Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Custom Magical Artifact

Using the Light Body Technique, it took less than an hour to reach the market entrance.

Celestial Terrace Ridge Market is not as large as Qingyue Square, approximately twenty miles in circumference, occupying only a small part of the ridge.

The rest is predominantly the Liuu Family’s territory.

The Liuu Family’s strength is not weak, comparable to the Lin Family before its downfall, with three Foundation Establishment Cultivators among them, where the Grand Elder has Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation.

However, the overall environment of Celestial Terrace Ridge is not as good as Red Leaf Ridge.

The Spirit Vein here is merely Tier Two Middle-Grade, and even the Mountain Protection Array of the market is just Tier Two High-Grade.

Paying the entry fee of ten Spirit Essences, Zhou Xun smoothly entered the market.

”Overnight stays are not allowed in the market except at inns and cave mansions!” The gatekeeper cultivator saw Zhou Xun’s Middle-Stage Qi Refining Cultivation and was quite polite.

”Thank you for the reminder!” Zhou Xun smiled and nodded, then stepped into the market.

Inside the market, everything was orderly, with various buildings arranged in a pleasing manner. Though it couldn’t rival the prosperity of Qingyue Square, it had its own charm.

Zhou Xun walked along the street, looking around.

”Is this your first time at Celestial Terrace Ridge, Daoist friend?” A very clear voice came from across the way.

A young man, simply dressed and with a sickly complexion, was saluting Zhou Xun with his hands.

”And you are?” Zhou Xun asked, puzzled.

He didn’t recognize this person.

”I am Wang, a local resident, and I occasionally do work as a guide!” The young man introduced himself simply.

Guides, similar to guides in Zhou Xun’s previous world, provide direction services for a small fee.

For non-locals unfamiliar with the area, these guides can be quite helpful, quickly helping you find what you’re looking for.

”Very well, then lead the way!” Zhou Xun nodded.

”Thank you!” The young man happily followed and stood beside Zhou Xun, introducing things to him.

”Where is Master Yeyun’s Artifact Refining Workshop?” Zhou Xun asked after a brief tour.

”Oh, you’re looking for Master Yeyun!” The young man named Wang understood.

”Master Yeyun is not easy to meet. He is the only artifact refiner in the Eastern Domain capable of refining High-Grade Spiritual Artifacts, and many people seek him out!” The young man shook his head.

”No worries, just take me to see!” Zhou Xun remained calm.

Soon, the young man led Zhou Xun to an unremarkable two-story building.

”Is this Master Yeyun’s Artifact Refining Workshop?” Zhou Xun looked surprised.

This didn’t match the reputation of the Eastern Domain’s number one artifact refiner, Master Yeyun.

”I guessed you would ask that; Master Yeyun is a local cultivator. This workshop has been passed down through his family, kept in its original state as a tribute to his family!” the young man named Wang explained.

He then went forward to knock on the door. Soon a robust young man with a bare upper body came out.

”Wang Huan, what are you doing here? Master has already expelled you from the shop,” the young man frowned.

”Uh, this Daoist friend wishes to... seek Master Yeyun for a customized magical artifact!” the young man named Wang awkwardly smiled.

Zhou Xun watched this with interest; apparently, this young man named Wang had some history with Master Yeyun.

However, he had no intention of inquiring further.

”Since this Daoist friend wishes to customize a magical artifact, follow me!” the robust young man said casually, then turned and entered through the main gate.

Zhou Xun smiled nonchalantly, took out an Energy-Introducing Pill, and handed it to the young man named Wang:

”Thank you for guiding the way!”

Then he followed the robust young man inside.

Upon entering a reception room, Zhou Xun introduced himself:

”My surname is Zhou; I am an alchemist, and I came specifically to have Master Yeyun customize a High-Grade Pill Furnace!”

Upon hearing this, the robust young man immediately became more courteous:

”So it’s Alchemist Zhou, I apologize for any disrespect earlier. I am Luh Huai, the fourth disciple of Master Yeyun!”

”What kind of magical artifact does Alchemist Zhou wish to customize?”

”High-Grade Pill Furnace!” Zhou Xun stated lightly.

”Daoist friend, you are a High-Grade Alchemist, my respects!” The young man became more cordial!

”I will inform my master right away!” Having said that, the young man hurriedly turned and left!

Moments later, an elderly man with a full beard and Ninth-Layer Qi Refining Cultivation entered.

”High-Grade Alchemist?” Looking at Zhou Xun’s Fifth-Layer Qi Refining Cultivation, the elder was somewhat skeptical.

”I have not yet advanced; customizing this High-Grade Pill Furnace is to aid in my advancement!” Zhou Xun explained succinctly.

”Young people are not honest!” The elder grumbled in dissatisfaction, then asked:

”For customizing the pill furnace, what are your requirements?”

”The fire path of this pill furnace...” Zhou Xun then laid out his requirements.

Master Yeyun nodded as he listened, and soon Zhou Xun finished.

”This pill furnace is not difficult; including the cost of materials, I charge you six hundred Spirit Stones!” Master Yeyun was straightforward, with no hesitation.

”Agreed!” Zhou Xun had no intention of bargaining.

”I’ll take half as a deposit!”

Zhou Xun then took out three hundred Spirit Stones and placed them in front of Master Yeyun.

”In three months, you can return with the token to collect it!” The elder was succinct, taking out a token and tossing it to Zhou Xun.

Zhou Xun accepted it and took his leave respectfully.

After leaving, Zhou Xun found an inn and rented a cave mansion for three months.

In the following days, Zhou Xun stayed in and did not go out.

Until the sixth day, Zhou Xun put on the Thousand Faces Mask, transforming into the appearance of a middle-aged martial artist, and left his room.

Returning to Master Yeyun’s Artifact Refining Workshop, the same robust young man, Luh Huai, came out.

”Wang Huan, what are you doing here? Master has already expelled you from the shop?” The young man frowned.

”Uh, this Daoist friend wishes to find Master... Master Yeyun to order a magical artifact!” The young man named Wang embarrassedly smiled.

Zhou Xun watched with interest as all of this happened; it seemed there was some story between the young man named Wang and Master Yeyun.

However, he had no desire to investigate further.

”Since this Daoist friend wishes to customize a magical artifact, come with me!” The robust young man said casually and turned to enter the door.

Zhou Xun smiled indifferently, took out an Energy-Introducing Pill, handed it to the young man named Wang:

”Thank you, Daoist friend, for showing me the way!”

He then followed the robust young man through the door.

Arriving at a reception room, Zhou Xun introduced himself:

”My name is Zhou, I am an Alchemist, and I have come specifically to have Master Yeyun craft a High-Grade Pill Furnace!”

Upon hearing this, the robust young man immediately became polite:

”So you are Alchemist Zhou. I apologize for my earlier rudeness. I am Luh Huai, the fourth disciple of Master Yeyun!”

”What kind of magical artifact would Alchemist Zhou like to have custom-made?”

”A High-Grade Pill Furnace!” Zhou Xun replied lightly.

”I am honored to meet a High-Grade Alchemist like you, Daoist friend!” The young man became even more amiable!

”I will report to my master right away!” Saying that, the young man hurriedly turned and left!

Shortly, an old man with a full beard entered, with a Ninth-Layer Qi Refining cultivation.

”A High-Grade Alchemist, you say?” The old man looked at Zhou Xun in surprise.

”Indeed. I am seeking to advance, so I need a High-Grade Pill Furnace!” Zhou Xun explained concisely.

Upon hearing this, the robust young man became immediately courteous.

”Let’s please get on with it, Daoist friend, two months later, come and fetch your artifact!” said the elder directly and nodded at Zhou Xun.

Subsequently, the spirited young man said:

”I will take care of the arrangements with my master!” Then he hastily departed!

A moment later, an elderly man with a bushy beard and Ninth-Layer Qi Refining Cultivation entered.

”A High-Grade Alchemist, truly an honor to meet you!” the elderly man immediately expressed greater familiarity with Zhou Xun!

”This is the token; you can come to retrieve the pill furnace with it after three months.” The elder succinctly said.

After receiving it, Zhou Xun saluted and left respectfully.

Once outside, Zhou Xun found an inn and secured a room.

He then spent the next few days focusing on crafting artifacts.

A few days later, Zhou Xun left the inn, now disguised as a middle-aged martial artist using the Thousand Faces Mask.

With it, he discovered that the mask could change his appearance entirely and could even block the Divine Sense of cultivators, as long as they were not a whole realm above him.

Returning to Master Yeyun’s Artifact Refining Workshop, it was once again Luh Huai who greeted him at the door.