Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” - Chapter 647: Qi Bai's Decision

“I can’t afford it!” Qutu gave a bitter smile.

“What?”

Both Qi Bai and Yan Feng looked at him with puzzled expressions.

Qutu’s expression was a mix of joy and sighing: “Take a look!”

He immediately displayed his order interface.

[Order Results List]:

1. Unnamed Dominator Artifact, 49th-tier, True-Grade, handling fee 200,000 Kalpa units, estimated value 6 million Kalpa units, transmission cost 60,000 Kalpa units, total 260,000 Kalpa units.
2. Unnamed Dominator Artifact, 49th-tier, True-Grade, handling fee 200,000 Kalpa units, estimated value 5 million Kalpa units, transmission cost 50,000 Kalpa units, total 250,000 Kalpa units.
3. Unnamed Dominator Artifact, 49th-tier, Supreme-Grade, handling fee 20,000 Kalpa units, estimated value 500,000 Kalpa units, transmission cost 5,000 Kalpa units, total 25,000 Kalpa units.

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Total payment required: 700,000 Kalpa units.

“Hiss! Two True-Grade artifacts!” Qi Bai sharply inhaled a cold breath!

Yan Feng’s eyes widened: “700,000 Kalpa units in fees?”

Both of them were utterly shocked.

However, the points they focused on were different.

Qi Bai was speechless: “What does the fee matter? The key is that this order contains True-Grade artifacts, and there are a full two of them! Among the other items, there are also nine Supreme-Grade ones. This level of skill… is too astonishing!”

Qi Bai was genuinely shocked. He felt that with this level, even on the Second Frontline, this person would rank among the top five!

The other few individuals were all master-level artifact crafters of advanced rank, capable of consistently producing True-Grade artifacts, and with extremely deep seniority, having honed their craft for countless Kalpas.

Each one had a traceable history, having advanced step by step, and became famous long ago.

But this Seven Stars seemed to have popped out of thin air, skipping the intermediate process and directly reaching the level of an advanced master.

Yan Feng sighed with emotion: “Qutu, I feel this is your luck. It’s probably Master Seven Stars going all out to help in order to promote his shop. He might have even added extra materials. You’ve hit the jackpot!”

“Indeed!” Qutu himself was also pleasantly surprised, “Sure enough, listening to you, Old Yan, was the right call. Two True-Grade artifacts… I feel my future path is now smooth and open!”

He then hesitated, “But this 700,000 Kalpa units isn’t easy to gather!”

Yan Feng laughed, “That’s simple. First, have one of the Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifacts transmitted back, then sell it. That way, you can buy all the other Dominator Artifacts.”

Qutu shook his head, “No, that would be truly disrespectful to the master. I’m absolutely getting a huge bargain this time. I definitely can’t do that. I’ll have them all transmitted back in one go, and then sell them later is fine. Old Qi, can you help out?”

Qi Bai nodded, “I’ll give you 700,000 Kalpa units. You don’t need to sell to anyone else either. Just give one Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifact to me directly. I’ll take it back to study.”

“Deal!”

Qutu didn’t stand on ceremony either. A 49th-tier Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifact priced at 700,000 Kalpa units was very reasonable, basically the market rate.

After receiving Qi Bai’s transfer, Qutu immediately chose to settle the payment.

Ten Dominator Artifacts materialized out of thin air in Qutu’s courtyard.

Each one spontaneously emitted powerful waves of the true essence of the Great Dao of Chaos Fire, giving people the sensation of surging flame tides.

Among them, the artifact with the lowest quality actually appeared the most active. As soon as it appeared, it flew up on its own, flitting about the courtyard, looking here and there, with a kind of lively, energetic, almost playful feeling.

“Come here!” Qutu crooked a finger in summons, his fingertip brimming with dense Great Dao of Chaos Fire origin power.

That flying sword immediately flew over, circling around Qutu’s palm, automatically absorbing Qutu’s origin power, establishing a connection with him.

Qutu smiled, “Although it’s a High-Quality Dominator Artifact, it’s only a step away from Supreme-Grade. And this little fellow is very spirited!”

Yan Feng scanned the other Dominator Artifacts, his face revealing sheer envy.

Qutu snapped back to attention and, with a wave of his hand, directly handed one Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifact to Qi Bai.

Qi Bai unceremoniously accepted it. Then, he immediately began recording the aura, characteristics, abilities, and appearance of the other Dominator Artifacts. He recorded the details of those two True-Grade artifacts with extreme meticulousness.

Qutu waved his hand again, and three Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifacts flew towards Yan Feng.

Yan Feng was startled, “What are you doing?”

“Your referral fee. Thanks to your introduction, I obtained this kind of opportunity. Take these three Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifacts, exchange them for ones you can use, and put together a full set!” Qutu said.

Yan Feng gave a light snort, “Consider yourself somewhat conscientious!”

He very unceremoniously accepted the three Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifacts.

A smile also appeared on Qutu’s face.

Qi Bai spoke up then, “I’m going back to have someone examine the Dominator Artifact. I’ll take my leave first!”

Qutu nodded, “Go ahead with your business!”

Qi Bai hurried away, looking quite anxious.

Yan Feng asked curiously, “Why is he in such a rush?”

Qutu smiled, “This concerns his career path and merit points. If he can introduce Master Seven Stars to the military, or secure high-quality orders, the credit he gains will definitely be significant. When the time comes, he’ll surely give you a portion of the benefits too. Just wait to receive your share!”

Yan Feng said awkwardly, “That’s a bit embarrassing, ahem, roughly how much would it be?”

Qutu waved his hand, “Just wait and see. I need to refine my treasures. Make yourself at home.”

Yan Feng said, “Then I’ll go exchange some Dominator Artifacts too.”

After leaving the small courtyard, Qi Bai hurriedly went to the military camp in Qingfeng City. After making his way around, he arrived at the Logistics Department and found himself outside an elegant small courtyard. He said to a young attendant guarding the door, “I wish to visit Master Qi Wuhui. Please announce me!”

The young attendant saw him and immediately said, “It’s Deputy Commander Qi. Please wait a moment. I will inform the master.”

Soon, the young attendant entered the small courtyard.

Not long after, the young attendant came out, “Deputy Commander Qi, please come in. The master happens to be resting.”

“Good, thank you!”

Qi Bai casually handed a gift box to the young attendant, then stepped into the small courtyard in one stride.

Stellar Reversal.

He appeared above a river of stars.

Within the starry river, countless stars converged into the shape of a furnace cauldron. Inside, it seemed as if myriad treasure lights were flowing, filled with profound radiance.

On top of the giant starlight cauldron, an old man was resting on a nebula. Seeing Qi Bai, he said with surprise, “Qi Bai! You actually have time to come find me!”

“Master Qi, what are you saying? No matter how busy I am, I must make time to visit you!”

Qi Wuhui waved his hand, “Forget it. What’s the matter?”

Qi Bai stopped the pleasantries and directly took out a Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifact, handing it to Qi Wuhui.

“Master Qi, can you discern the quality and crafting technique of this Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifact?”

Qi Wuhui only glanced at it casually at first, then froze.

He beckoned with his hand, summoning the Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifact into his grasp for inspection. The astonishment in his eyes grew stronger and stronger.