It could make the entire puppetry industry incredibly prosperous and developed. The high-quality puppets that others were reluctant to make, or made but were loath to sell, keeping them for their own use—here in the Manipulation Sect, they would all become worthless!
On a smaller scale, it could enhance the influence and strength of the Manipulation Sect. On a grander scale, it could strengthen the very foundation of the Sanqing Immortal Sect. Wang Xiu saw these matters very clearly.
But as Gongshu Wumao was resolute, Wang Xiu could only say, "Let’s split it fifty-fifty. At most. If you ask for more for me... then I won’t be teaching this Primordial God Refining Technique to you, Uncle-Master! Although this technique is powerful, it doesn’t create something from nothing. It requires a vast amount of low-grade materials, and the cost is not a small sum. This is a time when you are in dire need of funds!"
Hearing Wang Xiu’s sincere words, Gongshu Wumao was deeply moved. What a wonderful child! So thoughtful! How did that madwoman Luo Binglan manage to find him? If only he were my disciple...
Stars filled Mo Wuwei’s eyes as well. Junior Brother Wang Xiu... he’s just too sweet!
"Sigh... Very well. Since it has come to this, I, your Uncle-Master, will shamelessly accept your generosity today!" Gongshu Wumao sighed, then took a deep breath and declared firmly, "However, we can take a smaller share of the profits, but when we create new puppets, you must take one. That’s my bottom line! If you refuse again, then I’ll just give up on learning the Primordial God Refining Technique!"
Seeing Gongshu Wumao’s fierce expression as he made his ultimatum, Wang Xiu was caught between laughter and tears. "Alright, then. I’ll do as you say, Uncle-Master!" Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥
The matter was finally settled.
Afterward, Wang Xiu demonstrated the Primordial God Refining Technique a few times in front of Gongshu Wumao and Mo Wuwei. He then took out a blank Jade Slip, imprinted all the information about the technique from his mind onto it, and handed it to them.
The complete Primordial God Refining Technique was broad and profound, mysterious and abstruse. It not only included the "Primordial Fusion Forge Chapter," which could fuse low-grade materials into high-grade ones, but also the "Primordial Profound Forge Chapter," which could alter the properties of the materials themselves. This was how Wang Xiu had previously forged a large quantity of materials tainted with malevolent energy into materials that could be used normally.
But that wasn’t all. If Wang Xiu wished, he could even transfer the elemental properties from one material to another. For example, take Thunderstrike Wood, which contains lightning elements. Wang Xiu could transfer the lightning-attribute energy within it to a fire-attribute Hundred-Fold Fury Rock. This would make that piece of Hundred-Fold Fury Rock possess both lightning and fire attributes.
The application of this ability might not seem as direct as that of the Primordial Fusion Forge Chapter. But anyone who truly understood it would know that the Primordial Profound Forge Chapter was the true pinnacle of this divine skill. The former could allow you to quickly amass a large quantity of high-grade materials and accumulate wealth, but the latter could satisfy the very soul of a true forging master.
Suppose you wanted to forge a Holy Artifact, or a treasure of an even higher grade. You would need a miraculous treasure of heaven and earth, one that contained the properties of the Five Elements. The Primordial Fusion Forge Chapter could grant you a material of the same grade as that miraculous treasure, but its attributes might not be what you need, because this Chapter only concerns itself with a material’s grade.
Even if you used five different materials corresponding to the five elements for the fusion, the resulting new material’s properties would not be fixed. The ratio of each attribute would vary every time. Perhaps the fire attribute would make up ninety percent, with all the others combined accounting for only ten. The material would undoubtedly be excellent, perfect for crafting a fire-attribute Holy Artifact, but... it wouldn’t meet the specific requirements. Manually fused materials, compared with those that occur naturally, will always have a disparity in terms of harmony. One could only try again and again. With bad luck, you would be trying for a very long time! After all, the higher the grade of the treasure, the more stringent the requirements for its materials.
But with the "Primordial Profound Forge Chapter," it was a different story entirely. It hit the mark every time! Only those who used it could understand its true value.
Regarding the Primordial Profound Forge Chapter, Wang Xiu did not teach it to Gongshu Wumao and his disciple. The main reason was that it would be too difficult to explain. The contents of this Chapter already touched upon the level of cosmic laws. As a cultivator at the Golden Core Stage, no matter how exceptional Wang Xiu’s aptitude was, it would be difficult to claim he had created something of this level on his own.
Besides, for the current Manipulation Sect, the "Primordial Fusion Forge Chapter" was more than enough.
Upon receiving the Jade Slip, Gongshu Wumao left without another word. He departed the Ghost Immortal Blessed Land immediately, not even sparing a glance for the Manipulation Sect disciples there as he sped back to his sect. He probably wanted to get some hands-on practice and test the effects of the Primordial God Refining Technique himself.
Mo Wuwei, however, was left behind. His stated reason was for her to keep a close watch on the Manipulation Sect disciples, ensuring they didn’t slack off in their efforts to accumulate merit. At the same time, she could have a meaningful exchange with Wang Xiu and discuss the way of puppetry!
In the Netherworld Forest, a man and a woman were alone together. Their eyes met. What should have been a sweet and tranquil moment was filled with an awkward tension, thanks to the topics Gongshu Wumao had been discussing with Mo Wuwei just a short while ago.
Mo Wuwei lowered her head, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes. "I... I rarely talk to people, so I’m not very good at making conversation. Please don’t mind me, Junior Brother Wang Xiu..."
Wang Xiu’s smile was as warm as a spring breeze as he replied softly, "This is also the first time I’ve been alone with such a fair lady, Senior Sister. I’m feeling incredibly nervous, so if I lose my composure, I hope you won’t mind."
A fair lady? Am I a fair lady? Did Junior Brother just call me a fair lady? A pleased, smug expression graced Mo Wuwei’s face.
A crimson sword light illuminated the forest. The Mingxue Executioner Sword tore through the air, carrying a thick Blood Fiend Energy and the faint sound of squealing pigs as it came to a slow stop before Wang Xiu.
With a flash of blood-red light, a female ghost emerged from the blade. Dressed in a red wedding gown, she had a seductive figure and a stunningly beautiful face. She floated before Wang Xiu and lunged toward him.
"Oh, Young Master~" the ghost-bride whined. "You’re finally finished! I’ve missed you to death!"
Wang Xiu was speechless.
The smile on Mo Wuwei’s lips froze.