Within Li Qing's cave abode in Lingyun Market, the temperature, which should have been cold, instantly turned scorching hot.
All because of that glittering golden tail feather in his hand!
"Impressive. As expected of a demon bird with Golden Crow bloodline—this Golden Fire Crow's tail feather could possess such pure Pure Yang energy even while it was still young."
Li Qing could not help but marvel aloud. Just now, he had merely injected a trace of spiritual power to stir the Pure Yang energy within, and it had already caused such a change.
He did not dare imagine how powerful a Secret Treasure could be refined if feathers like this were used as spiritual materials.
"I once saw a legendary exotic treasure recorded in the sect's ancient texts. By gathering the tail feathers of all sorts of powerful bloodline spirit birds, one could use them to refine a Seven-Colored Fan. Its power would be so great that it would be nearly impossible to describe with words."
At this point, Li Qing could not help narrowing his eyes as he imagined such a Secret Treasure. The requirements for refining it alone were heaven-defying. If it truly took shape, its power could indeed be called terrifying.
"It is too far away to think about such things. At this critical juncture, improving my cultivation is what matters most."
As the words fell, Li Qing began enjoying this rare period of peaceful cultivation.
There was still some time before the Ascension Ceremony began. Before then, the sect disciples stationed in the market would properly settle all these matters.
Li Qing was naturally happy to be a hands-off manager. After becoming an Artifact Refining Elder, it had been a long time since he had cultivated so diligently with such peace of mind.
And so, time