29: Chapter 29 The Peerless Sword Immortal Revealed; Weapon Forging is Just a Hobby

Yun Qinghan slowly turned around, her peerlessly beautiful face devoid of any expression.

"Elder Liu."

She simply spoke calmly.

"Are you implying that this seat's judgment is inferior to yours?"

An invisible chill spread outwards with her at the center.

The temperature in the Artifact Refining Room, which had just dropped because of the ice phoenix divine hairpin, plummeted once again.

Struck by this Aura, Hall Master Liu Xi shivered all over, and a layer of fine cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

Only then did he snap back to reality and realize who was standing before him.

But the moment he thought of Zhao Ruoan's god-like Artifact Refining techniques and that legendary supreme-grade Spiritual Artifact, he hardened his heart.

Wealth and honor are sought through danger!

For the future of Tianhuo Peak and for the Artifact Refining Dao of the Qingxuan Sect, he would go all out today!

"Peak Master Yun, that is not what I meant!"

Biting the bullet, Hall Master Liu Xi bowed deeply, his tone exceptionally firm.

"We naturally dare not question Master Zhao's martial dao talent. But you have witnessed his talent in the way of Artifact Refining with your own eyes!"

"He is a talent surpassing ancient and modern times! He is a heaven-defying Genius who can change the Artifact Refining landscape of our Qingxuan Sect and even the entire Great Xia Dynasty!"

"If such talent cannot be nurtured with all our resources and is instead allowed to go to waste, it is not only the loss of Tianhuo Peak, but the loss of the entire Sect!"

His words were passionate and resounded with conviction.

The three people on the side—Bai Ming, Lu Xing, and Elder Fu Gao—also snapped out of their initial shock.

That's right!

Elder Liu is right!

How could such an Artifact Refining Genius hole up in a place like Qinghan Peak practicing the sword every day?

If that isn't a waste, what is?

The three exchanged glances, as if having made up their minds, and simultaneously stepped forward to stand shoulder to shoulder with Hall Master Liu Xi.

"Please think twice, Peak Master Yun!"

At this moment, the four Artifact Refining Grandmasters united their front.

They intended to join forces and apply pressure on Yun Qinghan.

Yun Qinghan looked at the four old men before her, the corners of her mouth curling into an imperceptible arc carrying a hint of mockery.

"Nurture with all resources?"

She repeated, her voice remaining icy and clear.

"Since when did this seat's Disciple need your Tianhuo Peak to nurture them?"

"You only saw him refine a mere fourth-order supreme-grade Spiritual Artifact and thought it was unprecedented."

She paused, her voice clearly entering everyone's ears.

"Then do you know what he comprehended in front of the mountain gate stone tablet during his initiation test?"

Hall Master Liu Xi and the other three were stunned.

Initiation test? Wasn't that the place to test the talent of new Disciples? What did that have to do with Artifact Refining?

Yun Qinghan did not keep them in suspense and directly announced the answer.

"Fifth-Order Sword Intent."

These four simple words.

Felt like a divine thunderbolt from the Nine Heavens, exploding deafeningly in the minds of the four Artifact Refining Grandmasters.

Fifth-Order Sword Intent?

A teenager in his teens?

Hall Master Liu Xi's mouth opened slightly.

Bai Ming, Lu Xing, and Elder Fu Gao felt their worldviews being repeatedly reshaped.

They had already been shocked beyond measure by Zhao Ruoan's Artifact Refining talent today, and yet, that was only the tip of the iceberg?

His true main profession was the Sword Dao?

Can a person's talent really be monstrous to this extent?

A waste?

Who would dare say that practicing the sword is a waste for a peerless Sword Immortal possessing Fifth-Order Sword Intent?

If anyone dared to say that out loud, they would be drowned by the spittle of the Sword Cultivators in the Sect the next day.

"Now, do you still think his talent has been wasted?"

Yun Qinghan's voice was like the final judgment.

The faces of Hall Master Liu Xi and the others were ashen, and they could not utter a single word.

What the hell is there to argue about now.

Just when the atmosphere was awkward to the extreme, Zhao Ruoan stepped forward.

First, he bowed respectfully toward Yun Qinghan, then turned to the four—Hall Master Liu Xi and the others—and spoke gently.

"Thank you all four Elders for your deep affection."

"This Disciple knows he is foolish, and being able to successfully refine this ice phoenix divine hairpin is entirely thanks to Revered Master's proper guidance and the unsparing help of several Elders."

"This Disciple belongs to Qinghan Peak and has no intention of changing allegiance in this lifetime. To me, Artifact Refining is merely a minor Dao to express my feelings for Revered Master, and I dare not contradict the true heart of the Sword Dao."

His words were airtight.

He both stated his firm stance and gave the Elders a way out.

Listening to these words from her Disciple, the slight displeasure in Yun Qinghan's heart completely dissipated.

Look, this was her Disciple.

Supreme talent, and an even more transparent and steady Heart-Nature.

Hearing this, Hall Master Liu Xi and the others felt their faces burning, filled with shame.

The few old fellows of them, having lived for hundreds of years, still had a smaller horizon than a teenager.

"Master Zhao is right, it was we who were rash."

Hall Master Liu Xi let out a long sigh and bowed deeply toward Zhao Ruoan and Yun Qinghan.

"Today, having witnessed the Great Master's demeanor, we are thoroughly convinced."

Yet, to let Zhao Ruoan leave just like that, they were unwilling.

That was a walking Artifact Refining scripture!

Hall Master Liu Xi's mind raced, and suddenly inspiration struck. The dejection on his face was swept away, replaced by an expression of near-flattery.

"Peak Master Yun, Master Zhao!"

"Since Master Zhao has no intention of transferring to our Tianhuo Peak, we naturally dare not force it."

"However..."

Changing the subject, he rubbed his hands and said, "With Master Zhao's talent, various Materials will surely be indispensable in future Artifact Refining. Tianhuo Peak has nothing else, but our family fortune is quite abundant."

"In the future, whenever Master Zhao has any needs regarding Artifact Refining, whether it's Materials, furnace fire, or needing people to do chores, come to Tianhuo Peak at any time! The four of us will be at your beck and call, and all expenses will be billed to Tianhuo Peak!"

The three people on the side, Bai Ming and the others, were also crafty veterans and immediately reacted.

That's right!

If the person couldn't be poached, couldn't they build a good relationship?

"Right, right, right! Elder Liu is right!"

"Master Zhao, please don't stand on ceremony! From now on, the Artifact Refining Room of Tianhuo Peak is your home!"

"As long as Great Master does not find us old fellows getting in the way and allows us to observe from the side a bit or two, it would already be a heaven-sent grace!"

The four Artifact Refining Grandmasters, renowned throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty, currently looked like four fanatical fans who had seen their idol, just short of hugging Zhao Ruoan's thighs and refusing to let go.

Feng Chuan in the corner was already completely numb.

His Master and three Junior Martial Uncles had completely lost all shame.

Yun Qinghan frowned slightly as she looked at the faces of these four old fellows.

She suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis.

Her Disciple seemed a bit too dazzling.

Showing just a hand of Artifact Refining today had caused this bunch of old fellows from Tianhuo Peak to lose their composure like this.

If he were to display other talents in the future...

Would that still be acceptable?

No, she had to take him away quickly.

"I will accept your good intentions on behalf of Ruoan."

Yun Qinghan dropped an icy sentence, giving them no further chance to pester them.

"Ruoan, Luo Li, let's go."

With that, she turned and walked outward.

Zhao Ruoan and Luo Li hurriedly followed.

"Respectfully sending off Peak Master Yun! Respectfully sending off Master Zhao!"

Hall Master Liu Xi and the others bowed and scraped as they followed behind, escorting the three all the way to the door of the Artifact Refining Room, their enthusiasm blazing like fire.

Until the stone door slowly closed, cutting off their line of sight.