Blood Lotus Seed said expressionlessly, "Well said. It seems my teaching you all these days was not in vain. Do you also think that the broken strings are due to uneven coverage of spiritual energy?"
Everyone held their breath and dared not make a sound.
It was obvious that Blood Lotus Seed was not asking a question, but venting his anger at the failure of refining.
At this time, whoever speaks will die.
No one spoke, but Blood Lotus Seed started calling out names again.
This time, she named a female disciple, "Shu Yun, you speak."
Shu Yun was sweating profusely and stammered, "Disciple believes that the broken strings were not caused by uneven spiritual energy..."
Blood Lotus Seed's expression remained calm. "Then what do you think is the reason?"
“Yes, yes…”
Shu Yun kept saying "yes" for a long time but couldn't explain what was going on. Xue Lianzi lost his patience and slapped her to death.
"You're useless. You've been with me for so long, but you can't even spot a small problem. What use is there for me?"
Another one died, and the fear in the hearts of the disciples became even greater. They all prayed desperately that the blood lotus seed would not call out their names.
Seeing this, Zi Ling's eyes flickered slightly. She was about to express her opinion, but someone was one step ahead of her.
It’s Meng Wan.
As soon as she came out, she knelt down on the ground and kowtowed several times to the blood lotus seed, making the floor bang.
"Senior, I was wrong!"
A hint of interest appeared on Xuelianzi's face. "Oh? What did you do wrong?"
"The material of the strings is special, and the temperature during the smelting process is extremely demanding. If the temperature is too high or too low, the material may be damaged, thus affecting the strength and toughness of the strings."
Meng Wan said with a guilty look on her face, "The strings broke because I didn't heat the instrument properly.
"I'm a new disciple and was in charge of adding firewood to the fire room. I was so flustered that I failed to add the spiritual firewood to the furnace in time. I've delayed your important task, Senior. I beg for your punishment!"
Blood Lotus Seed nodded with relief.
She herself is a master of refining instruments. How could she not know why the strings failed to be refined?
It has nothing to do with the temperature, firewood, or anything like that!
It was because of her misjudgment that she was too hasty in refining the ore liquid into strings, which caused a deviation when the spiritual power wrapped around the ore liquid, resulting in failure.
It was just that it was so embarrassing for her, a dignified Foundation Establishment cultivator, to make such a low-level mistake in front of a group of Qi Refining disciples.
She was in a bad mood, so she wanted to kill a few disciples she disliked to make herself feel better.
However, Meng Wan took the blame on herself, which gave her a way out.
"That's right, the failure in refining the zither strings was indeed due to the improper temperature.
It's such an obvious problem, and Meng Wan, a newcomer, can spot it. It's really disappointing that you guys haven't noticed it after following me for so long."
Xue Lianzi glanced at the disciples coldly, then his gaze fell back on Meng Wan with admiration in his eyes.
"Although this is your fault, considering your sincere admission of guilt, I will fine you three months' salary."
Meng Wan was overjoyed, "Yes, thank you for your kindness, Senior."
Three months' monthly salary is less than a thousand spirit stones in total. This punishment is just a formality.
"Alright, let's stop here for today's weapon refining. You all can go back. Meng Wan will stay."
After everyone else had left, Xue Lianzi looked at Meng Wan with a friendly expression, "Get up."
Meng Wan stood up obediently.
"You took the initiative to take the blame for the failure of refining the weapon, but I punished you. Are you dissatisfied?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Wan knelt down without hesitation.
“I was able to enter the Xuanyin Sect and have everything I have today because of you, senior.
Senior, don't say you only fined me three months' salary. Even if you took my life, I would have no complaints!"
Xue Lianzi's expression was moved, and he personally pulled Meng Wan up.
"Since you have accepted my throne and are helping me, I will not let you suffer any loss!"
Xue Lianzi pondered for a moment, took out a pair of boots and handed them to Meng Wan.
"These boots are called Wind Chasing Boots, and they are a high-grade spiritual weapon for speed. Although you have some strength, you are only at the seventh level of Qi Refining after all. When you encounter a strong enemy, you must not blindly show off your strength. Saving your life is the most important thing."
Meng Wan saw the boots, but did not take them. Instead, she waved her hands in panic.
"A top-grade spiritual weapon is so precious! How could I be so worthy of receiving such a reward?"
Xue Lianzi's face turned serious and he stuffed the boots into Meng Wan's hands without giving her any chance to refuse.
"Take the reward. Save your life so that you can continue to help me in the future."
Meng Wan had no choice but to pick up the Wind-Chasing Boots with gratitude and nodded vigorously.
"Don't worry, Senior. I will practice hard and refine my weapon diligently, and I will never bring shame to your reputation!"
"Well, go down."
Meng Wan walked out of the workshop with excitement on her face, thinking that Blood Lotus Seed was really generous.
This is a top-grade spiritual weapon, and they actually gave it to me just like that.
For an ordinary Qi-refining cultivator, it would be good enough to have a low-grade spiritual weapon.
Those who are doing well only use mid-grade spiritual weapons.
Only the geniuses of the sect and the children of large families with good backgrounds can possess top-grade spiritual weapons during the Qi Refining Stage.
If she holds on to Xue Lianzi's support well, she will definitely be able to stay comfortably in Xuanyin Sect.
But when Meng Wan was about to reach the disciples' residence, two disciples blocked her way.
She had just met these two people in the weapon workshop not long ago, and they were very close to Zi Ling.
The two men stopped Meng Wan and looked at her unkindly.
"Meng Wan, Senior Sister Zi Ling wants you to come over."
"What benefits did Zi Ling give you that made you so devoted to her and work so hard for her?"
Meng Wan looked at the two people in front of her with a smile and asked curiously.
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