abnabooks Chapter 164: Nephew Wang Xiu, Are You In Need Of A Taoist Companion? (6700 Words)
Chapter 164: Nephew Wang Xiu, Are You In Need Of A Taoist Companion? (6700 Words)
Chapter 164: Wang Xiu, do you lack a Dao companion? (6700 words)
Wang Xiu nodded and said, "Disciple happened to come across a method that records the art of forging called the Immemorial Divine Forging Art! It can transform decay into something miraculous!"
Immemorial Divine Forging Art?
Upon hearing this, Gongshu Wumao's expression became strange as he said, "I have studied this path for hundreds of years, perused all the classics in the world, even many lost secret techniques. Even if I don't know them, I have at least heard of them! But this... Immemorial Divine Forging Art, I have never heard of it!"
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +666 mana!]
Gongshu Wumao's knowledge was indeed extensive.
After all, the Puppet Master technique was not just about manipulating puppets.
He needed to delve into materials, artifact refining, formations, and other aspects. The higher he went, the stronger his abilities in these areas needed to be.
As the head of the Manipulation Lineage, it was impossible for him to have truly perused all the classics.
But it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was well-versed in a wide range of subjects.
At least, the famous classics in various Grotto-Heaven Blessed Lands, he had borrowed and read them.
Even if they were lost, secret techniques with the ability to transform decay into something miraculous like the Immemorial Divine Forging Art should have some legends left behind.
This kid shouldn't be fooling me, right?
Bluffing with me here?
Gongshu Wumao couldn't help but furrow his brows.
The first time Wang Xiu spoke, he said that these materials were not valuable and were fused with cheaper materials.
He was just a little surprised. Although he didn't believe it, he wasn't angry either.
After all, in his opinion, Wang Xiu deliberately said this to make him feel more at ease when taking these materials.
He was somewhat touched.
This kid is knowledgeable, articulate, and better at dealing with people than his half-dead master!
But now, Wang Xiu's words were becoming more and more outrageous.
He actually claimed to possess such a secret technique!
This was getting ridiculous!
He's gone too far with his bragging!
With such a temperament, he's still not calm enough!
No, I have to say something to him.
Gongshu Wumao admired Wang Xiu's talent in the field of Puppet Master.
Without anyone's guidance, he was able to create such exquisite structures through self-study alone.
Even Gongshu Wumao felt inferior.
Although those were just the lowest level puppets, it didn't mean that Wang Xiu's Puppet Master technique was exceptionally advanced.
But Gongshu Wumao could be sure that his talent in this area was not inferior to his proud disciple, Mo Wuwei.
If properly cultivated, he would easily become a master craftsman of his generation!
His name would be remembered for eternity.
In that instant, Gongshu Wumao even had the thought of making an exception and accepting another closed-door disciple.
For such a promising young person.
Gongshu Wumao did not want him to go astray.
...
However.
Just as Gongshu Wumao's face turned stern, preparing to reprimand Wang Xiu.
He saw Wang Xiu flip his palm and take out a pile of ordinary forged iron.
Then, right in front of Gongshu Wumao, he started operating it directly.
Seeing this.
Gongshu Wumao was stunned.
This kid, could he be serious?
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Gongshu Wumao's conviction was firm.
In this world, there couldn't possibly be such a twisted and extraordinary secret technique.
This firmness came from his confidence in his own expertise and knowledge.
But gradually.
As bursts of radiance flashed by.
The crisp and pleasant sound of hammering continued to ring out.
As the impurities in those forged irons decreased, the rough and dull aura gradually became clear and bright, emitting a cold light, as if it was transforming towards the direction of mysterious iron and cold iron.
Gongshu Wumao's heart gradually wavered.
He subconsciously adjusted his glasses.
Rotating the hinge on the lens.
Continuously adjusting the angle.
Observing every subtle change in that dazzling light.
Finally.
All the radiance dissipated.
A piece of mysterious iron, emitting a cold glow and a faint spiritual aura, quietly lay in Wang Xiu's palm.
For a moment, Gongshu Wumao was dumbfounded.
As if the sky had darkened.
His heart was thrown into an extremely intense turmoil.
He took the piece of mysterious iron from Wang Xiu's hand, held it in his own hands, and carefully observed it.
First, he infused it with mana.
The structure was tight and integrated.
Then, he occasionally took out a small golden hammer and struck it a few times.
The hardness met the standard, the sound of the strikes was deep like a bell, indicating that this was not only a genuine piece of mysterious iron, but also a superior quality one.
Finally.
He even directly put a corner of the mysterious iron into his mouth and took a bite.
Crack.
Cracks spread across the mysterious iron.
But it didn't completely shatter.
Gongshu Wumao was completely stunned, his eyes hollow, as if it was the calm before a storm, and deep within his heart, endless emotions seemed to be brewing.
"It's real... It's actually real..."
"In this world, there really is such a miraculous forging technique..."
He murmured, his eyes bursting with an intense brilliance, his face flushed, and his aging body trembling along with it.
This scene before his eyes.
Completely subverted his previous understanding.
He raised the mysterious iron in his hand and shouted to the sky, "Hahaha... The heavens have eyes, the Great Dao has eyes, damn it, there's hope!!!"
He was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes.
Why was the Manipulation Lineage so powerful back then?
It was because of the strength of the Three Purities Immortal Gate. The three major Grotto-Heavens and the twelve Blessed Lands and seventy-two Secret Realms provided them with almost endless materials.
At that time, they were undoubtedly one of the main forces against the Demon Race.
Although they were not skilled in combat.
But it was normal for each Nascent Soul stage disciple of the Manipulation Lineage to carry three puppets that were comparable to the Nascent Soul stage.
And the higher-level Manipulation Lineage leaders.
Wearing the so-called war machine Apex Level puppet armor, each one of them was a war god.
At critical moments.
The puppet armor could activate a backup hidden energy self-destruction.
Cultivators could self-destruct again.
On average.
Each Manipulation Lineage unit could provide several times its own combat power.
You can imagine how terrifying this is!
But all of this is based on one premise.
--Having money, enough resources.
But after that battle, several of the most powerful puppets of the Manipulation Lineage were directly destroyed.
The Grotto-Heavens were gone.
Only a few Blessed Lands remained.
The Manipulation Lineage, which did not have enough financial support, was completely different from other branches that relied on magical arts and techniques.
How strong was the Manipulation Lineage at its peak.
And how weak the Manipulation Lineage is now.
Unfortunately, this weak Manipulation Lineage still ranks among the top in terms of burning money among the thirty-six branches.
This made the sect leader Zhuo Canglang have the idea of sealing off this branch several times.
And now.
The Immemorial Divine Forging Art displayed by Wang Xiu has completely shown Gongshu Wumao the hope of the rise of the Manipulation Lineage.
With such divine art!
How can the Manipulation Lineage not prosper?
High-level materials are hard to find, but low-level materials are abundant.
Synthesize and sell!
Synthesize again, sell again, accumulate a large amount of medium-level materials, and use them to synthesize high-level materials and create large puppets.
This...
A proper money-making machine!
...
Wang Xiu looked at Gongshu Wumao, who was crying and laughing in front of him, and couldn't help but say, "Senior, are you... alright?"
"I'm fine, of course I'm fine!"
Gongshu Wumao regained his senses, full of energy, his eyes glowing red, and he grabbed Wang Xiu's sleeve and said, "Junior, if I remember correctly, you are still single... without a partner, right?"
Wang Xiu was stunned, "Senior, why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Gongshu Wumao continued, "Never mind, I'm just asking you, do you want a partner or not?"
Wang Xiu: "..."
"If you do, what do you think about our Weiwei?" Gongshu Wumao adjusted his glasses and smiled.
"Master~" Mo Wuwei blushed when she heard Gongshu Wumao's words. Her eyes, like autumn water, were full of shyness. She quickly pulled Gongshu Wumao and said coquettishly, "What are you talking about?"
The corner of Wang Xiu's mouth twitched.
This conversation seems a bit familiar, doesn't it?
Gongshu Wumao held Mo Wuwei's hand and turned around, saying, "My good disciple, you should have seen it. You should know how important this secret art is to our Manipulation Lineage!"
Mo Wuwei frowned, "But... there's no need to do this, right? You can just tell Junior Brother Wang Xiu directly, or exchange something with him. Junior Brother Wang Xiu shouldn't refuse!"
Gongshu Wumao said with emotion, "I do want to exchange, but the foundation of our Manipulation Lineage now, even if we take it all out and exchange it for money, how can it compare to his secret art?"
Just by possessing this Immemorial Divine Forging Art in his hands, he could easily become the richest person in the entire world!
Even if this technique were to spread to the outside world, the entire Southern Continent... no, the entire Ashen Essence World would undergo unimaginable changes!
This kid is a genius!"
Upon hearing this, Mo Wuwei remembered something and suddenly took a cold breath, "Master, are you saying..."
Gongshu Wumao nodded slowly, "I have a basic understanding of almost all the classics of the Puppet Master lineage in this world, but I have never heard of this Immemorial Divine Forging Art, not even anything similar...
I strongly suspect that this is a secret technique he created himself!
The reason it is given the name 'immemorial' is simply to hide its true nature!"
Gongshu Wumao paused for a moment and said with great seriousness, "This is a divine technique... enough to establish his own sect, become a saint, and even a progenitor! My Manipulation Lineage cannot afford to miss out..."
Upon hearing this...
Mo Wuwei's eyes narrowed, deeply shocked.
She didn't think as far as Gongshu Wumao did.
But now that she thought about it carefully, what Gongshu Wumao said was not unfounded.
Immemorial Divine Forging Art.
No matter from what perspective.
It doesn't seem like a technique that has long existed in this world.
If it had existed before.
No matter what, there would be traces left behind.
Apart from the impossible reason of it coming from outside this world.
The only possibility left is that it was self-created.
She glanced at Wang Xiu not far away.
Thinking to herself, Wang Xiu junior brother is indeed amazing.
At such a young age, he already has the ability to move the world.
The most crucial thing is...
Wang Xiu junior brother is not only extremely accomplished in the art of forging.
He is also exceptionally talented in the path of puppets.
Master said he is not inferior to her.
But in Mo Wuwei's opinion, that is just Master giving her face.
At least, just the extremely simple structure of the puppet bird, even if she had ten more years, she might not be able to come up with it.
If...
She could really be with Wang Xiu junior brother.
Being together every day, discussing manipulation and cultivating living puppets, wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?
Just thinking about it...
A smile couldn't help but appear on Mo Wuwei's lips.
But when she came back to her senses...
Due to her own sense of propriety as a girl, she still turned her head away and said angrily, "There's no need to use me as a bargaining chip, right?"
Gongshu Wumao said, "How can you call it using you as a bargaining chip? Don't you have a good impression of Wang Xiu junior brother? Didn't you cry and shout to come see him just now?"
"Who cried and shouted... don't talk nonsense..." Mo Wuwei's face turned even redder, as if blood could drip from it. She cautiously stole a glance at Wang Xiu, seeing that he had no reaction, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Master is so unreliable, saying whatever comes to mind!
Fortunately, Wang Xiu junior brother didn't hear it.
Otherwise, it would be so embarrassing.
Gongshu Wumao gave her a look, "I've raised you since you were little, how can I not see through your thoughts? This kid Wang Xiu is not bad, good-looking, kind-hearted, and most importantly, he has extremely high talent in the path of the Puppet Master, even...
Not inferior to you!
I am very satisfied.
If you two can be together, it would be a perfect match!"
Mo Wuwei whispered, "But it's not that fast, we've only met a few times."
Gongshu Wumao said with emphasis, "There are some people who, after meeting once, can entrust their whole lives to each other! Besides, you both have a good impression of each other, isn't it natural to cultivate feelings?
Men and women, after a bit of grinding and merging, everything will fall into place..."
Master has already thought about it. When you two have children, I can help take care of them. In the future, your child will definitely be the rightful successor of the Manipulation Lineage!
By then, how could Wang Xiu's nephew hide the fact that he has a child?
The revival of the Manipulation Lineage is just around the corner, isn't it?
Moreover, if you two have a good relationship, he can teach you first, which would save a lot of time!
Mo Wuwei remained silent for a while and softened his tone, "But... what if Wang Xiu junior doesn't agree?"
Gongshu Wumao puffed his beard and said, "What a joke! My disciple is so beautiful and charming. If she takes the initiative to pursue him, how could he not be happy? If he dares to refuse, I'll just..."
Mo Wuwei looked expectant, "What will you do?"
Gongshu Wumao pondered for a while and slowly uttered two words, "Drug him!"
Mo Wuwei: "..."
"Cough, cough, cough..."
At that moment, Wang Xiu suddenly coughed, "Actually, there's no need to go through all this trouble!"
He walked over slowly.
Embarrassment was written all over his face.
These two master and disciple are truly talented.
They even talk privately without considering others!
This is the Immortal Cultivation World, for heaven's sake. The distance between us is so close, yet you didn't even set up a soundproof formation, afraid that I wouldn't hear?
Originally, Wang Xiu planned to act until the end to avoid embarrassment.
Pretending not to know would be fine.
But Gongshu Wumao actually came up with such a despicable method as drugging!
It's truly despicable!
I, Wang, can accept being underneath.
But I can't accept not feeling anything!
...
Seeing Wang Xiu approaching, Mo Wuwei's face turned red, and he buried his head in his chest.
Wang Xiu's junior really heard it!
This is really embarrassing!
Gongshu Wumao, on the other hand, had a thicker skin and said openly, "Wang Xiu junior, although we have some plans, everything we said is true. Vivian really has feelings for you..."
In the future, your child will definitely be the absolute successor of the Manipulation Lineage.
All I seek is for the Manipulation Lineage to regain its former glory, without any personal motives!
I hope that my nephew can fulfill this wish!
If my nephew doesn't believe me, I can make a heart demon oath!"
Seeing Gongshu Wumao about to make a vow, Wang Xiu quickly stopped him and said, "Uncle, please wait. Is it necessary to go this far? The Three Purities Immortal Gate, all branches are connected by the same breath, eight hundred years ago and eight hundred years later... it should be the same!"
The Manipulation Lineage provided a white jade coffin for my master back then, which helped her extend her life until now.
My master often reminded me that this is a favor that must be repaid!
Now that I have the opportunity to help the Manipulation Lineage, I should do my best.
I can teach this secret technique to Uncle."
Upon hearing this, Gongshu Wumao's pupils contracted, and he trembled, "Are you serious?"
Wang Xiu smiled slightly, "Yes."
Gongshu Wumao couldn't believe it, "Do you know the value of this technique? Even if my Manipulation Lineage gives everything, we still can't obtain it!"
Even in his previous calculations, he never thought that he would be able to learn Wang Xiu's secret technique.
Just as he said.
The Immemorial Divine Forging Art is extremely precious.
It is an existence that can cause a bloodbath throughout the entire South State, and even in the Ashen Essence World.
It is also enough to establish a sect for Wang Xiu.
To become a saint and a progenitor.
To control all the wealth in the world!
Such a divine technique, if it were in his possession, how could he easily pass it on to others?
Therefore, what he initially thought of was to transfer the Manipulation Lineage to Wang Xiu.
As for him, it is impossible not to want to learn the Immemorial Divine Forging Art.
But just thinking about it is enough.
I can't afford to learn it!
Wang Xiu calmly smiled and said, "No matter how good a secret technique is, it can only exert its greatest effect in the hands of the most suitable person!"
"Alright, alright, alright!"
Hearing this, Gongshu Wumao became extremely excited and exclaimed three times, "Wang Xiu, my nephew, you have a great vision and courage, amazing!"
However, such a divine technique, if obtained for free, would make me uneasy!
How about you take Weiwei away?"
Mo Wuwei: "???"
She clenched her fists tightly, her chest heaving with anger.
This old man is terrible!
How could he treat her like a worthless item?
Just like that, he wants to get rid of her?
Wang Xiu laughed helplessly and said, "Uncle, don't joke like that!"
Gongshu Wumao's eyes rolled around and he said, "Then, how about this? In the future, we split the profits earned by the Manipulation Lineage using this technique. We take a 70-30 split, with 70% going to your Divination Lineage. How does that sound?"
Wang Xiu's mouth twitched slightly and he said, "70% is too much, disciple hasn't done anything!"
Gongshu Wumao corrected him, "How can you say you haven't done anything? This Immemorial Divine Forging Art was brought out by you. Without it, everything would be in vain..."
No, this share is something you must take, otherwise...
If it spreads, won't it make me, Manipulation Lineage, look bad in the way I handle things?
Wang Xiu smiled bitterly, feeling helpless.
He wasn't joking.
He really didn't want this share.
He didn't lack money now. Money was just a number to him.
It's almost enough.
As he said before, the Immemorial Divine Forging Art is only in his hands. At most, it can save him some material costs in the future.
After all, he couldn't just do nothing all day.
Sit at home refining materials and then sell them for money!
In the Divination Lineage, there wasn't such a heavy economic burden.
But in the hands of the Manipulation Lineage, the benefits were obvious. It could even directly change the internal structure of the Three Purities Immortal Gate, making the Manipulation Lineage become the top branch.
It could also make the entire puppet industry flourish and prosper.
Those puppets that others were reluctant to make or sell, the high-quality puppets that were kept for themselves, would all become worthless in the Manipulation Lineage!
On a smaller scale, it could increase the influence and strength of the Manipulation Lineage.
On a larger scale, it could enhance the foundation of the entire Three Purities Immortal Gate.
Wang Xiu saw all of this very clearly.
But Gongshu Wumao was firm in his attitude, so Wang Xiu could only say, "Fifty-fifty, at most fifty-fifty. If you give me more... I won't teach the Immemorial Divine Forging Art to Master Uncle!"
Although this technique is powerful, it is not created out of thin air.
It requires a large number of low-level materials, and the cost is not a small amount. You are in need of money right now!"
Hearing Wang Xiu's sincere words...
Gongshu Wumao was deeply moved.
What a good child!
So sensible!
How did Luo Binglan, that crazy woman, find her?
If only she were my disciple.
Mo Wuwei's eyes were also filled with stars.
Wang Xiu, you're too warm-hearted, junior brother.
"Sigh... well, since that's the case, today I, your senior uncle, will shamelessly take advantage of you!" Gongshu Wumao sighed and then forcefully said, "However, the money can be reduced, but when we create new puppets in the future, you must take a share. That is the bottom line... If you refuse again, this Immemorial Divine Forging Art, I won't learn it!"
Seeing Gongshu Wumao threatening with a fierce look.
Wang Xiu laughed and cried, "Alright, I'll listen to senior uncle!"
...
The matter was finally settled.
Afterward,
In front of Gongshu Wumao and his disciple, Wang Xiu displayed the Immemorial Divine Forging Art several times.
He then found a blank jade slip.
He imprinted the information about the Immemorial Divine Forging Art in his mind onto it and handed it to the two of them.
The complete Immemorial Divine Forging Art was profound and obscure.
Not only did it include the "Immemorial Fusion Forging Chapter," which could fuse low-grade materials into high-grade ones,
But it also included the "Immemorial Mysterious Forging Chapter," which could change the properties of materials themselves.
Just like before, Wang Xiu refined a large amount of materials with Yin and Evil Qi into materials that could be used normally.
But these were not all.
If Wang Xiu was willing,
He could even transfer the elements from one material to another.
For example, with the [Thunderwood] containing thunder elements, Wang Xiu could transfer the thunder attribute energy to the [Burning Rock] with fire attribute.
Making this [Burning Rock] possess both thunder and fire attributes.
The effect of this ability,
Although not as intuitive as the Immemorial Fusion Forging Chapter,
Those who truly understood it would know that the Immemorial Mysterious Forging Chapter was the true sublimation of this divine technique.
The former,
Although it allowed you to quickly possess a large number of high-grade materials,
Accumulate wealth,
The latter, however, could satisfy the soul needs of a true blacksmith.
Suppose you want to forge a Saint Weapon,
Or a treasure of higher grade,
You would need a Heaven and Earth rare item containing the attributes of the Five Elements.
The Immemorial Fusion Forging Chapter can allow you to possess a material of the same level as this rare item.
But the attributes may not match.
Because this chapter... only concerns the grade of the material.
Even if you use five different materials of the Five Elements for fusion forging,
The resulting new material is not fixed.
The proportions between the different attributes are also different each time.
Perhaps the fire attribute accounts for ninety percent, while the others add up to only ten percent.
Although the material is indeed good and very useful for forging fire attribute Saint Weapons, it... doesn't meet the requirements.
Materials that are manually fused.
There are differences in harmony between materials naturally produced between heaven and earth.
You can only try again and again.
If luck is bad, just keep trying!
After all, the higher the grade of the treasure, the more demanding the requirements for materials.
But with the "Immemorial Mysterious Forging Chapter", it's different, it points directly to the target!
Only those who use it will know!
...
Regarding the "Immemorial Mysterious Forging Chapter", Wang Xiu did not teach it to Gongshu Wumao and his disciples.
The main reason is difficult to explain.
Because the content of this chapter... has vaguely touched upon the level of laws.
Wang Xiu is a cultivator at the Gold Core stage.
No matter how exceptional his aptitude is.
It is also difficult for him to create something at this level.
Moreover.
For the current Manipulation Lineage, the "Immemorial Fusion Forging Chapter" is already enough!
...
After obtaining the jade slip.
Gongshu Wumao didn't say a word, he directly left the Ghost Immortal Blessed Land, not caring about the disciples of the Manipulation Lineage inside the Blessed Land, and hurriedly returned to the Manipulation Lineage.
Presumably, he wanted to personally practice and test the effects of the Immemorial Divine Forging Art.
And Mo Wuwei was left behind by him.
It is said that he is keeping a close eye on the disciples of the Manipulation Lineage, not allowing them to be lazy and encouraging them to accumulate merit.
At the same time...
He can also have a good exchange and discussion with Wang Xiu about the Dao!
In the Netherworld Tree forest.
A man and a woman.
You look at me, I look at you.
Originally, it was a very sweet and quiet atmosphere.
But because of the topics that Gongshu Wumao discussed with Mo Wuwei not long ago, the air was filled with an awkward atmosphere.
Mo Wuwei lowered his head and played with the hem of his clothes, saying, "I... rarely talk to people, so I'm not very good at chatting. Senior Brother Wang Xiu, please don't mind..."
Wang Xiu's smile was as warm as a spring breeze, and he said softly, "This is also the first time I have been alone with Senior Sister like this. I feel inexplicably nervous, so if I lose my composure later, I hope Senior Sister won't mind!"
Senior Sister?
Am I Senior Sister?
Junior Brother praised me as Senior Sister?
Mo Wuwei: !
Just at this moment.
Swoosh!
A crimson sword light illuminated the forest.
The Nether Blood Immortal Executing Sword arrived through the air.
Carrying a strong aura of bloodthirst, accompanied by faint pig squeals, it slowly stopped in front of Wang Xiu.
Buzz!
The blood light flashed.
A beautiful female ghost dressed in a red wedding gown, with a charming figure and stunning appearance, emerged from the sword and floated in front of Wang Xiu, pouncing on him.
"Sob sob sob~ Young Master, you're finally done with your busy work, I missed you so much!"
Wang Xiu: "..."
The smile on Mo Wuwei's face instantly stiffened.
(End of this chapter)