Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 648: A Super-Sized Order

“Exquisite craftsmanship! How on earth was this forged? Extraordinary! Truly extraordinary!” Qi Wuhui exclaimed in astonishment.

“Elder Qi, what are your thoughts?” Qi Bai immediately asked.

“Although this artifact is only at the 49th tier, its foundation is exceptionally solid. It has the potential to advance to a higher grade in the future!” Qi Wuhui paused for a moment before continuing, “As for the specific forging techniques used… I cannot discern them. The skill level… it's hard to evaluate, but it is undoubtedly very high!”

“How high?” Qi Bai pressed. “You are a senior master-level artifact crafter, capable of forging True-Grade Dominator Artifacts above the 60th tier. Can even you not see through it?”

“It's not simple! His skill is already remarkably refined. His handling of materials has reached a pinnacle of mastery. This Supreme-Grade Dominator Artifact falls just short; otherwise, it should have been True-Grade.” Qi Wuhui sighed with admiration. “The younger generation is formidable! If he is not already a senior master-level artifact crafter, he is destined to become one! It is highly probable he will reach my level.”

Qi Bai said, “He actually forged two True-Grade artifacts as well. My friend commissioned him with twelve sets of materials. All twelve were successfully forged, resulting in two True-Grade artifacts, nine Supreme-Grade ones, and one High-Quality piece!”

Qi Wuhui fell silent briefly, then roared, “Why didn't you say so earlier?!”

Qi Bai gave an awkward smile.

“Alright, I am incapable of judging this person's true level. Do you have a way to contact him? I wish to discuss the Dao of artifact crafting with him,” Qi Wuhui requested.

Qi Bai nodded. “I don't have his private contact method, but I know the name of his shop.”

Qi Wuhui hesitated, then said, “You go attend to your duties first. Tell me about it once you're free!”

Clearly, Qi Wuhui was concerned Qi Bai might think he was trying to steal credit.

Qi Bai chuckled freely. “I trust Elder Qi's integrity. It was your guidance and support that led me to where I am today. Qi Bai dares not forget that!”

A gratified smile appeared on Qi Wuhui's face. “Recently, the higher-ups have been intensely focused on recruiting top-tier talent. There is an urgent need for a batch of high-quality Dominator Artifacts. If you have truly discovered a master-level crafter in the wild who is willing to take on commissions, the credit you earn could be enough to help you break through the threshold to the 60th tier!”

Qi Bai took a deep breath. “He is called Master Seven Stars. His shop isn't very popular yet, having only completed two high-quality orders. Both orders resulted in True-Grade artifacts.”

Qi Wuhui nodded in understanding.

Having confirmed Su Yuan's level with Qi Wuhui, Qi Bai had already made up his mind.

He immediately contacted Su Yuan.

[Qi Bai]: Master Seven Stars, can we discuss a large order? I am a friend of Yan Feng.

He waited a moment and soon received Su Yuan's reply.

[Seven Stars (Su Yuan)]: “What kind of order? Currently, I only accept commissions for Dominator Artifacts below the 49th tier. Commissions for those above the 50th tier will be available in the future.”

Qi Bai was taken aback but still responded: “I need one million Dominator Artifacts from the 40th to 49th tier. The higher the quality, the better. It's best if the Chaos Great Dao principles they embody have broad applicability, though there are also some requirements for specific, more esoteric Daos. I wonder if you, Master, are capable of forging such a quantity?”

Hearing this number, Su Yuan confirmed again: “One million pieces? Are you certain?”

“Correct! The quantity is substantial, so I will settle payment in batches. Could you offer a discount?” Qi Bai immediately asked.

Su Yuan was still somewhat uneasy. “An order of this magnitude… can you make the decision?”

“Naturally, one million pieces wouldn't be approved all at once. The first batch is for one thousand Dominator Artifacts. After one transaction is settled and the artifact quality is confirmed, subsequent quantities will increase, eventually reaching one million pieces!”

“Master Seven Stars, I am not joking. The promise of a million pieces is not an empty check. I am the Deputy Commander of the Qingfeng Army on the Second Frontline, tasked with procurement duties! I wonder if the Master can offer a preferential pricing scheme?”

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan fell silent, lost in thought.

The sudden appearance of this massive order was indeed beyond his expectations. Even just one thousand pieces would be an extremely considerable amount!

With a measured tone, he articulated, “I propose a bulk client arrangement. You furnish me with two sets of raw materials, and in return, I shall provide one finished product! The quality of this completed item will be guaranteed to be High-Quality or superior. Naturally, you may have observed my prior two commissions and perhaps possess an inflated expectation of the consistency I can achieve. I must clarify that those specific orders necessitated exceptional effort. When producing in large quantities, maintaining such a high standard across all items becomes a significant challenge.”

“I completely understand!” Qi Bai responded without hesitation. “I accept this proposal. Honestly, this is the most generous offer I've ever encountered!”

A look of contentment spread across Su Yuan's features. This arrangement was, in fact, exceptionally profitable for him as well!

Su Yuan paused briefly before inquiring, “Would it be permissible to publicize this transaction?”

Qi Bai appeared momentarily surprised before replying, “Master Seven Stars might not be privy to this, but all military procurements are mandated to be publicly announced.”

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan grasped the situation. “Ah, I see!”

Without delay, the two parties formalized their agreement with a contract within the shop, initiating with an initial bulk order for one thousand units.

The specifics of this order were promptly uploaded and displayed on the shop's platform.

Su Yuan engaged in a brief period of waiting.

The initial consignment of materials arrived.

An immense volume of raw materials cascaded into Su Yuan's artifact forging domain.

Su Yuan found it necessary to slightly expand the spatial capacity of his domain before he could finally accommodate all the materials.

Alongside the materials, Su Yuan received a detailed manifest, itemizing the raw components and outlining the specifications for the intended finished products. This list included references to common Chaos Great Daos, along with requirements for certain less conventional Daos.

“One distinct advantage of military equipment is the minimal emphasis on aesthetic appeal and personalization. As long as the quality meets the stipulated criteria, the appearance is secondary.”

Su Yuan reviewed the documentation. The request spanned tiers 40 through 49, with one hundred pieces required for each tier. It appeared this initial batch served as a quality assessment.

He mused that perhaps creating items of excessively high quality might not be ideal.

Consequently, he proceeded to process the raw materials.

From the quantity of materials sufficient for forging one thousand Dominator Artifacts, he meticulously extracted three-quarters, leaving only one-quarter of the original components. He then augmented this reduced amount with substitute materials of lower quality and cost before commencing the forging process.

Su Yuan contemplated for a moment and also began to reprocess the remaining three-quarters of the extracted materials.

In doing so, he effectively expanded two thousand sets of materials into a formidable eight thousand sets, which he then concurrently began to forge.

The Flame King provided substantial assistance to Su Yuan in the forging, a task he embraced with immense enthusiasm. He noted Su Yuan's delegation of numerous forging procedures to him, which deeply pleased him and reaffirmed his sense of purpose while serving the Star Master.

Su Yuan's primary concern was the potential for the forged items to possess overly superior quality, which is precisely why he enlisted the Flame King's intervention. He acknowledged that, fortunately, the Flame King's aid was available; otherwise, he genuinely would not have known how to intentionally decrease the quality.

At his current cultivation level, he simply could not forge Dominator Artifacts below the High-Quality standard. This presented a true test of his capabilities.

And the Flame King seamlessly assumed responsibility for this particular aspect of the work.

The simultaneous forging of eight thousand Dominator Artifacts presented a display of such overwhelming grandeur that it was bound to leave any observer spellbound!

Were Qi Wuhui to witness this spectacle, he would undoubtedly be overcome with awe and reverence!