Transaction Reached, Changes in the Li Fire Cauldron

"Giant Cauldron?" Wei Shanhai was taken aback at first, then asked in surprise, "How did Young Master Lu know that the cauldron in my mansion has grown bigger again?"

"I knew it."

Lu Qing was not surprised.

When he first returned to Cang Province, he discovered that the spiritual energy in Cang Province, while still far inferior to that in Central Province, was quite considerable.

It's more than ten times richer than when they left.

I believe it won't be long before it can rival the current state of Central Province.

"I believe you can also sense that the changes in the world and the speed of Spiritual Qi Revival are gradually accelerating, right?" Lu Qing said.

"Spiritual energy, young master, are you referring to the strange energy that appeared in the world recently?" Wei Shanhai nodded. "That's right. Not long after you left, that Supernatural Ability has been constantly increasing, and even the Ten Thousand Mountains behind Nine Li Village have experienced some strange changes."

"Something strange has happened in the Ten Thousand Mountains, and in Nine Li Village..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing immediately became anxious.

The Old Doctor also showed concern on his face.

"Young man, there's no need to worry. Everything is fine in Nine Li Village. After I noticed the changes in the mountains, I've been cultivating there in seclusion, just in case anything unexpected happens."

Wei Shanhai laughed.

Lu Qing was relieved. "That must have been hard work for you, senior. On behalf of everyone in the village, I thank you for your protection."

"Young master, you're too kind. Considering the kindness you and Doctor Chen have shown to our Wei Clan, this little thing is nothing." Wei Shanhai shook his head.

"By the way, young master, you were just talking about spiritual energy..."

"Senior is right. The so-called spiritual energy is the Supernatural Ability you mentioned. It only appeared after the changes in heaven and earth, and its origin is extremely profound..."

Then Lu Qing briefly explained the information about spiritual energy and the Ancient Cultivation Era.

Wei Shanhai was dumbfounded.

"Spiritual Qi Revival, and the path to immortality is reappearing in the world... So, the path to immortality really exists in this world?"

After a long while, Wei Shanhai murmured.

No wonder he had been trying to refine the Supernatural Ability that had just appeared in the world, but had been unable to get started.

It turns out that it was spiritual energy that ancient cultivators could refine.

"That's right. The mysterious little cauldron that you obtained back then should actually be a Cultivation Era of cultivation."

Moreover, it was damaged that made it seem unremarkable and inconspicuous at the beginning.

The reason it gradually grew larger, and recently even larger, is because of the Spiritual Qi Revival; it has been nourished by spiritual energy and is gradually recovering.

Lu Qing explained.

"I see."

Wei Shanhai suddenly realized, "That's right, only those legendary Immortal Magic Treasure could possibly possess such miraculous abilities."

"However, senior, the restoration of that cauldron may not necessarily be a good thing for your Wei Clan," Lu Qing continued.

"Oh, what do you mean by that?" Wei Shanhai asked, puzzled.

"Because the magic weapon has a spirit, that cauldron is extremely extraordinary. It can Size Alteration and should be a rare Spirit Artifact treasure even in the Cultivation Era."

It contains Artifact Spirit that can control and manipulate the power of magical artifacts.

The Artifact Spirit has not yet fully recovered. When it regains its full power in the future, it will likely be unwilling to be bound.

Given the perilous nature of that Spirit Artifact, not only the Wei Residence, but the entire County Town would likely be doomed.

Lu Qing's words were not an exaggeration.

Each of these ancient Spirit Artifact is extremely proud and will not easily submit to anyone.

Even in the previous Cultivation Era, those who could gain the recognition of Spirit Artifact were extremely rare.

He was certain that if the Artifact Spirit within the Li Fire Cauldron truly revived and restored, it would definitely find a way to leave.

At that time, even a casual burst of power would be a major disaster for the Wei Residence, or even for the people of Cang County.

This was a problem that Lu Qing only realized when he encountered the Plague Gourd.

The Li Fire Cauldron may not be an evil Spirit Artifact, but given its existence for countless years, it probably doesn't care about ordinary people.

"It's so serious, what should we do?"

Wei Shanhai was startled and quickly asked.

He didn't think Lu Qing would deceive him, because there was no need for that at all.

There are two ways to avoid this situation.

One option was to move the large cauldron out of the underground chamber.

"I'm afraid that's impossible." Wei Shanhai gave a wry smile. "Young master, you may not know this, but in recent days, the spiritual energy has been increasing day by day, and the size of that cauldron has become several times larger than before."

It is now much larger than the passageways of the underground caverns.

Not to mention its current weight, which is so heavy that even I, an old man, find it difficult to move.

Even if we work together to lift it, we can't bring it out.

"Then only the second method remains." Lu Qing nodded, not surprised. "Refine it. As long as the cauldron is refined and recognized as its master, it will naturally stop its violent behavior."

"Refine it? But as an ancient magic weapon, it should be extremely difficult to refine, right?"

Having obtained the cauldron for so many years, Wei Shanhai had tried countless methods to explore its mysteries.

But in the end, almost nothing was gained.

Moreover, ever since the cauldron absorbed the fire elemental energy from the underground cave and underwent a change.

His Divine Soul Power could no longer enter the cauldron.

With the recent Spiritual Qi Revival, the cauldron expanded once again, and his Divine Soul Power dared not even approach the cauldron's body.

Otherwise, if one is not careful, one's Divine Soul Power will be destroyed and one's mind will be greatly damaged.

"Indeed, that cauldron has now regained some of its power, and refining it is not something an ordinary person can do."

One must possess extremely strong Divine Soul Power and understand the methods of refining it, gradually taming it through persistent effort.

Lu Qing said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Wei Shanhai felt a chill run down his spine.

Not long ago, he received a message from the mansion saying that the Great Cauldron had changed and had returned once.

As a result, his Divine Soul Power was incinerated the moment it came into contact with the cauldron.

This caused damage to my heart, and it took several days of rest and recuperation for me to recover.

Now I hear Lu Qing say that he will use the Divine Soul Power and the slow, meticulous process of refining the cauldron.

He immediately realized that, given his abilities, it was simply impossible for him to do it.

Judging from his past experiences, if he were to be forcibly refined, his Divine Soul Power would likely be completely burned away in less than a quarter of an hour, and he would die on the spot.

Therefore, Wei Shanhai immediately shook his head. "Young master, I'm afraid I'm powerless to help you refine the cauldron."

"This is what I wanted to discuss with you, senior."

After explaining the pros and cons, Lu Qing went straight to the point. "Senior Wei, I would like to make a deal with you."

"Is it about the large cauldron?"

Wei Shanhai suddenly understood.

"Indeed, to be honest, senior, I would like to try to refine that cauldron."

Of course, in exchange, the younger generation will also pay a certain amount of compensation.

If you'd like, senior..."

Lu Qing reached into his robes and pulled out a jade bottle and a jade slip.

"Senior Wei, these two items are what I obtained during my trip to Central Province."

Inside the jade bottle was a World Source Energy, the result of the nine resounding Dao sounds a while ago, marking the initial establishment of the rules of heaven and earth.

A great opportunity descended from the extraordinary phenomena of heaven and earth atop the Holy Mountain.

This Source Qi possesses the power to seize the creation of heaven and earth and recreate the universe.

Even the most ordinary person can transform into an unparalleled genius and a cultivation prodigy by integrating this into their body.

As for this jade slip, it contains a complete method for cultivating immortality.

Reaching the highest level of cultivation allows one to achieve the Golden Core and directly enter the realm of the Primordial Spirit.

"This junior wishes to exchange these two items for the great cauldron magic treasure, senior."

"The World Source Energy, the methods of cultivating immortality..."

Wei Shanhai was stunned when he heard Lu Qing's description of the object in his hand.

Either of these two items would be an unimaginable treasure to him.

Leaving aside the World Source Energy, just hearing its name tells you that it is an extremely rare and precious treasure.

The method of cultivating immortality further fueled Wei Shanhai's excitement.

After all, according to Lu Qing's previous statement, with the changes in the world and the Spiritual Qi Revival, the Immortal Dao will reappear in the near future.

If he can obtain the method of cultivating immortality and embark on the path of cultivation, he may not become an immortal or an ancestor, but at least his lifespan can be greatly increased, and he can live a carefree and long life for hundreds of years again.

Thinking about all this, Wei Shanhai's breathing became somewhat rapid.

Staring blankly at what Lu Qing was holding, it took Wei Shanhai a while to calm himself down a bit.

He gave a wry smile, "Young Master Lu, you really have given this old man an irresistible temptation."

"Would you be willing to make a deal, senior?" Lu Qing asked with a smile.

"Yes, of course I'm willing." Wei Shanhai nodded without hesitation.

"I have possessed that cauldron for nearly a hundred years, yet I still cannot fathom its profound mysteries."

Over the years, apart from the unique meaning on the cauldron, which has been of some help to our cultivation,

There aren't many other benefits.

Since that's the case, being able to exchange it for two incredible opportunities is naturally excellent.

Most importantly, even without Lu Qing's reminder, it's clear that ever since his Divine Soul Power was destroyed by the cauldron last time...

Wei Shanhai had a vague feeling that there was danger hidden on the cauldron.

The cauldron has absorbed too much of the energy of heaven and earth. Once it erupts, he can't even imagine what a terrifying sight it will be.

But one thing is certain: their ancestral home in the Wei Residence will inevitably be destroyed.

Even Cang County could suffer severe damage as a result.

Therefore, if Lu Qing can resolve this issue, it will be a good thing for the Wei Clan.

"Then, senior, these two items are yours."

Lu Qing smiled and handed the item in his hand to Wei Shanhai.

Wei Shanhai took the item without checking it, and after putting it away, he said, "Then, Young Master Lu, come with me. To be honest, the power emitted by that cauldron when it came in was enough to frighten even this old man."

"Once this hidden danger is resolved, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"Shouldn't you check the things first, senior?" Lu Qing raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Haha, young master, you're joking. My life and the lives of the entire Wei Clan were saved by Doctor Chen and you that day."

To be honest, given the kindness you've shown to our Wei Clan, it would be perfectly reasonable to take that cauldron directly.

"My acceptance of these two items was already driven by greed; I've been far too shameless."

Wei Shanhai said somewhat embarrassedly.

"That's not the case. Ancient treasures are rare, and if Lu Qing were to take them for free, he wouldn't feel at ease," Lu Qing said, shaking his head.

Only he knew just how precious the Li Fire Cauldron.

It is not only a Spirit Artifact with extremely high potential, but it also contains most of the inheritance of the ancient Li Fire Sect.

To put it bluntly, half of the credit for his achievements today goes to the inheritance he received at the Li Fire Cauldron.

Therefore, both emotionally and rationally, Lu Qing felt deep down that the Wei Clan should receive some compensation.

Half an hour later, Lu Qing and the Old Doctor followed Wei Shanhai to the cave beneath the Wei Residence.

Returning to the underground cavern once again, Lu Qing and the Old Doctor discovered that there had been significant changes.

The temperature was several times hotter than when they last came.

The fire elemental energy inside became incredibly concentrated.

The Li Fire Cauldron, in particular, has grown seven or eight times larger, almost touching the top of the cave chamber.

"Young Master Lu, Doctor Chen, as you can see, the changes in this cauldron are too great. If you hadn't come back, I'm afraid we would have really been in big trouble."

Wei Shanhai felt a sense of fear as he sensed the power emanating from the cauldron.

This cauldron had grown considerably larger than when he last left, and its aura was far more terrifying.

"It's alright, let me try to see if I can refine it."

Lu Qing was also surprised by the changes in the Li Fire Cauldron.

It seems that the Li Fire Cauldron is recovering much faster than he expected in this Fire Element Cave.

He immediately sat down cross-legged, concentrated his mind and calmed his breath. The next moment, the Divine Soul Power surged out from the acupoint between his eyebrows and headed towards the Li Fire Cauldron.

When Wei Shanhai sensed the Divine Soul Power emanating from Lu Qing, he was horrified.

Lu Qing's Divine Soul Power fluctuations were far too powerful.

Compared to that, the Divine Soul Power he cultivated was like a small water tank on the edge of a lake, completely incomparable.

"No wonder Young Master Lu was so confident in refining the cauldron. It turns out that his Divine Soul Power is so formidable. Has he really just entered the Innate Realm?"

Wei Shanhai was filled with endless amazement.

At the same time, they had much more confidence in Lu Qing's ability to refine the cauldron.

If even someone as powerful as Lu Qing couldn't refine the cauldron, he really couldn't imagine who else could subdue him.

However, what Wei Shanhai didn't expect was that Lu Qing, on whom he had placed great hopes, was now encountering some trouble.

As the Divine Soul Power surged out of the acupoint between his eyebrows, Lu Qing felt a burning sensation in his mind.

The dense fire elemental energy within the cave seemed to be trying to temper his Divine Soul Power.

In particular, the fiery power emanating from the Li Fire Cauldron seemed to be burning away all his Divine Soul Power.

Fortunately, Lu Qing survived the Thunder Tribulation, Divine Soul Power underwent a qualitative change from yin to yang, reaching the realm of [Yang Rune].

This amount of heat cannot cause any substantial damage to his Divine Soul Power.

As his thoughts shifted, he began to utilize the unique method of refining magical treasures passed down in the Li Fire Sect Heritage.

The Li Fire Cauldron, which had initially resisted him, suddenly lost all its resistance, allowing his Divine Soul Power to easily penetrate it.

However, before Lu Qing could even feel happy...

As soon as the Divine Soul Power entered the Li Fire Cauldron, a majestic shout came from the mind.

"Who dares to offend me, you lowly scoundrel!"