Chapter 2330: Raw Stone Market

“Let’s take a look first. There are quite a few good things with Yao Jian and the Jin Family. It seems a waste not to make use of those precious materials.”

Tang Ming grinned and then said.

Yao Jian glanced at Tang Ming and nodded, “The treasures I have here are useless lying around. It’s better to take them out for City Lord Tang Ming to craft immortal artifacts. But City Lord Tang Ming, if the immortal artifacts you craft don’t match my materials, you’ll have to compensate me double for the materials.”

Yao Jian’s words immediately made Barton Nake’s eyes light up with excitement. Listening to the conversation between Tang Ming and Yao Jian, it was clear that Yao Jian possessed treasures, even Tang Ming seemed intrigued.

“Don’t worry, don’t worry, I heard there’s an auction for source stones tonight. I’ll try to get something good, and if I can’t afford it then,”

Tang Ming joked with Yao Jian, but Yao Jian’s expression turned serious.

“City Lord, you still enjoy playing with source stones, but that thing is ten gambles to nine losses. I think, given your status, you might want to pass on source stones and buy refined treasure ore instead.”

Source stones are mined while extracting ore, and these ores with very thin outer shells are all called source stones.

Many source stones can yield precious treasure ore upon extraction. Therefore, in Source Stone City where minerals are abundant, gambling on stones is always a thrilling event for mineral merchants.

It’s said that for this Immortal Craftsman competition, the Feng Family, Jin Family, and other families have brought out many source stones and treasure ore from their collections.

“Although treasure ore is expensive, it doesn’t provide the thrill of buying source stones. Picking treasures from source stones gives a strong sense of satisfaction, don’t worry, I won’t buy too much.”

Tang Ming’s curiosity about source stones is largely related to the Divine Machine Refinement taught by Tang Mosheng.

According to the records in Divine Machine Refinement, a person who achieves the peak state of this cultivation can perceive the essence within a source stone, determining its value and inner content.

While Tang Ming hasn’t reached the peak, he can still peep into the source stone’s secrets. So, he intends to give it a try this time.

Seeing Tang Ming unfazed by his words, Yao Jian decided to stay silent. In earlier years, he was also very interested in source stones, often purchasing several whenever the Source Stone City market opened.

Yet years ago, Yao Jian spent a significant amount on a few source stones, only to end up with ordinary ore, which greatly frustrated him.

Despite comfort from Murong and Mu Qiu, Yao Jian stubbornly vowed to only purchase refined treasure ore, never to touch source stones again.

Yao Jian is a master-level Immortal Craftsman, and with treasure ore, he can definitely craft treasure-level immortal artifacts.

“Alright, since City Lord Tang Ming insists, I’ll accompany City Lord Tang Ming to have a look. The source stone trading market is in the central market, managed collectively by several families.”

After a moment of silence, Yao Jian spoke.

Tang Ming and Barton Nake exchanged a glance, and a trace of excitement could be seen in both of their eyes.

Ore is easily obtainable, but treasure ore is hard to come by.

The appearance of a treasure ore signifies the emergence of a treasure artifact. Although treasure artifacts aren’t the most powerful among immortal artifacts, they are the most unique.

Because every treasure ore infuses the crafted immortal artifact with an additional attribute.

There’s a saying in Taoyuan World: the most suitable artifact for you isn’t necessarily the most powerful immortal artifact, but definitely the most compatible treasure artifact.

Tang Ming previously suggested Yao Jian bring out his collection precisely for those treasure ores.

The central market is Source Stone City’s largest, most representative building in terms of area.

This structure was constructed jointly by several families in Source Stone City. At the time, the Jin Family and several other families hadn’t developed yet. Only the Feng Family in Source Stone City was considered an elder group here.

However, according to the rules established when building the central market, anyone controlling a mineral vein and providing a hundred source stones each time can successfully enter the central market.

“Master Yao Jian, Master Nak, oh, this seems to be City Lord Tang Ming.”

As Yao Jian’s carriage stopped at the entrance of the central market, an elder in his fifties walked out from the market.

Yao Jian raised an eyebrow, while Barton Nake grinned and said, “Brother Feng Rui! Didn’t expect you know City Lord Tang Ming. Our Demon Slayer Clan recently settled in West Continent City, does the Feng Family consider moving to West Continent City?”

“Hahaha, Master Nak, it’s amusing. The Feng Family has been in Source Stone City for tens of thousands of years and isn’t planning to leave yet. But your Demon Slayer Clan, after developing over the years, why move to West Continent City, that wilderness? You know it’s close to Demon Origin Mountain and seems scarce on food.”

Feng Rui spoke while glancing at Tang Ming.

Upon hearing Feng Rui’s mention of food, Barton Nake’s gaze fell on Tang Ming. After all, planting Spirit Rice on the Spirit Tree Plains in Taoyuan World is quite a secretive affair.

Tang Ming was taken aback by Feng Rui’s questioning. He initially thought that his dealings with the Jin Family would be known to the Feng Family given their capabilities. Yet it seems the Feng Family isn’t aware of it at all.

In truth, Tang Ming doesn’t realize that although the Feng Family might be knowledgeable about city affairs, they’re clueless about the internal affairs of the Jin Family.

Within the Jin Family’s old residence, besides the Jin Family and Twin Clan members, only Tang Ming and a few Immortal Craftsmen tributes affiliated with the Jin Family may enter.

These Immortal Craftsmen tributes are inherently powerful and hold high status. The Jin Family treats them well, making them unlikely to betray.

“Though West Continent City isn’t small, there’s truly no need to worry about Immortal Rice. So, does Source Stone City’s Feng Family also need Spirit Rice? I have some available for sale at market price.”

Tang Ming initially made a dazed expression, then spoke.

“Firm talk.”

Feng Rui silently cursed in his heart, thinking Tang Ming was clearly boasting.

His eyes turned as a plan formed in Feng Rui’s mind. He grinned and said, “City Lord Tang Ming speaks truthfully, the Feng Family indeed lacks Immortal Rice. How much can you sell to us?”

“Oh, really lacking? Then I’ll sell you fifty thousand pounds at market price. But if you want more, the price may be higher.”

Tang Ming smiled at Feng Rui and said.

“Fifty thousand pounds, really that much?”

Feng Rui’s lips twitched slightly. Immortal Rice is already a sought-after commodity in Taoyuan World, and fifty thousand pounds isn’t a small amount for the Feng Family either.