The following day, a massive workshop was set behind the Thousand Wealth Chamber building.
Inside the workshop, Elder Bai and Mo Jian stood beside a wooden table, looking at the blueprint on the wooden table.
"The Mystic Water Pump is quite easy," Elder Bai Delan said. "Using the oscillatory motion driven by a triple-piston chamber, combined with various runes, the artifact would be ready in no time."
"Indeed, the Mystic Water Pump is quite easy. But we must not forget the security part and the monitoring part," Mo Jian added. "How long will it take you to complete the pump?"
"Three days to five days. Since the metal processing machine is being set up, and with the help of the Automatic Runic Printer, we should be done in no time."
Compared to the past, where artifact refinement in the Western Region was crude and rigid, much like every other region—
The arrival of Mystic Mechanics had shattered the mold. Mo Jian’s vision transformed the Dust Valley Sect’s Artifact and Rune Halls.
They no longer viewed the artifacts as dead tools or passive vessels.
Dust Valley Sect Artifact and Runes Halls took another path.
Under his guidance, Yan Li, Xiu Xu, and the others began crafting living artifacts—machines and artifacts that breathed with purpose, merging mechanical precision with runic inscription.
The Dust Valley Sect was no longer just a cultivating cultivator’s, but home to modern innovation.
"That’s good to hear." Mo Jian nodded. "I’ll be working on the blueprint of the Mystic Paper Printer. If you need my help, Elder Bai, don’t hesitate to call me."
"You can rest assured, if we need your assistance, I’ll let you know."
With Elder Bai Delan taking the lead in the creation of the artifacts, Mo Jian left the workshop.
He had other things to do.
Leaving the workshop, Miss Yang rushed to meet him.
"Young Master, the Broken Moon Pavilion is here," she reported.
"Alright, I’ll meet them right away." Mo Jian was not surprised by their visit.
Now, the Broken Moon Pavilion was working for the Thousand Wealth Chamber.
Their encounters would become more frequent.
Inside Mo Jian’s office, Qiu Yan elegantly and gracefully prepared the spirit tea. Her hand movement was smooth, flowing like a calm river.
Mo Jian watched her without blinking.
"Young Master, I hope you won’t laugh at my tea brewing skills," Qiu Yan said with a light smile tugging at the corner of her lips as she served the tea.
"Not at all. Your brewing skill is top-notch," Mo Jian responded and took the teacup, taking a sip.
"Hmm. It blends perfectly," he muttered.
Hearing this, Qiu Yan’s smile deepened, and she released the held breath.
"Young Master, thank you for your praise," she replied and took a sip from her tea.
No one talked as they both enjoyed their tea for a few minutes before Mo Jian dropped his teacup.
"How is the project?" he asked casually, but Qiu Yan could sense the seriousness in his voice.
Qiu Yan dropped her teacup and straightened her back.
"Young Master, we’re done. I’ve bought the two buildings, and I’ve recruited five hundred people scholars."
"Well done. Now we move to the next stage. We need to train the scholars and the workers," Mo Jian said and took a thin book from his storage pouch.
When Qiu Yan saw the new strange pouch, she creased her brow. This was the first time she witnessed such a beautiful pouch.
All the common spatial pouches came with the same design, but this—its design was different.
On its body, there was a stitch of a dragon. The dragon was like—impossible to believe it was made with mere thread.
Although she was curious, she contained her curiosity and focused her attention on the thin book.
"Take and study the book. If you have anything you don’t understand, let me know." Mo Jian gave her the thin book.
She accepted the book, her eyes filled with curiosity. She opened the book and read the first page.
At first, she was only curious, but as she read, she couldn’t help but open to the second page.
The first thing that caught her attention was the Media. She realized the Media was different from what she imagined.
They were not merely going to publish what they’ve heard, but everything that could capture the attention of the people.
Also, the term Journalist also piqued. They were the ones that would go out to look for juicy news or where major events were happening and cover it.
Apart from that, the term Editor got her interested. Unlike the Journalists who would go out to search for the news, the Editor corrected and arranged how the news was going to publish.
After reading for over ten minutes, Mo Jian broke the silence and asked, "What do you think?"
"Ah! This is great. I never imagined just telling the news would be this interesting and exciting." Qiu Yan responded with a genuine smile and anticipation.
Mo Jian smiled and responded, "Miss Qiu Yan, there are many things out there that are interesting and exciting. It’s just people did not pay attention to them."
"Go and study the book. Train them according to their talents. Don’t hesitate to chase anyone that does not meet the position they wish."
"Young Master, you can depend on me on that," Qiu Yan said confidently and got on her feet.
She gave a curt bow and left the room. She couldn’t wait to study the book carefully and begin to train her people.
Mo Jian looked at her departing and prepared to go to his study when he heard a light knock on the door.
The door was pushed open, and Elder Xu Bin entered the room. She paid her respect and announced,
"Young Master, the Seven Talisman Trade Hall had gone to visit the Golden Pavilion again."
"Hmm?" Mo Jian creased his brow.
What is the Seven Talisman Trade Hall doing with the Golden Pavilion? They had nothing in common.
"Do you know why they suddenly visited?"
"Young Master, I heard a powerful expert had come from the Central Region to the Seven Talisman Trade Hall."
Mo Jian did not respond and only thought for a moment before he said,
"Keep an eye on them."