22: Chapter 22 The Basics of Refining

It's a good thing Wang Bin didn't have to travel all the way to a big city like West Sea City to buy these basic Materials; Huang Youcai had them right here.

To Wang Bin, Huang Youcai was truly a lucky star.

He, like Wang Bin, had also thought of learning a sub-profession to earn Spirit Stones.

Because of this, Huang Youcai had collected a lot of information on the subject.

This was a great help to Wang Bin, saving him a lot of trouble.

Wang Bin received a book titled “Artifact Refining Basics” from Huang Youcai, which for him was like a key opening a mysterious treasure vault, filled with hope.

Now, Wang Bin had a goal, and his eyes were full of determination and persistence.

Previously, when he read, books seemed dry and boring, like chewing wax, but now it was different; with a clear goal, these books became like precious Secret Manuals, incredibly appealing, and he could read them with great relish.

However, as he delved deeper, he discovered that the basic learning content for an Artifact Refiner was truly complex, like a vast and intricate labyrinth, dazzling to the eyes.

First, regarding the basics of Artifact Refining, the primary step is Material identification.

This is akin to knowing the properties of each brick before building a skyscraper, it is the foundation of Artifact Refining.

One must recognize all kinds of Artifact Refining Materials, whether they are hard, metallic-lustered metals, or seemingly ordinary but uniquely wonderful non-metals; one must understand their properties, origins, and acquisition methods as intimately as the lines on one's own palm.

The second is technique.

This is the key to transforming Materials into Magical Artifacts.

One must master basic techniques such as melting and forging, which are like art.

During melting, just like an experienced chef controls the heat, one must precisely control the temperature and energy, allowing the Materials to slowly undergo Fusion in the flames.

Forging is like a dance combining strength and skill.

One must remove the Impurities from the Materials, like weeding a rice field, making the Materials pristine, and then shaping them into the desired form.

Each strike is like imbuing the Material with new life.

The third is Rune Formation, the most profound and mysterious part of Artifact Refining, like injecting a Soul into a Magical Artifact.

One must understand the meaning behind the Runes and the magical effects of the complex lines and patterns of Formations.

Not only must one understand, but also be able to engrave Runes, activate, and control Formations, only then can a Magical Artifact possess unimaginable power.

The fourth is the application of Spiritual Qi.

This is the manifestation of a Cultivator's unique ability in the Artifact Refining process.

One must precisely control one's own Spiritual Qi like one's limbs, injecting Spiritual Qi into the Materials like a small stream, relying on this to control the entire Artifact Refining process.

Spiritual Qi is like a magical key that can unlock the hidden potential within Materials, allowing them to exhibit extraordinary properties during Artifact Refining.

The fifth is Mental Energy.

This is an invisible but incredibly powerful force.

One must use Mental Energy like tentacles to perceive the state of the Materials, gather information from subtle changes in the Materials, and then control all aspects of Artifact Refining.

Mental Energy is like the director behind the scenes, ensuring that every step of Artifact Refining is flawless.

Although these contents were troublesome, Wang Bin was now a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

After the baptism of Cultivation, his body and Soul possessed abilities beyond ordinary people.

His memory was no longer what it used to be; although not photographic, it was quite remarkable.

He could quickly absorb complex Artifact Refining knowledge, storing it in his memory vault after at most two readings.

So Wang Bin devoted himself wholeheartedly to this first serious study in another world, like a devout believer pursuing his faith.

He roamed in the ocean of knowledge, and his days were very fulfilling.

But unexpectedly, this focused state of study did not last three days before it was broken by a clamor.

Wang Bin frowned, looked up, and saw, ah, it was Huang Youcai.

Huang Youcai was beaming, his smile as bright as spring flowers in full bloom.

Behind him followed four graceful ancient-clad beauties.

These four beauties, like Fairies descended from the Immortal Realm, immediately captured Wang Bin's gaze.

Each of these four beauties was like an exquisite painting, each with her own unique charm, as if they were works of art meticulously crafted by the heavens.

One wore a luxurious palace dress, its material as beautiful as celestial clouds, embroidered with intricate patterns in gold thread, every stitch exuding extravagance and nobility.

Her hair was styled high, like a delicate small pagoda, with hairpins adorned with swaying step-shakers that glittered like tiny stars as she walked, incredibly beautiful.

Her eyebrows were slender and long, like distant mountains, as if drawn by the most skilled painter.

Her eyes were clear and bright, like autumn lake water, deep and enchanting.

Her gaze exuded an elegant temperament, every movement possessed the demeanor of a palace noble, as if she was a little Fairy who had walked out of a glittering palace, carrying an Aura that made people hesitant to approach.

Another wore an elegant silk dress, its color fresh and light, like morning dew, its texture so light it seemed it could float with a gentle breeze.

Her long hair cascaded like a waterfall, each strand shimmering like silk threads in the sunlight.

She wore only a simple pearl flower in her hair; though not ornate, it possessed a minimalist beauty that perfectly matched her temperament.

Her face was clear and ethereal, pure and beautiful like a lily blooming in the mountains.

Her eyes were lively and spirited, as if hiding many little secrets, like a female knight from the Jianghu, carrying a hint of unrestrained freedom, the light in her eyes seemed to tell her Jianghu stories.

Another wore a vermilion tight-fitting outfit, its color as fiery as burning flames, full of vitality and passion.

The narrow sleeves and cinched waist design perfectly outlined her slender and heroic figure, every line as graceful as if carved by a knife.

Over it, she wore an exquisite soft armor, its plates gleaming with a cold light in the sun, like icy blades, possessing an imposing Aura.

She had both a majestic Aura and a woman's delicate tenderness, like a female general on the battlefield, capable of fighting in battle yet possessing feminine gentleness.

The last one was dressed in simple white, as clean as the first snow of winter.

Her long hair was simply tied up, without much adornment, but had a natural beauty.

Her temperament was cold and ethereal, as elegant and noble as a secluded orchid in a deep valley, like a disciple of an otherworldly master, exuding an Aura of not being of this world.

Her eyes conveyed a tranquility that transcended the mundane world, like a bottomless clear spring, making people a little intimidated yet unable to resist wanting to approach, wanting to know the mysterious world within her heart.

Wang Bin was instantly stunned by the beautiful scene before him, his eyes wide, feeling his breath stop.

His eyes were filled with awe and admiration, and he inwardly praised, “This Cultivation World is truly a place of outstanding people, nurtured by Spiritual Qi, the women here can be this beautiful.”

Their skin was as white as mutton-fat jade, tender and smooth, as if a gentle pinch could make water seep out.

This kind of beauty surpassed even the most heavily filtered beauties in short videos, perhaps even falling short.

Wang Bin also noticed that the Spiritual Qi fluctuations on these women, the highest one was only at the Qi Refinement Stage first layer.

He pondered, “Could these be the maidservants Huang Youcai found for him?”

This thought delighted him, and he secretly thought, “Huang Youcai truly understands men, no wonder he has several wives.”

“From now on, Huang Youcai is my good brother; if anyone dares to bully him, I will not allow it.”

“I must reward him well! This Huang Youcai is truly too generous, bringing such a big surprise to Wang Bin.”

Wang Bin was now full of joy, feeling that his days in this Cultivation World were becoming increasingly interesting.