Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 461B – Rumors and the Equipment Sect’s Treasure

Chapter 461B – Rumors and the Equipment Sect’s Treasure

Qin Yu had obtained victory in the end and sent Chu Taidou to hell. This was beyond Ning Rufeng’s expectations, but it left him even more overjoyed. This was because he could see all the hopes of the Ning Family’s rise in Qin Yu.

“You little girl, make sure you grab tightly onto Qin Yu. You must grab onto him no matter the cost! As long as he becomes our Ning Family’s son-in-law, our family will finally be able to stand tall again and become a true noble family of the Demonic Path!”

Ning Liang endured her shyness and asked herself if she really wanted to grab onto Qin Yu. After replying to herself that she did, she half-yielded and half-refused with her grandfather’s arrangements.

It was unknown what Ning Rufeng said to Kang Mingqiao, but amongst the cultivators who helped serve Qin Yu as he refined pills, a young and spirited girl appeared. Her beauty was so soul-stirring and thrilling that several Dao Arena cultivators who normally worked steadily and carefully suddenly made several mistakes one after another.

However, after the steward gathered them together and gave them a few instructions, their eyes no longer lingered on Ning Liang’s body. Even if they felt bitterness in their hearts they could only hide it.

Qin Yu was busy refining pills. When he discovered Ning Liang, over half a month had passed. He was surprised by her presence at first, but after a moment of hesitation he didn’t say anything.

Had already expressed his stance previously. No matter what reason Ning Liang came here for, he wouldn’t repeat himself again, otherwise he really would harm her heart.

He felt a bit helpless inside, but his smile was still warm and gentle. However, he didn’t have much time. After saying some words to her, he turned around and hurried away.

It wasn’t because he was avoiding Ning Liang, but because all of his focus was placed on refining pills. Someone was willing to exchange three soul materials for an eighth-grade saint rank pill. Although he had succeeded in refining the saint rank Dao Inquiring Pill before, this still wasn’t an easy task for Qin Yu. He couldn’t underestimate it at all.

Ning Liang didn’t feel lost. This was because her grandfather had said that if Qin Yu was urgently seeking out soul treasures, he had to have his own reasons. Men needed to prioritize business first; she could understand this, but she still felt regretful that she didn’t have the ability to help him.

As for the space in the jade box, Qin Yu didn’t tell the Ning Family. This was because he didn’t want their hearts to bleed with regret and cause unneeded troubles, creating enmity between the two sides. Another reason was naturally because he wanted to separate himself from Ning Liang as much as possible and make sure that they didn’t mingle anymore. Of course, this was also because he wanted to protect the Ning Family and didn’t want them to be drawn into his battle with the Immortal Sect.

Time passed a day at a time. Although Ning Liang only saw Qin Yu occasionally, she could still feel his mood become increasingly worse. Though he smiled at her every time they crossed paths, his smile left a pain in her heart.

Finally, sometime late at night, he walked out from the alchemy room. Qin Yu didn’t bustle around anymore but ordered people to prepare wine and food. After washing himself, he took a pot of wine and drank it as he looked up at the full moon above.

Ning Liang hesitated for a long time before she came out from the shadows. She respectfully asked, “Grand Authority Qin, what worries you?”

Qin Yu had long since sensed her presence. He originally didn’t want to say anything, but when he saw that face which resembled Ning Ling so much, he said, “You know that I am searching for some treasures right now. But unfortunately, even though I busied myself for almost four months and provoked so many disasters, I will still fall short in the end. That’s the reason why my mood isn’t too good right now.”

Ning Liang bit her lips. “May I ask why Grand Authority Qin is collecting them?”

Qin Yu took a sip of wine and smiled. “I can’t tell you the exact reasons, but the approximate situation is that I have some spirit insects that need to use these treasures. Otherwise, a certain strength in their bodies will awaken soon and kill them. To tell you the truth, I am constantly telling myself that the reason I am in such a rush to gather these treasures is because I have spent too much time and energy on these spirit insects. But in reality, I just don’t want to give up on them.

“These spirit insects started following me a long time ago. While they don’t have much spiritual wisdom, they have saved my life in the past. Moreover, when I see them I also remember some friends that I haven’t seen for a long time and might never see again.”

He took another sip of wine. He shook his wine and said, “Well, I don’t have much time left. I only have four days, but I’m still missing one. Just one more soul treasure.”

Ning Liang quickly asked, “What are you missing?” Seeing Qin Yu look at her, her face turned red. “The Ning Family has their own treasure storage and Grandfather also knows many people. Perhaps he can find it.”

Qin Yu’s heart warmed at her good intentions. “Precelestial wood.” He continued to say, “According to the records, it’s an extremely dazzling type of wood that possesses the brightest colors and most beautiful textures. It can shine in the darkness and bathe in this light beneath the dark.”

Ning Liang tried her best to recall anything about it but finally revealed a lost expression. “I will ask Grandfather to help you find it.”

“There isn’t enough time. I can sense that the strength in the spirit insects will regain consciousness soon.” Qin Yu lay down the pot of wine. “Perhaps they are destined to die.”

Ning Liang’s eyes shined. “Maybe there is another solution to suppress the strength within the spirit insects in order to allow you more time to search.”

Qin Yu shook his head, “I have already tried.”

He had tried. The result was that he failed.

Ning Liang knew Qin Yu was an incredibly fierce person, most likely even stronger than what she already knew. However, she hesitated for a long time and finally said, “Does Grand Authority Qin know of the Equipment Sect? I heard Grandfather say that the Equipment Sect has a top treasure they inherited from ancient times and it can suppress all things in the world. Perhaps it can help you.”

Qin Yu’s eyes brightened. “Equipment Sect?” He muttered beneath his breath. He thought back to the Infinite Realm where he had met two cultivators who stated they came from that sect. They hadn’t spoken much, and in fact they didn’t even exchange names.

“Central Mountain Nation’s Equipment Sect?”

Ning Liang nodded repeatedly. “That’s right.”

Qin Yu forced a smile. “The Central Mountain Nation is too far away. And right now, I don’t have any methods to leave.”

Ning Liang waved her hand. “There is no need for you to leave. In the Qin and Zhao Empires, the Equipment Sect is the most famous refining sect. They have a shop in Four Seasons City. I heard Grandfather say that the Equipment Sect’s precious treasure has an inestimable strength. It can be projected from a trillion miles away and still have the power to suppress all things.”

Qin Yu’s heart skipped a beat. If even a projection could earn such a high appraisal from Ning Rufeng, then perhaps the Equipment Sect’s most precious treasure really might be able to suppress the Ancestral Monster’s undying will.

As soon as this thought appeared, urgency came to his mind. “Miss Ning, may I bother you to quietly inform the old master that I hope I can obtain his help and borrow the Equipment Sect’s most precious treasure.” Even if it was only the slimmest of chances, Qin Yu still wanted to give it a try. Even if he were to fail, he would rather have given it his greatest effort than regret not having done so in the future.

Ning Liang nodded. “I will go look for Grandfather right now!” Seeing her leave with a look of joy, Qin Yu’s eyes flashed with warmth. Then, an apologetic look appeared. But soon all of these fluctuations of emotions calmed down.

“Equipment Sect? Before, I met with some of their disciples. This can also be considered as a connection. I hope they really can help me strive for some more time.”

36 soul treasures. Now all he was missing was the precelestial wood. Even if Qin Yu was broad-minded, how could he be willing to fail here?

Ning Rufeng was ecstatic once he heard all of this from Ning Liang. But at the same time, it also gave him a tremendous headache. He indeed knew that the Equipment Sect had a most precious treasure, but this was told to him by a drunken Elder of the Equipment Sect. And once that Elder sobered up, he nearly flipped the table in anger. Ning Rufeng had been forced to swear a vow that he wouldn’t reveal anything at all. It was only because of their many years of friendship together that this Elder just barely believed him.

It was just that many years ago when Ning Liang had an outbreak of her cold poison, he had thoughtlessly told her this story in hopes of relaxing her mind and easing her pain. Who knew that this little girl would remember everything he said so clearly? And even tell Qin Yu about it?

Ning Rufeng knew that Qin Yu was growing increasingly dazzling. Although his granddaughter was beautiful, the Ning Family indeed didn’t have any heavyweight advantages on their side. As for them being a noble family of the Demonic Path? Hum, if Qin Yu wanted, a powerful Demonic Path noble family, or even a Demonic Path Elder would be willing to give their most beautiful and beloved daughter to him.

From Ning Liang’s words, it wasn’t hard to see just how much Qin Yu valued his spirit insects. If the Ning Family could help him avoid losing them, this would be a considerable favor. It might help that little brat Ning Liang move Qin Yu’s heart.

Clenching his teeth, Ning Rufeng resolved his heart. “Fine! You bratty little girl, since you already told Qin Yu about this, then I will go to the Equipment Sect’s shop in Four Seasons City with him tomorrow. Even if I must be shameless, I will still ask to borrow this treasure for him!”