BXBX NOVEL Chapter 139: 139: Sword in Hand
On the third day after meeting with Wang Chen, this scion of the Purple Mansion Zhu Family brought Wang Chen to the Earth Fire Cave belonging to the Hundred Arts Hall to meet the Refinement Master, Huo Zhenghai!
The Hundred Arts Hall held a special place within the Cloud Sun Sect.
It gathered experts in fields such as alchemy, artifact forging, talisman writing, array setting, beast control, and spirit plant cultivation, amongst others.
Masters were commonplace here.
The seeds for the White Jade Rice Wang Chen previously cultivated in the Outer Sect, as well as the Yellow Millet Rice and Black Sesame Rice he was now cultivating, were all bred by spirit plant cultivators in the Hundred Arts Hall.
Therefore, the Hundred Arts Hall held a high status within the sect and was quite mysterious.
It somewhat resembled the National Academy of Sciences from Wang Chen’s previous life.
The Earth Fire Cave was a place dedicated to artifact refining.
It extended a hundred feet underground, using arrays to draw on the fire energy from the Earth Veins of Heaven Cloud Mountain to supply three Magical Treasure furnaces.
Huo Zhenghai, who oversaw one of these furnaces, was extremely burly. He stood a head taller than Wang Chen, with a broad nose and wide mouth, his face fierce and imposing. His bare upper body showcased muscles like coiled dragons, his presence as powerful as the fiery Earth Fire!
Upon seeing the Purple Mansion Superior, Wang Chen quickly bowed and saluted, “Disciple Wang Chen greets Senior!”
“I already know why you’re here,”
Huo Zhenghai nodded and asked, “So, what kind of Flying Sword do you want?”
Wang Chen articulated his thoughts without hesitation.
Although confined by the cost.
His requests could not be too extravagant.
But the most important aspect of a custom Flying Sword was compatibility with oneself, so he had to explain his specifications clearly.
Wang Chen’s Root Bone was predominantly fire, so the Flying Sword should ideally have fire aspect characteristics.
The size, weight, and even shape of the Flying Sword would all affect the sword practitioner’s performance.
Specific requirements were necessary.
Before coming to the Hundred Arts Hall, Wang Chen had completed his homework.
Thus, he answered smoothly.
“You’re in luck,”
said Huo Zhenghai after listening, “I just forged a batch of sword blanks a few days ago. I’ll give you one of those.”
Wang Chen was elated, “Thank you, Senior!”
Suddenly, an idea sparked in his mind, and he immediately took out the silver-grey stone that Yuanyuan had dug up from his Storage Bag.
Wang Chen had previously taken this item to the Four Seas Commerce Association in disguise for appraisal.
It was identified as Skyforge Meteoric Iron.
Skyforge Meteoric Iron was excellent for making Magic Artifacts, especially weapons.
The piece of Skyforge Meteoric Iron Wang Chen possessed was too small to serve as the main material, not even sufficient for forging a dagger.
It could at best be used as a secondary material!
Regarding its quality, the appraiser from the Four Seas Commerce Association stated that it needed to be cracked open to make an accurate judgment.
“Oh?”
Before Wang Chen could even speak, Huo Zhenghai’s eyes lit up, “This piece of Skyforge Meteoric Iron is not bad. Do you want to incorporate it into the Flying Sword?”
Wang Chen presented it with both hands, “Please trouble Senior with this.”
He had already invested a whole house’s worth into this.
No matter how precious the piece of Skyforge Meteoric Iron was, he was willing to use it up.
Especially since it was found by sheer luck.
Huo Zhenghai took the Skyforge Meteoric Iron and then passed two Legal Pacts to Wang Chen.
The Refinement Master gave Wang Chen a commission Legal Pact, detailing the content of the transaction between the two parties, including the requests Wang Chen had previously made.
There was no need for pen and ink, as it was done in a thought!
Wang Chen used his Identity Plaque to imbue it with Mana and then applied his imprint on it.
It was equivalent to affixing a private seal.
In fact, the binding power of such a Legal Pact was very weak.
Even if violated, other than reputational damage, there would be no other consequences.
Not to mention the issuer of the pact was a Purple Mansion Superior!
However, Huo Zhenghai’s approach undoubtedly showcased his meticulous attitude.
Wang Chen felt that asking this Refinement Master to help through Zhu Jingfang was undoubtedly the correct choice!
Keeping one Legal Pact for himself, Huo Zhenghai told Wang Chen, “Come back in five days.”
Wang Chen once again bowed, “Thank you, senior.”
He left the Earth Fire Cave.
He and Zhu Jingfang, who had been waiting outside, rejoined and together they headed to Cloud Dragon City.
Upon arriving at Cloud Dragon City, they met with Zhu Jingfang’s cousin and then went to the Household Court to handle the house transfer procedures!
There was no delay.
Wang Chen’s prompt handling of affairs greatly increased Zhu Jingfang’s good impression of him, “Junior Brother Wang, if you run into any trouble at Sunset Peak in the future, just come and find me. I’m well acquainted with several of your true transmissions.”
Wang Chen smiled and said, “Thank you, elder brother.”
Such words were to be taken with a grain of salt; to take them seriously would be too naive.
“I should also thank you.”
Zhu Jingfang patted his cousin’s shoulder and said, “For letting this cousin of mine win a beauty’s hand, hahaha!”
Both parties were overjoyed!
For Wang Chen, the following three days were an agonizing thirty-six hours.
He wasn’t worried about not getting the Flying Sword.
To ordinary cultivators, a superb magic artifact might be precious, but to a Refinement Master who often refines Spiritual Artifacts and even Magical Treasures, it’s really nothing.
It certainly wasn’t worth trading for the reputation of the Purple Mansion Superior.
Wang Chen was mainly filled with anticipation, similar to that of ordering the latest computer and gaming console online with a year’s savings from his previous life and then waiting for the delivery.
His dedication to the Tao was significantly tested because of this!
Once the time arrived, Wang Chen immediately rushed to the Hundred Arts Hall.
This time, Wang Chen didn’t even get to see Huo Zhenghai again.
At the entrance of the Earth Fire Cave, he received the Flying Sword specially crafted for him by the Refinement Master!
Suppressing his excitement, Wang Chen took the Flying Sword and returned to the manor at the fastest speed.
Only in the quiet room did he take it out.
The Flying Sword was two feet, seven inches, and five points long, with a blade about three fingers wide.
The entire sword was forged from metal, with a hilt but no guard, with an ancient and simple design.
It resembled a Han sword.
There were no flashy decorations!
The moment the Flying Sword was drawn from its sheath, a sharp aura rushed toward Wang Chen’s forehead, causing the hairs on his skin to stand on end.
Wang Chen could fully feel the terrifying power contained within the Flying Sword.
It was like a gentleman who keeps a blade hidden, waiting for the right moment to act!
With the sword in hand, Wang Chen channeled mana into it, and the Flying Sword suddenly shook, emitting a dragon-like hum.
He released his grip on the hilt.
The Flying Sword hovered in front of him, not falling.
Wang Chen extended the index and middle fingers of his right hand and ran them along the gleaming edge of the sword.
His Body Refinement Golden Body was instantly broken, leaving behind a crimson trail of blood!
Buzz~
The Flying Sword vibrated intensely, absorbing Wang Chen’s fresh blood in the blink of an eye.
A hair-thin bloodline appeared immediately on the spine of the sword!
Wang Chen took a deep breath and stabbed forward with his sword finger, “Swiftly!”
The Flying Sword floating in front of him immediately flew in the direction he pointed, its speed comparable to a released arrow.
It penetrated the thick door without any hesitation!
[Sword Control Technique Experience +1]
He had entered the gateway!
Wang Chen, who had been tormented by this technique for a long time.
Now finally understood.
The Sword Control Technique only manipulates the Flying Sword, and only the Flying Sword.
Ordinary blades are not even worthy to carry its shoes!
The next moment, the Flying Sword flew back in reverse.
The tip of the sword stopped three inches from Wang Chen’s brow.
Time, too, seemed to freeze at this moment!
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Here’s the third update.