Qin Xu's tone was indifferent; it didn't mean he looked down on him, but it didn't mean he valued him either.
He had seen too many cultivators who claimed to be Dao-Tier Immortal Artificer but didn't even know the basic forging techniques.
However, it is indeed rare to see a True Immortal who dares to openly declare themselves as a True Immortal in the Immortal City Prefecture.
It probably wasn't a fake, but it shouldn't have surprised him so much.
After all, the skill levels of Immortal Artificer in refining artifacts vary greatly.
While all are crafting Immortal Artifact, some can forge top-tier Immortal Artifact.
Some people can only barely refine a basic immortal Immortal Artifact in their entire lives.
Lu Li looked so young, and there was no trace of the aura of Seed of the Dao of Artifact Refinement.
In other words, it's very likely that the other party hasn't planted the Seed of the Dao of Artifact Refinement.
I doubt their skill level is very high.
As for Lu Li, he looked at the person who came and nodded in response.
"Exactly."
This person was the one with the highest cultivation level he had ever seen since he became an immortal.
The imposing aura emanating from him, along with his unique and profound Daoist aura of Dao of Artifact Refinement crafting, was extremely mysterious.
In the Immortal Realm, anyone capable of crafting Immortal Artifact is called Immortal Artificer.
Even Immortal Artificer are divided into ranks.
It is determined by the grade of the Immortal Dao artifact.
Those who can forge Immortal Artifact are called Immortal Artificer.
Those who can refine Immortal Treasure are called Immortal Craftsman.
Those who can refine Dao Treasure are called Immortal Treasure-Refining Immortal Lord.
Those who can refine the Creation Supreme Treasure are called... the Creation Immortal Emperor!
The ability to create with one's bare hands earns one the title of "Creation Immortal Emperor," a title of both respect and proof of one's power and status!
Lu Li was aware of most of these secrets.
"With my current weapon-refining skills, I can refine Ji Wan's lower realm avatar."
"To repair a golden seal comparable to Dao Treasure, the true skill required must surpass even that of Immortal Artificer."
Lost in thought, Qin Xu spoke crisply.
"Then let's test it."
Having said that, he raised his hand and gestured.
He led Lu Li to a stone chamber on the side of the hall.
Inside, there was a small forging table with three kinds of immortal ores, two broken weapons, and a set of basic weapon refining Formation Inscription molds.
This is the standard equipment used by the Immortal City Prefecture to test the level of Immortal Artificer.
"Using this forging platform, we can combine the three types of immortal ores to repair one of the damaged weapons."
"Limited time offer, one year only."
"It's done. You'll receive a certificate of Immortal Artificer and can open a shop."
"If you lose, you will need to pay compensation in the form of magical artifacts and materials."
After explaining the rules, Qin Xu said no more, stepped aside, and put his hands behind his back.
Lu Li didn't say much.
He walked to the forging platform, raised his hands, and the power of the True Immortal flowed between his fingertips.
He mentioned all three types of rare minerals at the same time.
Then, using the precise temperature control of his palm's Immortal Qi, the magical ore was softened, impurities were separated, and new materials were synthesized in his hands.
The technique was clean and efficient, without a single unnecessary movement.
This caused Qin Xu's eyelids, which had been drooping slightly, to lift up slightly.
This method of controlling temperature and separating minerals alone surpasses that of many Immortal Artificer.
The speed was even more unexpected.
At this rate, it won't even take a year.
It's estimated that it will be completed in six months.
Immediately afterwards, Lu Li poured the refined immortal materials into the broken weapon.
He took the forging hammer and struck it with such precision that every line was seamlessly connected.
He glanced at the Formation Inscription mold only once and didn't look at it a second time.
Because it's completely unnecessary.
He directly used his own understanding of the Immortal Dao Artifact Inscription to carve the patterns by hand.
As for immortal Immortal Dao Artifact Inscription, one can collect some in the Imprisoned Dragon Realm.
This gave Lu Li some foundation in Immortal Artificer.
Each line of the Artifact Inscription follows a steady, old-fashioned direction, perfectly blending with the original texture of the damaged artifact.
This step is also the most time-consuming.
Logically speaking, Qin Xu shouldn't have had to wait and watch.
For some reason, he wanted to see how good Lu Li's cooking skills were.
So he stood down.
A month later, a fully repaired beginner-level immortal sword was placed on the forging table.
The moment the immortal sword appeared, the stone chamber fell silent for a moment.
"A month... that's fast!"
"How could it be so fast!"
Qin Xu's eyes widened. He stepped forward, picked up the immortal sword, and examined it three times over.
The repaired area is seamless, with almost no trace of the repair.
The patterns on the Artifact Inscription are precise and do not conflict with the original vessel at all.
What concerned him most was Lu Li's skill in carving patterns by hand.
This is not something an ordinary Dao-Tier Immortal Artificer could do.
"Excellent craftsmanship."
Qin Xu put down his immortal sword, and the way he looked at Lu Li was clearly different.
"Fellow Daoist's forging skills are among the best in the Dao-Tier Immortal Artificer of Wangyao Immortal City."
"To possess such skill at the True Immortal Realm is truly rare."
He suppressed his shock and, unusually, said a few more words.
After a moment's hesitation, he took the initiative to speak.
"Since you possess such abilities, why not consider registering your name in the Immortal City Prefecture?"
" The Artifact Refining Division of Immortal City Prefecture is always short of Dao-Tier Immortal Artificer. If you are willing to take on the position of Guest Elder Immortal Artificer, then being registered in the city will naturally be a piece of cake."
"In addition, Guest Elder Immortal Artificer can also use the Immortal City Prefecture's material warehouse to allocate immortal ores and enjoy access tokens issued by the Immortal City Prefecture."
"It will be much more convenient to travel to and from various parts of the city."
Qin Xu frankly.
He did indeed intend to recruit them.
Upon hearing this, Lu Li did not answer immediately, but instead turned his head and exchanged a glance with Ye Chenfeng.
Ye Chenfeng nodded slightly.
The position of Guest Minister is not subject to the orders of the Immortal City Prefecture, but can utilize the resources and status of the Immortal City Prefecture.
It's a good stepping stone for their current situation.
"I am deeply grateful for Senior Qin's high regard."
Lu Li bowed respectfully.
Lu Li is willing to temporarily assume the position of Guest Elder Immortal Artificer.
Qin Xu nodded slightly, a rare look of satisfaction appearing on his face.
"Alright. Then please come upstairs with me to complete the registration procedures."
He accepted the position of Guest Elder Immortal Artificer.
The rest is much easier.
Lu Li and the others used the ninth-grade spiritual materials they brought with them to exchange for the remaining years of their bunk beds.
The rent has been paid.
Ninth-grade spiritual materials are not considered rare in the Immortal Realm, but they are not exactly common either.
With a base of trillions of mortals and cultivators, the market for ninth-grade spiritual materials is enormous.
It's just that it's not as precious as immortal materials.
In the end, the group rented a shop on a relatively prosperous street corner in Wangyao Immortal City.
He also used a large portion of his personal wealth.
They acquired the Immortal Forging Furnace and the Immortal Artificer's Hammer.
"These Immortal Realm artifacts are truly expensive."
"A forging furnace, even the most basic low-level immortal Immortal Artifact, cost me almost half of my fortune."
"I originally planned to buy some magical materials to craft a couple of items to attract customers."
"It's estimated that even these will be hard to find anything decent."
Outside the weapon-refining shop.
Lu Li, Ye Chenfeng, and the others looked at their shop.
Each of them had a strange expression.
Upon arriving in the Immortal Realm, I realized how expensive cultivation truly is.
If it weren't for the fact that the immortal materials are extremely hard and have a solid, metallic texture, Lu Li wouldn't even want to buy Immortal Artifact forging furnace.
He could refine ordinary spiritual materials with his bare hands.
Why go through all that trouble?
Fortunately, everything that needed to be purchased has already been purchased.
Now, using his status Guest Elder Immortal Artificer in the Immortal City Prefecture, he will use the remaining resources to purchase some immortal materials.
Then you can open your shop and do business.
Once he had accumulated enough resources, Lu Li's weapon-refining skills also improved significantly.
They can also acquire many Immortal Dao treasures to enhance themselves, and perhaps they can even devise some Immortal Method.
It can be said that this weapon-refining shop was an extremely important base for Lu Li's development.
However, this shop doesn't seem to be able to support so many people.
Several of the Bone Mountain deities also noticed something amiss.
After a quick thought, he swiftly clasped his hands in a fist and said...
" Dao Lord, this shop can serve as our temporary lodging."
"In the rest of the time, we might be able to take on some business in this city."