129: Reach an agreement and choose a method

Chen Cuo had not yet stated his position; he merely handed the Fire Spirit Ring to Bai Luochen for a trial. Bai Luochen immediately began to study it meticulously. He possessed Spiritual Roots of the Metal, Water, and Fire attributes, with Fire not being his strongest. The True Fire generated from his internal magical power was of a lower-middle standard. To perform Artifact Refining, he still needed the support of Earth Fire and could not solely rely on his own magical power.

Thus, he divided his attention to control his magical power, emitting a wisp of True Fire. Then, a wisp of magical power was injected into the ring, and the Fire Spirit Ring drew in Origin Qi from heaven and earth. The fiery nature was intense, and the surrounding atmosphere instantly became scorching.

The Fire Spirit Ring gathered the Origin Qi of heaven and earth, channeled it through the runes inscribed on it, and boosted Bai Luochen's True Fire from his magical power. The heat soared linearly, becoming unbearably hot, astonishing everyone present.

Normally, his True Fire would never possess such power; it was entirely due to the assistance of this ring.

"Excellent, excellent! Controlling this ring is not difficult; on the contrary, it's very simple, only requiring a slight division of one's mind!" Most Artifact Refiners possess methods for multi-tasking, as Artifact Refining often requires multiple steps to be performed simultaneously. Using the Fire Spirit Ring is akin to a foolproof operation.

Moreover, as Bai Luochen moved his hands up and down, the flame also changed accordingly, appearing agile, natural, and full of vitality.

Immediately after, Bai Luochen took out an Artifact Refining furnace from his Storage Pouch. In just a moment, a piece of metal was melted into a golden liquid and poured into a mold to solidify into a block.

"The flame's power has increased by approximately ten percent, and it is very responsive to control."

As a Magical Artifact, this ring can be used by anyone. For Artifact Refiners below Foundation Establishment, it is truly a top-tier item.

Seeing this, White Jade Orchid also showed a look of joy on her face.

"In that case, Family Head, what price do you think should be set?" Chen Cuo asked opportunistically. Earlier, in Xueshan City, Bai Luochen had discussed a one-time buyout price for the manufacturing method, which Chen Cuo naturally disagreed with.

This item is not easy to forge; inscribing the runes requires the craftsmanship of a Great Master. A small ring needs seven layers of runes inscribed without conflict, which is naturally not an easy task. Chen Cuo also possessed special techniques.

White Jade Orchid took the ring, continuously examining the small warm jade in her hand, and decisively stated, "This item will be sold by my Bai Family's market. The Materials will naturally be provided by the Bai Family, but the refining method must be given to the Bai Family to be used as a Legacy method. Chen Cuo can take a thirty percent share!"

"I presume Chen Cuo, you can also understand what this item means to Lingbao Mountain. Many people on Lingbao Mountain will benefit from it, and naturally, there will be many troubles, both overt and covert. I imagine you are dedicated to Cultivating, and these troublesome matters are beyond your handling. How about you leave them all to the Bai Family?"

What White Jade Orchid said was true. The value of the Fire Spirit Ring far exceeded imagination. If Chen Cuo were exposed as its creator, he would undoubtedly become a figure at the center of attention. For Chen Cuo, that would indeed be troublesome.

But it was only troublesome. He did not fear the harassment of ants, but he disliked trouble. What White Jade Orchid said was also fair; it was equivalent to him investing his patent in this business, and a thirty percent share was enough to keep him well-fed. There was no need to be insatiably greedy.

Everything would wait until after Foundation Establishment.

"In that case, I will follow Senior's words," Chen Cuo replied.

The next steps involved making a heart vow and sharing the secret method for refining the Fire Spirit Ring. Chen Cuo informed them of everything, and once all matters were settled, everyone withdrew.

Afterward, under Bai Tang's guidance, Chen Cuo arrived at the house prepared for him. Chen Cuo's status was extraordinary, considered to be of the same lineage as an Immortal Seed. Bai Qianqian and the other two still needed to be taught in the clan's academy before they could receive the Bai Family's Legacy.

Chen Cuo, however, held the status of a Guest Elder in the Bai Family, and an Advanced Guest Elder at that. He had no extra duties, nor did he participate in the Bai Family's trivial matters, yet he could Cultivate within the Bai Family and choose to learn from the Bai Family's Legacy, provided it was not transmitted externally.

His residence was an independent Immortal Cave on Two World Mountain, vast in area, with a backyard, pavilions, and kiosks all present, along with a small stream, like a mountain spring drawn from the mountaintop.

Of course, the most important feature was the indispensable forging room. Within Two World Mountain, there was a source of fire, a type of Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire, said to have been obtained by the Bai Family's ancestor using a Divine Ability and planted in the boundary mountain, named: Three Yang True Fire.

This fire was incomparably fierce, utterly rigid and scorching, and when the great sun hung in the sky, it could add another thirty percent to its fiery Qi, possessing considerable power.

The Bai Family's Artifact Refiners relied entirely on the fire veins derived from this fire for their various production and forging activities.

After inspecting his belongings, Chen Cuo then headed to the Scripture Pavilion. All of the Bai Family's Legacy was housed within the Scripture Pavilion, protected by Formations. This Formation was connected to the Bai Family's main protective Formation, making it the most confidential and crucial place.

The Bai Family's Legacy was quite diverse. The Scripture Pavilion was divided into three floors, with the third floor containing the Golden Core Legacy, accessible only to White Jade Orchid for comprehension.

The second floor contained Foundation Establishment Cultivation Techniques, Spells, and Body Cultivator methods. Artifact Refiners also valued physical prowess, as wielding hammers required considerable strength.

Chen Cuo was permitted to access the second floor by special permission from White Jade Orchid, but he still planned to look through the first floor first. Immortal arts were diverse, and his Legacy was shallow. If he could broaden his knowledge, it would greatly benefit his future Cultivation.

Stepping into the Scripture Pavilion, it appeared grand and luxurious. Various books were categorized, each volume registered and protected by special restrictions. Except for miscellaneous books, other Cultivation Techniques and Spells were not allowed to be taken out privately.

Original Secret Manuals were imbued with the essence of Cultivation Techniques, which greatly aided in comprehending them. This is why killing often allowed one to seize treasures, mostly because the Cultivation methods had not yet reached completion.

With immortal arts passed down through generations, Cultivation Techniques were often original copies, while skill and miscellaneous books were copied, each containing various principles.

There were attendants on duty in the Scripture Pavilion responsible for checking people entering and exiting. Chen Cuo had a token personally bestowed by the Family Head, granting him special permission: miscellaneous books were not restricted and could be freely browsed, including some books on the hundred arts of cultivation. Of course, these were mostly obscure and nearly lost skills; popular ones like Alchemy and Artifact Refining were still classified as True Methods.

According to the agreement, Chen Cuo could choose three Cultivation Technique Legacies and three Spell Legacies, with one of each being a Foundation Establishment Legacy.

Chen Cuo actually wasn't lacking in Spells. Bai Tang didn't know how many Cultivation Techniques he had purchased in Tianbo City. With diligent study, the numerous Puppet secret arts were enough for him to Cultivate for a long time. Anyway, he could slowly work his way through them; with ample time, he would eventually Cultivate them all.

However, the current priority was preparing for Foundation Establishment. Only by becoming a True Disciple of Lingbao Mountain could one glimpse the Nascent Soul Legacy. With a clear path forward, he felt no panic.

Chen Cuo took out his Guest Elder token, which greatly surprised the young attendant, who wondered when a new Guest Elder had joined the clan.

"If I wish to select a Foundation Establishment True Method, where on the second floor should I go?"

The books in the pavilion were as vast as the sea, and Chen Cuo was unfamiliar with the layout, so he had to ask the attendant.

The person's cultivation was only at the fifth level of Qi Condensation, and he could not discern Chen Cuo's cultivation for a moment. He was startled, then softly said, "Greetings, esteemed sir. You may proceed to Area A, Pavilion Three, within the 'Mandarin Duck Misty Formation,' to find the Legacy texts. Foundation Establishment methods come with Secret Manuals, true diagrams, and Jade Slips detailing the cultivation routes. You may select one and register it here."

"Excellent!"

Chen Cuo went to the second floor, where he picked and chose, finally finding a suitable Cultivation Technique and selecting a Spell.

He then selected other auxiliary cultivation methods, Spells, and so on from the first floor. After making a record, carrying a large stack of miscellaneous books, he returned to his courtyard.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivation Technique Secret Manual had to be returned after one month. This was also his special privilege; other clan members comprehending Jade Slips and such only had ten days.