I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 595 - 327: Water and Fire Dual Refining

As Li Mu considered how to refine this piece of Spiritual Bamboo into a Spirit Sword, several figures suddenly appeared in his perception. He was not surprised, as he had already anticipated their timely arrival.

"Master!" The several figures collectively called out, it was precisely Chi Lian Fire Phoenix, Cyan Moon True Dragon, Ginseng King, and Xiaojin among them. All the spirit beasts knew Li Mu had entered the Treasure Mansion and gathered from all directions.

"Yes, you’re here!" Li Mu smiled at the spirit beasts, looked at Cyan Moon True Dragon with concern, and asked, "Qing Yue, have you refined that Blue Spirit Glaze Water?"

"Just succeeded in refining it!" Cyan Moon True Dragon responded truthfully, looking at Li Mu with a hint of confusion in its eyes.

"That’s good." Li Mu exhaled lightly, then turned to Chi Lian Fire Phoenix and Cyan Moon True Dragon, "Chi Lian, Qing Yue, find the Extreme Yang Celestial Fire and Blue Spirit Glaze Water to help me refine a Spirit Sword, Qing Yue, haven’t you always wanted to learn the Path of Artifact Refining? Today I’ll teach you!"

Upon hearing this, Cyan Moon True Dragon was overjoyed, and gratefully thanked Li Mu, "Thank you, Master!"

Previously, because he was busy preparing for the Tribulation Crossing, Chi Lian Fire Phoenix and Cyan Jade Ginseng King were taught by Li Mu the Artifact Refining and Alchemy Techniques, but it was unable to participate, no! Also Xiaojin and Xiaowa, they were taught by Li Mu as well, but their minds were not sharp enough, requiring more effort in cultivation, so they gave up.

"Hmm, I need to perform the Spirit Taming Contract Seal and teach you the Artifact Refining Technique, you’ll need it for refining Spiritual Artifacts, I’ll release it afterwards!" Li Mu looked at Cyan Moon True Dragon apologetically.

"It’s alright, go ahead!" Cyan Moon True Dragon nodded understandingly, trusting Li Mu immensely.

Li Mu smiled and nodded, forming the Spirit Taming Contract Technique with his hands, pointing towards Qing Yue’s forehead, imprinting the Divine Soul Seal on its True Dragon Soul.

Soon, Li Mu was floating in the air, sitting cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to perform the Spirit Transmission Technique. Through the Spirit Taming Contract Seal’s derived divine technique—Spirit Transmission, he transmitted his consciousness, experience, and knowledge to the spirit beast with the Contracted Soul imprint.

An invisible wave emanated from Li Mu, quickly merging into Cyan Moon True Dragon’s body.

Cyan Moon True Dragon felt a sharp pain in its mind, as if countless experiences and knowledge forcibly rushed into its consciousness. It let out a painful growl but quickly adapted relying on its Tier Seven Dragon Soul’s powerful Primordial Spirit, and greedily absorbed this invaluable experience.

Over time, Cyan Moon True Dragon gradually adapted to this vast stream of information, its expression relaxing. Once everything calmed, it slowly opened its eyes, looking at Li Mu with awe and gratitude.

"Master, this Artifact Refining Technique..." Cyan Moon True Dragon hesitantly spoke, looking at Li Mu with a trace of difficulty, "This Artifact Refining Technique seems to need Spiritual Fire or Celestial Fire to refine Spiritual Artifacts, Spirit Treasures, but it doesn’t align with my attributes and cultivation techniques!"

Upon hearing, Li Mu smiled slightly and nodded, "Indeed, generally speaking, refining Spiritual Artifacts requires using Spiritual Fire or Celestial Fire."

Li Mu pondered and continued, "Spiritual Fire and Celestial Fire have extremely high temperatures, able to melt Spiritual Materials, purge impurities, and high-temperature softening of High-tier Spiritual Materials is needed when arranging Artifact Arrays and engraving Artifact Patterns."

Cyan Moon True Dragon frowned, clearly still pondering how to adapt to this fire-needed Artifact Refining Technique. Seeing this, Li Mu chuckled and continued, "However, since you’ve refined Tier Seven Blue Spirit Glaze Water, you can use it to perform the Water Refining Method."

"Water Refining Method?" Cyan Moon True Dragon evidently heard of this refining method for the first time, showing curiosity.

"Yes!" Li Mu nodded, explaining, "The Water Refining Method uses water as a medium to refine Spirit Pills and Spiritual Artifacts. Though not as hot and fierce as Celestial Fire, it has its unique advantages."

Li Mu smiled at Cyan Moon True Dragon, elaborating passionately, "Water and fire, seemingly disparate, actually share many similarities. They are powerful energies within the Five Elements that embody conversion forces. The Water Refining Method leverages Spirit Water’s penetrating and infiltrating attributes to replace the Fire Refining Method. Water’s flexibility and inclusiveness are unique advantages; during refining, water’s absorption, lubrication, and dissolution can make Spiritual Materials evenly tempered and polished, ... At the same time, the Water Refining Method makes engraving Artifact Patterns and arranging Artifact Arrays easier."

Li Mu spoke with keen appreciation for the Water Refining Method; after advancing Artifact Refining Technique to Level 6, he acquired many refining methods, including the Water Refining Method. However, without High-tier Spirit Water as potent as Tier Seven Extreme Yang Celestial Fire, nor suitable Spiritual Materials, it was unused.

Now, by using Tier Six Cyan Spirit Bamboo as the main refining material, the Water Refining Method found its application. Li Mu intended to use the Water Refining Method in the upcoming Artifact Refining along with the Fire Refining Method.

Listening to Li Mu’s explanation, Cyan Moon True Dragon’s confusion gradually faded and was replaced by an enlightened glow, understanding Li Mu’s intentions and being filled with anticipation for its future in the path of refining.

"I understand now, Master!" Cyan Moon True Dragon nodded, eyes shining with resolute light, looking at Li Mu excitedly, "I’ll quickly master the Water Refining Method and won’t disappoint your expectations!"

"Since you already have Tier Seven Blue Spirit Glaze Water, you can use its attributes to perform the Water Refining Method. Whether refining Spirit Pills or Spiritual Artifacts, it will easily achieve effects that Tier Seven Celestial Fire can’t reach." Li Mu nodded with a smile, continuing, "Next, I plan to refine a batch of Spirit Swords based on Tier Six Jade Green Spirit Bamboo. You should cooperate well with me, and how much you learn depends on your own comprehension!"