"I don't need you to search for the resources. But you will need to search for the payment. I wonder if you're even willing?"
"Whatever it…achem… What is the cost of commission?"
"I'd like to acquire some universe columns. Since the pillars are far too expensive."
"This is."
"Listen as they are now, it can only be used for a few years. I don't like making such a shoddy product. With the columns as a baseline for research I'll be able to develop something far better."
"But those are few and difficult to find."
"That is why I'd like the Major forces to help in locating and delivering them to me."
"How many of these Artifacts would you make for the price of one column? We'd all like to know before we send our disciples out looking for them."
"The force who brings me one of the Universe 4 pillars can expect to receive 5000 of those artifacts as well as a 10 year supply of World Qi Tea. Since that wouldn't be fair to the other forces I'll add that the other forces will receive 100 of the Artifacts and a 1 year supply of World Qi Tea."
"Is that World Qi Tea the tea you served when I was last here?"
"That's correct, and just you know I already have enough Tea to last if everyone gave a universe pillar. I am also almost done with the artifacts as well."
"So what if we bring you a column?"
"Since I've heard that they are capable of being harvested multiple times, the reward for them will naturally depend on if you give me the whole thing or a small piece."
"If you had a small piece of a column what would you give in return?"
"1 Artifact for each force. 5 for the one who presented it. No Tea. Also I only want 1 piece. So it will be a one time quest completion. The reward will stop once I receive a piece."
"So a total of 12 rewards then?"
"Elder Yu Xiang Die, is correct. After that they will not be offered as rewards. Rather I will have someone determine the purchase price. After figuring out what exactly it is you are so worried about."
"Is it possible to set up a way to purchase them now?"
"Hmm, I don't think there is enough of a benefit for me to do that?"
"I'll relay this to the Sect Master. It's a shame we won't be able to acquire more."
"Yang Rai, it seems this is something they really need. We could set up a temporary price and a notification of purchase so they will need to pay the difference when the finalized price becomes known."
"Sir Yang, Our Yin-Yang Heaven would be willing to do this."
"I still don't get benefits. As an artifact refiner it hurts my pride knowing that the item I'm making won't last even a decade. So I'll have you promise to send out expeditions as one of the stipulations."
"We can agree to it right away."
"Then the Chief Manager will take care of the other terms and price. Once I receive the order I'll have it delivered to your branches here on Star Boundary. Furthermore DON'T DISTURB MY SECLUSION AGAIN. Understood?"