There were only a few islands in the Star Luo Archipelago that possessed a Rank 2 Spiritual Vein.
Only two Families had Foundation Establishment Cultivators: the Song Family and the Ding Family.
The rest were Qi Refining Families.
Su Bai moved quickly; after clearly relaying Xu Changge's request to the nearby islands, she left.
Song Family.
Song Zhe watched Su Bai leave, then respectfully turned to an old man who emerged from behind a screen and asked, "Old Ancestor, should we go help?"
From what the other party implied, that group of robber cultivators should be Scarface and his crew."
Evidently, Xu Changge's guess was correct; the Cultivators here weren't exactly 'clean'.
However, as soon as Song Zhe finished speaking, he was rebuked by the Song Family's Old Ancestor.
"Foolish! When Xu Changge came, she had a Foundation Establishment Stage - Middle Phase helper. Would such a person need our help? She was merely testing our attitude. What is that Scarface? Can he compare to the Song Family?"
The Old Ancestor's single sentence made it clear that Xu Changge was not to be trifled with.
If the Song Family wished to operate long-term, they naturally had to accept Xu Changge's invitation.
"Yes, Old Ancestor's lesson is correct."
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When Su Bai left the Song Family and returned to Wumu Island, she initially thought of locating the group of robber cultivators.
But then she reconsidered, realizing it was best to remain stable.
In Xu Changge's eyes, her status was similar to Yang the Old Daoist and the others.
They were all sought out as allies.
If Su Bai were to find that group of robber cultivators now, or even get into a conflict, it would inevitably draw Xu Changge's attention.
This did not align with Su Bai's philosophy of low-key Cultivation.
"Since Xu Changge lured the robber cultivators back, she must have her own way of dealing with them. I just need to do my job."
Su Bai flew close to the sea surface.
When Wumu Island was visible from a distance, she plunged into the seawater and entered Wumu Island through a pre-prepared underground tunnel from the seabed.
Upon returning to her Haijiao Cliff, Su Bai sent a sound transmission talisman to Xu Changge, informing her that the matter was handled.
Now it was up to Xu Changge to perform.
As for Su Bai, she naturally continued to Cultivate at her own pace.
She opened the Storage Pouch Xu Changge had given her.
The first item Su Bai took out was a cloud-like handkerchief.
"Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds, a High Grade Magical Artifact for defense. Xu Changge was really willing to buy it."
Typically, Qi Refining Stage - Mid Phase Cultivators used Medium Grade Magical Artifacts, with a few using High Grade Magical Artifacts.
It wasn't that they didn't want to use higher Rank ones, but their own Qi was limited. If they used Advanced Magical Artifacts, they would run out of Qi after only a few uses.
Xu Changge knew that Su Bai was already at Qi Refining Stage Six, and would soon reach Qi Refining Stage Seven.
So she prepared a High Grade Magical Artifact in advance, saving the trouble of having to replace Magical Artifacts when her Realm improved later.
This was the most expensive item in the Storage Pouch.
The remaining items were all Rank 1 Materials.
The Artifact Refining Legacy Jade Slip Su Bai wanted was also there.
Of course, there was also a Taming Beast Art.
"Everything is so complete. It's impossible that Baifeng Town had all of these."
Many conjectures crossed Su Bai's mind, but she couldn't ask Xu Changge directly.
It still came down to strength.
Even if she were a Foundation Establishment Cultivator now, her situation wouldn't be so passive.
Work hard to Cultivate!
First, she had to refine the Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds.
For other Qi Refining Stage - Mid Phase Cultivators, this High Grade defensive Magical Artifact would be difficult to use.
Fortunately, Su Bai had previously obtained the Jade Liquid Storing Qi Inscription, which could increase her Qi reserves.
At this moment, even though her cultivation was only at the Qi Refining Stage - Mid Phase, the Qi in her Meridians had already taken on a faint misty appearance.
This was only the first layer, with the effect of increasing Qi by 10%.
With Su Bai's current Qi, she could control the Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds twice without pressure.
These two uses were enough to withstand all attacks within the Qi Refining Realm!
When the Jade Liquid Storing Qi Inscription was Cultivated to the third layer, it could forcibly increase one more use.
It took Su Bai half a month just to refine the High Grade Magical Artifact.
Only then did she master it.
"As expected of a good item."
Su Bai controlled the Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds to float in front of her, unfurling it.
The Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds rotated, gradually enlarging.
As it expanded, Su Bai felt her internal Qi rapidly draining.
Then Su Bai used her Meteorite Iron Heavy Sword and struck the Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds with a single sword.
After this strike, the Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds showed no change, not even a ripple.
However, Su Bai's internal Qi directly dropped by a large margin.
After the test, Su Bai retrieved the Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds.
Its defensive power was astonishing!
Su Bai was very satisfied.
With a defensive Magical Artifact, Su Bai no longer had to worry about anything during combat.
Then she turned her attention to the Taming Beast Art.
"I don't have a Yao Beast, so I can only look at it. The Beast-Taming Pills inside can be refined first, and then fed when there's a Yao Beast that needs to be nurtured in the future."
She skipped this.
Su Bai directly took out the Artifact Refiner's Legacy.
This was a Rank 1 Artifact Refiner's Legacy, second only to the High Grade Magical Artifact Cloud Kerchief with Embroidered Birds.
Su Bai used her Divine Sense to scan it twice.
She felt a bit dizzy.
Within this Artifact Refiner's Legacy, there were not only methods for selecting Materials, techniques for removing Impurities, choices of flames, and methods for refining Magical Artifacts, but also a section related to Formations.
For an Artifact Refiner to forge a good Magical Artifact, merely refining it was not enough; they also needed to engrave different Formations onto the Magical Artifact.
For example, some Formations for guiding and transmitting Qi, and Formations for strengthening the Magical Artifact, etc.
In short, it was very complex.
"Perfect for someone as bored as me to study."
Most Cultivators spent a large amount of their time just Cultivating, and also had to go out to seek Opportunities for Breakthrough, making it impossible for them to Cultivate auxiliary skills.
Those who did only dabbled in them.
But what Su Bai had most was time.
She wasn't worried about her slow Cultivation; as long as there was improvement, it was fine.
However, just as Su Bai was about to delve into the Dao of an Artifact Refiner.
She sensed that the Formation on Wumu Island had been deactivated.
Looking up at the sky, and at Xu Changge's aura in the distance.
Su Bai let out a soft sound of surprise.
"Huh? Is she going to make a move already? Xu Changge doing this is clearly telling the other party that she's prepared."
"Those robber cultivators won't fall for it, will they?"
As Su Bai wondered.
She heard Xu Changge's voice, amplified by magical power.
"Fellow Daoists, come out! Don't hide and sneak around. The last time I fought with you, I put tracking powder on you. The powder has a unique scent, no matter where you hide, I'll find you."
Xu Changge's confident voice spread across this sea area.
There was no echo.
The five robber cultivators seemed to be confirming whether Xu Changge's words were true.
After waiting a while longer.
A hearty laugh spread over.
"Hahaha, Island Master Xu certainly has some tricks. I'm just curious why you were hiding a few days ago, but now you dare to come out."
As the voice came, five auras belonging to Qi Refining Peak Cultivators appeared simultaneously.
The other party revealed themselves.
After the robber cultivators appeared, Xu Changge's voice remained calm and unhurried.
"Since I've come out, I naturally have my own plans. As for you few, not only did you dare to injure my Wumu Island Cultivators, but you also colluded with evil Cultivators! You deserve to be executed!"
As Xu Changge's voice fell.
Two auras of Foundation Establishment Cultivators surged from afar!
They formed a pincer movement with Xu Changge, trapping the robber cultivators in the center.
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