I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely-Chapter 89 - 88: Purchasing Materials, Refining Daoist Soldiers (Part 2)
"Upgrade the Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink."
Xu Qing said.
BUZZ!
Immediately, the Encyclopedia of All Things responded with a flicker of fluorescent light. The Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink in Xu Qing’s hand also changed, flashing with a white glow.
At the same time, a series of images appeared before Xu Qing’s eyes. They depicted the process of creating the Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink, as if a more perfect version of the Spiritual Ink was being crafted anew.
[Upgrade successful!]
[Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink LV2: 0/200 (This is a flawless Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink refined by a Daoist who has stepped into the Second Realm. It is primarily used for drawing ’Profound Soldier Talismans’.)]
BUZZ! BUZZ!
The Talisman Papers placed to the side changed. All the ink on them vanished, and the portion of Spiritual Ink that had been used up was restored.
At the same time, the quality of the Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink improved.
"Good."
Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.
Additionally, the Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink couldn’t be upgraded any further. If it were, the Spiritual Ink’s quality would be too high, making it unsuitable for drawing ’Profound Soldier Talismans.’ With its Energy and Spirituality being too potent, Xu Qing’s current Innate Gang Qi cultivation would be insufficient to control it.
A Level 2 Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink was more than enough.
"Upgrade the Wolf Hair Talisman Brush."
Xu Qing said.
BUZZ!
Similarly, the Encyclopedia of All Things flickered with fluorescent light, and the Wolf Hair Talisman Brush in his hand glinted with a white glow as images of its creation appeared before his eyes.
The quality of the Wolf Hair Talisman Brush in his hand had clearly improved.
[Upgrade successful!]
[Wolf Hair Talisman Brush LV2: 50/20 (Upgradable!)]
"Continue upgrading."
Xu Qing said.
BUZZ!
The same scene appeared once again. The Encyclopedia of All Things flickered with fluorescent light, the Wolf Hair Talisman Brush in Xu Qing’s hand glinted white, and the images of its creation resurfaced.
[Upgrade successful!]
[Wolf Hair Talisman Brush LV3: 30/40 (This Wolf Hair Talisman Brush is made from the tip of a sturdy wild wolf’s tail and hundred-year-old bamboo. It provides a certain boost when drawing on Talisman Paper.)]
"Not bad."
Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.
Next, Xu Qing proceeded to prepare eight more portions of Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink.
Before long, the sky began to brighten with the dawn.
"Hooo..."
Xu Qing took a deep breath. He gazed at the nine portions of Level 2 Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink, all neatly stored in jade-made porcelain bowls, a satisfied smile on his face. "I spent nearly the whole night, but I’ve finally prepared all nine portions of Level 2 Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink."
In fact, creating the Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink itself didn’t take much time. The lengthy process was due to needing to increase its Experience Points afterward by drawing runes. That was why it took so long, lasting until dawn the next day, to finish preparing all the Spiritual Ink.
"Upgrade the Wolf Hair Talisman Brush."
Xu Qing said.
BUZZ!
The Encyclopedia of All Things flickered with fluorescent light, and the Wolf Hair Talisman Brush in Xu Qing’s hand glinted white as images of its creation appeared before his eyes.
[Upgrade successful!]
[Wolf Hair Talisman Brush LV3: 350/80 (Upgradable!)]
"Good."
Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction. "Continue upgrading!"
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[Upgrade successful!]
[Wolf Hair Talisman Brush LV4: 270/160 (Upgradable!)]
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[Upgrade successful!]
[Wolf Hair Talisman Brush LV5: 110/320 (This Talisman Brush is made from the single tuft of hair on the tail tip of an aged Wolf King and a four-hundred-year-old bamboo shaft. It provides a certain boost when drawing Talismans.)]
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"Excellent, excellent."
A smile appeared on Xu Qing’s face. ’The Wolf Hair Talisman Brush has reached Level 5. It’s no longer an ordinary Talisman Brush. It will be a great help when I craft the ’Profound Soldier Talismans’ next.’
Next, Xu Qing closed his eyes and rested for half an hour, adjusting his condition to its peak before he began the actual process of drawing the ’Profound Soldier Talisman’.
’Time to begin.’
Xu Qing took a deep breath and solemnly took out a sheet of Purple Gold Talisman Paper. This was the primary medium for creating Profound Soldier Talismans; it had to be Purple Gold Talisman Paper, or a Talisman Paper of even higher quality.
Of course, the Talisman Paper used couldn’t be too advanced either. If it was, it would be unsuitable for drawing Profound Soldier Talismans, and Xu Qing wouldn’t be able to use such a high-grade Profound Soldier Talisman himself.
"Hooo..."
Xu Qing lifted the Wolf Hair Talisman Brush with his right hand, letting the tip soak up the Level 2 Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink, while recalling the drawing method for the Profound Soldier Talisman in his mind.
SWISH! SWISH!
Xu Qing poured his focus into the task. His Innate Gang Qi surged as he mobilized the Heaven and Earth Energy. With each stroke of the brush, he slowly infused both the Innate Gang Qi and Heaven and Earth Energy into the paper.
The Innate Gang Qi and Heaven and Earth Energy could not be poured in too quickly, nor could they flow in too slowly. He had to grasp a certain rhythm, like breathing.
Upon closer inspection, drawing a Profound Soldier Talisman required outlining nine different runes and then connecting them together to form a cycle.
Time passed.
Half an hour later.
BUZZ!
Xu Qing’s mind trembled. The Profound Soldier Talisman before him lit up with a purplish-gold glow. All nine different runes were completely drawn and interconnected, forming a perfect cycle.
"Done."
A smile appeared on Xu Qing’s face. He could feel that the Profound Soldier Talisman on the table was a success. Furthermore, drawing one Profound Soldier Talisman had used up one entire portion of Mystic Soldier Talisman Spirit Ink.
"Record."
Immediately, with a thought, Xu Qing’s consciousness connected with the Encyclopedia of All Things and successfully recorded the newly drawn Profound Soldier Talisman.
[Record successful!]
[Tier One Profound Soldier Talisman LV1: 0/500 (This is a Profound Soldier Talisman successfully drawn by a Martial Artist at the Innate Gang Qi Realm. It has some minor flaws and is primarily used for refining ’Tier One Daoist Soldiers’.)]
"Good."
The corners of Xu Qing’s mouth lifted slightly.
Additionally, the Encyclopedia of All Things relayed a piece of information: increasing the Experience Points of a Tier One Profound Soldier Talisman was not difficult. Once it was successfully drawn, he just needed to channel his Innate Gang Qi into it. For every minute that passed, it would gain one Experience Point.
’Let’s continue.’
Next, Xu Qing began to focus on drawing the Tier One Profound Soldier Talismans.
Time passed.
While drawing the first Profound Soldier Talisman, Xu Qing was inevitably nervous since it was his first time. But starting from the second one, the process became much more familiar.
Thus, three hours later, Xu Qing had finished drawing all eight remaining Tier One Profound Soldier Talismans.
By now, it was almost noon.
Additionally, while drawing the Profound Soldier Talismans, Xu Qing also divided his attention. He focused a part of his mind on the already completed Tier One Profound Soldier Talismans, infusing his Innate Gang Qi into them to slowly raise their Experience Points.
Of course, not enough time had passed, and the Experience Points gained were still insufficient to level up the first Profound Soldier Talisman.
’I’ve successfully drawn the nine Profound Soldier Talismans,’ Xu Qing mused. ’Next, it’s time to refine the main body of the ’Tier One Daoist Soldier.’ Refining the main body requires the remaining materials.’
’Namely, the Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron, Undissolving Bone, Meteorite Core, Snake Jiao Tendon, and Spiritual Ape’s Eyes.’
’If I were on the Dao Path, even if I hadn’t reached its Second Realm, I could use methods like Talismans to summon a Spiritual Fire. That would let me melt the Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron and remove its impurities.’
’That would be much simpler than setting up an array.’ 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
’Unfortunately, I’m currently on the Martial Path and haven’t dabbled in the Dao Path. So, my best option is to set up an array and use it to create an Array Flame to smelt the Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron and the other materials.’
First, Xu Qing took out the materials one by one. On the floor of the side room, he used Array Ink to draw the Array’s Patterns. Then, he took out the four Array Flags he had bought from the Black Market and inserted them straight into the north, south, east, and west corners of the array.
Finally, Xu Qing took out the ’Array Hub’ and placed it right in the center.
"Spirit Flame Array! Activate!"
BOOM!
Xu Qing let out a soft cry. With a thought, he channeled his Innate Gang Qi into the Array Hub. This Array Hub was a circular Array Plate.
The next moment, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Energy frantically surged into the array.
In an instant, as the array activated, an Array Flame ignited. It appeared as a faint, transparent, reddish-gold flame.
"Done."
Xu Qing gazed at the operating array and nodded in satisfaction. ’The Spirit Flame Array is successfully set up. Now I can start melting the Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron.’
And so, Xu Qing sat down cross-legged. With a wave of his right hand, he took out the Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron he had purchased. It was about the size of an adult’s fist and pitch-black all over, but upon closer inspection, one could see specks of starlight on its surface.
"Go!"
Xu Qing waved his right hand again. Controlled by his Innate Gang Qi, the ten-jin piece of Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron flew out and hovered above the Array Flame.
"Refine!"
Xu Qing cried out softly and poured his Innate Gang Qi into the array. Accompanied by countless flashing streams of light, Heaven and Earth Energy surged in wildly.
The Array Flame burned intensely.
BUZZ! BUZZ! BUZZ!!!
The Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron was slowly melted by the Array Flame. After half an hour, it had finally turned into a mass of black, molten iron, from which wisps of black smoke rose.
This black smoke was the impurities being burned away.
"Good."
Xu Qing took a deep breath. The Dao Rhyme Spirit Iron had been successfully smelted. It had melted into liquid iron, and its impurities had been burned away.
Then, Xu Qing took out the Undissolving Bones. There were nine of them, each one smooth, warm, and snow-white, like pieces of perfect Bai Yu.
In reality, the Undissolving Bones were real bones, but not from a living person. They were the spinal bones of a Zombie that had reached a level comparable to the Innate Gang Qi Realm.
"Refine."
With another wave of his right hand, Xu Qing tossed the nine Undissolving Bones in his hand into the Array Flame. He adjusted the Spirit Flame Array to its optimal state and began to smelt the nine Undissolving Bones.
Similarly, another half an hour passed.
The nine Undissolving Bones were also completely smelted, turning into a mass of white liquid. Wisps of black smoke rose from it as the impurities were refined out.
’Continue.’
Xu Qing’s expression remained unchanged as he took out the Meteorite Core, the third material. He tossed this third material into the Array Flame to be smelted and refined.
