Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1151 - 343: [Gift] (2)

Within the expansive hall of the earthen structure, on the first floor, a specific chamber was revealed upon opening a door at the hall's end. Inside, two individuals from the Ghost Race awaited.

One stood tall and slender, the other short and stout. Both were elderly men.

The lanky elder possessed a gleaming bald head, contrasted by a long, white beard adorning his chin.

In contrast, the stout elder was clean-shaven but sported white hair fashioned into several braids.

Despite his lean frame, the tall elder had lengthy limbs and remarkably firm arm muscles, his long fingers suggesting great dexterity and skill.

A potent herbal aroma emanated from the short and portly elder.

Upon witnessing Donghai escort Chen Yan into the room, both elders promptly approached the entrance, offering a respectful bow to Donghai.

Donghai acknowledged them with a nod before presenting them to Chen Yan.

The tall elder, identified as Golden Saber, held the esteemed position of the Black Wood Tribe's foremost Artifact Maker, renowned for his mastery in forging mystical artifacts and armaments.

The short, plump elder, Stone Furnace, served as the Black Wood Tribe's chief alchemist.

Given that the Black Wood Tribe stood as the most dominant among the eighteen tribes of the Ghost Race, their leading Artifact Maker and Alchemist, while perhaps not the absolute strongest within the entire Ghost Race, were undoubtedly close to the pinnacle.

Specifically, Stone Furnace, the short and stout alchemist, was not only adept in various Ghost Race alchemical formulas but also proficient in an array of common elixirs used within the Domain Realm, as per Donghai's detailed introduction.

In his younger days, he had ventured beyond the Southern Border into the Domain Realm, undertaking apprenticeships at alchemy establishments under prominent, large-scale merchants. After perfecting his craft, he secured a prestigious role as a tributary alchemist in a renowned alchemy workshop, where he served for over two decades.

Eventually, he returned to the Southern Border and has been the Black Wood Tribe's alchemist ever since.

His reputation in alchemy was that of a true master throughout the Southern Border.

As for the Artifact Maker, Golden Saber, while his fame might not extend far beyond their territory, Donghai offered a singular piece of information that illuminated Chen Yan's perception of his remarkable talent:

Two master artisans within the Domain Immortal Platform's official Artifact Creation division were, in fact, his former disciples!

On one occasion, the Immortal Platform had extended an invitation, via a recruitment document, for Golden Saber to assume a position as a tributary Artifact Maker, an offer he declined.

Donghai had convened these two individuals for a singular, straightforward objective:

"Whatever you wish to have crafted, whether it be elixirs, artifacts, or weapons, you may consult with these two. Report any required materials to me, and they will be sourced from the Ghost Race's reserves, provided we possess them!"

With a knowing wink and a smile directed at Chen Yan, Donghai elaborated, "So long as the requests are reasonable, they shall be met. However, seeking items like a Celestial Pill, exclusive to venerables, or supreme-grade magical treasures, will not be possible."

Nevertheless, Chen Yan's heart pounded with excitement!

This marked the first instance the Old Madam was directly showcasing her significant influence and resources to him!

The Ghost Race, a power dominating half of the Southern Border! As the spiritual matriarch of the Ghost Race, the Old Madam's mere command ensured access to anything within their vast reserves!

It was clear that by simply listing his needs, all manner of elixirs and cultivation materials from the Domain Realm could become his!

Furthermore, the acquisition of any desired magical artifacts or weapons would cease to be a concern!

Certainly, the Old Madam would not permit the depletion of the Ghost Race's entire treasury – that would be far too extravagant. However, equipping himself with top-tier gear and obtaining everything necessary for his future cultivation journey was now a tangible possibility!

Moreover, Donghai deliberately adopted a casual, almost nonchalant tone when conveying a message of profound importance to Chen Yan:

"The Ancestor's intention is that as you advance in your cultivation realm, you should also begin exploring the disciplines of alchemy and artifact creation. Should you encounter any difficulties or have questions, these two are available for consultation."

Following this declaration, Donghai cast a pointed look toward the two elders.

Both Golden Saber and Stone Furnace immediately clasped their hands in respect, avowing, "As per the Ancestor's directive, we shall impart all our knowledge without reservation!"

This pronouncement carried considerable weight indeed!

The chance for two individuals excelling in their respective domains to impart their genuine abilities without holding anything back was a moment more precious than any treasure or fortune!

This was especially true given the Domain Realm's customary methods of skill inheritance. Even when a master took on a student, rigorous trials often preceded the sharing of knowledge, and sometimes, instructors would deliberately withhold certain aspects.

However, with a Saint Ancestor's decree, and considering the Ghost Race's veneration of their Ancestor as a divine being, once the two solemnly pledged to reveal everything, they would indeed do so without reservation!

Even if Chen Yan desired to learn their most closely guarded secrets, they would willingly offer them without hesitation.

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At this precise moment, Chen Yan saw no reason to maintain a distant demeanor—this was his own esteemed Old Madam, not a stranger.

The entirety of the Ghost Race could be seen as the creation of the Old Madam herself, in essence her personal domain. If the Old Madam wished to bestow advantages upon him, why should he refuse them?

After careful consideration, he initiated a dialogue with the Alchemy Master Stone Furnace, stating frankly: "Alchemy is not my forte, and I have seldom practiced it previously. However, with my cultivation now at the Third Realm, I anticipate requiring elixirs to aid me in numerous aspects moving forward. My understanding is limited, thus I hope you will consider and offer your guidance."