Chapter 351 Chu Feng: Rewarding You With a Great Treasure
"This forging method of the Thunderclap Great Sage truly has merit. Combined with the body-refinement technique that Old Tie gave me earlier, I can surely compose an entirely new cultivation method."
Chu Feng murmured in excitement, then closed his eyes to deduce the technique in his mind, intending to discard the dross and keep the essence.
After a long while, he opened his eyes. In his mind, a complete artifact refinement method had taken shape.
He immediately took out a jade slip and inscribed it within. Glancing at the time, he saw it was already midnight, so he returned to his chambers.
Upon entering, Chu Feng saw Bing Yan seated cross-legged at the table, cultivating.
Sensing his presence, Bing Yan slowly opened her eyes and rose to her feet. "Husband, I will fetch hot water for you."
"Mm."
Now that Chu Feng was already a Great Sage, he had long reached the state of being unsullied by dust. Even if he did not wash for ten years, his body would remain free of filth or odor.
Yet, accustomed to such habits, he allowed Bing Yan to busy herself anyway.
After washing, Chu Feng embraced Bing Yan toward the bed. Only after guiding her through some new postures did he slowly fall asleep.
By noon the next day, Chu Feng summoned Blastoise to the side courtyard.
"Master, you called me—what matter is so important?"
Blastoise asked with utmost respect.
Chu Feng casually tossed a jade slip to him. "Here, this is the method of refining artifacts with different flames, written by me. Comprehend it early. Once you finish, I will reward you with a great treasure."
"Many thanks, Master."
Blastoise was already filled with longing. A great treasure personally bestowed by his master made him forget how reluctant he once was toward refining.
No, to be precise, he had simply resigned himself. Life was like that—if one could not resist, one might as well enjoy it.
Watching Blastoise depart, Chu Feng then led young Chen Qianqian out to cultivate.
As for Bai Qian, after returning to Miaomiao Mountain, she declared to Chu Feng that she must comprehend the divine ability of controlling the Five Thunders, and thus went into closed-door cultivation.
…
Three months later, at dawn.
Chu Feng was still in slumber when he heard the familiar mechanical voice.
"The host's different-flame Blastoise has reached entry-level in the Different Flame Refinement Technique. Rewarding the host with mastery of the Different Flame Refinement Technique."
Chu Feng did not wake in alarm. Instead, he turned over and continued sleeping—such trivial matters were not worth his attention.
By noon, he finally rose, washed, and headed to the kitchen. Passing through the courtyard, he saw Blastoise and Fang Mu seated at a stone table. Only then did he recall the voice he had heard in his dream.
"Xiao Huo, are you going to say you've reached entry-level in the Different Flame Refinement Technique?"
Blastoise nodded. "As expected of Master, you and I are truly of one heart."
Chu Feng shook his head. "It is not that I understand you. I left a spiritual imprint in your sea of consciousness. Whenever I wish, I can know your every thought."
Blastoise: "…"
Fang Mu stifled a laugh on the side. On the way here, Senior Brother Blastoise had constantly boasted, claiming he would give Master a surprise. And now, it had come to this.
Seeing Blastoise's expression, Chu Feng chuckled. "Enough, just teasing you. I rarely ever touch that imprint. Only today, you seemed overly excited. So, do you want to see the great treasure?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
Blastoise nodded frantically. He had been waiting for this great treasure for a long time.
Finally, the day had come. No wonder he had lost his composure.
"Very well."
Chu Feng's storage ring flickered, and in an instant, a giant hammer shrouded in coils of thunder dragons appeared before Blastoise.
"Ah?"
Blastoise stared blankly at the hammer, nearly the same size as himself, his flames frozen in place.
"This treasure is indeed very big."
Fang Mu said with a grin, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Huo."
Blastoise shot him a glare. If you cannot speak properly, then say less! This was not the great treasure he wanted at all.
The treasure he wished for was one that could help him undergo nirvana!
Such small gestures did not escape Chu Feng's eyes. He asked with a half-smile, "Xiao Huo, judging from your expression, you do not seem very fond of the great treasure I have given you."
"I did not, I am not, don't…"
Blastoise immediately wanted to deny it three times, but the words "nonsense" he truly did not dare to say aloud.
Chu Feng smiled. "Enough, you brat. Don't you simply wish for nirvana? This Thunder God Sacred Hammer can aid you in refining, help you cultivate, and once you undergo nirvana, it can become your weapon. Heaven's thunder and earth's fire—you yourself are fire, and now with thunder added, is it not a perfect match?"
Hearing Chu Feng's words, Blastoise's eyes instantly lit up.
"Master speaks the truth. I will certainly dedicate myself to artifact refinement and strive to achieve nirvana as soon as possible."
"Take it."
Chu Feng said as he handed the Thunder God Sacred Hammer to Blastoise.
As for the opinion of the spirit dwelling within the hammer, Chu Feng had never thought to ask.
"Thank you, Master."
Blastoise happily received the sacred hammer. Carrying the massive weapon upon his back, his gaze grew firm as he stepped out, one stride after another.
"Xiao Mu, do you have something to say?"
Seeing Fang Mu had not left, Chu Feng asked casually.
Fang Mu bowed respectfully. "Master, this disciple has an unworthy request."
"Speak, let me hear it."
Chu Feng, though not doting on every disciple, would always resolve their matters if they asked.
Fang Mu said, "To tell the truth, last time when I went to Lihuo Sect, I gifted my dao companion, Senior Sister Qing He, a spirit beast egg. That egg has now hatched into a sacred beast with phoenix bloodline—the Azure Luan.
Because of this Azure Luan, many troubles have come to her. Numerous forces are now heading to Dayuan, hoping to take Senior Sister Qing He as a disciple. The Holy Land's Yunlan Sect and Dayuan will not be able to protect her. But Senior Sister Qing He only wishes to join Wendao Academy. Therefore, this disciple begs Master to accept Senior Sister Qing He."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, a trace of interest flashed across Chu Feng's face. He then said, "You should know my requirements for taking disciples. I can permit someone to go to Dayuan holding my token, but whether she can truly enter my sect is another matter."
"Disciple thanks Master."
Fang Mu let out a long breath of relief.
Chu Feng waved his hand, bringing Fang Mu to the back mountain. Great Sage Jinchi was there, lying lazily on a large rock and drinking, looking thoroughly at ease.
"Brother, what brings you here?"
Great Sage Jinchi put down his wine jar with a cheerful smile.
"I came to find you. There is something I need you to do," said Chu Feng.
Great Sage Jinchi's expression turned serious. "Brother, just say the word."
"It is like this…"
Chu Feng recounted to him everything Fang Mu had just said.
When Jinchi finished listening, his eyes brightened. "Azure Luan? That would be considered a relative of mine. Leave this matter to me."
"Good. Here is my token. If you encounter fools who do not recognize you, simply show them the token."
Chu Feng tossed the token to Great Sage Jinchi as he spoke.
"Alright then."
Jinchi caught the token happily, then said to Fang Mu, "Let's go, Xiao Mu."
"Yes, Martial Uncle."
As Fang Mu answered, he suddenly felt his whole body lifted into the air. Looking around, he saw Martial Uncle Jinchi clutching his robes like a chick, using divine power to carry him off.
Chu Feng shook his head at the sight. This great bird truly had a unique way of doing things…
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