Li Yanshan's refusal caught Daoist Xuan Fang by surprise.
Daoist Xuan Fang was puzzled, "Brother Yan Shan, our sect does not place too many restrictions on the outer sect Elders. Apart from a few fixed pill refining missions, brother Yan Shan can use your time as you wish. Moreover, our sect will also open a portion of the Pill Pavilion's collection for brother Yan Shan. With the support of a high grade pill furnace, we can even discuss alchemy together. Why would brother Yan Shan refuse such a good thing?"
Li Yanshan's eyes flashed with yearning, but he still smiled bitterly, "Brother Xuan Fang, everyone has their own aspirations. This can't be forced!"
Lu Ping suddenly interrupted, "Is it because of Junior Niece Pei Yan 'er?"
Daoist Xuan Fang and the rest looked at Li Yanshan in confusion, only to see his face change. Daoist Xuan Fang was baffled, "That doesn't make sense. With Junior Niece Pei Yan 'er's talent in alchemy, our sect will definitely nurture her!"
Without waiting for Li Yanshan to speak, Lu Ping smiled, "Don't worry. What you're worried about was because our sect was weak in the past. We had no choice but to face the combined forces of the North Sea's sects. Moreover, if we really wanted to do that, how could we let that person go? Do you think there's anyone left in the North Sea who dares to suppress us? "
Although Enlightened Master Xuan Fang and the others were puzzled by Li Yanshan's words, they could see the struggle that occasionally flashed across Enlightened Master Li Yanshan's face. It was clear that Lu Ping really did know something. But in their hearts, they couldn't help but wonder if this little girl Pei Yan'er was related to the sect, or was she the descendant of a cultivator who had a grudge against the sect?
On the other hand, Xuan Lian seemed to have guessed what Lu Ping was talking about. He looked at Enlightened Master Li Yanshan in surprise. He didn't expect Enlightened Master Li Yanshan to accept a girl like Pei Yan'er as his disciple. Before this, Chen Lian only had the thought of recruiting talents when Enlightened Master Li Yanshan joined Zhen Ling Sect. But now, his sense of recognition towards Enlightened Master Li Yanshan had increased significantly.
Lu Ping saw that Li Yanshan was actually not opposed to joining the Zhenling. He was even a little happy. However, for his disciple, he was actually willing to give up the opportunity to join the Zhenling. Who said that cultivators were selfish and indifferent!
Lu Ping thought about it and continued, "Since you care so much about Pei Yan 'er, I'm sure you don't want her to become an independent cultivator and follow your old path. But if you want her to go further, I don't know which sect in the North Sea can provide a better platform for Pei Yan' er than Zhenling!"
Perfected Li Yanshan rejected Perfected Xuan Fang's invitation because of Pei Yan'er, but Lu Ping also wanted Perfected Li Yanshan to join Zhenling because of Pei Yan'er.
In the end, Perfected Li Yanshan was moved by Lu Ping's words and said, "Since Perfected Xuanping has already made such a promise, if I still refuse, it would seem like I don't know how to appreciate favors. I am willing to become an outer sect elder of your sect, but although Perfected Xuanping already knows the identity of my disciple, please continue to keep it a secret!"
Lu Ping nodded with a smile, "Of course!"
Daoist Xuan Fang was the happiest about Yan Shan joining Zhenling's outer sect. He suddenly recalled something and said with a smile, "Brother Yan Shan, now that you've joined our sect, it's like killing two birds with one stone!"
Daoist Xuan Fang's words not only piqued Yan Shan's interest, but also Lu Ping's group.
Daoist Xuan Fang said with a smile, "Since brother Yan Shan has become our sect's outer sect elder, then Martial Niece Pei Yan 'er is our sect's official elite disciple. Everyone, don't forget that Martial Niece Pei Yan' er is also a bona fide Grandmaster Alchemist. You two, Master and disciple, will be in charge of two of our sect's high-grade alchemy furnaces. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone?"
Lu Ping and the others burst into laughter when they heard that.
Daoist Enigma Flame suddenly smiled awkwardly, "I'm afraid Martial Niece Pei Yan 'er will have to wait for some time!"
Daoist Xuan Fang was taken aback, then asked, "Martial Uncle, w-why?"
Sage Enigma Flame gave Sage Yan Mountain an awkward smile and said, "In recent years, our sect has gained two high-grade alchemy furnaces. One is a relic left behind by our predecessors while exploring some ruins. As for the other, it took the Artefact Crafting Hall over a year to gather spiritual materials and refine it. But after the Pill Pavilion's examination, Martial Niece Lu's disciple, Tian Ziyue, became an Alchemy Grandmaster and, as usual, took control of one of the furnaces. As for the remaining one, it will naturally be left to Martial Niece Yan 'er. Then I'm afraid Miss Pei Yan' er will have to wait for some time! "
Daoist Yan Shan hastily waved his hand, "Martial Uncle Enigma Flame, there is no need for this. A high-grade alchemy furnace is more than enough for disciple and Yan 'er to refine pills. Moreover, although this furnace is beyond repair, it can still be used for a few more years. At the very least, two years is enough for Yan' er to hone her alchemy skills."
Daoist Enigma Flame pondered, "In these years, our sect has accumulated a batch of spiritual materials for refining a high-grade alchemy furnace. But the Refining Hall's focus has not been on refining alchemy furnaces. Moreover, the spiritual materials needed to refine a high-grade alchemy furnace are still lacking. But if Martial Niece Yan 'er is willing to hand over this furnace to the Refining Hall, we can refine a new batch of spiritual materials. And if we can refine a few of the key ingredients, we can immediately start refining a new pill furnace. But even so, Martial Niece Yan' er will have to wait two to three years. After all, refining an alchemy furnace is not easy. It requires meticulous carving."
Daoist Yan Shan said, "Martial Uncle Enigma Flame, feel free to take it. Martial Niece can wait two to three years."
Sage Enigma Flame nodded his head and said, "Very well. These days, the artefact refiners in the Artefact Forging Hall will gradually be able to free up their time. They can assist this old man in the preparation work for the pill furnace. Once this old man has broken down this Rolling Stone Furnace, I will see how many useful items are left.
Daoist Xuan Fang and Daoist Yan Shan were about to bid farewell when they saw a pill furnace appear in Lu Ping's hand.
If they weren't Grandmaster Alchemists, then they were Grandmaster Artificers. With a glance, they could tell this was a genuine high-grade alchemy furnace.
Lu Ping tossed the cauldron to Yan Shan Enlightened, "Brother Yan Shan, I found this cauldron during my travels in the Middle Lands. Before Martial Uncle Xuanhuo can refine a high-grade cauldron, you should give it to Martial Niece Pei Yan 'er!"
Daoist Li Yan Shan hastily declined, "How can this be? How can this be? Master and disciple have joined the Zhenling Sect, and we are already satisfied with an intact high-grade alchemy furnace. What's more, Martial Uncle Enigma Flame will finish refining it in two to three years. This furnace belongs to senior apprentice-brother Xuan Ping. Yan 'er will never accept it! "
Lu Ping smiled, "Just give it to Martial Niece Pei Yan 'er first. Once Martial Uncle Enigma Flame finishes refining it, you can return it to me. Martial Niece Yan' er has just become an Grandmaster Alchemist, and her alchemy skills are advancing by leaps and bounds. It's better for her to control a pill furnace herself. Only then can we not delay each other!"
This pill furnace was obtained by Lu Ping when he killed the Abundant River Sect's Grandmaster Enlightened Cai in the Abundant River Mountain Range. It had always been in Lu Ping's storage magic artifact, never to be used.
Lu Ping originally planned to give this pill furnace as a reward to the first in the Alchemy Pavilion's examination. But when he saw that Tian Ziyue had a chance of getting first and becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster, he changed his mind. He purposely wanted to annoy the Alchemy Pavilion, wanting to vent his resentment over the past matter.
Just as Enlightened Yan Shan was about to decline, Chen Lian said with a smile, "Brother Yan Shan, just take it. He has no use for this pill furnace, so why not give it to someone who needs it first? It's not like he can't return it. Moreover, he has always been rich and overbearing. Who knows if he has other pill furnaces besides the Na Chuan Cauldron? Just use it."
Lu Ping had a smile on his face, but he was cursing inwardly, This Xuan Lian is right. He does have a pill furnace, and it's a peak-grade pill furnace, the Soaring Rainbow Cauldron. It was something he got from Clear Stream Laozu's Clear Stream Cauldron in the Heartlands' Clear Stream Cauldron. This was a pill furnace that, after being upgraded, had a chance of condensing the Precious Cauldron's Precious Restriction, becoming a magic treasure.
After Enlightened Master Xuan Fang and Enlightened Yan Shan left, Daoist Enigma Flame knew that Lu Ping came to the refining hall to find Chen Lian. Thus, he took the worn-out stone furnace and left, leaving only Chen Lian and Lu Ping.
Lu Ping handed Landslide, Water Controlling Flag, Psychic Jade Pendant, Netherwater Sword, and several jade slips to Chen Lian, "I might have to go into secluded cultivation for a while. Take a look and see if you can upgrade these items. The jade slips contain several Spirit Nurturing Restrictions I've collected in the past few years. Take a look and see if you can raise your refining skills to the Grandmaster realm. As for the materials you need, you'll have to figure it out yourself. Oh, Dabao seems to be holding some underground trade fair on Huang Li Island. You might as well go and see if you can pick up any leftovers."
Chen Lian looked at the four treasures. Seeing that Lu Ping was about to leave, he hastily said, "I'm also going into secluded cultivation. I'm afraid I won't have the time."
Lu Ping looked at Chen Lian in shock, "So fast? Didn't you say you just entered the 6th stage of Core Forging not long ago? But don't worry, I'll be in secluded cultivation for a long time. Once you come out, your chances of success will be even higher! "
Chen Lian was shocked, "Why are you going into seclusion at this time? The situation outside of Universe Island has been tense lately. Aren't you going to join in the fun? Didn't the sect give you a mission?"
With his back to Chen Lian, Lu Ping walked out while waving his hand, "I won't participate in this!"
After leaving the refining hall, Lu Ping pondered for a moment, then headed for the Hall of Overwhelming Beauty.
Liu Tianling Laozu seemed to have just returned from Celestial Phenomenon Laozu's cave. Seeing Lu Ping, he said with a smile, "I was just about to find someone to call you. This time, the sect plans to gather a portion of Lightning Tribulation Water for you. I presume you already know?"
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