Qin Tiexin put down the finished gun blank in his hand, extinguished the ground fire, and walked out of the weapon refining room.
He did not move towards the square, but stood at the entrance of Zone C and took a look from a distance. The flying boat above Wind and Snow Pass had already landed and stopped on the landing pad outside the city gate.
The hull of the boat is smaller than that of the Flowing Cloud Sect. It is completely red and has golden Flame Rune roads painted on both sides, which is particularly eye-catching under the gray-white sky.
There are already people surrounding the square. Wind and Snow Pass has various sects taking turns all year round, and new teams will arrive every once in a while, but the people from the Golden Sun Sect arrived earlier than in previous years.
Qin Tiexin watched for a while and was about to go back to continue working when a commotion came from the other side of the square.
Someone strode out of the crowd in the direction of Zone C. The person's steps were fast and steady. There were people around who wanted to say hello, but she just nodded and without stopping, walked straight through the crowd and walked towards this alley.
Qin Tiexin stood on the spot, watching the figure getting closer and closer. He was dressed in dark red clothes, with a long red sword hanging on his waist, and a long whip of the same color wrapped around his arm. He was nearly eight feet tall, and his skin was the color of wheat from years of experience in the field. He didn't seem to feel cold at all. His eyes were bright and sharp, as if he could see through people at a glance.
It's her, the woman in red from the Golden Sun Sect, Duan Xuan.
The two had come into contact with the Primordial Unity Secret Realm, and her strong strength and unique personality left a deep impression on Qin Tiexin.
Duan Xuan stopped three steps in front of him, looked him up and down, and then grinned.
"Qin Tiexin, do you remember me? I am Duan Xuan."
Her voice was not loud, but it was very powerful, with a sense of power that could not be ignored. She stepped forward, raised her hand and patted Qin Tiexin heavily on the shoulder.
The force was very heavy. Qin Tiexin's body swayed slightly and then stabilized.
"Remember, Duan Xuan." According to Qin Tiexin's estimate, her casual palm had a force of more than two thousand kilograms. Unexpectedly, Duan Xuan was also a Body Refining monk.
Duan Xuan's hand did not take it back immediately, but pressed it on his shoulder, feeling the strong and tight muscles under the clothes, and then slowly took it back. "Okay, have you Body Tempering made progress again?" She looked around at him, "You were not so strong when I last saw you. How many months has it been?"
"Some chance encounters." Qin Tiexin took a step back without leaving any trace, muttering to himself: The two of them don't seem to be very familiar with each other, right?
Duan Xuan seemed completely unaware, nodded and continued, "I saw you on the flying boat just now. Standing at the entrance of the alley, carrying your big knife, I recognized you at a glance. Why, you just stood there and watched when you saw your old friend?"
"Getting ready to go there." Qin Tiexin said.
Duan Xuan laughed, obviously not believing this statement, but she did not expose it. She looked around the alley, as if looking for a place to talk. "Is there a place to sit here? I just got off the flying boat and want to rest."
"My refining room is over here." After saying that, Qin Tiexin led Duan Xuan towards Zone C.
"Do you know how to refine weapons? Can you help me refine a Upper-Grade Law Artifact long whip?" Duan Xuan was looking for a topic while walking.
"I can only refine Middle-Grade Law Artifact now." Qin Tiexin said honestly, "And I major in weapons of war. The long whip belongs to the silk type, right?"
"Then help me refine a long sword, and wait until you can refine Upper-Grade Law Artifact."
Soon, the two arrived at C Zone Number Seven.
After Duan Xuan entered the door, he glanced at the furnishings in the room - the forging table, anvil, and quenching pool. There were several repaired Law Artifact hanging on the wall, and Profound Frost Crystal that had just been mined were piled in the corner, with a faint trace of Cold Qi scattered.
"The last time I saw you was at the Primordial Unity Secret Realm." She took off the sword from her waist and laid it across her knees. "After that time, I went back to the sect for retreat. Not long after I came out, I heard that the rotation here at Wind and Snow Pass had been advanced."
"Are you here for rotation too?" Qin Tiexin asked.
"Well. Golden Sun Sect There are a total of one hundred and twenty people in this group. The leader is an elder Golden Core from the sect. There are one hundred Foundation Establishment Realm disciples including me, and the rest are all Qi Refinement Realm's logistics and support staff." Duan Xuan leaned on the back of his chair. "Originally, it was our turn two years later according to the original plan, but I heard that Devil Race has been mobilized frequently recently, and one sect has suffered a relatively large loss, so our schedule has been moved forward."
Qin Tiexin walked to the table, took out a clean pottery bowl from the storage ring, poured a bowl of water, and placed it in front of Duan Xuan. Duan Xuan picked it up, took a sip, and put it down. "But there is another reason why I came here early this time, and it is also the purpose of coming to you."
She took out a palm-sized piece of Jade Slip from her arms and placed it on the table, pushing it in front of Qin Tiexin. Jade Slip was dark gray in color, without any patterns or logos on the surface, and looked very plain.
"Before I set off, a deacon in charge of liaison with various sects in the sect gave me a piece of information. This news has been spread among the upper levels of Azure Xuan Region, but it has not been officially announced yet - Body Refining Master Conference is held every three years, and this time it will be held at Wind and Snow Pass."
Qin Tiexin's hand paused. He put down what he was holding and looked at the Jade Slip, but did not pick it up immediately.
"Body Refining Master Conference?"
"Yes." Duan Xuan's finger tapped lightly on Jade Slip, "Azure Xuan Region There are many Body Refining monks, but they are not as systematic as Qi Refining, and most of them are minors. Each sect has different Cultivation Method paths, and the inheritance is scattered. Body Refining Master Conference just brings these people together to communicate with each other, learn from each other, and display results. Every three years, there are three major Azure Xuan Region The sects take turns hosting it, mainly for monks from the Body Refining Realm and Qi and Blood Realm. The last one was at the Divine Sword Sect, and the last one was at the Heavenly Gang Sect. This one was originally scheduled to be at the Golden Body Sect, but after the Wind and Snow Pass situation changed, the major sects temporarily changed their minds and decided to move the venue here."
Qin Tiexin was silent for a while. "When?"
"After one and a half months, we have reached a consensus with the Ice and Snow Pavilion, and it is estimated that it will be officially promoted on Azure Xuan Region in two days." Duan Xuan said, "The initial plan is for half a month. Before The five days are for each sect to communicate and trade with each other, and the last ten days are for the real assessment. It is said that a secret realm will be opened as an assessment venue, and those who pass the assessment can get good rewards, and may also get some other fortuitous opportunity."
After listening to Qin Tiexin, he did not respond immediately. He lowered his gaze and looked at the Jade Slip in front of him, and gently rubbed the edge with his fingers.
At present, his Body Tempering progress has reached Body Tempering Ninth Layer. With the help of the mysterious Blood Bead and Refined Blood Pill, Marrow Replacement is almost completed, and is still a step away from the peak. And there is still a threshold in the middle before the next big realm - Qi and Blood Realm.
For a long time, Body Refining Cultivation Method has been a problem that has troubled Qin Tiexin. Flowing Cloud Sect is not as good as Body Refining, Body Refining Cultivation Method is relatively average. His cultivation of "Basic Body Tempering Instruction" has long been unable to keep up with the progress. The Marrow Replacement stage of cultivation mainly relies on "Cauldron Eating Art" and ice and fire tempering.
Master Luo Ling reminded him a long time ago that he should choose a follow-up Body Refining Method Formula as soon as possible, but he has basically seen Body Refining Method Formula Qin Tiexin in the Flowing Cloud Sect Library Pavilion, which is not suitable for him. He lacks a clear direction, as if he is moving forward by instinct, rather than having a clear road to guide him.
He needs a real major in Cultivation Method. I heard that there were exchanges of Body Refining monks from various sects at the conference. If there is a chance to change to a suitable Cultivation Method, then you must prepare as much as possible in the next month and a half.
Duan Xuan did not interrupt Qin Tiexin's thinking and quietly drank the bowl of water. Qin Tiexin raised his head and looked at Duan Xuan: "Is there any threshold for participating in the conference?"
Duan Xuan put down the bowl. "Both Body Refining Realm and Qi and Blood Realm are acceptable. Of course, Body Refining Realm will take the majority. As long as you think you are Body Refining Only monks from the class can sign up, regardless of sect or cultivation level. In the past, Rogue Cultivator also participated. There will be a simple audition and screening, and those who fail will be removed."
She looked into Qin Tiexin's eyes. "If you want to come, I'll give you your name."
"Okay." Qin Tiexin didn't hesitate for too long. Then he changed the subject and looked at Duan Xuan: "You came to me not just to tell me this, right?"
"It's refreshing to talk to you." Duan Xuan didn't seem to care about being seen through by Qin Tiexin, and said generously, "There is another reason why I came to you. We Golden Sun Sect are the only ones who signed up this time, so I want to form an alliance with you."
"Form an alliance?" Qin Tiexin wondered, isn't it an exchange conference? Why does it need to form an alliance?
"That's right." Duan Xuan stood up, "When Body Refining Master Conference was held in other sects in the past, it was mostly focused on exchanges and arena competitions. But this time at Wind and Snow Pass, it is estimated that most of the content will be related to combat. I need a partner, so when I knew you were here, I came to you as soon as possible."
Qin Tiexin did not agree immediately, but thought about it carefully. Li Yun is a pure Qi Refining monk and is unlikely to participate; Senior Sister Nangong's Body Refining is also a minor, so there is no possibility of participating. Big. It seems that I don't know many people. Qin Tiexin felt it. Duan Xuan's Qi Refining cultivation level has reached Foundation Establishment Early Stage, and Body Refining cultivation level is expected to be Body Tempering Eighth Layer as well. Near. The two had a brief cooperation before at the Primordial Unity Secret Realm. Duan Xuan's combat effectiveness and combat awareness were very good. Moreover, when Cao Mu released the poisonous mist, she died in cooperation with Li Yun Qin Tiexin was deeply impressed by the fact that she protected the disciples in the sect, and that Duan Xuan was unwilling to owe any favors and sent a Foundation Establishment Pill when she left. From the current point of view, her ability and character are very good, and it is a good choice to cooperate with her.
"Can I ask why you chose me?" Qin Tiexin asked the last question.
"You are pleasing to the eye." Duan Xuan's words made Qin Tiexin stunned, "Of course, there is also combat power and character. I can absolutely trust Daoist Fellow Qin's character."
"Okay, it's a pleasure to cooperate."
"It's a pleasure to cooperate." Duan Xuan smiled when she heard this. She stood up and put the empty bowl back on the table, "It's settled. I'm going to help the sect settle down and get familiar with the environment in the pass these days. I'll come back to you when I'm done. This Jade Slip contains information about previous Body Refining Master Conferences and some information about this time. You can take a look first."
She picked up the long sword leaning on the table and took two steps toward the door. When she walked out of the alley, Qin Tiexin saw a disciple of the Golden Sun Sect coming up from the window, obviously saying something to Duan Xuan. Duan Xuan nodded, and the two walked away side by side.
Qin Tiexin stood in front of the table, put the gray Jade Slip into the storage ring, then took out a few things from the storage ring and arranged them on the table.
Twelve Refined Blood Pill were exchanged for Devil Core. Eight Blood Bead were accumulated from the recent killing of Demon General. These were all spread out on the table, glowing with varying degrees of dark red luster in the light coming in from the window.
One and a half months. His Body Tempering Ninth Layer Marrow Replacement is close to completion, but still a little short of the peak. If he can refine all of them, he should be able to advance to the ninth level peak.
He picked up one of the Blood Beads, held it in his palm, and started practicing.