Chapter 2334: Feng Family’s Reaction

“Alright, two masters. Hu Wei, shall we use your luck to open two more original stones?”

Tang Ming’s gaze fell on the remaining two original stones.

Hu Wei’s lips twitched slightly; “Tang Ming, City Lord, I would like to purchase a few original stones myself and open them.”

“Alright, then I won’t force you. These two, Master Nak and I will take one each.”

Tang Ming reached out his hand, took the Stone Dissolving Hammer, and struck the original stone in front of him.

The shell of the original stone fell off, revealing a purple mineral inside. The surrounding Immortal Energy became very dense.

The pupils of the people around condensed.

“This, is there another treasure ore emerging?”

Hu Wei was too preoccupied with other matters and directly came to Tang Ming’s side.

Yao Jian took out the purple mineral.

“This is a purple Thunder Attribute mineral, and the Immortal Energy contained in the treasure is not weaker at all than the previous red Fire Attribute mineral. A good thing, a good thing indeed.”

For Immortal Craftsmen, treasure ore is akin to a treasure vault. Every treasure ore can be used to create a very precious treasure.

Therefore, for Yao Jian, these two treasure ores are incredibly remarkable gems.

Tang Ming nodded in agreement: “Indeed, this red one can be crafted into an Artifact Refining Hammer, and this purple one can be used in the competition. Master Nak, how about you open the remaining original stone?”

Tang Ming’s gaze fell upon the remaining original stone.

Hu Wei directly reached out his hand and grabbed Barton Nake’s arm: “Tang Ming, City Lord, listen to me.”

“Oh.”

Tang Ming looked at Hu Wei with some surprise, and Hu Wei grinned: “Tang Ming, City Lord, treasure ore is something that only appears a dozen times a year at the original stone transaction conference. You’ve opened two ores; perhaps your luck is exhausted. Why not sell me this original stone? What do you think?”

“Ha, Hu Wei, you have a good idea. If you’re selling, you should sell it to me!”

The eyes of the surrounding spectators lit up.

Since these original stones were chosen by Tang Ming, and two consecutive treasure ores emerged from them, perhaps the third one could yield the same.

Buying this original stone from Tang Ming—if it produces a treasure ore—could lead to enormous profit.

Tang Ming’s lips twitched slightly, then he said: “There are plenty of original stones at the stall. I bought the original stones that produced treasure ores from this stall, you can purchase from the same owner.”

“Yes, indeed. The original stones at my stall are all top-quality. Previously, the original stones Tang Ming, City Lord, bought from me yielded two treasure ores. Throughout all these years, no other stall has encountered this. Perhaps the third one will appear here too.”

The stall owner nodded repeatedly. Though he envied Tang Ming’s earlier treasure ore discoveries, he now felt gratitude toward Tang Ming.

Hu Wei shook his head and said: “Tang Ming, City Lord, if you like, you can purchase more original stones. I’ve set my sights on this one of yours; considering I helped you open a treasure ore, won’t you sell it to me?”

Barton Nake’s eyebrows furrowed. He wanted to refuse, but Tang Ming instead gave a playful smile: “Alright, I’ll let you have it.”

“Really let it go?”

Not only Hu Wei, but Barton Nake and Yao Jian were also taken aback. They too believed that this original stone might produce a treasure ore.

“Yes, what you all say makes sense. Luck, who can guarantee it’ll always favor me? Seeing as I haven’t been blessed with luck, better to sell it to Brother Hu and make a friend.”

Since Yao Jian brought Hu Wei to meet him, naturally there was a reason behind it. Hence, Tang Ming nodded, smiled, and spoke.

Hearing Tang Ming’s words, Hu Wei took a deep breath: “That’s ten thousand spiritual coins. Regardless of what it opens, this original stone is mine.”

A price of ten thousand spiritual coins for one original stone was already astronomical. After all, Tang Ming only spent eight hundred when he bought it.

Barton Nake, who wanted to speak before, directly shut his mouth. He too felt that the probability of this original stone producing a treasure ore wasn’t high, so being offered ten thousand spiritual coins was worth it.

“Ten thousand is a bit much; when I bought it, it was just eight hundred coins. Brother Hu, just eight hundred is enough.”

Tang Ming didn’t directly accept all the spiritual coins Hu Wei handed over but selectively took some.

Seeing Tang Ming only take eight hundred spiritual coins, Hu Wei gave him a grateful look, took a deep breath, and went over to pick up the Stone Dissolving Hammer.

The small hammer lightly struck, the stone skin of the original stone quickly peeled away.

The glow of a treasure ore did not shine through; what remained was a clump of pitch-black debris.

“Mudstone Tiger, it seems you can’t escape the nickname Mudstone Tiger in this lifetime.”

The people behind Hu Wei burst into laughter.

Hu Wei disappointedly glanced at the mudstone inside the original stone and sighed longly: “Indeed, I am truly not suited for purchasing original stones. But this time, I’ve come to understand myself, and from now on, I won’t buy original stones anymore.”

“Really not buying anymore?”

Hu Wei’s words shocked many people. After all, for those original stone merchants, Hu Wei was considered a major customer.

Each year, Hu Wei would spend nearly ten thousand spiritual coins purchasing minerals, which was a topic of conversation in the original stone transaction market.

No one expected that Hu Wei would have the idea to quit the original stone circle.

“Original stones, these things indeed aren’t meant for me. I discussed with Master Yao Jian, who is going to West Desolation in the West Continent City, and I’m inclined to go there too. There’s no original stone trading market over there.”

Hu Wei grinned, then his gaze fell on Tang Ming.

Tang Ming burst into laughter: “I represent West Continent City in welcoming you, Brother Hu Wei.”

The news of Tang Ming opening two treasure ores in the original stone market and buying many original stones to open later reached Feng Rui’s ears.

Feng Rui’s eyebrows furrowed as their Feng Family had always dealt in high-end Immortal Artifacts and Treasures. Over the years, no one purchased treasure ores more than the Feng Family.

And this left the Feng Family with hardly any treasure ores in their possession over the years.

Thus, for this treasure ore transaction market, the Feng Family wanted to procure several treasure ores to ensure success in the Immortal Craftsman contest.

However, they didn’t expect Tang Ming to obtain two treasure ores, which was quite a setback for them.

“We cannot lose this time, alright, send a few people over tonight, don’t hurt anyone, see if we can seize those two treasure ores.”

The family head of the Feng Family, Feng Shendao’s eyes reflected a fierce light, and then he spoke.

“Family Head, if we do this, it might easily provoke public outrage.”