Chapter 820 - 370: Good People Are Rewarded, the Awakened Ancient One

In the past, Li Chang’an wouldn’t have dared to touch it and would have simply found a place to throw it away. But now, he had no such reservations and casually erased all the imprints on it. Once finished, he turned to Xiang Heng.

"How are your injuries?"

"Senior, I... my injuries aren’t severe. I’ve just exhausted too much Magical Power." Xiang Heng felt extremely apprehensive, stuttering his reply.

The thought of having addressed Li Chang’an as ’Daoist’ earlier made him uneasy, terrified that Li Chang’an might take offense. However, Li Chang’an didn’t care about such trivial matters. He casually tossed over a few Elixir Pills to help Xiang Heng recover.

"Recover right here. I will act as your protector."

"Yes, thank you, Senior!" Xiang Heng immediately sat cross-legged, swallowed the Elixir Pills, and circulated his Cultivation Technique to restore his Magical Power.

Not long after.

An unfamiliar Fake Soul aura appeared in Li Chang’an’s perception, rapidly approaching his location.

He thought, "It should be that Tier Four Artifact Refining Grandmaster." His eyes were deep as he gazed toward the horizon.

In the blink of an eye, a middle-aged man draped in a Magic Robe arrived, landing before Li Chang’an. Seeing this person, Xiang Heng looked thrilled. He immediately stood up and bowed.

"Master!"

"Mhm. It’s good that you’re alright."

The man had come precisely because of Xiang Heng’s plea for help. There was no need for words; he immediately understood what had transpired. Cupping his hands in a formal bow, he thanked Li Chang’an.

"Thank you, Daoist, for saving my disciple."

"It was no trouble at all," Li Chang’an replied with a smile.

The man spoke again. "I am Liang Xuan, an Honored Guest Elder of the Purple Mist Sect. Are you Daoist Lin Fan, the Loose Cultivator who achieved Nascent Soul Formation?"

"That’s right."

"I heard Daoist Lin is looking for a Tier Four Refining Inheritance. I happen to have one. Please accept it as repayment for saving my disciple’s life." Saying so, Liang Xuan presented a Jade Scroll.

Li Chang’an did not refuse. He reached out to take it, sent his Divine Sense inside, and briefly skimmed through it.

"A Tier Four Low Grade Refining Inheritance," Li Chang’an murmured softly.

This inheritance perfectly met his needs. In an excellent mood, Li Chang’an stored the Jade Scroll in his Storage Pouch, planning to study it slowly after returning. He had been stuck at the Quasi-Tier Four bottleneck for a long time. Now that he had this inheritance, it shouldn’t take him twenty years to become a true Tier Four Artifact Refining Grandmaster.

"This inheritance is of great use to me. Thank you, Daoist Liang," Li Chang’an said solemnly.

A human life could be considered cheap or heavy, but in the vast majority of cases, it was not worth a Tier Four inheritance.

Liang Xuan replied, "Daoist Lin must have come here in search of an Artifact Refining inheritance. However, the core inheritance of this Hundred Weapons Sect was sent to the Profound Artifact Sect, one of the Nine Great Sects, long before the sect was destroyed."

"I see. No wonder I couldn’t find the Treasure Vault or the Library. Thank you for letting me know, Daoist Liang."

Li Chang’an suddenly understood. In other words, if he hadn’t saved Xiang Heng today, this trip would have been completely in vain, and he would never have obtained the Tier Four Refining Inheritance.

However, why did Liang Xuan know about these ancient matters? Li Chang’an felt doubtful. He noticed that when Liang Xuan looked at the surrounding ruins, a look of sorrow would inadvertently flash across his eyes.

He thought, "Could he be that ’Junior Brother Liang’ who obtained the Hermit Coffin?"

Li Chang’an pondered this inwardly and felt it was very likely. With only a Fake Soul Cultivation, Liang Xuan naturally couldn’t rebuild the Hundred Weapons Sect, as doing so would likely attract the covetous eyes of various factions. He could only live quietly in the present age under the guise of an Honored Guest Elder of the Purple Mist Sect.

At this moment, Liang Xuan extended an invitation. "Daoist Lin, would you be willing to visit my dojo for a few cups of tea?"

"I happen to have some doubts regarding Tier Four Artifact Refining, so I’ll impose on you."

Li Chang’an naturally wouldn’t refuse. In the path of Artifact Refining, Liang Xuan had gone further than him, so he could take this opportunity to ask more questions. As for this Hundred Weapons Sect ruin, since it contained neither a Tier Four Refining Inheritance nor Tier Four Treasures, there was no need to waste any more time exploring it.

Soon after.

They left the Spirit Cloud Mountain Range and entered the Purple Mist Sect.

Li Chang’an’s arrival alerted the other two True Monarchs of the Purple Mist Sect. The first was the Zi Xia True Monarch. The second was the Zi Xia True Monarch’s master, the eldest Nascent Soul Powerhouse in the Purple Mist Sect, the Ming Xia True Monarch.

She was dressed in a pale yellow Magic Robe. Although she was a grand eight hundred years old, she showed no signs of aging. Her face was as beautiful as a flower, her skin like creamy jade, and her figure full and voluptuous. She exuded a uniquely mature charm.

"Daoist Lin, Demonic cultivators are running rampant these days. You are all alone, and it’s hard to stand alone. Why not become an Honored Guest Elder of our Purple Mist Sect?" The Ming Xia True Monarch smiled charmingly, her soft voice carrying a tempting invitation.

Li Chang’an politely declined, "I appreciate your good intentions, Daoist Ming Xia, but I am used to being a lone wolf. I don’t have the capacity to shoulder the responsibilities of a Sect."

Hearing this, the Ming Xia True Monarch did not force the issue. They merely exchanged Communication Treasures to facilitate future contact. After a bout of conversation, Li Chang’an tossed out Yan Luan, whom he had captured earlier, presenting him as a visiting gift.

Over the next few days.

He stayed in the Purple Mist Sect, discussing Nascent Soul Realm Cultivation Insights. In addition, Liang Xuan shared a vast amount of insights on advancing to Tier Four Artifact Refining, allowing Li Chang’an to reap a bountiful harvest.

He thought, "These discussions will save me from at least two years of trial and error."

That evening.

Carrying his abundant harvest, Li Chang’an bid farewell to Zi Xia and the others, returning to Changqing Mountain.

In the days that followed, he studied the Tier Four Refining Inheritance while gathering materials to refine the Three Treasures of Soul Destruction. These three treasures possessed astonishing power, and the required materials were mostly extraordinary—either immensely precious or incredibly rare.

Five years later.

Deep within Changqing Mountain, inside the Artifact Refining Room.

The Earth Fire raged, its scorching flames illuminating the entire Artifact Refining Room in a fiery red glow. Li Chang’an sat cross-legged with a focused expression. Utilizing his Artifact Refining Techniques, he continuously tempered a rope suspended amidst the flames.

A moment later, a Tier Four aura slowly dissipated from the rope.

"The main material for this Immortal-Binding Rope is a Tier Four Flood Dragon Tendon. Back then, due to the limitations of my Artifact Refining Skill, its Tier was only Quasi-Tier Four. Now, it has finally been promoted to Tier Four Low Grade!" Li Chang’an smiled, extremely satisfied.

The promotion in the Immortal-Binding Rope’s Tier signified that his skills in the path of Artifact Refining had officially broken through to Tier Four Low Grade. He was now a genuine Tier Four Artifact Refining Grandmaster!