Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 588: Buying a Shop

"You truly intend to purchase it?"

"And are you not intending to sell?" Su Yuan countered.

"You haven't been a part of the Chaos Alliance for very long, have you? To possess such wealth is surprising," the manager remarked, his expression betraying his astonishment.

Su Yuan's features subtly shifted; it seemed this manager was remarkably well-informed about new arrivals.

"I am an Artificer," Su Yuan declared, "capable of forging Chaos Dominator Artifacts!"

The manager's face fell into a momentary freeze, replaced by an expression of awe, and his entire bearing became more solemn. "So, Esteemed Daoist Seven Stars is an Artifact Refining Master! I humbly apologize for my earlier lack of deference! Should I ever require Dominator Artifacts from you in the future, might I request a slight discount?" the manager inquired with a smile.

"Naturally, there will be preferential pricing!" Su Yuan responded with practiced casualness.

Before long, Su Yuan and the manager concluded their business, and the official ownership certificate for the shop was transferred to Su Yuan.

Shortly thereafter, outside a modest establishment situated at the street's far end.

Su Yuan stepped through its entrance.

The interior had been expanded, providing ample space for displaying a considerable inventory. In the shop's rear courtyard, a Chaos Furnace stood ready, intrinsically linked to the city's internal Chaos Flame, a necessary component for forging Chaos Dominator Artifacts.

This furnace was, in essence, a pseudo-Dominator artifact; without its connection to the Chaos Flame, it would be rendered useless. By acquiring this shop, Su Yuan secured the right to utilize this Chaos Flame without incurring any supplementary fees.

However, the true cost had already been factored into the prevailing taxes.

Su Yuan gave the Chaos Furnace a thorough inspection and, upon confirming its operational status, turned his thoughts to the intricate matter of artifact forging.

Based on his prior understanding of the process.

The acquisition of materials alone for a single low-grade Chaos Dominator Artifact amounted to tens of millions of Chaos Jades. Furthermore, the success rate for its creation was notoriously low. Consequently, each completed artifact commanded an exorbitant price, promising a significant profit margin.

"In the initial stages, it's simply unrealistic to expect cultivators to commission Chaos Dominator Artifacts. Therefore, my only recourse is to forge a batch myself and then exchange them for Merit Points. I will incur a slight loss in terms of raw value, but Merit Points can also be used to acquire valuable treasures, so the net difference is negligible!" Su Yuan mused over his strategic options.

After a period of contemplation.

Li Chun returned with haste.

"My Lord, I have successfully exchanged the treasures and Dao Yan Crystals you required!" Li Chun presented a storage treasure pearl.

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan nodded approvingly. "You have indeed labored diligently! Henceforth, you shall serve as the manager of this Seven Stars Artifacting Shop, overseeing the future sales and customer relations pertaining to Chaos Dominator Artifacts."

"Understood, My Lord!" Li Chun affirmed without hesitation.

Entrusting Li Chun with the stewardship of the shop, Su Yuan departed the city and made his way back to the secluded interior of the Seven Stars Chaos.

Once there, Su Yuan retrieved the treasures Li Chun had procured and channeled them all into the [Tai'a Guiyuan Treasure Mirror] for transmutation.

Swiftly, they were all converted into Dao Yan Crystals.

Following this, he introduced these Dao Yan Crystals into the True Name Jade Disc.

Not long after, a staggering sum of one hundred and fifty billion Chaos Jades was unfurled!

"Tsk tsk, materials that were exchanged for a billion Chaos Jades have now been directly converted into ten thousand Chaos Jades. A thousandfold return on investment!" Su Yuan couldn't help but express his wonder.

The [Tai'a Guiyuan Treasure Mirror], this formidable Chaos Dominator Artifact, proved remarkably effective. In conjunction with the [True Name Jade Disc], it established an exceptionally efficient operational model for recycling and repurposing resources.

However, this particular method possessed the potential to draw unwanted attention from malicious entities and thus could not be sustained indefinitely. To amass substantial wealth, his primary reliance would ultimately have to be on the craft of artifact forging.

"Activate the trait!"

Su Yuan channeled ten trillion Chaos Jades into the True Name Jade Disc, initiating the generation process for the Dominator-level trait known as [Dominator of Artifacts].

Throughout this intricate procedure, Su Yuan meticulously observed and comprehended the underlying mechanisms governing the trait's manifestation.

Upon careful and detailed examination, there was an discernible sensation of transforming the ephemeral into the tangible and solidifying abstract concepts. Initially, the process involved capturing the prevailing rumors and legends associated with [Dominator of Artifacts], subsequently coalescing these disparate accounts into a cohesive concept, and then meticulously shaping this concept into a verifiable ability!

The entire endeavor unfolded in a manner that was nothing short of miraculous.

It encompassed the profound principles of the Chaos Great Dao, principles that currently lay beyond his grasp.

The intrinsic value contained within the [True Name Jade Disc] continued its upward trajectory.

Finally, the activation of the trait was successfully achieved.

[Dominator of Artifacts]: You are the undisputed master of artifacts, wielding dominion over all tools and implements, possessing the innate ability to discern the precise composition and intricate combination of all existing things.

With the triumphant activation of this Dominator-level trait, Su Yuan was instantly imbued with the profound capability to forge Chaos Dominator Artifacts!

He retrieved the Heavenly Fate Ruler, scrutinizing it to perceive the operational trajectory of the included Chaos Heavenly Fate Dao.

The Great Dao of Chaos expertly manipulated the power of Heavenly Fate, exhibiting a complex yet flawless execution.

Its method of creation was as intricate as the fundamental principles required to construct a Chaos realm itself.

This was far more than mere artifact forging; it was akin to birthing an independent Chaos universe.

"Combining [Dominator of Will] with [Dominator of Artifacts] significantly enhances artifact forging results!"

Su Yuan realized that with the aid of [Dominator of Will], his task of engraving the true intent inscriptions of the Chaos Great Dao during the forging process had become considerably simpler, drastically reducing the overall difficulty.

This was excellent news for him.

"I should go purchase some forging materials."

Su Yuan re-entered the city, seeking out a establishment that dealt in various Dominator-level materials.

"Greetings, esteemed customer! How may I be of service?"

A female Chaos Dominator approached him with a welcoming smile.

Su Yuan stated, "I intend to procure some Dominator-level materials. Their grade does not need to be exceptionally high."

The female Dominator’s smile persisted, yet a noticeable drop in her initial enthusiasm occurred.

She gestured towards the shelves, guiding Su Yuan.

Su Yuan casually indicated a green stone, inquiring, "What is the price of this Life Source Stone?"

"This particular Life Source Stone possesses decent quality. It is priced at 6.32 million Chaos Jades."

Su Yuan’s brow twitched slightly; the cost seemed rather steep.

"Is there a possibility of a reduced price if I purchase in larger quantities?"

The female Dominator shook her head. "Fellow Daoist, while this Dominator-level material is considered low-grade, its quality closely approaches that of mid-grade. The price remains firm, irrespective of the quantity purchased!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan sighed and declared, "In that case, I shall refrain from purchasing."

The female Dominator remained still, observing Su Yuan depart without concern for the lost transaction.

This was the policy of her establishment: absolutely no discounts.

Exiting the premises, Su Yuan noted the shop’s sign: [Ancient Source Treasure Pavilion].

Shrugging, Su Yuan proceeded towards the latter part of the street. He visited several other shops, inquiring about prices, most of which were generally higher.

Stall vendors might offer lower prices, but their inventory lacked the volume Su Yuan required, and he had no inclination to haggle with them.

Finally, his attention was drawn to an unassuming shop, only marginally larger than his own and situated not far from it.

The establishment appeared to have minimal customer traffic. As Su Yuan paused at the entrance, a Dominator, resembling a beautiful middle-aged woman, emerged and greeted him warmly.

"Friend, are you looking to acquire some materials?"

Su Yuan glanced at the shop’s sign, which read [Wu Family Materials Store].

The name itself was quite straightforward.

"Indeed, may I come in to have a look?"

"Certainly, friend! Please, do come in!"