Artificer Association

Guo Changshi, a master smelter from Lishui Dragon Terrace, is a well-known craftsman in the field of supernatural beings in China. He also has some connection with Lu Xingshen —he once maintained the Dragon Snake Sword for Lu Xingshen.

Li Yao knew nothing about Guo Changshi, nor did he know why Guo Changshi had come to visit him so late at night.

He invited Guo Changshi to the fireplace and said, "We don't have Erguotou, how about some vodka?"

It's quite intense.

Guo Changshi shook his head. "Then forget it, just a glass of water will do."

As he spoke, Guo Changshi took off his thick woolen overcoat, revealing his overly strong and robust upper body.

—The oversized shirt was stretched taut and bulging!

Because of years of blacksmithing and smelting, his arms and shoulders were bulging, as if his muscles, cast from pig iron, were full of solid strength. His hands were also dark and rough, excessively large, like black iron.

Li Yao personally served tea to Guo Changshi and then sat back down on his own sofa.

Guo Changshi carefully picked up the teacup and asked in an excessively loud voice, "Do you know why I came to find you?"

Li Yao smiled.

This is my chance to shine!

He laughed and said, "Because I'm better looking."

Guo Changshi: "???"

The master smelter, holding his teacup, was stunned when he heard Li Yao's words.

He had never seen such a mischievous junior.

Yes, you are good-looking.

Is it really necessary to single it out?

wrong,

That's not the point. Do you think it's reasonable for a grown man like me to date you just because you're good-looking?! Still not right...

That's not even the point! Guo Changshi put down his teacup, feeling a dull ache between his eyebrows—this whole thing has made his emotions completely disjointed!

After thinking for a while, Guo Changshi finally stopped being mysterious and said directly, "I am not here to visit you on my own behalf. I am one of the directors of the Chinese Extraordinary Artificer Association. I am here today to invite you to join our association."

A very confident tone.

They seemed certain that Li Yao would join them.

But the key point is...

Li Yao had absolutely no idea what this Artificer Association was!

He asked with a blank expression, "What are the benefits of joining that Artificer Association?"

Guo Changshi: "..."

How fresh!

Over the years, as a director of the Chinese Extraordinary Artificer Association, he has invited artisans with outstanding skills and contributions to the craft to join. Which one of them wasn't overjoyed upon being invited? They practically wanted to buy firecrackers and set them off to announce it to the world! Asking for benefits? He's never heard of such a thing!

but,

Guo Changshi was able to become a director of the Huaxia Extraordinary Artificer Association not only because of his outstanding craftsmanship, but also because he had unique insights into interpersonal relationships and how to treat others.

For him,

Humans and metals are quite similar.

Different metals have different properties. Only by thoroughly understanding those metals can you melt and temper them just right... Yes, right now, Guo Changshi really wants to punch the young man in front of him.

He was not only a master smelter,

He was also a highly skilled individual! Guo Changshi picked up his teacup again, took a sip of tea, and calmed himself down.

He guessed that the young man in front of him might not know much about the Artificer Association or how high its status was, so Guo Changshi explained, "The Huaxia Extraordinary Artificer Association is an academic exchange organization. The craftsmen who can join it are all outstanding individuals who have excellent abilities or outstanding contributions in a certain field."

After thinking for a moment, Guo Changshi said, "To give an analogy, the Artificer Association is like a researcher getting an academician title, which is a very prestigious honor."

Hmm...

Li Yao stared at Guo Changshi: "What are the benefits?"

Please explain yourself more clearly! Guo Changshi: "..."

What's wrong with this kid! Guo Changshi was a little exasperated, but he had to patiently explain, "Becoming a certified craftsman of the association means that, depending on the level, you can enjoy the treatment of a bureau chief to a high-ranking official in the administrative unit. You will receive an annual stipend and can also apply for research funds and rare materials. You will also have the opportunity to study and research the association's internal materials."

The last point is what most artisans focus on!

As for stipends and such... well, most of the craftsmen who are invited to join the association are not short of money.

Chinese Extraordinary Artificer Association

Although it bears the name of a craftsman, don't forget that it is the Artificer Association of Extraordinary People.

The things they refine are all highly sought-after items, things that people are willing to pay a fortune for but still might not be able to buy! With the certification of the Artificer Association, they can even sell their refined products for double the price!

Yes,

Their level is just that high!

Being able to join the association is itself a form of recognition and an honor!

So, over the years,

This was the first time he'd ever heard someone ask so directly what the benefits of joining the association were...

While Guo Changshi was soaring into the sky, Li Yao was also pondering.

What are the benefits of joining this association?

This kind of association should be different from the Writers' Association and the Football Association. The Writers' Association is a place for sycophants, and the Football Association is a place for selling their boots... There are naturally huge interest chains inside, and it is difficult for ordinary people to come into contact with the core interest level.

This Artificer Association,

According to Guo Changshi, it is directly compared to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and is an academic exchange association, so it should have some substance.

Li Yao was also somewhat interested in the technological knowledge of Earth's supernatural side.

This seems to be a common problem among monks—

Always maintain a strong sense of curiosity!

Li Yao pursed his lips and asked again, "What obligations do I have if I join you?"

Guo Changshi said, "The obligations are not great. Each member of the association must submit at least one academic report in a relevant field to the association's council every year. Correspondingly, the association will also hold an academic conference every year to rate the academic reports and research results, thereby determining the level of the members. Therefore, joining the association is just a Qidian."

That's utter nonsense!

Li Yao knew that the other party invited him because they valued his talent in alchemy.

The problem is:

His talent all comes from the magical system of another world! Should he submit a report titled "An Otherworldly Alchemy Knowledge System"? Or perhaps "On the Application and Changes of Magical Potions on Earth"? Would he then be popularizing magical knowledge on Earth? Just thinking about it...

It doesn't seem impossible, does it?

But you can't explain the origin of this system! The supernatural side of Earth now actually has its own set of knowledge and theories. Although they've been groping their way through it all, they've indeed found a unique path!

At this moment, Li Yao suddenly produced a complete, fundamentally different, extraordinary system...

What's wrong?

Is this going to cause a major earthquake in the academic world of the supernatural realm, both domestically and internationally? It's like dropping a cultivation manual into the world of martial arts, and it's the kind that points directly to the path to immortality... Just thinking about it is thrilling.

The entire martial arts world will go crazy! That sounds pretty exciting, doesn't it?

But we must consider the objective process of historical development.

Perhaps one day Li Yao will take these things out and usher in a new era for Earth.

But that can only happen when Li Yao is strong enough, tough enough, and powerful enough to resist the covetousness of the whole world.

A novice cultivator who had only Qi Refinement cultivation for a hundred days spread his teachings throughout the world, wielding a cultivation manual.

That's courting death.

But if one were to establish an immortal path that dominates the world before popularizing the cultivation system,

That's called merit!

Therefore, Li Yao politely declined, saying, "I won't join, thank you."

Guo Changshi: "???"

This is the first update. My schedule has been a bit off lately, so I'm getting back on track. Therefore, there will be two updates per day, with the second one being released a little later. Hope you enjoy reading!