Chapter 743
by fanqienovelChapter 743: Journey to Qingqiu (Complete)
With the seven-leaf mysterious ginseng secured, Wang Chen felt a profound sense of relief.
He had already collected seven of the eight treasures for condensing elixirs, leaving only the ten-thousand-year star sand to be found.
Though the ten-thousand-year star sand is priced by the grain and exceedingly rare, Wang Chen was confident that with enough spirit stones, he could acquire it in Qianxing Immortal City.
This meant that his path to forming the Golden Core was now largely unobstructed.
He truly owed a debt of gratitude to Hu Jiao Jiao!
After a moment of contemplation, Wang Chen said, “I recently opened a general store in Qianxing Immortal City, specializing in custom-made spirit tools. I can also manage to refine life treasures. If you ever need anything, just let me know.”
“You can refine life treasures?”
Hu Jiao Jiao’s eyes sparkled, a flicker of disbelief dancing in her lively gaze.
Even among demons, who are generally less skilled in weapon refining, and among human cultivators, a four-star weapon refining master capable of crafting life treasures is considered a rare and elite talent.
Wang Chen, still young and not yet having reached the Golden Core stage, could already refine life treasures.
Such talent was indeed extraordinary.
Hu Jiao Jiao didn’t doubt Wang Chen’s claim. Amazed and delighted, she said, “I’ve been wanting to craft a life treasure, but I’m unsure how to proceed. I’d love to hear your advice.”
Demons and human cultivators differ in this regard. Human cultivators, if they possess the ability and resources, can craft their own life treasures as early as the Purple Palace stage. They refine and nurture these treasures day and night, using them for protection or to aid in condensing elixirs.
Upon advancing to the Golden Core stage, they can further enhance their life treasures.
In contrast, demons, who awaken their talents during Golden Core condensation, have less need for life treasures. Some great beasts even use their magical spirit pills as life treasures.
Typically, great beasts who require life treasures tailor them based on the talents they awaken.
Wang Chen immediately grasped the situation. “How many talents have you awakened?”
In the process of condensing elixirs, demons classify their magical spirit pills into upper, middle, and lower grades. The simplest way to determine the grade of a magical spirit pill is by the number of awakened talents.
A lower-grade magical spirit pill has one talent, a middle-grade has at least two, and only a rare few possess three.
An upper-grade magical spirit pill starts with three talents!
Hu Jiao Jiao’s uncertainty about choosing a life treasure suggested she had too many options—undoubtedly more than three.
That was remarkable!
The demons of the Haotian Realm are generally stronger than human cultivators, largely due to their unique talents.
Naturally, the more talents one possesses, the more formidable they become!
Hu Jiao Jiao smiled coyly and, with a graceful flick of her slender hand, wiggled her five fingers.
Five!
That was astonishing!
Even with his unique abilities, Wang Chen couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy.
Talent abilities are among the most potent powers one can possess.
Demons naturally awaken these abilities as they advance, a feat that human cultivators can neither learn nor replicate.
“If you wish to hear my opinion…”
Wang Chen suppressed the turmoil within his heart and spoke earnestly, “Then you must tell me the characteristics of your talent abilities.”
“But that might not be appropriate.”
Typically, demons refrain from disclosing their talent abilities to others, fearing that their secrets might be exposed and exploited in battle.
Hu Jiao Jiao, having awakened five talents, had even more reason to guard them closely.
“Therefore, my advice is to consider carefully. Once you’ve made your decision, let me know what kind of life treasure you desire.”
Wang Chen smiled warmly, “I will spare no effort to help you refine a true treasure!”
Hu Jiao Jiao gazed at him, her eyes shimmering with a mix of playfulness and tenderness, her fair cheeks tinged with a faint blush.
When Wang Chen met her gaze, his heart stirred, captivated by an almost enchanting sensation.
In the next moment, Hu Jiao Jiao smiled radiantly, “I trust you.”
Those four simple words carried a profound weight of trust!
Wang Chen was momentarily at a loss for words.
The room fell into silence, a lightly romantic atmosphere quietly flowing between the human and the fox.
Finally, it was Hu Jiao Jiao’s soft laughter that dispelled the lingering awkwardness between them.
She then revealed the five talent abilities she had awakened to Wang Chen, holding nothing back.
Wang Chen listened with utmost attention.
As he listened, he also recalled the section on treasures from *Nine Directions in Weapon Refining*, searching for relevant information.
As the conversation continued, Wang Chen’s expression grew peculiar.
Hu Jiao Jiao, ever perceptive, asked, “What’s the matter?”
Wang Chen exclaimed sincerely, “You truly are fortunate!”
“I know,” she replied.
Hu Jiao Jiao assumed he was referring to her awakening of five talent abilities and rolled her eyes at Wang Chen, saying, “My mother told me that in the Qingqiu Fox Clan, I am the only one to have awakened five abilities in the last thousand years.”
Her expression was a blend of pride and playfulness.
“I wasn’t referring to that,” Wang Chen scratched his head. “What I meant is that I happen to have a life treasure that suits you perfectly.”
Hu Jiao Jiao blinked, “Huh?”
She was skeptical, “You’re not just trying to flatter me, are you?”
Though she said this, the corners of her lips curled slightly, betraying her inner delight.
Wang Chen chuckled and shook his head, “I’m serious.”
After a brief hesitation, he retrieved the Qing Qian Kun Mirror from his Xumi Ring.
Among the five talent abilities Hu Jiao Jiao had awakened, three were related to “perception,” “insight,” and “locking,” making the Qing Qian Kun Mirror an exceptionally fitting match.
Wang Chen had possessed the Qing Qian Kun Mirror for a long time. While it had helped him evade several calamities, he rarely used it in daily life, and it did not significantly enhance his combat ability.
Moreover, the Qing Qian Kun Mirror was damaged.
In theory, damaged treasures could be gradually restored through methods such as refining and nurturing.
However, Wang Chen owned too many treasures to devote the necessary time and energy to the Qing Qian Kun Mirror.
Truthfully, having the Qing Qian Kun Mirror in his possession felt almost wasteful!
For this reason, Wang Chen deliberated and ultimately decided to gift the Qing Qian Kun Mirror to Hu Jiao Jiao, allowing her to refine it as her life treasure.
He couldn’t be certain if it was an illusion, but at the moment he took out the Qing Qian Kun Mirror, he faintly heard a sound of surprise.
Yet, when Wang Chen listened closely, he heard nothing.
As Hu Jiao Jiao beheld the Qing Qian Kun Mirror that Wang Chen presented, she was momentarily stunned and then asked hesitantly, “You… you’re giving this treasure to me?”
Having the potential to advance to Golden Core, Hu Jiao Jiao possessed considerable knowledge and experience. Even if she couldn’t discern the origins of the Qing Qian Kun Mirror, she could sense the profound power it contained. Its value was undeniable!
“Yes,” Wang Chen replied, extending the Qing Qian Kun Mirror toward her. “It’s yours.”
Having made his decision, he did not hesitate further and placed it directly into Hu Jiao Jiao’s hands. “This Qing Qian Kun Mirror is perfect for you, so don’t refuse it.”
Wang Chen held her delicate hand, feeling its warmth and softness.
What had begun as an unintentional gesture now felt difficult to release.
Hu Jiao Jiao did not resist, allowing Wang Chen to hold her hand, her charming face flushing once more.
It was utterly captivating.