After Being Possessed By A Witch, I Became An Outlaw

Chapter 303

There was only one clanging sound in the workshop, which was enough to indicate that there was only one person still forging.

Everyone had witnessed the speed of Jin Ling'er's artifact refining and knew that she must have already finished.

Opinions about Zhang Chi's audacity to communicate with Jin Ling'er varied among the crowd.

Yan Hongyi, who had a favorable impression of Zhang Chi, felt that Zhang Chi had done nothing wrong. He had only praised Jin Ling'er at first, but it was Jin Ling'er who persisted, leading Zhang Chi to speak the truth. This was how this exchange and competition came about.

Although it was indeed arrogant of Zhang Chi to claim that he had learned artifact refining in just three days, he was still young, and a little arrogance was forgivable.

Some people were secretly laughing at the situation, while others were indifferent.

However, Liu Xin from the Dragon Transformation Palace sensed a hint of opportunity.

Liu Xin was able to cultivate to the Divine Ability Realm at an age under two hundred, and even in the early stages, it was evident that he had exceptional talent.

But he had no power or influence in the Dragon Transformation Palace, like a transparent person.

There were dozens of individuals in the Divine Ability Realm of the Dragon Transformation Palace who were stronger than him.

In terms of young talents, Yin Xun and Long Yan surpassed him.

He was a typical case of being inferior to those above him and superior to those below him.

Usually, he didn't think much about it in the Dragon Transformation Palace, but seeing how Long Yan took an interest in Zhang Chi, he started to believe in love again.

In terms of status, Zhang Chi was just a fallen member of the Sword Sect, while he was born in the Dragon Transformation Palace.

In terms of strength, he was already in the Divine Ability Realm, while Zhang Chi was only in the Foundation Building stage.

He believed that there was nothing Zhang Chi could do that he couldn't. Why shouldn't he boldly give it a try?

Of course, Liu Xin's target was not Long Yan, but Jin Ling'er, who was not on good terms with Zhang Chi.

When Jin Ling'er met Zhang Chi, he could naturally see that it was intentional.

Jin Ling'er didn't like Zhang Chi to begin with, and coupled with Zhang Chi's questioning of her artifact refining, her dislike for him had surely deepened.

It was only out of consideration for Long Yan's face that she maintained a dignified appearance for Zhang Chi.

If he could help Jin Ling'er teach Zhang Chi a lesson, wouldn't he gain the favor of this Saintess?

If Jin Ling'er took a liking to him, he wouldn't have to strive for the rest of his life.

However, to be on the safe side, he didn't take action on the first day. It was only when he heard the sound of a single hammer that he felt it was appropriate.

Early the next day, Liu Xin quietly spread the news.

Long Yan could prevent people from the Dragon Transformation Palace from watching Jin Ling'er and Zhang Chi's competition, but he couldn't stop those from White Tiger Pavilion.

Jin Ling'er had a great reputation in White Tiger Pavilion. When they heard that she was competing in artifact refining with a newcomer, the news caused a stir.

Someone dared to challenge Jin Ling'er?

Who was so brave?

No one who heard this news could remain calm, and they all hurried towards the direction of the artifact refining workshop.

Word spread quickly.

Apart from the people from White Tiger Pavilion, anyone in Jinling City who had heard of Jin Ling'er's name came as well.

For a while, the area outside the artifact refining workshop was packed with people.

Long Yan was also shocked. How did so many people suddenly come?

This situation was beyond Liu Xin's expectations. He had only wanted people to witness Zhang Chi's embarrassment, but he didn't expect Jin Ling'er's influence to be so great. Just by mentioning her name, it attracted so many people.

Well done, this way, Zhang Chi's embarrassment would be known throughout Jinling City.

People from White Tiger Pavilion discussed, people from Jinling City discussed, and soon, people from all the major sects in Golden Cauldron Mountain would know that a young and ignorant youth had challenged Jin Ling'er.

Who knew if Zhang Chi's heart would be broken afterwards?

Liu Xin also didn't expect that his casual move would be such a clever move.

Inside the workshop, Long Yan's expression became very ugly.

"Ling'er, why did so many people suddenly come?"

"Someone must have leaked the news."

Jin Ling'er also realized that something was wrong and explained, "It wasn't me."

"Of course, I know it wasn't you."

Long Yan still had some trust in Jin Ling'er, but there weren't many people who knew about their competition. Besides Jin Ling'er, there were only the members of the exchange group.

In other words, someone in her team was causing trouble.

This also made Long Yan very sad. In her opinion, they had all come from the same place, seeking refuge together in Golden Cauldron Mountain. Naturally, they should support and help each other.

Who would have thought that after they had settled down for such a short time, they would be betrayed by their own people?

"I'll send Xiao Bai to drive them away."

Jin Ling'er patted White Tiger's back and let it go out to chase people away.

Although she wanted Zhang Chi to be embarrassed, she didn't want to make a big fuss about it.

After all, this was Long Yan's Dao companion. She just wanted to give Zhang Chi a warning, not really destroy him.

White Tiger obeyed the command and came outside the workshop, roaring towards the sky. Thunderous sounds filled the air for more than a minute before stopping.

"Saintess has given the order, retreat, retreat, retreat!"

The three consecutive "retreat" words expressed Jin Ling'er's anger.

As White Tiger roared, the people who were close to the workshop could only retreat.

But it was human nature to watch the excitement, so how could they really let it go?

When they retreated to a position where White Tiger no longer drove them away, everyone started to display their Divine Abilities.

In the Immortal Cultivation World, who didn't have the ability to eavesdrop and spy?

Some even used the Water Mirror Technique to project the scene inside the workshop.

In this regard, Jin Ling'er had no solution.

Although she was a Saintess and had the authority of a Saintess, she shouldn't be too domineering.

Moreover, even if they were driven away to another place, there would still be people who could spy on them. This kind of thing couldn't be avoided.

Once the news leaked, these people would definitely try to find out what happened inside.

Unfortunately, this place was near the Earthfire Spring and couldn't be isolated from the outside with a formation. Otherwise, she wouldn't be afraid of others prying.

Zhang Chi didn't expect someone to come and watch so forcefully. Although he didn't know who did it, he thanked them first.

He didn't actually want Jin Ling'er to lose face too much. Although the more embarrassed Jin Ling'er was, the more successful he would be, some things would leave clues when planned, which would become hidden dangers later.

So Zhang Chi didn't pursue perfection.

But the heavens had other plans.

Since so many people were watching, it was almost time for his treasure sword to be revealed.

If they waited any longer, there would be fewer people paying attention.

When he hammered it at night, Zhang Chi had already engraved the inscription on the sword. Now, only the final tempering was left.

After tempering, he would attach the hilt and complete the final finishing touches, and the weapon would be considered complete.

To Jin Ling'er's discerning eyes, it was naturally easy to see that he had successfully refined a Low Grade Law Weapon at the beginning of his artifact refining journey.

If it weren't for someone watching them, Jin Ling'er would have definitely mocked Zhang Chi. But now she had to encourage him and say some polite words to prevent him from being ridiculed by others.

Jin Ling'er felt very frustrated just thinking about it.

However, the outcome was unquestionable. With materials of the same level, she had refined a High Grade Law Weapon while Zhang Chi had refined a Low Grade Law Weapon.

There was a difference of two levels, making the result clear.

Jin Ling'er wasn't surprised by this outcome.

However, Zhang Chi still held the sword and said, "Sister Ling'er, please take a closer look. This sword may not be as good as the one you refined, but it has something that your work doesn't."

When Zhang Chi said this, the onlookers were shocked.

Where did this arrogant brat come from?

He could only refine a Low Grade Law Weapon, yet he dared to comment on Jin Ling'er's High Grade Law Weapon?

"Is he trying to say that his Low Grade Law Weapon is better than a High Grade Law Weapon?"

"He's too arrogant. Clearly, he's just an ordinary person, yet he's so confident."

"If it weren't for Saintess's good temper, I would have slapped him!"

"..."

The crowd was in a heated discussion, and Liu Xin couldn't contain her joy.

This Zhang Chi was indeed very arrogant. At this moment, he dared to provoke public anger?

Jin Ling'er was also surprised, but she decided to give Long Yan some face.

If Zhang Chi wanted her to take a closer look, she would do so.

She casually took Zhang Chi's sword, intending to say something and let Long Yan be the impartial judge. But when she touched the sword, her pupils trembled.

"This... is a Sword Spirit?!"

When Jin Ling'er took Zhang Chi's Low Grade sword, she could clearly sense a faint spirituality emanating from the blade.

Although it was weak, it was undoubtedly a Sword Spirit.

How could this not shock Jin Ling'er? Only Law Treasures would have a spiritual presence. How could a mere Law Weapon have a Sword Spirit?

Moreover, this was only a Low Grade Law Weapon, although it could be considered Supreme Grade among Low Grade Law Weapons, its level was not high.

Even though the current Sword Spirit was very weak and couldn't compare to the spirituality of a Law Treasure, the fact that it existed was a breakthrough from zero to one.

"How did you do it?"

Jin Ling'er was shocked, and the people who heard her were equally shocked.

Was this a joke?

A Sword Spirit was born from a Low Grade Law Weapon?

Seeing Jin Ling'er's shocked expression, Zhang Chi knew that he had succeeded.

Since that was the case, he naturally had to press on.

"The sword is originally made of ordinary iron, but it gains Spirit Communication through being held. The key to Spirit Communication lies not in the object, but in the human heart."

"Sister Ling'er, your artifact refining skills are unparalleled, but perhaps because your skills are too advanced, you seem to disdain artifact refining. If you don't invest any emotions into the things you refine, how can they give birth to spirituality?"

These words shook Jin Ling'er's worldview.

Like a thunderclap, it resounded in Jin Ling'er's heart.

Feeling the faint spirituality within the sword, Jin Ling'er knew that she had lost today.

Jin Ling'er didn't like losing, but she wasn't a sore loser. Winning was winning, and losing was losing.

When Zhang Chi criticized her sword for lacking a soul, he had already forged a sword with a spirit, proving his correctness.

Unable to mock Zhang Chi and losing to him in front of so many people, Jin Ling'er felt that she had lost all face.

Especially since she didn't know which despicable person had made their affairs public.

Without a doubt, news of her loss to Zhang Chi would spread throughout Golden Cauldron Mountain tomorrow.

Was she, the esteemed Saintess, not concerned about her reputation?

However, she wasn't someone who couldn't accept defeat. Although she felt embarrassed, Jin Ling'er gritted her teeth and said, "You won."

Hearing Jin Ling'er admit her defeat, the onlookers erupted in an uproar.

Their invincible Saintess had actually lost to this unknown brat? (End of this chapter)