The pattern that Aber had drawn with the pond's water was indeed chaotic from the front. It was as if he had scribbled on the wall and wasn't at all pleasing to the eye.
But when Xing Jue looked at the pattern from the other side, he was shocked to find that it wasn't completely chaotic. Instead, it was an extremely profound pattern. Moreover, there were some special runes mixed within it. Those runes were actually the unique runes of the Fey Refinement Clan's refining techniques.
Several strange patterns were interlaced between those runes in a mysterious way, as if they were simply connecting those refining secret manuals that Xing Jue had read through. At this moment, all of the secret weapon forging manuals that Xing Jue had been unable to fully comprehend seemed to have the same thought and understanding.
"Who, who is this Aber? Why does he know such a profound refining technique?! " Looking at the faintly dissipating pattern in front of him, Xing Jue's eyes flickered with extreme surprise.
That was because the pattern was simply too mysterious. It actually allowed a person like him, who had no foundation in smithing, to comprehend the art of smithing so much after looking at it once. This was simply miraculous.
Even Yao Xinyan probably didn't know such a technique. Otherwise, she wouldn't have given him dozens of refining techniques from the Fey Refinement Clan for him to memorize. She would've directly shown him the pattern.
But such a profound pattern was actually grasped by such a lowly servant. Xing Jue couldn't help but suspect Aber's identity.
"No, this … this doesn't seem to be complete."
But suddenly, Xing Jue sensed that the pattern he saw earlier wasn't complete. Instead, it was only a small part of it.
"This seems more like he's trying to decipher something. Could it be that Aber came for the Fey Refinement Clan's refining techniques?"
At this moment, Xing Jue's eyes were tightly shut as he pondered. After all, he already had some friendship with Yao Xinyan. If someone really had designs on the Fey Refinement Clan, Xing Jue naturally wouldn't just stand by and watch.
"Young master Xing Jue, the Floating Immortal City's weather is a bit dry. Come and have a cup of tea to cool down."
Just as Xing Jue was analyzing Aber's identity and motive, Aber's voice suddenly rang out nearby. When he opened his eyes, he saw Aber slowly walking towards him with a tray. There were all sorts of delicious snacks, rare fruits, and fragrant herbal tea on the tray.
"Thank you, Aber."
Seeing this, Xing Jue quickly took the tray from Aber's hands and placed it by the side of the pond. Looking at Aber, who had a kind gaze, Xing Jue didn't feel any sense of danger. Aber's gentleness and kindness seemed to come from the bottom of his heart.
However, Xing Jue didn't give up on his suspicions of Aber because of this. It would be fine if Aber really had no ill intentions. But if he did, just the fact that he could hide it from everyone proved that he wasn't simple.
If a person could completely hide their true feelings and inner changes, then it would be even easier to hide their true strength. If Aber really did have ill intentions towards the Fey Refinement Clan, then he was too dangerous.
In the following days, Xing Jue would come here to chat with Aber every day. He wanted to find flaws in him, and he would also take the opportunity to peek at Aber's drawings.
The more Xing Jue looked at it, the more he discovered the profoundness of the pattern. When Xing Jue completely memorized the pattern, he discovered that he had completely grasped the dozens of refining secret manuals that Yao Xinyan had left for him. Moreover, he was very proficient in them.
In just a dozen days, he had mastered the dozens of refining techniques of the Fey Refinement Clan. If news of this were to spread, even Yao Xinyan would be shocked.
However, Xing Jue didn't plan to tell Yao Xinyan about this. After spending more than ten days together, Xing Jue really couldn't find any flaws in Aber. Even when Aber was drawing, he didn't shy away from dancing in front of Xing Jue.
As long as there was no evidence to prove that Aber was a person with bad intentions, Xing Jue would never wrongly accuse him. After spending more than ten days with Aber, Yao Xinyan finally returned to the floating island because the day to visit the ruins had finally arrived.
Other than the giant floating island in the center of the floating immortal city, there were thousands of floating islands of various sizes. One of the medium-sized floating islands was heavily guarded. This was the location of the ancient ruins of the Fey Refinement Clan.
"I originally thought that I would have to travel a long way to the ruins of the Fey Refinement Clan."
"But I didn't expect the ruins to be in the floating immortal city."
At this moment, Xing Jue and Yao Xinyan had just arrived at the floating island where the ruins were located. They were walking towards the building that was thousands of meters tall like a mountain not far away.
"After the floating immortal city was built, my grandfather and father moved all the precious items of the Fey Refinement Clan here in order to better protect the inheritance of the Fey Refinement Clan. This ruins is one of them," Yao Xinyan explained with a smile.
"Sigh, just how powerful is a Battle Emperor?"
After hearing Yao Xinyan's words, Xing Jue couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The fact that Yao Xinyan's father was able to build such a huge floating immortal city was already shocking to Xing Jue.
However, Xing Jue didn't expect that many of the items in the immortal city were actually moved here from various places in the Towering Sky Domain. With such earth-shattering means, it was no wonder that the Battle Emperor had the power to destroy the world. It was indeed not an exaggeration.
"Aiyo, isn't this Xiao Qi?"
"Who is this handsome young master?"
"Could it be that he is the distinguished guest that you specially invited? The palace master of the Asura Palace who has recently risen to fame in the Towering Sky Domain, Xing Jue? "
While Xing Jue and Yao Xinyan were chatting happily, a woman with a pretty face appeared not far away from them. She was dressed in revealing clothes and had an enchanting body.
Beside her was a sturdy man. This man had a pair of sword-like eyebrows and a pair of eagle-like eyes. His square face and dark yellow skin gave people a feeling of sturdiness. What was worth mentioning was that this man actually possessed the strength of a high-level Combat Emperor.
However, compared to this man's strength and appearance, Xing Jue's attention was focused on the giant sword on his back. The giant sword was almost the same as Xing Jue's Blades of Asura.
In comparison, the Blades of Asura looked more magnificent and domineering. However, the giant sword on the man's back was a high-grade artifact of the highest grade. Xing Jue could feel that the quality of the sword was even higher than his Silver Light Star Ring. It was the best of the best.
"Fifth sister, not bad. I didn't expect you and Ouyang Xinyan to arrive so early."
"Oh right, brother Xing Jue, let me introduce you. This is my fifth sister who loves to look pretty, Yao Chen."
"And this is the famous Alliance Master of the Seven Swords Alliance, Ouyang Hansheng. He is a battle maniac."
While they were talking, Xing Jue and Yao Xinyan had already arrived in front of the woman and the man. Yao Xinyan introduced them to Xing Jue with a smile.
Xing Jue had already guessed that Yao Chen was Yao Xinyan's elder sister. However, Xing Jue was surprised that the burly man was actually the Alliance Master of the Seven Swords Alliance.
Xing Jue knew about the Seven Swords Alliance. It was one of the most influential forces in the Towering Sky Domain other than the four overlords of the Demon Refinement Race, Sacred Pill Clan, Mystical Palace, and Beast City.
The Seven Swords Alliance was formed by seven forces. The leaders of these seven forces came from the same sect and all of them had the strength of a high-grade Combat Emperor.
It was said that before his master died, he hoped that the seven brothers could work together. That was why he suggested for them to form an alliance. That was how the Seven Swords Alliance was formed. Ouyang Hansheng was the eldest senior brother of the seven brothers. He was also the strongest among the seven of them. He could definitely be considered as someone with an extraordinary status and reputation in the Towering Sky Domain.
"Brother Xing, you've recently become a famous person in the Towering Sky Domain. I've long heard about your actions in destroying the Alliance Palace. It's my great fortune to be able to meet you today."
After Yao Xinyan finished her introduction, Ouyang Hansheng actually took the initiative to talk to Xing Jue. Moreover, he didn't put on any airs when he spoke. This won Xing Jue's good impression of him.
Subsequently, Xing Jue, Yao Xinyan, and the other two walked towards the ruins while talking and laughing. The four of them were talkative people. The atmosphere along the way was quite harmonious. However, although Yao Xinyan and Yao Chen seemed to be close on the surface, Xing Jue always felt that something was missing.
No matter what, this proved what Yao Xinyan had said before. The relationship between the four of them wasn't as good as it seemed.
"Fifth sister, I didn't expect that you're the first one to arrive among us three sisters."
"It seems like the sixth sister who loves to sleep the most is the last one again."
Yao Xinyan said with a smile. As she spoke, there was a trace of pride on her face. It was as if she was proud that she wasn't the last one to arrive.
"Hehe, I say, Little Seventh, the last place this time is you, girl."
"Old Six arrived long before Alliance Chief Ouyang and I arrived. At this moment, he is chatting with the young master of the Mysterious Hall, Dugu Feng, in the ruins." The corners of Yao Chen's mouth were slightly lifted as he spoke with a charming smile.
"What?"
"Dugu Feng!"
"I didn't expect him to also come."
Xing Jue was involuntarily startled after hearing Yao Chen's words. Both of his brows were slightly knitted together. Although there was not much change on the surface, a storm was surging in Xing Jue's heart.
This was because Xing Jue was absolutely hostile towards Dugu Feng. Especially after he secretly attacked Wang Yanran during the Alchemy Gathering, it caused Xing Jue's hostility towards him to soar.
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