NOVEL WEB Chapter 787: Journey to Luojia Mountain
However, just as their lives were gradually getting on track, the arrival of an uninvited guest broke the valley's tranquility.
On this day, Luo Chen was engrossed in refining a magic artifact in the crafting chamber, while Qing Shuang was patrolling the valley.
Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky, landing at the entrance of the valley.
Qing Shuang approached cautiously, only to see an elderly man wearing a luxurious Taoist robe, his gaze revealing a hint of extraordinary aura.
"May I ask who you are? Why have you intruded into our valley?" Qing Shuang asked with a hint of wariness.
The old man smiled slightly and said, "My name is Lin Xu. I've heard of Luo Chen master's extraordinary artifact refining skills and have come specifically to visit."
Qing Shuang was taken aback; she had heard of Lin Xu's name, renowned as a master craftsman in the cultivation realm.
She quickly welcomed Lin Xu into the valley and informed Luo Chen.
Upon learning of Lin Xu's visit, Luo Chen immediately put down his work and hurried to the reception hall.
He bowed respectfully to Lin Xu, saying, "Junior Luo Chen, greetings to Senior Lin Xu."
Lin Xu waved his hand, indicating Luo Chen did not need to stand on ceremony: "Master Luo Chen, I came today to make a request."
Luo Chen was puzzled but replied politely, "Senior, please speak. As long as it's within my power, I will do my best."
Lin Xu nodded slightly, took out an ancient sheepskin scroll from his robe, and handed it to Luo Chen: "This is an artifact refining diagram from Ancient Times. I've studied it for years but have never been able to decipher it. I have heard of Luo Chen master's exceptional refining skills and sought your assistance."
Luo Chen took the sheepskin scroll and examined it carefully.
The scroll depicted complex patterns and symbols, appearing to be a design blueprint for a magic artifact.
The more he looked at it, the more profound it seemed, and a sense of challenge surged within him.
"Rest assured, Senior, I will do my utmost," Luo Chen said determinedly.
Lin Xu nodded in satisfaction and then took his leave, leaving Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to continue studying the mysterious artifact refining diagram.
After Lin Xu left, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang locked themselves in the crafting chamber, beginning their in-depth research on the sheepskin scroll.
They understood that this was not just a refining challenge but also a test of their mastery.
"Qing Shuang, look at this symbol. It seems to represent a special energy flow," Luo Chen said, pointing to a pattern on the scroll.
Qing Shuang leaned in, nodding: "Yes, this symbol has appeared in ancient tomes, representing an ancient artifact refining technique that can infuse the power of heaven and earth into a magic artifact."
The two began attempting to interpret every detail on the scroll, knowing that only a complete understanding of the design's intent would allow them to successfully recreate this ancient magic artifact.
Day after day, night after night, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang devoted almost all their time to the task.
They experimented repeatedly, failed, and tried again until they finally discovered the correct refining method.
"Luo Chen, we succeeded!" Qing Shuang exclaimed excitedly, holding a newly crafted magic artifact.
Luo Chen looked at the artifact, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "Yes, Qing Shuang, we did it!"
The artifact was a sword-shaped magic artifact, the blade shimmering with a faint blue light and the hilt inlaid with a crystal-clear gemstone, exuding a mysterious aura.
"Let's give this sword a name," Luo Chen suggested.
Qing Shuang pondered for a moment and then said, "Let's call it 'Blue Moon,' like the brightest star in the night sky."
Luo Chen nodded in agreement: "Blue Moon, a good name."
They carefully stored the Blue Moon sword, preparing to present it to Lin Xu at the appropriate time.
A few days later, Lin Xu returned to the valley.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang presented the Blue Moon sword before him.
Lin Xu took the Blue Moon sword, a trace of astonishment flashing in his eyes: "This... this is truly incredible. Master Luo Chen, Miss Qing Shuang, you have actually recreated this ancient magic artifact."
Luo Chen modestly replied, "Senior overpraises us; we merely did our best."
Lin Xu nodded in satisfaction, then took out an item from his robe and handed it to Luo Chen: "This is a little token of my appreciation; I hope you won't refuse."
Luo Chen took it and saw it was an ancient artifact refining secret manual, recording many lost refining techniques.
"Senior, this is too precious, we cannot accept it," Luo Chen hurriedly declined.
But Lin Xu insisted: "Master Luo Chen, Miss Qing Shuang, your refining skills deserve this gift, and I hope you can pass on this knowledge to make artifact refining skills flourish in the cultivation realm."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing this was both a responsibility and an honor.
"We will certainly pass on this knowledge, living up to your expectations, Senior," Luo Chen said solemnly.
Lin Xu nodded in satisfaction and then took his leave.
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To improve artifact refining skills or to obtain more spiritual artifacts,
Luo Chen needed more refining materials.
However, because his existing refining materials were almost depleted,
Luo Chen decided to go searching and gather some refining materials for use.
"Qing Shuang, have you heard of Luojia Mountain?"
"I've heard that Luojia Mountain is rich in various refining materials, but it's too dangerous, so generally, no one goes there."
"I plan to visit Luojia Mountain soon."
Upon hearing Luo Chen's plan, Qing Shuang's brows furrowed slightly; she knew the dangers of Luojia Mountain but also understood Luo Chen's dedication and pursuit of artifact refining.