"Sword Saint Senior, please watch closely."

Qin Shou solemnly waved his hand, and a void tiger roar suddenly arose, as a flaming giant tiger roared forth.

"Divine Weapon Transformation, Tiger Soul!"

With a light shout, he reached out his hand, and the flaming tiger roared again. The crystal stone in the circular wing on its back rapidly rotated, golden light spreading wantonly from the tiger's body, enveloping it entirely.

In just a moment, the flaming tiger completed its transformation, turning into a golden amber long saber, falling into Qin Shou's hand.

As he grasped the hilt, Qin Shou's entire aura surged, and the spine within the Tiger Soul Saber swiftly moved, releasing a flood of primordial energy into Qin Shou.

"Boom..."

A golden energy wave around Qin Shou suddenly exploded, with his power instantly multiplying several times.

The Sword Saint's murky old eyes sparkled, strands of invisible Sword Qi emanated from within him, space fissures began to spread, but vanished in the next moment.

He laughed heartily, "Hahaha, excellent, truly excellent! The Divine Weapon Sect is worthy of being a reclusive sect, able to create such a shocking Artifact Refining Skill. If the young friend is willing to remain hidden for a hundred years, there might be a chance to become a true Heaven and Earth Alliance Leader."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ke was astonished, "Master, you already know?"

The Sword Saint stroked his beard with a smile, "Good disciple, within the Sword Sect's territory, what could possibly escape my notice?"

Lin Ke bowed with a smile, "Since you were already aware, it seems I have overstepped."

The Sword Saint shook his head, looking at Qin Shou, and said, "The title of Heaven and Earth Alliance Leader, do not use it in the future, otherwise, not even I can protect you."

Qin Shou's heart stirred, "Sword Saint Senior, could it be you?"

The Sword Saint nodded, "Indeed, I've long informed the Sect Master to keep your news confined within the Sword Sect. Otherwise, with your flamboyance, you would have already alarmed the Holy Artifact Masters of other sectors."

Qin Shou was speechless, so this old man had been meddling. No wonder he hadn't seen any Holy Artifact Masters coming after him. He thought it was because the allure of the Tiger Soul wasn't enough!

He donned a grateful expression, "Thank you, Sword Saint Senior, for the silent assistance. I am endlessly grateful."

"No worries."

The Sword Saint waved with a smile, "Young friend sought out my disciple. It must also be because of this matter, right?"

Qin Shou nodded, "Indeed, the junior needs to rely on the Sword Sect's foundation to complete the Divine Weapon Refining Technique. In return, after completing it, I will share the technique with the Sword Sect. I wonder, Sword Saint Senior..."

He paused, looking apprehensive at the elder before him.

The Sword Saint maintained a kindly smile, his old eyes slightly narrowed.

"A young friend does not seem like a fool. Since you dare to come to the Sword Sect alone, I suppose if the Sword Sect forcibly retains your Divine Weapon Refining Technique, you must have a way to escape, right?"

Qin Shou shook his head and sighed, "Sword Saint Senior has overthought it. Now that the Divine Weapon Sect is weakening, I have a mind to give up the Divine Weapon Refining Technique and join the Sword Sect to live freely and easily.

However, when I joined the Divine Weapon Sect, I vowed to devote my life to reviving it and not betray the sect, with dire consequences for breaking the vow.

This time I came to the Sword Sect because I had no other choice."

The Sword Saint stroked his beard, scrutinizing the young man before him, nodding secretly.

As expected, this young man had already sworn to the Heavenly Weapon Supreme, so mere coercion wouldn't get the Divine Weapon Refining Technique.

The Divine Weapon Sect needs to develop, and the other side's intention was clear: wanting the Divine Weapon Sect to become a branch of the Sword Sect, to use the Sword Sect's resources to complete the Divine Weapon Refining Technique, and also to smoothly pass the Heavenly Weapon Supreme's hurdle.

Sharing the Divine Weapon Refining Technique with the Sword Sect is to revive the Divine Weapon Sect, not a betrayal.

And the Sword Sect opening their Refining Skill in return was to obtain the Divine Weapon Refining Technique, aiming to advance even further, which wasn't a betrayal either.

Thus, both parties can mutually benefit and win.

Moreover, even if Qin Shou hadn't come today, the Sword Saint would have appeared personally in a few days, to recruit Qin Shou and obtain the Divine Weapon Refining Technique.

Secretly taking special care of Qin Shou was just to prevent other sects from getting a head start.

If those sect forces failed to negotiate, there would be a greater chance of them resorting to murder and silencing him.

In thought, the Sword Saint said, "Young friend, I have understood your meaning, and I am very willing to make a deal with you. However, this matter is of great importance, and I must report to the Sect Master first; I cannot guarantee success."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shou's face was excited, and he gave his thanks repeatedly.

He knew that the matter was settled.

Lin Ke beside also revealed a slight smile; as the Sword Saint's direct disciple, she naturally understood the Sword Saint's intention.

If Master is willing to help, it means this matter will definitely work!

"Buzz..."

Just as the Sword Saint's form slowly dissipated, merging into the void without a trace.

Lin Ke reached out to Qin Shou, "The Divine Weapon you promised me earlier, can you give it to me now?"

Qin Shou pouted, "It's not even settled yet, why in such a hurry?"

"At least let me take a look first, can I?"

"No way, this is a treasure, how can I let anyone see it casually?"

"Senior Brother Qin, we'll be on the same side soon. Let your junior sister see your treasure, is that okay..."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't call me Senior Brother. You're the senior sister. If you call me Senior Brother, wouldn't that make me the Senior Brother too? No, I disagree."

"Alright then, Junior Brother, let me see your treasure..."

"Stop, that doesn't feel right. If you call me Junior Brother, would other disciples call me Second Senior Brother?"

"Exactly!"

"No way, no way, it's bad luck..."

"Qin Shou, enough already!"

...

A moment later, the void in the stone chamber rippled with a few waves, and two figures slowly emerged.

Beside the Sword Saint, a middle-aged man in luxurious golden attire, exuding an imposing aura, looked at Qin Shou with hands behind his back, giving Qin Shou a brief glance before revealing a kindly smile.

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