Oh no! I, the weakling, have become the villain!

Chapter 547 Magical Artifacts

"I know you are also very passionate about weapon crafting, which is why I asked you to craft this weapon yourself. However, I think you will definitely consume a lot of your spiritual energy when crafting this magical artifact."

"So you shouldn't continue wasting your energy; it's not good for your recovery," Xu Yao advised.

"Elder Xu, please don't say that! Don't worry, I didn't just refine this magic artifact to restore my Yuan energy!" Liu Ming said with a smile.

"Oh, what's the reason for that?" Xu Yao was stunned when he heard Liu Ming's words.

He really couldn't understand why Liu Ming would do this. Did Liu Ming want to use this magic artifact to exchange for something else?

"Hehe, Elder Xu, let me tell you, this magic artifact can not only improve your weapon crafting skills, but also enhance your cultivation, allowing you to reach a higher level," Liu Ming said with a smile.

"What? That's amazing?" Xu Yao's face showed surprise upon hearing Liu Ming's words.

"Old Xu, don't worry about what I think. Just take this magic artifact with you."

Upon hearing Liu Ming's words, Xu Yao put away Liu Ming's Xuan Tie armor and then took out the other two gifts.

When he took out the two gifts, Xu Yao's face trembled slightly, and a burning look appeared in his eyes.

"Elder Liu, I will accept both gifts, but I have one condition: no matter how precious the magical artifacts you craft are, I must take them with me."

Xu Yao spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Liu Ming's gaze lingered on Xu Yao for a moment before he nodded and said, "Okay! I agree to that."

"Elder Liu, I have another question. What exactly is your cultivation level? I can't seem to see through it at all," Xu Yao asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Hehe, you can't see through my cultivation level now. My realm has reached the peak of the late stage of the Integration Realm!"

Xu Yao was completely stunned upon hearing Liu Ming's words.

"Old Liu, you just said you're already at the late stage of the Integration Realm? Really? I feel like you're lying to me!" Xu Yao said, looking at Liu Ming with disbelief.

Upon hearing Xu Yao's words, Liu Ming calmly replied, "Old Xu, I have no reason to lie to you! I'm telling the truth!"

"If I didn't want to associate with you, I could have simply not told you I was a Nascent Soul cultivator, and I wouldn't have needed to prepare two storage rings for you!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yao quickly shook his head and said, "Of course I believe Elder Liu! But I'm really curious now, Elder Liu, how old are you really?"

Hearing Xu Yao's words, Liu Ming laughed and said, "I'm already over four hundred years old!"

"Over four hundred years old?!" Xu Yao's eyes widened in disbelief upon hearing Liu Ming's words. He truly hadn't expected that the old man in front of him was over four hundred years old!

"Old Liu, your cultivation level is so high, how come you look so young?"

"Hehe, this is because I've taken a lot of pills. My body is much younger than that of a normal young person."

That's why I look so young; just think of me as a young person!

"So that's how it is. May I ask, Elder Liu, where did you begin your cultivation? Why is your cultivation level so low?" Xu Yao asked with a puzzled expression.

Xu Yao's question ended up being directed at Liu Ming, because the cultivation technique he practiced was the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Technique.

This set of techniques was created by nine people jointly refining and condensing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Therefore, his cultivation speed was extremely fast, and in just ten years he went directly from the initial stage of Qi Refining to the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining.

At this rate of cultivation, it won't be long before he reaches the peak of the late Qi Refining stage.

However, it will take him much longer to advance to the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining.

After all, the late stage of Qi Refining is a peak of the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and this stage is different from the late stage.

The later stages of cultivation are merely a manifestation of one's level of cultivation, while the mid-stage of Qi Refining is a manifestation of one's spiritual power.

Only by cultivating one's spiritual power to a certain level can one break through to the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining.

Liu Ming's current cultivation level is at the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining, and he is only one step away from reaching the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining.

Such cultivation level is extremely important for Liu Ming at present.

If Liu Ming can successfully advance to the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining, his combat power will definitely double.

"Elder Xu, my current cultivation level is at the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining," Liu Ming said calmly.

"Mr. Liu, what did you say?"

Hearing Liu Ming's words, Xu Yao's face was filled with shock, even though he had already guessed that Liu Ming's cultivation level was not simple.

However, he never expected that Liu Ming's cultivation level was so much higher than his.

Xu Yao never expected that Liu Ming would have such heaven-defying cultivation talent! This gave Xu Yao a sense of defeat.

"Old Liu, how exactly did you cultivate your skills? I'm so envious of you!"

Xu Yao spoke with a look of jealousy.

Liu Ming smiled and said, "Old Xu, this is a secret. We can talk about it later. Now, take a look at this thing I've prepared for you!"

Upon hearing Liu Ming's words, Xu Yao immediately turned his attention away from Liu Ming and took out the jade slip to read the contents.

Xu Yao then looked at Liu Ming and asked, "Old Liu, what exactly is this thing? How can it be so rare and precious?"

"Haha, Mr. Xu, you'll see when you see it!" Liu Ming laughed and said.

"Alright, Mr. Liu, since you're being so cryptic, I'll reluctantly take a look," Xu Yao said with a shrug.

"Mr. Xu, please take your time looking at these. I have other things to take care of. Let's talk again after I'm done with these matters," Liu Ming said.

Hearing Liu Ming's words, Xu Yao nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Liu, I'll read this book first, and we'll talk again after I finish reading it!"

"Okay! I won't take up any more of your time! You can continue reading!" Liu Ming nodded and said.

After saying that, Liu Ming left the room.

After watching Liu Ming leave the room, Xu Yao's expression became somewhat serious. He quickly flipped through the jade slip in his hands and soon became immersed in it.

A month passed quickly, and when Liu Ming opened his eyes from his seclusion, a joyful expression appeared on his face.

"I have finally mastered the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Technique. My physical strength has now reached the peak of the late Qi Refining stage. I am confident enough to defeat a cultivator at the peak of the late Qi Refining stage!"

Liu Ming muttered to himself that he was now confident he could easily defeat a cultivator at the peak of the late Qi Refining stage.

"It seems I've met my match this time. I hope my opponent won't disappoint me!" Liu Ming said calmly.

Then Liu Ming woke Xu Yao up.

When Xu Yao woke up, he was surprised to find himself still standing in Liu Ming's room.