Chapter 66: Treasure House

In the early morning, there were not many pedestrians on the streets of Da Huang imperial city. Lin Xuan and Wu Luan sat at a roadside stall, eating buns and fried dough sticks and drinking soy milk while chatting. They didn't deliberately hide or pretend their identity, just like ordinary people having breakfast.
“秦然有些古怪？”
“是，当时我去剑阁的时候，他好像根本不想理我，甚至装作根本不认识我便一直走开了，”林轩狠狠咬了一口油条，有些不满地说道，“当然也有可能是我带着巡使面具他没认出来，不过看起来秦枫在我来之前应该和他通过气了，以他的脑子不可能猜不出来啊。”
Although he only took a quick glance from afar, Lin Xuan relied on his keen senses as a Thunder Flame Body to perceive the subtle changes in Qin Ran's aura, which were clearly due to an emotional fluctuation that arose in her suddenly.
“Maybe my behavior triggered his previous trauma?” Lin Xuan thought to himself.
“So it seems Qin Ran won't help us?” Wu Luan was a little worried.
But Lin Xuan shook his head: "That's not the case. If Qin Ran really resolves his trauma, even if he's not on our side, he will still help us. And the focus now is on the evidence of the formation plate. We can take a break for a while and avoid the trouble."
"Is that so? Isn't the wedding of Princess Anxuan and the son of the Duke of Ningguo on the horizon?" Wu Luan put down his bowl and glanced at Lin Xuan. "Now everyone knows that the inspector of the Qingtian Sect has arrived in the capital. As the leader, you won't go to celebrate? You wouldn't really not go just because they didn't send you an invitation, would you?"
“Of course not,” Lin Xuan scoffed. "How could I not understand the rules of society? If we didn't attend just because we didn't receive an invitation, it would seem like we're admitting defeat. Other people would look down on the Clear Sky Sect for that."
However, speaking of "visiting", the title of the Clear Sky Sect inspector is indeed very popular in the Great Wilderness City, but it is not because of admiration or fear of the inspector's strength, but because of the battles that the inspector has fought again and again during these days, especially the final Treasure Contest. It can be said that the Battle of the Green Blade Inspector has become famous and his reputation has spread far and wide.
If it weren't for the Mountain and River Inspector and the people of the Qingtian Sect who helped to rescue, it would have been a disaster for the reputation of the Qingtian Sect.
"After the last incident, the Qingtian Sect was quite angry and almost kicked me out of the sect. Now, the command of the operation in the Great Wilderness City has been handed over to Yi Xiaoshan. They said that he has more experience and is more capable than his sister.” Lin Xuan knew he was in the wrong, so he didn't try to argue with the sect. After all, he had never even returned to the sect once. Except for Liu Lan, no one else really trusted him, and he had caused so many problems. If he continued to argue, he would only cause trouble for Liu Lan, who had always vouched for him.
However, Lin Xuan still felt a little dissatisfied in his heart: "Seriously, even our own patrol envoy was killed, and I risked my life to investigate the truth. These guys are still so concerned about the image of the sect externally..."
This complaint makes some sense, but it's also a bit extreme.
"No wonder I saw Yi Bukong with such excitement. It seems that the Yi siblings are preparing to take him along?" said Wu Luan.
"The three of them get along pretty well," Lin Xuan nodded and said, "It might be a bit dangerous, but we can only hope that the mixed crowds at the wedding can cover up any potential monster involvement. Clear Sky Sect also makes it difficult for others to investigate him. Besides, if we don't let him see Princess Xiyue, I suspect he might turn against me...Ahem, just kidding."
"Recently, besides practicing, I've been spending time around the brothels. You know, I used to be a bodyguard, so I understand some high-end social skills," Wu Luan said hesitantly. "Although not much, I occasionally overhear some information from those useless playboys."
"What's wrong?" Lin Xuan frowned.
"It's your friends Tong Yanyu and Tong Jiu. Maybe it's because of the Gu Yu Wine Banquet incident, where Cao Mingsong fell from power, and Tong Yanyu was greatly affected and moved back to her mother's house, so your friends should have left seclusion early," Wu Luan said slowly, "and also... your younger brother, probably because of the engagement of the Princess Chang, was supposed to practice until his coming-of-age ceremony, but now he has also left seclusion."
Lin Xuan was suddenly stunned, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face, and he imagined his brother's powerful and mature appearance after rapid growth. He couldn't wait to reunite with his brother, but after careful consideration, he shook his head and said, "It's not the right time yet."
"It's only good news. Since I am not allowed to participate in the wedding for now, I will continue to practice in seclusion and solve the problem with the array disk," Lin Xuan said with a smile. "I think I have to trouble you to contact Tong Jiu and the others with Yun Shuyue when you have the chance. Since they are out of seclusion, things will be much easier."
Seeing that Lin Xuan remained calm and didn't impulsively run to see his younger brother, Wu Luan also breathed a sigh of relief and then shook his head, saying, "That being said, our opponents are also increasing and the situation is becoming increasingly chaotic. When the Great Jin envoy arrives..."
Lin Xuan also fell silent, what can be done? The appearance of a Mountain of Mortals would bring chaos to the entire Mortal Realm, let alone the Great Wilderness capital?
While the morning was still early and the crowds were thin, they exchanged intelligence information and then parted ways. Apart from cultivating and doing their best to gather information, Wu Luan, as the most inconspicuous person, was now stationed in the Jing Palace, Su Palace, Tianxiang Building, Qingtian Sect, and even the Li Palace to pass on messages. There was not so much time, after all, they could not let Chen Chaoxu open his eyes at all times to transmit information.
However, Lin Xuan quietly arrived at the stronghold of the "Smelting Treasure Hall" under the command of the Tianxiang Tower with the Nine Tooth Killing Array Formation Plate. According to his plan, he should lurk here for a long time before his brother's coming-of-age ceremony starts and the Great Jin Embassy arrives.
Compared to JIHE TANG, CUAN BAO TANG is much more low-key. After all, CUAN BAO TANG is only responsible for creating weapons and treasures, and selling is directly handed over to SHANG FENG TIAN XIANG LOU. Moreover, they will not receive patients like JIHE TANG. Therefore, the CUAN BAO TANG that Lin Xuan found was only a courtyard hidden in a corner of the slums of the capital.
"Really low-key, yet truly powerful." Lin Xuan praised as he reported Su Yao's name to the guard at the door, while admiring the experts who were practicing refining tools along the way.
Of course, most of them are still insignificant alchemists, with very few even being able to reach the level of One-Line Alchemists. However, compared to other powers, aside from Treasure Spirit Mountain, the Heavenly Phenomenon Tower undoubtedly has overwhelming advantages in this respect. It is truly the most comprehensive power.
"Master Dan."
Hearing the voice of his subordinate, the alchemist sitting in the courtyard turned to look at Lin Xuan beside him. The man was quite slim, with the firelight reflecting off his young and delicate face. He was even shorter than Lin Xuan and appeared to be a boy younger than him.
However, Kelin Xuan was already aware that the "Dan Liang" in front of him was also a hundred-year-old Yuan Tian master. Although his strength was inferior to that of Su Yao, he was only at the second or third level of ordinary levels, but his talent in refining tools was extremely high. In the absence of any four-line tool refiners in the world, "Dan Liang" as a three-line tool refiner, few people could surpass him.
It is precisely because of Shan Liang's greatness that he is able to lead the Alchemy Hall in this turbulent capital city of the world.
From Shan Liang's pure eyes, Lin Xuan could see the focus that this person possesses, indicating that he is truly devoted to the art of refining, just like how the Blood Beast Gang's Huo Yifeng was.
"You're Xuanqing, the one introduced by Lord Su Yao? You have some treasures to be checked and you want to improve your refining skills?" Single Liang nodded, signaling for his subordinates to leave, then gazed at Lin Xuan and said, "Even guest practitioners like Chen Chao Lu have contacted me about this matter."
"I've met Mr. Dan Liang." Seeing Dan Liang frown while speaking, he was also a bit nervous, but he could only force a smile. Could it be that he dislikes people who try to use connections? And his own reputation as Xuanqing outside is indeed not good."
"Well, I like people who are polite," Dan Liang nodded. "Since Lord Su Yao has said so, you can come with me."
Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and felt a sense of joy in his heart. It seemed that Dan Liang did not care about the actions of Xuanqing Lord. He followed Dan Liang into the house, which was much larger than the outside courtyard. Various ornaments were placed in corners, and a huge tripod stood in the middle with a purple flame burning underneath. The walls were also hung with various refining tools, including hammers and tongs."
"What's wrong? Are you feeling hot?" Dan Liang noticed that Lin Xuan seemed a bit unusual and turned his head to say, "Ordinary refiners may not have seen it before. This is the fire of heaven and earth, which is much stronger than ordinary animal fire and more suitable for refining."
But what surprised Lin Xuan was not the purple flames that could rival or even surpass the strength he had seen before, but everything in the room: "Sir, these tools and furnace top..."
"Yes, they are all mortal treasures, but basically they are all first-grade mortal treasures. Second-grade ones are relatively rare, and I can't just casually put third-grade ones here," Shan Liangping said calmly, as if recounting something ordinary, "To create powerful mortal treasures, ordinary tools are useless. At least a first-grade mortal treasure is required. And for me, creating a first-grade mortal treasure is just a piece of cake."
Are these all mortal treasures? Lin Xuan was so scared that he almost couldn't catch his breath. This is truly a treasure house, what if it were brought to an auction it would sell for a huge fortune? Single Liang is truly worthy of being a three-line refiner! But it's two levels lower, which is actually normal... These seemingly boastful words may not really mean much to Single Liang, a top refiner who is focused on challenging himself to reach even greater heights, and probably doesn't care about worldly riches.
"Leave the matter of Zhenbao to me. I'll inform you once I investigate," Single Liang said casually, while tossing a one-grade Mortal Treasure Hammer at Lin Xuan from the wall. "Consider the materials provided by me, refine a one-grade Mortal Treasure first for me to see, then I'll consider how to give you guidance."
Although Su Yao said he was a level 1 refiner, Shan Liang still wanted to check his skills. In fact, Shan Liang was initially reluctant to agree to this, after all, he was just a level 3 refiner and teaching a level 1 refiner alone was not something that had been done before at the Alchemy Hall. Furthermore, he was solely focused on refining and had no interest in teaching apprentices.
After careful consideration, Single Liang realized that Lord Su Yao had always treated him generously and that he didn't actually require him to take on an apprentice. Simply giving a little guidance would suffice. Furthermore, Lord Su Yao had an eye for talented individuals, so his chosen apprentice would certainly be capable. Single Liang didn't expect his apprentice to become a three-line master like Lord Su Yao, but even becoming a two-line master would be a great success. After all, there was already a debt of gratitude between them, wasn't there?
"But since I promised, I can't be too perfunctory." Dan Liang looked at Lin Xuan's actions in refining the tool and sighed inwardly, making a decision in his heart.