Core Area, Black Iron Institute.
"Buzz!"
A tall figure appeared before the grand, heavy black metal gates.
"Beep!"
With a beep, the gates opened, and the entirely black Octopus Intelligent Robot was there once again to greet the visitor.
Upon seeing Lin Qi, the octopus robot smiled and said,
"Lin Qi member, welcome."
"The master has been waiting for you in the villa for quite some time."
"Please follow me!"
Draped in a black robe, Lin Qi nodded and followed the octopus robot into the manor once more.
Just like last time.
The entire manor was still exceptionally busy, with Intelligent Robots transporting precious metals everywhere.
Before long, they arrived at the villa, styled like a heavy industrial complex. A burly, mountain-like figure standing five meters tall sat on the sofa. It was none other than the Artifact Emperor.
He was drinking, and a peculiar aroma of wine filled the air. When he saw Lin Qi arrive, he waved in greeting.
"Lin Qi, have a seat!"
Lin Qi sat down on the sofa opposite him.
Also dressed in a black robe, the Artifact Emperor got straight to the point.
"Lin Qi, I've kept you waiting."
"I recently accepted several commissions requiring the forging of top-tier Secret Treasures, so they took quite a bit of time."
"The upgrade of your Secret Treasures was delayed until now as well."
"So, to make it up to you, I'll charge you only eighty percent for this upgrade."
"Both Secret Treasures have successfully been upgraded to Six-Pattern."
"Since you provided all the raw materials, I'm only charging labor costs. The total comes to 12.2 billion cultivation points."
Lin Qi's eyes lit up upon hearing this. It was even less than he had expected. With his current balance, he could easily afford it and would not