NOVEL WEB Chapter 784: Xuanshen Pavilion?
Luo Chen thought for a moment and replied, "Once we leave the marketplace and find a quiet place, I can start. Crafting a magic artifact requires focusing one's mind, free from external disturbances."
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing that once Luo Chen began artifact refining, he would enter a state of complete immersion, where external matters could hardly affect him.
The two continued to stroll through the marketplace, with Luo Chen's gaze occasionally lingering on some stalls, searching for materials that might be useful to him.
Meanwhile, Qing Shuang silently accompanied him, occasionally offering some suggestions.
Just as they were about to leave a stall, a voice suddenly called out from behind, "Fellow cultivator Luo Chen, please hold."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang turned around and found a man dressed in luxurious attire quickly approaching them.
The man's face was handsome, but his eyes carried a trace of subtle cunning.
"I am a disciple of Xuanshen Pavilion, having heard that fellow cultivator Luo Chen is quite famous in the cultivation realm, I'm here to make your acquaintance," the man said with a smile.
Luo Chen was slightly taken aback; he hadn't expected someone from Xuanshen Pavilion to seek him out.
He politely responded, "So you are a fellow cultivator from Xuanshen Pavilion. What guidance might you have?"
The man chuckled and said, "Fellow cultivator Luo Chen, Xuanshen Pavilion greatly admires your abilities and hopes to collaborate with you. Are you interested in joining us?"
Luo Chen pondered for a moment. Although he knew something about Xuanshen Pavilion, he preferred not to be bound by any organization.
He politely declined, "Thank you for the invitation, but I currently prefer to roam freely in the cultivation realm, without any plans to join an organization for now."
The man didn't seem surprised by Luo Chen's answer. He nodded, "We respect fellow cultivator Luo Chen's choice, but should you ever change your mind, Xuanshen Pavilion's doors will always be open to you."
After bidding farewell to the man, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued to stroll through the marketplace.
They knew the cultivation realm was full of both opportunities and challenges, and they were steadily walking toward their own future.
As the sun began to set, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to leave the marketplace and seek a quiet place to begin crafting magic artifacts.
They understood it would be a long and challenging process, but they also believed that with persistence, success would eventually come.
On the way out of the marketplace, Luo Chen said to Qing Shuang, "Qing Shuang, thank you for always staying by my side."
Qing Shuang smilingly replied, "Luo Chen, there's no need for thanks between us. No matter what the future holds, I'll always be by your side."
The two shared a knowing smile, filled with anticipation for the future.
As night fell, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found a secluded valley.
The valley had babbling brooks and fragrant flowers, a perfect place for cultivation and artifact refining.
Luo Chen began preparing to craft the magic artifact, while Qing Shuang stood by as the protector.
In the days that followed, Luo Chen dedicated himself entirely to the process of refining artifacts.
Following ancient tome records, he carefully fused various materials. After countless failures and attempts, finally, a magic artifact emitting a faint glow appeared in his hand a month later.
Gazing at the artifact in his hand, Luo Chen felt a profound sense of accomplishment.
He knew this artifact would be a great aid on his path of cultivation.
Qing Shuang, looking at the artifact in Luo Chen's hand, was full of admiration: "Luo Chen, you've done a magnificent job!"
Luo Chen smiled faintly and handed the artifact to Qing Shuang, "Qing Shuang, I'm gifting you this magic artifact; I hope it can protect you."
Receiving the artifact, Qing Shuang felt a warm surge in her heart.
She knew that this was not just a magic artifact, but a token of Luo Chen's affection.
Gently caressing its smooth surface, she sensed the spiritual power fluctuations within the artifact.
Looking up at Luo Chen, her eyes reflected gratitude, "Luo Chen, you're always so thoughtful. I…I don't know what to say."
Luo Chen waved his hand, smiled, and said, "Do we need words between us? Between you and me, we understand each other silently."
Qing Shuang nodded and carefully stored the artifact.
She knew this artifact was not only a protective treasure but also a testament to Luo Chen's feelings for her.
In the days that followed, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued to cultivate in the valley, occasionally sharing cultivation insights.
Luo Chen's passion and dedication to artifact refining made Qing Shuang admire him even more.
One day, Luo Chen discovered a spiritual vein in the valley, brimming with abundant spiritual power.
Excitedly, he told Qing Shuang, "Qing Shuang, there's a spiritual vein here. Cultivating here will yield better results."
Upon hearing this, Qing Shuang was equally thrilled, "Really? Then can we elevate our cultivation even faster?"
Luo Chen nodded, so the two decided to establish a cultivation site here.
Using Luo Chen's refining skills, they crafted some simple cultivation facilities and set up a Spirit Gathering Array around the vein, concentrating the spiritual power even more.
As days passed, both Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's cultivation levels showed significant improvement.
In this valley, they seemed to have found their own paradisiacal retreat.
However, the peaceful days were short-lived; one day, an unexpected visitor shattered their tranquility.
A man in a black robe stood at the valley entrance, gazing at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang with a somber expression.
On alert, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood up, with Luo Chen asking, "Who are you? Why intrude on our cultivation site?"
The black-robed man sneered, "I am the Village Chief of Blackwind Stockade. Hearing of your cultivation here, I've come to pay you a visit."