So it was ‘Li Jianxian’, ‘Master Li’!
Just then, a voice broke the silence, and everyone looked closely to see that it was Chen Xuanzi, one of the three Void Refining Cultivators present.
He stepped forward, looked at Li Mu, and greeted him with a hearty laugh: “Dao Friend Li, I didn’t expect us to meet again after only a few days!”
As soon as Chen Xuanzi said this, the Cultivators present were immediately stunned!
“Daoist Friend Chen, do you know this person?” another Void Refining Cultivator with white hair and beard asked inquisitively.
“Master Li? Li Jianxian? Elder Chen, do you know this young man?” a Soul Transformation Cultivator dressed in a golden Magic Robe and possessing a rather extraordinary Aura asked Chen Xuanzi, then looked Li Mu up and down, his eyes filled with surprise.
… …
The Cultivators all looked at Li Mu, sizing him up, their eyes filled with curiosity and doubt.
This young Nascent Soul cultivator could actually make Chen Xuanzi, a Void Refining Great Power, address him as “Dao Friend Li,” and his attitude when speaking to him had a hint of flattery and fawning, which was simply incredible.
“Senior Chen is too kind; you can just call me ‘lad’!” Li Mu smiled slightly at Chen Xuanzi, then made an inviting gesture to the Cultivators present, warmly inviting them: “It’s inconvenient to speak here, please come inside, Seniors, for a chat!”
Facing Li Mu’s warm re-invitation, the Cultivators present hesitated, no one dared to take the first step.
They had all witnessed how powerful the Formation activated by Li’s Treasure Pavilion was earlier; even Array Master Lin Fude was helpless.
Now, this Nascent Soul cultivator had even summoned several six-tier and Seven-rank True Spirit beasts.
If, after entering, this Nascent Soul cultivator was displeased with their act of surrounding the building and decided to retaliate, even if they didn’t die, they would at least be severely injured!
“Haha, what are you Fellow Daoists worrying about!
Didn’t you all clamor earlier to enter the Treasure Firm and borrow Little Friend Li’s Dao Artifact for a look!” Chen Xuanzi laughed heartily, teasing everyone.
Then, in response to Li Mu’s invitation, he grandly walked into Li’s Treasure Pavilion.
Seeing this, the Cultivators all nodded to Li Mu, showing a kind smile, and successively walked into Li’s Treasure Pavilion as invited.
“Daoist Friend Chen, stop being so secretive, tell us about this young man’s background!”
Another Void Refining Cultivator, Grand Elder Mo Yuanzi of the Sea God Sect, urged.
“Island Lord Ye also knows Dao Friend Li’s identity; let him introduce him to you!” Chen Xuanzi smiled slightly, looked at Ye Qiuming, who was following closely behind, and gestured.
“Hmm! Dao Friend Li is a Six-Tier Grandmaster Refiner, practically a household name in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain.
Master Li’s strength is also extraordinary; he has successively slain two Void Refining Demon Ancestors of the Nine Demon Sect, Xue Ming and Yin Jiong!” Ye Qiuming nodded, looking at Li Mu, who was at the very end, with a complex expression, and introduced him to everyone.
“Li would not dare to take credit for slaying the two Demon Ancestors; in fact, it was done by a few of my companions!” Li Mu laughed heartily, quickly looking at Qing Yue and the others, explaining.
“Little Friend Li, don’t be modest.
A few days ago, you fought in close combat with the White Whale Demon Emperor for a long time, evenly matched, and we all witnessed and attested to it!” Chen Xuanzi laughed heartily, directly exposing him.
“Indeed, it truly opened our eyes!” Ye Qiuming nodded repeatedly, saying with admiration.
Upon hearing this, the Cultivators present all gasped, unable to believe their ears.
With a mere Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, he could engage in close combat with the White Whale Demon Emperor and be evenly matched, which completely overturned their understanding.
After the pointers from Ye Qiuming and Chen Xuanzi, they finally knew this person’s identity.
In the Tianji Pavilion’s bounty missions, there was still an astonishingly large bounty posted!
Not only was there the Nine Demon Sect’s bounty, but also one from the Ji Family, one of the Eight Great Families of Central State.
This Li Jianxian had a brilliant record; he not only killed two Void Refining Demon Ancestors but also slew the Ji Family’s Void Refinement Elders!
Earlier, they had even thought of snatching this fierce god’s seven-rank dao tool; it was simply courting death!
If Chen Xuanzi and Ye Qiuming hadn’t been there, and a conflict had broken out just now… even thinking about it for a moment, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.
“Both Seniors flatter me; I merely took advantage of my Magic Treasure, which was an unfair victory!” Li Mu smiled humbly, defending himself.
“Dao Friend Li, you’re too modest!” Ye Qiuming laughed heartily, gesturing: “Li’s Treasure Pavilion was originally Dao Friend Li’s property.
Earlier, I even specifically sought you out to appraise a spiritual item! It’s just a pity that I didn’t recognize Dao Friend Li at the time!”
Li Mu heard this, smiled lightly, with a hint of helplessness, and explained: “So that’s how it is.
I indeed have many troubles, and to avoid unnecessary disputes and disturbances, I made some disguises.
Opening this Treasure Firm was, on one hand, to seek quiet in the midst of noise and temporarily avoid the limelight; on the other hand, it was also to hope to exchange ideas and learn from Fellow Daoists.
I just didn’t expect that the Spirit Treasure’s advancement fluctuations this time would attract so much attention, … ….”
At the end, Li Mu couldn’t help but smile bitterly and sigh softly.
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiuming laughed heartily and comforted him: “Haha! Little Friend Li is a born talent, radiating brilliance!
No matter where he goes, he is a prominent figure.
Although the Spirit Treasure’s advancement fluctuations this time caused some trouble, it also proved Master Li’s strength in Artifact Refining.”
Hearing this, the Cultivators present all perked up.
Before them was an Artifact Refiner Grandmaster who could refine six-tier spirit treasures!
The reason they coveted other people’s high-Rank Spirit Treasures was precisely because they lacked channels to refine high-Rank Spirit Treasures and couldn’t get to know an Artifact Refiner Great Master who could refine six-tier spirit treasures, or even seven-rank dao tools.
Wasn’t this one right in front of them!
The Cultivators all looked at Chen Xuanzi; they finally understood why this Void Refining Great Power had been so polite and friendly to this young Nascent Soul cultivator earlier.
“Master Li, was the Spirit Treasure’s advancement successful just now? Could you let us have a look!” a Soul Transformation Cultivator in a green robe looked at Li Mu and asked curiously.
Li Mu smiled slightly, shook his head, and said: “A six-tier spirit treasure advancing to a seven-rank dao tool lacked a bit of foundation and failed at the last moment.
I won’t bring it out to make a fool of myself!”
Li Mu’s words carried a hint of regret, but the Cultivators could all sense how little disappointment he felt in his emotions; instead, he exuded an Aura of pride and confidence.
After all, an Artifact Refiner who could create an advancement opportunity for a six-tier spirit treasure was rare in the entire cultivation world, and Li Mu being able to reach such a height at such a young age was truly astonishing.
The Cultivators admired Li Mu’s Artifact Refining skills and also felt a wave of regret.
“Seniors, currently, I, Li Mu, should be staying on Wanxing Island for a period of time.
If any of you wish to have a six-tier spirit treasure refined, you only need to prepare the corresponding Artifact Refining Materials and a reward, and I will do my best to refine a satisfactory Spirit Treasure for you.” Li Mu smiled slightly, looking sincerely at the Cultivators.
Li Mu’s words immediately sparked a warm response, with Cultivators expressing their gratitude.
One middle-aged Cultivator in a gray robe even eagerly asked: “Thank you, Master Li, may I ask how the reward is calculated?”
Li Mu smiled and explained: “Regarding the Artifact Refining reward, it is generally determined by the quality and Rank of the Spirit Treasure each Senior wishes to have refined.
The higher the quality of the Spirit Treasure, the greater the difficulty of refining, and thus the reward will also increase accordingly.”
Pausing, Li Mu looked at the Cultivators and smiled, gesturing: “Of course, currently I cannot refine seven-rank dao tools.
For Seniors who need seven-rank dao tools refined, I, Li, am unable to help.
As for five-tier Spiritual Artifacts, our firm sells them… or you can find other Artifact Refiner Great Masters to refine them.
I hope Seniors can entrust me with refining six-tier spirit treasures.
As for the Artifact Refining reward, refining a six-tier spirit treasure requires a reward of one Seven-Rank Spiritual Material, or five six-tier spiritual Materials.
This price should be quite reasonable, right!”
As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, a Soul Transformation Cultivator immediately and eagerly raised a question that concerned everyone, saying: “Then what about the success rate of Artifact Refining?
Master Li, what is your certainty of refining a six-tier spirit treasure?”
Li Mu smiled slightly and answered without hesitation: “Approximately sixty percent certainty.
I will do my best to ensure the success rate of Artifact Refining.”
After a pause, Li Mu continued: “Refining a six-tier spirit treasure, if it fails, the loss to you Seniors would be extremely heavy.
Therefore, I will go all out to try and ensure the success rate.
At the same time, I also hope that all Seniors can understand that Artifact Refining itself is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor, especially when refining six-tier spirit treasures; no Artifact Refiner Grandmaster can guarantee success every time!”
Upon hearing this, the Cultivators all nodded in understanding.
A sixty percent success rate for refining a six-tier spirit treasure already exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Some Cultivators even suspected that Li Mu was deliberately exaggerating the success rate; other Artifact Refiner Great Masters only had a forty or fifty percent success rate when refining five-tier Spiritual Artifacts.
“If the first Artifact Refining attempt fails, then I will not charge a single penny for refining the next Spirit Treasure; this is my promise to all Seniors.”
“Additionally, to further alleviate any concerns you Seniors may have, when I accept your Artifact Refining commissions, I can sign an Artifact Refining commission contract beforehand.
I will swear an oath by my Dao Heart to ensure that I will never use the convenience of Artifact Refining to commit any unjust acts.
Please rest assured on this point.” Li Mu surveyed the Cultivators present and solemnly promised.
Upon hearing this, the Cultivators present all smiled, feeling incredibly moved.
If Li Mu was truly willing to sign an Artifact Refining commission and validate the contract with his Dao Heart, then they could confidently entrust him with Artifact Refining.
It was indeed their great fortune to be able to cooperate with such a young, talented, sincere, and responsible Artifact Refiner Great Master.
It was getting late, and Li Mu looked at the Cultivators, smiling as he said: “Seniors, if you have Artifact Refining needs, please first prepare the necessary Artifact Refining Spiritual Materials.
You can come to the Treasure Firm to find me privately another day.
If I happen to not be there, you can leave a message with the firm’s Shopkeeper.
If you are still uneasy, Island Lord Ye should know the island where I reside; I will personally receive you then.”
Suddenly, Li Mu thought of something, smiled wryly, and gestured to the Cultivators: “However, I still request that all Seniors come to the Treasure Firm to commission Artifact Refining.
As for the island where I reside, I hope to maintain a sense of peace and not be overly disturbed.
Therefore, here, I implore all Seniors to try and come to the Treasure Firm to commission Artifact Refining!”
Hearing Li Mu’s request, a middle-aged Cultivator in a gray robe immediately stated: “Master Li, please rest assured, if I commission Artifact Refining, I will definitely come to the Treasure Firm!”
The other Cultivators present also expressed their agreement, understanding, and respect for Li Mu’s wishes.
At this moment, the Cultivators were eager to flatter and fawn over Master Li!
Since he had said so, how would they dare to disturb him on the island where he resided.
Soon, the Cultivators wisely bid farewell to Li Mu and returned to prepare their Artifact Refining Spiritual Materials.
Li Mu enthusiastically saw them off, personally escorting them out of Li’s Treasure Pavilion, then instructed the staff to close the Treasure Firm and end the day’s business.
The gates of Li’s Treasure Pavilion were closed again, but this time, no Cultivator dared to gather and blockade it.
As the Cultivators left, the news that Li’s Treasure Pavilion possessed a Six-Tier Grandmaster Refiner quickly spread across Wanxing Island.
Li’s Treasure Pavilion, which had originally only garnered attention within a small circle, instantly became the focus of numerous forces across Wanxing Island.
They all discussed Li’s Treasure Pavilion, inquiring everywhere about the origins of this Six-Tier Grandmaster Refiner.
Inside Li’s Treasure Pavilion, Shopkeeper Liu and the staff gathered around Li Mu, their eyes filled with admiration and respect.
In their eyes, this young Firm Master was very low-key and performed exceptionally well in his role as an Appraisal Master.
However, they had never imagined that the always-unassuming Firm Master was actually an Artifact Refiner Grandmaster who could refine six-tier spirit treasures; this was truly astonishing!
“Firm Master, can you tell us which immortal sect you come from? Is this something we can know?” A female staff member with a pleasant appearance boldly walked up to Li Mu and asked with concern.
“Firm Master, are all the Spirit Treasures and Spiritual Artifacts sold in our Treasure Firm refined by your own hands?” Another female staff member followed closely, walked up to Li Mu, and asked with adoration.
“Firm Master, you are truly amazing!
Those high-and-mighty Cultivators don’t even dare to speak loudly in front of you!”
“…”
A dozen young and beautiful female staff members boldly gathered around Li Mu, expressing their admiration for him.
The female staff members, who were usually very attentive to Li Mu, now transformed into little fangirls, their eyes sparkling, surrounding Li Mu and discussing excitedly.
They wished they could press their bodies against Li Mu to express their adoration.
“Go, go, it’s off work, why aren’t you leaving quickly?” Seeing Li Mu being snatched by these bold girls, Xue’er immediately became anxious, protecting Li Mu like a chick, even using illusions to drive the girls away from work.
Under Xue’er’s strong intervention, the girls, relying on their numbers, had their hard-won courage greatly diminished.
Seeing Xue’er’s firm gaze and Li Mu’s doting smile, the staff members immediately deflated.
Seeing that the Firm Master was intimately talking to Xue’er, his attitude completely different from how he treated them, the staff members exchanged glances, only able to feel a pang of jealousy as they reluctantly left. (End of Chapter)
