27: Chapter 27 The Realm of Magic

Li Changqing was currently considering how to directly exchange with the Li Family for the land of Xuanling Lake, turning this place into his own private asset so he could do certain things more conveniently.

Of course, he planned to wait until he achieved a Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage before discussing this matter with the Li Family. If he did not achieve a Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage, even if he brought out more valuable treasures, it would easily attract unwanted attention or interference.

To exchange with the Li Family for Xuanling Lake and the land within a few miles around it, he only had two things in his hands that could make it possible: first, the creation immortal liquid, and second, the Profound Rank spiritual Spell, Heavenly Star Soul-Splitting Arrow.

He had been at Xuanling Lake for over five years now, and the creation bottle had already produced one drop of creation immortal liquid, which he had fed to the Spirit-Seeking Mouse a month ago.

The Spirit-Seeking Mouse he had tamed had been at the Peak of the First Rank for decades, and he hoped that this time, while it broke through its Bloodline Rank, its cultivation would also Breakthrough in one go, becoming a Second Rank Early Stage Spirit Beast.

Although the Spirit-Seeking Mouse's combat power was weak, there was a qualitative difference between a Second Rank Yao Beast and a First Rank Yao Beast; no matter how weak it was, it was still a Second Rank Yao Beast. In another half a year, he would be able to harvest another drop of creation immortal liquid from the creation bottle, so he had no hesitation in nurturing the Spirit-Seeking Mouse.

However, taking out the creation immortal liquid to give to the Li Family carried too much risk, and it would be difficult to explain its source. The Profound Rank spiritual Spell, Heavenly Star Soul-Splitting Arrow, was also of great value and would be a huge boost for the entire Li Family.

In terms of value alone, the Heavenly Star Soul-Splitting Arrow, as a Profound Rank spiritual Spell, was far greater than a small spirit lake, so the Li Family would not lose out at all. He just had to think carefully about how to go about it.

The Heavenly Star Soul-Splitting Arrow was a long-range attack spiritual Spell that fused the power of the Heavenly Star stars with the Law of space. Its core lay in drawing upon the Gang Sha Qi in the air, condensing it into an indestructible arrow, and being able to briefly tear through space to achieve ultra-long-distance strikes, possessing effects such as piercing the void, armor penetration, and soul-splitting.

The higher the Cultivator's cultivation, the greater the power unleashed, capable of ignoring general conventional defenses. This spiritual Spell was extremely powerful and had a very high threshold for Cultivation, usually requiring the Cultivator to possess strong Divine Sense and spiritual power control.

The power of the Heavenly Star bestowed upon the arrow unparalleled penetration and destructive power, sufficient to shatter the protective spiritual light, Magical Artifacts, and Magic Treasure defenses of a Cultivator of the same Rank. According to records, cultivating it to the Major Achievement Realm allowed one to kill enemies across Ranks.

Whether it was the Cultivation of Spells or spiritual Spells, they were divided into Realms like Introductory, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, and Perfection. Usually, cultivating a Spell of the same Rank as one's cultivation to the Major Achievement Realm was considered having decent talent.

Li Changqing reviewed the Realms he had achieved in the various Spells and secret techniques he was currently Cultivating: the First Rank High Grade Spell, qingyuan sword Art, had been Cultivated to the Major Achievement Realm; the First Rank Medium Grade Spell, Wind Control Spell, was at the Perfection Realm; and the First Rank Medium Grade Spell, Vajra Body Protection Spell, was at the Major Achievement Realm.

The First Rank Medium Grade Spell, Spirit Rain Spell, was at the Minor Achievement Realm; the First Rank Low Grade Spell, Insect Repelling Spell, was at the Minor Achievement Realm; and the First Rank Medium Grade Spell, Earth Penetration Spell, was at the Introductory Realm.

The secret technique, Shapeshifting Technique, was at the Minor Achievement Realm; the secret technique, Soul-Searching Technique, was at the Minor Achievement Realm; and the secret technique, Blood Shadow Escape, was at the Introductory Realm.

His next goal was to Cultivate the Profound Rank spiritual Spell, Heavenly Star Soul-Splitting Arrow, and to Cultivate archery, the first thing he needed was a good bow and arrow.

At this time, it was already evening, and Li Changqing prepared to get a good night's sleep.

The next morning, Li Changqing woke up groggily in his room, couldn't help but yawn, and stretched.

He then leaped off the bed, performed a simple wash, opened the door, and flew on his Flying Sword in the direction of Wangshan Town...

Over an hour later, Li Changqing arrived at Wangshan Town. It was drizzling today, and the clouds and mist had not yet dispersed, but Wangshan Town was already as noisy as boiling water. Li Changqing followed the flow of people into Wangshan Town and walked toward his destination.

At the end of a street on the easternmost side of Wangshan Town, the sign for the "Hundred Refinements Pavilion" looked slightly dim in the overcast rain. This was an old shop specializing in all kinds of weapons, Magical Artifacts, and Spiritual Artifacts, and its reputation was quite good.

The shop was not big, with only three storefronts, constructed from heavy black iron wood.

The owner of the shop was surnamed Han, a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator. He was a middle-aged Loose Cultivator who could refine up to Medium Grade Spiritual Artifacts. The low-level Cultivators in Wangshan Town all called him Master Han. He had an ordinary appearance and wore a semi-old cyan dharma robe, with traces of years of smoke and fire faintly visible on his cuffs and lapels.

Master Han was the only resident Foundation Establishment Stage Loose Cultivator in Wangshan Town and had lived there for over a hundred years. The Li Family had invited Master Han many times to join the Li Family and become an Elder of the Li Family, but Master Han had refused every time.

Master Han was obsessed with Artifact Refining, and the Li Family could not come up with anything to move Master Han. Therefore, they signed a contract with Master Han: as long as Master Han did not violate the regulations of the Wangshan Town market and did not do anything to harm the interests of the Li Family, Master Han could open a shop in Wangshan Town forever and do what he wanted to do.

Li Changqing walked into the shop and saw that the layout of the Hundred Refinements Pavilion was simple and clear. The main hall was for display and reception. On the iron wood shelves against the wall, more than a dozen Magical Artifacts shimmering with various faint lights were placed in a scattered manner.

Among them, offensive and defensive weapons such as Flying Swords, shields, and heart-protecting mirrors were the main items, along with a few auxiliary Magical Artifacts with unique shapes, such as a fire-drawing furnace that could gather earth fire and a fire-refining pestle that could automatically grind black iron powder.

These Magical Artifacts were mostly between Low Grade and High Grade, with restrained luster and solid workmanship. Although they did not have shocking spiritual charm, they had a steady texture that could withstand repeated use. Underneath each Magical Artifact was a note, with the name, main Materials, and function noted in neat small regular script, and the price had to be discussed in person.

"Fellow Daoist, do you need to purchase a Magical Artifact?" The Artifact Refining apprentice in charge of reception at the Hundred Refinements Pavilion saw someone walk in, quickly scanned Li Changqing's daoist robe, and asked with a warm smile.

"I would like to purchase a Top Grade bow and arrow Magical Artifact." Li Changqing replied, stating his need.

"Top Grade Magical Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts require a face-to-face discussion with my master in the back. I will take you in."

Behind the main hall was a room seven or eight zhang in size, with the door ajar. Li Changqing followed the apprentice of the Hundred Refinements Pavilion and pushed the door open to enter. The light in the shop was slightly dim, and the air was filled with a faint scent of mixed metal and spirit wood.

Inside the room, a thin-faced middle-aged man was wiping a short blade. Hearing someone enter, he glanced up but did not greet them immediately.

"Master Han, this Junior would like to purchase a Top Grade bow and arrow Magical Artifact. I wonder if you have any in stock?"

Master Han put down the short blade in his hand, his gaze lingering on Li Changqing for a moment. When he saw him wearing the standard daoist robe of the Li Family, he nodded slightly.

"Li Family boy, among one hundred Cultivators, not even one uses a bow. Do you want to Cultivate archery?"

"This Junior does indeed intend to specialize in an archery Spell." Li Changqing replied, cupping his hands.

Master Han turned around and took out three long bows from a hidden door in the counter, placing them on the long table.

The first bow was dark cyan all over, the curves of the bow arms like the spine of a Flood Dragon, with cold light faintly flowing. The bowstring was silver-white, and upon closer inspection, it had fine scale patterns.