Chapter 213

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Time arrived at the third refinement of the Blood Gourd.

When a faint "hum" came from the mold, Xu Zhangqing swiftly drew away the surrounding fire Qi, then immediately cracked it open bit by bit.

Soon, the familiar blood-colored small gourd appeared before his eyes.

This time, whether time, temperature, ingredients, or any other aspect, all were more meticulous.

But to his surprise, it was neither more nor less — still four Spirit Patterns.

Three Blood Gourds.

The first had the longest time, the most ingredients, and average temperature control.

The second had slightly less time, reduced ingredients, and precise temperature control.

Especially the third, almost every aspect surpassed the previous two; it was the product after a stage summary. Logically, even if the quality didn't change, the number of Spirit Patterns should have been more.

Xu Zhangqing never expected it would actually still be exactly the same four Spirit Patterns; he immediately furrowed his brows: "Is it that this gourd can only have four Spirit Patterns, or is it... that there's some problem I haven't discovered?"

At this moment, like triplets, the three Blood Gourds were just placed there before him.

Size, shape, appearance, Spirit Patterns, quality — one could say there was absolutely no difference.

Although four Spirit Patterns are not few, already reaching the ranks of a superior Spirit Tool.

But compared to the Top-grade Spirit Tool Xu Zhangqing wants, they still fall far short; at least seven or more Spirit Patterns are needed to meet the requirement.

After all, the more Spirit Patterns there are, the more Spiritual Runes and Spiritual Arrays can be carved, and then the Ordinary Effects and Special Effects possessed will be stronger.

Since it's for his own use, he absolutely cannot be perfunctory.

Xu Zhangqing took a deep breath, narrowed his eyes, and strove to calm down.

Then, he recalled as much as possible all information about refining the Blood Gourd.

Material ratios.

Flame temperature.

Refining time.

One after another, he pondered each detail carefully.

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something.

Compared to others, his Fire Spirit Root is rather special.

It belongs to a Mutant Fire Spirit Root.

Not only does it have fire's fierceness, but also thunder's vigor.

Especially, the thunder also carries the effect of suppressing evil and exterminating sha.

Xu Zhangqing realized: "This Blood Gourd's attribute leans more toward Yin Evil, therefore my Thunder-Fire Spirit Root has a certain Spiritual Root Restraint effect on it."

He spread open his right hand, the Fire Spirit Power in his Qi Sea continuing to be consumed.

Instantly, his palm turned bright red, and soon a ball of Red Flame emerged.

The Nine Flames Mysterious Technique has nine kinds of flames in total; the first is Red Fire, with a Shield Breaking effect.

Soon, the Red Flame transformed into orange Heart-Bewitching Phantom Fire, with a deceiving and interfering effect.

Immediately after, it grew increasingly bright, transforming into the third kind, Yellow Fire, named Righteous-Evil Yang Fire.

Especially the third flame, it happens to match the Thunder-Fire Spirit Root's attribute of suppressing evil and exterminating sha.

If it were an ordinary Fire Spirit Root, refining the Blood Gourd would absolutely have no problem.

But apart from the second orange fire, whether the first Red Fire or the third Yellow Fire, both naturally restrain the Blood Gourd's Yin Evil attribute.

Perhaps, this is where the problem lies.

Because of the flames' reason, it caused the Blood Gourd to only be able to produce four Spirit Patterns.

Thinking here, Xu Zhangqing swiftly changed the flame to the second kind, Heart-Bewitching Phantom Fire.

Although it does not lean toward the Yin Evil attribute.

But it has neither Red Fire's ferocity nor Yellow Fire's vigor.

It belongs to the just-right degree.

Therefore, Xu Zhangqing did not hesitate, decisively using Heart-Bewitching Phantom Fire to begin the fourth refinement.

Time, temperature, materials, and other aspects — he had already reached perfection.

Time arrived at deep night.

Whether Wangwang, Pearl Chicken, Fortress, or Lin An sleeping on the floor on the first floor, all were resting.

Only in the Basement Second Floor, inside the Artifact Refining Room, Xu Zhangqing still had a blazing gaze, not a trace of sleepiness.

As the Spirit Artifact Mold emitted a faint "hum" for the fourth time.

He swiftly extinguished the continuously operating Heart-Bewitching Phantom Fire, then opened the mold.

The blood-colored small gourd inside still had no change at all, much the same as before.

The instant the Spirit Patterns emerged, Xu Zhangqing was incomparably excited.

How many?

A full seven!

Sure enough, after changing the flame, the number of Spirit Patterns indeed changed.

As everyone knows, 1 to 3 Spirit Patterns belong to ordinary.

Four to six patterns count as high quality.

Seven patterns just meet the lowest standard for a top-grade Spirit Tool.

This means seven types of Spiritual Runes can be engraved.

As for Spiritual Arrays, at least three types can be inlaid.

Because Xu Zhangqing lacks an Earth Spirit Root, he cannot inlay Spiritual Arrays on it.

Therefore, he immediately took out the Green Carp Carving Knife and began engraving the Spiritual Runes he was familiar with.

As time continuously passed, one pattern, two patterns... seven patterns were engraved one by one to completion.

And the sky outside had already turned faintly bright.

Before long, the Sun would rise.

But Xu Zhangqing's devotion to Artifact Refining had already reached the point of obsession.

He inherently had obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

The slightest dissatisfaction would make him start over.

Other Refiners might rest after a single refining attempt.

But he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

Precisely for this reason was he able to refine the Seven-Pattern Blood Gourd.

Spirit Tool: Blood Absorbing Gourd

Spirit Tool Grade: Top-grade

Seven Spirit Patterns: Yi Wood Solidify Origin Pattern, Blood River Store Origin Pattern, Three Yin Devour Spirit Pattern, Blood Evil Refine Soul Pattern, Rot Bone Corrode Heart Pattern, Blood Shadow Escape Form Pattern, Blood Curse Lead Soul Pattern

Effect 1: Sturdy

Effect 2: Storage

Special Effect 1: Refining

Special Effect 2: Absorption

Why are there several Spiritual Runes that look almost the same?

This is because the Three Yin Devour Spirit Pattern, Blood Evil Refine Soul Pattern, Rot Bone Corrode Heart Pattern, and Blood River Store Origin Pattern form a closed loop of devouring, refining, and feedback.

That is to say, when Xu Zhangqing absorbs a living creature into the Blood Gourd, not only can he refine the target into blood water, but through the feedback method, his own physical strength, Spiritual Power, and energy can all recover.

This is the heaven-defying nature of Spiritual Runes and Spiritual Arrays.

The Blood Gourd, aided by Spirit Patterns, becomes a Carrier.

The more effects it bears, the more heaven-defying its ability.

Therefore, the higher the Spirit Tool Grade, the more sought after it is.

Xu Zhangqing swiftly left a double imprint of blood and divine sense, and the whole person instantly let out a breath of relief: "Good, good, finally comfortable!"

For someone with obsessive-compulsive tendencies, whether concocting pills or refining artifacts, it is truly suffering and joy intertwined.

Now, for long-range attacks there is the top-grade Spirit Tool, Instant Flash Green Wood Needle.

And for close range, there is an even more disgusting top-grade Spirit Tool, the Blood Absorbing Gourd.

It's just that this thing normally cannot be revealed, as it easily causes misunderstandings.

Although the Immortal Sect has no explicit rule forbidding the use of Yin Evil things.

But if strangers see it, it easily affects their first impression.

Immediately after, Xu Zhangqing stretched lazily.

Instantly, his whole body went "crackle-pop" with sound.

Sensing the few wisps of Fire Spirit Power in his Qi Sea, he immediately headed toward the Ground.

Lin An, who was sleeping on a floor mat, heard the movement and instantly opened his eyes: "Senior Brother Xu?"

Xu Zhangqing glanced at him, then instructed: "I need to rest during the day; if Wu Guangman and the others come, you receive them just like before."

"Okay." Lin An nodded lightly.

Xu Zhangqing thought for a moment and added: "Today, you must get your House built; anyway you're a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator, there's no need to sleep on the Ground!"