Chapter 483 - 247: Cultivating the Longevity Scripture

"This item indeed matches the Sword Dao you’ve cultivated; it seems Liou Zhen has spared no expense to craft a Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact for you."

Liou Yuan just reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, where would he get the resources to craft a Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact? Taiyu instinctively assumed this Luminous Illusion Crystal was given by Liou Zhen to Liou Yuan.

Liou Yuan didn’t bother to explain further and instead asked, "Can this item be used to craft a mid-tier Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact?"

"Of course it can." Taiyu nodded, then made a grasping motion in the air to hold the Luminous Illusion Crystal, studied it for a moment and continued, "This Luminous Illusion Crystal is completely devoid of impurities, definitely a top-quality material."

"If supplemented with artifact refining materials from the late-stage Foundation Establishment, perhaps I could make you a high-tier Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sword."

"A high-tier Foundation Establishment Spiritual Sword!" Liou Yuan’s face lit up with joy.

If one could wield a Spiritual Sword from the late-stage Foundation Establishment, who would opt for something from the mid-stage?

"No wonder Taiyu is highly recommended by even Liou Hongjun as a refiner; his artifact refining skills are truly exceptional."

Liou Yuan’s excitement did not last long as Liou Hongjun glanced at him with a hint of difficulty, then cautiously posed a question to Taiyu.

"Master Taiyu, regarding the price we discussed earlier..."

"How could a high-tier Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact be the same as a mid-tier?" Taiyu shot Liou Hongjun an impatient gaze.

"The auxiliary materials I’m using are of the highest tier from Foundation Establishment, naturally, it’s going to be a bit more expensive."

Liou Yuan understood what was troubling Liou Hongjun; currently, the Liou Family was struggling due to Liou Hexuan’s betrayal which took away substantial resources, making times hard; he was worried the Liou Family might not be able to afford the cost for crafting a high-tier Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact.

Fortunately, Liou Yuan’s own resources were still fairly ample; he tentatively asked Taiyu, "How much?"

Taiyu extended his hand and made a gesture, grinned, "The main material is covered; I’ll charge you for the auxiliary materials, plus my own involvement, let’s say seven hundred merit points."

"Seven hundred!" Liou Hongjun winced slightly at the price.

This cost, if it was just for crafting a low-tier Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact, would indeed be steep, considering the main material was provided by Liou Yuan himself.

If it is high-tier, it’s fair.

But Liou Family couldn’t afford seven hundred merit points.

"Looks like we’ll have to pay on credit."

Just as Liou Hongjun was preparing to follow Liou Zhen’s instructions to speak to Taiyu.

Liou Yuan, after a brief contemplation, agreed, "Deal!"

Liou Yuan had a surplus of four hundred and twenty merit points after purchasing Wood Spirit Qi.

Since there was a plan to break through at the Outer Sect’s Foundation Establishment, he exchanged one hundred and eighty points for three years at the Grade B Cave Mansion for use during the breakthrough.

However, he later went to Xiang Mountain, making the Cave Mansion’s money wasted, leaving two hundred and forty points in his pocket.

There was a nearly five hundred-point shortfall for the high-tier Foundation Establishment Magical Artifact.

Liou Yuan had his ways; he had accumulated quite a few valuable items over the years, sufficient to liquidate and cover the gap.

Speaking of which, Liou Yuan summoned forth a Spirit Rhinoceros Flame Crystal from his Storage Bag, which was entirely flame-red as if it was burning.

It was a Foundation Establishment material Liou Yuan had found atop Qiwen Mountain using the Fixed Star Compass.

"How much would Mr. Taiyu appraise this Spirit Rhinoceros Flame Crystal for?"

Saying this, Liou Yuan handed it over to Taiyu.

"Spirit Rhinoceros Flame Crystal!" Taiyu was quite interested in the Spirit Rhinoceros Flame Crystal and after examining it for a while, he chuckled, "This thing is the main material for a mid-tier Foundation Establishment artifact, valued at two hundred, I’ll take it."

With this, Taiyu glanced at Liou Yuan; even with the Spirit Rhinoceros Flame Crystal deducted, Liou Yuan was still three hundred points short.

Liou Yuan calmly wiped his hands, then took off the Cold Star and Moonlight Bracelet and handed them to Taiyu.

This complete set of top-grade magical artifacts complemented each other well, boasting considerable power.

However, they were of no use to Liou Yuan now, as they were intended for the Qi Cultivation Realm.

"Zhan Huaping’s Cold Star and Moonlight Bracelet." Taiyu picked up the Cold Star and Moonlight Bracelet with an amused expression, accurately naming its origin.

"I heard that kid got cleaned out in the Erosion Land; didn’t expect it was you who did it."

"These items individually would only be worth sixty merit points, but as a pair, they complement each other well, I’ll give you one hundred and fifty."

This would leave a balance of three hundred and fifty merit points.

Liou Hongjun was somewhat astonished by the things Liou Yuan was taking out one after another; be it the Spirit Rhinoceros Flame Crystal or the Cold Star and Moonlight Bracelet, they were treasures hard to come by for a cultivator practicing Qi Cultivation Realm; Liou Yuan presented two together.

Bear in mind he’s only at Foundation Establishment, demonstrating that these items were procured before he reached Foundation Establishment.

"No wonder the Patriarch said Second Master is blessed with good fortune."

Liou Hongjun somewhat understood Liou Zhen’s earlier comment.

"Deducting the value of these two items leaves only a little money left."

"If it’s only three hundred and fifty points, my Liou Family could afford it now."

As Liou Hongjun was about to intervene again.

Liou Yuan paused for contemplation, and then wiped his hand across his face, taking off a mask thin as cicada’s wings.

The mask was white, light as silk.

It was the peculiar item Liou Yuan obtained and had been wearing on his face all along, the Night Concealing Mask.

The Night Concealing Mask, a high-tier peculiar item, was of no use to Liou Yuan given his current cultivation realm; its effect of concealing aura was useless at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Also, its disguising capabilities could be revealed with a scan of the Divine Sense, thus Liou Yuan opted to offer it as settlement.

Both Liou Hongjun and Taiyu were Foundation Establishment Artifact Refiners and immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of the mask Liou Yuan had removed; they exclaimed together, "Peculiar item!"

This peculiar item’s quality was not exceedingly high, merely a high-tier peculiar item meant for the Qi Cultivation Realm.

But peculiar items are rare; high-tier peculiar items exceed the value of top-grade magical artifacts from the Qi Cultivation Realm, only slightly below Foundation Establishment Magical Artifacts.

Furthermore, as artifact refiners, having an interest in peculiar items is common, and Liou Hongjun and Taiyu were no exceptions.