"So, the materials for refining weapons — what quality are you looking for?" Song Xi asked.
"To enhance a half-step Immortal Armament," Chu Feng replied.
After his battle with the woman, Chu Feng had come to realize that while his Divine Dragon Blood Ruler was indeed a half-step Immortal Armament, its quality was far from the pinnacle.
So Chu Feng wanted to enhance his Divine Dragon Blood Ruler. Once enhanced, the combat power it could boost would naturally increase as well.
Moreover, during the enhancement process, Chu Feng felt that he would also gain some insights into the Martial Dao.
It was a win-win situation.
"Materials for enhancing a half-step Immortal Armament? That won't be easy to come by. Let me think…" Song Xi rested his chin on his hand and sank into thought.
"I've got it — there's a place. I think you could give it a try," Song Xi suddenly said.
"What place?" Chu Feng asked.
"This is just something I've heard about. I've never actually been there myself," Song Xi said.
"Tell me — what kind of place is it?" Chu Feng pressed.
"The Immortal Weapon Manor has a long lineage. It is the most formidable force in the Grand Astral Upper Realm when it comes to forging Immortal Armaments — bar none."
"Every year, the Immortal Weapon Manor holds a hunting event, open to all juniors across the Grand Astral Upper Realm."
"But there are two conditions. First, participants must be under one hundred years of age. Those who exceed that — regardless of cultivation — cannot enter."
"Second, you must be a Spirit World Master, because within the arena, martial power is sealed. The only force one can use is the power of formations."
"Based on performance in the hunt, rankings are assigned. The higher the rank, the greater the reward. I've heard the rewards include all manner of precious materials, and if you manage to claim first place, you can even obtain a half-step Immortal Armament forged by the Immortal Weapon Manor itself."
"If I'm counting correctly, the hunt hosted by the Immortal Weapon Manor should be coming up soon. Factoring in travel time, if you leave now, you'll make it in time," Song Xi said.
"What excellent timing — this hunt is practically tailor-made for me."
Upon hearing this, Chu Feng was quite pleased. This was indeed an opportunity for him.
"So, Chu Feng, you're going?" Song Xi asked.
"Of course. I'm leaving right now," Chu Feng said.
"I have a request, and I'm not sure if…" Song Xi hesitated, words catching on his tongue.
Chu Feng saw through Song Xi's intentions at a glance and asked, "You want to come with me?"
"Heh heh, honestly, I've always wanted to see the wider world. This is a real opportunity — could you take me along?" Song Xi asked.
"Of course," Chu Feng agreed without hesitation.
"Then let's leave right now!" Song Xi was even more eager than Chu Feng.
After all, Song Xi was someone who loved venturing out into the world. It was only his mother's illness that had brought him back home. Now that the poison in his body had been purged and Aunt Jing was there to look after her, Song Xi could finally leave with peace of mind.
"Song Xi, actually, there's something I've been wanting to tell you. I'd suggest you move away from here with your mother," Chu Feng suddenly said.
"Why?" Song Xi looked puzzled.
"The people at the Zhao Residence are rather dull-witted. To put it simply, they don't have much in the way of brains."
"I'm not sure my threat will have a lasting effect on them."
"If they act recklessly and seek revenge on you and your mother down the road, what will you do?" Chu Feng asked.
Nothing was impossible in this world. Though the Zhao Residence was utterly insignificant in Chu Feng's eyes, he still couldn't be certain that, once he left, Song Xi and his mother wouldn't face retaliation.
Having experienced the tragedy of having his own family exterminated by enemies, Chu Feng was particularly cautious when it came to such matters.
However, he couldn't very well wipe out the entire Zhao Residence just because he was worried about Song Xi — that wouldn't be reasonable.
Besides… Chu Feng had learned from Song Xi that the Zhao Residence's young master was a disciple of the Taishan Gate.
So even if Chu Feng did destroy the Zhao Residence, that young master would certainly not let Song Xi off.
The best solution was for Song Xi and his mother to leave this place of trouble altogether.