The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1588 - 1585: 72 Swords!

Chapter 1588: Chapter 1585: 72 Swords!

Before long, the maid arrived at the small courtyard hastily with Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu.

Zhuo Lian said with a hearty laugh, "Senior Brother Dongfang, I’ve just arrived in Haizhen City and heard that you’ve single-handedly secured the first and fourth spots on the Top Martial Spirit Weapon Ranking with your Flying Swords and Demonic Sword. Congratulations indeed."

Lin Bai frowned slightly, "You heard about it as soon as you arrived in Haizhen City?"

Jing Shu smiled, "Now in Haizhen City, Dongfang Bai’s name along with the Demonic Sword and Flying Swords are on everyone’s lips; my ears could form calluses from all that I’ve heard along the way."

"I believe it won’t take half a month before the news spreads throughout the entire Lingnan Continent."

"Senior Brother Dongfang, you’re about to become famous throughout Lingnan again."

Jing Shu and Zhuo Lian both said with smiles.

Lin Bai secretly shook his head. Seeking the limelight was not what he wanted.

But now Lin Bai had no choice, after all, Tianbao Tower had already announced the ranking.

Lin Bai said, "Anyway, what’s done is done. Let’s just go with the flow, Zhuo Lian, Jing Shu, let me introduce you. These two are Brother Lu Ao and Brother Fang Jin."

Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu clasped their fists in salutation to Lu Ao and Fang Jin, who also smiled and returned the greeting, engaging in small talk for a few moments.

After a short while, Lin Bai arranged for a maid to take his jade slip to Chai Xu in Haizhen City, asking him to come to the Silver Moon Commerce Association.

Before Chai Xu’s arrival, Lin Bai sat down for a casual chat with Zhuo Lian, Jing Shu, Lu Ao, and Fang Jin.

Lin Bai chuckled, "Brother Lu Ao, Brother Fang Jin, after today, I will be preparing to head back to the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect. What plans do you two have next?"

Fang Jin smiled wryly, "Brother Dongfang, to tell you the truth, both Lu Ao and I have already agreed to Chairman Yue Qing’s proposal to stay and work for the Silver Moon Commerce Association!"

Lin Bai responded with a grin, "Though Yue Qing’s sword skills might be lacking, she indeed has a knack for business. Following her, I trust you won’t be short-changed."

"Well then, after today, we will part ways. If you ever visit the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect, come and find me."

Lin Bai said lightly with a chuckle.

Lu Ao laughed, "Of course. After all, I’m someone who knows the Junior Sword Master of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect. Should I visit the sect, I’ll definitely look for Brother Dongfang to share a few drinks."

Lin Bai replied, "Great, in the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect, there are plenty of sword skills to learn, and equally there are plenty of fine wines."

The five of them sat in the courtyard chatting for a long time.

One hour later, Chai Xu arrived at the courtyard full of excitement. Seeing this, Lu Ao and Fang Jin stood up to take their leave, and Lin Bai did not detain them. After all, the fewer people who knew about the subsequent discussion, the better.

After Lu Ao and Fang Jin left, Chai Xu eagerly entered the courtyard and asked, "Young Dongfang, have you thought it through? When do we start?"

Lin Bai spoke softly, "Senior Chai Xu, these two are my fellow sect brothers, trustworthy people. This one is Zhuo Lian, and this lady here is Jing Shu."

"We have the pleasure of meeting Senior Chai Xu, and have long admired your reputation," Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu said with a fist salute.

Chai Xu also nodded his head with a big smile.

Lin Bai said, "Senior Chai Xu, I am here to entrust you with forging 72 Sharp Swords. The main material is Incorruptible Divine Iron, and each one will use the same quantity of material as the Demonic Swords!"

"Here is 7,200 jin of Incorruptible Divine Iron, please check to see if it’s enough?"

Lin Bai took a Storage Bag off his person and handed it over to Chai Xu.

Chai Xu hurriedly opened the Storage Bag and looked inside, his eyes filled with ecstatic joy, his face brimming with excitement: "Enough! It’s enough! More than enough, far too much..."

Seeing Chai Xu so animated, Lin Bai said with a smile, "Senior Chai Xu, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but this matter is of great importance, so I must have Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu accompany you in this crafting!"

Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu said with a smile, "We will be counting on Senior Chai Xu’s guidance in the future!"

Jing Shu chuckled lightly, "I am quite interested in the art of artifact refining. Today, following Senior Chai Xu, please impart your knowledge generously."

Chai Xu, smiling warmly, said, "No problem, no problem at all. Let them follow me. It will put your mind at ease and mine as well, and they can also assist me in the process. Couldn’t be better."

Lin Bai asked, "Now that Senior Chai Xu has agreed, may I inquire where you plan to do the refining?"

Narrowing his eyes, Chai Xu said, "The best place for refining would be on Seven Luminaries Starfall Mountain above the White Dragon Sea, where Earth Fire and Heaven Fire are found, as well as a vast number of Fire Seeds needed by artifact refiners, all of which can be found there."

"That’s why I plan to return to Seven Luminaries Starfall Mountain to do the refining. What does Young Sword Master Dongfang think?"

Seven Luminaries Starfall Mountain is a large furnace on the Lingnan Continent, producing a vast amount of weapons, Elixir Pills, talismans, and various other items.

It is also a paradise for Artifact Refiners and Alchemists.

"Seven Luminaries Starfall Mountain is indeed the best choice. I’m afraid that apart from there, one would be hard-pressed to find a more suitable place on the Lingnan Continent," said Lin Bai, nodding to himself.

Lin Bai said, "Since Senior Chai Xu has an idea in mind, then when you start the preparations, you must swiftly complete the weapons. As for the specific shapes, you can consult Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu at that time."

Chai Xu said, "Alright, young friends, please follow this old man, we’ll set off for Seven Luminaries Starfall Mountain immediately."

Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu were both excited and nodded their heads, exchanged a few words with Lin Bai, and then followed Chai Xu away.

For this matter, Zhuo Lian, Jing Shu, and Chai Xu were the ones who were most delighted.

After all, once the 72 Swords were crafted, one of them would belong to Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu, and if Chai Xu could craft so many precious Treasure Swords, he would surely become the most outstanding Artifact Refiner in Lingnan Continent for thousands of years!

Before Lin Bai had informed Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu to come to Haizhen City, he had already told them that he hoped they would oversee Chai Xu’s crafting, and they had readily agreed.

Lin Bai also recognized the cultivation strength of Zhuo Lian and Jing Shu and felt that with them present, nothing should go wrong.

After Chai Xu and Zhuo Lian left, Lin Bai then rose to go to Tianbao Tower!

Upon reaching Tianbao Tower, he found that the girl Siyu was nowhere to be seen; instead, another beautiful maid greeted Lin Bai.

After Lin Bai explained his purpose, the maid said, "Junior Sword Venerate, it’s really unfortunate timing, the Envoy left Haizhen City last night, and we do not know his exact destination."

Lin Bai had originally come to Tianbao Tower hoping to reminisce with Su Xianmei, but he did not expect that she had already left.

Lin Bai returned dejectedly to his quarters just as evening fell.

As soon as he entered the small courtyard, he saw Yue Qing tending to the potted flowers!

"Now you’re not so busy," Lin Bai said with a light chuckle as he walked over.

Yue Qing straightened up, her beautiful eyes finally showing a smile, "Now that Yue Zheng, that thorn in the side, is gone, everything is returning to normal at Silver Moon Commerce Association, and I finally have a break."

Lin Bai nodded, "Since you’re back, it’s just as well, I should also depart."

Upon hearing this, the delight in Yue Qing’s eyes instantly dimmed, and she said with disappointment, "Are you leaving so soon?"