This Woman Was Terrifying Indeed

Day three.

Before the morning mist had completely dissipated, a streak of light plunged into the Bamboo Courtyard Behind the Mountain the Greenwood Sect.

The old woman pulled off her veil, her breathing slightly disordered, and placed a cyan-gold token directly on the stone table.

Si Wangshu picked up the token and ran her fingertip over the three characters "Heavenly Certification Alliance" on it. The anxiety that had been hanging over her for two days finally subsided.

Half an hour later.

The Stone Gate to the cave abode Sect Master's cave slid open.

Si Wangshu stepped in, dressed in a light blue and white dress, her expression aloof.

Lu Ping sat at the stone table, wearing the usual Greenwood Sect Master.

[Workwear Thugs, in effect.]

[Friend of Women, in effect.]

Si Wangshu respectfully performed a junior's greeting and presented the lapis lazuli token with both hands.

"Senior."

"The Third-Grade Alchemist status has been obtained. The Si Clan has acted as guarantor with the Heavenly Certification Alliance."

Lu Ping's gaze fell on the cyan-gold token, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

The timing doesn't match.

He remembered that in the simulation, today was supposed to be the day the Azure Cloud Sect people came to cause trouble.

Then, the old woman beside Si Wangshu seized the opportunity and stepped in to help him out of the predicament.

The Third-Grade Alchemist Certificate that the two traded was delivered a few days later.

Now, the time for this sign to arrive has been brought forward.

Lu Ping looked up at Si Wangshu, and after a moment's thought, he understood.

Three days ago, when he was inheriting the Nascent Soul cultivation in the cave abode, no matter how fast he suppressed it, the aura that leaked out in that instant was still caught by the mistress and servants.

Upon discovering that he was not just a Golden Core True Person, but Nascent Soul True Lord, the project manager immediately adjusted his strategy.

She directly shortened the project timeline, making the Guardian make a round trip within three days, and placed this token, which represented the foundation of trust between the two parties, in front of him ahead of schedule.

Lu Ping reached out and took the token.

Such a keen sense of smell, such formidable execution.

This woman is terrifying.

"Miss Si, you're very kind."

The subsequent transaction process was simple and efficient.

Lu Ping obtained a Level 3 Alchemist Certificate, while Si Wangshu accepted the recipe for the Heaven-Mending Lesser Rejuvenation Pill, which carried the future of her family.

Lu Ping not only obtained a legitimate Alchemist certificate, but also got in touch with the Si Clan.

Both sides got what they wanted, and everyone was happy.

After the transaction was completed, Lu Ping's gaze fell on Si Wangshu, and he recalled the simulated Dao of Alchemy Grand Competition in Baodi City.

He delivered a fake Peach Blossom Meridian-Calming Pills to Si Wangshu through the Dark Hall.

This noble lady from the Si Clan rushed to his aid from afar, not only helping him out of his predicament but also placing a bet of 100,000 Spirit Stones on his behalf. In the end, she gave him 8.5 million spirit stones, including principal and interest.

Lu Ping's ability to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm was largely due to the 8.5 million Spirit Stones he received.

She herself spent a million, eventually amassing a staggering 85 million Spirit Stones.

She's a rich woman.

She's also a wealthy woman with vision, decisiveness, and the ability to handle things effectively in crucial moments.

This girl is easy to get along with; she's really there for you when something happens.

This thigh... no, this thread of friendship, must be maintained.

Human relationships must be genuine.

Thinking of this, Lu Ping's Divine Sense swept over the hairpin that held Si Wangshu's hair in place, and his eyes flickered slightly.

It was a simple and elegant white jade hairpin.

Lu Ping has been refining the Star River Myriad Blades in the Simulator for decades, and his Artifact Refining skills have long been mastered.

Even without the Trait, he could spot the problem with the hairpin at a glance.

It is a top-quality magic Law Artifact in excellent condition, combining offense and defense, capable of withstanding a blow from Golden Core.

As expected, Aristocratic Clan and wealthy families are indeed powerful and influential.

Unfortunately, this Law Artifact has hidden damage.

"Miss Si."

Lu Ping suddenly spoke.

Si Wangshu was about to bow and take his leave when he heard this and paused.

"Is there anything else you need, senior?"

"I am destined to meet this girl."

Lu Ping's gaze fell on her hair.

"Your magical Law Artifact looks quite nice, but it seems to be somewhat damaged."

"I have some spare time and know a little about the ins and outs of Artifact Refining. If you don't mind, could I help you reforge it?"

Si Wangshu was stunned.

She subconsciously raised her hand, her fingertips touching the white jade hairpin.

She stopped moving.

This was a memento left to her by her mother; it was originally a low-grade Law Treasure.

It was damaged in an accident, its spiritual essence was greatly lost, its rank was lowered, and it became a top-grade magic Law Artifact.

Si Wangshu had always wanted to restore it.

However, she is currently only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and although she is valued by her Lineage, the top-tier Artifact Refining resources she can mobilize are limited.

Moreover, the Array Patterns inside the hairpin are damaged, and ordinary Artifact Refiners would not dare to take it on, as it would be completely destroyed if handled carelessly.

Si Wangshu looked at Lu Ping, hesitated for only half a breath, then took off the hairpin and handed it over with both hands.

Thank you for your help, senior.

Lu Ping took the hairpin, its surface warm and smooth to the touch, and probed it with his Divine Sense.

[Reverse Engineering initiated.]

[The Artisan Spirit is now in effect.]

[Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement, effective.]

Almost instantly, the entire structure, Array Patterns, and damage of the hairpin, as well as the most perfect repair plan, were clearly presented in Lu Ping's Sea of Consciousness.

"It's not too troublesome."

Lu Ping stroked the hairpin and casually named a few materials.

"Skyblue Tears, Moon-Patterned Steel, Purple Firmament Sand..."

Si Wangshu's eyes brightened slightly upon hearing this.

These materials were the essential auxiliary ingredients for repairing the hairpin, which she had confirmed after extensive research, and she had already prepared them on her person.

Seeing her expression, Lu Ping thought she didn't have any, and was about to change his mind and say that using some inferior materials would be fine.

Si Wangshu had already taken all the materials out of her Storage Ring and arranged them neatly on the stone table.

Lu Ping: "..."

Lu Ping was naturally unaware of Si Wangshu's situation; he simply glanced at her a couple more times.

As expected of a direct descendant of the Aristocratic Clan in the Azure Dragon Upper Domain, the pocket money he carries with him is more than his entire fortune.

Lu Ping immediately summoned the Moon Palace Fire-Devouring Furnace.

The poor Little Toad had just finished refining Pills and was now also working as an Artifact Refining furnace.

Lu Ping flicked his finger, and the Southern Bright Separation Fire shot into the bottom of the furnace.

The white jade hairpin and several other auxiliary materials floated up and were then placed into the furnace one by one.

Lu Ping formed hand seals, his expression focused.

[Workaholic, effective.]

Si Wangshu stood to the side, holding her breath.

She had expected it to be a long and arduous Artifact Refining.

But less than an hour later, the furnace lid clicked softly, and a beam of White Light shot into the sky.

Lu Ping raised his hand and the white jade hairpin landed steadily in his palm.

At this moment, the hairpin was flawless, its white jade warm and lustrous, its lotus blossoms about to bloom, and the spiritual light flowing over it was more than ten times stronger than before.

Inside the hairpin, the originally obscure Array Patterns have been reorganized, completed, and even optimized, subtly revealing a harmonious and self-consistent radiance.

This is no longer Law Artifact.

This hairpin has been transformed back into a genuine, low-grade magical Law Treasure!

"Alright."

Lu Ping handed the hairpin back to Si Wangshu, his tone as indifferent as if he were handing her a Grain Avoidance Pill.

Si Wangshu took the hairpin with trembling hands.

Then, she formed hand seals and imprinted her Divine Sense onto this top-grade magic Law Artifact —no, now it's a low-grade Law Treasure —that she had worn for many years.

Si Wangshu's Divine Sense surged into the jade hairpin.

The moment the hairpin connected with her mind, a powerful Spiritual Power, far stronger than before, surged back and circulated endlessly through her meridians.

She could feel that this Law Treasure had been reborn, and there was no longer any separation between it and her.

Si Wangshu raised her head and looked at Lu Ping.

The man before them was still wearing the simple robes of the Greenwood Sect Master, his expression calm, as if he had only done something insignificant.

But at this moment, in Si Wangshu's eyes, his image was as lofty as heaven and earth.

A master alchemist.

Artifact Refining.

His cultivation level is unfathomable.

With compassion for all living beings.

More importantly, he was also incomparably handsome.

How could there be such a... perfect person in this world?

Si Wangshu's cheeks inexplicably felt hot.