Chapter 396: 394. Shaky-Handed Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan
"What lies beyond the Five Elements?" H Lan was stunned, not comprehending what the Sea of Clouds Cang Lan meant by this.
The Vortex Map, from start to finish, has always only amplified the Anomalous Veins within Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.
For thousands of years, it hasn’t changed.
Of course, it’s not that they can’t create new things, the Vein Technique can continuously create new ones, theoretically, the Vortex Map can too. But no matter how they try, nothing new comes forth.
Because the Vortex Divine Artisan isn’t wealthy enough to casually buy Celestial Materials, even the Hundred Sects Alliance cannot support such a Vortex Divine Artisan, even if it’s a One Vortex.
Sea of Clouds Cang Lan raised an eyebrow, revealing a trace of arrogance, and said, "Sect Leader Wen has already created an Anomalous Vein Vortex Map beyond the Five Elements. It’s being sold in our Cloud Sea City, and I’ve bought it. Now... Brother H Lan, do you still think Sect Leader Wen can’t persuade Master Zi Ran?"
After speaking, Sea of Clouds Cang Lan glanced at Wen Ping.
Seeing Wen Ping not reprimanding him for this revelation, he felt even more proud looking at H Lan—because the first Wind Attribute Vortex Map was in his hands.
"Ah!"
H Lan froze.
No, more accurately, he was stunned.
He doubted Sea of Clouds Cang Lan would deceive him with such words, as there was no point; even if Cang Lan wanted to make something up, he wouldn’t claim to have it in his possession.
If he dared say it, it must be true.
"Brother Sea of Clouds, could I have a look at it?"
"That can’t be done... After purchasing it, I gave it to my son. If you want to see it, visit Cloud Sea City next time. My son has become the first Anomalous Profound with Wind Attribute at Heaven and Earth Lake, it’s obvious."
Wind Attribute?
H Lan’s lips curled into an amazed smile.
"If that’s the case, my master will definitely be too excited to sleep once he knows..."
However, in his excitement, his expression dropped. Looking at Wen Ping, his expression was quite complex, and he spoke with difficulty, "Sect Leader Wen, actually, my master’s reason for not crafting the Three-Vortex Vortex Map for others is due to a cause. Though an Anomalous Vein Attribute beyond the Five Elements is precious and could exchange for a Three-Vortex Vortex Map, my master truly finds himself incapable."
"Why is that?" Seeing H Lan with this reasoning again, Wen Ping quickly inquired, puzzled.
H Lan waved a hand, and the servants immediately withdrew.
Soon, only Wen Ping and four others were left in the hall—Lin Kewu and the others had retreated to the courtyard.
"My master actually can’t make Vortex Maps anymore, so Sect Leader Wen’s efforts will be in vain." As he spoke, H Lan sat back down with much helplessness in his expression, "Sect Leader Wen, Brother Sea of Clouds, I ask that you don’t speak of this after learning the matter. This is no small affair indeed."
"Can’t make..."
Sea of Clouds Cang Lan nodded understandingly.
Wen Ping’s expression was somewhat vexed, internally pondering: What should I do? Where should I find a Three-Vortex Vortex Map now? Though it’s said the fame of Immortal Sect doesn’t solely rely on the Vortex Map, there are other methods, but part of the mission goal is to reforge a Three-Vortex Vortex Map.
If this doesn’t work, making a million people remember Immortal Sect through other means is useless too.
Reputation Value!
The opportunity for the Sect Leader’s Reputation to reach Level Two will be gone.
A random upgrade for the Sect’s buildings would also be lost.
Opening the Mission Hall would be out of the picture.
"What reason?" Out of dissatisfaction, Wen Ping casually asked, considering he had the Life Core Necklace.
"Shaky hands."
"This..."
Great, even the Life Core was useless.
A profession almost reliant on hand skills, while hands were shaky. It’s akin to an internal medicine doctor unable to hold a scalpel steady—they’re both rendered useless.
But just as Wen Ping was about to stop asking and find another way, H Lan spoke again, ready to reveal everything.
"Ten years ago, my master refined a Celestial Material, Ghost Ink Stone, to help someone forge a Three-Star Vortex Map. But unexpectedly, the Ghost Ink Stone wasn’t real, it was a Magic Stone. Although they differ by only a character, and look the same, the latter is poisonous."
Once he stopped talking, upon hearing the term Magic Stone, even Sea of Clouds Cang Lan, who was no Vortex Divine Artisan, changed his expression.
"How could Master Zi Ran confuse Ghost Ink Stone with Magic Stone?"
"An ordinary Ghost Ink Stone for creating a Two-Vortex Vortex Map and a Magic Stone are easy to distinguish, but the ones used for a Three-Vortex Vortex Map are indistinguishable in smell, texture, even their melted colors can be identical. And once a mistake occurs... it’s a total disaster."
Wen Ping asked: "Then why did Master Zi Ran take such work?" Isn’t it like heading towards danger knowingly?
"It’s an oath my master made long ago, one he couldn’t break. Despite his research and attempts countless times, he still mistook it... After inhaling the vapor emitted from the melting Magic Stone, my master hasn’t crafted a Vortex Map for anyone since then. His hands shake, and even basic melting can’t be done."
H Lan showed a helpless bitter smile.
What a shame, if Master could still make Vortex Maps, knowing someone created a new Anomalous Vein Attribute, he would be excitedly sleepless. Regardless of cost, he would learn it at all costs.
"Magic Stone."
Wen Ping muttered in his heart, actually asking the system.
The system didn’t refuse to provide Wen Ping information and began recounting details about the Magic Stone.
"The Magic Stone is a rather special Celestial Material, unsuitable for making Vortex Maps, but can only be used to nourish certain special Spirit Bodies. According to the information I’ve searched, anyone slightly discerning can immediately tell its difference from Ghost Ink Stone, burn it with fire for a while, and its color naturally changes."
"Not everyone has that ability ... move on from bragging and talk about solutions."
"If accidentally mistaken and the toxic gas emitted from the Magic Stone is inhaled, it’s a big problem. Without a specially ’consuming’ Spirit Body for Magic Stone, the gas from Magic Stone truly can’t dissipate."
"System, just say the solution directly."
"Using a large amount of Jianmu Tree leaves to make Moonlight Dumplings can work, although Jianmu Tree leaves used on removing items of great nourishment would be wasted. This system doesn’t recommend the host to use it this way..."
"It’s nourishing for some, poison for others. Waste doesn’t even come into question..." Jokingly, a single White Crystal Seed for a Jianmu, he wouldn’t be stingy.
Using major resources for minor purposes?
He wouldn’t think that way.
Luckily, he gathered many Jianmu Tree leaves when leaving, planning for protection; now they were just right for use.
"If it’s just the inhalation of Magic Stone’s toxic gas, coincidentally, I have a solution." Wen Ping’s lips showed no sign of disappointment, "Brother H, just give me the address."
H Lan responded, "Sect Leader Wen, do you truly have a remedy?"
"Yes, as long as Master Zi Ran is willing to craft a Three-Vortex Vortex Map for me, helping him would be no issue."
Wen Ping isn’t the kind who altruistically heals the world.
If that Three-Vortex Vortex Master didn’t just happen to need him, he wouldn’t spare such time to save a person.
"My master has searched out medical savants, but all results were fruitless." The address where the master resides is secret, and he dared not carelessly disclose it, "I am not questioning Sect Leader Wen; it’s merely that mere words hold no weight..."