239: Chapter 239 Vajra Gate

Because the lie ri bow had already reached the Low Grade Divine Artifact Rank, Xiao Yuchen only used a little over one divine crystal stone to upgrade the lie ri bow to a Top Grade Divine Artifact.

Of course, this was mainly because every reinforcement attempt succeeded, so nothing was wasted.

Everyone watched intently, but few could truly understand. In reality, the techniques for Artifact Refining are all quite similar; the only difference lies in the control of the flame temperature.

Every forging and tempering process requires a different temperature. There are no specific requirements; one must rely on flexible mastery, which is the hardest part.

Xiao Yuchen explained the important points of Artifact Refining to everyone, but they could not comprehend the flexible mastery of temperature. Simply put, it requires a lot of practice.

After upgrading the lie ri bow to a Top Grade Divine Artifact, Xiao Yuchen refined Magic Treasures, Spiritual Artifacts, and Immortal Artifacts. The techniques were all the same, only the temperature requirements for treasures of different Ranks varied.

Although the Prodigies of Fire Cloud Valley were the ones watching, certainly no more than fifty people could gain any real insight. This was unavoidable; both Artifact Refining and Alchemy require massive amounts of practice and constant accumulation of experience to master.

After finishing the refining, Xiao Yuchen stepped down from the high platform and came before Valley Master Huo Yun, asking with a smile: "How was it? Did you gain any insights?"

"Elder Yuchen's level of Artifact Refining leaves us in complete awe. It would not be an exaggeration to call you the number one Artifact Refining Great Master in the Xuantian Continent."

"I asked if you gained any insights, not for you to flatter me."

Valley Master Huo Yun felt a bit awkward and said with a smile: "I certainly gained some, but I cannot reach Elder Yuchen's level."

"Nonsense. If you could surpass me after watching once, wouldn't your talent for Artifact Refining be higher than mine? Fine, I have stayed at Fire Cloud Valley for a few days, and I still need to visit the other two major Sects. Let us part ways here."

Hearing that Xiao Yuchen was leaving, Valley Master Huo Yun felt some reluctance, but he knew that their Fire Cloud Valley could not keep Xiao Yuchen. A figure like Xiao Yuchen would absolutely thrive even in the Central Divine Continent.

"Farewell, Elder Yuchen."

Accompanied by the farewells of the Valley Master and the Elders, Xiao Yuchen left Fire Cloud Valley and headed toward the Vajra Sect in the east.

First, Fire Cloud Valley was closer to the Vajra Sect. Additionally, according to Former Sect Master Fan Yao, Piaomiao Palace was somewhat mysterious, so he had to first understand the situation at the Vajra Sect to see what kind of relationship existed between the Vajra Sect Sect Leader and Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue.

After about a day, Xiao Yuchen arrived at Vajra City, where the Vajra Sect was located. Unlike the Qingyun Sword Sect and Fire Cloud Valley, the Vajra Sect had built its Sect in a busy downtown area, so Xiao Yuchen easily found its location.

There were two guards at the entrance as well. Xiao Yuchen stated his name, and the guards went in to report. Clearly, Sect Master Hua Yuxi had already notified the Vajra Sect.

Ten minutes later, a dozen people came out to welcome him. The person in the lead had a thick beard, looked very rugged, and had bulging muscles all over his body; one look was enough to know he was a Body Cultivator.

"Vajra Sect Sect Leader Li Shengnan leads the Elders of the Vajra Sect in welcoming Elder Yuchen."

Hearing Gate Master Li Shengnan's words, Xiao Yuchen got goosebumps because Gate Master Li Shengnan's voice was somewhat effeminate. He really could not imagine such a voice coming from a rugged man.

No wonder he was named Shengnan; he probably hoped to be like a real man.

"Sect Leader Li, you are too polite. May I ask if you are aware of the purpose of my visit?"

"Yes, Sect Master Hua Yuxi has already told me. Before you arrived, I had people collect the medicinal herbs for refining the liuhe pill and the void spirit pill. Please follow me, Elder Yuchen."

"Oh, that's for the best; it will save some time."

Xiao Yuchen followed Gate Master Li Shengnan into the Vajra Sect. To show his sincerity, Xiao Yuchen first handed the liuhe pill and void spirit pill he had on hand to Gate Master Li Shengnan, which was also to lower the other party's guard.

"Elder Yuchen, you are too polite. I will take you to the practice room now; all the medicinal herbs are inside."

Following Gate Master Li Shengnan, Xiao Yuchen arrived at the practice room. Sure enough, the medicinal herbs were laid out inside, and the quantity was similar to that at the Qingyun Sword Sect and Fire Cloud Valley.

After Gate Master Li Shengnan left, Xiao Yuchen began Alchemy. Because he had already refined many batches of void spirit pills and liuhe pills, Xiao Yuchen was very familiar with refining both types of Medicinal Pills.

Not only did the quality of the Medicinal Pills greatly improve, but the speed of Alchemy also increased significantly. In less than a day, Xiao Yuchen successfully refined all the Medicinal Pills.

Stepping out of the practice room, Gate Master Li Shengnan was waiting there alone. Xiao Yuchen handed a portion of the Medicinal Pills to Gate Master Li Shengnan and then asked: "I wonder how much Sect Leader Li knows about Piaomiao Palace. When Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue was the Palace Master, were you the Sect Leader of the Vajra Sect?"

Hearing Xiao Yuchen mention Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue, Gate Master Li Shengnan was visibly stunned. "Why are you asking about Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue?"

"Sect Leader Li, please do not misunderstand. According to Former Sect Master Fan Yao of the Qingyun Sword Sect, he and Valley Master Huo Yun of Fire Cloud Valley once waged a war between the two Sects because they were competing for Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue."

"It is said that Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue was breathtakingly beautiful, and coupled with the Charm Technique she practiced, any man would be infatuated with her. Why could Sect Leader Li remain indifferent?"

"You want to know why only Former Sect Master Fan Yao and Valley Master Huo Yun competed for Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue back then, while I did not participate in their struggle, is that it?"

"Yes." Xiao Yuchen nodded.

"Actually, the reason is very simple. Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue would not like someone who looks like me. Furthermore, not only does my voice lack masculinity, but I am also not interested in women, so no matter how beautiful Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue is, it has nothing to do with me."

"This..."

Hearing these words from Gate Master Li Shengnan, Xiao Yuchen instinctively took a step back. He really had not expected that Gate Master Li Shengnan actually liked men. It seemed his previous speculation was wrong; Gate Master Li Shengnan was not the man of Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue.

In fact, when he first saw Gate Master Li Shengnan, Xiao Yuchen knew his previous guess was wrong. Both Former Sect Master Fan Yao and Valley Master Huo Yun were much more handsome than Gate Master Li Shengnan; how could Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue possibly like such a man?

"Elder Yuchen, you don't need to worry. I do indeed like men, but my standards for love are also very strict; the other party must have the same sexual orientation as me. So, although Elder Yuchen is young and handsome, it is clear that you and I do not share the same interests."

"I also know that it is very difficult to find someone with the same sexual orientation as me, so I never planned to marry and have children. As a Cultivator, cultivating immortality is my goal."

"I understand. Since the Medicinal Pills have been refined, I should leave. I still need to head to Piaomiao Palace."

Xiao Yuchen really did not want to have too much contact with Gate Master Li Shengnan, so he found an excuse to leave.

"Elder Yuchen, wait a moment. You know that our Vajra Sect has many Body Cultivators, including myself. Medicinal Pills don't have much effect on us. I wonder if Elder Yuchen has any Medicinal Pills that can increase defense?"

"I do not have Medicinal Pills that increase defense, but I can improve the Body Refining Cultivation Technique you are learning and increase its Rank."

Xiao Yuchen had learned the Mountain Shaking Body Refining Technique, which was a top-tier Body Refining Cultivation Technique. He could not possibly hand the Mountain Shaking Body Refining Technique over to the other party, but simply guiding the other party a little bit would be enough to allow them to achieve a Breakthrough.