doitstory Chapter 680 - 115: Forging the Linglong Spear (22nd Update)
Chapter 680 - 115: Forging the Linglong Spear (22nd Update)
His facial features were very distinct, carrying an aura of authority without anger, as if wisdom was contained between his brows.
He looked at Mu Tianyin and slowly said, "You took four people with you, but now only you have returned. What did you encounter in Cold Inch? And why are you left with these wounds?"
The elder was skeptical, seeing Mu Tianyin in such a miserable state, forced to use spells against backlash, even enhancing cultivation forcibly and losing an arm because of other competitors in the Mu Clan’s Young Master competition.
In his view, none of the competitors would have a cultivation higher than Mu Tianyin in this contest.
If such a state of disarray was indeed bestowed by adversaries, then...
The elder’s eyes suddenly opened wide, a ghostly glint flashing deep within them. He spoke to the unconscious Mu Tianyin, "My choice is never wrong! Whoever harmed you to this extent, I’ll not only save you but make you stronger!"
...
Middle Ancient Realm, West Continent, Fusha City.
Mu Qingge’s departure and return did not alarm the other members of the Sang Clan.
Only King Sang Shun, Sang Lanruo, and Mu Xuewu knew of her departure and return. In other words, the rest of the Sang Clan didn’t realize she had ever left, nor did they know she had experienced life and death, heartbreak.
On the third day after returning, Mu Qingge went with Si Mo into the Sang Clan’s Artifact Refining Room, which was exclusive to the Family Head.
During these three days, apart from doing necessary things upon waking, she secluded herself in meditation for two days.
Afterward, she proactively sought out King Sang Shun to request the use of the Artifact Refining Room.
Si Mo informed her that to reforge the Linglong Spear, it couldn’t be done in her space, as the world inside her space couldn’t complete the final process.
Among the entire Sang Clan, King Sang Shun’s Artifact Refining Room was the best, so she naturally chose it.
"Ge’er just returned and hasn’t even recovered physically, why rush into artifact refining?" King Sang Shun muttered outside the Artifact Refining Room.
Today, he saw Si Mo again.
Suspecting him to be Mu Qingge’s fiancé, he stole glances, increasingly favoring him, thinking only such a peerless young man could match his granddaughter.
Unfortunately, in these days, he hadn’t found the opportunity to ask Mu Qingge whether the man with her was indeed her fiancé.
And that man seemed oblivious, merely following Mu Qingge, not bothering to greet him.
King Sang Shun pondered a moment and departed the Artifact Refining Room, heading to Mu Qingge’s residence.
...
"Sang Family Head!" You He was startled when she saw the visitor.
King Sang Shun nodded and sat beside a chair, as You He quickly brought tea and fresh snacks.
King Sang Shun held the tea to his lips, sipping slightly, and said to You He, "You He, you grew up with Ge’er, right? I’ve heard you’ve been attending to her since a young age and are quite favored by her."
"Yes." You He slightly bowed with a faint smile.
In truth, she was wary within. She didn’t understand King Sang Shun’s purpose today, so she had to be cautiously attentive; certain matters Mu Qingge didn’t wish others to know, so she couldn’t divulge a word.
"No need to fret; I’m here to ask minor questions." What kind of person was King Sang Shun? How could he not detect You He’s anxiety? Thus, he reassured her.
You He smiled and said, "The Sang Family Head jests. If there’s anything you wish to inquire, please do. If I know, I won’t hide it."
The underlying meaning was that if it’s something she shouldn’t say, then sorry, she can’t share it with you!
King Sang Shun caught the drift, but wasn’t angered, merely chuckling, "I just wish to inquire if the man accompanying your master these days is indeed her fiancé from Linchuan."
’So it’s about Young Master Mo.’ You He instantly comprehended.
Regarding Young Master Mo, Mu Qingge had never concealed much on purpose, but neither had she explained proactively.
You He chuckled and nodded, "The Sang Family Head pinpointed correctly, that gentleman is indeed our young lord’s future husband. This is well-known throughout Linchuan."
Back then, Si Mo’s grand proposal had spread to every corner of Linchuan.
Now, who isn’t aware that Qin Country’s Mu Mansion Lady is a treasured one of the Holy King, a wife yet to join by marriage?
Just as expected!
King Sang Shun’s eyes brightened as he continued to ask, "And this young master, what’s his name, where is he from, what background does he have, do you know?"
"Well..." You He hesitated and shook her head.
King Sang Shun’s gaze darkened as he said to You He: "Your master is about to marry him, how could you not know his background? Or did your master instruct you not to tell me?"
"Please don’t misunderstand, Head of the Sang Family. The little lord never said anything like that. It’s just that our lord-in-law’s origins are somewhat mysterious, and I can’t quite grasp it, so it’s hard to say," You He hurriedly explained.
"Just tell me what you know, I will judge the facts myself," King Sang Shun said.
You He, feeling helpless, had to say: "Our lord-in-law... even before being settled with our little lord, we all had to respectfully call him Holy King. The entire Linchuan does the same, for us, Holy King is the sole deity of Linchuan. Even our old master fears he can’t clarify the origins of Holy King, only that when the current situation in Linchuan emerged, he was already present, always living reclusively, extremely mysterious, and the beasts pulling his carriage are not from Linchuan. Holy King is very powerful, even our little lord says he is unfathomable."
After listening to this, King Sang Shun frowned and muttered: "With such a vague identity, how could our families so readily agree to this marriage?"
Upon hearing this, You He quickly said: "Holy King personally came to propose, and it was our little lord who agreed herself."
The implication was that even Mu Xiong could not intervene in Mu Qingge’s marriage, it could only be up to her.
King Sang Shun was taken aback, and nodded in agreement. "Given your master’s temperament, if she didn’t want to marry, no one could force her. But it’s unknown whether she understands what kind of person she’s committed herself to."
There was a hint of worry in King Sang Shun’s tone.
He feared his granddaughter, inexperienced in love, might be deceived.
After a while, he looked at You He again and asked, "Is he good to your master? Did he come to the Middle Ancient Realm with your master?"
You He smiled and said: "I don’t know much about the dealings between the little lord and Mister Unknown. But I suppose it’s good, otherwise, with my little lord’s temperament, she wouldn’t bother. As for the second question from the Sang Family Head, I really can’t answer. Mister Unknown comes and goes without a trace, when he comes and leaves, only he and my master know."
"So mysterious?" King Sang Shun murmured softly.
Finally, he sighed and said: "Never mind, I can’t get anything else from you. When your master is free in a few days, I will ask her myself."
After all, this was the lifelong affair of his granddaughter, he had to inquire clearly.
Saying that, he stood up and intended to leave.
You He respectfully bowed and saw him out.
...
Inside King Sang Shun’s Artifact Refining Room, Mu Qingge took out the Linglong Spear that had broken into two pieces and placed it in front of her.
She was already a Divine Level Refiner, and she had long received methods on refining Holy Artifacts and Supreme Artifacts from the Sang Family’s Artifact Refining Technique after reaching the divine level.
Initially, she thought that having just refined a Divine Artifact, it was inadvisable to rush, so she planned to wait and then study the refining of Holy Artifacts.
Unexpectedly, due to recent events, she had to attempt refining a Holy Artifact.
"I wonder if my first attempt at refining a Holy Artifact will succeed," Mu Qingge looked at the Linglong Spear with some anxiety.
If it were any other material being refined, she naturally wouldn’t feel this way.
But since it involved the Linglong Spear, which had accompanied her through many battles since she first obtained it, and ultimately chose to break itself to avoid harming her.
If she fails this time, she’s afraid she’ll completely destroy the Linglong Spear.
"Ge’er, no need to be too nervous," Si Mo understood her feelings and softly comforted, "Just follow through with what you should do. The Linglong Spear is already a Top Grade Divine Artifact, now you’re just reforging it, adding new elements to elevate its grade, there shouldn’t be a big problem, especially with me by your side."
Mu Qingge took a deep breath and nodded.
After calming her emotions, Mu Qingge took out the Star Sand Xuanwu Gold and placed it next to the Linglong Spear.
"Star Sand Xuanwu Gold!" Si Mo’s eyes brightened, recognizing the origin of the black material at a glance.
Mu Qingge glanced at him, "You really know everything."
Si Mo gave a slight smile and, as always, used the same excuse, "Living long has its perks in knowledge."
Mu Qingge’s lips curved, retracting her gaze, not bothering to respond to him. She looked at the Star Sand Xuanwu Gold, murmuring, "Star Sand Xuanwu Gold is extremely hard, I want to use some of it, incorporate it into the Linglong Spear to increase its hardness and sharpness."
"That’s a good idea," Si Mo nodded.
Mu Qingge pressed her lips, saying nothing, looking at the materials before her, snapped her fingers, and the Taichu Urgent Fire appeared in front of her, the bright red flames illuminating the entire Artifact Refining Room, also illuminating her exquisite features.
Looking at these flames, Mu Qingge was momentarily lost, but quickly refocused her mind, continuously replaying in her mind the steps for refining a Holy Artifact.
"The difference between a Holy Artifact and a Divine Artifact is that Holy Artifacts possess a soul, which can form an Artifact Spirit over long years, thus reaching a state of heart-spirit connection with its master, inseparable," Si Mo’s voice slowly echoed.
Mu Qingge slowly closed her eyes, and after settling all her thoughts, she opened her eyes, throwing the two broken halves of the Linglong Spear into the Taichu Urgent Fire.
The flame slowly enveloped the Linglong Spear, and under the constant burning of the Taichu Urgent Fire, it gradually transformed into a mass of molten liquid...