Chapter 1196  A Battle of Righteousness

There were crowds of people in front of Sibao Hall.

Ever since Sibao Hall was established in Tiandu City, it has quickly gained a foothold in Tiandu City with many shops because of its good quality and low price.

Because of this, there are always some merchants whose business has been robbed by Sibao Hall, and they regard this newly opened Sibao Hall as a thorn in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh.

However, it is rumored that this Sibao Hall is affiliated with Tongbao Pavilion, and Tongbao Pavilion is a branch of Xiangfu Chamber of Commerce in Tiandu City.

Years ago, the famous witch Chi Qingxiang once came to Sibao Hall for some reason, but in the end it was nothing. Not long after that, Chi Qingxiang disappeared.

After that, Sibao Hall was stable.

Until another Yuanying ancestor came to the door...

Today, the one who came to Sibao Hall was the youngest master of refining in Huangdao Palace-Jiao Yulong!

Huangdao Palace has always been good at refining.

For many casual cultivators, being able to hold a magic flying sword produced by Huang Dao Palace is a face-saving blessing.

Even some disciples of the sects are proud to hold the magic weapon of Huang Dao Palace.

In theory, even if a new store like Sibaotang has some popularity, it will definitely not be able to steal the business of Huang Dao Palace.

The cause of the incident was indeed not to steal business...

In the past, Xiao Mian once gave the seven-color phoenix blood stone to Mo Suhe for a momentary dispute, asking him to refine a high-level magic flying sword.

To refine a high-level magic flying sword, how can it be a child's play?

During the refining process, Mo Suhe encountered some problems, so he found Sibaotang according to the contact information prepared by Xiao Mian in advance.

However, Xiao Mian was in seclusion to heal his injuries, and Guitou, with the purpose of training, recruited Xuancao and others to Tiandu City.

After learning about Mo Suhe's purpose, Guitou knew that the earth-attributed flying sword that Mo Suhe was refining must be a gift to Xuancao.

Therefore, under Guitou's instruction, Xuancao followed Mo Suhe to Huangdao Palace - the high-level magic flying sword had already taken shape, but some procedures were still needed.

For example: blood sacrifice!

The blood sacrifice of the flying sword was very successful, and the flying sword was named - Yanhuang Sword!

Yanhuang Sword, a high-level magic flying sword with earth attribute, can be said to be tailor-made for Xuancao.

But she didn't expect that good things would take time. When Xuancao, who had completed the blood sacrifice, left Huangdao Palace, she was bumped into by Jiao Yulong, who had been paying close attention to Mo Suhe.

After a meeting, Jiao Yulong forgot about the business and regarded Xuancao as a god...

After that, Jiao Yulong seemed to have completely forgotten about Mo Suhe and the Yanhuang Sword, and he had to come to Sibaotang every three or five days.

Xuancao was concerned about Xiao Mian, so how could she be interested in Jiao Yulong?

After a while, Jiao Yulong turned from love to hate, so he relied on his identity as a master of refining and the reputation of Huangdao Palace to give Sibaotang a head start.

Of course, Jiao Yulong could not openly say that he was here to steal someone's love.

His banner was to compare skills in an open and aboveboard manner - refining weapons!

The reason why Sibaotang was called Sibaotang was because it specialized in selling magic weapons, talismans, array plates and elixirs.

Jiao Yulong wanted to challenge the refining lineage of Sibaotang.

Jiao Yulong even threatened: If Sibaotang was not as good as Huangdao Palace in refining weapons, then the name of Sibaotang might as well be changed to Sanbaotang...

If this was true, other businesses would surely come to bully the door, and the fate of Sibaotang could be imagined.

Therefore, in today's battle, Sibaotang only needed to win and could not lose.

Facing Jiao Yulong's provocation, Sibaotang had to continue.

It stands to reason that Ban Hong's attainments in refining weapons were definitely much higher than Jiao Yulong's, but Ban Hong was only a Jindan cultivator after all, with neither divine consciousness nor Nascent Soul.

Even if Ban Hong went to fight, it would be dangerous...

That's why Hu Xiner tried to go to Tongbao Pavilion through the teleportation array of Fumanju to find Xie Ying to resolve the dilemma.

Unexpectedly, she met Xiao Mian on the teleportation array.

Under Hu Xiner's exaggerated explanation, Xiao Mian had already arrived at the Four Treasures Hall.

Jiao Yulong, standing in front of the Four Treasures Hall, stood elegantly. Behind Jiao Yulong was Jiao Ling, who was at odds with Mo Suhe.

On the side of the Four Treasures Hall, Ban Hong, Hua Yunqing and Qu Shengqing sat side by side. Behind the three elders were Xuancao, Xie Lingfeng and Miao Shan.

Luosha, Wen Tianxiu and other members of the Jingzhe Battle Hall did not show up.

As for Zhen Lingzi, he was also nowhere to be seen. It is unknown whether the investigation of the formation on the side of Tiandu City has not been completed or there are other things.

"Hmph! Isn't Sibaotang known for its expertise in refining weapons, making talismans, carving arrays, and refining pills? I am not talented enough, but I would like to learn how to refine weapons in Sibaotang. I wonder which master in Sibaotang is willing to teach me?" Jiao Yulong stood in front of Sibaotang and said, "No one is willing to challenge? Ha! It seems that the so-called Sibaotang is just a name in name only! Otherwise, you should stop calling it Sibaotang and call it Simeitang!"

While speaking, Jiao Yulong's eyes swept over Hu Xiner, Xie Lingfeng, Miao Shan and others, and finally fell hard on Xuancao.

When Jiao Yulong's slightly frivolous words spread, Xuancao and others were so angry that their faces turned red, but the spectators at the door of Sibaotang laughed.

On weekdays, Xuancao and others were indeed in charge of the front of Sibaotang.

Therefore, the nickname of Simeitang was not the first one created by Jiao Yulong.

In another context, the name Simeitang is not only harmless but also has some compliments. However, when it comes from Jiao Yulong's mouth, it has a different meaning.

At that moment, Ban Hong was about to stand up, but Hu Xiner behind him pressed him down on the chair.

"Mr. Ban! Why do you need to take action against such a low-class yellow-haired boy? Just wait and see! Someone will naturally make him lose face!" Hu Xiner just said this, and Xiao Mian had already appeared in front of the Four Treasures Hall, bowing to Ban Hong: "Mr. Ban!"

Xiao Mian appeared this time, using his true face.

Therefore, everyone in the Four Treasures Hall knew it at first sight.

When she saw Xiao Mian, Xuancao was even more excited, and she clenched her little hands, but she didn't say anything.

Nodding to Xuancao, Xiao Mian turned around.

"Hmph! How do you want to compete?"

"You compete with me?" When Jiao Yulong first saw Xiao Mian, he did not recognize his identity. After all, Xiao Mian went in and out of the Rihuang Dao Palace under the guise of Xiao Nantian. After looking Xiao Mian up and down, Jiao Yulong was full of disdain: "Who do you think you are!"

"What? Don't you dare?"

"You! Hmph! How can I, a great master of refining weapons in the Rihuang Dao Palace, be afraid of a nobody like you? But even if I beat you, what can I do?"

"If you can beat me today, let alone changing the name of the Four Treasures Hall, I can give you the entire Four Treasures Hall!"

"You are just a small golden elixir..."

Jiao Yulong thought Xiao Mian was fooling him, but at this moment, someone in the crowd had already recognized Xiao Mian's true face.

At that moment, Xiao Mian's identity was passed on from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred.

Although Jiao Yulong was an auxiliary cultivator, he was at least a Yuanying ancestor. In just a moment, he heard everyone's whispers clearly.

Xiao Mian!

Nanyue Xiao Mian!

A person's name is like a tree's shadow. Even Jiao Yulong had to take the name Nanyue Xiao Mian seriously.

Besides, Nanyue Xiao Mian and Xiangfu Chamber of Commerce have always been close, and this Sibaotang has some connection with Xiangfu Chamber of Commerce, so it is not surprising that Xiao Mian jumped out.

Jiao Yulong had no idea that it was Xuancao who prompted Xiao Mian to jump out!

"Why? You came here on a whim, wanting to compete with my Sibaotang in refining equipment. Now that Xiao has accepted the challenge, are you afraid? Xiao has already made a statement: If I lose, Sibaotang will belong to you! What if I win?"

"Win? Can you still beat me?"

Startled by Xiao Mian's words, Jiao Yulong came back to his senses.

If Jiao Yulong and Xiao Mian were to compete on stage, even if he was a Yuanying ancestor, he would not have the courage; but when it comes to competing in the attainments of refining equipment, Jiao Yulong is not ambiguous.

I only heard that Xiao Mian of Nanyue practiced both the Dharma and the body, and that he had some achievements in drawing talismans, but I never heard that he was a weapon refiner!

It is said that Xiao Mian of Nanyue has practiced Taoism for less than a hundred years, and he has achieved what he has today. Practicing both the Dharma and the body may seem impressive, but in fact, it takes twice as much energy and time as a cultivator.

Jiao Yulong doesn't believe that Xiao Mian can also dabble in weapon refinement.

Could it be that he is deliberately deceiving him?

Yes!

I have heard that this kid is treacherous and cunning, so I can't be scared away by him...

"Hmph! Nanyue Xiao Mian! You don't have to lie to me! Since you have come forward for today's matter, I, Jiao Yulong, will give you a face and not make things difficult for Sibaotang..."

"Don't! Senior Jiao! Master Jiao! Let's do what we should do! Let's compete as we should! Today, neither you, Jiao Yulong, nor I, Xiao Mian, should be cowards!"

"You! Do you really think that I, Jiao Yulong, am afraid of you?"

"Since you are not afraid, then come on!"

"...Okay! I want to see: how much weight you, Nanyue Xiao Mian, have!"

After being repeatedly provoked by Xiao Mian, Jiao Yulong could not avoid the dispute of will after all.

At that moment, everyone witnessed: Xiao Mian and Jiao Yulong competed in public for the attainments of weapon refining. If Xiao Mian lost, Sibaotang would change its owner; if Jiao Yulong lost, he would just have to admit that he was not as good as Xiao Mian.

The way of the competition was also very simple. Xiao Mian and Jiao Yulong used the same spiritual material to refine a flying sword in public. In the end, the two of them collided and the one whose sword was broken lost.

The one chosen by the two was a fifth-level ice attribute spiritual material - Ice Soul Frozen Soul Jade!

A whole piece of Ice Soul Frozen Soul Jade was cut in half, and Xiao Mian and Jiao Yulong each got half.

To refine ice attribute spiritual materials, ordinary spiritual fire is not suitable. The best is a cold flame like the blue ice flame of the scholar.

Sure enough, after getting the half piece of blue ice flame, Jiao Yulong casually waved a blue light and completely wrapped the half piece of Ice Soul Frozen Soul Jade.

Seventh-level cold flame - Azure Cold Crystal Fire!

Xiao Mian narrowed his eyes and remained calm.

From Xie Ying, Xiao Mian once got a ball of Azure Cold Crystal Fire, which was later given to Ban Hong by Xiao Mian.

As long as Xiao Mian is willing, he can use the Azure Cold Crystal Fire at any time.

However, Xiao Mian did not mobilize so many troops. He just held the half piece of Ice Soul Frozen Soul Jade and kneaded it casually like pulling a piece of taffy.

On this side, blue light shot up to the sky in front of Jiao Yulong, and spiritual energy overflowed; on the other side, Xiao Mian was calm and silent in front of him.

As time went by, Jiao Yulong's originally somewhat uneasy mood gradually calmed down...

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Xiao Mian, who was facing Jiao Yulong, suddenly changed his position and flipped it casually, and a dark hexagonal square stone appeared.

"Xiao Mian! We have a deal: this time, only the half piece of Ice Soul Frozen Soul Jade can be used. If you add other spiritual materials, you will lose!"

"Ha! Master Jiao, don't worry! In front of so many fellow practitioners, Xiao dare not break his promise. I just want you to see: the foundation of my Four Treasures Hall!"

While speaking, Xiao Mian fixed the hexagonal stone in the air above his palm.

As his fingertips flew, a gray wooden sword shuttled back and forth...

Jiao Yulong was confused, but Hu Xiner saw it and her expression changed.

Array plate!

Although Xiao Mian's method was absurd, Hu Xiner, who was proficient in array formations, could see clearly: Xiao Mian, this is clearly engraving an array plate!

This is not over yet!

Suddenly changing the direction, three small porcelain bottles appeared in front of Xiao Mian.

A drop of spiritual spring poured out of one porcelain bottle, a spiritual fruit rolled out of one porcelain bottle, and a spiritual leaf floated out of another porcelain bottle...

The three merged and were surrounded by a ball of three-color spiritual fire.

The fire beast Qingjing stood on Xiao Mian's shoulder, opened its small mouth, and spewed out three-color spiritual flames.

Changing position again, a piece of water blue animal skin was spread out in the void in front of Xiao Mian. On the right side of the animal skin was a golden spiritual pen, and on the left side was a box of blood.

Picking up the spiritual pen, Xiao Mian dipped it in blood and splashed ink on the water blue animal skin...

At this point, even the most obtuse spectators could see some meaning.

Xiao Mian, not only wanted to compete with Jiao Yulong in the attainments of refining, but he also activated the alchemy, array carving and talisman drawing...