Xu Linxiu put the fragrance pouch embroidered with the name Song Wanci into his storage ring. “I’ll keep it safe.”
He smiled, then turned and walked toward the lotus platform. In the original novel, when Qin Feng obtained this inheritance, it was filled with danger. It was only thanks to Elder Qing forcefully using his soul power to protect him that he survived. That alone proved how dangerous it was to obtain this inheritance.
But if Xu Linxiu didn’t intercept it now, it would eventually fall into the hands of the child of destiny. He had no desire to let the child of destiny grow stronger again and be praised as the protagonist while he became the stepping stone!
[Fate-Seizing System: Host… stop getting emotional. Just buy some life-saving items from the shop already! (°△°|||)]
Xu Linxiu: ? What kind of face is that? I’m asking you, what kind of expression is that!
Xu Linxiu couldn’t stand his Fate-Seizing System’s toxic mouth anymore. Helpless, he opened the system shop and browsed around.
[Nine-Death Revival Pill: 9,999 fate points]
[Life Extension Talisman: fate points]
[…]
“I only have 1,070 fate points. What can I even buy?” Xu Linxiu scrolled through the life-saving items in the shop, then exited speechlessly.
“Forget it, forget it. I’m already familiar with the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear and the Golden Crow True Fire.”
He stepped directly onto the lotus platform, where searing heat swept toward him. The scorching temperature of the Golden Crow True Fire caused his skin to redden instantly. Xu Linxiu channeled his spiritual energy with all his might to resist the terrifying heat. If not for the Golden Crow True Fire recognizing him as a trial participant, he might have already been reduced to ashes.
Within the lotus platform, golden words slowly emerged.
“I am the Golden Crow Venerable. If you juniors wish to receive my inheritance, first subdue the Golden Crow True Fire before you and my life-bound artifact, the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear!”
Xu Linxiu silently recited the words in his heart, then sat cross-legged. He began guiding his spiritual energy toward the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear in front of him. His energy approached slowly, cautiously testing the weapon. Seeing no reaction, he let his spiritual energy flow inside.
The moment Xu Linxiu’s energy entered the spear, the surrounding scene changed abruptly. He found himself in a void space engulfed in raging flames. In front of him appeared a Golden Crow formed from purple flames, its fierce eyes glinting dangerously. Find the original chapter at novelping(.)com.
Xu Linxiu understood that this was a spirit entity, something only Earth-Grade artifacts would give birth to… As for why the Earth-Grade Sword-Rearing Gourd didn’t have one—because only weapon-type artifacts could give birth to spirits.
In the original novel, Qin Feng had a fierce battle with this artifact spirit, both sides ending in defeat. He was on the brink of death, and only survived because Elder Qing damaged his own soul to save him. Right after that, he encountered Gu Xiyan and began the “hero saves the beauty” arc…
“Come, you wretched beast.” Xu Linxiu’s eyes turned fierce as he summoned his Phantom Shadow Sword and charged toward the Golden Crow.
The Golden Crow, seeing this puny human charging at it, raised its head and let out a sharp, piercing screech. Xu Linxiu stopped, blocking his ears with spiritual energy, then raised his sword again and attacked.
Unwilling to back down, the Golden Crow spat golden flames—precisely the Golden Crow True Fire that had surrounded the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear. Xu Linxiu blinked and vanished from where he stood.
The Golden Crow retracted its flames, tilting its head slightly. Did that human… just die?
At that moment, Xu Linxiu was crouched on the Golden Crow’s back, sword in hand, channeling all his spiritual energy into it. “Azure Cloud Sword Technique, Third Form—Veil the Clouds, Cover the Sun!”
He shouted as his sword radiated a strange brilliance, infused with nearly all his spiritual energy—so much that it could darken the sky.
Hearing the sound, the Golden Crow jerked its head around and screeched furiously. Xu Linxiu stabbed his sword down toward it. The Golden Crow twisted violently, its cry turning shrill and mournful. Xu Linxiu was flung away by the furious beast, rolling across the ground multiple times before stabbing his sword into the earth to stop himself.
“Heh.” Seeing that he’d injured the Golden Crow, Xu Linxiu grinned.
The Golden Crow calmed slightly, its flame-filled eyes now glowing red. “Angry now?” Xu Linxiu panted, propping himself up with both hands, looking a bit disheveled as he sat on the ground. “But today, I’m taking this inheritance!”
He picked up his Phantom Shadow Sword and stood. The Golden Crow once again gathered terrifying Golden Crow True Fire in its mouth. Then, its body slowly transformed into a spear—it was the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear.
The spear turned slowly, its tip pointing straight at Xu Linxiu. Flames of Golden Crow True Fire danced around its shaft, transforming it into a golden spear of fire.
In a flash, the spear appeared behind Xu Linxiu.
His eyes widened as he looked down at his chest. A hole had opened up—empty, blazing with Golden Crow True Fire that instantly ignited. Xu Linxiu spat out blood and dropped to his knees, then collapsed face-first, raising a cloud of dust.
He couldn’t speak. His mind flashed through memories of this land… and that girl he had just met. A little withdrawn, disliked social interaction… but would still talk to him. Find the original chapter at novelping(.)com.
If he died, would she cry again?
His nose stung, and tears flowed uncontrollably, only to be burned away instantly by the Golden Crow True Fire engulfing his body.
[Fate-Seizing System: Host… you—you have to wake up!]
He felt so tired… Who was calling him?
Oh… it was his system.
“Xu… Linxiu!” A tearful voice called out, as if from the horizon… and yet also right beside his ear.
Xu Linxiu’s eyes snapped open. He forcefully activated all the spiritual energy in his body. The Golden Crow True Fire burning him began to be absorbed and refined!
The wound pierced by the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear miraculously healed. His eyes now shimmered with a crimson-gold hue—Golden Crow True Fire had fused into his very soul.
“Come here!” Xu Linxiu hooked a finger at the spear’s flames.
In an instant, the Golden Crow True Fire detached from the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear and entered his palm. Because he had suddenly awakened and refined the fire within his body, he was now able to refine the fire’s source as well.
Looking at the obedient Golden Crow True Fire in his hand, Xu Linxiu curled his lips.
Now… this flame is mine.