C9 He Wanted Me to Buy Something for Him

Yu Haifeng and his equally ineffectual brother didn't make the slightest impact on Xiao Han. He visited the Heavenly Arsenal once more, only to be met with the same disappointment as before.

"Maybe I should just refine pills and weapons myself!"

If the Heavenly Arsenal didn't have what he desired, why shouldn't he be self-reliant and self-sufficient?

After all, he was no novice in these arts!

With this in mind, Xiao Han headed to the marketplace for alchemy furnaces, but he was taken aback by the poor quality and exorbitant prices.

"Are they trying to dupe fools here? Such shoddy quality would be ignored even if it were discarded in the streets back home!"

With no luck finding a decent alchemy furnace, Xiao Han decided to check out the cauldrons for weapon forging.

Yet, the Heavenly Arsenal consistently managed to disappoint him; every item made him furrow his brow in frustration.

"I could make do with this weapon, but a subpar cauldron could end up exploding during the process!"

If he were to refine them himself, the resulting quality would undoubtedly be high, but these items couldn't possibly withstand the force and energy of his creations.

A mere explosion of the furnace or cauldron was a trivial concern; his greatest fear was the potential destruction of his own possessions!

Xiao Han was already scraping by, and the little money he had earned from taking on a disciple couldn't be squandered on such poor investments!

Thinking of his naive and wealthy disciple, Xiao Han had a stroke of inspiration!

"The Heavenly Arsenal isn't the only place to shop. Since my thrifty disciple is so well-off, she must have her own ways to spend money."

When it came to Lee Xueyun, Xiao Han was at a loss for words.

Nonetheless, it was clear that this economical disciple could be a valuable asset.

As Xiao Han pondered over Lee Xueyun, she too was thinking of him.

"I've actually done it! This is amazing!"

Lee Xueyun gazed at the handwritten beginner's manual for the magic arts cultivation in front of her.

Ever since receiving it from Xiao Han, she had been diligently studying it. With the foundation Xiao Han had helped her build, practicing the magic arts now seemed much less daunting.

Indeed, in just a few days, she had mastered the basic magic arts Xiao Han had taught her!

Lee Xueyun was completely engrossed in her practice, but when she discovered there was no more content to follow, she felt utterly deflated.

"Why did he only write this little bit? Does he think my abilities aren't up to par, that I need a long time to learn this? Humph! That's really underestimating me!"

Despite her words, Lee Xueyun understood that Xiao Han hadn't intentionally withheld information.

Considering the short amount of time he had, it was impressive how quickly he managed to organize and write down the essentials.

She packed away the seemingly ordinary notebook, but Lee Xueyun alone knew the astonishing value of the knowledge it contained over the years.

"I should ask if he has any time available!"

With that thought, Lee Xueyun grabbed her phone and called Xiao Han.

Coincidentally, Xiao Han was just considering asking her to help him with some shopping.

"Hello."

Hearing the deep voice on the other end of the line, Lee Xueyun felt her cheeks warm up for some reason.

"Ahem! Master, are you busy? There's something I need to discuss with you."

"I'm not busy. Go ahead and tell me what's on your mind."

Xiao Han was ready to accommodate her request, especially since he had his own favor to ask of her.

Lee Xueyun explained her request.

"You want to learn new magic arts? It's not out of the question, but... never mind, I'll write two new ones for you now. Come and pick them up in person. I might also need your assistance with a few things."

As Xiao Han thought about the alchemy furnace and the cauldron, his enthusiasm grew.

If he could master the art of pill and tool refinement himself, his strength would surge significantly!

With such skills, why worry about finding ways to earn money?

Lee Xueyun was immediately elated.

"Alright, Master! I'll get ready and come to you!"

The thought of learning new magic arts filled Lee Xueyun with such excitement that she wished she could teleport straight to him!

She remembered her master telling her that once her mastery of the magic arts reached a certain level, traversing space and tearing through the fabric of time would be no challenge at all!

Though it was a bit premature for her current abilities, it was an excellent goal to aspire to.

After ending the call, Xiao Han immediately set to work on a beginner-level spell. This particular spell required more practice than the basic ones to master its use effectively.

Though it demanded some effort, the practical effects were undeniably impressive.

Lee Xueyun arrived just as Xiao Han finished writing it.

"Master! I've arrived!"

"Perfect timing. Now that you're my apprentice, there are some things I need to clarify. Cultivating magic arts isn't just about relentless practice; it's equally crucial to temper your spirit! I've written down the next spell you need to learn. However, I can't simply hand it over to you."

Upon seeing the book with the black cover, Lee Xueyun's eyes sparkled with excitement. Hearing Xiao Han's words, she realized he had her best interests at heart.

She gave Xiao Han a look of gratitude. "Master! Please, tell me what I need to do."

If Xiao Han knew her thoughts, he would be so embarrassed he wouldn't be able to lift his head.

Truth be told, he was just concerned that Lee Xueyun might not agree to help him.

But now, seeing her eager attitude, Xiao Han bit the bullet and kept up the act.

"You need to get these items on the blueprint custom-made for me. Remember, they are extremely important to me! Ensure you use high-quality materials and find a skilled craftsman for the job."

He didn't want to deceive such an innocent young woman, but he felt he had no other option, given that he knew someone with the means to help.

He promised himself that he would repay her once he had the funds.

Lee Xueyun didn't overthink it. She glanced at the blueprint and carefully tucked it away.

"Master, rest assured, I'll complete the task as quickly as possible!"

True to her word, Lee Xueyun's efficiency was remarkable. Within a mere two days, she had gathered all the items Xiao Han required, including the materials for crafting pills and equipment.

"Master, is this for..."

Lee Xueyun felt as though she was on the verge of a realization, yet it seemed too incredible to believe.

"Don't ask too many questions. Just follow my instructions. What I'm planning will be to your advantage as well!"

With that, Lee Xueyun obediently refrained from further inquiries.

Xiao Han returned to his room and settled into the tranquil task of pill refinement.

"Even though it's been quite some time since I've done this, it looks like I haven't lost my touch!"

The first batch of pills turned out to be of the highest grade, each one perfect in quality!

Yet, Xiao Han's expression bore little surprise, as if such success was nothing out of the ordinary for him.

The pills he initially crafted were primarily intended to aid in cultivation.

He gave only one pill to Lee Xueyun, not out of reluctance to share more, but because an abundance of pills could potentially complicate her path in the magic arts.

After all, one shouldn't rely on constant shortcuts in the practice of magic arts.

Still, the gift was enough to thrill Lee Xueyun.

"This is incomparably better than anything from the Heavenly Arsenal! Master, thank you!"