"Elder Chu?" Seeing Chu Hongshan, Ye Feng's eyes suddenly lit up. Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldrons could be considered products of artifact refining, so Chu Hongshan, as a top-tier Artifact Refiner, might very well offer some valuable ideas.
"Elder Chu, how do you think these Heaven-rank cauldrons should be used to count as being prodigal?" Ye Feng looked at Chu Hongshan and asked directly.
How to use them prodigally? You were just sitting there pulling a long face, thinking about this? Chu Hongshan's face darkened as he looked at Ye Feng and replied flatly, "If it's about being prodigal, then I'm afraid I'm powerless. After all, I'm just an Artifact Refiner; I only know how to forge weapons and Armor."
Hearing this, a glint flashed in Ye Feng's eyes. He looked at Chu Hongshan and laughed heartily, "Elder Chu, you're being far too modest! When it comes to being prodigal, it still has to be you! How did I not think of this!"
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What did I say? What the hell did you think of now? Are you sure we're on the same wavelength? Chu Hongshan thought, bewildered.
"Choose one!" Ye Feng pointed at the row of Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldrons in front of him.
Choose what? You're giving me one too? But I'm damn well an Artifact Refiner! What use do I have for this alchemy Furnace Cauldron? Am I supposed to fight while holding it?
Wait! Thinking this, Chu Hongshan recalled what he had just said, then looked again at the excited Ye Feng as if looking at a monster. Is this freaking normal human logic?
"Ye Feng, that wasn't what I meant just now. I was merely stating my professional ability," Chu Hongshan quickly tried to explain.
"Is this Heaven-rank cauldron heavy?" Ye Feng ignored him. "Heavy!" Chu Hongshan confirmed. "Is this Heaven-rank cauldron's defense strong?" "Strong!" "Able to attack when advancing and defend when retreating – isn't this just a top-tier weapon proficient in both offense and defense?" Ye Feng concluded.
Hearing this, Chu Hongshan felt like he was going crazy. Are these even the same thing?!
Hooo! Taking a deep breath, Chu Hongshan tried to calm himself and explained again, "Even if you're right, such a heavy Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron can only be wielded like a great iron hammer by a Body Cultivator like me. If others were to try controlling it with Spiritual Power, the effort wouldn't be worth the loss!"
"Elder Chu, if you went all out, how long would it take you to smash this Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron to pieces?" Ye Feng disregarded Chu Hongshan's point and asked another question instead.
"It can't be smashed, no matter how long!" Chu Hongshan declared. "No one knows what kind of Spirit Ore or Artifact Refining Technique was used to create a Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron. I don't know if anyone can smash it, but with my current strength, it's absolutely impossible!"
Saying this, Chu Hongshan seemed to understand. He looked at Ye Feng with a wry smile. Using a Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron as personal Armor... only a prodigal like you would come up with that!
Watching Chu Hongshan carry away two Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldrons, Ye Feng immediately stored the remaining six and turned, running towards Bai Tianhong's residence.
"Elder Chu, what are you doing?" Xia Tianyu asked, puzzled, seeing Chu Hongshan arrive carrying a Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron on each shoulder.
"I was wondering why you weren't in your own courtyard; turns out you ran over here," Chu Hongshan said. "Ye Feng gave one to me. Here's yours back." He tossed one of the Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldrons onto the ground.
"He gave one to you?" Xia Tianyu asked, extremely confused. "Why would an Artifact Refiner like you need this thing? If you need to research it, you can just study mine."
"This Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron is indestructible and incredibly heavy!" Chu Hongshan explained. "It can attack when advancing and defend when retreating. Isn't it perfectly suited for combat?" With that, Chu Hongshan walked into the newly built Thatched Hut. It wasn't that he needed to relieve himself; he simply wanted to see the hut they had built.
"This... this..." However, when Chu Hongshan saw a Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron placed inside the Latrine Pit within the Thatched Hut, he almost fainted from anger, instantly regretting his decision to peek inside!
He could tolerate the Water Vat! He could tolerate the combat weapon idea! But this Latrine Pit container, he truly couldn't tolerate! To hell with my lifelong wish! If I, this old man, ever forge a Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron in this lifetime, then I'm not human!
Muttering curses, Chu Hongshan emerged from the Thatched Hut. Without even greeting Xia Tianyu and Leng Wufeng, he directly shouldered his Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron and left.
This left Xia Tianyu and Leng Wufeng completely dumbfounded! We, as Alchemists, haven't even gotten angry yet, but you, an Artifact Refiner, got mad first?
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Inside the Sect Main Hall.
Luo Qianxue, Bai Tianhong, Luo Kai, the Blood-Devouring Mantis, and Little Yellow Dog – three humans, one Yao, one dog – stared blankly at the Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldrons placed before each of them!
"Ye Feng, what rank is this Furnace Cauldron? And what is the meaning of this?" Finally, Luo Qianxue was the first to ask Ye Feng, who was beaming.
"Master, these are Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldrons, indestructible! One for each of you. In the future, if you get into a fight, just place this thing in front of you, and nobody can freaking hit you!"
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Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldrons?! There aren't even five in the entire Xuan Tian Continent! Where the hell did you get so many? And what did you just say? You want us to use such Furnace Cauldrons as Shields?!
Crazy! Hearing Ye Feng's words, Luo Qianxue, Bai Tianhong, and Luo Kai all felt like they were going crazy!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Just then, a series of whistling sounds suddenly rang out. Everyone turned to see the Blood-Devouring Mantis wielding the nearly two-meter-tall Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron, swinging it around.
"Master, the weight of this thing is decent! Combined with my Yao Beast brute strength, I can definitely smash one little kid with each swing!" The Blood-Devouring Mantis didn't care what Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron it was; Yao Beasts relied on their robust physical bodies. This thing was practically a tailor-made weapon for him!
You can freaking play with it like that too? Hearing the Blood-Devouring Mantis's words, the humans finally realized this indestructible Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron was far more than just a simple Shield.
"Wait a minute!" Luo Qianxue composed herself slightly. "I won't ask about the rest first, but why did you give one to Doggy?"
Woof woof woof! However, before Ye Feng could speak, Little Yellow Dog seemed to understand Luo Qianxue's words. After barking a few times, it jumped directly into the Furnace Cauldron.
"Master, look, isn't this Furnace Cauldron a pretty good Doghouse? Besides, Doggy seems to like it quite a lot," Ye Feng said reasonably. "Moreover, didn't this Doggy already evolve into a Yao Beast? Once it becomes stronger in the future, maybe it can carry this Furnace Cauldron out to battle for us."
Hearing Ye Feng's words, an image instantly flashed through the minds of the three humans: A tall and mighty Yao Dog, carrying a Heaven-rank Furnace Cauldron in its mouth, unleashing powerful Yellow Springs Sword Intent, charging into enemy ranks like a dog amongst wolves, slaughtering in all directions...
Thinking this, the three fiercely shook their heads, trying hard to shake the horrifying image out of their minds!
"Alright, that's nine already. I'll keep the last one," Ye Feng concluded, unaware of their thoughts. "Later, I'll let Xia Tianyu and Leng Wufeng use this thing as a shield too. This definitely won't deduct my Prodigal Points." As for Little Yellow Dog, his intention was just to make up the numbers; the idea of it carrying the cauldron into battle later was something he had completely fabricated.
"Everyone from Star Soul Sect, listen up!" Just then, a furious shout filled with endless killing intent instantly resounded throughout the entire Star Soul Sect! "Hand over the person who killed my son immediately! Otherwise, today, my Mirror Moon Villa will exterminate your entire sect!"