Qi Rong and Lu Wei exclaimed in awe.

During the day, the lotus-shaped artifact seemed lifelike, but at night, its stunningly beautiful texture became apparent.

It didn’t look like an ordinary artifact but a masterful work of art!

Tang Zifeng held it, his black eyes glancing at Qin Ruqing, who was holding her breath in awe.

He couldn’t help but smile and began to explain in a soft voice.

“The artifact is lotus-shaped, with a translucent white and light pink hue. It has explosive attack power and speed attributes, and when used with magic, it can enhance attack power by 30% or speed by 50%.”

Tang Zifeng looked at Qin Ruqing and hinted, “However, if the level of the magic is too high, the increase in attack power might be slightly reduced, though the difference shouldn’t be significant.”

“Since it has undergone lightning tribulation, the artifact inherently possesses spiritual awareness and can recognize its master. It can be bonded with a blood contract. The contractor can nurture it in their dantian without worrying about it being stolen by others.”

“After summoning it, you can change its size at will. When enlarged, it provides extra speed, useful for travel or… escaping. When reduced, it can be used as an accessory, like a pendant or amulet.”

“Additionally, the material of the artifact is special and particularly suitable for fire attribute cultivators. It can enhance fire attacks; the higher the fire level, the greater its power, and it is especially compatible with heavenly fire. You don’t need to worry about it being burned; having survived a lightning tribulation, it is incredibly durable and imbued with divine properties.”

Tang Zifeng’s tone was straightforward.

He was definitely not a good salesman; for such a heavy-duty, artifact-level item, he simply introduced its functions in a plain and direct manner, without any embellishment or exaggeration.

He spoke plainly, without a hint of pride.

But everyone present could sense the rare and extraordinary nature of the artifact behind his simple description.

Qi Rong swallowed nervously and exchanged glances with Lu Wei.

He realized he didn’t need to hesitate about the matter.

Aside from the lotus shape, the artifact’s attributes and functions seemed tailor-made for his sister.

So, he asked, “Brother Tang, is this artifact… for my sister?”

Qin Ruqing’s mind almost smoked.

Why are you asking so directly, Qirong!

Seeing Qin Ruqing fidget with her fingers, showing a rare awkwardness, Tang Zifeng’s dark eyes flickered with amusement.

He nodded and, without speaking, directly showed his answer through action.

With a release of his long fingers, the clear and glowing lotus-shaped artifact floated into the air on its own, as if drawn by an unseen force, slowly flying towards Qin Ruqing.

Qin Ruqing held her breath, instinctively reaching out her palm.

The artifact gently landed in her hand, its lotus petals fluttering as if greeting her.

The artifact felt warm to the touch, not cold.

It radiated spiritual energy and almost immediately established a spiritual connection with Qin Ruqing.

It felt like it was meant for her by nature.

Qin Ruqing stared blankly at the artifact, her eyes trembling with surprise, looking soft and somewhat at a loss.

“It…” Qin Ruqing stood still, afraid to move.

Tang Zifeng looked at her, his tone sounding ordinary yet somehow carrying a weight of seriousness:

“This artifact belongs to Qingqing.”

He didn’t say it was a gift for Qingqing.

He said it belonged to Qingqing.

When Qin Ruqing first asked him to help create a personal magical artifact, it was like planting a seed in Tang Zifeng’s heart.

As he pursued his path in artifact crafting, the seed grew roots and flourished.

This seed represented his pursuit and his glory, but this glory was born because of her.

So, it belonged to Ruqing.

“Belongs, belongs to me?” Qin Ruqing, holding the artifact carefully, was bathed in its soft, warm glow.

Her eyes, slightly widened and trembling, reflected the artifact and Tang Zifeng’s shadow.

Her intense focus and a touch of surprise made it seem like receiving such a bright and vivid gaze was the greatest reward for the gift-giver.

Qin Ruqing finally came to her senses, blinked, and looked at Tang Zifeng with soft eyes.

“Thank you, Xiao Tang. I… I really like it! You really understand me, it’s as if you know exactly what I want…”

What amazed Qin Ruqing the most was how the artifact was crafted so closely according to her wishes.

From its appearance to its functionality, it was like it was tailored just for her!

She stumbled over her words, feeling she wasn’t expressing herself well, and stomped her foot in frustration.

She ended up hugging the artifact and, like a small cannonball, launched herself into Tang Zifeng’s arms.

With her soft forehead rubbing against his chin, she carefully avoided damaging the artifact with her hand.

Her tone rose in excitement, ringing with joy like the sound of gold and jade clashing.

“Wuwu, Xiao Tang, I love it so much! I’m so happy! You’re amazing! You’re the best artifact master in the world!” Qin Ruqing’s excitement made her praise Tang Zifeng in a torrent of compliments.

Her fluffy forehead tickled Tang Zifeng’s chin, and her eyes, like a lake, trembled with emotion.

His cheeks reddened from the touch.

After expressing her joy through the hug, Qin Ruqing quickly released Tang Zifeng and began passionately admiring her new magical artifact.

She rubbed her cheeks against it, held it like a baby, and said:

“Wuwu, it’s so nice to touch, so smooth and delicate, and it’s pleasantly cool. And the color! How did you make it so transparent and so warm pink!!”

Qin Ruqing’s spontaneous and enthusiastic affection was both sudden and unpredictable.

Her energy was so vibrant and free that it was hard for others to keep up.

Tang Zifeng, slightly stunned for a moment, smiled at her.

He found this side of Qin Ruqing completely unsurprising.

He responded with a smile, explaining softly, “The color was specially formulated. We chose ten colors initially, and in the end, this one seemed like the color you would like the most. The transparent pink comes from over a hundred days of continuous firing.”

He had prepared all the materials before the Hundred Clans Tournament, already intending to forge this promised magical artifact during the event.

Tang Zifeng had a private, additional thought in his heart, feeling that this special artifact, infused with his glory, would have a special meaning for Ruqing.

“Wuwu, Xiao Tang, you really understand! Rare paint, unique skin… It’s incredible, it’s incredible!” She started chattering in excited, incomprehensible phrases.

Tang Zifeng could sense the joy and approval in the atmosphere around him.

It made him feel warm and he couldn’t help but smile at her.

Qirong took a deep breath and said, “Big Brother Tang, I’m so moved!”

Lu Wei also laughed, “This gift is too grand! Tang Zifeng, who gives away a Quashi-Divine artifact so casually?”

When Qin Ruqing heard the term “quashi-divine artifact,” she suddenly stopped hugging the magical item and asked, “Wait a minute, Tang Zifeng, can you really forge a divine artifact just with the materials I gave you?”

The materials she gave were indeed precious, coming from ten consecutive pulls of high-quality items.

But even so, Ruqing didn’t think they could create a divine artifact.

Tang Zifeng casually said, “I also took some resources from the Artifact Forging Guild.” He made it sound like these materials were not a big deal.

He paused and added with a peculiar sense of humor, “Well, I’m just saving a bit.”

The words “saving a bit” seemed out of character for Tang Zifeng and added a strange, funny touch to the conversation.

Qi Rong asked, “Saving a bit?”

Lu Wei wondered, “Saving what?”

Ruqing was stunned for a moment, then realized and laughed, “Oh my goodness, Tang Zifeng, you’re really saving resources from the Artifact Crafting Guild? You actually took my advice seriously?”

Before leaving Xiling, she had advised Tang Zifeng to rely on Master Minghua and make use of the Forging Guild’s resources.

Now it seemed Tang Zifeng had taken her words to heart and followed them closely.

It was surprising and heartwarming to feel valued like this.

Qin Ruqing was happy and twisted around, then thought of a new concern, “But if you took so many resources from the Artifact Guild, will Master Minghua agree to let me have this divine artifact?”

She hugged the magical item tightly, unwilling to return it.

Her concern was that if Master Minghua disagreed, she would have to find a way to compensate the Artifact Forging Guild.

After all, this was Tang Zifeng’s personal network, and she didn’t want to damage it because of her.

Tang Zifeng calmly shook his head, “Don’t worry. The Artifact Crafting Guild wants to cultivate a divine-level forger. Only with a true divine-level forger can the guild stand strong. They would be happy for me to use more resources and spend all day forging.”

“And I’m working with them. In return, when upper-class families need high-level magical items from the Artifact Forging Guild in the future, I’ll help with the forging.”

“So, even though Master Minghua is my teacher, he has no say over the magical items I forge myself,” Tang Zifeng said confidently about his own field.

Ruqing understood immediately; it was all about mutual benefits, something she was very familiar with, so she felt reassured.

But then she realized that, given how precious Tang Zifeng’s gift was, she didn’t seem to have anything of equal value to give back.

Even by the principle of reciprocity, she felt she needed to give something in return.

Qin Ruqing, who was always keen on saving resources, now faced the situation of receiving such a valuable gift and felt a bit anxious.

She patted herself down and was shocked to find that, due to her practical nature, she seemed to only have spirit stones and cultivation resources left.

These weren’t suitable gifts for Tang Zifeng.

Finally, she touched her neck and suddenly remembered something.

She pulled out a jade pendant.

The pendant was pure white and flawless, and because she had worn it for a long time, it had developed a delicate, soft texture.

The most striking feature was a green spot in the center, which made the pendant come alive.

On the back of the pendant, there was a small ancient character “Qing” engraved.

Ruqing explained, “Tang Zifeng, I don’t have anything else to give you, only this. It’s a jade pendant formed from a drop of jade marrow merged with ten-thousand-year-old cold jade. I’ve always worn it because it’s very precious and unique.”

Qin Ruqing liked it because it was one of a kind, just like how she felt special in this world.

That’s why she had it engraved with the character for “Qing.”

However, compared to the divine artifact, this jade pendant seemed quite modest.

Feeling embarrassed, Qin Ruqing quickly took it back, rubbing her hands and apologizing, “Sorry, it seems too simple! How about this: wait for me to go to the Void Realm, and I’ll find you something good.”

Before she could finish, Tang Zifeng suddenly took the pendant from her hand.

“You…” Qin Ruqing reached out in confusion.

Tang Zifeng looked at her with steady eyes and said, “I like it!”

He caressed the pendant, which still seemed to hold some warmth.

His voice softened as he seriously and sincerely repeated, “Qingqing, I like this.”