Not Much Time Left for You, Fellow Daoist

Yang Tieshan understood that because of differences in cultivation techniques, cultivators' blood contained different information.

The other party was clearly an Alchemist, yet he had chosen to refine a Metal Element magic treasure. That was not particularly surprising, but the scenes revealed along the blood-sacrifice line went beyond his established understanding.

After a heavy "Mm," he said probingingly,

"Fellow Daoist's blood appears exceptionally unusual."

Ji An nodded and smiled.

"Perhaps it's because I've tempered my body."

Body tempering alone should not have produced his current results. It was also related to his physique.

The five elements all existed within a cultivator's body, but they were not perfectly balanced. As one cultivated, one or several elemental powers would always stand out in particular.

Yet the Five Elements power within his body remained balanced at every moment, a dynamic balance that flowed without cease.

His cultivation technique operated without pause, and his Golden Core turned slowly, constantly being nourished.

Ji An grasped the Plain Cloud World Banner in his hand. "Fellow Daoist, now that this magic treasure has been successfully refined, I must properly thank you."

Before he could finish, Yang Tieshan cut him off in a deep, muffled voice.

"Senior Sister Huayin has already paid the compensation."

Ji An knew about that and smiled.

"I merely wish to invite Fellow Daoist to a restaurant. Wouldn't it be wonderful for us to order a few signature dishes and drink to our hearts' content?"

Most Artifact Refiners he knew enjoyed their liquor.

Yang Tieshan raised a large hand and scratched his head.

"The signature dishes don't matter. The wine has to be good."

"Haha, no problem. Shall we find True Person Jinrong and drink together?"

The other man was well acquainted with Wan Jinrong. Wan Jinrong had been responsible for receiving him on