Chapter 540: Weapon Refining Workshop |
While the two of them were chatting enthusiastically, the auctioneer had already auctioned off several items.
This time, when he mentioned an item from the outside world, it once again attracted the attention of Ning Qi and his companion.
They shifted their focus to the area below.
They saw that someone had already carried up a golden pillar.
"Isn't that the pillar I've seen before?"
"I think I have one too."
Looking at the pillar below, Ning Qi couldn't help but show a curious expression.
He had indeed seen this pillar before.
Moreover, he also had one.
"This is a treasure for crafting weapons and armor, as famous as the Chaos Stone."
Seeing this, Pill Spirit explained to Ning Qi.
"Oh? Something from the Immortal Realm?"
Ning Qi nodded: "If I had known earlier, I would have grabbed a few more. At the time, I thought it wasn't that interesting, so I only took one."
"Master, having one is enough. As long as we find a Master Artifact Forger, we can forge a peerless weapon."
Pill Spirit said with an excited face: "However, we can also see what price this one fetches. If it's suitable, we can also bid for it."
"Alright, let's see the situation!"
Ning Qi nodded, then continued: "If the price is right, I'll take it all."
"Everyone, the starting bid for this is fifty million top-grade spirit stones."
At this moment, the auctioneer announced the price.
After his words, everyone present turned their heads.
Their eyes were filled with longing.
Everyone wanted this kind of treasure, but with empty pockets, they could only watch others bid.
"Sixty million!"
As soon as the auctioneer announced the price, someone immediately raised the bid.
"What? A direct increase of ten million?"
"Isn't this too crazy?"
"I think they're truly insane."
After that person spoke, people began to complain one after another.
They all looked at that person as if he were a fool.
"Eighty million!"
As soon as his words fell, someone immediately followed with a bid.
One person raising the bid by ten million was one thing, but two people raising it simultaneously meant the value of this treasure was extraordinary.
"One hundred million!"
Before that person's words could settle, the previous bidder spoke again.
"One hundred and twenty million!"
"One hundred and fifty million."
Neither side would yield.
"Shopkeeper, I'll stake all the spirit marrow I just acquired."
Right at this moment, Ning Qi didn't want to listen to their nonsense anymore.
So, he followed up and spoke.
"It's that bastard again!"
"Really unlucky."
...
Hearing Ning Qi's voice, the two bidders couldn't help but curse.
"Everyone, are there any more bids?"
The auctioneer looked at the crowd below and asked in a deep voice.
"I give up!"
"I give up too."
The two simultaneously chose to give up, helpless.
At this point, they could only give up. They clearly understood that Ning Qi was not someone they could afford to offend.
"Then, this belongs to this Young Master."
The auctioneer then gave a look to the shop assistant behind him, instructing him to deliver it.
The assistant received the order and hurried away.
"Everyone, next, let's continue."
The shopkeeper then continued to host the auction.
Meanwhile, Ning Qi had already received the golden pillar from the assistant.
"Master, it seems there's nothing else of interest."
"Shall we leave?"
Pill Spirit glanced down.
"Yes, let's go!"
"To avoid trouble later."
Ning Qi nodded in agreement, then left with Pill Spirit.
After they left, the auction hadn't yet dispersed.
The two also had no intention of lingering and directly left the city, heading towards the Flying Vessel Dock they had mentioned.
When they arrived at the dock, they discovered there were already quite a few people here.
"Is everyone here? We're about to depart."
A Commander stood at the front, looking at the crowd and asking.
"Everyone's here."
Someone responded first.
"Wait a moment."
Seeing this, Ning Qi hurriedly rushed forward: "There's one more!"
"Five thousand top-grade spirit stones."
Seeing him sprint over, the Commander extended his hand.
"Five thousand?"
Hearing this, Ning Qi couldn't help but murmur.
This was even more expensive than what was said earlier in the city.
"If you think it's expensive, go back."
The Commander impatiently glared at him, then started to turn away.
"Here you go."
Ning Qi extended his hand, handing him a storage bag.
"Good, board."
The Commander weighed it in his hand a couple of times, then signaled for Ning Qi to follow him onto the Flying Vessel.
This, to be precise, was a Giant Ship.
It was much larger than a typical Flying Vessel.
Thus, Ning Qi followed the Commander onto the Giant Ship.
He saw that there were many people on board, like a small town.
There were shops, pawnshops, pleasure houses.
And taverns, basically everything.
"The cabins below also have three levels."
"There are gambling dens and black markets. You can go down and take a look yourself."
"If you don't want to go down, there are also many fun things up here!"
Seeing Ning Qi was a straightforward person, the Commander patiently explained to him.
"May I ask, does this Giant Ship go to the Myriad Swords Sect?"
This was what Ning Qi truly cared about.
"Myriad Swords Sect?"
Hearing this, the Commander said directly: "We are precisely heading to the Myriad Swords Sect's city."
"However, the journey is long. We'll need to fly for about ten days."
"But, this is more convenient than teleportation. If you use teleportation, you might not arrive directly at the corresponding city."
"Traveling back and forth, plus any unexpected incidents, would waste a lot of time."
"So that's how it is."
"Then I didn't choose wrong."
Hearing his explanation, Ning Qi finally understood the situation.
"Correct! You can enjoy yourself to the fullest during these ten-plus days of travel."
"With our guard team here, no one dares to cause trouble!"
After nodding, the Commander then left directly.
Ning Qi looked at the shops here and began searching for an Artifact Forging Workshop.
"Master, I see the Artifact Forging Workshop!"
At this moment, Pill Spirit suddenly exclaimed: "Ahead, turn left!"
"Good!"
Ning Qi agreed, then directly followed.
Soon, they arrived in front of an Artifact Forging Workshop.
"Young Master, do you need artifact forging?"
At this moment, a shop assistant walked out from inside, smiling as he approached.
"Correct."
Ning Qi agreed, then continued to ask: "Can you forge any kind of treasure?"
"Yes, Young Master, please come inside to talk."
Hearing this, the assistant knew a big customer had arrived.
He hurriedly invited Ning Qi to follow him inside to talk.
"Good!"
Ning Qi didn't hesitate either. After agreeing, he directly followed him in.
Once inside, he saw the workshop was hung with a dazzling array of weapons.
"Ding!"
"Clang!"
Soon, the sound of metal striking could be heard from inside.
It all came from the backyard, while this area was where they sold their finished products.
"Young Master, what kind of weapon are you looking for?"
The assistant followed Ning Qi and asked curiously.
"Is the most skilled master craftsman here?"
Ning Qi didn't answer directly but asked if their master was present.
"Young Master, you're here to custom-order a weapon!"
Hearing his words, the assistant immediately understood his purpose.
"Yes."
Ning Qi nodded: "Could you introduce me? I have a valuable item and wish to inquire."
"Good, Young Master, please follow me."
The assistant agreed, then led Ning Qi away from the front hall directly towards the backyard.
When they reached the backyard, Ning Qi saw it was indeed the forging area.
There were four or five furnaces burning.
And over a dozen blacksmiths were hammering metal.
Each one looked serious, sweating profusely as they worked.
"Master, a guest is here to see you."
The assistant led Ning Qi past these people directly to the door of a study.
"Come in!"
Soon, a dignified voice came from within.
"Yes!"
The assistant agreed and pushed the door open, saying to Ning Qi: "Young Master, please enter."
"Thank you!"
Ning Qi clasped his fists, then walked straight in.
He saw an old man with white hair and a youthful complexion studying a piece of refined iron on the table.
It didn't look like an ordinary item either.
However, Ning Qi knew nothing about these things.
He had no idea what it was.
"Sit."
Seeing him enter, the old man told Ning Qi to sit down.
"Good!"
Ning Qi wasn't polite either. After agreeing, he directly sat down.
"What situation do you wish to understand?"
The old man glanced at Ning Qi, then followed up with a question.
"Senior, I wish to forge a suitable weapon."
"Currently, I have the materials, but I don't know how to forge them!"
Ning Qi smiled frankly and directly took out the golden pillar he had just obtained.
"Nine Revolutions Red Gold!"
The old man recognized the origin of his golden pillar at a glance.
"Senior, you recognize it?"
Hearing him speak, Ning Qi immediately felt hopeful.
Not recognizing it and recognizing it were two completely different matters.
"Yes, I recognize it."
The old man nodded, looking at Ning Qi: "This is a rare treasure. What do you want to forge?"
"A weapon, a suitable weapon!"
"I wonder if you, venerable senior, could help forge it?"
Ning Qi looked at the old man and stated his idea.
"This... this old man is powerless to help!"
"If you want it forged, you must go to the Myriad Swords Sect and find my senior brother to forge it."
"He is a Master Artifact Forger, and also one of the few experts in our Myriad Swords Sect with peak Celestial Immortal strength."
"Forging this would be an easy task for him."
The old man looked at Ning Qi and said word by word: "This item, do not reveal it lightly, or it will bring you fatal disaster."
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior!"
Ning Qi expressed his thanks, then continued to ask: "Venerable Senior, are you also from the Myriad Swords Sect?"
From the previous conversation, it could be inferred that the old man was also from the Myriad Swords Sect.
"Correct, and coincidentally, we are just about to return to the Myriad Swords Sect!"
"If you wish to have it forged, I can introduce you!"
The old man nodded and said with a smile: "Our Myriad Swords Sect's artifact forging is among the best in the fifteenth zone's Realm Sea!"
"You've come to the right person this time."
"Senior, this junior is also going to the Myriad Swords Sect to find a friend!"
"We parted without saying goodbye before, so I'm making a special trip."
Ning Qi looked at the old man and stated his purpose.
He could already tell that the old man before him was also not simple in strength.
"Oh? Then we truly are fated."
Hearing him say this, the old man couldn't help but become interested: "Who are you looking for?"
"Xu Qingqiu!"
Ning Qi said without hesitation.
Since they were from the same sect, they must know each other.
Even if they didn't know each other personally, they would have definitely heard of each other.
"I know her master. I've met her a few times!"
The old man thought for a moment, then continued: "After we arrive, you can go find her."
"This old man hasn't returned for several years. This time, I'm only returning because someone invited me!"
"Oh? I understand. After I arrive, I will inquire properly!"
Ning Qi nodded and said with a smile: "Venerable Senior, then this junior will wait until we arrive and ask for your introduction."
He also understood clearly that sects like this had very strict rules.
They were a thriving sect, not a declining one.
"Good, no problem."
"We are fated!"
Hearing Ning Qi's words, the old man nodded and smiled: "You don't fancy that girl, do you?"
"Coming all this way to find her?"
"No, we parted without saying goodbye."
"So, I came to bid her farewell!"
Ning Qi smiled frankly and explained.
"So that's how it is. Then just wait."
"There are many people on this Giant Ship. You need to be careful."
The old man looked at Ning Qi, then continued: "Come find this old man when we're almost there!"
"Yes, Senior."
Ning Qi agreed, then continued: "Then this junior will take his leave first!"
"Good! Go on!"
The old man nodded and waved his hand.
Ning Qi didn't continue chatting with him and directly left.
He arrived in the courtyard.
"Young Master, how did it go?"
The assistant came forward and asked directly.
"Your place cannot forge it."
"We need to discuss it after disembarking from the Giant Ship. I'll take my leave now. We'll talk when we get off."
Ning Qi shook his head, then clasped his fists towards the assistant and left directly.
Ning Qi soon arrived outside the Artifact Forging Workshop.
"Master, let's first find a place to stay!"
"It's about ten days, it will be very boring!"
Pill Spirit reappeared, then said with lingering fear: "That old man just now was very powerful. I felt he knew of my existence."
"It's fine. I didn't have any intention of deliberately hiding anything from him."
Ning Qi shook his head and said with a smile: "This is what I call, a clear conscience fears no accusation."
"Right! Master, I think the inn ahead looks good. Shall we choose this one?"
Pill Spirit nodded, then pointed to an inn ahead.
There were also quite a few people coming and going here.
"Good, let's go!"
Ning Qi nodded, then followed and went forward.
The two soon arrived at the inn's entrance.
"Young Master, staying at the inn?"
A shop assistant inside saw them arrive and came forward to greet them.
"Yes, are there any Chambers available?"
Ning Qi glanced inside and asked.
"Yes! Young Master, please come in!"
The assistant agreed, then directly invited Ning Qi to follow him into the inn.
"Good!"
Ning Qi agreed and directly followed him in.
After walking in, he saw there were already many people here.
However, many of them were eating.
"Master, let's also eat something. I feel hungry too."
Pill Spirit, on his shoulder, rubbed his belly.
"Didn't you just eat a spirit lotus?"
"Hungry again so soon?"
Ning Qi glanced at him and asked with a tone of mock annoyance.
"Ah? I forgot already, but I really am hungry!"
Pill Spirit said playfully.