Yellow Court Daoist

Dong Liu is different from Zhou Yuan.

He is a Loose Cultivator, roaming in all directions for Cultivation, seeking various opportunities, well-informed.

Although Lu Qingfeng has a bit of fame in the Juyun Mountain Range, he is after all just a Second Rank Refining Master and Alchemist; ordinary Spirit Void Practitioners wouldn't pay him any attention.

Among the people present, only Dong Liu had heard of Lu Qingfeng's name before.

Meeting now, he took the initiative to speak first, showing a sense of closeness.

"Fellow Daoist Dong travels all around, slaying demons and eliminating devils, truly a resounding reputation. Lu has cultivated for a short time, my experiences are shallow, and I will inevitably have many questions to ask for advice in the future."

Lu Qingfeng chose to reveal his identity as a Third-rank Alchemist and Refining Master at the Gathering Immortal Square to make connections with experts from all directions.

With Dong Liu's Spirit Void Cultivation now taking the initiative to establish a good relationship.

Naturally, Lu Qingfeng climbed along the pole, exchanged warm greetings, and brought their relationship a step closer.

"Haha."

"Nice to say, nice to say."

Dong Liu opened the conversation, and people like Xiangyunzi occasionally chimed in.

One party thinking about befriending Lu Qingfeng, a Third-rank Alchemy Master.

Lu Qingfeng also wanted to network with the Spirit Void Practitioners present to expand his connections.

For a time.

The atmosphere in the cave dwelling was very congenial.

After a full two hours, Xiangyunzi and Dong Liu along with three others reluctantly rose to take their leave.

Before leaving.

Dong Liu, with a casual air, took something from his storage bag at his waist. This item was translucent, like jade, but not as hard as jade, soft like mud.

"Gao Jade."

Lu Qingfeng, seeing this item, showed a surprised expression.

This item called 'Gao Jade,' although not as precious as Purple Gold Copper, Refining Crystals, or Illusion Dream Stones, is still a rare item that can be used in the refining of Third-rank and Fourth-rank Magical Artifacts. It enhances the spirit of the artifact making it manipulate smoothly as desired.

The piece of Gao Jade the size of Dong Liu's palm was enough to refine three to five Third-rank Magical Artifacts or a set of Fourth-rank Magical Artifact.

Of course.

Other materials would need to be combined.

Materials for refining Third-rank and Fourth-rank Magical Artifacts aren't few, and are mostly quite precious.

"Gao Jade?"

"Clear Spirit Jade looks like Gao and looks like jade, but isn't exactly either. 'Gao Jade' is indeed more appropriate than 'Clear Spirit Jade'."

Dong Liu was taken aback, then laughed.

The Cultivation World is vast.

Like Three Mountains and Nine Waters, they are separated by who knows how many miles. Just the Biyang Lake Territory alone spans 36,000,000 miles. Various materials and Spiritual Medicines are hard to name uniformly.

Therefore, if cultivators need to purchase certain materials or Spiritual Medicines, they clearly describe the name, appearance, properties, and effects of the materials or medicines.

Names might differ due to regional and temporal differences.

But a detailed description of appearance, properties, and effects usually leaves little room for error. Even if it's not the same kind of material or medicine, if the appearance, properties, and effects are similar, it might be able to substitute the original.

Lu Qingfeng in "Primordial" practiced Alchemy and Artifact Refining, remembering the names of various materials as they appear in the game.

But in reality, he could also find the same materials and Spiritual Medicines for refining Magical Artifacts and Spirit Pills.

This is the reason why.

No Alchemist or Refining Master only memorizes the names while remembering the various raw materials and medicines.

Every cultivator, even if not an Alchemist or Refining Master, knows to remember names along with various detailed information.

But ordinary cultivators don't have too much energy to spare.

Only Alchemists and Refining Masters spend time on this.

And to jot down detailed information about various raw materials and medicines such as appearance, properties, and effects take tremendous effort.

High-level Alchemists, Refining Masters, remember countless pieces of such information, enough to compile countless books.

This is one of the reasons why it's hard for Alchemists and Refining Masters to succeed.

At this moment.

Dong Liu called the item in his hand 'Clear Spirit Jade', named for its properties and effects. Lu Qingfeng named it 'Gao Jade,' based on its external characteristics.

But as long as the explanation is detailed.

Both understand that Clear Spirit Jade and Gao Jade are the same thing.

As for Dong Liu's remark that 'Gao Jade' is more apt than 'Clear Spirit Jade', it was purely a compliment.

"Fellow Daoist Dong, this is—"

Lu Qingfeng looked at the Gao Jade, comprehending, and asked.

Dong Liu grinned and said, "To be honest, I've had this Gao Jade for some time, always wanting to find a Refining Master to refine it into a Magical Artifact. But without the right connections, simply exchanging it wouldn't fetch a Third-rank Magical Artifact."

"This rare encounter with Master Lu excites me greatly."

"This piece of Clear Spirit Jade, along with these Spirit Stones and materials, please Master Lu check whether it's enough to refine a set of Third-rank Magical Artifacts?"

Speaking, Dong Liu shook out a pile of Spirit Stones and materials from his storage bag.

Approximately eighty to ninety Spirit Stones, with a wide variety of materials mainly for fabricating First Rank and Second Rank Magical Artifacts, occasionally one could see materials for Third-rank Magical Artifacts.

With Lu Qingfeng's extensive experience and the 'Divine Skills' of Daluo Cave Temple, a glance estimated the value of this pile of materials.

Just based on these materials and Spirit Stones, plus the Clear Spirit Jade, Dong Liu could buy a Third-rank Magical Artifact anywhere, and even have some to spare.

However, the Magical Artifacts sold in various markets are mostly standard issue, very common.

Having roamed for many years without the restraint of a sect, Dong Liu already owned a Third-rank Magical Artifact, bought from a market. Although it is much stronger than a Second Rank Magical Artifact, it always felt somewhat awkward to use.

This time, gathering all the materials, he didn't wish to buy them from the market but thought to find a Refining Master to custom-make it for him.

However, finding a Refining Master capable of crafting a Third-rank Magical Artifact is not something that can be done at random.

Even if one is found, it's not certain they would have time to craft for a Spirit Void Stage Independent Practitioner without any past acquaintance.

Thus,

all these materials and Spirit Stones, including the Gao Jade, remained hoarded with him. Having met Lu Qingfeng this time, he had harbored this intention for a long time and just as he was about to leave, Dong Liu couldn't help himself.

Lu Qingfeng, newly promoted to Third-rank, his reputation not yet notable and unmarked by many. Once his name spread over time, Cultivators seeking his services for alchemy or artifact crafting would certainly surge.

If he didn't take action early, it was unknown how long he would have to wait.

Dong Liu was anxious and couldn't wait any longer.

Seeing Lu Qingfeng examining the materials, Dong Liu's heart was in suspense.

Xiangyunzi and the others did not speak either, waiting for Lu Qingfeng's response. If he accepted, they could also take the opportunity to request Lu Qingfeng to craft magical artifacts or Spirit Pills for them in the future.

With Zhou Yuan as a guarantor and Luoxia Sect backing him, they were not worried about Lu Qingfeng running off.

Nevertheless, being newly Third-rank, the success rate and quality of the Spirit Pills and Magical Artifacts were another consideration.

This was also why they did not rashly ask Lu Qingfeng to craft.

Only Dong Liu, who had heard of Lu Qingfeng's name earlier and even heard artisans in a market praising Lu Qingfeng's crafted artifacts as innovative and fundamentally solid, predicting a limitless future for him.

As expected.

Today, Lu Qingfeng was a Third-rank Refining Master.

The person who criticized him that day was also a Third-rank Refining Master.

Dong Liu asked him to craft, but it was not successful, yet he heard high praise for Lu Qingfeng.

Therefore, at this moment, unlike Xiangyunzi and the others, he had fewer worries.

Seeing the rare opportunity, he took the initiative to speak.

Such 'trust' might also sell him a good impression in front of Lu Qingfeng. Even if the crafting failed this time, if he gathered the materials again and asked for his help in the future, it likely wouldn't be refused.

Compared to winning the favor of a Third-rank Refining Master, a small amount of materials and Spirit Stones were nothing.

"I wonder, Fellow Daoist Dong, what type of magical artifact are you interested in?"

Lu Qingfeng glanced over the materials and asked Dong Liu with a smile.

On hearing this, Dong Liu, feeling elated, replied, "This Dong has an Inscribed Gold Saber in possession, sufficient for attack. But the defensive magical artifact I possess is a Xuan Turtle Shield from years ago, merely a low-end Second Rank Magical Artifact. This time I want to craft another shield, not too big, just agile."

Saying this,

Dong Liu took out a golden saber Magical Artifact and a thick, heavy Xuan Turtle Shield from his storage bag.

"This wealth of Brother Dong—"

Zhou Yuan was impressed.

He only possessed one Second Rank Magical Artifact, but Dong Liu not only had a Second Rank defensive artifact but also a Third Rank Attack and Defense Magical Artifact. Now he even wanted Lu Qingfeng to craft another Third-rank magical artifact for him.

His wealth, compared to most Loose Cultivators, even most Spirit Void Practitioners, could definitely be considered substantial.

Xiangyunzi and others also looked on admiringly.

"Brother Zhou would excel far beyond Dong if you cared to leave Luoxia Sect and travel more."

"Don't make jokes."

Dong Liu waved his hand.

Zhou Yuan just smiled without speaking.

Luoxia Sect was where his heart lay, he couldn't abandon it. Moreover, even journeying alone, he couldn't necessarily do better than Dong Liu.

Dong Liu, while talking with Zhou Yuan, still kept an eye on Lu Qingfeng.

Defensive artifact.

Defensive shield.

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, Dong Liu's heart sank, but he heard Lu Qingfeng say, "According to your requirements, these materials are only enough to craft a fine-quality Third-rank magical artifact that is agile but inadequate in defense. If Fellow Daoist trusts me, leave this Xuan Turtle Shield with me, and before the auction ends, I will ensure you are satisfied."

The path of crafting entirely relies on talent, no need for concealment.

This wasn't like cultivation or Divine Skills, which might attract covetous attention. The more proficient the Artifact Refining Skill, other Cultivators would merely think it's due to innate talent and effort.

Rarely would they think otherwise.

Thus,

Lu Qingfeng decided to step up slightly.

"Xuan Turtle Shield?"

Dong Liu was startled, then swiftly pushed the shield forward, laughing heartily, "Master Lu can take it, the crafting matter is completely up to the master!"

A Xuan Turtle Shield was, after all, a Second Rank Defense Magical Artifact.

If this crafting session failed, Dong Liu would still have the Xuan Turtle Shield for defense. If he handed over the Xuan Turtle Shield to Lu Qingfeng and the crafting failed, he would lose this rare Second Rank defensive artifact.

For a Loose Cultivator like Dong Liu, this had a great impact.

Yet there was not a hint of hesitation in Dong Liu's face, and right after hearing it, he immediately handed the Xuan Turtle Shield to Lu Qingfeng.

This decisiveness was far beyond ordinary people.

Seeing this, Lu Qingfeng also couldn't help but internally praise, marvelling that a mere Loose Cultivator like Dong Liu could achieve such feats, truly not in vain.

"After the auction ends, seek me, Fellow Daoist Dong."

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand, collected all the materials, Spirit Stones, including the Xuan Turtle Shield and Gao Jade, and said to Dong Liu.

"Thank you, Master Lu."

Dong Liu bowed.

Xiangyunzi and the others saw this but still remained silent. The auction was starting in half a month, lasting only a month. Once Lu Qingfeng finished crafting the magical artifact for Dong Liu and after seeing the true product, it would be undoubtedly much safer to request his services.

This move by Dong Liu, after all, was risky.

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