Remould the Glory of Sword Art

"Brother Lu should know the reason for today’s invitation..."

Ming San paused and said, "Regarding the matter of Phoenix Blood, have you considered it, Brother Lu?"

"Third Young Master."

Xie Xuanyi looked up, and said word by word, "These past few days, I have not been able to enjoy my meals, nor sleep peacefully..."

He deliberately paused, revealing a look of miserable helplessness.

"One treasure, nothing more."

Ming San remained unfazed, smiling as he said, "Brother Lu, this condition is already quite generous. If I were willing to offer two Spiritual Treasures, why would I seek you out? While Phoenix Blood is rare, you’re not the only one with Phoenix Clan lineage in Giant Martial City."

"This..."

Xie Xuanyi displayed a conflicted expression.

After a long while.

He sighed lightly, "One it shall be."

Upon hearing this, Ming San secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Today, he was worried that this man named Lu would be unreasonable and insist on the two Spiritual Treasures.

Fortunately, this fellow showed sense, acknowledging his generosity.

"However."

Unexpectedly, the next moment.

Xie Xuanyi changed his tone and said, "Third Young Master, I have one more humble request."

"... Speak!"

Ming San furrowed his brow, feeling uneasy inside.

"I have long admired the Holy Emperor... and wish to request some invitations from you, Third Young Master."

Xie Xuanyi said with an accommodating smile, "Soon it will be the Holy Emperor’s birthday banquet. I wonder if you could oblige?"

"I thought it was something serious, turns out it’s just an invitation you want."

Upon hearing this, Netherworld Third Young Master relaxed completely.

He smiled calmly, "With Brother Lu’s reputation, invitations should have been coming to you already..."

The Holy Emperor’s three-century grand birthday is now widely known, throughout the Demon Country!

The Second Realm is bustling with countless Great Demons coming to celebrate.

A splendid scene indeed.

Only...

Those qualified to enter the Great Saint Mountain of the Third Realm are scarce.

Yang God Great Cultivators naturally have the privilege to enter.

Their disciples, top Yin Gods, rulers of regions within the Demon Country, are naturally invited too.

Beyond that...

Things are uncertain.

Even Mountain Wanderers, sending gifts, are not qualified to enter the Great Saint Mountain!

"Although I studied under the Red Flame Great Venerable, I am of minor influence."

Xie Xuanyi said helplessly, "This time, I came to Giant Martial City to celebrate, without invitation."

"What are you saying?"

Ming San shook his head, saying, "The invitation matter is my responsibility... Brother Lu not receiving an invitation is my oversight..."

After some courteous exchanges.

Xie Xuanyi retrieved a strand of Phoenix Blood from his Forehead Cave Heaven.

Though just a strand.

It illuminated the entire pavilion with a radiant red glow!

"Tsk..."

Ming San’s eyes lit up seeing the Phoenix Blood, unable to resist praise, "Brother Lu’s bloodline is quite remarkable... In my opinion, it’s truly a waste for you to be under the tutelage of the Red Flame Great Venerable."

This drop of Phoenix Blood has high purity.

If cultivated normally.

At least it would lead to the Perfect Yin God Realm, possibly Yin God Late Stage!

"As a Mountain Wanderer, making it this far, I am already satisfied."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "Third Young Master, I wish for a life-protecting Spiritual Treasure."

"No problem."

With the Phoenix Blood in hand, Ming San felt much happier.

He immediately waved his sleeve and opened his Lifebound Cave Heaven, from which seven or eight streams of light emerged.

"Truly the son of Nether Sea Venerable..."

Seeing this spectacle, even Xie Xuanyi was somewhat shocked.

Many Yin God Venerables don’t even possess a single Spiritual Treasure.

Ming San, solely in protective equipment... has eight pieces!

Is this the profound foundation of Great Ape Mountain?

Could Nether Sea Venerable have been refining treasures in closed cultivation in the Third Realm all this time?

"Third Young Master, I choose this one."

Xie Xuanyi scanned with Divine Thought, selected without hesitation a Jade Ruyi.

This Jade Ruyi contains the "Thick Earth Path"...

When infused with demonic power, it can activate a Primordial Protective Shield.

In normal circumstances, even a full-force attack from a Yin God cultivator, even at "Great Perfection", would struggle to break it.

This type of consumable Spiritual Treasure has an extremely strong life-protecting capability, but also significant drawbacks.

Each use permanently depletes it.

"Okay."

Ming San initially intended to offer an introduction, but seeing Xie Xuanyi made his choice, he effortlessly gifted the Jade Ruyi.

To him.

This transaction was insignificant.

Just a piece of Jade Ruyi, sent and done, a mere Spiritual Treasure, of what worth?

He has an abundance of Spiritual Treasures!

"These days, Brother Lu can stay at my residence."

With the Phoenix Blood acquired, Ming San was in high spirits.

He offered Xie Xuanyi a courtyard to reside.

"This... may not be appropriate, right?"

Xie Xuanyi hesitated slightly, expressing modest refusal.

"Why not?"

Ming San unwittingly pulled him closer, "From now, Brother Lu is one of us, don’t be polite, mention any needs boldly!"

"Then, I respectfully accept submitting to the circumstances."

Xie Xuanyi bowed promptly, quickly saying, "Third Young Master, there’s one more thing..."

"..."

Ming San was momentarily taken aback, with a peculiar expression, "You have more... what is it?"

It was merely mentioned casually.

Unexpectedly, this Lu Buzhen was truly unreserved!

...

...

An hour later.

In a brand new courtyard in the north of Giant Martial City, talismans rose into the sky from every corner, enveloping and concealing the entire courtyard, ensuring that outside Divine Thoughts could not probe within.

Cui Zhen sat with a grim expression at a stone table.

On the table, lay three gold-embossed invitations, perfectly arranged.

"It’s done."

Xie Xuanyi said casually, "You should be pleased, why is your face so sullen?"

Just recently.

Ming San arranged a residence for him alone and sent servants to deliver the invitations.

Xie Xuanyi’s final request was very simple; he asked for three invitations, without much thought from Ming San, who simply asked the reason and agreed directly.

The birthday banquet of Great Saint Mountain was orchestrated by Ming San.

Deciding how many invitations to send and to whom naturally fell to him.

By rights.

The qualified recipients... are at least Yin God cultivators.

Xie Xuanyi met this qualification.

Giving away Phoenix Blood, as an exchange, he wishes to bring Ao Ying, which Ming San can understand.

But the third invitation...

Surely requires an explanation.

"So, your explanation is... you have a second maid?"

Cui Zhen gritted his teeth, staring at Xie Xuanyi.

"Indeed."

Xie Xuanyi raised his hands, rested them behind his head, smiling as he said, "This reason is both simple and straightforward. Since I have two maids, entering Great Saint Mountain would naturally require three invitations."

Normally, maids are not permitted inside.

But to Ming San, it’s just a minor indulgence of "power".

When a person achieves success, their household benefits.

"Brother Lu" having given Phoenix Blood, he didn’t mind offering the counterpart some benefits.

Forgoing a Spiritual Treasure of little consequence for three invitations.

In Ming San’s view, this is a rather profitable deal.

"My apologies, Brother Cui."

Xie Xuanyi gazed at the handsome Great Demon, teasingly saying, "On the day of the banquet, you’ll have to endure some inconvenience... But rest assured, you look stunning; surely no one will notice anything amiss."