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Jiang’s surprised expression and said he must learn how to operate formations.
Lai Jianlin opened the Secret Manual, first memorizing its contents in his mind.
Jiang Tang had said at the time that this was a basic Artifact Refining technique, which Lai Jianlin had not believed before.
But after looking at the book, even he, a person not skilled in Artifact Refining, felt more capable than the Artifact Refiners in his family.
A hint of surprise and joy appeared on Lai Jianlin’s face as he drew a Storage Bag from his person, along with some Artifact Refining materials and tools, all of which were in his Storage Bag.
The room lacked Spiritual Fire, so he had to use Spirit Fire Talismans to replace the Fire Spirit Cave.
Lai Jianlin hadn’t considered Refining advanced Magic Artifacts; given his current skills, he wasn’t up to the task, but he thought that learning the basic methods to craft some ordinary jewelry was feasible.
These ordinary pieces of jewelry, once made, could be given to others as practice pieces.
He thought of Ye Tian, who could craft such high-quality jewelry for the ones he cherished.
Lai Jianlin also thought of his junior female disciple, his mother, and grandmother.
In the past, the gifts he had given were all purchased, but this time, making them himself held a different meaning.
Although they might not compare to those made by others, the value lay in the fact that they were personally crafted.
When Lai Jianlin had previously seen Artifact Refiners creating lamps at the base, they used white and gold Energy Stones.
He picked up the offcuts, thinking that even small scraps could be fashioned into rings, earrings, and necklace pendants or ornaments for ornamental hairpins.
Two days later, Lai Jianlin emerged from seclusion as scheduled, with three new items in his possession, crafted in the swiftest time he could manage.
All were pieces of women’s jewelry, shining brilliantly and looking very pretty, and although Lai Jianlin knew these jewelries did not contain formations and had no additional functions beyond their attractiveness and the properties of the Energy Stones, they were simply beautiful ornaments.
He thought that if one day his abilities grew stronger and he learned more all-around skills, the jewelry he created would be even more beautiful.
For his mother, Lai Jianlin crafted an ornamental hairpin adorned with a white Energy Stone, which shone brightly and was particularly lovely.
When his mother realized that the jewelry was crafted by her son, she happily accepted it and wore it in front of him.
Lai Jianlin told his mother that this was just ordinary jewelry; its only merits were its beauty and the effect of the Energy Stone—it should not be counted on for defense or offense, and it lacked any enhanced Formation effects.
In the brief two days, apart from his Cultivation practice, Lai Jianlin also practiced jewelry crafting, focusing on perfecting the final products before learning more advanced techniques.
His mother wouldn’t mind; after all, ordinary jewelry was still crafted by her own son, a gift from him to her.
Knowing her son had only two days before he would depart again, as a mother, she prepared items for him.
Lai Jianlin unhesitatingly accepted them, knowing others might use these two days to prepare resources for their own family members or to seek them out themselves.
But having these arrangements made by his mother felt quite nice.
After thanking his mother and leaving her viewing him as he walked away, Lai Jianlin stepped out from his mother’s courtyard and went to his grandmother’s, presenting her also with a hairpin.
Though it was the same kind, the style was different and it held no additional functions.
When his grandmother learned that Lai Jianlin could craft jewelry for her, it didn’t matter what her age or status was—as a woman, she loved beautiful ornaments, and Grandmother Lai was no different, proudly affixing her grandson’s gift in her hair.
Looking at herself in a mirror, she felt that this beautiful piece of jewelry made her appear much younger on her head.
The Supreme Elixirs in her pocket had been given by her grandson; she had not yet started her Cultivation retreat in the last two days so she could prepare resources for her grandson.
She had hoped to spend more time with him during his rare visit, but she understood that he could not stay home for too long if he wanted to keep up with his Cultivation.
Today might be the very day her grandson departed, so she handed him a Storage Bag.
Lai Jianlin had already received a bag from his mother, which contained no small number of resources, including both necessary daily items and construction materials they had previously gathered.
Gazing at the storage bag her grandmother gave her, it was filled not only with her grandmother’s lovingly prepared food but also some materials that her grandmother had arranged for her.
Lai Jianlin bid farewell to his grandmother, then went to see his father, and talked privately with both his father and grandfather about the possibility that this trip might take quite a long time.
He also mentioned Jiang Tang’s plans to build on two bases, discussing the resources of the bases, and shared with his father and grandfather the efforts of the past few days.
Family Head Lai and his father, upon seeing the supreme elixirs Lai Jianlin had brought back, were delighted but did not ask for detailed information about this mission.
Now, learning of the ample resources at the base, they were even more surprised, and the idea of moving the entire family there took hold, believing their family members might become even more formidable.
Leaving this place to survive elsewhere was not impossible, for here the resources were limited, and there were many families dividing them.
But going to the Saint Master’s base was different; it was as if they were adding three families to two such large bases, which could entirely accommodate their numerous people.
He merely pondered over this and discussed the idea with three family members.
For now, it was just a thought among a few of them; actual relocation wouldn’t be so easy.
Lai Jianlin heard the summons and, bidding his family farewell, proceeded to the family’s plaza in the air, where he called for those about to embark on a mission.
They gathered and flew into the sky together.
As they reached the high altitude near the arrow’s location, they encountered members of the Huang Family and some other unidentified individuals.
It wasn’t just their family arriving at the arrow; all three families had seemingly coordinated to wait outside the flying artifact.
Once the flying artifact opened, they quickly entered.
Of course, they also checked to make sure no outsiders had entered; they couldn’t allow enemies to cause chaos inside their flying artifact.
Lai Jianlin saw Luo Yaxuan, and they exchanged smiles, both having advanced to the mid-Golden Core stage, their eyes conveying mutual congratulations.
Other family members were there too, and their family members had gradually improved their cultivation.
Though not as high as those two, some had reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, and one or two had advanced to the early Golden Core stage.
Some who were originally in the early Golden Core had also risen a level.
Everyone was pleased with their companions’ improved cultivation; even though they were not from the same family, they were acquainted and congratulated one another.
Luo Yaxuan congratulated his two martial brothers and also his martial parents.
They also congratulated others.
Luo Yaxuan’s martial parents were fortunate to have risen a rank in cultivation, feeling some relief for coming here, otherwise their disciple’s capabilities might surpass that of the master.
Upon seeing Bi Renchuan and Fan Dingding, Luo Yaxuan noticed they had both progressed from Mid Foundation Establishment to Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, their elevated rank the result of consuming four elixirs over the last two days.
At this moment, they could only focus on themselves, lacking the power to repay their family or lead it; thus, for once, they were selfish, aiming to raise their own power so they might one day lead their family in cultivation.
Mo Wen grinned at Lai Jianlin, congratulating him, and upon seeing that Lai Jianlin had improved his cultivation, he couldn’t help admiring Lai Jianlin’s strength and acknowledging his own limitations.
During their conversation, they learned that this summoning didn’t mean a return to base but a chance to witness something.
The flying artifact sped along swiftly.
They hardly spoke a few words before covering over a hundred kilometers.
Jiang Tang wasn’t visible on the ship, but his voice could be heard.
Since Jiang Tang controlled the flying artifact, the reason for showing them was a cause for curiosity among many.
Ye Tian had devoted the last two days to teaching Yan Weiwei’s family how to practice cultivation.
His efforts were not in vain, as within two days, even though they couldn’t read the characters in the secret manual, they had managed to memorize the cultivation technique by heart.
As for learning spells in the future, Yan Weiwei would be there to teach once her family members had reached a certain level of proficiency.
Ye Tian knew he might not be able to accompany them throughout this process.
With two or three days already passed since Jiang Tang said he would take them to get some exercise, Ye Tian followed out of curiosity.
Pushing back his return to the Imperial Capital for a few more days was no issue; such rare outings made him desire to spend even more time with his martial sister.