessories

Since her revival, Immortal Fairy has repeatedly faced setbacks. First, her attempt to intimidate Lu Yang backfired, leading to a beating from Yunzhi. Later, in an attempt to prove her usefulness, she tried to control Lu Yang into fighting opponents beyond his level and was taught a lesson.

She now realized that relying on her past experiences was no longer viable. Modern cultivators' way of thinking is much more active than in ancient times, and they work together to accumulate cultivation experience for various realms.

This cooperation was unimaginable in ancient times. Even among fellow disciples, there were overt and covert struggles, mutual scheming, and competition for resources. How could sects and tribes unconditionally share their cultivation experiences?

Oh, there was one exception: the ancient barbarians. They did enjoy discussing their cultivation experiences within their tribe.

Lu Yang stretched, got up, and performed a set of calisthenics. He stretched his muscles and bones, which creaked pleasantly, and he felt inexplicably comfortable.

"Where are you going?"

"To Hundred Refinements Peak, to custom-order a weapon."

When Lu Yang arrived at Hundred Refinements Peak, he saw that the canteen was as lively as ever.

Immortal Fairy exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, your Dao Seeking Sect's food is quite good! So many disciples are here buying food."

Lu Yang nodded, "The food quality is indeed excellent."

However, the purpose of this trip was not the canteen, but the Hundred Refinements Hall on the other side of the mountainside.

The canteen sold common weapons, which, while good, were not necessarily suitable for everyone.

Thus, Hundred Refinements Hall came into being. It was presided over by master artifact refiners and specialized in selling custom-made weapons.

"Are you... Senior Brother Lu Yang?" a surprised voice called out to Lu Yang at the entrance of Hundred Refinements Hall.

Lu Yang looked at the person and suddenly realized, "You're Li Haoran, from my cohort!"

In Lu Yang's cohort, there were three disciples with single spiritual roots: Lu Yang with his sword spiritual root, Meng Jingzhou with his 'single' spiritual root, and Li Haoran with his fire spiritual root.

"Over a month ago, Senior Sister Zhou Lulu told me you were bathing in lava. Are you finally able to come out?"

At the mention of bathing in lava, Li Haoran's expression turned grim, as if recalling some unpleasant experiences.

"I finally met Master's requirements. I learned to dive in lava, eat salamanders raw, and successfully established my foundation. I just got out. I was about to look for Master to ask about my next arrangements, but Senior Sister Zhou Lulu said she hasn't seen him for three days and doesn't know where he went."

Lu Yang wondered, "Could it be that Fifth Elder and Master have such a deep bond that she's accompanying Master in meditation?"

"After establishing your foundation, you need to go to the Mission Hall to receive sect missions."

Li Haoran nodded, having heard about this from his senior brothers.

"Do you know the way? I can accompany you." Since Li Haoran had called him Senior Brother Lu Yang, Lu Yang felt he should at least fulfill his duties as a senior brother.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

On the way to the Mission Hall, Lu Yang learned about Li Haoran's background. His parents were both cultivators, though their cultivation level wasn't high, only at the Foundation Establishment stage. When they learned he had a fire spiritual root, they were overjoyed and pampered him immensely.

This also made Li Haoran arrogant and impatient.

For example, when climbing Mount Inquiring Heart, Li Haoran's Dao heart was not firm. Many with lesser talent reached the fiftieth step before him, and he only succeeded in climbing it last.

Lu Yang guessed that Fifth Elder Zhou Xin saw Li Haoran's flaws and specifically had him soak in lava for a year to temper his Dao heart.

Now, the effect seemed significant.

At the Mission Hall, they searched around but couldn't find a suitable mission for Li Haoran.

"By the way, can you refine artifacts?"

"Of course," Li Haoran replied. "Master said I already possess peak Foundation Establishment stage artifact refining skills." The fire spiritual root is most suitable for artifact refining, and Li Haoran had studied artifact refining knowledge for a year in the lava.

"How about this: I'll post an artifact refining mission, and you take it. If you can complete it, my purpose for refining the artifact will also be achieved." Lu Yang had already thought this through. The artifact refiners at Hundred Refinements Hall started at the Golden Core stage and were expensive, and the weapon he needed to refine didn't require such a high-level refiner.

"Senior Brother Lu Yang, you don't need to accommodate me. I can just come back to the Mission Hall in a few days."

Lu Yang shook his head. "I'm not accommodating you. I just happen to need an artifact refined, and you are the most suitable candidate for the job."

"Most suitable?" Li Haoran felt flattered.

Lu Yang nodded. "Yes, you're the cheapest."

Li Haoran was speechless.

The two returned to Li Haoran's artifact refining room. When Lu Yang pulled out the Azure Edge Sword, Li Haoran was startled. The Azure Edge Sword's quality was ridiculously high, far beyond what someone at the Foundation Establishment stage like him could modify.

"No, no, Senior Brother Lu, you should find someone else," Li Haoran said. "My skill is limited; I can't refine this kind of sword."

Lu Yang knew he had misunderstood and smiled. "You misunderstood. It's not about refining this sword. I just want to add some small decorative parts to its exterior."

Li Haoran breathed a sigh of relief. This was simple. "Do you have a blueprint?" he asked.

"Yes."

Lu Yang was well-prepared. He pulled out a blueprint four meters long and wide, which in no way resembled "small parts."

Li Haoran's expression grew even stranger when he saw the blueprint's content. Refining it wouldn't be difficult, but the item looked nothing like a decoration. At least, he had never seen a decoration like it.

"I'm planning to learn Flying Sword Arts soon," Lu Yang explained. "As a sword cultivator, it won't do if I can't use a sword. But flying around in the sky without traffic rules is too dangerous, so for safety reasons, I designed this blueprint."

"When I activate Flying Sword Arts, I plan to sit inside a steel shell, with the flying sword mounted beneath it as propulsion."

"Inside the steel shell, I'll install chairs for sitting. Oh, and let's install two rows of seats. Once I master Flying Sword Arts, I can even take others flying."

"This thing is called a steering wheel; it can adjust direction."

"And windows. Mortals have trouble refining glass from sand, but it shouldn't be a problem for us cultivators, right?"

"Logically, there should also be brakes," Lu Yang continued, "but since the flying sword's propulsion comes from me, I don't need to install them. I can just 'foot-brake' when needed..."

"Oh, and this large iron shell must be easy to install and detach; otherwise, it will be inconvenient during combat."

Lu Yang explained in detail the function and refining requirements of the "small decorative parts," which left both Immortal Fairy and Li Haoran feeling their eyes had been opened.

"It's not that I'm afraid of heights; it's just too lonely flying by myself. I want to bring more people along," Lu Yang repeatedly emphasized, before asking, "Can you refine it?"

Li Haoran thought for a moment. Although the items on the blueprint were eccentric, they weren't difficult to refine. At most, he hadn't refined them before and was out of practice, so he would need to try a few times. "Yes," he replied.

"Good. These are Xuanlei Iron; they can be used as raw materials for refining."

"And this mask," Lu Yang added, pulling out the Tofu Mask, "could you refine it too, to make it harder so it doesn't break easily?" He thought to himself that he would need a false identity when going out in the future.

"As for the price, how about twenty contribution points?" Lu Yang proactively suggested.

Twenty contribution points, or two thousand spirit stones, was certainly not a low price.

Li Haoran accepted the mission.