Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1519 - 822: Refusing to Refine the Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl and Approaching Danger

In his hand, Zhao Sheng gripped the Immortal Bone tightly and questioned in a solemn tone, "What would you like to exchange for this bone?"

This time around, the Stone Spirit chose not to answer for it; rather, it rotated its stony form toward the silent black-robed figure standing close by.

For an unknown reason, following a brief pause, the black-robed figure stuttered, "Refine... refine... Wind... Stabi...lizing... Pearl!"

Even before Zhao Sheng could respond, the Stone Spirit leaped eight feet into the air in astonishment, "What? Am I hearing correctly? You expect Zhao Kid to craft a Wind Stabilizing Pearl? Out of the question!"

Zhao Sheng felt a mix of shock and excitement upon hearing this. The Wind Stabilizing Pearl carried immense fame—it was said to rank as a supreme True Immortal Device and even served as a scarce evolution from a Spiritual Treasure.

Refining an authentic Wind Stabilizing Pearl would prove tough for a Tribulation Crossing Venerable, much less for someone at the mere Little Nascent Soul stage, particularly...

After a brief hesitation, Zhao Sheng abruptly flung the Immortal Bone back.

"Your demand is excessively demanding; I lack the ability to fulfill it."

Midway through the air, the Immortal Bone came to a halt.

Zhao Sheng's eyes shifted subtly, detecting a subtle, otherworldly trace of intent.

"Is that the case, is that so! Old Gu, are you intentionally complicating matters for others?" The Stone Spirit hopped a few times on the spot, appearing quite upset as it grumbled.

"No... not the Wind... Stabi...lizing Pearl! It’s... the Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl... I possess the refining method."

With more words spoken, the black-robed figure's speech flowed more smoothly.

"Ah, so it's the Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl. Now I get it. Zhao Kid, are you capable of refining it?" The Stone Spirit abruptly understood and directed its question to Zhao Sheng with sincere interest.

Zhao Sheng's mind whirled rapidly before he abruptly declared, "Where's the refining method? May I examine it beforehand?"

The moment the words left his mouth, the black-robed figure promptly hurled a Golden Silk Scroll his way.

Zhao Sheng extended his hand to seize the scroll and gradually unrolled it, exposing intricate rows of ancient Immortal Seals.

"What constitutes wind? It lacks form but holds substance, transforming endlessly across eras... Stabilizing the wind means to bind it, to curb its variations, and align it with the Dao... Employing the Immortal Bone as the core material, collecting Nine Heavens Pure Qi and Ten Earthly Miasma, merging the glories of the four seasons, forging the Eight Treasures Heavy Lock... Seven heavenly ingredients and thirteen terrestrial rarities, including Cave Heaven Marrow Jade, 昙光 Wind Core, Soul-shaking Stone... refining method..."

Zhao Sheng devoted almost an hour to poring over the Golden Silk Scroll multiple times, forming initial judgments in his thoughts.

Does crafting the Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl pose difficulty?

Yes!

Immensely so!

Yet, the toughest aspect in creating this treasure lies in assembling the required materials, particularly the primary one, the Immortal Bone, which has been virtually unobtainable across history.

Luckily, one exists right here.

Nevertheless...

Zhao Sheng shut the Silk Book and lightly flung it aside while shaking his head, "Apologies, my cultivation level is insufficient to produce this Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl."

The Golden Silk Scroll halted in mid-air too, positioned opposite the Immortal Bone.

Witnessing this, the Stone Spirit quickly called out, "Zhao Kid, I've pieced it together. You can't manage it at present, but once your cultivation advances, you'll handle it, correct?"

"Precisely!" Zhao Sheng had no plans to deceive and confessed directly.

Hearing that, the Stone Spirit burst into boisterous laughter, "Haha, Old Gu, see, I told you! Zhao Kid is indeed our fortune-bringer. Hurry and hand back the Immortal Bone."

No sooner had it spoken than the Immortal Bone and Golden Silk Scroll returned through the air.

Zhao Sheng's brows furrowed a touch, and he swiftly swept his sleeve, sending both objects rebounding.

"These possessions hold too much worth; I dare not claim them. Kindly store them securely."

"No worries! When I say accept them, you accept them! I have faith in you, and Old Gu does as well." The Stone Spirit urged nonchalantly.

Surprisingly, Zhao Sheng stood firm, resolutely maintaining that he wouldn't take unearned rewards, and rejected the treasures outright.

What a farce!

The bitter experience from his previous life stung too deeply, and suffering it once sufficed.

Without total certainty, why would he readily accept objects of mysterious provenance?

Above all, especially those tied intimately to a deceased True Immortal, which he could never take.

Who could predict what bizarre entity might hide inside.

Should a True Immortal Demon Thought emerge from within, he'd be risking everything.

At minimum, prior to forging a Sealing Treasure, he refused to accept it.

The Stone Spirit hadn't anticipated Zhao Sheng's prior major setback. Observing his unyielding stance, it found itself puzzled on how to proceed with him.

By now, the spatial-temporal rejection in the vicinity had grown overwhelmingly strong.

Zhao Sheng realized expulsion loomed, so he intentionally provided a slight loophole, "Have no doubts! I yearn to refine the Small Wind Pearl myself, though it's impractical at this moment. The road ahead stretches far; once I gain sufficient strength, I'll shoulder this karma."

"Truly? Wonderful!" The Stone Spirit leaped in delight.

"Old Gu, you've endured eons already; enduring a few more centuries or millennia changes little. Once Zhao Kid feels prepared, I'll inform you, sound good?"

"..."

The black-robed figure remained silent, quietly reclaiming the Golden Silk Scroll and the Immortal Bone.

"Now it's my turn, Zhao Kid, you—"

Before the Stone Spirit could complete its sentence, Zhao Sheng grinned while producing three Top-grade Spirit Stones, presenting them to the Stone Spirit.

The Stone Spirit gaped broadly, gulping down the three Top-grade Spirit Stones in one go, without so much as chewing.

Following the ingestion of the Spirit Stones, the Stone Spirit twirled upon the ground, prompting three items to rise from the soil.

A square-foot slab of Clear Marrow Jade, a fist-sized, rough, jet-black meteorite, and a stone sword layered in rusty brown patina.

Upon inspecting the three items, Zhao Sheng shook his head faintly, "... In the end, impatience betrays its weaknesses so soon. That Cave Heaven Marrow Jade is precisely one of the auxiliary components for crafting the Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl. Mere chance? Ha!"