After handing Jiao Chengyu over to the Shuntian Prefecture Government Office, Xuu Yi, Lin Han, and Sikong Feixing received a warm reception from the county yamen, full of gratitude in their words. Cultivators in Jiyang City are already considered lofty beings, even the court holds them in reverence, not daring to easily provoke them. This time, capturing Jiao Chengyu can be said to have resolved a menace for the court. The Shuntian Prefecture Government Office’s bounty rewards were divided among the three, consisting of some gold and silver coins, considered worldly possessions. Even for cultivators, these taels of silver can be useful to purchase certain worldly items. After spending some time at the Shuntian Prefecture Government Office, the three set out to leave. "Today, I thank the two Daoist friends from the Cyan Mountain Sect for their righteous assistance. Until we meet again." After leaving the Shuntian Prefecture Government Office together, Sikong Feixing cupped his hands in farewell to Lin Han and Xuu Yi. As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped lightly onto a rooftop like a flying swallow, his figure flickering a few times across rooftops before disappearing in an instant. He hails from the Empty Thief Sect, a member of the Thief Realm, long accustomed to moving alone, disliking socializing, with a reclusive personality. Today’s meeting with Lin Han and Xuu Yi was just a chance encounter. When fate brings them together again, they can reacquaint themselves. The name Cyan Mountain Sect, Sikong Feixing had already noted silently. "This Sikong Daoist, he sure moves quickly." Watching Sikong Feixing’s figure fade away, Xuu Yi did not linger either and turned to Lin Han, saying, "Senior Brother Lin, we should return to the sect as well, reporting back sooner." The two of them set off, heading in the direction of Cyan Lotus Mountain. At the same time, in front of Lu Ping, a progress window for a hidden quest appeared, accompanied by a dialog box. [Hidden Quest: Capture the sea robber Jiao Chengyu for the court, Quest Completed] [Completion Rewards: Reputation 900, Three-star Random Talent ×1] At this moment, the rewards for this hidden quest were at hand. Lu Ping decided to use this Three-star Random Talent. Remembering clearly, he had used the Three-star Random Talent twice before. Once bestowing Lu Changfeng with Array Talent. Once bestowing Chu Qin with Talisman-Making Talent. Regarding Lu Changfeng, his proficiency in arrays would soon be at an entry level, becoming a Tier One Lower-Grade Array Master. As for Chu Qin, Lu Ping wasn’t clear on his current state in learning talisman-making. For this, Lu Ping specially checked Chu Qin’s personal attribute panel, finding his identity section still only showing as a Cyan Mountain Sect disciple, with no mention of being a Tier One Lower-Grade Talisman Maker. It seems Chu Qin has more effort to put into entering the talisman maker ranks. For now, Lu Ping decided not to concern himself with this matter. Whether effort is made, it is all up to Chu Qin himself. Now, for this Three-star Random Talent, after pondering it over, Lu Ping decided to select another from the sect disciples to use it on. After thinking it over and comparing various talents, Lu Ping finally determined the candidate. Song Minghui, Senior Sister Song. As the head senior sister of the Cyan Mountain Sect and an Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation cultivator, Lu Ping was optimistic about Song Minghui’s future. It was necessary to promote her at this time. He unfolded the Three-star Random Talent and used it on Song Minghui, initiating the random talent extraction. [Extracting random talent for Song Minghui...] [Ding! Song Minghui has acquired the random talent—Artifact Refining Talent] [Artifact Refining Talent: Assists the talent holder to quickly master the path of artifact refining, avoiding detours, becoming an exceptional artifact refiner] Soon, the result of the random talent grant appeared, and it turned out to be the Artifact Refining Talent for Song Minghui. This was somewhat unexpected for Lu Ping. Getting a business talent or Abnormal Spirit Root Talent was within what Lu Ping could foresee, but now it landed on Artifact Refining Talent. This Artifact Refining Talent is not inferior to Array Talent and Talisman-Making Talent at all. "It’s still alright, having another artifact refiner in the sect is a good thing. In the future, there should be a second artifact refiner trained." "Zhiwei’s current artifact refining mastery is at Tier Three Middle Grade, soon to advance to Tier Three Top Grade." "With her experience, it’s enough to mentor Song Minghui, guiding her into the path of artifact refining." "For Song Minghui to master artifact refining is also a good choice." Having made up his mind to cultivate Song Minghui into the sect’s second artifact refiner, Lu Ping used Communication to summon Song Minghui. "Song Minghui, this is Lu Ping, the founder of Cyan Mountain Sect. Come to the cave mansion at the back of Cyan Lotus Peak immediately." After passing the communication, Song Minghui, who was in a state of surprise, let out a soft sound of surprise. She was not calm at the moment. After acquiring the Artifact Refining Talent, Song Minghui could clearly feel the presence of this talent and was quite amazed. She hadn’t figured out what was going on when Lu Ping’s voice came through. This just added to her confusion. On one hand, she didn’t understand where this newfound artifact refining talent came from, and why it appeared out of nowhere. On the other hand, who exactly was the Communication Bearer in her mind? For a moment, Song Minghui didn’t know what to say, looking somewhat bewildered. She subconsciously glanced around, the room was empty, only herself inside. "The founder of Cyan Mountain Sect..." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝓷𝓮𝓽 Recalling the voice of Lu Ping in her mind, it was the first time Song Minghui had heard it, feeling it very unfamiliar. Hasn’t the sect’s ancestor been in secluded cultivation all along... Why would they communicate with her today? With these thoughts swirling, Lu Ping’s voice came through again. "If you have questions, come to the cave mansion at the back hill to seek me, no need to ask more now." Song Minghui was dumbfounded again upon hearing this. "Bring along Lu Zhiwei, there are some things I need to tell you." "I know you have questions now." Lu Ping added, "Come over, and I will clarify things for you." Hearing that she should bring Lu Zhiwei to the cave mansion, Song Minghui felt a bit more at ease despite her questions and caution. No matter who the person is or if it’s truly Elder Lu, going together with the Second Elder ensures there should be no danger. As for the appearing of the artifact refining talent, perhaps exploring this might provide some answers. Following the communication response, Song Minghui left the courtyard to find Lu Zhiwei. After finding Lu Zhiwei, Song Minghui conveyed Lu Ping’s communication instructions, and Lu Zhiwei nodded calmly upon hearing it. "Elder, is this person... truly the founder of our Cyan Mountain Sect, Elder Lu?" Song Minghui couldn’t help but ask. Lu Zhiwei didn’t speak, just nodded slightly. This gesture made Song Minghui gradually firm in her mind. The ancestor truly communicated with her.