A paperweight is something ancient people used to flatten and hold down paper when writing. Nowadays, only calligraphy enthusiasts use them, making it one of the traditional elegant items of the scholar's study.

The four treasures of the Eastern Country's scholar's study—brush, ink, paper, and inkstone—correspond to the four elegant items: brush rack, ink box, paperweight, and water container. Besides their practical value, they also have various artistic and aesthetic values.

The pair of paperweights owned by He Kao is made of pure gold, with each weighing ten pounds, enough to sprain someone's wrist if they're not strong enough. Unless you're writing outdoors on a windy day, most people would never need to use them.

According to Qian Guran's latest identification, it is an ancient artifact dating back roughly six hundred years. The so-called dating, of course, doesn't refer to the age of the gold element, which could be traced back to the origin of the universe. Rather, it refers to the era in which the object was crafted.

In the six hundred years since, or during those six hundred years, some important figure must have frequently used it to flatten paper or volumes, viewing and writing significant matters.

This pair of paperweights is akin to some kind of ceremonial object, having acquired a thread of spirituality over the long years.

Its spirituality is the essence of "pressing down," roughly meaning it can stabilize things.

In fact, when Qian Guran first saw it on September 30th, he felt it might have spirituality. Now, after breaking through to Tier Four cultivation and examining it closely in his hands, he's discovered it indeed has spirituality and made a more precise identification.

However, no institution can issue such a certification of authenticity.

Saying so much, it actually makes no difference to ordinary people, but it is of great use to Qian Guran.

After reaching Tier Four cultivation, one can start learning how to use a magical artifact, but the precondition is having one. If deeply entrenched in the Magic Sect, and if the master is generous, he might directly bestow an artifact upon the disciple.

But Qian Guran's master passed away long ago, and there are no seniors in his branch of disciples. Even Gu Yunteng passed away not long ago. Qian Guran himself is now the head of the line.

He can't expect to be granted such a precious item as a magical artifact.

Actually, there are many Magic Sect disciples who, after breaking through to Tier Four, never find a suitable magical artifact, but there are also those who possess several. The saying "the dry die of drought; the drowned die of flooding" aptly describes this situation.

Magical artifacts have their various uses, and nobody would find them too many or readily share them with others just out of boredom.

Qian Guran had to find his own opportunity. The most reliable way was to invite a master from the Micro Realm Sect to refine a magical artifact for him, even if it's just an initial magical artifact.

Refining an artifact first requires finding suitable materials. In theory, anything and everything in the universe can be used for refining a magical artifact. The most crucial aspect is the spirituality contained within, which is rare and unique.

There are many kinds of magical artifacts. For example, the pendant He Kao has worn since childhood, although precious, is auxiliary and not very useful to Qian Guran. Usually, what's most important is a personal magical artifact.

A personal magical artifact, as the name suggests, is a treasure carried on oneself. Its marvelous functionality aligns most closely with one's cultivation foundation and the techniques they excel in.

Going a step further is the so-called lifebound treasure, specially crafted on the foundation of a personal magical artifact, nurtured daily with mind and spirit, and able to grow alongside the sorcerer.

Each sect has relatively mature traditions. For instance, the high-tier sorcerers of the Qi Observation Sect are most familiar with two forms of magical artifacts, which are the great seal and the gavel. Nowadays, some people even make magical artifacts in the form of an official seal.

Although the pair of golden paperweights contain only a faint trace of spirituality, Qian Guran feels they are very harmonious with him, as if guided by fate. Helping He Kao in a timely manner was rewarded by destiny.

If refined properly, after being made into a magical artifact, its marvelous use would include both a sealing and settling effect.

For example, if two people were about to have a heated argument in an office, Qian Guran could take out the magical paperweight and subtly smooth out the changes in the two people's aura, possibly easing the atmosphere without them realizing it.

Anyway, whatever Qian Guran said sounded quite mysterious, and He Kao didn't fully understand. Even Old Qian himself didn't entirely grasp it, since the related secret techniques would only be taught to him after participating in a ceremony at the Qi Observation Sect's Ancestral Hall.

Old Qian's idea is to have a master from the Micro Realm Sect make the paperweights into an initial magical artifact, and later refine them into a complete item himself.

He Kao did understand one thing—Old Qian's cultivation had progressed!

Qi Observation Skill, Tier One, is known as the Peeping Tom.

Qi Observation Skill, Tier Two, is commonly called the Broker.

Qi Observation Skill, Tier Three, calls itself the School of Cross and Vertical.

Qi Observation Skill, Tier Four, is playfully called the Government Official.

Qi Observation Skill, Tier Five, is proudly named Pity the Good.

Qi Observation Skill, Tier Six, is honorably titled Master.

A Tier Four Government Official, Qian Guran has already become a high-tier sorcerer of the Qi Observation Sect. No wonder he spoke with a newfound calm confidence and a hint of restraint, as if reluctant to boast yet hoping for someone to praise him.

The perceptive He Kao expressed admiration and respect through his tone and gaze, issuing various exclamations at appropriate times, enhancing President Qian's mood and encouraging him to speak more and more.

With such an understanding sidekick's cooperation, Old Qian casually mentioned circumstances he hadn't initially planned to introduce.

It's also the case that Qian Guran had been keeping it under wraps, with only Yao Shaolan knowing. Now, He Kao knows as well.

He Kao eventually said, "You've helped me so much; I should gift you this pair of paperweights as a congratulatory gift! Otherwise, I honestly have nothing else suitable to celebrate such an occasion."

Even if this statement were purely polite, Old Qian felt happy hearing it, quickly waving his hand and saying, "I haven't properly thanked you for that bottle of Peiyuan Pill last time. How could I take such a precious item from you for free?"

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