Profound Heaven Soul Sovereign

Murong Yunxiao also looked at Ye Xuan with interest. She could tell that Luo Cheng’s admiration and excitement were genuine.

"I’m looking to buy some materials and a Profound Soldier, but I’ve checked a few shops and haven’t found anything suitable," Ye Xuan said, shaking his head in disappointment.

Ye Xuan couldn’t be bothered with a few brats from noble families, but Luo Cheng’s personality was more to his liking—at least he wasn’t ostentatious.

"Young Master Ye, what kind of materials and Profound Soldiers are you looking to buy? Why don’t you just tell me, and let the Luo family help you purchase them? We have some connections in the Imperial Capital," Luo Cheng volunteered eagerly.

"Never mind. The Luo family probably couldn’t get what I’m looking for anyway."

Although the Luo family was a minor noble house in the Imperial Capital, from his perspective, they would likely have a hard time finding a Profound Soldier that would satisfy him.

"Tch. Young... Master Ye, what big talk."

Liu Xing and the others were immediately displeased. They spoke mockingly, intentionally drawing out the "Ye" to show their doubt.

Their families, like the Luo family, were all subordinate to the Murong family. They were considered mid-tier families in the Imperial Capital. For Ye Xuan to say the Luo family would have trouble buying what he needed—didn’t that imply their families couldn’t get the materials he required either?

’Could this guy be trying to buy Tier Seven, Lord Level materials or something?’

The group sneered inwardly.

They’d seen plenty of posers like him.

’Oh, I get it.’

Just then, it seemed to dawn on them. They all glanced at Murong Yunxiao, the sneers on their faces deepening. In their eyes, Ye Xuan was obviously just saying this to get Miss Murong’s attention.

’That guy should take a good look at himself. If he thinks he can attract Miss Murong’s attention like this, he’s sorely mistaken. Miss Murong isn’t some fool who can’t see straight. The more someone flaunts themselves to get her attention, the more she looks down on them.’

Sure enough, after hearing Ye Xuan’s words, a faint trace of contempt appeared in Murong Yunxiao’s eyes. She clearly saw his actions as nothing more than a posturing attempt to attract her.

Only Luo Cheng saw nothing wrong with Ye Xuan’s words. He suddenly slapped his forehead and said in pleasant surprise, "That’s right! Young Master Ye, we’re on our way to Master Lu Li’s Artifact Refining Workshop right now. Why don’t you come with us? You’ll definitely find the Profound Soldier you need there."

"Master Lu Li?"

"Yes, Master Lu Li is the number one Artifact Refining Master in the Sky Empire, and our only Lord Level Artifact Refining Master. It’s almost impossible to get one of the weapons he forges, even for a high price. We’re only able to go have a look today thanks to Miss Murong Yunxiao. You should come with us."

Luo Cheng said excitedly.

’A Lord Level Artifact Refining Master?’

Ye Xuan’s interest was piqued. He was genuinely curious about such an Artifact Refining Master.

Generally, anyone who could become a Lord Level Artifact Refining Master was no simple character, and the Profound Soldiers they crafted would have their own unique merits.

A figure like that would have a place even in the Profound Domain, which was teeming with experts.

Ye Xuan was currently preparing to refine a flying Spiritual Treasure. Although he could easily list out the process and steps, with his current strength, some parts of the refining process would still be a struggle.

If he could get a Lord Level Artifact Refining Master to assist him, it would be much easier.

Thinking of this, Ye Xuan decided he should get to know this person.

But before he could speak, the other young men snapped unhappily, "Luo Cheng, what do you think Master Lu Li’s Artifact Refining Workshop is? A place just anyone can enter?"

"Miss Murong Yunxiao is the one taking us this time, which is the only reason we’re fortunate enough to see Master Lu Li’s Artifact Refining Workshop. This guy you brought along has an unknown background. If something were to happen in there, wouldn’t it embarrass Miss Murong Yunxiao?"

"Miss Murong Yunxiao, he’s a friend of mine. I guarantee he won’t cause any trouble," Luo Cheng said anxiously.

"You guarantee? What good is your guarantee? If Master Lu Li gets furious, can you bear the consequences?" Zhou Chengping said dismissively.

"You..." Luo Cheng’s face flushed red with anger. Zhou Chengping and his group had always been at odds with him, but he hadn’t expected them to undermine him like this.

He could only look toward Murong Yunxiao.

But Murong Yunxiao just stood there, expressionless, clearly having no intention of bringing Ye Xuan along.

A wave of disappointment washed over Luo Cheng. He was about to say more, but Ye Xuan stopped him, patting him on the shoulder. "Just tell me where it is," he said lightly. "I’ll go have a look myself."

Luo Cheng shook his head. "Young Master Ye, ordinary people can’t enter Master Lu Li’s Artifact Refining Workshop. Only members of the great noble houses in the Imperial Capital are qualified. Besides, the workshop isn’t open all the time. It only opens one day a month. If you can’t go today, you’ll have to wait until next month."

"Don’t worry, I have my own way of getting in," Ye Xuan said.

Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Luo Cheng’s eyes suddenly lit up. ’That’s right! With Young Master Ye’s strength, he must be a top genius from some major power. As long as he shows a token, getting into Master Lu Li’s Artifact Refining Workshop will be a piece of cake.’

With that, Luo Cheng felt relieved.

After getting the address from Luo Cheng, Ye Xuan headed straight to the place he had mentioned.

It was a very ordinary alley, ancient and simple. There were even streaks of green moss on the bluestone slabs of the ground.

This alley was named Artifact Alley. One shouldn’t be fooled by its inconspicuous, shabby appearance, which resembled a slum. To underestimate it for that reason would be a grave mistake.

A mountain needn’t be high to be famous, it needs only a celestial; a river needn’t be deep to be divine, it needs only a dragon.

In the eyes of the noble experts of the Sky Empire’s Imperial Capital, Artifact Alley was definitely more famous than even the underground black market.

The moment Ye Xuan stepped into Artifact Alley...

SQUEAK SQUEAK!

The Little Purple Mink, which hadn’t emerged from his Storage Ring for a long time, suddenly leaped onto his shoulder. Its pair of purple eyes darted about, looking shifty and cunning.

The Little Purple Mink had always been exceptionally clever. The fact that it chose to appear now clearly meant there was something extraordinary about Artifact Alley.

At the same time, Ye Xuan felt the Endless Molten Flame within his body stir slightly.

He activated his Divine Spirit Gaze and scanned the entire alley, immediately detecting a dense concentration of fire-elemental Profound Power.

Ever since stepping into the alley, the temperature had risen noticeably, as if the alley and the outside world were two completely different regions.

’This fiery aura is so dense. It must be some kind of Earth Fire.’

A flicker of light passed through Ye Xuan’s eyes.

For his Endless Molten Flame to react, the flame had to be at least at the level of an Earth Fire. He just didn’t know what grade it was.

In his previous life, Ye Xuan had also achieved an extremely profound level of mastery in Artifact Refining, so he naturally knew that the most important thing for an Artifact Refiner was their flame.

A Tier Seven King Level Artifact Refiner had to possess a special flame. The strength of that flame was the key factor in determining their future achievements.

At the end of the alley, a rather imposing building appeared before Ye Xuan.

The building wasn’t particularly tall, and its exterior was quite plain, but standing before it, one could feel an endless pressure wash over them, making it impossible to underestimate.

Above the building was a plaque, on which three large words were written: Artifact Refining Workshop.

At this moment, a crowd was gathered outside the Artifact Refining Workshop, their faces etched with disappointment.

"Sigh, the Artifact Refining Workshop’s rules still haven’t changed. If you’re not a disciple of a great noble house, you can’t get in at all."

Most of the people barred from entry were Martial Artists between Tier Four and Tier Five. There were even some Tier Six Martial Venerable experts among them, and quite a few at that.

Though disappointed, they could only stand helplessly at the entrance.

The Artifact Refining Workshop had rules as strict as the imperial palace. Not even a Tier Seven Martial King would dare to force their way in.

Of course, if a Tier Seven Martial King were to actually arrive, the Artifact Refining Workshop would certainly send someone to welcome them.

"Huh, that guy actually came."

A series of surprised voices came from the alley—it was Murong Yunxiao and her group.

"Ah, it’s Miss Murong. Please, come in!"

The guard at the gate immediately stepped aside with a smile.

The Murong family was a great noble house of the Imperial Capital and an aristocratic family of the empire. They were one of the few great families in the Sky Empire, far from ordinary.

Under the envious gazes of the crowd, the group strode arrogantly into the Artifact Refining Workshop.

"Let’s see how this guy gets in." After entering, Zhou Chengping and the others didn’t go further inside. Instead, they stood just inside the gate, smirking as they watched Ye Xuan with amusement from within the Artifact Refining Workshop.

Under their watchful eyes, Ye Xuan walked up to the guard, expressionless, and with a flick of his wrist, presented two tokens.

One was a Third Grade Soul Refiner Token, and the other was a Fourth Grade Alchemist Token. Both tokens had been issued to him by the kingdom when he left the Liuyun Kingdom.

On the continent, if you were to ask which two professions held the highest status, the answer would undoubtedly be Soul Refiners and Alchemists.

Although the grades of the two tokens Ye Xuan presented weren’t exceptionally high, combined with his age, they immediately gave the two guards an immense sense of pressure.

’This young man is definitely from a major family or a powerful faction.’

The two guards were secretly struck with awe.

However, according to the rules of the Artifact Refining Workshop, no one from outside the great noble houses was allowed to enter. The young man hadn’t shown a token from a noble house, nor had he presented an Identity Token from a major power. By the rules, he clearly couldn’t be allowed in.

But Ye Xuan’s aura, combined with the two tokens he had shown, made the two of them hesitate.

According to the rules, entry was still forbidden.

SQUEAK SQUEAK!

Seeing that the two guards didn’t say anything, the Little Purple Mink on Ye Xuan’s shoulder immediately started squeaking unhappily.

It glared with its little eyes, its small paws gesturing wildly. Then, it put its paws on its hips, as if to say, "Are you blind? Get out of my way!"

"What an adorable little thing."

The Little Purple Mink’s performance attracted the attention of many women in the crowd, causing their eyes to light up one by one.

This Little Purple Mink was the most intelligent pet they had ever seen. Its little paws gestured back and forth, and although it could only squeak, its expressions made its meaning perfectly clear to everyone.

The two guards exchanged a look, hesitated for a moment, and finally stepped aside. "Please."