mtlumby2d Chapter 160 Introduction to Weapon Refining
Chapter 160 Introduction to Weapon Refining
Before coming, Lin Xia was prepared for the possibility that he would not be able to return all the spirit stones, but he did not expect that the old man would be so shameless that he did not want to give up even a single spirit stone.
It just so happened that there were not many customers in the shop at that time, so Lin Xia and the old man exchanged words for most of the day.
Finally, the old man, feeling guilty, lazily offered a solution, "There's absolutely no spirit stones available. If that doesn't work out, little girl, you can stay in the shop and learn how to refine weapons. Just consider it your tuition."
Speaking of which, there is a certain correlation between refining equipment, drawing talismans, and formations.
Refining equipment is not simply about tempering various materials and fusing them together. The most important step is to embed the equipment pattern to give or enhance the properties of the magic weapon.
Generally speaking, different materials have different natural properties. For example, some materials have fire properties, some have water properties, and so on.
When refining magic weapons, using materials with specific properties as the main materials can allow the magic weapons to obtain corresponding properties.
However, such attributes are very weak, so it is necessary to insert the weapon pattern to strengthen the attributes and increase the power of the magic weapon.
Of course, there are also some materials without attributes. If such materials are to be refined into magic weapons, they will need to be engraved with patterns to give the magic weapons attributes.
Generally speaking, the patterns used in refining instruments, like the runes used in drawing talismans and the diagrams used in arranging formations, are all "texts" with attributes and have certain correlations. In fact, there are some geniuses in the world of cultivation who can combine the three to create powerful weapons beyond the imagination of other cultivators.
Thinking that he had already advanced to the Golden Elixir stage and could find materials to refine his own magic weapon, Lin Xia agreed without hesitation.
Anyway, the old man couldn't produce any spirit stones, and she couldn't just swallow this loss in vain.
It was said that Lin Xia would stay in the store to learn how to refine weapons, but the old man, the owner of the store, Master Yun Langyun, would not come to teach him personally. Instead, he handed Lin Xia over to his apprentice Yun Cong.
Yun Cong was picked up by Master Yun and has been with Master Yun since he was a child. Although he is still far from being as good as Master Yun, he has received Master Yun's true teachings in some refining techniques and can be said to be very outstanding.
It is indeed as Master Yun said, Yun Cong's level of refining equipment is very impressive. Not only is he outstanding in handling materials, he also has his own experience in refining magic weapons. He is more than capable of teaching a beginner like Lin Xia.
Therefore, Lin Xia officially began to learn refining weapons from Yun Cong.
Because apart from having some understanding of the weapon pattern diagrams, Lin Xia knew nothing about refining weapons, and it could be said that he had no foundation at all. Therefore, Lin Xia's learning had to start with the simplest hammering of ore.
The matter of the Illusionary Spirit Liquid has been brought up. Although he still feels embarrassed, Yun Cong is finally no longer so embarrassed when facing Lin Xia. At least he doesn't have to lower his head to speak anymore.
Especially when he entered the teaching state, he seemed like a different person. He was very serious and almost did not allow Lin Xia to make any mistakes.
Seeing that the two were getting on with the job, Master Yun continued to be a hands-off boss, leaving the entire shop to Lin Xia and Yun Cong. He either went to the restaurant to drink or took a nap on the recliner in the store.
Even if there were guests coming in, he would ignore them and let Lin Xia and Yun Cong greet them, looking very relieved.
As for Yun Cong's teaching to Lin Xia, he didn't even take a look at it, and he was not afraid that his apprentice would mislead other students.
All in all, it looked like he didn't care about anything at all, oh, no, except the spirit stones.
Besides that, he actually didn't seem to care about cultivation. You know, in the world of cultivation, the lifespan of a cultivator is closely tied to their cultivation level. If they can't advance in time, their lifespan will eventually run out.
This Master Yun is obviously a cultivator who is not afraid of death.
Anyway, Lin Xia felt that Master Yun must be a man with a story.
As for what the story was, Lian Yuncong was not clear.
After studying with Yun Cong for a few months, the two became familiar with each other. Yun Cong started to talk more and occasionally revealed some news about Master Yun.
Anyway, according to Yun Cong, he and Master Yun have been in this store since he can remember. For decades, except for occasionally going outside Tieshi City to collect ores, he has never left the area of Tieshi City.
When Lin Xia first started learning, he would occasionally find an excuse to leave the weapon refining shop and find an inn to let Uncle Rat and Xiaochu from the Qinglin space come out for some fresh air, and buy some spiritual food to satisfy his cravings.
Later, except for Xing Yan, Ling Cang was allowed to take the others to move freely.
Anyway, although these cats at home like to "get into trouble", they all do legitimate things and have the ability to protect themselves, so Lin Xia is very relieved.
Although Qinglin Space is good, if you stay in Qinglin Space all the time, how can you find opportunities for breakthroughs? Children must grow up eventually.
Lin Xia herself stayed in the weapon refining shop, studying weapon refining seriously with Yun Cong.
Yun Cong is a disciple of Master Yun. Normally, his temperament is almost the same as Master Yun. He is a little eccentric, but he always restrains himself and acts like a mature young man.
However, once he entered the state of refining equipment, he seemed like a different person, extremely calm.
Of course, when it comes to teaching Lin Xia, the word "stability" is also the main focus.
Therefore, although Lin Xia has been studying with Yun Cong for several months, he is still conscientiously hammering the ore, making sure that the ore is almost free of impurities.
Yun Cong was very open with Lin Xia, and Lin Xia naturally would not easily question Yun Cong's teaching methods. After all, you can't make a fat man in one bite.
After getting Yun Cong's approval on the step of hammering the ore, it was time to temper the materials.
This step requires a very high level of spiritual awareness from the cultivator, who needs to use spiritual awareness to control it at all times to ensure that the flame temperature and intensity of the quenching material are just right, and to bring out all the properties of the material with minimal loss.
For other cultivators, this step might be very difficult, but for Lin Xia, who has Chaos Spirit Roots, it is not the case. Lin Xia completed the first time of tempering materials almost in Yun Cong's eyes full of disbelief. Although there was some loss, it was already very good, especially for a novice.
Obviously, Master Yun was also a little surprised by Lin Xia's performance. He turned around with his hands behind his back and nodded affirmatively, "Not bad, not bad!"
Before Lin Xia could be happy, Master Yun continued, "In that case, you can leave!" This sentence successfully froze the smile that had just appeared on Lin Xia's face.
"Master." Even Yun Cong was confused for a moment. He looked at Master Yun, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
"Idiot, what I mean is that she is old enough to become a master, you stupid disciple!" Master Yun knocked on Yun Cong's head with some disappointment.
Seeing that Yun Cong smiled even though he was hurt by the hit, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Then he turned to Lin Xia and said, "Little girl, you have already entered the realm of weapon refining. As for the rest of the journey, it depends on you."
"You must understand that weapon refiners are spiritual beings, and the magic weapons they refine should also have spirits. Don't be bound by the magic weapon's predetermined appearance and properties, but follow your heart."
"Let's go!" Master Yun waved his hand and lay back on the recliner.