198: Refining weapons in public

“Fellow Daoist Nangong, do you wish to paint now? How should I cooperate?”

Bai Qiqi smiled faintly, perfectly adhering to the principle of accepting a loss gracefully.

Of course, she was also curious.

As far as she knew, Nangong Yu was only fourteen years old. It was already shocking that his cultivation was Heaven-Defying, but his skill in chess was also ridiculously high!

She just didn't know if his calligraphy and painting truly reached the level of Mastery, as Qiu Ye and the others claimed.

Or perhaps, stronger than his chess skill?

Nangong Yu pondered for a moment, glanced at the garden, and then smiled, “It is fine to paint now. Fellow Daoist Bai, if you don't mind, would you be willing to be the subject of my painting?”

Hearing this, Bai Qiqi was slightly startled and hesitated.

The subject of the painting?

Painting a woman?

In this world, ordinary men usually wouldn't paint unfamiliar women, unless... She looked up at Nangong Yu, but saw that his gaze was sincere, seemingly harboring no ulterior motives.

She shook her head slightly internally, then nodded and agreed, “How could I dislike being painted by Fellow Daoist Nangong?”

Regardless, she had lost the bet, so she should cooperate as required!

As for whether Nangong Yu had any ulterior motives, it wouldn't affect her!

Uh, probably not, right?!

Bai Qiqi suddenly thought of her daughter, feeling a little less certain.

Nangong Yu merely smiled faintly, glanced at the flower pond nearby, and then looked at Bai Qiqi again.

He pondered for a moment, then looked at Bai Qiqi and asked, “Fellow Daoist Bai, can you conjure clothes?”

Bai Qiqi was slightly taken aback, but shook her head slightly. “Fellow Daoist Nangong, when my Yao Race transforms, our clothes are actually formed from our fur. If we want to change them afterward, we need to customize them ourselves; we cannot conjure them.”

“May I ask what kind of clothes Fellow Daoist Nangong would like me to wear? I can check my storage ring to see if I have anything.”

Hearing this, Nangong Yu smiled faintly and shook his head, then said, “Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist. How about I gift you a set?”

Hearing this, Bai Qiqi was startled, and a hint of hesitation appeared on her face. “Fellow Daoist Nangong, I...”

Nangong Yu smiled. “A set of clothes isn't worth much. Just consider it the price I pay for appreciating beauty. Fellow Daoist Bai, please don't refuse!”

Hearing this, Bai Qiqi fell silent for a moment, gave Nangong Yu a deep look, and then smiled, “Then I thank Fellow Daoist Nangong!”

Nangong Yu nodded slightly. As he raised his hand, more than ten low-grade spiritual materials appeared before them. Immediately, a wisp of flame emerged, instantly turning into a ball of fire that enveloped all the materials.

Nangong Yu controlled the Furnace-Destroying Sacred Fire, making it look somewhat ordinary while rapidly Refining the spiritual materials, and then began Shaping the artifact... Seeing this, Qiu Ye and the others were all surprised. They had never seen the Young Master perform this technique before!

Moreover, this fire seemed extraordinary!

The Young Master is truly too mysterious!

Bai Qiqi's pupils contracted slightly. She actually sensed a hint of threat from this fire.

This was absolutely not ordinary Mortal Fire. Could it be Spirit Fire?

Bai Qiqi thought internally, and the look in her eyes towards Nangong Yu became stranger. To be able to subdue and use this kind of Spirit Fire, Nangong Yu had tremendous Opportunity!

Of course, his strength was also extraordinary!

Before long, a set of ink-colored robes appeared within the flames, magnificent yet elegant.

Seeing this outfit, Bai Qiqi's eyes lit up. Although she usually wore white clothes, the moment she saw this set, she instantly loved it.

If this outfit were truly gifted to her, she really wouldn't want to refuse!

Just when the others thought the clothes were finished and the process was over, they saw Nangong Yu form hand seals. Lines of Runes appeared in the air and, aided by the flame, flew into the robes.

“Artifact Refining Runes?!”

Bai Qiqi and the others gasped softly, but quickly covered their mouths, afraid of disturbing Nangong Yu.

But their eyes were filled with surprise, or rather, shock!

An Artifact Refiner!

Nangong Yu is actually an Artifact Refiner?

Judging by his skilled technique and the easily conjured Artifact Refining Runes, he must be at least a Mortal Weapon... Wait!

A Mortal Weapon Artifact Master only needs to melt spiritual materials and shape the weapon; they do not require Artifact Refining Runes.

That is to say, Nangong Yu is at least a Spiritual Artifact Master. A Spiritual Artifact Master this young?

Bai Qiqi's gaze was filled with shock, and her heart was a mix of emotions. Her eyes were complex. Could such an outstanding man truly be someone Wanling could aspire to?

She glanced at the expressions in the eyes of the four people beside her—pride, worship, admiration... Bai Qiqi shook her head slightly. This man was perhaps destined to attract many women and certainly wouldn't have just one wife, right?

She took a deep breath and continued looking at the ink-colored robes, her gaze now more complex.

A Spiritual Artifact!

Could she still accept it now?

Nangong Yu didn't overthink it. He had occasionally performed Artifact Refining and Alchemy in front of Nangong Ruoxue before. In fact, because he refined artifacts so often, seven or eight top-grade spirit artifacts all over Nangong Ruoxue's body were crafted by him; she was practically armed to the teeth!

Nangong Yu had never intended to hide the fact that he could perform Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

Of course, before his true strength was revealed, he wouldn't refine anything that exceeded what his apparent strength allowed.

Under the surprised gazes of the group, Nangong Yu struck the final rune and dispersed the flame.

A set of ink-colored robes, shimmering with brilliant light, appeared before everyone. They were exquisite and magnificent yet elegant, exuding a unique Spiritual Charm.

A top-grade spirit artifact!

Bai Qiqi's gaze was filled with shock. Although she had already expected it to be a Spiritual Artifact, she never imagined it would be a top-grade spirit artifact!

Moreover, it was refined in just a moment! Nangong Yu's Artifact Refining Attainment is incredibly profound!

Nangong Yu clapped his hands and smiled, “Not bad. Gifting this outfit to Fellow Daoist Bai shouldn't be considered impolite, right?”

Hearing this, Bai Qiqi quickly waved her hand. “Fellow Daoist Nangong, I cannot accept this gift; it is too valuable!”

Just because Nangong Yu refined it in a moment doesn't mean it's not valuable. You must realize this is a top-grade spirit artifact!

A top-grade spirit artifact, when placed in the Mortal Realm, is a Supreme Treasure fiercely contended for by major Powers!

How could she simply accept such a treasure?

Nangong Yu raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled, “Fellow Daoist Bai, this outfit was completely tailored according to your Spiritual Energy Attribute. If you don't accept it, wouldn't you be wasting my kind intentions?”

“But this... a top-grade spirit artifact...” Bai Qiqi's mouth twitched, but internally, she was falling into hesitation.