yáo le yáo tóu ， lín xuān jiāng cǐ shì zàn shí pāo zhū nǎo hòu ， shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi ， wū guāng yī shǎn ， zhǎng xīn zhōng duō chū le yī wū hēi yóu liàng de jiān jiǎo lái 。
摇了摇头，林轩将此事暂时抛诸脑后，伸出手来，在储物袋上一拍，乌光一闪，掌心中多出了一乌黑油亮的尖角来。
Shaking his head, Lin Xuan temporarily set aside the matter at hand and stretched out a hand. A flicker of black light appeared on his palm as he struck his storage bag, revealing a sharp, glossy horn.
zhǎng yuē chǐ xǔ ， sàn fà zhe guǐ yì de yāo lì 。
长约尺许，散发着诡异的妖力。
The horn was about a foot long and emitted an eerie妖力.
zhèng shì nà táo pǎo de huī páo lǎo zhě ， tóu shàng suǒ shēng de dú jiǎo ， lín xuān suī kàn bù chū zhì dì ， dàn xiǎn rán shì dǐng jiān de liàn qì cái liào wú yí 。
正是那逃跑的灰袍老者，头上所生的独角，林轩虽看不出质地，但显然是顶尖的炼器材料无疑。
It was indeed the single horn that had belonged to the gray-robed old man who had fled. Although Lin Xuan couldn't determine its material, it was undoubtedly top-notch material for crafting weapons.
lín xuān shēn chū yī gēn shǒu zhǐ ， huǎn huǎn xiàng qián diǎn qù 。
林轩伸出一根手指，缓缓向前点去。
Lin Xuan extended his index finger and slowly pointed at the horn.
pī pā zhī shēng dà zuò ， cóng nà jiān jiǎo zhī shàng ， bào shè chū yī tuán wū hēi de yāo máng ， jiāng běn tǐ hù zhù ， lín xuān de fǎ jué jū rán bèi jī sàn le 。
劈啪之声大作，从那尖角之上，爆射出一团乌黑的妖芒，将本体护住，林轩的法诀居然被击散了。
A loud crackling sound echoed as a black aura burst from the tip of the horn, protecting its body. Lin Xuan's inner refinement method was actually repelled.
“ yǒu diǎn yì si !”
“有点意思!”
"Interesting!"
lín xuān bù yōu fǎn xǐ ， xiù páo yī fú ， shù shí gè píng píng guàn guàn yú yóu ér chū ， jūn yún de sàn luò zài tā de shēn qián le 。
林轩不忧反喜，袖袍一拂，数十个瓶瓶罐罐鱼游而出，均匀的散落在他的身前了。
Despite the threat, Lin Xuan felt pleased. He waved his sleeves and several bottles and jars emerged, evenly scattered in front of him.
“ shào yé ， nǐ dǎ suàn liàn huà cǐ bǎo ？” yuè ér shí fēn hào qí de dào 。
“少爷，你打算炼化此宝？”月儿十分好奇的道。
"Mistress, are you planning to refine this treasure?" Mo'er asked curiously.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， tā shēn shàng bǎo bèi jí duō ， dàn cǐ kè ， yě jiàn liè xīn xǐ ， dǎ suàn zài wèi zì jǐ zuò yī jiàn fáng shēn de dōng xī 。
林轩点了点头，他身上宝贝极多，但此刻，也见猎心喜，打算再为自己做一件防身的东西。
Lin Xuan nodded. Though he possessed many treasures, at this moment, he was tempted by the idea and intended to create a defensive item for himself.
jiǔ tiān míng yuè huán suī pǐn zhì jí gāo ， dàn péi liàn de shí jiān tài duǎn le ， suǒ yǐ suī gōng fáng jiān bèi ， dàn cóng wēi lì lái shuō ， què shāo yǒu qiàn quē 。
九天明月环虽品质极高，但培炼的时间太短了，所以虽攻防兼备，但从威力来说，却稍有欠缺。
Although the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring had an extremely high quality, its cultivation time was too short, making it slightly lacking in power despite its dual offensive-defensive capabilities.
lín xuān dǎ suàn yòng shǒu zhōng de yāo shòu cái liào ， liàn zhì yī jiàn gōng jī lì jí qiáng de fǎ bǎo 。
林轩打算用手中的妖兽材料，炼制一件攻击力极强的法宝。
Lin Xuan planned to refine a powerful weapon using the materials from the妖兽.
cǐ shí tā de shǒu zhōng ná zhe yī méi yù tǒng ， jiāng shén shí chén rù qí zhōng ， cǐ nǎi jiǔ tiān xuán gōng ， zài zhè běn dǐng jiān gōng fǎ de mò wěi bù fèn ， fù yǒu shí jǐ zhǒng fǎ bǎo de liàn zhì zhī fǎ 。
此时他的手中拿着一枚玉筒，将神识沉入其中，此乃九天玄功，在这本顶尖功法的末尾部分，附有十几种法宝的炼制之法。
He held up a jade cylinder and sank his spiritual awareness into it. This was the Nine Heavens Profound Art, which at the end of this top-tier cultivation technique included methods for refining several treasures, including the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring and the Soul-Shattering Sword of Netherworld.
qí zhōng jiù bāo kuò le jiǔ tiān míng yuè huán hé yōu míng suì xīn jiàn ， qí yú de ， yě wú yī bú shì dǐng jiān
其中就包括了九天明月环和幽冥碎心剑，其余的，也无一不是顶尖
All were top-grade treasures.
fǎ bǎo 。
法宝。
Though the materials in the cylinder didn't mention his horn, with his experience, he didn't need to follow them exactly. A bit of inspiration was enough.
lǐ miàn de cái liào ， suī rán méi yǒu tí dào lín xuān shǒu zhōng de dú jiǎo ， dàn yǐ tā de jiàn shí ， zì rán bù xū zhào hú lú huà piáo 。
里面的材料，虽然没有提到林轩手中的独角，但以他的见识，自然不需照葫芦画瓢。
After a full day and night, Lin Xuan finally raised his head, still with his eyes closed as he analyzed and organized various methods for refining treasures in his mind.
zhǐ yào lüè zuò jiè jiàn jí kě 。
只要略作借鉴即可。
After a long while, Lin Xuan sighed deeply.
zú zú guò le dà bàn tiān de gōng fu ， lín xuān cái chóng xīn tái qǐ le tóu lú ， rán ér yī jiù shuāng móu jǐn bì ， cǐ kè tā zhèng jiāng gè zhǒng liàn zhì fǎ bǎo de fāng fǎ ， zài xīn zhōng zuò fēn xī shū lǐ 。
足足过了大半天的功夫，林轩才重新抬起了头颅，然而依旧双眸紧闭，此刻他正将各种炼制法宝的方法，在心中做分析梳理。
Seeing that the young master was still lost in thought, Mo'er hesitated but ultimately didn't speak. She gently called over her little fox spirit and led it to an adjacent quiet room, being considerate not to disturb him.
liáng jiǔ ， lín xuān yōu yōu de tàn le kǒu qì 。
良久，林轩幽幽的叹了口气。
Another cup of tea later, Lin Xuan put down the jade cylinder and cast a levitation spell. The horn floated before his chest.
jiàn shào yé yī jiù zài chū shén de yàng zi ， yuè ér yù yán yòu zhǐ ， bù guò zuì zhōng hái shì méi yǒu kāi kǒu ， qīng qīng huàn guò xiǎo hú lí ， lái dào páng biān de yī jiān jìng shì ， tā pà dǎ rǎo dào shào yé ， zhè yā tou hái shì hěn tǐ tiē 。
见少爷依旧在出神的样子，月儿欲言又止，不过最终还是没有开口，轻轻唤过小狐狸，来到旁边的一间静室，她怕打扰到少爷，这丫头还是很体贴。
Lin Xuan then closed his eyes as green light flickered around him. A tiny baby appeared above his head, about an inch high.
yòu guò le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， lín xuān fàng xià yù tǒng ， yī dào piāo fú shù dǎ chū ， nà dú jiǎo jiù xuán fú zài tā de xiōng qián le 。
又过了一盏茶的功夫，林轩放下玉筒，一道漂浮术打出，那独角就悬浮在他的胸前了。
The baby was chubby with a face identical to Lin Xuan's. It flexed its fingers like playing the piano and cast inner refinement methods into the horn in front of it.
suí hòu lín xuān bì shàng shuāng móu ， hún shēn qīng guāng shǎn dòng ， yí gè cùn xǔ gāo de yīng ér fú xiàn zài le tā tóu dǐng de shàng kōng 。
随后林轩闭上双眸，浑身青光闪动，一个寸许高的婴儿浮现在了他头顶的上空。
The entire process lasted for a quarter of an hour. The infant's face showed satisfaction as it opened its mouth, emitting a thin thread of baby fire.
cǐ yīng ér bái bái nèn nèn ， miàn mù yǔ lín xuān méi yǒu yì diǎn bù tóng ， xiǎo shǒu yī qiā ， shí zhǐ rú tán qín bān huī dòng ， yī dào yòu yī dào de fǎ jué dǎ rù le shēn qián de dú jiǎo zhī zhōng 。
此婴儿白白嫩嫩，面目与林轩没有一点不同，小手一掐，十指如弹琴般挥动，一道又一道的法诀打入了身前的独角之中。
Though delicate, the baby fire spiraled out after leaving the mouth, enveloping the horn. A loud crackling sound echoed as妖气 began to counterattack.
zhěng gè guò chéng chí xù le yī kè zhōng ， yuán yīng de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī mǎn yì zhī sè ， zhāng kǒu kāi ，
整个过程持续了一刻钟，元婴的脸上露出一丝满意之色，张口开，
Unfortunately, since it was unowned, the baby fire couldn't be replenished and the妖力 quickly dissipated.
yī lǚ xiān xì de yīng huǒ pēn chū 。
一缕纤细的婴火喷出。
The infant continued burning for about two hours before showing signs of fatigue. A flash of black light revealed another dark, ink-like infant.
xì ruò yóu sī ， dàn lí kǒu yǐ hòu ， què yī yǔ yī yǔ de ， chéng luó xuán zhuàng ， jiāng dú jiǎo bāo guǒ ， pī pā zhī shēng dà zuò ， yāo qì yě kāi shǐ fǎn pū 。
细若游丝，但离口以后，却一圉一圉的，呈螺旋状，将独角包裹，劈啪之声大作，妖气也开始反扑。
Of course, this was a魔婴.
kě xī bì jìng shì wú zhǔ zhī wù ， dé bú dào bǔ chōng ， xiē xǔ yāo lì hěn kuài jiù bèi liàn huà le 。
可惜毕竟是无主之物，得不到补充，些许妖力很快就被炼化了。
Following the same process, the魔婴 took over the refining work while the infant transformed into a white light and landed on the ground. It waved its hand, sending out a beam of light that picked up an jade bottle, which it opened. After inhaling, the infant swallowed a pink pill and then sat cross-legged to recover his power.
yuán yīng duàn shāo le yuē liǎng gè shí chén zhī jiǔ ， liǎn shàng lù chū le pí sè ， hēi guāng yī shǎn ， yòu yí gè hé qī hēi rú mò de yīng ér fú xiàn ér chū 。
元婴煅烧了约两个时辰之久，脸上露出了疲色，黑光一闪，又一个和漆黑如墨的婴儿浮现而出。
The魔婴 also endured for two hours but showed more signs of fatigue. Although generated earlier than the infant, he was clearly weaker in terms of法力.
bú yòng shuō ， zì rán shì mó yīng le 。
不用说，自然是魔婴了。
With the same scenario, the魔婴 took over the task of taking medicine while the infant continued refining the treasure.
xiǎo jiā huo rú fǎ páo zhì ， jiē xià le duàn shāo de gōng zuò ， ér yuán yīng zé huà wèi yī dào bái guāng ， luò dào dì shàng ， xiǎo shǒu yī fú ， yī piàn guāng xiá fēi lüè ér chū ， mǒu gè yù píng bèi tuō le qǐ lái ， píng sāi dǎ kāi ， yuán yīng yī xī qì ， yī lì fěn hóng de dān yào jiù bèi tā tūn luò rù dù lǐ ， rán hòu pán xī dǎ zuò ， huī fù qǐ fǎ lì lái le 。
小家伙如法炮制，接下了煅烧的工作，而元婴则化为一道白光，落到地上，小手一拂，一片光霞飞掠而出，某个玉瓶被托了起来，瓶塞打开，元婴一吸气，一粒粉红的丹药就被他吞落入肚里，然后盘膝打坐，恢复起法力来了。
After a day and night, the horn finally began to melt under the baby fire. Its ability to withstand such heat for so long demonstrated its hardness.
mó yīng tóng yàng jiān chí le liǎng gè shí chén zhī jiǔ ， bù guò tā liǎn shàng de pí juàn zhī sè gèng nóng ， bì jìng shì qǔ qiǎo zhī wù ， suī rán shēng chéng de shí jiān bǐ yuán yīng hái zǎo dé duō ， dàn fǎ lì míng xiǎn yào xùn shàng yī chóu 。
魔婴同样坚持了两个时辰之久，不过他脸上的疲倦之色更浓，毕竟是取巧之物，虽然生成的时间比元婴还早得多，但法力明显要逊上一筹。
Lin Xuan spent another two days before fully transforming the horn into liquid.
yǔ gāng gāng de qíng jǐng xiāng tóng ， mó yīng qù fú yào dǎ zuò ， yuán yīng jiē zhe liàn huà fǎ bǎo 。
与刚刚的情景相同，魔婴去服药打坐，元婴接着炼化法宝。
With a wave of his sleeves, a purple cauldron appeared as he poured in the thick black liquid.
zú zú guò qù le yī tiān yī yè ， dú jiǎo cái zhōng yú kāi shǐ róng huà le ， néng yí zài yīng huǒ xià chēng zhè me jiǔ ， zú kě jiàn cǐ wù de jiān yìng chéng dù 。
足足过去了一天一夜，独角才终于开始融化了，能移在婴火下撑这么久，足可见此物的坚硬程度。
Lin Xuan wasn't done yet. Two red fire attribute crystal stones appeared in his palm. With a slight effort, they turned to dust, filling the air with intense fire essence.
lín xuān yòu huā le liǎng tiān de gōng fu ， cái zhōng yú jiāng gǔ wán quán huà wèi yè tǐ le 。
林轩又花了两天的功夫，才终于将牯完全化为液体了。
A refinement method was cast, igniting the red fire. Although there was no earth pulse fire here, the fire attribute crystal stone could serve as a substitute.
xiù páo yī fú ， yí gè zǐ sè de dǐng lú yú yóu ér chū ， nà xiē nóng chóu de hēi sè yè tǐ bèi zhuāng
袖袍一拂，一个紫色的鼎炉鱼游而出，那些浓稠的黑色液体被装
The purple dragon cauldron was enveloped by a fiery blast. Lin Xuan then focused on an jade box in front of him.
qí zhōng 。
其中。
Opening the lid, he revealed a small oval object about the size of a goose egg.
lín xuān hái bù bà shǒu ， liǎng méi hóng sè de huǒ shǔ xìng jīng shí chū xiàn zài le zhǎng zhōng ， wēi yī yòng lì ， jīng shí jiù huà wèi le suì xiè ， kōng qì zhōng dùn shí mí màn qǐ yī gǔ nóng nóng de huǒ líng lì 。
林轩还不罢手，两枚红色的火属性晶石出现在了掌中，微一用力，晶石就化为了碎屑，空气中顿时弥漫起一股浓浓的火灵力。
It was玄铁黑母, and Lin Xuan's face showed seriousness. He had purchased this treasure at great expense during the Mount Mang Conference; it was rare material for crafting weapons, ranking among the top twenty in terms of hardness.
lín xuān yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， hóng sè de líng lì bèi diǎn rán le ， cǐ chù méi yǒu dì mài zhī huǒ ，
林轩一道法诀打出，红色的灵力被点燃了，此处没有地脉之火，
Lin Xuan used baby fire to refine it for several hours before finally cutting off a thumb-sized piece with the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring and tossing it into the cauldron.
dàn huǒ shǔ xìng de jīng shí yě kě yǐ yòng lái dài tì 。
但火属性的晶石也可以用来代替。
After resting briefly, Lin Xuan resumed his efforts. With his spiritual power restored, he added all other materials to the cauldron.
huà wèi yī dào huǒ pào ， jiāng zǐ lóng dǐng bāo guǒ 。 suí hòu lín xuān de mù guāng yòu dīng xiàng le shēn qián de yí gè yù hé 。
化为一道火炮，将紫龙鼎包裹。随后林轩的目光又盯像了身前的一个玉盒。
By this time, the crystal stones' flames were insufficient, so both the infant and魔婴 alternately sprayed baby fire.
hé gài dǎ kāi ， yī é dàn dà xiǎo ， tuǒ yuán xíng gé wù tǐ jiù yìng rù 7 yǎn lián 。
盒盖打开，一鹅蛋大小，椭圆形格物体就映入7眼帘。
Refinement and fusion...
xuán tiě hēi mǔ ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng lù chū zhèng zhòng zhī sè ， cǐ bǎo shì tā zài máng shān dà huì huā le dà jià qián gòu dé ， nǎi shì rén jiè hǎn jiàn de liàn qì cái liào ， lùn jiān yìng chéng dù ， zú kě yǐ pái jìn qián èr shí zhī liè de 。
玄铁黑母，林轩的脸上露出郑重之色，此宝是他在邙山大会花了大价钱购得，乃是人界罕见的炼器材料，论坚硬程度，足可以排进前二十之列的。
After nearly another night, Lin Xuan obtained a round ball slightly larger than an adult's fist. It emitted a faint blue glow.
lín xuān yòng yīng huǒ duàn shāo le mǐn gè shù shí chén zhī jiǔ ， yòu jiāng jiǔ tiān míng yuè huán jì chū ， hǎo bù róng yì cái jiāng qí xuē xià mǔ zhǐ dà xiǎo de yī piàn ， diū rù dǐng lú 。
林轩用婴火煅烧了敏个数时辰之久，又将九天明月环祭出，好不容易才将其削下拇指大小的一片，丢入鼎炉。
The various materials had fused together, and Lin Xuan was satisfied with the result as he grasped it in his hand.
suí hòu lín xuān shāo shì xiē xī ， dài fǎ lì huī fù yǐ hòu ， tái qǐ zuǒ shǒu ， wǔ zhǐ yuè dòng ， jiāng qí yú de gè zhǒng cái liào yě jiā rù dào dǐng lú zhī sǎn 。
随后林轩稍事歇息，待法力恢复以后，抬起左手，五指跃动，将其余的各种材料也加入到鼎炉之伞。
Taking a deep breath, the blue star sea slowly rotated, releasing light points along its channels. This mysterious ability not only purified elixirs but also refined materials, though at a much higher difficulty level.
zhè shí hòu ， jīng shí suǒ tí gōng de huǒ yàn wēn dù yǐ shì bù gòu ， yuán yīng yǔ mó yīng zài cì jiāo tì pēn chū yīng huǒ 。
这时候，晶石所提供的火焰温度已是不够，元婴与魔婴再次交替喷出婴火。
Several days later, the blue ball had shrunk slightly. Lin Xuan sighed with relief as he wiped his forehead. After great effort, he finally managed to purify some impurities. The purification of the Heaven Dust Pill was easier, indicating that although he had advanced to the infant stage, refining materials still required significant effort from the blue star sea.
liàn huà ， róng hé ……
炼化，融合……
Perhaps only after entering the Separation or even the Profound Realm and ascending to the Spirit World could the blue star sea be used for refining.
yòu yòng le jìn yī yè de gōng fu ， lín xuān dé dào le yí gè yuán qiú ， bǐ chéng * rén de quán tou yào shāo dà yī diǎn ， sàn fà zhe yōu lán sè de guāng zé 。
又用了近一夜的功夫，林轩得到了一个圆球，比成*人的拳头要稍大一点，散发着幽蓝色的光泽。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan threw the blue ball into the air. A refinement method was cast as he summoned the Green Illusory Netherworld Fire.
shù shí zhǒng cái liào yǐ róng wéi yī tǐ ， lín xuān de biǎo qíng pǒ wèi mǎn yì ， shēn shǒu jiāng cǐ wù wò zài le
数十种材料已融为一体，林轩的表情颇为满意，伸手将此物握在了
"Quickly!"
zhǎng lǐ 。
掌里。
Lin Xuan pointed his finger, and a loud crackling sound echoed. The green illusory netherworld fire trembled as a bird about a foot long hatched from it.
xī le kǒu qì ， lán sè xīng hǎi xú xú xuán zhuǎn ， guāng diǎn shùn zhe jīng mài shì fàng chū lái ， lín xuān suǒ de dào de zhè zhǒng shén qí néng lì ， bù jǐn duì yú dān yào yǒu zhe tí chún de xiào guǒ ， cái liào yě shì yī yàng de ， zhǐ bù guò nán dù yào gāo dé duō 。
吸了口气，蓝色星海徐徐旋转，光点顺着经脉释放出来，林轩所得到的这种神奇能力，不仅对于丹药有着提纯的效果，材料也是一样的，只不过难度要高得多。
Lin Xuan continuously infused spiritual power into it. After circling once, the bird's body suddenly grew larger, transforming into a bright green phoenix in an instant.
shù rì yǐ hòu ， lán sè de qiú tǐ xiǎo le yī xiē ， lín xuān sōng le kǒu qì ， cā le cā é shàng de hàn dī ， fèi le jiǔ niú èr hǔ zhī lì ， cái zhōng yú tí chún chū yì diǎn diǎn zá zhì ， tiān chén dān yě méi yǒu nà me xīn kǔ ， kàn lái zì jǐ suī rán jìn jiē dào yuán yīng qī ， dàn xiǎng yào tí chún liàn qì cái liào ， lán sè xīng hǎi yī jiù lì yǒu bù dài 。
数日以后，蓝色的球体小了一些，林轩松了口气，擦了擦额上的汗滴，费了九牛二虎之力，才终于提纯出一点点杂质，天尘丹也没有那么辛苦，看来自己虽然进阶到元婴期，但想要提纯炼器材料，蓝色星海依旧力有不殆。
With its wings flapping, the phoenix flew forward and swallowed the blue ball whole.
yě xǔ yào jìn rù lí hé ， shèn zhì dòng xuán qī ， fēi shēng líng jiè yǐ hòu ， lán sè xīng hǎi cái néng yòng lái liàn qì 。
也许要进入离合，甚至洞玄期，飞升灵界以后，蓝色星海才能用来炼器。
Transforming flames into a bird and using this bird as a cauldron for refining treasures was a rare method recorded in the Nine Heavens Profound Art.
nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò zhū bān niàn tou ， lín xuān jiāng shǒu zhōng de lán sè qiú tǐ pāo dào le kōng zhōng ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， suí hòu yòu jì qǐ le bì huàn yōu huǒ 。
脑海中转过诸般念头，林轩将手中的蓝色球体抛到了空中，一道法诀打出，随后又祭起了碧幻幽火。
Lin Xuan wasn't sure of success but if it worked, the treasure would gain the toxic properties of the Green Illusory Netherworld Fire.
Shaking his head, Lin Xuan temporarily set aside the matter at hand and stretched out a hand. A flicker of black light appeared on his palm as he struck his storage bag, revealing a sharp, glossy horn.
The horn was about a foot long and emitted an eerie妖力.
It was indeed the single horn that had belonged to the gray-robed old man who had fled. Although Lin Xuan couldn't determine its material, it was undoubtedly top-notch material for crafting weapons.
Lin Xuan extended his index finger and slowly pointed at the horn.
A loud crackling sound echoed as a black aura burst from the tip of the horn, protecting its body. Lin Xuan's inner refinement method was actually repelled.
"Interesting!"
Despite the threat, Lin Xuan felt pleased. He waved his sleeves and several bottles and jars emerged, evenly scattered in front of him.
"Mistress, are you planning to refine this treasure?" Mo'er asked curiously.
"Hmm."
Lin Xuan nodded. Though he possessed many treasures, at this moment, he was tempted by the idea and intended to create a defensive item for himself.
Although the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring had an extremely high quality, its cultivation time was too short, making it slightly lacking in power despite its dual offensive-defensive capabilities.
Lin Xuan planned to refine a powerful weapon using the materials from the妖兽.
He held up a jade cylinder and sank his spiritual awareness into it. This was the Nine Heavens Profound Art, which at the end of this top-tier cultivation technique included methods for refining several treasures, including the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring and the Soul-Shattering Sword of Netherworld.
All were top-grade treasures.
Though the materials in the cylinder didn't mention his horn, with his experience, he didn't need to follow them exactly. A bit of inspiration was enough.
After a full day and night, Lin Xuan finally raised his head, still with his eyes closed as he analyzed and organized various methods for refining treasures in his mind.
After a long while, Lin Xuan sighed deeply.
Seeing that the young master was still lost in thought, Mo'er hesitated but ultimately didn't speak. She gently called over her little fox spirit and led it to an adjacent quiet room, being considerate not to disturb him.
Another cup of tea later, Lin Xuan put down the jade cylinder and cast a levitation spell. The horn floated before his chest.
Lin Xuan then closed his eyes as green light flickered around him. A tiny baby appeared above his head, about an inch high.
The baby was chubby with a face identical to Lin Xuan's. It flexed its fingers like playing the piano and cast inner refinement methods into the horn in front of it.
The entire process lasted for a quarter of an hour. The infant's face showed satisfaction as it opened its mouth, emitting a thin thread of baby fire.
Though delicate, the baby fire spiraled out after leaving the mouth, enveloping the horn. A loud crackling sound echoed as妖气 began to counterattack.
Unfortunately, since it was unowned, the baby fire couldn't be replenished and the妖力 quickly dissipated.
The infant continued burning for about two hours before showing signs of fatigue. A flash of black light revealed another dark, ink-like infant.
Of course, this was a魔婴.
Following the same process, the魔婴 took over the refining work while the infant transformed into a white light and landed on the ground. It waved its hand, sending out a beam of light that picked up an jade bottle, which it opened. After inhaling, the infant swallowed a pink pill and then sat cross-legged to recover his power.
The魔婴 also endured for two hours but showed more signs of fatigue. Although generated earlier than the infant, he was clearly weaker in terms of法力.
With the same scenario, the魔婴 took over the task of taking medicine while the infant continued refining the treasure.
After a day and night, the horn finally began to melt under the baby fire. Its ability to withstand such heat for so long demonstrated its hardness.
Lin Xuan spent another two days before fully transforming the horn into liquid.
With a wave of his sleeves, a purple cauldron appeared as he poured in the thick black liquid.
Lin Xuan wasn't done yet. Two red fire attribute crystal stones appeared in his palm. With a slight effort, they turned to dust, filling the air with intense fire essence.
A refinement method was cast, igniting the red fire. Although there was no earth pulse fire here, the fire attribute crystal stone could serve as a substitute.
The purple dragon cauldron was enveloped by a fiery blast. Lin Xuan then focused on an jade box in front of him.
Opening the lid, he revealed a small oval object about the size of a goose egg.
It was玄铁黑母, and Lin Xuan's face showed seriousness. He had purchased this treasure at great expense during the Mount Mang Conference; it was rare material for crafting weapons, ranking among the top twenty in terms of hardness.
Lin Xuan used baby fire to refine it for several hours before finally cutting off a thumb-sized piece with the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring and tossing it into the cauldron.
After resting briefly, Lin Xuan resumed his efforts. With his spiritual power restored, he added all other materials to the cauldron.
By this time, the crystal stones' flames were insufficient, so both the infant and魔婴 alternately sprayed baby fire.
Refinement and fusion...
After nearly another night, Lin Xuan obtained a round ball slightly larger than an adult's fist. It emitted a faint blue glow.
The various materials had fused together, and Lin Xuan was satisfied with the result as he grasped it in his hand.
Taking a deep breath, the blue star sea slowly rotated, releasing light points along its channels. This mysterious ability not only purified elixirs but also refined materials, though at a much higher difficulty level.
Several days later, the blue ball had shrunk slightly. Lin Xuan sighed with relief as he wiped his forehead. After great effort, he finally managed to purify some impurities. The purification of the Heaven Dust Pill was easier, indicating that although he had advanced to the infant stage, refining materials still required significant effort from the blue star sea.
Perhaps only after entering the Separation or even the Profound Realm and ascending to the Spirit World could the blue star sea be used for refining.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan threw the blue ball into the air. A refinement method was cast as he summoned the Green Illusory Netherworld Fire.
"Quickly!"
Lin Xuan pointed his finger, and a loud crackling sound echoed. The green illusory netherworld fire trembled as a bird about a foot long hatched from it.
Lin Xuan continuously infused spiritual power into it. After circling once, the bird's body suddenly grew larger, transforming into a bright green phoenix in an instant.
With its wings flapping, the phoenix flew forward and swallowed the blue ball whole.
Transforming flames into a bird and using this bird as a cauldron for refining treasures was a rare method recorded in the Nine Heavens Profound Art.
Lin Xuan wasn't sure of success but if it worked, the treasure would gain the toxic properties of the Green Illusory Netherworld Fire.