"Xiao Hao, what's going on? Why did the Second Elder say that the sword I forged was a Heavenly Grade Spiritual Weapon?"
"Didn't he just say he was mistaken?" Xiao Hao answered cautiously.
Before Bai Qingqing could answer, Lan Xuan in the secret realm trembled with excitement and stammered, "Heavens! A Heaven-grade spiritual weapon! This is a Heaven-grade spiritual weapon!"
She once stumbled into a secret realm and had the good fortune to experience the power of a top-grade spiritual weapon.
Although it was just a snapshot.
But it was also deeply etched in her mind.
She will never forget it.
The pressure emanating from Bai Hao's sword far surpassed that of the photograph.
This is definitely a top-grade spiritual weapon!
"What? A Heavenly Grade Spiritual Weapon?" Chen Han's eyes immediately went straight to it, and Tian Yan also stared at it with burning eyes.
No wonder that earth-shattering slash just now was accompanied by the sound of a phoenix, instantly killing three Core Formation Realm experts.
Isn't it said that the Star Moon Sect's most treasured artifacts are three Earth-grade spiritual weapons?
Where did this top-grade spiritual artifact come from?
If it is a top-grade spiritual weapon, shouldn't it be kept in the hands of the ancestor?
Why would Bai Hao carry it with him at all times?
Or was it that Bai Hao obtained this top-grade spiritual artifact by chance?
Bai Hao was surprised that Lan Xuan could recognize him.
He then said solemnly, "This is indeed a top-grade spiritual artifact, but please do not tell anyone after you leave the secret realm."
"Sorry, I was just too shocked and accidentally blurted it out. But don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone," Lan Xuan said, raising her hand to swear.
"We are too," Chen Han and Tian Yan said with serious expressions.
Little did they know, those outside saw and heard everything clearly.
They even knew the origin of the Purple Thunder Blade with Nine Rings.
If Xiao Hao were a physical being, he would be shedding a whole tub of tears right now.
A single oversight can lead to eternal regret.
Who would have thought that this Second Elder would be like a simpleton?
Three half-step immortals were watching right there without saying a word, so how dare he make such a fuss?
How should it fabricate this lie?
It needs to withstand scrutiny and also be able to perfectly gloss over the matter.
Xiao Hao never had a particularly strong desire for his host to be an idiot.
The time really isn't right yet.
"Shouldn't the system and the host be one?" Bai Qingqing asked inwardly with a hint of resentment.
“It’s one,” Xiao Hao answered cautiously.
"Since we're one, you definitely wouldn't lie to me, right?" Bai Qingqing asked pitifully.
"Of course not." Xiao Hao took a deep breath and said, "That is indeed a top-grade spiritual artifact."
"Then why didn't you tell me before?" Bai Qingqing pressed.
"The host didn't ask," Xiao Hao said innocently, resorting to his eighteen tricks of lying.
Bai Qingqing almost coughed up a mouthful of blood.
“A Heavenly Grade Spiritual Artifact? Isn’t that a top-tier spiritual artifact? Why was I able to forge one?” Bai Qingqing took a deep breath and asked.
"Because the host used high-grade spirit stones when refining the spiritual weapon," Xiao Hao replied.
"You mean, because the materials are good?" Bai Qingqing asked.
"Yes." Xiao Hao nodded.
"It's still not right." Bai Qingqing frowned: "As a half-step immortal realm expert, does the ancestor not recognize a heaven-grade spiritual weapon?"
"It was the host's oversight that made me careless. Bai Wenyuan stared at the newly forged spiritual weapon in the host's hand like a hungry wolf several times," Xiao Hao began to shift the blame.
"Then why didn't he say anything?" Bai Qingqing asked again.
"Because of the 'Uncle in Black' that the host often mentions, he probably thinks that it's a trial given to you by the 'Uncle in Black,' so he doesn't dare to disturb you." Xiao Hao's story became smoother and smoother as he made it up.
“That makes some sense.” Bai Qingqing pondered for a moment and then said, “Alright, I understand.”
Xiao Hao breathed a sigh of relief and gave himself a thumbs up for his cleverness.
At least they managed to fool them.
In this way, the host will think that she was able to refine a Heaven-grade spiritual weapon because of the superior-grade spirit stone.
She wouldn't have any doubts about anything else.
Of course, these people need to be given a warning first; if such a mistake occurs again, it will be impossible to rectify the situation.
Bai Wenyuan, Niu Shanming, and Wukong were all extremely restless at that moment.
Suddenly, an aged voice transmitted to her ear: "I have already smoothed things over with Qingqing regarding the matter of the Heavenly Grade Spiritual Artifact. You must be more careful in the future. If you disturb Qingqing's cultivation of the mortal realm again, I will not forgive you."
"May I ask who you are, senior?" Bai Wenyuan's voice trembled uncontrollably as he transmitted his thoughts.
"The black-clad uncle that Qingqing mentioned is me." Xiao Hao was willing to expend energy to perfectly capture this demeanor.
“I’ve already told Qingqing that the reason she was able to forge a Heaven-grade spiritual weapon is because she used a high-grade spirit stone. I also told her that the reason you didn’t tell her it was a Heaven-grade spiritual weapon is because you thought it was a trial I gave her, so you didn’t dare to disturb her rashly. You can deny it first, and then admit it when she asks you.”
"Yes, thank you for your thoughtful consideration, Immortal." Bai Wenyuan said with deep respect.
"Stay close to Qingqing, and your futures will be limitless," Xiao Hao said. "Remember, don't let anyone disturb Qingqing's cultivation of the mortal realm, or none of you will be able to bear the consequences."
"Rest assured, Immortal, we will protect you with our lives," Bai Wenyuan, Niu Shanming, and Wukong said excitedly.
"Xiao Hao..." Bai Qingqing suddenly called out in her heart.
For some reason, she seemed to sense that Xiao Hao was very weak for a brief moment.
Then I found it funny.
Can systems also become weak?
But still feeling uneasy, he called out again.
"I wonder if the host has any other instructions?" Xiao Hao had tried his best to adjust, but his voice was still inevitably weak.
It cannot communicate with others without its host; those few words had almost exhausted its energy.
If Bai Qingqing hadn't been its host, it probably would have already perished.
"What's wrong? You sound weak and listless, like you're sick," Bai Qingqing asked with concern.
"The longer the spirit stone ledger remains negative, the greater the impact on Xiao Hao will be. Please, host, spend your spirit stones diligently so that Xiao Hao can stay with you forever," Xiao Hao said in a moment of quick thinking.
"I'm so sorry, I've made you suffer," Bai Qingqing said apologetically. "Don't worry, I'll try my best to pay off my debt."
"Xiao Hao will go and rest now. Good luck, host." Xiao Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It's finally perfectly resolved.
"Qingqing, they're only at the Spirit Condensation and Core Formation stages. What could they possibly know? They just see that it's quite powerful..."
"Never mind, Ancestor, you don't need to cover for me. But please give the order not to let this get out," Bai Qingqing sighed and said.
First it was the Second Elder, then the older brothers, and each of them received one. It's estimated that they'll be given out in the later trials as well.
It can't be hidden.
Rather than letting them speculate wildly, it's better to admit it and then let the ancestor give us a good talking-to.
That would actually be better.
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