Chapter 25: Come one, smash one; come two, smash a pair

  Sun Ming had been vomiting all along the way, and today he just arrived on this planet, Ling Xuan Lao said a sentence that made Sun Ming very happy.

  "Ling Ming, Tian Kui, Yun Lei, you three can now act on your own. I'm going to the Sea Xuan Star Market in this city to buy some materials. It's expected to take about 3-5 days. Let's gather here again after five days."

  "Alright, here are the ten top-grade crystal stones. The Sea of Profundity is different from your Cloud Abyss, and all transactions here require crystal stones." Ling Xiao handed over the ten top-grade crystal stones to Sun Ming. Seeing Tian Kui and Yun Lei's expressions, Sun Ming knew he had made a profit this time.

  "Hmph, I'm a Refining Master. From now on, you Ling Tian Sect's treasured artifacts might not be guaranteed without seeking me out. Now, start flattering me! En, not bad, not bad." Sun Ming said.

  "Look at how excited you are, it's just a 10-yuan floor tile..." Yun Zhongzi said. Sun Ming was silent, his face full of dark lines.

  "In that case, I'll take a stroll on the Sea Xuan Star. Thank you, Elder Ling Xiao." Sun Ming was actually disdainful of Ling Xiao's attempts to win people over in his heart, but he still had to put up a good front.

  "Well, I'm leaving now. You all be careful, this Hai Xuan star is within my orthodox Dao cultivation domain's trade range, but it doesn't rule out the possibility of those evil demons and heretics sneaking in." said Ling Xiao Dao.

  "The three of them said, 'The disciples know now.' Seeing Ling Xiao Zhenren ride his sword and leave, Sun Ming was no longer as reserved as before. He swaggered onto the flying sword, didn't even bid farewell to the two, and flew away on the flying sword."

  "This guy is so arrogant, if it weren't for the sect's urgent need for a refining master this time, how could he be so presumptuous." Yun Lei said with a look of disgust as he watched Sun Ming leave.

  "Don't be jealous of others, although this Lingming's cultivation is not high, but his achievements in alchemy are indeed admirable," said Tiankui.

  "Sister, how can you say that? He's still an outsider, no matter what. Master gave him ten top-grade spirit stones, and you're not even jealous? Remember when we asked Master for a single top-grade crystal stone before? We had to beg for it." Yun Lei said with a face full of righteous indignation.

  "Hehe, alright alright, if you want the crystal stone just ask Master later, we'll definitely be asking Sun Ming for it in the future, and you mustn't offend him." Tian Kui said with a smile, looking at Yun Lei's expression.

  "Why is that? He's just a Refiner!" Yun Lei said with an expression of disdain.

  "Why not just a Refining Master, have you seen the Spirit Badge of a Refining Master? Five stars! That's a five-star Refining Master Spirit Badge, which means Sun Ming has refined a mid-grade Spiritual Artifact before! Your best treasure, the Lingyun Armor, is only a low-grade Spiritual Artifact, understand?" Tian Kui looked at Yun Lei with an expression as if looking at rotten wood.

  "Ah, I get it. As long as we maintain a good relationship with Sun Ming, he can help us refine our magic treasures in the future. Hehe, I heard that even the best disciples in the Yuan Ying period within the sect can only have middle-grade spiritual equipment-level magic treasures, and that's only for the direct disciples of the sect leader. If I could also get a middle-grade spiritual equipment-level magic treasure, it would be so cool!" Yun Lei said with stars in his eyes.

  "Stop daydreaming here, think about how you treated Líng Míng's spirit and yet still dare to indulge in fantasies!" Tiān Kuí said.

  "Ah, how did I offend him in the first place? Alas, at that time, Elder Sister, you must put in a good word for me." Yun Lei arrived.

  "It's up to you now, let's go. It's not easy to get out once in a while, don't waste time, such opportunities are rare." Tian Kui said, and left with his sword.

  "Wait for me, Master!" Yun Lei hastily stepped onto the flying sword and almost fell off, causing a burst of laughter from the surrounding cultivators.

  "With a sword riding the wind between heaven and earth, true feelings are left for whom to cherish. In an instant, it's already been a thousand years, withered away is my appearance. For whom am I waiting, for whom do I miss, for whom do I wield my sword to ask the heavens? The gentle face in your eyes forever remains in my heart. Emotions follow the wind, a melancholic tune who can sympathize with? Alas, human affairs are like smoke, dispersing into the wind amidst the crowd. Sighs of the red dust, at dusk I look back and people have already gone far away, the world has already changed beyond recognition, but my heart remains unchanged. You are still in my heart, without you, I wouldn't envy even the love of immortals. Master, this poem is written too beautifully, when flying with a sword, silently reciting it in my heart has a special flavor." Sun Mingdao said.

  "Yes, I didn't expect that in this cultivation world there would be such a beautiful scenery, it's really too beautiful." Yun Zhongzi exclaimed through Sun Ming's eyes as he gazed at the sea and sky blending into one color.

  "Yes, Master. The Hai Xuan star is said to be mostly ocean, with only the north and south poles of the planet being continents, and some islands scattered throughout the ocean. We just came from a relatively larger island in this vast sea, so as far as the eye can see, it's all sea." Sun Mingdao said.

  "Yes, indeed, the spiritual energy here is abundant, unfortunately you are not able to utilize it yet." Yun Zhongzi said.

  "Is there still no way? Can I still use this Water Elemental Force in the future?" Sun Mingdao asked.

  "Why can't it be? The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is composed of the five elements, which generate and restrain each other. Later you will understand that water may not necessarily extinguish fire, and earth may not necessarily overcome water." said Yun Zhongzi.

  "Alright, I understand, Master. It's just that my current level isn't enough, right? Hehe." Sun Mingdao said.

  "Heh heh, tomorrow, be careful, there are a few blind people eyeing the flying sword under your feet, fly far away and settle them." Yun Zhongzi said.

  Sun Ming heard this and secretly rejoiced in his heart, thinking that these two treasures had not been used to attack anyone since they were successfully refined, and today was a good opportunity to use them to test their power. Sun Ming urged the flying sword to fly towards the depths of the ocean.

  "Big Brother, this little guy seems to have found us, but shouldn't he be flying towards more populated areas? Why is he flying deeper into the ocean?" said Male A.

  "Why are you so nosy? That's a medium-grade spirit artifact, this kid is clearly a rookie, killing him will make things cleaner, no one will bother us?" Male B said.

  "But..." The man who was following seemed still a bit uneasy.

  "There's nothing to be anxious about, hurry up and catch up. That kid seems to have only reached the Golden Elixir stage of cultivation, but his flying speed is quite fast. It looks like this flying sword is really good." Male B said as he followed behind.

  "Hey kid, hand over the flying sword you stole quickly, or else don't blame this immortal for being ruthless!" The man following shouted loudly.

  "Where did you steal this flying sword from? Hand it over quickly, or don't blame us for being rude." The man following Male A said with a show of false bravado.

  "Master, when did my flying sword become stolen? I didn't know!" Sun Mingdao said.

  "Cut, I didn't expect these wicked people to be of the same moral character. This is what they call an excuse, finding a noble-sounding pretext for something they want to do." said Yun Zhongzi.

  "When I was a junior, I saw many so-called Orthodox Daoists who used the excuse of beheading demons and eliminating evil to slaughter demonic creatures. Alas, wasn't it for the demon's inner elixir and materials on their body?" Cloud Middle Child said.

  "It seems that I don't need to show mercy today. Even if I spare their lives, they won't let me off." Sun Ming said fiercely.

  "Hey! Kid, stop dawdling and bring up the flying sword quickly." Male B said.

  "Master, consider this flying sword a gift from me. If you're pleased, then spare my life." Sun Ming said with a flattering tone.

  "Well done, you're quite clever." The man following him took over the flying sword and said with a pleased expression.

  "But I think this junior brother of mine hasn't gotten anything, why don't you give the Golden Elixir to him instead?" said the man following behind.

  "Hmph, kid, you're to blame for being too showy. Remember, when your cultivation isn't this high, never carry a mid-grade spiritual artifact around casually. Oh, and by the way, there won't be a next time for you." The man following behind him looked at Sun Ming with an expression that said "I've got you right where I want you".

  "You think I'd dare to show off with a mid-grade spiritual artifact and have nothing better?" Sun Ming sneered.

  "Hmph, what else do you want to say quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite." The man following him said.

  "Alright, I'll give it to you." Sun Ming said as he raised the Fan Tian Seal and smashed it directly onto the body of the male follower.

  Brain pulp burst, directly became meat paste, a golden elixir and a storage ring fell down, Sun Ming quickly caught it in the Su Mei ring.

  "How dare you kill my junior brother!" Male B shouted in anger, and immediately flew his sword over.

  Sun Ming couldn't help but laugh when he saw the flying sword that had been thrust at him, actually using the magical treasure he had refined to attack him. With a wave of his hand, the flying sword returned to Sun Ming's feet. Then, a folding fan appeared in Sun Ming's hand, and with a very elegant swing, a spirit bird engulfed in blue flames flew out, instantly devouring the pursuing man.

  Sun Ming picked up the storage ring that had fallen down, and just as he was putting Qing Luan into his fan, he heard Yun Zhongzi's voice.

  "Alas, let his primordial infant escape. Tomorrow, after the matter here is settled, hurry up and leave. That person's primordial infant will definitely inform the sect's seniors to come and seek revenge. Alas, if only Wu Huo Qi Fan had two spiritual feathers of the Spiritual Birds, he could have directly refined the primordial infant." Yun Zhongzi sighed.

  "What's there to be afraid of? Come one, smash one; come two, smash a pair." Sun Ming said with a pleased expression.

  Hehe, that verse can be sung to the tune of "Yu Jian Jiang Hu" from The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3. I finished writing the lyrics but found out I couldn't sing it after all... sigh, the melody spans three octaves!