Life Feedback, Spirit Refinement, Life Creation.
This was the highest realm of Spirit Refinement.
Su Ming hadn't expected that today, inspired by a sudden insight and utilizing the ice and fire forces within the Ice Fire Two Eyes, he had not only developed the Spirit Infusion technique to its extreme but also achieved the pinnacle accomplishment of Spirit Refinement.
He closed his eyes to perceive, feeling the continuous influx of life force into his body.
This was far more than the feedback he received when Douluo 3 Su Ming forged the Star Soul Iron with feedback properties, and it wasn't feedback of Spirit Power, but feedback of life force!
Su Ming's Spirit Power began to fluctuate. The Spirit Power, nearly depleted after forging, suddenly became vigorous.
This life feedback directly pushed his Spirit Power up another level.
"Level thirty-six."
Hearing the level Su Ming mentioned, Dugu Bo's attention even shifted away from the Spirit Refined Heavy Silver on the forging platform.
His emerald-green pupils fixed intently on Su Ming. "What level did you say you are?"
"Level thirty-six," Su Ming was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Dugu Bo, speaking in a very matter-of-fact tone. "When Senior went to the Blacksmith Association, you should have been able to find out that I'm a Spirit Elder, right?"
Dugu Bo's face was taut, expressionless.
Does 'Spirit Elder' default to level thirty-one, or does it default to level thirty-nine?
It seems this old man was being narrow-minded.
But for you to previously be only level thirty-five as a 'Spirit Elder'... that was truly just average.
Dugu Bo felt like grinding his back teeth to dust.
Why?!
He pioneered the forging system, becoming the Ancestor of Blacksmiths, and yet this kid's Spirit Power cultivation is so freakishly heaven-defying? Not even twelve years old and already level thirty-six.
No, with this kid's cultivation speed, he might break through another level before he turns twelve.
Su Ming interrupted Dugu Bo's thoughts.
"Senior, let's look at this piece of Heavy Silver first. Got lucky, actually broke through to Spirit Refinement in one go."
Dugu Bo remained silent.
Lucky?
I think you, kid, had long since mastered Spirit Refinement, didn't you?
He directly picked up the Spirit Refined Heavy Silver from the forging platform, completely ignoring that it hadn't fully cooled, his uncaring iron hand gripping the scalding metal.
"Not bad."
A sharp light gleamed in his eyes, clearly quite satisfied with the quality of this metal.
"The spirit is more than double that of the Thousand Refined One Peak Nether Iron I sensed before, and the quality of the spirit is also higher."
He pondered for a moment before making a judgment.
"The previous Thousand Refined One Peak Nether Iron's effect could be used at most up to the Spirit King level. This Spirit Refined Heavy Silver, I feel, can provide a significant boost to a Spirit Sage."
Two-Word Battle Armor made from Spirit Refined metal is precisely what allows Spirit Sages to use it.
Su Ming's Spirit Refined Heavy Silver was the highest realm of Spirit Refinement, with powerful spirit. Even without the Core Formations required for Battle Armor, and the spirit unable to be utilized perfectly, it could still offer a significant enhancement to a Spirit Sage.
"Senior, is it really that exaggeration?" Su Ming showed an expression of disbelief.
He was very natural, acting as if he himself hadn't expected Spirit Refined metal to be so potent.
Dugu Bo sneered, his wise eyes having seen through Su Ming's performance.
"You, kid, caution is correct. If this Spirit Refined metal is exposed, there really will be Spirit Sages who would risk their lives to target you."
Su Ming didn't respond.
"Rest assured, any information here with me will never be leaked. You can forge here however you wish; the results will only be known to you and me."
"Roar!" (And me!)
"Even after you leave here, I can guarantee to strengthen my commitment, proactively declare my support for you to the outside world, and openly forbid anyone from taking action against the Blacksmith Association."
Awesome!
Su Ming gave Dugu Bo a mental thumbs-up.
That's exactly the kind of statement he wanted.
"Hmph, you kid, get to work for me now."
Seeing Su Ming's reaction, Dugu Bo knew his guess was correct; Su Ming had indeed mastered Spirit Refinement long ago.
The reason he promised so much was naturally because he saw hope.
Previously, the hope he saw was that Dugu Yan could be free from the influence of her Martial Spirit and not wither away young due to toxin erosion, but he himself had no hope of relying on this so-called Spirit Metal to solve his own problem.
Now it was different.
He saw hope.
This Spirit Refined Heavy Silver could boost a Spirit Sage. What if the technology advanced further?
"If I remember correctly, you kid also know Fusion Forging? That should make the metal stronger, right?"
If a Spirit Alloy after Fusion Forging is also elevated to the Spirit Refinement level, what level of enhancement could it achieve?
Dugu Bo was very looking forward to it.
"Don't say this old man is stingy. Look over there, those are all peerless treasures. Each one can optimize a Spirit Master's aptitude. If you can forge a Spirit Alloy at the Spirit Refinement level, I'll allow you to use one."
"Senior, are all of those usable? They're not poisonous, are they?"
Dugu Bo's face stiffened.
What kind of question is that?
"Look at that one, that chrysanthemum, do you know what it is? The Velvet Chrysanthemum!"
Dugu Bo pointed at the Velvet Chrysanthemum, giving Su Ming a popular science.
"The Velvet Chrysanthemum is the Martial Spirit of Spirit Hall's Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yueguan. He managed to cultivate to the Titled Douluo level relying solely on this Martial Spirit. Do you understand the 'gold content' of this Velvet Chrysanthemum now?"
"Chrysanthemum Douluo... I think I've seen him."
"Yes, him."
"Senior, he seems..." Su Ming adopted a hesitant posture, not daring to say the next words.
"Effeminate, right? That's probably his own problem, unrelated to this thing. If you're really afraid, I'll find you some potency medicine to take along with it."
The corner of Su Ming's mouth twitched.
The Velvet Chrysanthemum... taking it has specific requirements; you shouldn't consume the root.
Dugu Bo was truly a wild, self-taught practitioner.
What the hell kind of difference is there between this and harming someone!
"Senior, is this something you researched yourself?"
"More or less," Dugu Bo said. "There are other good things over there. Look at that golden sweet potato surrounded by dragon aura, and the Dragon Licorice. These definitely won't have any problems."
'These definitely won't have any problems'... meaning the Velvet Chrysanthemum really is uncertain, huh?
At least he has a bit of a conscience.
Su Ming complained inwardly, while his expression remained unchanged. He cupped his hands and said, "Senior, rest assured. I still have some confidence in forging. I will definitely forge the most suitable Spirit Refined Spirit Alloy for Senior's Emerald Phosphorus Snake Emperor Martial Spirit."
"Mm."
Dugu Bo nodded with an air of profound mystery, signaling Su Ming to go research forging.
"You go forge first. I'll go research those precious herbs over there."
Although he said he would research, Dugu Bo still found himself in a difficult position.
He had researched one of them before, thinking it was non-toxic, and it indeed wasn't poisonous, but that time he almost had his Poison Power dispersed. Since then, he had developed a psychological shadow and didn't dare research the immortal herbs around the Ice Fire Two Eyes much.
This time, since Su Ming was working for him, he really couldn't let Su Ming eat a poisonous herb, so he gritted his teeth and began observing these different medicinal plants.
"Actually, Senior, you could try to find some factions with established legacies, to see if you can find information on the effects of these herbs."
Watching Dugu Bo struggling wits with the air from a distance, Su Ming couldn't help but remind him.
"Hmph, do you take me
for someone who strong-arms others, seizes their possessions, and acts unreasonably?"
(Chapter End)