Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"you!"

Huang Lian glanced at Zhang Yan and felt uncomfortable all over.

Zhang Yan simply chuckled, then turned and left.

He still had to complete the assignment left by the Crimson Heavenly Lord, and he didn't have time to waste.

Moreover, he is different from Huang Lian.

Huang Lian must have had Chi Lian Tianjun tutor him quite a bit on a regular basis.

However, he did not have the other party's conditions.

Since that's the case, we'll just have to figure it out ourselves.

For example, finding a good term.

Especially the entry for those skilled in crafting flying swords.

If this were placed outside, it would definitely be quite difficult, but placed in the Divine Weapon Pavilion, it is very simple.

After all, this is the stronghold of weapon refiners.

Here, talented weapon refiners are as numerous as carp crossing a river.

So if you can't find a suitable entry here, you're even less likely to find it elsewhere.

even though……

It's highly unlikely that you'll find someone who can forge flying swords better than the Crimson Heavenly Lord.

But Zhang Yan doesn't need to be that strong.

All he needs is to surpass Huang Lian.

after all……

Although Huang Lian was taught by Chi Lian Tianjun, his skill level was still not high.

Or perhaps it's not that high.

Think of this.

He rode his flying sword directly to the weapon-refining workshop.

Without hesitation, they went directly to the elder of the weapon-refining workshop.

"Yo~"

"Zhang Yan, are you here to take on another mission?"

When the elders of the weapon-refining workshop saw Zhang Yan, they treated him like a family member.

no way……

There are just too many tasks to complete in the weapon-refining workshop, such as repairing magical artifacts.

However, they simply couldn't find enough weapon refiners to take on the missions.

Only weapon refiners who are just starting out or have just advanced in their skill level will accept repair tasks.

As for the rest, they simply ignored it.

In all his years working at the weapon-refining workshop, only one person was an exception.

That was Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan really enjoys repairing magical artifacts!
Moreover, the repairs are both effective and quick.

He was very satisfied.

He's the only one who's a man. If he were a woman, he would have already given himself to Zhang Yan.

Of course……

Even if it were a woman, Zhang Yan wouldn't be interested.

His hair and beard are all white, and I guess that part of him is white too...

"I do have some missions to take on, but the main reason I came here is to ask the elder a question." Zhang Yan smiled and said to the elder, "I'll have to trouble the elder this time."

"No trouble, no trouble."

"Just tell me what you need. I'll do everything I can to help," the elder of the weapon-refining workshop said to Zhang Yan, stroking his white beard.

"That's right, I want to find a master who is exceptionally good at forging flying swords."

Zhang Yan thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Ok?"

"Someone who is particularly good at crafting flying swords?"

"Isn't your own level quite high?"

"What, are you looking for someone else to forge your flying sword?"

Upon hearing Zhang Yan's words, the elder of the weapon-refining workshop was stunned. He had prepared spirit stones and was ready to lend some to Zhang Yan if he asked. He did not expect Zhang Yan to say that he wanted to find a weapon refiner with exceptional skill in refining flying swords.

This was something he really hadn't expected.

This is a big favor...

It seems too simple.

"That's right. Lord Chi Lian told us about the forging of flying swords, and then asked us to forge a flying sword. The winner would receive Lord Chi Lian's forging furnace."

"So I want to find someone outside to tutor me."

Try your best.

Zhang Yan briefly recounted what had happened.

"The Crimson Flame Heavenly Lord's forging furnace!"

Hearing Zhang Yan's words.

The elder of the weapon-refining workshop was stunned for a moment, then immediately became excited.

Because he understood perfectly what that meant.

A weapon refiner's forging furnace is not something they would easily give away to others.

Sending out the forging furnace would be like taking on an apprentice.

Although he recommended Zhang Yan to attend the class at the time.

But I never thought of it that way.

So he's even more excited than Zhang Yan right now.

"Let me think about it, let me think about it."

“Our Divine Weapon Pavilion has many weapon refiners, and many of them are outstanding. Flying swords are a particularly popular craft, so almost every weapon refiner can refine flying swords.”

"But you have to say that he's exceptionally skilled at crafting flying swords..."

"And then you can visit and learn from them... but there aren't many left."

The elder of the weapon-refining workshop said, then suddenly slammed his hand on the table and looked at Zhang Yan: "I know someone who is very suitable for you."

"Who?"

"He's also one of the weapon refiners in our weapon refining workshop, but he has a very eccentric temper."

"However, the other party is currently attempting to break through to the Dharma Aspect Realm, so now as long as you give him spirit stones, he will teach others how to forge weapons."

"But I heard that he eats rather rudely."

The elder of the weapon-refining workshop spoke to Zhang Yan.

"Disgusting eating style?"

"Yeah, that guy charges by the hour, but he doesn't teach properly. What should take three days to teach, he takes five."

"It's all about getting people to spend more money."

The elder of the weapon-refining workshop also had a headache when he got to this point.

Generally speaking…

Weapon refiners are all prominent figures.

They would not easily do anything that would lower their status.

But this guy is a freak.

If it were an ordinary weapon refiner, they would have already incurred public wrath.

But ironically, although this guy has a bad character, he does have some amazing skills.

and……

Although the teaching progress will be deliberately slowed down.

But they will still teach you what they are supposed to teach you in the end.

So everyone had no choice but to swallow their pride and bear it.

"I see. Then, may I ask what this weapon refiner's name is?"
Where do you live?

After hearing what had happened, Zhang Yan nodded and then continued to ask questions.

“Ma Qiuyuan is in the northeast corner of the weapon-refining workshop. Go and take a look. There’s a very large courtyard there, but it’s a bit old. You can find it once you get there.”

The elder of the weapon-refining workshop advised Zhang Yan: "But you must be careful not to be deceived by the other party."

"Okay, thank you, Elder!"

Zhang Yan nodded and was about to leave, but seeing the expectant look in the other person's eyes, he still said, "How about this, give me ten repair tasks."

"Good, good, good!"

The elders of the weapon-refining workshop had originally planned for Zhang Yan to stop accepting missions.

After all, the other side still has the Crimson Flame Heavenly Lord's test.

But to my surprise, he hadn't forgotten about it.

So he quickly found ten tasks, sent them over, and then continued softly, "These repair tasks aren't urgent. You can repair them when you have time. Anyway, no one will accept them if you leave them here."

"You should prioritize your own performance evaluation."

"Ok, I know."

"Thank you for your concern, Elder."

Upon hearing the other party's words, Zhang Yan clasped his hands in a fist salute.

He knew that they genuinely considered him one of their own.

Therefore, he quickly expressed his gratitude.

……

I accepted the task.

Zhang Yan also left quickly.

Then, following their directions, we found the compound directly.

Although the courtyard occupies a considerable area, it does look rather dilapidated.

It doesn't even look like a place where cultivators live.

It was more like the dwelling of an ordinary person.

Even so, he went up and gently knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

A childish voice came from inside, and then the door was opened, and a young Taoist boy with pigtails opened the door.

"Who are you?" The young Taoist priest looked at Zhang Yan with a puzzled expression.

"This humble Taoist priest, Zhang Yan, may I ask if this is Master Ma's residence?"

"Yes, what do you want with my master?" The young Taoist boy still looked somewhat confused.

"Well, I'd like to learn some methods of forging flying swords. I heard that Master Ma can teach this here, so I came to take a look."

Zhang Yan explained patiently.

"ah!"

"You're here to learn!"

Hearing Zhang Yan say that...

A smile immediately appeared on the young Taoist's face, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

They opened the door directly and welcomed Zhang Yan inside.

Then he shouted loudly, "Master, Master, there's a vengeful spirit... someone has come to learn how to refine magical artifacts!"

Zhang Yan: "???"

He looked at the young Taoist boy with some shock.

Did this guy just say something?
What do you mean by "a victim of injustice"?
However, one could already tell from the young Taoist boy's words...

Master Ma's reputation is truly terrible.

Even his own disciples say so.

"I'm coming."

"You bastard!"

"What's the rush!"

Upon hearing the young Taoist's words, a cursing voice rang out, and then Zhang Yan saw someone crawl out of the house.

The other party was dressed in a magnificent Taoist robe.

Holding a whisk.

He had an air of otherworldly wisdom and detachment.

If one didn't know the other party's character beforehand, one would never guess that this was a weapon refiner who would stop at nothing for spirit stones.

"Fellow Daoist, I am Ma Qiuyuan, greetings from the front."

Ma Qiuyuan waved his whisk and greeted Zhang Yan with a smile.

"Master Ma, I am Zhang Yan, and I would like to learn some techniques for crafting flying swords."

"I heard that Master Ma is the most skilled in this field, so I came to inquire about it."

Zhang Yan humbly said to Ma Qiuyuan.

"The forging of flying swords?"

"Qiu is indeed somewhat the same."

“However, Fellow Daoist Zhang, since you have been able to find this place, you must understand my character.”

“Ma only cares about money, not people.”

Ma Qiuyuan smiled and said to Zhang Yan, "I will teach you, but the pace of the teaching will depend on your own comprehension and ability."

“That’s as it should be.”

I heard the other person say that.

Zhang Yan nodded in agreement.

What the other party said is completely correct.

Moreover, teaching others how to forge weapons is equivalent to passing on a unique skill, so the price charged will naturally be higher.

Otherwise, it's common for a master to starve his apprentice after teaching him.

"Alright, I'll follow Ma's lead. 5 spirit stones, no credit!"

You can quit at any time.

"Ok?"

"150,000 spirit stones?"

"so cheap?"

Upon hearing the other party's offer of 150,000 spirit stones.

Zhang Yan was shocked.

This price is really cheap!

Normally, even the instruction from a third-tier weapon refiner would cost more than 150,000 spirit stones.

Moreover, the other party is a fourth-tier weapon refiner.

One-on-one, personal instruction.

150,000 spirit stones is not expensive at all.

It's so cheap it's practically free.

“Yes, 150,000 spirit stones, cheap, right?” Ma Qiuyuan said with a smile, raising his hand. Then his expression turned serious as he said, “It’s only 150,000 spirit stones a day.”

"150,000 spirit stones a day?"

Hear this.

Zhang Yan almost vomited blood.

This price is way too expensive!

This has far exceeded his expectations.

This is the other party
They're treating him like a pig to be slaughtered!

"expensive?"

"After all, this is a skill that earns a living, so it has to be sold at a higher price, right?"

"You can learn my skills now just by paying money, which is already very good, unlike me back then, who had to pay for all those weapon-refining techniques at school..."

As Ma Qiuyuan spoke, it seemed he was recalling some tragic past events.

But then he stopped talking.

No more talking.

His complexion wasn't very good.

"Besides, maybe you're exceptionally talented and can learn it in a day?"

"If you can learn it in a day, you've really hit the jackpot!"

"Even if you learn it in ten days, let alone one day, you'll still make a profit."

Ma Qiuyuan shook his head and continued speaking to Zhang Yan, "I remember you were the most skilled weapon refiner among this year's lower realm disciples, weren't you?"

"Your talent might be even greater than you think."

"it is good!"

"In that case, I'll learn it for one day first!"

Zhang Yan looked at the other person and then gritted his teeth and said.

"Okay, one day it is."

"I don't force others to come and learn here."

Ma Qiuyuan accepted Zhang Yan's 150,000 spirit stones, a calm smile on his face: "Since you've paid me, let's begin the lesson."

Machu Yuan is clearly an efficient person.

He grabbed Zhang Yan and started lecturing.

Don't say it yet.

This Machu Yuan was someone no one knew in person.

But there is definitely something inside my stomach.

Listening intently to the other person's insightful advice, Zhang Yan was completely absorbed, and some things suddenly became clear to him.

This made him fully understand the reasoning behind it.

however……

This wonderful feeling lasted only for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before it came to an abrupt end.

Because the other party started to waste time.

Yes!

This fourth-tier Nascent Soul stage weapon refiner, in order to earn other people's spirit stones, has now started talking about unimportant things.

Although it all comes from the knowledge of weapon refiners.

They just don't talk about the essentials anymore.

Turn it over and over, and it's just a bunch of seemingly nutritious nonsense.

Zhang Yan's face also began to darken.

He now understands why Machu Yuan's reputation is so bad.

The exorbitant fees are one thing, but another.

Most importantly, he blatantly stalled for time.

Their goal is to get you to keep paying money.

Can be biased.

Ordinary weapon refiners simply can't do it.

after all……

This guy is despicable.

However, the practical information he shared at the beginning was genuinely useful.

At this moment, Zhang Yan understood why the other party wasn't in a hurry at all when he asked to pay for one day first.

He was clearly prepared long ago.

The first piece of useful information I shared was about fish bait.

If the weapon refiner listens to this, he will be fooled.

To get the crucial content later, you'll have to keep recharging your account, keep recharging.

"It's really abominable!"

Zhang Yan let out a long sigh, wishing he could just start fighting the other party.

But there's really nothing we can do about it.

after all……

Although what the other party did was unethical, there was not much that could be said about it.

"but……"

"Since you are ruthless, don't blame me for being unjust."

Zhang Yan sneered. Just because others have no choice but to suffer in silence doesn't mean he has to. (End of Chapter)