Four bone spears stood in a ring around Li Qing, radiating a formidable aura.
Swift as the wind, still as the forest, invading like fire, immovable as a mountain!
There could be no better description for the four Spears of Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain!
"Hehe, junior brother Li's artifact-refining skill truly is astounding. To forge four such powerful High-grade Magic Tools in one breath—even the elders of the Artifact Refining Hall might not possess such ability."
"I did not come to call you to account. I have merely been comprehending a secret art lately and need to cultivate in peace. I truly could not endure such repeated spiritual energy disturbances."
"Since you have finished refining your artifacts, I will not say anything more."
This black-robed elder, who also resided on Barren Cloud Peak, immediately put on a smiling expression, appearing wholly unconcerned with what Li Qing had done earlier.
It was unclear whether he feared the four bone spears or wished to befriend Li Qing. Perhaps it was both.
Judging from the artifact-refining methods Li Qing had displayed, if he continued delving into the path of artifact refinement in the future, it was entirely possible for him to forge Top-grade Magic Tools.
An Artifact Refiner with such exquisite skill was naturally someone worth befriending, not offending.
"You are magnanimous, Senior Brother. I am deeply impressed," Li Qing said with cupped hands, then watched the other man depart.
Once the black-robed elder had left, Li Qing also let out a breath of relief. He controlled the four bone spears and returned to his cave abode.
"The Spears of Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain... Their combined power is even more outrageous than I imagined. They are practically comparable to Top-grade Magic Tools!"
Li Qing stared intently at the four differently colored