Translator: AnubisTL
"Success!"
After more than ten days of continuous work, Li Qing finally completed the restoration of the Golden Light Dart.
The countless cracks that had once riddled its golden surface had vanished without a trace.
Before Li Qing could examine it closely, the dart floated autonomously from his hand and began to tremble in mid-air.
Buzz!
A golden afterimage flashed out, slicing through the cave abode's solid stone wall as easily as a knife through tofu.
"Such sharpness! Truly worthy of being a Golden Dao Magical Treasure!"
"I've mostly deciphered the dao patterns on this dart. I should consider refining a few more for my own use."
The Golden Light Dart was merely an ordinary magical treasure, not a heaven-piercing spirit treasure, so refining multiple copies wouldn't pose any problems.
Moreover, the refining process only required common spiritual materials like Stone Gold Mother. For Li Qing, even processing a mountain of Stone Gold Mother to extract its essence would be a trivial task.
After all, he possessed two types of heavenly spirit fire. While others might spend months extracting a mere sliver of essence from Stone Gold Mother, Li Qing could accomplish the same in just a few days.
This was the stark difference between a cultivator's own pill fire and heavenly spirit fire!
Li Qing's two heavenly spirit fires, working in perfect synergy, refined spiritual materials with an efficiency far surpassing that of other cultivators.
Through his recent repairs to the Golden Light Dart, Li Qing had fully mastered the refining techniques of this treasure. With a few more attempts, replicating several copies would be no challenge at all.
As Li Qing murmured to himself, perhaps the Artifact Spirit of the Golden Light Dart sensed his words. The spirit suddenly darted toward him.
Whoosh!
The golden dart pierced the air with incredible speed, leaving a fleeting afterimage as it streaked across the sky. Its four razor-sharp corners seemed to cleave through the very air itself.
Yet Li Qing remained unfazed. He sneered, and a layer of pitch-black flames instantly enveloped his body.
Boom!
The eerie demon flame radiated terrifying heat, forcing the Golden Light Dart to halt abruptly in mid-air.
The Spirit Devouring Demon Flame lived up to its name. If Li Qing willed it, even the slightest contact would drain the dart's spirituality.
In a worst-case scenario, the already weakened Artifact Spirit could be completely annihilated.
"Heh, little monkey, you'd better behave. Considering how difficult it was for you to become an Artifact Spirit, don't throw it all away."
Li Qing sneered and extended two fingers, pinching the Golden Light Dart between them.
The dart immediately became docile, daring not to make another move.
"Hmm, the Artifact Spirit's damage persists. It seems even after repairing the main body, this crippled spirit can only be used a few times."
Holding the dart, Li Qing instantly discerned its true condition.
Still, this was more than enough.
Even if it could only be activated autonomously two or three times, it would allow Daoist Jin Bao to dominate cultivators of his own rank, and even those at the pseudo core formation stage would struggle to oppose him.
After all, this was a magical treasure capable of unleashing tremendous power, far surpassing mere talisman treasures.
With that, Li Qing emerged from the side chamber and tossed the Golden Light Dart directly to Daoist Jin Bao, who had been waiting outside.
"Daoist Jin Bao, the dart's main body has been fully repaired. Feel free to examine it closely. If you find any issues, let me know immediately."
Daoist Jin Bao, who had been waiting anxiously, caught the dart and his face lit up with joy.
"Jin Bao thanks you immensely, Senior! Your artifact refinement skills are truly astonishing. This Golden Light Dart looks brand new!"
As he spoke, he repeatedly stroked the flawless surface of the Golden Light Dart.
The cracks that had previously riddled its surface had vanished completely, replaced by a radiant golden sheen.
"Mm, as long as you're satisfied. Consider it repayment for saving Junior Sister Chu," Li Qing said with a casual nod.
"Not at all, Senior. I merely lent a hand in passing," Daoist Jin Bao replied humbly. "If you ever need anything in the future, I'd be honored to serve you like a loyal hound!"
Hearing this, a faint smile finally appeared on Li Qing's face.
Just the words I was waiting for!
Li Qing had been fretting about how to gather information about the Nether Domain. Now that Daoist Jin Bao had volunteered his services, there was no reason not to take him up on it.
With a chuckle, Li Qing said, "Oh? Is that a genuine offer? I do have something I might need your help with!"
Daoist Jin Bao froze for a moment, then declared solemnly, "I would brave fire and water for you, Senior! But what is it you require of me?"
Li Qing burst into laughter. "Hahaha! It's nothing too serious. I learned about the Nether Domain from you recently. I'd like you to gather any information you can find about it."
"Rest assured, you'll be well-compensated afterward."
Daoist Jin Bao shook his head firmly. "How could I dare accept compensation from a senior like you? This is simply my duty."
"However..."
"However what?" Li Qing asked with a smile.
Daoist Jin Bao's eyes flickered for a moment before he raised his head, looking up at Li Qing. "To be honest, I've wandered the cultivation world for half my life and long for a place to settle down."
"I heard you're from an Outer Domain Immortal Sect and are planning to rebuild your sect. May I offer my assistance?"
"If your sect is successfully rebuilt, I'd like to join it."
Join Lingyun Sect?
This was unexpected. Li Qing had assumed Daoist Jin Bao would request something related to artifact refinement.
After all, the man was already at the late foundation establishment realm, just two steps away from core formation.
Perhaps considering this, Li Qing pondered briefly before nodding in agreement.
With the Lingyun Sect yet to be rebuilt, they were in dire need of manpower.
The newcomer was, after all, a late foundation establishment realm cultivator, and he appeared to have extensive connections, making him exceptionally skilled at gathering intelligence.
He was undoubtedly a capable individual!
While he might not play a decisive role in the upcoming assault on the Shangqing Sect, he would still be a formidable asset. His Golden Light Dart, a Golden Dao Magical Treasure, would allow him to dominate any foundation establishment realm cultivator.
"Very well! But let me be clear: rebuilding the Lingyun Sect faces a monumental challenge—the Shangqing Sect, one of the primary culprits behind our sect's destruction!"
"The Shangqing Sect is also a cultivation sect, and they dominate the entire Azure Ridge Domain. Their power is unfathomable."
"Even knowing this, do you still wish to join us?"
Li Qing finished speaking and watched Daoist Jin Bao, who was carefully considering the matter, with a faint smile.
After only a brief hesitation, Daoist Jin Bao gritted his teeth and declared:
"I will join the sect!"
(End of the Chapter)
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