Chapter 679 - 335: Love Confirmed
Yun Yao sat calmly in front of the pond, occasionally glancing at her reflection in the water, or rather, the hairpin on her head, a smile constantly appearing at the corners of her mouth.
"Yes, I am also preparing for the Secret Realm..."
The two were already planning the matter of the Secret Realm and naturally had no secrets from each other.
Moreover, after last night, the relationship between the two became even closer.
"Brother Lin, when I was dealing with traitors within the Sect, I obtained a damaged ancient treasure and some refining manuals. Although its power is lost, with some repairs, it can become an unparalleled protective dharma treasure..."
When Yun Yao retrieved a set of heavy, dull armor from her Storage Bag, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but show a look of shock.
"An ancient treasure!"
An ancient treasure is a legendary Magical Treasure, crafted by ancient cultivators. It possesses an extremely singular power, distinct from the usual techniques of Magical Treasures.
Though many inheritances still exist to this day, most of the materials needed for crafting have vanished, and coupled with the difficulty in crafting, few cultivators attempt to create ancient treasures anymore.
Thus, ancient treasures are rare, mostly found in the hands of Nascent Soul Cultivators.
"Rest assured, Brother Lin, this item now completely lacks spirituality and is but an empty shell. According to current methods of restoration, its aura as an ancient treasure will never return."
Yun Yao spoke with a light laugh, pointing at the pale gold armor Magical Treasure.
"Yun Yao, you mean to say, use current materials to repair it slightly."
Lin Chang’an wasn’t foolish. As he looked at the jade scroll Yun Yao handed over, he couldn’t help but examine the ancient cultivators’ method of refining ancient treasures.
He had to admit, even if he couldn’t refine it, the method of refining ancient treasures alone provided tremendous insights into the path of Artifact Refining.
"The Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor, once refined, can ward off wind, fire, water, and dust, with the power of the Four Symbols augmenting its defense exponentially..."
Looking at the refining jade scroll, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but click his tongue. There were many materials on it that he had never even heard of.
One must know that he is now a Tier Three Artifact Refining Master, yet there were so many materials he didn’t recognize.
And he understood that this armor was purely a defensive ancient treasure integrating the power of the Four Symbols.
Here, the Four Symbols refer to the attributes of earth, water, fire, and wind.
"To completely repair it requires the capability of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, but I’ve heard that some damaged ancient treasures, though scrapped, can achieve two to three-tenths of their power through repairing with similar materials. This is more than enough for us Core Formation Cultivators."
If it were a complete ancient treasure, ordinary Core Formation Cultivators wouldn’t dare to wield it lightly.
Only damaged ones, or those with severely reduced power after cultivators’ repairs, would fall into the hands of some Core Formation Cultivators.
Because a true ancient treasure is difficult for a Core Formation Cultivator to wield with their mana.
At this moment, Yun Yao smiled gently at Lin Chang’an. Initially, she wanted to bring it out last night, but it got delayed until now.
"This item doesn’t hold much value in my hands, and anyway, the old devil would certainly prepare some treasures for my security and livelihood when the time comes."
Yun Yao’s expression gradually became more serious when mentioning the Profound Yin Old Devil.
After all, she was facing a Nascent Soul Cultivator.
And Lin Chang’an understood Yun Yao’s meaning. With Bihai Palace being the strongest force in the Demon Beast Abyss, its foundation can’t be compared by ordinary Nascent Soul influences.
Currently, due to matters concerning the Sixth Elder, many internal resources of the Treasure Light Pavilion were opened to him. It might be possible to find some treasure to barely repair this ancient treasure.
However, Yun Yao’s frequent handling of Sect traitors gave Lin Chang’an a peculiar look.
Though Yun Yao didn’t hide it from him, the Profound Yin Demon Sect certainly lived up to its reputation as a demon cult, with an abundance of traitors.
"Upon repair, it may lose its ancient treasure aura, but it’d still be a top-tier protective dharma treasure."
Lin Chang’an didn’t hesitate. He accepted the Magical Treasure Yun Yao gifted him.
As long as it doesn’t possess the aura of an ancient treasure, even if people find out he has protective armor, they’d at most think it’s a top-tier Tier Three Magical Treasure, not linking it to ancient treasures.
Unless one day he manages to find several rare materials for refining this ancient treasure, only then can he completely restore it.
Subsequently, the two exchanged information again in the cave, plotting the Secret Realm matters anew.
And Lin Chang’an once more activated his Profound Celestial Mana, helping Yun Yao purify the trace of Profound Yin Divine Fire within her body.
...
Days later.
"Moo."
Outside the cave, in the pool, the Cyan-Horned Bull was playfully frolicking with the Ice Flood Dragon.
However, the Ice Flood Dragon greedily curled up at the bottom of the pool, enjoying this cultivation ground of the Cyan-Horned Bull.
Through the array gathered at the pool’s bottom, strands of pure Demonic Qi were refined, and for demon beasts, this kind of restorative and body-washing Spiritual Energy was the best cultivation resource.
"You two."
Shaking his head, Lin Chang’an knew that recently Yun Yao had already consumed the Clear Spirit Pill in his cave residence, and her Divine Sense naturally broke through to the Core Formation Late Stage.
After all, whether in terms of foundation or strength, Yun Yao was already at the peak of Core Formation Middle Stage, needing just one step for a breakthrough to Core Formation Late Stage.
This spirit pill merely expedited that process.
In the pavilion, the two sat in front of the stone table.
"Leaving already?"
As the Saintess of the Profound Yin Demon Sect, Yun Yao couldn’t stay long and always visited stealthily.
"Yes, Brother Lin, there’s only about seventy years left until the opening of the Secret Realm. We must prepare. Cultivation is indeed important, but significant improvement isn’t something achieved overnight.
And the only way to greatly enhance strength in a short period is by relying on powerful divine techniques and Magical Treasures. Among the items for repairing this Coiling Dragon Four Symbols Golden Scale Armor, you need a Flood Dragon’s Essence Spirit..."