Sudden Upheaval!!

"Changqing wishes to forge a treasure..."

"But... Changqing has no artifact formula, and this treasure's function is rather peculiar..."

Xu Changqing's voice came in fits and starts, and he was clearly somewhat hesitant.

"Only that?"

Chu Mu raised a brow. "If that is all... then it is no matter. Chu can devise an artifact formula according to your requirements, Junior Brother."

"It is only that if the requirements are too high, the corresponding spiritual materials may be difficult to find..."

Seeing Chu Mu agree with such certainty, Xu Changqing seemed to relax somewhat.

At that moment, however, Chu Mu abruptly changed the subject. "When Junior Brother went southwest earlier, did you find the spiritual item needed to heal the Vein Master's injuries?"

At these words, Xu Changqing's expression shifted slightly, but he returned to normal in an instant. "The spiritual item has already been brought back, but there are still some problems with Father's injuries that need to be addressed..."

Chu Mu nodded and raised a hand in invitation. The stone door before them opened, and as he stepped into the stone house, he seemed to recall something. He suddenly stopped and looked to Xu Changqing. "Junior brother, you should have reached the boundary of shattering the core already. Why have you not entered seclusion to begin forming your Nascent Soul?"

Xu Changqing revealed a bitter smile and shook his head. "Something went wrong in my cultivation. I still need time to resolve it."

Chu Mu gave Xu Changqing a surprised look, but ultimately suppressed his urge to ask.

Once seated inside, Chu Mu pushed a cup of Spirit Wine before Xu Changqing and only then asked, "What kind of treasure does Junior Brother wish to forge? What are the requirements?"

Xu Changqing pondered for a while before asking uncertainly,