Open for Business

Dong Liu is different from Zhou Yuan.

He was Rogue Cultivator, traveling all over the country to cultivate and seek various fortuitous opportunity; he was well-informed.

Although Lu Qingfeng was somewhat famous in the Gathering Cloud Mountains, he was only Second-Order Artifact Refiner and Alchemist, and ordinary Spirit Void Cultivator would not pay any attention to him.

Of all those present, only Dong Liu had heard of Lu Qingfeng's name before.

Upon meeting again, he spoke first, immediately revealing a sense of closeness.

"Fellow Daoist Dong travels far and wide, slaying demons and monsters, and that's how his reputation spreads. I, Lu, have only been cultivating for a short time and have limited knowledge. I will inevitably have many questions to ask you in the future."

Lu Qingfeng chose to reveal his identity Third-Order Alchemist and weapon refiner in Gathering Immortals Market precisely to make friends with experts from all directions.

Dong Liu, whose cultivation was in a state of Spirit Void, took the initiative to befriend him again.

Lu Qingfeng naturally took the opportunity to climb up the social ladder, and after some pleasantries, their relationship grew even closer.

"Ha ha."

"No problem, no problem."

Dong Liu started the conversation, and Auspicious Cloud Master and the others also chimed in from time to time.

Fang Xiang befriend Lu Qingfeng, a third-tier alchemist and artifact crafter.

Lu Qingfeng was about to make friends with the various Spirit Void Cultivator and expand his network of contacts.

In a short time.

Inside the cave abode, they chatted happily.

Two hours later, Auspicious Cloud Master, Dong Liu, and the other four, still not satisfied, got up to take their leave.

Before leaving.

Dong Liu casually took something out of his Storage Bag at his waist. This object was translucent, like jade, yet it wasn't as hard as jade; it was as soft as mud.

"Jade Paste".

Lu Qingfeng looked surprised when he saw this item.

This item is called "Jade Paste". Although it is not as precious as Purple-Gold Copper, Refined Crystal, or Dream Illusion Stone, it is still a rare item. It can be used to refine third- and Fourth-Rank Dharma Artifact, and can enhance the spirituality of Law Artifact, making them easier to control.

The palm-sized piece of Jade Paste in Dong Liu's hand was enough to refine three to five Third-Rank Dharma Artifacts, or a Fourth-Rank Dharma Artifact.

Certainly.

Other materials are also needed.

There are many types of materials for crafting third- and Fourth-Rank Dharma Artifact, most of which are quite precious.

"Jade Paste?"

"Pure Spirit Jade is neither like ointment nor like jade; 'Jade Paste' is a more fitting name than 'Pure Spirit Jade'."

Dong Liu was taken aback, then laughed.

The realm of cultivation is vast.

Like the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers, they are separated by countless miles. The area of Biyang Lake alone is 36 million miles vast. It is difficult to unify the naming of various materials and spirit medicine.

Therefore, if a cultivator wants to purchase a certain material or spirit medicine, he will clearly describe the name, appearance, characteristics, and effects of the material or spirit medicine.

The names may vary due to regional differences and differences in time.

However, the descriptions of appearance, properties, and effects are detailed and rarely contain errors. Even if they are not the same material or spirit medicine, but are similar or identical in appearance, properties, and effects, they may be able to substitute for the original.

Lu Qingfeng learned alchemy and weapon crafting techniques in "Primordial World," and he remembered the names of various materials from the game.

However, in reality, the same materials and spirit medicine can be found to refine magical Law Artifact and elixirs.

That is the reason.

No Alchemist or weapon refiner memorizes only the names of medicinal herbs and refining materials.

Every cultivator, even if they are not Alchemist or a weapon refiner, knows about various weapon refining materials and spirit medicine. They can only remember the names, but also need to remember all the detailed information.

However, ordinary practitioners do not have much energy.

Only Alchemist and weapon refiners would spend their time on this.

Memorizing detailed information such as the appearance, properties, and effects of various medicinal materials and processing materials requires a great deal of effort.

The information recorded by high-level Alchemist and weapon refiners is countless and could be compiled into numerous books.

This is one of the reasons why Alchemist and weapon refiners find it difficult to achieve mastery.

Such a time.

Dong Liu called the object in his hand "Pure Spirit Jade," named after its characteristics and effects. Lu Qingfeng called it "Jade Paste," named after its appearance.

But as long as the explanation is detailed.

Everyone knows that Pure Spirit Jade and Jade Paste are the same thing.

As for Dong Liu's statement that "Jade Paste" is more appropriate than "Pure Spirit Jade," it was purely a compliment.

"Fellow Daoist Dong, what is this—"

Lu Qingfeng looked at Jade Paste, understood what he meant, and asked aloud.

Dong Liu grinned and said, "To be honest, I have had this Jade Paste for some time and have been looking for a craftsman to refine it into a magic Law Artifact. However, I have no way to do so, and I can't get a Third-Rank Dharma Artifact in return for my casual offering."

"It's a rare opportunity to meet Master Lu, Dong Liu is really itching to get to know him."

"With this piece of Pure Spirit Jade, plus these Spirit Stones and materials, Master Lu, please take a look and see if it's enough to refine a Third-Rank Dharma Artifact?"

As Dong Liu spoke, he shook an Earth Spirit and materials from his Storage Bag onto the ground.

There are about eighty or ninety Spirit Stone, and a wide variety of materials, mainly for refining first and Second-Rank Dharma Artifact, and occasionally materials for refining Third-Rank Dharma Artifact can also be seen.

Lu Qingfeng was experienced and possessed the 'Grand Luo Insight' Divine Ability. He could estimate the value of the pile of materials with just a glance.

With these materials, Spirit Stone, and Pure Spirit Jade alone, Dong Liu could buy a Third-Rank Dharma Artifact anywhere, and even more.

However, the Law Artifact sold in various markets are mostly Law Artifact and popular.

Having roamed the world for so many years without any sect ties, Dong Liu already possessed a Third-Rank Dharma Artifact. He had purchased it from the market. Although it was far more powerful than Second-Rank Dharma Artifact, he still felt somewhat unsatisfied with it.

Having gathered all the materials, he was unwilling to go to the market to buy them, and instead thought of finding a weapon refiner to tailor-make one for him.

But a weapon refiner capable of crafting Third-Rank Dharma Artifact is not someone you can just find anywhere.

Even if they were found, there's no guarantee they'd have the time to Rogue Cultivator manual for a Spirit Void Stage cultivator they have no connection with.

Then.

These materials, Spirit Stone, and even Jade Paste were all hoarded in his possession. Having encountered Lu Qingfeng this time, and with this matter on his mind, he had suppressed his urges for a long time, but as the meeting was about to end, Dong Liu finally couldn't resist.

Lu Qingfeng has just advanced to the third rank, and his reputation is still unknown, so no one is paying attention to him. After some time, when his reputation spreads, the number of cultivators seeking his alchemy and weapon crafting services will surely increase dramatically.

If we don't act soon, we don't know when we'll have to wait.

Dong Liu and couldn't wait any longer.

Seeing Lu Qingfeng examining the materials, Dong Liu felt a sense of unease.

Auspicious Cloud Master and the others remained silent, waiting for Lu Qingfeng's response. If he accepted, they could take the opportunity to ask Lu Qingfeng to refine magical Law Artifact or elixirs for them in the future.

With Zhou Yuan as their guarantor and the Sunset Glow Sect behind them, they weren't worried about Lu Qingfeng running away.

However, for those newly advancing to the third rank, the success rate and the quality of the elixirs and Law Artifact are another factor to consider.

This is also why they did not rashly ask Lu Qingfeng to refine it.

Only Dong Liu had heard of Lu Qingfeng's reputation before, and even heard a weapon refiner comment on the magical Law Artifact Lu Qingfeng had crafted in a certain market, saying that his ideas were novel, his foundation was solid, and he would definitely have a bright future.

As expected.

Today I saw that Lu Qingfeng was already Third-Order Artifact Refiner.

The person who gave the review that day was also a Third-Order Artifact Refiner.

Dong Liu asked him to refine it, but failed. However, he heard that Dong Liu highly praised Lu Qingfeng.

Therefore, unlike Auspicious Cloud Master and others, he had fewer concerns at this time.

Seeing that the opportunity was rare, he decided to speak first.

This kind of 'trust' might win him favor with Lu Qingfeng. Even if the refining fails this time, he shouldn't refuse when he gathers the materials again and asks him to refine it.

Compared to the goodwill of a Third-Order Artifact Refiner, a few materials and Spirit Stone are nothing.

"I wonder what kind of Law Artifact Fellow Daoist Dong prefers?"

Lu Qingfeng glanced at the materials and looked at Dong Liu, asking a question.

Upon hearing this, Dong Liu was overjoyed and said, "I have the Inscribed Gold Blade, which is more than enough for offense. However, my protective Law Artifact is still the Black Tortoise Shield I obtained many years ago, which is only a low-grade Second-Rank Dharma Artifact. This time, I would like to forge another shield, which doesn't need to be too big, just agile."

As he spoke.

Dong Liu took out a Golden Blade Law Artifact and a heavy Black Tortoise Shield from his Storage Bag.

"Brother Dong's wealth—"

Zhou Yuan was speechless.

He only possessed one Second-Rank Dharma Artifact, but Dong Liu not only had a second-tier defensive Law Artifact, but also a third-tier offensive Law Artifact. At this moment, he needed Lu Qingfeng to forge another Third-Rank Dharma Artifact for him.

Compared to most Rogue Cultivator, and even most Spirit Void Cultivator, his wealth is quite substantial.

Auspicious Cloud Master and others also took notice.

"If Brother Zhou were willing to leave the Sunset Glow Sect and travel around, he would be far superior to me, Dong."

"Don't make fun of me."

Dong Liu waved his hand and said.

Zhou Yuan smiled but didn't say anything.

The Sunset Glow Sect was his heart's desire, and he couldn't possibly abandon it. Besides, even traveling alone, he might not be able to match Dong Liu.

Dong Liu was talking to Zhou Yuan, but he was still paying attention to Lu Qingfeng.

A protective Law Artifact.

Defensive shield.

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, Dong Liu's heart sank. But then he heard Lu Qingfeng say, "According to your request, these materials can only be used to refine a first-grade Third-Rank Dharma Artifact at most. It will be more agile than defensive. If you are comfortable with this, please leave the Black Tortoise Shield here. I will make sure you are satisfied before the auction ends."

In the art of weapon crafting, talent is everything and there's no need to hide it.

This isn't like cultivation level or Divine Ability, which would be coveted by others. The stronger one's weapon-refining skills, the more other cultivators will assume it's due to innate talent and hard work.

But they rarely think otherwise.

Therefore.

Lu Qingfeng was ready to loosen up his grip a little.

"The Black Tortoise Shield?"

Dong Liu taken aback for a moment, then pushed the shield forward and laughed loudly, "Master Lu, please take it. The matter of refining the weapon is entirely up to you!"

A Black Tortoise Shield is, at least, a second-tier defensive Law Artifact.

If the weapon forging fails this time, Dong Liu the Black Tortoise Shield, which provides decent defense. Giving the Black Tortoise Shield to Lu Qingfeng would mean losing even this rare second-tier defensive Law Artifact if the forging fails.

This also had a significant impact on Rogue Cultivator like Dong Liu.

However, Dong Liu showed no hesitation and handed the Black Tortoise Shield to Lu Qingfeng immediately after listening.

This decisiveness is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Upon seeing this, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but admire him, marveling at how Dong Liu, had achieved such accomplishments; his Rogue Cultivator had truly not been in vain.

"After the auction, Fellow Daoist Dong, come and find me again."

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand, collecting all the materials and Spirit Stone scattered on the ground, including the Black Tortoise Shield and the Jade Paste, and then Dong Liu.

"Thank you for your help, Master Lu."

Dong Liu bowed.

Auspicious Cloud Master and the others remained silent. The auction was still Half Moon away and would only last a month. It would be much safer to ask Lu Qingfeng to refine Law Artifact for Dong Liu after seeing its true quality.

Dong Liu's move was ultimately risky.