Chapter 70
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Chapter 70: The Treasure Hunting Fox
Xu Fan examined the content of the jade slip that Xu Yuexian handed to him. His expression shifted from serious to a smile, and finally to one of satisfaction.
“Not bad. In this area, I have nothing more to teach you; you’ve thought everything through,” Xu Fan praised, pleasantly surprised by his little disciple’s talent.
“Master, will you come with us?” Xu Yuexian asked eagerly, while Xu Gang looked at Xu Fan with shining eyes.
The siblings only knew from Wang Yulun’s words that their master was formidable. The occasional displays of supernatural abilities further proved their master’s exceptional talent in combat.
Xu Fan stayed silent, once again reviewing the jade slip Xu Yuexian had given him, which included a topographical map of the secret realm.
After a moment of contemplation, Xu Fan said, “Alright. It’s been a long time since I left the sect; occasionally going out for a stroll isn’t a bad idea.”
“Thank you, Master,” the siblings exclaimed excitedly.
“When will we set off?”
“In three days. I need to prepare,” Xu Fan replied. Caution was always wise when venturing out.
“Good, then I’ll go and survey the terrain,” Xu Yuexian said.
“Be careful,” Xu Fan advised.
In the artifact crafting room, Xu Fan had already crafted over 20 Electromagnetic No. 1 spears. After Xu Gang showed him the power of the Electromagnetic No. 1, Xu Fan decided it would become a standard weapon from then on.
Three days later, Xu Fan, accompanied by the excited siblings, used the teleportation formation outside Que Tian Gate to transport themselves to a major city named Yijin City.
“Master, this is the largest city in the southern part of Que Tian Gate, also known as the City of Artifacts,” Xu Yuexian said.
“This place has the highest number of artifact masters outside our sect.”
As Xu Yuexian led Xu Fan through the city, she spoke with excitement at the thought of bringing her master out for the first time.
“Is there anything special about this place?” Xu Fan asked, sensing the prominent fire element in the air.
“Beneath this city lies a cluster of fire spirit, the Yijin Spirit Fire.”
“It’s a beneficial fire. It’s said that crafting treasures here has a higher success rate, and inspiration for artifact crafting is much greater than in other areas.”
Just then, a sound like something breaking through the air filled the sky, approaching what seemed to be sonic speed.
Xu Fan looked up to see a cultivator at the fourth level of artifact crafting with a device resembling a rocket backpack.
Xu Yuexian and Xu Gang also noticed.
“Strange things often appear here,” Xu Yuexian explained.
At that moment, many little birds infused with the aura of artifacts flew through the sky.
“This is interesting, but that little cultivator flying up there seems to be taking the wrong path,” Xu Fan joked. With that power, a small jet plane would be a much better choice than a rocket backpack.
Just then, a passerby overheard Xu Fan’s words.
“Respected elder, do you have any opinions on that artifact in the sky?” asked a young cultivator at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement, bowing respectfully to Xu Fan.
Xu Fan paused for a moment, taken by the earnest gaze of the young cultivator, who had a rare thirst for knowledge.
“Are you an artifact master?” Xu Fan inquired.
“I’m just an artifact apprentice. It will take me several more years to become an artifact master,” the young cultivator replied.
Xu Fan produced a sheet of paper and began folding it. Soon, a paper airplane appeared in his hand.
A rune of gentle wind appeared, and a soft breeze carried the paper airplane into the sky.
Seeing the paper airplane, the little practitioner’s eyes lit up. He bowed to Xu Fan and said, “Thank you for your guidance, senior.”
Xu Fan ignored the little practitioner and continued walking toward the outskirts of the city with his disciples.
“Senior, can I become your disciple?” the little practitioner called out.
Xu Fan still didn’t respond.
“Master, why didn’t you accept that little practitioner as your disciple?” Xu Gang asked, while Xu Yuexian also looked at Xu Fan.
“Why accept a disciple without reason? Your master values fate when choosing disciples,” Xu Fan replied.
Outside the city, a Spiritual Wind Boat appeared, and the three of them boarded it, flying toward the outskirts.
“Master, the secret realm is 8,000 miles from here, and there aren’t any overly dangerous areas along the way,” Xu Yuexian said.
“8,000 miles? Let’s hurry then.”
As Xu Fan spoke, he took out the flying wing artifact from his spatial ring and attached it to both sides of the Spiritual Wind Boat.
“Hold on tight; the speed is about to increase.”
‘Boom~~’
A deep explosive sound echoed in the sky, and the Spiritual Wind Boat activated its invisibility mode.
“Master, now our speed is comparable to that of a Golden Core Stage cultivator!”
“You’re amazing, Master!”
Xu Fan basked in the praise from his two disciples, feeling pleased.
Two hours later, the Spiritual Wind Boat landed by a large lake in a primeval forest, guided by Xu Yuexian.
Looking at the glimmering surface of the lake, Xu Fan suddenly thought it would be nice to build a small wooden house and stay here for a few days.
“Yuexian, how did you find this place?” Xu Fan asked, admiring the scenery around them.
“I was chasing a treasure hunting fox, but unfortunately, it got away,” Xu Yuexian sighed. She had spent months planning to capture that treasure hunting fox, but in the end, she failed.
“It’s completely snow-white, about one foot long, with golden-purple eyes,” Xu Fan said.
“Master, have you read about the treasure hunting fox before?” Xu Yuexian asked.
“No, I saw it.”
At that moment, a humanoid wooden spirit puppet approached, holding a snow-white fox.
“Ah, Master, you actually caught it!” Xu Yuexian exclaimed in surprise, as if struck by a wave of excitement.
“When we landed, this little creature glanced at us from afar. I thought it looked quite cute and intended to let it go.”
“But then this little thing dared to mock me—a Qi Refinement Sixth Layer beast! So, I caught it.”
“Since you’re useful, you’re mine now.”
As he spoke, the wooden spirit puppet transformed into vines, binding the treasure hunting fox securely.
“Eee, eee, eee, eee~~~~~”
The bound treasure hunting fox shouted loudly but couldn’t move an inch.
“Thank you, Master,” Xu Yuexian said happily.
A Beast Control Ring was placed on the treasure hunting fox’s head.
“You little thing, you’ll follow me from now on,” Xu Yuexian said with squinted eyes. She had worked for months to capture this treasure hunting fox not because it was irreplaceable, but because of its beauty.
“Eee~~” After realizing it had been put under the Beast Control Ring, the treasure hunting fox lowered its head in resignation.
Xu Fan untied the vines from the treasure hunting fox, and the wooden spirit puppet transformed into a small tree beside Xu Fan.
“Master, your puppet technique is getting stronger!” Xu Gang said with admiration.
He had once longed to master this technique, and after asking Xu Fan for guidance, he remembered his master gently patting his head and saying, “Xu Gang, your brain can only make two turns at most right now. You can’t learn such a unique technique.”
“Isn’t it better to be a simple cannon?”
That was when he first felt a sense of injustice. However, after Xu Fan explained the principles of the puppet technique to him, he decided to pursue being a cannon detached from low-level interests.
