Chapter 342
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Chapter 342: The Arrival of Spirit Cut
Xu Fan had been thinking about converting spiritual energy into spirit stones ever since he started his cultivation journey. He had tried several experiments, but none of them worked out.
The theory seemed solid, but when it came to actually doing it, he ran into all sorts of problems.
In the end, Xu Fan figured out that the Heavenly Dao’s Will in this world just wouldn’t allow it.
“Grape, show me the process of turning spiritual energy into spirit stones again,” Xu Fan said.
Just then, Sha Diao showed up beside him.
“Alright.”
Spiritual energy began to gather once more. This time, Xu Fan watched closely, not missing a single detail.
When a spirit stone appeared in Grape’s hand, Xu Fan snapped out of his focus, looking disappointed.
He had hoped to strike it rich, but it seemed he was getting ahead of himself.
“How much computing power does it take to make this spirit stone?” Xu Fan asked.
“It’s three times my previous full computing power, and I still can’t make mid-grade spirit stones.”
“But if we adjust the structure of the spiritual energy, we can give the sect’s disciples an unlimited supply of spiritual energy within the sect.”
As Grape spoke, a ball of spiritual energy appeared in his hand, perfectly matching the energy inside Xu Fan, ready to be absorbed directly.
“Not bad, that’s still pretty useful,” Xu Fan said, satisfied.
“Still, trying to turn spiritual energy into spirit stones is tough. If you keep at it, you might end up cursed or facing some other bad luck,” Sha Diao chimed in.
“Any examples of that?” Xu Fan asked, turning to Sha Diao.
“My master once told me about an artifact master in the cultivation world who made a treasure that could absorb spiritual energy and turn it into spirit stones.”
“He thought he’d become famous and leave a lasting legacy.”
“But just as he was about to show it off, a meteorite came out of nowhere and turned him into scraps.”
“I get it now,” Xu Fan nodded, understanding why the Heavenly Dao would act that way. If such a treasure became common, every spiritual energy hotspot in the cultivation world would be in trouble.
“Grape, don’t make any more spirit stones from now on,” Xu Fan ordered.
“But feel free to gather more spiritual energy for the sect’s disciples.”
“Understood.”
“By the way, can you craft tools now?” Xu Fan asked. Grape used to help make treasures using puppets, so he figured Grape might be able to handle tools now too.
“I can handle regular treasures, but tools are beyond me.”
“I’d need the sect’s disciples to help with that,” Grape replied after a moment of thought.
“Finally! That’s a big step,” Xu Fan said, clearly thrilled.
“The renovation plan for the four Star Ships, the tool puppet parts for the sect’s base, the Demon Suppressing Star, and the Void Refinement stage puppets—all of that is yours to handle,” Xu Fan said, unable to hide his excitement.
Sha Diao, standing nearby, looked a bit puzzled.
Are master craftsmen a dime a dozen now?
“No problem! Leave it all to me,” Grape said in his childlike form.
“Brother Sha, let’s go fishing on the Endless Sea,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
“I can’t. I still need to continue researching my alloy formula,” Sha Diao replied.
“My journey to becoming an artifact great master is now up to the Grand Elder,” Sha Diao said as he flew toward his Artifact Crafting Peak without looking back.
At that moment, Xu Fan felt like a student who had just learned he had been directly admitted to a top university.
Why bother studying? It’s time to relax.
A light curtain appeared before Xu Fan, showing a blood-red beam of light moving at full speed toward the Hidden Spirit Dao from a hundred thousand miles away.
Given its speed, it must belong to a Great Ascension Master.
“Oh, it’s Xingci’s guardian arriving; I’ll go greet him,” Xu Fan said, recognizing the demonic energy of the beam.
Xu Fan boarded a spiritual boat and appeared outside the sect gate.
“Welcome, esteemed elder, to our Hidden Spirit Sect,” Xu Fan said to a middle-aged man with a beard standing not far from him.
“To be personally welcomed by a master craftsman is an honor, and I thank you for saving my life,” Spirit Cut Elder said with a smile and a bow.
Xu Fan’s first impression was excellent; there wasn’t a hint of prejudice against demonic cultivators in his eyes.
“Please follow me to the sect, so I can properly host you,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
“There’s no need to be so formal; from now on, we are all family,” Spirit Cut Elder said nonchalantly, having decided to become a disciple’s guardian without keeping a formal air.
In the main peak’s guest hall, Xu Fan specially invited Jian Wujie’s mother, the chef, to prepare this meal.
“Very good; every dish is a divine delicacy. This celestial chef is truly a master of culinary arts,” Spirit Cut Elder said as he picked up a piece of fried fish, savoring it.
“This is our best chef on Hidden Spirit Island; they don’t usually cook for anyone,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
After a lavish banquet, the Hidden Spirit Sect successfully gained a Great Ascension Master.
A spiritual boat floated on the Endless Sea, with Xu Fan and the Hidden Spirit Sect Elder Spirit Cut fishing together.
At the moment, these two were the two most leisurely individuals in the sect.
“Grand Elder, can the spiritual armor you gave to that Lee kid be remotely controlled to the level of Great Ascension stage?” Spirit Cut Elder asked while fishing.
“It can be done, but that kind of spiritual armor is at least within the top-tier artifact range; I can’t craft it at the moment,” Xu Fan replied.
“What a pity; I have quite the talent for controlling that thing,” Spirit Cut Elder said regretfully.
“Ha ha, if Elder Spirit Cut likes it, I will craft one specifically for you later,” Xu Fan said with a laugh. Drawing a Great Ascension Master with a top-tier artifact wouldn’t be a loss.
“Are you serious, Grand Elder?” Spirit Cut Elder asked excitedly; he had left all his treasures at the Demon Sect, including the Devil-Breaking Blade, which contained almost half his power.
“Would I lie to you? You’re the guardian of my disciple.”
“He’s still young, and the master can’t be unwise. From now on, we will take care of Elder Spirit Cut’s treasures at the Hidden Spirit Sect,” Xu Fan said boldly.
“Then could you craft me a magical knife?” Spirit Cut Elder asked.
“That’s not a problem. Right now, I can’t yet craft top-tier artifacts, so you’ll have to wait, Elder Spirit Cut,” Xu Fan said.
“Of course,” Spirit Cut Elder said with a smile, suddenly realizing Xu Fan was very much to his liking, and he was also an impressive master craftsman.
At that moment, a Large Spiritual Boat suddenly flew out from Hidden Spirit Island, racing toward a certain direction, carrying three Five-Spirit Enlightened Monkeys—one at the Core Formation stage and two at the Void Refinement stage.
“Grand Elder, have the beast race on that spiritual boat been tamed?” Spirit Cut Elder asked, confused.
“Sort of; they are now part of our Hidden Spirit Sect. There’s been a little incident over there, and we need to check it out,” Xu Fan replied casually.
“Is it troublesome? Do you need me to help?” Spirit Cut Elder asked, wanting to show off after having received good treatment.
“No need. It’s best for Elder Spirit Cut to stay in the sect and recuperate,” Xu Fan replied.
He sensed that Elder Spirit Cut’s cultivation had not yet returned to its peak.
