"Whoa!"
Hu Ke'er let out a startled cry as she was suddenly pulled into the wall. When she came to her senses, she found herself in a completely different environment.
"Where is this?"
Seeing the walls made of gray and white stones all around, Hu Ke'er couldn't help but ask.
"Of course, this is also the place where spirit stones are refined. The two little apprentices outside are actually guards trying to cover up the real situation. If you had really touched that pill - refining furnace just now, you would have triggered the trap."
"Oh, so that's how it is!"
Hearing Chen Tianyi's words, Hu Ke'er nodded.
"It seems that the sect attaches great importance to spirit stones."
"Sure. Spirit stones are the foundation of the sect. If you don't have resources, who will follow you?"
As he said, Chen Tianyi continued walking deeper.
"Follow in my footsteps. There are many trap arrays here. If you accidentally trigger one, I may not be able to protect you."
"Okay."
Hearing Chen Tianyi's words, Hu Ke'er obediently nodded and then followed closely behind.
"Here we are. This is the real place where spirit stones are refined."
As Chen Tianyi said, he pointed to the huge white stone gate in front of him.
"Really? Then let's go in quickly!"
Hu Ke'er said impatiently.
"Wait a minute."
Just as Hu Ke'er stepped forward to push the stone gate, Chen Tianyi stopped her. Then he took out a talisman and handed it to Hu Ke'er.
"Here. This is an Ice Talisman. You can use it by pasting it on your body. It can help you offset the high temperature."
"Okay. Thank you, senior brother."
Seeing the yellow talisman that Chen Tianyi handed over, Hu Ke'er had already guessed that it was because the place where the spirit stones were refined later would be very hot. So she took it without being polite.
"Ugh, this gate is so heavy!"
Hu Ke'er, who had taken the yellow talisman, pushed the stone gate with all her strength, but the gate didn't move at all.
"This stone gate weighs at least seven or eight hundred jin. You haven't practiced, so it's normal that you can't push it."
Chen Tianyi said with a smile. Then he stretched out his hand and gently pushed.
"Rumble..."
The stone gate was easily pushed open by Chen Tianyi.
"Bang!"
"Ugh, it's really hot!"
As soon as the stone gate opened, a burning sensation hit. The temperature in the small wooden house was already very high, but the temperature here was at least a dozen degrees higher than that in the small wooden house. Hu Ke'er, who hadn't had time to study how to cultivate immortality, felt chest - tight and was on the verge of fainting.
"Junior sister, use the Ice Talisman."
"Okay."
Hearing Chen Tianyi's voice in a daze, Hu Ke'er quickly took out the talisman and pasted it on her chest. Then a cool feeling spread from her chest.
"So cool!"
Hu Ke'er immediately felt refreshed and her mind became clear.
"Thank you, senior brother."
After thanking Chen Tianyi, Hu Ke'er saw several rows of workbenches in front of her. There were dozens of muscular workers refining spirit stones on each workbench, and there were countless primordial stones behind the workbenches.
"Wow, there must be hundreds of people here, right?"
Hu Ke'er was really shocked by the scene in front of her. Such a large - scale refinement of spirit stones was a bit like the factories she had seen on Earth before. It was a pity that although there were people here, the work efficiency was really too low. If the process could be improved and the assembly - line operation method could be used, the efficiency might be doubled!
"Yes. These are all senior brothers with average talents who have been stuck in the Body - Refining Stage for a long time. They work here to refine spirit stones in exchange for some things they want in the mortal world or some basic magic treasures and spiritual pills."
Chen Tianyi whispered.
"Ah? Then according to my talent, will I also have to come here to do manual labor in the future?"
Hearing Chen Tianyi's words, Hu Ke'er said with a shocked look on her face.
She couldn't do this kind of physical work. Even walking was a torment for her in such a high - temperature environment. It was absolutely impossible for her to refine spirit stones!
"Don't worry, junior sister. According to your talent, it will probably take ages for you to enter the Body - Refining Stage."
"Humph!"
Hu Ke'er snorted indignantly.
What! Why is Senior Brother Chen starting to tease me again? He is good in every aspect, but sometimes he is just too straight - laced. Doesn't he even know the basic courtesy? His occasional sarcasm really makes me so angry!
"Moreover, with your ability to make such weapons, the uncles and masters won't waste such a talent as you by letting you come to this place."
"Humph, that's more like it!"
Hearing this, Hu Ke'er nodded. Then she whispered and asked Chen Tianyi.
"Can I take a close look at how the spirit stones are refined now?"
"Yes, but you can't cause any trouble, okay?"
"Okay."
Hu Ke'er quickly nodded. Then she rushed into the area where the spirit stones were being refined with an excited look on her face. She walked around among the refining platforms. After some research, Hu Ke'er slightly raised her head, frowned at the milky - white bricks on the ceiling, and then ran back to Chen Tianyi.
"So, did you find anything?"
Seeing Hu Ke'er trotting towards him in a hurry, Chen Tianyi whispered.
"Sort of, but I'm not sure yet."
"Not sure?"
"Yeah. Actually, it's very simple to confirm this. I need you to do me a favor, senior brother."
As Hu Ke'er said, she winked at Chen Tianyi with a naughty smile on her face.
"Hmm?"
Seeing Hu Ke'er's mischievous look, Chen Tianyi frowned.
"What do you need me to do?"
"Well, it's quite simple. I want you to help me verify my guess."
"I don't understand."
Chen Tianyi shook his head.
"To put it simply, I want you to help me take a brick from the ceiling."
As Hu Ke'er said, she pointed to the milky - white bricks on the ceiling.
"Huh? Why?"
Hearing Hu Ke'er's words, Chen Tianyi was really confused.
"It's too troublesome to explain. But if you knock down a brick, you should know."
"Ugh, this..."
Chen Tianyi looked very embarrassed.
"Actually, the sect has regulations. This is a restricted area for ordinary disciples. It's already a violation for me to bring you in. If they know that I'm knocking down bricks and destroying things, I'm afraid... Junior sister, how sure are you?"
"Well, otherwise, you can fly up first and take a look. If there are small red light points on the surface of those white bricks, my guess is correct. If you take one down at that time, we won't be punished but rewarded!"
"Okay, I'll try!"
Chen Tianyi gritted his teeth slightly and then made up his mind. He made a sword - finger gesture and flew under the roof. Then Hu Ke'er saw Chen Tianyi make a sword - finger gesture and draw it towards a brick above his head.
"He's doing it. It seems my guess is right. Hehe!"