The difficult path of cultivation for a grassroots female practitioner

In fact, Jiang Qichuang had his own considerations when he gave some things to the two of them.

Firstly, the apprentices knew exactly how many tools were in the workshop, so giving them some would also help keep them quiet. Even if these weapon refiners weren't afraid of being investigated by the City Lord's Mansion, it was always better to avoid making a big fuss.

Secondly, these days, the apprentices in other workshops have had no work to do and have been playing every day, while the two apprentices here are still working diligently. He couldn't be too excessive and not show any appreciation.

Therefore, he reluctantly gave two inferior hammers, which were only of mid-grade magical weapon level, to the two of them.

As soon as Jiang Qichuang finished speaking, Li Moyun, who had been silent all the time, stepped forward, took the big hammer that he and Xiao Han usually used, and handed one to Xiao Han.

Seeing this, Jiang Qichuang snorted, turned around and went out to hand in the finished magic weapon.

Li Moyun then said, "This is a gift from our master."

Xiao Han understood immediately. Senior Brother Li's point was that if the City Lord's Mansion were to investigate the refining tools, they could claim they had no idea they belonged to the workshop and simply thought they were a farewell gift from Master Jiang.

Anyway, among such a large number of refining tools, Jiang Qichuang only took two mid-grade magical hammers. All the good stuff is with him. If anyone really wants to hold someone accountable, he will be the first to bear the brunt.

Perhaps it was because the City Lord's Mansion had gotten a big piece of the pie and didn't care about the scraps, but those who came to count the items didn't care that all the workshops were empty. Perhaps they were more concerned with the raw materials and finished magical instruments in the warehouse.

In short, when Xiao Han received his wages and left the workshop, no one came to ask about the refining tools.

Walking on the path down the mountain, Xiao Han was a little confused for a moment.

Ever since arriving in Zixiao City, she'd been working in the weapon refinery. For over three years, she'd been commuting along this path every day. This was the first time she'd walked normally without using a light-body talisman.

She always thought that she would work in the weapon refining workshop for many years until she became a qualified weapon refiner and make a living by this skill.

But there are always many unexpected things happening in life, and plans can never keep up with changes.

Her watch business was currently at a stable stage, with sales of around 70 to 80 pieces per month. This only added up to an extra income of 300 to 400 spirit stones per month.

Of course, this income was nothing compared to what she had earned when she first started selling watches. However, Xiao Han didn't bother with it anymore because she wanted to focus all her energy on learning how to refine weapons.

Especially after following Master Jiang, there was so much work that she couldn't finish it. It was impossible for her to do private work during work hours. She could do a little work every day after get off work, which was just enough to make the watches she needed to sell.

Now that she has lost her job at the weapon forging workshop, she has lost a lot of conveniences.

It is not impossible for her to go to Dihuo Peak and rent a Dihuo Room to refine weapons, but the problem is that she doesn't have the refining tools.

Therefore, purchasing a set of refining tools is the top priority.

With Xiao Han's current level of refining, she can at most refine a few low-level magical weapons. Therefore, even if she buys the cheapest, low-level magical weapon-level refining tools, they will be enough.

But Xiao Han also understood that if you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools.

If she could have a set of mid-grade magical tool tools, it would be easier for her to refine tools in the future. Moreover, even if her refining skills were improved to the point where she could refine mid-grade magical tools, this set of tools would still be useful.

Purchasing a basic set of mid-grade magical tools would cost at least four to five thousand spirit stones. Of course, she didn't have that much money, but after spending such a large sum, her hard-earned fortune would be reduced by half.

At this time, Xiao Han envied Jiang Qichuang and other weapon refiners.

They got a set of high-level magical weapons for free, and a complete set of refining tools.

Thinking of the hammer I got, I felt a little comforted. At least I could buy one less tool.

In fact, Xiao Han has been thinking about this these past two days: if the workshop is disbanded, where can he buy a set of tools to make something?

She also inquired about buying materials and refining them herself. Purchasing a basic, mid-grade tool would cost around two thousand yuan for raw materials and a little over a thousand yuan for labor. This was naturally much cheaper than buying it at a magic tool shop.

The problem now is, even if she buys the raw materials, who can she hire to refine them?

Of the two weapon refiners she was familiar with, Master Hu was not there, and Master Jiang was a stingy person, so it was impossible for him to charge a low price.

Then, Xiao Han thought of Senior Brother Li Moyun.

Although Senior Brother Li has not yet completely refined a mid-grade magic weapon, with his current level, he should have no problem refining tools with simple functions.

Besides, Brother Li is practicing with his own materials, so it would be embarrassing to charge too much.

Having found a way to save money, Xiao Han's mood also lifted. He slapped a lightness talisman on himself and started to rush to the market.

In the wild market, there are often some ores and other refining materials for sale. Their prices are generally cheaper than those sold in regular stores. But if you want to buy what you like and not fakes, you need to have a good eye.

Xiao Han has worked in the weapon refining workshop for three years. She may not be good at refining magical weapons yet, but she has a lot of raw materials to smelt and is confident in identifying the quality and value of these raw materials.

The wild market she went to was the same market where she used to sell watches.

However, it is already the hour of Mao, and most of the monks who set up stalls in the market have packed up, leaving only a few scattered stalls.

Xiao Han began to quickly check the stalls one by one, and finally found a piece of ore that could be used as the main material for refining a furnace from a monk who was about to close his stall.

Seeing that Xiao Han didn't look like a weapon refiner and probably didn't understand the market, the stall owner casually quoted a high price, ready to make a killing.

When Xiao Han heard this, he was too lazy to talk nonsense and just dropped his things and prepared to leave.

The stall owner got anxious and shouted, "Friend, the price is negotiable. I'm closing my stall soon, so I can give you a slightly lower price."

Xiao Han directly quoted the price, "Three hundred and twenty spirit stones. If you want to sell, I'll give you the money and the goods. If you don't want to sell, don't bother."

The price she quoted was about twenty spirit stones higher than the purchase price in the store, but it would still cost her at least thirty or forty spirit stones less than if she had bought it herself in the store.

The stall owner was a little hesitant, "Fellow Daoist, please add a little more. This price is indeed too low."

Xiao Han said nothing and pretended to leave.

The stall owner waved his hands helplessly, "Okay, this price is for you."

A smile appeared on Xiao Han's lips.

Sure enough, knowing the materials and the market conditions, you feel confident that you will win the bargaining.