Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 645: The Second Order

Yan Feng deliberately showcased his True-Grade artifact, unleashing a portion of its might. Qutu, standing nearby, even felt a prickle of danger!

This sight left Qutu utterly astounded: 'It truly is a True-Grade Dominator Artifact!'

'And this is even before I've fully mastered it. Once I achieve complete refinement, my power will surge even further!' Yan Feng chuckled, then added, 'Furthermore, I sense this Dominator Artifact possesses a remarkable sentience; it responds incredibly well during use. While refining it, this True-Grade artifact actively cooperated with me! It's as if it's perfectly suited for me!'

Yan Feng swelled with pride.

Showing off before his closest former comrades was immensely gratifying!

In any other company, he would never dare to display such a treasure so openly—doing so would undoubtedly invite jealousy and trouble.

Qi Bai inquired with curiosity, 'How did you come to possess this True-Grade artifact? It appears quite new; was it recently crafted?'

Yan Feng, in turn, appeared surprised, 'You can discern that? This is quite a stroke of fortune for me!'

'A short while ago, the city I was stationed in came under attack by Scavengers. At the most crucial juncture, an expert intervened. Not only did he spare my life, but he also played a pivotal role in repelling the siege wave.'

'Following that, he inquired if I required any artifacts to be forged. He mentioned his shop was aiming to increase its output and wouldn't levy any handling fees. At the time, I wasn't entirely familiar with his forging proficiency, but I viewed it as a gesture of gratitude and provided him with the only two materials I possessed.'

'Now, can you guess what transpired?'

Yan Feng looked expectantly at the two of them.

Qutu queried, 'He managed to successfully forge this one True-Grade artifact?'

'Incorrect!' Yan Feng gave a double thumbs-up. 'He succeeded with both! One was High-Quality grade, and the other was True-Grade. I sold the High-Quality one to cover the teleportation expenses and still had over ten thousand Kalpa units remaining!'

Qi Bai expressed genuine astonishment, 'I never anticipated your luck would be this exceptional!'

Yan Feng offered a subtle smile, 'It couldn't be helped. When fortune smiles upon you, it's impossible to turn away!'

Qutu couldn't refrain from asking, 'Where is his establishment located?'

Yan Feng casually retrieved his Alliance Token, navigated to the marketplace, located Su Yuan's shop, and presented it to the other two.

'This is the shop!'

Upon examination, Qutu indeed found a transaction record within the shop. It clearly indicated the results for orders of a True-Grade and a High-Quality Dominator Artifact. The True-Grade artifact displayed bore an uncanny resemblance to the one Yan Feng held.

Qutu's eyes widened in disbelief, 'This looks like a scammer's storefront! Observe the inquiries above; virtually no one believes that transaction.'

Yan Feng placed a hand on his chest, 'It is absolutely genuine; I vouch for it with my own reputation!'

'With the item tangible before my eyes, how could I possibly doubt it?' Qutu gestured dismissively.

Qi Bai, observing from the side, appeared lost in thought.

Qutu then inquired, 'What are his commission rates? Could you perhaps facilitate an introduction?'

'Ah? You wish to commission him as well? To be frank, I don't believe True-Grade artifacts can be forged with such ease. My acquisition undoubtedly involved a degree of luck!' Yan Feng cautioned.

'I understand,' Qutu retorted, rolling his eyes. 'The finest Dominator Artifact I possess is a 47th-tier High-Quality piece, nearly outdated. I hadn't intended to forge anything, but since you're here and I've recovered from my injuries, I'm also considering venturing out to fight. Perhaps in the future, I'll manage to earn enough Merit Points to bring back our fallen comrades.'

Qi Bai's lips twitched, 'There's no need to hint. You're well aware that resurrecting those slain by Scavengers is exceptionally challenging. Currently, I can't even afford the resurrection cost for a single person!'

Qutu let out a sigh.

Yan Feng hesitated for a moment before replying, 'In that case, I shall inquire!'

'Excellent!'

Yan Feng promptly initiated contact with Su Yuan.

[Yan Feng]: Master Seven Stars, my associate also seeks to commission a Dominator Artifact, 49th-tier. He follows the Great Dao of Chaos Fire. I wonder if Master possesses the capability to forge it? What would be the commission fee?

Upon receiving the message, Su Yuan noted the mention of the Great Dao of Chaos Fire and displayed a similar look of surprise. It coincidentally matched the Chaos Great Dao of the Flame King.

[Su Yuan]: It is forgeable. There are two options. First, you provide your own materials. We will forge as many pieces as you have materials for. All successful creations belong to you. The commission fee varies by quality: below High-Quality, ten thousand Kalpa units per piece; Supreme-Grade, twenty thousand Kalpa units; True-Grade, two hundred thousand Kalpa units.

Secondly, you must supply your own raw materials. For every three portions of materials you provide, one portion will be a finished product, and success is guaranteed. The first successfully forged item will be yours. The remaining materials will cover the forging commission. Should a True-Grade artifact be produced, an additional one hundred thousand Kalpa units in commission fees will still be required.

Yan Feng found both options quite appealing, so he conveyed the message to Qutu.

Upon hearing this, Qutu inquired with surprise, "Is the guaranteed success plan truly reliable?"

"I'm aware of this!" Yan Feng confirmed. "Master Seven Stars's physical shop operates on the same principle. Even if all three attempts fail, Master Seven Stars will personally cover the cost to forge a Dominator Artifact for the client."

Qutu became pensive. The first method offered no guaranteed success rate, and naturally, no commission was charged for failure. Its advantage lay in relying on the Master's forging prowess. If the Master's skill was high, the first method was undoubtedly more lucrative.

"Yan Feng, which option do you believe I should select?" Qutu asked, his hesitation evident.

Yan Feng advised, "I recommend choosing the first method. Since Master Seven Stars's new establishment has just opened, he requires transactional volume and performance metrics to impress customers. I suspect that even if all attempts fail, he will utilize his own materials to craft a successful piece for you."

Qutu's eyes brightened. "Old Yan, you've certainly become more astute. Being a City Lord was not in vain after all!"

Yan Feng was momentarily speechless, then added, "Furthermore, I have immense faith in Master Seven Stars. His forging skill is beyond question. Both of my own materials were successfully forged. You can place your trust in him. Even if the forging fails, consider it as covering the commission for my previous True-Grade artifact. I didn't even provide a single Chaos Jade last time; I feel rather embarrassed about it."

Qi Bai also chimed in with praise, "Not a bad idea."

Qutu rolled his eyes. "Using my funds to settle old debts, are we? Truly something, Old Yan. How do I place the order?"

Yan Feng inquired and, upon receiving the instructions, stated, "Simply place the order directly at the shop. Opt for the first method!"

Without further ado, Qutu submitted an order at the shop. He directly ordered twelve portions of materials in one go, all selecting the initial forging plan.

"What a significant move!" Yan Feng exclaimed in shock.

"Heh, all the Dominator Artifacts I currently possess require replacement. If four of these succeed, I can complete the necessary upgrades smoothly!" Qutu chuckled heartily.

Yan Feng was deeply touched. True camaraderie among old teammates was built on unwavering trust. Solely based on Yan Feng's word, Qutu was willing to risk a substantial fortune.

Qi Bai observed from the sidelines, harboring secret anticipation. If this Master's forging capabilities proved to be exceptional, he might consider allocating a portion of the legion's procurement duties to this Master Seven Stars.

At this very moment.

Far away in Black Flame City, Su Yuan received an extraordinary large order originating from Qingfeng City on the Second Frontline.

Su Yuan's face beamed with delight. "Where there's one, there will be two. Where there are two, there will be three. After fulfilling this order, even more commissions should be forthcoming!"