Mind Monkey Formless Punishes Wicked Guests, Bestows Favor and Gifts Book to Pass Down Immortal Smelting

"The Wei Family are mostly pigs and dogs. What does it matter if they're ignored?"

A sword light shot from the reef island, and the water's surface was suddenly swept up by fierce winds and colossal waves.

"Stop—"

A golden elephant head materialized behind Wei Lingzheng, and the fierce wind that had been ruffling the water's surface instantly ceased.

The cold, sharp sword light slashed past his eyes. Wei Lingzheng, unhurried, pressed his fingers against the Flying Sword and looked at Fu Xiangfeng, who was hovering in the air.

"After Fu Xuanhe died, Baihuang Hall's younger generation only has half a person to hold things up—are you Fu Xiangfeng?"

He felt offended!

From the shadows, Heng Hua sent his Mind Monkey over to assist.

Hearing Wei Lingzheng's words, the Mind Monkey became agitated. With the Golden Dragon Cudgel in hand, it ferociously wanted to kill.

On the boat, Heng Hua felt the Mind Monkey's emotions and his own expression darkened.

But Wei Lingzheng was speaking the truth.

Baihuang Hall's sixth generation had only twelve or thirteen people in total.

The oldest, Fu Xuanhe, died fighting a Water Demon thirty years ago, leaving no remains.

Second Brother died shortly after birth.

With these two gone, the oldest among the rest was Fu Xiangfeng, who was ninety-eight years old this year.

Below Fu Xiangfeng, and above Heng Hua, the two individuals were sent away to apprentice by Fu Danwei in their early years. They were not in Yanlong Waters and were naturally unknown.

Starting from Fu Henghua, except for the seventh sister who left in a huff, everyone else had been cultivating at home and had not ventured into the cultivation world.

Of course, Fu Liuhui, now ranked eighth, had also come out. But she had just entered Foundation Establishment and had little renown.

"In recent years, only Third Brother has been traveling outside. The plaque of Baihuang Hall is barely holding on."

Heng Hua felt the pressure on himself keenly during this outing.

"Fourth Sister, Fifth Brother are not in Yanlong. Below Third Brother, and above those younger brothers and sisters, I can only rely on myself."

Heng Hua perked up, driving his Mind Monkey to assist from the sidelines while checking Mei Zhongtian's Golden Essence.

Fu Xiangfeng wielded the Sky Wind Sword Scripture. The wind borrowed the water's power, the raging waves obscured the sky and moon, and the cold wind churned, unleashing endless sword energy.

Wei Lingzheng, on the other hand, employed the Mysterious Elephant Dharma. His body was like bronze skin and iron bones, and relying on its imperviousness to blades and spears, he fought Fu Xiangfeng for a hundred rounds without falling behind.

Lu Xin led his men, observing from the shadows, watching the two duel with great interest.

"It's said that the sword techniques of the Panlong Island lineage are superb. Seeing this Fu family member now, I fear he might be the best swordsman among the younger generation?"

Qing Xi gazed at Fu Xiangfeng's swordsmanship.

Spiritual winds echoed, sensing the energy of heaven and earth. When controlling the sword, his movements were orderly, truly displaying a refined sword technique. However, compared to the Fu family members he had seen in the past, there seemed to be a slight gap.

The grey-robed man to Lu Xin's right said slowly, "If this young man cultivates for a few more years, he could be a high-ranking Protector Master in our trading company."

"Master Nangguo actually gives him such a high evaluation?"

The White Cang Waters were prevalent with cultivation trading companies that liked to recruit cultivators of various levels to serve as Protector Masters and escorts. The high-ranking Protector Masters of the Yulan Trading Company were mostly experts at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment and above, who had refined Jade Fluid and Mysterious Embryo, and were beginning to harmonize Dragon-Tiger Pill Qi.

Nangguo Yannian said no more, silently watching the duel on the water.

After a hundred rounds, the wind and waves on the water showed no signs of weakening. Instead, they used the power of the great tide under the night to press forward aggressively. However, Wei Lingzheng's physical body was formidable. He endured the might of heaven and earth, searching for an opportunity to counterattack while at a disadvantage.

Beside them, Wei Lingming and others cast spells to conceal the combat phenomena, preventing Demon Beasts from approaching. Seeing their clan brother falling into a disadvantage, they could no longer hold back.

"Everyone, form the Five Elements Four Symbols Array with me and contain the tides in this water area. Then, we'll cooperate with Brother Zheng to kill him."

Suddenly, Wei Lingming's back of the head throbbed.

His protective Magical Power dissipated, and he immediately fell into the water.

The Mind Monkey, formless and intangible, seeing its success, raised its thousand-pound Golden Dragon Cudgel again and fiercely struck another Wei Family disciple on the back of the head.

"Ouch—"

Two people nearby were about to rescue him when they were each smashed into the water by the Golden Dragon Cudgel.

Seeing this, Wei Lingzheng, unable to continue fighting Fu Xiangfeng, immediately moved to save them.

Suddenly, he felt a gust of wind attacking him from behind.

"Where did this lowly creature come from, daring to sneak attack your grandpa—"

The gust of wind abruptly dispersed, and a strange True Qi appeared at his waist.

"Not good, that position!"

Wei Lingzheng was horrified. He hurriedly circulated his energy to block it. But the True Qi moved with incredible speed, drilling into his Mingmen acupoint and then restricting Wei Lingzheng's entire body's Magical Power. Like his four younger cousins, he fell into the water.

"This is..." Nangguo Yannian's expression turned solemn as he carefully observed the five people in the water.

"Someone is sneak attacking from the shadows? Judging by this method, could it be..."

He remained impassive, silently scanning the water's surface with his Divine Sense.

However, the Mind Monkey, as an Out-of-Body Spirit Soul, possessed some characteristics of a Golden Core Yin Spirit. Nangguo Yannian observed for a long time but could not find the person attacking from the shadows.

"Did they use a 'Stealth Technique' or a 'Concealment Talisman'? Foundation Establishment at the very least, possibly even like me."

On the ship, Heng Hua smiled slightly and retracted the Mind Monkey. "The Wei Family? If you let me see their cultivation method, I— I know it too well."

Heng Hua had studied the Wei Family's Foundation Establishment cultivation method countless times.

With a glance from the Mind Monkey, relevant information appeared in Heng Hua's mind:

"Earth Spirit Profound Image Technique Level 11, excels in strength, body as solid as an elephant god, weaknesses at the Gate of Life and Spring of Qi."

"Great Strength Bear Art, possesses the strength of a black bear."

"Primordial Dragon Flying Heaven Scripture, a Dragon Transformation Secret Method."

In Heng Hua's eyes, those five people were like five walking puppets, easily manipulated by him.

The Mind Monkey was furious, unwilling to be subdued by the Eight Trigrams Furnace. It swung its staff, wildly attacking within the Niwan Palace.

Heng Hua silently circulated his profound technique. Eight chains emerged from the Niwan Palace, wrapping around the Mind Monkey from all directions, pulling it back into the furnace to be suppressed.

Heng Hua's hands were not idle either. He picked up a piece of dark brown Golden Essence to examine.

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically. He used the "Golden Bell Shield Method" to protect himself and Mei Zhongtian, then explained to Mei Zhongtian alone using the Wind Sound Technique.

Mei Zhongtian didn't understand, but Xin Mao reacted. He gave Mei Zhongtian a deep look and turned to leave.

Nie Xing and Liu Xu, not far away, saw the situation. Liu Xu whispered, "Is that Fellow Daoist Mei a Metallurgy Daoist?"

"He should be. It looks like he's really come up with some impressive Composite Golden Essence."

The cultivation world bloomed with diversity. Although not as structured as the mortal world's 360 professions, there were still countless trades.

Metallurgy, as a major prerequisite for artifact refining, was so profound that it had branched off from artifact refining itself, forming its own system.

There was a type of Cultivator who did not study how to refine Magic Treasures but focused on smelting Golden Essence materials, providing raw materials for artifact refiners. These Cultivators were called "Metallurgy Daoists."

"This is Separation-Combination Profound Gold."

"This is Nine-Degree Silver Copper."

"This is Hundred-Lily Divine Iron."

"This is Blazing Fire Iron."

Heng Hua named each piece of Golden Essence one by one.

"These are all Composite Golden Essence. In terms of grade, they are considered basic Golden Essence materials. However, due to their extreme rarity in the market, their price is no lower than ordinary intermediate Golden Essence."

Mei Zhongtian took notes one by one and then asked, "What about the specific price? What are they generally used for?"

As soon as he said this, Heng Hua understood. "Fellow Daoist, your metallurgy skills are self-taught, inheriting from a senior? When making these Golden Essences, you probably didn't just follow the old recipes, but also fumbled around a bit yourself?"

"This..."

The burly man scratched his head and nodded sheepishly.

Heng Hua sighed and reminded him, "Next time you do metallurgy, remember to record the steps and relevant materials. It's possible that through some accidental discovery, you've created entirely new methods for making gold. By recording the steps and materials, you can refine them again in the future."

"Understood."

Heng Hua then informed him of the uses and approximate prices of each piece of Golden Essence.

A rough estimate showed that the value of Mei Zhongtian's dozens of pieces of Golden Essence was equivalent to over a thousand Bright Moon Pearls. It was precisely because of their high value that Heng Hua dared not discuss them publicly.

"If Fellow Daoist wants to refine artifacts with Fish Bone," Heng Hua thought for a moment and picked out the Separation-Combination Profound Gold and Nine-Degree Silver Copper.

"Silver Copper Essence can neutralize demonic energy, and Separation-Combination Profound Gold can stabilize the artifact's material."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist."

Mei Zhongtian put away those two pieces of Golden Essence and generously gestured to the remaining ones.

"Fellow Daoist, pick whatever you like. As agreed, I'll give you three."

Looking at several pieces, Heng Hua smiled. "Fellow Daoist, aren't you afraid I'll take the most expensive ones?"

"If it weren't for Fellow Daoist, I wouldn't even recognize these Golden Essences, let alone their selling price. If you like them, just take them."

Mei Zhongtian was originally an islander. He accidentally obtained the inheritance of a rogue cultivator. After decades of cultivation to Foundation Establishment, he had just come out to wander.

He didn't understand the value of the Golden Essence he casually refined. But he wasn't stupid. If it had been someone with ill intentions, he might have been in trouble.

Since the other party had no malicious intent, he should reciprocate this favor.

Heng Hua stared at the Golden Essence on the table.

Taking the three best ones, worth over a hundred Bright Moon Pearls, directly? That would be too greedy and wouldn't facilitate building a long-term relationship.

Metallurgy Daoists were a rare breed.

The Fu Family had many Cultivators, but the only workshop truly studying metallurgy was on White Iron Isle. Besides two Foundation Establishment cultivators and one old Mysterious Embryo cultivator, no one else studied this trade.

Heng Hua intended to build a long-term relationship, so he wouldn't take the three most expensive pieces of Golden Essence, which would easily settle the favor with Mei Zhongtian.

After much thought, he took a piece of Profound Gold, a piece of Spirit Silver, and a piece of Profound Heart Gold.

Seeing him take two pieces of basic Golden Essence, Mei Zhongtian was a little surprised.

"Fellow Daoist, isn't this a bit too..."

"I need to make a kind of 'Puppet Gold' recently, and I happen to need these three pieces of Golden Essence as materials."

"Puppet Gold? You mean that special Golden Essence that enhances Magical Power conduction and is used to make puppets?"

Mei Zhongtian had seen it in the notes of his predecessors. That kind of Golden Essence was troublesome to make, and the customers were only puppet masters. Ordinary artifact refiners didn't want that thing.

"Yes, with Water Moon Silver and Profound Heart Gold plus Seven Evil Grass, Puppet Gold can be smelted. Also, I'll give you a book, Fellow Daoist."

Heng Hua casually beckoned, retrieved the Immortal Smelting from inside the room, and gave it to Mei Zhongtian.

"I have a backup of this book at home. I'll give this one to you, Fellow Daoist. It records many smelting methods, which you can use."

Mei Zhongtian was straightforward and didn't want to owe anyone a favor.

Seeing that the other party had gifted him a book, he planned to give him a few more pieces of Golden Essence.

Heng Hua shook his head and politely declined, "I am not an artifact refiner, nor do I need much gold items right now. You can sell these things for money when you go back."

Mei Zhongtian looked at Fu Henghua and secretly pondered: Although I tinker with these things, the Fu Family is a large and prosperous family, and they might not care about this low-grade Golden Essence. Fellow Daoist Fu probably chose three pieces of Golden Essence earlier out of consideration for my feelings.

After thinking, he put away the Immortal Smelting and the Golden Essence, and thanked him solemnly:

"I assume these pieces of Golden Essence are not to your liking. If, in the future, I can refine high-grade Golden Essence, I will surely repay the favor of this book."

Heng Hua shook his head and said heartily and generously, "It's just a book, Fellow Daoist, you don't need to worry about it."

Afterward, he sent Mei Zhongtian away and wrote down the second transaction in the ledger.

"Rogue cultivator Xin Mao exchanged the entire skeleton of a Silver Bell Demon Carp for two taels and five qian of Mei Zhongtian's Golden Essence."

The Fu Family's reputation was built from these countless seemingly insignificant matters.

Even in the casual floating markets, the Fu Family would record every relationship, making it convenient for future investigations and to uphold justice if any trouble arose.

Addendum:

The Golden Separation Flying Light Sword, the seventh famous sword of the Fu Family, a high-grade Spirit Tool. Its material is Golden Light Profound Separation Alloy, refined by the Immortal Smelting master Mei Zhongtian. The sword shines brilliantly, its aura shaking the heavens.

Now in storage.

--East Lai Dynasty Treasury · Sword Manual · Record Three

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Mei Zhongtian, the master of the Nine Profound Golden Palace, a grandmaster of smelting in this era. When he first entered the Dao, he received a book from his heavenly ancestor and later repaid him with divine metal. The heavenly ancestor forged the Flying Light Sword with this metal, ranking it nineteenth in the world's sword catalog.

--Fu Family Annals · Biography of Fu Henghua