Treasure Gathering

Fire Qilin Wood is not considered a top-grade spiritual material on the Heavenly Origin Continent, but it is extremely rare in the Sea of Disorder.

The Sea of Disorder is rich in water-attribute spiritual energy, nurturing all kinds of rare water-attribute spiritual materials.

In contrast, fire-attribute spiritual materials are relatively rare in the Sea of Disorder.

Wei Zhengzhi's eyes were piercing as he stared intently at the two Fire Astral Wood in Song Wen's hands.

"What kind of Law Treasure does your master intend to forge that requires two pieces of Fire Astral Wood?"

Seeing Wei Zhengzhi's reaction, Song Wen realized that he had been somewhat rash.

However, the Fire Astral Wood has already been exposed, and it is no longer possible to hide it.

He could only say it with a calm expression.

"My master wants to forge a short blade, about a foot long."

"Any other requirements?" Wei Zhengzhi asked.

Song Wen took out the Soul-Splitting Blade and said.

"Since it is such Spirit Artifact, it would be best to seal a wisp of spiritual fire within it."

Wei Zhengzhi took the Soul-Splitting Blade, examined it carefully for a moment, and then returned Soul-Splitting Blade to Song Wen.

"I can forge a fire-attribute short-bladed Law Treasure for you and leave a seal of spiritual fire within it. However, the sealing of the spiritual fire must be done by your master himself."

Song Wen pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."

Wei Zhengzhi said, "Then let's talk about the fees. According to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion's rules, if the customer provides the main materials, the price for forging a low-grade Law Treasure is thirty Superior Spirit Stones, and the price for forging a mid-grade Law Treasure is one hundred and fifty Superior Spirit Stones. If the customer settles in Mid-Grade Spirit Stone, the price will increase by 20%; if they settle in low-grade Spirit Stone, the price will increase by 50%!"

After saying that, he stared intently at Song Wen, as if waiting for Song Wen to make a choice between a mid-grade and a low-grade Law Treasure.

"What about the price for refining a high-grade Law Treasure?" Song Wen asked curiously.

"A top-grade Law Treasure!" Wei Zhengzhi smiled, as if mocking Song Wen's ignorance.

"High-grade Law Treasure are things that only fourth-tier weapon refiners are confident in crafting. I am merely a third-tier weapon refiner, so I am unaware of this."

Seeing Song Wen's puzzled look, Wei Zhengzhi took the initiative to explain.

"Generally speaking, the Law Power strength of Golden Core stage cultivator is only sufficient to control a mid-grade Law Treasure. Even a cultivator who has reached the peak of the Golden Core stage will find it difficult to unleash the true power of a high-grade magic Law Treasure when activating Law Treasure."

Song Wen looked surprised. Although he had already advanced to the Golden Core stage, he really knew nothing about these things.

"Thank you for your explanation, senior."

Wei Zhengzhi said, "Although Fire Astral Wood is rare, the two you have aren't very old. They're fine for refining low-grade magic Law Treasure, but for refining mid-grade Law Treasure, it'll be a bit difficult and will require a large amount of other rare spiritual materials. Even if it's only 150 Superior Spirit Stones, my Wanbao Pavilion wouldn't want to take this job."

Song Wen didn't understand the meaning behind the other person's words and didn't reply for a moment.

Then Wei Zhengzhi continued speaking.

"If you are willing to give me one of the Fire Astral Wood, I can make the decision to refine a mid-grade Law Treasure for you, and I will only charge you one hundred Superior Spirit Stones."

Song Wen frowned. He naturally wanted a mid-grade magic Law Treasure, but he didn't have that many Spirit Stones on him.

He only had about 600,000 low-grade Spirit Stone, which was far less than Wei Zhengzhi's offer.

He still has a large amount of spiritual materials that he can sell for Spirit Stone, but these materials are all useful to him, and he is unwilling to sell them at a low price.

Moreover, Wei Zhengzhi's enthusiasm for Fire Astral Wood made Song Wen somewhat hesitant to trust him easily.

What if the other party forcibly takes the Fire Astral Wood for themselves?

Seeing that Song Wen remained silent, Wei Zhengzhi assumed that Song Wen was dissatisfied with the price, and he said...

"Trading a hundred Superior Spirit Stones for a mid-grade Law Treasure is an incredible bargain. Your master will surely praise you for it."

Song Wen looked troubled.

"Senior Wei, my master only gave me 300,000 low-grade Spirit Stone. I really can't afford the 100 Superior Spirit Stones."

"Three hundred thousand low-grade Spirit Stone?" Wei Zhengzhi looked regretful. "It seems your master wants to refine a low-grade Law Treasure, but it's a bit of a pity about this Fire Astral Wood."

He remained silent for a moment, seemingly engaged in a fierce internal struggle, before gritting his teeth and speaking.

"Fifty Superior Spirit Stones! You only need to spend fifty Superior Spirit Stones and a Fire Astral Wood. Three months later, you can take away a mid-grade Law Treasure."

Song Wen was taken aback when he heard the price.

The original price for a mid-grade Law Treasure was 150 Superior Spirit Stones, but now, just because of a single Fire Astral Wood, Wei Zhengzhi has lowered the price to 50.

This made him wonder: was Fire Astral Wood really that rare in the Sea of Disorder?

It's actually worth a hundred Superior Spirit Stones!

It should be noted that in the Heavenly Origin Continent, Fire Astral Wood, as a third-tier spirit wood, is only worth a little over 100,000 low-grade Spirit Stone.

However, in the Sea of Disorder, the number increased nearly tenfold!

Or was Wei Zhengzhi's initial offer inflated?

The goal is to obtain a Fire Astral Wood.

"What's your decision? Are you planning to forge a low-grade magic Law Treasure, or have you decided to forge a mid-grade magic Law Treasure?"

Seeing that Song Wen was lost in thought for a long time without speaking, Wei Zhengzhi urged him on.

Song Wen said, "A mid-grade Law Treasure. However, I have one request. Today I can only give you a stalk of Fire Astral Wood. I will make up for it with Spirit Stone and Fire Astral Wood once the Law Treasure is completed."

Wei Zhengzhi replied without hesitation.

"Can!"

Subsequently, both parties signed a soul contract.

Wei Zhengzhi left with a stalk of Fire Astral Wood.

Tian Zhou handed Song Wen a golden token.

"This is the voucher for this transaction. Three months from now, anyone who holds this token and brings Spirit Stone and Fire Astral Wood can claim the Law Treasure."

Song Wen put the token away.

"I am quite interested in that 'Treasure Gathering' and hope that you can take me there to see it."

Tian Zhou readily agreed.

"Fellow Daoist is now a distinguished guest among the distinguished guests of my Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. If you wish to participate in the Treasure Gathering, I will naturally guide you. On the night of the tenth, before midnight, please come to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to find me."

After bidding farewell to Tian Zhou, Song Wen left Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

He did not return directly to his cave abode, but instead wandered around for over a thousand miles. Only after confirming that no one was following him did he head towards Fangzhu City.

In the following days...

Xing Chang was no longer bothering them.

Song Wen mostly cultivated in his cave abode, occasionally taking a stroll around Fangzhu City.

The hour of midnight on the tenth day of the lunar month.

Song Wen arrived at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion on time.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tian Zhou led Song Wen out of the black market.

To Song Wen's surprise, this so-called Treasure Gathering was actually held atop a high mountain.

From a distance, the mountain peaks are shrouded in clouds and mist, making it difficult to discern their true appearance.

The two landed on a platform halfway up the mountain.

There is a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator guarding the platform.

After Tian Zhou presented a palm-sized jade tablet, the two were allowed to pass.

As you enter the mist, a rugged mountain path comes into view.

The mountain path was completely shrouded in mist.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, don't underestimate this place just because there's only one Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator guarding it. This mist is a third-order maze. Without a pass jade token, even Golden Core stage cultivator would be trapped inside if they forced their way in."