Returning Laden with Spoils

"Lieutenant General Cao, you're exchanging level 9 metals at a 1:50 ratio. If we convert that to our 100-pound piece of dilapidated equipment, it would require at least 125 tons of level 8 metal. Isn't that... too little?"

Inside the auction hall, after Cao Fengqi his bid, the dean of the Tianbei Transcendent Research Institute, the old man who had just spoken, frowned slightly upon seeing the price and spoke.

"That makes sense, but I don't have that much level 8 metal on hand right now."

Cao Fengqi nodded and smiled when he heard his words, looking at him. "How about I pay on credit for a few days?"

"..."

The dean of the Tianbei Transcendent Research Institute paused slightly, not expecting him to be so easy to talk to, nor did he expect him to say such a thing.

His eyes flickered slightly as he said, "That won't be necessary. Lieutenant General Cao the strongest Artifact Refiner in Tianbei and has a passion for metal materials. Our Tianbei Research Institute can reluctantly part with these 100 jin of grade 11 metal."

"We only ask that Lieutenant General Cao can help us forge some level 9 weapons and equipment."

As he spoke, he looked at him with a hint of expectation.

Although no fewer than 10 level 9 weapons and equipment were offered at this auction, they were all snapped up by various factions.

In addition, weapons used by some mysterious professions, such as those using spears, whips, and chains, are extremely rare. Let alone level 9, even level 8 weapons are very rare.

If they could get Lieutenant General Cao, the officially certified strongest weapon refiner in Tianbei, to custom-make a level 9 weapon for them, then trading this 100 jin of metal would be an excellent choice.

After all, as Xia Liehuo said before, no Artifact Refiner has yet been able to smelt level 11 metal.

Otherwise, their Tianbei Research Institute wouldn't have put it up for auction.

"Oh? That's no problem."

Upon hearing his suggestion, Cao Fengqi raised an eyebrow and immediately agreed, saying, "However, you'll need to prepare the soul."

"Haha, very good, Lieutenant General Cao, no problem."

The director of the Tianbei Research Institute smiled broadly upon seeing his agreement, "It's our honor to cooperate with Lieutenant General Cao. Let's exchange contact information later."

"Now that you've reached an agreement, this dilapidated level 11 equipment will be removed."

Seeing that they were directly trading, the old man on the stage said, "Then, let's proceed directly to the auction for the second level 11 treasure."

"The Moonlight Knight is a fragment of a transcendent professional's memories, which most likely contains the skills and powerful methods of Fifth Sequence expert."

Information about the second level 11 treasure was displayed on the big screen.

Below the stage, all the powerful members of the Moonlight Knight Sequence paused slightly upon seeing this treasure.

Xu Zhenjiang stared intently, his eyes gleaming. He pursed his lips, determined to obtain this treasure.

"Who can compete with General Xu?"

Although some powerful members of the Moonlight Knight Sequence were extremely envious, they also showed regret on their faces.

They knew that General Xu, one of the three generals of Tianbei Base City, was a Moonlight Knight.

Even if General Xu couldn't provide enough resources, he could borrow some of this item from the government.

As everyone expected, the item was ultimately acquired by Xu Zhenjiang in the subsequent auction.

"A level 11 quality memory fragment—it contains incredibly powerful knowledge and information. Old Deng's strength is likely to increase significantly."

Cao Fengqi glanced at the smiling old Deng and muttered to himself.

However, what I gained this time was extraordinary enough.

The last level 11 item was a book, an Arcane Mage's encyclopedia containing many powerful spells.

Most importantly, this book can be read 15 times.

The competition for this item is the fiercest.

The spells in the Arcane Mage books can be learned by any magic-based class, whether it's a regular Arcane Mage or Heavenly Mystery Mage.

This is extremely important for any power.

A mage's power is largely related to the spells they control.

Cao Fengqi had absolutely no interest in this level 11 book; of course, even if he did, he couldn't compete with the other forces.

[908 jin of level 9 metal][One level 9 Heavenly Awakening Pill][Level 9 Metal Light Pearl]

[10 jin of metal][Level 10 Heavenly Seal Jade-Horned Beast's essence blood][Level 10 Formation-Breaking Talisman][Level 11 Hundred-jin Heavy Ruined Armor]

The Tianbei Exchange Meeting to a complete end. After Cao Fengqi discussed the forging of weapons and equipment with the director of the Tianbei Research Institute, he boarded the Spark No. 1 and returned directly.

Looking at his haul, he couldn't help but grin.

"After returning this time, I went straight into the Lost Land and used these resources to upgrade my battle pet."

"With so many resources, how much can my battle pet be upgraded?"

Cao Fengqi filled with anticipation.

It just so happens that during the period when the battle pet was being upgraded, I helped the Tianbei Transcendent Research Institute forge level 9 weapons and equipment.

"Also, once my battle pet is fully upgraded, I'm going to take a look at the area shrouded in the magic array at the Fate Witch Grand Church."

"Also, I need to attend my medal awarding ceremony the day after tomorrow morning!"

He was thinking to himself.

We'll get busy from here on out.

In addition, according to his understanding, the entire Tianbei Base City will begin its relocation in six days.

"In less than half a day, we've already made another seven or eight tons of Radiant Mystic Gold, hehe."

"I traded nearly 100 tons of metal at today's exchange meeting, and I currently have 32 tons in hand."

"Then, once we acquire 100 tons of level 8 metal, we'll use it all to upgrade the Transcendent Shelter."

Cao Fengqi went straight into the mine in the Lost Land.

"Let the Sky-Howling Hound continue mining here. I have the ultimate Return to the Herd skill, which allows me to summon them at any time."

"Go and upgrade the Black-Gold Bloodthirsty Gu first."

Cao Fengqi emerged from the mine and resumed his journey!

If all goes well, his strength will undergo a dramatic transformation.

Thanks to Lu Qitian, who loves Northeastern cuisine, and Huashan Dalao, who loves thick soup noodles, for their bubble tea.

Thank you to Qigu Nan, User 15433654, and Piaoluoke for urging me to update! Thank you so much!