After the leader of the guards left, Chen Lin looked for an opportunity to bring Xiaocao back, and took Princess Qinghua to where Tan Shiyi lived.
A year has passed since he saw the fragments of the Hanyue Sword in the capital of Touguo. He has long wanted to meet this famous forging master in this world.
"Meet Princess Qinghua!"
Chen Lin did not reveal his identity, but met the other party under the identity of Princess Qinghua.
The Hand Country is just a small country and does not dare to offend the envoys from the superior country. Even with Tan Shiyi's reputation, he has to be respectful.
This is what a society where strength is respected is like, and everything is based on strength.
Skills can bring you wealth and prestige, but not status. However, it is said that the other party is also a great master, but he cannot be treated as an ordinary blacksmith.
"Um."
Princess Qinghua got Chen Lin's signal, hummed, and then said: "I heard that Master Tan's forging skills have improved again. I came here to ask for a treasure. I hope the master can help me personally."
"No problem, Princess, please let me know what you want. As long as I can do it, I will do my best."
Upon hearing that Princess Qinghua came to ask for a treasure, Tan Shiyi's expression relaxed. Even if he could do other things, when it came to forging treasures, if he said he was second to none in the world, no one would dare to say he was first.
However, this world is dominated by supernatural powers, and the role of treasures is limited, so the status of blacksmiths is not very high.
Tan Shiyi invited Princess Qinghua and Chen Lin to the rest area, and then asked Princess Qinghua if she had any requirements for the treasure.
Princess Qinghua did not say anything, but took out a short sword that was only one foot long.
"Master Tan, I got this treasure by chance, and it feels very strange. It is obviously a treasure, but I cannot use my magical powers to activate it. Master, please help me see if there is any mechanism in it?"
After saying that, he placed the dagger in front of Tan Shiyi.
Chen Lin focused his attention on the other person, paying close attention to his every move.
Tan Shiyi took the dagger in his hand in surprise, and after just one look, a strange look appeared on his face.
Chen Lin noticed this change and immediately realized that the fragments of the Hanyue Sword were indeed in the opponent's hands. This dagger was a magic weapon. Although it was not a spiritual treasure, the refining method was the same. Presumably, the opponent had seen through the clues.
But the other party's next move directly surprised him.
The other party held the dagger in his hand and examined it for a while, and then a familiar energy fluctuation suddenly emanated from his body, and the dagger trembled slightly!
Although the other party's energy aura was released and retracted immediately, and was very weak, as if it was concealed by some means, he still felt it.
This is the fluctuation of magic power!
Those with supernatural powers have no magic power. Only cultivators have magic power, so the other party is a cultivator!
Moreover, the other party’s cultivation is at least above the Jindan level, because only Jindan cultivators can drive magic weapons!
Chen Lin was shocked, but did not show it.
When the other party didn't release his aura just now, he didn't sense the other party's magic power fluctuations, which meant that the other party's cultivation might be higher than his. It would be safer to get to know him first.
However, he has been using high-level concealing talismans since he entered this world, so unless the other party is much more advanced than him, it is impossible for them to detect his abnormality.
"Your Highness, I would like to ask, where did you get this item?"
Tan Shiyi put down the dagger and asked in a calm tone.
The two had already prepared a draft before they came. Princess Qinghua immediately followed Chen Lin's instructions and said, "I got it in Touguo, but not recently. It was already a year ago. I have been studying it, but I haven't figured it out. Master Tan, what have you figured out?"
Tan Shiyi's expression changed when he heard this, but he did not answer. Instead, he shook his head and said, "I can't see anything for now, but since the princess wants to make a treasure, you might as well leave it with me. I will study it carefully when I have time."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Master."
Princess Qinghua nodded in agreement, and then told the other party the shape and purpose of the treasure that she had ordered in advance.
After a long discussion, Chen Lin and Princess Qinghua left.
"My dear, what should we do next?"
After leaving Tan Shiyi's mansion, Princess Qinghua asked Chen Lin about his next move.
Influenced by the secret art of dual cultivation, she is now completely devoted to Chen Lin. Not only does she not have any hatred towards him, but she is full of affection for him.
This made Chen Lin once again realize the power of this dual cultivation secret technique.
Ever since Princess Qinghua surrendered, he knew many secrets that could not be discovered through soul searching.
After all, soul-searching has its flaws. Although it can ensure that the information obtained is accurate, the older the memory is, the more vague it becomes, and it is impossible to search it in every detail.
In addition, the stronger the soul of the person being searched, the worse the effect of the search. Some people will even seal up important memories, making them impossible to find.
Princess Qinghua's soul was very strong, so he only obtained partial information by searching her soul.
According to Princess Qinghua, this secret technique was also left behind by the mysterious powerful man back then. The usage of the circumnavigating beast, as well as some secret techniques other than those bestowed by the gods, are all related to that mysterious powerful man.
The reason why the Soul Kingdom was able to suppress other countries for thousands of years was because it inherited many things from that mysterious powerful man.
This made Chen Lin more and more curious, and he decided that if he had the chance, he would read all the books about the mysterious powerful man. Perhaps he could obtain the inheritance of the cultivator.
"Let's go back to the inn first and come back tomorrow."
This Tan Shiyi was also very mysterious. Chen Lin originally intended to visit his residence at night, but decided to wait.
Now that the bait has been thrown out, let's see how the other party reacts first.
For the next few days, Chen Lin and Princess Qinghua stayed indoors in the inn. In order to conceal their activities from the public, they never stopped practicing together, giving the guards and maids the feeling that they were just tasting the forbidden fruit for the first time and had no interest in anything else.
Ten days later, two pieces of news were reported at the same time.
One was a letter from Tan Shiyi saying that the treasure had been refined and asked the princess to come over to discuss the next details.
Another thing is that the person who brought the message to the Soul Country has returned.
Chen Lin immediately asked Princess Qinghua to summon the person who delivered the letter and told him the information he needed to know.
The person who delivered the letter actually brought back the imperial edict, which directly announced that Princess Qinghua would be named Princess Qinghua, and the original mansion would be redeemed and awarded to Princess Qinghua again.
In addition, you will be rewarded with another opportunity to merge with the soul on the next year's soul-welcoming day!
In addition, there were countless dimes and servants as rewards, but they all needed to go back and collect them.
Chen Lin was greatly amazed by this move, and realized the importance of compressing the soul once.
In fact, it is indeed worth such a huge reward. Although the soul compression once does not advance to the Gintama, it forms a watershed between it and ordinary supernatural powers, and can suppress supernatural powers below the same level.
What's more, Princess Qinghua possesses two great magical powers, both of which are extremely powerful. If the Crown Prince dies, as long as there are no strong Gintamas in other big families, Princess Qinghua will be able to calm the situation.
Once you enter this stage, you are closer to advancement. You have also practiced the secret art of dual cultivation, so the possibility of advancing to the next spiritual fusion stage is higher.
From this perspective, these rewards seem a bit small.
Chen Lin was also very happy.
The higher the status of Princess Qinghua, the more advantageous it will be for him.
Once the Crown Uncle dies, the other party will be able to take over the Crown Uncle's position. At that time, whether it is obtaining the Four-Arm Ring or other treasures, it will be easy for them to obtain them.
I just don’t know whether the Crown Prince entered the Demon Realm and what the result of his exploration was.
Chen Lin was not in a hurry about the Crown Prince's matter. As long as the other party did not come to check in person this time, things would develop in the direction he expected.
This was also the reason why he was in a hurry to pass back the information that Princess Qinghua had entered the Half-Step Silver Soul. With such accurate information, the other party would no longer have any worries and should be able to explore the demon world with peace of mind.
Even if you don't explore the demon world, you should enter that secret place and try to leave this interface.
What does a person who is about to die want most? That is the hope to continue living.
There is nothing in this world that can prolong one's lifespan, so the other party must enter other worlds to look for it. As for whether it is dangerous or not, a dying person would not care so much.
After receiving the imperial edict, Chen Lin and Princess Qinghua went straight to Tan Shiyi's mansion.
"Greetings, Princess!"
Tan Shiyi is still in good spirits, his clothes are neat and tidy, his skin is fair, and he doesn't look like a blacksmith at all.
After greeting, the other party asked a servant to bring out a box. When it was opened, a pair of bracelets as white as jade were revealed.
"This soul-condensing bracelet is made of the finest soul stones. Even with the princess's soul strength, it can increase the power of her magical power by 30%. However, it consumes a lot of soul power when used. The princess needs to figure out how to use it on her own."
"Okay, thank you very much, Master. Please feel free to tell me what kind of compensation you need. I will have the delegation come to settle the bill with you when the time comes."
Princess Qinghua put the bracelet back into the box and put it away.
Chen Lin was listening to the other party's introduction and was secretly amazed in his heart. This guy was really capable. He could actually refine such a powerful treasure.
You know, Princess Qinghua's soul power is second only to the Gintama strongman, and it can even increase the release intensity by 30%. This effect is too terrifying.
I'll try it out later to see if he can use it. If it does, he'll accept it with a smile.
Chen Lin was very excited.
His soul has now been compressed once and a half. If he could increase the power of the Soul-Destroying Finger by 30%, he might really be able to compete with the Crown Uncle.
But after thinking about it, he felt that he was too optimistic. If even Princess Qinghua could get a treasure, how could the Crown Prince not get it? It might even be stronger than this. So it would be better to let the other party and the Demon Realm fight it out. There was no need to confront them head-on.
"How is Master Tan's research on the dagger going?"
After putting away the box, Princess Qinghua continued to ask questions.
Tan Shiyi glanced at Princess Qinghua and said, "Thanks to you, I was able to see some clues, but they cannot be seen here. Please go to the forging room and take a look!"