"You are asking about the spirit of the four seasons. Do you want to forge magic weapons?"
Zhang Haogu looked at Shang Xia with a smile on his face.
"Forging divine weapons?"
Shang Xia was shocked when he heard this, and couldn't help but ask: "The function of the spirit of the four seasons is actually to forge divine weapons?"
Zhang Haogu said: "Among the admonishment craftsmen who are qualified and have the potential to forge magic weapons, this is no secret. Magic weapons have spirits, and the spirits of the four seasons are the condensed and nourished essence of heaven and earth. They are spiritual and wise. They are correct. It is the best thing to use to enlighten spirits in the process of forging divine weapons."
Having said this, Zhang Haogu looked at Shang Xia and said: "So if you want to ask for the spirit of the four seasons, it is best to ask some high-level craftsmen. Any high-level craftsman who has the ambition to forge magical weapons will start to collect this kind of spirit." The spiritual essence of heaven and earth.”
Shang Xia did not expect that what he originally thought would be the most scratching problem in the process of collecting advanced spiritual objects would be easily solved by Zhang Haogu.
While Shang Xia was excited, he couldn't help but worry a little: "The disciple heard that the spirit of the four seasons is extremely precious and is necessary for forging divine weapons. Even if those high-level craftsmen have this thing in their hands, how can they give it to the disciples."
Zhang Haogu asked with a smile: "Do you really want to use it to forge magic weapons?"
Shang Xia said "uh" and said, "No, this disciple is preparing to raise advanced resources."
Zhang Haogu was even more surprised when he heard this: "It's rare to hear that the spirits of the four seasons are used to make advanced potions."
Shang Xia smiled "hehe" and did not answer.
Zhang Haogu continued: "Don't worry. Although the spirits of the four seasons are rare, before you they only served the purpose of activating the spirits of divine weapons. But there are only a few divine weapons in the entire Cangyu world? So, those high-level craftsmen Most of the spirits of the four seasons among the masters are accumulated in their hands and are of no use. Some even have more than one kind of spirit of the four seasons in their hands. You can just ask them for it by bartering. Just ask. If there are too many, there will always be craftsmen who no longer have the luxury of forging magic weapons and will choose to trade."
Seeing Shang Xia's slightly dumbfounded expression, Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "Why, you don't believe what I say?"
Shang Xia quickly shook his head and said, "No, no, I didn't expect it to be so simple."
Zhang Haogu said with a smile: "I just heard that as soon as the Shang clan leader returned to his base, he went around to collect fourth-level spiritual materials and spiritual objects. Is he looking for the spirit of the four seasons?"
Shang Xia quickly replied: "My uncle only said that he heard that Chief Kou had the 'Spring Spirit' in his hand, and he was trying to find a way to get it from the Chief. However, the spiritual materials required for the disciple to advance to the potion are not limited to the Spirit of Four Seasons."
In fact, Shang Ke's raising of fourth-level spiritual materials was not just for Shang Xia, but part of it was also for Shang Jian.
It's just that at this time, Shang Xia doesn't need to explain too much. There is a sense of hiding one's strength and biding one's time.
After all, in the eyes of caring people, today's Shang family, even if it does not include Shang Bo, has two fourth-level warriors, Shang Ke and Shang Pei, who are already the most powerful family in Tongyou City.
Now Shang Xia is preparing to advance to the fourth level of heaven again. He is about to give birth to the third martial evil warrior in the merchant. Now he has attracted the attention of many people whether overtly or secretly.
If people knew that there was another merchant who had the ability to attack the martial evil realm at any time, it would be unknown how much trouble would be caused.
After all, if Shang Xia and Shang Jian succeeded in advancing, four fourth-level heavenly warriors from the Shang family would be in charge.
A Zhu family from old Youzhou is still alive.
Zhang Haogu nodded and said: "The 'Flower Spirit' in the hands of the mountain chief was originally prepared to nourish the spirituality of the divine weapon in case the 'Youxue Sword' was spiritually damaged. It's just that the 'Youxue Sword' was spiritually damaged. 'Even in the two realms of Cangyu and Cangling, there are only a few killing magic weapons. Usually they can only damage other magic weapons, and it is difficult for them to be harmed. Besides, I heard that your boy is quite Since the mountain chief values and your grandfather's respect, it is not difficult to come and ask for this thing."
Shang Xia scratched his head and smiled "hehe". He suddenly remembered something and asked for advice again: "Sir, you just mentioned that the 'spirit of spring' in Chief Kou Shan's hand is also called the 'spirit of flowers'. Could it be that the spirit of the four seasons has something else?" name?"
Zhang Haogu shook his head with a smile and explained: "'Spirit of the Four Seasons' is actually a general term for the spiritual but non-intelligent essences nurtured by heaven and earth, rather than specifically referring to four or a certain kind of things. There are several kinds. The reason why they are called 'Four Seasons' is because when these heaven and earth spiritual beings are born, they are usually contaminated with some characteristics of the season they are in at that time."
Shang Xia thoughtfully said: "In other words, any essence of spiritual things nurtured by heaven and earth can be called the 'spirit of the four seasons'. Just look at the season in which this essence of heaven and earth was born, which season it is. 'Spirit'?"
Zhang Haogu nodded and said, "That's about it."
After getting Zhang Haogu's approval, Shang Xia's face was filled with joy. He reached out and took out a magic bag from his cuff. There was something swimming back and forth in the bag, causing various shapes of convex shapes to appear on the surface of the bag from time to time. rise.
"Sir, this is a spiritual object of heaven and earth that the disciple undoubtedly obtained from a wind outlet in the two realms of war. At that time, some companions said that this object was the 'spirit of wind'. Sir, can you tell which season this object is contaminated with?" characteristic?"
Shang Xia handed the Jueling Bag to Zhang Haogu with some anticipation.
"Huh?"
Zhang Haogu took the bag of extraordinary spirits in surprise. Although there was a seal to isolate it, he was able to make a certain judgment just by touching it: "How come you have already obtained a spiritual object from heaven and earth? Well, it is still extremely difficult to capture. Wind spirit.”
Zhang Haogu glanced at Shang Xia with some suspicion and said: "This object is extremely difficult for a fourth-level warrior to capture. Is it really you who captured it, or is it the companion you mentioned?"
"neither!"
Shang Xia smiled and told Zhang Haogu about the discovery of thunderbirds and mutant swifts at the wind outlet of the mountain gate.
Zhang Haogu couldn't help but sigh: "The wind outlet of the mountain gate? Does the wind belt contain thin wind evil and thunder evil? Such a strange place unexpectedly appeared on the edge of the two realms of war! It seems that it should be after the source of heaven and earth poured back into it. New changes are emerging.”
Having said that, Zhang Haogu looked at Shang Xia and said, "You're lucky. That Thunderbird and its tribe are living there, obviously to take advantage of the wind and thunder in the wind belt to advance, and from the Thunderbird Judging from the ability to capture the 'Wind Spirit', I'm afraid it's not far away from its advancement into a fourth-level exotic bird."
The relationship between Thunderbird and Shang Xia went from hostility at the beginning to mutual benefit, and then they established a kind of trust in each other. The two were already considered good friends.
Although Shang Xia had already expected that Thunderbird would advance to the fourth level, he was still sincerely happy for Zhang Haogu after hearing Zhang Haogu's judgment.
Zhang Haogu saw Shang Xia's heartfelt happiness. He didn't know what he thought of and sighed softly. Then he looked at the "Wind Spirit" wandering uncertainly in the magic bag and said, "Determine which season it is." The spirit of heaven and earth
It's actually not difficult, you just need to draw out a source of wind from it, blow it on some flowers and plants, and you'll know. "
As he spoke, Zhang Haogu twirled his fingers, and the seal on the Jueling Bag was opened.
At the same time, another thin layer of bronze evil spirit emerged from his fingertips and lingered at the mouth of the Jue Ling Bag, which happened to suppress the "Wind Spirit" that was about to escape from the Jue Ling Bag.
At this moment, a "whooshing" sound of wind suddenly surged out from the mouth of the bag and blew on the grass on the ground.
In Shang Xia's astonished eyes, the extremely lush green grass growing on the ground suddenly began to turn yellow as if it was dehydrated. Although it did not wither or wither immediately, it also lost its previous vitality.
"'Spirit of Autumn'?!"
There was no need for Zhang Haogu to say anything at this time, Shang Xia had already made his own judgment.
Zhang Haogu resealed the spirit bag with a smile and handed it back to him, saying: "It seems that you are lucky. Now you have the spirits of spring and autumn in your hands."
Shang Xia took back the magic bag, thought for a while and asked for advice again: "Sir, I told you about the Thunderbird advancement before. He absorbed the two evil spirits of wind and thunder at the same time. Is this method feasible?"
Zhang Haogu glanced at him and said: "Actually, you want to ask whether a warrior can be like Thunderbird, refining two or even more natal spiritual evils at the same time when he advances to the fourth heaven, right?"
Shang Xia did not deny it, nor did he mind that others might guess his way of advancement.
Zhang Haogu continued: "Such an idea is not unknown before, and it seems to make sense from a theoretical point of view. However, the risk of doing so is too great. Refining two or three types of , or even four kinds of natal spirits, not to mention how difficult it is for a warrior to find all four kinds of heaven and earth spirits at once, even in those holy places with long inheritance, it is unimaginable. But even if they are together, so what? Different heaven and earth spirits There is a phenomenon of mutual repulsion and even mutual annihilation and dissolution among evil spirits. If they are absorbed into a warrior's body in one go, even if the vitality does not result in loss of control, it will be enough to burst the warrior's physical body."
At this point, Zhang Haogu's tone already had a hint of persuasion: "It's a good thing for young people to dare to think and do, and to be courageous, but only by taking it step by step and doing it step by step can we know it openly. As the saying goes, be bold but careful. That's it. After all, you are still young, and compared to your peers, you are already far ahead in the martial arts, so there is no need to be so hasty."
Shang Xia smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, there is no reason for me not to listen to your kind words. It's just... I'm afraid it's too late!"
Although Shang Xia did not say it clearly, Zhang Haogu, who has now reached the fourth level and has become a high-level martial artist in Tongyou Academy, can easily understand what Shang Xia has to say after understanding many situations between the two worlds.
After he was silent for a moment, he smiled slightly and said, "Even so, we teachers are the ones who can do it. There is absolutely no reason for you junior disciples to rush up and top the vat."
After arriving at Fu Tang's station in Zuowangpo with Zhang Haogu, under his introduction, Shang Xia quickly got to know the two third-level talisman masters Gong Hang and Fan Yuanhui from the academy, as well as the seven second-level talisman masters. .
In addition, there are more than ten first-level talisman disciples here, as well as related apprentices, ink craftsmen, talisman craftsmen, pen craftsmen, plus auxiliary workers further downstream, the number has reached almost two to three hundred.
It can be said that 90% of the staff of the entire Tongyou Academy Futang are already here.