Qin Fengming was astonished because Bai Chong had clearly stated that Fairy Qian Yue, an apprentice of Flame Soul from Crimson Flame Mountain, had already inherited her master's legacy and learned the method of breaking down refined treasures into their component materials.
At the same time, Bai Chong had actually said that if he wanted to break down a treasure, he would have to wait a full hundred years.
Hearing these two things, Qin Fengming's confusion became apparent, but at the same time, some anticipation arose in his heart.
The female cultivator before him was clearly an extremely open-minded person. She could casually bring out priceless Spirit Tea to entertain guests, something Qin Fengming admitted he could never do.
Although the possibility of obtaining that method from the female cultivator before him was not high, it was still far better than having to face Flame Soul, a Spirit Severing cultivator.
"Does Fellow Daoist Qin not know that breaking down an already-formed magic treasure comes at a cost beyond what you or I can imagine? Not only must one use all their magic power to drive various flames; the caster must also consume their own vital essence to empower the profound incantations and spell formulas; in addition, one's own soul power is required to provide assistance.
"It can be said that every casting is an extremely dangerous experience for the caster. If the magic treasure's quality is too high, the caster might even suffer backlash from the runes and spell formulas contained within it.
"Even if the breakdown succeeds, the caster's own condition will suffer considerable damage. Without several years, or even more than a decade, it would be extremely difficult to recover completely. Thus, within a hundred years, the caster can only perform it once."
Seeing that Qin Fengming seemed