Tianyan Sect has nearly twenty peaks in total, plus the elders of the main peak, there are many monks in the late Jindan period. These peak masters and elders each have their own strengths. For example, Master Bian of the seventh peak is good at alchemy, and Master Lianhua of the thirteenth peak likes to practice alone.
As a great sword cultivator at the ninth level of the Golden Core, Ximen He is not weak in strength, but he does not have an independent peak.
His cave is on the main peak.
And the location is relatively remote.
Chen Ping followed the disciples who led him through a quiet road, and after exiting a bamboo forest, he found that his field of vision suddenly became clearer.
According to the introduction from the leading disciple, this area is the territory of Ximen Mansion. Going further, you can see some exclusive weapon refining workshops on both sides of the road, where disciples are busy.
"Senior Brother Ximen can also refine weapons?" Chen Ping asked the guiding disciple around him his doubts.
"More than just a meeting, Elder Ximen is a real master of weapon refining." When the leading disciple talked about Ximen He, he was full of energy:
"Elder Ximen didn't refine weapons before, but since he entered the golden elixir, as a sword cultivator, he could never find a sword that suited him, so he embarked on the path of weapon refining. Every sword that Elder Ximen has used over the years has , almost all of them are made by his own hands, or are ancient swords that have been modified and refined by him."
Chen Ping nodded slightly.
In fact, monks who pursue higher pursuits will choose to learn the way of cultivating weapons after reaching the middle stage of Golden Core.
The reason is very simple. It is not easy to find a magic weapon that suits you. If you go to a specialized weapon refining sect to order it, the flexibility is not good. If you can refine weapons yourself, you will be much more flexible, and you can even adjust the functions of the magic weapon at any time.
But this is only limited to monks who pursue higher pursuits.
More monks don't have so much time, energy and talent to fiddle with, and will choose to compromise and choose a decent magic weapon as their natal magic weapon.
Ximen He is obviously the type of monk who pursues higher things.
It’s not just about pursuing higher standards.
Along the way, Chen Ping could see that these disciples were very skilled in refining weapons. It can be seen that as the leading disciple said, Ximen He is quite accomplished in weapon refining.
"Senior Brother Ximen only refines swords?" Along the way, Chen Ping discovered something unusual. All the weapon-refining disciples were refining only one magic weapon-the magic sword.
"That's right, Elder Ximen only practices swords. The elder said that monks like us have limited time in our lives. It is infinitely better to do one thing to the extreme than to just learn a hundred things." The leading disciple replied respectfully.
This is indeed true.
Except Chen Ping.
Soon the two came to Ximen's inner palace. After reporting and seeing Ximen He, they led the disciples away.
In the living room, the two of them sat in the host and guest seats. After seeing the ceremony, Chen Ping first handed over a third-level monster horn obtained in Canglan Grassland to Ximen He as a meeting gift.
He and Xiyue have a master relationship, and they can trouble the master without any scruples.
But Ximen He has no friendship with him.
Now that I have come to ask for important advice, those who deserve to be treated with courtesy should still be treated with courtesy.
Reciprocity of courtesy will last long.
Ximen He carefully looked at the demon horn in his hand:
"Junior Brother Chen is lucky. This kind of monster doesn't like the scent of humans and is very rare in human habitats. These monster horns are rare. Junior Brother Chen is willing to give up?"
The demon horn is the main offensive weapon of the demon beast, which is equivalent to the magic weapon of the human race, and it itself has magic weapon properties.
Usually a good material for refining weapons.
Chen Pingyuan originally wanted to give Ximen He a demon pill, but seeing that he was proficient in weapon refining, he temporarily changed it to a demon horn.
"Senior Brother Ximen is joking, it's just a demon horn. As long as it is useful to Senior Brother Ximen." Chen Ping said with a smile.
"Haha, you're welcome then." Ximen He pocketed the demon horn.
Chen Ping was recommended by Xiyue, and Ximen He should treat him with courtesy, even if Chen Ping didn't bring a greeting gift. But after Chen Ping's meeting gift appeared, he had a better impression of Chen Ping and felt more comfortable.
Then he paused again:
"Oh? We haven't seen each other for two years. Is Junior Brother Chen already in the middle stage of the Golden Elixir?"
"I've just been lucky enough to form an elixir. Why don't you come over and ask Senior Brother Ximen about the sword cultivator's choice of magic weapon?" Chen Ping smiled calmly.
"Haha, it's no wonder that Senior Uncle Xiyue would accept Junior Brother as his apprentice. Junior Brother's attitude of being unfazed by favors and insults is worthy of Senior Uncle Xiyue's help. It's not easy to learn from Senior Uncle Xiyue." Ximen He smiled.
Thinking of the natal magic weapon mentioned by Chen Ping, Ximen He whispered:
"But Junior Brother Chen came to the right place today. Uncle Ri Xiyue is not in Tianyan Sect during this period, otherwise Junior Brother Chen may not be able to see me when he comes."
"Why is this?" Chen Ping was startled.
"Uncle Xiyue has always looked down on me in the past few years, and has always punished me in solitary confinement. I am also puzzled. I don't know where I offended my uncle. Now I have to stay away from her when I see her. Wait until my uncle After I come back, my junior brother will have to inquire about me." Ximen He was still frightened.
Chen Ping:.
Although she doesn't know why, Xiyue likes to convince people with reason, which is normal.
Chen Ping observed two seconds of silence for Ximen He.
"Okay, junior brother, try to find out as much as you can." Chen Ping smiled, changed the topic and asked:
"Senior brother, can you introduce this natal magic weapon to your junior brother?"
After Ximen He's introduction, Chen Ping learned more information.
After entering the middle stage of the golden elixir, a new bundle of elixir fire will grow on the inner elixir, also known as the soul of elixir fire.
After this elixir fire is formed, it has the ability to temper specific magic weapons.
Golden elixir monks only need to place the selected magic weapon in the Dantian, and use the elixir fire to continuously cultivate the magic weapon to form a natal magic weapon, and its power will be greatly increased.
"It is not difficult to place the magic weapon into the Dantian. You only need to cast the magic according to specific techniques. The difficult thing is to choose or modify the appropriate magic weapon." Ximen He took a sip of tea and continued to introduce.
Not all magic weapons can be placed in the Dantian, but only magic weapons refined through specific methods can achieve this goal.
This type of magic weapon is called 'Danhuo magic weapon'.
There are some high-end and high-end weapon refining sects that specialize in refining such magic weapons and entering the market. Through the bidding meeting, you may be lucky enough to get this elixir and fire magic weapon.
But this kind of elixir and fire magic weapon is usually universal.
However, there are many avenues, and every monk's situation is different. The elixir and fire magic weapon obtained through this method can also become a natal magic weapon, but its growth potential will be far less than that of a tailor-made natal magic weapon.
"According to senior brother, it is best to refine the elixir and fire magic weapon yourself?" Chen Ping asked.
Ximenhe explained in detail:
"That's right. This is also the reason why, senior brother, I never refined weapons before, but after Jin Dan, I also chose to become a weapon refiner."
"But there are gains and losses. Becoming a weapon refiner is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive thing, and becoming an excellent weapon refiner is even more so. It often takes decades or even hundreds of years to become a good weapon refiner. Master, it all depends on talent."
"It is precisely for this reason that most monks are willing to bid for ready-made Danhuo magic weapons at auctions when choosing their natal magic weapon."
He explained the pros and cons of each link as fairly and impartially as possible in order to mislead Chen Ping.
After all, not every monk has such a talent.
After listening to Ximen He's explanation, Chen Ping was thoughtful.
'It is difficult to become a weapon refining master, but for me, I have an advantage. If I just learn a single weapon refining technique, it shouldn't take too much time. '
'Instead of going to the auction to bid for an ordinary Danhuo magic weapon. Self-refinement is obviously more appropriate. This is a long-term profit-making process and is worth the effort at the moment. '
"Has Junior Brother Chen ever refined weapons before?" Ximen He's voice interrupted Chen Ping's thoughts.
"Never." Chen Ping shook his head:
"But now that I have reached the middle stage of the Golden Elixir, I also want to understand the method of refining this weapon. I dare to ask Senior Brother Ximen, what is the point of refining this elixir fire magic weapon?"
Ximen He rationalized his thoughts:
"The most difficult part of refining weapons lies in two aspects. One is to obtain the refining book, and the other is to obtain the materials for refining. Both of these aspects are not easy, and you have to pay attention to opportunities. Therefore, if you can possess it yourself, For some magic weapons, it is the best shortcut to transform them on this basis."
After a pause, he said again:
"Of course, if junior brother wants to refine the sword intention magic weapon, I have some books here that can be provided to junior brother."
Chen Ping immediately thanked him.
The more high-end the magic weapon is, the harder it is to obtain the materials for refining it.
Some weapon refiners are obsessed with a certain magic weapon and do not hesitate to go into various dangerous places to obtain materials, such as the inner bones of rare monsters, etc., and even end up dying.
Moreover, this kind of materials are often priceless treasures, rarely appear on the market, and even if you have money, you may not be able to buy them.
Chen Ping thought for a while and continued to ask:
"Beyond the choice of natal magic weapon, is there any way to judge?"
The implication is that in this world, there are countless types of magic weapons. How can you judge what kind of magic weapon is suitable for you?
Ximen He thought briefly:
"The choice of natal magic weapon mainly depends on two aspects. One is the monk's own talent and advantages. The second is the quality of the magic weapon that can be obtained."
The first aspect is to look at the monks themselves.
For example, a sword cultivator like Ximen He, his advantage and talent lies in his sword. So for Ximen He, he doesn't need to think too much when choosing his natal magic weapon.
Just choose the magic sword.
The only thing that needs to be considered is to obtain a magic sword that is powerful enough.
The Jianxiu Road heading north is somewhat similar.
Some talisman masters may even choose to place a talisman in their Dantian to become a natal magic weapon.
The second aspect is the magic treasure.
Some monks themselves have no particularly outstanding advantages. Especially some magic practices, I know a little bit of all kinds of spells, but they are not at the top level.
This type of monks is actually the majority.
In this case, it depends more on the quality of the elixir and fire magic weapon that can be obtained. For example, if you bid for a very ordinary magic weapon, and then by chance, you will get an ancient high-quality magic weapon.
There is no doubt that choosing the second one as your natal magic weapon is the best choice.
"In addition, the natal magic weapon is not easy to be too complicated. The simpler, the better, and the easier it is to cultivate it to a terrifying level. This is why sword cultivators can often defeat ten thousand magics with one method." Ximen He added.
Chen Ping understood.
Rather than starting from scratch and overcoming many difficulties to find raw materials to refine a brand new magic weapon, it is better to transform the existing magic weapon.
At least that leaves the risk to take for the material.
There are only two good weapons that he can really use now.
One is the Seven-Star Longyuan Sword.
The second is the soul whip.
The soul-drawing whip is just an ordinary magic weapon, and it is not worth cultivating a life-long magic weapon.
From this point of view, the only option is the Seven-Star Longyuan Sword.
Of course, you can go to the market and continue to buy magic weapons. But the high probability of being able to buy it at auction is not as good as the Seven-Star Longyuan Sword.
This is a rare soul-killing ancient treasure.
After Chen Ping figured this out, he asked:
"Senior Brother Ximen, after much thought, I still want to try refining my own magic weapon. So I want to ask you two things."
"Haha, I knew that junior brother would make this choice. Only with this unwillingness to be mediocre can you achieve great things. What does junior brother want? Tell me." Ximen He put down the teacup with a snap and said in a loud voice.
It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not.
I just want to live forever.
Chen Ping smiled and said:
"Senior brother, I'm overly praised. Whether it can succeed or not remains to be seen. But if you don't try, you will have regrets in your heart."
"Junior brother wants to ask for two things. One is that he wants to learn the art of weapon refining from his brother. The other is that he wants to ask his brother for a refining book of the Sword Intention Magic Artifact."
"Oh? It seems that Junior Brother Chen is going to choose a sword cultivator? What a joy, haha, Tianyan Sect has another sword cultivator in the future. Everything junior brother asks for is a trivial matter." Ximen He waved his hand:
"The art of refining weapons can be learned at any time. As for refining the sword's magic weapon, Junior Brother Chen can make a decision after reading the summary book in the library."
Chen Ping quickly thanked him.
He knew that the reason why Ximen He was so talkative was not because of his own fault, but because he was Xi Yue's apprentice.
It was recommended by Xiyue.
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After the exchange, Chen Ping did not leave, but immediately began to practice the cultivation equipment.
Because Chen Ping is just a beginner, it is not yet the turn of a weapon refiner like Ximen He to personally take action. Therefore, Ximen He handed over Chen Ping to a weapon refining workshop in his residence and was taught by his eldest disciple.
Ximen He's eldest disciple is also a golden elixir monk. His cultivation level is similar to that of Chen Ping, and he is in the middle stage of golden elixir.
"We only refine swords in the Ximen Mansion. Since Master Chen has no experience in refining weapons in the past, how about we start self-study from the first-level magic sword?" Brother Yang suggested.
Chen Ping couldn't laugh or cry when he heard the title of Brother Yang.
"My Taoist friend and I have similar cultivation levels. Taoist friend Yang doesn't have to stick to red tape, just call us Taoist friends."
Brother Yang smiled and said:
"Since Fellow Daoist Chen said this, I won't be polite. From now on, I will address you as Fellow Daoist."
Next, he began to explain to Chen Ping the essentials of weapon refining and at the same time began to guide Chen Ping in refining weapons.
The refining of a first-level magic sword is relatively simple.
The base materials can be purchased on the market, and of course this weapon refining workshop also refines them by itself.
Chen Ping first roughly learned the refining of base materials (that is, blacksmithing).
Then the most core part of the practice begins, which is to carve the forbidden pattern on the bottom plate.
"When refining a magic weapon, there are three types of flames available. One is the fire of the spark stone, the second is the earth fire. The third is the elixir fire."
"There is a progressive relationship between these three. Spark fire is the worst, and elixir fire is the best. But if all the magic weapons are refined with elixir fire, it will be a waste of more than the gain. elixir fire is a very precious thing. So. The best way to refine it is to combine earth fire with elixir fire."
"This is why Master did not monopolize a peak and become the peak master. Because this place is the best place for Tianyan Sect's Earth Fire. The Earth Fire here is also called the Goblin Fire."
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(End of chapter)
