The Crimson Stone
He picked up the second knife. The blade was narrower than he had expected.
"This blade is named Cold Moon, and it is also Low-Grade Spirit Artifact. Its attacks are imbued with cold energy, capable of freezing and injuring the opponent's meridians."
Lu Feng weighed it in his hand; it was still too light.
He put down Cold Moon and walked towards the last row of materials.
Qin Bailian did not offer any further explanation.
He didn't recognize most of these materials, but he knew that none of them were ordinary items that Wu Qingfeng had put into the treasure vault.
There were only about ten items on the materials shelf, some sealed in jade boxes and others wrapped in brocade.
Lu Feng looked at the items one by one, but he couldn't recognize most of them.
Until he picked up a red stone the size of a human head.
"Huh!"
It feels extremely heavy.
Lu Feng's current physical strength is such that a single punch can shatter rocks.
But he had to use all his strength to barely lift this stone.
The stone surface is rough and the whole stone is reddish-brown.
He didn't know what it was, but if he forged it into a knife, it would definitely suit him.
He put down the red stone, scanned the other materials again, and finally chose only this stone.
"Brother Lu, is this all you want? Take a few more, please."
Qin Bailian walked over, her tone tinged with embarrassment.
As he expected, it wouldn't be unreasonable for Lu Feng to take three to five items.
"One thing is enough. But there's one more thing I need Brother Qin's help with."
Lu Feng put the stone into his storage bag and spoke to Qin Bailian.
"Brother Lu, please speak freely!" Qin Bailian patted his chest.
"Brother Qin, do you know any weapon refiners? I'd like to forge this material into a longsword."
Qin Bailian's expression stiffened for a moment.
He remained silent for a moment, then gave a bitter smile.
"To be honest, Brother Lu, Wu Qingfeng had already had a weapon refiner test this material before."
"It was precisely because it couldn't be refined that it was left in the treasure vault. Otherwise, it would have been forged into Spirit Artifact long ago."
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng was not disappointed; instead, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.
No one in the entire West City could refine it. The value of this material was even higher than he had imagined.
"It's alright! Keep it for now, we'll talk about it later."
He put the stone into his storage bag, and the two left the treasure vault.
Qin Bailian resealed the stone door and put the token into his pocket.
After leaving the treasure vault, the two parted ways at the end of the corridor.
As soon as Lu Feng stepped out of the main hall, he saw Xiao Tianqi standing on the steps at the entrance, his hands behind his back, waiting for him.
"What did you choose?"
Seeing Lu Feng come out, Xiao Tianqi stepped forward and asked.
Lu Feng took out the crimson stone from his storage bag.
Xiao Tianqi reached out to take it, but his expression changed the moment his fingers touched the stone surface.
His wrist suddenly felt heavy, and his entire arm slumped downwards. He quickly used his True Essence to barely keep it upright.
He looked down at the stone in his hand, then looked up at Lu Feng, a clear look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
"I don't recognize this either."
Xiao Tianqi examined the stone closely for a moment, shook his head, and handed it back to Lu Feng.
"However, this amount, if it could be forged into a Spirit Artifact longsword, would be suitable for you."
"That's what I thought too. But Qin Bailian said that the weapon refiners in the West City can't refine this thing," Lu Feng said, putting the stone back into his storage bag.
"Oh?" Xiao Tianqi raised an eyebrow.
"Even the best weapon refiner in the West City can't forge this? Then its value must be quite high."
"But don't worry. In the entire Great Qian Dynasty, when it comes to weapon forging, if I, North City, say I'm second, no one dares to claim first."
"After returning to North City, I will personally go to He Tieshan and have him refine it for you."
"He Tieshan?" Lu Feng asked.
"Grandmaster weapon refiner in the North City. He's one of the top three figures in the entire Great Qian."
"He and I have some connections. Although your material is unusual, he might be able to refine it."
"Then Uncle Xiao," Lu Feng said, cupping his hands in thanks.
"No need to be so polite."
Xiao Tianqi waved his hand, then changed the subject.
"However, the West City Demon-Slaying Bureau has just survived this great calamity and is in dire need of rebuilding. We'll probably have to wait another month before we can return to the North City."
Lu Feng nodded. Although the problem of the demonic beasts had been solved, the aftermath in various towns, the resettlement of the wounded, and the reconstruction of defenses all required manpower.
The West City Demon-Slaying Bureau doesn't have many capable people to begin with, and these outside helpers won't be leaving anytime soon.
"Then I'll go back to my residence to cultivate," Lu Feng said.
Where are you going back to?
"Going back to your old place. What's wrong?"
"You forgot? You're now the Deputy Si Zheng of the West City Demon-Slaying Bureau Slaying Division."
Xiao Tianqi looked at him, his tone tinged with helplessness.
"You can't stay in the old tent anymore. Didn't Qin Bailian arrange new accommodations for you?"
Lu Feng then remembered that Qin Bailian had indeed mentioned at the meeting that he had arranged a new cave dwelling for him.
He didn't pay much attention at the time and forgot about it after hearing it.
He said goodbye to Xiao Tianqi and headed towards the back mountain according to the directions on the map.
The new cave dwelling is located on the top of the back mountain.
As you ascend the stone steps, the trees on both sides become denser and the air becomes increasingly crisp.
Upon reaching the mountaintop, a solitary cave dwelling is built against the mountain, with a small, flat stone platform in front of it. Standing on the platform, one can overlook the entire Demon-Slaying Bureau.
The cave was several times more spacious than the previous tent, complete with a hall, bedroom, secret room, and cultivation room.
The secret room alone was larger than the one he had lived in before.
The following day, Qin Bailian officially announced that he would succeed as the head of the West City Demon-Slaying Bureau Si Zheng.
At the same time, it was announced that Lu Feng would serve as the deputy director of the West City Demon-Slaying Bureau Deputy Si Zheng.
The moment the news spread, the Demon-Slaying Bureau was abuzz with discussion.
Some were surprised, some were puzzled, but most were happy.
The martial artists who returned from Canglan City and Shouyun City all looked as happy as if they were celebrating the New Year when they heard that Lu Feng had become the Deputy Si Zheng.
Lu Feng made an appearance in front of everyone at the opportune moment, without saying much, only nodding in greeting.
But it was this aspect that completely calmed the previously wavering hearts of the people.
For the next period of time, Lu Feng had nothing to do, so he secluded himself in his cave to cultivate.
At least a dozen groups of people come to the cave every day.
Qin Bailian would come to him every few days to discuss matters, Ji Qingqing would come regularly to report on the progress of the Shouyun City, and disciples from various cities would take turns to visit him.
At first, Lu Feng patiently dealt with it, but later he got so annoyed that he simply hung a wooden sign at the entrance of his cave that read, "Closed for cultivation, no disturbance from unauthorized persons."
The wooden sign had been hanging for three days, and fewer people came.
But someone knocked on the door again today.
"And who is it?"
Lu Feng frowned as he stood up, his tone tinged with impatience.
He opened the cave door, and a white figure stood outside.
With a long sword strapped to her back, her face was somewhat pale, and her aura was weaker than usual; it was Lu Shuang.
"Miss Lu? You're back?"
Lu Feng's impatience vanished instantly. He hadn't expected that Lu Shuang would return to headquarters after reporting back.
Judging from her appearance, she had exhausted her True Essence and had been traveling very fast.
"I heard you 'Deputy Si Zheng, congratulations!" Lu Shuang said with a light smile when she saw Lu Feng.
"Don't even mention it! This Deputy Si Zheng giving me a headache."
Lu Feng waved his hand and stepped aside to make way.
"Come in and sit down."
Lu Shuang didn't stand on ceremony and stepped into the cave.