I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 649 - 353: Resolving Hidden Threats (Part 2)

"Elder Nangong, Elder Ge, I have noted your requests. Rest assured, I will do my utmost to refine satisfactory magical treasures for you." Li Mu smiled slightly, and then looked at everyone, indicating, "Next, I will go into seclusion for a while. When I emerge, I should be able to present the magical treasures to you."

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Fang Shixin, Nangong Chenxing, and Ge Xinyu all expressed their gratitude in unison.

"Sect Master, I have an unreasonable request, and I sincerely hope you can grant it."

This voice suddenly emerged in the tranquil atmosphere, like a stone cast into a calm lake, attracting the attention of those around. Everyone’s gaze focused on where the voice came from, only to see Third Elder Qin Wentong stepping forward, his face full of eagerness and anticipation, as if expecting an important answer.

"Sect Master, may I participate in this artifact refining!"

After Qin Wentong spoke, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became subtle, and the crowd showed expressions of realization, immediately understanding his intentions.

As the Hall Master of the Artifact Refining Hall, Qin Wentong’s understanding and skills in the Path of Artifact Refining were outstanding. However, the path of artifact refining, like cultivation, becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses. Qin Wentong had already reached a bottleneck in artifact refining, being only a step away from the realm of an Artifact Refining Grandmaster, but this step was like a chasm, difficult to cross.

Therefore, when Li Mu proposed to refine magical treasures for the public, a bold idea sprouted in Qin Wentong’s heart. He wanted to observe Li Mu’s artifact refining process, hoping to gain inspiration and enlightenment from it to help himself break through the bottleneck in the path of artifact refining.

However, he also understood that his request was somewhat excessive. After all, the Artifact Refining Technique, like the cultivation method, is a secret art that is not easily shared. Moreover, as the newly appointed Sect Master, Li Mu’s Artifact Refining Technique as a Grandmaster was even more precious.

Qin Wentong was truly discontent with his current status and yearned to break through the bottleneck and become a true Artifact Refining Grandmaster. Thus, he mustered the courage to step forward and put forth this request to Li Mu.

After Qin Wentong’s words fell, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became subtle. Everyone turned their gaze to Li Mu, wanting to see how he would respond to this presumptuous request.

Li Mu’s brow furrowed. It wasn’t that he didn’t mind Qin Wentong observing on the side; it was just that if he allowed him to participate in the artifact refining, he feared it might affect his refining efficiency.

"Sect Master, I know this request is a bit abrupt, but I sincerely hope to join in the artifact refining to assist me in breaking through the bottleneck. Within this red Storage Ring are my savings over the years. Though it may be insignificant, it represents my heartfelt intention. Please, do guide me a little!" Qin Wentong said earnestly.

Li Mu looked at the red Storage Ring that Qin Wentong handed over, feeling somewhat tempted.

As an Artifact Refining Master, the treasures of a Divinity Transformation Elder should not be lacking, right? Buying the opportunity to observe artifact refining seems feasible.

"My artifact refining technique is different from yours; you might not be able to learn it!" Li Mu kindly reminded.

"Sect Master, I don’t wish to learn your artifact refining technique. I only seek to observe the process of refining a Tier Six Spiritual Treasure." Qin Wentong hurriedly explained.

"Alright then! I need to first go into seclusion to adjust my status, and when I’m ready to refine, I’ll find you at the Hundred Refinement Tower." Li Mu nodded, agreeing to Qin Wentong’s request to observe the artifact refining.

"Thank you, Sect Master!" Qin Wentong expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

Soon, the high-level members of the Seven Profound Sect left the Sect Leader’s Mansion, no longer disturbing Li Mu.

Li Mu plunged into the enclosed Cultivation Room, set up an array, sat on the Dharma Platform, and then summoned Xiaobai from the Spirit-Taming Treasure Bracelet.

Xiaobai was originally asleep. Upon being summoned, it hovered groggily in mid-air, opened its eyes, and revealed a pair of bright, innocent eyes staring at Li Mu.

"Ji!" Xiaobai called out to Li Mu, its voice light and playful, as if greeting him.

With a flash of white shadow, Xiaobai plunged into Li Mu’s arms, ready to frolic and play with its master.

Li Mu reached out to block, holding Xiaobai back in his palm, with a serious expression he said, "Xiaobai, stop fooling around, there’s a serious matter!"

"Ji!" Xiaobai leapt out of Li Mu’s hand, hovered in mid-air, with its bright eyes flashing with curiosity and confusion. It seemed to understand the seriousness of the situation and hence obediently stopped playing.

Xiaobai and Li Mu had been together for a long time, and a deep bond had already formed between them. It knew that whenever Li Mu showed such an expression, it must be a significant matter to handle. Thus, it quietly hovered in mid-air, watching Li Mu with its bright eyes, as if asking, "Master, is there something you need my help with?"

Seeing Xiaobai’s obedient demeanor, a warmth surged in Li Mu’s heart.

"Xiaobai, can you sense the status of my divine soul, there’s a Resentful Soul Blood Curse attached, can you resolve it?" Li Mu’s tone carried a hint of anxiety, his gaze fixed expectantly on Xiaobai.

Xiaobai was a Tier Six Gu Spirit, naturally possessing a formidable restraining power over soul bodies. For a technique like the Resentful Soul Blood Curse that relies on soul power, Xiaobai should have a corresponding solution. Li Mu was full of confidence in Xiaobai’s ability, thus he didn’t hesitate, fully opening up his divine soul status for Xiaobai to delve deeper into its investigation.

When Li Mu’s Divinity Transformation Primordial Spirit exited his body, and perceived Xiaobai from another perspective, he immediately sensed Xiaobai’s terrifying nature.

Xiaobai emitted a lethal and frightening aura, an innate majesty and oppression, causing Li Mu’s soul to shudder—a fear that surged from deep within the soul, akin to a mouse seeing a cat, naturally restrained, rendering him immobile.

However, Li Mu knew this wasn’t Xiaobai’s targeting him personally, but a display of its instincts as a Tier Six Gu Spirit. Xiaobai’s gaze wasn’t one of looking at "food," but it keenly fixated its bright eyes on the abnormality in Li Mu’s primordial spirit, it seemed to have sensed the bizarre aura and discovered the presence of the Resentful Soul Blood Curse.

Xiaobai’s soul power merged with Li Mu’s divine soul, its power gentle yet mighty, flowing into Li Mu’s divine soul like a clear spring, carefully releasing its soul power, not to harm Li Mu, and simultaneously beginning to fully encircle the Resentful Soul Blood Curse.

The Resentful Soul Blood Curse seemed to have perceived a crisis, starting to constantly retreat and flee. However, being under the Curse Limit, it could only closely cling to Li Mu’s primordial spirit, unable to escape.

Within the all-encompassing encirclement of Xiaobai’s soul power, the Resentful Soul Blood Curse had nowhere to run. It struggled and resisted, but to no avail. Before Xiaobai, it appeared so fragile and incapable of withstanding even a single blow.

Soon, the Blood Snake catalyzed by the Resentful Soul Blood Curse had no chance against Xiaobai, and it devoured it in one gulp, the entire process bringing no negative impact to Li Mu.

As Xiaobai’s soul power retreated from the primordial spirit, Li Mu heaved a sigh of relief, as if shedding a heavy burden, instantly feeling much more relaxed.

"Thank you, Xiaobai!" Li Mu’s voice was filled with sincerity and gratitude.

"Ji ji!"

Xiaobai responded to Li Mu with a chirp.

"Got it! Preparing it for you now!" Li Mu said both amused and exasperated, and then took out a Soul Absorption Bottle from the Nine Treasures Spirit Pearl, tossing it to Xiaobai.

Inside this Soul Absorption Bottle was the divine soul of a Demon Venerable. Previously, in the battle between Sword Master Feng and the Master of Blood Demons, Kun Ling, Tianshang, and others had slaughtered many Demon Ancestors and Demon Venerables. Li Mu had especially requested some remnant souls from them in private. For Xiaobai, these remnant souls were not just food, but resources for its cultivation.

Seeing the Soul Absorption Bottle, Xiaobai’s bright eyes immediately lit up, and with a flicker, it appeared at the mouth of the bottle.

With a "pop," it quickly opened the bottle stopper, and its little head plunged inside, greedily devouring the divine soul of the Demon Venerable.

The divine soul had no resistance before Xiaobai and was instantly devoured completely.