I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Flame Essence Wheel

Inside the Artifact Refining Furnace, the Purple Sun Spirit Fire blazed, releasing a terrifying high temperature.

Under the control of Li Mu’s Divine Sense, the surface of the glowing red Essence Wheel Embryo was surging with ’Red Spiritual Flow’, magnificently slipping out from the furnace’s outlet.

Li Mu held the Iron Clamp in one hand and the Spirit-Injection Hammer in the other, clamping the Essence Wheel Embryo onto the forging platform, gathering Spiritual Power into the Spirit-Injection Hammer, and began forging the Fire Essence Wheel, condensing the Artifact Embryo for it.

”Clang clang...” Amidst a series of hammering sounds, the red Spirit Light of the Essence Wheel Embryo flashed.

”Is it done? The first Artifact Pattern is already formed!”

”Such pure Fire Spiritual Power!”

”Starting to form the second pattern now, so fast.”

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Chen Yanshou’s eyes were wide open, staring intently at Li Mu as he condensed the Artifact Patterns on the Essence Wheel Embryo. Under his forging, the Fire Spiritual Power of the Essence Wheel Embryo frequently erupted, forming Artifact Patterns one after another at a speed that left him incredulous.

The first Artifact Pattern: Spirit Taming, the second Pattern: Gathering Flame, the third Pattern: Fiery Sun, ...

With each strike of the Spirit Hammer in Li Mu’s hands upon the Fire Essence Wheel, the Artifact Patterns formed successfully, the Fire Spirit Light shining brilliantly, as the Artifact Patterns condensed one after another.

”Buzz buzz...” The continuous sound of the artifact rang out, the Fire Essence Wheel vibrating incessantly. With each formed Artifact Pattern, its Spiritual Energy would enhance, and the power of the flame would increase accordingly.

After the eleventh Artifact Pattern was formed, Li Mu paused with the Spirit Hammer in his hand, ending the artifact refining with a sense of reluctance.

[Ding, you have successfully refined a Tier Three Essence Wheel, Artifact Refining Proficiency +10.]

A new notification suddenly popped up in the log bar, appearing in Li Mu’s line of sight.

Li Mu smiled slightly, his Divine Sense attaching to the Fire Essence Wheel Artifact on the forging platform.

The next second, a red light shot over with a ”swish,” flying to Li Mu’s side. Then, presenting its true form, a Flame Essence Wheel with red flame spirit fire circled around Li Mu, shifting left and right, up and down, incredibly agile.

Li Mu placed the Iron Clamp and Spirit-Injection Hammer on the forging platform, wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned, and looked at Wang Wenbao and Chen Yanshou, smiling as he said, ”Shopkeeper Wang, Master Chen, I didn’t let you down, the artifact refining succeeded unexpectedly this time.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Mu’s Divine Sense controlled the Flame Essence Wheel to fly towards Wang Wenbao and Master Chen.

With a ”whish,” the Flame Essence Wheel left behind a trail of distorted air, flying into their presence, deftly halting in front of Wang Wenbao.

”A Tier Three High Grade Fire Essence Wheel, excellent! Excellent!” Wang Wenbao gazed at the Essence Wheel Artifact before him, a trace of amazement in his eyes, repeatedly praising it.

Wang Wenbao looked up at Li Mu, excitedly praising him, ”Master Li, your artifact refining skills are outstanding, I’ve had my eyes opened today.”

”Just one more Artifact Pattern and it could become a Tier Three Top Grade Spiritual Artifact. You clearly had more to give, as there was space for another Artifact Pattern in the basic array of the Artifact Embryo, why did you stop midway?” Chen Yanshou questioned Li Mu, puzzled.

Li Mu was taken aback, not expecting to be found out by Master Chen that he had given up midway.

”This was my first time refining an Essence Wheel in this shape of a Fire Element, I was worried the Artifact Embryo was unstable, so to be cautious I didn’t continue condensing the next Artifact Pattern,” Li Mu made up a reason, explaining.

First time!

Chen Yanshou fell silent, his expression slightly changing, as if something hit him internally.

”So young, with such a solid foundation in artifact refining, and precise means of condensing Artifact Patterns, who did you learn from? Your master must not be unknown.” Master Chen stared at Li Mu, inquiring curiously.

”Artifact refining is a family skill, learned from my ancestors, he was merely an unknown Loose Cultivator, he passed away long ago!” Li Mu made up an excuse to respond, then added, ”The level I have in artifact refining today relies mostly on my personal talent.”

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Master Chen opened his mouth, unable to reply, entering a brief silence, his expression uncertain, as if contemplating something.

”Master Li, the Tier Three High Grade Flame Essence Wheel you’ve refined, it’s both offensive and defensive, with full Spiritual Energy, it will definitely be the highlight of the auction,” Wang Wenbao interjected quickly, looking at Li Mu with great delight, flattering him with praise.

”Shopkeeper Wang, do I now qualify to become an Honored Guest Elder for Artifact Refining at Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion?” Li Mu smiled slightly, looking at Wang Wenbao and asking.

”Yes, absolutely! You definitely qualify! Master Li, it’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s honor for you to become our Artifact Refining Honored Guest Elder!” Wang Wenbao nodded repeatedly, answering with joy.

”Hmm! Regarding the treatment of an Honored Guest Elder, I have several special requests. I don’t know if Shopkeeper Wang can agree.” Li Mu smiled slightly, indicating.

”Master Li, whatever requests you have, just say them, Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will do its best to satisfy you.” Wang Wenbao nodded, looking at Li Mu nervously.

”Hmm, the first request, I can’t stay at Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion for long periods, only able to take out a few days at intervals to complete artifact refining tasks.” Li Mu looked at Wang Wenbao, indicating.

Artifact refining and such are far less important than improving cultivation and strength.

The only way for Li Mu to improve his cultivation is through farming, massively planting Spirit Plants, absorbing Plant Spirit, gaining cultivation and Cultivation Technique Level improvement.

Therefore, Li Mu will have to stay on the Spirit Field for the majority of the time, and cannot abandon the farming career for the artifact refining tasks at Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

If Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion cannot agree to this condition, Li Mu surely won’t be willing to take on the role of an Honored Guest Elder for Artifact Refining.

”No problem, definitely no problem, as long as Master Li is confident in completing the artifact refining tasks, come and go as you please, Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will not restrict your movements.” Wang Wenbao breathed a sigh of relief, quickly confirming.

”Hmm, the second request, there is a 20% share for successfully refining a Spiritual Artifact, I hope Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion can settle this share early, using refining materials as much as possible for settlement. For example, having successfully refined this Flame Essence Wheel, I want a batch of Tier Three Five Elements refining materials.” Li Mu smiled slightly, speaking sheepishly.

”Sure, sure, that’s simple, Master Li, from now on, for the Spiritual Artifacts you refine, after a value estimate through a Spirit Appraiser, I will take the responsibility to settle the 20% share in advance for you, and have Liu Zhong allocate it into refining materials for you. When the time comes, just ask Liu Zhong for whatever materials you need. If it’s not enough, there’s a certain credit limit you can draw from.” Wang Wenbao smiled and nodded, meeting this small request of Li Mu.

Li Mu nodded in satisfaction, in this way, the Five Elements Sword Array has found its place, and it’s made up of Tier Three Five Elements Spirit Swords.

”Master Li, are there any other requests, just say, don’t be polite.” Wang Wenbao looked at Li Mu nervously, urging him.

Li Mu frowned and thought about it, now wearing the Exquisite Mask, his identity is that of an Artifact Refiner, making it inconvenient to purchase Spiritual Materials related to Spirit Talismans, Puppets, and Spirit Plant Seeds. It seems there’s nothing particularly special in his requirements anymore.

”Just these two! No other requests!” Li Mu thought and shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Wang Wenbao immediately breathed a sigh of relief, thinking Li Mu might put forward some harsh special conditions! But just these two small requests were so easy to satisfy.

At this moment, Master Chen spoke again, and what he said caused Li Mu and Wang Wenbao’s expressions to change dramatically.