"The Spirit-Nurturing Method?"
Lu Mian grew curious when he heard the name.
"Yes... the Spirit-Nurturing Method is a technique for cultivating spirituality in magical artifacts."
"It improves your coordination with your artifact and also increases its power somewhat."
Song Baozi explained it to Lu Mian.
The Spirit-Nurturing Method was actually very common in the Sunflame Sect.
Practically every Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator had to learn it.
After all, magical artifacts were an enormous help to cultivators.
"Then I really should study it carefully."
"Thank you, martial uncle."
Lu Mian put away the book on the Spirit-Nurturing Method and cupped his fists in thanks.
"Don't mention it."
"I'll go prepare the materials for you, then."
"Your saber won't be difficult to forge. Three days for forging, one day for inscribing runes... and another day to allow for mistakes."
"Come back in five days."
Song Baozi worked out the schedule for Lu Mian.
"All right."
Only after thanking Song Baozi again did Lu Mian leave the Earthfire Palace.
Inside a grand hall.
Qi Jiulian, sect master of the Sunflame Sect, sat at the far end of the hall, his expression grave and solemn.
There was no one else in the entire hall, leaving it empty and cold.
Whoosh!
A figure appeared at the entrance as though he had teleported.
He wore golden-red Daoist robes and had unusual features, with prominent cheekbones that made him look somewhat harsh and stern.
Qi Jiulian narrowed his eyes as he looked at the figure.
This was the Sunflame Sect's grand elder, Daoist Guichen.
He was also the leader of the Revival Faction.
These past days, Qi Jiulian had been locked in a constant battle of wits and wills with this grand elder.
After entering the hall, Guichen met Qi Jiulian's gaze.
"Sect master, are you