frightfiction Chapter 12 Artifact Spirits and Divine Souls
Chapter 12 Artifact Spirits and Divine Souls
The next evening, the Fiery Cloud Immortal Cauldron awoke. It hadn't spoken before because it was in a crucial period of recovery, breaking through its bottleneck.
Lin Yue was both surprised and delighted, and quickly said, "Grandpa, you're finally awake! I was so worried about you these past few days."
The old man, Huoyun Xianding, said, "I have finally recovered some of my energy. Sigh, I can refine some low-level pills now. I apologize for taking so long this time. I was in the middle of a critical period of breaking through my own limits and didn't answer you earlier."
Lin Yue said excitedly, "It's alright, it's alright. It's good that you've recovered your energy. Even low-grade pills can help in this urgent situation."
The old man from Huoyun Immortal Forest said to Lin Yue, "Because I am a spirit, the remnant soul Xueyang told you he was afraid you would create too many spatial storage bags, disrupting the peace of this world. He was even more afraid that someone of bad character would use them to wreak havoc. Actually, when my master created me, he also imbued me with spatial blessings that can be controlled by the divine soul, or by the laws of heaven and earth. You have to define its purpose, just like I am a cauldron. You can only form a contract with me by dripping your blood, and your divine soul will also form a contract. So, you can use the same method to imbue this spatial storage bag with the rules of the heavenly way. In this way, if someone uses this spatial storage bag you created to do bad things, you will know. You can confiscate this space with your divine soul, or directly destroy this space, or make this space separate from their body."
After hearing this, Lin Yue suddenly understood: "Oh, I see. That's great! Now I don't have to worry about any problems."
The remnant soul Xueyang said, "Grandpa, I knew about this method before. It involves dripping a drop of blood into the object to determine its size and then control over that space. However, I can't make it so that Lin Yue can use a bead to create the spatial storage bag. After someone else uses the object, they can still control the contract of the object's soul."
The old man nodded slightly and said, "This is indeed a difficult problem, but now that we have a direction, let's think of some ways to solve it."
The old man from the Fire Cloud Immortal Cauldron said, "I remember that the master had an ancient book that showed how to forge and create spatial artifacts. Remnant Soul Xueyang, you only taught Lin Yue the spatial techniques of Fortune and Prosperity, but you didn't teach her the techniques of forging and creating artifacts, right? Let me take a look. I'll flip through my cauldron. It seems there's something written in an ancient book. Let me find it."
The remnant soul Xueyang replied, "Please take the trouble to search, sir. If you can find it, it will be a great help."
The remnant soul Xueyang said that he really didn't know how to make magic weapons and spiritual artifacts. Because this was previously managed by the sect's second senior brother, who was mainly engaged in the making of spiritual artifacts and divine artifacts. Whenever she needed them, she would give the second senior brother the rare and precious materials to forge them directly for her. She did not learn any professional knowledge in this area, so she only knew the methods of space, but she really didn't know how to forge artifacts.
Lin Yue, who had been listening nearby, finally understood the reason and said, "So that's how it is. Then we can only hope that Elder Huoyun Immortal Cauldron can find that ancient book."
The old man found a bookshelf belonging to its former owner in a corner of the space inside his cauldron. It was filled with countless books. He used his divine sense to scan the bookshelf, trying to find records on the subject so Mingyue could see if they could be used. Finally, in a corner, he found a tattered ancient book, missing two pages but mostly intact. He then took the book out, and Mingyue and Changmen Xueyang began to study it together.
Lin Yue carefully took the ancient book, gently turned the yellowed pages, and began to study it carefully with the remnant soul Xue Yang. Both of them were focused and attentive, not overlooking any potentially useful detail.
Finally, after thoroughly examining the ancient texts, the conclusion reached was to integrate the rules of heaven and earth of this world into the Fortune and Prosperity Formation. Once the space was successfully formed, the Heavenly Dao rules would be further infused, creating an array. This way, anyone opening it would need to infuse a drop of blood and their soul into it. The wisp of soul that opens this space would then connect with Lin Yue, the artifact forger. Through this connection, Lin Yue could create her own Heavenly Dao Law—the Heavenly Dao Law of the artifact creator. Lin Yue could then prevent certain items from entering the artifact's space, effectively blocking certain things within it.
Lin Yue and the remnant soul Xueyang exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing excitement and anticipation. Lin Yue said, "If it really can be done, that would be wonderful. Let's try it right away." The remnant soul Xueyang nodded in agreement, "Alright, let's get started." So, they began to prepare for the next step of the operation, following the instructions described in the ancient text.
Lin Yue took out the bead from which the previous Fortune and Prosperity had been successfully created, rewrote a section about Fortune and Prosperity, and incorporated it into the Heavenly Dao Laws of this world. Then she wrote another section about Fortune and Prosperity, forging it into the rules set by the forger.
Her rule is that this world is a constant-temperature space, and no living beings are allowed to enter. Once a dangerous item enters, it will either automatically detonate a lightning bolt or notify the creator through the divine soul, or cause the owner a headache, especially weapons, which include items prohibited by the government.
After completing this series of operations, Lin Yue breathed a sigh of relief and silently prayed that this attempt would be successful.
Very good, a success on the first try. Besides the Space Fortune Law, it also incorporated the Heavenly Dao Law, Lin Yue's personal laws, and some explicitly prohibited items from the government, which were written as rules and incorporated. However, the subsequent Soul Agreement is even more fatal.
Looking at her successful creation, Lin Yue smiled with satisfaction. She knew that this success was not only the result of her own efforts, but also a perfect manifestation of the fusion of numerous laws. However, she also understood that the subsequent part concerning the soul agreement was the truly crucial and decisive element, which made her dare not relax in the slightest.
At this moment, five golden lines appeared on the dark red bead. The first golden line was a spatial law pattern, and the next four were a series of laws that Lin Yue had later infused into it, resulting in five exceptionally clear lines. The artifact was now complete.
Lin Yue gazed at the red bead with five golden lines, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. She gently picked up the bead, carefully sensing the powerful energy and rules contained within it. Those lines seemed like mysterious symbols, telling the story of this extraordinary object.
Xueyang and Huoyun Immortal Cauldron also gathered around, their eyes filled with amazement and curiosity. Someone couldn't help but say, "This red bead is truly magical. With these five patterns, its power must be considerable." Lin Yue smiled and replied, "It's all thanks to your help and support that I was able to successfully create such a treasure."
However, Lin Yue knew this was just the beginning. Further testing and refinement were needed to ensure the device could function optimally in practical use. She took a deep breath, carefully put the red bead away, and prepared to face the challenges ahead.
The appointed time for Lin Yue arrived. Xiao Hui arrived at Lin Yue's house around 10 a.m.
Xiao Hui said, "Lin Yue, it's been so long! These are gifts for your babies. I miss you so much. Is there something you want to tell me? You sounded quite anxious on the phone."
Lin Yue quickly welcomed Xiao Hui into the house and said, "Xiao Hui, come in and sit down. It's really kind of you to make this trip. Actually, there's something very important, but I don't know where to begin."
Xiao Hui sat down and said with a smile, "Don't rush, take your time. We've known each other for so many years, what can't we talk about?"
Lin Yue poured Xiao Hui a glass of water, took a deep breath, and began to recount the whole story.
Lin Yue explained to Xiao Hui as concisely as possible, "I found a treasure, a bead, but it's very special. Let me show you." Lin Yue then poked a hole with her finger, and a drop of blood fell onto the red bead. The bead slowly absorbed the blood, and then she felt a five-cubic-meter space inside. Holding the cup of water that she had poured for Xiao Hui, Lin Yue said, "Go in," and then the cup disappeared.
Xiao Hui was very surprised and said, "How is that possible?" Lin Yue smiled and said, "Look." Then Lin Yue conjured up the water glass again and placed it in front of Xiao Hui. Xiao Hui's eyes popped out, and her expression was full of surprise.
Xiao Hui couldn't help but reach out and touch the red bead, saying incredulously, "This is amazing! Lin Yue, what's going on?" Lin Yue scratched her head and said, "I haven't completely figured it out yet, but this bead seems to have special abilities. It can hold objects and control them to move in and out according to my will." Xiao Hui exclaimed in amazement, "If others find out about this, it will be terrible!" Lin Yue nodded, her expression serious, and said, "That's why I urgently came to discuss with you what to do next."
Xiaohui, the reason I'm talking to you is that I want to exchange this bead for money, so I can give it to someone else. Xiaohui asked, "Why?"
Lin Yue said helplessly, "Because I've been being chased by the bank for three months now, and my husband's salary is only one-third of what it used to be. I'm very poor now, and I can't support three children. I'm thinking of selling this little bead I found. Who do you think I should sell it to? But I'm afraid someone will find out."
Xiao Hui frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Lin Yue, this is no small matter. This bead is so magical; if it's sold to someone with ill intentions, it could bring huge trouble. Besides, finding a suitable buyer for such a treasure of unknown origin won't be easy." Lin Yue sighed, "I know it's difficult, but I'm truly at my wit's end. The bank is pressing for repayment every day, and the children are suffering because of it. I'm so worried." Xiao Hui gently patted Mingyue's shoulder, "Let's think of another way; maybe we can find a safe and effective solution."
Lin Yue said to Xiao Hui, "Xiao Hui, your family is well-off. I don't know if you need this. If you do, I can sell it to you. It's about 5 cubic meters in size, and it can hold a lot of things. It's temperature-controlled, which is all I can detect. Other living things can't be put in it. It's like a cabinet, about 5 cubic meters. Do you want it? If you do, how about 1 yuan per cubic meter? I'll sell it to you for 5 yuan."
Xiao Hui said, "Is it really that cheap?"
Lin Yue said, "I'm short of money right now, and I can't find anyone I can trust. You're the only person I can trust, but I'm afraid this thing will bring me a lot of trouble later, so you're the only one I can think of."
Xiao Hui looked troubled and said, "Lin Yue, it's not about the money. This is a very special case, and I need to think about it carefully. Besides, I need to discuss taking out 5 yuan all at once with my family." Lin Yue said urgently, "Xiao Hui, I really need this money. Please give me an answer as soon as possible." Xiao Hui nodded, "Okay, Lin Yue, don't worry, I will do it as soon as possible."