Lu Ling'er was now engrossed in cultivation. Her Immortal Spirit Body had broken through to the Condensing God realm, subtly nearing the edge of the Creation realm.
Seeing that Zhou Xuan wasn't taking her to cultivate, she pouted in displeasure.
"Brother Xuan, what are you fiddling with? You might as well fiddle with me!"
Zhou Xuan's hands went soft at her tease.
"Good girl, stop provoking me at a time like this. If I really get going, you'll be crying for your parents soon enough."
"I'm not afraid of you. When have you ever delivered more than just thunder and lightning?"
"Nyah nyah..."
Lu Ling'er's banter left Zhou Xuan amused and exasperated.
"Alright, help me look, see if there's anything else from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion."
"Why do you need so much iron?"
"Of course, it's for a good reason."
Lu Ling'er skipped out with her five masters.
After a tour of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, not only Huang Youwei arrived, but the Lu siblings also showed up.
Zhou Xuan quickly washed his hands and hurried to greet them.
Lu Linglong smiled and said, "We just came with our master to see you. We heard you obtained the Azure Luan and wanted to feast our eyes."
Zhou Xuan glanced at Lu Qixuan.
Lu Linglong seemed to understand his concern.
She quickly explained, "Don't worry, this silly thing finally figured it out. The Qin family isn't paying attention to him anymore, and he's obediently returned to manage the affairs of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion."
Lu Qixuan was very displeased.
He felt as though he had lost face.
But he was also quite intimidated by his sister.
After some thought, he still didn't dare to fly into a rage.
"Sister, you should say less. It's not like anyone's going to die."
"Oh, give me a break. If you weren't so muddle-headed, would I have to work myself to death stopping you? You know perfectly well I don't get along with that woman Qin Qingya, yet you, a traitor, want to side with the Qin family. You really don't have a brain!"
Lu Linglong poked Lu Qixuan's forehead with her index finger.
"Alright, Linglong, you also have the Body of Wisdom. Come and take a look, see if the Azure Luan responds when it's in your hands."
Zhou Xuan interrupted her and handed the item to her directly.
Lu Linglong took it. "Oh my, it's quite heavy."
After a while.
There was still no reaction.
It seemed there was no destined connection.
Zhou Xuan sighed.
"It looks like the repairs need to be expedited."
"Do you guys know how to forge a fake sword?"
Zhou Xuan asked.
Lu Linglong yanked her brother over. "He designed the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, he knows how to do it. Let him do it."
"Huh? Sister, so you can't do it and you want me to return the favor?"
"Return what? Isn't it deserved? Zhou Xuan has helped us so much and doesn't hold grudges."
"Hurry up, don't dawdle, go help Zhou Xuan!"
After Lu Linglong issued her command, Huang Youwei had already reclined on a rocking chair, his eyes closed in rest.
Glancing at her master, she secretly asked Zhou Xuan, "Why are you making an exact replica?"
"Of course, it's for fishing,"
Zhou Xuan replied with a casual smile.
"You want to lure the snakes out of their holes?"
"Mhm, for such a valuable item, the Sun family would likely be very interested. Their treasures were stolen, so there's no reason why no one would covet this treasure."
"Keep the real one safe," Lu Linglong handed the Azure Luan back.
"What are you planning to do?"
"Swap the fake for the real."
"That's not certain, though. This sword is a fake. The real one must be hidden. Those people will likely see through it at a glance."
Lu Linglong expressed some concern.
Her worry was not unfounded.
Zhou Xuan also knew that his actions at this moment might provoke the Zhuge family.
But he was out of options.
"Don't worry. Old Man Zhuge is a smart man. He won't gamble with the Zhuge family's safety."
"Mhm, I hope so."
Lu Linglong sighed and said no more, watching Zhou Xuan working on the sword blank.
"What material are you planning to use for this sword? Have you chosen it yet?"
Huang Youwei opened his eyes and asked.
The sword blank in Zhou Xuan's hand was made of excellent wood. It was an ordinary bronze sword blank, only because the craftsman was a master.
Therefore, its material was very suitable for making the current item.
Lu Qixuan said dismissively, "You should just give up if you're going to do it like this. Let me."
After thirteen days.
A new Azure Luan, aged and identical to the original, was forged.
If it weren't for the old one reacting, even Zhou Xuan wouldn't be able to distinguish the difference between the two.
"Qixuan, you really are an expert! Thank you so much!"
Zhou Xuan hugged Qixuan tightly, happily gesturing with the sword in his hand.
Afterward, he told Lu Linglong.
"Tell the Zhuge family that I'm going to announce the Azure Luan as one of the Four Great Artifacts. Also, have the five bodyguard masters notify the two elders Qi and Xuan to help invite everyone from the martial world to attend the artifact assembly."
"Okay."
"Where do you plan to hold it?"
"Baili Manor."
"The five great families of the capital, and the Xiao family, all must receive invitations."
The news spread quickly.
"What?"
Qin Huaiyu slammed the table, startling everyone below.
"What artifact assembly is Zhou Xuan organizing?"
"Yes, and he's inviting everyone from the martial world. It's estimated that people from the Lingyun Immortal Sect and the Haohai Immortal Sect will also come."
"Rumors about the Four Great Artifacts have been rampant recently. I didn't expect Zhou Xuan to have already secured the first one."
"What is his artifact?"
"It's the Azure Luan Sword that Zhuge Changfeng gave away. Zhou Xuan believes it's one of the artifacts."
Qin Huaiyu was skeptical. "Impossible. If Old Man Zhuge had this artifact, he wouldn't have remained hidden in the capital until now."
"Patriarch, this is what Zhou Xuan himself said. To see the truth, we'll probably only know on the day of the artifact assembly."
With that thought, Qin Huaiyu took the invitation.
"Fine, I understand. Tell him I will attend on time tomorrow."
The Fang family, Sun family, Zhuge family, and Qin family were all ready to set off.
The martial artists were even more numerous, all rushing towards this artifact.
The hotels around the capital were all filled.
Zhou Xuan had to ask Baili Lie and others to increase their manpower.
"It seems the matter of the Four Great Artifacts can no longer be kept secret. The rumors are getting more and more outrageous. Now that the Azure Luan has appeared, I suppose the Qin family can't sit still either," Huang Youwei sighed.
"They wanted to obtain the Zhou family's supreme treasure back then but failed. This time, they definitely won't hold back. You must be careful."
"Don't worry, I'm just waiting for them. I'm not afraid they won't come!"
Zhou Xuan was full of excitement.
This time, it was Jiang Taigong fishing; let's see who would take the bait.
The artifact assembly finally arrived.
Zhou Xuan was unknown.
However, he had been getting close to various factions recently and had gradually entered everyone's sight.
Especially his seemingly close relationship with the high-ranking officials of the command center.
Therefore, for this artifact assembly, some came to see the artifacts, some intended to target Zhou Xuan, and some came to gather information.
There were even those who came to seek favors.
Zhou Xuan stood at the entrance of Baili Manor, watching the long convoy drive in, a smile brimming on his face.
Tonight, who would be the prey that walked willingly into the trap?