Two Transformation God cultivators, one male and one female, broke through the air and rapidly flew towards him.
Li Mu had met one of the female Transformation God cultivators before; she was Saintess Lian Yue, who he had traded with at the previous trade fair, and beside her was a Green-robed Old Taoist.
Upon discovering him, both of them excitedly rushed straight towards him.
"Great Master Li, this is wonderful! We finally found you! It wasn't easy!"
Before Saintess Lian Yue arrived, her voice reached him first, relaying her message to Li Mu with excitement.
Li Mu couldn't help but smile, and after they flew closer, he asked, "Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, why are you looking for me? If you're looking for me to refine treasures, you can just give the Materials to Manager Lin of Wanbao Pavilion!"
After advancing to a six-tier Artifact Refiner, Li Mu had informed Lin Baoqing that he could refine six-tier spirit treasures, asking him to help accept some six-tier spirit treasure refining tasks.
As for the Artifact Refining reward, it was either one seven-tier spiritual Material, one set of six-tier spirit treasure refining Materials, or six sets of five-tier Spirit Treasure refining Materials.
The reward for refining six-tier spirit treasures was quite generous; Li Mu set a very high price, yet even so, Lin Baoqing still managed to get him many six-tier spirit treasure refining tasks.
After all, throughout the entire Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, only he, a Grandmaster Refiner, could refine six-tier spirit treasures. As the saying goes, "It's the only one of its kind," and even at a higher price, people were willing to bear it.
Li Mu planned to rely on refining Spirit Treasures for others to collect the auxiliary Cultivation resources he needed. By having Lin Baoqing handle it, it was not only safe but also highly efficient, much better than if he handled it himself.
Upon returning to Yin Yang Valley this time, Li Mu was about to find time to visit Wanbao Pavilion and ask Lin Baoqing how many Artifact Refining commissions he had taken on for him.
What he never expected was that before he even made a move, someone had already come knocking.
He had only revealed his residence in Yin Yang Valley to a select few, and he didn't know who had told Saintess Lian Yue.
Soon, Saintess Lian Yue and the Green-robed Old Taoist flew before him and respectfully bowed in greeting.
"Great Master Li, please forgive my presumptuous intrusion. I did go to Manager Lin, but he said you were out for a while and didn't know when you would return, so I came to try my luck, and I didn't expect to meet you!" Saintess Lian Yue looked at Li Mu, bowed apologetically, and explained the situation.
"That's right, I was out for a while and just returned these past few days!" Li Mu explained, then looked at Saintess Lian Yue and asked curiously, "Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, why are you looking for me?"
"No one visits the Three Treasures Hall without a reason! Great Master Li, could you allow us to enter the valley to discuss in detail?" Saintess Lian Yue looked at Li Mu piteously and pleaded.
"Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, and this one, let's go into the valley to talk!" Li Mu nodded, glanced at the Green-robed Old Taoist, and made an inviting gesture, inviting both of them into the valley.
"Outside Yin Yang Valley, there are natural soul-winds raging. Please, both Fellow Daoists, guard your minds to resist this wind!" After speaking, Li Mu looked at them again, not forgetting to instruct them.
After speaking, Li Mu put the dazed Xue'er into the spirit control treasure bracelet, silently recited the Star Observation Method, gathered his Divine Thought, and flew into Yin Yang Valley.
Seeing this, Saintess Lian Yue and the Green-robed Old Taoist exchanged glances. Following Li Mu's guidance, they condensed their Divine Thought, protected their Primordial Spirit, and followed closely behind Li Mu.
About half an hour later, led by Li Mu, the three successfully arrived at the core area of Yin Yang Valley. The scenery here was completely different from the outside of the Spirit Valley; inside, it was vibrant, with abundant spiritual energy, and the beautiful scenery of dense forests came into view.
"Great Master Li, you truly know how to choose a place. The outside of this valley is devoid of Life Qi, filled with Death Qi, yet inside, it's full of Life Qi. The contrast in scenery is truly unique!" Saintess Lian Yue surveyed the vibrant scenery of the Spirit Valley and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"This place is indeed extraordinarily remarkable. Great Master Li being able to find such a place to live in seclusion truly befits a reclusive master!" The Green-robed Old Taoist gently stroked his long white beard, looking at Li Mu with admiration.
After walking for half an incense stick in this vibrant Spirit Valley, Li Mu invited the two to stop before a half-opened lotus flower.
On the blooming lotus was a jade platform, supported at each of its four corners by a winding jade pillar, located in the center of the four directions house.
"Please sit, both of you!" Li Mu was the first to sit cross-legged on the jade platform, speaking to Saintess Lian Yue and the Green-robed Old Taoist.
They nodded gladly and sat down cross-legged one after another.
Li Mu took out some spiritual fruits and Qingxu Spirit Tea from his nine storage spiritual pearl and placed them on the tea table. These spiritual fruits and Qingxu Spirit Tea were all carefully collected by him, specifically for entertaining distinguished guests.
Yin Yang Valley rarely had visitors, and presumably, these two were 'clients' who came to commission him for Artifact Refining. Li Mu warmly entertained them, preparing for a good long chat.
"Great Master Li, my presumptuous intrusion today is truly rude. Please accept this small gift, and I hope Great Master Li will forgive me!" Saintess Lian Yue showed a respectful expression, holding up a jade box with both hands and presenting it to Li Mu, respectfully giving the gift to dispel any ill feelings Li Mu might have.
Seeing this, Li Mu smiled in surprise; Saintess Lian Yue's action indeed made him feel much better.
Li Mu smiled slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, you're too polite! Since I've allowed you into the valley, I haven't taken this matter to heart; there's no need for this!"
As he spoke, Li Mu brewed a cup of Qingxu Spirit Tea, its aroma wafting. He picked up the teacup and looked at the two.
"This is Qingxu Spirit Tea, a gift from a Senior. It has the effect of clearing the mind and strengthening the soul. Both Fellow Daoists, please try it." Li Mu introduced, then raised his teacup and drank the spiritual tea in one gulp.
Hearing this, Saintess Lian Yue and the Green-robed Old Taoist also picked up their teacups to taste. They closed their eyes slightly, savoring the unique flavor of the Qingxu Spirit Tea.
"Good tea, this Qingxu Spirit Tea is on par with Ice Mist Spirit Tea!" The Green-robed Old Taoist took a sip of the spiritual tea and praised it endlessly.
After a moment's pause, the Green-robed Old Taoist put down his teacup, looked at Li Mu, and introduced himself, "This old man is Ye Quan. Great Master Li, what good tea! I happen to have some Ice Mist Spirit Tea here, which I'd like to gift to Great Master Li, hoping to form a good connection with you."
As the Green-robed Old Taoist spoke, he took out a celadon tea bottle from his bosom and placed it on the tea table, looking at Li Mu with fervent eyes, signaling him to accept it.
"Haha! Forming a good connection is certainly no problem, but I cannot accept a gift without contributing anything. Let's forgo this gift!" Li Mu laughed heartily, politely declining.
The two meeting and successively giving gifts did not make Li Mu feel flattered; instead, it raised his guard.
An unsolicited show of kindness is often a prelude to mischief or theft.
Without understanding the purpose of their visit, how could Li Mu easily accept their gifts?
"Great Master Li, to be honest, we are in a hurry to find you because we have a few matters to ask of you!" Seeing that Li Mu was unwilling to easily accept the gift, Saintess Lian Yue quickly indicated.
"Oh? Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, what do you need to ask? Please speak your mind. If it's to commission Artifact Refining, as long as the Materials are fully prepared, Li will not refuse." Li Mu nodded, looking at Saintess Lian Yue and asking frankly.
"Hmm! Besides commissioning Great Master Li to help refine a Spirit Treasure, Lian Yue also wants to borrow a spiritual item from you." Saintess Lian Yue nodded and quickly responded.
"Oh! What do you want to borrow from Li?" Li Mu frowned, looking at Saintess Lian Yue.
"Previously, at the trade fair, the copy of Divine Inscription True Explanation that Lian Yue traded with you for, could I borrow it from Great Master Li for a period of time?" Saintess Lian Yue looked at Li Mu, asking awkwardly.
Hearing this, Li Mu couldn't help but frown. He never expected Saintess Lian Yue to ask to borrow this incomplete scripture from him.
The Divine Inscription True Explanation was an eight-tier incomplete volume, the highest-tier spiritual item Li Mu had ever seen to date. It was a great find he stumbled upon at the last trade fair. The contents of this book were extremely profound, with infinite Profound Truths, making it extremely difficult to decipher.
After obtaining the Divine Inscription True Explanation, Li Mu invested a great deal of time in studying it. Even with his Heavenly Talent of Identifying Myriad Spirits, he had not been able to fully comprehend its Profound Truths.
Not to mention, engraving the contents of the Divine Inscription True Explanation onto his proficiency panel.
Li Mu continuously studied the incomplete volume of the Divine Inscription True Explanation, and to this day, he has not been able to engrave the Divine Inscription True Explanation onto his panel. However, this does not mean he gained nothing.
Especially after his Artifact Refining Breakthrough to six-tier, during the process of refining six-tier spirit treasures, Li Mu had occasionally gained insights by referencing the incomplete inscriptions recorded in the Divine Inscription True Explanation, obtaining many unexpected benefits.
By using Dao principles similar to those contained in Divine Inscriptions, he condensed similar artifact array base patterns. The affinity of these base patterns, much like the high similarity of Divine Inscriptions, often greatly increased the power of the refined Spirit Treasures, significantly boosted the success rate, and brought them closer to the Dao, leading to unexpected gains.
The profoundness of the contents recorded in the Divine Inscription True Explanation was extraordinary. Li Mu's prolonged inability to fully grasp it was partly due to insufficient Comprehension Ability, partly due to an incomplete understanding of Dao principles preventing him from reaching the fundamental aspects, and also due to his own insufficient Cultivation and Realm.
This situation, after advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm and further comprehending the Dao principles of spiritual items, should allow for a deeper understanding of the Divine Inscription True Explanation, enabling him to gradually analyze and engrave it onto his proficiency panel.
If the Divine Inscription True Explanation could be successfully engraved onto the proficiency panel, then with the continuous increase in proficiency, the Divine Inscriptions obtained would greatly benefit Artifact Refining, array formation, Puppet creation, and other Cultivation arts.
Li Mu firmly believed this. After much consideration, his appreciation for the Divine Inscription True Explanation was unparalleled, and he was truly reluctant to lend this scripture to others, fearing that they might borrow it and never return it.
"This... Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, I'm afraid I cannot fulfill your request! I have studied the Divine Inscription True Explanation for a long time and gained some insights. This scripture is quite beneficial to the Dao of Artifact Refining, and I truly cannot bear to lend it to others!" Li Mu looked at Saintess Lian Yue, somewhat awkwardly but honestly declining her request to borrow the scripture.
Hearing this, Saintess Lian Yue was not angry at all; instead, she was overjoyed. She exchanged glances with the Green-robed Old Taoist, both appearing quite excited.
"Great Master Li, is that true?" Saintess Lian Yue's eyes lit up, and she asked Li Mu with excitement.
"Great Master Li, how many of the Divine Inscriptions recorded in the Divine Inscription True Explanation have you comprehended? Are there any Divine Inscriptions related to 'Spiritual Moon,' 'Yin Moon,' or 'Cold Moon'?" Before Li Mu could answer, Saintess Lian Yue, looking nervous, stared intently at Li Mu and continued to press her questions.
These Divine Inscriptions are related to the core Cultivation Technique of Ancient Moon Sect. If Li Mu could comprehend these special Divine Inscriptions and understand the Dao of the Moon, commissioning him to refine exclusive Spirit Treasures for their auxiliary Cultivation Technique would have extraordinary significance.
"Apologies, I have not comprehended these Divine Inscriptions." Li Mu frowned slightly and answered truthfully.
Feeling their unusual expressions, Li Mu secretly became vigilant, not understanding why their reaction was so strong.
Involving the secret of the eight-tier incomplete scripture, Divine Inscription True Explanation, Li Mu took it seriously and dared not underestimate it.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Lian Yue, what exactly is the purpose of you borrowing the Divine Inscription True Explanation?" Li Mu paused, looked at Saintess Lian Yue, and asked with concern.
"This is a long story. At the last trade fair, I concealed the origin of the Divine Inscription True Explanation. This incomplete scripture is an item passed down by successive Sect Masters of our sect for tens of thousands of years, and no one has been able to unravel its secret!" Saintess Lian Yue sighed, introducing it with some regret.
At this moment, Saintess Lian Yue deeply regretted trading the Divine Inscription True Explanation. Although it seemed useless after being passed down for so long, it held immense value.
"However, Fellow Daoist Ye recently discovered an ancient Treasure Mansion Secret Realm, finding Divine Inscriptions similar to those recorded in the Divine Inscription True Explanation, which might be related to it. Therefore, we had the idea of borrowing this scripture from Great Master Li to compare, or to try and use it to break the Restriction of the ancient Treasure Mansion Secret Realm!" Saintess Lian Yue adjusted her mood and supplemented her introduction to Li Mu.
"Indeed! Great Master Li, if you don't trust us, you can come with us to verify the truth of this matter!" Ye Quan Old Daoist looked at Li Mu and enthusiastically invited him.
Hearing this, Li Mu couldn't help but frown tightly, his expression somewhat annoyed.
Exploring ancient mansion ruins and Secret Realms was extremely attractive to other Cultivators, but for Li Mu, the cost-effectiveness was not high, and he was not interested at all.
Last time, exploring Divine Lord Tian Yan's Immortal Cave, although he gained the Painting World Treasure Mansion and achieved huge gains, he fought a battle with a Soul Transformation Cultivator and was subsequently targeted and continuously pursued by other Soul Transformation Cultivators.
Learning from past mistakes, Li Mu decided not to easily explore ancient mansion Secret Realms unless absolutely necessary.
With his six-tier Refining Skill and Alchemy abilities, Li Mu could Cultivate and farm within the valley, ensuring ample Cultivation resources and progress.
Adventuring to explore ruins and ancient Cultivator Immortal Caves did not seem worth it to him.
If he were to be killed and have his treasures stolen, he would truly have nowhere to cry!
"I still have many Spirit Treasure refining tasks on hand, so let's drop the matter of exploring the ancient mansion Secret Realm with you! If you can find Divine Inscription artifacts related to the Divine Inscription True Explanation, I can allow you to read them on site, but if you wish to borrow them, Li cannot agree." Li Mu pondered for a moment, then looked at the two with a firm gaze and spoke seriously.
Hearing this, Saintess Lian Yue and the Green-robed Old Taoist exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat helpless.
At this moment, although they were unwilling, this 'Great Master Li' before them, despite only having a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivation, possessed strength that made people dare not underestimate him. In addition, he was a Grandmaster Refiner, someone they could not afford to offend. If not for this, why would they need to be so humble and polite, with such modest words?
"Since that's the case, Great Master Li, please look at this item!" Ye Quan Old Daoist waved his hand and took out a bronze lamp from his storage ring.
Looking at the ancient bronze lamp that Ye Quan Old Daoist took out, Li Mu's eyes narrowed. Under his Heavenly Talent - Identify Myriad Spirits, he obtained all of its attributes, and his spirit was greatly boosted.
