Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 61: Kunwu Division Treasury
"The second skill of the Six Heavenly Skills is almost ready to be unleashed. With it, the effects of refined super-grade items can be elevated once again."
"As for the Lock God Seal, I still need time to practice further. Only when I can coalesce seals in a single thought and split them into many, will that count as mastery."
Xu Yang ended his contemplation and let out a breath.
Seven days spent without cultivating, focusing solely on these two methods, and the yield was indeed bountiful.
The Six Heavenly Skills go without saying, but the effects of the Lock God Seal were even more direct.
Right now, he could, with preparation, condense a seal within five breaths!
But that was far from enough.
Too slow, and each time, he could only form a single seal!
Still, cultivation of the Lock God Seal relied on time and gradual mastery.
Bam! Bam!!
The sound of knocking at the door broke out abruptly.
"Mr. Xu, someone’s here to see you." Wuo Ling’s voice came from outside.
Xu Yang was a bit surprised, then his heart stirred; could it be that Wuo Longyue couldn’t hold back anymore?
"Only seven days have passed."
Xu Yang got up and left the room, asking, "Who’s looking for me?"
Wuo Ling’s expression was somewhat strange: "Mr. Huai."
"Wuo Huai?"
Xu Yang was puzzled. Not Wuo Longyue, so why him?
What does he want from me?
Could it be he wants me to instruct him in alchemy?
When it came to the Alchemy Dao, Xu Yang was leagues above Wuo Huai.
Just counting the help from the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod and the techniques and experience passed down by Pill Emperor Gu Jun, let alone one Wuo Huai—even seventeen or eighteen wouldn’t measure up.
Xu Yang, full of curiosity, walked out of the courtyard and saw the conflicted look on Wuo Huai’s face.
"Mr. Huai,"
Xu Yang smiled faintly, inwardly guessing at Wuo Huai’s purpose.
The conflicted look vanished instantly from Wuo Huai’s face; he lowered himself slightly and cupped his fist, a trace of bitterness flashing in his eyes.
When it came to Xu Yang, he had no choice but to yield.
He was fully aware of the gulf between them.
"Mr. Xu!"
"Would you perhaps be willing to offer me some guidance regarding the Alchemy Dao?"
So he really did come seeking advice?
Xu Yang raised his brow slightly, then replied coolly, "Mr. Huai, when it comes to the Alchemy Dao, apart from hard work, talent matters even more. I’m afraid, in this, I truly cannot help you!"
It wasn’t that he was putting on airs!
Of course, he could instruct him, but why would he?
Lost his mind?
"Well..." Wuo Huai’s mouth hung open; he hadn’t expected Xu Yang to shut him down so directly.
Between Pill Masters, guidance was commonplace.
He could well imagine the various reasons why Xu Yang was unwilling to teach.
Use force?
Forget it!
If he stirred up any trouble, Wuo Longyue would probably tear him apart.
Wuo Huai sighed bitterly and straightened up. "Then we’ll leave it at that. Mr. Xu, I do have another matter to discuss today."
"Oh? What is it?" Xu Yang’s eyes glinted with surprise and suspicion.
Wuo Huai’s expression grew a bit awkward. "Since Mr. Xu came to Kunwu Division, the changes have been tremendous; all the painstaking pill refinement, and the discovery of Profound Snake Blood Ore—a treasure beyond measure. Your merit is immeasurable."
"These days, while Mr. Xu is resting, the chief instructed me to bring you for a look at our Kunwu Division’s treasure vault; should Mr. Xu desire, you may select any one treasure within."
The treasure vault?
Wuo Longyue’s intention?
Xu Yang instantly caught on, fixed his gaze on Wuo Huai, a teasing smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Wuo Longyue really couldn’t hold back!
Rest, hard work, merit—all just for saving face, huh?
Otherwise, if he simply said, I’ll give you a treasure, now get back to refining pills for me, where would Wuo Longyue’s dignity be?
Notice, Wuo Longyue hadn’t come in person.
Still, Xu Yang preferred that proud and unyielding look from the other day!
Wuo Huai felt uneasy under his gaze, shifting his eyes and stiffening his face.
He didn’t want to be here.
But with Wuo Longyue’s orders, what could he do but obey?
"With such a generous offer, how could I refuse?"
"Please, Mr. Huai, thank the chief for me afterwards!"
Xu Yang nodded and laughed lightly.
He certainly wouldn’t turn it down!
His standoff with Kunwu Division had always been about forcing their hand, making them realize they couldn’t do without him, and to stop with their little tricks—they were pointless!
Unless they dared to kill him!
To tear things apart completely would benefit no one.
Now that Wuo Longyue had bowed his head, this was indeed the best outcome—and he got a treasure for free!
The Kunwu Division’s treasure vault, as one of the four major Barbarian Race divisions, couldn’t be much inferior to Beixuan King’s residence even if it was.
Upon hearing Xu Yang agree, Wuo Huai also breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Yang accepting meant he owed a favor—taking someone’s treasures leaves you beholden!
Take the treasure, and you’d better refine pills for us!
No need to spell that out.
Everyone understood!
"This way, Mr. Xu."
Xu Yang followed Wuo Huai deeper into the estate.
The treasure vault, seen from outside, resembled a secret chamber set into a stone hill.
At the door sat only an elderly man, and just one glance made Xu Yang’s heart tremble—at least a Yang Realm martial artist!
After Wuo Huai presented the token, the old man flicked a finger, and with a ’click,’ the tightly shut chamber slowly opened, revealing the spacious interior.
The two of them entered the treasure vault at a slow pace.
The space was vast, almost the size of a small plaza.
Row upon row of shelves, chests, and stone platforms, all neatly packed with items.
The most eye-catching were the many suits of armor, sabres, swords, spears, halberds—all types of weapons.
Within the chests were all manner of rare and special ores, Profound Snake Blood Ore, Spirit Jade, Spirit Essence, and so on.
Wuo Huai explained, "This area’s all weapons, ores, spirit jade, and the like; that side holds rare heaven-and-earth treasures."
"In the back section, here are all kinds of cultivation techniques, martial skills, and secret techniques."
"..."
"The very deepest part holds assorted rare and bizarre treasures!"
As Wuo Huai explained, Xu Yang swept his gaze over everything.
So many categories, all were good things.
Even if some were hidden, it was an excellent opportunity.
Yet for the moment, Xu Yang couldn’t quite settle on what he wanted.
Seeming to see through Xu Yang’s thoughts, Wuo Huai grinned, "Cultivation techniques and secret arts Mr. Xu can use are all right over here."
He pointed to one shelf, then gestured to another, "I’ve noticed Mr. Xu has never used a weapon. If you wish, you could look closely at these."
"If you’re really unsure, you could check out the rare and strange treasures at the back."
Cultivation technique or secret art?
Weapons?
He didn’t care much for the first.
As for the second, he’d rarely used weapons, but if there was something truly fitting and handy, he wouldn’t mind.
Xu Yang thought for a moment, fixed his gaze deep inside. "Let’s look at the rare and strange treasures first."
Walking up.
The stone platforms held dozens of treasures.
Some were jade boxes, some wooden, others transparent glass bottles.
With a rough glance, Xu Yang saw all sorts: odd stones, spirit bones, and other peculiar jars and containers.
"Mr. Xu, this is a Dongxuan Stone—refine it and you can see through many illusionary realms and falsehoods."
Seeing Xu Yang still undecided, Wuo Huai began introducing each item.
Xu Yang looked as he listened, pondering which one to choose.
Any item was a windfall.
The main thing was to pick one best suited to boost himself the most.
"Oh? What’s inside this one? Such a large box, and there’s even a seal on the surface?"
Xu Yang stared in amazement at a long box almost five feet across, covered in intricate spiritual runes—clearly a seal formation.
Distinct from the other treasures.
