Zhao Letian's main purpose in seeking out Cailian this time was to inquire if there was a market nearby; he needed to buy some things at the market to deal with the Black Hawk Tribe.
"Um, people from our Baihua Tribe go to the nearby market to buy some medicinal herbs every once in a while."
Cailian nodded and said.
"I'd like to take a look, too. Let's go together. I'm fast, I'll take you."
Zhao Letian said as he pulled out a flying sword and jumped onto it.
Cailian smiled and nodded, leaped up, and stood behind Zhao Letian on the flying sword.
Then, the two of them turned into a flash of sword light and headed straight to the distant market at a speed far exceeding that of Mu Shan and the others.
On a grassland hundreds of miles away from the Baihua Tribe, there was a very simple small town with only some scattered earthen and stone buildings. There were no walls around the town, but it was bustling with people coming and going.
This place was exactly the market that Zhao Letian and Cailian were looking for.
"This market is organized by several large tribes and is the largest trading market along the Holy River. Almost all the cultivation resources needed by Martial Artists can be bought here."
Walking in the market, Cailian took the initiative to explain.
"Large tribes? Are you referring to tribes that have Sect Martial Realm powerhouses?"
Zhao Letian looked around curiously as he asked.
"That's right, a tribe must have at least one Sect Martial Realm powerhouse to be considered a large tribe. A medium tribe needs to have High-level True Martial Realm powerhouses, and small tribes, like our Baihua Tribe, only possess Middle Stage True Martial Realm powerhouses." Cailian explained.
"I see." Zhao Letian nodded.
"Letian, I'm going to buy some medicine first. Feel free to look around, and we'll meet up later." Cailian said.
Zhao Letian responded with a casual smile, as he too had some business to attend to.
Afterward, the two separated and went their own ways.
It wasn't long before Zhao Letian arrived in front of a blacksmith shop.
In front of the shop was a sign stating they had a First-grade Ninth-level Artifact Refining Master capable of crafting Nine-Star Low-grade Spiritual Artifacts. Help us continue by reading at the source: *.
"My distinguished guest, would you like to purchase a Spiritual Artifact, or are you looking to have one forged?"
A young shop assistant immediately came up, speaking enthusiastically.
"I want to forge a Spiritual Artifact, and it's a very high-grade one at that. I wonder if the Artifact Refining Masters here are skilled enough."
Zhao Letian spoke with a smile, his hands clasped behind his back.
"Rest assured, dear guest, as long as you're forging a lower-grade Spiritual Artifact, our shop can definitely create it for you."
The young assistant's eyes lit up, confidently speaking as if a big sale was in the works.
"Good, I want to meet your Artifact Refining Master."
"Dear guest, our Artifact Refining Master is extremely busy and might find it difficult to take time out."
The shop assistant smiled sheepishly, looking troubled.
Zhao Letian casually took out ten Mid-Grade Essence Stones and tossed them to the young assistant.
"Mid-Grade Essence Stone? Since our esteemed guest is so sincere, our Artifact Refining Master, no matter how busy, will make time for a personal discussion with you."
The attendant Weiwei was startled and quickly replied with a full-faced smile. He was merely a Martial Artist of the Primordial Martial Realm; ten Mid-Grade Essence Stones represented a huge fortune to him. The fact that Letian could casually toss so many Primordial Stones as a reward indicated that he was indeed serious about crafting something.
Subsequently, under the guidance of the attendant, Zhao Letian came to the backyard of the shop.
Upon surveying the area, there was a smelting platform in the back with a stout man with a large belly lying on a reclining chair, resting with his eyes closed, looking quite leisurely.
"High-level True Martial Realm?"
Zhao Letian identified the stout man's cultivation level with a glance, feeling that it was quite credible. Anyone capable of becoming an Artifact Refining Master couldn't possibly have a low level of cultivation.
"Shopkeeper, a valuable guest wishes to craft some high-level Spiritual Artifacts and hopes to discuss directly with you."
The attendant stood with his hands tied, speaking respectfully.
"I know. You may go now."
The stout man didn't even open his eyes, casually dismissing the attendant with a wave of his hand.
The attendant nodded to Zhao Letian to indicate he understood, then left on his own.
"Speak, what level of Spiritual Artifact do you wish to craft? Is it a seven-star low grade, an eight-star low grade, or a nine-star low grade Spiritual Artifact? As long as you can afford the price, our shop can craft it for you."
The stout man, still with his eyes closed, spoke with tranquility.
"As for the specific level of the Spiritual Artifact, I'm not certain. Maybe you could take a look for yourself, senior."
Zhao Letian said with a soft smile, taking out a Jade Scroll and tossing it over.
"Oh? Let's take a look then."
The stout man placed the Jade Scroll on his forehead and began to read.
"What? You want to refine a Puppet?"
In the next moment, the stout man suddenly opened his eyes and stood up, staring at Zhao Letian with a shocked expression.
Puppets, although also a type of Spiritual Artifact, were very special. Ordinary Artifact Refiners had no idea how to craft them, and now, the Jade Scroll given by Zhao Letian contained the Puppet Refining Skill. Although it was only a small portion and not complete, it was still of immeasurable value to an Artifact Refiner.
"Correct, can you refine it?"
Zhao Letian nodded, saying that these Puppet Refining Methods were the new content he saw in his inherited memories after advancing to the True Martial Fourth Realm. If he could refine them, he would have a better chance against the Black Hawk Tribe.
"To be honest, I have not refined Puppets before. However, since our distinguished guest has provided the Refining Method, I believe, with my artifact refining prowess and many years of experience, it should be feasible. It's just that the Refining Methods given by the guest seem to be incomplete, and it appears that the guest only requires some parts of the Puppet, not the entirety."
The stout man's eyes shone with fervor as he spoke intently.
If Zhao Letian could tell him the complete Refining Method for these Puppet parts, he would be willing to refine them for free. If Zhao Letian could share the entire Puppet Refining Method, he would even be willing to exhaust all his resources in exchange.
"The full Refining Method for these parts, I will tell you later. As for other things, do not concern yourself with them."
Zhao Letian said with a smile that was not quite a smile.
"The guest's words are noted. It was my own greed. To have the opportunity to encounter the Puppet Refining Skill is already a great fortune for me. I would like to know if the guest will bring his own refining materials or requires our shop to provide them."
The stout man scratched his head, embarrassed, and said with a forced smile.
"The materials required for refining these parts are quite common and not rare at all. I believe you should have them available here."
Zhao Letian spoke indifferently.
"The guest is correct; our shop indeed has the materials available. However, I will not charge for the refining fee, but these materials are quite valuable. I'm afraid the guest will have to bear the cost."
"Primordial Stones are not an issue, as long as you can refine them within the time period I require."
Zhao Letian said nonchalantly.