Inside the LOG Treasure, near the lake in the PeakZhaiose Valley, Xu Fang was sitting on the grass ground with Long Xiu to his right side and Shen Yin to his left side, both embracing his arms, while Lie Ning sitting on his lap embracing him from the front. As they all chatted, joked, and laughed together, a thought crossed Xu Fang's mind.
"Ning Er, do you have a 'Might Seal Bracelet'?" Xu Fang asked Lie Ning with a grin.
"A 'Might Seal Bracelet'? Not this time, but I can whip one up if you need it," Lie Ning answered with a smile.
"No, it's not for me; it's for you," Xu Fang clarified, still smiling.
"But why would I need a 'Might Seal Bracelet' for myself?" Lie Ning was questioned with curiosity.
"Sister Ning, our husband is right. If you don't use the artifact to conceal your cultivation, everyone will be curious about how you boosted your cultivation. It might be challenging to explain," Long Xiu chimed in before Xu Fang could respond.
"Exactly! Look, Sister Xiu and I also use these artifacts to hide our cultivation," Shen Yin added, revealing a bracelet-type artifact on her wrist.
"Today, after returning to the real world, I made one for myself. But seriously, where do you guys find these artifacts?" Lie Ning inquired about the origin of the 'Might Seal Bracelet' artifacts.
"Husband buys them for us," Long Xiu replied with a smile.
"If you want one from me, I've got two more in my storage," Xu Fang offered with a grin.
"Husband, do you spend your resources on buying these artifacts?" Lie Ning questioned with a serious expression.
"First, tell me the price of the four 'Might Seal Bracelet' artifacts if you calculate it in Element Qi Stones," Xu Fang replied, turning the question back to Lie Ning.
"Element Qi Stones?" Lie Ning asked in surprise, and Xu Fang nodded.
"If I calculate the four 'Might Seal Bracelet' artifacts at market rates, it would be three Element Qi Stones for an equal exchange. However, if I use Neutral Qi Stones, one would be sufficient to exchange for five 'Might Seal Bracelet' artifacts," Lie Ning explained the calculation of the artifacts with Element Qi Stones.
"It seems I made the right exchange, and now you can pick one." Xu Fang gestured, and two wooden boxes materialized in front of him. Lie Ning stood up and selected one of the boxes.
"Husband, I've chosen this one, and I'll consider it your gift. If you ever need an artifact in the future, just let me know," Lie Ning said with a determined tone.
"Alright, then tell me, do you have Tier 4 Peak artifacts, Elemental Blades, and Jade Body Armor?" Xu Fang inquired. He waved his hand, and another wooden box that remained after Lie Ning made her choice was stored back.
"I can craft them in a few days if you need them," Lie Ning replied with a smile.
"I need two Jade Body Armors and all types of Elemental Blades," Xu Fang stated, surprising Long Xiu, Shen Yin, and Lie Ning.
"Husband, that many?" Lie Ning questioned, and Xu Fang nodded.
"I can create Jade Body Armors and all Elemental Blades, excluding the Dark Shadow Blade," Lie Ning assured him with a smile.
"Then leave out the Dark Shadow Blade; I don't need that. Tell me the exchange you require to create two Jade Body Armors and seven types of Elemental Blades," Xu Fang asked with a serious tone, but Lie Ning remained silent.
Xu Fang kept his mastery over eight elements a secret, not disclosing it to anyone, not even Long Xiu, who believed he had control over only three elements.
"Ning Er, you didn't have to hesitate to tell me anything," Xu Fang reassured her after receiving no immediate response.
"Husband, I didn't want anything in ret…" Lie Ning began, attempting to express that she didn't want to receive anything in return for the artifacts.
"Ning Er, I asked because I'm aware of the resources required for crafting artifacts, and those resources are valuable too," Xu Fang explained with a serious tone.
"But…" Lie Ning tried to speak, only to be interrupted by Xu Fang.
"No 'buts.' Tell me, how many Element Qi Stones do you need for all nine Tier 4 Peak artifacts?" Xu Fang asked her seriously.
"Husband, all the resources for the artifacts you've requested amount to a value equal to four Element Qi Stones," Lie Ning replied with a hint of hesitation.
"Take it. Also, go ahead and create four 'Might Seal Bracelet' artifacts as well," Xu Fang instructed. He waved his hand, and ten different types of Element Qi Stones appeared in his grasp.
"Husband, you have ten Element Qi Stones?" Lie Ning exclaimed in surprise.
"Hahaha... Sister Yin, it's amusing to see someone shocked repeatedly," Long Xiu giggled, turning to Shen Yin.
"Exactly, Sister Xiu. I remember being just as shocked, but it's quite entertaining when it's someone else," Shen Yin responded with laughter.
"Sister Ning, no need to be surprised. Husband is wealthy," Long Xiu reassured Lie Ning with a smile.
"Ning Er, these ten are for the artifacts you need to create, and take these for your cultivation. However, don't use them all at once," Xu Fang explained. He waved his hand, and ten Lightning Element Qi Stones appeared, which he handed to Lie Ning.
"For my cultivation?" Lie Ning questioned him with curiosity.
"Use them. If you run out, don't hesitate to ask for more," Xu Fang said with a smile, and Lie Ning nodded in agreement.
"Husband, I love you," Lie Ning expressed, waving her hand, causing the Element Qi Stones to vanish into her storage ring. She then settled back onto Xu Fang's lap, embracing him.
"Let's return to the real world," Xu Fang suggested after a few minutes, and the others nodded in agreement.
'Ding' 'Ding' 'Ding'
Xu Fang, Shen Yin, and Lie Ning materialized in the bathroom connected to Shen Yin's room in the real world. Afterward, they exited the bathroom and left the castle together.
While Xu Fang and Shen Yin planned to visit the Ledal Alchemist Association, Lie Ning expressed her intention to retrieve a pill Shen Yin had created for her from the same place.
'Yin Er, Ning Er, I'd like to visit the Ledal Crafts Center first. You two can head to the Ledal Alchemist Association,' Xu Fang conveyed to Shen Yin and Lie Ning through their minds while they were walking toward the Ledal Alchemy Association.
'Husband, let's go there together first,' Shen Yin suggested.
'Husband, I'd like to accompany you,' Lie Ning added.
'Then conceal your original identity,' Xu Fang instructed them mentally.
Shen Yin and Lie Ning nodded, and the trio, all wearing black cloaks, strolled towards a quiet street, aware that someone was observing them. Keeping their identities hidden, they headed to the Ledal Crafts Center. Within minutes, Xu Fang and his two wives found themselves standing in front of Lin Bo's shop.
'Husband, are we buying artifacts from Lin Bo?' Lie Ning acquired through their mental connection.
'Indeed, you know him?' Xu Fang inquired through their mental link.
'Certainly, I oversee the Ledal Crafts Center, and I'm acquainted with every craftsman here. Lin Bo is one of the sincere and hardworking individuals,' Lie Ning replied in his mind.
'Then let's go inside,' Xu Fang suggested mentally.
Xu Fang led the way into Lin Bo's shop, with Shen Yin and Lie Ning following him.
"Lin Bo, how have you been?" Xu Fang greeted Lin Bo, altering his voice.
"Welcome, Brother Dai! I'm doing well. How about you?" Lin Bo stood up quickly, offering Xu Fang a warm smile.
Shen Yin and Lie Ning, concealed in their cloaks, were taken aback by Lin Bo's words and behavior. Lin Bo, on the other hand, was surprised by the powerful auras emanating from Shen Yin and Lie Ning, as he sensed their Celestial Integration Realm (Qi Emperor) cultivation.
Xu Fang decided to utilize a feature of his treasure to examine Lin Bo's cultivation. He wanted to determine if Lin Bo was on the verge of breaking through to the next realm.
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Name: Lin Bo
Age: 36 Years old
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Cultivation: Ethereal Fusion Realm (Stage-1)
Elements: Wind, Fire
Profession: Craftsman (Tier 4 Peak)
Title: Poor Talent in Lin Family
]
"Lin Bo, I'm doing well too, and congratulations on breaking through to the next realm," Xu Fang offered his congratulations.
"This is all thanks to your assistance, Brother Dai," Lin Bo expressed with a respectful and happy tone.
"I didn't do much; it's all your hard work," Xu Fang replied seriously before continuing, "Lin Bo, any updates on the matters I asked you about?"
"Brother Dai, there's still no news on either matter. However, in four days, the 'Golden Lion Auction Center' in 'Jade Orchid City' is holding its bi-annual auction. Hopefully, you'll find something valuable there," Lin Bo shared with a serious expression.
"Lin Bo, that's good news, but keep your ears open for the information I provided. If I find something worthwhile at the auction, I'll ensure you receive your reward," Xu Fang asserted with a serious tone.
"Thank you, Brother Dai," Lin Bo expressed his gratitude with a smile.
"Do any of you have items you'd like to purchase here?" Xu Fang inquired, turning to Shen Yin and Lie Ning, who stood behind him.
"Husband, I don't need anything," Shen Yin replied, altering her voice. Lin Bo was taken aback by her words, having thought of them as Xu Fang's protectors rather than wives.
"Husband, I'd like to buy a few materials from here," Lie Ning also spoke in a different voice, causing a similar surprise on Lin Bo's face.
'Brother Dai has two wives, both in the Celestial Integration Realm (Qi Emperor). But I still don't sense his cultivation.' Lin Bo concluded in his mind.
"Alright, provide me with the list of materials you need," Xu Fang told Lie Ning. She waved her hand, and a scroll appeared, which she handed to Xu Fang.
"Lin Bo, could you check if you have the materials listed here?" Xu Fang requested, handing Lin Bo another scroll.
Lin Bo took the scroll from Xu Fang, opened it, and carefully examined all the materials listed.
'Ning Er, how much would it cost to purchase these materials yourself and exchange them with Element Qi Stones?' Xu Fang asked Lie Ning through their mental connection.
'Husband, it would amount to five Element Qi Stones,' Lie Ning replied in his mind.
"Brother Dai, I have everything, but I'll need to bring it from the warehouse. Give me an hour, and I'll have it arranged for you," Lin Bo informed Xu Fang after going through the scroll of materials.
"Alright, I'll pick up the materials from you in an hour. Let me know the exchange rate," Xu Fang responded with a serious tone.
"Brother Dai, if I calculate it at market rates, five Element Qi Stones would be the equivalent exchange for all the materials. But for you, it's four Element Qi Stones," Lin Bo explained with a smile.
"Lin Bo, why the different rate for me?" Xu Fang inquired with a serious expression.
"Brother Dai, I achieved my breakthrough after ten years, thanks to your help. From now on, you receive a special discount on everything you buy," Lin Bo shared with a smile.
"Hahaha... I'll take it. I'll come to pick up the materials in an hour," Xu Fang said, waving his hand. Four Fire-type Element Qi Stones appeared, which he handed to Lin Bo.
"Brother Dai, thank you for your business," Lin Bo expressed with a respectful tone.