Chapter 786: Skyfire Furnace!

Qingshuang nodded, she knew Luo Chen was right.

The two returned to the cave and continued to practice.

As the days passed, Luo Chen and Qingshuang made great progress in their cultivation.

They not only made new breakthroughs in martial arts, but also made new discoveries in refining weapons.

They began to try to combine spiritual power with magic weapons to create more magical weapons.

When Luo Chen was refining weapons, he suddenly had an idea and thought of a new method of refining weapons that could inject spiritual power into magic weapons more effectively.

He excitedly told Qingshuang about this idea.

After hearing this, Qingshuang's eyes also flashed with excitement: "Luo Chen, this is really an amazing idea! If it succeeds, our magic weapons will be more powerful."

The two immediately began to experiment, and they applied the new refining method to a magic weapon.

After several days of hard work, a magic weapon emitting brilliant light finally took shape.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at the magic weapon, their hearts filled with pride.

However, just as they were immersed in the joy of success, there was another movement outside the valley.

This time, they heard heavy footsteps, and it seemed that a stronger enemy was approaching.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately picked up their weapons and prepared to fight.

They knew that the enemy this time might be stronger than ever before.

Outside the valley, a group of soldiers in black armor slowly approached, and their leader was a general with a stern face.

The general held a long sword in his hand, with complex runes engraved on the sword, exuding a palpitating breath.

"Are you Luo Chen and Qing Shuang?" the general asked coldly.

Luo Chen nodded and answered vigilantly: "Yes, we are. Who are you? Why did you bring troops here?"

The general sneered: "I am an ally of the Black Wind Village. The owner of the Black Wind Village has told me about your affairs. Today I am here to take away the spirit vein and make you pay the price."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's hearts sank. They knew that the enemy this time was much stronger than the minions of the Black Wind Village.

The battle was about to start. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang relied on the newly refined magic weapon to start a fierce battle with the black-armored soldiers.

The general's strength was even more amazing. His swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and every time he swung his sword, it made a sound of breaking through the air.

Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang fought hard, they gradually felt powerless.

Just when they were about to collapse, Qing Shuang suddenly thought of a way.

She raised the magic weapon in her hand high and chanted a spell.

The magic weapon began to emit a dazzling light, and a powerful spiritual power wave emanated from the magic weapon, forming a defensive barrier.

Seeing this, the general's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but soon returned to a cold expression.

He swung his sword at the defensive barrier, trying to break it.

However, the defensive barrier formed by Qing Shuang's magic weapon was extremely strong, and the general's attack could not destroy it.

Seeing this, Luo Chen immediately seized the opportunity and launched a counterattack.

His figure was like lightning, and the long sword in his hand drew a sharp sword light, directly hitting the general's vitals.

Although the general was powerful, he also felt pressure under the joint efforts of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

The battle lasted for a long time, and both sides were exhausted.

Finally, with a clever cooperation, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally found the general's flaw and defeated him together.

The general fell to the ground, his eyes full of unwillingness and anger.

He knew that he had lost and could no longer pose a threat to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at the fallen general and breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew that this victory was hard-won.

"Luo Chen, are you okay?" Qing Shuang asked with concern.

Luo Chen shook his head and replied with a smile: "I'm fine."

......

Time is like flowing water, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's cultivation has made great progress, and their transformation of the valley has become more and more perfect.

However, the peaceful days did not last too long.

One day, a mysterious woman appeared outside the valley.

She was dressed in white, with a beautiful face, but with a hint of melancholy in her eyes.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang approached her cautiously, and Luo Chen asked, "Fellow Daoist, what are you doing here?"

The woman in white smiled gently, her voice as pleasant as the breeze: "My name is Bai Ling. I heard that there are two young immortal cultivators here, so I came to visit."

Qing Shuang frowned slightly. She always felt that Bai Ling was not a good person, but Luo Chen seemed to have an inexplicable sense of intimacy with Bai Ling.

Luo Chen invited Bai Ling to enter the valley, and the three of them sat in the newly built pavilion and began to talk.

Bai Ling seemed to be very interested in Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's cultivation experience. She asked some questions from time to time, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang answered them one by one.

During the conversation, Luo Chen found that Bai Ling knew everything about the immortal cultivation world, and she seemed to have an unknown background.

Bai Ling also appreciated Luo Chen's refining skills, and she even proposed to learn the art of refining.

Although Luo Chen was somewhat confused about Bai Ling's identity, he still agreed to Bai Ling's request.

He began to teach Bai Ling some basic knowledge of refining weapons, and Bai Ling learned very quickly, which surprised Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

As time went on, the relationship between Luo Chen and Bai Ling became better and better.

They often discussed their experiences in refining and cultivation together, and although Qingshuang was a little jealous, she knew that Luo Chen and Bai Ling were just a pure master-disciple relationship.

However, in the third month after Bai Ling came to the valley, an unexpected news broke their peaceful life.

It turned out that Bai Ling was a disciple of a big sect. She was sent to approach Luo Chen for some reason in order to explore Luo Chen's refining skills.

When Luo Chen learned the news, he was very disappointed.

He thought he had found a like-minded friend, but he didn't expect that all this was a carefully designed scam.

Bai Ling looked at Luo Chen's disappointed eyes and felt guilty.

She knew that she had hurt Luo Chen's feelings, but she also had her own difficulties.

"Luo Chen, I'm sorry, I... I can't help it." Bai Ling said in a low voice.

Luo Chen was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "Bai Ling, I understand your situation, but I hope you can understand that sincerity is more important than anything else."

Bai Ling nodded, she knew that Luo Chen was right.

She decided to leave the valley and return to her own sect to face her responsibilities and challenges.

"Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, thank you for your care during this period. I will remember you." Bai Ling's eyes flashed with tears.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang smiled and nodded. They knew that although Bai Ling had left, they would always remember her words.

Bai Ling turned and left. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at her back, their hearts full of emotion.

They knew that the road to immortal cultivation was full of variables, but as long as they insisted on their beliefs, they would definitely find their own way.

The valley returned to peace again, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued their cultivation and refining.

Although Bai Ling left, they believed that there would be more friends and challenges waiting for them in the future.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's cultivation continued to improve, and the magic weapons they refined became more and more exquisite.

Their reputation began to spread in the immortal cultivation world, and more and more people began to pay attention to this young pair of immortal cultivators.

However, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not become proud and complacent because of this.

They knew that the road to cultivating immortals was long and difficult, and only by continuous efforts and exploration could they reach a higher realm.

By chance, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang learned about an ancient relic.

It is said that there are countless treasures and secret books hidden in the relic, which can help cultivators break through bottlenecks and improve their cultivation.

This news made Luo Chen and Qing Shuang excited, and they decided to go to the relic to find out.

However, before going to the secret realm.

Luo Chen planned to refine more spiritual tools.

After all, after going to the secret realm, there were dangers everywhere, and he was always responsible for the safety of himself and Qing Shuang.

......

Temporarily, after leaving the valley.

Luo Chen once again went to the auction house in the market.

He wanted to continue to purchase some special refining materials.

"Stop."

In front of the auction house, two practitioners said to Luo Chen with a somewhat cold expression.

Luo Chen was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that he would be stopped outside the auction house.

He looked at the two practitioners in front of him. They were wearing the same uniform and were obviously the guards of the auction house.

"My two friends, I came here to buy some refining materials. I don't know why you stopped me?" Luo Chen asked politely.

One of the guards looked Luo Chen up and down, and then said: "Our auction house has a rule that non-members are not allowed to enter at will. If you want to enter, you must become our member first."

Luo Chen nodded. He understood that this was a measure taken by the auction house to ensure the safety and order of transactions.

So he took out a token from his arms, which he had obtained when he traded in the auction house before.

"This is my token. I have traded here before." Luo Chen handed the token to the guard.

The guard took the token, checked it carefully, and after confirming that it was correct, his attitude became respectful: "It turned out to be Master Luo Chen. I'm sorry, please come in, please come in."

Luo Chen smiled slightly, took back the token, and walked into the auction house.

As soon as he entered the hall, he was attracted by the lively atmosphere inside.

People were coming and going in the hall, and all kinds of practitioners were talking in low voices or carefully examining the displayed items.

Luo Chen walked straight to the material area, where all kinds of strange materials were placed.

He began to carefully select, thinking about the types and quantities of materials needed this time.

"Master Luo Chen, are you here to buy materials again?" A familiar voice came from behind.

Luo Chen turned around and saw a middle-aged man walking towards him with a smile.

This man was the manager of the auction house, named Zhao Wuji, who had traded with Luo Chen several times before.

"Manager Zhao, long time no see." Luo Chen also responded with a smile.

"Master, what materials do you need this time? Maybe I can help." Zhao Wuji asked enthusiastically.

Luo Chen handed the list of materials he needed to Zhao Wuji, who carefully checked it and nodded: "We have all these materials in our auction house, but some of them will appear at the auction soon. Are you willing to wait?"

Luo Chen pondered for a moment and decided to wait for the auction.

He believed that he might be able to buy these materials at a more reasonable price at the auction.

"Okay, Master, please follow me. I will arrange a VIP room for you and I will notify you when the auction starts." Zhao Wuji said.

Luo Chen followed Zhao Wuji to a luxuriously decorated VIP room with an excellent view, where every detail on the auction table can be clearly seen.

While waiting for the auction to start, Luo Chen chatted with Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji showed great interest in Luo Chen's refining skills and asked some questions about refining.

"Master Luo Chen, your attainments in refining are really admirable. I wonder if you are willing to hold a small refining lecture for our VIPs after the auction?" Zhao Wuji invited sincerely.

Luo Chen thought about it and felt that this was also a good opportunity for communication, so he agreed.

Not long after, the auction officially began.

The atmosphere of the auction gradually heated up, and as rare items were displayed one by one, the atmosphere in the hall became more and more heated.

Luo Chen sat in the VIP room, looking through the transparent wall at the auction table below.

Zhao Wuji sat beside him and introduced the items that were about to be put on stage from time to time.

"Master Luo Chen, I believe you will be interested in the next item." Zhao Wuji whispered, with a sly look in his eyes.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, without saying much, just nodded.

He knew that Zhao Wuji would not mention an item for no reason, and it must be special.

With the introduction of the auctioneer, an ancient refining furnace was presented to everyone.

The surface of this refining furnace was covered with traces of time, but the breath it exuded made Luo Chen feel familiar.

"This refining furnace is called 'Sky Fire Furnace'. It is said that it was made by a master of refining in ancient times and has incredible refining effects." The voice of the auctioneer echoed in the hall.

Luo Chen's heart moved. The origin of this Sky Fire Furnace is extraordinary. If he can get it, it will undoubtedly be a great help to his refining skills.

He decided to participate in the auction.

The auctioneer announced the starting price, and the bidders raised their cards one after another.

Luo Chen also joined the bidding, his bids were higher and higher, but other bidders seemed determined to win the Skyfire Furnace.

However, Luo Chen's behavior gradually attracted the attention of others.

"Who is this man? He is trying to snatch something from me!"

A young man in brocade clothes stared at Luo Chen with displeasure, and his followers immediately echoed: "My lord, this man looks like a nobody, but he dares to compete with you for the treasure. He really doesn't know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is."

Luo Chen ignored these provocative words, and he focused on the situation on the auction table.

The price of the Skyfire Furnace rose steadily in the fierce competition among the bidders, and Luo Chen's brows gradually furrowed.

He knew that if he wanted to get this treasure, he had to pay a higher price.