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第二百八十二章 青叶山

A few moments later, Lin Xuan took out an jade box. However, this box was in a long strip shape.

Master Tongyu flicked his fingers and the lid of the box popped open with a "snap". Inside lay a folding fan.

"Xuan'er, take a look."

Following Master Tongyu's gesture, Lin Xuan picked up the folding fan. It felt very light, but he was unsure what it was made from.

"This Leisure Fan is something I happened to come across. Don't be fooled by its thin appearance; it has incredible defensive capabilities. With this treasure, you should be able to withstand attacks from stronger opponents," Master Tongyu explained calmly. "Although it's not an ancient artifact, it still possesses considerable power."

"Thank you, Master." Lin Xuan toyed with the fan for a while before putting it away in his storage bracelet. His expression remained unchanged on the outside, but he was genuinely delighted inside. It seemed that returning to Lingyun Sect had been a wise decision; otherwise, he wouldn't have obtained these two treasures out of thin air.

Unlike spirit artifacts, which come in different grades, there were no such distinctions with magical treasures. However, both of these items clearly belonged to the finest category. Adding his existing Purple Yang Strength talisman, Lin Xuan believed that facing opponents at the same stage would be a matter of winning more than losing.

"This is just the beginning," Lin Xuan thought excitedly. "Once I forge the Azure Flame Qilin Armor and my own命魂宝物… "

"Xuan'er, there's something I need you to do." Master Tongyu's voice entered his ears.

Lin Xuan snapped out of his thoughts as a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes. It made sense; two old foxes had been open with him and even gifted such precious treasures, so they wouldn't leave without instructions.

"Master, please speak."

Half an hour later, Lin Xuan left Master Tongyu's cave. His face wore a rather peculiar expression as he pondered over the master's instructions.

He was to assist a Ye family of cultivators, who were said to be descendants of Lingyun Sect members and part of its peripheral forces.

However, what trouble this family faced or exactly what Lin Xuan needed to do remained unclear. Master Tongyu only mentioned that once they arrived at their destination, the truth would become apparent.

"Ugh, how can one ask someone else to do something without revealing all the details?" Lin Xuan muttered in frustration. Yet, his master's silence suggested there was more to it than met the eye. Lin Xuan had no choice but to agree reluctantly.

This meeting with Master Tongyu did help him put aside his concerns regarding the Lingyun Sect's stance on the upcoming conflict between the forces of good and evil. Although he couldn't determine their position, the sect seemed to have no ill intentions towards him, which was a relief. However, they had kept something from him.

Lin Xuan frowned; he needed to be more cautious in the future.

After leaving, Master Tongyu waved his hand, casting a layer of restrictions around them before addressing Xu Jinqing, who was an elder.

"Auntie, Lin Xuan has only recently condensed his essence. Sending him on this mission might not work out well. What if… "

"I have already said that jade is refined into a tool. Although this boy possesses a rare and precious苦灵根, and he hasn't disappointed us in terms of cultivation speed, he's still young and inexperienced. If we don't hone his skills more, how can he become the head of a sect and spread Lingyun Sect's influence?" Xu Jinqing closed his eyes, speaking with a calm demeanor.

"Of course, my nephew understands that. However, this task is too dangerous for him. Originally, I intended to guide him gradually," Master Tongyu hesitated before whispering, "Since the Venerable Tiantan passed away, no one in our sect has been able to activate the mountain within the mountain. According to the late master's words, only someone with a苦灵根… "

"Hmm, you make a valid point. But I have my own plan."

Seeing Auntie's resolve, Master Tongyu sighed and decided not to continue the discussion.

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had received his master's command but didn't leave Lingyun Sect immediately. Instead, he returned to his cave.

The reason was simple: both treasures needed some ritualistic purification, and his master had clearly stated that while there was a slight risk involved, it wasn't urgent; he only needed to arrive within a month.

Unlike the cultivation of命魂宝物, which required long-term nurturing with one's元神, most magical treasures could be activated by simply imprinting one’s spirit essence on them.

Moreover, the original marks on the Azure Needle and Leisure Fan had been erased by the two old foxes. Thus, Lin Xuan's task was straightforward.

With his experience from the Purple Yang Strength talisman, the ritualistic purification of these treasures went smoothly. Within nine days, Lin Xuan emerged from his seclusion.

Considering the deadline, he still had about twenty days to spare, which was ample time. However, Lin Xuan didn't waste any more time and transformed into a streak of light that vanished into the horizon.

Compared to Yanzhou Region, Gansu Province was ten times larger in area, vast enough for even Lin Xuan's current cultivation level to take seven days to reach the Ye family's location as mentioned by Master Tongyu.

Of course, it took so long because every time he passed through a market town, he would enter and gather materials needed for his tasks.

Previously, what seemed incredibly valuable was now just ordinary items. The most striking thing about Lin Xuan’s journey was people's attitudes. An Incarnation Stage expert was still a legend to the majority of cultivators; low-stage cultivators might never see one in their lifetimes. For him, a Golden Core cultivator, he was already an unreachable elder.

As he walked through the market towns, despite changing his appearance, Lin Xuan did not hide his cultivation level. This made things easier as people looked at him with admiration and reverence. Some large merchants even tried to court him, offering valuable materials for free.

However, Lin Xuan firmly rejected their offers; one could not be too trusting of such easy gains. Such behavior was clearly part of a scheme, and he wouldn't fall into it. Besides, he didn’t lack crystal stones; selling some unnecessary spirit artifacts had made him even wealthier than before, enough to buy the materials he needed.

With this in mind, although he still lacked several crucial components for forging the Azure Flame Qilin Armor, all the ingredients required for creating earth-stage spirit talismans were already gathered.

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