In Artifact Refining, decomposition is several times more difficult than refining itself. Even Lu Li wouldn't dare claim he could completely break down all three materials. Yet, not only had Ye Xuan succeeded, but he had also achieved an incredible level of purity—and still, he wasn't satisfied.
It felt as if a beggar who had starved for hundreds of days had just seen a table laden with delicious food, only for someone to flip the entire spread onto the floor before he could even take a bite—all because the dishes were a tiny bit too salty.
The feeling made him want to fly into a murderous rage.
"I thought Master Lu Li would be interested in this Hundred-Turn Tempering Skill, but it seems I was being presumptuous. If that's the case, I'll take my leave."
Ye Xuan gathered the materials, a regretful expression on his face, and started toward the exit as he spoke.
"Wait."
