Chapter 330: Bei Ming’s Artifact Refining Room

"Hmm???"

Hearing this, Bei Ming was also taken aback; he only just realized that something did indeed seem a bit off.

Xiao Fan had come to ask him questions regarding the Artifact Refining Lineage.

How…

did it end up like that just now?

Moreover, thinking back to how he had been so anxious to ask Xiao Fan for guidance just now…

his face immediately flushed red… he could hardly sit still.

How embarrassing.

Xiao Fan cleared his throat, lowering his head and trying his best to keep from laughing.

He was also puzzled; how did that throb from the Enlightenment Seed just now make him understand those things?

And he had even blurted them out uncontrollably.

Making the situation so awkward.

However, Bei Ming was a Yuanhun Realm expert after all; even though he was blushing, he suppressed it instantly.

He let out a breath, looked at Xiao Fan, and said, "Alright, ask whatever else you want to know."

"Elder, I mainly want to learn some common knowledge about Artifact Refining. After all, I don't know anything about it—how Magical Artifacts are forged… and how their ranks are determined…"

Xiao Fan blurted out. He didn't really care how much he could learn; he just wanted to see if it would stimulate the star chart.

Bei Ming thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Then follow me."

Xiao Fan nodded and, without thinking much of it, followed Bei Ming out.

The two left the Inner Hall.

Bei Ming brought Xiao Fan to a spacious Secret Room. The temperature here was scorching; as soon as they entered, a powerful heatwave rushed at them.

Seeing the scene inside, Xiao Fan was instantly startled…

In the center of the Secret Room stood a massive furnace. It was ancient and heavy, emitting a fearsome pressure. Inside the furnace, molten lava churned, continuously radiating intense heat.

And all around this Secret Room, various Magical Artifacts were hanging…

There were piles of Profound Rank and Yellow Rank items, too many to count. Xiao Fan even saw a few Earth Rank Magical Artifacts placed there…

*Gulp*…

Xiao Fan swallowed hard. Was he really this rich?

So many Magical Artifacts!

Once a Magical Artifact reached the Earth Rank, its value could no longer be measured by Spirit Stones. Most had to be auctioned, and the prices were staggering!

Seeing Xiao Fan's expression, Bei Ming was very satisfied. He chuckled proudly, "How is it? My Artifact Refining Lineage isn't bad, right? Why don't you join us? You can pick any Earth Rank Magical Artifact you want."

Bei Ming was very generous, thumping his chest…

Xiao Fan let out a breath, glanced at him, and shook his head in refusal.

"I don't plan on joining for now. We'll see later."

"You little brat…"

Bei Ming muttered, feeling a bit disappointed, but he wasn't angry.

"This furnace is what I use for Artifact Refining daily. It is an Earth Rank Magical Artifact."

Although Bei Ming's tone was flat, Xiao Fan could still hear the pride in his words.

But thinking about it, it made sense. Even the furnace he used to forge Magical Artifacts was an Earth Rank one…

He certainly had the right to be proud.

At the same time, he took another serious look at the furnace.

This was the first Earth Rank Magical Artifact Xiao Fan had ever seen.

Although it was just a furnace…

Bei Ming glanced at Xiao Fan and patted the Storage Pouch at his waist, causing many metals to appear.

Xiao Fan didn't recognize any of these metals.

However, he could tell that none of them were ordinary.

"The Artifact Refining Lineage doesn't have many bells and whistles. It's mainly about the forging…"

"I'm going to refine a Magical Artifact now. Watch closely. Whether you have the Opportunity to gain some insight will depend on you."

Bei Ming walked to the furnace. The molten lava inside, which was already scorching, suddenly became restless… then it began to surge and boil.

The temperature in the entire Secret Room instantly rose significantly.

The air was very dry, without a trace of moisture. In an instant, Xiao Fan's lips became parched and cracked…

This feeling was very similar to when he fought Ji Bofeng.

He had felt very dry back then too.

But the temperature in this Secret Room was undoubtedly higher than it was then.

Furthermore, the temperature inside the Secret Room was still rising.

Xiao Fan let out a breath and stepped forward a few paces. Even though his lips were cracked, his expression remained unchanged.

Bei Ming glanced at Xiao Fan out of the corner of his eye, a flash of surprise crossing his gaze before he nodded in appreciation again.

Given Xiao Fan's current cultivation, being able to remain unfazed in such an environment meant he was indeed a promising talent!

This Secret Room was specially made because other places would find it hard to withstand such high temperatures.

And when an Artifact Refiner was forging a Magical Artifact, outsiders were generally not allowed to watch.

After all, it involved unique techniques used during Artifact Refining.

Similarly, wanting to observe in such a scorching environment was impossible without a great deal of mental fortitude.

Bei Ming smiled and gave a loud shout…

The lava inside the furnace in front of him seemed to come to life, becoming even more violent…

In an instant, Xiao Fan felt as if he were being roasted over a bonfire.

His Qi and blood surged throughout his body, his face flushed red, and every breath felt as if he were inhaling flames rather than air…

At this point, even breathing became difficult.

"No wonder… he said it depends on whether I have the Opportunity to gain insight…" Xiao Fan thought to himself, finally understanding the meaning behind Bei Ming's words.

Under such grueling conditions, whether he could endure would depend on Xiao Fan himself.

Bei Ming smiled and threw the various metals he had just taken out into the furnace to begin Artifact Refining!

Xiao Fan watched intently while circulating all his spiritual power to resist the intense heat!

Meanwhile, outside the Secret Room…

A group of Bailian Peak Disciples looked at each other…

Shock was clearly written on each of their faces.

"Just now, are you sure you saw the First Seat bring an Inner Sect Disciple inside?"

"No way… only a few of the Head Senior Brothers have ever entered that Secret Room…"

"I definitely saw it, and… and that person wasn't even a Disciple of our Bailian Peak."

"My god, no way!!"

"…"

The group of Bailian Peak Disciples chattered incessantly.