Chapter 1260: Chapter 1260
Xia He didn't give the crowd a chance to ponder, immediately rebutting Zhang Xiaoshan.
Even Xia He wasn't sure if Zhang Xiaoshan was right.
But there was one thing she did know.
That was her inadequacy in skills and eagerness for quick success.
Many of the items she refined were just barely usable, far from being masterpieces.
After refuting Zhang Xiaoshan, Xia He continued speaking.
"Anyone can talk big with empty words."
"Moreover, the path of artifact refining is vast and profound; at first glance, anything said seems correct."
"Since you belittle my artifact refining skills so much, do you dare to compete with me in artifact refining?"
Xia He provocatively looked at Zhang Xiaoshan and asked.
Seeing her confident appearance, many in the hall somewhat believed that Zhang Xiaoshan's previous words were just nonsense.
Immediately, a martial artist spoke out:
"Friend, if you truly possess knowledge and real talent, we surely won't utter a word of complaint."
"But if you're spouting nonsense and causing a scene at the trade meeting, you'll owe everyone an explanation."
Seeing Zhang Xiaoshan in a dispute with the crowd in the hall, Ma Zhengdong had a headache.
Zhang Xiaoshan seemed to never let people relax, no matter where he was.
At this moment, Ma Zhengdong could only try to smooth things over by saying:
"Brother Zhang might have a broad understanding and some insight into artifact refining."
Ma Zhengdong still remembered what Du Songtao had told him not long ago, which was not to offend Zhang Xiaoshan.
If Xia He and the others embarrassed Zhang Xiaoshan now, he might even hold a grudge against the Ma family of Mirror Lake Villa.
However, Zhang Xiaoshan didn't need Ma Zhengdong to smooth things over; he just chuckled softly and said,
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
"I just think it's unnecessary, that's all."
"After all, your artifact refining skills are atrocious; there's no need for me to compete with you."
Zhang Xiaoshan's words were undoubtedly the truth.
But in the ears of everyone in the hall, his words sounded unbearably arrogant.
Upon hearing this, Xia He immediately sneered repeatedly:
"Since you say the magic artifacts I refined are atrocious."
"Then, may I ask, what about the magic artifacts you refined?"
"Can you show your refined magic artifacts to everyone?"
Although Xia He wasn't extremely proficient in artifact refining techniques, she was, after all, a disciple of the Xuanqi Sect.
Xuanqi Sect is virtually the origin of various schools and sects of artifact refining.
As a disciple of Xuanqi Sect, Xia He had a pride of her own.
After Xia He inquired, Zhang Xiaoshan casually nodded.
As soon as he finished speaking, various beads of different sizes appeared in his hand.
Upon seeing this scene, everyone's eyes at the scene were very odd.
Because they didn't sense any special spirit charm fluctuations from the beads in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand.
These beads of various sizes didn't seem to be any kind of magic artifact. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NoveI★Fire.net
Ma Zhengdong carefully looked at the jade beads in Zhang Xiaoshan's hand and then curiously asked,
"What kind of magic artifact are these?"
"What material are they made of?"
Ma Zhengdong wasn't sure if these items were magic artifacts.
From his perspective, he truly couldn't tell what these were.
Zhang Xiaoshan quickly resolved the doubts in the minds of Ma Zhengdong and the others.
"These are just scraps left over from when I refined artifacts."
"The function of these artifacts, coincidentally and unfortunately, is similar to Master Xia He's Heart Clearing Jade Pendant."
"I named them Concentration Pearls."
"Worn on the body, they have the effect of calming the heart and focusing the mind."
"They allow a cultivator to maintain a peaceful and harmonious state throughout the entire cultivation process."
As Zhang Xiaoshan spoke, he used True Qi to activate the Concentration Pearl in his palm.
Moments ago, no matter how eloquently he spoke, with visuals of earth bursting golden lotuses, everyone, due to preconceived notions, thought he was denigrating Xia He.
But at this moment, everyone in the hall was utterly astonished!
The atmosphere in the hall, which had been slightly warm before, suddenly became refreshing and soothing in an instant.
Everyone present felt extremely comfortable in such an environment!
"What a great magic artifact!"
Seeing the effect of the Concentration Pearl, many cultivators exclaimed.
Many cultivators even stood up, clearly with the intent to buy.
But before they could speak, Xia He spoke again.
"For a magic artifact of this tier, there's no need for me to say it—it must undoubtedly be made from top-grade materials crafted with care."
"You claim the Concentration Pearls were made from leftover scraps from artifact refinement; isn't that deceiving and showing your inferior skill?"
"Or do you simply not know that these magic artifacts are made from top-grade materials, hence uttering nonsense?"
Ever since being pinpointed by Zhang Xiaoshan, Xia He began to argue endlessly.
To Zhang Xiaoshan, who was facing Xia He's endless arguments, he couldn't care less.
He now spoke with a very calm tone:
"If you wish to compete with me in artifact refining, that's easy."
"We will refine artifacts with the same materials."
"Whoever refines better magic artifacts will naturally have superior artifact refining skills."
Xia He had long been waiting for these words from Zhang Xiaoshan, and immediately she nodded.
She didn't believe at all that Zhang Xiaoshan had mastered any impressive refining methods.